Homecoming: The Bluegrass Album cover

Homecoming: The Bluegrass Album

Joe Diffie · 2010

40 min · 12 tracks · country

An intimate celebration of bluegrass traditions, blending heartfelt storytelling with vibrant instrumentation.

Why this album works

This album is significant for revitalizing interest in bluegrass music within mainstream country circles. It features collaborations with respected bluegrass musicians, and its release contributed to the ongoing conversation about the fusion of country and bluegrass styles, enhancing Diffie's legacy as a versatile artist.
Best for
steady mid-tempo sing-alongs heartfelt storytelling moments intimate gatherings with friends
Context
Released in 2010, 'Homecoming: The Bluegrass Album' marked Joe Diffie's return to his roots after a decade-long mainstream country career, following his last studio album in 2004. This project showcases Diffie's deep appreciation for the bluegrass genre and reflects his shift toward a more traditional sound.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Somehow Tonight 2:59
  • 2 Lonesome And Dry As A Bone Standout 3:53
  • 3 Tall Cornstalk 2:48
  • 4 Fit For A King 4:12
  • 5 Route 5 Box 109 3:58
  • 6 Rainin' On Her Rubber Dolly With The Grascals Standout 2:55
  • 7 I Know How It Feels 3:40
  • 8 Tennessee Tea 2:52
  • 9 Free And Easy 3:01
  • 10 Stormy Weather Once Again 3:03
  • 11 'Til Death Standout 4:29
  • 12 Hard To Handle 2:30

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