Volume Five

Mountain Fever Records is excited to announce the release of Volume Five’s newest single, “County Wishing Well.” This is a classic banjo-lead tune about a glimpse at the past and a symbolic source of rich memories. Characteristic of most bluegrass tunes, jovial melodies liven a bittersweet message. This is a sure favorite for traditional playlists.

The song features Glen Harrell on lead vocal and fiddle, Jacob Burleson on guitar and tenor vocal, Aaron Ramsey on mandolin and baritone vocal, Chris Wade on banjo, Jacob Eller on bass, and Jeff Partin on resophonic guitar. Partin also engineered, mixed, and mastered the song.

For more information about Volume Five, please visit volumefivebg.com or mountainfever.com.

With over 75,000 entries received by The Josie Music Awards this year, Volume Five has once again proven their versatility and musical prowess. They have received four nominations, including Glen Harrell for Male Vocalist of the Year in the Bluegrass category and his second consecutive nomination for Musician of the Year for Fiddle. Jacob Burleson has also been recognized for his talent, receiving his second consecutive nomination for Musician of the Year for Guitar. In addition, Chris Wade has been nominated for Musician of the Year for Banjo. The winners will be announced at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards Show on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. 

Volume Five has been nominated for the Song of the Year from the Mississippi Music Awards for their soul-stirring track “What I Didn’t Say,” penned by Volume Five's band leader, lead vocalist, and fiddler, Glen Harrell from Booneville. The 8th Annual Mississippi Music Award Show, where the winners will be announced, is scheduled for May 24, 2024, at the Landers Center in Southhaven, MS. Tickets can be purchased at mississippimusicfoundation.org.

Mountain Fever Records is excited to announce the release of Volume Five’s newest single, “County Wishing Well.” This is a classic banjo-lead tune about a glimpse at the past and a symbolic source of rich memories. Characteristic of most bluegrass tunes, jovial melodies liven a bittersweet message. This is a sure favorite for traditional playlists.

The song features Glen Harrell on lead vocal and fiddle, Jacob Burleson on guitar and tenor vocal, Aaron Ramsey on mandolin and baritone vocal, Chris Wade on banjo, Jacob Eller on bass, and Jeff Partin on resophonic guitar. Partin also engineered, mixed, and mastered the song.

For more information about Volume Five, please visit volumefivebg.com or mountainfever.com.

Willis, VA (March 5, 2024)—Mountain Fever Records is excited to release the new single from Volume Five, “We Just Disagree.” The lyrics confront familiar crossroads in relationships: Who is wrong when we can’t agree? Songwriter Jim Kreuger uses rhythmic compounding to replicate the height of disagreement in a relationship. Originally recorded by Dave Mason, Glen Harrell’s smooth vocals take these lyrics to new heights.

Harrell says, “‘We Just Disagree’ is one of my favorite songs from my childhood growing up around Muscle Shoals, Alabama. This song has such a great melody, I always thought it would make a great bluegrass song. ‘We Just Disagree’ is about two people who, no matter what they do, just can’t seem to make it work. In the end, they decide not to give it another try; they know they will end up with the same result. “

The track features Glen Harrell on fiddle and lead vocal, Jacob Burleson on guitar and harmony vocal, Aaron Ramsey on mandolin and harmony vocal, Chris Wade on banjo, Jacob Eller on bass, and Jeff Partin on resophonic guitar.

For more information about Volume Five, visit volumefivebg.com or mountainfever.com.
 

Willis, VA (October 20, 2023) --  Volume Five is out with a new single, "You Don't Care for Me Enough to Cry," the first release from their upcoming album coming out next year on Mountain Fever Records. Band leader Glen Harrell said, "'You Don't Care For Me Enough To Cry' was written by the talented John Moreland. Every now and then, you run across a song that takes your breath away, like this one did for me. We hope you enjoy Volume Five's version, and it moves you the way it moved me when I first heard John perform it."

"You Don't Care for Me Enough to Cry" features Volume Five band members Glen Harrell on lead vocals and fiddle, Jacob Burleson on guitar, Aaron Ramsey on mandolin, and Chris Wade on banjo, with guest Jeff Partin on bass and Dobro.

