CMH Records Announces ‘Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Rising’ Out June 20

CMH RECORDS

ANNOUNCES LATEST ADDITION TO ACCLAIMED 

PICKIN’ ON SERIES

PICKIN’ ON CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL: BLUEGRASS RISING

FEATURING MUSIC PERFORMED BY IRON HORSE DUE OUT ON DIGITAL & CD JUNE 20

FIRST SINGLE “BAD MOON RISING” OUT TODAY, MAY 23 LISTEN HERE

The Pickin’ On Series, known for its bluegrass interpretations of prominent artists and a beloved tradition at CMH Records for over 30 years and 300 albums, presents its latest installment: Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Revival. This album, set for digital and CD release on June 20, marks the first time bluegrass quartet Iron Horse put their fresh and unique bluegrass spin on the timeless songs of Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. The Pickin’ On Series previously gave CCR the bluegrass treatment with the instrumental album Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: A Tribute (1999), and a bonus track reissue, Born on the Bayou: The Bluegrass Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival (2001); this new Iron Horse recording is the first to feature vocals and their own arrangements.

Since 2003, Iron Horse--Ricky Rogers (bass, vocals), Tony Robertson (mandolin, vocals), Vance Henry (guitar, vocals) and Anthony Richardson (banjo, vocals)--has been the main recording artist for Pickin’ On, lending their incredible musicianship, precise picking, rich harmonies and endlessly creative arrangements, delivering clever twists on these classics.

On Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Rising, Iron Horse take on swampy classics like “Proud Mary” and “Bad Moon Rising, “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” and “Looking Out My Back Door,” among others, honoring the rootsy spirit that defines CCR’s unforgettable catalog. This newest addition to their discography is sure to delight listeners of all kinds, and maybe lend a new appreciation for the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Their blend of rock, blues and country continues to resonate with a worldwide audience well after disbanding in 1972, continuing to electrify new fans today.

The first single “Bad Moon Rising” is out today, May 23 on all major digital platforms, offering a preview of the full album dropping June 20.

Listen to “Bad Moon Rising” out today, May 23:

https://lnk.to/PObadmoon

“Well, here you go, the CCR project that people have been asking about for many years now,” shares Iron Horse’s Tony Robertson. “While this music may have come from a different time period, it’s like it may have just been created yesterday. The songs make me feel like I'm part of the bigger cosmic family. It was such a great experience doing this project because all the songs are so familiar and almost personal in that you can feel the vibe of reality coming from each track. ‘Bad Moon Rising,’ ‘Have You Ever Seen the Rain,’ and ‘Long As I Can See The Light’ are classic and timeless tunes, perfect to translate into Bluegrass. It’s almost like they were written to be played by a bluegrass band.”

Though Pickin’ On started modestly in 1993 with the release of Pickin’ On the Movies, tributes to The Beatles and Eagles soon followed, and by 1997 the Pickin’ On Series was on fire. It continues to thrive with one hand in traditional bluegrass and the other in popular music, ready for the next chance to create innovative bluegrass music. Now over 30 years in and 300 albums deep, the Pickin’ On Series is one of the most beloved traditions at CMH.

Recent Pickin’ On releases, Pickin’ On The Doors, Pickin’ On Pearl Jam and Pickin’ On Nirvana, were well-received and garnered press from Rolling Stone, Brooklyn Vegan, and Uproxx, among others. Pickin’ On Modest Mouse and Fade to Bluegrass: The Bluegrass Tribute to Metallica both charted on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums chart. The series has also been given extensive retrospective write-ups by Los Angeles Times and No Depression and songs from Pickin’ On have been featured in the television series Revolution and HBO’s True Blood. Other artists that have been given the Pickin’ On treatment include Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, the Allman Brothers Band, Coldplay, The Black Keys, Jack White, The Killers and many more.

Track listing for Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival:

1. Bad Moon Rising

2. Up Around the Bend

3. Have You Ever Seen the Rain

4. Looking Out My Back Door

5. Hey Tonight

6. Traveling Band

7. Lodi

8. Who Will Stop the Rain

9. Down on the Corner

10. Proud Mary

11. Long As I Can See the Light

12. Someday Never Comes

About CMH Records:

Founded in 1975 by Martin Haerle, CMH Records has released albums from artists whose monumental influence on American roots music is unparalleled. The label is responsible for essential recordings throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s by bluegrass, old time and traditional country legends such as Merle Travis, The Osborne Brothers, Mac Wiseman, Joe Maphis, Jim & Jesse McReynolds, Grandpa Jones, Lester Flatt and Eddie Adcock. Throughout the ‘90s and into the new millennium, CMH Records continued to cut records with artists such as Wanda Jackson (aka “The Queen of Rockabilly”), Raul Malo, Larry Cordle, Pine Mountain Railroad, Jimmy Gaudreau, and many others. Producing songs rich in American heritage by artists with their own distinct style created a strong backbone and history for the label.

The label remains a proud family business, now run by Martin’s son David. Described by the Los Angeles Times as a “stubborn, curious Silver Lake music company,” the label has been a strong proponent for honest music and has found success with its classic catalog and its ongoing Pickin’ On Series, which features bluegrass interpretations of contemporary artists, including recent hit albums dedicated to the music of Nirvana and Modest Mouse. The Times piece added that CMH “meets unsung needs in the music industry” and cited its “creative diversification.”

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About Iron Horse:

Based in the legendary music hub of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Iron Horse is a genre-defying bluegrass quartet turning heads and bending expectations. Since forming in 2000, the band—Tony Robertson (mandolin), Vance Henry (guitar), Ricky Rogers (bass), and Anthony Richardson (banjo)—has carved out a distinctive niche with their masterful reinterpretations of rock, metal, and pop classics. Best known for their breakout album Fade to Bluegrass: The Bluegrass Tribute to Metallica, Iron Horse has become a cornerstone of CMH Records’ acclaimed Pickin’ On Series, tackling artists like Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam with breathtaking precision and creative fire. With tight harmonies, virtuosic picking, and an uncanny ability to bridge musical worlds, Iron Horse brings bluegrass to new audiences while honoring its roots with authenticity and flair.

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