Copper Mountain Records
From the hills and hollers of West Virginia comes a new record label.
Copper Mountain Records was started by Jerry Andrews and Kathy Wigman Lesnock.
Jerry and Kathy have made their presence known in the world of bluegrass and traditional music as the principals behind Crandall Creek. The West Virginia-based band’s 2020 album, Headed South, received critical acclaim for its collection of original bluegrass, traditional and gospel songs.
“Crandall Creek has grown steadily since its inception in 2015,” Jerry and Kathy said in a joint statement. “We decided to start Copper Mountain Records to create a place where we can explore in our expanding opportunities and have the flexibility to explore new projects and opportunities.”
Jerry and Kathy have partnered with Jamie Peck Productions of Wheeling, W.Va., to record and produce Crandall Creek. Jamie’s recently remodeled studio offers a full menu of professional audio services.
Crandall Creek will release its next album later this year on Copper Mountain Records. The label also is in preliminary discussions for another major project to be announced in the near future.
For more information regarding Copper Mountain Records, email coppermountainrecords@gmail.com
Artwork was designed by Abby Latocha. Work on the label’s website along with other information is under construction. So, stay tuned.
Latest Release Now Available
Headed South
Jamie Peck – Producer, sound engineer
Valerie Smith – Executive producer
JP McMullen III – Mastering
Jerry Andrews – Rhythm guitar, vocals
Kathy Wigman Lesnock – Vocals
Abby Latocha – Vocals
Dustin Terpenning – Banjo, mandolin,
guitar
Trish Imbrogno – Bass
Wyatt Kidd – Fiddle
Roger Hoard – Lead guitar
Aaron Till – Fiddle
Jamie Peck – Bass
Tales of lost love, love of family and love of God are on Crandall Creek’s newest album, Headed South. The 11-song CD showcases the West Virginia-based band’s talent for telling Appalachian stories through bluegrass songs.
“The album has been a while coming,” says Crandall Creek founder Jerry Andrews. “But I’m really excited about each and every song.”
The album is a labor of love for Kathy Wigman Lesnock, vocalist.
“We have all worked incredibly hard to see this project come to fruition,” Kathy says. “I am grateful to every person seen and unseen who had a hand in this project. And I am filled with love for our entire band family.”
Several songs from Headed South made the bluegrass charts earlier in 2020.
Drivin’ Me Insane was released in March and stayed on the charts for more than six months. This Heart of Mine debuted at No. 1 in May. The Bean Song was released in the fall. By November The Bean Song and Drivin’ Me Insane were in the top 10 of the Bluegrass Today chart. The singles also appeared on The Bluegrass Jamboree chart.
Crandall Creek also donates to deserving charities through the Bluegrass Music Endeavors Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 set up by Jerry.
Headed South is available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.
Praise for Headed South
“West Virginia’s Crandall Creek … have produced a second album full of well-written songs that reflect the group’s gift for compelling storytelling.
“…it’s a very memorable album full of superb songwriting, expert musicianship and heartfelt vocal work. Ultimately that’s the main reason why Crandall Creek shines so brightly.”
- Alan Cackett, www.alancackett.com
“There’s plenty for listeners to appreciate on Headed South, especially if they’re fans of soaring, expressive vocal performances, original songwriting, and solid musicianship.”
John Curtis Goad, Bluegrass Today
Newest Single! The Bean Song
Will be available for streaming on October 16, 2020 (Friday)
Written by Kathy Wigman Lesnock, Jerry Andrews, Dustin Terpenning and Lilli Gadd
Lead vocal - Kathy Wigman Lesnock
Harmony vocal - Abby Latocha
Lead guitar - Roger Hoard
Rhythm guitar - Jerry Andrews
Mandolin - Dustin Terpenning
Bass - Jamie Peck
Fiddle - Aaron Till
Executive Producer: Valerie Smith
Produced, recorded and mixed by Jamie Peck
Mastered by J. P. McMullin III, Highland Mastering
Bell Buckle Records
Upcoming album: Headed South
Single street date: October 16, 2020