Ethan Ratliff – photo © Joshua Moore
NewFound Road has announced that Ethan Ratliff from Abingdon, VA has joined the group on guitar.
A young performer, Ethan has already made a name for himself in southwestern Virginia and beyond, working with The Mike Mitchell Band, Carson Peters & Iron Mountain, and Addie Levy, among others.
Tim Shelton, NewFound Road’s founder and primary vocalist, says that Ratliff is perfect for their newly-reformed group.
“Ethan has the qualities that we are looking for to be a part of NFR. First off, he’s a quality human being and has a lot going for him offstage, but musically he plays with the fire and intensity we love, while being aware of tone and taste.”
And Ethan is very pleased to come aboard.
“I’m super grateful and blessed to have the opportunity to join NewFound Road. I’ve been such a fan of them for a long time, so getting to be a part of the band means the world to me.”
He joins Shelton on guitar, Jr. Williams on banjo, Joe Booher on mandolin, and Sam Lauderbaugh on bass. Ratliff is filling the vacancy formed when Jared Hensley made the move to play with Volume Five.
NewFound Road has recently signed with Billy Blue Records, and will have new music in 2026, their 25th anniversary year as a band.
