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Sound Street’s Uplifting New Release ‘I’m So Blessed’

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AMY TURNER

Sound Street continues to make an impact in 2025 with their latest release, “I’m So Blessed.” The trio, made up of Jarrod Vanderslice, his daughter Jaylie Vanderslice, and family friend Ryan Bilby, has already seen success with their debut album, Good Seed, under Sonlite Records. Their music has maintained a presence on Southern Gospel airplay charts, and their momentum shows no signs of slowing.

Sound Street recently released their version of “I’m So Blessed,” a song originally recorded by the Christian group Cain. Producer Roger Talley helped shape this new rendition, adapting the song to fit within the Southern Gospel style. The track begins with an energetic guitar introduction that leads into Jaylie Vanderslice’s lead vocals and a chorus that carries a clear and uplifting message:

Provided to YouTube by Syntax Creative I’m So Blessed · Sound Street I’m So Blessed ℗ 2025 Sonlite Records Released on: 2025-03-28 Main Artist: Sound Street Producer: Roger Talley Composer: Logan Bryant Cain Lyricist: Logan Bryant Cain Composer: Madison Caitlyn Cain Lyricist: Madison Caitlyn Cain Composer: Matz Taylor Cain Lyricist: Matz Taylor Cain Composer: Jonathan L Smith Lyricist: Jonathan L Smith Composer: Matthew J West Lyricist: Matthew J West Music Publisher: All Essential Music (ASCAP) Music Publisher: Be Essential Songs (BMI) Music Publisher: Cashagamblejet Music (BMI) Music Publisher: Combustion Five Music (ASCAP) Music Publisher: Logan Cain Music (ASCAP) Music Publisher: Madison Cain Music (ASCAP) Music Publisher: Taylor Cain Music (ASCAP) Music Publisher: Third Story House Music (ASCAP)

On my best day, I’m a child of God
On my worst day, I’m a child of God
Oh, every day is a good day
And You’re the reason why
I’m so blessed, I’m so blessed
Got this heartbeat in my chest
No, it doesn’t matter about the rest
If I’ve got You, Lord, I’m so blessed

The arrangement features strong harmonies and a spirited instrumental backing. A unique aspect of this version comes midway through the song when Jarrod and Jaylie’s 9-year-old daughter, Johanna, adds a special vocal moment. This unexpected feature brings a fresh element to the song and reinforces its message of faith and gratitude.

Sound Street has been active since 2020, gaining recognition in the Southern Gospel community. The group was chosen from the Regional Artist Showcase to perform on the Main Stage at the National Quartet Convention in 2021. They were also nominated for the Top 10 Favorite New Artist category in the 2022 Singing News Fan Awards. Their previous singles have received radio success, with “I’ll Take The Old Highway” reaching #34 on SGNScoops Magazine’s Top 100 and “The Old Story” debuting at #67 on Singing News’ chart in March 2022.

Performing more than 80 concerts each year, Sound Street continues to share their message of faith through music.

Sound Street Unveils New Single “Heaven In The House”

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Sound Street released their latest single, “Heaven In The House.” This marks their first new music since their Sonlite Records debut album, Good Seed, which came out in late summer 2024.

The song, originally recorded by The Greenes, has been a longtime favorite of the group. Sound Street’s version features a lively fiddle introduction and snappy electric guitar, with Ryan Bilby taking the lead vocals. Jarrod and Jaylie Vanderslice provide increasingly complex harmonies throughout the track.

“Heaven In The House” was written by Ronny Hinson and carries a message about the power of worship. The lyrics describe how believers coming together in praise can bring about a tangible sense of God’s presence.

Sound Street worked with producer Roger Talley on this recording. The group aimed to create music that they genuinely enjoy performing and that resonates with live audiences.

Jarrod Vanderslice of Sound Street expressed enthusiasm about the release, stating that the song serves as a reminder of how worship can bring a taste of heaven to earth. He encouraged listeners to turn up the volume and join in the celebration.

Sound Street is an Oklahoma-based trio consisting of Jarrod Vanderslice, his daughter Jaylie, and family friend Ryan Bilby. The group formed in July 2020 and has since gained recognition in the southern gospel music scene.

