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Goodness and Mercy - I’ve been singing this new one around the house a lot.

Your favorite folk trio, Stephen, Sarah and Jacob sing a part of your favorite folk worship song “In the Stillness”

Quiet Faithfulness project by @samanthajmccabe is out today. Grateful to have produced this with her.

IT'S HERE!!! I've Become Normal. It's a Christian-indie-cowboy EP. It's also detox music for worship leaders (and others who have overdosed on tom grooves and big bridges about faithfulness). Stream it wherever you listen to music. I pray it blesses you. It certainly blessed me : )

Credits:
Jacob Early - Production and mix
Ethan Pugh - Arrangements and instruments
Justin Dale Myers - Electric guitars and pedal steel
Everett Hardin - Mastering
Derrick Bills - Cover photo

Thank you...

@ashleymking04, my beautiful bride and best friend... for loving me, believing in my art, and blessing me with a chance to record these songs

@jacobearly, my producer, friend, and music machine... for bringing this to life and helping me reimagine myself as an artist

@ethannathaniel, my producer, friend, and multi-instrumental wonder... for playing virtually everything you hear, and shaping some cowboy songs into something new

@justindalemyers, my true brother and Spirit-filled master of steel strings... for completing it all with the stuff only you can do

@everetthardin, my mastering engineer... for making it shine and fit in all at the same time

@dareebearr, my treasured brother of many years... for a fun backyard nighttime shoot that turned into the perfect album cover

Happy listening, everyone. I'll make this request more over the coming days, but please listen and share if you would : ) These songs are here less as self-expression (though they are at least that) and more as gentle melodies for the tired soul. I don't have a promotion team or a huge following... but I do have you - family and friends who can help me spread the word. I would treasure your help!

#ChristianIndieCowboy #ChristianIndie #cowboymusic #newmusic2026 #StoryTime #SlowLiving #IndieMusic

IT'S HERE!!! I've Become Normal. It's a Christian-indie-cowboy EP. It's also detox music for worship leaders (and others who have overdosed on tom grooves and big bridges about faithfulness). Stream it wherever you listen to music. I pray it blesses you. It certainly blessed me : )

Credits:
Jacob Early - Production and mix
Ethan Pugh - Arrangements and instruments
Justin Dale Myers - Electric guitars and pedal steel
Everett Hardin - Mastering
Derrick Bills - Cover photo

Thank you...

@ashleymking04, my beautiful bride and best friend... for loving me, believing in my art, and blessing me with a chance to record these songs

@jacobearly, my producer, friend, and music machine... for bringing this to life and helping me reimagine myself as an artist

@ethannathaniel, my producer, friend, and multi-instrumental wonder... for playing virtually everything you hear, and shaping some cowboy songs into something new

@justindalemyers, my true brother and Spirit-filled master of steel strings... for completing it all with the stuff only you can do

@everetthardin, my mastering engineer... for making it shine and fit in all at the same time

@dareebearr, my treasured brother of many years... for a fun backyard nighttime shoot that turned into the perfect album cover

Happy listening, everyone. I'll make this request more over the coming days, but please listen and share if you would : ) These songs are here less as self-expression (though they are at least that) and more as gentle melodies for the tired soul. I don't have a promotion team or a huge following... but I do have you - family and friends who can help me spread the word. I would treasure your help!

#ChristianIndieCowboy #ChristianIndie #cowboymusic #newmusic2026 #StoryTime #SlowLiving #IndieMusic

IT'S HERE!!! I've Become Normal. It's a Christian-indie-cowboy EP. It's also detox music for worship leaders (and others who have overdosed on tom grooves and big bridges about faithfulness). Stream it wherever you listen to music. I pray it blesses you. It certainly blessed me : )

Credits:
Jacob Early - Production and mix
Ethan Pugh - Arrangements and instruments
Justin Dale Myers - Electric guitars and pedal steel
Everett Hardin - Mastering
Derrick Bills - Cover photo

Thank you...

