tag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=3Latest News2024-02-15T13:18:52-05:00Jeff McClellanfalsetag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/73517622024-02-15T13:18:52-05:002024-02-15T13:18:52-05:00Black & White hits #1 For February 2024<p>Honored to have the #1 Bluegrass song in the country according to Bluegrass Unlimited for this month! Thanks to Daniel Salyer for the co-write, to Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers for recording it, and for bluegrass radio for playing it! </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/203837/6ffbb432d1f33ca295df5b5602d3b040ab6916ec/original/black-white-full-pic.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" />Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/72368152023-07-04T14:44:58-04:002024-02-15T13:12:32-05:00COOL AS MARTY STUART - new song from Jeff McClellan<p>Brand new song from Jeff McClellan- a tribute to the incredible Marty Stuart!</p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_left" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="e-0IXZQ8ENg" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e-0IXZQ8ENg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/71644102023-03-03T09:17:11-05:002024-02-15T13:12:32-05:00BLACK & WHITE - Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers #1 Song!<p>Joe Mullins has released a brand new single! <i><strong>BLACK & WHITE</strong></i>, a nostalgic look back at a simpler time song - written by Jeff McClellan and Daniel Salyer. <strong>Click on the pic below to see the Bluegrass Today article</strong></p><p> </p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/black-and-white-new-single-from-joe-mullins-the-radio-ramblers/" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/203837/34692d378e4111b769adcbdba1a8abf5d4db8ef0/original/jmrr-bg-today-article.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/203837/e2f374ce1ae5eaba61ea9a9b3d372239e3448206/original/black-white-4-7-28-23.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/203837/550f1fc0a9b1ad904597e6d5bace3b4f342ae7ba/original/black-white-1-bg-unlimited.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_left" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="M8he6FP63YU" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M8he6FP63YU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/71585362023-02-22T11:02:38-05:002023-03-03T09:13:07-05:00NOLICHUCKY RIVER <p> </p><p>New project out from Milan Miller - <i><strong>Between The Rhythm and Rhyme</strong></i></p><p>Milan is without a doubt one of the best writers and performers in bluegrass and across all genres. He has written too many #1 songs to even count! He's a former IBMA Songwriter of the Year and has played the Opry countless times. I am thrilled to have another co-write with him on this project! Check out Milan performing our song <i><strong>NOLICHUCKY RIVER</strong></i>.</p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_left" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="HJJxhXEtqck" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HJJxhXEtqck?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/71043692022-11-17T10:16:58-05:002022-12-02T09:47:04-05:00IN THIS DIRT - debut single from Crawford/Colt<p>Andrew Crawford and Brandi Colt have released IN THIS DIRT this week on Bonfire Records Nashville. I am extremely proud to have co-written this song with these super talented folks from South Carolina! Check out more details about them and the song by clicking the links below.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/2a7fd56f0f3e18ea61d5237884ce8ae5ec37d8f8/original/in-this-dirt-crawford-colt-pic.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><a contents="Check out this review from THE AMP !!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://turnuptheamp.com/home/2022/11/30/andrew-crawford-amp-brandi-colt-in-this-dirt">Check out this review from THE AMP !!</a></p>
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<p><a contents="IN THIS DIRT Crawford/Colt debut single" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bonfiremusicgroup.com/andrew-crawford-brandi-colt-release-heartfelt-new-bluegrass-single-in-this-dirt/" style="">IN THIS DIRT Crawford/Colt debut single</a></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/71043502022-11-17T09:57:17-05:002023-02-22T11:22:36-05:00WE'D GO TO TOWN -new single from Nick Dumas<p>Extremely happy to have Nick Dumas release his new single to radio this week! It will be included on his forthcoming album DETAILS on SKYLINE RECORDS. Special thanks to Nick and to Will McSeveney with Skyline Records for cutting this tune! I wrote this song with the incredible tunesmith Daniel Salyer. Check out the BLUEGRASS TODAY article and the lyric video by clicking on the link below. Great job Nick and Will!!