Louis York To Release New Sophomore LP, ‘Songs With Friends,’ Featuring Guest Collabs
Nashville-based artists/producers Louis York will release their sophomore album Songs with Friends later this year. “Heaven Bound,” the album’s first single featuring vocals from pop songstress Jessie J, is out now.
The powerful duo and creation of songwriting and production team Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, Louis York has worked with a bevy of high profile artists. Their new album is stacked with collaborations, including tracks with Lalah Hathaway, PJ Morton, Chris Daughtry, and Breland, among others.
“We have a big history of hit-making with Jessie J,” explained the duo. “We have topped the charts, broken records and made the world dance several times over. Louis York pairing with one of the best singers on the planet is a force of nature. ‘Heaven Bound’ shows the best of all three of us. This duet is from the heart. It’s soulful, anthemic and undeniable. A perfect introduction to Songs with Friends.”
Songs with Friends follows the group’s 2019 debut album American Griots – The Album, which featured a collection of stand-out tracks, all written and produced by Harmony and Kelly. From singles “How Will I Feel,” which showcased the duo’s songwriting craft, to the country-inspired “Teach Me a Song,” which featured Jimmie Allen, the album was praised by The Today Show, PBS Newshour, The Tennessean, Billboard, NPR, Grammy.com and Paste magazine.
Most recently, Louis York executive produced the Tennessee State University marching band’s debut album The Urban Hymnal, which took home the Grammy for Best Roots Gospel Album. In addition to being featured artists on the album track “Blessings On Blessings,” the duo were also co-writers and co-producers on the album.
