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GENA BRITT

Sings Lead Vocals on CAROLINA STATE OF MIND & LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE; Harmony Vocals on I DON'T THINK I'M GOING BACK TO HARLAN & TAKE ME WITH YOU and plays Banjo on CAROLINA STATE OF MIND, NOBODY HOME, LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE and TAKE ME WITH YOU

"It has been an honor to be involved with this project since it's inception. I'm humbled by the talents that surround me on these recordings.  Add in the guidance & songwriting talents of Tom T. & Dixie Hall, and it makes it that much more special. I think this latest effort by all the Daughters is the best one yet." -Gena Britt

www.myspace/genabritt

DALE ANN BRADLEY - appears courtesy of Compass Records

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, I DON'T THINK I'M GOING BACK TO HARLAN & LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE; sings Harmony Vocals on WILL YOU EVER BE SATISFIED & I MADE A FRIEND OF A FLOWER TODAY; plays Guitar on I DON'T THINK I'M GOING BACK TO HARLAN, CAROLINA STATE OF MIND & LEAVING HERE NASHVILLE (rhythm); received the 2008 IBMA Female Vocalist Award

"I am so pleased with this new album and very excited to have played a part in the recording. Each album has shown more growth with the depth of material and in the overall performances. I think that is because each "daughter" continues to grow both personally and musically. Not only is this collection and inspiration to "gal" singers and musicians, this will leave some of the guys saying..."man listen to that tight harmony and how in the world did she play that break...I gotta figure that out!!!" My highest respect goes out to each of the ladies here. We truly have become a family"- Dale Ann Bradley

www.daleann.com

BETH STEVENS - appears courtesy of Pinecastle photo: Chris L. Rector

Sings Lead Vocals and plays Banjo on EVERYBODY GOT A LIGHT

“When I first started on this musical path there were only a handful of females in bluegrass music. Today, it’s great to see a whole bouquet of women who come from many different styles and strengths join together as Daughters of Bluegrass. What an honor it is to be part of that bouquet.” - Beth Stevens

HEATHER BERRY - photo: Sid Bolden

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, I MADE A FRIEND OF A FLOWER TODAY & THE OLD FAMILY TABLE(chorus); Harmony Vocals on KEEP ON WALKING, I'M GONNA LOVE YOU NOW, EVERYBODY GOT A LIGHT & GO UP ON THE MOUNTAIN AND WAIT; plays Guitar on KEEP ON WALKING & I MADE A FRIEND OF FLOWER TODAY; plays Autoharp on THE OLD FAMILY TABLE & I MADE A FRIEND OF A FLOWER TODAY

"It's meant so much to me to be a part of the Daughters of Bluegrass. I've gotten to work with some of my heroes in this music, and formed a lot of new friendships. It is a complete honor to be called a Daughter!" -Heather Berry

MICHELLE NIXON

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS & WILL YOU EVER BE SATISFIED; Harmony Vocals on YOUR MEMORY FOLLOWED ME HOME

FRANCES MOONEY

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, I'M GONNA LOVE YOU NOW & LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE; plays Bass on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, DESMORANDA, I'M GONNA LOVE YOU NOW, LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE (break) & YOUR MEMORY FOLLOWED ME HOME and Producer of CD

"Miss Dixie & Tom T.- Just a note to let you know how thankful I am to be a part of such a wonderful CD, "Bluegrass Bouquet".  It is such an honor and I'm truly blessed to be among so many great talented women in bluegrass, WOW, after hearing the finished CD, this is certain to be another winner!Thanks to "all" your Staff for their hospitality & friendship shown to me while recording.  The food prepared by you, your staff and of course Becky's casserole was the BEST! Thanks to Judi for being such a good business partner. Also, thanks to Paula for her outstanding engineer work on this CD, she did a great job working with 52 women and still have hair left in her head!!!!" With Love, Frances Mooney Proud to be a Daughter

www.fontannasunset.com

VALERIE SMITH - appears courtesy of Bell Buckle Records

Sings Lead Vocals on DESMORANDA

BETH LAWRENCE

Sings Lead Vocals on TAKE ME WITH YOU; Harmony Vocals on CAROLINA STATE OF MIND; plays Bass on I DON'T THINK I'M GOING BACK TO HARLAN, (THERE OUGHT TO BE) MORE TO LOVE THAN THIS, CAROLINA STATE OF MIND, NOBODY HOME, LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE, EVERYBODY GOT A LIGHT, WILL YOU EVER BE SATISFIED & TAKE ME WITH YOU - also a shouter on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS

Mindy Rakestraw

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS & YOUR MEMORY FOLLOWED ME HOME; plays Guitar on YOUR MEMORY FOLLOWED ME HOME

