Drew Kennedy front cover

Drew Kennedy
Drew Kennedy

May 16, 2025

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The Art

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Album Artwork

Creative Team
Photography
Sarah Barlow - SarahBarlow.com / @sarahbarlow

Vision and Inspiration

The visual identity of Drew Kennedy is rooted in the same introspection and honesty that define the album itself. Rather than relying on elaborate concepts, the artwork leans into simplicity and authenticity, reflecting a career-spanning sense of self and story. The imagery feels grounded and unembellished, allowing space for reflection while echoing the album’s themes of memory, time, and personal evolution. Much like the songs, the visual approach is intentional and understated—capturing not just a moment, but a perspective shaped by years of experience and a deep commitment to storytelling.

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Assets and Images

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CUVR Journey

Drew Kennedy writes all of his own songs, crafting each lyric and melody himself rather than relying on outside writers. Because he handles the songwriting independently, his work tends to feel authentic and cohesive, with a consistent voice and perspective throughout his albums. This hands-on approach allows him to explore themes like relationships, personal growth, nostalgia, and the complexities of everyday life in a way that feels genuine and relatable to listeners.

Formats and Packaging


Album Credits

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Album Bio

Drew Kennedy is the eleventh album from the Hanover, Pennsylvania-born, Texas-rooted songwriter — his first on BMG and his most ambitious production yet, recorded at Davis Naish's studio in Los Angeles. It was Naish, Kennedy's longtime collaborator and producer, who issued the challenge: write every song alone, no co-writes — and let him take a snapshot of the songwriter twenty-five years in. Kennedy couldn't resist, and the result is a stunning eleven-song portrait of a career artist discovering new ways to tell the truth. After making 2022's Marathon in a tiny adobe house in far West Texas with the doors and windows open, the leap to a full LA studio gave Kennedy room to stretch in ways he never had before. Two and a half decades, eleven albums, one novel, and millions of miles of troubadouring later, he finally put his own name on the cover — and it fits.

Tracks
  1. 1.
    She’s Looking Into Mine
    4:03
  2. 2.
    I Want It All
    3:38
  3. 3.
    A Picture That Nobody’s Taking
    3:18
  4. 4.
    Nerves
    3:44
  5. 5.
    A Name
    2:33
  6. 6.
    I Can’t See Your Face
    3:25
  7. 7.
    Halo
    2:42
  8. 8.
    Lizzie
    4:04
  9. 9.
    Movie Poster
    3:02
  10. 10.
    They Know
    3:31
  11. 11.
    Keep Mind Of The Wind
    3:28
  1. 1.
    She’s Looking Into Mine
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  2. 2.
    I Want It All
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  3. 3.
    A Picture That Nobody’s Taking
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  4. 4.
    Nerves
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  5. 5.
    A Name
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  6. 6.
    I Can’t See Your Face
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  7. 7.
    Halo
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  8. 8.
    Lizzie
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  9. 9.
    Movie Poster
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  10. 10.
    They Know
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish
  11. 11.
    Keep Mind Of The Wind
    • Drew Kennedy
    Produced by Davis Naish

Musicians

Core Band

Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocals, Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Electric Guitar, Songwriter
Drew Kennedy
Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Background Vocals, Percussion, Programming, Double Bass, Harmony Vocals
Davis Naish
Electric Guitar
Dan Huff
Drums, Percussion
Kiel Feher
Pedal Steel Guitar
Justin Schipper
Saxophone
Joseph Shabason
Background Vocals, Harmony Vocals
David Hodges
Background Vocals, Harmony Vocals
Whakaio Taahi

Production

Production Team

Produced by
Davis Naish
Recording Engineer
Davis Naish
Mixed by
Jimmy Mansfield
Mastered by
Adam Grover

Studio & Label

Label
BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
Management
BMG Rights Management (US) LLC

Insights

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Release History

Drew Kennedy by Drew Kennedy was released on May 16, 2025, across major streaming platforms as well as on CD and vinyl. The album was preceded by a pre-release rollout that included singles like “Halo,” helping to build anticipation ahead of launch. Following its release, it became widely available through streaming and direct-to-fan channels, supported by live performances and media coverage, and stands as a reflective milestone in Kennedy’s career.

Reviews

Drew Kennedy has been praised as a reflective and career-defining release, with critics highlighting its deeply personal songwriting and cohesive narrative focus. Early coverage describes the album as a “collection of songs that sum up his 25 years of writing”, emphasizing its role as a snapshot of Kennedy’s evolution as an artist . Reviewers note the strength of his storytelling, pointing to his ability to draw from memory and lived experience to create songs that feel both intimate and broadly relatable. The album’s stripped-back, songwriter-first approach allows the lyrics and emotional nuance to take center stage, reinforcing Kennedy’s reputation as a thoughtful and consistent voice in the Americana and Texas country landscape. Overall, Drew Kennedy is received as a mature and introspective work that captures both where he has been and where he is headed as a songwriter.

Media
RLRM Podcast Ep. 86
Halo | LIVE ACOUSTIC | Winnsboro, TX
Talking About His NEW Eponymous Album!

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