Band Reeves Announces Debut Centricity Music Album, “How to Forgive,” Releasing August 21

Master June 30, 2026 4 min read 0

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Band Reeves, How To Forgive reflects the story God has been writing in their lives. Set for release August 21 through Centricity Music, the album finds Palestine, Texas-based Jeramy and Cody Reeves sharing some of their most personal songs to date. Rooted in family conflict, pride, broken relationships, redemption and restoration, the recording tells the story of two brothers learning that forgiveness is not about forgetting what happened, but rather trusting God enough to let go of what they are carrying.

“This album came from watching God heal what seemed broken,” says Cody Reeves. “We’ve all hurt someone, and we’ve all needed grace.”

Blending acoustic-rooted storytelling with faith-filled country music, Band Reeves has built a growing audience through songs that reflect real life and genuine faith. Following a 28-city spring tour with Ben Fuller that saw nearly every venue filled to capacity, the brothers are eager to share the project they believe is their most meaningful yet. At its core, How To Forgive is an album about freedom that comes when grace wins over pride.

“Forgiveness isn’t pretending the hurt never happened,” says Jeramy Reeves. “It’s choosing freedom over bitterness. It’s trusting God enough to release what you’ve been carrying.”

One of the defining moments behind How To Forgive happened years ago while Cody was working construction alongside his father. After a heated disagreement, Cody said things he immediately regretted and walked away knowing he was completely in the wrong. When his father returned to the job site, Cody expected a confrontation. Instead, he experienced grace.

“My dad apologized first,” Cody recalls. “Even though I was in the wrong. I apologized and Dad looked at me and said, ‘I already forgave you before you asked.’ I’ll never forget that moment.” Long before Cody fully understood the Gospel, he saw a picture of it through his father’s actions. “Forgiveness was given before it was ever asked,” he says. “That’s exactly what Jesus did for us.”

For Jeramy, the lesson came through recognizing how pride had affected some of the most important relationships in his life. “I spent years wanting to be right, wanting to be in control, wanting people to see me as the guy who had it all together,” Jeramy shares. “Looking back, I realize pride cost me time. It cost me moments and relationships that could have been healthier if I had chosen humility sooner.”

Today, another defining message on the album comes from a lesson Jeremy reveals that God continues to teach him: “Meekness and forgiveness are not weaknesses. It’s power under control. Sometimes it’s the strongest thing you’ll ever do.”

That realization became a foundation for many of the songs on How To Forgive. The album’s title track captures that message with unflinching honesty:

“How To Forgive” Chorus:

I’ve held a grudge with ten white knuckles

Told some folks they ain’t worth the trouble

Had pain that I couldn’t kill so I let it live (yeah I did)

Tried my best to be a man of steel

Kept my heart underneath my heel

But the roughest toughest thing I ever did

Was learn how to forgive

Additional highlights on the album include the current radio single “If I Didn’t Have You,” the Walker Hayes and Kyle Williams co-write “Devil Drive,” the harmony-filled “Outrun You,” the faith-and-values anthem “My Country,” and “Front Porch Church,” a reminder to slow down and reconnect with what matters most.

The full How To Forgive tracklisting follows:

01) If I Didn’t Have You

02) How To Forgive

03) My Country

04) Outrun You

05) Devil Drive

06) Jesus Won’t

07) That Old Man

08) What Free Feels Like

09) Love You To Death

10) Front Porch Church

11) Big Shoes

12) Hold On To Jesus

Taking their new music and fan favorites to audiences nationwide, Band Reeves will spend the summer performing at festivals and events across the country.

For the latest music, tour dates, and news, visit www.bandreeves.com and follow Band Reeves on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

About Band Reeves

Band Reeves is the musical partnership of brothers Jeramy and Cody Reeves, whose blend of country storytelling and Gospel truth has resonated with audiences across the country. Raised in Palestine, Texas, as preacher’s kids, the brothers learned early about faith, family, hard work and redemption.

Before signing their first label deal with Centricity Music, Band Reeves spent years building a loyal following through authentic songs inspired by everyday life, rural roots and a deep dependence on God. Their music reflects a life where blue-collar living, family dinners, front porch conversations and worship all intersect.

Today, the brothers continue to share songs shaped by real experiences, real struggles and the grace of a God who still restores what seems broken.