“All Lee Roy Parnell does is write great songs” – Pop Matters
No Depression may have said it best when they called Lee Roy Parnell “a fine writer blessed with a rich, soulful vocal delivery and a blistering array of guitar chops drawn almost equally from Texas blues, Memphis soul, and Southern rock traditions.”
Parnell is part of a long line of Texas roots-music eclectics. However, he is among the elite few who can be identified as a triple threat. First, he’s an ace guitarist who is known as one of the best slide guitarists on the planet. Also, his music includes blue-eyed soul, Delta blues, roadhouse rock, Southern boogie, Texas swing, country and gospel. Parnell draws from a broad range of musical sources and combines them with seamless dexterity. Also, unlike many other hard-to-pigeonhole artists, Parnell has enjoyed a run of success on the country and blues charts.
After honing his skills over more than a decade of playing clubs, Parnell laid a new foundation in Nashville. Then, upon earning a regular spot at the famed Bluebird Café and a publishing contract, Parnell launched his solo career. There, he scored many country hits including “A Little Bit Of You” (Number One hit). Also, “What Kind of Fools Do You Think I Am” & “Tender Moment” (both Number Two hits). Additionally, four other Top Ten hits: “Love Without Mercy”, “On The Road”, “I’m Holding My Own”, and “Heart’s Desire”. Further, Parnell has earned two Grammy nominations for his instrumental tracks.
Goldpine: bold + gold harmonies straight from Nashville. Winner of the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and seen on NPR’s Mountain Stage. Their brand of “aggressive Americana” is a flawless channel for their bold and reminiscent compositions. Husband and wife of sixteen years, Goldpine just released their third album, appropriately titled Three.
Recommended for fans of Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, Marty Stuart and Kathy Mattea.
📸: Jeff Fasano
