Collective Soul Begin 30th Anniversary Celebration with “Mother’s Love” Single

Since launching a major label career in 1994, Collective Soul has charted a path that most rock bands dream of but only a few achieve. They cut through a noisy 1990s rock scene with a knack for stick-to-you-like-glue melodies, roof-shaking guitars, and a touch of Southern grit. Behind enduring singles like “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know,” the band hit the ground running for what would not be a short-lived sprint but a steady marathon of uncompromising – and always catchy – albums. Since launching, they’ve become one of the most reliable rock bands in America, a tried-and-true force in a world often defined by turmoil and turbulence.

Collective Soul is celebrating its 30th anniversary with today’s release of the first song and video, “Mother’s Love,” from its highly anticipated forthcoming double album, Here To Eternity. Pre-orders of the album are now available.

On “Mother’s Love,” Ed Roland sings: “Guess we’re all misunderstood/To what we can and what we should/Still I find above/All my strength from Mother’s Love.” Featuring longtime Paul McCartney guitarist Brian Ray on slide guitar, the track blasts off the turntable with a foot-stomping,’ gnarled riff before gliding into a chorus layered by high-flying harmonies. Alongside Ray, who lives in Palm Springs, guests on the album include longtime Sheryl Crow bandleader Peter Stroud and Mickey Thomas of Jefferson Starship fame.

Collective Soul recorded Here To Eternity at Elvis Presley’s estate in Palm Springs, CA, and was produced by E. Roland and Co-Produced by Shawn Grove. They’re the only other music artist to ever record at the historical landmark.

Roland commented:

“I happened to be walkin’ down the street and I had met Brian Ray a couple of times. I saw him and was like, ‘Brian, hey man. Why don’t you come over and break bread? We’re up at Elvis’ house.’”

The invite for a bite of grub turned into a session, of course. With a laugh, Ed Roland added:

“I’m gettin’ pretty sneaky in my old age.”

Stepping inside the King’s one-time California getaway, his influence seeped into the album-making process. Ed Roland and album co-producer Shawn Grove slept in the home for the sessions, which overlapped with the death of Presley’s daughter, Lisa Marie, in early 2023.

Collective Soul ‘HERE TO ETERNITY’ album artwork

Bassist Will Turpin says:

“The sticky DNA, with Elvis being there. You can just tell it was his designs. All pink tiles. It’s straight out of 1977. It was super cool just to be there and in the zone.”

Here To Eternity, the band’s 12th studio release, is due out May 17th on their label, Fuzze-Flex Records distributed physically by AMPED Distribution and digitally by Virgin Music Group. It includes 20 brand new songs which will be available everywhere on digital stores and streaming partners (including a Dolby ATMOS version), as a single disc CD, and as a limited-edition double-disc coloured vinyl.

Later this summer, the band will hit the road with Hootie & the Blowfish along with Edwin McCain for the “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour” produced by Live Nation. The trek, which will visit 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada, kicks off May 30th in Dallas and runs through September 28th in West Palm Beach, visiting arenas, amphitheatres and select stadiums such as Boston’s iconic Fenway Park (with special guests Barenaked Ladies) along the way. Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com and Citientertainment.com.

With 20 new songs, how does the band decide which to play live? You’ll have to catch a show to find out.

Bassist Dean Roland explains:

“It’s tricky. We know we wanna play the songs people came there to see, but it’s still fun. We’re gettin’ up there, doin’ our thing.”

And fans can bet on Collective Soul taking songs from Here To Eternity on the road for years to come. As the album title suggests, three decades is just the start.

Check out the complete track listing for the double album and the band’s upcoming tour dates below, and stay tuned for more exciting 30th-anniversary news soon.

Here To Eternity Track Listing:

1. Mother’s Love
2. Bluer Than So Blue
3. Let It Flow
4. Not the Same
5. Bob Dylan (Where Are You Today)
6. Hey Man
7. Kick It
8. Matter of Fact
9. Sister and Mary
10. Be the One
11. Keep It on Track
12. Who Loves
13. La Dee Da
14. Bring on the Day
15. Words Away
16. No Man’s Land
17. Letter from E
18. I Know You, You Know Me
19. Therapy
20. Over and Out

Tour Dates:

Headlining shows:

04/20 – San Antonio, TX, St. Mary’s University – Fiesta Oyster Bake

Hootie & The Blowfish “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour” with Edwin McCain:

05/30 – Dallas, TX, Dos Equis Pavilion
05/31 – Rogers, AR, Walmart AMP
06/01 – St. Louis, MO, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
06/04 – Columbus, OH, The Bluestone **
06/06 – Detroit, MI, Pine Knob Music Theatre
06/07 – Cincinnati, OH, Riverbend Music Center
06/08 – Indianapolis, IN, Ruoff Music Center
06/13 – Gilford, NH, BankNH Pavilion
06/14 – Bangor, ME, Maine Savings Amphitheatre
06/15 – Saratoga Springs, NY, Broadview Stage at SPAC
06/21 – Boston, MA, Fenway Park *
06/25 – Erie, PA, Warner Theatre **
06/27 – Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
06/28 – Hershey, PA, Hersheypark Stadium
06/29 – Burgettstown, PA, The Pavilion at Star Lake
07/10 – Denver, CO, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
07/11 – Salt Lake City, UT, USANA Amphitheater
07/13 – Phoenix, AZ, Footprint Center
07/16 – Anaheim, CA, Honda Center
07/17 – Mountain View, CA, Shoreline Amphitheatre
07/19 – Portland, OR, RV Inn Styles Amphitheatre
07/20 – Seattle, WA, White River Amphitheatre
07/24 – Omaha, NE, Steelhouse Omaha **
07/26 – Birmingham, AL, Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
07/27 – Nashville, TN, Bridgestone Arena
07/28 – Evansville, IN, Victory Theatre **
08/01 – Hartford, CT, The XFINITY Theatre
08/02 – Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center
08/03 – Columbia, MD, Merriweather Post Pavilion
08/06 – Grand Rapids, MI, GLC Live at 20 Monroe **
08/08 – Somerset, WI, Somerset Amphitheater
08/09 – Chicago, IL, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
08/10 – East Troy, WI, Alpine Valley Music Theatre
08/15 – Cleveland, OH, Blossom Music Center
08/16 – Philadelphia, PA, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
08/17 – Bristow, VA, Jiffy Lube Live
08/29 – Columbia, SC, Colonial Life Arena
08/31 – North Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues – Myrtle Beach **
09/05 – Wantagh, NY, Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
09/06 – Syracuse, NY, Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
09/07 – Toronto, ON, Budweiser Stage
09/12 – Knoxville, TN, Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
09/13 – Raleigh, NC, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
09/14 – Virginia Beach, VA, Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
09/19 – Charlotte, NC, PNC Music Pavilion
09/20 – Alpharetta, GA, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
09/21 – Greenville, SC, Bon Secours Wellness Arena
09/26 – Tampa, FL, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/27 – Jacksonville, FL, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
09/28 – West Palm Beach, FL, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

* Also featuring special guests Barenaked Ladies
** Headlining shows