"Dogwood Winter" - Steve Gulley and Tim Stafford - A Review

Steve Gulley of Grasstowne and Tim Stafford of Blue Highway have put together one of the best all around recordings that I have heard in a while. Between the two, they have put together a a really well produced singer-songwriter style bluegrass set. The songs are more than chords and words. They are like portraits in music with a message or glorious picture. Dale Ann Bradley adds to the harmony vocals at times.

From "Why Ask Why?" to "Sixteen Cents", this collection of songs will hold you glued to your stereo, a very warm and encouraging album that is a real masterpiece in my opinion.

Gulley and Stafford are so natural together, their harmonies just set the words to life. Produced by Steve and Tim, it is a beautiful, almost audiophile recording, not overdone, but it is a real good sound that fits the mood and emotion they are trying to get across. The artwork is very noteworthy, as with Winter being the theme of a couple of songs, there are some great snowscapes. I thought that I'd picked up some James Taylor influences on a couple of songs. Each song has some notes by the writers , and I caught this time around, that Tim likes James Taylor and He was in their minds when they did "Torches".

This disc crosses lots of acoustic genres, it's not a full blown bluegrass kicker, but more of a mellow singer-songwriter type of bluegrass with definitely that High Lonesome sound firmly in mind. Their hidden sense of humour in some of the songs is a jewel. Open your mind and I can't see how you won't walk away with a lightened load and a smile on your face. Sometimes a record just has it, though you can't really say what it is, this CD has it, so I highly recommend, that you go somewhere on the web and sample it , and I'd love to hear what you think.

www.RuralRhythm.com

Top 5 Nominees Announced For The 16th Annual ICMA

TOP 5 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 16th ANNUAL
INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

Love and Theft, Joey + Rory, The Roys, Nathan Stanley along with Dr. Ralph Stanley and 2009 ICM Entertainer of the Year, CrossCountry The Band, Tommy Brandt to perform

Award Show Set for Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Trinity Music City USA Auditorium

NASHVILLE, TN-August 26, 2010—Top 5 category nominees announced for the 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show. The ICM Awards are set for Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

The following 2010 Top 5 nominees are listed in alphabetical order within each category:

Entertainer of the Year*
Andrew Heller; Barry McGee; Jason Crabb; Point of Grace; Steve Richard; Tommy Brandt

Male Vocalist
Greg McDougal; Jason Crabb; Philip Dain Powell; Russ Murphy; Tommy Brandt

Female Vocalist
Amanda Fessant; Emma Jacob; Kathy Joy Bell; Mary James; Sandra Dee

Vocal Duo
Austins Bridge; Branded; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Joey & Rory; The Roys

Vocal Group*
Corey Brooks Band; CrossCountry The Band; Katalyst; Last Light Band; Point of Grace; The Springs

Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
Love Like Crazy – Lee Brice
That’s God – Jo Dee Messina
Temporary Home – Carrie Underwood
The Man I Want To Be – Chris Young
This Ain’t Nothing – Craig Morgan

Mainstream Country Artist
Carrie Underwood; Craig Morgan; Josh Turner; Jeff Bates; Ricky Skaggs

Christian Country Song
Beautiful – The Roys
Come To The Well-Mary James
Cowboys Love Jesus Too – Russ Murphy
Eighty Acre Church – Steve Richard
Faith In God-Tommy Brandt

Songwriter
Del Way; Dianna Paul; Greg McDougal; James Payne; Russ Murphy

Legend/Pioneer Award
Barry McGee; Dan Cowart with Last Light Band; LuLu Roman; Melanie Walker; Ricky Skaggs

Video
All I Ask For Anymore –Trace Adkins Label: Capitol Nashville Director: Deaton-Flanigen
Temporary Home – Carrie Underwood Label: Arista Nashville Director: Deaton-Flanigen
The House That Built Me – Miranda Lambert Label: Columbia Nashville Director: Trey Fanjoy
The Man I Want To Be – Chris Young Label: RCA Nashville Director: David McClister
This Ain’t Nothing – Craig Morgan Label: BNA Nashville Director: Steven L. Weaver

New Artist
Chip Willmore; Dianna Paul; Emma Jacob; Laura Dodd; Will Peppers

Musician
Dennis Agajanian; Gordon Mote; Greg McDougal; Ricky Skaggs; Tim Atwood

Comedy Act
Barry McGee; Chonda Pierce; Jeff Treece; Johnny Lee Cook; LuLu Roman

Radio Personality
BJ Fessant; Gary Richardson; J.R. Pitsenbarger; Leon Joplin; Rich Miller

Inspirational Country Radio Network
WCWV-Summersville, WV; WJCR - Upton, KY; WSM AM 650 – Nashville, TN
WTYS- Marianna, FL

Inspirational Bluegrass Artist
Cherryholmes; Lawrence Bishop; Rhonda Vincent; Ricky Skaggs; The Isaacs

Youth In Music
Abbey Gregory; Hannah Faith; Matthew Wacaster; Renee Spencer; The McDougal Kids

Music Evangelist
Amanda Fessant; Del Way; Greg McDougal; Russ Murphy; Tommy Brandt

Faith, Family & Country Movie
Flicka 2
Letters To God
Preacher’s Kid
The Blind Side
What Would Jesus Do

Television Network
Daystar; GAC; Gospel Music Channel; TBN; TCT Networks

*Denotes tie

Love and Theft, Joey + Rory, The Roys, Nathan Stanley along with Dr. Ralph Stanley and 2009 ICM Entertainer of the Year CrossCountry The Band and Tommy Brandt are all confirmed to perform on the award show. In addition, Megan Alexander, Correspondent for the national television show "INSIDE EDITION”, will co-host the show.

Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now. Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, will benefit from a portion of the ticket sales. For tickets, more information and show highlights, please visit www.icm-awards.com

The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music. Inspirational Country music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country™.

Previous show presenters and performers have included: Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Randy Houser, Jamie O’Neal, Josh Turner, Lee Greenwood, Emerson Drive, Richie McDonald, Linda Davis, Diamond Rio, Brian Littrell, Randy Owen, The Isaacs, Point of Grace, Phil Stacey, Melanie Walker, Jeff Bates, Tammy Cochran, the Carter Twins, Del Way and many more. Presenters and performers will be announced in the coming months.

The Inspirational Country Music Convention and Awards Show is a yearly event that draws music fans, broadcast media (radio, print, and TV) and the industry's top artists to Nashville to showcase music and to discuss industry related issues. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Week, slated for October 10-14, in Nashville, TN. The convention and show are presented by the 501C-3 not-for-profit corporation, founded in 1992, The Christian Country Music Association. For more Information on ICM Week, please email info@ccma.cc or visit www.ccma.cc

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For more information on ICM Awards Show, please contact:
Kim Dettwiller, Team Strategies, 615-321-4073, teamstrategies@comcast.net
Jason Higgins, Power Source, 615-248-8105 x223, Jason@ccma.cc


1803 Broadway #519 | Nashville, TN 37203 | phone: 615.321.4073
www.teamstrategies.net

Today's New Album Releases

TODAY'S NEW ALBUM RELEASES
Steve Gulley - Tim Stafford - "DOGWOOD WINTER"
Bartley Brothers - "HIT THE ROAD



August 24, 2010 - Rural Rhythm Records is very proud to announce two new album releases today: Steve Gulley and Tim Stafford, “DOGWOOD WINTER” and The Bartley Brother's "HIT THE ROAD."


"DOGWOOD WINTER" by Steve Gulley and Tim Stafford is surely one of the most anticipated new album releases of 2010. This is the first collaborative album by this award-winning songwriting team. Fans will enjoy hearing Steve and Tim in some different musical settings which they would not normally hear with their respective bands, GRASSTOWNE and BLUE HIGHWAY.

The album is a singer-songwriter album in every sense of the word. Steve and Tim hand picked 14 of their best new original songs they felt would be a good cross-section of their fine work together including the first single, the barn burner, "Just Along for the Ride." Since most of their songs are bluegrass, they asked some of their dear friends to help on the album. It just so happens their friends are some of the finest musicians in the bluegrass music today - Adam Steffey, Ron Stewart and Justin Moses.


“DOGWOOD WINTER” is available at Walmart, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, f.y.e. entertainment, Ernest Tubbs, CountySales, Music Shed and other fine outlets.

“HIT THE ROAD,” by Kentucky bluegrass music veterans The Bartley Brothers, is also another exciting bluegrass release featuring Rick and Shayne Bartley, Jayd Raines, and Josh Hymer. The first single release is the title track that truly showcases The Bartley Brothers traditional sound featuring their beautifully blended brother harmonies. Combine that with Rick and Shayne's top notch songwriting talents and you have a truly winning formula on their debut album.

These powerful elements are the reason why so much attention is being drawn to this emerging new group of respected veteran bluegrass musicians - The Bartley Brothers.

"HIT THE ROAD" is available at Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Ernest Tubbs, County Sales, Music Shed and other fine outlets.


