I NEVER WANTED THE ROSES - Ken Orrick wrote.."I Can't Afford The Roses", but even though Sharon liked the song, it was obviously a Guy song. Sooooo Sharon wrote her own version of the song and used it to reply to the theme of Ken's effort…. It worked pretty good and they spoof one another occasionally when they do a show together…..3:22 BMI

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT I LOVE YOU - A lot of folks think of this one as a country song…. But, Don Reno wrote it, and he's sure enough Bluegrass. Besides, Sharon liked it a lot…. ‘Nuff said. 3:36 BMI

BRINGING MARY HOME - This classic ghost story is a great tale by John Duffey and crew…. Just a little different twist, since it's usually sung by the guys. Sorry Guys, it's not just for you anymore. 3:41 BMI

I'LL BE THERE - A smooth Ray Price/Rusty Gabbard tune that says it all. No matter what happens Sharon will be there for you. 2:27 BMI

GOD ON A MOUNTAIN - Just in case you sometimes forget that God is always there for you, we'll just gently remind you… OK…. Dottie Rambo wrote it… Thanks 3:31

I'LL BE ALL SMILES TONIGHT - Here's an oldie… written by A.P.Carter and one of those timeless favorites that we love to hear whether on stage or under the trees. 4:00 BMI

AND THE LITTLE BOY CRIED - Sharon's husband Ray wrote this one, and he was angry when he penned it. After watching a news report about Afghanistan and 3 casualties this day, they listed the ones killed and #1, #2 and #3. Our fighting men and women who give their lives for our country are not numbers, they are someone's son or daughter, and they have suffered all the usual pains and trials of life, just like you and I. Let us not forget. Ken Orrick sings it. 3:09 BMI

I WOULDN'T CHANGE YOU IF I COULD - Sharon always gets kidded on stage by her husband Ray that she sings this song just for him. Somehow I don't think that is the case. Anyway it's a great song by Jim Eanes. 2:28 BMI

SINGING WATERFALL - This one is really country, and Sharon and her brothers and sisters sang it often growing up in a musical family. It's a sad story, but it reminds us to make the best of all situations. Fred Rose/Hank Williams 2:45 BMI

CASTING STONES - Can you fall in love with a song, the first time you hear it? Sharon did, and she tries her best to do justice to this song which is an example of how Jesus said we should lead our lives. D. Gaskins 3:58 BMI

PRETTY WREATH FOR MOTHER'S GRAVE - Sharon has some dear friends that always request that Sharon sing this song for them. We hope that means that there is a special message here, and that Sharon tells it well. Don Reno 3:30

This project was recorded at Ray and Sharon's home in Stewartsville, Missouri (WOODSHED STUDIO is in their home), and mixed and mastered by Lost Highway's mandolin player Eric Uglum in his NEW WINE STUDIO in Hesperia, California.

Many thanks also to Jack Ferguson of Iowa for using his talents on the Dobro to give it just that special touch.

Sharon's brother, Chad Elifrits was borrowed from Sharon's Road Band "HERITAGE".

We hope you will see Sharon soon at your local festival, either with HERITAGE, or with her buddies LOST HIGHWAY. Either way, be sure to shake and howdy. We love it.

"Mom's Old Picture Book" takes the 2002 Regional SPBGMA - Album of the Year

THE DEEPENING SNOW. The only Waltz on the project gives the listener time to appreciate that little country curl in Sharon's voice. Some have called it a "sob" and combined with the words of this Harlan Howard song make this pull right on the ol heart string.

MOTHER'S GRAVE. Right before the writer "Ernie Bishop" passed away he approached Sharon and said. "I want you to do one thing for me, before I die... your voice was meant to sing Mother's Grave and I'd like for you to do it on the project I know you're working on." Well, Ernie died before he heard the finished CD, but we know he's up there listening and smiling. Ernie....Thanks for a great heart wrenching song that we know will become a bluegrass standard in the future.

MOM'S OLD PICTURE BOOK. Sharon is a sucker for the family oriented songs and has a picture of Mom's old picture book in her mind as she tells about things in her life that are told vividly in this song.

VELVET LINED COFFIN. Written by Sharon's guitar player "Dwight Murdy"... the song is about an old guitar.... or is it? "I want a velvet lined coffin made for two... when I go home".

FLOWERS AND STONE. (RealAudio) Sharon's husband Ray wrote this one, and after the passing of his Mom... he reminds us to honor and be kind to your mother....now. "She'll answer you not from the graveyard, when you speak to the flowers and stone".

ON MY FATHER'S SIDE (RealAudio). Sharon's most requested song written by Felicia Shifflett. This question and answer song is about Jesus and his days on this green earth.

ARCHTOP SILVERTONE. (RealAudio) A true story about Sharon's Dad. The 10 children in her family would trick ol dad into playing with them in the evenings by intentionally singing the wrong words or tune to a standard song. His reply every time was.."Here, let me show you how it goes".

CANDLE IN THE WIND. Pete Goble/Leroy Drum song. "Where is the boy with the slingshot, that guarded to home way back then..... He's gone like a candle in the wind". Don't wait too long to go home....

HE CARRIED ME. Another true song from Sharon's life. In her Mom's last days she said. "Don't cry for me, you know that God has carried me through all the days of my life... and he'll do it tomorrow too".

JUST LIKE YOU. Another of "HERITAGE'S" Most requested songs. A Hot Rize remake that always makes folks think about their friends and family that are now in a rest home or lonely apartment somewhere...

FIFTY YEARS. Sharon's husband Ray, wrote this one for a family friends fiftieth wedding anniversary. "It seems like yesterday. when we stood before our Lord, and gave our hearts away".

I'LL COME RUNNIN. (RealAudio) After listening to the writer, Connie Smith, do this one on the "Opry". We just had to "grass it" and put it on the CD. Thanks Connie!