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Review: Sister Sadie refreshing on bluegrass song ‘No Smoky Mountains’ (Includes first-hand account)

Published

September 20, 2018

Bluegrass queen Dale Ann Bradley sings lead vocals on this song, where her vocals are crystalline and atmospheric. The rest of the band (Beth Lawrence on bass, Gena Britt on banjo, Deanie Richardson on fiddle and Tina Adair on mandolin) also delivers on instrumentals and their backing vocals.

The lyrics of “No Smoky Mountains” help paint a vivid picture in the minds of their fans and listeners. The song is a track on their sophomore studio album, Sister Sadie II, which was released on August 24 via Pinecastle Records.

Sister Sadie was nominated again this year for “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awards.

“No Smoky Mountains” is available on iTunes and on Amazon.

The Verdict

Overall, their new song and music video for “No Smoky Mountains” earns two giant thumbs up. It is well-crafted from start to finish, and it tells a moving and relatable story.

For more information on Sister Sadie and “No Smoky Mountains,” check out their official website.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 23,000 original articles over the past 19 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.