17 year old Wyatt Ellis is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and composer from East Tennessee who’s not just playing old music, he’s making it new again. Widely recognized as one of the most exciting young talents in country music, Wyatt blends deep-rooted tradition with fresh virtuosity. By 13, he made his guest debut on the Grand Ole Opry; by 14, he returned for his artist debut performing his own compositions, an unprecedented milestone. His debut album, Happy Valley, a collection of original instrumentals, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart, signaling the rise of a bold new voice in American roots music. Backed by a powerhouse band known for high-energy performances, Wyatt’s music connects generations, breathing new life into the genre. Featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s American Currents exhibit and serving as an ambassador for the Greater Smokies Region, Wyatt Ellis is a once-in-a-generation artist shaping the future of acoustic music.
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Happy World Bluegrass Day to those who celebrate 🎶🪕
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Check this out!
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"Rocky Top Bottom" is out now!
wyattellis.lnk.to/RTB
Written by: Wyatt Ellis, Mason Via, Brad Rempel
Produced by: Wyatt Ellis & Sean Sullivan
Musicians:
Wyatt Ellis — mandolin, lead vocal
Alex Leach — guitar, tenor vocal
Julia Eversole — bass, high baritone vocal
Andy Teno — banjo
Noah Goebel — fiddle
Recording:
The Tractor Shed — Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Sean Sullivan — Recording Engineer
The Sound Lair — Maryville, Tennessee
Miah Lajeunesse — Additional Recording
Mixing & Mastering:
Sean Sullivan — Mixing
Mike Monseur — Mastering
About:
"Rocky Top Bottom” is a heartbreak song with its boots planted firmly in the hills of Eastern Tennessee. Built around a turn of phrase Wyatt Ellis just had to write. The song finds Wyatt hitting bottom while looking out from the top of the mountain: his girl gone, a screen door slammed, rain on a tin roof, a blue tick hound and one spectacular panoramic view of everything that went wrong. It’s sad, but it doesn’t sit still. With the drive and humor of the mountain music Wyatt grew up playing, “Rocky Top Bottom” turns heartache into something you can pick, sing and grin your way through. It’s Wyatt Ellis and East Tennessee in a song that is rooted in tradition, a little rowdy and unmistakably home sweet home.
Lyrics:
We were high as the Smokies
Next thing you know
She turned around and done me wrong
Miss Tennessee went and left me
Singin’ this lonesome song
You’re always gonna be sweet home to me,
But I couldn’t keep you holdin’ on
I’ve hit Rocky Top Bottom
Ever since you’ve been gone
Rocky Top Bottom,
Far as the eye can see
Rocky Top Bottom,
Ain’t how it’s supposed to be
There’s a clear mountain view
Of me losing you,
Just watchin’ you movin’ on
I’ve hit Rocky Top Bottom,
Ever since you’ve been gone
I’ve been sittin’ on the porch
Since she slammed the screen door
Been sittin’ here for ten long days
With a blue tick hound and the mournful sound
Of the rain on the window pane
Was it the tin roof talkin’ that got you walkin’
Was the ’shine just a little too strong
I’ve hit Rocky Top Bottom,
Ever since you’ve been gone
Rocky Top Bottom,
Far as the eye can see
Rocky Top Bottom,
Ain’t how it’s supposed to be
There’s a clear mountain view
Of me losing you,
Just watchin’ you movin’ on
I’ve hit Rocky Top Bottom,
Ever since you’ve been gone
There’s a clear mountain view
Of me losing you,
Just watchin’ you movin’ on
I’ve hit Rocky Top Bottom,
Ever since you’ve been gone
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My new single “Rocky Top Bottom” is out now!
🏔️🔝⬇️
Listen: wyattellis.lnk.to/RTB
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It’s Football Time in Tennessee. #vfl #vols #knoxville #tennessee
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Don’t miss it! 🧭🐎🥀
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It’s time! 🧭🧲🥀
“West Dakota Rose” is out now!
orcd.co/westdakotarose
Go listen wherever and whenever you can!
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You’ll never forget a Saturday night at the Grand Ole Opry —sign up for texts at wyattellis.com so you don’t miss the next one!
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I’m sure grateful to be nominated for New Artist of the Year by my International Bluegrass Music Association peers! Thanks to my amazing band and everyone who’s helped me chase this dream down the track.
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