Biography

Song Times/Order
1. God’s Front Porch (2:57)
2. Finally Made It Home (3:27)
3. Carry Me (3:03)
4. Missionary Good Book Man (2:33)
5. Its Hard To Stumble(When You’re Down On Your Knees) (2:24)
6. John In The Jordan (2:23)
7. Daddy Tried (3:22)
8. Pick It Up (3:18)
9. Sunday’s Best (4:30)
10. Sweet By And By (2:36)
11. Mama (3:56)
12. Over In The Promised Land (2:35)
13. Lord Have Mercy (On My Soul) (2:33)
14. Gods Plan (3:40)



Production Credits

Produced by Lou Reid
Engineered by Wes Easter
Mixed by Lou Reid and Wes Easter
Mastered by Wes Easter
Musicians:
Lou Reid: Mandolin, Lead and Harmony Vocals and Guitar
Christy Reid: Bass Guitar, Lead and Harmony vocals
Shannon Slaughter: Guitar, Lead and Harmony Vocals
Trevor Watson: Banjo and Harmony Vocals
Ron Stewart: Fiddle
Photography by: Wendy Layne Photography
Production Coordinator: Jennifer Passamano
Design by Anthony Ladd – www.Kneelindesign.com

Liners
“Sounds Like Heaven To Me” is the first Bluegrass Gospel album for Lou Reid & Carolina; this is the project that Lou has been lead to record for many years based on his enduring Faith.

“I hope that my style of faith-based music is inspiring to people, as I have tried to combine music with a positive message. Our time on earth is so short and the longer I live the more sure I am of God’s plan. If I can touch one heart with this record, I will deem it a success,” states Lou Reid.

“God’s Front Porch” is the first single from “Sounds Like Heaven To Me” which also contains the beautiful a capella song “It’s So Hard To Stumble (When You’re Down on Your Knees)” co-written by Reid. This garnered a nomination for the 2009 IBMA ‘Gospel Song Of The Year’ and nominated for the 2010 GMA Dove Awards ‘Bluegrass Gospel Song Of The Year’.

LOU REID is acclaimed as one of the most recognizable voices in bluegrass music today largely due to his vocal contributions with such major country & bluegrass artists like Ricky Skaggs, Doyle Lawson, Seldom Scene and Longview. Reid is also one of the hottest touring talents dividing his time throughout the year between headlining Seldom Scene, Lou Reid & Carolina and bluegrass superstar group Longview. This first Bluegrass Gospel release has been long awaited by his fans, the bluegrass and country communitiess and will be warmly welcomed in the Southern Gospel music market as well!

Sam Passamano, Jr. (August -2010)



Thank You’s



Lou & Christy Reid

Thank you Dear Lord, for each and every blessing that you have given us. The people we mention here are a blessing to us everyday…THANK YOU: Regan, Mackie, Sean, Kristina, Jaime Lynn, Lyman, Louise, Neil, Carie, Amy, Donavan, Alice, James, Angela, Wesley, Mandie, Justin, Wendy, Bill, Andrea, Stephen, Heather, Alison, all the Pyrtle’s, The Seldom Scene, Debbie Gregg, and all the families at A Better Place Christian Academy.

Special thanks to Shannon and Trevor for giving life to the music both on this recording and on the road, you guys are the best!

Lou Reid and Carolina would like to thank all the Passamano’s, Anthony, Penni, Jack and Gretchel Creasy, Gibson Mandolins, Red Diamond Mandolins, Grey Eagle Mandolins, D’Addario Strings, Larry Barnwell with Martin Guitars, Ron Stewart and Kevin “Bill” Richardson. Thank you Wes Easter for your help and hard work on this project.

