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Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain
Bluegrass / Country / Acoustic

CHHR2



Pikeville, Tennessee
United States

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Member Since3/26/2006
Band Websitewww.carriehasslerandhardrain.com
Band Members


Carrie Hassler-Lead Vocals

Travis Anderson - Bass

Jamie Harper- Fiddle, vocals

Keith McKinnon - Guitar, baritone vocals

Kevin McKinnon - Mandolin, low tenor Vocals

Zach Gilmer - Banjo, harmony vocals


BOOKING AND MEDIA CONTACT INFO:
Hope River Entertainment
Penni McDaniel
678.377.3298


RECORD LABEL: Rural Rhythm Records


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"This is a top-notch bluegrass band, an Alison Krauss on high-octane gas. While some of the songs (Country Strong, Seven Miles to Wichita come to mind) wouldn't feel out of place on a say, a Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride or even Faith Hill album, this is a kick-tail bluegrass band with incredible instrumentalists on fiddle, banjo, dobro and mandolin. All led by Hassler's sweet and strong classic country voice." - Mac McDonald, Monterey, CA - The Herald

"Holy smoke! Hassler's latest-no-holds-bared release demonstrates remarkable talent. From her blistering arrangement of "One Way Track To Nowhere" to an affective "Turn The Page," Hassler is at the top of her game." - Bob Mitchell, Radio Bluegrass International

“Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain’s new CD is probably the best that I've heard this year, from a stunning debut to a super sounding sophomore disc. Carrie Hassler is the Carrie Underwood of bluegrass. Great material, a label willing to put out the money to get a really super sounding disc, real refreshment.” Jim Moulton - CountryStarsOnline

"Better buckle your seat belts before light hits byte on this set, her debut was no fluke. Whether she was holding back or just honed her chops more with 2 years of road work, Hassler is the future of bluegrass. With playing and singing that can easily rival the great ladies at the fore of the form these days, Hassler doesn’t need to elbow them aside as the drive, passion and pure musicality puts her toe to toe with them. Firmly establishing herself as a front runner, this is not polite bluegrass, this is a high octane excursion that opens the ears and gets the blood flowing. Hot stuff." Midwestrecord.com

“The CCH2 CD is 1 of the BEST OF THE YEAR. Everyone I talk with that has heard anything from it loves it.” – Bryan Dietz, Bluegrass MidAmerica Radio

“Energetic and crisp, CHHR 2 is a hard-driving bluegrass album that showcases one of the most talented and imaginative sets of musicians in the genre today.” The9513.com
InfluencesLester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, J.D. Crowe, Tony Rice, The Jerry Douglas, Allison Krauss, Lonesome River Band, "Old" Lou Reid and Carolina, Doyle Lawson, Scott Vestal, Blue Highway, Barry Bales, Dan Tyminski, Mountain Heart, Ronnie Bowman, The Stanley Brothers, Alan Bibey, Stevie Ray Vaughn, System of The Down, Evanescence, Most of all....The Bluegrass Album Band, Ron Block, George Jones, Tim Stafford, Stuart Duncan, Jimmy VanCleve, Vince Gill,Etta James,Patsy Cline,Sonya Issaacs, and of course,Dolly Parton!!!


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 23 2009 8:00A
WSM RADIO with Bill Cody Nashville, Tennessee
Oct 24 2009 1:00P
Cumberland Caverns - Bluegrass Underground McMinnville, Tennessee
Nov 6 2009 8:00P
Crown Plaza Hotel Springfield, Illinois
Nov 13 2009 7:30P
Bunswick Community College Supply, North Carolina
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Tennessee Valley Theatre Spring City, Tennessee
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
5th Annual Palatka Bluegrass Festival Palatka, Florida
Mar 18 2010 7:30P
B. K. Productions Concert Two Rivers, Wisconsin
May 29 2010 7:00P
Little Johns Mountain of Music Snow Camp, North Carolina
Jun 4 2010 1:00P
Graves Mountain of Music Syria, Virginia
Sep 11 2010 7:00P
Franklin Kentucky Music Festival Franklin, Kentucky
Sep 23 2010 1:00P
Denton FarmPark Denton, North Carolina

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   About Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain’s highly entertaining performances along with a mega chart topping album has made them one of the fastest rising stars in acoustic music. Carrie’s incredible lead vocals backed by some of the hottest young musicians in bluegrass music, have garnered the band 1 albums and 1 singles on a variety of outlets around the world. Carrie has been featured on the cover of Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine, was honored by her hometown of Pikeville, TN where the Mayor presented her with the Key to the City and proclaimed “Carrie Hassler Day,” among many other honors and recognitions in recent years.

The group jumped on the scene late in 2006 with the release of their self-titled album on Rural Rhythm Records produced by Jim VanCleve of the band Mountain Heart. The CD was an immediate success debuting at 11 on Billboard Top Bluegrass Top Album Chart (retail sales) and spending nine months in 2007 on the Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Survey Top 15 Album Chart (airplay).

Just over a month after the initial album release, the single “Seven Miles From Wichita” hit the 1 spot on Sirius Radio’s Bluegrass Top 40 and went on to spend 10 months on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Single Chart and was also a crossover in country radio as well. While that single was still charting, another single, “Going on the Next Train,” hit the same chart and appeared until January 2008. Yet another track, the gospel bluegrass song “Least That I Can Do” spent a year on Bluegrass Now Magazine’s Gospel Truths Chart.

