ABOUT US
Traditions Rising is a traditional country band/duo out of Northern Alabama.
Founded in 2019 Traditions Rising consists of husband and wife duo John and Rachel Harris of Arab, AL.
They have performed all over Alabama, as well as in Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Rachel Harris
Lead Vocals, Songwritter
Singer/ Songwriter Rachel Harris joined Traditions Rising in 2020. Since her debut, she has recived mulitiple awards and nomminations that complement her vocal resonance, tone, and power. (Alabama Music Awards, 2022- present / Josie Music Awards, 2022- present.) She is a songwriter, writing newest single 'Apple Pie Moonshine," and has written all of Traditions Rsing's original songs. Rachel also plays basic rhythm guitar periodically at duo acoustic performances with husband John Harris.
John harris
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Bass
Guitarist, Band Leader, and Founder of Traditions Rising is John Harris. John Begn his professional career at the age of 16 when he beagn to tour with several gospel quartets. John has over 30 years experience playing guitar and has performed on a wide variety of stages and audiences. John not only plays guitar but is a bassist as well. He one day hopes to learn to play a Steel guitar.
Johhny Collier
Lead Guitar, Vocals
Recording artist, Johnny Collier, brings something unique to his fans and followers in today’s music scene. With a career spanning 4 decades, Johnny has played with some of the music industries biggest trend setters, toured extensively, written and produced two full featured albums, has enjoyed several #1 singles on international independent artist charts and has been nominated and won awards from Hollywood Music in Media, The Josie Music Awards, The International Singer-Songwriter Association, Who’s Hoo Country Music Awards and the Alabama Music Awards. These days, Johnny is enjoying being semi-retired with as many fishing trips as he can fit in between performances with Traditions Rising.
www.JohnnyCollier.com
Kevin Barnes
Bass, Vocals
Coming Soon!
Mike Graham
Drums/Percussion
Drummer, Mike Graham has been playing music his whole life. First, playing for family gatherings and then in church. Mike began his Pro career in 1984. He played in the Jazz band through out high school and college and has been a part of numerous cover bands and original acts over the years. Currently Mike is a Collision drumstick artis, who also plays PDP by DW drums, Zildjain cymbals, and Evan heads.
covers songs by artists such as:Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam Martina McBride, Lori Morgan, The Judds, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Patty Loveless, Brooks and Dunn, Reba McEntire, Morgan Walden, Chris Stapleton, Pistol Annies, Ricky Van Shelton, Jeannie C Riley, Rodney Foster, Emmy Lou Harris, Alison Krause, Cody Jinks, Lynda Ronstadt, George Strait and many more...
Traditons Rising Original Songs
"Apple Pie Moonshine""Single Mom""Love Me Like This""Whiskey Bound"
"Bring Back Real Country"
"Broke-N-Famous"
"Momma's Kitchen"
"Guitars and Guns"