Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain CHHR2 (Rural Rhythm) debut’s on Billboards Bluegrass Top 50.

Nashville Tenn. — Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the brand new CD, CHHR2 by Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain made its debut at #3 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Top 50. “CHHR2 is off to a very fast start at radio and retail. All of the hard work that Carrie and Hard Rain did touring and in support of their debut album has really contributed to this. They have made a lot of friends and fans over the past few years,” said Sam Passamano.

CHHR2 was produced by Grammy^® nominated and Mountain Heart band member, Jim VanCleve who was thrilled to hear the news of the Billboard debut: “It is very interesting and exciting to see how rapidly Carrie and the band have progressed since we recorded their first project. This project displays a versatility, maturity, and focus that is not often seen in a band just entering their third year. They came in on this project with some really good material, and I think we were able to get the most out of everything we tried. This album covers a lot of really exciting musical ground, and I am happy to see it being received so well at retail!”

“Energetic and crisp, CHHR 2 is a hard-driving bluegrass album that showcases one of the most talented and imaginative sets of musicians in the genre today.” The 9513 Country Music

Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain’s recent CD release party was held in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee setting an all-time high attendance record at this venue for the group’s performances. The Moon Pie Company, the band’s corporate sponsor, was on hand with the worlds’ largest Moon Pie much to the delight of the attendees.

The band is comprised of Carrie Hassler, Keith McKinnon, Kevin McKinnon, Travis Anderson, Josh Miller and Jamie Harper. For more information including upcoming tour dates and special announcements, please visit: www.CarrieHasslerandHardRain.com