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Disney Favorites Meet Bluegrass on Pinecastle’s Upcoming Collaborative Project

October 12, 2021

Pinecastle Records, bluegrass, Disney, Johnny Appleseed, Syntax Creative - imagePinecastle Records announces a very special, upcoming project titled, A Bluegrass Tribute to Disney, which will be set for release in the year 2022. To kick off the project, the lead single “The Lord’s Been Good to Me” was recently released, and is available on all digital platforms. It features Jim Denman singing lead, accompanied by Tim Crouch and Tony Wray. Press “play” above to listen on this post.

“The Lord’s Been Good to Me” probably sounds familiar to many lifelong Disney fans, as it was originally featured in the film Johnny Appleseed. The whimsical tune puts a unique bluegrass spin on the famous, old-time recording. Fans may be surprised to learn that the movie was originally released by the entertainment conglomerate all the way back in 1948. The 2021 version features a feel-good vibe that is filled with whistling and all the elements of a straight-ahead bluegrass recording.

“In this day and age of so much uncertainty, stress and anxiety, I thought it would be good to relax and let the world go away for a few short songs,” explains Tony Wray. “Disney has always been a huge part of my life not only as a child but as an adult—the timeless songs Disney put with their movies has always been comforting to me. With this project, I’m extending that comfort to the public, in the hopes they enjoy it and be seemingly sent back to their childhood if not for just a few minutes.”

A Bluegrass Tribute to Disney will feature ten total recordings. The collection will include a combination of nostalgic tracks with both featured vocal performances and instrumentals. Produced by industry and studio veteran Tony Wray, the album is sure to take listeners back in time. There are also several special guests who will also appear on the project. Standout songs include newly invigorated and reimagined versions of cuts made famous in movies like Cinderella, Dumbo, 101 Dalmatians, The Jungle Book, Pinocchio and more.

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