The Swon Brothers
Colton Swon shared how the album is based on thier strong faith with FOX411. "I would say our faith is the number one thing in our life 100 percent. It's just the way we were raised and that will never change."
Faith and country music have long been paired. Zach added, "I don't think that's something new to country music. It started with Hank Williams in 'I Saw the Light' and you know, we're not the first or last to have songs with that message it's just part of who we are."
For the brothers, the new found fame has been manageable because of their faith and their upbringing. Growing up traveling with their parents in the Southern Gospel group, Exodus, gave them a firm foundation in both faith and music. Good advice from Blake Shelton has helped too. "I think [Blake's] biggest piece of advice is just be authentic," shared Zach.
The two said that they talk to Blake even more now than they did when they were on his team and he has been a true mentor in all senses of the word. "I think we owe a lot to 'The Voice' and Blake Shelton and I never want to break away from that because it doesn't matter how big we may or may not get, I'm always going to owe them," Zach said. "It was a game changer for us but I do think 'The Voice' is us singing other people's songs and this is us finally putting out our own material."
One thing noticeably missing in their debut release are songs about partying until you pass out. Instead, fans are treated to songs about love, the thrill of the chase, prayer and life on "This Side of Heaven" (which find fellow Okie Carrie Underwood singing with them). In a "bro-country" climate where most all of the girls are in shortie-shorts, halter or bikini tops and served up with a healthy dose of beer in a pickup, it's a nice change of pace that shows the brother's hearts and heritage.
