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Amanda Cook
New music! released 5|21|24!!!
“Amanda Cook has emerged as one of the most dynamic female bluegrass vocalists and band-leaders of today.” - Bluegrass Situation
New music! released 5|21|24!!!
Mountain Fever Records is excited to release the new single from Amanda Cook, “Mitchell Mullins.” This is the second single from her upcoming album titled Restless Soul, set to release in October 2024. This song tells a bittersweet story, by way of a tumultuous series of climbing notes that propel the listener through the wild life of Mitchell
Mountain Fever Records is excited to release the new single from Amanda Cook, “Mitchell Mullins.” This is the second single from her upcoming album titled Restless Soul, set to release in October 2024. This song tells a bittersweet story, by way of a tumultuous series of climbing notes that propel the listener through the wild life of Mitchell Mullins told through Amanda’s rich lead vocal.
“I was so excited to record this co-write from Thomas Cassell and Tim Stafford, experts in their craft, recalls Cook. ‘Mitchell Mullins’ has a classic bluegrass subject matter. Simply put, Mitchell messed around and found himself in big trouble! I especially love the fact that this song was based on a real event that took place in an area called The High Knob in Virginia. The aggressive sound of this track lends itself to the story and leaves no room for doubt about what took place there,”
The track features Amanda's touring band; Carolyne Van Lierop on banjo and harmony vocal, Troy Boone on mandolin, Brady Wallen on guitar and harmony vocal, Joshua Faul on bass, and George Mason on fiddle.
Entering her 10th year as leader of the Amanda Cook Band; Amanda Cook has made her mark on the bluegrass scene in more ways than one.
Hailing from Jay Florida, Cook inherited a love of bluegrass music from her father and even played in a band with him in the mid 2000’s, where she quickly grew acclaim for her down-to-earth style, undeniably strong connection with her audience, and unique vocal range.
Fueling a fire to record and tour professionally, Cook made the move to the Mountains of Virgina to not only sign a long term 5 album contract with record label Mountain Fever Records, but also to work there as an engineer.
Cook’s 4th studio album “Changes” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album chart in October of 2021 as the band continued to play festivals and venues across the country.
In 2023, Amanda was promoted to CFO of Mountain Fever Records where she still produces and engineers top tier music for other artists, and in 2024 Cook was chosen as one of 25 distinct member s of the bluegrass community to serve in the International Bluegrass Association’s annual Bluegrass Leadership program.
A 5th album from the band is slated to release Fall of 2024, and the first 2 release have garnered top ranking play on Sirius XM and have been spotted on the Bluegrass Today charts as well.
The Amanda Cook Band is comprised of: Troy Boone (Sideline, Boone & Foster) who shines on mandolin, vocals, and emcee duties. Longtime friend and collaborator, Carolyne Van Lierop,
who’s distinctly precise and driving banjo licks do not go unnoticed. Delivering solid lead guitar,is Brady Wallen (ETSU alumni, Clay Hess Band), holding down the rhythm is bassist Joshua Faul, and delivering spiraling and beautiful fiddle sounds is George Mason (Osmond Brothers, Patti Page, lead violinist and with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra).