Jimbo Whaley has been getting attention for his singing and songwriting since his time as co-founder of Pine Mountain Railroad in 1998. Currently Whaley is performing with bluegrass group, Greenbrier.

The band has recently released an all gospel CD entitled The Back of the Book. Greenbrier is composed of Whaley - guitar and vocals; Roger Helton - guitar, banjo, dobro and vocals; and Scott Carris - bass. Other musicians performing on the recording include: Danny Barnes - mandolin; Shad Cobb - fiddle; and Dave Peterson, Ray Ball, and Jim Whaley (Jimbo’s dad) on vocals.

The disc includes 11 gospel tunes. The selections include story songs, driving bluegrass numbers, contemplative ballads, and one a cappella number.

Those who enjoy bluegrass gospel will surely want to give this CD a listen. Audio samples can be found, along with ordering information, on Jimbo Whaley’s website.

Jimbo Whaley has a combo CD/DVD project set for release this weekend, An Evening With Jimbo Whaley & Friends. It was recorded (filmed) live at the Smith Family Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN in March of this year, and the new release includes both an audio CD and a concert DVD of the show.

Whaley was a founding member of Pine Mountain Railroad, and performs now with Greenbrier. His songwriting and vocals were a distinctive part of the early PMR sound, and are the feature on the new live release as well.

An Evening With Jimbo Whaley & Friends will be officially released on May 19, where he and Greenbrier will be appearing at the Bloomin’ BBQ and Bluegrass Festival in Sevierville, TN.