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"Always Have", Always Will" by Brandon Rickman(lead singer of LRB)

Always Have, Always Will” by Brandon Rickman
Certified as International Top 10
Listen to "Always Have, Always Will"



August 23, 2010 (Nashville, TN) - The International Association of Independent Recording Artists, IAIRA, who recognizes and honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in sound recording by monitoring chart activity has qualified the song, “Always Have, Always Will” written by Brandon Rickman and Chris Stapleton as a Certified International Top 10. The song appears on Brandon Rickman’s debut solo album, “YOUNG MAN, OLD SOUL.” Not only is Brandon an award-winning songwriter, he also contributes his distinctive lead vocals and guitar talents to the award-winning LONESOME RIVER BAND.

The album, “YOUNG MAN, OLD SOUL” was released summer of 2009 on Rural Rhythm Records and has achieved tremendous chart success and accolades along with three of his original songs also gaining attention: "Always Have, Always Will," "I Bought Her a Dog," and "Wearin' Her Knees Out Over Me."



Chart success includes, but is certainly not limited to:

#1 album for 4 consecutive weeks this year on the Roots Music Bluegrass Report
4 months on Cashbox Magazine’s Top 20 Bluegrass Albums
6 months on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s Top 15 Album Chart
11 months on the Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s Top 30 Songs Chart for his original song, “Always Have, Always Will” (#9 last month).
7 months on the Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s Top 30 Song Chart for his original song, “I Bought Her a Dog” (#13 this month)
12 months on Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine’s Top 30 Songs, “Always Have, Always Will”, (#10 last month)
6 months on Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine’s Top 30 Songs, “I Bought Her a Dog” (#17 this month)
“Here Comes That Feeling”, his 3rd single to chart on Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine’s Top 30 Songs
3 months on Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine’s Top 10 Album Chart
Yet another Rickman original, “Wearin’ Her Knees Out Over Me” recently won Strictly Country Magazine’s Spirit Song of the Year.
Brandon has recently signed to SESAC, the nation’s fastest growing performing rights organization.

Brandon can also be heard on the LONESOME RIVER BAND’S brand new album, “STILL LEARNING” including the first single release, “Record Time Machine” and also on the upcoming “ALL-STAR JAM – LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN” album coming this Fall on Rural Rhythm Records.

For more information on Brandon Rickman, please visit www.lonesomeriverband.com, www.ruralrhythm.com. For Media information on Brandon Rickman, please visit www.hoperiverentertainment.com. Booking for the Lonesome River Band is provided by Roe Entertainment.
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RECORD LABEL:
Rural Rhythm Records

"Even If It Breaks My Heart" - Mountain Heart Live

I am crazy bout this band and Josh Shilling, their lead singer, This will be on their any day now new EP!!

ConGrats To Three Grascals Publicity People

A lot of music fans don't know what a publicist is, or what a publicist does. The Story of "The Grascals Success" lies not just in their great talent and creative music. Someone said, This is good, let's pull out all of the stops. Most projects just have one publicist. Publicists promote a CD release or an artist, they did both here. They have to put up with people like me , bugging them for CDs and pics and stuff. Look at this list who helped promote "The Famous Lefty Flynn."

Media Contacts:

Martha Moore, so much MOORE media / 615.746.3994
somuchmoore@charter.net

Jennifer Sacca, Rounder Records / 617.218.4503
jsacca@rounder.com

Kirt Webster, Webster & Associates / 615.777.6995
kirt@websterpr.com

Martha Moore of her own company SoMuchMoore PR, Martha used to be the publicist for KISS, and decided to go for Americana Music, I have known her a long time, and she is a super person, if you can find her, trapsing back and forth between the states and Europe with her clients.

Kirt Webster, well, He has a huge list of clients , products that he promotes including Hank williams Jr. I don't know if this is true , but word has it, that Kirt was the pR guy for Davey Crockett, now, don't quote me on that.

And last, but far from least is Jennifer Sacca from their label, Rounder Records, this label has been around awhile and is big into bluegrass and other genres. She might still have a couple of 8 tracks for sale on her site. I'm very Grateful for her, she has always been kind enough to send a CD to me when I asked.

The most important thing is, it worked, The Grascals are hot and they are having a banner year. When I first saw this list, I found it hard to believe, Three publicists I know working he same CD. It was a prescription for success. Congrats Guys!!!!

Jim Moulton

Congratulations Grascals, you sure turned it up a notch!!!

The Grascals Receive Five IBMA Nominations
Genre-bending sextet celebrates #1 CD on both Bluegrass Charts; Gives Hank Williams, Jr. his first IBMA nomination
Nashville, TN - Two-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year The Grascals are in the hunt for the 2010 Awards, making the final ballot in the following categories:

• Entertainer of the Year
• Album of the Year (THE FAMOUS LEFTY FLYNN'S)
• Recorded Event of the Year for "I'm Blue, I'm Lonesome" with Hank Williams, Jr.
• Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year for "Blue Rock Slide"
• Reigning two-time Banjo Player of the Year, Kristin Scott Benson, is nominated again for the award

"The Grascals are now six years old and we're still in the dance with the rest of the great bluegrass artists out there. We're very honored for all our IBMA nominations received today. Special thanks to all the fans, radio and IBMA members for their vote," says Jamie Johnson. "Thanks to the good Lord for letting us make the music that we love and continue to love - and will love for the rest of our career!"

Known as a genre-bending sextet that strives to give their audiences 110 percent each time they take the stage, The Grascals borrowed The Monkees' pop hit, "Last Train to Clarksville," and "grassed it up"as the first radio single and video from their fourth album, THE FAMOUS LEFTY FLYNN'S, which currently sits at #1 on both the Bluegrass Unlimited and Bluegrass Music Profiles charts. They will continue to open dates this Fall for the Hank Williams, Jr Rowdy Friends Tour, along with Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, Colt Ford, Gretchen Wilson and Sunny Sweeney.

The announcements were made this morning at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum; winners will be announced September 30 during the IBMA Awards Show at the Ryman Auditorium.


How I would love to be there!!!!! I remember reviewing the last Grascals CD, " Keep On Walking" ,It was pretty good, but I had trouble getting excited enough to review it. "The Famous Lefty Flynn" is just a masterpiece, Kristen Scott Benson, their great new banjo picker has to get some kudos here. The guys got some great songs together and just nailed them, One of the few groups that can make me start dancin' around my apartment. There is a sense of joy and excitement in what they are doing that has led to the success of this CD. And I personally hope they will have many more, and come up my way some time guys. Is this legal, I reviewed this group already, I just did it again. For the Record (or CD), It will be between this and The Lonesome River Band's "Still Learning" for best Album.

The ICM Awards to be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium

The ICM Awards to be Held on Thursday, October 14, 2010
at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium

NASHVILLE, TN-August 18, 2010—The 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show (ICM Awards) announces that Love And Theft, Joey + Rory, The Roys, Nathan Stanley along with Dr. Ralph Stanley and 2009 ICM Entertainer of the Year CrossCountry The Band, are all confirmed to perform on the award show.

When you see husband & wife duo Joey+Rory, you don’t need to be told that what they have is genuine. Just listen to their music or listen to them talk and you can tell that what they have is the real deal…not just as a musical duo, but as a couple. The deep connection they have doesn’t just shine through their music, it’s the reason their music shines.

“It’s such a blessing to get to play music and travel and see things we’ve never been able to see before. But the highlight of it all is being able to do it together.” states Joey

“Our plan is the same as it’s always been - to show up, do what we do and hope that magic will happen,” says Rory. “As hard as we work, we ultimately know that God’s plans are a lot bigger and better than we can make ourselves.”

Megan Alexander, Correspondent for the national television show, "INSIDE EDITION”, will co-host the award show that will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now. Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, will benefit from a portion of the ticket sales. For tickets, more information and show highlights, please visit www.icm-awards.com.

The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music. Inspirational Country music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country™.

Previous show presenters and performers have included: Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Randy Houser, Jamie O’Neal, Josh Turner, Lee Greenwood, Emerson Drive, Richie McDonald, Linda Davis, Diamond Rio, Brian Littrell, Randy Owen, The Isaacs, Point of Grace, Phil Stacey, Melanie Walker, Jeff Bates, Tammy Cochran, the Carter Twins, Del Way and many more. Additional presenters and performers will be announced in the coming months.

The Inspirational Country Music Convention and Awards Show is a yearly event that draws music fans, broadcast media (radio, print, and TV) and the industry's top artists to Nashville to showcase music and to discuss industry related issues. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Week, slated for October 10-14, in Nashville, TN. The convention and show are presented by the 501C-3 not-for-profit corporation, founded in 1992, The Christian Country Music Association. For more Information on ICM Week, please email info@ccma.cc or visit www.ccma.cc .

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For more information on ICM Awards Show, please contact:
Kim Dettwiller, Team Strategies, 615-321-4073, teamstrategies@comcast.net
Jason Higgins, Power Source, 615-248-8105 x223, Jason@ccma.cc

The Bluegrass Top 10. My favorites and What to look for!!

