SHINE is the first full album of new material in three years from the legendary godfather of mountain soul, Ralph Stanley.

His career as a bluegrass giant stretched from 1947 until well into the 21st century. One of his most acclaimed albums: his 1971 debut for Rebel Records with an all-star band featuring Ricky Skaggs,... more

We call it "bluegrass." He calls it "old-time mountain music." Whatever its name, Stanley is one of its pillars, keeping these old songs alive with his famous voice and five-string banjo picking:... more