3.03.08
NFR has another #1 song!!!
When I Get Home, the accappella gospel song off of Life In A Song, is #1 for the month of March on the Gospel Truths Chart in Bluegrass Now Magazine.
2.04.08
Fiddler Joins Newfound Road!
NFR has added a new member! This past weekend, Brandon Godman (fiddle) made his debut with NewFound Road in Nashville, TN at the annual SPBGMA Convention. Brandon is originally from Falmouth, KY and now resides in Nashville, TN.
and here's some more news....
NFR wins Contemporary Gospel Group of the Year at SPBGMA 08'! The award was accepted by new band member Brandon Godman.
12.17.07
NewFound Road nominated for Gospel Group of the Year (Contemporary)!
The awards will be handed out Febuary 3rd at the SPBGMA National Convention in Nashville.
11.26.07
Blue Highway and Newfound Road In Concert!
Award-winning supergroup Blue Highway will be joined by NewFound Road for two nights in January!! The two Rounder recording artists will perform together for two exciting nights of contemporary bluegrass music!!
The first concert is Jan. 25th 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at The Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN. Advance tickets are only $17.00!!! $20.00 the day of show. Order tickets online at or call 865-684-1200 or go to www.knoxbijou.com for more information! Tickets go on Sale Dec. 3rd!!
The second night of incredible music happens at The MAC in Prestonsburg, KY on Jan. 26th. Showtime is 7:00p.m. To order tickets for the MAC show, call 1-888-mac-arts. Tickets go on sale Dec.3rd!!
Tickets go on sale Monday Dec. 3rd for both shows!
Tickets are only $17.00 advance!!!! $20.00 The day of show!!!!
11.23.07
A New Album is in the Works!
NewFound Road is heading back into the studio Dec.10th. for their sophomore release on Rounder! The band is co-producing the album with fiddle whiz and grammy nominated artist, Jim VanCleve of Mountain Heart. NFR is excited to have new songs from writers such as Ronnie Bowman, Tim O'Brien, Sonya Isaacs, Tim Stafford, Tim Shelton and Josh Shilling, and an instrumental written by Joe Booher and Justin Moses. The release date will be announced here later.
10.12.07
Catch NFR on TV Oct 20
NFR to appear on GAC's Edge Of Country on Oct. 20th at 1:00 p.m. EST....be sure and tune in!
8.22.07
Mountain Heart/NFR Tickets ON SALE NOW!
Two Award Winning Bands, One Night Of Incredible Music
Oct. 25th at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky at 7:30 p.m.
Advance Tickets are ONLY $18.00 PER PERSON!!
Call 606-324-3175 or go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 304-523-5757
8.01.07
NewFound Road is #1 on XM Satellite Radio!
Life in A Song is the #1 album for the month of August on The Bluegrass Juction on XM Satellite Radio!
7.27.07
NFR Says Goodbye to Rob, Welcomes New Member
We are sad to announce the departure of Rob Baker from NewFound Road. Rob is a founding member of the band. Rob has decided to get off of the road to be home more with his family and to pursue other interests. NFR will miss him and we wish him the best!
We are pleased to announce the newest member of NFR is Joe Booher of Johnson City, TN. Joe's first show with NewFound Road will be Aug.16th
7.25.07
More Chart Action for Newfound Road!
"Cold Blue Day" continues to climb the Bluegrass Unlimited chart!
The opening track off the latest NFR recording, penned by Tim Stafford, has climbed once again to the #7 spot for the month of August.
7.03.07
Bluegrass Radio Loves Life In a Song!
The single, "Cold Blue Day" jumps to #8 on Bluegrass Unlimited's song chart for July!
6.05.07
Life in a Song Rising Higher on Radio Charts!
Life in a Song has climbed to #2 on the XM Bluegrass Junction radio chart, and on the prestigious Bluegrass Unlimited album charts that track bluegrass radio play on stations reporting from across the nation, Life in a Song is charting as the #6 Bluegrass Album in the country! The single, "Cold Blue Day", has moved up to #10!
5.31.07
Great News At Radio!
Life In A Song is #3 on XM Sattellite Radio Bluegrass Junction's Top 40 for May
4.28.07
More News from Radio!
For the month of May in Bluegrass Unlimited
Life In A Song (the album) moves up two spots to #7! "Cold Blue Day" moves up to #15 while
"Life In A Song" (the single) moves up to #22!
3.26.07
Good News on the Radio
"When I Get Home" breaks top 10 on Bluegrass Now Magazines' Gospel Truths chart for the month of April.
Life In A Song debuts at #9 on Bluegrass Unlimited Top 15 Albums
Chart and "Cold Blue Day" has moved up to #18, while "Life In A Song" moves up to #23.
1.30.06
More Chart Action for Newfound Road!
The gospel song off of Life In A Song, "When I Get Home" made its debut at #8 on the The Gospel Truths chart in Bluegrass Now Magazine.
1.29.06
NFR has two songs on the charts!
"Cold Blue Day" moves up to #25 on the Bluegrass Unlimited charts and "Life In A Song" enters the charts at #29!
