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In the Studio: Recording “Since I’ve Been Saved” for Soul’d Out Quartet

Daniel J. Mount — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:25:36 +0000

Jeff Collins and the rest of the Crossroads studio team records a song for Soul’d Out Quartet’s February 2012 release, “What the World Doesn’t Know,” available here.

In the Studio: Soul’d Out Quartet records “That’ll Be a Great Day”

Daniel J. Mount — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:14:52 +0000

Soul’d Out Quartet pianist Michael Howard joins the Crossroads studio team, cutting the track for “That’ll Be a Great Day.” This is for the brand-new Soul’d Out release What The World Doesn’t Know, available here.

The Grascals sign with Mountain Home

Daniel J. Mount — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:34:07 +0000

“I am delighted that the Grascals have signed with Mountain Home. I have known most of the guys in the Grascals for over 25 years. They are among the best musicians in the business and it has been a joy to watch their careers develop. I am proud of their work with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital over the past several years and they continue to pour their hearts into every show and every recording. Their new relationship with Mountain Home will allow them to continue to make landmark bluegrass recordings. Mountain Home has been a steady partner for many of the flagship artists in bluegrass and Mountain Home’s business philosophy, approach to the creative process and enthusiastic willingness to partner with artists in new business models will energize the Grascals and stoke their creative fire.”
- David S. Crow

“I would like to offer my congratulations to the Grascals for their new deal with Mountain Home Records, based in Arden, North Carolina. I understand they are in the process of recording a new album for that label at this time and I look forward to that release with great anticipation. The Grascals are one of the most respected, and talented Bluegrass bands in the business consisting of award winning vocalists and instrumentalists plus the two time winner of IBMA’ s highest award, Entertainer of the Year.”
- Sonny Osborne

“Miss Dixie and I get up every morning and listen to Bluegrass music while drinking our coffee and planning the day. We are Grascal Groupies and since I am an honorary Grascal myself, we hear a lot of them. It is wonderful to see these good friends take their music to unprecedented heights without compromising the heart and soul of the music. So let us all raise a cup to Grascals Groupies forever.”
- Tom T. and Dixie Hall

“The Grascals enrich our world with an energy, enthusiasm and emotion that makes it virtually impossible to give up your seat – whether you’re enjoying them live or through any of their recordings. But while they’re entertaining you, there’s also an urgent sense you just have to share them with someone, anyone and everyone and you want to be the first person to get credit for telling your friends, ‘Come here, now! Have you heard the latest from the Grascals? Their sound and stage presence is distinctly their own but as inviting and familiar as having your best friends playing for you.”
- Dan Hays

In the Studio: Wedding Soundtrack Background Vocals

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:29:45 +0000

Jeff Collins, Chris Allman, Mylon Hayes, and Valerie Ruppe were all in the studio recently, cutting background vocals for the Crossroads Wedding Soundtrack series. Here’s a look inside the session:

In the Studio: Soundtrack Background Vocals for “We Shall See Jesus”

Daniel J. Mount — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:38:08 +0000

Our studio singers—Valerie Ruppe, Chris Allman, Mylon Hayes, and Jeff Collins—were recently cutting demo and background vocals for the “We Shall See Jesus” soundtrack:

In the Studio: Kingsmen record Squire Parsons Tribute

Daniel J. Mount — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:44:18 +0000

The Kingsmen were recently in the studio, recording a song for a tribute to Squire Parsons. The current lineup cut new vocals to a classic Kingsmen hit penned by Squire, “You’re Not Alone.” Here’s a sneak peek:

In the Studio: Crist Family Christmas CD mix

Daniel J. Mount — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:59:55 +0000

Van Atkins and Rich Crist are in the studio this week, finishing up the mix on the Crist Family’s upcoming Timeless Christmas CD. The CD is scheduled to release to retail on September 20, 2011.

In the Studio: Crist Family live brass orchestrations

Jeff Collins — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:31:11 +0000

Producer Jeff Collins recently visited Watershed Studios in Nashville to oversee production of live brass, arranged by Jason Webb, on the Crist Family’s upcoming Christmas project. This is a clip from “Love Me Some Snow.”

Work continues at Crossroads Studios in Arden this month on the project’s final mix.

Ivan Parker’s Joy Ride releases today!

Daniel J. Mount — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:00:12 +0000

Ivan Parker’s brand new recording, Joy Ride, releases today.

We’ve already posted in-the-studio videos of two songs, “Expect to Win” and “Mary’s Wish.” Here’s a third, “Temporary Goodbye”:

You can get Joy Ride today, here: http://crossroadsmusic.com/ivan-parker/joy-ride/

In the Studio: Down East Boys record “When I Could Do Nothing”

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:52:56 +0000

The Down East Boys have been hard at work on their next mainline release. Here is a video of them working out the final arrangement on “When I Could Do Nothing”:

The CD is due out August 16.