The McKameys are in the studio today, cutting tracks for their upcoming mainline album. Here’s a video of Sheryl Farris singing a verse and chorus of a song she wrote, “When He Speaks,” as the studio team cuts the track.
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver to be honored by Tennessee Senate
From Doyle Lawson’s publicist, Sherri George: “Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are being honored on the floor of the Senate at the Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville today at 5:00 pm CT (6 pm ET). Watch on-line here. Resolution 467 honoring Doyle for his contributions to the State of Tennessee and the nation will be read, following which DLQ will sing two songs a cappella. Watch history being made at 5 pm Central!! (Select the option to view the SENATE)”
In the Studio: The Grascals record “The Road to Surrender”
The Grascals were in the studio recently, recording their March release Life Finds a Way. Here’s a video of Jamie Johnson discussing and then recording a scratch (practice) vocal for “The Road to Surrender.”
In the Studio: The Grascals’ Kristin Scott Benson records “Pretty Melody”
The Grascals were recently in the studio, recording tracks and vocals for their March release Life Finds a Way. Here’s a video of Kristin Scott Benson recording the banjo part for “Pretty Melody,” and discussing who should be featured on the different instrumental breaks:
In the Studio: Recording “Since I’ve Been Saved” for Soul’d Out Quartet
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”
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
“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
New Artist Alert: Soul’d Out Quartet
Crossroads has just signed Soul’d Out Quartet to our Crossroads Records label. Their Crossroads debut, What the World Doesn’t Know, comes out on February 21, 2012.
Check out Soul’d Out today:
- Artist Page: http://crossroadsmusic.com/sould-out-quartet/
- Website: http://www.souldoutquartet.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sould-Out-Quartet/39569703129
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/soqt
Promotional Photos for Media:
- Signing Picture (web resolution): http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sould-Out-Quartet-Signing-Photo.jpg
- Promotional Picture (web resolution): http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sould-Out-Quartet-Promotional-Photo.jpg
Harold Reed leaves the Kingsmen
Brandon Reese distributed the following press release today:
The Kingsmen announce the departure of tenor Harold Reed.
“I have been blessed to sing with one of my favorite Quartets for the past 4 1/2 years and now I feel it is time for me to start the next chapter in my singing career and join The Lafever Quartet,” says Harold. “Sometimes the Lord tells you it is just time and I will truly miss Ray and the rest of the guys but I am comfortable knowing we will remain in contact.”
“The Kingsmen will be celebrating 55 years of music ministry in 2012. Through those years we have had the most talented and enjoyable team members but more importantly good Christians work with our organization,” says Brandon Reese. “Harold is no exception. I know God is in control and has a plan for The Kingsmen. We are more committed than ever to spread the gospel in song all throughout 2012 and beyond.”
For consideration of the tenor position please send all info and demos to: ray@kingsmenquartet.com or brandon@kingsmenquartet.com
Christmas Break!
Merry Christmas from Crossroads Music!
We will be closed from Friday, December 23 through Sunday, January 1, reopening on January 2. We will fill all physical orders placed through noon on Thursday, December 22. Orders placed after noon will be filled when the office re-opens on January 3.
Digital items will, of course, remain instantly accessible through the break.
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