The “Trailblazer” video was shot on location in Hermitage, TN just outside of Nashville with additional scenes filmed at Percy Priest Lake, and features  Elaine Roy, Lee Roy (Mandolin), Clint White (Fiddle), Zac Hardin (Bass), Sterling Masat (Banjo, Dobro), and Harry Clark (guitar).  It debuted this morning on Cybergrass and is now available for viewing on numerous other sites including: The Roys’ official website, youtube and Rural Rhythm Records.  The video was filmed and directed by Sammy Passamano III with Anthony Passamano serving as Assistant Director.

The Roys, who were just named in Roughstock’s 2011 In Review: The Best New Talent of the Year list, have kicked off what plans to be their biggest year yet. They taped an upcoming PBS Special that celebrates the music of Laura Ingalls Wilder last week, and will embark on their first tour of Australia next week.  The Roys recently announced joining Vietti Foods to extend the Vietti Vinyl campaign, with the duo’s image appearing on 500,000 cans of the brand’s Family Style Beef Stew available at Family Dollar stores in 25 states through 2012.  The duo has also signed a new production deal with ValCom Studios for a 13-episode weekly, music-driven variety show called “Roots And Music With The Roys.”

Please visit TheRoysonline.com for a complete tour schedule and learn more about this exciting band and their current album, LONESOME WHISTLE.

The FX Network’s official website for JUSTIFIED includes a handy Episode Music Guide where fans can learn which songs were used in specific episodes.  Included in this guide are five songs from Cumberland River featured in Season 2:  Episode 204 -“For Blood or Money” featured an instrumental version of the band’s original song, “Justified;” and Episode 209 – “Brother’s Keeper” featured four songs: “Ridge Runner,” “Wild Berries,” “My Dad,” and “Kentucky Mountain Home.”

Just last week, Cumberland River released their new music video for their original song, “Justified” that can be viewed on the TV show’s official Production Blog that offers the latest news from the set of JUSTIFIED with interviews, recaps, behind-the-scenes stories, videos and more.  The band’s video is also available at their official website Cumberland-River.com, official youtube channel, Yallwire, DailyMotion, Rural Rhythm Records, Hope River Entertainment, and many more sites.

CUMBERLAND RIVER includes the talents of Dustin Middleton (lead & harmony vocals, mandolin), Jamie Dean (lead & harmony vocals, banjo); Joey Jones (bass); Jamie Stewart (Dobro); and Brad Gulley (lead & harmony vocals, guitar).   For more information including upcoming tour dates, please visit their website at Cumberland-River.com.  For more information on THE LIFE WE LIVE and Rural Rhythm Records, please visit RuralRhythm.com

ANTIETAM’S HILL lyrics:

They sent a man to do the devil’s work
But the job is never done
I’ve got a mark for ever soul I’ve stolen with my gun
From the beginning man has had his hand on the trigger of a gun
It’s either be a slave or it’s in my grave and I’m not the only one

And the cannons roar what an awful sound
Another flag goes up another man falls down
I’m southern raise I believe all men are free
So I’ll fight this fight till death comes for me
I’ve fought so long in Lincoln’s war for the peace God keep’s from me
I’ve wished so long to get back home to see my family
17 more miles to go till we reach that battlefield
Where men will die and loose there lives upon Antietam’s Hill

And the cannons roar what an awful sound
Another flag goes up another man falls down
I’m southern raised, I believe all men are free
So I’ll fight this fight till death comes for me

And the cannons roar what an awful sound
Another flag goes up another man falls down
I’m southern raised, I believe all men are free
So I’ll fight this fight till death comes for me

So I’ll fight this fight till death comes for me

CUMBERLAND RIVER is proud to announce the new music video of their original song “Justified” from their Rural Rhythm Records album, THE LIFE WE LIVE.  The video was filmed on location in the band’s hometown of Harlan, Kentucky by Anthony Ladd of Kneelindesign who also served as Video Producer.  The song, “Justified,” along with five more original songs were featured on two episodes of the FX Network’s hit drama, JUSTIFIED (starring Timothy Olyphant) last season with more of their music set to be included in Season 3 premiering January 17.