@ashleymking04, my beautiful bride and best friend... for loving me, believing in my art, and blessing me with a chance to record these songs

@jacobearly, my producer, friend, and music machine... for bringing this to life and helping me reimagine myself as an artist

@ethannathaniel, my producer, friend, and multi-instrumental wonder... for playing virtually everything you hear, and shaping some cowboy songs into something new

@justindalemyers, my true brother and Spirit-filled master of steel strings... for completing it all with the stuff only you can do

@everetthardin, my mastering engineer... for making it shine and fit in all at the same time

@dareebearr, my treasured brother of many years... for a fun backyard nighttime shoot that turned into the perfect album cover

Happy listening, everyone. I'll make this request more over the coming days, but please listen and share if you would : ) These songs are here less as self-expression (though they are at least that) and more as gentle melodies for the tired soul. I don't have a promotion team or a huge following... but I do have you - family and friends who can help me spread the word. I would treasure your help!

#ChristianIndieCowboy #ChristianIndie #cowboymusic #newmusic2026 #StoryTime #SlowLiving #IndieMusic

IT'S HERE!!! I've Become Normal. It's a Christian-indie-cowboy EP. It's also detox music for worship leaders (and others who have overdosed on tom grooves and big bridges about faithfulness). Stream it wherever you listen to music. I pray it blesses you. It certainly blessed me : )

Credits:
Jacob Early - Production and mix
Ethan Pugh - Arrangements and instruments
Justin Dale Myers - Electric guitars and pedal steel
Everett Hardin - Mastering
Derrick Bills - Cover photo

Thank you...

@ashleymking04, my beautiful bride and best friend... for loving me, believing in my art, and blessing me with a chance to record these songs

@jacobearly, my producer, friend, and music machine... for bringing this to life and helping me reimagine myself as an artist

@ethannathaniel, my producer, friend, and multi-instrumental wonder... for playing virtually everything you hear, and shaping some cowboy songs into something new

@justindalemyers, my true brother and Spirit-filled master of steel strings... for completing it all with the stuff only you can do

@everetthardin, my mastering engineer... for making it shine and fit in all at the same time

@dareebearr, my treasured brother of many years... for a fun backyard nighttime shoot that turned into the perfect album cover

Happy listening, everyone. I'll make this request more over the coming days, but please listen and share if you would : ) These songs are here less as self-expression (though they are at least that) and more as gentle melodies for the tired soul. I don't have a promotion team or a huge following... but I do have you - family and friends who can help me spread the word. I would treasure your help!

#ChristianIndieCowboy #ChristianIndie #cowboymusic #newmusic2026 #StoryTime #SlowLiving #IndieMusic

IT'S HERE!!! I've Become Normal. It's a Christian-indie-cowboy EP. It's also detox music for worship leaders (and others who have overdosed on tom grooves and big bridges about faithfulness). Stream it wherever you listen to music. I pray it blesses you. It certainly blessed me : )

Credits:
Jacob Early - Production and mix
Ethan Pugh - Arrangements and instruments
Justin Dale Myers - Electric guitars and pedal steel
Everett Hardin - Mastering
Derrick Bills - Cover photo

Thank you...

@ashleymking04, my beautiful bride and best friend... for loving me, believing in my art, and blessing me with a chance to record these songs

@jacobearly, my producer, friend, and music machine... for bringing this to life and helping me reimagine myself as an artist

@ethannathaniel, my producer, friend, and multi-instrumental wonder... for playing virtually everything you hear, and shaping some cowboy songs into something new

@justindalemyers, my true brother and Spirit-filled master of steel strings... for completing it all with the stuff only you can do

@everetthardin, my mastering engineer... for making it shine and fit in all at the same time

@dareebearr, my treasured brother of many years... for a fun backyard nighttime shoot that turned into the perfect album cover

Happy listening, everyone. I'll make this request more over the coming days, but please listen and share if you would : ) These songs are here less as self-expression (though they are at least that) and more as gentle melodies for the tired soul. I don't have a promotion team or a huge following... but I do have you - family and friends who can help me spread the word. I would treasure your help!

#ChristianIndieCowboy #ChristianIndie #cowboymusic #newmusic2026 #StoryTime #SlowLiving #IndieMusic

“All The World Is Bright” is out today! I was asked to play this song at a wedding one weekend and at a funeral on the next. I’m proud to share this song of hope with you guys right in the dead of winter.

I had the joy of recording this song with @jacobearly in his studio outside Charlotte.

Listen closely to hear a feature of my daughter’s toy piano in the second verse.

Background vocals: the lovely @elanormleaton, and the great @jacobearly
Cover: the one and only @kittrelldesign

“All The World Is Bright” is out today! I was asked to play this song at a wedding one weekend and at a funeral on the next. I’m proud to share this song of hope with you guys right in the dead of winter.

