New Single From Lrry Stephenson Band Lizzie Lou.
Following the overwhelming success of their Turnberry Records debut, You Made It Right, which reached the top of the bluegrass radio charts, The Larry Stephenson Band returns with a fresh interpretation of the beloved bluegrass classic Lizzie Lou.
Lizzie Lou was originally recorded by The Osborne Brothers and written by legendary songwriting team Boudleaux and Felice Bryant.
With their unmistakable blend of bluegrass instrumentation, soaring harmonies, and Larry Stephenson’s signature tenor vocal, The Larry Stephenson Band breathes new life into the classic Lizzie Lou, while honoring the spirit that made it a favourite among bluegrass fans for decades.
You Made It Right was an incredible way to begin our relationship with Turnberry Records. The response from bluegrass radio exceeded our expectations, and we wanted the next release to continue celebrating the music that has inspired us throughout our careers. Lizzie Lou is another great song from The Osborne Brothers catalog and Sonny Osborne actually suggested years ago that I record it, but I never did until now. Sorry, Sonny! I think he’d approve and especially Derek Vaden’s wonderful banjo playing. The Osborne Brothers have always been heroes of mine, so it’s an honour to revisit one of their great recordings – Larry Stephenson.
Since forming his own band in 1989, Larry Stephenson has built a reputation as one of bluegrass music’s premier vocalists and one of its most faithful torchbearers of traditional sound. Throughout a career spanning more than four decades, he has consistently delivered recordings that honour the music’s rich heritage while remaining fresh and relevant to today’s audiences. Lizzie Lou maintains that tradition.
The success of You Made It Right is just the beginning. Larry Stephenson is one of bluegrass music’s most respected voices, and Lizzie Lou is another perfect example of his ability to bring timeless songs to a new generation of listeners. It’s a wonderful tribute to both The Osborne Brothers and the incomparable songwriting legacy of Boudleaux and Felice Bryant – Turnberry Records CEO, Keith Barnacastle.
Lizzie Lou is available to radio via Get It Played and on all digital music platforms.
About Larry Stephenson:
Highly regarded, as one of Bluegrass music’s most recognizable and finest high lead and tenor vocalist, Larry Stephenson has been headlining festivals and concerts for 30 years. He formed The Larry Stephenson Band in 1989 while living in his home state of Virginia. Larry’s crystal-clear tenor voice has provided a musical home for some of the finest sidemen in contemporary bluegrass history.
Larry Stephenson
Many appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and RFD-TV has made The Larry Stephenson Band a fan favourite across the US and Canada.
Born in Harrisonburg, VA and raised in King George, VA, Larry’s Dad put a mandolin in his hand at the age of 5 and by the age of 11, Larry cut his first record.
Graduating high school in 1976, Larry and his Dad had a very popular regional band for 3 years, performing at festivals, concerts and regulars at The Wheeling Jamboree in Wheeling, WV. From there, he worked with Cliff Waldron, Leon Morris while soaking up the Washington, DC rich musical scene.
In 1979, Larry went to work with Bill Harrell and The Virginians for 4 ½ years and then in June of 1983 went to work with The Bluegrass Cardinals and stayed for 5-½ year. That band configuration is often referred to as one of the classic lineups of the Bluegrass Cardinals. Larry also credits the rich music scene of Virginia and Washington, DC for much of his musical success, having seen and heard the first-generation bluegrass performers in person and on radio.
While Larry Stephenson is best known as a touring musician whose voice sets a standard of melody, clarity and storytelling, he has had an active and well-awarded recording career. Starting his recording career for Webco Records of Virginia and then 18 years with Pinecastle Records, releasing 18 albums during that period. Signature songs in Larry Stephenson’s vast catalog in that period include Patches”, Yes, I See God, Clinch Mountain Mystery, Many Hills of Time, The Knoxville Girl, The Knoxville Boy, The Pretty Blue Dress, I Should’ve Called and The Violet and The Rose.
In 2011, Larry did one recording for Compass Records out of Nashville, Tennessee called What Really Matters.
In 2010, Larry along with his wife Dreama, started their own award winning 20th Anniversary was released which included guest performers like Ricky Skaggs, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, and Del McCoury. It also won the 2010 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) recorded event of the year with the song, Give This Message to Your Heart with Dailey & Vincent. Having his own label has proved very successful with many signature songs, Mule Skinner Blues, Pull Your Savior In, Come To Jesus Moment, Nail My Shoes To The Floor, Ruby’s Purse, Kentucky Waltz and Yesterday’s Gone. These songs, always delivered with commitment and conviction, are often requested at his live performances.
Another part of Larry’s recording career he’s very proud of, are his gospel recordings. Five all gospel albums and many gospel songs recorded on his secular projects, The Larry Stephenson Band has fast become in demand at churches and gospel concerts.
Throughout his 30 years of fronting his own band, and over 40 years as a major touring performer, Larry Stephenson has been well-recognized and awarded by fans and his peers in the bluegrass industry. With a move to Nashville, TN in 1992, the band became fast regulars on the Grand Ole Opry. In 1996, the Virginia Folk Music Association inducted Stephenson into The Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame. Since that time, he has garnered numerous IBMA and SPBGMA nominations and awards. In 2018, The Society for The Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) inducted Larry in their Hall of Greats.
Larry makes his home on the outskirts of Nashville, TN with his wife Dreama and their daughter.label Whysper Dream Music. The