</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/wed-go-to-town-from-nick-dumas/" data-link-type="url" contents="Nick Dumas BLUEGRASS TODAY ">Nick Dumas BLUEGRASS TODAY</a></p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_left" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="n4KFU-tPwk4" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n4KFU-tPwk4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/d7000dd718605ff04c783338935c42ec994c4825/original/nick-dumas-wed-go-to-town.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" alt="" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/70930682022-11-01T12:59:11-04:002023-06-19T06:42:26-04:00BEAUTIFUL SIMPLICITY <p><span class="text-big"><strong>BEAUTIFUL SIMPLICITY</strong></span></p><p>New single from Jeff McClellan </p><p><i><strong>Beautiful Simplicity </strong></i>is a new song from singer/songwriter Jeff McClellan. </p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0BL5V34JC?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&trackAsin=B0BL5J8PZ4&ref=sr_1_1&s=dmusic&keywords=beautiful+simplicity+jeff+mcclellan&crid=3FG4FE6JSWT6Q&sprefix=beautiful+simplicity%2Cdigital-music%2C90&qid=1669751048&sr=1-1" data-link-type="url" contents="BUY IT HERE ON AMAZON ">BUY IT HERE ON AMAZON</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="video-container size_null justify_inline" style="--video-width:320px;"><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="LAhJ6qzRbNc" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LAhJ6qzRbNc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/68591562022-01-04T16:42:36-05:002022-05-23T16:21:41-04:00BEST OF 2021<p>Really cool to have the #11 song of 2021 according to Blue Grass Today playlist charts !!</p>
<p><em><strong>MODERN DAY JEZEBEL- </strong></em>16 WEEKS ON THE CHARTS- 2 Weeks at #1</p>
<p>Thanks to Daniel Salyer for the co-write and Jason Davis, Dan Tyminski, Grace Davis, & Adam Steffey for crushing it! </p>
<p><a contents="SEE THE ENTIRE TOP 50 LIST BY CLICKING HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/top-30-bluegrass-songs-of-2020-2/">SEE THE ENTIRE TOP 50 LIST BY CLICKING HERE</a></p>
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<p>Check out the video <a contents="HERE ON YOUTUBE !!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VulOSxu9OnA" style="">HERE ON YOUTUBE !!</a> </p>
<p><em><strong>Special thanks to</strong>: Daniel Salyer- guitar, Brandon Green- dobro, Ben Bateson- engineer/producer ETSU Recording Lab</em></p>
<p>It is also available for purchase on all music service providers- amazon, iTunes, apple music, etc...</p>
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<p>Really excited and honored to have a song in the bluegrass finals of the world-renowned Chris Austin Songwriting contest at Merlefest for 2021. <em><strong>ONE BLACK ROCK AT A TIME</strong></em> . Scott Patrick and I wrote this tune a while back. It was recorded by Mike Bentley on his solo project. Feel free to have a listen below.</p>
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<p> </p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/66367012021-05-21T15:03:01-04:002021-10-04T15:18:03-04:00DEBUTING AT #1 THIS WEEK!!!<p>Extremely happy to see MODERN DAY JEZEBEL debuting at the #1 spot this week on the Bluegrass Today weekly charts!!</p>
<p>Thanks to Jason Davis, Grace Davis, Adam Steffey, Jeff Partin, and Dan Tyminski for crushing this tune and to Daniel Salyer for the co-write!! </p>
<p>Special thanks to the DJ's for the radio spins!!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/fbf1024094be627181d0fe2b75dd85c906000047/original/jezebel-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/63fe86c3fa14d17e0c4e2b54422d58f67471a051/original/mtn-fever-new-single-ad.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_thin" alt="" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/66050072021-04-15T14:38:01-04:002023-04-19T06:06:58-04:00MODERN DAY JEZEBEL - Jason Davis featuring Dan Tyminski<p>Absolutely thrilled to have the debut single for Jason Davis' new project on Mountain Fever Records! It's another song I wrote with the crazy talented Daniel Salyer. Dan Tyminski nails the vocal and the guitar work. Jason Davis (banjo), Grace Davis (bass), Adam Steffey (mandolin), Jeff Partin (reso-guitar) absolutely crush this song with the best pickin' imaginable! Hope to see it charting soon!</p>
<p><a contents="CLICK HERE FOR THE BLUEGRASS TODAY ARTICLE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/modern-day-jezebel-from-jason-davis-with-dan-tyminski/" style="">CLICK HERE FOR THE BLUEGRASS TODAY ARTICLE!</a></p>
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<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/3b2b78e590a07c72a63f2715a4652bffc6796673/original/dt-jd-pic.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/60562102020-01-02T09:50:24-05:002022-03-25T15:07:34-04:00Coming In At #14 For 2019<p><strong>15th Of October</strong> was the 14th most played song in 2019! Thanks to <strong>Volume Five</strong> for releasing it as the debut single from their new project <em><strong>FOR THOSE WHO CARE TO LISTEN. </strong></em>To see the entire list, <a contents="CLICK HERE!!!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/top-30-bluegrass-songs-for-2019/">CLICK HERE!!!</a></p>
