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Reaching 10 albums is a milestone that not every musician gets to celebrate. But Tim Easton will reach that marker with his forthcoming LP You Don't Really Know Me, out August 27 via Black Mesa Records. Today, he's premiering the roots-infused title track exclusively with Holler.

Artist: Travis LinvilleHometown: Tulsa, OklahomaLatest Album: I’m Still Here Which artist has influenced you the most … and how? I get asked this question a whole lot. Influences evolve and change and sometimes even fall off the map. What was a big influence at one time isn’t later and it all goes into the same stew of musical expression. The first few songs I was inspired to learn on guitar were Hank Williams songs, but no way I would say Hank is my biggest influence. As a musician, I could say my personal guitar mentor Joe Settlemires or maybe the...

Travis Linville seems to be one of those musicians that could kick it with just about any musical colleague. An Indie Rock band? Sure. A Country crooner? No problem.

The overall vibe is like a more reflective Tom Petty. A lot of the songs are about absence and feeling a sense of place, and each song is pop music-perfect.