Nashville, Tenn. – East Tennessee native Daniel Grindstaff is excited to reveal his latest single, “My Last Old Dollar,” available now via Bonfire Music Group. A modern Bluegrass twist on a traditional tune, the song delivers a heartfelt message about the longing for home and the helplessness of running out of money far from it. The single is part of Daniel’s star-studded album Heroes and Friends, which features collaborations with some of the biggest names in Bluegrass, Roots, and Country music. Check it out HERE.
“My Last Old Dollar” showcases Daniel Grindstaff’s remarkable banjo skills and brings together a powerhouse group of musicians, including Kevin Richardson on lead vocals, Shawn Lane on harmony vocals, Kent Blanton on bass, Jesse Brock on mandolin, Derek Deakins and Stephen Burwell on fiddle and Trey Hensley on guitar. The song’s nostalgic yet lively energy, coupled with its seasoned instrumental lineup, captures the essence of modern Bluegrass while paying homage to the genre’s roots. Prior to its release, the track had already struck a chord with DJs and listeners, spending three weeks in the Top Ten on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay Chart over the summer.
Grindstaff has ramped up his promotional efforts with appearances at SiriusXM studios in NYC, WSM 650-AM’s Coffee, Country & Cody, the Bluegrass Unlimited podcast, Banjo Radio’s Liner Notes, and many more over the summer. The new single has garnered praise from several publications, with Hollywood Digest stating, “It’s another brisk instrumental performance focused on the trio of Grindstaff’s banjo, Jesse Brock’s mandolin, and dueling fiddles courtesy of Stephen Burwell and Derek Deakins.” IndiePulse Music agrees, calling the release of Heroes and Friends “one of the most important events on the 2024 Bluegrass calendar” and praising Grindstaff’s transition from one of Bluegrass’ most respected sidemen to a formative solo artist.
Heroes and Friends has already proven to be a huge success, with multiple No. 1 singles on the radio charts. Grindstaff was recently nominated for two IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Awards for his hit single “Forever Young,” featuring Dolly Parton and Paul Brewster. The album includes a stellar cast of collaborators, such as Doyle Lawson, Jimmy Fortune, Trey Hensley, Jeff Tolbert, Andy Leftwich, and Rickey Wasson. Other notable musicians providing instrumentation and vocals include Darrin Vincent (Dailey & Vincent), Rhonda Vincent, Shawn Lane (Blue Highway), Kent Blanton, Jesse Brock, Derek Deakins, Stephen Burwell, Josh Swift, John Meador, Jeff Parker, Josh Doss, and Mike Rogers. Heroes and Friends is also eligible for Best Bluegrass Album at the upcoming Grammy Awards, giving it the chance to cement its place among the top albums of the year.
To learn more about Daniel, visit www.danielgrindstaff.com or follow his journey on Facebook!
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