“I hate walking up alone – when the morning comes”
The powerful lyrics of Rod Black and Leah Justine‘s duet single “When The Morning Comes” – available today – is delivered by two amazing story tellers who take us on a journey that pulls on the heartstrings.
Rod Black is a Billboard charting artist with a previous top #20 song on Canadian Billboard with the single “Keepin On”. The single also gained top #80 traction on U.S. Country Music Row Charts. His previous group “Jet Black Stare” was signed to Island/Def Jam and charted top #26 on U.S. Billboard. That single was “Ready To Roll”. Currently Rods Video release for “Keepin On” is gaining major attention having been added to Heartland TV which impacts 22.4 Million households. In addition, Country TV, Country Fix and Indie Music TV have added the video. Keepin On is also reaching markets across Europe. Rod Blacks most recent US single “Go Big Or Go Home” has close to 1 million streams which has sparked the attention of Spotify Curator’s.
Leah Justine may be a fresh face in country music, but don’t let that fool you. This sassy, soulful singer is a force to be reckoned with and is quickly making a name for herself in the world of country music. With her commercial fusion of 90s country and southern rock, Leah’s dynamic vocals and storytelling sensibilities deliver musicianship and a great time to audiences around the world. Born and raised in Tacoma, WA, Leah has always had a passion for country music and performing. She grew up listening to Hank William Jr., Waylon Jennings, and Merle Haggard songs with her dad, and dancing along to records by Patsy Cline, Garth Brooks, LeAnn Rimes, Faith Hill, and Alan Jackson. It was country music’s colourful stories and powerful instrumentals that inspired Leah to perform at a young age.
Produced By James “FLUFF” Harley, “When The Morning Comes” was composed by Black and co-written by Black, Justine, Bryan Wayne Perry and Tony Hauenstien.