New CD From Brand New Strings

 

Multi-award winning bluegrass band, BRAND NEW STRINGS announced their newest CD STAY TUNED on Rural Rhythm Records is set for release March 27, 2012.  A special CD Release party is planned for Nashville on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Margaritaville located at 322 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201 at 8:00 pm on the Second Floor Stage.

Stay Tuned includes the talents of: Randall Massengill (lead & harmony vocals, guitar, metal body guitar); Mike Ramsey (lead & harmony vocals, mandolin); Stuart Wyrick(banjo); Preston Schmidt (fiddle); Tony Mowell (upright bass); and guest musicians Corey Meuchel (percussion); Brandon Bostic (resonator guitar); and Paul Niehaus(steel guitar).

Lonesome River Band to Record 30-Year Anniversary Collection

To commemorate Lonesome River Band’s thirty year milestone, a special 30th anniversary retrospective collection titled CHRONOLOGY will have the group recording 24 songs, to be released in a series of three 8-song EPs - one for each decade of the group’s existence.  The material will lean heavily on updated versions of many of the LRB’s most popular songs during each decade, reprised by the current group.  Volume one of the set is scheduled for release February 28, 2012.

“Close The Door Lightly When You Go” is the first single for the first volume in the CHRONOLOGY series.

The Roys Get Nod as Best New Talent of 2011!

Roughstock.com selected what they consider to be “the most noteworthy newcomers of 2011” in their Year-End Review “The Best New Talent in 2011”.

Previously a band that was working for mainstream success on their own Pedestal Records, The Roys joined Rural Rhythm Records to focus more on their roots in bluegrass and acoustic music and this has allowed the brother and sister duo of Roy and Elaine Roy to shine enough to not only have a massively successful album in the bluegrass world but also be signed on to have their own variety television show in 2012.

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Live At Bean Blossom–Monroe Tribute Videos Available to View!

Rural Rhythm Records, The Bill Monroe Music Park and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame would like to invite you to check out some videos regarding the LIVE AT BEAN BLOSSOM album.  These were filmed during the CD release party held last month at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Renfro Valley, KY and also during the annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival this past June where the album was recorded.  See video links below!

Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out Set Chart Record

First time ever Bluegrass Music Profiles Top 30 Hot Singles Chart includes 4 singles from same artist

Rural Rhythm Records is extremely proud to announce Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out hit #1 on Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine’s (BMP) Top 10 Album Chart this month with PRIME TYME.  The band also broke a new record with an incredible four singles from this album appearing on the BMP Top 30 Hot Singles chart. 

This is the first time ever the monthly chart includes that many singles from the same artist during the same month. The songs include:  #2 "If Your Heart Should Ever Roll This Way Again"; #3 "Old Kentucky Farmers"; #20 "Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar"; and #27 "Pretty Little Girl From Galax".

Carolina Road Celebrates New Release During 4th Annual Carolina Road Homecoming Festival!

Carolina Road will celebrate the release of their new album Back to My Roots at their Homecoming Bluegrass Festival November 11-12, 2011 in Burlington, NC.  The North Carolina natives will have an impromptu album release party after a very special performance Saturday during the festival.  The band will play all new tunes from their second album with Rural Rhythm Records and will be joined by special guests Marty Raybon, Don Rigsby, A.L. Wood and honored members of Lorraine Jordan’s Daughters of Bluegrass.  Festival-goers will receive a special prizes with their purchase of the new Back to My Roots album at the festival.

World Premiere - Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out CD "Prime Tyme"

This will be the first opportunity fans will have to listen to the new album in its entirety along with an interview with Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out.

The CD will be featured on the program Track By Track by former Broadcaster-of-the-Year, Kyle Cantrell and can be heard on SiriusXM satellite radio channel 61. 

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Rural Rhythm Records signs Marty Raybon

New album by Grammy award winning Marty Raybon to be released in 2012 on Rural Rhythm Records
Oct 04, 2011 - Rural Rhythm Records is very proud to announce they have signed Grammy® award winning artist Marty Raybon to the label and will release a new album in 2012.

