"Ridin’ Through The Country shows how Shannon Slaughter has stayed true to his brand of music. While he is firm in his stylistic approach, it doesn’t limit his originality. This project shows an even broader scope to his creativity as a songwriter. This is a recording that any listener can relate to on some level." Read the full album review at BLUEGRASS TODAY

"Goin' Up the Mountain" is a chart success!

• Bluegrass Top 50 Songs of 2021
• #2 Bluegrass Today Top 20 Weekly Chart 1/14/22
• Three times on Bluegrass Today Top 20 Monthly Chart
• #7 Cashbox Magazine's Top Bluegrass Songs Chart Nov/Dec 2021

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Shannon Slaughter and County Clare is a bluegrass / acoustic country music band that features the award-winning songwriting talents of Shannon Slaughter as well as a cadre of outstanding musicians and singers.  Formed in 2010 by Shannon and wife Heather, the band has become a powerful vocal and instrumental force all over the United States as well as Canada.  Rooted in bluegrass and traditional acoustic country music, the band's strongest features are the  singing talents of Shannon and the band, soaring harmonies, and the original songwriting of Slaughter, who has garnered numerous Top Ten charted songs and three NUMBER ONE SONGS to his writing credit.

Elite Circuit Recording Artists, Shannon and the band have consistently been at the top of the bluegrass charts with their last 4 recordings; scoring three number 1 and numerous Top Ten songs.  This band believes in heartfelt original material and features tight-knit harmonies and superb lyrical instrumentation. 

Shannon Slaughter and County Clare consists of Shannon on guitar and vocals, Ron Inscore on mandolin and vocals, Trevor Watson on banjo and vocals, Matt Wingate on mandolin, guitar and vocals and Cliff Bailey on acoustic bass and vocals.  This band packs quite a strong punch!  We hope you enjoy the site and we really hope to see you at a show soon!