"Once or twice a year I come across a CD from new artists that simply blows me away. Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain have done it with their debut self-titled effort. Backed by an extremely talented group of young players, Carrie, who has been gifted with a voice that produces a rich and powerful vocal performance, and Hard Rain have a very bright future. This is one of those CDs I'll have to replace because I've played it so many times at home, in my car and at the office." (C.J. Snow - Country / Bluegrass Buyer - Borders Group, Inc.)

Months before the album's release date, Hassler is already receiving accolades - Terry Herd of the Bluegrass Radio Network says of the rising star, "Without question, Carrie Hassler is the most promising new female vocalist in bluegrass . The future is waiting for her to take it wherever she chooses."

"Carrie Hassler brings a new energy and freshness to Bluegrass that I haven't heard in years" - (Kyle Cantrell - XM Radio)

Gracie Muldoon of WorldWideBluegrass.com says , "Carrie Hassler - the newest 'grassy girl you're gonna fall in love with - with vocals so pleasing to the ear, she follows in the footsteps of the great Women of Bluegrass, Dale Ann, Claire, Emmy, Alison!!   What a treat just to sit and listen!  Seven Miles From Wichita sparkles!"  

ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS

-"Seven Miles From Wichita" - # 5 Ranked PRIME CUTS OF BLUEGRASS, Volume 82 National Radio Programmers

-"Seven Miles From Wichita" - # 6 (Highest position). on the TOP BLUEGRASS SONG CHART - Bluegrass Unlimited

-"Going On The Next Train" # 4 Ranked PRIME CUTS OF BLUEGRASS, Volume 86 National Radio Programmers

-"Sensabaugh Tennel" Named in the 25 BEST SONG OF 2006 by the INDIE ACOUSTIC PROJECT

-"Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain" - # 5 (Highest position). on the TOP BLUEGRASS ALBUM CHART - Bluegrass Unlimited

-"Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain" - # 11 (Highest position), on the Billboard TOP 15 BLUEGRASS ALBUM CHART

-"Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain" - # 10 XM RADIO - TOP 40 CHART - June 2006

-"Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain" - BEST OF THE BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUMS - 2006 by Into The Blue (Bluegrass Radio Network)