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Danny Roberts - "Lawson Sizemore"

Mandolin ace Danny Roberts is paying homage to two of his mandolin heroes and mentors with his latest single. While Roberts was putting together songs in the studio, he knew that he had to salute two of his favorite mandolin players – Doyle…

Danny Roberts - "Life On The Road"

Danny Roberts’ “Life On The Road” is a contemplative meditation — and one that, the ace mandolinist says, reflects the reality he’s known as a touring musician for nearly 40 years. “My good friend, Dolton Robertson, wrote this song…

Danny Roberts - "The Drifter"

Danny Roberts’ originality shines through “The Drifter.” The song's title is in honor of Danny's late brother-in-law, Mike Mullins. Roberts, an ace mandolinist, was also inspired to compose something to pay tribute to one of his all-time…

Danny Roberts - "Jesus Satisfies"

“Jesus Satisfies” shares an essential message. It seems like no one is ever really satisfied with their situation or what they have or don’t have. But the world and all its treasures only give temporary gratification. This track is special…

Danny Roberts - "West Virginia Red"

“West Virginia Red” finds Danny Roberts serving up a rapid-fire original. The lithe instrumental gets it's name from the mandolin that Roberts plays on all the songs and its beautiful West Virginia red spruce top. Danny also jokes that it's…

Danny Roberts - "My Brown Eyed Darling"

“My Brown Eyed Darling” by mandolin master and Grascals founder Danny Roberts features a guest singer in wife and bassist Andrea Roberts. (That’s a 1994 photo of her on the cover.) Their daughter, Jaelee, sings harmony, making it a family…

Danny Roberts - "How I Live, How I'll Die"

"How I Live, How I’ll Die" is a somber meditation that reflects the hard, dangerous working life of underground coal miners. Danny never worked in a coal mine, but he has a good friend that grew up in West Virginia in a mining family. The…

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Danny Roberts - "Small Town America"

It should really be no surprise that it’s been some eight years since mandolinist Danny Roberts, a founding member of bluegrass hitmakers, The Grascals, last went into the studio to record under his own name. After all, bluegrass is, almost…

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Ray Cardwell - Just a Little Rain

Americana; Bonfire Music Group - STREAM / BUY album The wait is finally over as Ray Cardwell officially releases his brand new album, Just a Little Rain. Inspired by decades in the business performing and touring, the collection features 10…

Jaelee Roberts signs with Mountain Home Music Company

If there’s one word that explains why Jaelee Roberts is signing an exclusive recording contract with Mountain Home Music Company, it’s family. The daughter of Danny Roberts, the mandolin-playing co-founder of Mountain Home’s hit-making…

The music world mourns the loss of Steve Gulley

Syntax Creative joins the entire family at Mountain Home Music Company—along with the music world, industry & fans—in mourning the loss of a friend and colleague, Steve Gulley. Mountain Home, and many, further extend their deepest condolences…