Greg Blake feat. Amanda Cook - "Out of Control Raging Fire"

Greg Blake feat. Amanda Cook - "Out of Control Raging Fire"

Two of the hottest names in bluegrass, Greg Blake and Amanda Cook, have united their talents in a harmonious collaboration and released a new single, "Out of Control Raging Fire." It was originally released in '01 by Patty Loveless feat. Travis…
Amanda Cook - Restless Soul

Amanda Cook - Restless Soul

"The Water Lily" by Tom. T Hall, is transformed from its original waltz time to a happier, more upbeat tempo. It tells a heartbreaking story of a mother longing for the child she lost years ago. In Cook's interpretation, perhaps the mother yearns…
Amanda Cook - "Goodbye"

Amanda Cook - "Goodbye"

“Goodbye,” written by Jennifer Strickland, is a straightforward bluegrass anthem about heartbreak and bidding farewell to a troubled relationship. It’s a fantastic, up-tempo addition to the album Restless Soul.
Amanda Cook - "Last Road Going Home"

Amanda Cook - "Last Road Going Home"

Amanda Cook has always believed that a great cover version of a song should pay respect to the original while, at the same time, adding something new and unique. That was the goal when recording this Lou Reid cover. The song tells the story…
Amanda Cook - "Mitchell Mullins"

Amanda Cook - "Mitchell Mullins"

Simply put, "Mitchell Mullins" messed around and found himself in big trouble! This song was based on a real event that took place in an area called The High Knob in Virginia. The aggressive sound of this track lends itself to the story and…
Amanda Cook - "New Star"

Amanda Cook - "New Star"

“New Star” describes the ups and downs of the life of a musician. The incredible highs of performing in contrast with insecurities and self-doubt. No matter the hardships, most musicians will never stop creating art and working towards their…
Amanda Cook - Changes

Amanda Cook - Changes

After her debut project (2013) landed on the Top 150 Roots Music Bluegrass Album Chart in '14 and '15, Amanda Cook has never looked back. Early success brought Amanda to signing with bluegrass label Mountain Fever Records and her first national…
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Amanda Cook - "Carried Away"

With a title like, "Carried Away," for a bluegrass tune—and, specifically, with Amanda Cook's history of releasing rip-roaring, barn-burners—you'd think this one was her next up-tempo, banjo-driven jam. Turns out, the new single—her second…
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Amanda Cook - "Another Highway this Time"

For her first release since last March's full-length Narrowing the Gap, Amanda Cook returns with brand new single, "Another Highway this Time." On this, Cook yet again brings her innate ability to take a sad song—a common theme in bluegrass—and…
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Best of 2021 | Top 10 Country / Americana Singles

As we continue to highlight our 2021 catalogue's brightest moments, our next list profiles the Top 10 Country / Americana singles released in the last year. Including bluegrass, folk, gospel-grass, acoustic, Americana, and more, these songs…
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Best of 2021 | Top 10 Country / Americana Albums

For our second best-of 2021 list (did you miss the first list?), we're highlighting our Top 10 Country / Americana Albums. For this, and our other upcoming Albums lists (Hip hop/Rap, Christian/Gospel coming soon!), any container set that wasn't…
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Amanda Cook - Narrowing the Gap

Mountain Fever Records releases the third studio album Narrowing the Gap from rising star Amanda Cook and her band, today! The album title points to Amanda Cook's keen ability to keep her eye on track with the goals of her music career. Two…