The New Tradition Chorus, from the Chicago area of Illinois, have been International Competition Silver Medalists for the last six years (including Anaheim '99). This CD was inspired by the Chorus' trip to Ireland in 1997, and the opening track is an "Irish Montage," evoking their warmly-received performances there. The thirteen-member "Next Generation," a subsidiary group of the Chorus, performs "Ob La Di, Ob La Da" and "Calendar Girl," while the Sweet Adelines Championship Chorus The Melodeers contribute their voices for "The Battle Hymn Of The Republic," recorded live in 1995. The "Cities Of America" medley is an entertaining whistlestop tour; anyone who has seen the New Tradition Chorus live understands that, along with their musical excellence, the show's the thing!

Songlist: Irish Montage, A Little Bit O'Heaven, Sweet Hour Of Prayer, I'm Looking Over A 4-Leaf Clover, Impossible Dream, Calendar Girl, A Tribute To World Peace, Ob La Di Ob La Da, Show Business Medley, This Is My Country Medley, Once Upon a Time, All The Little Toy Soldiers, Toy Soldiers March On Parade, Battle Hymn Of The Republic

Grammy nominated singers Alex E. Smith & Cheevers Toppah join Nitanis "Kit" Landry and effortlessly blend their vocal talents to create stirring songs woven in lush harmonies. Raised in Weatherford, Oklahoma, Cheevers Toppah comes from a strong family of line of singers and has spent most of his life around the Pow-wow drum. While in high school, he studied choir and eventually sang and traveled with the All-State chorus. This experience later inspired Cheevers to combine his choral training with this extensive knowledge of Pow-Wow singing. With uplifting soul and touching ethereality, these performances let shine the brilliance and expressive power of the human voice. This is an unprecedented vocal sound blending southern plains Pow-wow singing with choral hymnody. Featuring guest artists Louie Gonnie, Anthony Wakeman and Thunder Hill.

Songlist: Beautiful Angel, Harmony Nights, Southern Man, Dookoosliid, Saturday Night, Leavin' Me, Never Too Far, Purdy's Word, Calendar Girl, The World is Yours, Takin' It Back