Band Reeves Announces Debut Centricity Music Album, 'How To Forgive'
For 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.
The title track is available now at all streaming and digital outlets along with album pre-save and pre-order options at https://bandreeves.lnk.to/howtoforgiveWE.
"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.
