Darren Nicholson Archives – Syntax Creative

Darren Nicholson - "Any Highway"

"Any Highway" is one of the first songs Darren ever wrote with Charles R. Humphrey III (Songs From The Road Band). The song recounts the story of a man who is so heartbroken by a free-spirited young lady, that he feels compelled to leave town…

Darren Nicholson - "Windows Have Pains"

Darren Nicholson’s “Windows Have Pains” walks straight down the countryside of the bluegrass street as it works its way through a sad story, with a classic country play on words, even windows have panes, they cry when it rains.

Darren Nicholson - "Big Sky"

“Big Sky" is based on the true story of early American explorer, John Colter. He was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and became the first known person of European descent to enter the region which became Yellowstone National Park.…

Darren Nicholson - "Ain't No Sin"

Darren Nicholson’s “Ain’t No Sin” shares a tongue-in-cheek tale of moonshining and survival. It's a fictional tale of people who did what they had to to provide for their families and communities. The moonshiner way of life was embraced…

Darren Nicholson - Wanderer

"Take Me Away" is a heartfelt ballad about a man who is lost and searching for a place to call home. With a ticket in his hand and a bag in the backseat, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, hoping to find peace and solace on the open…

Darren Nicholson - "Dillsboro Blues"

“Dillsboro Blues" is a hillbilly, moody blues tune Nicholson wrote in honor of his mother. It's about the little town in Western North Carolina where she was born and raised. The instrumental tune represents struggles; the ups and downs of…

Darren Nicholson - "Leave It in the Hands of the Lord"

“Leave It in the Hands of the Lord" was born out of a conversation between Darren Nicholson and co-writer Mark Bumgarner. The sentiment is simple and powerful; Let go and let God. Not only is Nicholson recalling is own past experience, he's…

Darren Nicholson - "Arkansas Without You"

Darren Nicholson’s “Arkansas Without You” showcases an acclaimed artist in a new light. He’s released plenty of solo recordings over the years, but Nicholson is taking a big new step forward with his first release after Balsam Range.…

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Darren Nicholson - Man on a Mission

Mountain Home Music Company’s Darren Nicholson is a man on a mission—and if you think, based on his membership in award-winning bluegrass quintet Balsam Range, that you know what it is, his new EP is going to come as a mighty big surprise. The…

Darren Nicholson Announces Upcoming EP, 'Man on a Mission'

Southern Gospel

Step into the heart of the South with our Southern Gospel playlist, a soul-stirring collection that pays homage to the rich heritage of gospel music rooted in the American South. With soaring harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and an unmistakable…

Balsam Range takes 3 honors in the 26th Annual IBMA

The 26th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards were awarded at the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, N.C. and Mountain Home Music Company would like to congratulate Balsam Range on their honors: Vocal Group of the Year, Song of the Year…