SINGLE RELEASE

ASHBY FRANK

“The Pretender”

RECORD LABEL:

Mountain Home Music Company

RELEASE DATE:

01-30-2026

ISRC:

USETB2400050

GENRE:

Americana, Bluegrass

LOCATION:

Nashville, Tennessee

DESCRIPTION:

For Frank, recording this Foo Fighters’ monster hit, “The Pretender,” was a natural choice. Bluegrass and hard rock have a similar feeling of drive. It’s no surprise that pickers who grew up listening to shredding bluegrass instrumentals have a deep appreciation for rock musicians. Frank has been a fan of Dave Grohl & the Foo Fighters since he was a teen, so he took a giant leap and covered one of their most iconic songs with a bluegrass-meets-grunge treatment.

KEY SELLING POINTS

  • Ashby Frank has become a respected name in bluegrass and acoustic music, particularly in the recording and writing industry.
  • In 2022, he signed a solo artist deal with Mountain Home Music Company. His first single with the label, “Midnight Highway,” quickly topped Bluegrass radio charts.
  • Frank has played with bands Special Consensus, Marty Raybon Band, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, and his current focus Mountain Heart.
  • As a songwriter, he's written for artists like Junior Sisk and Amanda Cook, and even dabbled in comedy as a member of the Darrell Brothers.