James Alan Shelton: Walking Down The Line

James Alan SheltonGuitarist James Alan Shelton has informed us that his new CD, Walking Down The Line, is finished and will be released May 22 on his own label, Sheltone Records.

Shelton plays lead guitar for Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys. Walking Down The Line will be James’ ninth solo release.

James is joined on the new recording by some of bluegrass music’s top musicians, including: Barry Bales, Adam Steffey, Daniel Grindstaff, Dewey Brown, Steve Sparkman, Judy Marshall and Audey Ratliff.

We’ll be sure to bring you an update later next month when the CD is released and available for purchase.

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