New AKUS CD to be cut in ‘08

Jerry DouglasCMT.com is reporting that Jerry Douglas told reporters at the CMA Awards in Nashville that he will start work on a new recording with Alison Krauss & Union Station by the middle of next year.

Rounder Records doesn’t have any information yet about when they might complete this next project, or when it may be released.

Jerry will also have a new solo project of his own in April on Koch Records, and plans to tour in support with his band in the Spring.

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