Well, My two favorite bluegrass CDs are doing well, "Still Learning" by The Lonesome River Band and also "The Famous Lefty FLynn's" by the Grascals.Both are very well done bluegrass Cds with a taste of variety. Both have broken in to the Billboard Bluegrass top ten.

What's next? Well, I am anxiously awaiting the release of Mountain Heart's new CD , which is rather an EP, just 7 songs. I have heard early rough recording of three of the songs and it sounds great. Also, am awaiting the release in the fall of Rural Rhythmn 50 year celebration at Graves Mountain, with most of their Artists taking place there.

Brian Wamplers "Talent Booster" Pedal

Brian Wampler is one of the best guitar pedal makers around, I am a proud owner of his ego compressor compressor which is a ross like Nashville compression pedal. These names were from a sort of joke web site someone made up of pedals, The ego compressor, Now it is the talent booster, it may not boost your talent, but you will get some great tones from this pedal, i love the sound of this boost.

Roy Clark Reunites with Long -Time Business Associates

ROY CLARK REUNITES WITH LONG-TIME BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

Roy Clark signs with Jim Halsey of The Halsey Company for management; returns to Paul Moore of William Morris Endeavor Entertainment for exclusive booking representation; Webster & Associates for publicity in association with The Brokaw Company
Nashville, TN – Roy Clark, Virginia born, multi-award winning virtuoso, actor, vocalist, philanthropist and all 'round great human being, has reunited with his long-time manager Jim Halsey of The Halsey Company and booking agent Paul Moore of William Morris Endeavor Entertainment for exclusive representation. In addition, Clark has added Webster & Associates Public Relations & Marketing for publicity representation in association with The Brokaw Company.

Best known as the country funny man who co-hosted HEE-HAW – one of the most successful and longest running syndicated shows in the history of TV – Roy is also a gifted entertainer and instrumentalist. His concert dates run the gamut from hysterical slapstick comedy to virtuoso performances on guitar, banjo and fiddle.

“He has headlined every major venue in the USA many times, as well as making
multiple appearances at major festivals overseas,” says WME’s Paul Moore. “A long time member of the Grand Ole Opry, last year, Roy was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. He is a true living legend, and we’re delighted to have him back in our fold as a treasured client.”

In 1976, Roy Clark was the first American country singer to headline a tour through the U.S.S.R. It was a ground-breaking cultural exchange credited with helping further open the diplomatic relations between the USA and the then Soviet Union.

Roy was the first country artist to guest host the Tonight Show, and was one of the first stars from the world of country music to headline the biggest show rooms in Las Vegas where he repeatedly broke attendance records.

“The exciting opportunity of working again with Roy Clark ignites the possibilities of recreating the magical combination that was so successful with Roy and I for 33 years, pioneering firsts for country music,” says Jim Halsey. “We’ve always been a winning team. We have some unique and off the wall plans to make our magic again.”

Roy, one of America's most recognizable personalities still has that signature smile and twinkle in the eye that has made him a household superstar as a favorite on TV. Commercials, guest appearances, hosting television specials and his weekly hosting of 25 years on HEE-HAW still elicit greetings of fans on the street of, "I'm a pickin'", to which Roy always returns a friendly and energetic, "and I'm a grinnin'".

Roy was a pioneer of "firsts."

"Ghost Train, (The Studio B Sessions) - A review

Coming this month, is one of the most classic country recordings that I have heard in a while, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives are just as good as a bluegrass band or country band. Recorded in historic RCA Studio B, The disc even has that info encoded. The title track "Ghost Train For-Oh -Ten" has that country train song vibe to it. Kenny Vaughn plays some great electric guitar riffs that are quick, focused and make you want to dance.

"Hard Working Man" (Marty Stuart) is a slow country ballad that talk about the plight of the hard working man. Excellent vocals and great old-timey pedal steel by Ralph Mooney. Good solo by Vaughan. BTW, the rest of the Superlatives are Harry Stinson on drums and Paul Martin on Bass. Four different pedal steel players are used, Ralph Mooney,Kayton Roberts,Gary Carter, and Robby Turner. There are some sparse strings in the background. Ralph Mooney plays a solo of his "Crazy Arms" on pedal steel after being asked by Marty. He really nails the song. "Porter Wagoners Grave" is a classic country talk song that Stuart does a very emotive job at performing, while the band plays quietly in the background. If Marty Stuart is not one of the fine voices of country today, no one is, this song never fails to touch me. The he goes into a melody after the talk part. This is a very touching song.

After this song the band goes into a little Bakersfield sound, 'Little Heartbreaker" , which has some great lyrics, raw guitar pickin', this is good, picture Dwight Yoacum with someone else singing and Vaughn goes into some more great guitar work, minced with pedal steel.

For an ending, they go acoustic and play a bluegrass jam with mandolin, mostly ripping off thru a melody. As the disc starts with a very country rocker "Branded" which has lots of electric guitar , some great country hooks, and more pedal steel. This band rocks, sounding a bit like Radney Foster. My favorite song is "Country Boy Rock and Roll" - Kenny Vaughan plays some of the hottest guitar playing that I ever heard, He plays right along with the melody of the song and goes plain nuts at end.(Whew) The cover is retro back and white of a train comin' a you. This is Marty at his best.

www.martystuart.net

The Grascals' "The Famous Lefty Flynn" Tops Bluegrass Charts

The Grascals' THE FAMOUS LEFTY FLYNN'S Tops Bluegrass Charts
New Video Goes Viral; Upcoming Shows Include Opry On August 13 & KY State Fair (With The Oak Ridge Boys) On August 22
Nashville, TN (August 6, 2010) -- IBMA Entertainers of the Year, The Grascals, have the # 1 CD on both the Bluegrass Unlimited and Bluegrass Music Profiles Charts this month. Heralded as "one of the best bluegrass albums anyone is likely to hear in 2010" by Roughstock.com, THE FAMOUS LEFTY FLYNN'S is bringing the spotlight to bear on Jamie Johnson, Terry Eldredge, Danny Roberts, Terry Smith and newest members, Jeremy Abshire and Kristin Scott Benson. "It's a thrill to be recognized for your hard work," says group co-founder Johnson of the dual number ones. The Grascals received the good news just after returning from their first tour of France.
The disc has already spawned a hit single, "Last Train To Clarksville," which currently sits at #4 on the BMP Chart and #15 on the BU Chart. The CD's title track moves to #18 (BMP) and #22 (BU). Additionally, "Train" is one of Sirius XM BLUEGRASS JUNCTION's MOST-PLAYED TRACKS with 52 spins, while the disc hits the show's MOST-PLAYED ALBUMS Chart's Top 5 this week with 135 spins.
Meanwhile, the sextet's "Last Train To Clarksville" video goes viral; appearing on over 200 country and bluegrass industry websites, while simultaneously spreading to social networking sites such as
YouTube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIY_Aluk1hs),Twitter and Facebook. The music clip premiered on AOL/The Boot the week of July 19, making it the first bluegrass artist video ever debuted on the site.

The Grascals, sponsored by MOBIL DELVAC, tour over 140 dates a year, and will perform at The Grand Ole Opry on August 13 and at the Kentucky State Fair with The Oak Ridge Boys on August 22. They continue to grace festivals across the U.S. this summer and Fall and, in October, they'll re-join Hank Williams, Jr. for additional Rowdy Friends Tour dates.
Catch up with The Grascals online at www.grascals.com.



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Husband and Wife Duo Joey+Rory Release Album Number Two

HUSBAND AND WIFE DUO JOEY+RORY RELEASE
ALBUM NUMBER TWO
(Click Here To Listen to the title cut)

“This Song’s For You” the New Single Collaboration with Zac Brown Band
is Anthem to Country Music Fans (Click Here To Listen)

Nashville, TN – (August 4, 2010) --

“...We've sold a lot of our first record and we even had a hit, but now the big wigs back in Nashville say we need to kick it up a bit...”

And that's just what Joey+Rory do on their boldly titled sophomore release,
Album Number Two (in stores September 14). It's the follow-up to their successful debut album The Life of a Song - an album that entered the Billboard Country Album Chart at #10 and quickly spawned a Top 30 hit earning the husband & wife act the 2010 ACM Award for New Duo as well as several industry and fan-voted award nominations.

When you see the husband & wife duo you don't need to be told that what they have is genuine. Just listen to their music or listen to them talk and you can tell that what they have is the real-deal, …not just as a musical duo, but as a couple. The deep connection they have doesn't just shine through their music, it’s the reason their music shines.

The new album draws from the same deep well that inspired that debut and which now delves deeper into the stories of Joey+Rory’s everyday life together and the things that make them laugh, cry and love each other as they do. The new material featured on Album Number Two is largely co-written by Rory, an award-winning hit songwriter in his own right. In this new set, the couple continues the theme of keeping their music honest, just as much as keeping it real, without taking themselves too seriously.