"Miss Dixie, - I just wanted to tell you how excited I was when I heard the project in completion. I know this was quite an undertaking and I want to express my appreciation to you and the others involved in letting me be a part of this project. Kudos to Paula for a great project and being so easy to work with. I know this was like putting a large jigsaw puzzle together. I think this recording has so much diversity surely to please a variety of musical tastes even dirty laundry on the floor. LOL Thank you Miss Dixie and Tom T. for all these great songs and having confidence in this group of women. I think I like Local’s verse best of all. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at IBMA." -Mindy Rakestraw

Jeanette Williams - photo: Richard Boyd

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, KEEP ON WALKING & GO UP ON THE MOUNTAIN AND WAIT; Harmony Vocals on I DON'T THINK I'M GOING BACK TO HARLAN, I'M GONNA LOVE YOU NOW, EVERYBODY GOT A LIGHT, THE OLD FAMILY TABLE, WILL YOU EVER BE SATISFIED, GO UP ON THE MOUNTAIN AND WAIT & YOUR MEMORY FOLLOWED ME HOME; plays Bass on KEEP ON WALKING

Lisa Ray

Sings Lead Vocals and plays Fiddle on (THERE OUGHT TO BE) MORE TO LOVE THAN THIS

Lorraine Jordan

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, NOBODY HOME & LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE; plays Mandolin on NOBODY HOME & LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE (break)

    "Being a part of the Daughters project is an experience compared to watching spring time flowers blossom. The new intertwine with the traditional and it goes together to make a beautiful bouquet."- Lorraine Jordan

www.carolinaroadband.com

Janet McGarry - appears courtesy of Diamond Productions PEI

Sings lead on SCENES FROM AN OLD COUNTRY GRAVEYARD and Harmony Vocals on GO UP ON THE MOUNTAIN AND WAIT

 "To me, being a "Daughter of Bluegrass" feels very special.  It is being part of a unique family, kind of like a "sisterhood".  For if we are "Daughters of Bluegrass", then we are all sisters, and like sisters we have a special bond - a bond that weaves its way through the music we play, the lives we live and the friendships we cherish.  To have been accepted into this special family means the world to me. I believe we share a common love for the music, a sincere appreciation for its origins, and a fervent desire to preserve it and touch those around us with it. And like sisters, even though I'm far away from the fold, I still feel the strong sense of family with my other sisters and it is truly wonderful to be a part of this special "Bluegrass Bouquet"." Janet McGarry, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Tina Adair - Price Mandolins photo: Tim Snider

Sings Lead Vocals on LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE and GO UPON THE MOUNTAIN AND WAIT; Harmony Vocals on KEEP ON WALKING and GO UP ON THE MOUNTAIN AND WAIT; plays Mandolin on KEEP ON WALKING, LEAVING HERE NASHVILLE (break), THE OLD FAMILY TABLE, WILL YOU EVER BE SATISFIED, I MADE A FRIEND OF A FLOWER TODAY and TAKE ME WITH YOU

Martha Adcock - appears courtesy of Radiotherapy Records photo: Hank Widick

Sings Lead Vocals on THE OLD FAMILY TABLE; plays Guitar on YOUR MEMORY FOLLOWED ME HOME

"The sheer size and scope of this project is enormous, certainly from bluegrass, and the collection of talent is mind-boggling.  I was both proud and humbled to be asked to be a part of it! In the face of such a thing, it's hard to describe it, but I have to say this: The collection here not only speaks to the contributions of women to this one single album but serves to remind us of their input into the whole genre.  There are women writers, pickers, singers, producers, engineers....you name it, and they did it.  And they were great to work with.  I'm pretty sure girls are here to stay. The CD is very cool, the songs are great, and the music is simply fabulous." - Martha Hearnon Adcock

Gloria Belle - appears courtesy of Southern Belle Records

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS

"Miss Dixie, It was an honor and priviledge to be a Daughter of Bluegrass for the “BLUEGRASS BOUQUET” project; even though I had only a small part; I consider it a great privilege.  I know this project will reach the hearts of many fans who are looking for something special from the Women In Bluegrass. Thank you!" Gloria Belle

Kristin Scott Benson - appears courtesy of Pinecastle

Plays banjo on KEEP ON WALKING; received the 2008 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year Award

Rebecca Isaacs Bowman - appears courtesy of Gaither Music Group photo: Hope Powell

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS; sings Harmony Vocals on DESMORANDA

Becky Buller - appears courtesy of Bell Buckle Records

Sings on LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE; plays Fiddle on LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE, DESMORANDA & I MADE A FRIEND OF A FLOWER TODAY; plays Viola & Guitar on DESMORANDA

“You play like a girl” is no longer an insult.  Ladies, we have been vindicated!  Proud to be a Daughter of Bluegrass.”     Becky Buller

Amber Burks

Plays the Harp on DESMORANDA

Donica Christensen - photo: Alison Groves

Plays Banjo on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS & I'M GONNA LOVE YOU NOW

 

“I had a blast getting to pick with Frances Mooney, an original real deal daughter of the bluegrass.”  It’s inspiring and a lot of fun to get to jam with girls who aren’t afraid to bear down.” Donica Christensen

