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SONG APPEARS ON THE BAND’S FORTHCOMING ALBUM SWITCHBACK
OUT MAY 30TH ON TRANSOCEANIC RECORDS
BAND TO PLAY AT GRAND OLE OPRY FOR THE EIGHTH TIME TONIGHT
NASHVILLE, TN – Akron, Ohio’s Rustbelt Americana torchbearers, The Shootouts, have released a rousing version of the classic Pure Prairie League track “I’ll Be Damned.” Country icon Vince Gill lends his sweet tenor to a revved-up, pedal steel-heavy cover of the song he originally wrote in 1980 while a member of the band. The track appears on The Shootouts’ forthcoming album, Switchback, which arrives on May 30th via Transoceanic Records.
Gill had connected with The Shootouts via Switchback producer Dan Knobler (Allison Russell, Lake Street Dive, Bahamas) and appreciated that they were covering his song, but initially could not play on the track due to his Eagles touring commitments. However, in a stroke of good luck, Gill happened to be on the Grand Ole Opry the same night as the Shootouts, and the planets aligned.
“Having musicians that we look up to give their stamp of approval is an incredible honor,” says band leader Ryan Humbert. “It makes us feel like we’re on the right path.”
Switchback is The Shootouts’ fourth album and finds the band refining their sound by bringing in elements of roots rock, pop sensibilities and bluegrass while maintaining their traditional country origins. Along with Gill, the album features more collaborations with special guests, including Rodney Crowell, Lindsay Lou, Sam Bush, Mickey Raphael and Logan Ledger.
Since their acclaimed 2023 release Stampede, the group has received critical acclaim, and will be making their eighth Grand Ole Opry appearance tonight. The Shootouts currently have items on display in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the “Cleveland Rocks” exhibition.
Listen to “I’ll Be Damned” at your preferred DSPs HERE
Pre-order Switchback at your preferred DSPs HERE
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