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Chosen Road – It Never Gets Old

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It Never Gets Old, the acclaimed 2023 release from celebrated Thoroughbred Records bluegrass ensemble CHOSEN ROAD, is the top-selling album in the genre according to Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart dated April 15. The collection leads releases by such music icons as Marty Stuart, Bela Fleck and Willie Nelson, as well as breakout sensations Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, in the Top 10.

With fresh originals and updated arrangements of familiar favourites, It Never Gets Old showcases the hit single “I Want To Be Just Like You,” as well as “Awake My Soul,” “That’s What Heroes Do,” “Jesus Wear The Crown,” and current single “The Storm Still Knows His Voice,” among other selections. The project, which reached #2 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart following its release last year, was produced by Chosen Road’s Zachary Alvis, Tyler Robertson and Jonathan Buckner. 

 “We want to express our sincere gratitude for our fans’ incredible support for It Never Gets Old,” shares Chosen Road founding member Jonathan Buckner. “After a break from touring earlier this year, we are back on the road, and it’s been truly touching to witness the dedication of our fans, who know the lyrics to songs even before hearing them live.”   https://www.chosenroadmusic.com/

NFN Music Review – CHOSEN ROAD : It Never Gets Old. (Thoroughbred Records)

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This talented bluegrass outfit are back with a new album. As soon as the first track begins, the listener is treated to acoustic instruments such as fiddle, banjo and guitar. The song, ‘Awake My Soul,’ is a foot tappin’ number, and the perfect start. ‘Jesus Wear the Crown’ is a little slower in tempo but, nevertheless, still an engaging number. ‘I Want to Be Just Like You’ is a poignant song that is sung as a father, wanting to live like the Lord and be an example to his son. It’s an old fashioned ballad, but I still liked it. There’s some great banjo picking on ‘The Storm Still Knows His Voice,’ and this song became a firm favourite as I replayed the album. The style never changes, and neither does the quality of the vocals or music. Song after song are just uplifting, such as ‘One Willing Soul’ and ‘Lion and The Lamb.’ I smiled at the last song ‘Never Gets Old’ as it reminded me of Lonestar at their peak. I lovely little song that left me wanting more. A really enjoyable album.   9/10.