IT STARTS!   ~ 01/27/2008
THE KICKOFF ~ Nashville TN (2.14.08) Due to the chart success and fan response from the band’s single, “Seven Miles From Wichita” it seems only fitting that... read more

JANUARY NEWS! ~ 01/27/2008
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain are in the studio this month working on their second Rural Rhythm Records CD that will be released this year! The band will be performing songs from this upcoming album on their 2008 tour which takes to Europe, Canada and all across the U.S. this year!

Thank you for your support of the current single, Going on the Next Train that is still appearing on Bluegrass Unlimited's National Bluegrass Survey Top 30 and is #17 for February 2008. Thank you!
 

 ** 2008 NEWS  ~ 01/15/2008

Country Stars Online Names Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain in Top 10 of 2007
Thanks to our fans for making 2007 a great year. read more  

 ** September NEWS  ~ 09/20/2007

Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain #16 on Billboard's Bluegrass Charts this week.

 ** June NEWS  ~ 06/19/2007

 

 ** May NEWS  ~ 05/04/2007

Check It Out! new videos of CHHR.
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 ** April NEWS  ~ 04/22/2007

Going on the Next Train
Single Released

Nashville TN (4.9.07) Rural Rhythm Records has released the second single, Going on the Next Train from the current self-titled album by Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain. The song appears as the first track on the current Prime Cuts of Bluegrass, Volume 86 released March 15, 2007. The label is also set to release a new Performance Video and an Artist Profile Video, both including fiddle extraordinaire and the album’s producer, Jim VanCleve.

The album is currently #6 on the April Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s National Bluegrass Survey Top 15 Album Chart. This CD includes other very successful tracks including, Seven Miles from Wichita that climbed again this month on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s monthly National Bluegrass Survey Top 30 Single Chart. The instrumental tune, Sensabaugh Tunnel, written by band members Josh Miller and Kevin McKinnon was just selected by the Indie Acoustic Project as one of the 25 Great Songs of 2006.

Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain are in high demand for concerts and festivals around the country including upcoming performance at the prestigious Bill Monroe’s Annual Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival (IN), Silver Dollar City (MO), Bloomin’ Bluegrass and BBQ (TN), Silman Theater for Performing Arts (LA) and Frisco Bluegrass Festival (TX) to name a few. The group will also perform at the “Carrie Hassler Hard Rain Day” in Spencer, TN on May 5, 2007.

 ** February NEWS  ~ 02/13/2007

Live Interview with host, Sam Jackson - WANT - on the Fiddler's Grove Radio Show ~ Sunday, February 18, 2007

We are proud to let everyone know that the album is currently #9 and the single "Seven Miles From Wichita" has moved up to #16 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Charts.

"Seven Miles From Wichita" is also #1 for the month of February on BluegrassRadio.org, and is #2 on BlueMusicProfiles.com Top 20 Hot Picks for February.

** Thanks to everyone for their continued support...We'll keep you posted on any updates!

 ** January NEWS  ~ 01/07/2007
CHHR on the Charts!!!
According to the Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, CHHR has alot to be thankful for going into the New Year!!!!!CHHR's debut album is now #10 in the top 15 Bluegrass albums and their song "Seven Miles From Wichita" has quickly moved to #20 in the top 30 singles!!!!!! Thanks to everyone for purchasing the album and requesting the songs and to the wonderful DJ's for playing them!!!!!!! God Bless you all in the coming year!!

Carrie & Hard Rain On XM Radio
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, will be featured on XM Satellite Radio on November 10, 2006. They’ll be on Kyle Cantrell’s show, Studio Special with special guest Jim Van Cleve on on fiddle. The show will debut on the 10th at 8 AM EST and will be rebroadcast at the following times.
Friday, November 17 - 8:00 am
Saturday, November 18 - 11:00 am
Sunday, November 19 - 6:00 pm
Monday, November 20 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 21 - 12:00 mn
Thursday, November 23 - 3:00 pm

Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain Album Debuts on Billboard Bluegrass Chart
Nashville, TN (10.16.06) The new self-titled album by Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain debuted in the #11 spot today on Billboard Magazine’s Top Bluegrass Album Chart. The album was just released on September 26th and coincided with the 2006 International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass held in Nashville. This new band made quite an impression during the convention performing at multiple showcases for promoters and radio deejays. They also performed at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop before a packed house, joined on stage by special guests Jim Van Cleve and Clay Jones from the well-known band, Mountain Heart.
The first single from the album, “Seven Miles From Wichita” has already received international attention and has quickly been added to radio playlist around the world. Kyle Cantrell of XM Satellite Radio said, “Carrie Hassler brings a new energy and freshness to bluegrass that I haven’t heard in years. ”
“We are thrilled with the incredible start on Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain's debut album. We are also very appreciative of the tremendous amount of radio airplay support and indy, chain and mass merchant retailer support and commitment that we have seen for Carrie's album. It is very exciting to be working with such a gifted group of talented young musicians like Hard Rain and a very special extraordinary singer like Carrie Hassler,” said Rural Rhythm President, Sam Passamano.

The new album was produced by Jim Van Cleve and includes powerful lead vocals by Carrie Hassler. Hard Rain members include: Josh Miller (banjo), Kevin McKinnon (mandolin), Keith McKinnon (guitar), Josh Swift (Resophonic Guitar), and Travis Anderson (bass). Special guest musicians include Jim Van Cleve and Clay Jones, Adam Steffey and Darrin Vincent.

Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain have just signed a national company sponsorship with the Moon Pie company based out of Chattanooga, TN..

"The new CD is now available where your favorite bluegrass music is sold."
Lot's of exciting stuff is going on with us and things are beginning to get busy. Make sure to check out our tour schedule and come hang out with us live. Find out more about the band by reading each member’s bio. Make sure to check out their Sponsor’s at the bottom of each post. Watch for Carrie & Hard Rain’s new recording where bluegrass music is sold. There will be more news and posts from the Carrie and the band as the rain moves in. "Rural Rhythm has recorded hundreds of classic performances by many of the legends of Bluegrass and Old-Timey music such as Don Reno, Red Smiley, Mac Wiseman, Vassar Clements, Hylo Brown, Bill Harrell, Jim Eanes, J.E. Mainer and many, many others."

~ Ruralrhythm.com

* Watch for more from Carrie and the band.

Be sure to check and see if Carrie and Hard Rain will be in your town.
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