Album Notes

"CEDAR HILLS "Poverty Row" is a project of new material and new musicians, yet created in the template of tradition! They mix the new with the old in a way that transforms CEDAR HILL into a new generation. With new faces equating into new exciting sounds. Frank Ray is the bandleader and founding member. He penned the large majority of the songs. One of country music's most awarded artists Vince Gill was so impressed with Frank's writing and the group's sound, he lent his voice to a duet with the band's lead singer & fiddler, Lisa Ray. Lisa's voice is sweet yet sincere. She sings the perfect interpretation of the lyrics purposely penned for "Poverty Row". Lisa shares the vocal leads with new member Rob Collins. Rob sings the Red Allen bluegrass standard, "Love Gone Cold", along with his solid bass duties. He is from Kansas City, Missouri, and a long time friend of all the members of CEDAR HILL. Another new face, and fellow Missourian is Joey Wieneman. Joey adds his own incredible guitar style to "Poverty Row", with great taste and tone. He also shares in the harmonies with Frank & Rob. Crisp banjo styles from Oklahoma native, Kenny Cantrell and the tasteful haunting tones of Missouri's resophonic guitar star, Ferrell Stowe, have been the group's staple sound since inception. Other titles were contributed by Dixie & Tom T. Hall, and include the title song "Poverty Row". Miss Dixie & Tom T. have won multiple song writing awards, for their unique approach to lyrics and melodies. This project is no exception of their uniqueness, and their contributions again exceptional. They continue with award winning recipes for great songs. Miss Dixie has als been known to cook some of her homegrown recipes, during the recording sessions, too. This project is rpoof you can turn poverty into perfection!" -----Rhonda Vincent