Legendary Grammy Award-winning country band Shenandoah and multi-platinum, diamond-certified rock group Nickelback have teamed up for an unexpected collaboration, releasing a new rendition of Shenandoah’s classic hit “The Church on Cumberland Road” via 8 Track Entertainment. The genre-blending take brings fresh energy to the beloved song while honoring its roots, born out of mutual respect forged while the two bands shared stages at major country music festivals.
“Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger and I had the chance to talk about their music and ours and the parallels of some of the tunes that could be swapped out on the set lists,” says Shenandoah frontman Marty Raybon. “After a few text messages, we were off and running with what is one of the coolest things we’ve ever done.” Kroeger echoed the sentiment, noting Shenandoah’s lasting influence and the timeless feel of the song. The release arrives alongside an animated video created by Cartuna, which reimagines the original 1989 visual while weaving Nickelback into the story.