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<p> </p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/59061912019-09-26T12:11:19-04:002021-09-16T10:12:19-04:00Steve Gulley & New Pinnacle new project <p>Really happy to have a cut on Steve Gulley & New Pinnacle's latest project HIGH PEAKS AND NEW GROUND! It's a co-write with the super talented Daniel Salyer called JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN. Steve and the guys did an outstanding job on it! The project is full of great tunes and I can assure you it's one you should have in your collection. It's out on September 27th through Rural Rhythm Records. <a contents="Check out the band's website here for more details!!! " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://stevegulley.com">Check out the band's website here for more details!!! </a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/78310920490847ce54d22b97484e59082319bf08/original/steve-gulley-pic.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/58603682019-08-16T16:33:20-04:002021-09-13T09:08:38-04:0017 WEEKS ON THE CHARTS & COUNTING<p>Really pleasantly surprised that <em><strong>15TH OF OCTOBER</strong></em> has been on the charts since April 26th and is still in the top ten! Thanks to Glen and <em><strong>VOLUME FIVE</strong></em>, all of the DJs, and everyone that continues to request it!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/9a1530ff050df4e11aa6e0a5beac465d2dcdfc1e/original/15th-of-october-10-8-16-19.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/57832822019-06-07T08:51:59-04:002021-08-26T14:33:13-04:00#1 THIS WEEK!!!<p>Happy to have the #1 song in Bluegrass this week according to <em><strong>BLUEGRASS TODAY</strong></em> weekly airplay charts!! Thanks to Glen Harrell and the rest of the <em><strong>VOLUME FIVE</strong></em> crew for recording it and bringing it to life! Special thanks to all of the DJs for playing it!! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/60946ded3aff1e0d5dfdbf1468640cb20e365faa/original/1-15th-of-ocotber.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/57579622019-05-17T09:06:05-04:002021-10-15T10:48:37-04:00CRACKING THE TOP 10 THIS WEEK!!<p><em><strong>15TH OF OCTOBER</strong></em> has moved into the top 10 this week on Bluegrass Today's weekly bluegrass chart! Thanks for requesting it from your local DJs. Big shout out to Glen Harrell and Volume Five! Great job on this tune guys!</p>
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<p>The song is called <strong>HERE AND NOW</strong>. I wrote it with the incredible Milan Miller. The song talks about remembering the things from the past that have helped guide us to where we are today. family, freedom, and faith <em><strong>….if it weren't for then and there, there wouldn't be a here and now...</strong></em></p>
<p>Joe and the guys did a great job on the song! Its available at all the usual streaming and download sites.</p>
<p><a contents="Or click here to go to the band's website and order it." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://radioramblers.com/index.html">Or click here to go to the band's website and order it.</a></p>
<p><a contents="LISTEN TO IT HERE VIA YOUTUBE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmHAa8HH6xs">LISTEN TO IT HERE VIA YOUTUBE</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/01e09b8e2e15b5109e2ae112abc1f5beeae0e21e/original/jmrr-pic-2019.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/56884182019-03-21T16:46:14-04:002021-08-06T13:23:04-04:00Debut Single From Volume Five<p>I am beyond thrilled that Glen Harrell and the V5 guys are releasing my song <em><strong>15th Of October </strong></em>as the debut single from their newest project, <em>FOR THOSE WHO CARE TO LISTEN- </em> coming out on Mountain Fever Records later this year! Don't be shy about requesting it from your local radio stations!</p>
<p><a contents="Here's the BLUEGRASS TODAY ARTICLE click to read it." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/15th-of-october-from-volume-five/">Here's the BLUEGRASS TODAY ARTICLE click to read it.</a></p>
<p>The song is available now for download or streaming <a contents="by CLICKING HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mountain-fever-records.lnk.to/fQOJwFA">by CLICKING HERE!</a> </p>