In 2021, Sound Street was chosen from the Regional Artist Showcase to perform on the Main Stage at the National Quartet Convention. The following year, they received a top 10 nomination for favorite new artist in the 2022 Singing News Fan Awards.

The trio has had success with previous singles as well. “I’ll Take The Old Highway” reached number 34 on SGNScoops Magazine’s Top 100, while “The Old Story” debuted at number 67 on the Singing News chart in March 2022.

Sound Street maintains an active performance schedule, with over 80 dates per year. They aim to inspire audiences and share the Gospel message through their music

Sound Street’s Good Seed brings the spirit of unshakeable faith — and an abundance of talent

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JEFF TURNER & HORIZON SONLITE RECORDS

Arden, North Carolina – Southern Gospel fans have a new reason to rejoice with the release of Good Seed, the debut album from Sound Street under Sonlite Records. Released at the end of August 2024, this album captures the essence of the trio’s talent and spiritual message, showcasing a vibrant new chapter in their musical journey.

Roger Talley, an esteemed name in Southern Gospel and the producer behind the album, has long been a supporter of Sound Street. “I have worked with Sound Street since they began singing,” Talley remarks. “Jarrod Vanderslice and Ryan Bilby have always been great singers and talented communicators. Jaylie inherited the natural, God-given musical talent and is now taking an important role center stage with Sound Street.”

The debut single, “Mansions,” which was released earlier this year, set high expectations, but Good Seed delivers on them with its blend of youthful energy, steadfast faith, and exceptional talent. Talley’s touch is evident throughout the album, combining innovative creativity with a deep respect for tradition.

Jarrod Vanderslice reflects on the album’s thematic inspiration: “In Mark Chapter 4, Jesus shares a powerful parable about a farmer sowing seeds into his field. The parable illustrates the strength of the Gospel ‘seed’ and reminds us that, although we may not see immediate results, the Gospel will bear fruit at the right time. Our new project, Good Seed, embodies this message. Each song in this project represents a small yet powerful seed. Wherever you are today, these songs will take root and grow, offering you encouragement and the reminder that God’s goodness will ultimately lead to a fruitful and fulfilling life in His perfect timing.”

The album features twelve songs, each meticulously crafted by a stellar lineup of songwriters, including Adina Bowman, Rebecca J. Peck, Tony Wood, Matthew West, and Joseph Habedank. The result is a collection that marries lyrical depth with compelling arrangements. From the majestic opening track “Mountains Will Fall,” featuring Vanderslice’s soaring vocals, to the modern flair of “Mansions” with Jaylie Vanderslice’s confident lead, and the serene “Looking Up,” the album provides a diverse and captivating listening experience. The closing track, “The One Who Is Unworthy,” highlights the trio’s rootsy, acoustic focus and rounds out the album with a reflective meditation.

Talley praises the album, saying, “I thoroughly enjoyed working on this new project by Sound Street. It has one of the strongest collections of new songs that I have been privileged to produce. They are very wise and seasoned for their time as a new artist, and have chosen some incredible songs to showcase on this project. I can’t wait for you to hear the vocal stylings of young Jaylie Vanderslice, the exciting and heartfelt interpretations from her dad Jarrod, and the powerful delivery of baritone Ryan Bilby. Their vocal performances are exceptional, and I know you are going to enjoy this whole project!”

Good Seed is now available, and its thoughtful messages and dynamic performances are poised to resonate with listeners and offer inspiration across Southern Gospel communities.

Sound Street announces upcoming album, Good Seed

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Arden, North Carolina (July 9, 2024) — “I have worked with Sound Street since they began singing,” said esteemed Southern Gospel artist and producer Roger Talley when the trio was signed to Sonlite Records at the end of 2023. “Jarrod Vanderslice and Ryan Bilby have always been great singers and talented communicators. Jaylie inherited the natural, God-given musical talent and is now taking an important role center stage with Sound Street.”

