Get ready for the biggest country blowout of 2016.

The idea for the collection was inspired by Cobbs affinity for a particular 1987 release.

I always lovedWhite Mansions, the encyclopedic producer says.

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It was written by Paul Kennerley and produced by Glyn Johns.

The final push for starting the record came from a phone call with a friend.

I kind of laughed and said, Come on, man.

Whose going to buy a concept record?

Southern Familyis due out March 18 on Cobbs Low Country Sound.