Texas native Austin Allsup is set to release his new single "Sawdust Tornado" on March 31,
2023. The track is the first from his self-titled album, which is slated to drop later this fall and
sure to hit fever pitch with a wide variety of music lovers.
To capture the essence of this album, Austin has self-produced the record at the legendary
Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The studio, formerly owned by Leon Russell and Steve
Ripley, still holds the reverence to all those that have graced even one note within The
Church walls.” The album features a signature blend of country, rock, blues, and a hint of R&B
influences that are sure to stem from Allsup’s roots in southern gospel music. Full of catchy
melodies and honest lyrics layered with wit, this cosmic southern storyteller is sure to stand
out in a crowded music scene.
The album includes the highly acclaimed track “Holy Water” co-written by country music
staple and friend Cody Jinks, which was previously released on Jinks' "Lifers" album that
climbed to the top of Billboard chart upon its release in 2017 and was also on the "Live at Red
Rocks” double vinyl.
One of the highlights of the album is the re-recording of the classic Leon Russell song "Down
on Deep River," which was originally recorded with the help of Allsup's Grammy Awardwinning father, Tommy Allsup. For this new version, Austin has added overdubs of his father's
solo from the original recording to pay tribute to his legacy. This will resonate with Leon
Russell and Allsup fans alike.
The album includes several co-written tracks, including "Let Down Love," which was penned
with the late Nola Neal, a fellow alumnus of NBC's "The Voice" and "America's Got Talent," who
tragically passed away from a fentanyl overdose in 2022. The song is a tribute to Neal and
their shared love of music and its ability to transcend beyond what the eye can see.
Additionally, Allsup has teamed up with Alabama native Adam Hood for a co-written track,
“Birmingham Blues” which will be a nod to both artist’s love for the delta blues served on a
bed of crafty lyrics. Which could only come from an Arkansas raised Texas boy, and young
man from a small town in Bama.
Austin Allsup is poised to continue his upward trajectory and cement his place as one of the
most original voices in the music industry today.
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