Volume Five's current album, KARMA, continues to achieve remarkable success. Seven songs from that album hit the bluegrass charts with four songs reaching #1, including "Restless Heart and a Rambler's Soul," "Losing My Religion," "Walk Beside Me," and "When Karma Comes Calling," which was #1 seven times on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Song Chart. Other chart songs include "What I Didn't Say," "You Take Me as I Am," and "My Life." In addition to Bluegrass Today chart success, the band has appeared on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine's National Bluegrass Radio Survey Chart, Cashbox Magazine, Roots Music Report Top Bluegrass Songs and Albums charts, and other radio charts.

Bluegrass music fans can catch Volume Five live at the Mountain View Bluegrass Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas, November 10-11, 2023.

For more information on Volume Five, please visit volumefivebg.com. For more information on their Mountain Fever Records music catalog, please visit mountainfever.com. 

Volume Five received three 2023 Josie Music Award Nominations, including one for Song of the Year (Bluegrass) for “Losing My Religion” written by Josh Miller. The song appears on the band's Mountain Fever Records' album, KARMA. Glen Harrell and Jacob Burleson both received nominations for Musician of the Year. Glen for fiddle Jacob for Guitar.  The Josie Music Awards Show will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. 

Willis, VA (August 11, 2023) – Mountain Fever Records is extremely proud to announce that “Walk Beside Me” by Volume Five made its chart debut at #1 on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Songs. This feel-good song, written by Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott, appears on Volume Five’s album, KARMA, and features the soothing vocal blend of lead singer Glen Harrell with guest Shawn Lane. “Walk Beside Me” also includes Aaron Ramsey on mandolin, Jeff Partin on bass and harmony vocals, and Patton Wages on banjo. A lyric video is available on the band’s YouTube channel, Facebook, and Instagram.

Volume Five is celebrating its 15^th year as one of bluegrass music’s most treasured acts who consistently impress their audiences with their remarkable instrumental and vocal talents. Volume Five is nominated for three Josie Music Awards this year, including SONG OF THE YEAR (BLUEGRASS) for “Losing My Religion,” and Glen Harrell (lead vocal and fiddle) and Jacob Burleson (guitar and harmony vocal) for Musician of the Year, for Fiddle and Guitar, respectively. The current band on tour also includes Aaron Ramsey (mandolin and vocal), Chris Wade (banjo), and Jacob Eller (bass).

Volume Five is an International Bluegrass Music Association multi-award-winning band and has received numerous other award nominations during their career from organizations such as the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards, Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), and more.

“Walk Beside Me” makes the seventh track from KARMA to appear on a bluegrass radio chart and the fourth #1 song from the album. Other #1s include “When Karma Comes Calling,” which also made its debut in the top spot and achieved that milestone seven times, and “Restless Heart and a Rambler's Soul," "What I Didn't Say," and "Losing My Religion." Several other tracks spent numerous weeks on the radio charts, including “You Take Me as I Am" and "My Life.” Chart success came from respected outlets such as Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine's National Bluegrass Radio Survey Chart, Bluegrass Today Weekly and Monthly charts, Cashbox Magazine, Roots Music Report’s Top Bluegrass Songs and Albums charts, and others.

For more information on Volume Five, please visit volumefivebg.com and check out their catalog at MountainFever.com. 

For booking and media inquiries, please visit HopeRiverEntertainment.com. 

(Willis, VA, April 14, 2023) –Volume Five is #1 on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 weekly chart today with their new single, “Restless Heart and a Rambler’s Soul.” The song is one of six chart hits from this award-winning band’s impressive new album, KARMA, on Mountain Fever Records. 

“Restless Heart and a Rambler’s Soul” songwriter, Mark “Brink” Brinkman, shared his thoughts, saying, “I was talking to my long-time friend Bruce Watson one day, and he said, ‘You need to write a song about a ‘rambler's soul.’ I told him I liked that idea, and the next day, I sat down and added ‘a restless heart’ to the equation. I've always loved to travel and explore, so putting the song together came faster than usual. I wanted to make it a bluegrass driver with a little bit of a twist on the chord progression. The minute I finished it, I knew it might make a perfect song for Volume Five!”

