Relive Testosterone-Revved Teenage Memories with Century Drive’s New Release “Preacher’s Daughter” Available Now
Century Drive has officially released their newest single Preacher’s Daughter!
Written by Corey Parnell, Lonnie Chapin (Grammy and Dove award-winning bassist and Gospel Music Hall Of Fame alum), Chad Chapin (Grammy-nominated drummer, Dove award winner, twelve-time BMI Music award winner, and recipient of the “Song Of The Year” award) and Casey Parnell, and produced by Century Drive, Preacher’s Daughter captures the nostalgic memories of youth, growing up as four preacher’s kids trying to tow the line with hormones racing. This upbeat rock accompaniment paired with lyrics of humorous misunderstanding shares the experience of being young and in love/lust.
Listen to Preacher’s Daughter, now streaming on all platforms, HERE!
Lead singer Corey Parnell laughs as he recaps the story behind the song:
“Preacher’s Daughter is a mostly true story about a friend of ours who got caught in a compromising situation with the daughter of a pastor in a rural Oregon town. Dad wasn’t happy and literally pulled a shotgun on our buddy as he ran stark naked out of the house. We laughed about it for years and when it came time to put a lyric to this sassy guitar riff-driven melody, it was the natural choice. It’s a song about that story but it’s also sort of an homage to each of us growing up as preacher’s kids, feeling guilty yet full of those raging teenage hormones at the same time. It was easy to write because we all had such a similar upbringing, with similar stories. On top of that, Chad (drummer) and his wife Teryn were stars of a Lifetime network reality TV show called Preacher’s Daughters a few years back. The song was just meant to be. It’s a cheeky, funny, irreverent look at our past and we had a blast writing it.”
“Our buddy should have never meddled with the preacher’s daughter in his small town,” adds Casey Parnell. “This tune is another age-old tale of eating forbidden fruit and paying the consequences.”
Preview the humorous lyrics below:
“Tried to get some lovin’
So I whispered a prayer.
I thought we were alone but she said Jesus was there.
Oh, and now I’m a mess, but I get what I get.
I fell in love with a preacher’s daughter.”
Preacher’s Daughter song credits:
Written by: Corey Parnell, Lonnie Chapin, Casey Parnell, Chad Chapin
Produced by: Century Drive
Engineered by: Tim Craven (Four-time Emmy Award and two-time International Monitor Award winning producer for Brothers Osborne and Kacy Musgraves), and Casey Parnell
Mixed and Mastered by: Tim Craven
Century Drive’s sound has also won over stellar reviews:
“Breakthrough group on the country scene.”
– Markos Papadatos, Digital Journal
“From the first time I heard Century Drive, I was captivated. The harmonies and energy between Chad, Lonnie, Corey and Casey gave me the chills. I knew immediatley that the musical gift they possess is something the entire world needs to hear. Their writing skills and ability to deliver these stories with raw emotion are remarkable. From the very first note, I was blown away. These guys are special.”
– Missy Lemon, Center Stage Magazine
“Having previously worked with three of the four members of Century Drive, I can tell you they’re not only supremely talented and kind-hearted dudes, but they also know the value of a hard day’s work. Give these guys a listen and get all the feels. I’m all in brothers.”
– TheRealJonSmith, Multi-genre producer/songwriter/composer/drummer (Blake Shelton, Luna Halo)
“These guys are a tribe. They have such a strong work ethic and hearts of gold, both on the road and in the studio. You can really hear it in these latest releases, and I can’t wait for more.”
– Derek Williams, Guitarist/Songwriter (Thomas Rhett, Jake Owen, Florida Georgia Line)
“With a band named Century Drive, and made up of literally two sets of brothers, and Pop Country Music that’s packed with memorable lyrics and music; it’s pretty hard not to have their music in anyone’s regular playlist!”
– Michael Tait, three-time Grammy winner
About Century Drive
Century Drive is a four-piece country-rock band made up of two sets of brothers hailing from Bend, Oregon. Corey and Casey Parnell and Chad and Lonnie Chapin are all sons of preachers that are using their ingrained devotion and conviction to write, record, and release their own lane of Pacific Northwest, pavement-pounding country rock.
Their storytelling and brotherly harmonies are celebrated among some of Nashville’s hottest songwriters, including 17-time number one writer Brian White who said, “The first time I stepped in the room to write with Century Drive I knew something special was happening. The energy and vibe were simply contagious. Unbelievable musicians, great singers, and songs set the bar high. I’m a huge fan.”
The Parnells approached the Chapins to write songs in the early days of the pandemic, and their whiskey-fueled all-nighters have resulted in a catalog of songs that punch through as they blaze their own trail in the Country genre.
After teasing their audience with a string of singles, the group debuted their sound on an EP in 2022 titled Staring at Stars. That project landed a spotlight on CMT and The Country Network in addition to profiles in MusicRow Magazine, AntiMusic, The Digital Journal, The Country Note, Country in the UK, The Bend Bulletin, News Break, Broadway World, Center Stage Magazine, and more. The title track was also featured on the official Academy of Country Music’s New Music Friday Playlist alongside Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Chris Young.
Before banding together for this group, they garnered success across a variety of genres and built a brotherhood friendship spanning more than two decades. Lonnie is the band’s Grammy and Dove award-winning bassist and Gospel Music Hall Of Fame alum as a member of the Christian rock band Petra. He also co-wrote the #1 hit song If I Had To Die For Someone for Petra before becoming a founding member of the Grammy-nominated band Tait with his brother Chad. Chad is a Grammy-nominated drummer, Dove award winner,12-time BMI Music award winner, and recipient of the legendary BMI “Song Of The Year” award for his song To Ever Live Without Me. Lead vocalist and country songwriter Corey Parnell has shared stages with noteworthy artists Kris Kristofferson, Trace Adkins, and Lindsay Ell, and has co-written songs for Steve Fee and Shannon Bex of Danity Kane. His brother and lead guitarist Casey has recorded, written, and produced for Shannon Bex of MTV’s super group Danity Kane and Thunderstorm Artis of NBC’s The Voice.
This year, Century Drive will be releasing new singles as they continue to build audiences of fans across the globe.
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Website: centurydriveband.com
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