Keep On Keepin’ On

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nashville, TN (August 22, 2025) – When the late, great bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne passed away in 2023, his mentee and Po’ Ramblin’ Boys’ mandolin star C.J. Lewandowski was not only mourning the loss of a dear friend, but he was also unsure of what to do with the material he’d been recording with Osborne just months before. One night, sitting alone on his porch in the Smoky Mountains, Lewandowski felt as if Osborne was sitting next to him, telling him, “I gave you something, now do what you want with it.” While Lewandowski couldn’t make this album with Osborne anymore, he could absolutely finish it for him. And so became the brand-new album: Bobby Osborne • C.J. Lewandowski & Friends – Keep On Keepin’ On.

Featuring the last few tracks ever recorded by the 91-year-old member of The Osborne Brothers and later, Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press, Keep On Keepin’ On finds a whole host of folks who loved Osborne both personally and musically paying their respects in a way that adds one more jewel to Osborne’s Bluegrass crown. For the remaining songs featuring Osborne only in inspiration, the all-star cast includes members of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame, stars of Osborne’s beloved Grand Ole Opry, Grammy award-winners, members of The Rocky Top X-Press, Osborne’s sons, and many other friends and fans of Bobby Osborne.

Keep On Keepin’ On is available now on Turnberry Records and can be streamed or purchased here. Physical CDs will be available at The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys’ shows and online at www.turnberryrecords.com. For more information, please visit www.turnberryrecords.com and follow the label on Facebook and Instagram.

Keep On Keepin’ On’s 9th track, “Cora Is Gone,” was recently nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Collaborative Recording of the Year. Performed by Osborne and Lewandowski, “Cora Is Gone” features Rob McCoury on banjo and Billy Strings on guitar and vocals. Tune in to the IBMA Awards in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 18th.

Keep On Keepin’ On In The News:

“For fans, this album will feel like gathering in Bobby Osborne’s living room for one last jam, swapping stories between songs. For newcomers, it’s an open door into the Osborne legacy — equal parts tradition and timelessness.” – Roots Music Underground

“… a perfect slice of bluegrass history.” – Bluegrass Today

“Incredibly timeless…” – Americana Highways

Lewandowski spoke with Got ‘Grass about honoring his mentor with the help of legendary musicians.

Keep On Keepin’ On Track List:

“Keep On Keepin’ On” – Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski (feat. Sam Bush)

“Lonesome Feeling” – C.J. Lewandowski & Vince Gill (feat. A.J. Lee and The Rocky Top X-Press)

“Where The Soul Never Dies” – Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski

“Rosie Bokay” – C.J. Lewandowski & Paul Brewster (feat. Wyatt Ellis and John Meador)

“Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong” – Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski (feat. Molly Tuttle and The Osborne Boys)

“She’s No Angel” – C.J. Lewandowski & Del McCoury (feat. Ronnie McCoury)

“Don’t Know Why” – Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski (feat. Wyatt Ellis)

“Fern Branch” – C.J. Lewandowski & Wyatt Ellis (feat. Del McCoury and Ronnie McCoury)

“Cora Is Gone” – Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski (feat. Rob McCoury and Billy Strings)

“Blue Heartache” – C.J. Lewandowski & Jaelee Roberts (feat. The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys)

“Rank Stranger” – Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski (feat. Wyatt Ellis)

“Rocky Top” – Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski (feat Wyatt Ellis and The Osborne Boys)

“Too Old To Die Young” – Bobby Osborne & C.J. Lewandowski

“Today is the release of the last recordings of the most iconic voice of Bluegrass Music, Bobby Van Osborne. I never thought I’d ever record an album with him. I never thought I’d be able to call him almost every day. I never thought I’d be in charge of such an historic moment in Bluegrass Music. I never thought so many people would gather with me to honor with love and gratitude a man that gave so much of his 91 years to the music we love so much. I truly hope this turned out the way Bobby wanted it to… I tried to think the way he would. I sure wish he was here to celebrate with us all but we still have his music to cherish. I hope everyone enjoys this album. It was my honor and privilege to record with my best friend and some of the greatest friends I’ll ever know. Keep On Keepin’ On!”

– C.J. Lewandowski

Recording Credits:

Produced by: C.J. Lewandowski

Executive Producer: Keith Barnacastle

Recording & Mix Engineer: Ben Surratt • Ben’s Place

Nashville, TN

Recording & Editing Engineer: Dave Maggard • Sound Biscuit Productions

Sevierville, TN

Mastering Engineer: Dave Polster • Well Made Music

Bristol, VA

Graphic Designer: Rebekah Speer

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