The Kingsmen - "Wish You Were Here"

The Kingsmen continue to re-record fan favorites with the new lineup, releasing “Wish You Were Here”. In this version, Cole Watson sings in the palace of the original’s Tim Surrett. The group says that sometimes the best performances are…

Balsam Range - "The Pacific"

Balsam Range adds to the bluegrass songbook of dark tales of disaster with “The Pacific". Inspired by "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", the foreboding ballad offers a deep story that you could almost make a movie out of. This was a song that…

The Gospel Plowboys - Something To Be Said

No matter the challenges we face, there's always a light. Even in our darkest moments, a steady presence can guide us through. The path may be uncertain, but strength and clarity emerge when we seek that light. Though the way forward may not…

Aaron Burdett - "Honeybees"

"Honeybees" is an essay on the ambiguity of fate. Aaron recalls a conversation with a beekeeper friend when a couple of honeybees landed on his sleeve. This fleeting encounter sparked thoughts on how any moment can hold countless possibilities.…

Gena Britt - "Goodbye to the Blues"

"Goodbye To The Blues" showcases Gena Britt’s expressive voice and banjo playing, which has earned her several IBMA Banjo Player of the Year nominations. As a huge Lynn Morris and Marshall Wilborn fan, Gena wanted to pay tribute to Lynn's…

Jesse Smathers - "Good Time Get Together"

Jesse Smathers brings new life to “Good Time Get Together”, a lively quartet tune first recorded by the Lewis Family decades ago. Written by bluegrass legend Randall Hylton, the song’s uplifting message resonated with Smathers. He cherishes…

The Kingsmen - "It Made News In Heaven When I Got Saved"

Since Alan Kendall joined the Kingsmen seven years ago, he has always sound-checked his microphone to old Squire Parsons. Usually, it is "Lovely Name of Jesus" or "It Made News in Heaven". Squire inspired Alan to want to be a Kingsmen baritone…

Balsam Range - "When it Comes to Loving You"

Balsam Range’s "When It Comes To Loving You", their first song since 2023, features their revamped lineup which signals a strong through-line in their signature sound and introduces a new collaborator in Don Rigsby. When Notes guitarist and…

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…

Aaron Burdett - "Paris"

For Aaron Burdett’s latest song, he offers “Paris,” a song with longing yet hope. It’s a song about yearning, looking outside oneself, and hoping there's some exotic place waiting for you. Whether that might be the next town down the…

Jesse Smathers - "Sleepy Eyed John"

After signing with Mountain Home as a solo artist, Lonesome River Band’s Jesse Smathers releases “Sleepy Eyed John,” an old favorite among old-time country, swing, and bluegrass musicians. Legendary banjoist of The Lost & Found, Gene…

Red Camel Collective - "Daughter of the Stars"

"Daughter of the Stars" is an anthem for self-love. The song encourages a young girl that she is heard, and beautiful, and that she is enough. It encourages her to accept herself for who she is and not let the negativity of others steal her…