Numerous tracks are hits with both Radio and Media outlets.  The title cut, “The Distance” (written by Ashley McBryde) debuted last week on the U.K. Hot Disc Chart radio chart with “Luxury Liner” (written by Gram Parsons) making its debut at #15 on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay Chart (5/4).   “Carrie Hassler’s Luxury Liner carried me away.  Super tempo, superb vocals, and top of the line pickin’ plus a nod to Emmylou’s version.  Gram would’ve loved it,” raved Barry Tashian (Emmylou Harris’ Hot Band).

Music News Nashville has their favorite saying, “Maybe the gem of the collection is the stunning Catch My Breath, which sounds like something that could be straight from the pages of Connie Smith a la 1967. Hassler has been paying her dues and growing as an artist for a long time now, and with The Distance, I think it’s obvious she’s ready for that next step!” “Catch My Breath” was written by Bobby K. Boyd (Hassler’s cousin) and Dale Roberson.

THE DISTANCE includes the award-winning talents of: Tim Stafford (guitar); Ron Stewart (banjo); Justin Moses (fiddle); Alan Bibey (mandolin); Mark Fain (bass); Mark Laws (Percussion); Dale Ann Bradley (harmony vocals), and the album’s producer Steve Gulley (harmony vocals).

THE DISTANCE  includes the award-winning talents of: Tim Stafford (guitar); Ron Stewart (banjo); Justin Moses (fiddle); Alan Bibey (mandolin); Mark Fain (bass); Mark Laws (Percussion); Dale Ann Bradley (harmony vocals), and the album’s producer Steve Gulley (harmony vocals).

The songs on the album include some of the top songwriters like  Carl Jackson, Tim Stafford, Steve Gulley, Mark Wheeler, Jennifer Strickland, Bobby K. Boyd and Ashley McBryde.  Tracks include: “Luxury Liner,” “All I Have To Do Is Breathe,” “Catch My Breath,” “Keep Your Memory Warm,” “Eugene & Diane,” “Give Me Love,” “Get Me Over You,” and “The Distance.”

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“Wow! Luxury Liner is a fantastic performance by Carrie Hassler. It’s great to receive new music by Carrie and hear her beautiful voice on such fresh and engaging material,” said Kyle Cantrell, SiriusXM Radio.

Carrie is joined on “Luxury Liner” by the award-winning talents of: Tim Stafford (Guitar); Ron Stewart (Banjo, Fiddle); Justin Moses (Dobro, Fiddle); Mark Fain (Bass); Alan Bibey (Mandolin); Mark Laws (Percussion); Dale Ann Bradley (Harmony Vocals); and the album’s producer, Steve Gulley (Harmony Vocals).

THE DISTANCE includes a wide range of musical styles that represent Carrie’s incredible vocal talent and diversity as she performs heart and soul love songs, beautiful ballads, Patsy Cline Country, Country Inspirational, to hard drivin’ Bluegrass hand-picked by Carrie herself.

Carrie’s previous albums on Rural Rhythm Records earned her a string of #1s plus a long list of numerous awards and recognitions.  Her hit singles include: “I Can Go Back Anytime” (#1 Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Songs, #1 UK Hot Disc); “Faith & Hope (#1 Power Source Magazine); “Country Strong” (#1 UK Hot Disc); “Leaving You Behind” (#1 SiriusXM Bluegrass Junction Top 40); “Second Chances (Bluegrass Radio Network’s Top Picks of the Year); “Least That I Can Do” (Strictly Country Top Country Songs); along with Top 10 hits and fan favorites such as “Seven Miles From Wichita” and “Going on the Next Train.”

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CARRIE HASSLER is gearing up for her new album on Rural Rhythm Records set for release in 2012.  Her two previous albums on the label were extremely well received by press, radio and fans alike.  She topped the album charts with both projects along with a string of #1 hit singles appearing on a variety of charts including: SiriusXM Radio’s Bluegrass Junction Top 40, Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine, and many more.  She even reached as high as #1 on the European radio charts with the hit “Country Strong.”

Carrie has also been busy with other projects since her last release including performing a duet with label-mate, and Grammy™ nominated artist, MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY on a remake of his mega hit song, “Wildfire” that appears on his BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS II album.

Both CARRIE HASSLER and BRAND NEW STRINGS were part of the hit album, THE ALL-STAR JAM – LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN (Various artists including Lonesome River Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Mark Newton, Carl Jackson, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Crowe Brothers, Lou Reid and Carolina) that reached as high as #10 on Billboard’s Top 10 Bluegrass Chart (retail sales).  This exciting project received an incredible four award nominations in 2011 by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) for:  Album of the Year, two nominations for Recorded Event of the Year, and one for Recorded Performance of the Year.

