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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0607396614028 Label: New West Records Manufacturer: New West Records MPN: 6140 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: New West Records Release Date: September 16, 2008 Studio: New West Records Disc 1:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Dwight Yoakam, Willie Nelson, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams, Little Richard, Randy Travis, Big & Rich, Delbert McClinton, Patty Loveless, Levon Helm, Raul Malo, Bekka Bramlett and Vince Gill lend their voices in support on Th e Im u s Ra n c h Re c o r d , which includes covers of such varied classics as Mamas Don t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys, What A Difference A Day Makes, and You ve Got To Fight For Your Right To Party. The songs were hand-picked by Imus and matched to each artist except for Vince Gill singing A Satisfied Mind, which was a special tribute to the late Porter Wagoner, recorded just hours after Gill sang the song at Wagoner s funeral. Proceeds from this special CD benefit the Imus Ranch, a unique working cattle ranch in New Mexico run by Don and Deirdre Imus, which hosts children who are afflicted with cancer or other serious blood diseases. Album Description: Country Folk compilation album for 2008 featuring Patty Loveless, Delbert McClinton, Levon Helm, Raul Malo, Little Richard, Randy Travis, Big & Rich, Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Bekka Bramlett, John Hiatt, Vince Gill. In the latest chapter of his comeback following the racially and sexually charged exchange that got him fired by CBS Radio and MSNBC last year, Don Imus, is taking on the role of impresario. On Sept. 16, 2008 New West Records releases , The Imus Ranch Record, in which 13 artists selected perform cover versions of songs chosen by Mr. Imus and he intends for the CD to benefit the Imus Ranch, which he and his wife, Deirdre, operate in New Mexico for the benefit of children with cancer and other diseases. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Lives up to the publicityI've heard the promos for this recording for months on the IMUS radio program. I bought it for a few of the artists and because I am a big believer in the IMUS RANCH. Today was my first real chance to listen and I was so impressed with the song selection and the excellence of the performers. Little Richard's song blew me away! This is destined to become a future favorite on the iPhone and iPod. Nice job and I can't wait to hear a 2nd compilation. Please consider Jonathan Edwards singing "Today I ... Read More Rating: - Imus CD "Greats"Thanks for funding the Imus Kids with Cancer Ranch and for supplying this great mix of country western favorites. Rating: - The old fool did good~~!!!!!What a record it is great and at a great price as it has been said before "' the old fool did good"" one of the best albums this year and for a wonderful cause Can't wait for the next one Sharon Nickle Halfway, Missouri Rating:  - Very lame songsArtists, of course, are notable, but I'll guarantee their renderings would never sell a record! Rating: - Great recordI agree with another reviewer - this is my companion to Waylon & Willie's OUTLAW album. Only flaw is if you watch/listen to Imus enough you have already got the songs burned into your cortex. HOWEVER it is going to become a series - so Vol II should be ready before I get tired of these. I dont follow music like I used to so it's nice to have Imus put together a nice collection of songs and artists for me. Plus all the proceeds help sick children. ... Read More 
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