Jerry Reed Brings On The Heat -- Releases LIVE STILL April 19
With over 50 years of entertaining behind him, audiences might wonder whether Jerry Reed can still bring on the heat. Put your fears to rest: "The Guitar Man" is as hot as ever. LIVE STILL is just that: a live recording of eight of Reed's greatest hits and two outstanding new songs taped during a performance in Parsons, Kansas last year. LIVE STILL is proof that Reed is a master craftsman whose arsenal still includes that voice - that guitar - and more damned charisma than the law allows. Co-produced by Reed and Chet Hinesley (Doug Stone, Tony Joe White) and distributed by REDEYE, the R∏K Records' release will be available in stores on April 19. More...
The Wilkinsons Release First U.S. Single Off Newest Album “HIGHWAY”
With critical acclaim already in Canada for their latest project Highway, The Wilkinsons are very much looking forward to their album’s stateside release this spring. The family trio¹s fourth record is slated for release March 29.
With CBuJ Enterprises, Inc. and 33rd Street Records backing the project, the first single "L.A." has already been shipped to stations nationwide. The single also has an accompanying video that will be going video outlets immediately.
"I am very excited about once again working with The Wilkinsons," CBuJ President/CEO John Burns said. "And we are very much looking forward to our partnership with 33rd Street Records."
Their debut single "26 Cents," off their first album Nothing But Love, established The Wilkinsons in Country music as an act that had a strong idea of what they wanted on both their sound and the direction they wanted their music take.
Billy Gilman—Everything And More
After a brief and well-deserved recess, Billy Gilman will release a brand new album entitled EVERYTHING AND MORE on May 3 under the Image Entertainment imprint. George Steele III, VP, Audio Operations Image Music Group shares his sentiments surrounding the new relationship and the project, "The Image Entertainment Music Group is extremely proud to have the opportunity to work with Billy Gilman. We are confident Billy's artistry, passion and personal commitment to EVERYTHING AND MORE will have a tremendous impact in our sales, promotion and the overall success of the marketing group."
Billy introduces his fifth recording: “I think EVERYTHING AND MORE is a more mature version of ONE VOICE. The music is fun and includes all aspects of the country genre (including Bluegrass, Pop, Country Rock, and traditional ballads) and every song is about a new aspect in my life. One song is about the trying times that I went through with my voice change and my fear that I may never sing again. Another song, ‘I’m Not Me Anymore,’ is about how I’ve grown and changed—it’s my favorite. This time, I had a say in what I wanted to record and I’m so proud of this project because it’s a reflection of who I am today as a young adult. I think the lyrics of each and every song create a picture--just as if you were at the movies. I really hope everyone enjoys my ‘photo’ album!” Producer Sandy Linzer adds, “Billy Gilman is producer’s dream. The only thing bigger than his talent is his heart.” More...
New Victor Sanz Release "Love Won't Let Me" Draws Praise
Victor Sanz has released his new album Hey Country, containing the single and video "Love Won¹t Let Me." The single was shipped to radio nationwide on February 7, 2005 and is already garnering rave reviews from critics and fellow artists.
Noted Country music historian and critic Robert K. Oermann said in Music Row Magazine, "It¹s a power ballad that starts slowly, but builds to a deliciously melodic chorus. Eminently playable." More...
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SHELLY FAIRCHILD:
Shelly Fairchild is joining Rascal Flatts on the road and already has
three concert dates with them under her belt. During her first show with
them in Gainesville, Florida, the guys invited Shelly back on stage at the
end of the night to sing a verse of "Born in the USA" with them during the
finale. After their show in South Carolina, The State newspaper wrote of
Shelly, "she's got Gretchen Wilson's red neck and a voice like Reba
McEntire's. Watch out." Catch the fireball newcomer on the road with
Rascal Flatts in Reading, Pennsylvania on Feb. 25, Amherst, Maine on
February 26, Trenton, New Jersey on Feb. 27, Austin, TX on March 4,
Bossier City, Louisiana on March 5, Southaven, Mississippi on March 11 and
Biloxi, Mississippi on March 12.
Shelly will be featured on the Travel Channel's series "Fantasy Living" on Feb. 28th at 8pm EST in an episode on fantasy buses. They caught up with Shelly on the ROCK THE VOTE TOUR in St. Louis. Part of the tour entourage was the John Lennon Education Bus which is equipped with a full recording studio. Shelly demonstrated how the studio works by recording some of her current single, "Tiny Town." More news on Buddy Jewell, Gretchen Wilson and Trent Willmon