The announcement came last Saturday night during Marty’s IBMA FanFest performance at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass when Sam Passamano, II, President of Rural Rhythm Records introduced the band.

Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out ready for PRIME TYME New album releasing October 25, 2011

Band holding CD Celebration next month in Jonesborough, TN

Rural Rhythm Records  announces the October 25, 2011 release of the new album, PRIME TYME by the multi-award winning super group, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. This is the 16th album in 20 years for IIIRD TYME OUT and contains their new hit single “If Your Heart Should Ever Roll This Way Again”.

Each song on PRIME TYME was selected from input by each band member who pulled from their respective musical influences.  The tracks include original songs by some of the top songwriters in the business including: Ronnie Bowman, Bill Castle, David Norris, Billy Smith, Dave Carroll, Mark Brinkman and more.

Listen for New Song from Carolina Road on Your Favorite Radio Program!

Just in time for Bill Monroe's birthday, the new single release,
“A Light in My Window, Again” by CAROLINA ROAD, is now out to radio via AirplayDirect.com. 

The song was written by Tom T and Dixie Hall and was inspired by Gov. Paul E. Patton’s speech at the dedication of the Bill Monroe home place.

Steve Martin Awards Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass to Sammy Shelor

Sammy Shelor and Lonesome River Band to perform with Steve Martin on The Late Show with David Letterman November 3rd
Rural Rhythm Records congratulates Sammy Shelor, band leader and banjo player with the hit group Lonesome River Band.  As reported in today’s New York Times, Steve Martin announced Sammy Shelor is the second winner of The Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. Sammy and the Lonesome River Band will perform with Steve Martin on the “Late Show With David Letterman” Nov. 3, 2011.

BlueHighways TV and Rural Rhythm Records Form Partnership!

... to Help Promote Roots Music!

BlueHighways TV (BHTV) and Rural Rhythm Records announced today that they have formed a promotional partnership to bring the label’s artists to BHTV viewers through HD television specials, guest appearances and music video segments.

... "it is all about the music...television is one of the ways people are discovering and enjoying new music"...

As part of the new partnership, Rural Rhythm artists will also take to the festival stages to educate fans about BlueHighways TV.

“It is satisfying when two companies in a companion industry can see the benefit of mutual promotion to reach a common goal,” said Stan Hitchcock, Chairman and CEO of BlueHighways TV.

Rural Rhythm Records relocating to Tennessee

Last week we told you Rural Rhythm Records was on the move….now here’s a few more details.
Rural Rhythm Records is relocating from the Los Angeles, CA area to Mt. Juliet, TN. During the next week, the office phone lines will be down, but the company will be checking emails and can be reached on their cell phones. The label’s current PO Box in CA will be kept open until the new mailing address is announced at a later time.

Statement from Rural Rhythm President, Sam Passamano, Jr.

Rural Rhythm Is On The Move!

Rural Rhythm Records has confirmed the decision to move the company headquarters from the Los Angeles area to Nashville is official and the packing has begun.

The bluegrass record label has been owned an run by the Passamano family since 1987 and has been operated from the west coast.  No firm details of where the office will be located in Nashville has yet been announced but the PR firm, Hope River Entertainment, said more information will be forth-coming in a few weeks.  

Sammy Passamano III responded to our inquiry with, "We are starting to feel the move now as the phones are ringing like crazy and we still have a tone of packing to get done."

The family plans on being in Tennessee by  the 18th of July.

MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY and his Buckaroo Bluegrass friends Ride Again!

TALL GRASS and COOL WATER continues the connection between Cowboy Music and Bluegrass which began with his Grammy® nominated

BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS!

This time MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY offers a collection of songs that are "Cowboy" in theme, yet played in a style of arrangement that is compatible with the sterling Bluegrass musicians he's brought together in the studio that includes; Sam Bush, Ronnie McCoury, Pat Flynn, Charlie Cushman, Andy Hall, Andy Leftwich, Troy Engle, Mike Bubb and Craig Nelson.

Millions of MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY fans have bought copies of his "Cowboy Songs" series. COWBOY SONGS, VOL. 1 was the first Gold Album of Cowboy Music since Marty Robbins achieved that distinction, and is now approaching Platinum status.

