Turnberry Records Releases A Brand New Whippoorwill From Junior Sisk.
Turnberry Records has announced the release of A Brand New Whippoorwill” the latest single from celebrated bluegrass traditionalist Junior Sisk.
This song marks Sisk’s first new music following the highly successful release of his acclaimed album It’s All Fun and Games, and continues his tradition of delivering timeless, hard-hitting bluegrass rooted in mountain authenticity.
A Brand New Whippoorwill is available to radio via Get It Played and on all major digital music platforms for streaming.
Set against the backdrop of springtime renewal the song captures the lonesome cry of a whippoorwill and transforms it into a powerful metaphor for longing and remembrance. Written by David Coriell and Mark (Brink) Brinkman, A Brand New Whippoorwill features Sisk’s signature high-lonesome vocal that brings the lyrics to life.
When I first heard this song, I knew it was written just for me. I’m an old country boy who spends most of my time in the mountains or on the lake when I’m not on the road. The whippoorwill is a very special bird for me. It’s so calming to hear one late in the evening. They’re not around like they used to be, so to hear one fire up just trips my trigger… like a new bluegrass singer singing a song like it should be sang – Junior Sisk.
With imagery steeped in mountain tradition and poetic detail, A Brand New Whippoorwill reflects Sisk’s lifelong devotion to authentic bluegrass storytelling. The song’s chorus: He’s still learnin’ how to fly, but man that boy can sing / He’s the newest member of our nighttime symphony… paints a vivid portrait of Appalachian life, capturing both the beauty of the landscape and the ache of a lonesome heart.
The song features Junior Sisk on lead vocal and guitar, Heather Berry Mabe on harmony vocal and guitar, Tony Mabe on harmony vocal and banjo, Johnathan Dillon on mandolin, Curt Love on bass and Michael Cleveland on fiddle.
About Junior Sisk:
Junior Sisk has earned widespread acclaim as one of bluegrass music’s most respected torchbearers, with multiple honors from IBMA and SPBGMA and a reputation for recordings that honour the genre’s roots while remaining fresh and compelling. A Brand New Whippoorwill continues that legacy with classic bluegrass authenticity.
Junior Sisk
Junior Sisk stands as one of today’s most admired voices in bluegrass music. A proud son of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Sisk brings raw emotion, timeless authenticity, and a deep respect for tradition to every performance. With roots planted firmly in the sounds of the Stanley Brothers, Larry Sparks, Dave Evans and the Johnson Mountain Boys, his music echoes the heart of classic bluegrass while continuing to push it forward.
Sisk first made his mark as a songwriter in the early 1990s, crafting fan favourites like The Game I Can’t Win and Tears Are Blinding Me for the Lonesome River Band. He soon moved into the spotlight as a performer with groups like Wyatt Rice & Santa Cruz, Blueridge, and his own band, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice. His 2011 album Heart of a Song was a breakthrough moment, earning IBMA Album of the Year and launching a string of awards, including IBMA Song of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.
Known for his unmistakable voice and hard-driving sound, Sisk has remained a consistent force in bluegrass, with his 2020 album Load the Wagon spending six months at #1 on national charts and drawing critical acclaim. The project earned multiple IBMA nominations and solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the genre.
Now signed to Turnberry Records, Sisk is embracing a new chapter with his latest album, It’s All Fun and Games. Already producing two very successful singles, Sweeter Than Tupelo Honey and Where Love Goes to Die, this new project offers a fresh dose of high-octane bluegrass that proves tradition never goes out of style.
