Certain songs never go out of style, and for Allie Jean, “Across the Great Divide” is a folk classic, and a reminder that strength, resilience, and that powerful feeling of connection can be found beyond age or background. Written by Kate Wolf, the timeless anthem takes on new relevance in Allie’s hands, informed by both her story and her artistry.
Allie shares that she took this song under her wing as an outlet for some significant life moments, and chemo helped her discover her voice through bluegrass. Performed here with her first band, the Whipstitch Sallies, the song became both a lifeline and a vessel of hope. And she returns to it with the depth of lived experience and the touch of a seasoned veteran.
As a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and teacher, Allie comes to the song with respect but also with his unique sensibility. Her soulful singing possesses an intimacy that allows listeners to feel the weight of every word, and her instrumental skills contribute both warmth and texture. She creates her own realistic version of it, making it hers while keeping its soul intact. With “Across the Great Divide,” Allie Jean revisits a classic and claims it. It serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of folk music to console, galvanize, and unite us across life’s most profound divides.
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