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CLINCH MOUNTAIN COUNTRY was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.
Ralph Stanley and producer Bil VornDick assembled a small galaxy of musical stars to make CLINCH MOUNTAIN COUNTRY one of the biggest all-star bluegrass recording sessions ever. The list of performers reads as a Who's Who that stretches the gamut of American pop music, including George Jones, Bob Dylan, Marty Stuart, Vince Gill, Dwight Yoakam, BR5-49, Gillian Welch and others.
This two-disc collection of bluegrass standards is lovingly performed by artists who have clearly been influenced--even defined--by Ralph Stanley's legacy. (Many consider Stanley to be the heart of soul of bluegrass music.) There are plenty of stellar performances on CLINCH MOUNTAIN COUNTRY. Patty Loveless turns in an excellent version of the chilling, traditional murder ballad, "Pretty Polly," while Porter Wagoner offers a splendid rendition of "The White Dove," a Carter Stanley song that Wagoner first sang as a child. But perhaps the most memorable tracks on this excellent document of a bluegrass legend are "Thy Burdens Are Greater Than Mine" and "My Deceitful Heart," where Stanley and his son, Ralph Stanley II, share vocals.
Principally recorded at Masterlink Studios, Nashville, Tennessee from May-December, 1997. Includes liner notes by Chris Skinker.
Audio Mixer: Bil VornDick.
Liner Note Author: Chris Skinker.
Recording information: Maggard Sound Studio (05/1997-12/1997); Masterlink Studios, Nashville, TN (05/1997-12/1997); Quad Studios, Nashville, TN (05/1997-12/1997).
Photographers: Chris Skinker; McGuire; Mary E. Yeomans.
Unknown Contributor Role: Marty Stuart.
Personnel includes: Ralph Stanley; Shelton Feazell, Jack Cooke, John Rigsby (vocals); Bob Dylan, Marty Stuart (guitar); Ricky Skaggs (mandolin); Laurie Lewis (fiddle); Mike Bub (bass); Hal Ketchum, Patty Loveless, George Jones, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Claire Lynch, Judy Marshall, David Marshall, Joe Diffie, Gillian Welch, Ralph Stanely II, Rhonda Vincent, Diamond Rio, Jeff Raybon, Marty Raybon, Doug Phelps, John Anderson, Alison Krauss, Junior Brown, Connie Smith, Tim O'Brien, Porter Wagoner, Joe Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs, Becky Isaacs, Vern Gosdin, Jim Lauderdale, The Whites, BR5-49, Kathey Mattea.
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Clinch Mountain Country Music
Ralph Stanley - Clinch Mountain Country Songs
Clinch Mountain Country Music Review
Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)   A Modern Day Classic.....
If you love traditional American music - If you are looking for some real "roots" music, then look no further. Clinch Mountain Country is Stanley and friends at their best. Guest artists include Bob Dylan, Dwight Yokam, Vern Gosdin, George Jones, Junior Brown, Vince Gill, Allison Kraus, the list goes on and on. A must have - most certainly worth the money.
Sincerely,
Chris
Submitted by a reviewer (Hudson, New York, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No greatest album
the best bluegrass album,period!!
Submitted by Butch Hughes (East Bank,W.V.)
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it is one of the best country cd ever made
Submitted by e_clevinger (Maxie va)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Awesom 2 cd collection
A truly great collection of bluegrass and country songs and performances by th great Ralph Stanley with notable friends joining him. Holds true to Stanley's style. Recorded in 1997 when Stanley was 69 yrs. old. Great job by everyone involved.
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