“The thing that we enjoy the most about the country music scene from Texas is that wrapped within’ their signature styles sits a diversity among the artists that make up the scene. There are only slight differences sometimes, but other times there is something so unique and different that it makes an act stand out memorably from the rest. That is the case with Bryan Adam Joyner and his new single “My Love Is Stronger.” Though this falls into the Texas style, the twist comes with its Neil Young flavored approach that allows the guitars to soar through riffs that are rooted more in a true rock sound than in a country one. As the guitars carry you into the song you are met with a lyric that focuses on a relationship falling apart as he pulls you into the conversation that ended it with lines like “tears on my cheek when I think of those words that you said, that you don’t want me anymore.” However, the deeper message of the tune comes a few lines later when he sings more of wha”

"Having come-uppance with his brother, practicing, woodshedding, honing over a number of years and writing songs from a very visceral, first-person perspective, Bryan Adam Joyner has persevered in personal triumph and tragedy, musical experimentations and determinations, and has evolved into an artist whose voice is none other than his own. It's a voice with conviction, one that is both seasoned and weathered by the bitterness and joy of life lived, love gone bad, and roads with no speed limits. It hasn't made Joyner an angry man, its made him a deeper man, and these songs will provide you all the proof you need to realize that. This is the record he's been waiting to make, and it's here."

“As the saying goes, "Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors" - Bryan Adam Joyner writes of the treacherous waters he has faced in his latest project "Just Me." As you listen to the songs, you realize the subject matter is real honest life battles, almost taboo topics but someone has to write the song for the person in the bottom of the well searching for a hand to climb out of the depths of despair, and Bryan is that songwriter. Not afraid to bleed his heart out through his lyrics- cry his tears through his fingers. His power poetry matched to melodic undertones in a delightful pairing- a little dark and mysterious with just enough honkytonk driving-rythym to keep the toe-tapping. Bryan Adam Joyner is that rare songwriter who's persona comes alive behind the guitar, free from chains of life- he shares the ways he's found the light at the end of the tunnel and for the listener gives his music for it to be possibly be their light.”

"Hard Country" is right! Bryan's conception of deep and weighty country music is incarnated in a thick skin of rock n' roll that keeps the aching heart pumping. But don't be mistaken; this is country, hard. Bryan's clever, and sometimes subtle, lyrics present blunt truths about human nature that, when revealed, hit like Gatsby's death. This is great music that comes from a vulnerable place in the human heart. It's what music lovers need to restore their faith that country music is alive and kicking, hard.

“Bryan Adam Joyner's raw, unflinching poetry dealing with suicide, paternal death, and love lacerated beyond redemption provides a paradoxical gut-punch that sends you reeling emotionally while intellectually craving the next line…damn powerful stuff.”

“Bryan Adam Joyner's new CD is a thing of beauty...unvarnished, simple, and raw...the exact way I like to hear my favorite songwriters...no artifice and nothing to hide behind...it's a daunting prospect and one that BAJ's songs are strong enough to withstand...I was fortunate enough to write Still Around with him, and gratified that he chose to include it on Living My Songs...thank you, brother...love you...”

“Just Me is a gripping, wrenching listen. With some comfort settling down in its deepest chasms. More than worth your time.”