“...Our new image consultant, says we need a fresh hairdo...as if that's gonna make-or-break Album Number Two...”

One of many shining moments on Album Number Two is the final track and lead single, written by Rory and Zac Brown titled “This Song’s For You.” The song, featuring the Zac Brown Band and produced by Keith Stegall, is a working man’s anthem and a tip of the hat to country music fans and concert-goers. It was written by Rory and Zac on the road and was first introduced on the “Breaking Southern Ground” tour. The overwhelming response prompted a halt to the release of the already completed Joey+Rory album until the song was recorded and added.

“We worked it up with Zac in rehearsals for the spring tour as something to do in the encore,” says Rory. “But the response to the first time we sang it on stage took our breath away. It still does. It's not just for the fans...it's for all the people out there who work hard for a living, are barely getting by, and who truly love this country even though it ain't perfect.”

A video for the single was recently shot in Joey+Rory’s community near their farm in Pottsville, TN with a cast of nearly 60 everyday folks who live there. Scheduled for release mid-August, the video was directed by Darren Doane who also directed Zac Brown Band’s live DVD and last three videos.

Other cuts led primarily by Joey’s honey-laden vocals cover all the bases from their signature tongue-in-cheek style of the title cut to “That’s Important To Me,” a song that encapsulates the down-to-earth values that define Joey+Rory both as a couple and a duo alike. There are songs about love (“Born To Be Your Woman”), about cheating (“God Help My Man”), and about faith (“Where Jesus Is”). Songs about cowboys (“All You Need Is Me”), horses (“The Horse Nobody Could Ride”), and even one about being famous (“Farm To Fame”).

"We just want to be who we are, nothing more and nothing less," says Joey, "and sometimes that means speaking our minds." Rory adds, "Our plan for this new record is the same as it’s always been - to show up, do what we do and hope that magic happens.”

“...Now you might think we're crazy, but is it really all that hard...just cut some songs that move you, and sing 'em from the heart. But if we are mistaken...and our career is through. We'll bid our fans a fine farewell with Album Number Two.”

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Bluegrass: super small Niche or just not popular?

I have been priviledged to review and listen to lots of Bluegrass music over the last couple of years. I don't get it, Why isn't it more popular?
The music out today is very well done, you can get old time bluegrass, newgrass and what I call modern Bluegrass , which is just regular bluegrass with
a modern, well mastered recording. There are many groups out there which are excellent like "The Lonesome River Band", "The Grascals", "Mountain Heart",
and on and on. You will not find these groups on radio anywhere, maybe a Sirius channel or on the internet.

Labels like Sugar Hill, Rounder, Rural Rythmn and many more have lots of great bluegrass to sell. But, not many takers. If you look at the Billboard Bluegrass Chart, which goes 1-10, you will find Steve Martin's new CD, which is not as good as most of the full time artists out there. You will find Dierks Bentley with the Punch Brothers ruling on top with "Up On The Ridge". I think Dierks is a pretty good Country Singer, but this just does not do anything for me anymore than Steve Martin's Bluegrass CD do anything for me, just 2 popular Big Label acts, With no lasting substance.

First Radio Single by Blue Moon Rising

"STRANGE NEW WORLD" Album by Blue Moon Rising
Rural Rhythm Launches First Radio Single Release
Listen to a clip of "Time To Be Movin' On"


Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the first radio single release, “Time To Be Movin' On” from the highly anticipated new album, “STRANGE NEW WORLD” by BLUE MOON RISING. The single was released to radio via the label's "Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks, #8" and is also available now via AIRPLAY DIRECT. "Time To Be Movin' On" was written by band leader and acclaimed songwriter, Chris West who describes the song as kicking off with a little Johnny Cash / Del Reeves and will surely please BMR fans once again. Chris also contributes his powerful signature vocals and guitar, along with the exciting new line up of: Brandon Bostic (mandolin, vocals); Tony Mowell (bass and vocals); Owen Piatt (banjo); with special guests, Tim Crouch (fiddle) and Randy Kohrs (Dobro).

“STRANGE NEW WORLD” is Blue Moon Rising’s fifth career album and their first recording on Rural Rhythm Records. The project combines a very eclectic mix of new original material with West contributing 7 of the 13 tracks. Other writers include: Mike Dekle, Kevin Denney, Becky Buller, Jon Weisberger/Jeremy Garrett and Clint Wilson.

The songs on “STRANGE NEW WORLD” certainly showcase Blue Moon Rising’s range, versatility and maturity as it continually shifts between hard-core traditional bluegrass, blues, gospel, country and singer-songwriter influenced music. If one could paint a picture that captures the subjects and themes from songs like the peppy honky-tonk influenced kick-off track, “Time To Be Movin' On,” the soulful blues influenced, “He’s All Around Us” and the haunting and beautiful Kevin Denney original, “My Sitting Window” the painting would represent a “STRANGE NEW WORLD” indeed!

With that imagery in mind, Chris West enlisted the help of his artist friend, Jason Jones, who created the album artwork for the band’s previous album, “ONE LONELY SHADOW.” Chris explains, “I asked Jason to create a very artsy vision of a strange new world where things aren't quite right in comparison to the world we live in. I wanted every single image on the CD to tie in directly with a song in some way. I wrote a blues song about temptation and the struggle between good and evil on this project called ‘He's All Around Us’, hence the transparent devil behind the tree on the cover. There's a love song on the CD called ‘Stone by Stone’ for a girl named Jenny where the lovelorn singer says ‘My Jenny belongs in an Ivory Tower.’ So Jason made the tower the centerpiece on the cover. We also married several songs together within the art. I wrote song on the CD called ‘Hard Luck Joe’ about a homeless man who used to have a much better life. If you'll notice the tree on the cover, there's a heart carved in it that says ‘Joe -n- Jenny’ where we've married the songs ‘Hard Luck Joe’ and ‘Stone by Stone.’ When you give the CD a thorough listen, you'll be able to go back and look at this great piece of art and know what every single image is about."

BLUE MOON RISING is sponsored by GHS Strings, Blue Chip Picks, and Chota Outfitters. For information on the new album, tour schedule and more, please visit www.bluemoonrisingband.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

RECORD LABEL AND RADIO CONTACT
Rural Rhythm Records
Sammy Passamano, III

BOOKING CONTACT:
Graham Talent Group
Randy Graham
859-421-7718

BLUE MOON RISING
Chris West | Email
www.BlueMoonRisingBand.com

MEDIA and Additional BOOKING CONTACT:
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678-377-3298

Three Concert Promoters form Alliance, Open offices in Nashville

Three Concert Promoters form Alliance;
Open offices in Nashville

Nashville, TN – Gary Weinberger, President of Red Mountain Entertainment, announced today the formation of a strategic alliance between concert promoters Red Mountain Entertainment (RME), Blue Deuce Entertainment (BDE) and Green Machine Concerts (GMC). New offices will be located at 1028 B 18th Street on historic Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. New phone number is 615-320-7800.

“Over the years John Ruffino, Russell Doussan, Jim Green, Jay Wilson, Jill Wheeler and I have developed many meaningful relationships with artists, managers and agents based in Nashville,” Weinberger said. “In order to maximize the services we provide to our clients, now seems the right time to have a more prominent presence in Nashville.“

“The people we work with in Nashville have become such an important part of our business opening an office there makes great sense to us,” said Russell Doussan, president of BDE.

“I have worked with Russell, John and Gary over the years and look forward to collaborating with them and expanding our promotional footprint,” said Jim Green.

It was announced last month by Dale Morris and Marc Oswald, co-owners of Fontanel, the hiring of RME as the promoter/operator of concerts and events at The Woods at Fontanel. “Having the resources and contacts Russell and Jim have developed the three of our company’s will work to help The Woods at Fontanel achieve it’s goals,” said John Ruffino, a partner at RME.

A little history on RME, BDE & GMC:
RME is also known for booking concerts for the 9,600 capacity Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama, and co-producing with BDE the highly successful Rowdy Frynds Tours starring Hank Williams Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2007 & 2008. They recently completed the spring leg of the 2010 Rowdy Friends Tour with Hank Williams Jr., Eric Church, Jamie Johnson and The Grascals and are currently working on the fall leg of the tour. Currently RME is consulting with the City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on a 7,400 capacity Amphitheater scheduled to open in the spring of 2011.

Collectively, RME, BDE & GMC co-produced the SOLD OUT 2010 Jagermeister Tour with Eric Church in 30 cities and currently book several festivals and colleges throughout the Southeast. In 2009 the group produced over 250 concerts in 90 cities in 32 states.

Additionally, beyond booking, the group has a sponsorship division and more recently worked with high profile clients including Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch, Miller-Coors, The National Guard, Merrell and Abita Beer.



