November Wind from Larry Cordle
Bluegrass legend Larry Cordle has a new single our today, one he wrote with frequent co-writer Larry Shell called November Wind. Growing up alongside childhood friend Ricky Skaggs in eastern Kentucky, Cord has been dedicated to authentic bluegrass and country music from a young age. He has written songs for Skaggs (Highway 40 Blues), Alan […]
The Abduction of Antônio Vilas-Boas from Larry Cordle
Is there anyone in bluegrass who tells a better story than Larry Cordle? For the past 40 years he has been writing and singing some of the most memorable songs to come out of Nashville, and they have brought him all sorts of trophies from the Grammys, SPBGMA, IBMA, the CMA, and the Dove awards. […]
East Kentucky Blues from Larry Cordle
Bluegrass songwriter supreme Larry Cordle has a new single, East Kentucky Blues, which he sings in his own inimitable style. It's the story of a man homesick for the mountains of eastern Kentucky that Cord said took a while to bring to fruition. "Circa March of 1995, I had this song idea down in an [...] Where the Trees Know My Name – Larry Cordle
The name Larry Cordle is synonymous with great songwriting. He's had numerous popular cuts in both bluegrass and country music, and is perhaps best known for the country hits he's penned, like Highway 40 Blues and Murder on Music Row. Like many in the bluegrass world, however, Cordle's talent stretches far beyond just songwriting. He's [...] Cherokee Fiddle – new single from Larry Cordle
And now for something completely different... We have all known Larry Cordle as among the greatest songwriters ever to be involved in bluegrass music. He left his mark on the country world as well, with Highway 40 Blues, a mega-hit for Ricky Skaggs, and Murder On Music Row (with Larry Shell), recorded by nearly everyone [...] Sailor’s Regret from Larry Cordle
Larry Cordle has a new single out to radio today, a seafaring song written by his old pal and fellow singer/songwriter, Johnny Williams. It's called Sailor's Regret, and tells the story of a mariner who fears he'll never see his home again. Cord says he liked it right away for his upcoming album. “My friend [...] Sunday Gospel Sessions – Storey, Cord & Rogers
Val Storey, Larry Cordle, Mike Rogers, and their Station Inn ensemble have released a Gospel album, derived from their Sunday afternoon shows held each week at Nashville’s World Famous Station Inn. Storey launched her singing career at age 14, recording with the legendary Jordanaires. The professional songster has also sung background vocals for such Nashville [...] The Mighty Cord hits the big 7-0
This report on Larry Cordle's surprise 70th birthday party comes courtesy of Sandy Hartley. On Monday night before one of his weekly gigs at the world famous Station Inn in Nashville, Larry Cordle was treated to a surprise 70th birthday party in the popular music venue. Coordinated by his wife, Wanda Rhorer Cordle, and daughter, [...] Tales From East Kentucky – Larry Cordle
Larry Cordle’s connection to his native Kentucky has always been solidly ingrained in his style and sound, but for those unaware, his latest effort, Tales From East Kentucky ought to affirm that legacy as first and foremost as goes his MO. A hit-making songwriter for others — those who have recorded his songs in the [...] Yardbird single drops for Larry Cordle
Barnyard melodies have been a part of old time and bluegrass music from the earliest days. Tunes like Arkansas Traveler, Chicken Reel, Turkey In The Straw, and Cluck Old Hen are emblematic of this style, some using a sort of musical onomatopoeia to mimic the sounds of the creatures that would populate the world where [...] 