![]() At a time when there is particular focus on the errors and misdeeds of the American South, "Hillbilly Love" serves as a hopeful and necessary reminder that kindness, and as Holstein puts it, a "cultural evolution" can come in many forms from many different people. The song's lyrical content is apolitical, and rather than public policy or electoral competitions, Holstein focuses on the virtues of honesty, authenticity, compassion, and selflessness. Like a great cultural ambassador from the Southern hills, he co-opts the derogatory term for his own edifying purpose: When push comes to shove / Rise above / And show some hillbilly love. They call it hillbilly love, he declares with vocal thunder, You can't always win / but you can always do better. "Hillbilly Love" sounds like the singer/songwriter's treatise on a life of productivity, generosity, and sensitivity. "The unforgettably titled new single from Scott Holstein begins with a strum of an acoustic guitar that doubles as the tearing down of a gate for Holstein's beautiful and effectual baritone to ride into the ether. May it inspire you, as it did us, to renew your appreciation and dedication to this ‘unique way of living’ they call ‘Hillbilly Loooove’…!" Aim Me & Renee - Troubadours Of Divine Bliss We turned on the camera and captured a live, acoustic version of ‘Hillbilly Love’ to share with all of you. One evening we got so inspired that we decided to cover this incredible, supercharged anthem with which we feel so much kinship. ![]() We are two people who try to ‘lead by living’ and ‘be true to who (we) you are’. "'It’s a magnificent feeling’ …it’s ‘a unique way of living’…it’s ‘the most awesome-ist ever’ …it’s called ‘Hillbilly Love’!"Īim Me & Renee continue to say, “Since that magical evening, we have been singing along with this ‘cultural evolution written in the mountains and the stars’. ![]() It is a sense so sublime, and we could barely communicate how it feels until we heard ‘Hillbilly Love’," says Aim Me & Renee, Troubadours of Divine Bliss. As soon as the tires hit the gravel road, we start to unload and unwind as we look forward to our little piece of paradise at the end of the path. “In our 25 years of traveling this world, we always look forward to returning to our little cabin tucked away in the hills. Their signature vocals and enchanted harmonies are in full display on this acoustic gem.” ~ Lynda Weingartz, CEO - Hillbilly Love They took a great song and made it their own. “The Troubadours have created something truly special and magical with their new live, acoustic version of ‘Hillbilly Love’. July 7, 2021: In celebration of the 1 year anniversary of the release of “Hillbilly Love”, the Troubadours of Divine Bliss are pleased to announce the release of their new live, acoustic version of “Hillbilly Love”. TROUBADOURS OF DIVINE BLISS RELEASE LIVE ACOUSTIC COVER OF “HILLBILLY LOVE” I co-wrote and produced the song with my friend Scott Holstein." ~ Robert Weingartz From those inspirations I wrote the title, lyrics and melody for my song ‘Hillbilly Love’. I would instead use the word affectionately to say, ‘I love my little hillbilly’. I grew tired of hearing the term ‘hillbilly’ used as a pejorative, so I decided to flip the script. ‘Rocky Top’, a hillbilly classic, is the official state song for Tennessee and is also the ‘fight song’ for the University of Tennessee. ![]() Lynda’s father Frank Alexander was on the 1951 University of Tennessee National Championship Football team. Lynda went to the University of Tennessee and was in the marching band. "'Hillbilly Love' was inspired by the love of my life, my wife Lynda, who is from up on the plateau in Jamestown, Tennessee. Producers: Robert Weingartz, Scott Holstein Scott Holstein / Scott Holstein Music/BMIĮxecutive Producer: Lynda Alexander Weingartz written in the mountains and in the stars. It's the magic, mystery and beauty of a new found cultural evolution. Holstein's "Hillbilly Love" takes you on a whirlwind ride through a current snapshot of a life lived wherein the simpler things really do matter most even more so in these trying times. Scott Holstein's uplifting, feel-good toe-tapper is an honest celebration of the true power of community, faith, family & friends. SCOTT HOLSTEIN DELIVERS THE FEEL-GOOD ANTHEM FOR THE SUMMER OF 2020
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