Biography

Contact:
Terry O'Neal| Manager/Booking Agent|(270) 646-7559
Kacey O'Neal| Publicist| (270) 261-1268
kentuckyjustus@gmail.com

Kentucky Just Us - Oh What Love

Artist: Kentucky Just Us
Writer: Jesse Meador
Producer: Jesse Meador
Recorded at: Oak Tree Productions, Hendersonville, TN
Recording Engineers: Paul Corley and Robert Lucas
Mixed and Mastered by: Robert Lucas, LucaSound Studio



Press Release for "Blue Kentucky Morning" - Kentucky Just Us

Artist: Kentucky Just Us
Writer: David Stewart
Producer: Jesse Meador
Recorded at: Oak Tree Productions, Hendersonville, TN
Recording Engineers: Paul Corley and Robert Lucas
Mixed and Mastered by: Robert Lucas, LucaSound Studio


 On behalf of Kentucky Just Us, I'm pleased to announce the release of their latest single "Blue Kentucky Morning."
Written by award-winning songwriter, David Stewart, "Blue Kentucky Morning" features the tight harmonies, soulful lead vocal, and tasteful instrumentation that's signature to Kentucky Just Us. This song is a fresh take on traditional bluegrass that keeps you coming back to hear it over and over again.

"Love it!" said Stewart when he first heard Kentucky Just Us's rendition of the song. "I had a home in Nashville for many years and used to travel back there from WY to write for a few weeks at a time... Driving through Kentucky one early morning... The sky was so blue without clouds... That I began to sing... It's been a Blue Kentucky Morning... And from that little phrase the tune was born... So happy to see Kentucky Just Us take it to the fans," explained Stewart.
The performance features Jesse Meador on lead vocal as well as banjo and acoustic guitar. Kacey O'Neal on harmony vocals and fiddle, Shelane O'Neal on upright bass, and 14-year-old Caleb O'Neal on mandolin and harmony vocals. "Blue Kentucky Morning" represents Kentucky Just Us's traditional side while being innovative and unique to their sound.

"Blue Kentucky Morning" is available on nationwide radio and all major streaming platforms. DJ's can access the new single on AirPlay Direct or by reaching out by the contact info above.
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Press Release for Kentucky Just Us New Single "Bluegrass Music".

We would like to dedicate this song to the memory of Bobby and Sonny Osborne. Their legacy and impact on Bluegrass Music and the music industry will forever be remembered.

Kentucky Just Us is pleased to announce the release of their newest single, “Bluegrass Music”. “Bluegrass Music” was written by award winning songwriter Tim Raybon and is a true bluegrass song with an upbeat tempo and positive message. The song embodies exactly what you would expect with the title “Bluegrass Music” and so much more. The melody lends itself to high soulful harmonies and powerful driving instrumentation.


“When I wrote ‘Bluegrass Music’ I had Kentucky Just Us in mind as they remind me a lot of the Osborne Brothers. With the high harmonies and banjo driven sound this song really embodies the tradition of bluegrass being passed to another generation. I was elated that Kentucky Just Us recorded this song,” says Raybon.


“Bluegrass Music” represents the passion that Kentucky Just Us has for traditional bluegrass music while remaining true to their own unique sound. The new single features Jesse’s captivating high tenor vocal and his innovative banjo playing, as his well deserved honor of National Banjo Champion suggests. You will also hear the tight three part harmonies by Kacey (fiddle) and Jesse (banjo) that we’ve all come to expect when you hear Kentucky Just Us. Shelane (bass) and engineer and friend Tony Wray (guitar) provide the backbone of the song with impeccable timing. Caleb (mandolin) at only 13, shows off his exceptional skills with an Osborne style break and chop wise beyond his years.

“We were excited for the opportunity to record a Tim Raybon song. He did a fantastic job writing it and I think it’s a perfect song for bluegrass radio,” says Kacey.


“Bluegrass Music” will be available to all major streaming platforms and nationwide radio on July 7th. Radio programmers and DJ’s can access the new single on AirPlay Direct.
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Kentucky Just Us Bio

Combining the traditional sounds of yesterday with the progressive sounds of tomorrow, Kentucky Just Us, has created a fresh new sound uniquely their own. Their tight harmonies, storytelling lyrics, and skillful instrumentation make their music relevant across many genres and audiences of all ages. Since their formation in 2014 the group have tried to remain true to themselves and their roots. “I tried to teach them from an early age to be who they are wherever they go or what stage they play. I think the name Kentucky Just Us not only embodies them as people but their music as well,” says Terry O’Neal, Manager of the band. Kentucky Just Us have received many prestigious honors including: recipients of the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation Johnny Lee Vincent Memorial Scholarship, 2019 KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Contest Winners, Winners of the Dailey and Vincent Landfest Band Contest, and many others. The group's banjo player and lead singer, Jesse Meador, was awarded 50th Walnut Valley Festival National Banjo Champion in 2022. The group's most recent release “Bluegrass Music” was written by world renowned songwriter, Tim Raybon. The group's performance on the song was dedicated to one of their most influential inspirations, The Osborne Brothers. Kentucky Just Us released their album “Mountains of Home” in 2022 and it quickly climbed radio charts across Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel. These are just a couple examples of the groups producing abilities as well as songwriting skills as they have written over 60+ songs and counting. Kentucky Just Us have performed at many world-renowned festivals, events, and theaters, including: the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, The Station Inn, Dailey and Vincent’s American Made Music Festival, The Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival, Rory Feek’s Hardison Mill Homestead Hall, Silver Dollar City, and many more.