We are sorry to announce that our show at the Musick’s Mountain Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN on the 18th has been cancelled. We apologize if this has caused any inconvenience!
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Bobby Osborne Signs with Moonstruck Management
Nashville, TN (June 28, 2012) Josh Trivett and Peter Keiser with Moonstruck Management are proud to announce they have signed Grand Ole Opry star, BOBBY OSBORNE for exclusive booking and management representation. “What an honor it was receiving news that the legendary Bobby Osborne was interested in working with us at Moonstruck! Bobby has been one of the great legends over the last several decades in the country and bluegrass worlds. His tenor singing is one of the most recognizable voices in the history of the music. We were thrilled to accept this opportunity to work with a Grand Ole Opry member and a legend,” said Josh Trivett. Moonstruck Management is a modern music management company that focuses on the country and bluegrass music business, incorporating artist development, management, growth, and booking into one controlled business.
BOBBY OSBORNE recorded his first hit in 1949 and received his membership in The Grand Ole Opry in 1964. There is no doubt Bobby has been one of the most influential singers and mandolin players in the history of Bluegrass and Country music. He was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2002, inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Hall of Fame (Lonesome Pine Fiddlers) in 2009, and has recorded two State songs – “Rocky Top (Tennessee)” and “Kentucky” (Kentucky).
BOBBY OSBORNE & THE ROCKY TOP X-PRESS are celebrating their current Rural Rhythm Records’ album, I’M GOING BACK TO THE MOUNTAIN that includes the talents of: Bobby Osborne (Lead Vocal, Mandolin); Bobby Osborne, Jr. (Baritone Vocal, Acoustic Bass); Glen Duncan (Low Tenor Vocal, Fiddle); Michael Toppins (6-Sring Banjo); Joe Miller (Guitar) and produced by Bobby Osborne, Glen Duncan, and Bobby Osborne, Jr.
“He was the first person to craft a style not based on Monroe style mandolin playing. Bobby’s mandolin style reflected his love of the fiddle, and electric guitar playing of Hank Garland and Grady Martin. So what we see with Bobby Osborne, is a singer and instrumentalist who always saw himself as part of the County Music business. There was no separation between the styles, Bluegrass hadn’t yet become a genre onto itself, it was all just part of Country Music,” wrote Glen Duncan from the liner notes of the BOBBY OSBORNE & THE ROCK TOP X-PRESS album MEMORIES: Celebrating Bobby’s 60th Anniversary as a Professional Entertainer on Rural Rhythm Records.
BOBBY OSBORNE & THE ROCK TOP X-PRESS are currently on tour including performances at: July 13-14 at the High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival in Westcliff, CO July 13-14; Grand Ole Opry on July 20; Rogersville Bluegrass Festival in Rogersville, AL on July 21; Rockygrass in Lyons, CO on July 28 and many more. For a complete tour schedule and more information on BOBBY OSBORNE & THE ROCKY TOP X-PRESS, please visit bobbyosborne.com
On the Air! Episode 2!
The second episode in the new YouTube series “On the Air” by Bobby Osborne has finally been released after numerous technical problems. The second episode finishes out the story of Rocky Top and how it became a state song for the state of Tennessee!
New Bluegrass & Old Heartaches Available for Pre-Order
Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press’s new album on Rural Rhythm Records entitled New Bluegrass & Old Heartaches is now available for pre-order in the Bobby Osborne Store! The CD contains ten brand new songs from Bobby & the X-Press, including the new single “I’m Going Back to the Mountain,” written by Jake Landers. The release date for New Bluegrass & Old Heartaches is May 22nd! Get your copy secured today!
New Video Series “On the Air” by Bobby Osborne Debuts on YouTube!
Bobby Osborne’s new video series “On the Air” debuts on YouTube today! It features Bobby speaking on several different parts of his 60+ year career in the music business. The first episode is about none-other than Rocky Top and how it came to be.
Dates Posted for 2012
We’ve posted some of the dates for 2012! We hope to see you out at one of these fine venues! Check back often because we’re always adding shows!