Nashville, Tenn.
– The wait is over, as Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road release
their highly anticipated single, “True Grass (Why Can’t Bluegrass Just
Be True Grass Again)” via Pinecastle Records. Featuring lead vocals from
Blue Grass favorites Junior Sisk, Danny Paisley and tenor vocals from
Randy Graham, the track also marks Carolina Road lead singer Tommy
Long’s triumphant return after a battle with throat cancer. Fans can
purchase and stream the full song here.
“Even
though I have dabbled in other styles, it’s always been true Blue Grass
for me and my band. We play it with a fresh approach and drive it hard.
We are carrying twin fiddles (Josh Goforth and Matt Hooper) now and
this song has them all over it,” says Lorraine Jordan. “Ben Greene, the
legendary banjo player for the band, laid down some great hard-driving
banjo. I brought in some heavy-hitters and was glad Tommy could lead the
song off. Junior Sisk, Danny Paisley, Randy Graham and I joined in and
it’s powerful!”
“True
Grass” serves as the lead single from Lorraine Jordan & Carolina
Road’s upcoming album, set for release later this year. Carrying a
traditional flair, the song features thought-provoking lyrics like “why
can’t Blue Grass just be true grass again,” which will remind fans of
the genre’s heritage and how it evolved. Written by David Stewart, the
track includes a catchy melody with world-class instrumentation. IBMA
winner and SPBGMA “Female Vocalist of the Year” recipient Lorraine
Jordan adds harmony vocals with some of Blue Grass music’s most
prominent names.
The upcoming album marks the follow-up to the award-winning band’s critically acclaimed Country Grass.
Featuring original classic country artists singing lead on their
biggest hits, the star-studded collection features collaborations with
The Kentucky Headhunters, Lee Greenwood, Crystal Gayle, Marty Raybon and
more. The project was also re-packaged in 2018 with the viral remake of
“Seminole Wind” featuring John Anderson which was spotlighted on
Rolling Stone.
As
the touring season begins to enter into high gear, Lorraine Jordan
& Carolina Road will be hitting the road playing festivals and
venues throughout North America. On select shows they will also be
teaming with country legend Eddy Raven for the popular “Country Grass
Show.” Carolina Road served as the backing band for Raven’s latest
album, All Grassed Up, where the 8-time country chart-topper
re-created his biggest hits, Blue Grass style. To check out upcoming
tour dates for Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, visitcarolinaroadband.com.
“True Grass” Credits:
Lead Vocals
Tommy Long
Junior Sisk
Danny Paisley
Harmony Vocals
Lorraine Jordan
Randy Graham
Musicians
Banjo – Ben Greene
Fiddle – Matt Hooper
Mandolin Lead – Josh Goforth
Mandolin Rhythm – Lorraine Jordan
Bass – Terry Smith
Guitar – Will Jones