Music · Debut album
The Crystal Cowboy
Eleven songs from Cornelius Versa. Ten originals and a cover of the classic "Blue."
- Released
- November 5, 2025
- Producers
- Grayson DeWolfe, Alex Weston
- Formats
- Streaming, vinyl, CD
- Catalog
- CC-001
Tracklist and credits
1Ballad of the Crystal Cowboy3:02
Written by Cornelius Versa, Grayson DeWolfe and Emily Kocontes. Produced by Grayson DeWolfe.
Dobro: James Church. Electric and acoustic guitar: Isaac Levy. Guitar, bass, keys and drums: Grayson DeWolfe. Additional vocals: Emily Kocontes, Grayson DeWolfe and April Bender.
Mixed and mastered by Justin Hergett at Two Lane Studios.
2Pull the Trigger2:43
Written by Cornelius Versa, Grayson DeWolfe and Emily Kocontes. Produced by Grayson DeWolfe.
Electric guitar: Riley Gulotta. Guitar, bass, keys and drums: Grayson DeWolfe.
Mixed and mastered by Justin Hergett at Two Lane Studios.
3Get Back Up, Partner! (instrumental)0:53
Written by Cornelius Versa, Alex Weston and Nigel Solomon. Produced by Alex Weston.
Electric and acoustic guitar: Nigel Solomon. Orchestrations: Alex Weston. Additional engineering: Mike McLaughlin.
Mixed and mastered by Ariel Loh.
4Velvet Blues3:25
Written by Cornelius Versa. Produced by Alex Weston and Cornelius Versa.
Electric and acoustic guitar: Sawyer Ikeda. Electric bass: Jade Fink. Keys and orchestrations: Alex Weston. Drums: Carson Dent.
Mixed and mastered by Ariel Loh.
5What Was It For4:12
Written by Cornelius Versa, Grayson DeWolfe, April Bender and Emily Kocontes. Produced by Grayson DeWolfe.
Cello: Distant Cowboy. Guitar, keys and drums: Grayson DeWolfe.
Mixed and mastered by Justin Hergett at Two Lane Studios.
6Blue2:19
Written by Bill Mack. Produced by Grayson DeWolfe.
Dobro: James Church. Acoustic guitar: Riley Gulotta. Upright bass: Andy Hill. Keys and drums: Grayson DeWolfe.
Mixed and mastered by Justin Hergett at Two Lane Studios.
7Fuck-A-Yoo-Hoo-Hoo2:45
Written by Cornelius Versa and Grayson DeWolfe. Produced by Grayson DeWolfe.
Dobro: James Church. Upright bass: Andy Hill. Harmonica: Trent Williamson.
Mixed and mastered by Justin Hergett at Two Lane Studios.
8Just the Game2:43
Written by Cornelius Versa, Grayson DeWolfe, April Bender and Emily Kocontes. Produced by Grayson DeWolfe.
Dobro: James Church. Guitar, bass, keys and drums: Grayson DeWolfe.
Mixed and mastered by Justin Hergett at Two Lane Studios.
9Baby, You Already Won4:18
Written by Cornelius Versa. Produced by Alex Weston.
Electric guitar and guitalele: Sawyer Ikeda. Electric bass: Jade Fink. Keys and orchestrations: Alex Weston. Drums: Alex Kirkpatrick.
Mixed and mastered by Ariel Loh.
10Hold On Tight2:56
Written by Cornelius Versa, Grayson DeWolfe, April Bender and Emily Kocontes. Produced by Grayson DeWolfe.
Fiddle and mandolin: Dan Hochhalter. Electric guitar and bass: Isaac Levy. Harmonica: Trent Williamson. Keys and drums: Grayson DeWolfe. Additional vocals: Emily Kocontes, Grayson DeWolfe and April Bender.
Mixed and mastered by Justin Hergett at Two Lane Studios.
11Outlaw Heart3:07
Written by Cornelius Versa. Produced by Alex Weston and Cornelius Versa.
Electric and acoustic guitar: Sawyer Ikeda. Electric bass: Jade Fink. Drums: Alex Kirkpatrick. Orchestrations: Alex Weston.
Mixed and mastered by Ariel Loh.
Vinyl cut by Peter Hewitt Dutton at The Bakery, Los Angeles. Pressed at Record Technology, Inc., Camarillo, California. Album cover artwork by Katie Moore. Photography by Normandy Europa.
Singles
- Hold On TightSingle · 2025
- What Was It ForSingle · 2025
- Pull the TriggerSingle · 2025
- Velvet Blues (Demo Version)Single · 2024
- Outlaw HeartSingle · 2024
- Baby, You Already WonSingle · 2024
For your GRAMMY® consideration: "Velvet Blues" in Best Americana Performance. Listen to Velvet Blues