THE LIFE WE LIVE has been honored in numerous year-end charts including: TOP 20 BEST OF BLUEGRASS – ENGINE 145; TOP 10 BLUGRASS ALBUMS OF 2011 (Keith Lawrence); and WNCW RADIO’S TOP 50 BLUEGRASS ALBUMS 2011.  “This is the sound that contemporary bluegrass has been missing.  Blue to the core and grass throughout.  This is what bluegrass music should sound like and Cumberland River is flowing quite well in this regard,” said Bob Cherry of Cybergrass.

The “Justified” video includes the talents of CUMBERLAND RIVER members Jamie Dean (lead and banjo); Dustin Middleton (lead vocals and mandolin), Joey Jones (bass); Jamie Stewart (Dobro) and guest Andy Buckner.  Since the filming, Brad Gulley has joined the band on guitar and lead & harmony vocals.  Rural Rhythm Records recently released another music video, “Cold & Withered Heart” by the group that reached #1 numerous weeks on Yallwire’s Top Bluegrass Videos.  It can be viewed the band’s official youtube channel, Cumberland-River.com, Rural Rhythm Records, Hope River Entertainment, and many more sites.

CUMBERLAND RIVER would like to thank numerous people for their contributions for the “Justified” music video including: the Harlan County Sherriff’s Department; Croley Forester (Marshall); Ben Cornett (walking on sidewalk); Jackie Cornett (being arrested); Deputy Bill Howard; Rex Coal for use of light plant and generators; and the City of Harlan, Kentucky.  Joey Jones stated, “I would like to give a special thanks to Anthony Ladd for the incredible video footage and production of this new video.  We are incredibly pleased with the end result.”

For more information on CUMBERLAND RIVER including upcoming tour dates, please visit their website at Cumberland-River.com.  Band representation is handled by Hope River Entertainment who also provided Creative Consulting services for both of the band’s video projects.

For more information on THE LIFE WE LIVE and Rural Rhythm Records, please visit RuralRhythm.com

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“Close The Door Lightly When You Go” – Now Out to Radio

First single is from their upcoming album, CHRONOLOGY, Volume One
LISTEN TO A CLIP HERE

Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce a new single release, “Close the Door Lightly When You Go” by Lonesome River Band from their upcoming album, CHRONOLOGY, Volume One set for release February 28, 2012.  The song was penned by Eric Anderson and includes the a-list talents of Sammy Shelor: (Banjo); Randy Jones (Lead Vocal, Mandolin); Brandon Rickman (Harmony Vocal, Guitar); Mike Hartgrove (Fiddle); Barry Reed (Harmony Vocal, Bass); and produced by Lonesome River Band.  The song is now available to radio via AirplayDirect.com and will be  released this week on the label’s Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks radio CD.

To commemorate Lonesome River Band’s thirty year milestone, a special 30th anniversary retrospective collection titled CHRONOLOGY will have the group recording 24 songs, to be released in a series of three 8-song EPs – one for each decade of the group’s existence.  The material will lean heavily on updated versions of many of the LRB’s most popular songs during each decade, reprised by the current group.  “Close The Door Lightly When You Go” is the first single for the first volume in the CHRONOLOGY series.

Lonesome River Band has two previous albums on Rural Rhythm including their most recent album, STILL LEARNING (2010),and their previous release, NO TURNING BACK (2008).  They were also involved in two live album projects for the label including: the recently released A BILL MONROE 100TH YEAR CLEBRATION – LIVE AT BEAN BLOSSOM (2011), produced by Sammy Shelor; plus THE ALL-STAR JAM – LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN (2010), produced by Mark Newton, album that received four 2010 award nominations by the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) including a nomination for ALBUM OF THE YEAR.

Lonesome River Band remains in high demand for their live performances (watch video) where they continue to thrill audiences at concert halls, music festivals, Performing Arts Centers, TV shows, as well as their recent performance on the Grand Ole Opry.

