'All-American Boy' Steve Grand made a splash over the summer coming out as the first gay country artist, and since then he released an equally touching and powerful tune 'Stay' all while working on the independent release of his debut album All-American Boy.


Today, Steve released a brand new song and video, the third offering off his album. 'Back to California' is another love song, but this time it's about friendship. In the video, Steve meets up with his former gal pal who shows him her engagement ring, and as they're catching up over coffee scenes of them in middle and high school are interspersed. They have a very touching relationship, and it's interesting to see how they drift apart over the years. I can relate to this whole-heartedly and so I connect with Steve.
When it comes to the song, though, I can't decide if I like it. It's less country than his previous releases and more atmospheric which is a nice touch - I love the more orchestral backing. I'm just not a fan of the way he's singing on this track. He has a very powerful voice, but this seemed to make him sound weaker than he actually is. The hushed tones and slurred notes were jarring. That being said, the lyrics are powerful and I could feel the pain in every note he sang. I'm a huge fan of Steve and I want nothing but to see him succeed in his career. If you haven't already, make sure you go to his Kickstarter page and donate so that we can finally hear All-American Boy which I'm sure is a labor of love.