MUSIC NEWS- A LYNYRD SKYNYRD Tribute CD has been announced for a summer 2010 release (July 20 exclusively at WalMart) with some of country music's top artist paying to the legendary southern rock band and their enduring legacy with Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute To Lynyrd Skynyrd.
With a balance of bedrock Southern Rock and Outlaw Country roots, the new CD will represent a distinct collection of many of the band's most iconic tracks by the genre's brightest stars, including Eric Church, Randy Houser, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, Randy Montana, Ashley Ray and Eli Young Band.
Randy Houser delivers a soulful rendition of "Simple Man" while Eli Young Band offers up a raucous version of "Three Steps," both from Lynyrd Skynyrd's groundbreaking debut. Jamey Johnson keeps with tradition on the dobro laced "Four Walls of Raiford" and Eric Church's smoky vocals are front and center on the powerfully evocative tale, "The Ballad of Curtis Loew."
More than 25 years following the release of their groundbreaking debut album, Lynyrd Skynyrd's legacy remains irrefutable. Lynyrd Skynyrd's influence on music remains all encompassing, ranging from Blues Traveler to Metallica to Montgomery Gentry to Kid Rock.
Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute To Lynyrd Skynyrd Track Listing-
1. "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" Performed by Eric Church
2. "Simple Man" Performed by Randy Houser
3. "All I Can Do Is Write About It" Performed by Uncle Kracker
4. "Call Me The Breeze" Performed by Shooter Jennings
5. "Four Walls Of Raiford" Performed by Jamey Johnson
6. "Tuesday's Gone" Performed by Randy Montana
7. "Gimme Three Steps" Performed by Eli Young Band
8. "Sweet Home Alabama" Performed by Ashley Ray
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