Friday, January 13, 2012

Ashley Monroe - Promised Land




This was a song recorded for and left off of "Satisfied" along with tracks like Carry On, Thinkin' It Over, California and Come To Me. I know it was recorded at Shiloh Music Group studios and was on their myspace page several years ago but taken down before I learned how to rip the source files from there. It was written by Terry Clayton, Jeffrey Todd Jones and Ashley Monroe. You'll find some pics from this recording session if you go to their myspace page.

Spotify currently has it listed on their app as a "bonus track" for it's version of the Satisfied album. I originally did a stream rip of the file which was still in a great quality according to the app I used, but now Amazon has put the track for sale on their website. That's the version you'll find below. It's a stunning traditional country tune so I hope it makes you all very happy!

Promised Land 256VBR mp3


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SIDE NOTE: She's also featured on Background Vocals on the latest Vince Gill album "Guitar Slinger" she co-wrote and sings on two tracks "Who Wouldn't Fall In Love With You" and "If I Die" ... not to be missed.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Pistol Annies team up with The Chieftains




For 50 years, Ireland's Chieftains have popularized their country's traditional music, often by collaborating with artists from other genres. On the new Voice of Ages album, out Feb. 21, the band teams with acts from the Americana and indie-rock worlds.

Country trio Pistol Annies — consisting of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley — joins The Chieftains for a lovely version of the Appalachian ballad Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies, featuring the group's three-part harmonies.

"Pistol Annies took the old Irish melody of Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies and, with the help of The Chieftains, brought it to life in their own unique way," says Chieftains founder Paddy Moloney, who produced the new album with T Bone Burnett.

Other guests on Voice of Ages include Bon Iver, the Civil Wars, The Decemberists, the Low Anthem and Imelda May.

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