***UPCOMING CD RELEASES***

 

 

 

 

The Grascals - Keep on Walkin', 
Already among the most beloved and revered of contemporary bluegrass groups, The Grascals reach new levels of power and confidence with their third album, Keep On Walkin'. Their trademark blend of traditional bluegrass and classic country with more modern elements has been further strengthened and refined by endless touring, and is showcased on an impeccable selection of songs highlighting both their freewheeling, infectious side and a more introspective, thoughtful perspective. Vocally, the trio of Terry Eldredge, Jamie Johnson, and Terry Smith are tighter than ever, cutting loose on driving solo vocals and soaring trios with equal fire and passion. As an instrumental unit, The Grascals have never sounded sharper, with mandolin ace Danny Roberts and new banjo player Aaron McDaris leading the charge. Versatile, soulful, and sincere, two-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year winners The Grascals make classic bluegrass entirely relevant in the here and now, without losing sight of the music's timeless roots.

 

Cadillac Sky - Gravity's Our Enemy
Country/bluegrass band Cadillac Sky releases their second disc. Mike Marshall produced the music.

 

Bluegrass Goes Back To The Future -  16 Bluegrass Classics

Contains 16 tracks, each either a “certified classic” performance, or a newer “classic in waiting”, compiled on one project.  Here we have the opportunity to see how Bluegrass music and its close cousin genres have evolved, changed, and even stayed the same.  As the world around it has changed, so has the music in it, and it is astonishing to see the differences and the parallels of yesterday and today played out through such a vibrant musical art form.  Produced, compiled and liner notes by Grammy ® Nominee JIM VAN CLEVE, this unique new collection brings together many Bluegrass Legends with today’s young Bluegrass Hit makers bridging where SOUND TRADITIONS meet NEW TRADITIONS in Bluegrass Music.  Artists include Carrie Hassler, Jim Van Cleve, Clay Jones, Randy Kohrs, Dwight McCall, Jim McCall, Vassar Clements, Mac Wiseman, etc

 

Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad – Pickin’,Prasin’ & Singin’

Recently voted 2007 Winner for “Bluegrass Gospel Song Of The Year” by Singing News magazine and with several TOP 10 albums and songs on the Bluegrass Unlimited chart and Billboard chart, comes PINE MOUNTAIN RAILROAD’S 8th album containing gospel classics from yesterday & today...16 Tracks “PICKIN’, PRAISIN’ & SINGIN’ (Hymns from the Mountain)“ is the perfect vehicle to showcase PMR’s beautiful blended harmonies and tight pickin’ which has brought them much national attention over the past 10 years. Backed by a major new tour (and with PRM coming off a #1 song in February on XM Radio’s Bluegrass Junction), their new gospel album is right on track and full steam ahead to race their way right up the bluegrass and gospel radio and album charts !

 

Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain – CHHR2

Now almost 2 years after their critically acclaimed debut album Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain have delivered their second album, titled CHHR 2, again produced by Mountain Heart fiddler and Grammy ® nominated Jim Van Cleve and features the new single “I Can Go Back Anytime” written by Jennifer Strickland, who also wrote the CHHR hit “Going On The Next Train” from their debut album.  Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain are back with a new album and a major national tour…And “CHHR 2” will further showcase their wide range artistry and help define their unique and powerful sound as they continue to take the bluegrass & acoustic music market by storm !

 

Ricky Wasson – From The Heart & Soul

RICKEY WASSON joins with band mates  J.D. Crowe & The New South, and Rural Rhythm label mate DWIGHT McCALL as he releases his debut solo album on Rural Rhythm Records titled “From The Heart & Soul”. The first single from the forthcoming album is a classic Haggard song from Merle’s “5:01 Blues” album titled “Losin’ In Los Vegas” and is performed in fine bluegrass style by some of the best picker’s and one of the top voices in bluegrass music today !

 

Ralph Stanley II - This One is Two

Ralph Stanley II, the son of the bluegrass legend, is back with his first solo record since 2004's "Carrying On." II combines country and bluegrass on his latest, which was produced by Mike Latterell, who has worked with Rhonda Vincent.

 

Blue Moon Rising – One Lonely Shadow
Bluegrass band Blue Moon Rising is out with their release for the label. The group consists of Keith Garrett, Chris West, Justin Jenkins, Harold Nixon. Their debut release came in 2005 with "On The Rise." In addition to the six band written songs on the new record, they cover cover Bruce Springsteen's "Youngstown," Townes VanZandt's "Marie" and Fred Eaglesmith's "Freight Train."

 

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper – Leaving Town

Leavin' Town is the debut album from Flamekeeper - the new band founded by five-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year Michael Cleveland and featuring John Mark Batchelor on banjo, mandolinist Jesse Brock (Lynn Morris Band), guitarist and vocalist Todd Rakestraw (Union Station, Timberline Drive), and bassist and vocalist Marshall Wilborn (Lynn Morris Band, Johnson Mountain Boys, Longview). With Flamekeeper, Cleveland has found a band equal to his relentless drive and inventiveness, and together they create music that is at once a tribute to classic bluegrass and a brilliant extension of it. The jaw-dropping intensity of their live performances have already made them a favorite on the bluegrass circuit, and Leavin' Town is filled with hard driving instrumental and vocal music that fans the sparks first struck by bluegrass's first generation into a bold new flame.