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The Grascals "The Last Train To Clarksville" -

Jim Van Cleve Caught playing with Band Perry

Lynyrd Skynard Set for A & E Private Sessions and also Lopez Tonight

Lynyrd Skynyrd set for A&E Private Sessions
& Lopez Tonight


Nashville, TN – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Lynyrd Skynyrd is set to hit the airwaves this weekend, Sunday, August 1st (9am EST/8am CST) appearing and performing on A&E’s Private Sessions with Lynn Hoffman.

Lynyrd Skynyrd will talk about their inspirations behind the band’s latest studio album, God & Guns (Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records) and performances include “God & Guns” and “Still Unbroken” off their new album as well as classics, “Sweet Home Alabama” and a special extended version of “Free Bird.”

Private Sessions showcases performances and conversations with top names in contemporary music and film. Each Sunday morning at 9 am EST, Private Sessions dedicates each hour to the body of work of a single artist or group, featuring not only current releases but also the projects that defined and built careers.

Lynyrd Skynyrd is also slated to perform on Lopez Tonight on August 26th. Stay tuned for more details…

And it doesn’t stop there, the legendary band continues throughout the summer; supporting the release of their CD/DVD combo set Live From Freedom Hall, being honored by the U.S. Congress in Washington D.C., and a multi-city tour with Celebrity Apprentice winner Bret Michaels.

Upcoming tour dates are as follows:

August 5 - Bangor Waterfront Festival - Bangor, ME
August 6 - Six Flags Great Adventure - Jackson, NJ (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 7 - Kings Island Timberwolf Amp - Mason, OH (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 9 - Musikfest - Bethlehem, PA (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 11 - Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo - Sikeston, MO
August 13 - Gwinnett Center - Duluth, GA (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 14 - UCF Arena - Orlando, FL (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 18 - Christensen Stadium - Midland, TX
August 19 - The Backyard - BeeCave, TX
August 20 - BOK Center - Tulsa, OK (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 21 - Allen Events Center - Allen, TX (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 22 - Ford Park Arena - Beaumont, TX
August 26 - Gibson Amphitheatre- Los Angeles, CA (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 27 - Orleans Arena - Las Vegas, NV (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 28 - San Diego Sports Arena - San Diego, CA (Hannity Freedom Concert)
August 29 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA
September 2 - Tulalip Amphitheatre - Tulalip, WA
September 3 - LB Day Amphitheatre - Salem, OR

Tickets can be found at the group’s website, www.lynyrdskynyrd.com



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The Allman Brothers Band - Still jamming!!!

I was checking out music on "ON DEMAND" on TV and saw the Allman Brothers, which was a show of their yearly tuneup in NYC. It is the lineup with Derek Trucks on guitar and Warren Haynes on guitar. Butch Trucks looked healthy wand was really into it. Bassist Oteil Burbridge sounded very well. They played for about 30 minutes,and it was a good representation of where they are at. Both guitarists played slide , on one song, which was an instrumental , the leads had a jazzy feel to them. I have put a youtube of the more original band for you to enjoy, you can always buy a disc of their latest music on their website store.

The Bartley Brothers "Hit The Road", RR set to release New CD

The Bartley Brothers “HIT THE ROAD”
Rural Rhythm Set to Release New Album August 24, 2010

Listen to a Clip of "Hit the Road"

Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the August 24, 2010 album release, “HIT THE ROAD” by Kentucky bluegrass music veterans, The Bartley Brothers. The first single is the title track from this exciting new album and is already out to bluegrass radio via the label’s “Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks” radio sampler. "HIT THE ROAD’ really showcases the bands tight Vocals, Rock Solid Instrumentation and song writing abilities and is sure to propel them to top of the charts," said Radio Host, Charlie Hall (WCYO FM).

Rick and Shayne Bartley have begun a new chapter in their careers and are now fronting their own band joined by Jayd Raines (formerly with Marty Raybon) and Josh Hymer (formerly with Ernie Thacker and Coal Town). The Bartley Brothers have developed a traditional sound that is radio friendly and will set them apart from other bluegrass groups by utilizing their beautifully blended brother harmonies. "There's nothing like sibling harmony, and Rick and Shayne Bartley have it in spades. Rick is a mighty talented singer/songwriter and the band they have assembled is top notch." - John Lawlass, The BluegrassBlog.

In addition to their powerful harmonies and masterful instrumental work on the album, Rick Bartley has pulled out all the stops to bring bluegrass fans 8 new original songs from home and real life which has been his songwriting trademark for years. Such songs as: “Blue Side of the Blueridge” which was the single and title track for Junior Sisk’s hit album and “I’M A HOBO” recorded on the recent J. D. Crowe & The New South album. Quality songwriting surely runs in the family. Lou Reid has recorded “My Whole Word in His Hands” (from his #1 album "TIME") and was co-written by Shayne Bartley.

Kevin Kerfoot, Publisher and Editor of BMP, has high marks for the new album saying, “Veteran bluegrass performers Rick and Shayne Bartley’s decision to hit the road as a duet is great news for lovers of original traditional bluegrass done right. The title track and first single of their debut CD is a catchy barn burner full of great banjo, mandolin and fiddle breaks. 'Loneliness Moved In' is another example showcasing their great brother harmonies and expert pickin’ and singin’. I’m looking forward to hearing much more bluegrass from The Bartley Brothers!”

“The Bartley Brothers are surely no strangers to the bluegrass world. With there joined talents this project is nothing less than I would expect” said fellow label-mate Rickey Wasson.

"HIT THE ROAD" is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Rural Rhythm, and other fine outlets.

For more information on The Bartley Brothers, please visit: FACEBOOK, MYSPACE, REVERBNATION

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RECORD LABEL:
Rural Rhythm Records
Radio Contact: Sammy Passamano, III Email

RADIO - AIRPLAY DIRECT

ALBUM PUBLICITY :
Hope River Entertainment
Penni McDaniel
678.377.33928
Email
High res album cover here

BAND BOOKING AND PUBLICITY:
Blu Wav
Booking Contact: Kyle Burnett, Blu Wav
417.527.2000
Email
Publicity Contact: Caleb Joye, Blu Wav
615.482.2360
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Mountain Heart "The Ride" - makin' it real

This group has their own brand of Bluegrass

"In Front Of God And Everybody" - Mountain Heart (all current members)

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"Ghost Train: The Studio B Sessions" - New Marty Stuart

Ghost Train: The Studio B Sessions


GRAMMY-winner and American music icon Marty Stuart is set to release a traditional country album GHOST TRAIN: THE STUDIO B SESSIONS on August 24, 2010. With his 14th studio album, Stuart steadily continues to lead the charge in preserving the roots, culture and history of traditional country music.

“What inspires me now, is traditional country music,” says Stuart. “It’s the music I most cherish, the culture in which I was raised. It’s the bedrock upon which the empire of country music is built, the empowering force that provides this genre with lasting credibility. It’s beyond trends and it’s timeless. With all that being said, I found traditional country music to be on the verge of extinction. It’s too precious to let slip away. I wanted to attempt to write a new chapter.”

This record will be released on August 24, 2010. Pre-order information will be available here within the coming weeks.

1. Branded
2. Country Boy Rock & Roll
3. Drifting Apart
4. Bridge Washed Out
5. A World Without You
6. Hummingbyrd
7. Hangman
8. Ghost Train Four-Oh-Ten
9. Hard Working Man
10. I Run To You
11. Crazy Arms
12. Porter Wagoner’s Grave
13. Little Heartbreaker
14. Mississippi Railroad Blues







Busy Bee Cafe

Craig Morgan Cd Available At Cracker Barrel, Starting Today

Search Amazon.com for craig morgan cdCRAIG MORGAN CD AVAILABLE ONLY AT CRACKER BARREL, STARTING TODAY
New Collector’s Edition of Craig Morgan’s CD features three new songs
LEBANON, Tenn. (July 26, 2010) The newest CD in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s exclusive music collection goes on sale today and that’s one reason why you might want to consider stopping in at one of the popular restaurant and retail concept’s 594 locations. The CD, That’s Why – Collector’s Edition features 13 songs, including the top radio hits “Bonfire” and “This Ain’t Nothin,” as well as two previously unreleased songs.

Craig Morgan is one of country music’s best-loved artists who made a name for himself with his signature hits “Almost Home,” which was named Music Row Song of the Year in 2003, and the chart-topping summer anthem "Redneck Yacht Club," and the #1 hit for 5 weeks "That's What I Love About Sunday."

Morgan says he is pleased to have his newest CD available exclusively at Cracker Barrel, where he stops in for chicken n’ dumplins (with extra dumplins!) frequently. “Cracker Barrel offers the closest thing to home cooking when I am on the road touring. Music is what I do, but country living is who I am, so it’s really nice to have them both come together with my CD at Cracker Barrel,” said Morgan. In commenting on the décor that Cracker Barrel is known for, Morgan added, “A visit to Cracker Barrel lets you get a look at Country America all under one roof.”

“That’s Why – Collector’s Edition is a remarkable CD and Cracker Barrel is glad to be featuring it as our newest music project,” says Peter Keiser, Vice President of Marketing. “Craig is a terrific performer. His ten years in the United States Army and his determination to return to the Nashville area, where he grew up, to develop his music career are admirable.”

