E12 Trace Nixon and Gone Country

Small Venue Music

We’re excited to welcome Trace Nixon and the band Gone Country to the next episode of Small Venue Music! Trace is a Richmond artist who recently released his first single “This One’s For Alan.” The song gives a nod to legends of country music, with resonating lyrics and a style that will get you on your feet. Trace and Gone Country have played around Richmond for a couple of years now, and contributed greatly to the area's country music presence. Trace and Gone Country guitarist John Holden sit down to talk about their inspirations, backgrounds, the country music scene in Richmond and beyond. Performances and interviews were filmed at Crazy Rooster Brewing Company in Powhatan, VA.

Trace and the band start by playing “This One’s For Alan” live. Trace and John then sit down with host Don Busick. The two outline the process behind writing the song and leveraging the skills of musicians in the band to make it great. Trace gives a shout out to artist Arthur Freeman for his steel guitar contributions. The two talk about the arrangement of the song, sharing the spotlight between vocals, guitar, and other instruments. John discusses the guitar setup he used to get his classic country tone. Trace talks about the success of “This One’s For Alan,” and plans to release more music going forward due to the large amount of support he and the band have received around town.

Trace goes on to play an unreleased original song called “Don’t Write Me Off.” He sings alongside his parents, bluegrass legends Nick and Michelle Nixon.

Returning to the show, Trace and John talk about the formation of Gone Country, bringing on bassist Chip Hale, drummer Corey Marshall, fiddler Diane Hossinger, and pianist Adam Kohout. Trace discusses the process for creating setlists, crafting them around the instruments being played and trends of nostalgia in the country music scene. The two discuss their relationships with country music, both growing up in families that enjoyed and were involved in the scene. Throughout their lives, Trace and John have been musically inclined, playing a variety of instruments. They go on to discuss the country music scene in Richmond, with their unique perspective as a group that plays originals and covers. Trace and John share their aspirations to play larger shows and expand their reach. Trace Nixon, John Holden, and their band Gone Country make and play incredible music and the Richmond scene is lucky to have them.

Trace Nixon’s Social Links:

Links: https://linktr.ee/tracenixonmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracenixon_music/?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw%3D%3D

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091417881014&mibextid=LQQJ4d

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClP-6Pkkdbcvs2_ZjG-I-dg

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6YHYgybLYrr2VLembx69IA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-ones-for-alan-single/1741945389

Inquiries: [e-mail]

Gone Country Social Links:

Site: https://gonecountryrva.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gonecountryrva/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088587273194

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gonecountryrva

Inquiries: [e-mail]

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