10/13/2025
New original bluegrass from songwriter Troy Stavros, co-written with Jimmy Byrge and drawn from Jimmy’s real upbringing in the mountains of East Tennessee. “Cannin’ Maters” is a slice-of-life Appalachian story about faith, hard work, and feeding your family straight from the garden... ripe tomatoes, green beans, corn, and taters, with a grateful nod to the Man up above.
Why this song connects:
*Authentic Appalachian imagery (canning, cellars, spring planting, fall harvest)
*Hooky, faith-forward chorus built for harmony stacks and festival crowds
*Up-tempo, pick-friendly structure ideal for banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass
For artists, publishers, and labels:
*Genre: Traditional/Contemporary Bluegrass, Americana, Acoustic Country
*Themes: Farm life, faith, gratitude, provision, rural family roots
*Cut potential: Male or female lead; trio harmonies on chorus; drive-friendly groove
*Uses: Artist cuts, bluegrass radio, festival sets, roots playlists, sync for rural/Appalachian scenes
Songwriters:
Troy Stavros (songwriter)
Jimmy Byrge (songwriter; inspired by his East Tennessee mountain childhood)
Key lyric:
“The man up above that is watchin’ over me / Said consider the lilies, I’ll supply everything / I did my part, He’ll provide the increase / So I’m cannin’ maters, then restin’ my feet.”
Business and licensing:
*Inquiries: [email protected]
*PRO info on request
*Demo, lyric sheet, and instrumental available for publishers and A&R
*Artists/labels: Comment or reach out for splits, keys, tempo, and arrangement notes.
*Listeners: Like, subscribe, and share with someone who loves real-deal mountain bluegrass.
