Pistol Annies has a new single out call HELL ON HEELS. Look for it in you music stories. It is for sure a CD you must have for your collection.
BAMAJAM 2012 TO TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 14-16, 2012! BamaJam Productions, LLC Announces Rendy Lovelady (RLM/Mission Management) as Executive Producer
After a quiet year in 2011, Enterprise, AL will once again be filled with music this upcoming summer with BamaJam 2012 scheduled to take place June 14-16, 2012!
BamaJam Productions, LLC also announces the addition of Rendy Lovelady (RLM/Mission Management) to the team as executive producer for the 2012 festival, as well as all other musical events held at BamaJam Farms throughout the year. Lovelady will be facilitating talent booking for all stages and can be reached at 615-340-9500 or rl@rlminc.net.
“The history of BamaJam might be short, but it is sure exciting,” says Exec. Producer Rendy Lovelady. “Headliners ranging from Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr., Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean, and Taylor Swift have all graced the BamaJam stage and this year will be just as exciting, with our 2012 plans already underway.”
MERCURY RECORDS SINGER/SONGWRITER CANAAN SMITH RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “WE GOT US” TO RADIO JANUARY 9 COUNTRY WEEKLY NAMES CANAAN SMITH ONE OF TWELVE ARTISTS TO WATCH IN 2012
Canaan Smith will release his debut single, “We Got Us,” to radio on January 9. Just in time for the single to hit radio, Country Weekly has named Canaan as one of twelve artists to watch in 2012.
The story of “We Got Us” is a couple in love who take a leap of faith and set out on their own fueled by only their affection for one another.
cause we got no money
nothing of our own honey
got your daddy all worried cause times are tough
but we got love baby
don’t sound like much maybe
but there aint no way that’s not enough
we got us
“Getting to be the voice for this song is a feeling like no other,” Canaan says. “It felt special when we wrote it, and I’m stoked to see the positive early feedback at radio! Thanks for all the support!”
Canaan performed “We Got Us” to an audience for the first time at the Universal Music Group Nashville CRS luncheon held at the historic Ryman Auditorium last March.
Canaan’s debut album will release later this year, but fans can now purchase “We Got Us” via iTunes at http://bit.ly/CanaanWeGotUsiTunes.
“This album is my life 3-and-a-half minutes at a time. I wrote what I was feeling, and we cut it like we wanted it to sound. Getting to work with my longtime heroes (producers Brett Beavers and Luke Wooten) has been everything I hoped it would be. I can’t wait to share my stories.”
Award-Winning Songwriter, Mark Wayne Glasmire, Celebrates EP Rollout With Global Nod, Hot U.S. Single & Video Adds
Award-winning songwriter, Mark Wayne Glasmire, celebrates today’s rollout of his newest EP release, MARK WAYNE GLASMIRE/Traceway Records, with a global nod, a hot U.S. single, and key video adds. Glasmire, who ruled the International HotDisc Chart for nine consecutive weeks last year, was recently named the Chart’s “Most Popular Artist for 2011.” His current U.S. single, “Going Home,” is moving rapidly up the Music Row Chart, sitting at #60 this week, and the artist’s debut video has just been added to GACtv.com and CMT.com. The “Going Home” video can also be seen on The Country Network, American Music Channel, Roughstock, Yallwire and Yahoo!Music.
“Things have definitely been on the upswing,” says the honey-voiced tenor with a laugh. “The new disc seems to resonate with early reviewers and the fan response to the single has been amazing.”
Glasmire has long been a favorite of music critics. With MARK WAYNE GLASMIRE he is winning over even more tastemakers.
