Rhonda Vincent
Rhonda Vincent
Nashville, TN
Folk / Bluegrass
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The seven time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year returns with a stellar lineup of new, original and classic bluegrass songs. Rhonda Vincent takes the music to new heights while maintaining her deep bluegrass roots. The new album features her award winning touring band in their first studio appearance. Grab your bags and get on board for a trip through Americana - Destination Life!
About
Rhonda Vincent
Destination Life
Street Date: June 16, 2009
Rhonda Vincent’s destination was determined long before she even realized it. Bluegrass being the family business, she woke up each morning to the sounds of music, and spent each afternoon and evening playing the music her family had chosen as their destination before she was even born.
With Destination Life, she embraces exciting changes and redefines her destination: with new music, new bandmembers, and an evolving musical attitude. Her goal clearly in focus while climbing to new heights, she surrounds herself with a fresh new aura. The Wall Street Journal deemed her “the NEW Queen of Bluegrass,” but this All American Bluegrass Girl keeps up a rigorous tour schedule, and a tireless work ethic - while living her dream and perfecting her newest Rounder Records project Destination Life.
Destination Life, available June 16 on Rounder Records, presents the bluegrass queen and her court, at the top of their game – and the greatest edition of The Rage formed to date.
The album features only The Rage, showing off a multitude of talents, musically and vocally; and raising the bluegrass bar to a higher level. Each member sings on a variety of songs, in various combinations, and each member contributes music tailored to their extraordinary talents.
The songs are collected from around the world. New writers are introduced, from destinations as far as New Zealand, North Carolina, and California. (“Destination Life,” “Heart Wrenching Lovesick Memories,” “Anywhere Is Home”) Three originals were co-written with friends. (“What A Woman Wants To Hear,” “Last Time Loving You,” “I Heard My Saviour Calling Me”) There are familiar favorites like “Stop The World,” “Crazy Love,” “Eighth of January,” and an inspirational song straight from the hymnal, “When I Travel My Last Mile.” And there are songs from seasoned writers Pete Goble and Paulette Carlson. (“I Can Make Him Whisper,” “Crazy What A Lonely Heart Will Do”)
Destination Life projects a new vigor, cleverly crafted, and passionately delivered by award winning musicians:
Hunter Berry, beginning his 8th year as a member of the Rage, is featured on fiddle and mandolin. He lends his unique vocal style to the newly penned “I Heard My Saviour Calling Me.” He recently bought his first home, and lives in his hometown of Elizabethton, Tennessee.
Mickey Harris also begins his 8th year as a member of the Rage. Mickey is featured on acoustic bass and brings a new instrument to The Rage sound with a WEBER Resophonic Guitar. He also lends his high-tenor harmony on many cuts. Mickey grew up performing in a musical family in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and continues to live in the area with his wife Crystal, daughter Mikayla, and son Jackson.
Ben Helson is a relative newcomer to the bluegrass world. Born in the bluegrass state of Kentucky, he toured with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, while simultaneously attending Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee. Ben leaves listeners spell bound with his expressive guitar work and vocal prowess, matching the 7-Time Female Vocalist of the Year note for note, as their voices blend beautifully together on the waltzing ballad “Crazy What A Lonely Heart Will Do.”
Aaron McDaris moves to the forefront as one of the top banjo players in bluegrass today, as he fingers his way through the album with innovative interplay on both banjo and 3-finger style guitar. His rich vocals are a warm addition to the trios on “I Can Make Him Whisper” and “Heart Wrenching Lovesick Memories”. He completes the gospel ensemble with his step-out bass vocal.
Rhonda Vincent leads the men of the Rage throughout the entire session, singing with a renewed quality that reflects a relaxed yet refined performer. Her mandolin style tingles through several tunes, revealing a unique player, who can show her stuff, yet confidently support her band mates - building the foundation for one of the most popular groups in bluegrass today.
Destination Life is a new classic for traditional bluegrass lovers anywhere, and an exciting discovery for new listeners - from all destinations.
