Crys Matthews is one of the most prolific social-justice singer-songwriters of our time. Her music fuses folk, Americana, country rock and gospel for a unique sound all her own. Now the award-winning songwriter is set for an exciting new chapter as she releases "Forged In Fire" and signs an exclusive publishing and recording agreement with TRO Essex Music Group (home to Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Pete Townshend, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, and more), alongside its label arm, Shamus Records (Woody Guthrie’s Woody at Home, Vol. 1 & 2, Flamy Grant’s CHURCH, and Sam Robbins’ So Much I Still Don’t See).
"Forged In Fire" is an urgent, soul-stirring anthem that meets the moment with clarity, conviction, and heart. Rooted in the traditions of Americana and folk but infused with gospel energy and modern resistance, the important song channels frustration, resilience, and hope into a powerful rallying cry. The song details the current United States administration’s disdain for democracy and the major chaos and turmoil that has occured in the last year. Lyrics including, "If we stand and fight / We gonna be alright / Is there fire in your heart / You can do your part," show the importance of fighting back against injustice.
Musically, "Forged In Fire" features Crys' warm vocals singing over steady drums. The production, guided by Seth Glier, complements this intensity without overshadowing it, allowing Matthews’s voice, and message, to remain front and center. The addition of rich backing vocals brings a church-like fervor that elevates the track into something communal and almost spiritual.
This single marks a bold new chapter for an already decorated artist, reaffirming Crys Matthews as one of the most vital and fearless voices in contemporary folk and Americana music today.
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