1.08.07
Cold Blue Day Enters Bluegrass Charts!
"Cold Blue Day" enters the Bluegrass Unlimited charts as the first single from Life In A Song! The Tim Stafford penned tune is at #30 for the January issue.
12.14.06
NewFound Road nominated for Best Contemporary Gospel Group at SPBGMA
NewFound Road has been nominated as Best Contemporary Gospel Group for the SPBGMA Awards to be held Febuary 1-4 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville. NFR won this same award during last years award ceremony.
10.03.06
Life in a Song Available NOW!
Order here or find it at fine stores everywhere!
Read here to check out what others are saying about the album.
7.13.06
NFR lands endorsement deal with Sabine Tuners,
the best selling instrument tuner in the United States!
2.22.06
NFR endorses Janet Davis Music and DirectOut Audio
NewFound Road has partnered with Janet Davis Music Company and DirectOut Audio. The Janet Davis Music Company based in Arkansas, has a wide selection of instruments, accessories and supplies and CD's/DVD's by your favorite artists! Check them out on our links page. DirectOut Audio is a great source for any sound reinforcement needs that you may have. Whether your running a PA for your band, church or music hall, they have exactly what you need as well as technical support. NewFound Road is proud to endorse both of the great companies.
2.6.06
NFR Named Contemporary Gospel Group of the Year!!
NewFound Road wins Contemporary Gospel Group of the Year at 32nd Annual SPBGMA Awards Show in Nashville.
1.12.06
MSNBC Reviews Somewhere Between
Somewhere Between scored a glowing review in MSNBC's Entertainment section. Read it here:
Hot Licks, Metal Missionaries and More...
11.14.05
NFR signs with Rounder Records
NFR has signed with Rounder Records and is in the studio, with Rob Ickes in the producer's seat! Rounder is one of the largest, most proven independent labels in the world with world class artists on their roster, which include Alison Krauss & Union Station, Harry Connick Jr., Branford Marsalis, Rush, Duran Duran, Tony Rice, Rhonda Vincent, Doyle Lawson, Blue Highway, The Grascals and many more. For more details, check Tim's 11/11/ 05 journal entry.
Life in a Song
"...it's easy to see NewFound Road as the next big thing to hit mainstream bluegrass; after five years as a band, they sound as though they've been playing together all their lives."
--Acoustic Guitar
"The title tune is crisp, spare and driving. Kudos to producer Rob Ickes for capturing simplicity and warmth."
--Robert K. Oermann
Music Row Magazine
"Soaring harmonies, strong original material, and sprightly instrumental interplay."
--Don McCleese
Amazon.com
"...plenty of highlights. The quartet's album is among the finest bluegrass debuts in recent memory."
--Rick Bell
Country Standard Time
"...a winning modern bluegrass album that pays homage to the genre's history without becoming trapped in it."
--Jeff Tamarkin
All Music Guide
"Newfound Road continues to produce the highest standard of music
and song selections."
--Gary Henderson
bluegrasscountry.org
"...the project fires the imagination of just how far bluegrass music can reach and how great it can be."
--Bluegrass Music Profiles
"...crisp picking, compelling harmonies, and solid songwriting....this may be the album that carries them to the fore."
--No Depression
"This project will surely launch NewFound Road to an even higher level of notoriety, and I recommend this album to fans of contemporary bluegrass with a few country and gospel trimmings."
--Bluegrass Now Magazine
Somewhere Between
"...Excellent..."
--Associated Press
"Led by the remarkable lead singing of Tim Shelton, this quartet shines with deep gospel roots and bluesy material, tight harmonies and a driving groove."
--CMT Magazine
"...they sure nuff' can sing. This title tune's a gorgeous waltz that won my heart."
--Robert K. Oermann
Music Row Magazine
“That’s How I Got to Memphis” becomes a lovely pop tune, and the quintet successfully explores country (“Lonesome Feelin”’) and Western swing (“Nothing Ever Turns Out Right”). Tight harmonies support Tim Shelton’s twangy lead vocals throughout, making “Somewhere Between” another gem in a banner year for bluegrass recordings.
--Steven Wine
MSNBC
"Somewhere Between has the variety, constency, and the heart needed to firmly establish the band as a topflight bluegrass act even as they stay true to their gospel roots....an exceptional release "
--Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine
"...what sets them several cuts about the run of hot acoustic pickers is the heart and soul which they imbue their playing and singing."
--FolkWax
"Each year one or two bands emerge on the scene with just the right combination of magic to make it happen in a big way. If I had to pick one band, NewFound Road is it!"
--Terry Herd
Bluegrass Radio Network/ Sirius Satellite Radio
"This is crystalline bluegrass with a nice mix of originals and covers, secular and religious songs...NewFound Road does it really well, with love and superb chops. I especially like Tom T. Hall's That's How I Got To Memphis and their sublime a cappella Rock of Ages."
--SingOut!
"...There is much to praise...Grade: A-"
--Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"...astringent vocal harmonies and hard charging instrumental muscle...quite a few undeniably powerful performances."
--allmusic.com |
