Reflecting on “Mountain Hymn,” created for the Red Dead Redemption 2 soundtrack by Rockstar Games, I was honored to bring my banjo sound to a game set in 1899—a time when music told stories of early Americana roots and history. It was a thrill to perform this at The Game Awards in 2018 with the incredible Daniel Lanois and his beautiful ensemble, which includes legendary Brian Blade on drums and powerful Brady L. Blade senior on vocals. Completing the family trifecta for me was touring with the