Turnberry Records

09/25/2025

Thanks so much to Kyle Cantrell and BanjoRadio!

Kevin Denney
Greg Blake Music | Greg Blake

09/19/2025

Congratulations to our wonderful artist Greg Blake on being awarded the 2025 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Male Vocalist of the Year!! We are so proud of you!

09/16/2025

Turnberry Artist Junior Sisk opens the Keynote Address featuring Billy Strings

09/12/2025

🎶 NEW SONG OUT TODAY 🎶

Lebanon, TN [September 12th, 2025] - Huckleberry Records proudly announces the release of “Needle In The Heart of West Virginia”, the highly anticipated new single from acclaimed bluegrass roots music artist Rebekah Speer. Known for her honest vocals and genuine artistry, Speer delivers a track that resonates with emotion and authenticity, continuing her tradition of connecting with listeners through heartfelt bluegrass and Americana.

”‘Needle in the Heart of West Virginia’ isn’t just a song. I would say it’s a cry from deep within my own story. Addiction runs through my family like a scar and members of my family battle that darkness. This song is my way of honoring that pain, the truth, and the hope that somehow still survives in the hollers of West Virginia.” said Speer.

Listen: https://sc.lnk.to/rs-NitHoWV

Following a long hiatus from the recording career she loves so much, Speer finally got back in the studio for this song. After hearing it the day it was written, she always dreamed of her voice resting against this story and as a result, has further cemented her legacy as a bluegrass artist. “Needle In The Heart of West Virginia” stands as a bold addition to her music repertoire.

Donna Ulisse, one of the authors of the song “‘Needle In The Heart Of West Virginia’ is proof that honesty resonates and add Rebekah Speer’s vulnerable, sincere vocals and the hills of West Virginia will be set ablaze. Rebekah knows the story, having had loved ones live through some of the madness of substance abuse so it was no stretch to deliver this as if she lived it.”

“Although we don’t hear about it as much as we once did, the opioid epidemic continues to ravage the families of rural America. I hope this song brings attention to the need to provide compassion and hope to those in need.” Says co-writer Mark Bondurant.

“Needle In The Heart of West Virginia” is available now on all major digital streaming platforms and available to radio via Get It Played.

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Song Credits:

Lead Vocals Rebekah Speer
Background Vocals Jaelee Roberts
Background Vocals Grayson Lane
Guitar and Mandolin Seth Taylor
Fiddle Andy Leftwich
Resonator Guitar Josh Swift
Upright Bass Darrin Vincent

Executive Producer: Keith Barnacastle
Producer: Rebekah Speer & Greg Cole
Engineer: Greg Cole & Chris Latham
Mixed & Mastered By: Greg Cole
Graphic Designer: Rebekah Speer

Song Writer Donna Ulisse
Publisher Gilmore Hill Publishing
PRO ASCAP

Song Writer Mark Bondurant
Publisher Gilmore Hill Publishing
PRO BMI

Song Writer Terry Jacobs
Publisher Gilmore Hill Publishing
PRO BMI

Song Writer Rick Stanley
Publisher Pop N Paw Music
PRO ASCAP

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Lyrics:

I grew up in the shadow of the Blue Ridge
Daddy worked where the sun wouldn’t shine
Never missed what his dollar couldn’t give us
Our riches were the Dog woods and the pines

Now they’ve stripped the land and lives lay wasted
Folks had to find a way to just get by
So the demon in the bottle and the devil in the bag
Led them to the place where only dragons lie

Soar as high as Flat Top Mountain
Fall as deep as Blue Creek Mine
There’s a needle in the heart of West Virginia
And it’s killing one dream at a time

I lost daddy to the dust that finally killed him
And Mama just because she missed my dad
But to watch a poison take away my brothers
Might be the biggest loss I’ll ever have

Soar as high as Flat Top Mountain
Fall as deep as Blue Creek Mine
There’s a needle in the heart of West Virginia
And it’s killing one dream at a time

What a sad state, there’s crying in those hills
Where defeat rises up like a mist
And children have to face a hard tomorrow
Where escape would be a better way to live

Soar as high as Flat Top Mountain
Fall as deep as Blue Creek Mine
There’s a needle in the heart of West Virginia
And it’s killing one dream at a time

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09/12/2025

Thanks so much to BanjoRadio for playing our artists!

#4 Kevin Denney - “Kiss My Bluegrass Goodbye”

#10 Junior Sisk - “Where Love Goes to Die”

#20 Greg Blake - “Nora McNally”

09/03/2025

Thanks so much to Bluegrass Today for reviewing “Keep On Keepin’ On” from Bobby Osborne, C.J. Lewandowski and Friends!

