BandWagon Magazine - Greeley Stampede 2023 (Special Edition)

Butts

What Else can She Do

and determination in the face of adversity.

Songs like “blood,” co-written with veteran songwriter Angeleena Presley, stands out on the record as a potent symbol of Butts’ narrative power. In it, she tackles familial ties, the toxicity of guilt, and the challenge of severing harmful connections. In the stirring “Bored If I Don’t,” Butts channels the disenchantment of the suburban housewife, a testament to the universal feelings of restlessness and the yearning for something more.

Country music has always been a conduit for stories - tales of love, loss, and like many great songs of note, the human experience. Within this tradition, Kaitlin Butts weaves her narrative as she draws raw emotion and realities that define the human condition. Her latest offering, “What Else Can She Do,” is a stirring testament to her prowess as a songwriter and storyteller, portraying the resilience and determination of women navigating life’s harsh trials.

Each song on the album feels like a chapter in a rich novel, with complex characters grappling with questions of identity, survival, and resilience. Butts’ uncanny ability to encapsulate the multitudes within the female experience sets her apart in a genre often known for its simplicity. Her songs do not trivialize the struggles of her characters, instead, they highlight their strength

Through tracks like the captivating “It Won’t Always Be This Way” and the poignant “What Else Can She Do,” Butts demonstrates that she is an artist who recognizes the struggles of ordinary individuals. Her characters are not damsels in distress but resilient women on the cusp of rebirth, reminding us that strength can be found in the face of adversity. The album stands as a testament to Butts’ evolution as an artist, a songwriter, and a woman. It encapsulates her determination to tell stories that resonate, stories that reflect the world around her, stories that remind us that we’re not alone in our struggles.

Kaitlin Butts is not just singing songs; she’s sharing narratives of strength, resilience, and the will to overcome. She’s offering the world a glimpse of the complexities of the human spirit and reminding us that we are capable of so much more than we can imagine.

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