Artist: Jesse Smathers
Hometown: Floyd, Virginia
Song: “Sing Darling Sing”
Release Date: September 22, 2023
In Their Words: “I believe that simple melodies and simple stories relate across generations and all walks of life. Thatās the true beauty of string music: its relatability. This song was composed with that aspiration.
“Being raised in piedmont North Carolina, family roots in Western Carolina, and now living in Southwest Virginia, string music always surrounded me and the tunes that always struck a chord were the fun melodic tunes, and happy songs. āSing Darling Singā is just that, a happy tune with a loving story.
“I am so very proud of this recording, musically and personally, for it draws inspiration from my own marriage as well as relationship examples I see set by older generations. I hope the music and imagery takes the listener to a simpler and scenic time when life didnāt move as fast, and communication wasn’t at our fingertips. However, the young man in the tale is chomping at the bit to marry the girl of his dreams, the day canāt come quick enough and nothing’s gonna stop him!” ā Jesse Smathers
Nick Goad – Mandolin/ Harmony Vocal
Corbin Hayslett – Banjo
Hunter Berry – Fiddle
Joe Hannabach – Bass
Photo Credit: Laci Mack
