 The Best of Paul Thorn album is now available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon Music. This anthology spans two decades of Paul Thorn's remarkable career and also includes the 9-song Paul Thorn Acoustic Band Live in Nashville album at no extra charge. Additionally, when you pre-order you get the previously unreleased, "Rose City', as an instant grat track.
From the webiste: We can't issue a Greatest Hits package. Paul has never had a hit. So we listened to your feedback at shows, asked around, and came up with a twelve-track anthology that spans two decades of Paul Thorn's remarkable career. The Best of Paul Thorn highlights the most important themes in Paul’s music - from the influence of his father and uncle in his past (the autobiographical “Pimps and Preachers”) to his call-and-response concert staple (“Mission Temple Fireworks Stand”) and his life-affirming outlook going forward (“What Have You Done To Lift Somebody Up”). A newly released extra track, “Rose City,” takes up the final slot on the album. Paul wrote this rocker years ago while working as a staff writer for Rick Hall at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals and finally recorded it in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2015. As a special bonus, we will include a download card that gets you a special live show recorded in Nashville back in February 2016 - The Paul Thorn Acoustic Band performing nine of your favorites - at no extra charge. Pre-ordering for the CD has begun here and here.
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 (Press Release) Nashville, TN – Groundbreaking independent country artist Aaron Watson continues to chart his own course with the February 24th release of his new album Vaquero (BIG Label Records/Thirty Tigers). Watson made history in 2015 when his 10th studio album, The Underdog debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart marking the first time an independent, male country artist had ever debuted at the coveted top spot. Watson’s unprecedented accomplishment turned heads and opened many eyes to what he had been building independently for years. With Vaquero, Watson continues to challenge current trends and stay true to his muse. The 16-song collection finds the Texas native following the trail back to his roots, keying in on his influences and tipping his hat to the fans and family who helped set the foundation for his success.
Tirelessly defying the odds of the conventional country album cycle over the last 17 years, Watson built a career one fan at a time, night after night, and album-by-album. It’s only recently that others have caught up to the now nationally recognized artist who, now more than ever, is a force to contend with. Watson has been selling out shows across Texas and beyond, with audiences ranging from 2,000-5,000 nightly for years, while also selling out in major markets including Boston and Denver. Expanding his reach even further, Watson performs headlining shows to capacity crowds internationally in Italy, France, Norway, the UK and more. For Watson, it has been a slow and steady climb, but one thing is clear, the integrity and principles that lie beneath all the hard work and perseverance have remain unchanged. Vaquero, which means the ‘original cowboy,’ is an intensely reflective and personal set of songs filled with compelling narratives. Throughout, he depicts stories of a rugged people, humble but hardworking, like himself. He puts a playful spin on an insider’s view on the Texan way of life with “Amen Amigo” and delivers life lessons courtesy of an old vaquero with the title track. On the poignant “Diamonds & Daughters,” he opens up his heart for his little girl. “Mariano’s Dream” is a companion piece to “Clear Isabel” and on “They Don’t Make 'Em Like They Used To” he sings of the longing for the nostalgia of an earlier time. Listeners have come to know Watson’s pragmatic style and authenticity as an artist over the years. With Vaquero, he keeps his Texas flare and honest songwriting at the forefront. Watson co-produced Vaquero with award-winning producer Marshall Altman. All 16 songs for the Amarillo, TX native bear his name, with half penned solely by Watson and the others co-written with acclaimed collaborators including Mac McAnally, Leslie Satcher, Kendell Marvel and more. A pre-order of the album is available now and includes lead single “Outta Style” and “Big Love In A Small Town”, here: http://smarturl.it/Vaquero.  (Press Release) Living the life he sings about, is what gives Richard Lynch his edge as a singer/songwriter. They say you should write what you know...and Richard knows all about a long day's work in the hot sun, and taking pride in a job well done. After all, Richard is a hard-working, blue-collar man. In addition to being a chart-topping country artist and co-host of Renegade Radio Nashville's hit show, "Traditionally Lynch," he is also a designer and builder of amazing barns, and a proud American farmer.
So, it should come as no surprise that his brand-new single release, the self-penned, "We're American Proud" pays tribute to his fellow blue-collar American workers, farmers, and military members, whom he holds in such high esteem. As the founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation, Richard has helped to raise funds for veterans, through his series of concert events at his Keepin' It Country Farm in Waynesville, OH. Dennis Coffey's Unheard 1968 Live Album ('Hot Coffey in D') Coming from Resonance, Jan. 13th12/5/2016  LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Press Release)— Resonance Records proudly announces the release of Dennis Coffey's Hot Coffey in the D: Burnin’ at Morey Baker’s Showplace Lounge, a set of previously unreleased live recordings made during the legendary guitarist’s 1968 residency at the Detroit venue featuring Motor City staples on the scene — organist Lyman Woodard and drummer Melvin Davis. The album will be released as a Deluxe CD & Digital edition on January 13, 2017 (the limited edition deluxe vinly LP was released on Record Store Day's Black Friday Event on November 25, 2016).
