Cotton Pickin Kids Shine with ‘I’ll Fly Away’ Rendition

Don’t miss this lovely moment when the Cotton Pickin Kids shine with their ‘I’ll Fly Away’ rendition. There’s a sound that comes from a family steeped in tradition, where music is more than just notes and rhythms–it’s a language spoken through generations. The Cotton Pickin Kids, a family of 13 from the heart of Alabama, know this language intimately. Born and raised in a home where bluegrass wasn’t just played, it was lived! They are a living example of the way music can stitch a family together and stitch a soul to its roots. 

Bluegrass is the kind of music that never requires an outlet. Captioned on their YouTube page, they say, “Bluegrass is the best music because it sounds the same when the power goes out.” This truth echoes in the hearts of these kids. Their music isn’t about high energy, getting the most likes, or being the latest hit. It’s about the raw, unfiltered sound of strings pulled taut over the base, the guitar, and the banjo. It’s their voices lifting together in perfect harmony. 

Each of the Cotton Pickin Kids say they grew up playing an instrument. Whether it was the banjo, guitar, mandolin, or fiddle, each kid was taught to play, pick, and strum from a young age. And they are thankful to have been raised in the world of Bluegrass music. Their musical gifts were born from love, from the everyday moments of family gatherings and afternoons spent together playing music to fill the time. 

How did they get their name, you might wonder? They tell the story of how one day, as they were at a gathering, a gentleman asked their Papa Fabio what the name’s band was. Their father chuckled and responded, “We don’t have one yet.” The man, with a grin, looked at the kids playing and said, “Well those kids can sure pick!” And just like that, “The Cotton Pickin’ Kids was born. Their name is rooted in family, faith, and the simple joys of music and they truly believe they are “Cotton Pickin Blessed.”

We hope you enjoy this glorious cotton pickin’ moment and hum the tune right along with these amazing kids! 

John 14:2-3 "My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."