Song Marks Booth’s Debut Release with Big Gassed Records/Average Joes Entertainment Joint Venture

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kentucky singer-songwriter Tyler Booth unveils “Clean Dirt,” his new song featuring Jamey Johnson, on Friday, February 27, marking Booth’s debut song with his joint venture with Average Joes Entertainment and Johnson’s Big Gassed Records. Pre-save/pre-add Booth and Johnson’s “Clean Dirt” here.
 
Booth wrote “Clean Dirt” with Phil O’Donnell – whose songs have been recorded by artists including George Strait, Blake Shelton and Montgomery Gentry – and Brian Davis whose songs have been cut by Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Jason Aldean. O’Donnell also produced the track.
 
“Phil and Brian had that title forever and had started writing it,” Booth says. “They had the hook: ‘three boards, two nails and one man to clean dirt.’ We wrote it that day.”
 
“Clean Dirt” is about the unwavering strength of God’s love and forgiveness, no matter how many times we lose our way and find ourselves at a crossroads feeling unworthy of love. Just one of several deeply visceral and spiritual songs he has recently recorded for his upcoming full-length project. 
 
“Everybody has their trials and tribulations and has to go through life dealing with struggles,” Booth comments. “Everybody has it. It doesn’t matter how much or little money you have. There is always room for redemption.”
 
The lyrics include:
I read the good book when I can
But don’t make it every Sunday
I slip and fall more than now and then
Taking’ the straight and narrow sideways
Lord knows the dirt ground in my soul
Is enough for me to burn
But thank God, three nails, two boards and one man, clean dirt
 
The Erv Woolsey Co.’s Allen Mitchell, Booth’s manager, played the song for Johnson, who loved it and offered to join Booth on the song.
 
“We live in a day and age where people are starting to be a little more vocal about their religious views, so I like the way he’s unashamed, and in fact, it might be unapologetic,” Johnson says. “He is just putting it out there: this is who I am. It’s also a part of his story and my story. I wish I had written the song with him.
 
“It’s about redemption and God’s grace,” Johnson says. “It points out that it isn’t what we do – you can’t be good enough. Romans tells us we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, so it’s not something we do to earn salvation. It’s something Jesus Christ has already done and all we have to do is accept it. It’s a wonderful message that Tyler has woven into this song.”
 
“Clean Dirt” is the first release on Booth’s joint venture with Average Joes Entertainment and Johnson’s Big Gassed Records, with more music to come.
 
About Tyler Booth:
The music of Tyler Booth captures the best of both worlds, combining the deep traditions and themes of country music with an irresistible modern sound to create songs that will stand the test of time. Known for the song “Palomino Princess,” which garnered more than 22 million streams on Spotify alone, and the video for “Hank Crankin’ People,” which received more than 1 million views, Booth releases his debut song with Average Joes Entertainment/Big Gassed Records. This joint venture unites him with Jamey Johnson, the owner of Big Gassed Records and one of his musical heroes with whom he has toured, performed and recorded.
 
Deeply steeped in the roots and culture of Eastern Kentucky, Booth is a proud flag bearer for the rich musical heritage that’s soaked into the soil, dirt roads and coal mines of the Appalachian Mountains. Raised in Campton, Ky. (pop. 316) and now living in Pikeville (pop. 7.754), he comes from a family of coal miners and military men and was shaped by the work ethic, personalities and music in the area. He shares the musical DNA with other artists from Eastern Kentucky, such as Loretta Lynn, The Judds, Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Keith Whitley, Dwight Yoakam, Ricky Skaggs, Patty Loveless and many more.
 
After playing festivals in high school and attending Morehead State, he recorded an EP, Make It to Mexico, which included the popular song and video “Hank Crankin’ People.” In 2020, he signed a joint venture with Sony Music Nashville and Villa40 and released songs including “Long Comes a Girl,” “Where the Livin’ Is,” and the project’s most popular song, “Palomino Princess.” He has toured with Brantley Gilbert, Darius Rucker and Dwight Yoakam and recorded with Brooks & Dunn on “Lost and Found” on their 2019 Reboot album.
 
Booth spent about two years in Nashville but decided to return to his Kentucky roots about five years ago to immerse himself into songwriting and thrive in the environment that has shaped who he has become as a man and musician. The result is the best music of his career.
 
About Jamey Johnson
Award-winning singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson has served as country music’s north star for nearly two decades, inspiring a generation of artists with his unforgettable albums that have built a bridge connecting traditional country with the music of today.
 
The 10-time GRAMMY nominee has been called “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” by The Washington Post. As rock legend Don Henley says, Johnson is “the nearest thing” we have to late country icon George Jones. His music has garnered international acclaim and is embraced by fans of classic and contemporary country, as well as Americana and mainstream rock.
 
The Grand Ole Opry member is also widely regarded as one of the greatest country songwriters of his generation. He is one of only two people in the history of country music (along with Kris Kristofferson) to win two Song of the Year awards in the same year – for “Give It Away” and “In Color” – from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.