Carol Lee Cooper

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS

Amelia Demoss

Animal Wrangler/Painter

Jenee Fleenor

Plays Fiddle on CAROLINA STATE OF MIND; plays Mandolin on DESMORANDA

Rebecca Frazier - photo: Athena Lonsdale

Plays Guitar on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, (THERE OUGHT TO BE) MORE TO LOVE THAN THIS, I'M GONNA LOVE YOU NOW, LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE (break), EVERYBODY GOT A LIGHT; plays Mandolin on EVERYBODY GOT A LIGHT

Jenni Lyn Gardner

Plays Mandolin on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, (THERE OUGHT TO BE) MORE TO LOVE THAN THIS, DESMORANDA, I'M GONNA LOVE YOU NOW and YOUR MEMORY FOLLOWED ME HOME

Sophie Tipton Haislip

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS

Dixie Hall

Shouter on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS; Layout & Design and Producer of CD; Writer (and co-writer) of all songs

Sierra Hull - appears courtesy of Rounder Records

Plays Mandolin on I DON'T THINK I'M GOING BACK TO HARLAN and CAROLINA STATE OF MIND

Sonya Isaacs - appears courtesy of Gaither Music Group photo: Hope Powell

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS; Harmony Vocals on DESMORANDA

Sally Jones

Sings Harmony Vocals on (THERE OUGHT TO BE) MORE TO LOVE THAN THIS

 

Annette Kelley

Sings Harmony Vocals on NOBODY HOME; sings additional vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS

"What a privilege to be a part of BLUEGRASS BOUQUET.  It was a wonderful experience that I’ll always cherish.  I love and respect bluegrass music and it is such an honor to be a Daughter of Bluegrass and be included on this recording.  Yes indeed I am very PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS."       - Annette Kelley

www.myspace.com/ankelley

Becky Lawrence

Melissa Lawrence

Lead Vocals on GO UP ON THE MOUNTAIN AND WAIT; Shouter on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS; Layout & Design of CD

Linda Lay

Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS and THE OLD FAMILY TABLE

"Hey Girls, Just wanted to let you know that I received the CD’s and I am listening to it while I’m working.  It is really great!! Dixie, thanks for including me, can’t believe you got that many girls on one CD.  Oh, by the way, my baby brother that died when he was born was Joseph, “The Old Family Table” means a lot to my Mom and Dad.  I miss you all very much."Love you, Linda Lay

Lily Lieux

Sings additional vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS

"I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to be involved in such a spectacular recording event as Daughters of Bluegrass BLUEGRASS BOUQUET! To be in the company and having the chance to record with these talented singers and musicians was a great honor. I am humbled to be a "Daughter of Bluegrass" because I am proud to play an dsing the music closest to my heart and keep he legends alive. My thanks go out to all involved especially Lorraine Jordan, Paula Wolak and Mrs. Dixie Hall." - Lily Lieux

Lizzy Long - appears courtesy of Vine Records

Sings Lead Vocals on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHER OF BLUEGRASS, LEAVING HERE FOR NASHVILLE and THE OLD FAMILY TABLE; plays Fiddle on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, plays Guitar on THE OLD FAMILY TABLE and SCENES FROM AN OLD COUNTRY GRAVEYARD, plays Banjo on THE OLD FAMILY TABLE, plays Autoharp on SCENES FROM AN OLD COUNTRY GRAVEYARD

Rebekah Long

Sings Lead Vocal & plays Bass on THE OLD FAMILY TABLE

"I’m so honored for being asked to sing and play bass on the new Daughters of Bluegrass cd!  I had such an awesome time working and meeting all the other daughters!  There aren’t any better writers than Tom T. & Ms. Dixie.  I am proud that I’m a new Daughter"- Rebekah Long

Lisa Manning

Plays Fiddle on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS, KEEP ON WALKING, I'M GONNA LOVE YOU NOW, NOBODY HOME, YOUR MEMORY FOLLOWED ME HOME & TAKE ME WITH YOU

"Dear Dixie, I just wanted to write and tell you how much I have enjoyed listening to “Bluegrass Bouquet! After I picked them up yesterday I put it in my car cd player and haven’t stopped since.  Every song is such a great complement to the album and I feel so honored to have played a part in the making of the record.  I look forward to many great things for the record and will do my part to spread the music! Thank you so much for everything." Sincerely, Lisa Manning

Judi Marshall

Shouter on PROUD TO BE A DAUGHTER OF BLUEGRASS

Janice Martin

Plays Banjo on WILL YOU EVER BE SATISFIED

Jeana (Martin) Faris

Plays Fiddle on (THERE OUGHT TO BE) MORE TO LOVE THAN THIS

Larita Martin

Plays Resonator Guitar on (THERE OUGHT TO BE) MORE TO LOVE THAN THIS, WILL YOU EVER BE SATISFIED & YOUR MEMORY FOLLOWED ME HOME