Patty Loveless releases Mountain Soul 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PATTY LOVELESS KICKS OFF TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM, MOUNTAIN SOUL II

Grammy Winning Singer Helps Raise Awareness of Christian Appalachian Project


Nashville, Tenn. (September 17, 2009) With just a few weeks to go before the release of the highly anticipated Mountain Soul II record, Patty Loveless is hitting the road for her first in a series of concerts around the country. The tour will begin tonight in St. Louis at the Sheldon Concert Hall and will continue through the fall and winter. Patty and band will be playing tracks from the new record as well as some favorites from years past.

Mountain Soul II (in stores September 29) is the follow up to the original Mountain Soul, which was named a Top Ten record of 2001 by both USA Today and Entertainment Weekly.

As part of the record launch, Patty is taking the opportunity to support the Christian Appalachian Project. By logging on to http://www.christianapp.org/ users can make a donation to the organization and will receive a free download of Working on a Building from Mountain Soul II. All donations will help bring real change to the lives of the men, women and children of Appalachia living in poverty. Patty is pleased to be able to give back to the people of the Appalachia, and as a tax-deductable gift, the funds will help provide meals to children suffering from hunger, shelter to seniors living in unimaginable conditions, and so much more. The issues facing families in Appalachia was brought to the forefront in a featured special report by Diane Sawyer on 20/20 called A Hidden America, in February of 2009.

Growing up in Pikeville, Kentucky, the music of the Appalachians has always been near and dear to Patty. Nearly nine years ago Mountain Soul introduced Patty to an even larger fan base, attracting listeners in the Bluegrass and Americana genres while also proving to be a favorite amongst her long-time fans. Like its predecessor, the new album will feature Pattys crystalline country vocals amid bluegrass-tinged instrumentation.

This will be the second record Patty has done with Saguaro Road Records, following 2008s Sleepless Nights, which was nominated for a Grammy.

The repertoire on Mountain Soul II ranges from the traditional gospel tunes Working on a Building and Friends in Gloryland to contemporary compositions such as Jon Randalls gorgeous ballad You Burned the Bridge and Barbara Keiths soaring folk ode Bramble and the Rose. The daughter of a Kentucky coal miner, Patty restores the original mining lyrics to Harlan Howards 1962 classic Busted. On the Emmylou Harris song Diamond in My Crown, Pattys vocal is accompanied by a harmony part from its originator. The lovely melody of Fools Thin Air, penned by Susanna Clark and Rodney Crowell, is drenched in bluegrass harmony. The throbbing Prisoners Tears is backed by a sighing steel guitar.




To date, Patty has issued eight Gold Record albums, four of which have gone on to Platinum status. She is noted for such chart-topping hits as Timber Im Falling in Love, Chains, Blame it on Your Heart, You Can Feel Bad and Lonely Too Long, as well as such enduring fan favorites as I Try to Think About Elvis, How Can I Help You Say Goodbye, Im That Kind of Girl and You Dont Even Know Who I Am. Look for Patty in the November issue of People Country, on stands November 13. To learn more go to www.PattyLoveless.com

TOUR DATES*:
09/17/09 Sheldon Concert HallSt. Louis, MO
09/18/09 Plaza Theatre Glasgow, KY




09/19/09 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Festival Bristol, KY
09/20/09 The Paramount Theater Charlottesville, VA
10/10/09 Orpheum Performing Arts Centre Wichita, KS
10/14/09 Georgia Mountain FairHiawassee, GA
10/23/09 Bijou Theatre Knoxville, TN
10/31/09 Ram's Head On Stage Annapolis, MD




11/01/09 The Birchmere Alexandria, VA

*More to be added soon
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[therockkkkher]

i hope its as good as the first one, never leave harlan alive and hear the sound of loneliness are the best mountain bluegrass ive heard in a while, thanks for putting this on you tube, you cant get country news on tv anymore!!!

[marheane]

its so amazing, i love you patty...... keep being country, were here for you

From: country girl in philippines

[JOLENE2008]

patty is just awesome she deserves more credit :) 

[cwalk2028]

THIS IS BLUEGRASS NOT COUNTRY,PATTY IS AWESOME IN BOTH FIELD COUNTRY OR BLUEGRASS AND SHE IS AS BEAUTIFUL AS EVER,GREAT VOICE I HOPE SHE KEEP IT UP.YES SHE IS MY HEART THROB. SHE IS THE NEAREST THING COUNTRY MUSIC,SORRY TAYLOR,CARRIE TODAY COUNTRY AINT LIKE IT STARTED OUT AND IF IT WASN'T FOR LORETTA LYNN KITTY WELLS HANK WILLIAMS SR GEORGE JONES,CONWAY TWITTY,COUNTRY MUSIC WOULDN'T EXIST.THANK YOU PATTY FOR STICKING TO THE ROOTS

[55terriblegasser]

Amazing!

[kmgjd53]

9/18/10 - Alabama Theater in Myrtle Beach, SC. Yaaaaay.

[cacjy6b]

This is Real Country Music. Todays country Can't even touch this.Long live real country music forever.

[Garbo630]

Best version of this ballad.....ever!

[bux49]

My little touch of Heaven here on Earth. When we get to the other side I hope to get a ticket to here Patty singing to our Lord. I've seen her in Nashville and California always great only getting better. God Bless.

[sexyfrenchyone]

WOW...I am wondering why Patty and her team of producers haven't put a DVD of a live performance. Something in hi-def and true-HD sound, now that would be something that would sell!!! I know I would buy one regardless of the price...this woman can sing live better than anyone I have ever seen so capture her talent while its at hits peak!!

[Im4hm]

I must echo others - "Wow!" Way to go Patty!