Nashville, Tennessee (February 9, 2024) -- Billy Blue Publishing, a division of Daywind Music Group, is excited to announce the signing of bluegrass singer, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Adkins, to an exclusive publishing agreement. 

Joe Dan Cornett, Creative Director for BBP says, “I am very much so looking forward to working with Dave! His incredible songwriting and vocal skills, along with his infectiously fantastic personality will be a great addition to the Billy Blue Publishing family! I’m excited to see what the future holds for us!”

“I am so tickled and proud to become a member of the Billy Blue Publishing,”Adkins comments. “They are amazing people with incredible work ethic and a real family feel throughout the entire company. Can’t wait to get to work with Joe Dan Cornett and the entire team. I’m very thankful for this opportunity.

Dave’s newest project, What I’m For, was released January 25 on Billy Blue Records, and includes the hit single and title track, “What I’m For.”

Billy Blue Publishing has gained significant acclaim for its exceptional repertoire, with five #1 songs to its credit in its short existence. Notable hits include Alan Bibey & Grasstowne's "Hitchhiking to California" and Donna Ulisse's "When I Go All Bluegrass on You." Since its inception in 2019, Billy Blue Publishing has fostered a creative environment for exceptional songwriters, including Laura Leigh Jones, Bill Whyte, David Morris, Donna Ulisse, Alan Bibey, Jason Barie, Kristy Cox, Jerry Cole, John Meador, Mike Richards, Jim VanCleve, Barry Abernathy, Carson Peters, Darrell Webb, and now Rick Lang.

NASHVILLE, TN – January 5, 2024 – Dave Adkins unveils his latest single, "What I'm For," following the success of his first Billy Blue Records release—a fiery bluegrass remake of John Fogerty’s 1970s hit, “Bad Moon Rising.”

"'What I’m For' is a song I wish I had written. It says so much about how I feel, and I know a lot of other folks who share the same sentiments. It’s dear to my heart, and I hope everyone loves it like I do!” shares Dave Adkins.

Co-penned by music industry veteran Marc Beeson and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Allen Shamblin (“He Walked On Water,” “The House That Built Me,” “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” “Life’s A Dance,” among others), "What I'm For" caught the attention of Billy Blue Records’ A&R/Creative Director Jerry Salley during a luncheon at the iconic Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee.

“Marc Besson, an old friend of mine, was performing at a luncheon I was attending, and he sang a song that day that blew me away! 'What I’m For' is a perfectly written song about things we all care about and feelings we all share," remarks Salley.
 
Chorus:
I’m for dusty pawn shop guitars
And boxers past their prime
I’m for soaking up the wisdom
When an old man speaks his mind
I’m for laid-off factory workers
When the wolf is at the door
No, you don’t have to guess what I’m against
If you know what I’m for

“Before Marc had even finished the song, I was sitting there thinking what a great song it would be for Dave Adkins," continues Salley. "Dave absolutely loved it, we recorded it, and it is the title cut of his debut Billy Blue Records album. His big, soulful voice delivers a strong lyric about a list of things that every single one of us can agree on!”

The upcoming Adkins album is also produced by Jerry Salley, and is set to be released January 26th of this year.

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May 2023 - Morning Glory Music proudly presents the new Southern Gospel album, Say, Jesus, by Grammy-nominated artist Dave Adkins. During his musical journey, Adkins has achieved success in both country and bluegrass music due to his trademark vocals and powerful delivery. Now thanks to continued fan requests, Adkins debuts this new Southern Gospel album that will undoubtedly touch your heart. 

This powerful and incredibly moving 11-track album includes original songs and Southern Gospel's most beloved songwriters like Gerald Crabb, who wrote/co-wrote four tunes, including "You Wouldn't Know Me Now." Adkins said, "Gerald and I spent a lot of time on the phone when I was getting this album together. In my younger days, I was too wild and too high, so this song hit home with me. My life completely changed after I met and married Katrina and she is the best thing that ever happened to me. This song means so much to me, and if you listen closely, you may hear me break down near the end. I hope the song touches people like it has touched me."

Rick Lang and Thomm Jutz wrote, "The Lord Will Provide." Lang said, "I was honored to have a song I wrote with Thomm on Dave's new Southern Gospel release. I have been a big fan of his singing as far as I can remember. Dave was a featured guest artist on two tracks from my last Gospel release, Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout.' Both were standouts!" That album received a 2020 Grammy Nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album.

"When we finished writing 'Not Even Dying,' we both knew it was a gospel song with a powerful message. It has found the perfect home with Dave Adkins. He brings the message to life, and we hope it touches a lot of people! We look forward to everyone hearing Dave's recording of 'Not Even Dying," said Mark "Brink" Brinkman and Paula Breedlove. 

