SINGLE RELEASE

BENSON FEAT. WOODY PLATT & SHANNON WHITWORTH

“When Being Who You Are Is Not Enough”

RECORD LABEL:

Mountain Home Music Company

RELEASE DATE:

10-23-2026

ISRC:

USETB2600004

GENRE:

Americana, Bluegrass

LOCATION:

Greenville, South Carolina

DESCRIPTION:

Award-winning duo Benson joins forces with Woody Platt and Shannon Whitworth on “When Being Who You Are Is Not Enough.” Written by Jim Lauderdale and Leslie Satcher and inspired by Maura O’Connell’s original recording, the track receives an uptempo bluegrass arrangement while preserving its melancholic core. With mournful duet vocals, the song captures the weary defeat of someone who has given everything. They’re not mad or hurt anymore; they’re just done

KEY SELLING POINTS

  • Kristin Scott Benson is a six-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year, recipient of the Steve Martin Award for Excellence in Bluegrass and Banjo, and member of the GRAMMY-nominated Grascals.
  • Wayne Benson is an award-winning mandolinist and 25-year veteran of the seven-time IBMA Vocal Group of the Year, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. He is on the short list of mandolin players who have signature models with Gibson Musical Instruments.