IBMA Award-Winning East Nash Grass Ready New Album, ‘All God’s Children’, But It Is A Lot More Than Meets The Eye

Make no mistake, East Nash Grass’s upcoming LP, All God’s Children isn’t a gospel album, despite where its title may lead. But, it’s not exactly not a spiritual album, either. The 2024 IBMA New Artist of the Year-winning quintet have whittled down their immense catalog to an all-new, ten-song collection featuring five new originals, two deep-cut covers, two tunes from  friends, and a string-band reimagining of a traditional Liberian chant; a feat only accomplished by the no rules mentality of one of the most talked about bands on the scene. A worldly blend of spirituality, connectedness, and world-class picking—members of East Nash Grass formerly accompanied Dan Tyminski, Tim O’Brien, Sierra Hull, Rhonda Vincent, and more—All God’s Children is Harry Clark (mandolin), Cory Walker (banjo), James Kee (guitar), Maddie Denton (fiddle), and Jeff Partin’s (bass/dobro) next chapter in their interstellar rise to greatness. 

Today, East Nash Grass released the first single from All God’s Children, “Followin’ You.” Written by guitarist James Kee, along with Christian Penn Ward, “Followin’ You” is a thoughtful love song about so much more than giddy infatuation. “If it can be that we recognize our own self even in the absence of others, then we can surely find ourselves in those we love and follow them through all uncertainty,” says Kee. Maddie Denton’s voice delivers the sentiment sweetly in the song’s second verse:

“Been a-way up on the mountain 

Been waitin’ for the day  

I could hardly recognize you through the gray  

But you don’t leave me doubtin’  

Or wonderin’ what to do  

so if you’ll let me darlin’  

I’ll keep on followin’ you”

Experience East Nash Grass’ “Followin You” on YouTube:

As the verses paint a picture of inspiration and endearment, more and more layers of expertly-timed rhythms enter the picture. Walker’s banjo dances with former East Nash Grass member Gaven Largent’s dobro before Partin and Kee stack harmonies around Denton for a simple-but-strong refrain.

Fans can stream or purchase “Followin’ You” today at this link and pre-order or pre-save All God’s Children ahead of its August 22nd release on Mountain Fever Records right here.

East Nash Grass will take the stage tonight in Meridian, Mississippi, as part of the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival. A full list of tour dates can be found below or at eastnashgrass.com/tour.

All God’s Children Tracklist:

All God’s Children

Hill Country Highway

Followin’ You

Git Along Little Yearlings

In Such a Short Time

The Love We Gave Up

Bend in the Road

Redbird

Lonesome Song

Jump Through the Window

Catch East Nash Grass On Tour:

May 13 – Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival – Meridian, MS

May 15 – The Loud – Huntington, WV

May 16 – The Southern Cafe and Music Hall – Charlottesville, VA

May 17 – Music City Bluegrass & Roots Festival – Catonsville, MD

May 24 – Strawberry Music Festival – Grass Valley, CA

May 31 – Ogden Music Festival – Ogden, UT

June 13 – Overton Park Shell – Memphis, TN 

June 14 – The Astra Theatre – Jasper, IN 

June 20 – Rose Music Hall – Columbia, MO

June 21 – Baker-Spain Stampede – South Greenfield, MO 

June 27 – Chattanooga & Cleveland Firefighter’s Association  – Chattanooga, TN

June 28 – Rudy Fest Bluegrass Festival – Morehead, KY 

July 4 – Nightfall Concert Series – Chattanooga, TN 

July 12-13 – Frankfort Bluegrass Festival – Frankfort, IL 

July 15 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN

July 25 – RockyGrass – Lyons, CO 

July 27 – Red Ants Pants Music Festival – White Sulphur Springs, MT 

July 31 – Shrine Social Club – Boise, ID

Aug. 1 – OK Theatre – Enterprise, OR

Aug. 2 – The Showdown – Portland, OR

Aug. 2-3 – Pickathon – Happy Valley, OR 

Aug. 5 – Tsunami Books – Eugene, OR

Aug. 7 – Tractor Tavern – Seattle, WA

Aug. 9-10 – Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival – Medical Lake, WA

Aug. 21 – The Momentary – Bentonville, AR

Aug. 22 – Bluegrass & Fried Chicken at Ozark Folk Center – Mountain View, AR

Aug. 24 – Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum – Belle Plaine, KS

Aug. 29 – SamJam Bluegrass Festival – Piketon, OH 

Aug. 30 – Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival – Woodstown, NJ

Sept. 6 – Mountain Song Festival – Brevard, NC

About East Nash Grass 

East Nash Grass exemplifies the best of what bluegrass has to offer—as being named the 2024 IBMA [International Bluegrass Music Association] New Artist of the Year would suggest. But their breathtaking talent as singers, instrumentalists, and composers are just the beginning, the secret to East Nash Grass lies in their unflinching ability to be themselves. With a lifetime of experience in both new and legacy acts (Dan Tyminski, Tim O’Brien, Sierra Hull, Rhonda Vincent, etc.), the tradition of bluegrass is fundamental to who they are as musicians and performers. Yet it’s their irreverent, adventurous, and audacious tendencies as next-gen performers that light a fire under audiences. After hundreds of sets (and countless late-night jams), through personnel changes, industry changes, and a never-ending string of unprecedented world events, East Nash Grass has coalesced into the hair-raising ensemble of Harry Clark [mandolin], Cory Walker [banjo], James Kee [guitar], Maddie Denton [fiddle], and Jeff Partin [bass/dobro]. Their love of both bluegrass and the absurd can be felt in both their live shows and on their new album All God’s Children (Mountain Fever, 2025). Expectations of what should and shouldn’t work are challenged as the paradox of authenticity is revealed. This is no mere imitation of bluegrass; this is bluegrass.

About Mountain Fever Records

It began with a passion for strong bluegrass vocalists and precision instrumentalists, as well as an appreciation for not only the traditional sound of bluegrass but its more modern-day musical cousins of progressive bluegrass and Americana. Since 2008, Mountain Fever Records has been dedicated to celebrating and nurturing this diverse musical heritage, bringing together timeless classics and innovative new sounds that push the boundaries of the genre.