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Slaughter, Shannon

Man playing guitar outside a wooden house.

SHANNON SLAUGHTER

  • From Chiefland, Florida. Lives in Springville, Alabama.
  • 1992, began professional career playing guitar with the Lost and Found.
  • 1992-1995, joined the Larry Stephenson Band.
  • 2005-2007, joined the Lonesome River Band.
  • 2007, joined Lou Reid and Carolina.
  • 2009, worked with Melonie Cannon.
  • 2010, formed his own band County Clare.
  • 2011, released solo project The Sideman Steps Out (no label).
  • 2013, released album One More Road (no label) with his wife Heather and County Clare.
  • 2013, announced new lineup for his band County Clare: Jesse Daniel (Mandolin, Dobro™), Casey Foster (Banjo, Guitar), Cliff Bailey (Bass), and Stephen Burwell (fiddle). His wife Heather performs with the band on a limited basis.
  • 2014, joined Grasstowne.
  • 2015, released Shannon and Heather Slaughter album Never Just a Song (no label).
  • 2017, released Never Standing Still album (Elite Circuit).
  • 2010, released Hold On to Your Heart album (no label).
  • 2022, released Ridin’ Through the Country album (no label).
  • 2025, released Plowin’ It to the Fence album (no label) with the Shannon Slaughter Band. Members: Ron Inscore (mandolin), Cliff Bailey (bass), and Trevor Watson (banjo).
  • 2026, signed with Mountain Fever Records.
  • Day job: he teaches history, government and economics at Springville High School in Springville, Alabama. He is also the offensive line coach for the Springville Tiger Football Team.