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Latest News:
Grasstowne Signs with Rural Rhythm Records
Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce they have signed Grasstowne to the label and will release the band's new album early 2011 with a new single coming later this year. "Steve has been a friend of our family for many years, so we all feel like this is a dream come true homecoming for Rural Rhythm. Steve and Alan have firmly established Grasstowne as a major Bluegrass band attaining many key awards, top charted songs and two critically acclaimed albums since their formation late in 2006. With great anticipation, we look forward to being a part of Grasstowne's rapidly growing success," said Sam Passamano, Jr., President of Rural Rhythm Records.
Steve Gulley agreed saying, "I couldn't be happier or more excited about being a part of the Rural Rhythm family. The company's track record speaks for itself. It's a truly artist friendly label that believes in providing its artists with the creative freedom and tools it takes to make great music and, at the same time, make sure their music is heard in as many places as possible. All the guys in Grasstowne are looking forward to being associated with the fine folks at Rural Rhythm for a long, long time to come."
Grasstowne just announced their new line-up that includes: Steve Gulley (guitar, vocals); Alan Bibey (mandolin, vocals); Adam Haynes (fiddle, baritone & bass vocals); Justin Jenkins (Banjo and baritone vocals); and Kameron Keller (bass).
"Steve and I as well as all the guys in Grasstowne are really pumped about being a part of the Rural Rhythm family. We feel like our beliefs and outlook on music are the same and love the work ethic exhibited by this great label. We look forward to what we think will be a wonder and prosperous venture for all of us," said Alan Bibey.
2010 SPBGMA Mandolin Player of the Year
Congratulations to the 2010 Mandolin Player of the Year, Alan Bibey! Alan picked up the award February 7th in Nashville, TN at the 36th annual SPBGMA Awards Ceremony.
http://www.spbgma.com/
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Tablature Now Available Online
Alan has begun posting "tabs" here at his web site and the first two are now available in the TABS section.
"Shoot the Moon," co-written with Ronnie Bowman and recorded on the BlueRidge - Common Ground project and "Grasstowne City Limits," written by Alan and recorded on the Grasstowne - The Road Headin' Home project will be followed by others in the near future.
Tablature by Andy Friedman and AcuTab: http://www.acutab.com
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SPBGMA Nominees Announced
The SPBGMA nominations have been announced for 2008, and Grasstowne shows up in 11 categories!
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
BLUEGRASS BAND OF THE YEAR
GOSPEL GROUP OF THE YEAR
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
SONG OF THE YEAR (Dixie Flyer)
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (Steve)
BANJO PLAYER OF THE YEAR (Jason)
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR (Jamey)
DOBRO PLAYER OF THE YEAR (Phil)
MANDOLIN PLAYER OF THE YEAR (Alan)
The awards show will be held on Sunday, February 3rd in Nashville, TN.
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Grasstowne Tops Charts!
The #1 bluegrass CD in America is "The
Road Headin' Home" by Grasstowne!! After just four months on the
Bluegrass Unlimited charts, the CD has taken over the top spot for
December! The single "Dixie Flyer" has moved up to #5.
Alan's bandmate, Phil Leadbetter said, "Thanks to everyone who has
supported us, and believed in us! This couldn't have happened without
you!"
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Mandolin Player of the Year
Congratulations to the 2007 Mandolin
Player of the Year, Alan Bibey! Alan picked up the award February 4th
in Nashville, TN at the 33rd annual SPBGMA Awards Ceremony.
Bandmate Steve Gulley had this to say on the Grasstowne Forum, "It's
about time you started getting some long overdue praise that you so
richly deserve, Alan. You are absolutely the best and a great guy to
boot. It's an honor to get to play next to you each night and I can't
tell you how proud I am of you."
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