In 2008, Rural Rhythm Records released the band’s sophomore CD, CHHR2 again produced by Van Cleve. The album made its debut at 5 on Billboard’s Top 50 Bluegrass Chart (retail sales), climbed the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 15 Album Chart and many more. The first single, “I Can Go Back Anytime” hit 1 on the May 2009 Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 with the second single, Faith & Hope also hitting the 1 spot on Power Source Magazine’s Top 10 Bluegrass Songs. The Alzheimer’s themed tune, “Stranger in His Mind” recently won Strictly Country’s Country of the Year. But it doesn’t stop there, another single, “Country Strong” was released in the U.K. and hit the 1 spot on UK Radio.

Carrie has been influenced by a wide range of talents including Sheri Easter, a gospel singer who tinged her music with some bluegrass sounds; Etta James, Patsy Cline, Dale Ann Bradley and Alison Krauss. "To this day, I remember the people I looked up to and I hope to make the same kind of mark in lives as these women did in mine," said Carrie.

CARRIE HASSLER & HARD RAIN includes the talents of Carrie Hassler, Kevin McKinnon, Keith McKinnon, Travis Anderson, Jamie Harper and Zach Gilmer. Check out the band's website to see a listing of 2009 dates. We invite you to JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST to keep up-to-date!!!




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Montanaokie

Montanaokie



Nov 18 2009 9:32 PM

Thanks for the add. Love your music. Gary
No One You Know

No One You Know



Nov 18 2009 9:32 PM

Thanks for the add.
ZEB

Deric Seth Claiborne



Nov 18 2009 9:32 PM

Carrie,

I have not seen you in ages. I thought I might try and get tickets to the November 21 show at the Tennessee Valley Theatre in Big ol Spring City. Hope I get to go and can see ya perform. It has been a long time since we have seen each other face to face. I am glad to see you are so successful. I always knew you would be even when we played together as kids which I can still remember some but not all of it.
Buddy

Buddy Huff



Nov 18 2009 9:32 PM

Thanks for the add !  I Really enjoyed your show and hanging out with you in Crapponne!   You guys are awesome!!!   Best wishes   No worries  Safe travels.
Montanaokie

Montanaokie



Nov 14 2009 1:41 AM

Thanks for the add. Love your music. Gary
No One You Know

No One You Know



Nov 14 2009 1:41 AM

Thanks for the add.
Mischa

Mischa



Nov 14 2009 1:41 AM

Hello,
I saw you at blue grass festival to the Roche-sur-Foron this summer in France. You were amazing. I didn't know very well the country music but now I like it ! 
Christian Lamitschka, Journalist for Country Music

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Nov 14 2009 1:40 AM

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D.B. Blues

D.B. Blues



Nov 14 2009 1:40 AM

JUST PASSIN' ON THE BLUES!
Mike Broadway

Mike Broadway



Sep 26 2009 11:51 PM

Thanks for the add!!!
Sunset Jammers

Sunset Jammers



Sep 26 2009 11:51 PM

Hi, you guys are great,and we're looking forward to your comming to SUNSET JAMMERS  Dec.12 keep up the good work
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Bill Nishanian



Sep 26 2009 11:51 PM

Thanks for adding me. I'll keep an eye on your page and see what your up to. Please let me know when your buying merch and I'll help ya make it look sweet and at a great price...

Thanks so much and good luck!
Bill Nishanian
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Pam

Pam Thrower



Sep 10 2009 6:30 PM

Hey Carrie!  Thanks for the add!  I am really enjoying your music!  Hope you're having a great week! Pam
Jerold

Jerold Endress



Sep 1 2009 2:13 PM

FLYING BY TO WISH YOU A LOVELY LOVELY WEEKEND!!  hugss~~JJ~~
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Col. Terry Strange, Bluegrass/Gospel



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Gary

Gary



Sep 1 2009 2:12 PM

See you tonight at the Cumberland County Fair!
Eddie Street&Jessica

Eddie Street&Jessica



Sep 1 2009 2:12 PM

Hey guys love your music, Thanks for the add !!!!  Eddie & Jessica
Dag Sørum

Dag Sørum



Aug 25 2009 1:31 PM

Hi:)

I wish you all the best with your music and your future with music in years forward:)

Take care:)

xo Dag:)
Greg

Greg Downey



Aug 25 2009 1:30 PM

Met you guys in France on the walking tour of Le Puy..Wow! people in my part of the country dont know what real bluegrass is...you guys are so awesome.....my absolute favorites from the whole festival and that includes the band I was with...
piercountry

piercountry



Jul 31 2009 11:03 AM

Hello
Thank you for this great moment of happiness for a real treat Craponne
I hope to see you soon
Pier
Paula F. Dellenback

Paula F. Dellenback



Jul 31 2009 11:02 AM

Thank you so much for the frinedship.

Paula
Mackenzie

Mackenzie Murphy



Jul 31 2009 11:02 AM

Good Luck in Europe !!! Hope you all have a safe and wonderful trip !!! God bless
TENNESSEE STUD

TENNESSEE STUD



Jul 31 2009 11:01 AM

thanks for the add. great show in "craponne sur arzon". Glad to see you again in "la roche sur foron"...
Jimmie White

Jimmie White



Jul 21 2009 4:52 PM

Thanks for the add.
Keenmac

Keenmac



Jul 16 2009 12:53 PM

Love the "Turn The Page" version. Great Job!

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