Rural Rhythm Records is very proud to announce the brand new single, “The Ballad Of Jesse James” by multi-award winning and Bluegrass Grammy® nominated artist, Michael Martin Murphey. The song is from the upcoming album, TALL GRASS and COOL WATER releasing June 28, 2011.

JASON WOOD, MANDOLIN PLAYER, JOINS AUDIE BLAYLOCK & REDLINE

Audie Blaylock & Redline welcome mandolin player, Jason Wood, from Statesville, NC.  Having been brought up in a family filled with music, Jason developed a strong love of Traditional Bluegrass Music.  Jason began playing guitar at the age of 7, then began playing mandolin in June of 2008 and was hired in 2009 by a North Carolina band, Constant Change, filming Song of The Mountains with legendary Curly Seckler.  Jason has performed numerous venues with his Grandfather, renowned songwriter, banjoist and vocalist, A.L. Wood.

Singing has always been an important part of Jason's life. Jason grew up singing in church and has also performed at various churches with his family.  While young in age, Jason has a very deep respect and knowledge for Traditional Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel Music. His major influences are Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs and The Osborne Brothers.  Jason gives 100% credit to God for his talents.  He also credits his Father, Mike Wood, for showing him everything he knows about music.

Jason also proudly plays an Altman Mandolin. 

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Audie Blaylock and Redline Launch New Fan Club!

JOIN THE "TEAM AUDIE" FAN CLUB

 A new fan Club for Audie Blaylock & Redline is being launched.  Audie wishes to personally welcome you to this site.  We hope you join with us to share Audie's music and experiences as he moves through his bluegrass music career.  You will become part of our team that makes it possible for Audie Blaylock & Redline to be and stay one of the top bluegrass bands in the world.  You may do so by clicking onhttp://www.audieblaylock.org

Bill Emerson's Newest: ECLIPSE is Out Today!

Announcing...

Today's new release: Bill Emerson - ECLIPSE Bill Emerson’s seventh solo album and fourth Banjo Instrumental Album release.  On this new project, Bill is joined by other bluegrass masters and friends including: Tom Adams, Marshall Wilborn, Lynn Morris, Jimmy Gaudreau, and Janet Davis. Now available in physical or Digital format Listen to a clip of the new single, "Poor Rebel Soldier" here Listen to a clip of the new single, "New San Juan " here BILL EMERSON, called a “Banjo Legend” by the Washington Post, is certainly one of the most influential musicians in bluegrass music and he certainly shines on this new instrumental project. The physical album will be released April 5, 2011. ECLIPSE is Bill’s seventh solo album and fourth Banjo Instrumental Album release. On this new project, Bill is joined by other bluegrass masters and friends including:Tom Adams, Marshall Wilborn, Lynn Morris, Jimmy Gaudreau, and Janet Davis. The first single release, "Poor Rebel Soldier" includes guest vocals by Tom Adams. Two additional vocal standout tracks include: “Jesse James” (Marshall Wilborn on lead vocals with harmony vocals by Lynn Morris); and “Don’t Come Back Around” (Jenny Leigh Obert, lead vocals.) An instrumental track, “New San Juan” will be featured on the Bluegrass Radio Network’s nationally syndicated program, INTO THE BLUE from March 20th through March 26, 2011. Last year Bill Emerson was honored by the DC Bluegrass Union when he was presented the first Washington Monument Award in recognition of his influential 50 year career in bluegrass music, and twice Awarded “Banjo Player of the Year” by Muleskinner News Bluegrass Magazine. Bill tours with his band, SWEET DIXIE and as a founding member of The Country Gentleman and the U.S. Navy Band’s Country Current, he has left his mark on the contemporary bluegrass scene - pushing country music’s most conservative genre in fresh directions.  SOUTHERN, Bill’s first album release on Rural Rhythm, was very popular with bluegrass radio as evidenced by reaching #1 on the Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine (BMP) Top Album Chart, along with the single, “I Don’t Care Anymore” reaching #1 on the BMP Top 30 Hot Singles and as high as #5 on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s Top 30 Singles. ECLIPSE is available in digital formats on: iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon.com, and many more digital outlets. More information on Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie including their 2011 tour schedule and new album, please visit www.bluegrassville.com/billemerson/

Big News For Cumberland River Fans!

