“The Bluegrass Diaries” - Jim Lauderdale (Yep Roc) Grammy “Bluegrass Album of the Year”

Nashville, Tenn. — Jim Lauderdale was honored at the 50th Annual Grammy^® Awards where he received the award for the year’s Best Bluegrass Album for his album “The Bluegrass Diaries.” The win cements Lauderdale’s position as one of American music’s most storied songwriters and artists. “I’m thrilled beyond words. I feel so honored to have been nominated alongside such great artists and to actually win has been one of the best moments of my life. Thank you to everyone who helped make this moment possible.”

Lauderdale was able to thank a few of those people by graciously inviting Yep Roc’s Glenn Dicker, Tor Hansen, Steve Gardner and James Bailey on stage with him to accept the award Sunday night in Los Angeles. Label co-founder Dicker remarked, “We are so proud and happy for Jim. It couldn’t have happened to a more talented and deserving artist. He deserves it and we’re just glad to be able to work with him.” Lauderdale also thanked album producer Randy Kohrs for his support and hard work on the album.

This was Jim’s fourth nomination and his second win, the first coming for his album “Lost in the Lonesome Pines” with Ralph Stanley. The award was Yep Roc Records’ second Grammy nomination (the first, Jim’s 2006 nomination for Bluegrass) and the label’s first win.

Jim will release his next album, “Honey Songs,” on Yep Roc Records February 19th. “Honey Songs” features The Dream Players consisting of music legends James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Ron Tutt, Al Perkins and Gary Tallent. Jim and The Dream Players will appear on Late Night with Conan O’Brien February 18th.

– From Yep Roc Records

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The Dixie Bee-Liners “Ripe” (Pinecastle)

Pinecastle Records is tooting The Dixie Bee-Liners‘ horn again — and with just cause.

The band’s single, “Down On The Crooked Road,” has made it to No. 1 on the Roots Music Report’s bluegrass chart.

The single is the first release from the Bee-Liners’ first full-length album, “Ripe,” which won’t even be released until April 15.

“This news is especially exciting because the project is still in the pre-release stages,” said band member Brandi Hart, “We’re so very grateful to all our friends and fans who’ve been eagerly requesting us on the radio.”

Promoting the new album, Pinecastle Records launched a CD giveaway that runs through April 15. Ten winners will each receive a copy of the new album. No purchase is required.

People can go to www.pinecastle.com/contest_details.asp to enter the giveaway.

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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Raising Sand (Rounder)

Burlington, MA - Rounder Records is pleased to announce that Robert Plant and Alison Krauss were presented with a Grammy^® award at last night’s 50th Annual Grammy^® Awards ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Krauss and Plant received the Grammy^® award for ‘Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals‘ for “Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On),” from Raising Sand.

The song is the only track from the album eligible for this year’s Grammy^® Awards. Raising Sand debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart following its October 23, 2007 release on Rounder Records and was certified RIAA Gold soon after. The album and subsequent tracks from Raising Sand will be eligible for nominations next year, at the 51st annual awards.

Alison Krauss, as a solo artist, collaborator, producer, and with Union Station, now has 21 Grammy^® awards to her credit, the most of any female artist or any country artist.

–From Rounder Records

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Honi Deaton

Honi Deaton and Dream are on the road again promoting their “Chasin’ Dreams” CD that was released on Lamon Records. “Chasin’ Dreams” was at #35 on XM radio’s Bluegrass Junction Top 40 chart for the month of January.

The group will get back on the road starting Feb. 14th in Georgia with a stop in Kentucky and eventually head out west for shows scheduled in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona to finish out the month.

For more information and additional dates on Honi Deaton and Dream you can visit them online.

• Feb. 14 - 15 “Smoke on the Mountain” - Shadowbrook Baptist Church - Suwannee, Ga
• Feb. 16 - Meadowgreen Park Music Hall - Clay City, KY
• Feb. 22 - Lil River Grill - Lawrenceville, GA (Honi Deaton and Wayde Powell Blues/Grass)
• Feb. 24 - Faith Center - Graham, TX
• Feb. 27 - Southwest Traditional & Bluegrass Music Assoc. - Albuquerque, NM
• Feb. 29 - Bluegrass on the River - Parker, AZ

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Blue Highway “Through The Window of a Train” (Rounder)

Blue Highway “Waitin’ For a Train” (Rounder)

(Look for a review of “Waitin’ For a Train” online tomorrow)

Various Artists “Bluegrass Interpretations of Sheryl Crow” (CMH Records)

Various Artists ” Sound Traditions: Classic Mountain Bluegrass” (Rural Rhythm)

Various Artists “Heavenly Harmony: The Best of Bluegrass” (CMH Records)

Various Artists “Bluegrass Gospel, Vol. 1” (N’vision Ent)

Various Artists “America’s Music: The Best of Bluegrass” (CMH Records)

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