Crandall Creek Releases Color Me Blue on Copper Mountain Records.
Copper Mountain Records has announced the release of Color Me Blue, the new album from rising bluegrass stars Crandall Creek. The album is available in vinyl, CD, and digital format from the Crandall Creek website.
Known for their heart-felt songwriting and high-energy performances, Crandall Creek turns it up on Color Me Blue with eleven all-original tracks written by the band, blending fresh cuts with recent fan-favoirite singles. Band leader and guitarist Jerry Andrews wrote/co-wrote nine of the eleven songs, including never-before-heard titles like Mountain Ways, Promise Me the Moon, and I Don’t Drink Whiskey, the latter co-written with the band’s extraordinary lead vocalist, Carly Greer.
A powerhouse of both voice and pen, Carly Greer is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young artists in bluegrass. Her emotionally rich vocals and authentic storytelling have captivated fans and critics alike. A 2024 IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year nominee, Greer shines through out the album – not only as a standout singer, but also as a gifted songwriter. She penned The Penitentiary, co-wrote the poignant West Virginia Moonlight with her mother Stacy Dietz, and contributed to four additional tracks. Her ability to convey deep emotion with both precision and heart adds a rare and compelling layer to the band’s sound.
Another standout is the feel-good duet Lazy Sunday, featuring Carly Greer alongside Greg Blake, the 2023 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year. Their warm vocal blend brings a fresh, uplifting energy to the track, which is paired with a charming music video sure to leave listeners smiling.
Color Me Blue Track List:
| Mountain Ways (Jerry Andrews) – NEW FOCUS TRACK Courtin’ Katie (Jerry Andrews, Carly Greer) Don’t Come Knockin’ (Jerry Andrews, Carly Greer, Kathy Wigman Lesnock) Falling in Love Forever (Jerry Andrews, Sharon Andrews) Promise Me the Moon (Jerry Andrews) The Penitentiary (Carly Greer) |
I Don’t Drink Whiskey (Jerry Andrews, Carly Greer) Less or More (Jerry Andrews, Kathy Wigman Lesnock, Carly Greer, Dustin Terpenning) Lazy Sunday feat. Greg Blake & Carly Greer (Jerry Andrews) West Virginia Moonlight (Carly Greer, Stacy Dietz) Color Me Blue (Jerry Andrews, Kathy Wigman Lesnock) |
Fans can stream or preview the new album here.
The band’s recent single Falling in Love Forever, co-written by Jerry and his wife Sharon Andrews, quickly became Crandall Creek’s most-streamed track on Spotify. Previous releases Courtin’ Katie and Don’t Come Knockin’ earned spots on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 chart multiple times.
The album highlights Crandall Creek’s core lineup: Carly Greer on lead vocals, Jerry Andrews on guitar and vocals, Dustin Terpenning on banjo and mandolin and Sav Nelson on bass.
Though not featured on the album, the band recently welcomed Fiddlin’ Ray Bruckman, whose energy and talent have already brought a fresh spark to their live performances.
Crandall Creek at Josie Awards
Guest musicians on Color Me Blue include: Kathy Wigman Lesnock, a former band member whose harmony vocals and past contributions helped shape the group’s signature sound, Andy Leftwich, adding virtuosity on fiddle, lead guitar, and mandolin, Darrin Vincent on bass and Jamie Peck contributed additional bass to round out the album’s rich, layered instrumentation. He also produced, mixed, and mastered the album.
2024 was a landmark year for Crandall Creek. Alongside Carly’s IBMA nomination, the band was selected as an Official IBMA Showcase Artist and took home two Josie Music Awards: Group of the Year – Bluegrass and Music Video of the Year for Just 18
Additional nominations included: Carly Greer – Lead Female Actress in a Music Video, Carly Greer – Female Country Vocalist of the Year and Jerry Andrews for Songwriter of the Year.
Crandall Creek will celebrate the release of Color Me Blue on April 26 at the Ramps & Rails Festival in Elkins, WV. In May, they’ll make their debut at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival in Gettysburg, PA. Tickets are now on sale for their August 22 show at City Winery in Pittsburgh, PA. The band also holds a residency in Elkins, with 50 shows scheduled later in the year.
The album is #3 on the Airplay Direct Top 50 Bluegrass/Folk Album Chart today. Radio programmers can download this exciting new project at AirPlayDirect.
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About Crandall Creek:
Crandall Creek is a dynamic bluegrass ensemble with a blend of exceptional vocalists, award-winning instrumentalists, and acclaimed songwriters that creates a unique fusion of tradition and innovation. The brainchild of founding member and guitarist Jerry Andrews, the group’s line-up includes the stellar vocal talents of Carly Greer, multi-instrumentalist Dustin Terpenning on banjo and mandolin, the solid bass of Sav Nelson on bass, and Fiddlin’ Ray Bruckman on fiddle.
When Andrews created the band in 2015, he envisioned a group that created its own music with an ear toward the mountain harmonies he heard as a child. He succeeded in that effort when he linked up with Kathy Wigman Lesnock, a West Finley, Pennsylvania songwriter. They met through a mutual friend – Jamie Peck, who owns a recording studio in Wheeling, West Virginia, where the band still records their albums.
