New Single From Daniel Grindstaff, Angel Dream.
Chart-topping banjo virtuoso Daniel Grindstaff is back with some new music. His latest single Angel Dream is available now on all digital and streaming platforms via Bonfire Music Group. The track marks the first release from Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours highly-anticipated next album, as they build on the momentum from his breakout solo success.
Fans can hear the full track here.
“Angel Dream through its lyrics and melody, takes you on a journey of love found, love lost, and the hope that remains, The lyrics are very open, and the flowing melody allows the listener to feel the song through their own experiences. It’s always a special moment to share new music—I hope everyone who hears this song enjoys it as much as we did recording it – Daniel Grindstaff.
Originally written and recorded by the legendary Tom Petty for the 1996 motion picture soundtrack She’s the One, Angel Dream delivers a heartfelt message about hope, love and perseverance. Daniel breathes new life into the song, putting a fresh Bluegrass spin on the beloved classic while honouring its original spirit. Instrumental credits on the track include Daniel Grindstaff on banjo and vocals, Kevin Richardson on guitar and lead vocals, Kent Blanton on bass, Derek Deakins on fiddle, Shawn Lane on vocals and Andy Leftwich on mandolin. Fans got an exclusive first listen when the song premiered earlier this week (5/5) on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction.
I’ve always been a big fan of Tom Petty’s songwriting. The lyrics to Angel Dream really struck a chord with me, and I thought it would be special to approach it from a Bluegrass perspective. I’m so proud of how this version turned out, and I’m even more excited to kick off the next chapter of my music with it – Daniel Grindstaff.
Daniel Grindstaff is one of Bluegrass music’s most respected and dynamic musicians. A native of East Tennessee, he has built a career touring and recording with legendary artists, and more recently, stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. His previous album Heroes And Friends took his career to new heights, featuring several chart-topping singles like the multi-IBMA nominated Forever Young featuring Paul Brewster and Dolly Parton, the original Three Arrows, Looking at the World Through a Windshield with Trey Hensley and more.
The album also includes collaborations with artists such as Doyle Lawson, Jimmy Fortune, Jeff Tolbert, Andy Leftwich and Rickey Wasson. Other notable musicians providing instrumentation and vocals include Darrin Vincent (Dailey & Vincent), Rhonda Vincent, Shawn Lane (Blue Highway), Kent Blanton, Jesse Brock, Derek Deakins, Stephen Burwell, Josh Swift, John Meador, Jeff Parker, Josh Doss and Mike Rogers.
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About Daniel Grindstaff:
Daniel Grindstaff
2-time IBMA nominated banjo extraordinaire Daniel Grindstaff has carved out his own path in the Bluegrass and American music. Along the way, he has shared the stage with some of his biggest musical heroes, appeared countless times at the iconic Grand Ole Opry and made several national television appearances. A native of East Tennessee, he has performed across the United States and Canada with some of the very best in Bluegrass, Acoustic, and Country music.
Daniel began his professional music career at the young age of 18, performing at the Opry in Nashville, Tennessee with late bluegrass legends Jim and Jesse McReynolds. At the age of 21, Daniel was not only performing with the McReynolds but had also been called upon to take the stage with the iconic Osborne Brothers, best known for their familiar hit and Tennessee state song Rocky Top. In the fall of 2006, Daniel began touring with Grammy Award winning artist, Marty Raybon. For the next five years Daniel remained an important part of Raybon’s studio recordings and concerts.
As the years followed, Grindstaff kept forging along, releasing new music of his own and doing what he loves, which is performing for fans. With a musical career that covers hundreds of appearances on the coveted stage of the Grand Ole Opry (as recent as 2024 with Daily & Vincent), national television appearances on Fox News morning show Fox & Friends, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, CMA Music Fest in Nashville, hundreds of live concerts, and many studio recordings, Daniel Grindstaff’s musical career and accomplishments speak for themselves, and he’s just getting started.
The future is continually looking bright as 2025 brings new music and a new project introducing Daniel Grindstaff & the Uptown Troubadours. The core of this fresh and exciting musical collaboration features the remarkable talents of Derek Deakins, Kevin Richardson, and Kent Blanton. Each of these artists brings a wealth of experience and individual accomplishments to the stage, promising an unforgettable musical experience.
