Orshaw’s ‘Diamond’ Shines on Bluegrass Charts and More
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Aaron Burdett wrote “Rhyme or Reason” during Darrell Scott’s Songfood workshop in early 2020, just before the pandemic. Born from a road-trip idea and refined with the help of other writers, the song reflects on life’s twists and the grace of doing the best we can with what we have. Five years later, Burdett stood on stage with Scott himself—a full-circle moment that mirrors the song’s heart: appreciating the ride and trusting that things work out.
KEY SELLING POINTS
- Aaron Burdett is listed as one of the Top 10 most important musicians of western North Carolina by WNC Magazine, alongside such greats as Doc Watson, Steep Canyon Rangers, and The Avett Brothers.
- He won the grand prize in the folk category of the USA Songwriting Contest with “A Couple Broken Windows” from his album Refuge (2018).
- His single “Rockefeller” was one of three finalists in the bluegrass category in the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in 2020.
- His 2021 album Dream Rich, Dirt Poor debuted at #8 on the Billboard bluegrass charts, with four Top 10 radio hits.
- Aaron Burdett is listed as one of the Top 10 most important musicians of western North Carolina by WNC Magazine, alongside such greats as Doc Watson, Steep Canyon Rangers, and The Avett Brothers.
- He won the grand prize in the folk category of the USA Songwriting Contest with “A Couple Broken Windows” from his album Refuge (2018).
- His single “Rockefeller” was one of three finalists in the bluegrass category in the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in 2020.
- His 2021 album Dream Rich, Dirt Poor debuted at #8 on the Billboard bluegrass charts, with four Top 10 radio hits.
