Various Artists - Anchored in Love: Tribute to June Carter Cash / Various - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A gathering of loved ones to pay homage to her music... a lot of creative magic. This is what happens when you put great artists and great songs together. It comes out of respect to her, and that common thread is clear. - John Carter CashAnchored In Love A Tribute to June Carter Cash was conceived and produced by John Carter Cash, the only child of Johnny and June, and features songs written by or associated with the beloved singer, and performed by an eclectic collection of family and friends that range from Elvis Costello to Billy Bob Thornton, Sheryl Crow to Willie Nelson. John Carter recorded Anchored In Love A Tribute to June Carter Cash throughout 2006, primarily at the fabled Cash Cabin Studio on the Cash property in Hendersonville, TN. Album Tracks 1. If I Were a Carpenter - Sheryl Crow and Willie Nelson 2. Jackson - Carlene Carter and Ronnie Dunn 3. Wildwood Flower - Loretta Lynn 4. Far Side Banks of Jordan - Patty Loveless and Kris Kristofferson 5. Keep on the Sunnyside - Brad Paisley 6. Wings of Angels - Rosanne Cash 7. Ring of Fire - Elvis Costello 8. Road to Kaintuck - Billy Bob Thornton and the Peasall Sisters 9. Big Yellow Peaches - Grey Delisle 10. Kneeling Drunkard's Plea - Billy Joe Shaver 11. Will the Circle Be Unbroken - Ralph Stanley 12. Song to John - Emmylou Harris

A Tribute To The Judds - Various Artists / Following Naomi Judd's tragic passing last April, her daughter, Wynonna, confirmed she'd be putting together a special compilation album paying homage to the iconic songs of The Judds. Album Tracks 1. Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days) [Feat. Sonya Isaacs] - By Cody Johnson 2. Have Mercy - By Leann Rimes 3. Love Is Alive - By Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton 4. Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days) [Feat. Sonya Isaacs] - By Cody Johnson 5. Have Mercy - By Leann Rimes 6. Love Is Alive - By Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton

2016 . Performers include album producers Mark Dann and David Massengill, joined by contemporary folk standouts Nanci Griffith, Suzanne Vega, Jonathan Byrd, Red Molly, Lucy Kaplansky, and Brian Rose. Jack Hardy himself, known as a welcoming host for weekly songwriting workshops, is also included via two unreleased tracks recorded shortly before he died. For the album, Dann and Massengill compiled more than 100 pages of liner notes that include Hardy's InchSongwriter's Manifesto,Inch complete lyrics, photos, and personal tributes, anecdotes, and essays from the participating singer-songwriters. In the liner notes, the performers repeatedly cite his valuable perspective on songwriting and give generous thanks for his passion, bravery, stubbornness, determination, and encouragement. In addition to this tribute, the 36-track compilation Fast Folk A Community of Singers and Songwriters is available from Smithsonian Folkways and includes songs by John Gorka, Suzanne Vega, Dave Van Ronk, and many more. Album Tracks 1. Tree of Rhyme - David Massengill 2. Saint Clare - Suzanne Vega 3. Little Dove - Richard Shindell 4. Sojourner Truth (Ain't I a Woman?) - Jack Williams 5. Murder - Christine Lavin 6. You Only Leave Your Heart Once - Richard Julian 7. Prisoner - Red Molly 8. The Last of the O'Neills - Nels Andrews 9. Rye Grass - Paul Sachs 10. Houston Street - Frank Christian 11. Potter's Field - Erik Frandsen 12. Autumn - Jonathan Byrd 13. Gossamer Thread - Jack Hardy 1. Resolution - Rod MacDonald 2. Forget-Me-Not - Lucy Kaplansky 3. Dublin Farewell - Anthony Da Costa 4. The Tailor - Terre Roche 5. Down Where the Rabbits Run - John Gorka 6. I Ought to Know - Ronny Cox 7. Porto Limon - Brian Rose 8. White Shoes - Andrew Rose Gregory 9. Go Tell the Savior - Diana Jones 10. The Inner Man - Frank Tedesso 11. Before You Sing (Inst