Hear ye, hear ye! A fresh collection of new music, premieres, videos, singles, and more is here. You Gotta Hear This…

To start off, Good Country purveyors, Texan duo Briscoe, offer a brand new music video for “Free.” It’s a track from their new album inspired by lessons learned by Truett Heintzelman from his grandfather, as well as an ode to the Texas roots he shares with his grandad – and with his bandmate, Philip Lupton, too. Also bringing a newly minted video, singer-songwriter Rachael Sage and her band the Sequins celebrate love, friendships, and togetherness on “Belong To You.” The adorable music video was created by hosting an open casting call inviting participants to arrive and join in the taping with whomever they “love the most.” Sidle up to your loved ones and click play.

Bluegrass guitar great Bryan Sutton sits down with mandolinist Sierra Hull for a new rendition of an instrumental classic, “Grandfather’s Clock,” this week, too. But, this time, Hull is playing a six-string instead. Did you know she’s an equally accomplished guitar picker? Meanwhile, Sutton quite fittingly performs the tune on a guitar once owned by his own grandpa. Elsewhere, you’ll find South Carolina-based Gospel bluegrass band Eighteen Mile sharing a new single below. “What Mercy Means” is an excellent example of how the long relationship between gospel and sacred music and bluegrass and old-time continues today.

Keep scrolling, though, because we have two more videos for you to enjoy. If you have young roots music fans around – or if you’re young at heart – the Okee Dokee Brothers have an adorable new animated music video for their track, “Little Old You.” Sure, the Brothers make children’s music, but this is listenable at all ages that’s for sure. The message of the track is sweet and timely, as they put it: “…We’re [all] infinitely big in all our little ways.”

And, finally, the cosmic and (literally) magical Valerie June has a new single out this week and an accompanying visualizer you won’t want to miss. “Rollin’ and Tumblin'” is raucous, impassioned, and brash – just how we like June’s music – and demonstrates yet again how complex and inviting this indie-string-folk mastermind can be. Especially when she brings the blues and the banjo together in exciting ways like this.

There’s plenty to watch and hear, so let’s get to it! ‘Cause seriously, You Gotta Hear This.

Briscoe, “Free”

Artist: Briscoe
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Song: “Free”
Album: Heat of July
Release Date: September 19th, 2025 (album); November 14, 2025 (video)
Label: ATO Records

In Their Words: “I’ve learned a great deal of lessons from my grandfather and the life that he lived so well. He was chock full of wisdom and always keen to share that wisdom with me and my siblings. Perhaps the most important thing he taught me was the art of moderation and the joy in being content with what you have. ‘Free’ is an ode to him and the Texas roots we both share, as well as a reminder for people of all walks to savor a life lived right down the middle.” – Truett Heintzelman

Video Credit: Jackson Ingraham 

(Editor’s Note: Read our recent Good Country interview with Briscoe here.)

Valerie June, “Rollin’ and Tumblin'”

Artist: Valerie June
Hometown: Humboldt, Tennessee (now Memphis, Tennessee and New York, New York)
Song: “Rollin’ and Tumblin'”
Release Date: November 12, 2025 (single)
Label: Concord

In Their Words: “Working with producer and bassist Matt Marinelli and drummer Andy Macleod brings a wild, rambunctious twist to this old blues standard, “Rollin’ and Tumblin’.” I love taking the banjo out of its traditional comfort zone and driving it into a raw, heavy, metallic space – like someone tossing and turning through sleepless nights until they finally let go.

“Decades of digging into how the blues bleeds into every style have taught me one thing – those roots never die. Every time I twist that sound through my own work, I find new ways to grow and let those old ghosts roar again.” – Valerie June

Track Credits:
Valerie June – Vocals, banjo
Matt Marinelli – Basses, producer, engineer
Andy Macleod – Drums

Video Credits: Filmed at Magnolia Pearl in Fredericksburg, Texas by Brights and in Big Sur, California by Dr. Ietef Vita.