BRAND NEW STRINGS is part of the new album release LIVE AT BEAN BLOSSOM (Various Artists including Lonesome River Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Ronnie Reno, Bobby Osborne and many more) and the band’s own album, NO STRINGS ATTACHED both on the Rural Rhythm label.  BRAND NEW STRINGS includes the incredible instrumental and vocal talents of Randall Massengill, Mike Ramsey, Stuart Wyrick, and Preston Schmidt, who jumped on the scene in 2009 winning a multitude of band competitions including taking home the top prize at the 2009 SPBGMA Awards & Convention’s Band Competition.  In 2010, they were nominated for Bluegrass Band of the year by the French Country Music Awards organization.  The group is currently in the studio working a new album set for release in 2012.

MEDA INQUIRIES:

Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association media contact:
Sue McKinsey, 717-244-4428

Carrie Hassler, and Brand New Strings media contact:
Hope River Entertainment

• ALBUM OF THE YEAR – “The All-Star Jam – Live at Graves Mountain”
  Featuring:   Lonesome River Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Carrie Hassler, Carl Jackson, Mark Newton, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Lou Reid & Carolina, Crowe Brothers, Brand New Strings.
• RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR – “Graves Mountain Memories”
  Featuring:  Carl Jackson, Mark Newton, Carrie Hassler, Russell Moore, Sammy Shelor, Audie Blaylock, Lou Reid and more.

SEBA is a non-profit organization of fans, musicians, promoters, vendors, and friends of BLUEGRASS music, joined together to preserve, promote, and publicize bluegrass music, performers, and activities, and to serve as an information source through their award-winning newsletter, The SEBA BREAKDOWN and the SEBA website.  They offer four levels of membership including: E-Members, Regular, Family and Professional.  During Friday’s concert they will offer $5 off any membership level.  SEBA now has multiple chapters serving Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee with extensive membership lists in Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina which include such distinguished members as Doc Watson, The Station Inn and many more.

We hope to see you there.  If you can’t attend, please visit the SEBA website for more information on how you can join!

Check out this great review of THE ALL-STAR JAM – LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN album in this month’s Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine.  Read it here.

“This live compilation features a lot of the immediacy and spontaneity that you find at most bluegrass festivals, but which can’t always be captured in the studio. Thus, we get some pluperfect live performances by Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, the Lonesome River Band, Lou Reid & Carolina, the Crowe Brothers, Carl Jackson, Audie Blaylock & Redline, and Carrie Hassler with Brand New Strings.” ~ Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine.

“Head Over Heels” from the ALL STAR JAM LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN album, performed by Carrie Hassler, Brandon Rickman and Brand New Strings is currently #8 on Power Source Magazine’s Top 35 Bluegrass Song chart!

Rural Rhythm Records unveiled the Word & Music Video, Part II featuring interviews conducted by Mark Newton with Russell Moore, Carrie Hassler and Audie Blaylock, and performance clips of: Russell Moore, Lou Reid and Audie Blaylock performing “Once More“; Carrie Hassler with Brand New Strings with special guest, Brandon Rickman performing “Head Over Heels“; Lonesome River Band and Audie Blaylock “Hold Whatcha Got“; and the Rural Rhythm All-Stars with “Graves Mountin Memories“. These special scenes were filmed June 4, 2010 during the Graves Mountain Festival of Music where the “THE ALL-STAR JAM – LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN” was recorded. VIEW IT HERE

“THE ALL-STAR JAM – LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN” album is now released. This special recorded event was recorded live in June 2010 at the Graves Mountain Festival of Music and includes an all-star lines up of: Lonesome River Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Lou Reid and Carolina, Carrie Hassler, Brand New Strings, The Crowe Brothers, with special guests Carl Jackson and Mark Newton. Read more here and also view the NEW VIDEO, Part 1.

Check out this video with Carrie Hassler performing with the Lonesome River Band during the Rural Rhythm Records VIP Showcase held during the 2010 IBMA World of Bluegrass!  View it on youtube here.

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New single video promo for the song, “Graves Mountain Memories” from the album THE ALL-STAR JAM – LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN. Original song by Carl Jackson.  View the video here.

New album trailer video for “THE ALL-STAR JAM – LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN” - you have got to see these one of a kind special performances – view it here.