CMT Blog: Archive

Michael Sarver's first single, "Ferris Wheel," provides a feel-good, upbeat tempo and takes listeners through the progression of love -- from fresh, youthful flirting to deep and true devotion. In an interview earlier this week, the Texas-based singer told me the lighthearted video is about passionate, pure love. Sarver has written more than 900 songs since the age of 14, so I wondered why the American Idol alum was so attached to a song that wasn't his own. Sarver said it only took about four measures to reel him in. "It was just so contagious," he explained. He said that because he was unsuccessful in trying to get "Ferris Wheel" out of his head for days, it was an obvious sign. "I definitely believe we made the right pick on that one," said Sarver, smiling. "It's got to be something special." The lively song was written by Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, songwriter Kyle Jacobs (Kellie Pickler's fiancé) and Rachel Thibodeau, the producer of Sarver's debut album, due July 27.