The Kody Norris Show - Highfalutin Hillbilly

A recurring theme in Kody's songwriting is the triumph of true love. One of the band’s early hits, “Love Bug”, set that tone—and now, the band is shining a spotlight on another of his original songs, “Ruby Jane”. Propelled by brisk…

Seth Mulder & Midnight Run - Coming On Strong

In Bluegrass, there is nothing like a good breakup song. The band was hunting for an uptempo number that they could truly make their own. Co-producer Ken Irwin (founder of Rounder Records) suggested "Heartbreak Express." They added their own…

Don Rigsby feat. Ronnie Reno - "Big Train"

“Big Train” is the only new song on Don Rigsby’s upcoming Rebel Records "Best Of" compilation, Kentucky Troubadour. After discovering the track on a Porter Wagoner show recording, Rigsby called Ronnie Reno, who wrote the song. A collaboration…

The Kody Norris Show - "In the Circle"

The Kody Norris Show made their Grand Ole Opry debut in August 2023. Inspired by the moment, they asked songwriter Larry Chunn to write a song capturing a musician’s dream of playing the iconic stage. The result, "In the Circle," beautifully…

Big Country Bluegrass - Carry Me Back to the Bluegrass

Big Country Bluegrass—the band with five straight #1 hits on Bluegrass Unlimited—returns from a six-year hiatus with their 21st album. Carry Me Back To The Bluegrass features 12 distinctive tracks that draw deep from the band’s Blue Ridge…

Seth Mulder & Midnight Run - "Gilgarry's Glen"

“Gilgarry’s Glen,” is a soulful, nostalgic song played in a Celtic style that easily could be set in Appalachia. The singer longs for days long past, the simpler days before progress and the growth of big cities. Dudley Connell, co-producer…

Big Country Bluegrass - "Heading for the Mountains"

Frontman Tommy Sells was instantly captivated by "Heading for the Mountains" when he heard the Bluegrass Kinsmen perform it in 1989. When selecting material for this album, Sells dug out his old recording and played it for the band. The song…

The Kody Norris Show - "Blue Ain't the Word"

"Blue Ain't the Word" is a traditional heartbreak song and is the first song that fiddler Mary Rachel Norris has penned for the band. This soulful song began as a melody and chorus that she just couldn't shake and it grew into a powerful song…

Seth Mulder & Midnight Run - "Looking Past the Pain (The Cowboy Song)"

Seth Mulder grew up in North Dakota and spent much of his childhood around horses. Mulder shares, “I wanted the song to feel personal and unique, and the best way to do that was to draw from my own experiences with a touch of imagination.…

Big Country Bluegrass - "Remember Who You Are"

Big Country Bluegrass is back with new music for the first time in six years. Featuring the band’s special brand of hard-core southwestern Virginia bluegrass, “Remember Who You Are” is a good ole moonshine song featuring Eddie Gill’s…

Syntax Creative Strikes Groundbreaking Partnership with Iconic Rebel Records

Syntax Creative, a leading force in music distribution and marketing, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with bluegrass powerhouse Rebel Records. Rebel has been celebrated for genre-defining contributions to bluegrass music for more than…