Airplay Direct, the file-sharing system that serves artists, music labels and radio programmers, has announced Sam Passamano of Rural Rhythm Records as the recipient of their second annual Iconic Innovators Award. In addition to the honor, this award comes with a
Rural Rhythm Records has three new re-issues in its Heritage Collection, which brings back long out-of-print titles from the back catalog. When Sam Passamano acquired Rural Rhythm in 1987, one of his chief interests was the wealth of material the label had from
Rural Rhythm Records has released a debut single, Going Home, from the upcoming album from Crosspoint, We're Gonna Rise. Crosspoint is based in Cumberland Gap, TN and consists of Gary Kidwell on guitar, Steve Partin on mandolin, Alan Powers on banjo, Cleve
Rural Rhythm has planned a March 4 ship date for their latest classic bluegrass reissue, Radio Shows, from Jim & Jesse & the Virginia Boys. Initially released as a 2 LP set in 1962 on Jim & Jesse's own Old Dominion
When Rural Rhythm Records moved east to Nashville from California two years ago, one stated reason was to seek television and video opportunities for the label and its artists. Shortly after they arrived, company President Sam Passamano announced a deal
Steve Gulley and Sam Passamano, President of Rural Rhythm Records, have made it official. The popular bluegrass singer, songwriter, recording engineer and producer has signed a long-term deal with the Nashville-based label. It may almost seem like a formality, as Gulley
At the instigation of Jesse McReynolds, Rural Rhythm Records has entered into an agreement with the bluegrass veteran whereby the label will re-release the Jim & Jesse Old Dominion albums in both physical and digital formats. Rural Rhythm Records will be
The folks at Rural Rhythm Records have dedicated the time for some serious YouTube programming, and created a fun online quiz to test your knowledge of their recent releases. Actually, this is a beta version of a more detailed version they
Rural Rhythm Records is launching a new series of classic bluegrass reissues for online download which they are calling Rural Roots Digital. The first two re-releases include timeless albums from Red Smiley and The Bluegrass Cutups, and fiddler Curly Fox. When
Rural Rhythm has begun releasing editions of their BlueHighways TV show, Behind The Dream, as online videos. The half hour program debuted last Fall, with Mike Scott serving as host. Each episode features a Rural Rhythm artist, combining one-on-one interviews with
