If you sad country songs make you happy, then you’ve gotta hear this one. Originally recorded and released by Patty Loveless as the third single on her 1995 record When Fallen Angels Fly, “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” is a heartbreaking country song that narrates a failing marriage from both perspectives as a husband and wife come to the realization that they have become strangers to each other. Written by Gretchen Peters, who has also penned hit songs like Martina McBride’s “Independence Day,” “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” was well received upon release, ultimately peaking at 5th Billboard’s Hot Country Songs in 1995. Despite it’s success, though, Loveless’ track is a relatively deep cut from the ’90s country anthology 30 years later, especially for three girls in their young 20s to pull out and record. Nevertheless, the incredibly talented up and coming sister trio The Castellows has managed to revive it, and their cover released this week is a must hear for any country music fan. Go ahead and give it a listen here: “You don’t even know who I am You left me a long time ago You don’t even know who I am So what do I care if you go” For anyone who may not be familiar, The Castellows is a trio comprised of sisters Eleanor, Lily, and Powell Balkcom who rose to social media fame performing covers together, and have now amassed a massive following with 1.5M followers on Instagram. Don’t let their social media fame fool you, though, because these sisters are incredible vocalists and impressive songwriters who well on their way to forging a legitimate career as stars in the country music world. Hailing from Georgia, they released their first single “No. 7 Road” in October 2023, and their growing catalog now includes their 7-track EP A Little Goes Along Way released in 2024, and a couple of features on songs with Colby Acuff and Wyatt Flores. Their latest single prior to the release of this cover even includes a feature on their own song from Flatland Cavalry. Back to the subject of “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am,” though, the song also experienced a bit of a resurgence in popularity  back in 2022 when Loveless performed the song alongside Chris Stapleton at the Kentucky Rising benefit concert in Lexington, KY, which also featured Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers on the lineup. Check out their duet below while we’re on the subject. Lastly, I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that The Steelwoods recorded a fantastic cover of “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” as well and included it on their masterpiece of a final record On Your Time a couple years back in 2023. Founded by Jason “Rowdy” Cope and Wes Bayliss in 2016, the legendary country and southern rock band took a major loss when Rowdy unexpectedly passed away in January 2021, and Bayliss ultimately decided to put an end to The Steelwoods in March 2024. Nevertheless, they leave behind an incredible catalog of music, and their recording of “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” is the one that put this song on my radar. Give their version a listen as well below. The post The Castellows Release Must-Hear Cover Of Patty Loveless’ Heartbreaker “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.