Christian Parker Releases Tribute Album to The Byrds, "Change Is Now"

Christian Parker, an artist from Upstate New York, unveiled his latest LP, "Change Is Now: A Tribute to The Byrds," on March 22, 2024. The album, produced by Parker and distributed through Sony The Orchard, represents a profound exploration of the music that initially inspired Parker, specifically the 12-string guitar melodies characteristic of The Byrds' Roger McGuinn. This release marks Parker's second project in collaboration with Earl Poole Ball, an original studio session player for The Byrds, deepening the connection to the source material.

Precursor to "Change Is Now," Parker's album "Sweethearts" received acclaim within the folk music community, securing the second spot on the FAI Folk Chart Top Albums of the Month in September 2023 and winning the 2024 SAMMY award for Best Country. The title track of the new album, shared by Parker in January, captures the essence of The Byrds' 1968 sound, blending psychedelic folk with country influences. Fans have the opportunity to stream or purchase "Change Is Now" and access further details and the tracklist via Parker's official website.