NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer-songwriters Jesse & Noah Bellamy team up with Grand Ole Opry legends Riders in the Sky on their timeless new single, “Old Cowboys.” The retro-leaning track blends classic country tradition with a fresh, modern edge, brought to life through vivid imagery of guitars, old dogs, and stars in her eyes. Rooted in the storytelling that defines the genre, the song is a reminder that authentic country sound never goes out of style.
“Old Cowboys” is the latest release from their upcoming album ‘The Sunshine Shop,’ due May 29 on Usonia Records, distributed by Select-O-Hits, with the official music video premiering with Cowboys & Indians.
“I wrote it while staying in an old farmhouse that belonged to my girlfriend’s family,” Noah says about writing ‘Old Cowboys.’ “I had been watching lots of Westerns and I came up with the “turn of phrase” at the beginning of the song. That was what led me to the rest of the song.”
“Western harmony vocals felt like the obvious ingredient, and Riders in the Sky are among the last true custodians of that tradition,” Jesse explains about the western group being included on “Old Cowboys.“ “We’d already mentioned it in the studio, then ended up booked the same night as Riders in the Sky on a taping of the Jimmy Bowen Show. I asked Ranger Doug about being on the song and then sent it to him a few days later. They all liked it and did us the honor.”
Listen/stream “Old Cowboys”: jesseandnoah.lnk.to/OldCowboysNE
Jesse & Noah penned eight of the tracks on the new album, showcasing their signature songwriting style. The project also includes two thoughtfully chosen covers: the Bob Seger classic “Shame on the Moon,” written by Rodney Crowell, and “Me & Magdalena,” written by Ben Gibbard and originally recorded by The Monkees on their final studio album in 2016. The album was recorded at Wildfeathers Studio.