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Marty Raybon has had a successful career in the country group Shenandoah and this CD marks a return to his bluegrass roots. While he was still in high school, he toured with his Dad and brothers in a bluegrass group called American Bluegrass Express. After 25 years, Marty has returned to bluegrass with a strong album featuring his vocals in a fine collection of hard-driving classics and newly written heartfelt songs of home and family. Marty gathered a fine group of musicians to join him: Bryan Sutton on mandolin and guitar, Rob Ickes on Dobro, David Talbot on banjo, David Talbot on banjo, Shad Cobb on fiddle and Terry Smith on bass. His lead vocals are also enhanced by harmonies from Sonya Issacs, Paul Brewster and Tim Raybon.