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Rural Rhythm Records Announces Two #1s
May 16, 2009
Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine National Survey Charts (May)
Lonesome River Band makes a strong appearance elsewhere on the chart with two songs from “NO TURNING BACK” appearing in the Top 30 Singles: “Them Blues,”(written by Bob “Cadillac” Holmes) climbing yet again to reach #4; plus another song, “Like a Train Needs a Track” (written by Marvin E. Clark and Jerry Salley) rising to #24. The album was produced by the Lonesome River Band.
Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain remain in the Top 15 Albums with “CHHR2”appearing at #12. Songwriter, Jennifer Strickland, has proven to be a perfect match for the band, penning “I Can Go Back Anytime,” plus the 2008 hit, “Going on the Next Train,” (from the group’s previous self-titled CD) that reached #11 on the Top 30 last year. Both of the band’s Rural Rhythm albums were produced by Jim VanCleve.
Another Rural Rhythm artist receiving chart success for May is Melonie Cannon who climbs again to reach #9 on the Top 30 Singles with “I Call It Gone” (written by Marla Cannon-Goodman, Jennifer Hanson, Michael Heeney). The song is from her current album, “AND THE WHEELS TURN,” at #13 on the Top 15 Albums. The CD was produced by Buddy Cannon and Ronnie Bowman.
Audie Blaylock & Redline’s new self-titled CD makes a fast appearance in the Top 15 Albums debuting at #12. The single, “Whispering Waters,” (written by Stanley Keach and Bill Tidwell) moves up to #25. The CD was produced by Audie Blaylock and has been receiving rave reviews since its January release.
For more information on these artists and their music, please visitwww.ruralrhythm.com
Homeplace Records Recording Artists “LakeSide” Score Number 1 on Radioactive Airplay Bluegrass Chart
October 29, 2008
Asheboro, NC (October 21st, 2008) - For the third consecutive week LAKESIDE, a contemporary bluegrass gospel group has topped the Radioactive Airplay Bluegrass Chart. According to Charles Brady of Radioactive Airplay the groups RAA Number 1 Song “YES MY JESUS LOVES ME” is wonderful blend of great acoustic music and incredible vocal harmonies from a group of guys that obviously love the Lord and love singing great heartfelt songs. The Number 1 song was penned by LAKESIDE member Andrew (Andy) Miller.
Grand Master Fiddler Championship draws fiddlers from around the world
October 18, 2008
U.S. Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia takes a closer look at his fiddle at the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in Nashville. Byrd was honored with the Dr. Perry F. Harris Award. (Photo: Randall Franks)
The Grand Master Fiddler for 2008 is Tristan Clarridge of Redding, Calif. His sister Tashina Clarridge, also of Redding, Calif. placed second. The two-day 37th annual Grand Master Fiddler Championship is the nation’s championship event held at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Fan Fest in Nashville, Tenn.
“We had our strongest field of contestants yet,” said Howard Harris, GMFC president. “Fiddlers came from across the U.S., Canada, the Czech Republic, Netherlands and Australia.” Read more
We Are Family Receives IBMA Nomination
September 3, 2008
We Are Family Featuring Jeff and Sheri Easter, the Lewis Family, and the Easter Brothers Receives IBMA Nomination
Hendersonville, Tenn. - Daywind Records is proud to announce that We Are Family, featuring Jeff And Sheri Easter, the Lewis Family, and the Easter Brothers, garnered an International Bluegrass Music Association nomination for the 2008 Recorded Event Of The Year.
This recording was quite an historic event for this incredible family with such rich Bluegrass and Gospel music history. Jeff and Sheri Easter performed on and produced the project. Daywind Records Vice President and A&R Director, Norman Holland, said, “This was a tremendous moment in Bluegrass music history. What made it so significant was not just the special family musical heritage and harmony, but additionally, the kind of harmony that goes beyond that, and reflects years of life and deep love for each other. There were three generations on that stage. It was a great celebration of family. Daywind was honored to be a part, and we are so thankful for the nomination.”
The 19th Annual IBMA Awards, to be hosted by Del McCoury, are slated for Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
To learn more about Jeff and Sheri Easter visit www.jeffandsherieaster.com. For the Lewis Family visit www.thelewisfamilymusic.com. And visit the Easter Brothers at www.easterbrothers.com. For more information on Daywind Records, visit www.daywindrecords.com Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors.
Popular Musical Group, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Enjoys Multiple IBMA Award Nominations
August 26, 2008
Nashville, TN - The nominees for the 19th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association Awards were announced recently, and popular multi-award winning recording artist, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver was among the list of those with muliple nominations. After being named Vocal Group of the Year for the past seven years, the group received the 2008 nomination, as well. Additionally, the group received the nomination for Entertainer of the Year, and their current Horizon Records recording, “Help Is On The Way,” received the nomination for Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year. Among individual honors, group leader, Doyle Lawson was among those nominated for the honor of Mandolin Player of the Year.
The 19th Annual IBMA Awards program will be hosted by Del McCoury on Thursday, October 2 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The show will be broadcast live on XM Satellite Radio’s Bluegrass Junction Channel 14 and syndicated to more than 300 US markets and 14 foreign networks. Ticket information for the IBMA Awards, bluegrass music’s biggest night of the year, is available by calling 888-438-4262 or 615-256-3222. A complete list of IBMA nominations may be obtained online at www.ibma.org.
The International Bluegrass Music Awards are voted on by the professional membership of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), which serves as the trade association for the bluegrass music industry. The IBMA Awards Show is the centerpiece of the World of Bluegrass week, including the industry’s Business Conference and Bluegrass Fan Fest, slated for September 29 – October 5 in Nashville.
The Isaacs Repeat as IBMA Nominees
August 26, 2008
Nashville, TN – Bluegrass/gospel sensations, The Isaacs and group member, Sonya Isaacs, are repeat nominees for Vocal Group of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year respectively from the International Bluegrass Music Association. The 19TH Annual IBMA Awards, to be hosted by Del McCoury, are slated for Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sonya Isaacs, speaking for the family, responded: “There are few award programs in the music industry that carry the longstanding prestige that the International Bluegrass Music Association does. To have two nominations in vocal categories is definitely something to write home about to us! We are excited to be recognized by our peers in bluegrass and to be included in the top 5 with so many deserving nominees.”
The Isaacs have been enjoying great critical acclaim for their sophomore Gaither Music Group project, Big Sky, produced by award-winning country producer Mark Bright.
IBMA ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES
August 14, 2008
Dailey & Vincent, Blue Highway, The Dan Tyminski Band and Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Top Nominee List
NASHVILLE, TENN.–IBMA is proud to announce the nominees for the 19TH Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, to be hosted by Del McCoury on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
The list of nominees continues a trend of elevating a new wave of stars, as well as honoring the ongoing contributions of the genre’s legends. Read more
Canaan’s Crossing has a new Song to Sing
July 28, 2008
(Nashville, TN)- Song Garden recording artist Canaan’s Crossing has released their 2nd project self-titled Canaan’s Crossing. The project features original songs by group member Tina Miller, newcomer Vickie Dobbins, and veteran song writers Dee Gaskin, Jack Campbell, Steve Lacey and others. Visit their My Space page at www.myspace.com/canaanscrossing for a sampling of some of the material including their soon to be released single Give me a Song to Sing.
Canaan’s Crossing has been performing since 2000 and has been an artist with the Song Garden Music Group since 2006. Their first two releases were under the name Jordan River and were nominated for a Dove Award for Bluegrass Album of the Year in 2004. This is their second release for Song Garden.
