Bluegrass Star Greg Blake Releases Poignant Love Song

Blake's new single "Love Found Me" reflects his personal journey to find love again after tragedy.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Greg Blake, a five-time SPBGMA Guitarist of the Year and lead singer/guitarist with Special Consensus, has released a new single called "Love Found Me" on Turnberry Records. The song reflects Blake's personal experience of finding love again after the death of his first wife, Tracey, to whom he was married for nearly 40 years. Blake met his new wife, Joy Sue King, and they were married in 2024. The song's lyrics express how Blake "wasn't looking for love - love found me."

Why it matters

Blake's story of finding love again after loss resonates with many listeners, providing hope and inspiration. The song also showcases Blake's talents as a bluegrass singer and songwriter, cementing his reputation as one of the genre's top vocalists.

The details

Blake co-wrote "Love Found Me" with his songwriting friend David Stewart. The song features bluegrass A-listers like Andy Leftwich, Josh Swift, and Darin Vincent, as well as harmony vocals from Becky Buller. Buller said it was an "honor and a joy" to sing on this "poignantly personal song." The single is available on streaming services and for radio play.

  • Greg Blake lost his first wife, Tracey, to an aneurysm almost four years ago in 2022.
  • Blake met his new wife, Joy Sue King, and they were married in January 2024.
  • Blake released the single "Love Found Me" on Turnberry Records in February 2026, just after Valentine's Day.

The players

Greg Blake

A 2023/2025 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, five-time SPBGMA Guitarist of the Year, and lead singer/guitarist with Special Consensus, who has just released a new single called "Love Found Me" reflecting his personal journey to find love again after the death of his first wife.

Joy Sue King

Greg Blake's new wife, whom he married in January 2024 after finding love again following the death of his first wife.

David Stewart

Blake's songwriting buddy who co-wrote the song "Love Found Me" with him.

Becky Buller

A bluegrass singer who provided harmony vocals on Blake's new single, calling it an "honor and a joy" to be asked to sing on this "poignantly personal song."

Del McCoury

A bluegrass legend who has called Greg Blake "a singer's singer."

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What they’re saying

“I wasn't looking for love - love found me!”

— Greg Blake

“I didn't fall for you because I wanted a relationship. I fell for you because, after a long time, I felt real love-calm, safe, like I was home. I fell for your smile. For the way you make my heart feel happy. For the way you always make me feel wanted.”

— Joy Sue King, Greg Blake's wife

“It's an honor and a joy to be asked to sing with Greg on this poignantly personal song. His is one of my favorite voices in bluegrass music today.”

— Becky Buller, Bluegrass singer

What’s next

The single "Love Found Me" is available now on streaming services and for radio play.

The takeaway

Greg Blake's deeply personal new song "Love Found Me" provides a poignant and inspiring story of finding love again after loss, showcasing his talents as both a singer and songwriter in the bluegrass genre.