Two of the 13 songs on That’s Why – Collector’s Edition have never been released until now: “You” and “Evel Knievel” Morgan says that “You” is about his wife and “Evel Knievel” is about himself, about living life on the edge a little bit. An additional song on this special collector’s edition is “Summer Sundown,” which Morgan says is a real-life song about the happiness to be found in our own backyards.

To celebrate the release of this exclusive CD, Cracker Barrel is holding a contest with a number of prizes, including a grand prize that features a four-day trip to Washington D.C., lunch with Craig Morgan on September 25th at an area Cracker Barrel, and tickets to his performance at the 2010 Great Frederick Fair that night. Complete contest details are available at crackerbarrelmusic.com.

Cracker Barrel’s exclusive music program features numerous projects. In May of this year, Cracker Barrel released Wynonna’s Love Heals, which debuted at #7 on the Billboard Magazine Top Country Albums chart. February’s release of Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums chart, where it spent nine weeks in the top position and 18 weeks overall in one of the three top positions since its release on February 1st. Releases in 2009 included November’s Songs of Love and Heartache by Alan Jackson, September’s release of an exclusive new version of The Foundation by the Zac Brown Band, August’s George Jones’ release of A Collection Of My Best Recollection, May’s release of Montgomery Gentry’s For Our Heroes, which debuted at #5 on Billboard Magazine’s Top Country Albums chart, and March’s release of Dolly Parton’s Collector’s Edition of Backwoods Barbie, which debuted at #9 on that chart. Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs with Bill Gaither, Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs, Aaron Tippin, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans and Charlie Daniels.

About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage… all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its signature biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 594 company-owned locations in 41 states. Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.

"Still Learning" - Lonesome River Band - A Review

The LRB really has put out a winner of a CD with "Still Learning", from the stellar sound quality to the great singing and wonderful selection of songs. This is Bluegrass at it's best, with fast songs, great playing, great high lonesome harmonies. This could be the best Bluegrass CD this year. From the first song "Record Time Machine" I knew I was in for a real treat. Could it be? This band has been together almost 30 years, yet they sound so fresh.

Members are Sammy Shelor, Brandon Rickman, Andy Ball, Mike Hartgrove and Mike Anglin. What are the key words of this album? Musical , emotive and fun. If this recording doesn't put a song in your heart and a smile on your face, Then nothin' will. They get in some vocal grooves that are just wild, so pretty. Their last album, "No Turning Back" which was very good was in the #1 spot for Bluegrass Unlimited for three months. The single from that album "Them Blues" was #1 for two months. This CD should have about four singles at least. So many good songs here. Sammy Shelar's banjo is plain delightful. In 1991, this band had Dan Tyminski and Ronnie Bowman, plus founder Tim Austin who left the band to work on his recording studio.

My four favorites out of a CD without filler is hard to do. My favorite is a slow ballad "As Wild As I Get" , love the delivery and melody ,just a fun little ballad. "Record Time Machine" - Just something about this song that gets to me. "Jack Up The Jail" is a fast bluegrass kicker with great lyrics and pickin'. "40 Days" is a mid tempo gospel tune that moves really well.

This is simple, just buy it, you will not find not anyting better, great modern sounding recording, awesome collection of songs. These bluegrass bands just really do not get the due they deserve. Always on the road, in the studio, They do have a faithful following though.

www.lonesomeriverband.com

"The Age Of Miracles" -Mary Chapin Carpenter- A Review

I have always liked MC Carpenter. This is kind of odd, but I saw her perform after Mindy Smith had opened up for her. Mindy had played a set of music similar to to this. Then Carpenter proceeded to give a greatest hits party with her music, (nothing wrong with that), but that night, just was not into it. I had been blown away by a mandolin player with a cute, thin, folky singer pouring her heart out for 45 minutes exactly.

Now, the shoe is on the other foot , Mindy is singing a more pop styled music, while Carpenter is playing a scaled back catalog of the best new songs she has ever done, I mean, really great stuff, but it lacks not for something that you can stomp your foot too, or a clever guitar riff that makes you smile inside. She's been thru the crucible and come out like a pearl, her songs touch you, in lots of ways, I'm surprised and happy too, cause I needed something like this, but I was not looking here. Great CD.

Bellamy Brothers Spice Things Up with New Video on Youtube

BELLAMY BROTHERS SPICE THINGS UP WITH NEW VIDEO

NASHVILLE, TN - July 20, 2010 - The old saying “life is like a bowl of cherries” is one phrase that David and Howard Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers certainly disagree with… at least, in today’s day and age. In fact, the brothers believe that life nowadays is much more comparable to a bowl of jalapenos.

Last month via YouTube, the country music legends debuted their new controversial video, ‘Jalapenos’ and have since racked up over 400,000 hits... all with virtually zero promotion.

“We’re really pleased at the reaction to our new video, ‘Jalapenos,’” raves David Bellamy. “Seems like we’ve successfully offended the people we are trying to offend!”

The Bellamy Brothers take a ‘no holds barred’ approach throughout the video, taking aim at politicians, celebrities, and yes, even the little blue pill known as Viagra.

Watch 'Jalapenos' HERE.

Cracker Barrel and Craig Morgan say "That's Why!"

CRACKER BARREL AND CRAIG MORGAN SAY
“THAT’S WHY!”
New Collector’s Edition of country star’s CD features three new songs


LEBANON, Tenn. (July 16, 2010) When guests ask “why,” Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will soon be able to answer “That’s Why.” The popular restaurant and retail company is gearing up for the latest release in its exclusive music program: country music star Craig Morgan’s That’s Why – Collector’s Edition. This CD features 13 songs, including the top radio hits “Bonfire” and “This Ain’t Nothin,” as well as two previously unreleased songs.


Pictured (from L-R): Faith Quesenberry (Vector Management), Craig Morgan, Peter Keiser (Cracker Barrel, VP Mktg.), Julie Craig (Cracker Barrel, Mktg. Mgr)



Craig Morgan is one of country music’s best-loved artists who made a name for himself with his signature hits “Almost Home,” which was named Music Row Song of the Year in 2003, and the chart-topping summer anthems "Redneck Yacht Club," and "That's What I Love About Sunday."

Morgan says he is pleased to have his newest CD available exclusively at Cracker Barrel, where he stops in for chicken n’ dumplins (with extra dumplins!) frequently. “Cracker Barrel offers the closest thing to home cooking when I am on the road touring. Music is what I do, but country living is who I am, so it’s really nice to have them both come together with my CD at Cracker Barrel,” said Morgan. In commenting on the décor that Cracker Barrel is known for, Morgan added, “A visit to Cracker Barrel lets you get a look at Country America all under one roof.”

“That’s Why – Collector’s Edition is a remarkable CD and Cracker Barrel is glad to be featuring it as our newest music project,” says Peter Keiser, Vice President of Marketing. “Craig is a terrific performer. His ten years in the United States Army and his determination to return to the Nashville area, where he grew up, to develop his music career are admirable.”

Two of the 13 songs on That’s Why – Collector’s Edition have never been released until now: “You” and “Evel Knievel” Morgan says that “You” is about his wife and “Evel Knievel” is about himself, about living life on the edge a little bit. An additional song on this special collector’s edition is “Summer Sundown,” which Morgan says is a real-life song about the happiness to be found in our own backyards.

To celebrate the release of this exclusive CD, Cracker Barrel is holding a contest with a number of prizes, including a grand prize that features a four-day trip to Washington D.C., lunch with Craig Morgan on September 25th at an area Cracker Barrel, and tickets to his performance at the 2010 Great Frederick Fair that night. Complete contest details will be available at crackerbarrel.com on July 19th.

Cracker Barrel’s exclusive music program features numerous projects. In May of this year, Cracker Barrel released Wynonna’s Love Heals, which debuted at #7 on the Billboard Magazine Top Country Albums chart. February’s release of Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums chart, where it spent nine weeks in the top position and 18 weeks overall in one of the three top positions since its release on February 1st. Releases in 2009 included November’s Songs of Love and Heartache by Alan Jackson, September’s release of an exclusive new version of The Foundation by the Zac Brown Band, August’s George Jones’ release of A Collection Of My Best Recollection, May’s release of Montgomery Gentry’s For Our Heroes, which debuted at #5 on Billboard Magazine’s Top Country Albums chart, and March’s release of Dolly Parton’s Collector’s Edition of Backwoods Barbie, which debuted at #9 on that chart. Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs with Bill Gaither, Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs, Aaron Tippin, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels.

About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its signature biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 594 company-owned locations in 41 states. Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.

Songwriting Legend Hank Cochran Passes Away

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Songwriting Legend Hank Cochran Passes Away


Last night, Jamey Johnson, Billy Ray Cyrus and Buddy Cannon dropped by to sing songs with Hank, and this morning the legendary songwriter was surrounded by family and friends when he passed away at his Hendersonville, Tennessee home from a long illness. A private, family memorial will be held in the near future, and a public service will follow. Details will be forthcoming.


