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News from Alsion Krauss and Union Station
« on: November 07, 2007, 04:31:33 AM »
News from Alsion Krauss and Union Station (AKUS)
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There's a lot of exciting news to share and it's been a while since there has been an update.

2007 CMA Awards:
Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas will perform "Simple Love" at the 2007 CMA Awards.  The CMA Awards Show will broadcast live on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 7th at 8/7c.  Tune in and watch!

Raising Sand Released:
The highly anticipated new album from Robert Plant and Alison Krauss is now in stores.  You can pick up the album at your local record store, Starbucks, Amazon.com, iTunes, or anywhere music is sold.  You can also learn more about the album, sign up for e-mail updates, and get your first look at upcoming tour dates by visiting www.robertplantalisonkrauss.com.

GAC Special: A Hundred Miles Or More:
The Alison Krauss A Hundred Miles Or More Special will be re-airing on GAC at the following dates/times:
11/22/07 @ 11:00pm (EST)
11/23/07 @ 3:00am (EST)
11/23/07 @ 11:00am (EST)
12/3/07 @ 9:00pm (EST)
12/4/07 @ 1:00am (EST)
12/4/07 @ 10:00am (EST)
12/4/07 @ 3:00pm (EST)
12/22/07 @ 9:00pm (EST)
12/23/07 @ 1:00am (EST)
12/23/07 @ 11:00am (EST)

While Alison supports Raising Sand with Robert Plant, other AKUS members are keeping busy. 

Ron Block is producing Sierra Hull's new album and touring in support of his new release Doorway.  Check out Ron's website by CLICKING HERE.
UPCOMING RON TOUR DATES:
11/8/07 - Cookeville, TN @ Cookeville Drama Center (w/Sierra Hull opening for Mark Chesnutt with all proceeds going to benefit St. Jude's)
12/13/07 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium (as part of Andrew Peterson's Christmas show)

Jerry Douglas has been touring with Sam Bush and Edgar Meyer, most recently playing Carnegie Hall.  You can continue to keep up with Jerry by visiting his website by CLICKING HERE.
UPCOMING JERRY TOUR DATES:
11/10/07 - Nashville, TN @ The Belcourt Theatre (w/Emmylou Harris, Sam Bush, Jon Randall, and Byron House)

Dan Tyminski is working on a new album for Rounder and is going to tour with Barry Bales, Ron Steward, Adam Steffey, and Justin Moses.  A new website is being developed right now, and we'll have more details in a few weeks.  But we're giving you a special sneak peak at some upcoming tour dates for next year:
UPCOMING DAN TOUR DATES:
1/4/08 - San Francisco, CA
1/5/08 - Portland, OR
2/14/08 - Greenville, SC
2/15/08 - Knoxville, TN
2/16/08 - Atlanta, GA
2/17/08 - Charleston, SC
2/28/08 - Durham, NC
2/29/08 - Roanoke, VA
3/1/08 - Alexandria, VA
3/2/08 - Annapolis, MD
4/27/08 - Wilkesboro, NC (Merlefest)
5/3/08 - Indio, CA (Stagecoach Festival)
5/16/08 - Gettysburg, PA (Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival)
6/27/08 - Bellows Falls, VT (Jenny Brook Family Bluegrass Festival)

Continue to check out www.AlisonKrauss.com for more updates and new merchandise that will be added later this week!

Thanks!
AKUS