The pair will perform the song for the first time on the Grand Ole Opry
Scotty McCreery is starting 2025 with a moment of reflection releasing an updated version of his country and gospel blending “Red Letter Blueprint” featuring Grammy and Dove Award-winning Christian artist, Jason Crabb via Triple Tigers. The pair are set to give their first live performance of the song on the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, February 11th, marking McCreery’s first performance on the stage during the yearlong Opry 100 celebration.
McCreery’s lead guitarist Spence Peppard, who used to play in Crabb’s band, connected the two singers for the collaboration. A road family affair of sorts, Peppard co-produced the new track along with McCreery’s bass player Nathan Thomas and long-time McCreery producer Frank Rogers.
Written by McCreery, Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, and Monty Criswell, “Red Letter Blueprint” is a comforting ballad of faith and inner strength. Both patient and gentle, yet solid and strong, McCreery leans on the plans that never fail. Building from a tender piano melody and the crooner’s convicted yet empathetic vocal, the track implores the listener to take solace in the belief that no matter how far away true peace seems, the path to get there is clearly marked.
Rise & Fall, which features the original version of “Red Letter Blueprint,” is McCreery’s most critically acclaimed album to date. The album’s first single, “Cab in a Solo,” became his sixth No. 1 hit. Listen to the album Rolling Stone says is “every bit as legit as Jamey Johnson’s That Lonesome Song, Garth Brooks’ In Pieces, or Randy Travis’ Storms of Life.
McCreery will join Kane Brown for his The High Road Tour as direct support on March 27th. Brown recently released his track “Says I Can (The High Road Tour Version)” featuring his tourmates McCreery, Mitchell Tenpenny, Ashley Cooke, and Dasha to streaming outlets.
The North Carolina native will also perform at this year’s Stagecoach Festival on April 27th.
Last night, McCreery headlined the San Antonio Rodeo. Fans can also catch him headlining several solo shows in February and March. He will make his long-awaited return to the UK in May, with five headline dates across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
