Steep Canyon Rangers announce 15th Studio Album "Next Act"

GRAMMY Award-winning bluegrass and Americana ensemble Steep Canyon Rangers have announced their 15th studio album Next Act with the release of the third single from the album, "Heart's the Only Compass (feat. Steve Martin)".

Recorded by Julian Dreyer at Echo Mountain Recording in their home state of North Carolina and produced by Mike Ashworth and Steep Canyon Rangers themselves, Next Act represents a return to the band's bluegrass roots, honoring tradition while continuing to evolve within it.

Of “Heart’s the Only Compass”, songwriter Graham Sharp offers: “It’s natural to look back at history, especially our personal history, and feel like things turned out in a way that makes perfect sense. After hearing some stories of my grandparents' younger days and seeing people around me learning about their family history through DNA tests, it struck me just how much of a crapshoot it is. When every daily choice seems monumental, it feels good to think that the generations before us didn’t know what they were doing anymore than we do. And the best you can do is follow your heart.”

Listen to "Heart's the Only Compass (feat. Steve Martin)" below -

Next Act releases May 22nd, 2026 on Yep Rock Records. Preorder available here.