EMG is excited to announce the signing of Frank Evans and the release of his debut solo single "TJ's Last Ride".

Featuring Frank Evans (Banjo & Lead Vocals), Shad Cobb (fiddle),

Casey Campbell (mandolin), Justin Moses (dobro & tenor vocals),

Mike Bub (bass), Jake Stargel (acoustic guitar).

Produced by Frank Evans & Casey Campbell.

Written by Dennis Linde. First recorded by Roger Miller.

"I’ve been listening to Roger Miller since I was a kid—from the Robin Hood soundtrack to always having a “best of” tape playing in the car—which is why I wanted to include one of his tunes. “T.J.’s Last Ride” felt like the perfect choice: it has the kind of river-gazing imagery John Hartford might write, paired with the mournful, heartfelt tone of a Stanley Brothers song about a dear friend who has passed on. When I brought it into the session, the whole band unanimously agreed not to overthink it and to let the song speak for itself—and it did. We played it three times, and the version you hear is almost entirely the complete third take. It was a real honor to have such an incredible band on this track: Casey Campbell on mandolin, Mike Bub on bass, Justin Moses on dobro and tenor, Shad Cobb on fiddle and Jake Stargel on guitar."

- Frank Evans