One of Nashville’s favorite singers, Val Storey has been an institution at The Station Inn, performing regularly alongside Carl Jackson and Larry Cordle, as well as on the Grand Ole Opry.
Val’s sweet voice has been employed in the studio in support of a number of top country artists, like Dolly Parton, Joey + Rory, Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, Bradley Walker, and Gene Watson.
Her latest single with Mighty Cord Records is now available, Taste of Life, one which Val says is among her favorites.
“I heard ‘Taste of Life, a song Leona Williams wrote over 25 years ago, and instantly fell in love with it. I’m so honored that she gave me her blessing to record it.
Larry Cordle, who produced the track, pulled in just the right musicians, and his harmony vocals gave it exactly what it needed. It’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever recorded.
The lyrics remind me of a simpler time – family, faith, and prayers spoken over us by our mothers and grandparents. Knowing Jesus was at the center of it all, and that’s what made life so much sweeter.”
Cordle is also high on this track
“This song was sent to us by the great Leona Williams, who wrote the song, and it was among the first songs Val sent for me to listen to. I was in love with it from the first time I heard it. We both knew immediately that it was the kind of song and type of bluegrass we were interested in creating.
We got a crack band together, and Val’s performance of this song about how different life is when one is a child is breathtaking.
I just know bluegrass fans are going to embrace Val. She possesses a voice made to sing this music.”
That crack band includes Cody Kilby on guitar, Scott Vestal on banjo, Andy Leftwich on mandolin, Jeneé Fleenor on fiddle, and Dennis Crouch on bass.
Have a listen.
Taste of Life is available now from popular download and streaming services online, and to radio programmers via Get It Played or AirPlay Direct.