Shannon Slaughter

I would like to thank God for the gift of music and the many blessings that come with that gift. Thank you to my families — the Sharps, Joyners, and Colsons of Florida. You are central to who I am and who I’ve always been. I love and miss all of you so much! Thank you to my adopted families in Alabama — the Sanders and Carrolls. Thanks for all the encouragement you continually provide to Heather and I. Thanks to Lou, Christy, and Trevor — Traveling up and down the road and making great music is what drives my soul. Thank you for the opportunity to do so. MAN!!! Thanks Wes “Guru” Easter for all your hard work. Thanks to all of my friends / classmates from Florida. Thanks for coming to see our shows when we’re in the area. I hold so many fond memories of you and always will. Thank you to all of my friends and the musicians in the North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia areas. You all made me feel like family 20 years ago when I moved to the area and you are the best friends anyone could ever have. You have been such a blessing! Thanks to the faculty, staff, and football coaching staff of St. Stephens High School. Once again, thanks for letting me chase a gig or two. Thank you to the staff of Odenville Intermediate School for embracing me with open arms and understanding my “side job”. Constance, Nona, and all of the girls — thanks a lot!! Thanks to Billy Gee, Steve Reeves, and Dave Musselwhite for keeping my old and new axes in tip top shape. I want to dedicate my part of this record to Papa, Nanny, Uncle Bill, Uncle Grady, Uncle E.S. “Bud”, Aunt Helen, Granny Scott, and Grandma Alene. Their music flows through my veins and their words still speak to me from days gone by. I love them and miss them all.

Trevor Watson
I would like to thank Alison, Brandon and Mahayla for allowing me to pursue this musical dream. It is very difficult to be away from you guys while I am on the road and I am grateful for your continuing support. I also thank Mom and Dad for passing the gift of music on to me – it has been integral to my soul for as long as I can remember. To Grandma, Linda, Bobby, Julie, Amber, Michelle, Extended Family, In-Laws and Friends – you have all been instrumental to me as mentors and inspiration. To Lou, Christy, Shannon, Wes, Ron, and Rural Rhythm – luv you all – mean it! Most of all, thanks to My Lord for everything.






Song Info
God’s Front Porch (2:57)
Dennis Duff· Publishers: Gracey Holler Music/Uncle Hadley Music (ASCAP)

Finally Made It Home (3:27)
Stan Dailey – Desert Rose Music (BMI) Allan Eppinette- Old Riverwood Music and Publishing (BMI)

Carry Me (3:03)
Dennis Duff- Publishers:Gracey Holler Music/Uncle Hadley Music (ASCAP)

Missionary Good Book Man (2:33)
Camp Rushing (EMI) Longtitude Music/Songs of Universal Inc. (BMI)

Its Hard To Stumble (When You’re Down On Your Knees) (2:24)
Shannon Slaughter, Mike Kelly, Dale Felts· Elite Circuit Music (BMI)/Lou Reid· Licks and Lyrics Music (BMI)

John In The Jordan (2:23)
William L Golden Jr and Jerry Dean Salley Jr./Rusty Golden Music Inc

Daddy Tried (3:22)
Dennis Duff· Publishers: Gracey Holler Music/Uncle Hadley Music (ASCAP)

Pick It Up (3:18)
Stan Dailey, Tony Robertson, Dennis Clifton, Steve Bacus – Desert Rose Music , BMI

Sunday’s Best (4:30)
Dennis Duff- Publishers: Gracey Holler Music/ Uncle Hadley Music (ASCAP)

Sweet By And By (2:36)
Public Domain

Mama (3:56)
Matt Lindsey, Michael Keith. Dave Lindsey, Matt Lindsey Music LLC (ASCAP)/ Bright Like The Sun Music (BMI)

Over In The Promised Land (2:35)
Ray Edwards,Phil Hall,Larry Cox/Silver Stirrup Music BMI

Lord Have Mercy (On My Soul) (2:33)
Lou Reid, T. Michael Coleman Licks and Lyrics Music (BMI)

God’s Plan (3:40)
Harley Allen, Bobby Carmichael -Blackwood Music Inc (EMI)/Song Island Publishing (BMI)