Over 40 years writing songs now, nothing could be truer than the name of my publishing company, Close to the Heart Songs and record label, Close to the Heart Productions. Most of these songs originated from deeply moving personal stories-some just about one particular incident; others are swirls of bits of wisdom or humor picked up along the side of the Road Less Traveled. Listen as strains from the Vienna Orchestra pull and a mountain fiddle and banjo push you back and forth from Mountain peak to valley rest, with six talented co-writers and vocalists, including the world-famous Prince of bluegrass and gospel music, Nathan Stanley, this recording offers over 70 minutes of brand new music. This project is one that will be played over and over-traveling music, introspective, perky-Just listen to a few of the samples and you'll agree.