New Single: “Goin’ Up The Mountain”  

Nashville, Tenn. (September 3, 2021)  - Shannon Slaughter is proud to announce today's new single release, "Goin' Up The Mountain.” The tune, written by Chris Burton and Shannon Slaughter, appears on his upcoming album, Ridin' Through The Country on Elite Circuit Records.  

Musicians on the song include Shannon Slaughter on guitar and lead vocals; Shawn Lane, tenor vocals; Adam Steffey on mandolin; Aubrey Haynie on fiddle; Jason Davis on banjo; and Cliff Bailey on acoustic bass. 

"This is my tenth year as a solo artist, and I'm so proud of this new single," said Slaughter. "The tune's hook is a commonly used phrase from VA/NC/KY/TN area when folks are leaving the flatland headed up to the high country. It really spoke to me and reminded me of my younger years living in Radford and Meadows of Dan, Virginia."   

Slaughter achieved significant chart success with his previous album including, "The Devil's Broom" from Hold On To Your Heart and two #1s singles on Bluegrass Today Top 20 Songs chart with "That Old County Road" and "He Moved A Mountain" from the album Never Standing Still. 

"It was a real treat to get to be a part of this new project that Shannon has put together. He always finds or writes songs that seem to resonate with me. This is another in a long line of terrific tunes he's recorded that I think is just killer. I believe you will too," said Adam Steffey. 

Shawn Lane agrees, saying, "Shannon never fails to plow deep in the field of creativity. 'Goin' Up The Mountain' is a great result of that. Listen, and you'll see what I mean!" 

Radio programmers can download the new single at AirPlayDirect or send a request to penni@hoperiverentertainment.com for a direct download link. In addition, the song is available for streaming and purchasing at all major outlets, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and more.  

For more information on Shannon Slaughter, please visit shannonslaughter.com, facebook.com/ShannonSlaughterBluegrass, instagram.com/slaughterman78, and twitter.com/slaughtergrass.

New Single: "You Better Hold On To Your Heart" 

(April 27, 2020) Shannon Slaughter’s has released a new single “You Better Hold On To Your Heart” from his album Hold On To Your Heart. 

“I first heard this song on Lou Reid’s ‘When It Rains’ album in the early 90’s and it was a seminal record in my entrance into bluegrass music.  I recut it and brought Lou to sing harmony paying homage to him as one of my vocal heroes.  Old Lou Reid & Carolina alumni and two of my very best friends Trevor Watson and Ron Inscore shine on this Wes Golding original.  I hope you enjoy it,” said Shannon.  

The album includes the talents of Shannon Slaughter & County Clare band members Shannon Slaughter, Ron Inscore, Trevor Watson, Owen Piatt, and Matt Wingate along with the talents of Lou Reid, Randy Kohrs, Aubrey Haynie, Kameron Keller, Jason Davis, Doug Jernigan, his wife Heather Slaughter, and their three children Rae, Call and Jed. 

The first single release from the album was “The Devil’s Broom” written by Shannon Slaughter and Mark “Brink” Brinkman.” The song spent many weeks on the Bluegrass Today Weekly and Monthly Top 20 Song Chart since the song’s release last December. 

Radio programmers can download the new album including the new single  “You Better Hold On To Your Heart,” at AirPlayDirect or send a request to penni@hoperiverentertainment.com for a Dropbox or Google Drive link. 

For more information on Shannon Slaughter, please visit shannonslaughter.com, facebook.com/ShannonSlaughterBluegrass, instagram.com/slaughterman78, and twitter.com/slaughtergrass.