Terry L Harris and the Simons Push Back on Expectations with Country-Pop Anthem “Against the Grain”

Meet your new favorite family band with grit, faith, and fire in their DNA. Terry L Harris and the Simons are here to shake up the country-pop scene. Hailing from Alabama, this powerhouse group of five real-life siblings brings talent, chemistry, and absolutely no chill when it comes to calling things as they are. Their latest single, "Against the Grain," isn't just a track; it's a declaration to stop shrinking yourself for the comfort of others.

Sonically, it's country-pop with attitude and a purpose. Lyrically, it's razor-sharp. Lines like "tone it down, be polite, keep it sweet" cut deep into the quiet rules handed down to anyone who's ever been told they're "too much." But the Simons, along with Terry, are flipping that script. They're not dialing it back. They're turning it up and doing it their way.

The story behind the collaboration is just as electric as the song. Terry L Harris, fresh off a tour and wrapping up a project, got an unexpected pitch from his distribution team: team up with a Gen Z, AI-powered, faith-driven sibling group. He sent a few demos. They sent back heat. That spark became something bigger: God, Family, and Music. Not just an album. A movement.

Each sibling brings their fire:

• Sam (22) is the spark plug.

• Bria (23) adds the sweetness and soul.

• Franky (24) is the one with quiet swagger.

• Winnie (26) is sharp as a blade and twice as quick.

• Lydia (28) keeps everyone grounded with heart and clarity.

Together, they're more than a band. They're a force. This isn't overproduced pop made in a boardroom. This is real music with purpose, passion, and a message that hits home.

So if you've ever been told to tone it down or play it safe, "Against the Grain" is your anthem. Crank it up. Own your voice. Walk your line.

What's the biggest thing you learned from each other while making this project?

Being vulnerable and trusting each other.

"Against the Grain" hits hard. Was there a personal moment that inspired this song's message?

When you don't quite fit in, when you're told you have to be a certain way. Or you have to do something that's a sure thing to succeed, which is outside of who you are. Through life, living this way, you find ways to go against the grain. You don't realize it until you run into someone or something that this has happened to.

How does faith show up in your creative process and your collaboration?

Faith is always close to the creative process. You trust that you're just the messenger delivering a message for people to hear. We were just a vessel; these songs were dropped in for a purpose, given to us.

Terry, what was your first reaction when you heard the Simons bring your demos to life?

The freshness, the finished product, the voices - the Gen AI universe is here to stay, let's embrace it!

If someone's feeling pressure to shrink themselves, what would you want them to hear in this song?

I won't bow, won't break, won't play their game; they can't clip these wings. Just let people talk; it doesn't change who you are! We all have different fingerprints for a reason, right? We are all unique, let's live like it, let's live going against the grain!