CUMBERLAND RIVER SIGNS WITH RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS
Hear the band’s music April 6, 2011 at 10:00 on
FX Network’s TV drama JUSTIFIED

Listen to a clip of "Justified" 

Actually FIVE songs by Cumberland River will be included on the Wed, April 6 Episode of FX Network’s hit TV drama JUSTIFIED
 

Last week FX Productions and Sony Pictures Television announced they have ordered 13 new episodes for a third season of FX Network’s critically acclaimed hit drama, JUSTIFIED starring TIMOTHY OLYPHANT. The show is averaging 3.9 million total viewers on the first run of Season Two with a multi-run weekly average of 7.2 million total viewers. That is certainly good news for Harlan, Kentucky band, CUMBERLAND RIVER who has 5 songs featured on the Wednesday, April 6, 2011 episode. The band includes the talents of: JAMES DEAN, JOSEPH JONES, DUSTIN MIDDLETON, JAMIE STEWART and ANDY BUCKNER

RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS is proud to announce they have signed CUMBERLAND RIVER and will soon release details of their upcoming album. The group includes the incredible instrumental, songwriting and vocal talents of JAMES DEAN, JOSEPH JONES, DUSTIN MIDDLETON, JAMIE STEWART and ANDY BUCKNER who have been in the studio with producer, STEVE GULLEY recording their new album. “They are real mountain men with a story to tell and a unique, special way of telling it. If you’re looking for pure, honest music full of unabashed emotion, look no further. You’ve found it! Cumberland River is raw emotion personified,” said GULLEY.

Fans heard the band perform their original song, “Justified,” in the opening scene of the March 2, 2011 episode of the FX Network’s TV drama, JUSTIFIED. STEVE GULLEY shared some special behind the scenes tidbits about the band's recent recording sessions including re-recording 'Justified" that includes some cool boot stomping. That is just one of the many ways this new version exudes the rootsy power that is CUMBERLAND RIVER. Due to overwhelming fan requests and excitement for this new version, Rural Rhythm has gone ahead and made the song available now for digital purchase as a special pre-album promotion. The song is also available to RADIO via AirplayDirect.com.

The song actually came about as a result of an invitation to perform for the writers and producers of JUSTIFIED, while in Harland gathering information for the show. With only 24 hours to spare before their performance, CUMBERLAND RIVER got together and composed “Justified” in a style that certainly fits the show. Since that time, five additional songs from their 2010 self released album have been included on the Wednesday, April 6, 2011 episode that airs at 10:00 PM on the FX Network. With fans hearing six original songs performed by CUMBERLAND RIVER on JUSTIFIED that reaches an average of 7.2 million total viewers per week, it certainly has music fans excited about their upcoming new album.

CUMBERLAND RIVER's upcoming new project will include a collection of heart felt songs and haunting ballads written by the band and their family members taken from their life experiences and campfire stories from Harlan County. “We feel this is a dream come true for the band. We could never have imagined we would be on a major label working with some of the best bands in bluegrass, and working with such an awesome producer as STEVE GULLEY. We are truly humbled that Rural Rhythm is willing to take a chance on bunch of country boys from the mountains of Harlan, Kentucky” ---CUMBERLAND RIVER.

For more information on CUMBERLAND RIVER, please visit their new website at www.cumberland-river.com

For more information on RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS contact Sammy Passamano III at www.RuralRhythm.com.

Legendary banjoist from the Country Gentlemen - Bill Emerson's Latest Now Available Digitally!

Bill Emerson

The DIGITAL RELEASE of ECLIPSE - Bill Emerson's seventh solo album and fourth Banjo Instrumental Album release is now available at On-Line Outlets. (Physical release April 5, 2011).

Called a “Banjo Legend” by the Washington Post, BILL EMERSON is certainly one of the most influential musicians in bluegrass music and he certainly shines on this new instrumental project.