THE JACK WHARFF BAND HONOURS THEIR ROOTS AND CELEBRATES AMERICA’S HOMETOWNS ON “SMALL TOWN HEART”
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With a hometown hero story fans can’t help but root for, Virginia-bred thrashgrass outfit The Jack Wharff Band return with their new song “Small Town Heart,” a celebratory ode to the hometown communities that shape small-town America, out today (7.8) via Big Machine Records.
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Written by band members Jack Wharff, Evan Novoa, Ryan Atchison, and Garrett Howell alongside Luke Wharff and Joe Clemmons (Midland, Hayes Carll, HARDY), “Small Town Heart” is a love letter to the communities that raise us and the big-time dreamers who carry home with them wherever they go. With Appalachian-rock grit and a bluegrass-tinged country backbone, the song showcases the band’s palpable chemistry that’s impossible to ignore as they proudly pay tribute to their Virginia roots.
“Ain’t nothing small about a small town heart,” says The Jack Wharff Band. “Nothing beats the feeling of home, wherever that is for you. We all grew up in different parts of Virginia, and we wanted to write and record something that encapsulates the identity that our small town gave us and the passion we have for it. This song represents those who don’t forget where they came from. This song is for the big dreamers who love their community.”
“Small Town Heart” follows the band’s recently released misfit anthem “Lowlife” (19.6) and EP ‘Strange’ (13.3), as well as a series of breakout moments that include a performance on the Nissan Stadium Platform Stage during CMA Fest presented by SoFi that ended with roaring applause from thousands of fans, appearances at Country Thunder (Wisconsin), Rock the Country, and Tailgate N’ Tallboys, and more.
Last month, The Jack Wharff Band announced its North American headlining tour, The High Road Tour, kicking off Saturday, September 12 at Mahall’s in Cleveland, OH. The band will also make stops at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Boots on the Bend, and Rock the Country, in addition to supporting Max McNown, Ole 60, Dylan Gossett,and The Avett Brothers on select dates.
ABOUT THE JACK WHARFF BAND:
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, The Jack Wharff Band play a strikingly unique blend of Bluegrass, Country and Rock. Known for their electric live performances, masterful instrumentation, and their ability to make music that consistently defies the confines of genre, the young band burst onto the scene in 2024 with snippets of jaw-dropping original songs posted to TikTok and Reels.
Comprised of vocalist/frontman Jack Wharff, drummer Garrett Howell, bassist Ryan Atchison and guitarist Evan Novoa, the salt of the earth four-piece has quickly captivated audiences with their infectious energy and unrelenting passion for the craft. They released their debut EP Richmond’s Most Wantedthis summer, featuring “six tracks of bluegrass-fueled gold” (Holler), including their breakout track and streaming juggernaut “Washed.” The up-and-coming band has opened for acts including Sam Barber, Ole 60, Max McNown, and more. The Jack Wharff Band recently wrapped its nationwide headlining From The Hills To The Holler Tour, and their new EP, Strange, is out now (March 13).
For more information and tour dates, please visit thejackwharffband.com.
ABOUT BIG MACHINE RECORDS:
Led by Founder, Chairman, and CEO Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Records & Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment are the core record company brands in Borchetta’s portfolio of businesses.
The Big Machine/Nashville Harbor artist roster includes Riley Green, The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts, The Jack Wharff Band, Marfa, Aaron Lewis, Caroline Jones, Cole Goodwin, Greylan James, Hunter Flynn, Savana Santos and Mackenzie Carpenter.
Their artists have received multiple GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, AMA, CMT, Teen Choice, MTV, Billboard, People’s Choice and BRIT Awards. Big Machine is the first-ever American label to align with terrestrial radio for performance royalty rights for its artists and is an industry leader in fighting for artist, songwriter, publisher and record company rights.
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