(Willis, VA) – After forty years of music making, seven albums and countless Grand Ole Opry appearances, the legendary Crowe Brothers continue their tradition of providing beautifully blended harmonies with today’s release of FORTY YEARS OLD on Mountain Fever Records. The first single “I’ve Got The Moon On My Side,” written by Dixie and Tom T. Hall with Troy Engle, released to radio in June.
This 12 song offering features new songs and old favorites from some top songwriters including Tom T. and Dixie Hall, Rory Bourke, Hank Locklin and more. Tracks on the album include:
“Lost Highway”
“You Turned Forty Years Old”
“Excuse Me, I Think I’ve Got a Heartache”
“Green Fields of Erin”
“I’ve Got the Moon On My Side”
“Someday My Ship Will Sail”
“Don’t Let Our Love Die”
“Livin’ in a Mobile Home”
“Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On”
“Where Will You Be?”; “Angel Mother”
“Two Feet On the Floor”
The Crowe Brothers have received recognition from the SPBGMA association (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America) with awards for Best Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar and Best Instrumental Band, and were nominated by IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) for Emerging Artist of the Year. In 2009, their recording of “Cindy Mae” (written by Cody Shuler), went number one on several bluegrass charts including SiriusXM. In 2011, “He Could Pick the Hound” (penned by Steve Watts), also reached the number one slot.
They were also part of The All-Star Jam – Live at Graves Mountain, which received an impressive five IBMA nominations in 2011, including a nod for Album of the Year.
The Crowe Brothers deliver soulful lead vocals, harmonies, and expert pickin’ on everything they do. Mountain Fever’s owner Mark Hodges couldn’t agree more. “Traditional bluegrass is represented at its best by these guys. First class all the way. We are excited to add them to the roster as it solidifies our commitment to the music.”
