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Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out

IIIrd Tyme Out

Rural Rhythm Records is extremely pleased to announce they have signed multi-awarding winning bluegrass band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out to the label and will release the group’s new album later this year. “We are all thrilled to be a part of this new chapter for Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship together and can't wait to share their powerful Rural Rhythm debut album with everyone. Their tremendous accomplishments, combined with their major achievements, awards, and of course their incredible list of hit albums over the years, clearly defines their major artist status in the music business,” said Sam Passamano, President of the label.

HEARTLAND – A New CD by

Tommy Webb

Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the upcomingApril 21, 2009 release of the new album by TOMMY WEBBtitled, “HEARTLAND.” Tommy is from Langley, Kentucky located in Floyd County near the well-known Highway Route 23 that so many award-winning Country and Bluegrass music artists have originated. His voice has a genuine Big Country & Rootsy Bluegrass quality brand that is unmistakably his own - Simply put, he sounds like Tommy Webb!

Ron Stewart produced the album and recently commented, "Tommy Webb is one of those rare ‘Down to Earth, No Sugar Coating’ talents that only comes along once in a grand while that grabs you and makes you listen ..

Audie Blaylock & Redline

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The new year looks bright as Rural Rhythm Records releases the highly anticipated new album, Audie Blaylock & Redline on January 27, 2009. The band is celebrating two singles: “Lonesome Weary Heart” currently on the charts and a brand new single release, “Whispering Waters.”

"Whispering Waters” just hit radio last month via the new Rural Rhythm Records “Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks" Radio Sampler #3 CD much to the delight of the fans waiting to hear new music from Audie Blaylock & Redline ... Read more

Michael Martin Murphey’s “Buckaroo Blue Grass” CD Set for Release

RHY-1044 Rural Rhythm Recordsis very proud to announce the upcoming new album release byone of the world's most respected singer-songwriters in the Pop and Country as well as, today’s No. 1 Selling Cowboy Music Singer, Michael Martin Murphey. The new album,“Buckaroo Blue Grass” is scheduled for release on February 10, 2009. Michael’s son, Ryan Murphey produced the album, wrote all arrangements, sang harmony vocals and played rhythm guitar. The CD includes several new songs and many Michael Martin Murphey classics performed with some of music’s top bluegrass and acoustic pickers, Sam Bush, Rob Ickes, Ronnie McCoury, Andy Leftwich, Pat Flynn, Charlie Cushman with background vocals by Rhonda Vincent ... Read More

Rural Rhythm Records Signs GOLD HEART

Fans of bluegrass music have no doubt heard of the highly entertaining and award-winning family band, GOLD HEART, so it is with great pleasure Rural Rhythm Records announces they have signed the group to their label. “The buzz on Gold Heart was incredible at last years IBMA World of Bluegrass convention. This emerging new group seemed to be a main topic of many discussions regarding what new music is hot! On the last day, sandwiched in between a day of wall-to-wall meetings, Trent Gold asked if we could meet with Gold Heart for a few minutes and

that’s minutes and that’s when I discovered what the buzz was all about. We were all impressed with Analise, Jocelyn and Shelby and their high level of professionalism, confidence and the articulation of the music and career goals,” said label President, Sam Passamano, Jr.

GOLD HEART, individually and as a whole, has received a multitude of awards and recognitions in a short amount of time and credit their Mother with teaching them their vocal harmony that has drawn so much attention to this young band. Members include the three Gold sisters, Analise(mandolin, vocals); Jocelyn (guitar, vocals); Shelby (fiddle and vocals); along with their Dad,Trent Gold (bass); plus Owen Piatt (banjo) ...

The Lonesome River Band’s

12th album, “No Turning Back” on Rural Rhythm Records, has turned out to be the perfect dozen for the band as it jumped to #1 on Bluegrass Music Profiles Top 10 Albums this month. The album also remains in Billboard Magazine’s Top 50 Bluegrass Albums (retail sales) and climbs other charts including Cashbox Magazine’s Top 25 CDs, Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s Top 15 Albums and hits the #7 spot on Sirius Radio’s Top 40 Artists

The Bluegrass Journal gives high praises to the album saying, “If you have the volume on your CD player turned up before you put No Turning Back in for ... Read more

First Gospel Single Release by

CARRIE HASSLER AMAZING GRACE Set for March 10th Digital Release

Carrie

Rural Rhythm Records is pleased to announce a new gospel single release, AMAZING GRACE, produced and performed by CARRIE HASSLER. This song is the first commercial single release on the new RURAL RHYTHM CHRISTIAN imprint label dedicated to creating fine Christian Music from America’s Heartland. AMAZING GRACE will be available on ITunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, Zune and other digital outlets on March 10, 2009 and also featured on the upcoming new Gospel Collection summer release, MOUNTAIN SOUL directed to both the Christian and Mainstream markets.

Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain have been able to cross many music genres with their music - from Bluegrass and Country - to Roots and Americana - to Inspirational and Gospel from CD sales, airplay and at live performances. Carrie has been performing AMAZING GRACE a cappella at their live concerts for some time now - garnering a huge audience response with fans continually requesting a recorded version of the song.

Rural Rhythm just released the band's second bluegrass radio single, FAITH & HOPE from their current chart topping album, CHHR2. The song was written by band member, JOSH MILLER who also contributed seven other original songs to the album ... Read More

Melonie Cannon

"Back to Earth”

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Click Here to View the video for the Willie Nelson and Melonie Cannon’s MUSIC VIDEO. "Back to Earth” is an original song by Willie appearing on the new MELONIE CANNON CD "And The Wheels Turn"

CLAY JONES RETURNS TO

MOUNTAIN HEART

Clay Jones

After a hiatus of 16 months, Clay Jones has re-assumed the guitar chair with Mountain Heart.
Jones left the band in August of 2007 to deal with some personal and familial issues, and with Clay Hess having left the group to work with Sierra Hull, he is happy for the chance to return.
“I’m so excited to be back with all my brothers! I’m looking forward to seeing the greatest fans in any music again!”
Fiddler Jim Van Cleve is likewise stoked to have Jones back onboard...
“It’s no secret that Clay Jones was a large part of the musical personality that MH had developed over the years ... Read More

Mason Douglas

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Song: Goodbye Woman

This supertalented Arizona native grew up being influenced by artists such as Rob Thomas, Chris Isaak and Garth Brooks. Mason’s made his initial mark on country music by sharing audiences with Trace Adkins, Terri Clark, Jewel, Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson—and recently gained national airplay with his song “Home Free,” a touching tribute to America's military. Mason notes that he is bringing back the focus on the song and the songwriter as he brings his strong vocals ... Read More

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