I had the joy of recording this song with @jacobearly in his studio outside Charlotte.

Listen closely to hear a feature of my daughter’s toy piano in the second verse.

Background vocals: the lovely @elanormleaton, and the great @jacobearly
Cover: the one and only @kittrelldesign

“All The World Is Bright” is out today! I was asked to play this song at a wedding one weekend and at a funeral on the next. I’m proud to share this song of hope with you guys right in the dead of winter.

I had the joy of recording this song with @jacobearly in his studio outside Charlotte.

Listen closely to hear a feature of my daughter’s toy piano in the second verse.

Background vocals: the lovely @elanormleaton, and the great @jacobearly
Cover: the one and only @kittrelldesign

“All The World Is Bright” is out today! I was asked to play this song at a wedding one weekend and at a funeral on the next. I’m proud to share this song of hope with you guys right in the dead of winter.

I had the joy of recording this song with @jacobearly in his studio outside Charlotte.

Listen closely to hear a feature of my daughter’s toy piano in the second verse.

Background vocals: the lovely @elanormleaton, and the great @jacobearly
Cover: the one and only @kittrelldesign

My new song YOUR VOICE is OUT NOW!

My new song YOUR VOICE is OUT NOW! Got to create this with my brother @aaronearly. I’ve always loved his heart for worship so it meant a lot to team up with him. I’ve had this song brewing for a while and I’m so excited it’s out in the world! Thanks to everyone else who helped me as well.

@aaronearly: drums + co produced
@soundofsolis: keys
Jubilee Early: vocals
@everetthardinmastering: cello + mastering
@chadwahlbrink: mixing
@erichurtgen: artwork

Diving Knife is out today folks. Add to “windows down scream your lungs out” playlists anywhere.

Produced and recorded by @jacobearly
Video production by @filmbyraul.co

Who doesn’t love an alternative album cover?

Sacred Vows Credits:

Produced and engineered by the legend himself, Mr. @jacobearly

It’s simple. I’m living my best life making music because I am making it with Jacob. I’m convinced I’m doing the most compelling work I’ve ever done because of his direction and focus. It also helps that we share the exact same value system when it comes to making art.

Mixed by @chadwahlbrinkListen. I hate to let the cat out of the bag because I feel like Chad is about to become everyone’s go to mix engineer. He took these songs to a place that me and Jacob were absolutely stunned by. We would get a mix back and Jacob and I would call each other and say things like “Gosh we are such geniuses” and “This mix is about to make us legends” with tears streaming down our faces with happiness. Haha. Seriously. Chad absolutely brought these songs to the Promised Land for us and I am so thankful for him.

What can I say about @ethannathaniel ? He’s been playing drums for me since Poet Priest but his incredible musicianship is the architecture of Miracle Service and Sacred Vows. Keys, guitars and drums are all performed by my little baby brother Ethan. I love him and love his playing.

Sacred Vows is mastered by my good friend @everetthardinmastering . Mastering is the final step in the process but it is incredibly important and Everett did an incredible job helping us realize the ultimate sonic vision of Sacred Vows.

YOU GUYS! You know that baller acoustic rhythm guitar on BAD DECISIONS? That’s me. Yes, I can play guitar.

After I grow old I am going to pivot and become a visual artist because in my heart of hearts, painters and graphic designers and art directors are the people I look up to the most. I feel so drawn to visual art. I realize I am probably repeating myself but I am obsessed with @erichurtgen ‘s work and I always feel so honored that he continues to be willing to work with me on my albums. Anticipating an email with a Dropbox file from Eric is the most fun part of an album release and the most difficult problem is choosing the cover because I honestly love them all.

Also big thanks to @soundofsolis for keys on BD!

Who doesn’t love an alternative album cover?

Sacred Vows Credits:

Produced and engineered by the legend himself, Mr. @jacobearly

It’s simple. I’m living my best life making music because I am making it with Jacob. I’m convinced I’m doing the most compelling work I’ve ever done because of his direction and focus. It also helps that we share the exact same value system when it comes to making art.

Mixed by @chadwahlbrinkListen. I hate to let the cat out of the bag because I feel like Chad is about to become everyone’s go to mix engineer. He took these songs to a place that me and Jacob were absolutely stunned by. We would get a mix back and Jacob and I would call each other and say things like “Gosh we are such geniuses” and “This mix is about to make us legends” with tears streaming down our faces with happiness. Haha. Seriously. Chad absolutely brought these songs to the Promised Land for us and I am so thankful for him.

