Mark Morton’s collaboration with Jaren Johnston, the singer of The Cadillac Three, has inspired his first solo album in six years.
“Had a blast writing and recording ‘Hell & Back’ with Jaren,” Morton shared on Twitter. “This was the first song Jaren & I wrote together and it set the tone for the material that followed. The batch of tunes that ‘Hell & Back’ led to all eventually evolved into my upcoming solo album. Much more to come.”
Morton released a new single, “Hell & Back,” featuring Johnston, blending rock and blues while reflecting his Southern rock roots. In a statement, Morton said, “‘Hell & Back’ was so much fun to cook up! We found just the right balance of Southern rock swagger, bluesy grooves, and Outlaw vibes. Jaren is a dear friend of mine and such an incredibly talented songwriter and performer. Our whole process was as laid back and …