Daniel Lee Martin Kicks Off Wal-Mart Tour
ChinMusic Records Daniel Lee Martin recently kicked off his 2005 Wal-Mart tour in Douglas, GA. Dixie Country 106.7 WOKA and host Cookie D'Amico, were a part of the event. Martin made two appearances, not only at the Douglas GA Wal-Mart, but radio appearances as well. His first leg of Wal-Mart shows included Douglas GA; Hazelhurst GA; Baxley GA; Waycross GA, and four shows in Orange Park, FL.
Vassar Single Makes Climb
Arista Nashville chart-topper Phil Vassar continues to climb the charts with his latest single, “I’ll Take That as a Yes (The Hot Tub Song).” Vassar’s recent performance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, re-airs this Friday, January 28.
Rustie Blue included on Bill Anderson's new album "The Way I Feel"
If you look back through the history of Country Music, there is not much dispute that in one way or another, Bill Anderson has personally influenced more country artists and songwriters than any other individual and Rustie Blue is no exception. On Saturday, January 8th following an appearance on the "Ernest Tubb Mid-Nite Jamboree," Bill Anderson announced that his duet with Rustie Blue (from her latest release "Chip Chip") is included on his new album titled, "The Way I Feel". Bill's new CD may be purchased NOW online from his website" and is scheduled to be released on February 1st. Rustie and Bill's duet climbed to #1 on the (E.C.M.A ) European Country Music Association Chart back in November, and held the #1 spot for 3 weeks; it debuted at #10 and peaked at #4 on the International Hot Disc Chart, and hit the "New Music Weekly" U.S. Chart among other numerous charts, while also receiving rave reviews from the critics!
Multi-Talented Duo, The Wrights, Select Veteran Director And Historic Plantation To Film Debut Video
New country duo, The Wrights, combine fresh beginnings with a certain well-intended sense of repetition in their very first video, shot this week, visually bringing to life their debut single, "Down This Road," the title track to their ACR / RCA Records album, slated for release May 3. The video, filmed by noted director Steven Goldmann, brought the talented husband and wife pair of Shannon and Adam Wright to Tennessee's historic Rippavilla Plantation to capture the essence of the song's message - one of familiar feelings and situations that seem to recur time and again. More...
“Two Hearts, (One Love)” The New Single From Zona Jones Is On The New & Active R&R List
Country artist ZONA JONES began 2005 with his new single, “Two Hearts (One Love),” sending sparks throughout country radio airwaves and has quickly garnered support of stations nationwide. Currently, the much requested love song has been charted at 58 R & R, 66 Billboard and 15 Texas Music Charts.
Assistant Program Director/Music Director of WKLB, Boston Ginny Rogers spoke of how well-received Zona Jones’ music is in the Northeast. She went on to say, “We’ve been getting requests for “Two Hearts” since we played it this summer. Zona is a terrific guy. The fact that he's an artist as well is the bonus.” More...
Sony Scene
MIRANDA LAMBERT:
Epic Records newcomer Miranda Lambert is the new pride of Texas, as her debut single "Me and Charlie Talkin'" is spending its second week atop the Texas Music Chart. Collected by Shane Media, the Texas Music Chart is compile from a list of reporting stations across the Lone Star State. Miranda will be featured in the Texas Music Magazine's March issue, and her debut CD Kerosene hits stores March 15.
MONTGOMERY GENTRY:
Montgomery Gentry help kick-off Super Bowl week in Jacksonville tonight
with a rockin' performance at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
beginning at 8 pm. Kick Off to Super Bowl XXXIX: Celebrate Jacksonville
will feature a full program that honors the game of football and pays
tribute to the incredible community effort behind Super Bowl XXXIX. The
evening will celebrate the people and spirit of Jacksonville by raising
the official flag to kick off the largest sporting event ever to be held
in the city. During the program, Montgomery Gentry will play its hit
single, My Town. The band will then perform a full concert at the
conclusion of the event program. More news on Sony stars
Kenny Chesney Kicks Off Keg With Something
When you've sold more concert tickets than anyone but Prince, how does the man who's the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year kick-off a new year? By leaving the production at home and barn-storming a few college bars, of course!
And with two shows in Green Bay and a third in St. Paul all sold out in less than 2 hours -- as well as over 120,000 copies of his intimate Be As You Are: Songs From An Old Blue Chair sold on the 1st day alone -- the soft-spoken singer/songwriter has plenty to celebrate. More...