Acoustic/country artist Jr Williams—known for his smooth, alt-country vocals and stringwork—returns with new single, “Can I Go Home with You.” This fun, simple, and sweet tune exemplifies Williams’ welcoming brand, following suit with his easily approachable vibe and appeal for a variety of audiences. This particular tune really hits the broad stroke, as it’s just… Continue reading Jr Williams – “Can I Go Home with You”
He may be one of the most recorded fiddle players of the 21st century, but Mountain Home Music Company recording artist Andy Leftwich qualifies as a musician’s musician—widely admired by his peers and colleagues, yet still one of the best-kept secrets in and around the world of bluegrass music. With a list of credits that… Continue reading Andy Leftwich – The American Fiddler
Jamaican-born, now current Boston-area gospel songstress Marshalee returns with a new, powerful single, “In Your Presence.” Produced by GRAMMY-winning producer-songwriter Fred Jerkins (Destiny’s Child, JOKIA), “In Your Presence” is a track that’s guaranteed to lift your soul. Structured with the intention to build, the song emulates a worshipful experience, as the timbre continues to lift… Continue reading Marshalee – “In Your Presence”
“I love Christmastime,” says Darren Lore. “It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year.” That love for the holiday — and for the Savior whose birth is celebrated — made the creation of a Christmas collection a natural choice for The Lore Family and the result is sure to find its place among the most treasured of holiday albums.… Continue reading The Lore Family – Christmas
The Primitive Quartet and Mountain Home Music Company’s Through The Years series has been bringing the beloved gospel group’s music to new generations of listeners through streaming services and digital sales platforms for the first time. These releases continue the group’s long legacy as a bluegrass gospel artist that started in 1973. Following Volumes 1-5 and a Christmas collection, Through The Years Volume 6 features… Continue reading The Primitive Quartet – Through the Years, Vol. 6
On their new Christmas EP, The Kingsmen waste no time in getting to the point. The title track and very first tune on ‘Tis The Reason is direct, with clarion horns punctuating lead singer Chris Bryant’s sympathetic reminder: “‘Tis the season to be frantic / The crazy time of year we panic / Countless greeting cards to send / Christmas parties to attend / But it’s not… Continue reading The Kingsmen – ‘Tis the Reason
“’Bulgar Sigansky’ is an obscure klezmer tune that I found in my grandfather, David Weinstein’s, handwritten music notebooks,” says Natalya Zoe Weinstein of husband-wife duo Zoe & Cloyd. “David was a professional musician who played clarinet, flute and saxophone here in the US after emigrating from Russia. In homage to David, we were thrilled to… Continue reading Zoe & Cloyd – “Bulgar Sigansky”
“’Rainbow of my Dreams’ is a rare Tommy Scott composition that bluegrass fans may recognize from a live 1948 Flatt & Scruggs recording on the WCYB Farm & Fun Time program,” says John Cloyd Miller of husband-wife duo, Zoe & Cloyd. “My grandfather, Jim Shumate, was the fiddler on that session and this song was… Continue reading Zoe & Cloyd – “Rainbow of My Dreams”
“This track talks about what our lives should look like as Christians,” says emcee Tre’Gadd about his new single “NAH (NOT A HOBBY)” dropping Sep. 16, 2022. “Being a Christian [can’t be] a hobby—there’s a purpose behind a calling.” Collaborating with NXTMIKE on the track, he adds, “We wanted to make a track that had… Continue reading Tre’Gadd & NXTMIKE – “NAH (NOT A HOBBY)”
Reminding us once again that the sounds of Southern Gospel and the timeless message of salvation they convey know no boundaries, The Chitans return with Shoulder to Shoulder, their second full-length album for Horizon Records. The title and opening track lays out the story almost as if it were written to order: We are brothers… Continue reading The Chitans – Shoulder to Shoulder
