| More than a Whisper: Celebrating the Music of Nanci Griffith | |
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Compilation album by various artists | |
| Released | September 22, 2023 |
| Genre | Folk, Americana, Country Folk |
| Length | 58:33 |
| Label | Rounder |
| Singles from More than a Whisper | |
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More than a Whisper: Celebrating the Music of Nanci Griffith is a compilation album featuring various artists covering songs that were written or recorded by American singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith. It was released on September 22, 2023, by Rounder Records as a tribute to Griffith, who died in 2021 and recorded her albums Ruby's Torch and The Loving Kind on the label. Proceeds from the album were donated to Cumberland Heights, a non-profit treatment facility in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in assistance of individuals and their immediate families who are affected by drug addiction and alcoholism. [1] It was one of two albums that were released in 2023 to honor Griffith's legacy, the first being the box set Working in Corners. [2]
Promotion
Three promotional singles were released in anticipation of the album. The first promotional single, " Love at the Five and Dime" (performed by John Prine and Kelsey Waldon), was released on July 14, 2023. [3] The second promotional single, "Love Wore a Halo (Back Before the War)" (performed by Emmylou Harris), was released on August 11, 2023. [4] The third and final promotional single, "Listen to the Radio" (performed by Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle), was released on September 1, 2023. [5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Can't Go Home Again" | Sarah Jarosz | 4:41 |
| 2. | " Love at the Five and Dime" | John Prine and Kelsey Waldon | 4:49 |
| 3. | "Listen to the Radio" | Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Love Wore a Halo (Back Before the War)" | Emmylou Harris | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Trouble in the Fields" | Lyle Lovett and Kathy Mattea | 3:29 |
| 6. | "Gulf Coast Highway" | Brandy Clark | 3:28 |
| 7. | " Outbound Plane" | Shawn Colvin | 4:04 |
| 8. | "Radio Fragile" | Ida Mae | 5:04 |
| 9. | "It's a Hard Life Wherever You Go" | Steve Earle | 4:41 |
| 10. | "Late Night Grande Hotel" | Aaron Lee Tasjan | 4:10 |
| 11. | "Ford Econoline" | Todd Snider | 2:39 |
| 12. | "Banks of the Pontchartrain" | Iris DeMent | 4:30 |
| 13. | "More than a Whisper" | Mary Gauthier | 4:41 |
| 14. | " From a Distance" | The War and Treaty | 4:37 |
| Total length: | 58:33 | ||
References
- ^ Schube, Will (June 28, 2023). "Nanci Griffith To Be Honored With Reissue Collection And Tribute Album". uDiscover Music. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (July 3, 2023). "Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith's Legacy Celebrated With Two New Releases". MusicRow.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "John Prine and Kelsey Waldon's Stirring Rendition of Nanci Griffith's "Love at the Five & Dime" is out today - Guitar Girl Magazine". Guitar Girl Magazine. July 14, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Sexton, Paul (August 11, 2023). "Emmylou Harris' 'Love Wore A Halo' Is Second Preview Of Nanci Griffith Tribute". uDiscover Music. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Douglas, Hill (September 1, 2023). "Billy Strings & Molly Tuttle Reunite For Cover Of Nanci Griffith's "Listen To The Radio"". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
| More than a Whisper: Celebrating the Music of Nanci Griffith | |
|---|---|
|
| |
|
Compilation album by various artists | |
| Released | September 22, 2023 |
| Genre | Folk, Americana, Country Folk |
| Length | 58:33 |
| Label | Rounder |
| Singles from More than a Whisper | |
| |
More than a Whisper: Celebrating the Music of Nanci Griffith is a compilation album featuring various artists covering songs that were written or recorded by American singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith. It was released on September 22, 2023, by Rounder Records as a tribute to Griffith, who died in 2021 and recorded her albums Ruby's Torch and The Loving Kind on the label. Proceeds from the album were donated to Cumberland Heights, a non-profit treatment facility in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in assistance of individuals and their immediate families who are affected by drug addiction and alcoholism. [1] It was one of two albums that were released in 2023 to honor Griffith's legacy, the first being the box set Working in Corners. [2]
Promotion
Three promotional singles were released in anticipation of the album. The first promotional single, " Love at the Five and Dime" (performed by John Prine and Kelsey Waldon), was released on July 14, 2023. [3] The second promotional single, "Love Wore a Halo (Back Before the War)" (performed by Emmylou Harris), was released on August 11, 2023. [4] The third and final promotional single, "Listen to the Radio" (performed by Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle), was released on September 1, 2023. [5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Can't Go Home Again" | Sarah Jarosz | 4:41 |
| 2. | " Love at the Five and Dime" | John Prine and Kelsey Waldon | 4:49 |
| 3. | "Listen to the Radio" | Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Love Wore a Halo (Back Before the War)" | Emmylou Harris | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Trouble in the Fields" | Lyle Lovett and Kathy Mattea | 3:29 |
| 6. | "Gulf Coast Highway" | Brandy Clark | 3:28 |
| 7. | " Outbound Plane" | Shawn Colvin | 4:04 |
| 8. | "Radio Fragile" | Ida Mae | 5:04 |
| 9. | "It's a Hard Life Wherever You Go" | Steve Earle | 4:41 |
| 10. | "Late Night Grande Hotel" | Aaron Lee Tasjan | 4:10 |
| 11. | "Ford Econoline" | Todd Snider | 2:39 |
| 12. | "Banks of the Pontchartrain" | Iris DeMent | 4:30 |
| 13. | "More than a Whisper" | Mary Gauthier | 4:41 |
| 14. | " From a Distance" | The War and Treaty | 4:37 |
| Total length: | 58:33 | ||
References
- ^ Schube, Will (June 28, 2023). "Nanci Griffith To Be Honored With Reissue Collection And Tribute Album". uDiscover Music. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (July 3, 2023). "Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith's Legacy Celebrated With Two New Releases". MusicRow.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "John Prine and Kelsey Waldon's Stirring Rendition of Nanci Griffith's "Love at the Five & Dime" is out today - Guitar Girl Magazine". Guitar Girl Magazine. July 14, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Sexton, Paul (August 11, 2023). "Emmylou Harris' 'Love Wore A Halo' Is Second Preview Of Nanci Griffith Tribute". uDiscover Music. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Douglas, Hill (September 1, 2023). "Billy Strings & Molly Tuttle Reunite For Cover Of Nanci Griffith's "Listen To The Radio"". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved September 13, 2023.