NASHVILLE, Tenn. [June 19th, 2026] — Award-winning bluegrass vocalist Greg Blake delivers one of his most emotionally resonant performances to date with "Victim of the Game," the latest single from Turnberry Records.
Written by Lewis Hunter, "Victim of the Game" explores a reality familiar to countless musicians and traveling professionals about the emotional toll that time away from home can take on the relationships that matter most. Through storytelling and melody, the song follows a road-weary performer chasing success, only to discover that the life he left behind has quietly slipped away.
The song's memorable chorus captures that painful truth: “It’s hard to keep the home fires burning when you’re not there to fan the flames”
For Blake, the song's message struck an immediate chord.
"Anyone whose job requires them to be out on the road knows how taxing it can be—not only on you as an individual, but especially the extra burden placed upon relationships," said Blake. "This was the first song that one of my golfing buddies, Lewis Hunter, let me hear once he started the craft. I immediately connected not only with the theme and message, but also with the melody and grassy feel of the song. I'm really thrilled to introduce Mr. Hunter and his art to the bluegrass community."
For Hunter, hearing Blake bring the song to life was beyond anything he imagined when he first penned the lyrics.
"Greg Blake is a good friend," said Hunter. "I wrote 'Victim of the Game' after noticing how much time he and other musicians spend on the road and thinking about how tough it must be on relationships. Greg deciding to record it was a dream come true for me, and I am truly thankful to him and everyone who made it happen."
Blake's performance perfectly captures the song's mixture of longing, regret, and self-reflection. Supported by stellar musicianship and rooted firmly in traditional bluegrass, "Victim of the Game" offers listeners a deeply relatable story about ambition, sacrifice, and the consequences of being gone too long. A two-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Blake continues to demonstrate his gift for selecting songs that connect on a deeply personal level. With "Victim of the Game," he delivers another standout performance while introducing a promising new songwriting voice to the bluegrass community.
"Victim of the Game" is available to bluegrass radio on Get It Played and now available on all digital music platforms from Turnberry Records.
Song Credits:
Greg Blake - lead vocal/guitar
Jacob Metz - tenor vocal/banjo
Dan Boner - baritone vocal
Ethan Church - mandolin
Noah Goebel - fiddle
Max Etling - bass
Recorded and Mixed by Dan Boner - ETSU Recording Lab, Johnson City, TN
Mastered by David Glasser - AirShow Mastering, Boulder, CO
Written By: Lewis Hunter, Mountain Holler Publishing, BMI