Lonesome Day Records

Randall Deaton and Lonesome Day Records have announced the launch of a new label imprint to be known as Dry Lightning Records. Its purpose is specifically to offer their non-bluegrass projects a separate brand identity in the market. At the same

Talk about moving fast! Kentucky mandolinist Shawn Brock was inspired in February to start a new bluegrass band. Now in August he's got the band, Shotgun Holler, and a record label contract with Lonesome Day Records. Of course it helps that he's

We reported in November 2013 about Randall Deaton and Lonesome Day Records taking on a new partner, offering the small independent label the opportunity to record and release on a more aggressive schedule. It will also allow Deaton to expand

In November of 2013 we reported on changes at Lonesome Day Records. Label President Randall Deaton has taken on a new partner, Jeff Carter, CEO of Viamedia. In addition to many years of expertise in media marketing, Jeff's investment will allow

Randall Deaton and Lonesome Day Records are making a big play in the bluegrass market, announcing a new partner and plans for a major expansion. And not just any partner. Jeff Carter, co-founder of cable advertising giant Viamedia, has purchased a

Earlier this Summer we told you about Jeff Parker's next CD, a Christmas album due in October from Lonesome Day. The record will be titled It's Christmas Time, with a debut single, Step Into My Christmas from Elton John, due October

Lonesome Day Records has announced the signing of Tim Shelton to a multi-project deal. Shelton had until this year been the lead singer and guitarist for NewFound Road, a contemporary bluegrass group that was mixing pop and blues influences in their

Lonesome Day Records has announced the signing of Jeff Clair to the label, with a new project scheduled for next year. Clair's debut album, They Called Him Jesus, was released in late 2012. It was warmly greeted by fans of traditional

It seems we all love Christmas music, and we all love our favorite artists, which makes holiday-themed albums from popular artists a recurring part of the Christmas tradition. The latest bluegrasser taking this route is Jeff Parker, whose strong voice and

He grew up surrounded with bluegrass pickers; he has been playing guitar since he was in high school; he has built his own recording studio and started his own record label. Nothing unusual there, but Randall Deaton is different, as he