Ghost Hounds Perform “Justified” On The Kelly Clarkson Show

Country-rock band Ghost Hounds performed brand new single “Justified” on The Kelly Clarkson Show. “Justified,” is a soulful track that showcases the band’s signature blend of country, rock, and roots music, and vocalist SAVNT’s world class vocals. The song hints at the next chapter of Ghost Hounds’... The post Ghost Hounds Perform “Justified” On The Kelly Clarkson Show appeared first on The Garnette Report.

Ghost Hounds Perform “Justified” On The Kelly Clarkson Show

Country-rock band Ghost Hounds performed brand new single “Justified” on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Justified,” is a soulful track that showcases the band’s signature blend of country, rock, and roots music, and vocalist SAVNT’s world class vocals. The song hints at the next chapter of Ghost Hounds’ and their ever evolving sound and was written  and produced by Ghost Hound guitarist Thomas Tull.

American Songwriter stated of the track, “Written by band member—and “lyrical genius”—Thomas Tull, “Justified” is about someone fighting an inner battle.”

“He’s having this internal battle within himself of, like, ‘I did the right thing, but it still feels wrong,’” Talking to American Songwriter, SAVNT explained the song’s main character. “That’s a war within everybody.’”

This performance follows the release of the powerful new A-side / B-side single pairing, featuring a striking rendition of “Gimme Shelter” alongside the band’s original song “Justified.” The release marks a special milestone moment for the band while also supporting charitable causes, with proceeds from the single benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Listen to songs HERE, Watch “Justified” HERE and “Gimme Shelter” HERE

Both tracks feature the powerhouse vocals of Chanel Haynes, widely recognized for her electrifying performances with The Rolling Stones, when she joined the band for performances including their US Hackney Diamonds tour in 2024. Chanel was also personally selected to portray Tina Turner in the hit musical Tina. Her commanding performance brings new depth and intensity to Ghost Hounds’ recording of the legendary song.

The release arrives on the 57th anniversaryof “Gimme Shelter,” originally written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and released in 1969. Paying homage to the song’s iconic legacy, Ghost Hounds producer and guitarist Thomas Tull recorded and produced the track using original gear from Sunset Sound Recorders, the famed Los Angeles studio where Merry Clayton delivered the historic backing vocal performance on the original recording.

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