Burlington, MA – American music icon Earl Scruggs helped give birth to bluegrass music when he first appeared on the legendary stage of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in 1945. Another historic night for Scruggs came in 2007 when he headlined his first-ever Ryman concert.

Rounder Records is proud to announce the release of that concert – The Ultimate Collection/Live at the Ryman – first as a digital only release on September 30 and then in CD format on November 18. On this career-spanning set of many of his signature tunes, the ingenuity and undiminished vitality of Earl Scrugg’s playing, along with the stellar contributions of his Family & Friends Band, make for a magical and unforgettable listening experience.

Featured musicians include: John Gardner, Hoot Hester, Rob Ickes, John Jorgenson, Jon Randall, and Earl’s sons Gary & Randy.

Track Listing:

1. Salty Dog Blues
2. Borrowed Love
3. Earl’s Breakdown
4. Streamlined Cannonball
5. You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere
6. Soldier’s Joy
7. In The Pines
8. Doin’ My Time
9. Sittin’ On Top Of The World
10. Sally Gooding
11. Foggy Mountain Rock
12. You Are My Flower
13. Bound In Jail All Night Long
14. Black Mountain Blues
15. Step It Up And Go
16. Ballad Of Jed Clampett
17. Foggy Mountain Breakdown
18. Lonesome Ruben