Nashville, Tenn. — Two-time Grammy nominated artists, The Grascals, are excited to welcome new member Kristin Scott Benson into their musical circle. Kristin, the reigning International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Banjo Player of the Year - has been a professional touring musician since 1996 and brings a new flair to the band by adding her own instrumental prowess and thoughtful performance to an already amazing artistic line-up.

“I’m extremely excited to be a part of The Grascals,” stated Benson. “I look forward to working with these guys and appreciate the opportunity. I’ve been in the business long enough to realize how rare it is to be in such a successful band and I feel blessed that they offered me a chance to be a part of what they’ve already established.”

Nashville, Tenn. — Two-time Grammy nominated performers, The Grascals are coming back to the Grand Ole Opry! Come on out to the show this Tuesday, December 9, at 7pm, as they join forces with Craig Morgan, Steve Wariner, Chuck Wicks and Opry legend Bill Anderson.

Pinecastle Records is currently shipping four new CD’s to radio stations and DJs that have release dates set for January and February of 2009. Those CD’s include offerings from the 2008 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year, Kristin Scott Benson, Nothin’ Fancy, Ernie Thacker & Route 23 and David Parmley & Continental Divide.

For those radio stations and DJ’s who are anxious to get new material into rotation, Pinecastle Records offers a digital download service to broadcasters. The digital files are offered in wma and mp3 file formats.