Say Jesus tracks and writers include:

01        Matthew, Mark, Luke & John – Phillip David Ruff

02        Love on Jesus – Corey Lee Barker, Ava Paige, Tery W Wilkins 

03        The Devil Ran – Gerald Crabb

04        The Way That I Am – Gerald Crabb, Laura Leigh Jones, Ronnie Bowman 

05        Wings On Me – Gerald Crabb 

06        The Broken Ones – Carl Jackson, JB Rudd, Jerry Salley

07        Not Even Dying – Paula Breedlove, Mark Brinkman

08        Jesus – Dave Adkins, Tim McDonald

09        The Lord Will Provide – Rick Lang, Thomm Jutz

10        You Wouldn’t Know Me Know – Gerald Crabb 

11        Chain Breaker (Feat. Moriah Hinton) –Jonathan Lindley Smith, Mia Leanne Cherie Fieldes, Zach Williams

Musicians on Say Jesus include Dave Adkins on lead vocals; Seth Taylor on guitar; Nick Falk on drums; Tim McDonald on keyboards and piano; George Mason on violin; and Aaron Ramsey on bass. Harmony vocals are provided by Mike Slusher, Moriah Hinton, Alan Vest, Mark Hodges. The choir is comprised of Missy Delgado, Kate Delgado, Rhonda Mingus, Erica Windham, Mike Slusher, Moriah Hinton, and Alan Vest. Say Jesus was produced by Mark Hodges and Dave Adkins and mixed and mastered by Aaron Ramsey at Mountain Fever Studios in Willis, Va.

Willis, Va. (Aug. 5, 2022) – Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce the new album, We’re All Crazy, by Grammy-nominated Dave Adkins, is now released. Adkins shines again on this new project delivering soulful and powerful lead vocals that earned him a 2022 nomination as the SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year. 

Adkins is joined on the album by Will Clark on mandolin & harmony vocals, Jeff Partin on bass, dobro, & harmony vocals, Jason Davis on banjo, and Aaron Ramsey on mandolin & harmony vocals. Ramsey also mixed and mastered the album. 

“I hope this new music has something for everybody. The songs are special to me, and I hope you find one special for you on this record. I sure appreciate the great musicians and writers and all the folks that help make my music possible,” said Adkins. 

The title track, “We’re All Crazy,” debuted on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Song Chart at the end of April and has charted numerous times since then. The album features Adkins’ original, “Cold Hearted Woman,” and his previously released single – a cover of “Dixieland Delight” that Syntax Creative calls “a worthy alternative to one of the all-time bar-jam/college party anthems.” Other tracks include “Dear Departed,” the love song “Best I’ve Never Been In,” the haunting “Traveler,” the melodious “Blind Hawg,” and “Friday Night Jesus.” Rounding out the album is “Headed for the Hills” and “Bluegrass State of Mind.” 

Dave Adkins’ extraordinary vocal and songwriting talents are evident from his numerous albums on Mountain Fever Records, including Better Days, Right or Wrong, Nothin’ to Lose, and his self-titled album, Dave Adkins, that shot to #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Album Chart immediately upon its release. During his impressive career, Adkins has achieved a long list of awards and nominations in the bluegrass, country music, and gospel music industry, along with achievements for his songwriting talents. 

Dave Adkins’ extraordinary vocals can be heard on the 2020 Grammy-Nominated Best Americana Roots Gospel Album, Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout, which features songs written and co-written by the award-winning songwriter Rick Lang. Critics praised Adkins’ stellar vocals on the powerful song “Thinking Outside the Box,” where he is joined by the vocal talents of Tammy King and Jerry Salley, contributing to the album’s success. 

Dave Adkins Band has been busy touring across the country this year with upcoming dates on August 5 at CamFest in Flemingsburg, KY, August 6 at the Milan Bluegrass Festival in Milan, Michigan, Smokin’ Downtown BBQ Festival in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, August 25 at the Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival in Litchfield, Maine, and August 26 at Pickin’ in the Pasture in Lodi, New York. 

For a complete tour schedule, music videos, and more, please visit DaveAdkinsMusic.com.

Willis, Va. (July 26, 2022) – Mountain Fever Records has released another single, “Cold Hearted Woman” by Dave Adkins. The song was written by Adkins and appears on his new album, We’re All Crazy, set for release on August 5, 2022. 

Adkins overheard a man telling his friend that the sweetest lady he knew was a cold-hearted woman. “I couldn’t stop thinking about that conversation and him describing her as being so cold-hearted, so I wrote this song. I hope you enjoy it,” said Akins. 

“Cold-Hearted Woman” follows the single, “We’re All Crazy,” which appeared numerous times on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Song Weekly Chart. Musicians on the track and the album include Dave Adkins on lead vocals, Will Clark on Mandolin & Harmony Vocals, Jeff Partin on Bass, Dobro, & Harmony Vocals, Jason Davis on Banjo, and Aaron Ramsey on Mandolin & Harmony Vocals.

Adkins, a 2022 SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year nominee, is currently on tour with his band. From their home base in eastern Kentucky, the Dave Adkins Band has already completed the west coast leg of their 2022 tour, along with performances at the popular PEI Old-Time Music Festival in Canada. Upcoming performances include July 30 at Musicians Against Childhood Cancer in Ohio, August 2 at Pickin’ in Parsons in West Virginia, Aug 4 at the Osborne Brothers Hometown Festival in Kentucky, August 5 at CamFest in Kentucky, and August 6 at the Milan Bluegrass Festival in Michigan.  

