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A host of new and established country, bluegrass and roots music artists have joined forces with the world renowned Chieftains for a series of historic Nashville sessions celebrating the ties tht bind Ireland's enduring musical heritage to the heartland of America.

Titled 'Down the Old Plank Road' and set for release on RCA Victor, September 17, the album's fourteen tracks feature performances by Vince Gilll, Martina McBride, Lyle Lovet and Patti Griffin. Legendary instrumentalist Earl Scruggs as well as the eclectic Bela Fleck are also highlighted, as are the bluegrass virtuosos Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Alison krauss and Jeff White. 'Down the Old Plank Road' also spotlights special guests john hiatt along with the duos Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings and Buddy and Julie Miller. The album is produced by Chieftains founder Paddy Moloney. 

01 - Down the Old Plank Road (w, John Hiatt, Bela Fleck,       Jeff White, and Tim O'Brien)
02 - Country Blues (w, Buddy & Julie Miller)
03 - Sally Goodin (w, Earl Scruggs)
04 - Dark as a Dungeon (w, Vince Gill)
05 - Cindy (w, Ricky Scaggs & Kentucky Thunder)
06 - Molly Ban (Bawn) (w, Alison Krauss)
07 - Don't Let Your Deal Go Down (w, Lyle Lovett)
08 - Medley- Ladies Pantalettes; Belles of Blackville; First        House in Connaught (Reels) (w, Bela Fleck)
09 - Whole Heap of Little Horses (w, Patty Griffin)
10 - Rain and Snow (w, The Del McCoury Band)
11 - I'll Be All Smiles Tonight (w, Martina McBride)
12 - Tenessee Stud (w, Jeff White)
13 - Katie Dear (w, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings)
14 - Give the Fiddler a Dram (Finale)

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