Chris Davis Releases His New Single Gold Rush Town.
Acclaimed Bluegrass singer/songwriter Chris Davis just released his brand new single, Gold Rush Town, available now on all digital and streaming platforms via Pinecastle Records. This cleverly crafted track highlights the Ohio native’s dynamic artistry of blending top-tier musicianship with engaging storytelling. Showcasing Davis’ more playful side, the song features his signature powerhouse vocals and masterful mandolin playing, backed by an all-star lineup of musicians.
Download or preview Gold Rush Town here.
Written by the esteemed Jerry Salley, Gold Rush Town is an infectious, high-energy track loaded with humor and lively instrumentation. It captures the essence of classic Bluegrass storytelling, blending rich harmonies and world-class performing. The song includes a stellar band, including John Meador on guitar, Scott Vestal on 5-string banjo, Evan Windsor on bass and Jason Barie on fiddle, creating a dynamic and textured sound that perfectly complements Davis’ spirited delivery. Scott Vestal was also the engineer on the new project.
This is a fun song about a fella from a small town that has multiple lady suitors looking to get a little piece of gold for their left hand. The poor guy doesn’t have a clue what to do about it – Chris Davis.
The latest recording serves as the follow-up to Davis’ previous release, Blue Kentucky Wind, penned by Larry Cordle and Leslie Satcher. It spent multiple weeks on Roots Music Report’s Contemporary Bluegrass Song Chart, while also climbing to No. 1 on Banjo Radio in late December. Both tracks will be included on Davis’ upcoming full-length Pinecastle Records project, set for release later this year.
With over 25 years of experience in the Bluegrass industry, Chris Davis has built a stellar reputation as one of the genre’s most respected vocalists and instrumentalists. His impressive resume includes performances alongside legendary artists such as Larry Sparks, Alecia Nugent, Junior Sisk, and The Grascals. Currently a member of Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, Davis has also had the honor of gracing the Grand Ole Opry stage with Diamond Rio. As he continues his solo career, fans can expect even more exciting new music and performances in the near future.
For tour dates, news, and more information, visit Chris Davis’s official website.
Chris Davis Bio:
Chris Davis is originally from Fairborn, Ohio and now makes his home in Russell, Kentucky. He has been playing bluegrass music, professionally, for over 25 years with many artists such as Larry Sparks, Alecia Nugent, Junior Sisk, Larry Cordle, The Grascals and currently with Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. He has also played the Grand Ole Opry with country music’s Diamond Rio while member Gene Johnson had recovered from heath issues.
His love for bluegrass music started with a family band called The Davis Brothers. This band featured his grandpa, Elzie, his dad, Danny, and his brother, Wes. This is when the seeds of bluegrass were sown and the love for bluegrass music is now flourishing.
Chris’s wife, Julie Reeves Davis, is no stranger to the music industry. She had signed a recording deal with Virgin records in the late 90’s and released an album called It’s About Time. She then spent a few years as the midday host on Big Buck Country, WXBW, 101.5 FM, in Huntington, West Virginia. Currently, she has returned to college pursuing studies in the medical field.
Chris has a two sons, and a daughter. His son, Gibson, is quite the banjo player and has filled in for The Grascals banjo player Kristin Scott Benson. His youngest son, Rylan, 10, is showing interest in the guitar and currently sings with the youth praise team at Christ Temple in Huntington, West Virginia. His daughter, Caitlyn, has lent her voice in the studio to local artists in the Russell/Huntington area.
Suffice it to say, music runs deep in this family.
