Sneak peek at new Petersens album

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*** Our new album, My Ozark Mountain Home, is out today!! Available to buy and stream everywhere https://li.sten.to/myozarkmountainhome *** We had already recorded a different version of this song on YouTube, but for our album I wanted the song to sound sparse and reflective. I described what I wanted and in less than 24 hours, Emmett came up with this twisted version thus earning it the title "Wayfaring Stranger Gets Stranger" from mom on our chord charts. We ran through it during our last rehearsal before we drove to the studio in Nashville. When it was finally time to record Wayfaring Stranger, I was skeptical since we had only three studio hours left and two more songs to record, but Troy, Dewey, and the band all worked together and completed this version of the song and I love it. ~Julianne ►We first recorded Wayfaring Stranger on a rainy day back in 2021 https://youtu.be/fn1MXtOukXU Buy or stream the old version on our Live Sessions, Vol. 04 album https://li.sten.to/livesessions04 ►More Julianne: May Baby (Original) https://youtu.be/3Mw4Pbg_NVo Fields of Gold https://youtu.be/ZM_76pkynos Be Thou My Vision https://youtu.be/rwwWMWTpp-U ►Photo: Album completion day https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8hE0-uAS9 ----------------------- ►Useful links: YouTube About page https://www.youtube.com/c/thepetersen... Most asked questions https://petersenband.com/about-the-pe... Join our Patreon community https://www.patreon.com/thepetersens Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/thepetersen... Sign up to our email list http://eepurl.com/dxRRaX Get It Mama Fan Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/getit... Show and tour dates https://petersenband.com/show-dates Buy or stream our music https://li.sten.to/thepetersens ►Social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepetersens Facebook https://www.facebook.com/petersenband TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@petersenband Twitter https://twitter.com/thepetersens Band members https://petersenband.com/about-the-pe... Go behind the scenes with @The Petersen Family ►This video: Vocals and mandolin: @Julianne Guitar: @Matt Petersen Banjo: @Ellen Haygood Fiddle: @Katie Petersen Dobro: Emmett Franz Bass: Karen Petersen P.S. Check out mom's bowed bass and Katie's fiddle from 2:50 to 3:15! Location: The Chapel at Finley Farms https://finleyfarmsmo.com/gather For this one we filmed at Finley Farms' newest venue, an open-sided chapel on the other side of the river to The Workshop and The Mill. Photo: The chapel https://www.instagram.com/p/CgCHAK-uzmN Video: The view https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg6yJqTDveU Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen. Special thanks to Troy Dixon for helping us with audio and Aaron Clark for the videography. Microphones by Ear Trumpet Labs https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com ►LYRICS - Wayfaring Stranger I am a poor wayfaring stranger Traveling through this world of woe And there's no sickness, toil nor danger In that bright land to which I go I know dark clouds will gather around me I know my way is rough and steep And beauteous fields lie just before me In Christ's redeemed, their vigils keep I'm going there to see my father I'm going there no more to roam I'm just a-going over Jordan I'm just a-going over home I want to wear that crown of glory When I get home to that bright land I want to shout salvation's story In concert with the blood-washed band I'm going there to see my mother She said she'd meet me when I go I'm just a-going over Jordan I'm just a-going over home I'll soon be free from every trial This form will rest beneath the sod I'll drop the cross of self-denial And enter in my home with God I'm going there to see my Savior Who shed for me His precious blood ►The Petersens: We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website https://petersenband.com Subscriber count: #ThePetersens #MyOzarkMountainHome #WayfaringStranger #Folk #WayfaringStrangerGetsStranger #AlbumVersion #FinleyFarmsMO This song features on: #MyOzarkMountainHomeAlbum #LiveSessions04

Gotta try the pancake joint

A breath of fresh air

Two comments:
1. While watching this video, my breathing distress (from a cold) evaporated!
2. I really admire everything here. I like how, in the Arkansas Traveler bit, all three instruments are sharp, distinct and blend well. Each instrument is played excellently, with each having equal dominance. Nobody is muted or holding back. Love it.

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Petersens among the Big Five

Good move, El

Knowing Ellen, I'd say she chose wisely
Trying to make it alone in Nashville would have been hard for a Christian girl.
(Entire interview is posted below somewhere.)
https://youtu.be/QAOqDeE3Y2A

Epoch Times feature on the Petersens

I am reposting this link to an Epoch Times article to make sure it is accessible.

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AMERICAN ESSENCE
Meet the Ozark Family Band That’s Introducing American Roots Music to a Global Audience
A family band from the Ozarks, The Petersens share their homegrown American Roots music with a global audience BY J.K. OLSON TIME
JULY 13, 2022 PRINT
https://www.theepochtimes.com/meet-the-ozark-family-band-thats-introducing-american-roots-music-to-a-global-audience_4588436.html

Gospel by the Petersens

Fairly recent numbers by the band
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTSFgot_wgqwj_ayMJhvyWIi4HYt_laa

Their gospel album, Homesick for a Country, is available via their web site.

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