Nashville, Tenn. (July 11, 2024) — Two of the hottest names in bluegrass, Greg Blake and Amanda Cook, have united their talents in a harmonious collaboration and released a new single, “Out of Control Raging Fire,” to radio today. Get ready to experience this dynamic collaboration in full glory with the digital release on September 6 on Turnberry Records.
The fiery tune was recorded by Tracy Byrd with Dawn Sears in 1992 and later by Patty Loveless Travis Tritt in 2001.
Amanda Cook, who made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Sunday, July 7, said, “It was an incredible honor when Greg approached me to join him on a duet. Greg has long been one of my favorite singers, and he has always been exceptionally kind to me as our paths crossed on the bluegrass trail. I’ve adored this song for years and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.”
Greg Blake, the reigning International Bluegrass Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year, said, “I grew up listening to what I call the classic country of the 50s and 60s. A female artist, born and raised in Pikeville, Kentucky came along in the late 80s with a neo-traditional sound that seemed like it had some bluegrass influence – it was Patty Loveless, and I latched on to it right away. I’ve always enjoyed a good male-female duet and the version of this song by Patty and Travis Tritt immediately found a place in my all-time favorites. When I became acquainted with Amanda Cook and her music and style of singing, I always thought in the back of my mind that I’d like to sing with her someday. This song popped up on YouTube playlist one day, and I thought, ‘This would be one for us to try.’ Amanda knocks this one out of the park!”
Greg and Amanda are joined on the track by Andy Leftwich on fiddles, mandolin, and guitar, Darrin Vincent on bass, Josh Swift on resophonic guitar, and Scott Vestal on banjo.
“Out of Control Raging Fire” is igniting the airwaves now and is available at Get It Played and Airplay Direct.
For more information on Greg Blake, please visit gregblakemusic.com.
For more information on Amanda Cook, please visit amandacookbluegrass.com.