“MWG is made up of seven satisfying tracks. In a field of EPs that could easily benefit
from editing, this group of songs has been put together with care; the tracks complement
each other and leave you wanting more.It’s refreshing… and it reminds me a bit of the moment years ago when I first heard a young Collin Raye perform.” – ParcBench.com
“The songs are filled with infectious instrumental hooks and Glasmire has a very good, warm voice. Mark has a flare for a song.” – No Depression
“Glasmire is a throwback to the days of soothing, thoughtful singer/songwriters
such as James Taylor, John Denver, Harry Chapin and Dan Fogelberg. He unabashedly makes music for baby boomers, writing songs steeped in melodies, lyrics and an air of familiarity. His songs exude the creative honesty of a true artist.” – Dallas Morning News
ABOUT MWG
Mark’s music has carried him from the New York City folk scene to the storied songwriter nights of Nashville, TN (Bluebird Cafe, Exit-In, Wildhorse Saloon). He’s opened shows for top-tier acts like Guy Clark and Dierks Bentley, and has become a sought-after performer at music halls, pubs and festivals across the U.S. Since the release of his 2009 CD, LIFE GOES ON, Mark’s enjoyed hits on the national Music Row Chart, including the Top 40, “You Opened My Eyes,” and he’s won international acclaim with a string of #1s on the International HotDisc Chart. Glasmire has also won numerous songwriting competitions, including: 2010Chris Austin Songwriting Contest -Merlefest, NC – GRAND PRIZE WINNER / COUNTRY DIVISION; 2010 Wildflower Performing Songwriter Contest – Richardson, TX; 2009 GINA/LAWIM Songwriting Competition – Los Angeles, CA – GRAND PRIZE WINNER; 2008 Dallas Songwriter’s Assoc. Songwriting Contest, Dallas, TX – GRAND PRIZE WINNER; 2008 B. W. Stevenson Memorial Songwriting Competition-Dallas, TX – GRAND PRIZE WINNER.
www.markwayneglasmire.com
DUKES OF DIXIELAND JOIN OAK RIDGE BOYS AND OTHERS TO INTRODUCE NEW GENRE When Country Meets Dixie—Two Great Voices Collide
Touchstones of Dixie Jazz and country music genres, the Oak Ridge Boys and Dukes of Dixieland, joined to collaborate and record a harmonious new project entitled WHEN COUNTRY MEETS DIXIE*. Available February 28, 2012, the blended, dynamic composition of “big band New Orleans jazz meets American barbershop gospel/country” is poised to inspire and entertain generations young and old with its swinging energy and “rhythmatic” performances featuring trumpet, trombone, clarinet and sax (baritone & tenor).
The impetus for the cross-genre project is the offspring of a casual dinner conversation between two friends, music industry powerhouses John Shoup and Jim Halsey. Television producer/manager John Shoup, who has managed the New Orleans-based Dukes of Dixieland band for more than 38 years, posed the idea of the collaboration to impresario and star-maker Jim Halsey. (Halsey has guided the careers of world-renowned, award-winning recording artists Roy Clark, Waylon Jennings, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, The Judds and The Righteous Brothers, and has managed the Oak Ridge Boys since the mid-70s.) Before coffee and dessert were served, WHEN COUNTRY MEETS DIXIE was already in the mix.
The “Southern to the core” project was actualized with producer James Stroud signing on to lend his talents to the album.
“Initially, we wanted to have this little get-together to see if it worked musically,” explains James Stroud, former head for Giant and Dreamworks Records, current CEO of R&J Records and producer of Tim McGraw, Toby Keith and Chris Young among many others. “We wanted to incorporate some of the sounds the Dukes brought from New Orleans and combine it with what the Oak Ridge Boys bring with their history and successes in gospel and country. The project wound up creating its own sound, its own brand. WHEN COUNTRY MEETS DIXIE is the result of two great American art forms colliding. It’s the most unique thing that we may hear musically for a long time.”
The magic began in January 2011. Current Dukes of Dixieland members (trumpeter Kevin Clark, trombonist Ben Smith, clarinetist/saxophonist Ryan Burrage, pianist Scott Obenschain, bassist Alan Broome and drummer JJ Juliano) joined the Grammy award-winning, and new to the Grand Ole Opry®, Oak Ridge Boys (Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban and William Lee Golden) in a Nashville studio, The Tracking Room, where history was made.
“We hear the word ‘legend’ often in the music industry,” the Oak Ridge Boys explain. “But, there are some acts that the four of us truly acknowledge as legendary. The Dukes have a unique chemistry and they have preserved the sounds of Dixieland in quintessential style to characterize their music as authentic ‘feel-good’ New Orleans jazz.”
