NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 12th, 2023) – The Malpass Brothers release their Billy Jam Records debut album, Lonely Street today, Friday May 12th, 2023 (FIND HERE). The release coincides with the upcoming Malpass Brothers Bluegrass & Country Festival taking place in Denton, NC, May 11th-14th. Please visit Denton Farms for further information.
The group puts the country in country music again as this long-awaited album effortlessly captures the nostalgic sound that country music listeners crave with brand new original songs from the group along with a cover or two for which the group is heretofore best known. The group recently released the first single from the album called “Sleep When the Party’s Over” to radio and dsps in early March.
A&R and Creative Director for Billy Jam Records, Jerry Salley, comments, "Three words come up again and again when folks see and hear the Malpass Brothers - REAL COUNTRY MUSIC! We are excited to work with them and represent their timeless sound."
Chris Malpass says, “I feel this is the best record we have done yet. Along with incredible producers Doyle Lawson and Ben Issacs, we worked to make it our own sound. We captured our heroes’ styles and influences while introducing our own music to the world. We are super excited and hope the people love it and feel the pure honesty we put into this project.”
Taylor Malpass adds, “I am super excited about the release of this album. While we have recorded several in the past, this one is my favorite thus far. Chris has written amazing songs for the album, some alongside many of our heroes, while still holding on to the traditional sound that we love and adore. There are a few covers on the album including our title track “Love is a Lonely Street” originally recorded by the Louvin Brothers. We can’t wait for everyone to take a copy of this album home! Thank you for all your patience and support.”
Country legend Randy Travis, stated, “Every once in a while, a work of heart, in album form, finds you and reminds you of why you dedicated your career to that calling. This one did it for me. The Malpass Brothers offer no apologies for their traditional roots as they blend lovelorn heartbreak, clever humor, and untarnished romance into the original songs on their latest album. I’m so proud of these Carolina boys -- who know how to tell the story while giving life to the lyrics with perfect pitch and collaborated harmony -- and always fascinated, as a listener, with their endless talent. Chris and Taylor have returned to us the music we all love and have yearned to hear again with the warmth of yesteryear!”
Doyle Lawson commented, “Country Music runs ‘pure country’ in the veins of Chris and Taylor Malpass, and, if there’s any doubt, just listen to any one or all of the 12 songs on this recording, and I guarantee that you’ll agree!”
Frequent performers at The Opry, with their latest appearance on April 29th, The Malpass Brothers are making waves in the country music scene with this new album.
The new album is available everywhere!
LONELY STREET TRACK LISTING:
1. Praying for the Dream (Written by Christopher Malpass)
2. The Man I Ain’t (Written by Christopher Malpass)
3. I’ve Got Her on My Mind Again (Written by Paul Humphrey and Doyle Lawson)
4. We Don’t (Written by Jeannie Sealey)
5. Love Is a Lonely Street (Written by Ella Barrett and Faye Cunningham)
6. We Can’t Still Be Friends (Written by Christopher Malpass, Shawn Camp, and Taylor Dunn)
7. Out of Sight and Out of Mind (Written by Christopher Malpass, Shawn Camp, and Taylor Dunn)
8. Don’t Cry Daddy (Written by Mac Davis)
9. Love Slips Away (Written by Merle Haggard and Ronnie Reno
10. That’ll Be the Day (Written by Christopher Malpass, Conrad Fisher, and Dickey Lee)
11. Sleep When the Party’s Over (Written by Christopher Malpass, Shawn Camp and Taylor Dunn)
12. Road of Memories (Written by Christopher Malpass, Chaz Bosarge and Phillip Johnson)
UPCOMING TOUR DATES HERE!
