Jim VanCleve is a touring musician in THE band that is taking the acoustic scene by storm, MOUNTAIN HEART. In addition to the extensive traveling he does, he is also a full time session musician, and producer in Nashville, TN. WWW.JIMVANCLEVE.COM
Jim's solo project, "NO APOLOGIES" has been Nominated for a GRAMMY!!
In addition to that, the first single from the album, "Let the Big Dog Eat", has held the NUMBER ONE position for two months straight.
"NO APOLOGIES" has been included in top ten lists for these major Publications... WALL STREET JOURNAL, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, CMT, WASHINGTON TIMES, USA TODAY.
All in the last few months, Jim has been featured on Carrie Underwood's hit single, "Don't Forget to Remember Me", from the Multi-Platinum "Some Hearts" recording, featured as part of his band, Mountain Heart, on the recording, "Strumming with the Devil" (with David Lee Roth), and has released a solo project that has quickly won RAVE reviews from many major publications: The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Gritz Magazine, No Depression, Bluegrass Unlimited, Knight Ridder, and The Associated Press.
Jim was also recently featured on the ACM Awards Show from Las Vegas with Sara Evans as a special guest performer.
Jim's solo recording "No Apologies" was released in May and immediately placed in the top ten in the BillBoard Sales Chart for that week, and remained there in the charts for several weeks following.
The first single from that album, "Let the Big Dog Eat" entered the charts for "Prime Cuts" at ..1 and held that spot for 5 weeks.
In 2004, Jim won a GRAMMY for his work on the NARAS Country Album of the Year..."Livin', Lovin', Losin': A tribute to the Louvin Brothers".
In addition to all this, an abbreviated list of some of the artists he has recorded and/or performed with includes... Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Dierks Bentley, Emmy Lou Harris, Joe Nichols, John Cowan, Ronnie Bowman, Linda Ronstadt, Bryan Sutton, Stuart Duncan, Rodney Crowell, Sonya Isaacs, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, Ricky Skaggs, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Glen Cambell, Sam Bush, Chris Thile, Tim O'Brien, Doc Watson, Del McCoury Band, Blue Highway, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Patty Loveless, Terri Clark, Ronnie Dunn, Rhonda Vincent, and Nickel Creek.
Check out his new website for more information on the album, "No Apologies". It's a ground breaking next step for Jim, and for Acoustic Music in general! Also, there's plenty of info there about Jim, his album "NO APOLOGIES", and some other interesting stuff, such as photos from the road and studio, and upcoming shows that he'll be involved with!
Also, please be sure and check out your local Wal Mart, Borders, FYE, Tower, Best Buy, and any other fine music outlets for "No Apologies"... If you don't see it, please REQUEST IT!!
You can purchase "NO APOLOGIES" directly from www.jimvancleve.com.
Thanks very much!
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