Throughout the past decade, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers have delivered music with a message. Whether singing gospel or secular songs, or simply through lyrics which make audiences consider the better things in life and beyond, the band and their recordings have touched hearts.
The newest album by Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers will thrill his faithful followers and excite new listeners. Sacred Memories offers great vocal variety and a wonderful set of new songs, as Mullins is a master at finding new material and putting his creative flair on old favorites. This collection features new music from some of the top writers of Bluegrass and Gospel music: Jerry Salley, Paul Williams, Billy Smith and even a never-before-recorded song from the late Randall Hylton. Not only are the song choices excellent ones but the variety of arrangements also demonstrates the Radio Ramblers versatility. Whether it s a duet, an a cappella number or a song featuring three-part harmony, the Radio Ramblers vocal prowess shines through. As Mullins notes: 'Every vocal combination from our group is in the spotlight, which is very exciting for us...'
Mullins and the band are joined by special guests whom are beloved and popular in both the bluegrass and gospel field and are dear friends of the band. Ricky Skaggs and his wife Sharon White are featured on the title song, with Skaggs, White and Mullins each taking lead on a different verse. Rhonda Vincent joins Mullins to sing the duet 'I Hope We Walk the Last Mile Together', and on the final song of the disc The Isaacs lend their ethereal voices to the popular hymn 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken'. For the band, Mullins and long-time band members, Mike Terry, Duane Sparks and Randy Barnes, handle the vocal work, and the newest Radio Rambler, Jason Barie, is featured on fiddle.