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Kearney native has new CD, link to research ship
DENVER -- Folk and country musician Jim Salestrom, who spent last year touring with Dolly Parton, has a new CD out celebrating the EV Nautilus, Dr. Robert Ballard's research exploration vessel, which has been featured in many National Geographic specials.
Salestrom picks up where his hero, John Denver, left off -- Denver's tribute to Jaques Costeau's research vessel, the Calypso, is included on the CD -- with a song about the EV Nautilus.
The Nautilus and her "Corps of Discovery Explorers" travel the world and map the oceans; an effort that inspired many of the 11 songs on the disc, as well a remake of "A Whale of a Tale" from the movie "20,000 Leagues Beneath the Sea."
The album was recorded at the legendary Sound Kitchen Studios in Nashville, with Dolly Parton's band and Dolly's producer, Kent Wells.
As a teenager, Jim Salestrom and his older brother, Chuck, helped form the band "Timberline," which enjoyed some success and produced several albums. Jim is well known in the McCook area, having performed here several times with the urging of his brother, who is director of marketing and public relations for the Mid Plains Community College. "We are really happy with the tracks and sounds from Nashville. And to take a ride on Dr. Ballard's ship Nautilus last October in between tours with Dolly made 2011 an exciting year!"The CD is for all ages, and the songs are inspired by the scientist's passion to learn more -- the quest for knowledge about engineering, science and oceanographic studies.
"This is the culmination of a lifetime of songwriting and singing and I think it captures the joy of sharing this great adventure with all of you," Salestrom said.
More information is available at www.jimsalestrom.com