SINGLE RELEASE

BENSON, WAYNE BENSON & KRISTIN SCOTT BENSON

“Firsts and Forevers”

RECORD LABEL:

Mountain Home Music Company

RELEASE DATE:

07-24-2026

ISRC:

USETB2600003

GENRE:

Americana, Bluegrass

LOCATION:

Greenville, South Carolina

DESCRIPTION:

Benson’s “Firsts and Forevers” offers a tender look at a daughter growing up, capturing the bittersweet memories that every parent holds dear. Inspired by songwriter Terry Herd’s daughter, the song highlights the warmth and security of a daddy-and-daughter relationship. Award-winning banjoist Kristin Scott Benson anchors the recording with delicate interludes alongside Wayne Benson and Cody Kilby, while Heath Williams sings the story to the moon and back.

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.