Album Notes

"I Couldn't Make It Without Him" (BCR-027) is Jay's forth CD release and first all gospel on Blue Circle Records. This recording has been a goal that he has had since his first solo release in 1995, "Just Lookin' For Fun" (ET-001).

Here you will find a collection of songs from a variety of song writers from Bluegrass, Southern Gospel, Country and Blues all done in a traditional Bluegrass style. This CD is set for release on February 2, 2011.

Produced by Greg Luck, former Bluegrass sideman of JD Crowe and the New South along with Armsworthy, together they have put together a stellar lineup of musicians. Featuring:

Kristen Scott Benson: banjo
Wayne Benson: mandolin
Greg Luck: baritone & bass vocals
Jason Moore: bass
Don Rigsby: tenor vocals
Aaron Till: fiddles

“This album gives some promise to Bluegrass Gospel that it will be taken care of in future years to come by people like Jay Armsworthy.” ---Larry Sparks

"Jay Armsworthy has his own sound that is traditional with strong singing and artistry. This album is moving and soulful, you will love the songs and the instrumentation....enjoy!!" ---Valerie Smith

"Jay has done a great job choosing material for this project. I hope that you find these songs as uplifting to listen to as we did recording them. God bless." ---Don Rigsby

“We are elated and so very proud to have Jay Armsworthy’s new project, “I Couldn’t Make It Without Him”, on Blue Circle Records. It is indeed a first class endeavor from engineering and production, fine musicianship, and the talent and dedication of Jay himself right on thru the classy art work. Nothing was spared to bring to you the very finest. Most heartwarming, when we praised the work, was Jay’s response “I couldn’t make it without Him.” ---Dixie & Tom T. Hall