Ashleigh Graham Releases Her New Single For Pinecastle Records, Who We Were Back Then
Rising Bluegrass artist Ashleigh Graham continues to make her mark with the release of her heartfelt new single, Who We Were Back Then, out now via Pinecastle Records. The song features six-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Russell Moore, adding his signature harmonies to this deeply moving collaboration.
Bluegrass enthusiasts can download and/or stream the full recording of Who We Were Back Then here.
This song is about holding on to love, even after it’s gone, The pictures may fade, and the love letters may be long forgotten, but the emotions stay with us. Sometimes, we wonder if we made the right choice to walk away. That’s what makes ‘Who We Were Back Then’ so special, it captures that bittersweet longing and the possibility that, in another time or place, things could have turned out differently – Ashleigh Graham.
Written by Rick Lang, Nancy Posey and Jack White, Who We Were Back Then beautifully explores the lingering emotions of lost love and the memories that refuse to fade. The single serves as the follow-up to Ashleigh’s previous releases, Bless Your Little Heart the upbeat original debut and the fan-favorite Head Over High Heels, both of which have gained attention in the Bluegrass and roots music community.
With Ashleigh on lead vocals and mandolin, Who We Were Back Then showcases an all-star lineup, including Matt Leadbetter (dobro), Scott Patrick (guitar), Eli Johnston (banjo), Kameron Keller (upright bass) and Stephen Burwell (fiddle). Produced by Burwell and Johnston, the track blends traditional instrumentation with Ashleigh’s warm, powerful delivery, making for a compelling addition to her growing catalog.
Ashleigh and her band, Appalachian Highway, have been turning heads with their rich harmonies and high-energy performances. They made their IBMA debut last fall in Raleigh, delivering multiple show-stopping showcases during the event’s final year in North Carolina. As they gear up for the release of Ashleigh’s forthcoming album, I’ll Just Drive—featuring a mix of original songs and carefully selected covers—fans can expect even more heartfelt storytelling and top-tier musicianship.
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About Ashleigh Graham:
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.