What can I say about @ethannathaniel ? He’s been playing drums for me since Poet Priest but his incredible musicianship is the architecture of Miracle Service and Sacred Vows. Keys, guitars and drums are all performed by my little baby brother Ethan. I love him and love his playing.

Sacred Vows is mastered by my good friend @everetthardinmastering . Mastering is the final step in the process but it is incredibly important and Everett did an incredible job helping us realize the ultimate sonic vision of Sacred Vows.

YOU GUYS! You know that baller acoustic rhythm guitar on BAD DECISIONS? That’s me. Yes, I can play guitar.

After I grow old I am going to pivot and become a visual artist because in my heart of hearts, painters and graphic designers and art directors are the people I look up to the most. I feel so drawn to visual art. I realize I am probably repeating myself but I am obsessed with @erichurtgen ‘s work and I always feel so honored that he continues to be willing to work with me on my albums. Anticipating an email with a Dropbox file from Eric is the most fun part of an album release and the most difficult problem is choosing the cover because I honestly love them all.

Also big thanks to @soundofsolis for keys on BD!

Who doesn’t love an alternative album cover?

Sacred Vows Credits:

Produced and engineered by the legend himself, Mr. @jacobearly

It’s simple. I’m living my best life making music because I am making it with Jacob. I’m convinced I’m doing the most compelling work I’ve ever done because of his direction and focus. It also helps that we share the exact same value system when it comes to making art.

Mixed by @chadwahlbrinkListen. I hate to let the cat out of the bag because I feel like Chad is about to become everyone’s go to mix engineer. He took these songs to a place that me and Jacob were absolutely stunned by. We would get a mix back and Jacob and I would call each other and say things like “Gosh we are such geniuses” and “This mix is about to make us legends” with tears streaming down our faces with happiness. Haha. Seriously. Chad absolutely brought these songs to the Promised Land for us and I am so thankful for him.

What can I say about @ethannathaniel ? He’s been playing drums for me since Poet Priest but his incredible musicianship is the architecture of Miracle Service and Sacred Vows. Keys, guitars and drums are all performed by my little baby brother Ethan. I love him and love his playing.

Sacred Vows is mastered by my good friend @everetthardinmastering . Mastering is the final step in the process but it is incredibly important and Everett did an incredible job helping us realize the ultimate sonic vision of Sacred Vows.

YOU GUYS! You know that baller acoustic rhythm guitar on BAD DECISIONS? That’s me. Yes, I can play guitar.

After I grow old I am going to pivot and become a visual artist because in my heart of hearts, painters and graphic designers and art directors are the people I look up to the most. I feel so drawn to visual art. I realize I am probably repeating myself but I am obsessed with @erichurtgen ‘s work and I always feel so honored that he continues to be willing to work with me on my albums. Anticipating an email with a Dropbox file from Eric is the most fun part of an album release and the most difficult problem is choosing the cover because I honestly love them all.

Also big thanks to @soundofsolis for keys on BD!

Who doesn’t love an alternative album cover?

Sacred Vows Credits:

Produced and engineered by the legend himself, Mr. @jacobearly

It’s simple. I’m living my best life making music because I am making it with Jacob. I’m convinced I’m doing the most compelling work I’ve ever done because of his direction and focus. It also helps that we share the exact same value system when it comes to making art.

Mixed by @chadwahlbrinkListen. I hate to let the cat out of the bag because I feel like Chad is about to become everyone’s go to mix engineer. He took these songs to a place that me and Jacob were absolutely stunned by. We would get a mix back and Jacob and I would call each other and say things like “Gosh we are such geniuses” and “This mix is about to make us legends” with tears streaming down our faces with happiness. Haha. Seriously. Chad absolutely brought these songs to the Promised Land for us and I am so thankful for him.

What can I say about @ethannathaniel ? He’s been playing drums for me since Poet Priest but his incredible musicianship is the architecture of Miracle Service and Sacred Vows. Keys, guitars and drums are all performed by my little baby brother Ethan. I love him and love his playing.

Sacred Vows is mastered by my good friend @everetthardinmastering . Mastering is the final step in the process but it is incredibly important and Everett did an incredible job helping us realize the ultimate sonic vision of Sacred Vows.

