EMI’s Folk-Infused Country Duo Mesmerizes at CMA Fest
Named an NPR All Songs Considered “Best New Album”
“Shows promise and a strong emotional pull” – Holler
“Poetic, acoustic, vulnerable meditation” – Music Row’s Robert K. Oermann
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 11, 2025) – New Orleans-based Crowe Boys — made up of brothers Ocie and Wes Crowe — made their Grand Ole Opry debut last night, June 10. This milestone comes on the heels of multiple CMA Fest performances, three days of back-to-back interviews and meet and greets, all in support of their debut album, Made To Wander, released via EMI on June 6. The album was accompanied by the release of the official music video for “Debris,”
the third clip in the duo’s mini-movie trilogy, which also includes “Bootstraps,”
and “Bonfire In My Soul.” Watch “Debris” HERE.
Listen To Made To Wander HERE
Made To Wander has already been named an NPR All Songs Considered “Best New Album,” lauded by Holler as a debut which “shows promise and a strong emotional pull,” and was called a “poetic, acoustic, vulnerable meditation” by Music Row’s Robert K. Oermann.
“Our Grand Ole Opry debut was truly one of the most special moments of our career,” says Ocie. “The Opry team made us feel like we were right at home, and we know that stage is going to become something we constantly look forward to. Thank you to our family, friends, and our team who encouraged us throughout the day and listened on the radio. Also, a huge thank you to MCA, EMI, CMA, and of course the Opry family for this moment we will never forget.”
Later this week Crowe Boys hit the road with Jonah Kagen followed by their Roaming Europe tour, which starts in August, and a run of sold-out dates with Sam Barber in November.
About Crowe Boys:
Crowe Boys’ charisma comes naturally, as they spent their childhood traveling by RV around the American South with their family band. As the brothers developed their musical talent, Ocie read books, took lessons, and leaned on his mother’s side of the family to learn as much as he could. Wes often turned to online videos, trying to replicate what the musicians on screen were doing. When the family band dissolved following their mother’s death from cancer, Ocie and Wes Crowe put down roots in New Orleans as young teenagers. Although the family band usually performed gospel music, the brothers gravitated toward bands like Journey, Switchfoot and NEEDTOBREATHE, and later, folk-influenced artists such as Gregory Alan Isakov, Noah Kahan, and Caamp.
Crowe Boys’ journey to find their own musical identity led to writing “Where Did I Go Wrong;” maintaining a positive attitude as they assembled their catalog of original songs. Andrew Campanelli, the drummer for the multi-platinum rock band The Revivalists, soon teamed with the brothers to capture their undeniable dynamic in the studio.
When a live clip of “Where Did I Go Wrong” went viral, fans instantly responded to the honesty of the lyrics and the intimacy of the performance. As the video received tens of millions of views, Crowe Boys attracted the attention of Universal Music Group Nashville. With the release of “Bootstraps,” Ocie and Wes continue to push their musical boundaries while further establishing an ever-growing fan base that now feels like family.
For the most up-to-date Crowe Boys information, including the latest U.S. tour dates, please visit CroweBoys.com.
