NASHVILLE, TN (August 16, 2024) -  True Lonesome Records is excited to release a brand new single, “Gotta Go Now”, from John Cowan today, the second from his forthcoming album Fiction, expected later this year. The fun, upbeat track was co-written by John Cowan, Eddie Sanders and Scott Vestal. With Cowan’s soaring, unparalleled vocals and the riveting instrumental prowess displayed by the entire studio band, the new single takes the listener on a joyful bluegrass excursion. 

"John Cowan’s new single, “Gotta Go Now” is one of my favorite songs of all time, period. A fun, energetic song that renders a contemporary style while sustaining the traditional bluegrass structure. The solos from each band member show a level of skill in their performance to support the timeless vocal of the one and only, John Cowan. You will be hitting the replay button on “Gotta Go Now” time and time again." -Eddie Sanders

“Gotta Go Now” follows the release of Cowan’s lead single, “Fiction” which has spent a lot of time in the Top 10 on multiple bluegrass charts including the Bluegrass Today weekly and Grassicana charts and also the Roots Music Report Charts, where it recently reached #2 on the Contemporary and Bluegrass Overall Song Charts. Radio, including satellite, terrestrial and streaming, have been showing their excitement over the return of John Cowan’s music with considerable rotation.

Cultivating an experimental new sound that melted into the bluegrass genre and coined the phrase ‘Newgrass’ more than four decades ago, John Cowan’s career may be one of the most influential and well-respected of our time. Currently back on tour with the Doobie Brothers, John will take some time off the road to serve as the esteemed co-host of the International Bluegrass Music Association awards ceremony on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Raleigh, NC, alongside fellow industry bass player Missy Raines. 

Available worldwide today, fans can download and stream “Gotta Go Now” from popular online distributors and stay up-to-date on all things ‘John Cowan’ on his website, and with True Lonesome Records online or on social media.

Historically, Cowan, with bandmates Sam Bush, Courtney Johnson, Curtis Burch, Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn, launched New Grass Revival welcoming millions of new fans to the genre with their captivating brand of bluegrass. Their music changed the face of the genre forever. And John Cowan has a voice that has enchanted audiences for decades.

A vocal luminary like John Cowan comes along once in a lifetime and his ability to remain fluent in all styles of music with his singing has led him to perform and record in country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock. The list of his collaborations is extensive and he has been named as an influence for some of the most high-profile artists in the world. He is a member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.

John Cowan returned to touring with the Doobie Brothers as their bassist and harmony vocalist in 2010, after having played for them briefly in the 90’s. When John’s not on the road with the legendary rock band, he has spent his time playing with his band, The John Cowan Band, as well as resuming his role as a notable Nashville session musician and harmony vocalist for artists such as Garth Brooks, Wynonna, Steve Earle, Rosanne Cash, Delbert McClinton, Rodney Crowell and Travis Tritt. Fans will also see Cowan on stage often collaborating with other bluegrass and Americana acts like Darin & Brooke Aldridge, prior bandmate, Sam Bush, and most recently The HercuLeons, with Andrea Zonn.

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