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The SteelDrivers - Hammer Down

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Hammer Down is the third studio album by the American bluegrass band The SteelDrivers, released by Rounder Records in 2013. It was the group's first studio album recorded after the departure of original lead singer Chris Stapleton, with Gary Nichols handling lead vocals. The record combines bluegrass instrumentation and ensemble singing with country, blues, and Southern soul influences, and became the band's first album to reach No. 1 on Billboard's bluegrass albums chart.

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Who was the lead singer on The SteelDrivers' Hammer Down?

Hammer Down was the first SteelDrivers studio album recorded after Chris Stapleton left the band to pursue his solo career. The album features Gary Nichols on lead vocals, who had taken over as the band's frontman following Stapleton's departure.

Did Hammer Down reach number one on the bluegrass charts?

Yes, Hammer Down became The SteelDrivers' first album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart when it was released in 2013. It marked a significant commercial milestone for the Nashville-based band.

What label released Hammer Down?

The album was released on Rounder Records, a label with a long history of supporting bluegrass, folk, and roots music artists. Rounder's roster has included influential artists such as Alison Krauss and Béla Fleck.

How does Hammer Down compare to The SteelDrivers' earlier work?

Hammer Down continued the band's signature blend of bluegrass instrumentation with bluesy, soulful vocals and original songwriting, but with Gary Nichols replacing Stapleton's voice. Despite the lineup change, the album achieved the band's highest chart position to date.

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