<p><a contents="CLICK HERE FOR A LISTEN!!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X6l8dM6uMA">CLICK HERE FOR A LISTEN!!</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/49df42821b0cc3a31ff22b7efa952a952f048a43/original/15th-of-october-artwork.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/55795492019-01-03T15:39:32-05:002021-12-06T08:05:43-05:00TOP 30 BLUEGRASS SONGS OF 2018<p>Congratulations to all of the writers and performers that made this list for 2018. A special congrats to the incredibly talented folks on this list that I have the opportunity to work with and call friends! Milan Miller, Daniel Salyer, Glen Harrell, Terry Baucom, Dave Adkins- you guys are the best! All the best to you and yours in 2019 and beyond!</p>
<p><strong>I'm proud to be at number 8 with Daniel and Bauc!!</strong> <a contents="CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTIRE LIST!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/top-30-bluegrass-songs-of-2018/">CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTIRE LIST!</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/e2fef9c93be116c71b95c4d3fbaa565304560ee3/original/2018-bluegrass-top-30.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/54953802018-11-01T12:56:33-04:002021-08-17T09:02:36-04:00FLOYD COUNTRY STORE- Jeff McClellan & Scott Patrick Workshop and Concert<p>I'm very excited to be working with my friend and co-writer Scott Patrick for the Handmade Music School's song writing workshop in beautiful Floyd VA on November 17th! The historic Floyd Country Store (one of the stops on Virginia's Crooked Road Heritage Trail) will be hosting this awesome event. The workshop is open to writers of all levels and runs from 3PM until 5PM. At 7:30PM Scott and I will be performing some of our original songs with some of our friends including Abe Goorsky, Ricky Phillips, and others. We'd love to see you there!</p>
<p><a contents="Click here for more details!!!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.floydcountrystore.com/event/songwriters-workshop-with-jeff-mcclellan-and-scott-patrick-2018-11-17">Click here for more details!!!</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/41b68fb5f9208a0df70a7170e90a7b9c9f9f4788/original/jeff-scott-2018.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/53956862018-08-21T10:24:48-04:002018-08-21T10:24:48-04:00Smoky Mtn Songwriters Festival 2018<p>Had a great time again this year in Gatlinburg. I was able to see some old friends and play some writers rounds with some of the best writers in all of music!</p>
<p>Friday night I played with <strong>Mark Narmore</strong> (That's What I Love About Sunday-Craig Morgan & Moon Over Georgia- Shenandoah) and<strong> Buddy Cannon </strong>(Set 'Em Up Joe- Vern Gosdin & Give It Away- George Strait).</p>
<p>Saturday night I played with <strong>Doug Smith</strong> (She's Lying...In The Cold Cold Ground & Hard Times - David Parmley) and <strong>Larry Cordle</strong> (Highway 40 Blues- Ricky Skaggs & Murder On Music Row-Alan Jackson).</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/76079292f10a3dbfa4b122de6b96f7a889d1396d/original/jeff-buddy-mark-smswf-2018.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/d67c5e2fdf01407dfec2387365f68d12b7d771a5/original/jeff-doug-larry-smswf-2018.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/53781012018-08-07T16:15:09-04:002018-08-07T18:10:56-04:00Songwriter Rounds In Gatlinburg....<p>I am really excited and honored to be able to share the stage with some of my favorite writers at this year's Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival in Gatlinburg!</p>
<p>On Friday afternoon 8/17 at 3:00PM, I will be performing with my good friend Doug Smith (Lost Love & She's Lying In The Cold Cold Ground- recorded by bluegrass legend David Parmley) at Anakeesta Plaza located at 576 Parkway</p>
<p>Friday night 8/17 at 6:30PM I will be sharing the stage at Crystelle Creek (1654 E. Parkway) with the one and only Buddy Cannon (Set Em Up Joe by Vern Gosdin - Give It Away by George Strait... and countless others) and the incredible Mark Narmore (That's What I Love About Sunday by Craig Morgan- Like There Aint No Yesterday by Blackhawk)</p>
<p>Saturday evening 8/18 at 5PM, I will be back at Crystelle Creek again on stage with Doug Smith and the legendary Larry Cordle (Highway 40 Blues by Ricky Skaggs- Murder On Music Row by Alan Jackson). </p>
<p> It'll be a high lonesome time!!</p>
<p>I may be too nervous to hold a pick!!!! Come on out and see us if you can!!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/a761a299057b4792ae7af128097935dd72e72f09/original/jeff-mcclellan.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/050dddf62d9928a6ff24852cedb8ba5feaaf95a1/original/doug-smith.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/46e4bba84bc92e330958eb23a158c0bfdefba4f5/original/larry-cordle.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/104c9eff1a1054fbe22967004177389d45783783/original/buddy-cannon.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/f63b749cdd76a3da97fa5f852aa1a51fe62b4861/original/mark-narmore.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/52844722018-06-08T12:53:19-04:002018-06-08T12:53:19-04:00Back At The Top Again.....<p>Pleasantly surprised to see<em><strong> RAINY DAY BLUES back at #1 this week</strong></em>! Thanks so much Terry Baucom, Joey Lemons, Will Jones, Joe Hannabach (THE DUKES OF DRIVE) for bringing this song to life! To Daniel Salyer for the co-write! and for the DJs who keep playing it and the folks who continue to request it! 14 weeks in a row on the charts!</p>
