Shemekia Copeland - Uncivil War
SHEMEKIA COPELAND

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Available June 19, 2020 - https://smarturl.it/uncivilwar

Award-winning blues and Americana vocalist Shemekia Copeland premieres her timely new song, “Uncivil War,” on Friday, June 19. It is a courageous statement pleading for unity in a time of disunion, and is unlike anything Copeland has previously recorded. “Uncivil War” takes no sides and speaks to every person's desire to be safe and free. Featuring iconic mandolin wizard Sam Bush, dobro master Jerry Douglas and background vocals from popular alternative band, The Orphan Brigade, the song is simultaneously comforting and challenging, as Copeland sings, "Same old wounds we've opened before / Nobody wins an uncivil war." Shemekia delivers the song with passion and insight about the chaos and uncertainty in the world while still finding light in the darkness and hope for the future.

According to Copeland, "It's not just a song. I’m trying to put the 'united' back in the United States. Like many people, I miss the days when we treated each other better. For me, this country’s all about people with differences coming together to be part of something we all love. That’s what really makes America beautiful.”

Written by John Hahn and Will Kimbrough
Produced by Will Kimbrough
Video by Josh Lindner/Alligator Records

Shemekia Copeland: Vocals
Will Kimbrough: Guitar
Jerry Douglas: Dobro
Sam Bush: Mandolin
Steve Conn: Hammond B3 organ
Lex Price: Bass
Pete Abbott: Drums
The Orphan Brigade: Background vocals

Recorded and mixed by Sean Sullivan at The Butcher Shoppe, Nashville, TN
Mastered by Jim Demain at Yes Master!, Nashville, TN

Executive producer: John Hahn