The group is joined by fellow Texan George Birge on the updated track
Hailing from Denton and Austin, Texas, respectively, Eli Young Band and George Birge have teamed up to record a tender-hearted new cover of the 1994 hit song “Amy’s Back in Austin.” The melodious new single is the third release from the upcoming tribute album God Blessed Texas, which pays homage to American country music band Little Texas. The new song is available December 1st for streaming and download.
Superbly crafted, “Amy’s Back in Austin” tells the story of a naive young couple seeking a better life by leaving their hometown together. Unfortunately, they learn the grass isn’t always greener on the other side and end up parting ways. He heads West and suspects she’s returned home. His love for her remains and occupies his thoughts, leaving listeners with a strikingly heartfelt ballad.
“Growing up, I was always a fan of Little Texas,” reveals Mike Eli of the Eli Young Band. “Their songs were a huge part of country music in Texas. I was excited to be asked to sing on the record and it’s a huge honor to be part of this project.”
“Little Texas was a staple in my childhood, and ‘Amy’s Back in Austin’ was an era-defining song for me,” adds Birge. “With Eli Young Band being one of my biggest musical influences, getting to share this track with them feels like a full circle moment for me in Country music. To be asked to be a part of this tribute album is such a huge honor.”
“Amy’s Back in Austin” was co-written by Brady Seals and Stephen Allen Davis. Brandyn Steen served as executive producer on the new cover song and Little Texas bassist Duane Propes as music producer. It was recorded at ER Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, with mixing done by Bart Busch and engineering by David Spielberg. A-list session musicians included Propes on bass, Mark Matejka on lead and acoustic guitar, and Corey Wright on drums.
The song follows the release of “God Blessed Texas,” featuring Randy Rogers, Casey Donahew, Josh Abbott, Aaron Watson, Rodney Crowell, Kevin Fowler, and Pat Green, and Neal McCoy’s cover of “First Time for Everything.” This year, the band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “God Blessed Texas” with an all-star tribute album.
