Exclusive Premiere: “Good Ol’ Usa” by The Kody Norris Show, Set to Release Friday 4/17

by Missy Wolf / 2 hours ago / Comments

The Kody Norris Show Releases New Single “Good Ol’ USA” Today! 

New Album ‘Spirit of America’ Out June 26!

Premiered By Center Stage Magazine

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Award-winning country and bluegrass group The Kody Norris Show unveils their latest track, “Good Ol’ USA,” from their forthcoming album Spirit of America on Rebel Records, set for release on June 26th. Issued in celebration of the America250 milestone, the high-energy single premiered with Center Stage Magazine and highlights the band’s signature musicianship and dynamic lyrical style. “Good Ol’ USA” embodies the heart of American music while paying tribute to this historic milestone for the nation.

To listen/stream: rebel-records.lnk.to/TKNS-GoodOlUSA

To pre-order Spirit of Americarebel-records.lnk.to/TKNS-SoAm 

 

“Whenever we start a new album, original material always rises to the top. One of my favorite writers, and one of my best friends, is Larry Chunn, and I asked him to help create a song with a little bounce that celebrates being proud to call America home. He knew exactly the direction I wanted, and together we paired it with a melody that really captures the American spirit. This is one of my first steps into co-writing, and I hope y’all enjoy what we think is a dandy song!” - Kody Norris

 

The group recently kicked off their “Spirit of America” tour, starting with over 60 shows in 20 states, including Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, and more. They will also be heading to Colorado for their first-ever Rockygrass with artists including Punch Brothers, The Del McCoury Band, Tim O’Brien, Steep Canyon Rangers, and more! 

 

“The first single we released from the album ended up unintentionally becoming the title track,” shares Mary Rachel. “Originally, the album was going to be called United, and we planned to release ‘Spirit of America’ first to help set the tone. It definitely did that. When ‘Declaration of Independence’ premiered with Bluegrass Today, the article referred to the title track as ‘Spirit of America.’ I went to Kody, and we both agreed—John Lawless was right. The album needed to be called Spirit of America. It’s the perfect title for a project celebrating America250!”

 

The Kody Norris Show’s ‘Spirit of America’ Dates:

APR 17 - Old-Time Bluegrass and Fiddlers Jamboree / Holladay, Tenn.

APR 18 - Bluebirds & Bluegrass at Dauset Trails Nature Center / Jackson, Ga.

APR 25 - Bluegrass on the Plains / Auburn, Ala.

APR 30 - Little Roy and Lizzy Music Festival / Lincolnton, Ga.

MAY 01 - Boxcar Pinion Memorial Bluegrass Festival / Chickamauga, Ga.

MAY 02 - Mr. B's Spring Music Spectacular / Woodford, Va.

MAY 03 - Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 / Prince Frederick, Md.

MAY 07 - Malpass Brothers Bluegrass and Country Music Festival / Denton, N.C.

MAY 09 - Heritage Hall / Mountain City, Tenn.

MAY 16 - Silver Dollar City Bluegrass & BBQ Festival / Branson, Mo.

MAY 17 - Silver Dollar City Bluegrass & BBQ Festival / Branson, Mo.

MAY 18 - Silver Dollar City Bluegrass & BBQ Festival / Branson, Mo.

MAY 22 - Hills of Home Bluegrass Festival / Coburn, Va.

MAY 23 - Museum of Butler, TN Homecoming / Butler, Tenn.

MAY 24 - Memory Days / Grayson, Ky.

MAY 30 - Back Forty Bluegrass Festival / Curryville, Mo.

JUN 05 - Farm Jamb / Bagdad, Ky.

JUN 06 - Roots & Rhythm Festival / Morgantown, Ky.

JUN 12 - Cedar Fest / Lebanon, Va.

JUN 17 - Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festival / Bean Blossom, Ind.

JUN 18 - Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Festival / Bean Blossom, Ind.

JUN 20 - Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival / Roxboro, N.C.

JUN 25 - Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival / Centre Hall, Pa.

JUN 27 - South Branch Valley Bluegrass Festival / Romney, W.V.

JUL 11 - Backyard Breakdown / Mountain City, Tenn.

JUL 17 - Doc and Rosa Lee MusicFest / Boone, N.C.

JUL 26 - RockyGrass / Lyons, Colo.

JUL 29 - Ravinia Festival / Highland Park, Ill.

JUL 30 - Shade Gap Picnic / Shade Gap, Pa.

JUL 31 - Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival / Farmers Branch, Texas

AUG 01 - Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival / Farmers Branch, Texas

AUG 13 - North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival / Cherokee, N.C.

AUG 15 - Winding Creek Music Festival / Kokomo, Ind.

AUG 16 - Bluegrass Ramble at the Barn / Columbus, Ohio

AUG 21 - Pickin' in the Pasture / Lodi, N.Y.

AUG 22 - Pickin' in the Park / Trenton, Ohio

AUG 23 - Southern Gap Trails and Tunes Festival / Grundy, Va.

AUG 27 - Three Lakes Center for the Arts / Three Lakes, Wis.

AUG 28 - Lakes Bluegrass Festival / Pine River, Minn.

AUG 29 - Lakes Bluegrass Festival / Pine River, Minn.

SEP 03 - Camp Springs Labor Day Bluegrass Festival / Elon, N.C.

SEP 11 - Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Festival / Rosine, Ky.

SEP 12 - Backyard Bluegrass Festival / Sullivan, Ill.

SEP 13 - Cameron Bluegrass Festival / Cameron, Wis.

SEP 17 - Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival / Kodak, Tenn.

SEP 18 - Dailey & Vincent Music Fest / Hiawassee, Ga.

SEP 19 - Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival / Burkesville, Ky.

SEP 26 - Upperco Bluegrass Festival / Upperco, Md.

OCT 02 - Mountain City Fiddler's Convention / Mountain City, Tenn.

OCT 03 - Mountain City Fiddler's Convention / Mountain City, Tenn.

OCT 16 - Headin' Home Fest / Swainsboro, Ga.
OCT 17 - Carter Family Fold / Hiltons, Va.
OCT 21 - Dollywood's Harvest Festival / Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
OCT 22 - Dollywood's Harvest Festival / Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
OCT 23 - Yadkin Valley Roots Festival / Yadkinville, N.C.

OCT 24 - David Crockett Homestead and Bluegrass Festival / Union City, Tenn.

NOV 14 - Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival / Wilmington, Ohio

NOV 21 - A Curtis Andrew Auction Facility / Federalsburg, Md.

 

For additional concert information and The Kody Norris Show’s full schedule, visit HERE.

 

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About The Kody Norris Show:

The Kody Norris Show continues bringing bluegrass music to both core fans of the genre and new audiences. They are a youthful voice in bluegrass music, and insiders have awarded them multiple IBMA & SPBGMA Nominations and wins, including Entertainer of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year, Guitar Performer of the Year for Kody Norris, and Fiddler of the Year for Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris. The Kody Norris Show’s album 'All Suited Up' (2021) charted at #7, and 'Rhinestone Revival' (2023) at #8 on the Billboard charts. Their trademarked high-energy style delivers an unrivaled live show experience. The band has played the Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry, SiriusXM, and other stages worldwide. Rife with rhinestones, loaded with laughs, and a heaping helping of high-powered traditional music, The Kody Norris Show is truly one of a kind. For more information, visit thekodynorrisshow.com.

 

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