John Fogerty's 'The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again' (Fortunate Son / Verve Forecast) Released To Rave Reviews

NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - On August 31st John Fogerty released 'The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again,' the follow-up to its 1973 namesake, to a wave of critical acclaim. The album delivers Fogerty's unique take on tracks by Rick Nelson, Buck Owens and The Everly Brothers, with guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen and the Eagles - Don Henley and Timothy Schmit.

On September 17th, Fogerty will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting from the Americana Music Association, recognizing over four decades of legendary music. He will attend the Americana Music Awards in Nashville.

Praise for 'The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again:'

"Superb"
- USA Today / September 1, 2009

"ClassicsS( twangy in all the right places"
- Associated Press / September 2, 2009

"Every bit as classic as the immortals to whom it pays tribute."
- Washington Post / September 1, 2009

"[Fogerty] sounds like he can barely contain his joy as he leads his
new Blue Ridge Rangers into action."
- Country Weekly / September 7, 2009

"Fogerty settles into his country surroundings with a self-assured
grace" - Billboard / August 29, 2009

John Fogerty is a Grammy-winning, chart-topping songwriter, singer, lead guitarist, arranger, and producer. His sound has encompassed everything from blues to country and southern swamp rock and roll. A true American treasure, with 'The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again,' Fogerty continues to be a vital part of the musical landscape. John Fogerty was inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.