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GRAMMY\u00ae-winning producer, songwriter, and recording artist John Carter Cash<\/strong><\/a> has released the official music video for his whimsical new single, \u201cSleeping with the Mermaid<\/a>.\u201d The track, out now via Avondale Records and distributed through The Orchard, is the second release from Cash\u2019s forthcoming concept album, Pineapple John<\/em>, due October 10, 2025.<\/p>\n Written by John Carter Cash and Bill Miller, the track leans fully into its playful spirit, weaving together a string of seaside shenanigans, questionable cocktails, and one unforgettable overnight guest, who may or may not have fins. Rooted in the imaginative narrative of the Pineapple John<\/em> album, this track adds levity and comic relief to the concept record\u2019s journey of self-discovery. Equal parts tongue-in-cheek and musically infectious, \u201cSleeping with the Mermaid\u201d invites listeners to let loose, laugh a little, and dive headfirst into the wild side of paradise.<\/p>\n Featuring 15 tracks, Pineapple John follows the story of a weathered troubadour navigating themes of redemption, self-reflection, and the healing power of imagination. Produced by John Carter Cash and Trey Call, Pineapple John features performances from some of country music’s most talented artists. Marty Stuart plays electric guitar on \u201cThe Island Fair,\u201d while Clare Bowen lends her voice as a background vocalist on both \u201cThe Hole In The Bottom of the Sea\u201d and \u201cThe Island Fair.\u201d Ana Cristina Cash and Caitlin Evanson lend background vocals throughout various tracks on the record.\u00a0 Brandon Young, co-writer on \u201cThe Ocean Calling\u201d, also contributes background vocals on \u201cPineapple John\u201d among other songs. John Carter\u2019s daughter A.B. Cash joins her father on \u201cBeckoning Melody.\u201d \u201cThe Hole in the Bottom of the Sea\u201d (featuring vocals by John\u2019s nephew, Thomas Gabriel) and other collaborations contribute to the album\u2019s depth, with each artist adding their unique touch to the tale.<\/p>\n The tracklist blends heartfelt originals like \u201cSnow on the Sand\u201d with playful, folk-infused numbers including \u201cThe Hole in the Bottom of the Sea\u201d and \u201cShame and Scandal.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cSleeping with the Mermaid\u201d serves as a bridge between the mythical and the personal, delivering both introspection and a touch of magic.<\/p>\n Pineapple John<\/em> features co-writes with Jack Ezra Cash, Caleb Caudle, Bill Miller, Thomas Gabriel, and more. The album also includes the classic \u201cShame and Scandal,\u201d written by Lord Melody, and a fresh rendition of \u201cJamaica Farewell\u201d by Irving Burgie. Pineapple John will be released via Avondale Records and distributed through The Orchard.<\/p>\n \n
With clever wordplay and a tipsy singalong charm, the lyrics read like a beachside bar tab turned fever dream: \u201cHot beer, fishing off a short pier,\u201d and \u201cLast night she stayed and I woke up with a mermaid.\u201d The song captures the essence of island escapism, where the fish aren\u2019t biting but the drinks are flowing, and reality is up for interpretation.<\/p>\n