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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

Timeless, Live, & Cutting The Grass!

Travis Wynkoop — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:53:15 +0000

It is timeless classics, and fresh new music that have Crossroads mowing down the #1′s! Balsam Range, The Boxcars, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and Bluegrass extraordinaire Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver have all had #1 hits on various Bluegrass, and Gospel Bluegrass charts! I have a feeling that Mountain Faith, and John Bowman are not far behind! Speaking of which… as a retailer, you can cash in on a one time deal with new music from Bluegrass talent “John Bowman,” this month. The sale also features the lively “Dove Brothers Quartet w/ DB Band,” and the smooth harmonious vocal group, “The Crist Family.” Please email, fax, or phone the market minister (sales rep) you love best for details!

Retailers here is your section! It is the READY 4 RETAIL section. No more second guessing what’s digital, and what is available for your store… because it’s all right here each month, just for you.

READY 4 RETAIL SEPTEMBER:

Projects:

PR13682 JOHN BOWMAN “FAMILY CHAIN”
783895136824 CD…$13.99

HR13662 CRIST FAMILY “TIMELESS”
783895136626 CD…$13.99

SL31192 DOVE BROS “LIVE”
763467311927 CD…$13.99

PR13442 NEW GRACE “HERE COMES THE GROOM”
783895134424 CD…$13.99

PR13602 DONNIE RABON “STEP UP, STEP OUT”
783895136022 CD…$13.99

CR11522 CHANNING ELETON “SUMMER RAINS HAVE GONE”
645259115220 CD…$13.99

PERFORMANCE TRACKS:

CT11592 DARIN & BROOKE “EVERY SCAR”
645259115923 PT-CD…$8.99

CT11602 BRIAN FREE & ASR “I BELIEVE”
645259116029 PT-CD…$8.99

CT11642 IVAN PARKER “WHO I AM, AIN’T WHO I WAS”
645259116425 PT-CD…$8.99

STREET DATE FOR ALL PROJECTS AND TRACKS:

20 SEPT 2011

This is the PROJECTED (subject to change) September line up.

For sales rates, stock/product availability, and back list questions please contact:

Travis Wynkoop
National Accounts Mgr.

travis.wynkoop@crossroadsmusic.com
Office: 800.966.7664 x330
Fax: 828.684.4495

Mountain Home artists pick up 16 IBMA Nominations

Daniel J. Mount — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:31:16 +0000

Crossroads would like to congratulate our Mountain Home recording artists on picking up seventeen nominations in the final round of this year’s IBMA Awards.

The Boxcars

Album of the Year, The Boxcars
Entertainer of the Year
Gospel Performance of the Year, In God’s Hands
Instrumental Group of the Year
Emerging Artist of the Year
Instrumental Performance of the Year, Jumpin the Track
Fiddle Player of the Year, Ron Stewart
Banjo Player of the Year, Ron Stewart
Mandolin Player of the Year, Adam Steffey

Balsam Range

Album of the Year, Trains I Missed
Song of the Year, Trains I Missed
Emerging Artist

Crowe, Lawson, Williams

Special recording of the Year, Prayer Bells in Heaven
Gospel Performance of the Year, Prayer Bells in Heaven

Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver

Vocal Group of the Year

Darin and Brooke Aldridge

Emerging Artist of the Year

Darin and Brooke Aldridge CD release Party, Stunning in the Sun

Ty Gilpin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:18:15 +0000

Darin and Brooke, along with sponsors Choice USA, distributor of Sun Drop, held a mini music festival at the Cleaveland County Fairgrounds in Shelby, NC to celebrate the new Mountain Home Music release, So Much In Between, which finds its official street date August 16, 2011. The event also included multiple vendors and an emerging artist stage that hosted amateur and professional bands, as well as a student band instructed by Darin Aldridge.

Although complicated by an unseasonably high heat index and an eventual lightning threat that prevented the concert from going to its full length, the band commanded a stellar performance with ideal sound and execution that resulted in a CD quality concert experience.

