American Cosmic Revival, Vol. 2: Miles From Nowhere

Release date: August 21, 2026

American Cosmic Revival, Vol. 2: Miles From Nowhere is an Americana and country-rock album by Christian Parker, Patrick Cleary, and legendary pianist Earl Poole Ball. Inspired by Gram Parsons’ Cosmic American Music, which established a sound that blended country, rock, folk, soul, and Americana influences into something entirely new. More than five decades later, its themes of freedom, longing, and life on the open road remain as relevant as ever.

To say that this album is a project worthy of the artist that inspired it—the legend Gram Parsons—is enough to convey just what a rich and satisfying experience it is. It’s a must for all believers in the power of songs that evoke the feelings, hopes, and heartaches that are the essence of country music, now and evermore.

Musicians: Christian Parker (Acoustic Guitar, Vocals), Earl Poole Ball (Piano), Patrick Cleary (Electric Guitar, Vocals), Jay Dee Maness (Pedal Steel Guitar), Gary Jacob (Pedal Steel Guitar), Tracer James (Pedal Steel Guitar), Jennifer Kessler (Vocals), Ron Keck (Drums), Michael Rinne (Electric and Upright Bass), Stevie Blacke (Strings), Joe Thomas (Rhodes Piano)