Dobro virtuoso and celebrated bluegrass musician JERRY DOUGLAS has unveiled the official music video for “The Fifth Season.” Featuring a remarkable collaboration with his band, the piece is a concerto commissioned by the FreshGrass Foundation. The track appears on The Set, his first album in seven years, released via Nolivian Records on September 20.
Originally revealed exclusively via American Songwriter, the “musical puzzle” studio performance video—shot on Nashville’s historic Music Row by Joshua Britt and Neilson Hubbard for Neighborhoods Apart—showcases DOUGLAS’s virtuosic playing. Spanning over 10 captivating minutes, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of “The Fifth Season,” blending artistry and technical brilliance into a mesmerizing experience.
WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE FIFTH SEASON” BELOW:
After a landmark 2024 that included his induction into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, the resophonic guitar master continues to cement his legacy. A 16-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, bandleader, producer, composer, and a core member of Alison Krauss & Union Station since 1998, DOUGLAS boasts an unparalleled career. In 2025, he will reunite with Alison Krauss & Union Station for their first North American tour in a decade—a massive 73-date journey spanning coast to coast.
JERRY DOUGLAS 2025 TOUR DATES HERE.
The Set finds the American music luminary delivering five new offerings and six revitalized songs from his catalog. Available on all DSPs as well as in physical formats (including CDs and 180-gram vinyl), DOUGLAS says he’s “proud of it. I’ve left no stone unturned.” He adds, “I’ve been producing records for a long time, so I really, really put on that hat for this record. Usually, I like instrumentalists to have free rein in whatever they do—it’s the way they speak. If anybody had an idea, we chased it down to the end. I feel like it’s really finished. I’m really happy with the outcome of this whole experience.”
STREAM/ORDER THE SET HERE.
The lead single from The Set, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” features The Jerry Douglas Band delivering a poignant rendition of the Beatles’ 1968 classic. With DOUGLAS on dobro, Daniel Kimbro on bass, Christian Sedelmyer on fiddle, and Mike Seal on guitar, the group breathes new life into this timeless track. Another highlight is the sophomore single, “Something You Got.” Originally written and performed by R&B artist Christopher Kenner in 1961, this fresh interpretation reimagines DOUGLAS’s 2012 collaboration with Eric Clapton on Traveler, now with DOUGLAS taking lead vocals. Lighter and more upbeat, this revamped version stands out among the many gems on The Set.
TRACK LISTING FOR THE SET:
“Gone to Fortingall”
“Renee”
“What Might Have Been” (featuring Aoife O’Donovan)
“From Ankara to Ismir”
“Something You Got”
“Deacon Waltz”
“The Fifth Season”
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
“Loyston”
“Pushed Too Far”
“Sir Aly B”
