Crys Matthews shares stirring rendition of “Feeling Good”
Nashville-based singer-songwriter and social justice warrior Crys Matthews gives her own unique and amazing spin on the timeless classic “Feeling Good,” delivering a soulful, stripped down cover that honors the song’s powerful legacy while bringing her own perspective to its enduring message of freedom and resilience. The song is the first single from Holidays & Evergreens, a new collection from phenomenal new label Shamus Records that revisits the TRO Essex Music Group catalog through fresh interpretations by contemporary artists.
With this stirring rendition, Matthews honors the song’s rich history while reaffirming its timeless power, reminding listeners that the pursuit of freedom, dignity, and a better tomorrow is as urgent today as ever. Featuring Seth Glier on keys, the new recording showcases her expressive and emotive vocals over gorgeous keys.
The release marks the latest chapter for the award-winning songwriter who wins hearts and minds with her thought provoking and important releases. She blends folk, Americana, country, blues, and bluegrass for a unique musical embrace. As a two-time International Folk Music Awards Song of the Year winner, in 2022 and 2025, she continues to use her music to amplify unheard voices and illuminate stories that deserve to be told.