Crys Matthews Ignites with “Forged In Fire”

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There’s a certain kind of song that doesn’t just arrive—it erupts. “Forged In Fire”, the new single from Crys Matthews, burns with that kind of urgency. Released on No Kings Day, it’s not just a track—it’s a statement, a stomp, a raised voice cutting through the static.

Blending Americana, folk, blues, and bluegrass into something both rooted and restless, Matthews delivers a rallying cry shaped by chaos but aimed squarely at resilience. “While this song was born out of the chaos of a particular week,” she says, “it feels like a rallying cry from those who withstood similar conditions during the Civil Rights movement.”

Produced by Seth Glier, the track swells with gospel fire thanks to a powerhouse vocal ensemble—Kyshona, Kiley Phillips, Nickie Conley, Wil Merrell, and Jason Eskridge—lifting the song into something that feels less like a recording and more like a revival.

This release also marks a new chapter, with Matthews signing an exclusive publishing and recording deal with TRO Essex Music Group and Shamus Records—home to some of the most enduring voices in modern music history.

But Matthews doesn’t need a resume to make her case. She’s already carved her space as one of the most vital truth-tellers in today’s folk landscape—a two-time International Folk Music Award Song of the Year winner and 2024 Artist of the Year. Her mission remains clear: amplify the unheard, shine light into the shadows, and remind us that hope isn’t passive—it’s an act.

And on “Forged In Fire,” that act comes roaring back.

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