LISTEN: On ‘You, The Devil, and Me,’ Court Taylor Rallies Against Small-Town Gossip

Single artwork for "You, The Devil, and Me" by Court Taylor.

Nobody among us lives a flawless existence. For that reason, Court Taylor wants us to put all of the gossip to bed.

On “You, The Devil, and Me,” the Georgia-born country singer uses her timeless voice to take a stand for everyday people trying to live their lives — even among the whispers of the peanut gallery.

“This song is speaking out against small town gossip. So many times, the rumor mill starts to turn, and people pass judgment on the situations of others around them,” Taylor said. “At the end of the day, everyone is just trying to survive, and provide themselves and their families with the best lives possible.”

The song borrows its title from the Southern phrase, “keep that between you, the Devil, and me.” According to Taylor, the phrase is commonly used “when you’re talking about someone or a situation that is usually none of your business.” From there, Taylor and her co-writers — Kipper Lee Linville, Michael Saleta, and Mike Meiners — built the song around relatable, hypothetical small-town scenarios.

“Everyone has that person they know who maybe had poor relationships, ended up with children, and had to give up their dreams to support them,” Taylor said. “Everyone knows someone who had a promising future, but then got caught up in drugs.”

Which side are you on, as the rumor mill turns? Reflect on that, as you check out “You, The Devil, and Me” below!

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