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New Album: Hold On To Your Heart by Shannon Slaughter
PRESS RELEASE FOR JANUARY 24, 2020

ALBUM RELEASE: old On To Your Heart"
Single Release: “You Better Hold On To Your Heart”

Nashville, Tenn. - Shannon Slaughter is proud to announce the new album Hold On To Your Heart along with the new radio single, “You Better Hold On To Your Heart" releasing Friday, January 24, 2020. The album is loaded with original material, innovative instrumentation, soaring harmonies, and creative arrangements - a must have for your music collection. Shannon Slaughter & County Clare (Ron Inscore, Trevor Watson, Owen Piatt, and Matt Wingate) will perform Saturday, January 25 at the world-famous Station Inn in Nashville to celebrate the new album.

Shannon is a musical cat, according to Tim Stafford and writes most of his material. Shannon contributed his songwriting talents to 9 of the 18 tracks including two he co-wrote with Stafford - “Stack The Bodies High” and “Death Angel.” Shannon’s songwriting, harmonies, instrumentation, and arrangements are all at the forefront of his records and live shows.

Shannon Slaughter on Lead vocals and Guitar, brought together an impressive list of talent including the angelic voice of his wife Heather Slaughter on Lead and Harmony vocals and two of their three children Rae and Call. Ronnie Bowman, on Lead and Harmony vocals, and Shawn Lane on Fiddle, Lead and Harmony vocals co-wrote “Lonesome Wind” with Shannon and are featured on the track. “Shannon has truly become of the best songwriters and singers in bluegrass music. Once again, he has proven it with this album. I always look forward to singing and playing with him on his projects,” Shawn Lane.

Ronnie Bowman said, “Shannon Slaughter’s Hold On To Your Heart is a wonderful collection… filled with great songs, stellar musicians, and heartfelt singing that blesses the soul.” These other stellar musicians include: Lou Reid - Harmony vocals; Randy Kohrs – Resophonic Guitar, Harmony Vocals; Aubrey Haynie – Fiddle; Trevor Watson – Banjo, Harmony Vocals; Ron Inscore – Mandolin, Harmony Vocals; Matt Wingate – Mandolin; Owen Piatt – Banjo; Kameron Keller – Bass; Jason Davis – Banjo; Doug Jernigan – Pedal Steel Guitar.

The first single release from the album was “The Devil’s Broom” written by Shannon Slaughter and Mark “Brink” Brinkman.” The song made its debut on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Weekly Song Chart on December 6. “When I first heard Shannon Slaughter in the mid-90’s, he was already an experienced picker and singer, playing guitar with Larry Stephenson and pitching songs. Since that time, he has consistently gotten better as his career has gone along, becoming a true powerhouse guitarist and one of the top writers in bluegrass music. This strong record gives a perfect example,” said John Lawless, Bluegrass Today.

Radio programmers can download Hold On To Your Heart at AirPlayDirect or for Dropbox or Google Drive download request to penni@moonstruckmanagement.com.

For more information on Shannon Slaughter, please visit shannonslaughter.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.



The Devil’s Broom – A New Single from Shannon Slaughter
Nashville, Tenn. (October 30, 2019) - Shannon Slaughter is proud to announce a new radio single, “The Devil’s Broom.” The song was written by Shannon Slaughter and Mark Brinkman and is the first release from the upcoming album, HOLD ON TO YOUR HEART releasing in 2020.
Musicians on the track include Shannon Slaughter on lead vocals and guitar; Shawn Lane on tenor vocal; Owen Piatt on banjo; Matt Wingate on mandolin; Kameron Keller on bass; and Aubrey Haynie on fiddle.
The band has also released a live video of the song filmed at the world-famous Station Inn in Nashville, Tenn. View it at the band’s facebook page.
Radio programmers can download “The Devil’s Broom” at Dropbox, Google Drive or by request to penni@moonstruckmanagement.com.
For more information on the band, please visit shannonslaughter.com.
MORE ON SHANNON SLAUGHTER
Shannon Slaughter and County Clare is a bluegrass / acoustic country music band that features the award-winning songwriting talents of Shannon Slaughter as well as a cadre of outstanding musicians and singers. Formed in 2010 by Shannon and wife Heather, the band has become a powerful vocal and instrumental force all over the United States as well as Canada. Rooted in bluegrass and traditional acoustic country music, the band's strongest features are the incredible singing talents of Shannon and Heather, soaring harmonies, and the original songwriting of Slaughter, who has garnered numerous Top Ten charted songs and three NUMBER ONE SONGS to his writing credit.
Elite Circuit Recording Artists, Shannon and the band have consistently been at the top of the bluegrass charts with their last 4 recordings; scoring three number 1 and numerous Top Ten songs. This band believes in heartfelt original material and features tight-knit harmonies and superb lyrical instrumentation.
Shannon Slaughter and County Clare consists of Shannon on guitar and vocals, Heather Slaughter on acoustic bass, mandolin and vocals, Ron Inscore on mandolin and vocals, Trevor Watson on banjo and vocals, Owen Piatt on banjo and vocals, Matt Wingate on mandolin, guitar and vocals. This band packs quite a strong punch!