Lance Cowan — “One More Chance” (from Against the Grain, 2025)
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After thirty years as a respected music publicist, Lance Cowan has revealed himself to also be a talented songwriter and performer on two fine solo albums. Last year’s “So Far, So Good” is still in my rotation, and “One More Chance” is likely to end up right beside it. Cowan’s voice favorably recalls the honey-sweet side of Jeff Hanna or Vince Gill, so it makes sense that this kind of aching ballad would be one of his best modes. He’s ably assisted by a group of Nashville pros who work an easy mid-tempo groove as the song swoons across its timeless message of regret. Cowan has been writing and workshopping songs for as long as he’s been in Nashville, and you can tell from both the precise songcraft and the familiarity of his singing. The new arrival of an old pro – I hope Cowan keeps it coming. – CH