Duane Betts says releasing new single 'Heartache' about late father Dickey Betts was a 'cathartic experience'  Exclusive‍

“I really want this record to offer a sanctuary…

…this is your little piece of land to stand on. Everybody agrees these times are crazy, and everybody’s anxious. Something my dad used to say when we’d go up on that stage every night for three hours was we want to give our listeners, our fans, a little reprieve from their outside trouble and daily stresses in life.”

“The warm tones on Isle of Hope… hit with an emotional resonance that transports listeners through shadows into light…

…Duane Betts’ instrumental ingenuity and his imaginative lyricism, offering us sparkling confluence between his fluid guitar playing and his graceful songwriting.”

“the most compelling statement of his career.”

The album embraces an organic, roots-driven approach that allows its emotional core to breathe. The result is a collection of songs that feels both timeless and deeply personal… One of Isle of Hope‘s greatest strengths is how confidently it stands on its own merits… thought-provoking and introspective.”