Rising country duo Johnson & Finnemore have released their soulful new single “Ride High”, now available on all major platforms. The track offers a first taste of their upcoming debut album Find A Love That Brings You Home, due out August 29, 2025 via Gulf Coast Records.
“Ride High” blends laid-back, blues-infused Americana with pedal steel warmth and gritty wah guitar courtesy of James Everhart, evoking the spirit of JJ Cale. Lyrically, the song is a defiant call to lift up loved ones during hard times — a theme that resonates deeply across the album.
Their next single, “Babybird”, arrives this Friday, July 11. The tender waltz focuses on love gained rather than lost, with Johnson’s pedal steel, mandolin, and fiddle arrangements laying a gorgeous foundation for Finnemore’s heartfelt vocal performance.
The full album, Find A Love That Brings You Home, will be released in digital, CD, and vinyl formats through www.officialgcrstore.com. Known for their seamless blend of Country, Soul, Americana, and Rock ‘n’ Roll swagger, the duo’s debut promises lush instrumentation and timeless songwriting.
Featured guests on the album include:
- Hannah Johnson (vocals on “The Gun”)
- Julian Littman and Charlie Dore (noted for work with Gerry Rafferty, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Tina Turner, and George Harrison)
- Buzz Bywater (bass), Liam Grundy (piano/organ), Howard Gregory (fiddle), Joshua Friedman (drum machine), T-Bird (drums), and Johnny Lee (horns)
With roots deep in American storytelling and musicianship, Johnson & Finnemore are poised to make a lasting impact with this debut — a soulful, country-drenched collection that’s as heartfelt as it is memorable.