Eighteen Mile, “What Mercy Means”

Artist: Eighteen Mile
Hometown: Upstate South Carolina
Song: “What Mercy Means”
Release Date: November 14, 2025

In Their Words: “I’ve always been intrigued by the mental picture of Moses climbing up Mount Sinai to meet God in Exodus 34.The Bible paints a picture that the mountain was dark and terrifying and it even describes earthquakes and thunder, all because the holy presence of God was there. I wrote this song to capture the divine tension of a powerful holy God meeting an unholy man. The song then relates the Bible story to my personal story, that even though I deserve the punishment that comes from being a sinner before a holy God, he surprises me with overflowing mercy every morning instead.” – Carson Aaron

Track Credits:
Hallie Ritter – Upright bass
Carson Aaron – Acoustic guitar, lead vocal, songwriter
Emily Guy – Harmony vocal
Jack Ritter – Banjo, harmony vocal
Savannah Aaron – Fiddle
Andy Leftwich – Mandolin, mandola, acoustic guitar
Steve Pettit – Mandolin

The Okee Dokee Brothers, “Little Old You”

Artist: The Okee Dokee Brothers
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Song: “Little Old You”
Album: Little Old You
Release Date: November 11, 2025 (video); November 7, 2025 (album)
Label: Okee Dokee Music

In Their Word: “This tune is a special one for us. It reminds us that we’re infinitely big in all our little ways. Even our tiniest feelings ripple like oceans, our dreams comfort the night, and our smiles can light the way for others.” – Justin Lansing

“It’s a gentle anthem to our place in the cosmos – showing that our smallest actions have big effects. We are silly and wise, young and old, and infinitely big in all our little ways.” – Joe Mailander

Track Credits:
Justin Lansing – Vocals, guitar
Joe Mailander – Vocals, guitar
Dean Jones – Organ

Video Credits: Directed by Jack Carr.
Art Directed by Zachariah Ohora.
Animated by Tom Jolliffe & David Jenkins.

Rachael Sage & The Sequins, “Belong to You”

Artist: Rachael Sage & The Sequins
Hometown: Hudson Valley, New York
Song: “Belong To You”
Album: Canopy
Release Date: November 14, 2025
Label: MPress Records

In Their Words: “‘Belong To You’ is the first song I’ve intentionally composed as a gospel ballad. It meant the world to me that many of The Sequins ended up singing on the arrangement, rather than me performing all the harmonies myself (as has often been the case). Kevin J. Killen’s soulful Hammond organ and guitar playing and Will Wilde’s incredible blues harmonica add so much; Dave Eggar’s cello performance keeps everything grounded so beautifully.We all genuinely feel so much love and devotion for one another, so the vibe that was captured via our friendships really mirrors the lyrics and adds so many beautiful layers of emotion.

“Because it’s one of the more universal songs on the record, it’s been really magical to perform it live have audience members at the gigs share their individual interpretations of it with us. Trina Hamlin, who also sings on the track, has been singing it with me live lately and it makes it very easy to sing about unconditional love and friendship when one of your best friends is harmonizing with you!” – Rachael Sage

Track Credits:
Rachael Sage – Lead vocals, background vocals, piano
Doug Yowell – Drums
Dave Eggar – Cello
Kerry Brooks – Upright bass
Will Wilde – Harmonica
Kevin J. Killen – Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Hammond B3 organ, background vocals
Trina Hamlin – Background vocals
Mikhail Pivovarov – Background vocals

Video Credits: Jenny He – Director, producer
Shadow Play Pictures, LLC. – Production company
MPress Records – Executive producer

Bryan Sutton, “Grandfather’s Clock” (with Sierra Hull)

Artist: Bryan Sutton with Sierra Hull
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Song: “Grandfather’s Clock”
Album: From Roots to Branches
Release Date: November 14, 2025 (single)
Label: Mountain Home Music Company

In Their Words: “I’m so happy to have Sierra Hull on this record. We chose the song, ‘Grandfather’s Clock,’ just because it’s a classic, beautiful melody. A lot of people know what a great mandolin player Sierra is, but I’ve always known what a great guitar player she is. This song meant a lot to us and, in fact, I’m playing my grandfather’s old Martin 0-17 guitar on this track.” – Bryan Sutton

“Bryan is one of my favorite musicians in the world to listen to and make music with. He knows how to elevate any musical situation he enters. Whether he is supporting a simple melody with pure tone and restraint or providing a wave of rhythmic brilliance and musical playfulness to ride along with, he always knows how to make things feel and sound easy. He’s one of my biggest heroes, so I’m both honored and thrilled to get to be a part of this new duets project with him!” – Sierra Hull

Track Credits:
Bryan Sutton – Acoustic guitar
Sierra Hull – Acoustic guitar

Photo Credit: Valerie June by Dr. Ietef Vita Photography; Bryan Sutton courtesy of the artist.