The family asks that you respect their privacy at this time and, in lieu of flowers, request those wishing to honor Hank make donations to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation.

Hank was inducted in to the Nashville Songwriters Association International Hall of Fame by unanimous vote in 1974, and was honored by B.M.I. in June 2009 for his six-decade long career of hits, that includes country classics: "I Fall To Pieces," "Make The World Go Away," "Ocean Front Property," "The Chair" and "Don't You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me."


Hank is survived by his wife Suzi, daughter Booth Calder and three sons- Garland Perry Cochran Jr., James Lee Cochran and Daniel Cochran.


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So Much MOORE Media Adds Guy Penrod to Roster

so much MOORE media Adds Guy Penrod to Roster

Nashville, TN (July 13, 2010) -- Veteran industry publicist, Martha "skates" Moore, President of so much MOORE media, announces the firm's newest client, Guy Penrod, today. Moore will handle all aspects of country-oriented public relations efforts for Guy's newest disc, BREATHE DEEP (Servant Records/Gaither Music Group). "He's a joy to work with," says the up-beat Moore. "Great voice and experience are always a plus!"

Penrod, a 14-year veteran of the GRAMMY ® and Dove Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, is excited to explore the country market. "I think there are so many correlations between great country and gospel songs that this project will resonate with fans of both genres," says Guy from his Tennessee home.

Guy, a highly sought-after studio singer in Nashville early in his career, appeared for three years on TNN's popular Music City Tonight as a vocalist in the house band prior to joining the GVB.
Moore, who's background includes stints as a publicist for major record labels (ABC, MCA, PolyGram), launched so much MOORE media in 1988. Martha's current artist roster includes: singer/songwriting legend Hank Cochran; Texas-based entertainer Mark Wayne Glasmire; country/bluegrass sextet, The Grascals; vocalist Susan Hickman and singer/songwriter Ray Stephenson.

For more information on Guy Penrod, go to guypenrod.com.
Get "the dish" on MM at www.somuchmoore.com, or email Martha at somuchmoore@charter.net.


Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE media - Established in 1988!
(O) 615.746.3994 / (M) 615.202.1313

The Lonesome River Band - "Still Learning" - New Album on Rural Rhythm Records

The Lonesome River Band - "STILL LEARNING"
New Album Released Today on Rural Rhythm Records


Rural Rhythm Records is very proud to announce today’s new release, “STILL LEARNING” by the Lonesome River Band. This super group is lead by the award-winning banjoist Sammy Shelor who is joined by: Brandon Rickman (guitar, lead vocals), Andy Ball (mandolin, lead vocals), Mike Hartgrove (fiddle) and Mike Anglin (bass, vocals). Rickman explains the meaning behind his original song, “I’m Still Learning” that was of course the inspiration for the title. “We all thought that this song really describes LRB today. Learning something new every day and seeing things a whole new way has been the creative path and our attitude ever since the five of us got together.”

The Lonesome River Band was back on top with their last album, “NO TURNING BACK” reaching #1 on numerous charts including staying #1 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 15 Album Chart for 3 months in a row. The album included two chart singles, “Them Blues,” (the #1 song for 2 months in a row), plus the hit, “Like a Train Needs a Track.” “STILL LEARNING” certainly picks up where “NO TURNING BACK” left off. The first single, “Record Time Machine,” written by Marvin E. Clark (who also co-wrote “Like a Train Needs a Track") has received rave reviews from key radio hosts including:

“Man, I love it!! It’s a HIT!!” – Kyle Cantrell, Sirius-XM Radio “Bluegrass Junction”

“FABULOUS! That’s a winner!!” – Terry Herd, Bluegrass Radio Network “Into the Blue”


"STILL LEARNING" is available at all fine outlets including iTunes, Amazon, Barnes and Nobel and many more.

Next year the Lonesome River Band will celebrate their 30th Anniversary and these band members are certainly carrying on tradition with “STILL LEARNING.” Their new single and album will surely dominate the bluegrass charts again and we are still learning how high the ceiling is for this top group.

The Lonesome River Band can also be heard on the upcoming new album, "GRAVES MOUNTAIN – LIVE" recorded live last month at the Graves Mountain Festival of Music in Syria, Virginia celebrating Rural Rhythm Records 55th Anniversary.

For more information on the Lonesome River Band including their tour schedule and other news, please visit www.lonesomeriverband.com or the label’s site at www.RuralRhythm.com. Media information and request are available at HopeRiverEntertainment.com/lrb.htm and Booking provided by Roe Entertainment.
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Rural Rhythm Records Announces New Darrell Webb Band Album

Rural Rhythm Records Announces New Darrell Webb Band Album
"BLOODLINE" Available July 13, 2010

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Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the July 13 release of “BLOODLINE”, the debut album by The Darrell Webb Band. Darrell is very excited about the new release saying, “This is my favorite album I’ve ever recorded.” The band has been chosen as an official International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Showcase Artist at this year’s IBMA World of Bluegrass held at the Nashville Convention Center, Nashville, TN where they will be performing songs from the new album.

When you hear the first notes of Merle Haggards’s “I’m Bringin’ Home Good News,” you are going to realize that you better fasten your seat belt. The musicians on “BLOODLINE” are the same musicians you will hear live with the exception of Mountain Heart fiddler, Jim VanCleve. The album showcases the distinctive high tenor vocals and mandolin talents of Darrell Webb who also gives his band plenty of room to shine. "BLOODLINE" is highlighted by the talents of: Chris Wade (banjo), Asa Gravley (guitar), Jeremy Arrowood (bass), and Tyler Kirkpatrick (Dobro).

Featured tracks include the new single release “Poor Ramblin’ Boy”, "Bloodline", and Jimbo Whaley’s incredible biographical tune, “Kings of Orebank”, plus many more songs that are sure to please bluegrass music fans.

Darrell Webb has been an integral part of many great bluegrass groups during the last 20 years having worked with fellow Rural Rhythm recording artist, The Lonesome River Band when he was only 19 years old… to J. D. Crowe & The New South, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, and Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper.

"BLOODLINE" is now available at AMAZON, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, the band's website, and other fine outlets.

For more information on The Darrell Webb Band, please visit: www.darrellwebbband.com
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Oak Ridge boys Top Aol Music's "Top 10 Catchy Songs in Country"

OAK RIDGE BOYS TOP AOL MUSIC’S “TOP 10 CATCHY SONGS IN COUNTRY”

Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Rogers, Hank Williams Jr., and George Jones among others in the Top 10

Nashville, TN – In the July 9th feature on AOL Music’s “The Boot” http://www.theboot.com/2010/07/09/catchy-songs/, The Oak Ridge Boys take home the honor of having the catchiest song in country music. The Catch: "Elvira, Elvira/My Heart's on fire, Elvira/Giddy up, oom-poppa-oom-poppa-mow-mow".

“When I opened up my AOL account, one of the headline stories for the day was about the 10 catchiest songs in country music history, I followed the link and started to read the top 10. I started at 10 and wondered what would be next as I scrolled down the page. I was thinking that we would not have a song on there, then at #1 was our huge hit Elvira. You could hear me screaming all the way from Oklahoma. Thanks to Dallas Frazier for writing such a song that bought us all a new house, and a new car,” says Oaks lead singer Duane Allen.

The Top 10 Catchy Songs in Country: (according to AOL “The Boot”)

1. Elvira / The Oak Ridge Boys
2. The Gambler / Kenny Rogers
3. You Belong With Me / Taylor Swift
4. Family Tradition / Hank Williams Jr.
5. Achy Breaky Heart / Billy Ray Cyrus
6. It’s Finally Friday / George Jones
7. Man! I Feel Like A Woman / Shania Twain
8. Dang Me / Roger Miller
9. How Do You Like Me Know? / Toby Keith
10. Undo It / Carrie Underwood

About The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. Their string of hits includes the pop chart-topper Elvira, as well as Bobbie Sue, Dream On, Thank God For Kids, American Made, I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes, Fancy Free, Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight and many others. They've scored 12 gold, three platinum, and one double platinum album, plus one double platinum single, and had more than a dozen national Number One singles and over 30 Top Ten hits.

The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of the Oak Ridge Boys have earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. The Oak Ridge Boys continue to tour extensively, performing over 160 concerts each year. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring three decades of charted singles to bear on a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere.

"Down Home" - Josh Williams - A Review

Josh Williams is a former guitarist for the Rage, Rhonda Vincents group. I just reviewed another CD recently for another former Rager, Audie Blaylock. She must produce good musicians, because they are both very good CDs. The title Down Home is a good description of the CD. It is very down homey with sweet bluegrass instruments and songs about family and life.

Josh is a very good guitarist and plays almost all guitar here, both rhythm and lead. His leads really are very good and melodic, His mentor Tony Rice plays on one song "Blue Railroad Train". Josh does not write any of the songs , but he uses first class material, mostly great story songs . The Title track is a beautiful ballad. The music is so sweet backing up his vocals.

