The Great Divide (band)

The Great Divide is an American Red Dirt music group, originally from Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Great Divide formed its own record label, publishing company and operating company, and began recording. The group's first two albums, Goin' For Broke and Break In The Storm, were independent releases. Atlantic Records signed the group and re-released Break In The Storm as well as the band's third album, Revolutions. Remain, the group's fifth album, was released independently at the end of 2002.

The Great Divide originally consisted of bassist Kelley Green, singer-songwriter Mike McClure and brothers Scott and J.J. Lester (rhythm guitar and drums, respectively). McClure left the band in early 2003 to pursue a career highlighting his originals and helping other bands record albums. The band continued with new singer Micah Aills but broke up after the release of "Under Your Own Sun" in 2005.

On August 26, 2011, the original members reunited for an appearance and are still together today touring. The album "25 Years of the Great Divide", comprising 31 tracks, was released to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2018. On August 26, 2022, the band released "Good Side" as a single from the "Providence" album. "Good Side" was recognized as the Texas County Music Association's single of the year for 2023. The same year The Great Divide was recognized as the band of the year.

The band made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry on July 10, 2024. The band opened with the song Never Could and played Mr. Devil.

Awards and achievements

 * 2023 Country Band of the Year - Texas Country Music Association
 * 2023 Single of the Year - Good Side - Texas County Music Association