Willis, Va. (April 22, 2022) – Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce a new bluegrass single, “We’re All Crazy,” written by Skip Black, Aaron Goodvin, and Catt Gravitt, performed by the award-winning singer-songwriter, Dave Adkins. 

“We're all crazy sums up how I feel about driving across the country to play an hour and a half of music, and by the time we get home, you realize you are just doing it to play! We're all crazy about something,” said Adkins. 

Adkins received a 2022 SPBGMA Nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year, a Top 10 Inspirational Country Music’s Bluegrass Artist of the Year (2018), and an International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) nomination as Emerging Artist of the Year (2015). He is also an award-winning songwriter achieving significant chart success with his many original songs. Adkin’s fans, or “friends” as he calls them, are also very receptive to his cover song renditions, such as his bluegrass version of "Dixieland Delight,” a massive hit for Alabama. That song and the new single, “We’re All Crazy!” will appear on Adkins’ forthcoming bluegrass album scheduled for release later this year. 

In addition, Morning Glory Music, part of the Mountain Fever Records label, released an original Christian song by Dave Adkins titled "Say Jesus" last year. The song will appear on his upcoming contemporary Christian album also releasing this year.

Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce the new single, "Dixieland Delight," by Dave Adkins. The song garnered Alabama a #1 hit back in the early 80s and is given new life with a fresh bluegrass twist thanks to Adkins' impressive lead vocals and energic style. 

"I loved 'Dixeland Delight' growing up. I used to say all the time that it was a bluegrass song, it just didn't know it yet! I tried to make it the way I heard it in my head and the guys playing on the record did just that. I hope folks like it," said Adkins. 

Dave Adkins is an award-winning songwriter but has also achieved significant chart success, Spotify streams, and sales with cover songs. The most recent include "I Can Only Imagine" and "Sold," which reached the #1 spot six times each on the Bluegrass Today charts. 

"Dixieland Delight" is the first single release from Dave Adkins' new bluegrass album, releasing soon on Mountain Fever Records. Additionally, Morning Glory Music, part of the Mountain Fever Records label, just released an original Christian song by Dave Adkins titled "Say Jesus" from an upcoming gospel album also releasing next year.

Morning Glory Music is proud to present the new single, “Say Jesus,” by award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Adkins. Tim McDonald and Dave Adkins wrote this modern southern gospel song destined to become a favorite song of praise. Adkins’ impressive career and chart success has proven he can cross many genres with his stunning vocals and powerful delivery. 

“I am so excited to have you hear the first single from my upcoming gospel album. My great friend Tim McDonald shared this song with me, and I was lucky enough to become a co-writer,” said Adkins. “It has been my dream to do a gospel record with all the bells and whistles, and this project means the world to me. A huge thank you to Mark Hodges and everybody who has worked so hard putting their hearts and souls into this album. I hope folks enjoy listening to it half as much as I enjoyed making it.” 

There is no mistaking Dave Adkins’ raw and powerful vocals. He appears on two tracks on the 2020 Grammy™ Nominated “Best Roots Gospel Album” Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout by Rick Lang, including the spectacular “Thinkin’ Outside the Box” song with Tammy King and Jerry Salley. 

Adkins’ tremendous chart success includes two #1 albums on Billboard’s Top 10 Bluegrass Album Chart. Additionally, his radio chart success is remarkable with original songs and co-writes like “Blood Feud” with Larry Cordle and “Turn and Burn” with David Morris and Dawn Kenney. Adkins has quite the knack for choosing cover songs, including his beautiful rendition of “I Can Only Imagine,” that is his most streamed song on Spotify. 

“Dave and I talked about doing another gospel record following the huge success of "Turn To Jesus," the acoustic Gospel record we made a few years back. Dave's friend Tim McDonald is a phenomenal piano and keyboard player, so we asked him to play on the record. On their way to the studio during that long drive, they co-wrote this song that turned out to be the first single from what will be an incredible album. Everyone who has heard samples says the same thing.... 'We could listen to this all day,' and that's what we've done, over and over,” said label chief, Mark Hodges. 

Adkins is joined on “Say Jesus” by a choir consisting of Rhonda Hodges, Missy Delgado, Kate Delgado, Michael Slusher, Alan Vest, Erica Windham, and label owner Mark Hodges. Musicians include Seth Taylor on guitar; Nick Falk on drums, Tim McDonald on keyboard and piano; George Mason on violin; and Aaron Ramsey on bass.” 

Adkins’ significant chart success, coupled with his energetic live performances, has kept him touring extensively this year. For more information on his music and upcoming tour dates, please visit DaveAdkinsMusic.com and follow on Spotify.

"Country Sunday" is the second single release from Dave Adkins' BETTER DAYS album. The song made its chart debut at #7 on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Song Chart on February 28, 2020.

Dave Adkins performs two songs “Thinking Outside the Box” and “There is a Light” on the album GONNA SING, GONNA SHOUT.  The album landed a 2020 Grammy Award nomination for BEST ROOTS GOSPEL ALBUM. The 62nd Grammy Awards took palce Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and was broadcast on CBS.