Some of the musicians that Williams uses are Mickey Harris on Bass, Randy Kohrs on Dobro, Jason Carter and others on fiddle.
Rhonda Vincent sings backup on a couple of songs. Aaron Mcdaris plays banjo, Stuart Duncan does some of the fiddle. Tony Creasman does percussion. These songs plain move or they will move you, like a good bluegrass ballad. Some of the songs have a pedal steel on them. Josh has a very good voice and knows how to take hold of a song. "Streets Of Bakersfield" is an upbeat bluegrass song that the musicians really take it up a notch. "Dream Of Me" is a ballad that has some good hooks and a really nice chorus with great harmonies.

"We'll Burn That Bridge" is an upbeat song with more good singing and playing. I am really surprised at the good collection of songs that Williams has found for this project. And his musicians are really good, he uses 2 or 3 banjo players, so you get some great banjo, but some different styles too. "Blue Water' is another killer ballad, that really makes you listen. Josh has a great career as a solo musician with a CD like this. And that is saying alot with all of the talent out there in the bluegrass market. I hear that he is working on a new Cd for later this year. If you like good bluegrass with a modern touch, just in the recording and production, otherwise, the material is pretty traditional, you should love this.

Wynonna and Naomi Judd announce ON-Sale Dates And The Ultimate VIP FAN Experience

WYNONNA AND NAOMI JUDD ANNOUNCE ON-SALE DATES AND THE ULTIMATE VIP FAN EXPERIENCE FOR “THE JUDDS: THE LAST ENCORE” TOUR
Nashville, TN – (July 7, 2010) Curtains up, Judd Fans. Today, The Judds announce the on-sale dates for their highly anticipated final tour, The Judds: The Last Encore, and unveil unprecedented VIP Fan Experience packages that will give fans never-before access to the iconic country duo.
Wynonna and Naomi are eager to offer Judd-heads an opportunity to enjoy a full service concert experience from the minute they arrive at the venue until the show begins. The Judds “Fan Package” features premium seating in rows 6-10 coupled with preferred parking (where available). Fans will also be granted early access into the venue where they will have the chance to shop in a crowd-free environment. Judd-heads will also spend time relaxing in style at an exclusive pre-show reception with tasty hors d’oeuvres and cold beverages. They will also be given a one-of-a-kind ‘Fan Experience’ t-shirt, not available for purchase!

Created for the fan that wants more than just an ordinary concert experience, The Judds are also offering “The VIP Package.” It is the must-have experience for the ultimate Judd fan. With guaranteed seating in the first five rows, Judd-heads will never miss one note of Wynonna and Naomi up close and personal on stage. And, in addition to the perks of the aforementioned package, fans will have the opportunity to share in an intimate post-show meet and greet with Wynonna and Naomi where they’ll be given an autographed commemorative plaque and receive a free digital photograph to document their Judds encounter.

The Judds: The Last Encore tour will feature new Judds music while also highlighting 25 years of fan-favorites including some of Wynonna’s most celebrated solo hits. The tour will also feature holiday seasonal favorites, by weaving several classic Christmas songs into The Judds' diverse set list.

Fans can find all of the latest info, including a complete listing of concert dates, sign up to receive e-mail alerts and the opportunity to connect with other JUDD-heads on the official tour website: www.thejuddstour2010.com All VIP Ticketing Packages will be sold exclusively on the site.

The Judds: The Last Encore Tour on-sale dates are as follows:

11/26 – Green Bay WI – Resch Center
On sale Saturday, July 17th


11/27 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino
On sale Friday, Sept 3rd


11/28 – Moline, IL – i wireless Center
On sale Friday, Sept 17th


11/30 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino
On sale Saturday, Sept 18th


12/2 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
On sale Monday, Sept 13th


12/3 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
On sale Friday, Sept 13th


12/4 – St. Charles, MO – Family Arena
On sale Friday, July 16th


12/5 – Council Bluffs, IA – Mid-America Center
On sale Friday, July 23rd


12/7 – Colorado Springs, CO – World Arena
On sale Friday, Sept 10th


12/8 – Broomfield, CO – 1STBANK Center
On sale Friday, Sept 17th


12/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – EnergySolutions Arena
On sale Friday, Sept 10th


12/11 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena
On sale Sunday, Sept 19th


12/12 – Sacramento, CA – ARCO Arena
On sale Friday, July 16th


12/15 – Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
On sale Friday, Sept 17th


12/16 – Santa Ynez, CA – Chumash Casino
On sale Tuesday, August 3rd


12/17 – Rancho Mirage, CA – Agua Caliente Casino
On sale Saturday, October 30th


12/18 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay Events Center/Arena
On sale Saturday, August 7th


12/19 – Phoenix, AZ – US Airways Center
On sale Saturday, August 28th

About The Judds
Kentucky natives, The Judds, are one of the most successful country music duos of all time – amassing fourteen number-one hits and over 60 industry awards including multiple CMA, ACM and GRAMMY awards. After launching their career with RCA Records in 1984, The Judds sold 20 million albums in just 6 short years. By 1989, The Judds were one of the top-grossing and most popular touring acts in America. But at the height of their career, Naomi Judd announced she would have to retire from the music business due to health complications. To say goodbye to their fans, they launched the 116-city Judds Farewell Tour selling more concert tickets than anyone that year with the exception of The Grateful Dead and The Rolling Stones. Nearly ten years after her health turned around, the pair reunited on Dec. 31, 1999 for a New Year’s gala performance, and a reunion tour in 2000. They came together again at last year’s 2009 CMA Music Festival and captivated the massive audience with their homespun, acoustic harmonies that felt as revelatory as they did when they first shot onto the country music scene 26 years ago. Encouraged by that performance and driven by the fans, the duo decided to tour one last time for 2010’s The Judds: The Last Encore.
For access to photos & press materials, please visit www.TheJuddsTour2010.com/press
Password: JUDDSANNOUNCE

About St. Jude
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. In 2010, St. Jude was ranked the most trusted charity in the nation in a public survey conducted by Harris Interactive, a highly respected international polling and research firm. For more information, go to www.stjude.org.

"The Grascals Keep Their Cool ; Shoot Video for "Last Train To Clarksville" During Epic Heat Wave

The Grascals Keep Their Cool; Shoot Video for "Last Train To Clarksville" During Epic Heat Wave
Grascals set to appear on RFD-TV's Larry's Country Diner this weekend


Nashville, TN (July 7, 2010) -- The Grascals kept their cool as a 100-plus degree heat wave hovered over the mid-state during an all-day video shoot for their current country and bluegrass radio single, "Last Train To Clarksville." Directed by Marcel Chagnon (Clay Walker's "She Won't Be Lonely Long"), the piece was filmed at several locations, including Cummins Station/The Gulch, Lower Broadway and at Franklin, Tennessee's Riverstone Farm.


PHOTO ID # 1: (L-R at Cummins Station/The Gulch)-Director Marcel Chagnon and Grascals- Danny Roberts, Jamie Johnson, Jeremy Abshire, Terry Smith, Terry Eldredge and Kristin Scott Benson (Credit: Jason Davis)

A bright orange 1966 Dodge van co-stars with the band and is featured throughout the video. Quick close-ups of each Grascal, mixed with fast-frame action, keep the tempo pumping. Director Marcel's choice of the 12 frames-per-second shooting technique gives the clip an intentional, stop-motion feel reminiscent of 1960s and '70s home movies. The video gives a strong, original "shout-out" to The Monkees and their 1966 #1 hit with "Last Train."


PHOTO ID # 2: (L-R at Riverstone Farm)-Director Marcel Chagnon and Jamie Johnson in foreground. Background L-R: Kristin Scott Benson, Terry Eldredge, Terry Smith, Danny Roberts and Jeremy Abshire (Credit: Jason Davis)
The single, the first release from their newest CD, THE FAMOUS LEFTY FLYNN'S, has just shipped to country radio, but is already a proven hit on the bluegrass charts. "Last Train To Clarksville" currently holds the #2 spot on the Bluegrass Music Profiles July Chart and is #20, on the July Bluegrass Unlimited Chart. THE FAMOUS LEFTY FLYNN'S is currently #3 on the BILLBOARD Top Bluegrass Albums Chart, # 2 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Chart and #1 on the Bluegrass Music Profiles Top 10 National Bluegrass CD Chart.


PHOTO ID #3: (L-R at Riverstone Farm) -The Grascals- Jamie Johnson, Kristin Scott Benson, Terry Smith, Terry Eldredge, Danny Roberts and Jeremy Abshire (Credit: Martha Moore)

Tune In: "Larry's Country Diner" this weekend on RFD-TV (check local listings for times) - for a performance by The Grascals.
Catch up on all the The Grascals' news and read their July newsletter at www.grascals.com

Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE media - Established in 1988!
(O) 615.746.3994 / (M) 615.202.1313