Nashville, Tenn. – Bluegrass supergroup Southern Legacy has officially released their debut single on Pinecastle Records, titled “The Hills of Carter County.” The song marks the group’s first national release as a newly formed powerhouse quintet featuring genre mainstays Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas and Mike Anglin. It serves as a bold introduction to their distinctive sound and undeniable chemistry. Fans can download and stream the full track now on all digital retailers and streaming platforms HERE.
Written by acclaimed songwriters Jeff Walter and Marc Rossi, “The Hills of Carter County” is an epic, edgy ballad that blends haunting imagery with raw emotion. The track highlights the band’s masterful musicianship and heartfelt vocals, delivering a gripping narrative rooted in themes of home, loss and legacy. With its memorable melody and stirring performance, the single has already received strong reactions from live audiences.
The release follows the recent announcement of Southern Legacy’s signing to Pinecastle Records. With their debut single now out, the group is currently in the studio working on a full-length project, which promises to build on this strong foundation. There’s no doubt, big things are on the horizon for this all-star collective. Combined, the members bring nearly 200 years of experience to the band. “We’ve discovered quite a chemistry in each other,” the group shared. “Everyone in this band has done their homework. We have all studied the greats. It is our mission to produce music that continues the vision of our mentors, to reach into the past and reflect the musicians and culture that made us want to make music.”
Southern Legacy unites five of the most respected and accomplished musicians in Bluegrass: Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Steve Thomas, and Mike Anglin. Though each has carved out a celebrated solo career, the band was born from deep-rooted friendships and years of mutual admiration. Their collective resume includes GRAMMY wins, IBMA honors and decades of contributions to the genre as instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters and producers. Together, Southern Legacy represents a powerful and unified new voice in Bluegrass.
To learn more about Southern Legacy, find tour dates, and stay up to date on future announcements, visit their official website or follow them on Facebook.
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