A New Single From Crandall Creek: Bluegrass In Heaven.
As Crandall Creek celebrates its 10th anniversary, the West Virginia-based bluegrass band is honouring the legacy of its beloved founder, Jerry Andrews, while beginning a new chapter. The band has released the deeply personal new single, Bluegrass in Heaven, written in Jerry’s memory by lead vocalist Megan Paullet, and is welcoming West Virginia musician Robert Russell to the Crandall Creek family.
Bluegrass in Heaven serves as both a farewell and a celebration of the man whose vision and passion for bluegrass music helped bring Crandall Creek together a decade ago. The single is available now on all major digital and streaming platforms and will also appear on the band’s upcoming album, Higher Ground, releasing August 7, 2026.
Inspired by the grief of losing her friend and bandleader, Megan wrote Bluegrass in Heaven as a heartfelt tribute to Jerry and the musical family he created. The song offers a moving reflection on faith, friendship, loss, and the hope of hearing bluegrass music once again beyond this life.
Joining Megan Paullet on Bluegrass in Heaven are Dustin Terpenning on banjo, Sav Nelson on bass, Edwin McCoy on fiddle, and Roger Hoard on guitar. The song was produced by Jamie Peck.
Bluegrass in Heaven is available now on all major digital and streaming platforms. Radio programmers can access the single through AirPlay Direct and Hope River Entertainment.
As Crandall Creek carries Jerry’s legacy forward, the band is pleased to welcome Robert Russell on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and vocals. A native of Buckhannon, West Virginia, Robert brings high-energy musicianship, high-lonesome vocals, and a deep respect for traditional bluegrass to the group. His extensive experience includes performing with Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, Larry Efaw and The Bluegrass Mountaineers, Jeff Parker & Company, and Ole Smokey Bluegrass Band in Pigeon Forge.
The band’s 10th anniversary year also brings continued recognition for its music. Crandall Creek has received three 2026 Josie Music Award nominations: Group of the Year – Bluegrass, Song of the Year – Bluegrass for Cold Morning Rain, and Album of the Year – Bluegrass for Color Me Blue.
With its 10th anniversary, the upcoming release of Higher Ground, and Robert Russell joining the lineup, Crandall Creek moves forward with a renewed commitment to the music and friendships that have defined the band for the past decade. Jerry Andrews’ influence remains at the heart of that journey, through the music he helped create, the band he founded, and the opportunities he helped provide for the next generation of bluegrass musicians.
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About Crandall Creek:
Crandall Creek – 2025.
Crandall Creek is a dynamic bluegrass ensemble known for its rich harmonies, award-winning musicianship, and thoughtful songwriting that bridges tradition with fresh, contemporary influences. Founded by the late Jerry Andrews, whose vision, songwriting, and dedication helped shape the band’s identity, Crandall Creek continues to honor his legacy through its music and performances. Today, the band features an exceptional lineup including Dustin Terpenning (banjo, mandolin), Sav Nelson (bass), Megan Paullett (lead vocals), and Edwin McCoy (fiddle).
The year 2024 proved to be a milestone for Crandall Creek, marked by both creative achievement and widespread industry recognition. The band released its acclaimed album Ain’t Love Somethin’, which produced several successful singles, including “Pieces, Just 18, Little White Church, Don’t Cry Mary, and Love the Thrill. These releases helped propel the band to new levels of visibility and acclaim.
That momentum was reflected in significant award recognition, with Crandall Creek earning five Josie Music Award nominations and winning Group of the Year (Bluegrass) and Music Video of the Year (Female) for Just 18. Former band member Carly Greer also received a 2024 IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year nomination, along with additional Josie Music Award nominations for Female Country Vocalist of the Year and Best Performance in a Music Video (Lead Actress) for Just 18. Founder Jerry Andrews was further recognized with a Josie Music Award nomination for Songwriter of the Year, underscoring the band’s creative depth and songwriting excellence.
Momentum continued into 2025, another outstanding year for the band marked by both critical acclaim and major industry honors. Crandall Creek celebrated a 2025 Josie Music Award win for Musician of the Year (Banjo), awarded to Dustin Terpenning, while the band also received a 2025 Josie Music Award nomination for Group of the Year (Bluegrass). Bassist Sav Nelson earned a nomination for Musician of the Year (Bass), and songwriting once again took center stage with Jerry Andrews nominated for Songwriter of the Year (Personal & Pitching – Male). Carly Greer received nominations for Songwriter of the Year (Personal & Pitching – Female) and Vocalist of the Year – Modern Country, as well as a 2025 IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year nomination.
These accolades coincided with the release of Crandall Creek’s acclaimed album Color Me Blue, released April 25, 2025, on Copper Mountain Records. The album produced multiple singles that received significant national and international airplay on SiriusXM Bluegrass Junction, as well as appearances on the Bluegrass Today Top 30 Weekly and Monthly Song Charts. Those singles include Mountain Ways, Don’t Come Knockin’, Court’n Katie, and more.
Jerry Andrews
The band entered 2026 with the addition of lead vocalist Megan Paullett and fiddler Edwin McCoy, ushering in a new chapter while remaining rooted in the musical foundation established by Andrews. The group released the single “Cold Morning Rain” and continues to record new music while carrying forward the spirit and artistry that defined its founder’s vision.
In addition to an active national touring schedule, Crandall Creek maintains a popular residency at Mountain Rail Adventures in Elkins, West Virginia, where audiences from across the United States enjoy a unique experience combining a scenic train ride, dinner, and a live Crandall Creek bluegrass performance.
As Crandall Creek moves forward, the band remains committed to preserving Jerry Andrews’ legacy through heartfelt songwriting, exceptional musicianship, and a continued dedication to creating meaningful bluegrass music for audiences everywhere.
