Moundsville, WV (September 25, 2025) – Copper Mountain Records is proud to announce the radio release of Crandall Creek’s haunting new single “Along the Shenandoah.” Inspired by actual events from the Appalachian region, the song brings history to life through Carly Greer’s exquisite vocals and the songwriting of band leader Jerry Andrews. Greer, a 2025 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Momentum Vocalist of the Year Nominee, delivers a performance that captures both the beauty and the tragedy of the story behind the song.
Andrews explained the song’s inspiration:
“I was watching a movie about the Mary Ingles Draper story, about her escape from captivity on the American Appalachian frontier in 1755. The story is true, and I really connected with it. The song was born out of that Appalachian time period.”
“Along the Shenandoah” marks the first single release from Crandall Creek’s upcoming 2026 album. The band continues to receive accolades for its acclaimed album, Color Me Blue, released this year. In a recent review, Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine praised the project: “The song arrangements stay close to a traditional bluegrass sound with a bit of a modern touch. The powerful and impressive lead vocals from Greer are showcased throughout, with some backing vocals from Lesnock. All the instrumentation and lead breaks are tight, and along with the vocals, give this new project a nice look at the ongoing career of this band.”
Crandall Creek’s current line-up includes:
- Carly Greer – lead vocals, mandolin
- Jerry Andrews – rhythm guitar, vocals
- Dustin Terpenning – banjo, vocals
- Sav Nelson – bass
- Ray Bruckman – fiddle, lead/harmony vocals
“Along the Shenandoah” also features notable contributions from Roger Hoard (guitar), Andy Leftwich (fiddle, mandolin), and Producer Jamie Peck (bass).
The band has enjoyed an impressive year on tour, holding a residency in Elkins, West Virginia, and performing at numerous festivals, including the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, as well as appearances at prominent venues such as City Winery in Pittsburgh.
The band’s artistry has also been recognized with numerous honors. Crandall Creek picked up six 2025 Josie Music Award Nominations, including Group of the Year (Bluegrass), which they won last year. In addition, they earned multiple individual nominations including: Dustin Terpenning for Musician of the Year (Banjo), Sav Nelson for Musician of the Year (Bass), Jerry Andrews for Songwriter of the Year (Personal & Pitching – Male), and Carly Greer for Songwriter of the Year (Personal & Pitching – Female) as well as Vocalist of the Year – Modern Country. In 2024, the group also won the coveted Josie Music Award for Music Video of the Year for their powerful single “Just 18.”
Stream or download “Along the Shenandoah” on your favorite app, or visit crandallcreek.com to purchase. Radio programmers can download “Along the Shenandoah” at Airplay Direct or by request to penni@hoperiverentertainment.com.
