INSIGHT Magazine January 2015 | Page 23

his video debut as ‘Cowboy Joe’ in the classic Shenandoah song “Her Leaving’s Been A Long Time Coming” also written by McGuire. In 1996 the band was lured by music legend Jimmy Bowen to Capitol Records and it was during this period that Shenandoah’s live shows took on an exciting new dimension and the band produced more chart toppers like ”Janie Baker’s Love Slave”, and the Grammy award winner, “Somewhere In The Vicinity of the Heart”, a beautiful duet with the incredibly talented Alison Krauss. Some acts would have played it safe after establishing themselves as a successful country “Supergroup” and winning a CMA award, TNN and ACM group of the year accolades, and the much coveted Grammy, but not these guys. With thirteen number one songs, countless chart hits, Gold albums, and a reputation as one of the hardest working touring acts in the business, this band is still evolving, taking chances, and striving for the musical perfection and performance that have made them radio and concert favorites around the country. Shenandoah credits country radio and their many fans for their longevity and appreciate their loyalty in continuing to come out and see them in concert. “It’s funny how a song INSIGHT can take you back to a place and time in your past”, McGuire says. “Our fans are the best in the world and still come out to sing along and revisit all the wonderful times we’ve had through our music. If it weren’t for our fans, we’d have never had such a memorable career. And we thank them ALL.” Marty Raybon… How does one describe the talent and career of Marty Raybon in only a few paragraphs? Throughout his epic journey, spanning nearly three decades, Marty has produced a remarkable list of career accomplishments including; multiple number one singles, top selling albums, CMA, ACM, IBMA, and Grammy Awards, along with scores of other accolades. Coll