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On February 10, Dualtone Records will Robert Earl Keen's 'Happy Prisoner,' an album unlike any other in his storied catalog. Inspired by the bluegrass and acoustic music he grew up around, Keen has put his unique stamp on fifteen standards and other beloved tunes (twenty on the deluxe edition) by Flatt & Scruggs, the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, even Richard Thompson. Special guests include Lyle Lovett and Natalie Maine's on vocals, Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins on fiddle, and Danny Barnes on banjo. Album Tracks 1. Hot Corn, Cold Corn 2. 52 Vincent Black Lightning 3. Footprints in the Snow 4. 99 Years for One Dark Day 5. East Virginia Blues 6. Poor Ellen Smith 7. Long Black Veil 8. This World Is Not My Home 9. T for Texas W/ Lyle Lovett 10. Peter Rowan Intro 11. Walls of Time 12. White Dove 13. Old Home Place 14. Twisted Laurel 15. Wayfaring Stranger W/ Natalie Maines
