A Red, White & Bluegrass Celebration Arrives In Time For America’s 250th Anniversary
Celebrates album release with 10th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry tonight
LISTEN/STREAM | WATCH VIDEOS | TOUR DATES
Award-winning country and bluegrass group The Kody Norris Show releases its new album, Spirit of America, today via Rebel Records. Issued as the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th, the project brings the group's trademark rhinestones, high-powered traditional musicianship, and unmistakable showmanship to a patriotic collection honoring the people, places, faith, service, and shared stories that helped shape America.
The full-length album follows a series of advance singles and premieres that helped introduce the project's red, white, and bluegrass spirit, including the title track "Spirit of America," the Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris instrumental "Declaration of Independence," the Kody Norris and Larry Chunn original "Good Ol' USA," and the group's new take on Phil Ochs' classic American folk anthem "The Power and Glory."
"‘Spirit of America’ is our way of tipping our hat to country music, bluegrass music, and everyday people who made us who we are," shares Kody Norris. "When you think about America at 250 years, you think about big history, but you also think about the farmers, truckers, soldiers, coal miners, families, churches, small towns, and front porches that still carry that history forward. We wanted this album to feel proud, joyful, respectful, and full of life - the way we feel when we get to carry this music across the country every night."
The album includes two originals written specifically for the project: "Good Ol' USA," penned by Kody Norris and Grand Ole Opry performer Larry Chunn, and "United We Stand," written by Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris and Conrad Fisher. It also marks a milestone for the group with Mary Rachel's first-ever instrumental composition, "Declaration of Independence."
Media Highlights / Advance Rollout:
- Whiskey Riff premiered the title track, "Spirit of America," which set the tone for the album's America250 celebration.
- Bluegrass Today premiered "Declaration of Independence," the group's first instrumental single, featuring triple fiddles including Michael Cleveland and banjo from Ron Stewart.
- Center Stage Magazine premiered "Good Ol' USA," spotlighting the band's signature musicianship and dynamic lyrical style.
- The official "Good Ol' USA" music video premiered on RFD-TV and was featured by Taste of Country as part of its Top 10 Video Countdown.
Watch / Listen:
- "Good Ol' USA" Official Music Video
- "Declaration of Independence" Official Audio
- "Spirit of America" Official Audio
- "The Power and Glory" Listen/Stream
- ‘Spirit of America’ Listen / Stream / Order
‘Spirit of America’ Track Listing:
- Good Ol' USA
- Spirit of America
- A Purple Heart
- Back in the Country
- The Power and Glory
- The Bible on the Table and the Flag Upon the Wall
- Declaration of Independence
- Waving Ol' Glory
- Davy Crockett
- United We Stand
- The Battle of New Orleans
- Do Unto Others
The Kody Norris Show's 'Spirit of America' Tour Dates:
- 06/26 NASHVILLE, Tenn. / Grand Ole Opry
- 06/27 ROMNEY, WVa. / South Branch Bluegrass Festival
- 07/11 MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. / Backyard Breakdown
- 07/17 BOONE, N.C. / Doc and Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest
- 07/24 LIVINGSTON, Mt. / Music Ranch Montana
- 07/26 LYONS, Co. / RockyGrass
- 07/29 HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. / Ravinia Festival
- 07/30 SHADE GAP, Pa. / Shade Gap Picnic
- 07/31 FARMERS BRANCH, Texas / Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival
- 08/01 FARMERS BRANCH, Texas / Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival
- 08/08 TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. / Alexander Central H.S. Auditorium
- 08/13 CHEROKEE, N.C. / North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
- 08/15 RUSSIAVILLE, Ind. / Winding Creek Bluegrass Festival
- 08/16 COLUMBUS, Ohio / Bluegrass Ramble at the Barn
- 08/21 LODI, N.Y. / Pickin' in the Pasture
- 08/22 TRENTON, Ohio / Trenton Community Park
- 08/23 GRUNDY, Va. / Southern Gap Trails & Tunes Festival
- 08/27 THREE LAKES, Wisc. / Three Lakes Center for the Arts
- 08/28 PINE RIVER, Minn. / Lakes Music and Events Park
- 08/29 PINE RIVER, Minn. / Lakes Music and Events Park
- 09/03 ELON, N.C. / Camp Springs Bluegrass Park
- 09/11 BEAVER DAM, Ky. / Bill Monroe Homeplace on Jerusalem Ridge
- 09/12 SULLIVAN, Ill. / Backyard Bluegrass Festival
- 09/13 CAMERON, Wisc. / Cameron Bluegrass Festival
- 09/17 KODAK, Tenn. / Dumplin Valley Farm
- 09/18 HIAWASSEE, Ga. / Dailey & Vincent Music Festival
- 09/19 BURKESVILLE, Ky. / Cumberland Bluegrass Festival
- 09/26 UPPERCO, Md. / Upperco VFC Activities Center
- 10/02 MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. / Heritage Hall Theatre
- 10/03 MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. / Heritage Hall Theatre
- 10/16 HAZLEHURST, Ga. / Stagger Lee Music Park
For additional concert information and The Kody Norris Show's full schedule, visit thekodynorrisshow.com/tour.
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About The Kody Norris Show:
The Kody Norris Show continues bringing bluegrass music to both core fans of the genre and new audiences. They are a youthful voice in bluegrass music, and insiders have awarded them multiple IBMA & SPBGMA nominations and wins, including Entertainer of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year, Guitar Performer of the Year for Kody Norris, and Fiddler of the Year for Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris.
The Kody Norris Show's album All Suited Up (2021) charted at #7, and Rhinestone Revival (2023) at #8 on the Billboard charts. Their trademarked high-energy style delivers an unrivaled live show experience. The band has played the Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry, SiriusXM, and other stages worldwide. Rife with rhinestones, loaded with laughs, and a heaping helping of high-powered traditional music, The Kody Norris Show is truly one of a kind.
For more information, visit thekodynorrisshow.com.
