Lonesome Road Review: 5 out of 5 Stars
They Called It Music is pretty darned fabulous. One cannot
accuse the Gibsons of resting on their laurels; they continue to push
themselves toward producing stronger, more varied music, recording songs that
they have spent time uncovering, as well as more than a few they’ve written
themselves. The gentler, songwriter-type songs are adroitly mixed with catchier
radio numbers, a pair of which—”Buy A Ring, Find a Preacher” and the title
track—are frontloaded.
No two songs can be confused, and the album’s closing number, an Eric Gibson composition entitled “Songbird’s Song” is incomparable; transcending bluegrass while strengthening its definition, this one may prove timeless. There is no mistaking the vocal intensity of the Gibson Brothers, and on They Called It Music the emphasis on harmony is as palatable as ever. Leigh Gibson, the younger brother, has a smooth, pleasing voice while the Eric’s is higher, more piercing and Del-like: lovely, that. No matter which is singing, it sounds real good. Leigh’s finest of many lead turns may be on a terrific new song from Joe Newberry, “The Darker the Night, the Better I See;” this barstool anthem is pitiful and blue—absolutely beautiful. I was gobsmacked from the moment he sang, “I’ve honky tonked most all my life, my day begins at the edge of night.” Read the full review 
In a recent Washington Post interview, Del McCoury said, "...when I hear someone like The Gibson Brothers, I know it's them from the first note. They have that little thing in their voices that no one else has..." And from Bluegrass Unlimited: "The brothers and the band have it all -- lead vocals, brother-duet harmony, instrumental virtuosity, ensemble sensibilities and great original material." That's the buzz. Here are the facts: 2012 IBMA Entertainers of the Year and Gospel Recorded Performance for "Singing As We Rise;" 2011 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year and Album of the Year for Help My Brother, also named 2011 Album of the year by PopMatters; and, 2010 IBMA Awards for Song of the Year and Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year for "Ring the Bell."
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Thank You, Bluegrass DJs
They Called It Music has bounced back to #1 on Bluegrass Today's weekly chart for May 17. We appreciate the support from all the bluegrass broadcasters and want to talk to you about our music. Please contact us for an interview.
"I Love You, Merle!"
 New Journal Entry
If I make it to Heaven, God is going to let me open my mouth and sound like the Hag for just a few minutes and I’ll be happy.
Read Eric's full journal entry 
Eric & Leigh Talk "Music"
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