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The Royal Halls - "Save It for a Sunny Day"

"Save It for a Sunny Day" is a bit about dealing with a toxic friendship, and contains a bit of sarcasm as a way to cope. The song relates to the struggle of letting go of a relationship that is fading. You hold out hope while facing the reality…

Appalachian Smoke - "Growing Lonely"

The time of harvest in the fall triggers a heap of senses in one’s mind that can uproot so many memories. “Growing Lonely” is written about a seasoned farmer that finds himself harvesting the same results emotionally despite his attempt…

Tidalwave Road Bluegrass Band - The Bonfire Sessions

"Time and Money" came to Benjamin Russell Parker after hearing a young man at the barbershop talking about his feelings on marriage. Married at a young age, he worked extremely long hours to give his wife and himself the best possible life.…

Andy Leftwich - "R-26"

"R-26" is a tune from French-Romany guitar legend Django Reinhart. Andy Leftwich demonstrates that his virtuosity extends to European-flavored jazz. It's an exhilarating romp that reclaims a decades-old tradition of country session musicians…

Volume Five - "County Wishing Well"

"County Wishing Well" depicts the life of someone going off to war and their experience during wartime. It also portrays vivid and precious memories of home. Glen Harrell says, "Josh Miller has always been one of my favorite musicians and songwriters…

Daniel Grindstaff - Heroes and Friends

“I Still Write Your Name in the Sand,” first recorded in 1946, is a song about lost love over time. The singer reminisces about a childhood sweetheart and confesses their enduring love despite years of longing and regret. Grindstaff considered…

11th Hour - That's Who He Is

“This Is Not The End” offers a vivid example of the trio’s inspired creativity and abundant talent. The track features the powerful voice of Amber Eppinette Saunders. It's a nod to the modern, with its boldly contemporary, hopeful sound…

Mason Via - "Hey Don't Go"

“Hey Don’t Go" conveys an understanding that there are some fates too strong to question, and some paths that may fork in the process. That feeling of knowing its been over for a while, but never wanting it to end is relatable. In true bluegrass…

The Gina Furtado Project & Gina Furtado - "Submarine"

“Submarine” tells of dreams that are seemingly off limits. The song illustrates her uncanny ability to wrap a provocative observation in an engaging musical package. After a bizarre song suggestion from a fan and some late night Google searching,…

Tim O'Brien - "You Took Me In"

“You Took Me In” is a homespun original written with the master himself. GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Tom Paxton’s creative visions have echoed in bluegrass studios and on stages for generations. Bluegrass Sings Paxton…

Andrew Crawford - "Back with a Lonesome Sound"

"Back with a Lonesome Sound" is a song about making through hard times. Underdogs and prodigals often show us what glory really looks like. Musically, this track has an unsubtle energy to it. A career guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer,…

Chris Caro & OnBeatMusic - "Pain"

"Pain" is about coming to terms with that fact that we’ve all been wounded in some form or another because of sin. But the remedy for pain is found through our faith. Thus, demonstrating that our pain has purpose and can be used to make an…