New CD Available In November!

The Wrights will release the follow-up to their debut album in November. Stay tuned for more information! In the mean time, you can listen to song samples, read lyrics, credits and more here.

The Wrights Take Part In Song Of America CD

Song Of America is an 50-song album that traces the history of the United States through its folk and popular musical traditions. The idea was the brainchild of former Attorney General Janet Reno, whose premise was that music can be used as a great tool for history teachers to use in conveying the ideals and mores of the American people. She and producer Ed Pettersen (Reno's nephew) approached David Macias, who won a Grammy in 2005 for co-producing the Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs Of Stephen Foster compilation about collaborating on this project, and that collaboration will be available September 18. Other artists participating in the project include John Mellencamp, The Black Crowes, Devendra Banhart, Andrew Bird, Danielson, Bettye LaVette, Janis Ian, Martha Wainwright, Blind Boys of Alabama, Elizabeth Cook, Kim Richey and many others.

The Wrights Contribute Song To New Solomon Burke Album

Be sure to check out Solomon Burke's critically acclaimed new album, Nashville, produced by Buddy Miller. The Wrights co-wrote the track "You're The Kind Of Trouble" with song-writing legend and friend Paul Kennerley.

The Wrights are Nashville's Best Kept Secret, and Shouldn't Be

June 7th, 2007 @ The Station Inn—The Wrights

Thursday night (June 7th) at The Station Inn, The Wrights delivered a jaw-dropping set of their signature Americana folk laced with bluegrass harmonies and the cleanest, slickest, blues/roots Stratocaster playing you've ever heard. This married duo, Shannon and Adam Wright, are immediately comparable to the early Gillian Welch/Dave Rawlings (when T Bone Burnett took the helm as producer). But unlike Welch, whose songs lean heavily toward the slow melancholy burn of a July afternoon, The Wrights keep the pace rolling with their unique version of upbeat Roots-rockin' bluegrass.

Because the label "bluegrass" can be somewhat confusing nowadays, think the vocal harmonies of Alison Krauss and Union Station combined with the guitar playing of Dave Rawlings, and one can begin to imagine the unique sound of The Wrights. They are a shining example of the now marginalized music category called "Americana" that continues (for the most part) to represent the slow-paced life of small-town America—the fabric of which are working-class people trying to make ends meet. To be sure, The Wrights added a stellar version of Kieran Kane's "In a Town This Size" (made popular by John Prine and Iris DeMent) to their flawless 90-minute set.

The Wrights have had recent songwriting success, as their "You're the Kind of Trouble" was recorded by Solomon Burke on his 2006 record Nashville. Nevertheless, The Wrights unfortunately remain one of Nashville's best kept secrets. There is talk of a new record coming out in a few months, which should create some well-deserved industry buzz. Keep your ears peeled for this, and go see The Wrights perform whenever possible—you'll be glad you did.

- listennashville.com