Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum arena selling rock band NEEDTOBREATHE today releases their new song, “Momma Loves Me,” featuring rising Southern rock band The Red Clay Strays, listen HERE. Written by Bear Rinehart and produced by Grammy-winning Dave Cobb, the track blends the two bands’ distinct sounds into a heartfelt meditation on hope, resilience, and the power of connection.
The band just premiered a documentary with Rolling Stone chronicling the making of the song at Cobb’s studio in Savannah, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration.
Rinehart recruited The Red Clay Strays after recognizing their authenticity and shared Southern roots. Brandon Coleman, the band’s frontman, recalls hearing the demo backstage in Brooklyn: “As soon as I heard the chorus, I was like, ‘Yes, we’ve got to do this.’” Their voices intertwine on the track’s stirring chorus: “Momma loves me, I’m still born again.”
Bear Rinehart: “He introduced me just as like, this is a kid in town, he’s trying to, you know, he’s in Mobile, Alabama. I think we spent a day on a boat or something like that. You know, like I just got to know him that way. I saw him and the band playing at Red Rocks. And I was like, they were opening for somebody. I was like, way it’s that same guy.”
Brandon Coleman: “I mean, that’s kind of just the band of my childhood and growing up. There was a song for just about every major event. So it’s just wild being able to work with them now.“
Dave Cobb adds, “working with NEEDTOBREATHE and The Red Clay Strays on ‘Momma Loves Me’ was incredibly powerful to witness the love and admiration the two bands had for each other while recording. It was a pleasure to hear the raw power and truth delivered in each word that was sung. It’s a record that gives you hope.”
“Momma Loves Me” is a sample of new music to come from NEEDTOBREATHE, offering a glimpse of the band’s continued evolution while staying true to the spirit that has driven their two-decade career. With five Number One albums across the Billboard charts, more than three billion career streams, and sold-out tours worldwide, NEEDTOBREATHE continues to craft music that resonates deeply with fans old and new alike.
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About NEEDTOBREATHE
Despite a 20-year history filled with accolades, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE approached their latest studio album with a renewed mindset — a band still feeling they have something to prove. Over the years, they’ve carved out a distinctive space across multiple genres, blending modern rock, purpose-driven soul, and pop appeal into a rare and impressive track record. With five Number One albums spanning the Billboard Rock, Alternative, and other charts, over three billion career streams, and multi-platinum hits like “Brother” (feat. Gavin DeGraw), “Who Am I,” and “Let’s Stay Home Tonight,” NEEDTOBREATHE has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music reflects two decades of masterful songwriting and musicianship, exploring life’s profound emotions and experiences. Their most recent effort continues this journey, exploring themes of personal struggle, redemption, and resilience.
About THE RED CLAY STRAYS
One of music’s fastest-rising bands, The Red Clay Strays are Brandon Coleman (lead vocals, guitar, keys), Drew Nix (electric guitar, vocals, harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), John Hall (drums), and Sevans Henderson (keys). Formed in Mobile, AL in 2016, the Strays released their debut album, Moment of Truth, in 2022, featuring the breakout single, “Wondering Why,” which propelled the band into the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart and inside the top 20 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart.
This past year marked a record high for the group, signing to RCA Records and releasing their critically acclaimed sophomore album, Made by These Moments. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, Made by These Moments is filled with the band’s signature genre-blending sound, as they meld electric rock and roll with southern soul. The record marked the band’s first entry into the Billboard 200 and debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart, helping to earn them the win for ‘Emerging Artist of the Year’ at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, their first CMA nomination for ‘Vocal Group of the Year,’ and their first Billboard Music Award win for ‘Top Country Group.’ Most recently, the band were nominated for ‘Favorite Country Duo or Group’ at the 2025 American Music Awards and took home their first ACM Award for ‘New Duo or Group of the Year.’
With magnetic performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Mornings, and NPR’s Tiny Desk, the band’s electric live show has become a must-see, selling out their 2024 These Moments Tour and their 2025 Get Right Tour. The band also released their first live album, Live At The Ryman, recorded during their three-night stint at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
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