GREENER GRASS

GREENER GRASS (3:23)

Contact:
Billy Swinson
bswinson71@gmail.com


Songwriter, Publishing & PRO:
Billy Swinson / JenTyl River Music / BMI

ISRC Code: QMAAK2262191


Release Date: March 10, 2023

Recording Engineering: Randy Kohrs
Recorded & Mixed at: Slack Key Studio, Nashville, TN
Mastered by: Randy Leroy

Musicians:
Vocals: Jason Owen and Randy Kohrs
Fiddle: Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
Banjo: Scott Vestal
Mandolin: Billy Swinson
Resophonic Guitar: Randy Kohrs
Acoustic Guitar: Aubrey King
Upright Bass: Evan Winsor

"This song uses the quintessential bluegrass elements of love, flowers, drinking, violence and murder and couples them with modern day family dysfunction, domestic abuse and an inevitable murder plot that results in an almost perfect bluegrass story for the times.

It's a story that could be told on Dateline that resulted in a tragic death (or did it?). In bluegrass speak, this song turned out very "Grassy" and should have listeners and fellow musicians enjoying this one for the years." ~ Billy Swinson


"Billy Swinson’s new single, ‘Greener Grass’ has all of the elements of a classic bluegrass song. On first listen, I heard all the good stuff; drive, passion, murder plots, relationship quarrels, tone, and even a little mash. I enjoyed the musical story Swinson wrote. His mandolin playing is on point and you can hear hints of Steffey in there.

Alongside with Swinson, this single is stacked instrumentally making the tune and solos exciting and solid. Bronwyn Keith-Hynes’s award winning fiddle playing will satisfy any bluegrass lover. This fiddle playing queen was a great choice for this Billy. Great delivery and drive from the fiddle giving this single an extra tasty layer. Randy Kohrs nails a great Reso break, adding in some solid harmonies. Kohrs also produced and recorded the song. Top quality production. Jason Owen’s lead vocals are grassy and very well delivered. Scott Vestal adds his masterful taste, tone, and drive with his banjo track. Aubrey King holds down the rhythm, and all with the help of country icon Josh Turner’s full time bassist, Evan Winsor. I would strongly recommend the listen to any bluegrass, Americana or country fans! Cant wait to hear the rest of the album. Straight Grass!"
~Molly Monroe for Uncut Grass March 2023