South Carolina-based gospel bluegrass group delivers
a heartfelt anthem honoring America’s working class.
Sevierville, TN – “Working Man,” the brand-new single from New River Bluegrass, is out today on all major streaming platforms. Written by Alan Wayne Baker and published by Tree Of Mercy Music (BMI), this bluegrass gospel anthem speaks to the grit, endurance, and unwavering faith of the American laborer.
Based in Upstate South Carolina, New River Bluegrass has built a reputation over the past decade for blending traditional bluegrass instrumentation with gospel-driven lyrics and heartfelt harmonies. The group previously hit number one on the Singing News Bluegrass Chart with their single “When I Look Back Down the Road” and continues to resonate with audiences through sincere, message-driven songs rooted in faith and real life.
“Working Man” paints a vivid picture of sacrifice, perseverance, and purpose in the face of hardship. From lines like “I’ll live and die a hard-working man” to the raw instrumentation backing the story, the single is a powerful reflection of the values New River Bluegrass has championed throughout their career.
The track features Andy Smith (lead vocals, guitar), Barry Long (harmony vocals, banjo & dobro), Mike Mullins(harmony vocals, mandolin), Mike Johnson (harmony vocals, rhythm guitar), Chuck Price (fiddle), Dwayne Brown(bass), and Gary Rogers (lead mandolin).
Produced by Barry Long, the song was recorded at Sound Biscuit Productions in Sevierville, TN, with Shane Reman engineering, Dave Maggard mixing, and Keith Burhans mastering.