Donna Hughes
"Hellos, Goodbyes and Butterflies"
Releasing Oct 12, 2010
Blue Moon Rising
"Strange New World"
Releasing October 12, 2010
Mason Douglas new country album, "My Wild Heart"
Released: August 24, 2010
Steve Gulley - Tim Stafford
"Dogwood Winter"
Release Date: August 24, 2010
The Bartley Brothers
"Hit the Road"
Release Date: August 24, 2010
Lonesome River Band
"Still Learning"
Released: July 13, 2010
Darrell Webb Band
"Bloodline"
Released: July
13, 2010
Nu-Blu - "Nights"
May 2010
Jett's Creek "Guilty"
May 2010
Various Artists including: Russell Moore, Dale Ann Bradley, Steve Gulley, Junior Sisk, and more
"Look to the Light: Songs from the Pen of Rick Lang"
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
"Carolin Hurricane"
April 13, 2010
Audie Blaylock & Redline
"Cryin' Heart Blues"
March 10, 2010
Brand New Strings
"No Strings Attached"
February 16, 2010
Michael Martin Murphey
"Buckaroo Blue Grass II: Riding Song"
Release Date: Feb 9, 2010
Michael Martin Murphey & Carrie Hassler - Single Release of "Wildfire"
Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie
"Southern"
Release Date: Jan 12, 2010
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SEPTEMBER 2010
 September 1, 2010 - Evans Media Source Launches New Bluegrass E-News Publication Focusing on Florida and Georgia. Includes festival and events, new bluegrass radio chart, album reviews and more. Get your free copy here.
August 2010
August 31, 2010 - Audie Blaylock & Redline Score Another Hit Album - Cryin' Heart Blues reaches #1 on Cashbox Magazine. Band to open for Pam Tillis. Read more here.
August 31, 2010 - "Amanda Lynn" by Lou Reid and Carolina Certified International Top 10 Song. Read more here.
August 24, 2010 - New COUNTRY album release by MASON DOUGLAS titled "MY WILD HEART." Read more here.
 August 24, 2010 - Bluegrass album releases by Steve Gulley and Tim Stafford
"Dogwood Winter" and The Bartley Brothers "Hit the Road". Read more here.
August 23, 2010 - Brandon Rickman's "Always Have, Always Will" is now a Certified International Top 10 - read press release here.
August 18, 2010 - Sammy Shelor (Lonesome River Band) receives 2010 IBMA Nomination for Banjo Performer of the Year
August 18, 2010 - Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Receive 6 IBMA Nominations including: Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Album of the Year ("Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out"), Song of the Year ("Hard Rock Mountain Prison"), Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year ("The Eastern Gate") and Russell Moore for Male Vocalist of the Year! Please visit www.ruralrhythm.com to purchase this album and visit www.iiirdtymeout.com for more information on the band!
Nu-Blu DEBUTS on the Americana Music Chart! Read more here.
Jett's Creek Announces CD Release Party for "GUILTY" - read more here
August 2, 2010 - A "STRANGE NEW WORLD" album by Blue Moon Rising releasing October 12, 2010 on Rural Rhythm Records. Read more about the album and unique album cover design here.
July 2010
New Album Release by LONESOME RIVER BAND titled, "STILL LEARNING" - READ FULL PRESS RELEASE here.
Rural Rhythm Records Signs Rodney Dillard & The Dillard Band. Label to release new album in September 2010. Rodney is a founding member of the legendary group THE DILLARDS, and beloved member of the most often seen Bluegrass group in the world, THE DARLINGS. His long and illustrious career has resulted in two GRAMMY® Nominations, induction into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, a well-known acting stint on The Andy Griffith Show, and worldwide acclaim for over 50 years of recording both traditional bluegrass and his own brand of “DillardGrass”. Read full press release here
June 2010
Rural Rhythm Records launches new COUNTRY arm of the label with new single release, by Nashville's MASON DOUGLAS. Single, "Anything Can Happen" now out to radio via DMDS, Play MPE, and Airplay Direct. Read full press release here. Buy the single at Amazon or iTunes.
Graves Mountain Festival of Music on June 4, 2010 featured a live album recording celebrating Rural Rhythm Records 55th Anniversary. There were stellar performances by the top names in bluegrass music including: Lonesome River Band, Carrie Hassler with Brand New Strings, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Lou Reid and Carolina, and The Crowe Brothers. Read more about the special collaborations here and view photos.
Rural Rhythm Records launches new COUNTRY website featuring Mason Douglas, Carrie Hassler, Melonie Cannon, Brandon Rickman and more.
Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation - June News including the Brick Wall Project and the 2nd Annual Golf Cart Parade. Read it here and also visit the BBJF website to sign up for their newsletters.
Rural Rhythm releases new single, "Record Time Machine" from Lonesome River Band's upcoming July 2010 release, "STILL LEARNING." DJS, please visit AirplayDirect to get this new single!
May 2010
Rural Rhythm gearing up for new album, "DOGWOOD WINTER" by Steve Gulley and Tim Stafford. First single, "Just Along for the Ride" now released to radio and avail via AirplayDirect.com - Read press release here.
Carrie Hassler Announces 2010 Tour Plans read it here
Exciting reunion performances at the upcoming Bill Monroe's Memorial Bean Blossom Festival in June - read this incredible line-up here.
Rural Rhythm Signs Grasstowne - read more here
Nu-Blu CD, "NIGHTS" Released and band announces details of CD Release Party in Siler City, NC on May 22, 2010. Get more details here.
Rural Rhythm Records releases "Look to the Light: Songs of Faith from the pen of Rick Lang" featuring Russell Moore, Dale Ann Bradley and more.
New music by Jett's Creek. "Guilty" set for May 4, 2010 release - read more.
APRIL 2010
News from the Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation - read more
Two #1s for Lou Reid and Carolina's single, "Amanda Lynn" read more
#1 Album for Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie's "SOUTHERN" read more
Rural Rhythm Records and Graves Mountain Festival of Music are finalizing plans for this year’s “Rural Rhythm’s 55 Year Celebration at Graves Mountain” - a commemorative Live Recording taking place Friday, June 4, 2010 during the festival’s three day event (June 3-5, 2010) in Syria, Virginia. The upcoming live album will be released on Rural Rhythm Records in October 2010. read more
IMPORTANT! New Website address for Bean Blossom. Please do NOT visit the old .com site as they are NO WAY affiliated with Bean Blossom. The OFFICIAL WEBSITES for the Bill Monroe Music Park, Bean Blossom and their many festivals are: www.beanblossom.us or www.billmonroemusicpark.com
"NIGHTS" by Nu-Blu Now Released in Digital Format, Physical CD set for May 5 release. New single, "Spin on a Red Brick Floor" - read it here
Brand New Strings Announces CD Release Party (April 23 in Knoxville) and upcoming Sirius-XM Track by Track show on Bluegrass Junction with Kyle Cantrell - read it here
Bean Blossom needs your help! It will just take a couple of seconds to VOTE IN THE PEPSI REFRESH CHALLENGE and help keep the traditions and music of Bean Blossom alive and well. CHECK IT OUT HERE AND PLEASE VOTE!
MARCH 2010
March 28, 2010 - Country music's MASON DOUGLAS - read article
March 11, 2010 - New album by Audie Blaylock and Redline, "Cryin' Heart Blues" releases on March 30, 2010 on Rural Rhythm Records. read more
March 9, 2010 - Bill Emerson to be honored with first Washington Monument Award by the DC Bluegrass Union. Band to hold CD release party for SOUTHERN. read more
The Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation announces April 17, 2010 concert in Franklin, TN with performances by Charlie Sizemore Band, Jett's Creek, New Harmony, Birch Creek and Sugar Creek. Read more.
Rural Rhythm to Issue Two Rediscovered Treasures on March 23, 2010 - Reno & Smiley with Special Guests Carter and Ralph Stanley titled "Bluegrass 1963" and also Mac Wiseman with Special Guests Lester Flatt & Chubby Wise titled "Bluegrass 1971" read more here.
FEBRUARY 2010
First two albums released on Rural Rhythm Christian label both receive 2010 DOVE nominations - read which ones here.
Bluegrass All-Star Jam rescheduled for February 28 at the Paramount in Bristol. Claire Lynch, Rob Ickes and more added to line-up. See who all will be there here.
Gold Heart on this week's Billboard Top 50 Bluegrass Chart. Band receives numerous WAMMIE nominations. read more
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out on Billboard's Top 50 Bluegrass Chart. Album and single hit numerous radio airplay charts - read more
Michael Martin Murphey - Two Buckaroo Blue Grass Albums on Billboard's Top 50 Bluegrass Chart. Murphey and son, Ryan, nominated Texas Music Awards. - read more | Austin Chronicle Review of "Buckaroo Blue Grass II: Riding Song" - read it here
RFD-TV's popular "Reno's Old Time Music Festival" show moves to primetime on beginning March 6, 2010. view flyer
Michael Martin Murphey's follow-up to Grammy nominated CD - "Buckaroo Blue Grass II" releases February 9, 2010 on Rural Rhythm Records | read more and hear clips
JANUARY 2010
Michael Martin Murphey to perform at GRAMMY Pre-Telecast (streaming live) January 30, 2010 at 1:00 pm PT. read more.
