Won’t Be Long New Release From Bluegrass innovators Appalachian Road Show.
Bluegrass innovators Appalachian Road Show ignite excitement for their forthcoming January 2026 project with the release of their electrifying new single, Won’t Be Long, available now on all digital platforms.
Written by acclaimed songwriter Cahalen Morrison, Won’t Be Long is a crooked, traditionally-charged, and rhythmically fearless slice of Appalachian fire — a track that perfectly sets the tone for what’s ahead for the band’s next era, and is the follow up to their #1 hit at radio Della Jane’s Heart.
Intensifying the energy is guest musician Victor Furtado of the Sam Grisman Project, whose sly, masterful clawhammer banjo parts inject an unexpected edge into the band’s powerful arrangement.
Won’t Be Long is a crooked and wicked little tune that has undercurrents of ‘Appalachian-Nasty’ running rampant throughout! Victor Furtado, of the Sam Grisman Experience, lent his sneaky clawhammer banjo expertise to the recipe, and we just love the finished product! Here’s an existential truth: No matter what … It WON’T be long – Jim VanCleve.
Won’t Be Long has that Entertainers of the Year type of high energy that only a few bands can deliver. A hard driving, dynamic and spirited performance that Appalachian Road Show has become known for. Darrell Webb’s enthusiastic, melodic lead vocal is infectious. Crank up this latest offering from one of bluegrass music’s premier bands and enjoy – Jerry Salley, Billy Blue Records.
With its blistering instrumentation, signature authenticity, and undeniable spirit, Won’t Be Long is the perfect preview for Appalachian Road Show’s upcoming January 2026 release Della Jane’s Heart, a project poised to further cement their standing as one of the most dynamic and compelling bands in modern bluegrass.
The band has been deemed by Bluegrass Today as one of today’s most interesting acts in bluegrass.
Preview or Download Wont Be Long here.
About Appalachian Road Show:
Appalachian Road Show
Appalachian Road Show is a trailblazing acoustic ensemble rooted in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, blending old-time, bluegrass, folk, and Americana with fresh original songs and a deep reverence for tradition. Founded by GRAMMY-nominated banjoist Barry Abernathy, GRAMMY-winning fiddler Jim V anCleve, and celebrated mandolinist/vocalist Darrell W ebb, the group also features dynamic guitarist Zeb Snyder, whose style evokes legends from Doc Watson to Duane Allman. Since their formation, Appalachian Road Show has captivated audiences nationwide with their raw talent, rich storytelling, and a mission to preserve and elevate Appalachian culture.
Their self-titled debut album produced multiple chart-topping singles and earned nominations for New Artist and Song of the Y ear at the IBMA Awards. With their latest release, “Della Janes Heart,” the band continues its journey through the sounds and stories of coal towns, mountain hollers, and generations of Appalachian life. Through stirring ballads, fiery instrumentals, and gospel-tinged roots music, Appalachian Road Show offers more than just a performance, it’s a cultural experience. As lifelong sons of Appalachia, the band’s members carry forward a proud legacy with authenticity, passion, and purpose.
Appalachian Road Show invites listeners to come and sit a spell, as they shine a light on the past while forging a bold musical path forward, honouring the heritage of the mountains and breathing new life into its enduring songs
About Billy Blue Records:
Billy Blue Records is a boutique bluegrass label and home to an award-winning roster of artists including Adam McIntosh, Alan Bibey and Grasstowne, Appalachian Road Show, Authentic Unlimited, Barry Abernathy, Bob Minner, Carson Peters and Iron Mountain, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Dave Adkins, Donna Ulisse, Jason Barie, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Kristy Cox, Marty Raybon, The Tennessee Bluegrass Band, and critically-acclaimed concept recordings like the Grammy-nominated Gonna Sing Gonna Shout and 2021’s star-studded Country Faith Bluegrass. Founded in 2018 by Jerry Salley, Ed Leonard, and Dottie Leonard Miller, Billy Blue is distributed to retail by the Orchard (Sony) and New Day Distribution.
