Collin Raye performs 'The Cross' acoustically from his new album Never Going Back

COLLIN RAYE
GALVANIZES THE ERA OF THE
ROCK N ROLL N COUNTRY MUSICIAN
ON
NEVER GOING BACK

Due April 28th
(Time Life)

Fairfax, VA (February 11, 2009) --- The irony of naming his new album Never Going Back isnt lost on Collin Raye. His new songs may subtly recall the great, organic music of a bygone era but instead of stepping back in time he pulls the sound right up into the future. At a time when pop hits are built by teams of master songwriters and musicians, Never Going Back (released April 28th on Time Life) is a welcome return to the art of the artist.

Mixing up the laid back rock and folk of mid-seventies Southern California with country and rock n roll, Raye creates a sophisticated and diverse album for the music fan who cheered when The Eagles won a country music Grammy. Never Going Back evokes the spirit of the day when an artist could record an album and perform it just as it sounds in a smoky club or on a stadium stage. No dancers, no pyrotechnics, no backing tracks and overdubs, just great songs by a great artist. Before this, Id never done an album where Ive wanted to immediately go out and perform the whole thing, explains Raye. Recorded in Alabamas historic Muscle Shoals, the album feels guided by the ghosts of the country, rock, blues and pop albums that the region cultivated throughout the 70s.

From the roaring, feel-good romp of Mid Life Chrysler to the powerful reworking of Without You, a duet with Grammy nominee Susan Ashton, Never Going Back bears another trademark of the LP years; a great listen from start to finish. While every tune is as finely crafted as the next, one song, in particular, remains unforgettable. The intensely personal Shes With Me, written by Raye for his severely neurologically ill granddaughter, is a poignant song of unconditional love.

This is the album Ive always wanted to do, says Raye, a weighty statement from the man who has four #1 Billboard country singles, 21 Top 10, four platinum albums, three AC hits, several CMA and ACM nominations and years of sold out tours already under his belt. And true to his word, hell head out on tour right as Never Going Back is released, ready to play every single track onstage each night.

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• Never Going Back
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[lullabyjen]

Not only a talent but seemed like a genuine great guy when I met him at fan fair. I pitched him a song and he was very gracious and promised to get back to me. My song is on U Tub, just search lullabyjen and check out "We The People". It sounds like a Collin Raye song to me. I'm a fan. LullabyJen P.S. I do own it and we play it at the Hair Salon where I work. My favorite? " She's With Me!" One word **MASTERPIECE!

Congradulations Time Life!

[TimeLife]

That's a great story! Collin is a wonderful person. Glad you got a chance to meet with him and chat. Thanks for buying the CD. I'm sure your friends and co-workers at the salon must enjoy it.

Vinny @ Time Life

[TimeLife]

We put this up for the fans. Glad you like it. Hope to have more to come. If you don't have the album, you're missing out on some great stuff. Thanks for the comment.

[lullabyjen]

TWO WORDS* * * *CHILL BUMPS!! * * * * *

[TimeLife]

Really great, right? We couldn't wait to get this stuff up on YouTube. His album is fantastic! You gotta own it if you don't. You won't be disappointed. He's a truly great performer.

[gemma91711]

I couldn't help tostop my tears as i was listening to this song...

I'm so blessd !

[otoblade]

may i have the chords pls?

[ladylauraanne]

songs like this are the reason he is and always will be my favorite singer! I had the pleasure of meeting him in 1991 when the song "love me" had just come out. Talk about a man who loves his fans.  Amazing talent, but a really thoughtful and kind man. He took the time to talk to me...great guy.

[lbree100]

As a widow this brought me to my knees - literally. It was given to me by friends. Colin Raye is an artist that touches the soul.

[poeticdreamr93]

I love all of his songs... and this one is just as awesome as all the rest!

[ksgrandma]

He sang this song in Branson, MO tonight...Loved it.

[lullabyjen]

Nice you meet you, Vinny. Hope you take the time to listen to We The People song on UTub.