The two groups recorded four songs together, including a wholly unique remake of the Oak Ridge Boys’ platinum-selling hit single from 1981, “Elvira,” with an irresistibly funky ragtime groove fueling the proceedings. The American quartet contributes their distinctive “Oaks” four-part vocal harmonies to a freewheeling Dixie-fied rendition of “Little Talk With Jesus,” a Professor Longhair-influenced rumba-boogie interpretation of their 1982 hit single “Bobbie Sue,” and an authentic “N’awlins” street beat take on the gospel country tune “Unclouded Day.”
Adding to the stellar collaboration are recordings from newcomers and veterans backed by the steady playing Dukes of Dixieland. Wesley Probst shares the Tennessee Ernie Ford novelty number “Fatback Louisiana” and Ernest Tubb’s “Nails In My Coffin.” Oklahoma native Bobby John Henry, who launched his career as a country crooner in the ’50s, contributes a soulful performance on the mellow ballad “Back In New Orleans.”
New Nashville talent includes Callaway McCord, a 20-year-old firecracker who kicks up the energy level a few notches on a rowdy, hard-driving medley of Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya,” Fats Domino’s “I’m Walkin’” and Rockin’ Sidney’s zydeco classic “Don’t Mess With My Toot Toot.” Lathan Moore, a new face in Nashville, lends his appealing baritone voice to the anthemic “Are You From Dixie” (a tune originally written in 1915) and also turns in a moving rendition of “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” as well as “I Can’t Fight The Moonlight” from the Lifetime TV movie, More Than Meets The Eye (written by Mark Bernard and Richard Addrisi–co-writer of the second most-performed song of all time, “Never My Love”). *”I Can’t Fight The Moonlight” track attached below.
Nashville session ace David Spires is also featured on pedal steel guitar throughout, and the Dukes’ pianist, Richard Scott Obenschain, contributes spirited vocals on the opener “That’s What I Like About the South.”
“All involved are masters of their craft and were unique in approach and style,” added the Dukes. “Our idea was to present classic Country tunes with New Orleans grooves and improvised solos and ensembles. It was music magic that was meant to be.”
WHEN COUNTRY MEETS DIXIE will be distributed in partnership with RED Distribution. CD pre-sales begin February 7, 2012 via Amazon and iTunes. Additional information, including how to purchase the record, is available at www.dukesofdixieland.com.
About DUKES OF DIXIELAND
A New Orleans dynasty, and Good Will Ambassadors for the City of New Orleans, the Dukes of Dixieland are the quintessential show brass band. The Shoup-led Dukes have been active on the New Orleans scene and internationally since 1974. In addition to playing their signature sound, they have performed with symphony orchestras including the Boston Pops earlier this year, the Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, National DC and the New York Pops in Carnegie Hall. They have performed with 29 other orchestras in the U.S. and around the world and donated their instruments to the Guatamala Orchestra after their last performance. WHEN COUNTRY MEETS DIXIE is a crowning achievement in their expansive discography and follows their successful collaborations with former Blood Sweat & Tears singer Luther Kent (NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS / CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS [2006]) as well as the Grammy®-nominated gospel CD with Moses Hogan and the New Orleans Gospel Choir entitled GLORYLAND in 2000. When not on tour or in the recording studio, the Dukes have made their home performing nightly aboard the Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans French Quarter for the past 20 years. [www.dukesofdixieland.com]
About OAK RIDGE BOYS
Oak Ridge Boys, Richard Sterban, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Joe Bonsall formed the American Country quartet in 1973. First taking the stage as a gospel ensemble, the legendary group became a top act in country music and then crossed over to pop with “Elvira” in 1981; celebrating its 30th anniversary music history last year, the song became the group’s fourth No. 1 country hit, reached No. 5 on the pop charts, won the group a Grammy® award and went on to become one of only a handful of singles ever to go double platinum. Recording and touring for nearly 40 years, the band released IT’S ONLY NATURAL CD through the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® in August 2011. [oakridgeboys.com]
*Click Click to playto stream Lathan Moore’s rendition of “I Can’t Fight The Moonlight.”
2012 Country Music Festival June 7 – 10 2012 Nashville, TN
Here are just a few that are going to be performing at the Festival this year, so get your tickets soon. We will keep you updated on others that will be joining….
