Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain

Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the April 24, 2012 album release by the award-winning female vocalist, CARRIE HASSLER. This special new project contains growth in creativity and artistry by Carrie that certainly showcases her tremendous vocal talent which to date has produced #1 songs and chart hits on country charts around the world.
THE DISTANCE includes the award-winning talents of: Tim Stafford (guitar); Ron Stewart (banjo); Justin Moses (fiddle); Alan Bibey (mandolin); Mark Fain (bass); Mark Laws (Percussion); Dale Ann Bradley (harmony vocals), and the album's producer Steve Gulley (harmony vocals).
The album contains many new songs especially written for Carrie by some of today's top songwriters including: Carl Jackson, Tim Stafford, Steve Gulley, Mark Wheeler, Jennifer Strickland, Bobby K. Boyd and Ashley McBryde. Tracks include: "Luxury Liner," "All I Have To Do Is Breathe," "Catch My Breath," "Keep Your Memory Warm," "Eugene & Diane," "Give Me Love," "Get Me Over You," and "The Distance."
Fans will no doubt be thrilled to hear her wide range of musical styles that represent her incredible vocal talent and diversity as she performs heart and soul love songs, beautiful ballads, Patsy Cline Country, Country Inspirational, to a hard driving bluegrass song.
Carrie's previous albums on Rural Rhythm Records earned her a string of #1s on a wide variety of radio charts including: "I Can Go Back Anytime," "Faith & Hope," "Country Strong," "Leaving You Behind," "Second Chances," "Least That I Can Do," along with Top 10 hits and fan favorites such as "Seven Miles From Wichita" and "Going on the Next Train."