YOU GUYS! You know that baller acoustic rhythm guitar on BAD DECISIONS? That’s me. Yes, I can play guitar.

After I grow old I am going to pivot and become a visual artist because in my heart of hearts, painters and graphic designers and art directors are the people I look up to the most. I feel so drawn to visual art. I realize I am probably repeating myself but I am obsessed with @erichurtgen ‘s work and I always feel so honored that he continues to be willing to work with me on my albums. Anticipating an email with a Dropbox file from Eric is the most fun part of an album release and the most difficult problem is choosing the cover because I honestly love them all.

Also big thanks to @soundofsolis for keys on BD!

Who doesn’t love an alternative album cover?

Sacred Vows Credits:

Produced and engineered by the legend himself, Mr. @jacobearly

It’s simple. I’m living my best life making music because I am making it with Jacob. I’m convinced I’m doing the most compelling work I’ve ever done because of his direction and focus. It also helps that we share the exact same value system when it comes to making art.

Mixed by @chadwahlbrinkListen. I hate to let the cat out of the bag because I feel like Chad is about to become everyone’s go to mix engineer. He took these songs to a place that me and Jacob were absolutely stunned by. We would get a mix back and Jacob and I would call each other and say things like “Gosh we are such geniuses” and “This mix is about to make us legends” with tears streaming down our faces with happiness. Haha. Seriously. Chad absolutely brought these songs to the Promised Land for us and I am so thankful for him.

What can I say about @ethannathaniel ? He’s been playing drums for me since Poet Priest but his incredible musicianship is the architecture of Miracle Service and Sacred Vows. Keys, guitars and drums are all performed by my little baby brother Ethan. I love him and love his playing.

Sacred Vows is mastered by my good friend @everetthardinmastering . Mastering is the final step in the process but it is incredibly important and Everett did an incredible job helping us realize the ultimate sonic vision of Sacred Vows.

YOU GUYS! You know that baller acoustic rhythm guitar on BAD DECISIONS? That’s me. Yes, I can play guitar.

After I grow old I am going to pivot and become a visual artist because in my heart of hearts, painters and graphic designers and art directors are the people I look up to the most. I feel so drawn to visual art. I realize I am probably repeating myself but I am obsessed with @erichurtgen ‘s work and I always feel so honored that he continues to be willing to work with me on my albums. Anticipating an email with a Dropbox file from Eric is the most fun part of an album release and the most difficult problem is choosing the cover because I honestly love them all.

Also big thanks to @soundofsolis for keys on BD!

Andy Squyres EP Sacred Vows is out, produced by me. Working with Andy is always a riot. It’s equal parts oh my gosh we have got to get this done, and also wanting to create something compelling. I was in the mountains of NC working on the last two songs while also in the morning and evening running sound for a youth camp. I shut myself away in my room all day. Which had no cell service or wifi 🥴 couldn’t constantly check Tik Tok which I think was helpful probably. But I was having a moment working on Utah By Tomorrow where all the doubts about my life and all the little things I’m worried about went away. It was like the heavens opened up and God was speaking straight to my heart. The bridge hits on Utah and I could feel God’s goodness and love over me. We did end up hitting our deadline but that was a special moment for sure. Working with @andysquyres is a dream come true and I love getting to do this with him. Shoutout to @chadwahlbrink for putting his heart into these mixes and taking them to the next level. He always goes above and beyond. Thanks to @everetthardinmastering for mastering and @ethannathaniel for his incredible musicianship across the EP. @amyearly_ and Luna Early with background vocals on There’s No Way That I Can Love You Any More, and @soundofsolis for keys on Bad Decisions.

Miracle Service EP by @andysquyres is out today, produced by me. We’re best friends in real life, but this is our first time working this closely and extensively. I’d joke that he’s paying me to hang out. We’d drink coffee at our kitchen island and solve all the world’s problems. There’s no one like Andy, and I’m cherishing this chance to collaborate. Shoutout to @ethannathaniel for his incredible musicianship and always going above and beyond, @chadwahlbrink for his stunning mixes, and @everetthardinmastering for bringing it all together with the master.

@ethannathaniel has a new single out and I got to mix it! Ethan and I have collaborated on a lot of songs for other artists, so working on our own music together has been a highlight over the past few years. His songs always have so much vibe and heart. Grateful to have helped him get these songs over the finish line. This new one does not disappoint. 🥂