Rising country duo The Band Loula has released a spine-tingling new music video for their dark murder ballad ‘Marshall County Man.' The visual, featuring Grammy-winner John Osborne of Brothers Osborne as well as members of the band’s family, adds depth to the chilling story of a love turned deadly. Shot in East Nashville at an atmospheric cabin and a transformed police station at Warren Paints, the video sets the perfect eerie tone for the song’s haunting narrative.
The video was conceptualized by the band’s own Logan Simmons, who channeled inspiration from iconic country murder ballads like Reba’s ‘The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.' Directed by Warner Music Nashville’s Ben Humphreys, the storyline unfolds with a Southern Gothic twist. “We wrote ‘Marshall County Man' almost two years ago in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and ever since, we’ve been dreaming up how this video would bring the story to life,” said Simmons. “I wanted it to feel like a suspenseful, backwoods tale that could be real – wigs, police badges, and all. Writing the treatment myself, I knew it was a ‘go big or go home’ moment.”
Osborne steps into the sinister role of the Marshall County Man with captivating intensity, while Simmons' mother, Aleta Kennedy, takes on the role of Mama, adding a personal touch to the video. Simmons’ brother, Tyler Roberts, plays The Cop, and band member Malachi Mills appears as agent Bill Billings, whose interrogation of Simmons (as Tammy Turner) reveals a gripping confession.
“Believe it or not, asking John was the easiest part,” Simmons shared. “He’s not only our friend but also our producer, so when I called him up one Thursday morning, he didn’t hesitate. ‘Hell yeah, dude, I’m so in,’ he said, and he nailed it. Working with family took a little convincing, but once we saw the final cut, all the costumes and wigs felt worth it. The cast made this video a memory we’ll treasure forever.”
While the song and its chilling tale are fictional, The Band Loula wanted to address a very real issue through their work. “Though our song and visual depiction is fiction, the horror of domestic violence is very real and far-reaching,” they said. To that end, the video concludes with the Domestic Abuse Hotline, encouraging those affected to seek help.
The Band Loula, rooted in the grit and soul of North Georgia, brings a swampy, acoustic sound to their brand of country. Known for raw harmonies and electrifying chemistry, Simmons and Mills capture emotions of betrayal, desire, and heartbreak, creating an authentic and powerful sound. Currently signed with Warner Music Nashville and UMPG Nashville, the duo has been working in the studio with Osborne and spent much of the year touring alongside artists like Brothers Osborne, Ashley McBryde, Paul Cauthen, and Brent Cobb. This November, they’ll continue their journey, captivating audiences on tour with Elle King.
