What folks are saying about TIM HENSLEY and his album, LONG MONDAY
"Just as respect must be earned, soul cannot be learned. One listen and you'll know that Tim Hensley commands both. He doesn't just sell a song, he lives it!" ~ Terry Herd / Bluegrass Radio Network
“….Long Monday is an album that is going to thrill connoisseurs of this kind of music. An assured and highly commendable debut.” COUNTRY HQ
“You can tell when you hear Tim sing this song that he’s not just been there, but that he understands all the emotions I was trying to show. It’s about loneliness and sadness, but it’s also about maintaining the honor of your dignity in a very difficult place. It takes a lot of compassion to bring that to light… and he does.” RODNEY CROWELL (Songwriter – “Ridin’ Out The Storm”)
“Tim gets up there every night and rocks with us,” Chesney says, “but its after the shows, walking back to the bus that you can hear his voice in the halls, singing what he truly loves. You hear enough of someone singing something that really matters to them, well, you wanna help them realize their music, too. That’s how it felt with Tim and the bluegrass stuff… It was letting the world get to hear something we’ve been lucky enough to get to hear almost every night for the last five or six years.”
KENNY CHESNEY (Co-producer, Long Monday)
“Singing with Tim, especially on ‘Two Coats’, was like singing with family again,” Loveless – who appears on the song ‘Two Coats’—explains. “I still remember him sharing with me the video of his Grandparents singing in the church, and how it brought tears to my eyes. It was then I realized where his love of music stemmed from.” PATTY LOVELESS
"Tim Hensley's talent been all over the place shining bright - but until now has remained Bluegrass Music's best kept secret behind other music greats like Chesney. However, his songwriting , voice, and musicianship - is so extraordinary - it causes one to wonder why he isn't fronting his own band, yes, he's that great and more. No longer will be he able to remain in the background - now that we know he's there and what he produces - his star will have to glitter out front for the 'grass lovers from now on! TIM IS AMAZING!" Worldwidebluegrass.com
“Tim Hensley is the real deal, a tried and true veteran of the country music scene whose heart is in bluegrass and Americana. When he sings, it's authentic and heartfelt, a breath of fresh country air. Several years ago, I remember hearing him harmonizing with Patty Loveless onstage and thinking it was some of the best singing I'd heard. If you liked that, you'll love this. I was proud to be involved in this project--thanks Tim, I wish you much success down the road!” TIM STAFFORD, bluegrass songwriter and performer.
“Long Monday, Tim Hensley's first album sounds as if it could be his third or fifth. There is evident here a very fine talent with a grounded confidence in his music. Hensley has a fine voice which is well able to carry the emotion and atmosphere of a song. That this effort is real is validated by the appearance of his supporting artists: Vince Gill, Sonya Isaacs, Patty Loveless, and Ronny Bowman among others. The choice of songs is excellent, as are the arrangements, allowing Hensley to display some of the range of his abilities. The musicianship is excellent the sound is great, and the overall effect makes it a very pleasant listening experience. Long Monday is a very fine album and certainly belongs on your shelf.”ROOTS 66 MUSIC
"Simply put - Tim Hensley has a hit on his hands with Ridin' Out the Storm - a GORGEOUS tune written by Grammy winner Rodney Crowell! Now I could say more, but words wouldn't do justice to this story song so it has to be experienced. Bet it gets tons of airplay not just on the WWB & bluegrass radio stations, but also country music stations would definitely want to put a spin on this one! Ridin' Out the Storm will blow you away!" GRACIE MULDOON, Worldwidebluegrass.com
“In the same way that top-notch dancers seem to float through their steps, Hensley and his mates perform these songs as though they were extemporaneous, innate extensions of their experiences. “ MOG.com
“Tim will gain many new fans and led them on a journey of discovery to a whole new world where the grass is blue.” BluegrassBlog.com
“It’s an outstanding album from start to finish, encompassing everything I mentioned above. Plaintive and at times mournful vocals on “Long Monday” “Lonesome Dove” and “Dear Departed”, inspiring musical solos on “Fox Run the Henhouse” and “Shady Grove” with strident vocals and harmonies. Crowell’s “Ridin’ out the storm” is the first single just out stateside and Rural Rhythm have found a new kid for the block.” COUNTRY MUSIC & DANCE – SCOTLAND AND N. IRELAND
“This song is one of the few in the past year that has grabbed my attention on the first 5 notes and I couldn't help but be drawn into it....An Awesome and Powerful story!” ROGER RANDOLPH - DJ & Stream Coordinator for the WWB! "The Bluegrass Express" Worldwide Bluegrass.Com
