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MITCHELL TENPENNY RELEASES “DEMON OR GHOST” FEATURING GRAMMY-NOMINATED ROCK BAND UNDEROATH

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5 months ago

August 9, 2024

Nashville, Tenn. – (August 9, 2024) – Platinum-selling recording artist Mitchell Tenpenny has released another new song for his fans today ahead of the September 20 album launch for his third studio album “The 3rd”. “Demon or Ghost,” featuring Grammy-nominated rock band Underoath, is available across all digital platforms today, get it here. The 20-track album is available for pre-order now.

“Coming up with this song was a really special write for me,” said Mitchell. “It was my first time writing with Spencer Chamberlain (lead vocals for Underoath). I had already met Aaron Gillespie (drummer) and it was great being with both of them together. I brought my producer Jordan into the write too and we were both fangirling at the beginning. They have been one of our favorite rock bands of all time!”

“We began talking about running into people you used to date or be friends with. It’s almost like seeing a ghost. Are you haunting me or do I want to see you or are you scaring me because you are bringing up too many bad memories?”

“As you get older you need to decide who matters in your life and who do you want around you. ‘Are you a demon or ghost? Are you going to burn this house down or just trying to remind me that you’re here?’ Writing a rock and roll song is a bit different than country and the concept of writing through which one are you, demon or ghost, was so intriguing.”

Spencer shared, “When I found out that Mitchell was a fan of mine, I was beyond flattered. Getting the opportunity to write with him when the respect was mutual was not only exciting, but I knew it was going to turn into something special. I adore his voice and how unique and powerful it sounds, so different from anything in modern country today, in my opinion. I was excited to hear the lyrics we’d come up with coming out of his mouth. Walking into the room for the first time with that mutual respect already felt like we were friends.”

“We just sat down and started talking about life and stuff that we’ve all been through, and we kind of landed on this idea of a toxic relationship/toxic person, which I’m sure most of us can relate to. I love how easily it came together as we all just spit balled off of one another, getting excited about each other’s ideas, lyrics, and melodies. This was the exact idea of what a true collaboration should and would be.”

“We left with not only a great song but friendships that will last a lifetime, and I’m honestly looking forward to working together again someday in the future. But here’s the first thing we came up with, and it is really two worlds colliding: Mitchell Tenpenny and Underoath.”

All previous songs released from The 3rd have coincided with a music video including “Demon or Ghost” available today. Spencer and Aaron of Underoath also star in the video that was directed by Zach Pigg and Chelsea Rochelle with visual effects created by Josiah Moore. Watch all the videos HERE.

Mitchell will wrap his 13^th guest spot on Luke Combs “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour” tomorrow August 10 at NRG Stadium in Houston and on September 12 he will launch his headline “Woke Up In A Dream Tour” in Las Vegas at the Theater at Virgin Hotels. The tour will run through mid-November with The Castellows guesting the first weekend and Dylan Schneider appearing on the remainder of the shows. Tickets for the tour are on sale July 19 at Mitchell10Penny.com.

WOKE UP IN A DREAM TOUR DATES

Sept 12 | Las Vegas, NV | The Theater at Virgin Hotels*

Sept 13 | Saratoga, CA | The Mountain Winery*

Sept 14 | Los Angeles, CA | The Novo*

Sept 19 | Baltimore, MD | Power Plant Live

Sept 20 | New York, NY | Terminal 5

Sept 21 | Portland, ME | State Theatre

Oct 24 | Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE

Oct 25 | Louisville, KY | Palace Theatre

Oct 31 | Norfolk, VA | The NorVa

Nov 1 | Anderson, SC | Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center

Nov 2 | Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle

Nov 14 | Cleveland, OH | Agora Theater

Nov 15 | Bensalem, PA | Parx Casino- Xcite Center

Nov 16 | Sayreville, NJ | Starland Ballroom

*The Castellows; Dylan Schneider all other dates

THE 3RD TRACK LISTING

The 3rd Mitchell Tenpenny / Andy Albert / Devin Dawson / Paul DiGiovanni
Good Thing Going Mitchell Tenpenny / Matt Alderman / Josh Melton / Dallas Wilson
Bigger Mistakes Mitchell Tenpenny / Chris DeStefano / Josh Kear / Michael Whitworth
Woke Up in a Dream Mitchell Tenpenny / Thomas Archer / Kyle Fishman / Michael Tyler
Iris John Rzeznick
I Won’t Mitchell Tenpenny / Kyle Fishman / Rafe Tenpenny
Guess We’ll Never Know (feat. Colbie Caillat) Mitchell Tenpenny / Jaten Dimsdale / Christian Griswold / Jimmy Robbins / Dallas Wilson
Not Today Mitchell Tenpenny / Chris DeStefano / Claire Douglas / Michael Whitworth
Smoke Mitchell Tenpenny / Rodney Clawson / Ashley Gorley / Jordan Schmidt
Set It in Stone Mitchell Tenpenny / Andy Albert / Chris DeStafano
Make It Rain Mitchell Tenpenny / Devin Dawson / Zach Kale
Started Stoppin’ Mitchell Tenpenny / Ashley Gorley / Chase McGill / Jordan Schmidt
Well Whiskey Mitchell Tenpenny / Jordan Schmidt / Michael Whitworth
Same Moon Mitchell Tenpenny / Paul DiGiovanni / Derrick Southerland / Dallas Wilson
Breaking My Heart Mitchell Tenpenny / Ashley Gorley / Chase McGill / Jordan Schmidt
Long Way to Go Mitchell Tenpenny, Thomas Archer, Kyle Fishman
Head Start on a Heartbreak Mitchell Tenpenny / Trannie Anderson / Dallas Wilson
Fall Back in It Mitchell Tenpenny / Jared Mullins / Ben Stennis / Michael Whitworth
Demon or Ghost (feat. Underoath) Mitchell Tenpenny / Spencer Chamberlain / Aaron Gillespie / Jordan Schmidt
Tennessee in Me Mitchell Tenpenny / Matt Jenkins / Dallas Wilson

ABOUT MITCHELL TENPENNY

Mitchell is a multi-faceted entertainer: singer, songwriter, producer and performer. Since the release of his debut 3X platinum-certified No 1 hit single, “Drunk Me,” he’s set new standards for breakout success in country music. He was recognized for surpassing the One Billion streams threshold, now surpassing 2.3 Billion global streams. Mitchell’s previous album This Is The Heavy contains the platinum-selling #1 hit “Truth About You,” a song that made chart history with shortest span between #1 songs since 1982 with just three weeks since his last chart topper. “Truth About You” followed Mitchell’s co-penned #1 collaboration with labelmate Chris Young on the ACM Music Event nominated “At The End Of A Bar.” Mitchell’s previous radio single “We Got History” closed out 2023 in the Top 10.