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Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the fourth Bluegrass Radio Release, “Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks No. 4.” The special promotional radio CD includes nine new singles from upcoming and current Rural Rhythm CDs by: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Mountain Heart, Lonesome River Band, Tommy Webb, Tim Hensley, The Crowe Brothers and Rickey Wasson. The CD will be arriving at Bluegrass Radio stations next week. More information regarding these artists can be found on the label's website at www.RuralRhythm.com

Tracks include:

“HARD ROCK MOUNTAIN PRISON (‘Til I Die)” by RUSSELL MOORE & IIIRD TYME OUT. This is the first new single from the group’s highly anticipated upcoming debut album on Rural Rhythm Records. Musicians: Russell Moore (lead vocals, guitar); Steve Dilling (banjo, harmony vocal), Wayne Benson (mandolin), Justen Haynes (fiddle); Edgar Loudermilk (bass, harmony vocal). Produced by: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out.

“TEARDROP INN” by TOMMY WEBB is the first single release from his upcoming new album, “HEARTLAND.” Fans will surely make this a Tommy Webb classic song as he sings of a relationship gone tragically wrong with lyrics that cry out with hurtful emotion – a consequence of fiery passion of a woman scorned. Musicians: Tommy Webb (lead vocal, guitar); Chris Goble (harmony vocal); Ron Stewart (fiddle); Kenny O’Quinn (mandolin); Danny Stiltner (bass). Produced by: Ron Stewart.

“HEARTLAND” by TOMMY WEBB is a very timely song considering the tough economic condition Americans are facing throughout the Heartland and other areas of our country. Music fans will appreciate the lyrics and Webb’s recognizable delivery. Musicians: Tommy Webb (Lead Vocal, Guitar); Chris Goble (banjo, harmony vocal); Ron Stewart (fiddle); Kenny O’Quinn (mandolin); Danny Stiltner (bass). Produced by: Ron Stewart.

“FAITH AND HOPE” by CARRIE HASSLER & HARD RAIN. This is just one of 8 original songs by Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain band member, Josh Miller that appears on CHHR2. The tune is already a crowd favorite at the band’s live concerts and as always, Carrie’s trademark vocals shine on this second single from the album. Carrie Hassler (lead vocal), Josh Miller (banjo), Kevin McKinnon (mandolin) , Keith McKinnon (acoustic guitar), Travis Anderson (acoustic bass), Jim VanCleve (fiddle, harmony vocals). Produced by: Jim VanCleve.

“LIKE A TRAIN NEEDS A TRACK” by THE LONESOME RIVER BAND. LRB is BACK and hotter than ever! They are receiving rave reviews from the MEDIA and are climbing Album and Single charts galore! This is their second single release from their chart-topping album, NO TURNING BACK. Musicians: Sammy Shelor (banjo, harmony vocals), Andy Ball (lead vocals, mandolin), Brandon Rickman ( guitar, harmony vocals), Mike Hartgrove (fiddle), Mike Anglin (bass). Produced by: The Lonesome River Band.

“WHAT A SIGHT TO BEHOLD" by TIM HENSLEY with VINCE GILL and SONYA ISAACS
This brand new single from Tim Hensley’s LONG MONDAY album has generated an overwhelming response from Hensley fans, especially when they meet him out on tour with Kenny Chesney. The song is highlighted by the beautiful harmony vocals of Vince Gill and Sonya Isaacs. Musicians: Tim Hensley (lead vocal); Vince Gill (harmony vocal); Sonya Isaacs (harmony vocal); Tim Stafford (acoustic guitar); Rob Ickes (Dobro); Wyatt Rice (acoustic guitar); Deanie Richardson (fiddle). Produced by: Kenny Chesney and Buddy Cannon.

“I’M JUST HEAR TO RIDE THE TRAIN” by MOUNTAIN HEART from their album, ROAD THAT NEVER ENDS – The Live Album. FAST PACED, exceptional instrumental breaks – the classic Mountain Heart sound that have made their live performances a must see! Musicians: Josh Shilling (lead vocal, guitar); Jim VanCleve (fiddle, harmony vocals); Barry Abernathy (banjo); Adam Steffey (mandolin); Clay Jones (guitar); Jason Moore (bass). Produced by: Jim VanCleve.

“BILLY G. SALVATION” by RICKEY WASSON from the album “FROM THE HEART AND SOUL.” “With such a deep tradition in bluegrass, Wasson delivers a powerful debut album filled with rock solid bluegrass,” said the Louisville Music Times. Musicians: Rickey Wasson (lead, baritone vocals, guitar); Dwight McCall (tenor vocal); Ron Stewart (banjo, mandolin, fiddle); Harold Nixon (bass). Produced by Rickey Wasson and Ron Stewart.

“WHY NOT CONFESS” by THE CROWE BROTHERS from the album “BROTHERS-N-HARMONY.”
"The Crowe Brothers' Brothers -N- Harmony is a bluegrass masterpiece, easily as good as or better than anything the genre produced in 2008,” said the Bluegrass Special in a recent review. Musicians: Josh Crowe (lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar); Wayne Crowe (harmony vocals, bass); Steve Sutton (banjo); Darren Nicholson (mandolin); Steve Thomas (fiddle). Produced by: Josh Crowe and Steve Thomas.


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