You won’t find a more spirited trio of sisters than the Rose Rock Daughters. With one foot in Nashville music-making and another planted in the red dirt of their beloved Oklahoma, these songbirds are spreading the light of faith across the fruited plain.
Named for Oklahoma’s legendary crystals, the Rose Rock Daughters’ roots run four generations deep. “We got our humor from our dad’s side of the family,” says Kaycie who plays violin and sings. “We crack ourselves up all the time.”
From their mother’s side comes a rich legacy of Christian faith, given by their great-grandmother who was a prayer warrior and a woman of the land.
That legacy blossoms in their new album God of the Mountain, a vibrant collection of beloved hymns inspired by the life of Moses. Kallie, who plays piano and harp, says, “When we first began to gather material, it seemed random - we just chose songs that we liked. Then as we were reading the lyrics, a light switch came on, and we saw these parallels with the story of Moses - the burning bush, the mountain of God, the Passover, and the Promised Land. These images are all about the name of God being revealed to mankind. That’s the name we want to glorify - the name of Jesus.”
The album brings together spirituals and hymns that are earthy and elevated just like these classically-trained/down-home singers. “A Mighty Fortress”, “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”, and “Higher Ground” introduce timeless theological depth to the proceedings while “Sweet Hour of Prayer” and “I’ll Fly Away” evoke church-in-the-wildwood joy.
Not every song met with instant agreement. “Kaycie was adamant that we sing the old spiritual, “Ride On, Moses”, and we were like, “How are three girls like us going to pull that off? But we found a fresh take!” says Kallie.
The last year has given birth to new creativity as the Daughters began arranging some of their own songs and co-producing in the studio. The marriage of new and old styles was eclectic. “We wanted “Rock of Ages” to have a driving roots-style guitar sound,” says Kambrie, the youngest and a mandolin virtuoso. “We even added Americana-style spoons to give “Ride On Moses” a fun, percussive sound. Yes, we get crazy ideas sometimes!” Kaycie chimes in.
The end result is an album that soars and rip-roars with Gospel themes and string fever. Like the old prophet who led his people to a new home, God of the Mountain reflects the faith, family history, and love of the land that defines.
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