With finely rehearsed arrangements and vocal harmonies rivaling the best in the music world, the group offered select singles from the new release as well as songs from the band’s prior releases and a healthy mix of Bluegrass classics.

By dusk, many local fans and regional attendees braved the heat to hear and see a spectacular night of music.

Darin & Brooke Aldridge host CD Release Party

Daniel J. Mount — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:53:58 +0000

Darin & Brooke Aldridge will headline an event on Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Shelby, NC launching their new CD, Somewhere In Between. The gates will open at 4:00 P.M. There will be a stage for emerging artists, fair food vendors, and even a fireworks display. Darin & Brooke and their band will debut the songs from the new CD at 8:00 P.M.

They are making numerous radio and television appearances this week promoting the release and event, including the Charlotte Today Show, WGWG’s Pickin’ on the Porch with Steve Leatherwood, WHOS, WCSL 1590 AM, WBT’s Keith Larson Show, and WBT’s Bluegrass on Broad concert series.

Drive Time hits #1 on Alternate Roots chart

Daniel J. Mount — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:53:09 +0000

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver’s latest CD, Drive Time, hit #1 on the Alternate Roots Bluegrass Chart this week!

Alternate Roots launched its online magazine in 2007. Earlier this year, it added Bluegrass to the genres for which it offers a weekly radio chart.

Boxcars featured in Savannah Morning News

Daniel J. Mount — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:32:41 +0000

The Boxcars have been featured in Savannah, Georgia’s Savannah Morning News, in preparation for a concert there this weekend. They will be featured at master luthier Randy Wood’s Randy Wood Guitars. The article features an interview with Steffey about the group; it can be read here.

Connect Savannah interviews Adam Steffey

Daniel J. Mount — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:14:50 +0000

This week, Savannah, Georgia’s Connect Savannah features an interview with the Boxcars’ Adam Steffey. He shares candid thoughts about the challenges and joys of being a touring Bluegrass musician, and offers insight into the group’s launch. Check it out here.

Balsam Range #1 Bluegrass Single for May and June

Ty Gilpin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:55:45 +0000

The title track from Trains I Missed has landed Balsam Range at the top of the National Bluegrass Survey’s single chart for two consecutive months.

Since Trains I Missed came out last September, this Mountain Home artist has quickly climbed into the Bluegrass charts. Beginning at the first of this year, they’ve received top spots on Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction’s most played albums and single charts, and topped the March Bluegrass Music Profiles chart.

Balsam Range’s previous release, Last Train to Kitty Hawk (2009), also saw its title track garner #1 success.

This is the first time a Mountain Home recording artist has spent two consecutive months at the top of the National Bluegrass Survey chart.

Here Come The Boxcars!

Scott Wagner — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:52:52 +0000

September 09, 2010 – Arden, NC Mountain Home Music brings you the debut, self-titled release from the year’s most “buzzed” new artists. The Boxcars bring together some of the finest musicians, singers and writers to form a powerhouse band. The album includes 13 songs, 9 of which are originals written by band members Keith Garrett and Ron Stewart. The album will be available in stores and digital outlets October 19^th. To get a taste of what is coming, here’s a link where you can listen / download the 1^st cut from the album. Free.

Click link to download http://crossroadsmusic.com/listen/

The Boxcars are Adam Steffey, Keith Garrett, Ron Stewart, Harold Nixon, and John Bowman and will be performing the new release all week at IBMA:

Tuesday 10:20 pm – IBMA Official Showcase

Tuesday 11:35 pm – Mast Farm Inn Showcase NCC #213-214

Wednesday 6:00 pm – CD Release Party (invitation only) Suite #2204

Wednesday 11:45-12:15 – Class Act Showcase – Suite #2204

Friday 4:00 pm–4:30pm Jam w/ members of The Boxcars – 3^rd floor

Friday 7:20 pm – FAN FEST