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WALL AROUND YOUR HEART
(Don Reno/Red Smiley/Buddie Smith)

Becky Buller and legendary singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale combine forces on the Reno and Smiley classic “Wall Around Your Heart”. Re-imagining this traditional song as a partner duet, they are joined by Jeremy Stephens (banjo), Lauren Price-Napier (mandolin), Missy Raines (bass), Stephen Mougin (guitar), and Stuart Duncan (twin fiddle). This single will be included in a full-length album of songs that inspired and informed Becky in her formative years.  

Buller, known for her boundless energy and enthusiasm for music of many styles, digs deep in the Bluegrass well for this gem. When asked about her motivation to record this song, she says: “The Bluegrass Album Band introduced me to this lovely Reno And Smiley tune. The wide-ranging melody caught my attention; the line about ’the walls of Jericho’ reeled me in. I truly feel there’s a parallel dimension wherein we’re all talking about the songwriting of Don Reno in the same hallowed tones as that of Hank Cochran, Willie Nelson and Bill Anderson. This is probably the most traditional bluegrass cut I’ve ever recorded; Jeremy, Lauren, Missy, Stuart and Mojo gave it just the right vibe. And, of course, it was a blast getting to sing with Jim. Hope y’all enjoy this and thanks so very much for giving it a listen!”


MILLWORKER
(James Taylor)

Becky Buller's single MILLWORKER features her touring band along with guest vocalists Andrea Zonn and Dan Tyminski. It’s a fresh and sprightly take on Millworker by James Taylor, and while there have been other covers of this song, this is one of the few covered by a female artist. To celebrate Labor day, and the rough times of those gone before, we are releasing this now and plan to include it on a “covers” album in the future.

It’s a compelling story and a terrific performance by Becky and her band.

MUSICIANS: Becky Buller -fiddle, lead vocal
Wes Lee - mandolin
Daniel Hardin - upright bass
Ned Luberecki - banjo
Andrea Zonn - harmony vocal
Dan Tyminski - harmony vocal
Produced, recorded and mixed by Stephen Mougin
Mastering: David Glasser

SONGWRITER: James Taylor
RELEASE DATE: 8.19.22