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<p> </p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/52420962018-05-18T10:04:45-04:002018-05-18T10:04:45-04:00"HEART WIDE OPEN" Debut project from Kristi Stanley<p>The much anticipated debut project from <strong>Kristi Stanley</strong> has been released on Union House Records. I am happy and excited to have a song on it! The song is called <em><strong>MINER'S WIFE</strong></em> and describes the largely untold story of the worry and anguish that the family members of underground coal miners live with on a daily basis. Check out Kristi and her band <strong>RUNNING BLIND</strong> on tour this spring/summer supporting the new album! <strong><em>HEART WIDE OPEN</em></strong> is available for download purchase at most of the usual outlets or check out Kristi's website to buy hard copies and autographed copies.</p>
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<p><a contents="Kristi's website - click here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.krististanley.com/home" target="_self">Kristi's website - click here</a></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/52355632018-05-15T13:21:25-04:002018-05-15T13:21:25-04:0010 STRAIGHT WEEKS ON THE CHARTS...<p><strong>RAINY DAY BLUES</strong> written by Daniel Salyer & Jeff McClellan and performed by the amazing <strong><em>TERRY BAUCOM's DUKES OF DRIVE,</em></strong> remains strong on the charts this week at #2. The song has been on the charts for 10 straight weeks, including 2 weeks at #1 and seven weeks in the top 5! Thanks to everyone who continues to request it, and for the wonderful DJs who continue to spin it on the air!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/70e29be5325d5e711fc93f7673187206c3381c08/original/2-5-14-18-rainy-day-blues.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/51923932018-04-20T10:03:59-04:002018-04-20T10:03:59-04:00Back to #1 this week...<p>Very pleased to learn that <strong><em>RAINY DAY BLUES </em></strong> performed by the amazing <strong>Terry Baucom's Dukes of Drive,</strong> and written by Daniel Salyer and myself, is back on top of the Bluegrass Today Weekly Charts. Thanks to everyone who has been requesting it and to all of the great DJ's out there spinning it!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/9d5f015927d575436f91092343aedfa351ec9431/original/number-1-again-04-20-18.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/51562922018-03-30T12:38:19-04:002018-03-30T12:41:24-04:00RAINY DAY BLUES hanging in the top 5....<p><strong><em>RAINY DAY BLUES </em></strong>performed by <em>Terry Baucom's Dukes of Drive </em>and written by Daniel Salyer & Jeff McClellan has now been on the national charts for 4 straight weeks, including reaching the #1 spot!!</p>
<p>Thanks to all of the DJ's who keep spinning it!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/eca9dc72f55a22d9694001deaf83c2314a776ca2/large/rainy-day-blues-week-3.png" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/51334902018-03-17T07:37:36-04:002018-03-23T14:10:20-04:00#1 THIS WEEK....!!<p>I am really fired up to have my first number 1 song! <strong>Terry Baucom's Dukes of Drive</strong> have taken <em><strong>RAINY DAY BLUES</strong></em> to the top of the Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay Charts. I am honored and humbled! Thanks to Daniel Salyer for the opportunity to write it with him and to Bauc and the boys for doing such a great job on the song. Feel free to request it from your local DJ's.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/0ca1c5a875514b14dab10e07e51f503058f7e0e4/large/first-1-song.png" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/50981282018-02-25T09:02:39-05:002018-02-25T09:05:17-05:00Debut Single From Terry Baucom & The Dukes Of Drive<p><span class="font_regular">Really excited that Terry Baucom chose <em><strong>RAINY DAY BLUES</strong></em>, a song that I was honored to write with the amazingly talented Daniel Salyer, as the first single from his upcoming new project. Be sure to request it from your local DJ! </span></p>
<p><a contents="Check out the details and hear a snippet of it HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/new-music-from-terry-baucom-the-dukes-of-drive/">Check out the details and hear a snippet of it HERE!</a></p>
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<p> </p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/50858572018-02-18T06:50:44-05:002020-02-27T15:43:20-05:00Hazel Dickens Song Contest - 3rd Place<p>I was surprised and honored to place in this songwriting contest sponsored by the Washington DC Bluegrass Union. It's a contest that honors one of bluegrass music's female pioneers- Hazel Dickens. You can check out the winning songs and see a brief history of Hazel by clicking the link below.</p>
