SINGLE RELEASE

THE KODY NORRIS SHOW

“Declaration of Independence”

RECORD LABEL:

Rebel Records

RELEASE DATE:

03-27-2026

ISRC:

US37G2606001

GENRE:

Americana, Bluegrass, Instrumental

LOCATION:

Knoxville, Tennessee

DESCRIPTION:

Written by Mary Rachel Norris, “Declaration of Independence” is the first time The Kody Norris Show has included an instrumental on an album. The band spontaneously titled the piece during a Fourth of July performance in Centre Hall in 2023. Though it wasn’t originally written with the project in mind, the precision-driven track fits seamlessly into their upcoming America250-themed album.

KEY SELLING POINTS

  • The Kody Norris Show has won multiple IBMA & SPBGMA Nominations and awards, including Entertainer of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year.
  • Frontman Kody Norris won Guitar Performer of the Year and Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris won Fiddler of the Year.
  • The group's album All Suited Up (2021) charted at #7, and Rhinestone Revival (2023) at #8 on the Billboard charts.
  • With over 100 dates a year, the band has played the Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry, SiriusXM, and other stages worldwide.
  • They most recently performed on FOX & Friends.
  • In 2025, the band earned an IBMA Award for Music Video of the Year for their take on "The Auctioneer."