In November 2011, the Lonesome River Band with special guest, Steve Martin performed on The Late Show with David Letterman in celebration of Sammy Shelor’s award for The Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.  Martin and Shelor sat down with the late night host who proudly displayed the award followed by an incredible performance of “Molly” (NO TURNING BACK) by band members, Brandon Rickman (lead vocals and guitar), Mike Hartgrove (fiddle), Barry Reed (bass and harmony vocals), Randy Jones (mandolin and harmony vocals) along with Steve Martin and Sammy Shelor on banjo.

For more information on the Lonesome River Band including upcoming tour dates, please visit LonesomeRiverBand.com where you can also view live performance VIDEOS.

Booking for Lonesome River Band is provided by Roe Entertainment with publicity services provided by Hope River Entertainment.  For more information on Rural Rhythm Records, please visit RuralRhythm.com

January 10, 2012 (Nashville, TN) —  Grammy® award winning artist, Marty Raybon celebrates the New Year with a brand new single release, “I’ve Seen What He Can Do” from his highly anticipated new Country Christian album, HAND TO THE PLOW set for release March 27, 2012 on Rural Rhythm Christian. This beautiful new song is now available for digital purchase via iTunes, Amazon and other major sites and available to radio stations via AirplayDirect.com.

“I’ve Seen What He Can Do” was produced by veteran Nashville producer Mark Carman and penned by Lee Black, Sue C. Smith, and Kenna West.  Musicians include: Tim Raybon (harmony vocals); Ron Oates (piano), Mark Carman (piano);  Gary Prim (Synthesizer);  Gary Prim (Hammond Organ); Lonnie Wilson (drums); Jimmy Carter (bass); Brent Mason (El Guitar); Bruce Watkins (Ac guitar); Sonny Garish (steel guitar); Larry Franklin (fiddle); and Orchestration by Milton Smith.  Additional production credits go to: Joe Carrell (Engineer) at TBN Studio, Hendersonville, TN; Voytech Kochanek (Vocal Engineer) at Atlantis Studio, Hendersonville, TN; Nick Baird (Production Assistant); and Alan Silverman (Mastering Engineer) at ARF Mastering, New York, NY.  The single was recorded at the Trinity Music City Studio in Hendersonville, TN.

Just a few week’s ago, Rural Rhythm Christian released the new video of “I’ve Seen What He Can Do” that can be viewed on Youtube, Yallwire, Godtube, Marty Raybon’s website, Rural Rhythm Christian, Rural Rhythm Records, and many more sites.  It was filmed and directed by Sammy Passamano III of Rural Rhythm Records and shot on location at The Grand Inheritance, Gallatin, TN.  The video includes a guest starring role by Hannah Cline who plays the daughter.

Marty has produced a remarkable list of career accomplishments including: multiple number one singles; top selling albums; CMA, ACM, IBMA and Grammy® awards; along with scores of other accolades.  Collectively, his contributions to the recording industry have sold well into the millions and he has performed literally thousands of live concerts around the globe.  He is best for known for his role as lead singer of the band Shenandoah and for his award-winning performance on “Butterfly Kisses.”

For more information on Marty Raybon including upcoming tour dates and news, please MartyRaybon.com

For more information on Rural Rhythm Christian, please visit RuralRhythmChristian.com

Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association

CARRIE HASSLER is gearing up for her new album on Rural Rhythm Records set for release in 2012.  Her two previous albums on the label were extremely well received by press, radio and fans alike.  She topped the album charts with both projects along with a string of #1 hit singles appearing on a variety of charts including: SiriusXM Radio’s Bluegrass Junction Top 40, Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine, and many more.  She even reached as high as #1 on the European radio charts with the hit “Country Strong.”

Carrie has also been busy with other projects since her last release including performing a duet with label-mate, and Grammy™ nominated artist, MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY on a remake of his mega hit song, “Wildfire” that appears on his BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS II album.

