Article Contributed by IVPR
Published on 2026-08-14
GRAMMY-winning artist and two-time IBMA Fiddle Player of The Year Bronwyn releases her third and highly anticipated album, Rattlin’ Bones, today. While her first solo release, Fiddler’s Pastime, showcased her fiddle prowess and her 2024 album, I Built A World, introduced her as a vocalist, Rattlin’ Bones marks her most well-rounded release to date, establishing her as a songwriter.
“My intention was to create a collection of songs that I would want to play live every night with my band,” Bronwyn says. “And I wanted to make a record that you’d want to turn up so loud, it’d rattle your bones.”
Inspired by years of touring and the life she’s built in Nashville, Rattlin’ Bones explores individuality, adventure and love with improvisational moments throughout, allowing her and her band to shine.
Co-produced by Bronwyn and Brent Truitt of The SteelDrivers at Truitt’s Nashville studio, and also at the Tractor Shed in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Rattlin’ Bones features some of Music City’s finest: dobroist Jerry Douglas, guitarists Bryan Sutton and Frank Rische, mandolinist Harry Clark, bassists Dennis Crouch and Jeff Picker, banjoist Wes Corbett, drummer Miles Miller and Bronwyn’s former Golden Highway bandmate Dominick Leslie, as well as her touring band brethren, mandolinist Tristan Scroggins, banjoist Frank Evans and bassist Larry Cook. Rattlin’ Bones also features a duet with Nashville’s underground country music hero Timbo, and harmonies provided by songwriting great Darrell Scott, among others.
Today, fans can stream or purchase Rattlin’ Bones in its entirety. Bronwyn will spend the rest of the summer and this fall on tour across the U.S., including a performance at the Grand Ole Opry on August 19.
Rattlin’ Bones In The News:
"If you’re a bluegrass fan, you need to have Bronwyn on your radar." - Whiskey Riff
"...An incredibly accomplished musician and performer." - Saving Country Music
"[Bronwyn] is becoming a leader on the independent modern bluegrass scene.” - Bluegrass Today
"Excellent songsmanship...” - Americana Highways
“Rattlin’ Bones captures an artist who no longer has anything to prove, only new ground to break.” - No Depression
“One of the best albums of the year so far.” - Folk Alley
Rattlin’ Bones Tracklist:
Sticks and Stones
The Ride
Johnny Ray
Chasing Storms
Gallatin Road (feat. Timbo)
Blink of an Eye
Hold Me Down
End of the Road
Rainbow Trout
The Wishing Well
Virginia Gal
Flower Child
Golden Hour Dream
Catch Bronwyn on Tour:
Aug. 14 — RiversEdge Amphitheater — Hamilton, OH
Aug. 15 — Woodlands Tavern — Columbus, OH
Aug. 19 — Grand Ole Opry — Nashville, TN
Sept. 2 — The Southern — Charlottesville, VA
Sept. 3 — 118 North — Wayne, PA
Sept. 4 — The Iron Horse — Northampton, MA
Sept. 5 — Crooked River Gathering — Hiram, ME
Sept. 6 — Zenbarn — Waterbury, VT
Sept. 9 — Empire State Plaza — Albany, NY
Sept. 10 — The Stephen Talkhouse — Amagansett, NY
Sept. 11 — Weis Center for Performing Arts — Lewisburg, PA
Sept. 12 — Watermelon Pickers Fest — Berryville, VA
Sept. 14 — Like Hearted Concerts at Neely’s Bend — Nashville, TN
Sept. 16 — AmericanaFest — Nashville, TN
Sept. 17 — Appalachian Theatre of the High Country — Boone, NC
Sept. 18 — Eddie’s Attic — Decatur, GA
Sept. 20 — Pickin’ In The Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival — Flagstaff, AZ
Oct. 1 — The Skunk Farm — Greer, SC
Oct. 3 — 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival — Chattanooga, TN
Oct. 11 — Hillberry Music Festival — Eureka Springs, AR
April 22-24 — BajaGrass — Baja California, MX
More About Bronwyn
For her third album, Rattlin’ Bones, Bronwyn, a Grammy-winning Americana/bluegrass artist and two-time IBMA “Fiddle Player of the Year,” decided to purposely leave her comfort zone and dive headfirst into a new, unknown realm of possibility for the musician — songwriting.
With her former group, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, dissolving amicably last year, the window of opportunity opened up for Bronwyn to pursue her own artistic endeavors, under the bright stage lights and in the recording booth. On Rattlin’ Bones, she has dug deep within to finally uncover and embrace her unique talents and sonic tones.
Co-produced by Bronwyn and Brent Truitt of The SteelDrivers at Truitt’s Nashville studio, and also at the Tractor Shed in nearby Goodlettsville, Rattlin’ Bones features some of Music City’s finest and is out now.
