Archive for June 2nd, 2008

The King James gospel according to James King

Category: CD Review

By Dan Tackett
June 2, 2008

James King “Gardens in the Sky: The Bluegrass Gospel of James King” (Rounder)
The Christian World has relied on the King James version of the Bible for centuries. Now the bluegrass world has its own James King rendition of all things gospel.
“Gardens in the Sky: The Bluegrass Gospel of James King,” was released last [...]

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Carrie Hassler releases first single from upcoming album CHHR2

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
June 2, 2008

Nashville Tenn. — Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the release of Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain’s first single from the group’s upcoming CD titled, CHHR2. This highly anticipated new album from the group and the second on the Rural Rhythm label, is set for release on July 29, 2008. Jon Weisberger, [...]

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McCoury Music pushes “Moneyland” release to July 8

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
June 2, 2008

McCoury Music will release “Moneyland” on July 8, 2008.
Nashville, Tenn. — Modern day bluegrass patriarch Del McCoury adds a new dimension to his role as a musical leader on July 8, 2008 when his family owned McCoury Music label, distributed by powerhouse RED Distribution (a division of SonyBMG) releases Moneyland, a timely multi-artist collection that [...]

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Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation Forms to Purchase Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
June 2, 2008

Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation
Indianapolis, IN — Bluegrass music fans around the world, even those who have never been to the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park in Bean Blossom, Indiana, appreciate the significant role this historic landmark continues to play in the evolution of Bluegrass music. As recently reported, park owner Dwight [...]

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The Browns Back on Charts with New All-Hits CD

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
June 2, 2008

The Browns “The Complete Hits of the Browns” (Collector’s Choice Music)
Nashville, Tenn. — The sweet sounds of The Browns, Maxine, Jim Ed and Bonnie, are once again swirling across America thanks to the impact of their new Collector’s Choice album, The Complete Hits Of The Browns. Released just weeks ago, the album [...]

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