Mike Siler ”LEANING ON JESUS” ©2006 Mike Siler Music Independently Released Review by Lucky Boyd Imagine all your favorite hymns sung by a Western Swing genius. That’s what you’ll get with Siler’s 2006 release. There’s very little to say about this album except that it is perfectly produced and performed. As you head on down the trail, this is one disc you must have for your travels. Sing along as you rejoice with Siler on ten fantastic cuts. This one will go fast, so get your copy today. Previous notes: From the dust of Lubbock, Texas, rises Mike Siler. Four albums later, Siler is a force in Texas music. Reigning from the Nashville area, Siler is "king of smooth" with his velvet voice and pure country delivery. Siler’s 2005 release is “BUBBLES IN MY BEER.” This album is one of the most entertaining traditional country sound discs to come along in a while. Actually, Siler is one of only a handful of great Texas artists that continue to churn out great classic country discs. While Siler figures in the writing of only one cut, co-writing with Harkins, Blakely, and Martinez (who you will read about in a moment) Mike has found some obscure covers as well as some classics for this perfectly produced project. You’ll hear Willie Nelson’s “Three Days” (one of the best songs ever written) and the classic “Today I Started Lovin’ You Again.” This is Siler’s best disc yet, and wait ‘til you get a look at the disc itself… clever and impressive. Each additional disc is an island as Siler sings songs made popular by his heroes and delivers cuts he penned with writing partner Jerry Harkins. Siler also offers co-writes with other greats such as fellow MTM members Mike Blakely and John Arthur Martinez. No stranger to the Hill Country, Mike Siler can be found performing in Texas on a regular basis. You'll want to catch a show when you can, but Siler's CDs are a treasure that will hold you over until the next show. "RIDIN' FOR LOVE" is mostly original music, while "DREAMS OF A DREAMER" and "MAN OF CLAY" have more covers like "Four In The Morning" and "Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico", songs which Siler delivers flawlessly. Siler's co-write with Blakely (Texas Music Award winner for best vocal group) and Larry Nye (Texas Music Award nominee for best producer) is "It's About To Get Western". The closest thing to a hit yet for Siler, this song epitomizes the vast talent of this Texas-born troubadour. Smooth like Strait, Flawless like Faron, Mike Siler is a real treat for Texas Country music fans. Get the discs today!