The truth of Talley’s observations was borne out quickly enough with the release of Sound Street’s first single, “Mansions,” at the beginning of the year, but the upcoming release of their debut album for the label drives home the point in an unmistakable way. Infused with the energy of youth, the spirit of unshakeable faith and an abundance of talent, brought to life in settings molded by Talley’s signature blend of creative innovation and mastery of tradition, Good Seed — now available for pre-save/add ahead of its August 30 release — reveals a group that has seized the opportunity to bring their music and its message to an ever-widening audience.

“In Mark Chapter 4,” recalls Jarrod Vanderslice, “Jesus shares a powerful parable about a farmer who sowed seeds into his field. By leaving the seeds to grow in their own time, the parable illustrates the strength of the Gospel ‘seed.’ It reminds us that although we may not see immediate results, the Gospel will bear fruit at the right time. Our new project, Good Seed, embodies this message. Each song in this project represents a small yet powerful seed. Wherever you are today, these songs will take root and grow, offering you encouragement and the reminder that God’s goodness will ultimately lead to a fruitful and fulfilling life in His perfect timing.”

Indeed, each of Good Seed’s dozen songs has been carefully shaped — first by their songwriters, a group that includes multiple contributions from Adina Bowman, Rebecca J. Peck and Tony Bowman, as well as familiar names like Matthew West and Joseph Habedank, then by Talley and the members of Sound Street — with an arrangement and a performance that underlines its unique yet universal outlook. Whether it’s the soaring majesty of the stately opener, “Mountains Will Fall,” which features Jarrod Vanderslice’s convincing vocal, the excitingly modern touches that frame Jaylie Vanderslice’s confident-beyond-her-years lead on their top 40 (and rising) lead-off single, “Mansions,” the quiet warmth of “Looking Up” or the rootsy, acoustic flavor and trio focus of the closing meditation, “The One Who Is Unworthy,” Good Seed is a collection that elegantly matches music to message to create a powerful artistic and spiritual listening experience.

“I thoroughly enjoyed working on this new project by Sound Street,” says Talley. “It has one of the strongest collections of new songs that I have been privileged to produce. They are very wise and seasoned for their time as a new artist, and have chosen some incredible songs to showcase on this project. I can’t wait for you to hear the vocal stylings of young Jaylie Vanderslice, the exciting and heartfelt interpretations from her dad Jarrod, and the powerful delivery of baritone Ryan Bilby. Their vocal performances are exceptional, and I know you are going to enjoy this whole project!”Pre-save/add Good SeedHERE.

Sound Street’s “So Much To Praise Him For”is an anthem of gratitude

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Arden, North Carolina (May 10, 2024) — For their third Sonlite Records single, rising Southern Gospel trio Sound Street offers a ringing anthem of gratitude for God’s strength and mercy. Written by prolific hitmakers Adina Benton Bowman and Kristi Fitzwater, “So Much To Praise Him For” exemplifies the power of a well-crafted song, a contemporary but comfortably familiar musical setting and, most importantly, a vocal performance brimming with a faith that infuses each moment with joyous conviction.  

After a measured opening that features a memorable guitar figure ringing out over Trey Ivey’s old-school piano chording, Sound Street wastes no time in diving into the song’s timely reminder of the need to be clear in gratitude, delivered in simple yet profound lines:

I bring Him all my troubles, I tell Him every need
Pouring out each burden down at His feet
Laying every sorrow at the throne of His grace
Leaving tears at the altar where I go to pray
But that’s not why I’m here today

I’ve got so much to praise Him for
For everything I’ve got in this moment right here
I’m not asking for one thing more
Just praying because I know I’ve got so much
So much to praise him for

“We need to avoid making prayer a solely one-sided conversation, only approaching the Lord in times of hardship or selfish desires,” notes Jarrod Vanderslice, whose confident lead vocal is supported by harmonies from daughter Jaylie and the group’s third member, family friend Ryan Bilby. “Let us not forget that He delights in our heartfelt expressions of appreciation for every blessing we receive — truly there is ‘So Much To Praise Him For’!”Listen to “So Much To Praise Him For” on Texas Gospel Canada!