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By: Charles Brady
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Latest Release from Appalachian Road Show

“WON’T BE LONG” FOLLOWS #1 HIT FROM APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOW’S UPCOMING JANUARY 2026 RELEASE

High-energy single written by Cahalen Morrison arrives today; features Victor Furtado of the Sam Grisman Experience


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2026) — Bluegrass innovators Appalachian Road Show ignite excitement for their forthcoming January 2026 project with the release of their electrifying new single, “Won’t Be Long,” available November 21st (today) on radio and all digital platforms. 
Written by acclaimed songwriter Cahalen Morrison, “Won’t Be Long” is a crooked, traditionally-charged, and rhythmically fearless slice of Appalachian fire — a track that perfectly sets the tone for what’s ahead for the band’s next era, and is the follow up to their #1 hit at radio “Della Jane’s Heart.”
Intensifying the energy is guest musician Victor Furtado of the Sam Grisman Experience, whose sly, masterful clawhammer banjo parts inject an unexpected edge into the band’s powerful arrangement.
Band co-founder Jim VanCleve says, “‘Won’t be Long’ is a crooked and wicked little tune that has undercurrents of ‘Appalachian-Nasty’ running rampant throughout! Victor Furtado, of the Sam Grisman Experience, lent his sneaky clawhammer banjo expertise to the recipe, and we just love the finished product! Here’s an existential truth: No matter what … It WON’T be long.”
Billy Blue Records A&R/Creative Director Jerry Salley adds, “‘Won’t Be Long’ has that ‘Entertainers of the Year’ type of high energy that only a few bands can deliver. A hard driving, dynamic and spirited performance that Appalachian Road Show has become known for. Darrell Webb’s enthusiastic, melodic lead vocal is infectious. Crank up this latest offering from one of bluegrass music’s premier bands and enjoy.”
With its blistering instrumentation, signature authenticity, and undeniable spirit, “Won’t Be Long” is the perfect preview for Appalachian Road Show’s upcoming January 2026 release Della Jane’s Heart — a project poised to further cement their standing as one of the most dynamic and compelling bands in modern bluegrass.
The band has been deemed by Bluegrass Today as “one of today’s most interesting acts in bluegrass,” with NPR’s “All Things Considered,” American Songwriter, No Depression, Bluegrass Situation, WMOT, and other venerable outlets echoing the praise. 
"Won't Be Long"ISRC: US-3U8-25-00239Songwriter: Cahalen MorrisonMandolin and lead vocals - Darrell Webb Fiddle and bgv - Jim VanCleve Acoustic Guitar - Zeb Snyder Bass - Todd Phillips Banjo - Victor FurtadoProducer - Appalachian Road Show Tracking Engineer - Shani GandhiAssistant Engineer - Cory HaltermanOverdubs Engineer and editing - Jim VanCleve
Mix - Shani Ghandi Master - Daniel Bacigalupi
ABOUT APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOWAppalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music, all presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States. GRAMMY-nominated banjoist Barry Abernathy joins forces with GRAMMY-winning fiddler Jim VanCleve, fresh off of his recent stint touring with multi-platinum country artist Josh Turner, as well as esteemed vocalist and mandolinist Darrell Webb, who has recorded and toured with Dolly Parton and Rhonda Vincent, among many others. The group also includes “old soul” guitarist Zeb Snyder, whose fierce and versatile playing recalls Doc Watson and Norman Blake as readily as it does Duane Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Rounding out the lineup is legendary bassist Todd Phillips, a GRAMMY-winning musician known for his foundational work with numerous acoustic and bluegrass icons.
ABOUT BILLY BLUE RECORDSBilly Blue Records is a boutique bluegrass label, home to an award-winning roster of artists including Adam McIntosh, Alan Bibey and Grasstowne, Appalachian Road Show, Authentic Unlimited, Bob Minner, Caroline Owens, Carson Peters & Iron Mountain, Chris Davis Band, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Dave Adkins, Grascals,Jason Barie, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Kristy Cox, Marty Raybon, NewFound Road, the multi-artist projects Blue Collar Gospel, Country Faith Bluegrass, and the Grammy-nominated recording Gonna Sing Gonna Shout. Founded in 2018 by Jerry Salley, Ed Leonard, and Dottie Leonard Miller, Billy Blue is distributed to retail by the Orchard (Sony) and New Day Distribution.
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