The Grascals To Release New Album ‘Not That Gone’

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The Grascals are gearing up for the release of their latest album, Not That Gone, on Aug. 7 via Billy Blue Records.

The 11-track collection marks The Grascals’ first release with the label, and features originals, traditional bluegrass influences, and a collaboration with Dolly Parton on the album’s standout track, “Broken Angels,” penned by Parton and The Grascals’ Jamie Johnson.

Produced by The Grascals and Ben Isaacs, Not That Gone introduces new member Kyle Perkins on bass following the 2025 retirement of founding member Terry Smith, while showcasing the current lineup of Danny Roberts (mandolin), Jamie Johnson (guitar), Kristin Scott Benson (banjo), John Bryan (guitar/vocals), Jamie Harper (fiddle/guitar/vocals) and Kyle Perkins (bass).

“This was a really fun album to record and yet again I’m proud to be a part of The Grascals! Jamie Harper did an outstanding job taking over a huge role – Terry Smith was and is a legend – and Kyle Perkins is rock solid on bass,” says Johnson. “I was grateful to pen songs with Dolly Parton (‘Broken Angels’), Vince Gill on a song for our mothers (‘Memories of Mother’), along with heroes of mine Jerry Salley, Jim McBride and Darren Nicholson. We can’t wait to share this music with everyone and bring these songs to life on radio and stage.”

“I’m really excited about our new album as it marks some new beginnings and reunites us with some old friends,” shares Roberts. “Founding member and bass player Terry Smith retired in 2025 and though he is missed, we are thankful to have our new bass slinger and one of the best in the business, Kyle Perkins, playing on this record. It was also really special to be reunited with original Grascals fiddler Jimmy Mattingly, Dolly Parton bandmate Kent Wells and Dolly herself on the very special song ‘Broken Angels,’ written by Dolly and Jamie. We sure hope that everyone enjoys Not That Gone!”

The Grascals recently earned four nominations for the 2026 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, including Song of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year for “Broken Angels.”

Not That Gone Track List:
1. “Dancin’ Girl”
2. “Bend in the River”
3. “Memories I Ain’t Missing”
4. “I Can’t Stand Me”
5. “Memories of Mother”
6. “Little Sugar Creek”
7. “Farmer’s Blues” (with Marty Stuart)
8. “Not That Gone”
9. “Katie Blythe”
10. “That Girl Made a Wreck of Me”
11. “Broken Angels” (with Dolly Parton)

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