<p><a contents="CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE SONGS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://dcbu.org/hazel-dickens-song-contest/">CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE SONGS</a></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/50798492018-02-14T18:56:23-05:002018-02-14T18:56:23-05:00Cool Review for Timepiece and Brody White!!<p>I read a very cool review by Donald Teplyske. He had some great things to say about Milan Miller's project <em><strong>TIMEPIECE</strong></em> and our song <em><strong>BRODY WHITE!!</strong></em></p>
<p><a contents="Check out the full review here!!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fervorcoulee.wordpress.com/2018/02/11/milan-miller-timepiece-review/">Check out the full review here!!</a></p>
<p>Donald writes for THE LONESOME ROAD REVIEW and COUNTRY STANDARD TIME. He is based out of Calgary Alberta Canada.</p>
<p>Thanks Donald!</p>
<p><strong><em>"Rising above these five strong songs is “Brody White,” co-written with Jeff McClellan. With the first verse put to bed, one knows that a father’s retribution will be swift and final. With an attention to detail reminiscent of Chris Knight (think “Down The River” meets “Rita’s Only Fault,” but with a stand-up dad), this song is stellar, and has immediately become my new favourite."</em></strong></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/50735952018-02-11T09:08:11-05:002018-02-11T09:08:11-05:00Debuting at #17 this week.... BRODY WHITE<p><strong><em>BRODY WHITE </em></strong>, a song that I was fortunate to co-write with one the best writers in the business, Milan Miller, debuted at #17 on the Bluegrass Today radio charts this week!</p>
<p>The song is on Milan's newest project <strong>TIMEPIECE. </strong>Great project for sure! Check out Milan and get a copy of this CD at milanmillermusic.com</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/474a486dd3380c6b9bc71cb6bac8bcb2d3ce3ac8/large/brody-white-debut-at-17.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/50606952018-02-04T11:08:20-05:002018-02-04T11:08:20-05:00New Single From Mike Bentley<p>Mike Bentley dropped a new single from his critically acclaimed <em><strong>ALL I'VE GOT</strong></em> solo project. Straight ahead bluegrass for sure! It's a tune that Scott Patrick and I wrote a little while back about the trials and challenges associated with life as a coal mining family. Its called ONE BLACK ROCK AT A TIME. Needless to say, Scott and I were thrilled that Mike and his team selected this as their new single release for radio. Wilson Pickins Promotions, Mike's publicist group also put together a short video with some archived photos of work "in the mines". Extremely thought provoking indeed. Please take a look at it via the link below. Also, buy the CD! Its a great one! We all support each other folks! Mike's project is available on-line or at his website. Simply google Mike and the project name and you can buy it from one of several places. Some of bluegrass music's biggest names are on it. you won't be disappointed.</p>
<p><a contents="ONE BLACK ROCK AT A TIME article and video link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://wilsonpickins.com/home/blog/new-single-drops-for-mike-bentley">ONE BLACK ROCK AT A TIME article and video link</a></p>
<p> </p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/50230172018-01-14T09:08:06-05:002019-12-30T08:07:47-05:00New Project From Justin Crider- I'M YOUR MAN<p>Southwest Virginia's country powerhouse Justin Crider has come out of the gate like a whirlwind with his debut project <em><strong>I'M YOUR MAN</strong></em>. If you like your country music like country music ought to sound.... then Justin is certainly "your man"! The project is full to the top with just down right good music! Justin not only is bringing it strong vocally, but the guy is a tremendous writer as well. There are 12 tracks on this project. Ten of those are solo writes from Justin, one of them is a co-write with me (<strong>Call Me Love</strong>), and the other song is a tune I wrote and Justin absolutely smoked called <strong>Let 'Em Burn </strong>(pun intended). I have to tell you that it's a true honor for me to have worked with Justin and contributed in a small way to his debut effort. Keep your eyes open for this young man to keep moving on up in this business as a writer and a performer! He's an old soul country crooner who respects the traditions of the music and will no doubt make his mark on it. Plus- he's a dang good guy that you would be happy to crack a cold PBR with! Check him out live with the Justin Crider Band (featuring brother Brad Crider) when you get the chance!</p>
