Vincent Neil Emerson
Vincent Neil Emerson | |
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| Born | Van Zandt County, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Genres | country, country rock, Western swing, singer-songwriter |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | guitar |
| Years active | 2019-present |
Vincent Neil Emerson is a country singer-songwriter and guitar player from Texas.[1] He has released three albums: 2019's Fried Chicken and Evil Women, 2021's Vincent Neil Emerson, and 2023's The Golden Crystal Kingdom.[2][3] The Golden Crystal Kingdom was produced by Shooter Jennings, while Vincent Neil Emerson was produced by Rodney Crowell.
Personal life
Emerson grew up in Van Zandt County, Texas, where he was raised by his mother after his father's suicide and also lived next to other members of his extended family.[1][3] On his mother's side he is part of the Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb, whose history he described in his song "The Ballad of the Choctaw-Apache" on his album Vincent Neil Emerson. He later moved to Fort Worth, Texas.
Music
Emerson, before releasing his debut album, served as an opening act for Turnpike Troubadours and American Aquarium.[2] In 2019, Charley Crockett also covered his song "7 come 11", featured on Emerson's album Fried Chicken and Evil Women.
Critical reception
Kyle "Trigger" Coroneos of Saving Country Music.com gave an 8/10 rating to his first and last albums, Fried Chicken and Evil Women and The Golden Crystal Kingdom, and an 8.5/10 rating to Vincent Neil Emerson.[4][3][2]
References
- ^ a b Gage, Jeff (2023-11-24). "Vincent Neil Emerson Is Ready to Sing About His Indigenous Heritage". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ a b c Trigger (2019-09-18). "Review – Vincent Neil Emerson's "Fried Chicken and Evil Women" - Saving Country Music". www.savingcountrymusic.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ a b c Trigger (2021-06-25). "Album Review – Vincent Neil Emerson (Self-Titled) - Saving Country Music". www.savingcountrymusic.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ Trigger (2019-09-18). "Review – Vincent Neil Emerson's "Fried Chicken and Evil Women" - Saving Country Music". www.savingcountrymusic.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.