MaRynn Taylor Shares Exclusive Acoustic Performance Of ‘Dads and Daughters’

MaRynn Taylor says this is her “full-circle moment.”

Lauren Jo Black

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June 19, 2020

9:16 am

MaRynn Taylor; Photo Courtesy Black River Entertainment

Country newcomer MaRynn Taylor may be only 19 years old, but her talent extends well beyond her years.

Newly signed to Black River Entertainment, Taylor’s introduction to the country music genre comes in the form of the touching new song, “Dads and Daughters.” The Michigan native, who now resides in Nashville, wrote the song as a gift to her father.

“When I was a baby, my dad wrote a song for me called ‘The Greatest Gift.” Growing up he would sing it to me, especially on my birthday,” Taylor explains. “Not only did this make me cry every year, but it also fascinated me and sparked my curiosity about songwriting. When I was eight my dad taught me how to write my first song, and with ‘Dads and Daughters,’ this became my ‘full-circle moment’ and my gift back to him.”

Arriving just in time for Father’s Day, the affecting new song is relatable to “Dads and Daughters” everywhere, but remains deeply personal to the country songstress.

“When I sing this song it’s so hard for me not to cry because the lyrics are like snapshots of times I’ve shared with my dad, and I just go back to those moments,” she shares. “The song is obviously inspired by my dad but also looks forward to what we could walk through in the future, like him giving me away as a bride one day. Plus, my dad taught me everything I know about music so to have all of those emotions in one song, is a pretty crazy thing. Not to mention, he actually sings background vocals on the last chorus.”

In celebration of Father’s Day this Sunday, MaRynn Taylor is sharing a special acoustic performance of “Dads and Daughters.” Debuting exclusively on Country Now, the clip puts Taylor’s pristine vocals at the forefront as she performs the song with just an acoustic guitar as her dad watches from the control room of Black River’s Sound Stage recording studios.

“I love the full production version of ‘Dads and Daughters’ but, there’s just something about a stripped-down acoustic version,” Taylor says. “Having my dad in the recording studio, with just me and my guitar, was a major moment for us and it brought out a side of the song that’s even more emotional for me. There really is no better feeling than knowing your dad is proud of you.”

Click above to watch MaRynn Taylor’s emotional acoustic performance of “Dads and Daughters.”

Since moving to Nashville, Taylor has been soaking up all that Music City has to offer. She’s spent countless hours writing and recording while in quarantine and hopes to release new music in the coming months.

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black is a longtime country music journalist, editor, host, and media personality whose work has helped shape the conversation around country music for nearly two decades. As the current Editor-in-Chief of Country Now, she has become one of the genre’s most respected voices, interviewing hundreds of country music’s biggest stars, including Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Randy Travis, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, and countless others. Over the course of her career, Black’s written work and interviews have reached billions of country music fans worldwide. A 2009 graduate of the University of Central Florida, Black began her career by founding Country Music Is Love, one of country music’s earliest independent digital publications, which she later sold to a major record label in 2015 before it was rebranded as Sounds Like Nashville. She then served as the publication’s Editor-in-Chief for more than two years. Her work has also appeared in Forbes, and she previously served as the Country Music Expert for Answers.com. Widely recognized for her expertise, Black has appeared as a featured guest on The Bobby Bones Show, BobbyCast, and Scripps News Morning Rush, providing insight on country music’s biggest moments. She has also hosted Country Now Live, a concert series featuring performances from artists including Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Riley Green, Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch, Gabby Barrett, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Kip Moore, Chris Young, and more. The series has welcomed thousands of fans in person while reaching millions more online. In addition, she hosted Connect With Country Now, a weekly interview series featuring conversations with rising country stars. Throughout her career, Black has earned a reputation for discovering and championing artists long before they become household names. She has covered Luke Bryan since the early days of his career, beginning when he was writing songs for other artists, including Billy Currington’s No. 1 hit “Good Directions,” before stepping into the spotlight with his debut single, “All My Friends Say” and eventually becoming one of biggest names in music. She also gave Megan Moroney her first opportunity to walk a major red carpet as Country Now’s official guest correspondent at the 2022 CMA Awards. An interview she conducted in 2018 for Forbes.com with Luke Combs that inspired his multi-week No. 1 hit, “Doin’ This.” She has also hosted stages at CMA Fest, moderated an industry panel at Country Radio Seminar, and helped lead important conversations about the evolving landscape of country music media. Beyond journalism, Black has also used her platform to support charitable causes and highlight organizations making an impact. Through Country Now Live, she has helped raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, while also advocating for animal rescue through Country Now’s Pupdate series, spotlighting organizations including MuttNation Foundation, Wags & Walks, and Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. Black has been recognized as one of Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. She is a longtime member of both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). After nearly 20 years covering country music, Lauren Jo Black has spent her career telling the stories behind the artists, songs, and moments that have shaped the genre. Her first-ever book, Country Music Forever: An A-to-Z Celebration of Icons, Songs and Stories, brings that same passion and firsthand knowledge to the page, celebrating not only the legendary artists and timeless songs that have become the soundtrack to generations of fans, but also the places, traditions, and cultural moments that have made country music one of the most beloved genres around the world.