Muscadine Bloodline Releases Single 'Blue Bayou'
The country duo's new track follows its previous single 'Escatawpa Hollow' and is nominated for its first CMA Award.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Country
Muscadine Bloodline released the single 'Blue Bayou,' co-written with Julia Michaels and produced by Gary Stanton with Ryan Youmans. The release follows the duo's previous single, 'Escatawpa Hollow.'
Why it matters
The release comes as the duo is nominated for its first CMA Award in the Vocal Duo of the Year category. The nomination places the duo among the leading contenders in country music's duo category.
The duo formed in 2015 and is nominated at the 60th Annual CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year, its first nomination in that category. Chart position and streaming data for 'Blue Bayou' were not included in the source material.
The players
Muscadine Bloodline
A country duo formed in 2015 by Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton, known for its Alabama roots and its single 'Escatawpa Hollow.'
Riley Green
A country singer-songwriter whose 'That's Just Me Tour' in 2027 includes Muscadine Bloodline as special guests on select dates.
The Red Clay Strays
A Southern rock and country band that will share select concert dates with Muscadine Bloodline at the end of 2026.
The details
'Blue Bayou' was co-written with Julia Michaels and produced by Gary Stanton with Ryan Youmans. The title plays on a double meaning, referring to both a sentiment and a physical location, and the track's hazy, reverb-washed melodies and baritone riff support its central promise.
Timeline
2015: Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton form Muscadine Bloodline.
November 6, 2026: 'Blue Bayou' is released.
Late 2026: The duo performs select dates alongside The Red Clay Strays.
April 2027: Dates on Riley Green's 'That's Just Me Tour' begin, with the duo joining as special guests on select dates through July.
Industry Dynamics
The nomination reflects the continued prominence of duo acts within the Vocal Duo of the Year category at the CMA Awards. Muscadine Bloodline's first nomination places it among the newer acts competing in that category.
Fans can see Muscadine Bloodline live at select late-2026 dates with The Red Clay Strays and on select dates of Riley Green's 2027 tour across the United States and Canada. The source does not list ticket prices or on-sale dates.
The takeaway
Newly released singles and award nominations can signal a duo's growing profile, and listeners can follow upcoming tour dates to see the act live.
What happens next
The duo performs select dates with The Red Clay Strays at the end of 2026, and joins Riley Green's 2027 'That's Just Me Tour' as special guests on select dates from April through July.
Further reading
Explore more country music coverage to see how new releases and awards nominations shape the genre.
Source note: This article includes information reported by uDiscover Music.