<p> Check out his Facebook music page <a contents="BY CLICKIN HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/justincridermusic">BY CLICKING HERE</a> </p>
<p>The album is available on all the usual digital services. I have added <a contents="THE AMAZON MUSIC LINK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=justin+crider">THE AMAZON MUSIC LINK HERE</a></p>
<p>Congrats Justin!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/70f94b3f9d7985e0d13a596229fb6407ab74a836/medium/jc-album-cover.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/49487682017-11-25T17:37:03-05:002017-11-25T18:18:20-05:00New Project From Mike Bentley<p>The highly anticipated solo project from Mike Bentley dropped this month to rave reviews! Mike is a veteran grasser from eastern Kentucky and has been fronting Cumberland Gap Connection (CGC) for the past ten years. Mike has one of those wonderfully unique voices that is recognizable immediately and can effortlessly sound impeccable doing a wide range of styles from upbeat traditional grass to heart stirring ballads. The project contains a "whose who" of writers, pickers, vocalists, and production folks. Let me name drop a little here... Alan Bibey, Ronnie Bowman, Wyatt Rice, Rob Ickes, Shawn Lane, Tim Stafford, Jason Moore, Justin Jenkins, Rod Smith, Greg Luck, and Charli Robertson (w/ Flatt Lonesome). </p>
<p>An absolute "A List" of writers provide some of the best new tunes tracking today... Daniel Salyer, Harley Allen, Ronnie Bowman, Wayne Taylor, Chris Harris, Larry Cordle, Larry Shell, Bert Colwell, Chris West, Keith Garrett, Tim Stafford, Scott Patrick, Jeff McClellan. Mike is an accomplished writer as well as tremendous vocalist and guitarist. He has had songs recorded by many of the top bands in bluegrass and was a finalist in last year's Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriting Competition. He has included one of his own songs on the project as well.</p>
<p>There is indeed something for everyone's taste on this project! Even if you don't consider yourself a diehard fan of bluegrass, you will enjoy this one for sure! The project is available on cdBaby, iTunes, amazon, and google play. You can access any of these from the CGC website by clicking <a contents="HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cumberlandgapconnection.com/store">HERE!</a></p>
<p>Way to go Mike! This one is OUTSTANDING!!! </p>
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<p> </p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/48275942017-08-27T12:29:00-04:002017-08-27T12:29:00-04:00Gatlinburg Festival... very cool!<p>We had a blast in Gatlinburg at the 6th annual Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival last weekend! My song <strong><em>FIFTY YEAR OVERNIGHT SUCCESS </em></strong> finished second in judges voting in its category. The judges were like a "who's who" of Nashville industry professionals. I was very happy to say the least! </p>
<p>I played a writers round with a great guy from Idaho; Matt Marsh. He is a great up and coming writer who had a song in the finals as well. He was making his first trip to the festival and he immediately became part of the family! Keep an eye (and an ear) out for this guy! Very talented and just a dang good dude! Best of luck to you Matt! Hope to see you next year and write a tune or two with you in the meantime! </p>
<p>You can listen to the work tape of FIFTY YEAR OVERNIGHT SUCCESS by clicking <a contents="HERE!!!!" data-link-label="overnight-success.mp3" data-link-type="file" href="/files/301761/overnight-success.mp3">HERE!!!!</a> </p>
<p>It was great to see some old friends and meet some new ones! Very talented group for sure! Hats off to Cyndy Montgomery Reeves for another outstanding festival!</p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/48112532017-08-11T14:12:53-04:002017-08-11T14:12:53-04:00Late August in Gatlinburg...<p>Pleased and humbled to announce that I have a song in the finals of one of the coolest festivals in the country! I will be in Gatlinburg TN on August 19th competing in the finals of the Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival song competition finals. Check out the details at smswf.com<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/63541a3230424739df7de543216208b28ed1a523/medium/fb-smswf-post.jpg?1502475063" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/48112382017-08-11T13:56:57-04:002017-08-11T13:56:57-04:00New Project From WoundTight Bluegrass....<p>Congrats to my friends WoundTight; a great bluegrass band headquartered in Virginia, for the release of their newest project NO MORE RAIN! Check these guys out on the festival circuit or see their tour schedule on Facebook @ woundtightbluegrass.<br>Extremely honored that they chose the song NO MORE RAIN written by my buddy Scott Patrick and me as the title track!<br>Keep on pickin' boys!