Ty Stonehawker finds redemption and raw emotion in “While You Are Gone”

 

Ty Stonehawker’s “While You Are Gone” is a soulful, hard-fought ballad that connects the ache of the past with the promise of tomorrow. From the depths of addiction to the peaks of artistic resurrection, Stonehawker’s journey is more than lyrics and melody; it’s real, raw, and resolute.

His lead-off track from his debut solo album, Gamblin Man, “While You Are Gone,” offers a penetrating mix of country dirt and gospel-infused redemption, bolstered by an all-star cast. Recorded by Mark “Mooka” Rennick (who’s worked with luminaries like Tom Waits and Bob Dylan) and featuring Terry Miller (Zac Brown Band) on bass and Hank Early (Turnpike Troubadours) on pedal steel and banjo, the song bleeds authenticity. The warm, tiered harmonies and Stonehawker’s unmistakable rasp turn this into a track that sticks long after the final note has been played.

Stonehawker’s tale is of second chances and relentless ambition. Now three years sober, he has swapped the bar scene for the stage, using his struggle to connect with others through his music. Since its release, Gamblin Man has made its mark on the AMA, RMR, and NCAA charts and accumulated over 2.2 million Spotify streams in under a year. Now settled in Nashville, he’s put together a band with tight four-part harmonies and a blend of electric and acoustic textures, ready to take to the road and spread his music further.

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