“Glen Harrell has always been one of my favorite singers. He has depth and emotion in his vocals that you can't fake. Really genuine. I had pitched songs to Glen before, but this is the first one to ‘stick,’ and I'm sure glad it did. It turned out AMAZING!!! Great pickin'…great harmony…and a great feel!  I hope all the listeners and fans of Volume Five will like this cut as much as I do. As a songwriter, it just doesn't get much better,” said Brinkman.

Musicians on the track include Glen Harrell on lead vocals and fiddle; Jacob Burleson on guitar and harmony vocals; Aaron Ramsey on mandolin; Jeff Partin on bass and harmony vocals; and Patton Wages on banjo.

Harrell said, “Mark Brinkman sent me this song about three years ago, and I knew instantly it was one I wanted to record. Mark has written many hits throughout the years, and I feel like this is another one!”

KARMA has received tremendous radio success. Six tracks have appeared on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Song Chart, including “Restless Heart and a Rambler’s Soul.” In addition, the band received seven #1s for the hit single “When Karma Comes Calling.” Other chart tracks include “What I Didn’t Say,” “Losing My Religion,” “You Take Me as I Am,” and “My Life,” all from this stellar new album. Volume Five also received success on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s National Bluegrass Radio Survey Chart, the Roots Music Report Top Bluegrass Songs and Albums charts, and other radio charts.

This International Bluegrass Music Association award-winning band is now on tour with Glen Harrell, Jacob Burleson, Aaron Ramsey, Chris Wade, and Jacob Eller. 

For more information on Volume Five, please visit volumefivebg.com.

(January 6, 2022) –Mountain Fever Records proudly announces the new album, KARMA, by Volume Five. On this 11-track album, the band delivers impressive musicianship and vocal harmony creating the unique sound their fans have come to expect from this multi-award-winning group. Previously released singles from KARMA have earned Volume Five numerous #1 chart hits and continued respect in the bluegrass community.

Musicians on the album include band leader Glen Harrell on lead vocals and fiddle, Jacob Burleson on guitar and harmony vocals, Aaron Ramsey on mandolin, bass, and harmony vocals, Jeff Partin on resophonic guitar, bass and harmony vocals, and Patton Wages on banjo. 

The album features stellar vocal guests such as Russell Moore lending tenor vocals to “My Love Will Never Fade” and Shawn Lane on tenor vocals to “Walk Beside Me,” written by Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott.In addition, Josh Shilling sings tenor vocals to the third single, “Losing My Religion,” by Josh Miller. The song quickly shot to #1 on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Monthly Song Chart in November 2022.

The title track and first single release, “When Karma Comes Calling,” written by Terry Herd and Ronnie Bowman, garnered an impressive seven #1s on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Chart. Additionally, the popular tune was named in Bluegrass Today’s Top 50 Bluegrass Songs of 2021 and received chart success on the Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Survey Chart and the Roots Music Report’s Top 50 Bluegrass Singles chart. 

Glen Harrell contributed two songs to the album, including the emotional tune “What I Didn’t Say,” which remained on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 chart for numerous weeks, and co-wrote “The Bible” with Jeff Partin. 

Other impressive tracks include “You Take Me As I Am,” written by Craig Market and Thomm Jutz, “My Life,” written by Melanie Castleman and Robert Lee Castleman, “No End To Love,” written by John Hartford, and “Restless Heart and a Rambler’s Soul” by Mark “Brink” Brinkman and Bruce Watson. The compassionate tune “It’s Gonna Get Better,” written by Craig Market and Tim Stafford, is the fourth single and was released last week. 

Volume Five’s distinctive sound has garnered the group significant success throughout the years, including an International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Song of the Year Award, IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year Award, GMA Dove nominations, and more accolades. 

The band is now on tour with Glen Harrell, Jacob Burleson, Aaron Ramsey, Chris Wade, and Jacob Eller. Volume Five will celebrate KARMA’s release at The Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 14, 2023.