Celebrating a decade of Southall, the PLATINUM Country-Rock standouts are returning to their 2015 breakout debut Six String Sorrow with a brand-new collection entitled The Six String Sorrow Sessions. Available across all streaming platforms, listen here.

Originally penned and recorded solely by founding member Read Southall, the re-imagined LP features the full Southall six-piece band on all seven staple tracks, plus collaborations with special guests Koe Wetzel, Hudson Westbrook, John Jeffers of Whiskey Myers, and more. Together they re-ignite, the spirit at the heart of Six String Sorrow. Whiskey Riff exclusively broke the news of the surprise release on Wednesday (10/8), going on to praise, “an all-time collaborative album from a plethora of Red Dirt giants.”

This body of work opens with “Gunshy – Rerecorded” featuring none other than Wetzel. The iconic electric guitar riff brims with recognizable energy, yet the Lone Star State’s favorite 21st century outlaw brings his own swagger and style to the tune. Smoky harmonies transfix on the hook, “Sorry darlin' if I've been a little gunshy.” Elsewhere, Josh Meloy infuses “Aero-Plane – Rerecorded” with a rush of emotion, boosting this ballad as a recharged duet. “Daddy’s Hand – Rerecorded” finds Jeffers in top form, absorbing the soul of the original and simultaneously ripping like only he can. Westbrook shines on “Empty Hole – Rerecorded.” The latter’s raw lyrics cut as deeply as ever during lines like, “I’m tired of feeling this empty hole inside my soul.” Sam Canty of Treaty Oak Revival delivers a powerhouse performance on “Moon and Back – Rerecorded,” capping off the project in epic fashion. Check out the full tracklisting below.

Over the last year, Southall has given the album new life on the 10 YEARS OF SIX STRING SORROW TOUR, which sold out dates coast-to-coast across North America. Kicking off in March the celebratory headline run will wrap this month on October 17 in Chattanooga, TN. Next up, the act will hit major festivals this weekend. Starting off with a set at Peacemaker Festival tonight (10/10), before heading over to Austin City Limits Music Festival tomorrow (10/11).

In other news, tickets are now on sale for the much-anticipated solo Read Southall Acoustic Tour 2025. The tour will kick off on December 4, roll across five cities in Texas before wrapping on December 12. Then, Southall will meet back up to headline Billy Bob’s Texas on February 6, 2026. It stands as one of the group’s first announced dates of the new year. Get tickets and find a full list of tour dates here.

Boasting nearly 700 MILLION career streams, Southall has spent the last decade building a rabid grassroots following. Winning over crowds while headlining across the country, they’ve also opened for Ole 60, Jamey Johnson, Whiskey Myers, Chase Rice, Blackberry Smoke, and ZZ Top. Currently in the studio, stay tuned for more from Southall.

 

 

The Six String Sorrow Sessions Tracklist:

1. “Gunshy – Rerecorded” [feat. Koe Wetzel] *
2. “Own Worst Enemy – Rerecorded” *
3. “Aero-Plane – Rerecorded” [feat. Josh Meloy] ^
4. “Daddy's Hand – Rerecorded” [feat. John Jeffers of Whiskey Myers] *
5. “Empty Hole – Rerecorded” [feat. Hudson Westbrook] +
6. “Poison – Rerecorded” *
7. “Moon and Back – Rerecorded” [feat. Sam Canty of Treaty Oak Revival] *

 Written by Read Southall
* Produced by Taylor Kimball
^ Produced by Wes Sharon
+ Produced by Lukas Scott, Wes Sharon

 

 

ABOUT SOUTHALL:
Founding member Read Southall hails from Oklahoma and is joined in the six-piece group by Reid Barber, Jeremee Knipp, Braxton Curliss, John Tyler Perry, and Ryan Wellman. Southall's musical influences range from Country to Rock to Metal and everything in between, making for a wholly original sound that Rolling Stone described as “infuse[ing] rock and metal into the band’s coffee shop vibe.” The guitar-driven band never loses focus on meaningful lyrics, penning tunes that speak to every aspect of life and help drive a Rock and Roll experience for their audience, whether they're listening at home or at a packed show. Following their raw and explosive self-titled album Southall (2023), they are underscoring their established career with latest release, The Six String Sorrow Sessions, a special re-record honoring the debut that started it all, Six String Sorrow. Southall's 2021’s For the Birds features the epic six-minute long single "Where We Belong" and “impressive standout” (Raised Rowdy) “Rose Gold” and follows their 2017 album Borrowed Time, which includes their RIAA PLATINUM-certified single "Why." Full of ‘70s Soul, Country-inspired lyricism, and Rock and Roll heart, their music draws packed crowds and evokes old-school Country and early Grunge all at once. Celebrating a decade of Southall, the band is currently out on their headlining 10 YEARS OF SIX STRING SORROW TOUR. Boasting nearly 700 MILLION career streams, Southall are currently in the studio with new music promised soon.

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