A New Single From Ashleigh Graham – Soldiers of Heaven.
Rising Bluegrass artist Ashleigh Graham continues to showcase her versatility with the release of her brand-new Gospel-infused single Soldiers of Heaven, available now via Pinecastle Records.
This new heartfelt track marks a powerful moment in Graham’s musical journey, blending spiritual depth with her signature Bluegrass sound. The single will also be featured on her highly anticipated upcoming album, I’ll Just Drive, slated for release on June 6.
Fans can download and/or stream the new recording on all digital and streaming platforms here.
Co-written by Ashleigh Graham and award-winning songwriter Mark Brinkman, Soldiers of Heaven delivers a message of redemption and purpose, offering hope to those facing life’s most difficult moments. With its moving lyrics and soaring melodies, the song is a standout among Graham’s recent releases, including the mainstream Bluegrass single Who We Were Back Then featuring Russell Moore.
The new track features Ashleigh on lead vocals and mandolin, Scott Patrick on guitar, Eli Johnston on banjo and harmony vocals, Stephen Burwell on fiddle, Kameron Keller on upright bass and harmony vocals from John Meador. The song was produced by Burwell and Johnston, who also helmed the production of the full album.
I reached out to Brink (Mark) Brinkman after his IBMA Gospel Song of the Year win. I had never written a Bluegrass Gospel song before and I wanted to make sure I got it right, all while learning from a master. Throughout the Bible, God was able to use broken people to help broken people find their way back to Jesus. Many of the most successful prophets in the Bible weren’t perfect, but had made their fair share of mistakes. In their brokenness they found God, and then God used them to preach.
Again, not because they were perfect, but because they were imperfect. They understood the people in their struggles and were therefore more able to help them. That is what this song is about. I went through a very difficult time in my life several years ago. What gave me hope was knowing God could still use me to help others – Ashleigh Graham.
Ashleigh Graham
Originally from North Carolina and now based in East Tennessee, Ashleigh Graham has quickly earned recognition for her honest storytelling, powerful voice, and heartfelt songwriting. Her new album I’ll Just Drive features 12 tracks that highlight both her writing and interpretive skills. Standout moments include the self-penned Me and My Mandolin, the Gospel-infused tune The Life of Jesus, and her charting debut single Bless Your Little Heart which spent seven weeks on the Roots Music Report charts. Of the 12 tracks, Ashleigh wrote or co-wrote seven songs, collaborating with other writers including Scott Patrick, Rick Lang, Jack White and more.
For more information, tour dates, and the latest updates, visit the Ashleigh Graham website..
I’ll Just Drive Track Listing:
| 1. Dozen Roses 2. Fiddle And Bow 3. I’ll Just Drive 4. As Good As Dead 5. Who We Were Back Then featuring Russell Moore 6. Head Over High Heels |
7. Soldiers Of Heaven 8. The Life Of Jesus 9. One More Chance 10. Bless Your Little Heart 11. Me And My Mandolin 12. Tomorrow |
About Ashleigh Graham:
Ashleigh Graham is no stranger to bluegrass. Growing up listening to her father play the fiddle, she followed in his footsteps to become a musician. Throughout her youth and teenage years, she graced stages at festivals all across the southeastern United States, and at just fifteen, Ashleigh recorded her first bluegrass album It’s Easy to Forget.
As life continued, Ashleigh raised a family all while keeping music as a constant companion. During this time, she sang in church, explored the musical theater scene, and in 2019 she released an inspirational Christian CD featuring her own song “When the Rain Falls.”
While the world was at a stop during Covid, Ashleigh Graham was not. She took this opportunity to reconnect with her bluegrass roots and reignite her passion for writing. She began to write feverously and as she did, her childhood dream of being part of the bluegrass music industry rebloomed.
With this dream in mind, Graham signed on to Pinecastle Records, and has recently released her new single titled “Bless Your Little Heart.” Following this exciting release, there is still more to come from Ashleigh Graham. An EP from her is on the horizon and it features renowned musicians like Stephen Burwell, Eli Johnston, John Meador (Authentic Unlimited), and Kameron Keller (Lonesome River Band). This class-act group of musicians contribute their talents to create a driving bluegrass sound that perfectly complements Ashleigh’s vocals and mandolin playing.