LUKE BRYAN, ERIC CHURCH, FAITH HILL, LADY ANTEBELLUM, BRAD PAISLEY, RASCAL FLATTS, AND ZAC BROWN BAND WILL PERFORM AT 2012 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Zac Brown Band have joined the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2012 CMA Music Festival. The event that USA Today calls “the crown jewel of Country Music festivals” will once again take over downtown Nashville for four days this summer, Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10, 2012.
JOSH KELLEY RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR SONG ABOUT HIS DAUGHTER, “NALEIGH MOON” VIDEO DIRECTED BY WIFE AND ACTRESS KATHERINE HEIGL
Nashville singer/songwriter Josh Kelley releases his new and most personal music video yet for the loving song about his daughter “Naleigh Moon.”
The video is a warm family affair with Josh’s wife, actress Katherine Heigl, sitting in the director’s chair. The video features home footage of the couple with their adopted three year old daughter, Naleigh. The song “Naleigh Moon” appears on Josh’s 2011 acclaimed album, Georgia Clay, and was co-written with Georgia Clay producer Clint Lagerberg.
“I knew you [Heigl] were going to do a great job and you’re an awesome story teller,” Josh says to Heigl at their family home. He adds, “Also, I knew you would do it for free.” The video was shot in Los Angeles and includes home footage of Naleigh over the past couple of years.
When asked about the first reactions to the video, Josh replies, “People loved it. My manager showed it to the record label. The CEO from the record label called me and said, ‘We just played the video for the whole label and over half the people were crying.’”
See the video for yourself here: http://www.joshkelley.com/naleigh_moon/
Josh has been on the road extensively in support of Georgia Clay with opening slots for Taylor Swift, Eric Church and Miranda Lambert. He just wrapped up a tour opening for multi-platinum and award-winning group Lady Antebellum. Catch him this coming weekend performing at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Fans can purchase the song “Naleigh Moon” by clicking here http://bit.ly/dYGuYp
MUSIC CITY RADIO PETITIONS FANS to fine-tune airplay Calls On Music Enthusiasts’ Ear To Pick A Hit!
Music City Media, a prominent Music Row public relations and marketing company, is set to introduce a new business venture for the New Year. Already abuzz among entertainment execs and the songwriting community, the custom-crafted, analytical feedback vehicle, Music City Radio, will make its online presence official.
With the ultimate goal to discover “Music The Country Listens To,” Music City Radio will rely on the intuition of its FanTuition panel (a dedicated group of country music fans across the globe). Music City Radio is a panel-voted, listener-fueled research tool and portal designed to provide FanTuition-approved information to the artist and songwriter. Songcrafters and recording artists (major label and indies) can showcase their music as part of the Music City Radio three-tiered poll structure.
“HIT OR MISS”
A “Rate the Music Poll,” the artist/songwriter submits their songs for immediate feedback. As quickly as the stars align, the FanTuition panel “picks the hit” (or the “miss”) in an up-to-the minute voting process.
TRACKSTAR
The all-star HIT OR MISS track moves up to the TrackStar bout to compete against the previous top-ranking hit-hopeful. The track that maintains its No. 1 status remains in the competition until a new victor is chosen by the FanTuition panel.
FEATURED ARTIST
In a 14-day turnaround, the “Featured Artist” will receive in-depth pole results (including highest ranking/demographic/age and gender specific information). The result information will serve as a directive for radio promotion and label staff as well as booking agents.
“Our objective is to cater to the fans as well as the artist hopefuls who hope to work their way up the charts,” Kat Atwood, Director, Music City Media states. “The fans stake a claim in the music they want to hear and they make a personal investment by casting their vote. In turn, the songwriter/recording artist is provided sound information—be it demographic, age or household income—enabling them to ‘hit’ their target audience on radio and the stage. The fans are our forum for gathering results; Music City Radio is a forum for fans to be part of the results.”
