Day: September 13, 2025

Luke Bryan lends his voice to a new rendition of Dan Seals’ 1986 chart-topper, “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold),” which serves as the lead release from a new duets project spearheaded by record label Melody Place.

“Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)” was co-written by Seals and Bob McDill and appears on his album, Won’t Be Blue Anymore. The song is about looking back on a past love who became famous in the rodeo world, while the narrator’s life stayed smaller and quieter, raising a child and playing smaller shows. He remembers his ex in rhinestones and sequins, loved by the crowd. The line “everything that glitters is not gold” really sums up the feeling that fame and spotlight don’t always mean happiness or what you hoped for.

Bryan, a longtime fan of Seals, was thrilled to add his voice to the iconic song, which arrives 16 years after Seals’ untimely passing.  

“When I think of all time iconic songs, this one definitely comes top of mind,” Bryan shared. “Dan was an artist I had on repeat and actually still do. I sang this song when I was back in Georgia and now to be here and paired with him on this new release is just unbelievable.”

Click below to listen to the just-released track. 

Dan Seals first rose to fame as one half of the pop-rock duo England Dan & John Ford Coley, then moved to Nashville and built a hugely successful solo country career with nine straight, and 11 total, No. 1 hits. He became one of the most successful artists to cross over into country, thanks in large part to his gift for telling stories about rural America in a way that resonated with a wide audience.

Dan Seals was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma in 2007, and he faced his final days with the same grace he brought to his music. He passed away on March 25, 2009, at 8:30 p.m.—“Showtime,” as his manager put it.

Additional details surrounding the new duets project will be revealed soon.

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Jake Owen moved to Nashville in 2005 and quickly made a name for himself with hits like “Yee Haw,” “Eight Second Ride,” and “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” Over the years, he’s scored 10 chart-topping singles, but the man he is today is very different from the guy who first arrived in Music City 20 years ago. Now 44 and a father of two, Owen has lived a lot of life, and it shows in his music. With his new album, Dreams to Dream, he’s done chasing trends or radio hits: he’s focused on making the kind of songs that truly make him happy.

 “Sometimes you need to get outside what’s comfortable, what people think you are, or think you should be, and take a risk,” he says. 

Jake Owen’s upcoming album, Dreams to Dream, arrives November 7 and perfectly captures his new creative mindset. The project is co-produced by Owen and Shooter Jennings and was recorded at Snake Mountain (Sunset Sound Studio 3) in Los Angeles. 

The album features collaborations with Jamey Johnson on “The Jukebox Knows” and Savannah Conley on “Them Old Love Songs.” Writing credits also feature Owen’s longtime friends and acclaimed songwriters Ben Chapman and Kendell Marvel, making this a deeply personal project that blends Owen’s signature sound with his evolved perspective.

Alongside the album announcement, Owen has released “Long Time Lovin’ You,” following the earlier releases of the title track, Dreams to Dream, and a striking studio reimagining of Waylon Jennings’ classic “Them Old Love Songs,” recorded with Shooter Jennings.

Of “Long Time Lovin’ You,” Owen shared, “My mom loves those types of songs where my voice is very soft and kind of pleasant on the ear.” 

The upcoming album is described as “Owen’s long-awaited foray into old-school country,” a sound he knows well from growing up in Florida, singing Hank Williams Jr. and Merle Haggard covers on back porches for friends and family. The album leans into Owen’s love of storytelling, capturing real-life tales of heartbreak, struggle, and resilience.   

“It really feels cathartic to be honest about a lot of stuff in my life — how I feel, where I see myself going, and how I see myself going there,” he says. “Where I feel most comfortable is grabbing my guitar and singing a song that fits my voice really smoothly. I feel like it’s more honest.”    

Owen adds, “I’ve just become a guy that wants to sing songs for people that have also matured with me in my life.”

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Before the album drops, Owen will join Darius Rucker for five UK shows running September 29 through October 5. Later in October, he’ll hit the road with Dirty Heads for a short Florida run from October 23-26, then close out the year with his annual Flamingo Weekend, benefiting The Jake Owen Foundation. For full tour dates and the latest updates, visit jakeowen.net. 

Jake Owen on Tour

Sept 29 – Waterfront Hall Auditorium – Belfast, UK* 

Sept 30 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, UK*

Oct 02 – Utilita Arena Birmingham – Birmingham, UK*

Oct 03 – AO Arena – Manchester, UK* 

Oct 05 – The O2 – London, UK* 

Oct 23 – Daily’s Place Amphitheater – Jacksonville, FL^

Oct 24 – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL^ 

Oct 25 – Apopka Amphitheatre – Apopka, FL^

Oct 26 – England Brothers Park – Pinellas Park, FL^

Nov 14-16 – The Flamingo 2025 at Vero Beach – Vero Beach, FL

* w/ Darius Rucker

^ w/ Dirty Heads

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