HOW TO GROW A WOMAN FROM THE GROUND is the sound of a brilliant musician stretching out to reach new things-but also returning to the source that originally inspired his amazing talents. In the process, CHRIS THILE gathered together some of the hottest young players out there-Chris Eldridge, Greg Garrison, Noam Pikelny, and Gabe Witcher-for a spirited run through tracks new and old.

For his latest album, HOW TO GROW A WOMAN FROM THE GROUND, THILE decided to record the project live to two-track tape in order capture the energy of bluegrass as it originally evolved. Little separation. Virtually no compression. The communal feel of bluegrass that embodies raw energy and subtle harmonies expressing emotion without artifice.

In some ways HOW TO GROW A WOMAN FROM THE GROUND is a point of departure. A reconciliation of origin and experience. A musical exploration refreshed ... and begun anew.

Prizes:
1 Grand Prize including: 1 signed copy of HOW TO GROW A WOMAN FROM THE GROUND, plus 1 limited-edition Thile 1" Button, 1 Sugar Hill Records sticker, and an assortment of Sugar Hill artist postcards and stickers

4 Runner Up Prize-Packs includes:  1 UNsigned copy of HOW TO GROW A WOMAN FROM THE GROUND, plus 1 limited-edition Thile 1" Button, 1 Sugar Hill Records sticker, and an assortment of Sugar Hill artist postcards and stickers