LEGENDARY, AWARD-WINNING, KENNY SMITH ENTERS THE STUDIO TO BEGIN RECORDING OF SECOND SOLO ALBUM on GAT3 RECORDS!
Kenny Smith, the legendary guitar player of the Kenny and Amanda Smith Band and formerly of the Lonesome River Band, is recording a long anticipated solo guitar album. The follow-up to the classic Studebaker (Kenny’s first solo endeavor) will include several new original songs, as well as some classics played with Kenny’s unique style. The album is being recorded at Gat3 with Grammy-Winning Producer, Glenn Tabor and will be released on Gat3 Records, based in Charlotte, NC.
“Kenny and I have discussed a new guitar record for several years” states two-time Grammy winner and label owner, Glenn Tabor. “One day when Kenny and Amanda were hangin’ at myhouse, we decided it was time not only to record the project, but to start a label that would give it the attention it needed. That’s when I started Gat3 Records. It was a natural extension of whatwe’re about – supporting artists”.
Kenny wanted to capture some of the magic from his first solo record, so he contacted veteran players Barry Bales and Adam Steffey. “It was like we picked up where we left off,” saidKenny. “I really feel like we’re plowing new ground with some of this material”. Also recruited for the album were Aubrey Haynie, Adam Hurt, and the K&A band members. “Kenny has become quite a legend at a young age” says mandolin great, Adam Steffey. “Kenny can take a traditional song and put a twist on it so that you know it’s him, it’s Kenny”. Barry Bales added, “Kenny called me up and asked if I would play on his new record, and I jumped at the chance. He’s such a monster rhythm player – something that’s often overlooked”.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the album,” said Kenny. “We’re on the same page. We wanted to make not only the best record we could, but also the best sounding record. The tones, the emotion – I feel like we really captured that this week”.
Footage of the sessions will be available online. The album is slated for release in spring of this year.
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