Will Banister with Adam and the Armadillos

For songwriter Will Banister, few traditions are better than traditional country music.

"This is the only music I've ever listened to," he says. "It's the only music I've ever made. I don't think I could do anything different, even if I tried."

With Forever — a mix of old-school honky-tonk, western swing, Cajun music, and barroom ballads — Banister puts a personalized spin on the timeless country music that he first heard as a child. Born and raised in eastern New Mexico, he grew up in a town surrounded by endless acres of pasture and farmland, within 20 miles of the Texas state line. At home, his father played records by Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, George Strait, and Marty Robbins, filling the household with songs that seemed to suit the western landscape outside. "That music just got into my blood," Banister remembers. At 11 years old, he received an acoustic guitar for Christmas and began strumming his first chords. "It was a cheap, old Hondo guitar, and I played it during a local show that next year," he adds. "I did an old Hank Williams song, and I've been hooked ever since."

There's no overstating the power of Banister's voice. It's a classic country coon — the sort of voice that's as ageless as the songs it delivers — and its fans include western icon Clint Eastwood, whose critically-acclaimed film Cry Macho features Banister's vocals on the opening song "Find a New Home." Even so, he's rarely sounded as compelling as he does on Forever, delivering performances that nod to the glory days of country music without sacrificing his modern appeal. He's a traditionalist for today's world, finding the middle ground between the classic and the contemporary. With its all-American stories about love, life, and longing, Forever finds him earning a spot in the lineage of timeless country music.

"I think this traditional sound is going to last forever," he says. "I'm just happy to be part of it."

Adam and the Armadillos:
Adam & the Armadillos are a dynamic honky tonk band hailing from Central Pennsylvania. Founded and fronted by singer/songwriter, Adam Yarger, the Armadillos create a captivating sound that
pays homage to classic country and outlaw music. 

With their genuine passion for the genre, Adam & the Armadillos are on a roll generating momentum for the band in all aspects. In 2023, they achieved remarkable milestones that solidified their place in the genre, notably signing with Hollow Point Music Group in August 2023. The band dedicated their time and energy into recording, producing and releasing three
exceptional singles. These tracks not only showcased their honky tonk traditional country style- but also reflected their dedication to creating authentic and memorable country music. Be on the
lookout for exciting releases and tour dates in 2025.

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