A innovative “listening measure,” Music City Radio’s FanTuition panel is a group of music enthusiasts from all over the globe who voluntarily share their passion for good music. Demonstrating their intuition, the individual panel members use their “ear” to vote for the song they feel has hit potential. Subscribing panelists have the opportunity to share their opinion of a song or recording. Combining a demographic diary of respondents as well as real-time panelists’ comments, artists will be afforded a gauge as to the reception and success potential of their next single (prior to an expensive and extensive radio promotion or tour.)
“As an added bonus, from the artists’ perspective, Music City Radio is a conduit to establish an immediate fan base, or expand an existing fan base, while driving music buyers to the ‘shopping cart.’”
Located at 38 Music Square East, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN, Music City Media and Music City Radio are under the Music City News Media & Marketing company umbrella.
“Trailblazer” Music Video and Radio Single Release by The Roys Song appears on their hit album, LONESOME WHISTLE
Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the new music video and radio single release of “Trailblazer” by bluegrass duo, THE ROYS. The song is currently on the Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay Chart and appears on their album, LONESOME WHISTLE which debuted at #7 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album Chart.
The “Trailblazer” video was shot on location in Hermitage, TN just outside of Nashville with additional scenes filmed at Percy Priest Lake, and features Elaine Roy, Lee Roy (Mandolin), Clint White (Fiddle), Zac Hardin (Bass), Sterling Masat (Banjo, Dobro), and Harry Clark (guitar). It debuted this morning on Cybergrass and is now available for viewing on numerous other sites including: The Roys’ official website, youtube and Rural Rhythm Records. The video was filmed and directed by Sammy Passamano III with Anthony Passamano serving as Assistant Director.
The Roys, who were just named in Roughstock’s 2011 In Review: The Best New Talent of the Year list, have kicked off what plans to be their biggest year yet. They taped an upcoming PBS Special that celebrates the music of Laura Ingalls Wilder last week, and will embark on their first tour of Australia next week. The Roys recently announced joining Vietti Foods to extend the Vietti Vinyl campaign, with the duo’s image appearing on 500,000 cans of the brand’s Family Style Beef Stew available at Family Dollar stores in 25 states through 2012. The duo has also signed a new production deal with ValCom Studios for a 13-episode weekly, music-driven variety show called “Roots And Music With The Roys.”
Please visit TheRoysonline.com for a complete tour schedule and learn more about this exciting band and their current album, LONESOME WHISTLE.
Scotty McCreery To Perform at 2012 Hoops 4 Hope
The seventh annual Hoops 4 Hope women’s basketball game at NC State has added a performance by Scotty McCreery to its lineup of activities. Hoops 4 Hope is Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Reynolds Coliseum. NC State hosts ACC rival Wake Forest. Game time is 5 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN2. Doors open at 3pm.
Since winning Season Ten of American Idol in May, Scotty McCreery has quickly emerged as one of the most successful country stars of the last year. His debut album, Clear As Day, was certified platinum for sales of more than 1 million units in just three months, and he was recently named No. 1 on Billboard magazine’s list of Top New Country Artists for 2011. He also won New Artist of the Year at the American Country Awards in December.
Clear As Day debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts, making him the youngest man in history to open at the top of the all-genre chart with a debut release. It also garnered the highest
sales of any country solo album released last year and held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for six weeks. The album’s first single, “I Love You This Big,” has also been certified gold. His current single, “The Trouble With Girls,” is approaching gold status as well.
He is currently touring the nation as part of Brad Paisley’s “Virtual Reality Tour 2012″ presented by Chevrolet. The lifelong Wolfpack fan and Triangle area native has agreed to take a break from the tour to join in the celebration of the survivors.
General Admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth 17 and under. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. To purchase tickets visit GoPack.com or call the ticket office at 1-800-310-PACK.
NC State Student Tickets will be free but are limited, and must be requested now by going to https://www.ticketreturn.com/ncsu/?cookieCheck=true
The Hoops 4 Hope Event, started by Hall of Fame Coach Kay Yow, is designed to bring awareness and hope in the fight against breast cancer.
A celebration at halftime will be highlighted by recognition of Breast Cancer Survivors as Scotty McCreery will sing a special tribute to those survivors in attendance. It is important that survivors register through the website link at the bottom of the page to participate in the recognition.
More Information can be found at the official homepage of the event at www.GoPack.com/ot/h4h/index.html
