Jaelee Roberts’ new single, produced by bassist Byron House, features her robust and subtle vocals. In addition, “Georgia Rain” (Mountain Home Music Company) features some of Nashville’s finest musicians, creating a bluegrass original that feels like a classic.
The song opens with mandolin and guitar by Andy Leftwich and Cody Kilby (Travelin’ McCourys), joined by banjoist Ron Block (Alison Krauss & Union Station), fiddler Stuart Duncan, and House on bass. In the chorus, Roberts and harmony vocalist Stephen Mougin (Sam Bush Band) create a striking contrast with the verses:
Had that dream again last night, the one where you’d come runnin’ back to me
I know that I should be afraid to know you’re here, but you’re only here so you can set me free
The breeze is blowin on my face, the storms get really bad this time of year,
Reminding me of when you left me on a day where the skies, they were oh so clear
Georgia rain is falling down,
All the memories of you are drowned out now
“I wrote ‘Georgia Rain’ after experiencing my first breakup/heartbreak when I was 16 years old,” adds Roberts. “Interestingly enough, I had the melody come to me first and then the lyrics — which isn’t the normal songwriting process for me. I really do love this melody and the little twist in the chord structure!”
“If you know me or have followed my musical journey so far, you know that I absolutely love a good ole heartbreak song,” adds Roberts. “And having rain be part of the scenario makes a heartbreak song even more lonesome and sad! When I wrote ‘Georgia Rain’ it really came to me like a movie and the words are really visual. I hope that y’all will be able to hear it and see it along with me when you listen!”
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