SABR'S annual literary baseball book -- Turnstyle -- I contributed two poems and an essay. Lucky me.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
New Album
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NASHVILLE SINGER-SONGWRITER KANSAS BRYCE MARTIN CAPTURES AMERICANA GRIT ON NEW LP 'DOWN ON THE CANEY FORK'
NASHVILLE, TN – May 19, 2026 — Nashville-based Americana artist Kansas Bryce Martin has officially made his latest full-length studio album, Down on the Caney Fork, available to global audiences following its release on December 27, 2025.The acclaimed LP showcases Martin’s deeply rooted storytelling, seamlessly blending traditional Americana textures with contemporary arrangements.
Recorded locally, the release highlights his distinct vocal delivery and a refined focus on character-driven songwriting that captures the essence of modern roots music.
The title track introduces the project with rich instrumentation and atmospheric melodies, setting a compelling tonal foundation. Lyrically, the album explores introspective themes of identity, resilience, and the quiet complexities of Southern life.
"This project represents a major turning point for me as both a songwriter and a musician," says Kansas Bryce Martin. "I wanted to create a collection of songs that feels completely honest, grounded, and connected to the places and stories that have shaped me."
Martin is currently focused on studio work and digital promotion for the LP, with no live touring scheduled at this time.
KBM is based in Nashville, Tennessee. An emerging voice in the contemporary Americana scene he draws inspiration from classic folk storytellers and modern alt-country pioneers, Martin has spent years honing a signature sound defined by evocative lyricism and authentic instrumentation.
Media Contact: Mark Louis Hudson, marklouishudson@gmail.com, Bushyhead, Oklahoma.
