Nashville, Tenn. (February 6, 2026) - Chosen Road is excited to be releasing “People” today, February 6th on Thoroughbred Records. It is a contemporary, Americana-laced song that bridges city streets and country roads, capturing the everyday lives, quiet faith, and shared humanity that connect us all. 

Written by Jeffery East, James Ryan, and Larry White, “People” paints vivid scenes of working hands and encouraging hearts. From bright city lights to hard-working tractors at the county line this song is reminding listeners that no matter where we come from, we’re all doing the best we can.

Chosen Road front man Jonathan Buckner says, “‘People’ is a modern Americana song that moves between city streets and country roads, reflecting on everyday work, quiet faith, and the shared humanity that connects us all.”

For nearly two decades, Chosen Road has been known for powerful harmonies, world-class musicianship, and songs that reach deep into the heart of American roots music. Founded in 2001, the band quickly carved out a reputation as one of the most dynamic groups in bluegrass and acoustic music.

Chosen Road is Jonathan Buckner and Zachary Alvis, Tyler Robertson, Christopher Stockwell, and Bradly Parsons,

“This song says it all. It captures the spirit of America for 250 years,” added Ed Leonard, president of Thoroughbred Records. “People need to hear this and will be immensely encouraged by it. We are honored to release it.”

Built on honest storytelling and a soul-rooted chorus, “People” speaks to the current moment with uncommon clarity — emphasizing grace over labels and love over division. The song’s message resonates deeply in a time when audiences are craving connection, compassion, and songs that reflect real life.

People

Jeffery East, James Ryan and Larry White

Bright lights, big city

On the street below, there's a blue Mercedes

Follow that car as it drives on out

To a picket fence loud on the edge of town

County line, there's a man on a tractor

Raising up corn and a family after

The sun goes down supper and grace

It's a big old world at the end of the day

Chorus

We're all just people

Working hard, putting food on the table

Throwing up prayers and tryin’ to stay faithful

Long as we're able

We're all just human making mistakes

And love, it's what we do, man

Just doing the very best that we can

Cause on the others side, He ain't checking labels

We're all just people

No matter where your sun rises

It's gonna rain, it's gonna shine

We're gonna live, we're gonna die

And we all just wanna leave something behind

Heart to have, a hand to hold

A safe place we can go

To plant a seed and watch it grow

There's a thousand names for what we call home

Chorus

We're all just people

Working hard, putting food on the table

Throwing up prayers and tryna stay faithful

Long as we're able

We're all just human making mistakes

And love, it's what we do, man

Just doing the very best that we can

Cause on the others side, He ain't checking labels

We're all just people

Bridge

From a million miles away (Miles away)

Oh, we all just look the same (Ohh)

Chorus

We're all just people

Working hard, putting food on the table

Throwing up prayers and tryna stay faithful

Long as we're able

We're all just human making mistakes

And love, it's what we do, man

Just doing the very best that we can

Cause on the others side, He ain't checking labels

We're all just people (Hmm, yeah)

We're all just people (Hmm)

“People” is the second song release from the upcoming release EP, American Morning: Side A, that comes out February 20, 2026.

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