Artist:	Bill Emerson And Sweet Dixie
Album:	Southern
Year:	2010
Label:	Rural Rhythm
Order-#:	RHY-1053

© 2010 / Bruno Michel

Everyone listening to Bluegrass Music remembers the history making sound of The Country Gentlemen. A founding member of this group is Bill Emerson, a legendary instrumentalist who has not only earned countless honors and awards but is also a member of many different halls of fame. Dozens of today’s and earlier bluegrass artists credit Emerson for having helped them to get their career started or re-shaped. For more than half a century, the music of Bill Emerson and his personality have shaped Bluegrass Music and helped this genre to be recognized and loved by all so many people.

Bill Emerson And Sweet Dixie have recently published Southern, a CD with twelve tracks, penned by various acclaimed songwriters, such as Marty Stuart, Chris Hillman or Vince Gill, just to name a few. Perfection in every aspect from songwriting to instrumental skills and vocal harmonies is what makes this CD standing out from the many new releases that flood the market.

My favorites are Love Reunited written by Chris Hillman and Steve Hill, Grandpa Emory’s Banjo by Pete Goble and the instrumental Grandma’s Tattoos by Janet Davis.

Bluegrass at it’s finest. Listen in and add it to your collection.

www.bluegrassville.com/billemerson and www.ruralrhythm.com