Both CARRIE HASSLER and BRAND NEW STRINGS were part of the hit album, THE ALL-STAR JAM – LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN (Various artists including Lonesome River Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Mark Newton, Carl Jackson, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Crowe Brothers, Lou Reid and Carolina) that reached as high as #10 on Billboard’s Top 10 Bluegrass Chart (retail sales).  This exciting project received an incredible four award nominations in 2011 by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) for:  Album of the Year, two nominations for Recorded Event of the Year, and one for Recorded Performance of the Year.

BRAND NEW STRINGS is part of the new album release LIVE AT BEAN BLOSSOM (Various Artists including Lonesome River Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Ronnie Reno, Bobby Osborne and many more) and the band’s own album, NO STRINGS ATTACHED both on the Rural Rhythm label.  BRAND NEW STRINGS includes the incredible instrumental and vocal talents of Randall Massengill, Mike Ramsey, Stuart Wyrick, and Preston Schmidt, who jumped on the scene in 2009 winning a multitude of band competitions including taking home the top prize at the 2009 SPBGMA Awards & Convention’s Band Competition.  In 2010, they were nominated for Bluegrass Band of the year by the French Country Music Awards organization.  The group is currently in the studio working a new album set for release in 2012.

MEDA INQUIRIES:

Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association media contact:
Sue McKinsey, 717-244-4428

Carrie Hassler, and Brand New Strings media contact:
Hope River Entertainment

“Our mission has been to spread the ‘joy’ of Bluegrass, and this show will certainly help us bring this iconic American musical style to many new listeners,” says Lee.  The duo has enjoyed enormous success at radio and at retail, and Elaine calls the new show “an incredible opportunity.”

The episodes will be presented in true “variety” format, with each show including a performance by The Roys, humanitarian features, a festival event highlight segment, plus a guest musical artist, interview, and a closing jam session. Roots And Music With The Roys will focus on Bluegrass and Acoustic Roots formats.

The Roys are uniquely qualified to act as ambassadors for their genre; the duo was recently named 2011 Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year at the ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards show, and were previously honored with the ICM’s Duo of the Year Award in 2010 and 2009. Their recent hit, “Coal Minin’ Man” rocketed up the Bluegrass charts, landing at #1 on Power Source’s Bluegrass Top 35 Chart, #1 on HotDiscInternational Top 40 Chart, #3 on Bluegrass Unlimited’s National Bluegrass Survey and #4 on Bluegrass Music Profiles’ Top 30 Singles Chart.

The Roys start 2012 with their first-ever shows in Australia:
01/25/2012      Tamworth, Australia /Tamworth City Council Outdoor Show
01/26/2012      Tamworth, Australia /The Family Inn
01/27/2012      Tamworth, Australia /Tamworth Country Music Festival, Toyota Stage
01/29/2012      Tamworth, Australia /Tamworth City Council Outdoor Show

Following their return from Australia, The Roys will launch a busy U.S. touring season, which includes festivals and fairs and co-hosting duties at the Christmas 4 Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament with Tennessee Titans’ Rob Bironas in April.

Fans can learn more about Lee and Elaine at www.theroysonline.com.

ABOUT ValCom, Inc. (Ticker Symbol: VLCO)
Formed in 1983 and based in Clearwater, Florida, ValCom, Inc. is a diversified, fully-integrated, independent entertainment company. Through its operating divisions and subsidiaries, ValCom, Inc. creates and operates full-service facilities that accommodate film, television and commercial productions.  The company’s four divisions comprise television and film production, broadcasting (My Family TV Network), distribution, and live theatre. ValCom’s client list consists of major industry players such as MGM, Paramount Pictures, Warner Brothers, Disney, CBS, Sony, NBC, Phantom of the Opera, HSN and more.

Helmed by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Vince Vellardita, ValCom, Inc. has acquired property and studios in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs. Vellardita has been instrumental in acquiring over 10,000 titles of Film and Television series, and ownership of television station KVPS (Palm Springs). ValCom, Inc. maintains long-term relationships with Paramount Pictures, CBS television’s “JAG” and “NCIS” series, andWalt Disney’s Sabans “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.”  Vellardita began his career as a fast-paced music producer and promoter of over 200 live events and concertswith some of the biggest acts in the world.  He has also produced a  Special White House Presidential Campaign, the Super Bowl 2006 Motown Rap Show, The Beach Boys 40th Anniversary Special, an MGM Grand Special, and the 50th Anniversary of Michel Legrand and Friends show.