January 12, 2010 CD Releases: Randy Kohrs "Quicksand" and Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie's "Southern" (Rural Rhythm Records)
Rural Rhythm Records to release new bluegrass album, "Carolina Hurricane" by Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road on April 13, 2010. read more
New Album, "SOUTHERN" by BILL EMERSON & SWEET DIXIE releases January 12, 2010 on Rural Rhythm Records. read more
2009
New album by BLUE MOON RISING coming Fall of 2010 on Rural Rhythm Records - Read more.
Michael Martin Murphey receives Grammy nomination for BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM. Read more.
Rural Rhythm releases new radio compilation CD, "Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks, No. 6" to bluegrass radio. CD is available to radio now via Airplay Direct. Read which hot new singles appear on the CD!
December 6, 2009 Charlie Hall with WCYO Radio will host Rural Rhythm Records Appreciation Night. Scheduled interviews include: Sammy Shelor, Lou Reid, Russell Moore, Audie Blaylock, Randy Kohrs, Brand New Strings, Tommy Webb, and Gold Heart. View times and don't forget to listen online.
Rural Rhythm releases new single, "Merry Go Round" by BRAND NEW STRINGS from their upcoming Feb 9, 2010 album, "No Strings Attached." Read more.
#1 Single for Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out - read more
Lou Reid and Carolina Hit #1 on Bluegrass Music Profiles Top 10 Album Chart for November. Sirius-XM Bluegrass Junction Radio Host, Kyle Cantrell will feature the album on November 18th's "Track by Track" radio show. Read more and set your calendar so you don't miss this broadcast.
Melonie Cannon opens up about addiction - read her story.
Are you signed up to receive monthly enews from Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain? If not, please visit their site. You can view this month's enews here.
First Album Released on Rural Rhythm Christian label, Larry Sparks "I Just Want to Thank You Lord" check it out!
Michael Martin Murphey Signs Multi-Album Contract with Rural Rhythm Records. Two singles: "Wildifire" with Carrie Hassler; and "Running Gun" with Audie Blaylock. read all about it here
Rural Rhythm Records and Graves Mountain Festival of Music Announce Upcoming Commemorative Live Recording Album - read the all-star line-up!
Daughters of Bluegrass Win IBMA RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD - read more here
Lonesome River Band opened the 2009 IBMA Awards Show at the Ryman Auditorium October 1, 2009. What a performance! Stay tuned for more news, photos and video coverage from the IBMA World of Bluegrass!
Mashville Brigade hits the road! read more
Mountain Heart invites you to their 10th Anniversary Showcase on Wednesday, September 30th during IBMA's World of Bluegrass - get details here.
View Rural Rhythm Records September News read it here
Hope River Entertainment IBMA After Hours Concert Line-up Announced - see who will be performing!
SAMMY SHELOR to be inducted into the VIRGINIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME - read story
LARRY SPARKS Nominated for Impact Award and Set to Perform at NQC - read story
BLUEGRASS ALL-STAR JAM Announces new performance dates - read where they will be!
