The Album: Old Soul
The Artist
Sean Caramore's self-described style entails the purity of traditional country with the more enticing parts of the genres modern productions. For him, it's all about creating a sound that is centered around the truth and heart of real life.
A Long Island native, Sean discovered early on that he was built differently from his hometown. Rushing home to slip on his father's cowboy boots and play some good ole country music wasn't a particularly popular after school activity in the North. As he likes to put it, "Country isn't only born in the South."
Sean's lifelong dreamscape of super-stardom was primarily inspired by the female powerhouses of country. Industry icons such as Dolly, Reba, and Carrie showed him that his heart would never sing for anything quite like it did for country music. “There's something about the relatability of honest, heartfelt lyrics. I feel it deep within me…the true essence of country music storytelling," he shares.
In 2019, Sean graduated from Belmont University eager to introduce his own innovative sound to the scene with his debut EP "Press Play," which was featured on Spotify’s New Music Nashville editorial playlist.
In 2020, he began writing and conceptualizing what would become his debut album. In 2021, he began releasing some of those songs along with cinematic videos to coincide (featured below). In 2022, he released an eight song collection titled Old Soul as the first installment of his debut album.
This past June, he released an EP titled “25”. The four-track EP delves into themes of personal growth, love for country music, and the art of storytelling, celebrating his 25th year with profound reflections and lyrical depth.
Caramore shares, "My 25th year was a series of changes and challenges. I'm most proud of these songs and what they showcase for my career moving forward.”
Now he is gearing up for the final stage of his “Old Soul era” as he always intended, with the re-release of all his music from the last 4 years . Collectively these songs, plus a few special interludes complete his debut album, titled, Old Soul: Halfway to 50, a 16 track diary of his life.
“All my life, I have known that I am different, that I feel things on a deeper level than most people. The empathy, the spirituality, the sense of purpose. From a young age, I attached those feelings to country music, to the true essence of storytelling. The honest lyrics, the relatable stories. The passion and heart of country music has been burning inside me for as long as I can remember. My heroes have paved the way, and now it’s time to tell my story. Each of these songs shares a different piece of my soul.” -Sean Caramore
”Caramore's commitment to truth and heart in his music is evident. His ability to blend the timeless appeal of traditional country with the allure of modern production creates a cohesive and captivating listening experience.
With its blend of classic and modern elements, outstanding production, and Caramore's emotive vocals at its core, "Old Soul" stands out as a significant achievement in his career. This album not only marks a milestone for Caramore but also sets a promising direction for his future in country music. He’s doing it right, keeping it fresh, authentic, and ultimately the record shines bright as one beautiful piece of work.”
—We Write About Music
The Videos
