Corb Lund officially was announced as the newest addition to New West Records’ roster on February 17th. “I'm really excited to have made this signing with New West; I think they're perfect for me, and I think it's a great fit based on the vibe of their label, and the kinds of artists they get behind” says Lund who’s new album is anticipated for Fall 2009. His current album, "Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!", released November 2007 in Canada on Stony Plain Records, features 13 songs written by Corb Lund and was once again produced by Harry Stinson.
On Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!, Lund's fifth album, he writes about warfare via something he knows about first hand: horses. It's been almost a century since most of us pondered the cavalry's integral role in military history, and armed with plenty of books on the subject, Lund did just that and set out to write about "timeless themes" rather than today's headlines.

Not only does Lund write the kind of timeless melodies that sound like they've been handed down by oral tradition, he boasts a kick-ass, bare-bones backing band he calls The Hurtin' Albertans: Kurt Ciesla (String bass), Grant 'Demon' Siemens (Fender Telecaster, lap steel, dobro, banjo) & Brady Valgardson (Drums).

Though many of the songs on Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier! tell tales of foreign lands, Lund has built his career by spinning distinctly Albertan anecdotes for the past decade, on gold-selling albums like 2002's Five Dollar Bill and 2005's Hair In My Eyes Like A Highland Steer.

Ultimately, Lund's lyrics are what set him apart from every singer/songwriter trying to reinvent the wagon wheel. With a firm grasp of history, a colorful vocabulary and an aversion to typical love songs, Lund is a storyteller, first and foremost. That makes him part of a dying breed.

You can hear and watch Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier! first single and video
for “I Wanna Be In the Cavalry” by visiting:
http://www.myspace.com/officialcorblund
http://www.youtube.com/user/corblundvids

AWARDS

2008 ~
Canadian Country Music Association Awards
* Roots Artist of the Year
2007 ~
Canadian Country Music Association Awards
* Roots Artist or Group of the Year
7th Annual Canadian Independent Music Awards
* Favorite Country Artist, Group or Duo of the Year
2006 ~
Canadian Country Music Association Awards - (5 nominations)
* Album of The Year
* Roots Artist or Group of the Year
JUNO Awards Canada 
* Roots & Traditional Album of the Year (Solo)

REVIEWS

“...there are no by-the-numbers hits here -- Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier! will certainly be one of the most iconoclastic alt-country albums of the year.”
William Michael Smith, Houston Press

“Corb is the coolest cowboy to drift down from the great white north for a good, long time.”
- Nashville Scene

“..his unique take on country -- blending traditionalism with hints of rockabilly, jazz and folk -- is more than just a curiosity. It's genuinely good music..”
- Craig Kapitan, Bryan / College Station Eagle

“Basically, Roots music at it’s finest.”
- Pop Matters

If you are interested in more information, copy of Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier! And/or guest list spots, please email your request and or mailing information to christine@rgk.ca.

We also have many great color digital images available and we are happy to coordinate interviews and live on airs.

Christine McKay
Manager, Artist Relations
RGK Entertainment Group
615.327.2645 x15 | Nashville

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