Pure Grain has been delivering their high-proof distillation of country, rock, blues, and soul for more than 20 years. Tragically, their frontman, Chris “Carolina Kidd” Taber, passed away in 2020. Ryan Moore, a longtime friend and follower of the band, stepped up to fill his spot. So, it is fitting that he penned the band’s first new release since Taber’s passing. American Songwriter is proud to premiere “Grass Stains” from the band’s forthcoming album a day ahead of its wide release on Friday (June 13).

“Grass Stains” isn’t just a touching and relatable single about childhood and growing up. It is also the first page of the band’s next chapter. After five years of healing, preparing, and playing live shows, they’re ready to release new music with Moore helming the band. It’s a new beginning and the first look at the album fans of Pure Grain have been waiting to hear.

Pure Grain Discusses “Grass Stains”

Ryan Moore, who wrote “Grass Stains,” and Brian DeBruler, drummer and founding member of Pure Grain, spoke to American Songwriter about the song ahead of today’s premiere.

“It was inspired by my 6-year-old daughter Amelia,” Moore says of the song. “I was down in my music room and she came down all dressed up, and when I saw her, she looked more like 16 instead of 6. I said to her, ‘Honey, you’re growing up way too fast.’ Her reply was, ‘Dad, I’m never growing up,’” he recalls. (read more)