It's a true struggle to put into words just how beautiful Keep on Keepin' On is, featuring stellar performances from one of bluegrass music's legends.

09/02/2025

I’ve been keeping a little secret from all of you… 🎶

I have a brand new single, “Needle In The Heart of West Virginia”, that hits radio tomorrow!

DJs you can get it exclusively on Get It Played! 💔✨

And the surprise? You can pre-save it right now!

Written by: Mark Bondurant, Donna Ulisse, Rick Stanley, Terry Jacobs

Listen to content by Rebekah Speer.

09/02/2025

Thanks so much to Bluegrass Today for sharing Kevin Denney’s new single “Gulf Shore Line” with their readers.

Gulf Shore Line from Kevin Denney
https://bluegrasstoday.com/gulf-shore-line-from-kevin-denney/

08/29/2025

NEW SINGLE RELEASE 🎶

Nashville, TN [August 29th, 2025] — Turnberry Records is proud to announce the release of “Gulf Shore Line,” the new single from acclaimed artist Kevin Denney. This release follows the success of Denney’s upbeat summertime anthem “Kiss My Bluegrass Goodbye” and marks a reflective turn into heartfelt storytelling. “Gulf Shore Line” is available to radio via Get It Played and is available NOW on all digital music platforms.

https://sc.lnk.to/kd-GulfShoreLine

Written by Harley Allen, Carson Chamberlain, and Mel Besher, “Gulf Shore Line” tells the story of a lifelong love — from childhood innocence to growing old together — all anchored in the timeless setting of the Gulf Coast. The track showcases Denney’s ability to blend vivid narrative with emotional depth, delivered with the authenticity fans have come to expect.

Waves are rolling in, lazy summer wind
Sitting in the sand, holding to your hand
I was ten and you were nine
Way out on the Gulf Shore Line

You became my girl, I became your man
Underneath the stars, we were making plans
We said "I do" and we done just fine
Way out on the Gulf Shore Line

Sea will moan, waves will roll
Sea gulls fly on the winds that blow
And I love you ’til the sun don’t shine
Way out on the Gulf Shore Line

“‘Gulf Shore Line’ is a song I've loved since the first time I heard it many years ago,” Denney shares. “It was written by my mentor and friend, Harley Allen, along with great friends Carson Chamberlain and Mel Besher. ‘Gulf Shore Line’ is my favorite song on the new album that will be released this fall. Jaelee Roberts sang some really soulful harmony on this and I really hope that everyone loves it as much as I do.”

The track features a stellar lineup of acoustic musicians: Andy Leftwich – guitar/mandolin/fiddle, Darrin Vincent – bass, Rob Ickes – dobro and Jaelee Roberts – harmony vocals and their collective talents complement Denney’s vocal flawlessly.

Best known for his 2002 Top 20 hit “That’s Just Jessie,” Denney has remained a steadfast champion of traditional country and bluegrass music, both as a performer and a songwriter. “Gulf Shore Line” continues that legacy, offering a heartfelt preview of his upcoming full-length album, due out in Fall 2025 on Turnberry Records.
Song Credits:

Kevin Denney - lead vocal

Jaelee Roberts - harmony vocals

Andy Leftwich - guitar/mandolin/fiddle
Rob Ickes - dobro

Darrin Vincent - bass

Produced by: Kevin Denney and Greg Cole

Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by:
Greg Cole at Colemine Studio • Smyrna, TN

Graphic Design: Rebekah Speer

08/28/2025

Thanks so much to Kyle Cantrell for playing our artists on BanjoRadio!

# 4 Junior Sisk “Where Love Goes to Die”

#10 Kevin Denney “Kiss My Bluegrass Goodbye”

#18 Greg Blake “Nora McNally”

08/28/2025

Thanks so much to The Bluegrass Situation for allowing C.J. Lewandowski to be a guest columnist and talk about Bobby Osborne and the making of “Keep on Keepin’ On”!

Bobby Osborne II
IVPR

A collection of essential moments and videos from across the Bluegrass Hall of Famer's life and career, curated by mandolinist and band leader C.J. Lewandowski.

08/28/2025

Congratulations to Greg Blake and thank you to all the DJs!

Bluegrass Unlimited

🎶💙Wow! Thank you to all the DJs and radio programmers.. I’m absolutely thrilled to see “Bluefield Mountain Wind” climb to #4 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine National Bluegrass Survey Top 30 Songs! 🎶💙. The song was written by David Stewart and Brink Brinkman and released on Turnberry Records
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