The full-length album follows a series of advance singles and premieres that helped introduce the project's red, white, and bluegrass spirit, including the title track "Spirit of America," the Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris instrumental "Declaration of Independence," the Kody Norris and Larry Chunn original "Good Ol' USA," and the group's new take on Phil Ochs' classic American folk anthem "The Power and Glory."
"‘Spirit of America’ is our way of tipping our hat to country music, bluegrass music, and everyday people who made us who we are," shares Kody Norris. "When you think about America at 250 years, you think about big history, but you also think about the farmers, truckers, soldiers, coal miners, families, churches, small towns, and front porches that still carry that history forward. We wanted this album to feel proud, joyful, respectful, and full of life - the way we feel when we get to carry this music across the country every night."
The album includes two originals written specifically for the project: "Good Ol' USA," penned by Kody Norris and Grand Ole Opry performer Larry Chunn, and "United We Stand," written by Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris and Conrad Fisher. It also marks a milestone for the group with Mary Rachel's first-ever instrumental composition, "Declaration of Independence."
Media Highlights / Advance Rollout:
Whiskey Riff premiered the title track, "Spirit of America," which set the tone for the album's America250 celebration.
Bluegrass Today premiered "Declaration of Independence," the group's first instrumental single, featuring triple fiddles including Michael Cleveland and banjo from Ron Stewart.
Center Stage Magazine premiered "Good Ol' USA," spotlighting the band's signature musicianship and dynamic lyrical style.
The official "Good Ol' USA" music video premiered on RFD-TV and was featured by Taste of Country as part of its Top 10 Video Countdown.
Watch / Listen:
"Good Ol' USA" Official Music Video
"Declaration of Independence" Official Audio
"Spirit of America" Official Audio
"The Power and Glory" Listen/Stream
‘Spirit of America’ Listen / Stream / Order
‘Spirit of America’ Track Listing:
Good Ol' USA
Spirit of America
A Purple Heart
Back in the Country
The Power and Glory
The Bible on the Table and the Flag Upon the Wall
Declaration of Independence
Waving Ol' Glory
Davy Crockett
United We Stand
The Battle of New Orleans
Do Unto Others
The Kody Norris Show's 'Spirit of America' Tour Dates:
06/26 NASHVILLE, Tenn. / Grand Ole Opry
06/27 ROMNEY, WVa. / South Branch Bluegrass Festival
07/11 MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. / Backyard Breakdown
07/17 BOONE, N.C. / Doc and Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest
07/24 LIVINGSTON, Mt. / Music Ranch Montana
07/26 LYONS, Co. / RockyGrass
07/29 HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. / Ravinia Festival
07/30 SHADE GAP, Pa. / Shade Gap Picnic
07/31 FARMERS BRANCH, Texas / Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival
08/01 FARMERS BRANCH, Texas / Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival
08/08 TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. / Alexander Central H.S. Auditorium
08/13 CHEROKEE, N.C. / North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
08/15 RUSSIAVILLE, Ind. / Winding Creek Bluegrass Festival
08/16 COLUMBUS, Ohio / Bluegrass Ramble at the Barn
08/21 LODI, N.Y. / Pickin' in the Pasture
08/22 TRENTON, Ohio / Trenton Community Park
08/23 GRUNDY, Va. / Southern Gap Trails & Tunes Festival
08/27 THREE LAKES, Wisc. / Three Lakes Center for the Arts
08/28 PINE RIVER, Minn. / Lakes Music and Events Park
08/29 PINE RIVER, Minn. / Lakes Music and Events Park
09/03 ELON, N.C. / Camp Springs Bluegrass Park
09/11 BEAVER DAM, Ky. / Bill Monroe Homeplace on Jerusalem Ridge
09/12 SULLIVAN, Ill. / Backyard Bluegrass Festival
09/13 CAMERON, Wisc. / Cameron Bluegrass Festival
09/17 KODAK, Tenn. / Dumplin Valley Farm
09/18 HIAWASSEE, Ga. / Dailey & Vincent Music Festival
09/19 BURKESVILLE, Ky. / Cumberland Bluegrass Festival
09/26 UPPERCO, Md. / Upperco VFC Activities Center
10/02 MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. / Heritage Hall Theatre
10/03 MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. / Heritage Hall Theatre
10/16 HAZLEHURST, Ga. / Stagger Lee Music Park
For additional concert information and The Kody Norris Show's full schedule, visit thekodynorrisshow.com/tour.
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