Bluegrassers Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road Release Latest Video "Do You Wanna Go To Heaven" w/ Country Legend T.G. Sheppard

Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road with T.G. Sheppard

(Press Release) Bluegrass crowd favorites Lorraine Jordan & Carolina have turned a lot of heads with their latest project, Country Grass.  The band continues to leave their mark on the genre with the latest video for "Do You Wanna Go to Heaven."  The track features 21-time country chart-topper T.G. Sheppard on the classic song, which recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary since topping the country charts. Watch the video here.
 
"I've always loved bluegrass music," says Sheppard on the heels of releasing his latest critically acclaimed album, Legendary Friends & Country Duets. "I'm glad that this song turned out so well," he adds of the hit song, which is one of his biggest hits.
 
Country Grass is the latest trend in bluegrass music, where the award-winning Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road  teamed up with some of the biggest names in classic country.  The tracks were recorded with the original singers on lead, with Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road singing along, this time with invigorating bluegrass instrumentals. The star-studded project also features collaborations with Crystal Gayle, Lee Greenwood, The Kentucky Headhunters, John Conlee, Eddy Raven, and Marty Raybon in addition to the late Jim Ed Brown and Lynn Anderson.

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There is no shortage of Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, as the band embarks on a whirlwind tour later this year, with upcoming stops throughout North America (see dates below). They will be appearing at several bluegrass festivals, where fans can pick up their very own copy of Country Grass. They are also bringing back their popular hosted Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass FestivalDecember 7-10 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

​Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road On Tour:
Feb 19  Garner, N.C. - Lorraine's Coffee House
Feb 20  South Kinston, N.C. - Lenoir Community College Gym
Feb 27  Brooksville, Fla. - The Florida Bluegrass Classic
Mar 05  Garner, N.C. - Garner Performing Arts Center
Apr 01  Garner, N.C. - Lorraine's Coffeehouse
Apr 02  South Perry, Fla. - Florida State Bluegrass Festival
Apr 15-16  Guyton, Ga. - Daughters of Bluegrass Festival
Apr 29  Roxboro, N.C. - Willow Oak Bluegrass Festival
May 21  Bremen, Ga. - Mill Town Music Hall
May 26  Snow Camp, N.C. - Lil John's Bluegrass Festival
May 27  Coeburn, Va. - Dr. Ralph Stanley's Bluegrass Festival
Jun 04  Cherokee, N.C. - Cherokee Bluegrass Festival
Jun 10  Nashville, Tenn. - CMA Fest
Jun 23 Summersville, W.Va.
Jul 15 Rocky Mount, Va. - Harvester Performance Center
Aug 06 Hyden, Ky. - Osborne Brothers Bluegrass Festival
Aug 11  Pennsylvania State Fair
Aug 26-27 Pine River, Minn. - The Lakes Festival
Sep 16-17 Conway, Mo. - Annual Starvy Creek Fall Bluegrass Festival
Oct 28 Anderson, S.C. - Boograss Bash
Oct 29 York, Pa. - Seven Mountains BG Association
Nov 10-11 Mountain View, Ark. - Mountain View Bluegrass Association Inc.
Nov 19 Garner, N.C. - Garner Memorial Auditorium with Eddy Raven
Nov. 25  Myrtle Beach, S.C. - South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Dec 07-10 Pigeon Forge, Tenn. - Christmas in the Smokies
Dec 31 Jekyll Island, Ga. - Jekyll Island Convention Center

 
About Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road:
Hard work has paid off for this award winning bluegrass band. Having a dynamic show has earned them over 100 performances each year throughout North America at more than 60 major festivals. Carolina Road plays worldwide and hosts a national bluegrass festival, Christmas in the Smokies. They have hosted the Canadian Bluegrass Awards, toured Europe, and played 15 bluegrass cruises. Carolina Road's performance is a traditional sound with a fresh approach, which includes invigorating instrumentals, smooth blending vocals, and all the energy that you can stand!

Lorraine likes to think of the band as a family, and her band members have longevity in the band. Ben Greene (banjo/vocals) "2015 Banjo Player of the Year" has been with Carolina Road for 11 years. Josh Goforth (fiddle/guitar/vocals), has also been with them for 11 years, and is a Master Fiddle Player Extraordinaire! He was a 2009 Grammy award finalist for the CD "Cuttin Loose". Tommy Long (guitar/lead vocals) has been with the band for 4 years. His outstanding lead vocals and driving rhythm guitar playing helps propel the band. Also, Jason Moore, much sought after bass player, will be touring with the band, and dobro player, Brad Hudson, who was a featured artist at the world famous CountryTonight's in Pigeon Forge, TN, and at the Legends Theater, in Halifax, NC.