Media Contacts for The Roys:
Martha E. Moore email, 615-746-3994, so much MOORE media
Kirt Webster, email 615-777-6995 x230, Webster & Associates
Radio: Sammy Passamano III, email
Album Available to radio via Airplay Direct or by request
Album & Label Publicity:  Hope River Entertainment, Penni McDaniel, email, 678.377.3298

The band recently released a new music video of “Other Woman’s Blues” that is a clever answer song to Dolly Parton’s mega hit “Jolene” (written from Jolene’s point of view.)  The VIDEO premiered on The Alternate Root and can now be viewed on numerous other sites including, Bluegrass Today, Pinecastle Records, Cybergrass, The Country Network, youtube, Nu-Blu.com, and more.

Nu-Blu, which includes the talents of Daniel Routh, Carolyn Routh, Levi Austin, and Austin Koerner, certainly chose an outstanding guest list for their album with the talents of Rob Ickes, Christy Reid, and Greg Luck.  Not only is radio enjoying the THE BLU-DISC, but media have been very complimentary as well:

“A sweet set of independent bluegrass, with strong echoes of Alison Krauss & Union Station, both in singer Carolyn Routh’s vocal style and in the switching off between male and female leads.”
SLIPCUE

“Carolyn rises gracefully into her high, keening register at points, as crystalline and gently piercing as Ms. Krauss herself, with the effect lent extra poignancy by the subdued, rustic guitar-mandolin-dobro backdrop fashioned by Messrs. Routh, Gales and Ickes.”
The Bluegrass Special

“I see no reason why this disc can’t figure for several IBMA Awards in 2012. Mighty fine, mighty fine!”
Music News Nashville

 “This album holds many surprises with superb musicianship, and fine sounding vocals making this CD very easy listening. This album will surely become a must have in any serious contemporary Bluegrass collection. Congratulations to Nu-Blu.”
Australian Bluegrass Blog

 “With so many new bands appearing on the scene, it’s nice to find one with a passionate regard for messages in songs and a strong, driving bluegrass instrumental backdrop to accompany them.”
California Bluegrass Association

 “Nu-Blu is a new dimension in the bluegrass world, it is a CD to check out, I liked it immediately.”
Jim Moulton
Country Music Reviews

Please visit Nu-Blu.com for a complete tour schedule and more information on THE BLU-DISC.  For more information on Pinecastle Records, please visit PinecastleMusic.com.

The Cumberland River Academy of Bluegrass and Appalachian Music are proud to present the second annual student fundraiser: A Coal Miner’s Christmas. The event will be held at the Bell Theater located at 114 Kentucky Avenue, Pineville, Kentucky on Saturday, December 17 (7:30 pm) and Sunday, December 18, 2011 (2:30 pm).

This special event stars The Students of the Cumberland River Academy along with founding members Darron and Vanessa Nichols (Common Strings), Steve Gulley (Sat & Sun), and Dale Ann Bradley (Sunday), plus special guest Cumberland River (Sat).

Not only can attendees purchase tickets for only $10, but are now being offered a RESERVED TABLE SEATING option: $100 that includes 4 seats at a table on the side near the stage; or $200 that includes a reserved sponsor table for 4 in the center near the stage with service of special holiday treats, sweets, and drinks. The sponsor table includes recognition of your support for the work of the Academy. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Brown Paper Tickets here.

The organization is also proud to announce CUMBERLAND RIVER has partnered with The Cumberland River Academy in creating the “Sonny Dean Scholarship.” The scholarship is named after band member Jamie Dean’s father, Sonny Dean, who was a significant musical influence and mentor to Jamie along with CUMBERLAND RIVER band members, Joey Jones, Dustin Middleton and Jamie Stewart while growing up in Harlan, KY. The band recently added new member Brad Gulley to the line-up. Additional information on this scholarship will be announced soon.

For more information on The Cumberland River Academy, please visit their website.