Arcadia, CA (June 16, 2009)  Last month, Rural Rhythm Records released the first single, “Always Have, Always Will” by Brandon Rickman on Rural Rhythm’s Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks #5 bluegrass radio compilation CD.  The song is from Brandon’s upcoming album, “YOUNG MAN, OLD SOUL” set for release June 30, 2009, produced by: Jimmy Metts and Brandon Rickman.  Radio already has high praises for this first single including Terry Herd, host of the Into the Blue on the Bluegrass Radio Network saying, "This track is not only filled with soul, it fills my soul.  It won't take long to top the charts." Gracie Muldoon calls it “A HUGE HIT!  Steaming with hot vocals, and instrumentation—it’s a hot one being served up here on WorldWideBluegrass.com.”

There are numerous tracks on the album that will surely please bluegrass fans including “Always Have, Always Will” written by Chris Stapleton (The Steeldrivers) and Brandon Rickman.  Joining Brandon on the tune are: Terry Eldridge (The Grascals) on harmony vocals, Randy Kohrs on resonator guitar, Aaron McDaris (Rhonda Vincent & The Rage) on banjo, and Jenee’ Fleenor (Terri Clark) on fiddle.

Another standout bluegrass track is a Carter Stanley tune, “Let Me Walk Lord” with Brandon on guitar and lead vocals joined by fellow band mate, Andy Ball on mandolin and harmony vocals.  “Here Comes That Feeling Again,” co-written by Craig Market and Brandon Rickman, includes musicians: Jenee’ Fleenor (fiddle), Aaron McDaris (banjo) and Shelby Kennedy (harmony vocals.)  Brandon is known for his sense of humor, especially on stage touring with the Lonesome River Band, so fans are sure to appreciate “I Bought Her a Dog” with Aaron McDaris (banjo) and Tammy Rogers (mandolin and harmony vocals.)

The Lonesome River Band is celebrating their second consecutive month at #1 on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s Top 15 Album Chart with their Rural Rhythm’s CD “NO TURNING BACK.” The single, “Them Blues” also hit #1 this month the magazine’s Top 30 Singles Chart, with yet another song, “Like A Train Needs a Track” continuing to climb as well. Lonesome River Band includes the talents of: Sammy Shelor, Brandon Rickman, Andy Ball, Mike Hartgrove and Mike Anglin.

For more information on Brandon Rickman, please visit www.lonesomeriverband.com and www.ruralrhtyhm.com.  For Media information on Brandon Rickman, please visit www.hoperiverentertainment.com
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Brandon Rickman Photo Credit: Anthony Ladd