MORE
Is there more?
Sometimes we get comfortable. We get complacent. We take relationships for granted and stop asking what else might be possible.
The title song asks a question I kept coming back to: can there be more? That Disney-Hallmark kind of love? One thing I know—you will never find what you’re not looking for.
“Hide Away” began as a song about a friend. As I wrote it, I realized how many of us hold back because opening up means being vulnerable. “Call Their Name” asks us to notice the person in front of us. Someone may be going through a hard time, but they still have a story, feelings, and dreams.
Those are some of the conversations inside this album. There’s room for humor, too. Pull up a chair, listen to a song, and see what finds you.
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A few milestones along the way
MORE was released in 2023 and submitted for GRAMMY consideration that year. “Call Their Name” reached number one on the National Radio Hits AC chart, and “More” and “Hide Away” reached number one on the UK iTunes Folk Rock chart.
I’m grateful these songs found listeners beyond the room where they began. You can explore the awards and chart history, or keep going below for the songs, their stories, and the reviews.
MORE
“Sometimes we get comfortable, we get complacent and stop striving for more. We take relationships for granted. Is there more? Can there be the Disney-Hallmark kind of love? Does it exist? Can you find it? One thing I know, you will never find what you’re not looking for. I can’t help but wonder if there could be more.”
Hide Away
Hide Away was initially about a friend, but as I wrote it, I realized resistance to open up to bigger opportunities in our emotional lives, is something we all experience at one time or another. Are we hiding away because we fear the prospect of opening up to someone else? Of being vulnerable? Of taking emotional risks?
"Step out of the darkness, run from where you’ve been. Give yourself a chance to learn to love again."
Conversations About MORE
Honk Magazine
Vents Magazine
1 in Music
Johnny Blaze Interview
The David Bowers Awards
Start at 37:30
The Kayden Gordon Show
I should have combed my hair to reduce the headphone hair shot.. lol
“Bill Abernathy’s latest album, “More,” is a compelling and diverse exploration of the roots rock genre that takes listeners on a heartfelt journey through a range of emotions. Laden with personal anecdotes and a mixture of folk and rock styles, this album stands as a testament to Abernathy’s artistry and his ability to create a cohesive yet multifaceted musical experience.” - Scope
““More” is indeed a must-listen for fans of rock and country. It’s an album that pushes the boundaries of the roots rock genre, blending elements of folk and rock to create a unique and compelling sound. But more than that, it’s an album that resonates. It’s an album that tells a story – Abernathy’s story.” - Joe Umberger
“Fusing slivers of classic rock into Americana with a strong folk flair, singer-songwriter Bill Abernathy permeated the globe with his distinctive sound. For over a decade, US-based Abernathy has been breaking borders and defying stereotypes to win people’s hearts in a jovial but profound way. Fun and hard-hitting, Abernathy has an energetic confidence to ensnare senses but there is also a serious sweep in the classic rock tones.” - Nicole Mendes