CHARLIE SIZEMORE to auction autographed guitar and case - signed by Kenny Chesney, Ralph Stanley, Tom T. Hall and more. Read details For the direct EBAY LINK to place your bid, click here
Rural Rhythm Records Signs Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie read more
LONESOME RIVER BAND Receives IBMA Nominations! read more
DAUGHTERS OF BLUEGRASS Receive Nomination for the IBMA Recorded Event of the Year for their song PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS read more
Rural Rhythm Records Announces First Full Albums on new Rural Rhythm Christian arm of the label - read which ones here
Check out Rural Rhythm's HOT August News incuding this news on this week's BILLBOARD Top 50 Bluegrass Charts (Michael Martin Murphey, Lou Reid and Carolina, and Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out) read it here
Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation Announces Memory Brick Wall to be located at the Bill Monroe Music Park read more
New single, "Sister" by GOLD HEART from their upcoming new album - read more
Rounder Recording Artist, DONNA HUGHES Honored with Multiple Nominations from Various Organization - read more
New album by Lou Reid and Carolina, plus an Amazon.com FREE SONG DOWNLOAD coming Tuesday, July 28, 2009 read more
Line-up for 5th Annual Ryan Holladay Festival is Announced. Joining Ryan and his band are Lonesome River Band, Dailey & Vincent, The Travelin' McCourys and Wire and Wood. read more details on event
A Rural Rhythm Celebration of #1s on numerous charts by numerous artists! read more / Need some help on your IBMA Ballot? check this out read more
Lonesome River Band #1 ALBUM (3 consecutive months) and #1 SINGLE! READ MORE
Brandon Rickman flies solo with "Young Man, Old Soul" read more
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain set to perform at first-ever MOON PIE Store in Charleston, SC read more
News-Journal (TX) - Workshops at Overton Bluegrass Festival
Bean Blossom News read more
Rural Rhythm Releases 5th "Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks" to Radio read more
New Single Release, "Always Have, Always Will" by BRANDON RICKMAN. Album set for June 30 Release by Rural Rhythm READ MORE
SIRIUS-XM to DEBUT new CD, RUSSELL MOORE & IIIrd TYME OUT on May 13th. Album Release Date: May 19, 2009. READ MORE
New Bluegrass Single, "PLEASE" by JETT'S CREEK. Band Set to Perform this weekend on SONG OF THE MOUNTAINS read more and hear a sample of "Please"
Upcoming new album by LOU REID AND CAROLINA on Rural Rhythm Records - READ MORE
AUDIE BLAYLOCK & REDLINE Hit #1 on Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine Top 10 Albums for May 2009. Band signs with Chris Joslin, Class Act Entertainment READ MORE!
Read Rural Rhythm Records May News! view
Michael Martin Murphey Named Texas Entertainer of the Year READ MORE
Two #1s on May's Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Survey Charts! - Lonesome River Band's CD, "No Turning Back" #1 on the Top 15 Albums and Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain with the #1 Top 30 Single! Other notable chart success for Melonie Cannon and Audie Blaylock & Redline. READ MORE!
Check out the video of Mason Douglas performing his original song, HOME FREE
The Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation is proud to present the brand new BEAN BLOSSOM website, developed and maintained by Hope River Entertainment.
Tommy Webb album, "Heartland" Released April 21, 2009
Audie Blaylock & Redline - Billboard Chart Album / Band Named as IBMA Showcase Artist
Congratulations to all of the 2009 IBMA Showcase Artists chosen to perform at this year's IBMA World of Bluegrass in Nashville (Sept 28-Oct 4) including: Donna Hughes Band, Michael Martin Murphey, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Gold Heart, The Crowe Brothers and more!
New songs by IBMA Award-Winning Daughters of Bluegrass. Includes vocals by IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley - read more
CARRIE HASSLER & HARD RAIN Add New Banjo Player - read more
Rural Rhythm Records Signs GOLD HEART read more
Line-Up Announced for the Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival - read more
Line-Up for the 5th Annual Jimbo Whaley & Friends Concert Announced. Concert to be held on March 28, 2009 in Gatlinburg, TN - read more
New CD "Heartland" by Tommy Webb Set for April Release - read more
Amazing Grace by Carrie Hassler Set for March 10 Digital Release - Rural Rhythm launches new RURAL RHYTHM CHRISTIAN - read more
View Rural Rhythm's "Lots of News" - read more
Check out BRAND NEW STRINGS new website!
DOVE Nomination for Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad for Bluegrass Album of the Year
First Single Now Available from RUSSELL MOORE & IIIRD TYME OUT'S Upcoming New Album on Rural Rhythm Records.
Jeanette Williams Wins SPBGMA Female Vocalist of the Year Award
BRAND NEW STRINGS Wins the 2009 SPBGMA International Band Competition
Rural Rhythm Releases Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks, #4 to Radio - Includes New Single Releases by Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Lonesome River Band, Mountain Heart, Tommy Webb, The Crowe Brothers, Tim Hensley and Rickey Wasson
New CD and VIDEO Release by Michael Martin Murphey
Rural Rhythm Signs Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Audie Blaylock & Redline (Raleigh
News & Observer)
Mason
Douglas (Tucson
Citizen)
"Redline
Makes High Rev Music" (by Dave Kurtz, FW Daily News)
Melonie
Cannon and Willie Nelson single, "Back to Earth"
Released to COUNTRY RADIO
Brand New Strings Band
Adds Matt Leadbetter
Lonesome
River Band's "No Turning Back" Album Hits #1
New
Audie Blaylock & Redline CD Available January 27, 2009
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