</p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/0cefc9f0a02ff21c417b814c1c9ed6b387429330/small/woundtight-pic.jpg?1502474124" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/45594422017-01-22T08:38:03-05:002017-01-22T08:38:03-05:00Be Careful....Bluegrass is catchy...So... my wife has been bitten by the bug... I couldn't be happier... check this out..<a contents="Cheryl McClellan To Still Blue Entertainment" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bluegrasstoday.com/cheryl-mcclellan-to-still-blue-entertainment/">Cheryl McClellan To Still Blue Entertainment</a> Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/45328442017-01-01T09:04:22-05:002017-01-01T09:04:22-05:002016 In The Rearview....So many great projects came out in 2016!! I am betting that 2017 will be just as exciting!! I want to congratulate Volume Five (Drifter), Junior Sisk (Poor Boy's Pleasure), and Jeff Brown & Still Lonesome (A Distant Horizon) for being listed among BLUEGRASS TODAY'S twelve projects recognized as Best of Bluegrass 2016. I also want to thank them for taking a chance on me and recording my songs!! I am honored to be a small part of these outstanding projects!! Can't wait to see what 2017 has in store!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/e81271ec44023b24d2fb7e906d4750839fb02e00/original/2016-projects.jpg?1483279267" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/44645072016-11-13T11:24:00-05:002017-08-27T19:12:01-04:00On The Charts..<em><strong>IN THIS WORLD BUT NOT OF IT</strong></em> debuts at #16 on the national weekly airplay charts.<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/5851c73288e1bee89fb96d5c0a3fdf4477632d9d/original/bluegrass-charts-10-28-16.png?1479054168" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/43457512016-08-28T14:46:54-04:002017-01-14T13:26:57-05:00New Project From Jeff Brown and Still LonesomeThe new project from Jeff Brown & Still Lonesome was released on August 26th to rave reviews! Jeff and the boys were at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol VA for a live broadcast and live stream to celebrate the CD release. The project, <em><strong>A DISTANT HORIZON</strong></em>, is a great compilation of straight ahead bluegrass! I highly recommend it to everyone! The debut single, <em><strong>A BETTER GAME</strong></em> is a song that I co-wrote with my friend Scott Patrick. It was released to national radio last week. Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jeffbrownandstilllonesome.com/">here</a> to purchase the CD and/or the single. Great job by Jeff and his band. Jeff's touring band (Austin Brown on bass, Kyle Murphy on fiddle, Nick Goad on mandolin, Mitch Walker on banjo) did a terrific job in the studio! Jeff used his band for the recording in lieu of session pickers. When you see them live you will hear exactly the same folks that did the recording! Buy this one! You will be happy to add it to your collection!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/383bf8cf41891b606157e1d0f3097928477977c4/medium/distant-horizon.jpg?1472409863" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br> Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/42074052016-06-05T10:29:07-04:002017-01-14T13:26:56-05:00New Project From Volume Five coming in JuneIf you have not had the pleasure of hearing Volume Five, then you need to! No better way to do that than to pre-order their new project <em><strong>DRIFTER </strong></em>coming out on Mountain Fever Records on June 24th. I got to hear the entire CD on track by track last week. It is exceptional! I am proud to have a song on this one. <em><strong>MOLLY DEAR </strong></em>is one I wrote many many years ago. The guys did an amazing job on this song and I couldn't be happier to have it on this project! Check out their site for dates and times to see them live. You will be glad you did!<br><br><a contents="Volume Five Homepage" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://volumefivebg.com/">Volume Five Homepage</a><br> <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/2e781f05de1db28e3c3544000d38c2545d7b296c/medium/snipimage-4.jpg?1465137788" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Jeff McClellantag:jeffmcclellansongs.com,2005:Post/41562732016-04-27T16:14:17-04:002018-08-21T10:27:03-04:00New Project From Junior Sisk....Brand new Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice project will drop May 27th on Mountain Fever Records. Pre-order it now on iTunes! I am honored to have a song on this one! Check out my song <b><i>IN THIS WORLD BUT NOT OF IT, </i></b>a gospel co-write with my friend Daniel Salyer.<br><br>Check it out on iTunes to order and preview. Click on the CD cover below for more info.<p> </p><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itun.es/us/TRA7_"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/203837/65f5589e574601ebcb16be6b09761a574e4cfa86/medium/image-1.png?1461788205" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a>Jeff McClellan