In the late ’60s, Coffey was a fixture in the fertile Detroit soul recording studio scene, where he helped shape the sound of countless hits for Detroit’s indie soul labels Golden World, Ric-Tic, Kelmac and Revilot, among others. Jack Montgomery’s “Dearly Beloved,” The Reflections’ “Just Like Romeo and Juliet” and Darrell Banks’s “Open the Door to Your Heart” are just a few of the Northern Soul classics of that era that Coffey played on. At the same time, organist Lyman Woodard was the musical director for Martha [Reeves] and the Vandellas (“Heat Wave”) and Melvin Davis was busy cutting 45s of his own as a vocalist on the Groovesville, Fortune and Mala labels and landing a number regional hits including “This Love Was Meant To Be”/”Save It (Never Too Late).”  (Nashville, Tennessee...Press Release) - December 2, 2016 - The popular Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival turns 25 next year, and dates have been set for March 28-April 1, 2017. Regions Bank returns for the tenth year as the presenting sponsor of the event. In addition, the world's largest not-for-profit songwriters trade association Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) turns 50, and the NSAI-owned Bluebird Cafe celebrates 35 years of providing an iconic stage for songwriters next year.
Produced by NSAI, Tin Pan South reigns as the world's largest all-songwriter festival. This year, over 350 talented songwriters performed 92 shows at 10 of Nashville's top music venues. Thousands of music fans attend the event annually to hear writers tell stories behind hit songs they have written and perform those songs as they were originally composed. Stay tuned to tinpansouth.com in the coming months for information about venues, lineups, the popular Fast Access Passes and more.  Get Triangular now on iTunes, Amazon, and CDbaby
Js3 Announces Plans to Record Next Full Length Album, Produced by Dave King (The Bad Plus) at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville NC after Successful Kickstarter Campaign ASHEVILLE (Press Release) -- On the tail of their critically acclaimed 2015 album, Lost at Last, Jon Stickley Trio independently releases a brand new 5-song EP, Triangular, on December 2,2016. With roots in gypsy jazz, bluegrass, and hip-hop in an “exhilarating all-acoustic swirl” (Acoustic Guitar Magazine), Jon Stickley Trio combines Jon Stickley’s rapid-fire flatpicking guitar with the sultry and wild, yet refined, melodies of Lyndsay Pruett on violin set over the deep groove of Patrick Armitage on drums. “In a time when a lot of instrumental music feels more like math than art, Jon Stickley Trio's Triangular reminds us of the pure joy that can be created and shared through music,” says Greensky Bluegrass’ Anders Beck. Jon Stickley Trio is on tour this winter with shows in the southeast this December in Knoxville, Kingsport and Charlotte. Jon also has a couple of shows booked with Andy Thorn (Leftover Salmon) and Travis Book (The Infamous Stringdusters) in North Carolina mid-month. On December 30th, the Trio pops up north to Richmond, Virginia to open for The Infamous Stringdusters before heading home to Asheville for a special New Year's Eve Celebration with The Honeycutters on Dec 31st. In early January, Jon Stickley travels to Denver to play two nights as a part of the Bluegrass Generals featuring members of The Infamous Stringdusters, Greensky Bluegrass, and more. The Trio joins up again in Wray, Colorado on the 21st with some surprise mystery dates out west TBA. There’s a scattering of other dates announced including WinterWonderGrass in California in the spring and FloydFest in the summer in Virginia.  Courtesy: Songbird Guitars/Auerbach PR CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 2, 2016 (Press Release)-- Grammy-winning musician Vince Gill has been named an ambassador for Songbirds Guitar Museum, the world's largest private collection of rare, vintage guitars. The museum will open to the public in early 2017.
Located next to the Chattanooga Choo Choo, the museum is a guitar-oriented, pop culture experience for the whole family. A Grand Opening Celebration will take place on March 9. Gill, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, will showcase his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing, and soaring tenor vocals at the Grand Opening Celebration. In addition, he will lend his voice and expertise to Songbirds Guitar Museum as it shares its unparalleled collection through its permanent and rotating historical exhibits.  Arden, NC (December 2, 2016 Press Release) - Mountain Home Music Company announces new music from acclaimed husband/wife Bluegrass duo Darin and Brooke Aldridge. FASTER AND FARTHER, their sixth CD for the label, is due in stores on February 10. The first single is now available on iTunes with your pre-order purchase. Fans can enjoy a "sneak peek" studio video .
  "It's Gonna Get Weird Without You"
A benefit ft. Alejandro Escovedo, Will Johnson, John Moreland, Aaron Lee Tasjan, The Mastersons, John Calvin Abney, Shonna Tucker & more Dec. 11th, Austin, TX @ C-Boys Heart & Soul (Press Release) In the wake of the tragic passing of Austin, TX, musician Chris Porter (and his Bluebonnet Rattlesnakes bandmate Mitchell Vandenburg) this October, Porter's friends and musical admirers are now gathering for the worthiest of causes—raising funds to help finish and release his brilliant final album, Don't Go Baby It's Gonna Get Weird Without You. Join them Dec. 11th at C-Boys Heart & Soul in Austin, TX, to celebrate the life of this beloved, unsung hero of the Americana underground. The evening will feature a silent auction and performances from Alejandro Escovedo, Will Johnson (Centro-matic, Monsters of Folk), John Moreland, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Shonna Tucker (Drive-By Truckers), The Mastersons, John Calvin Abney, Sarah Green & Drew Carman. $30 advance, no hard tickets—will call at the door Doors @ 7:30pm, 21+ More info/RSVP: It's Gonna Get Weird Without You Fundraiser Photos Courtesy: Baby Robot Media  (Nashville, Tenn. – December 2, 2016 Press Release ) – Country recording artist, Camille Rae, has released an original rendition of the Christmas hymn, “What Child Is This?”capturing her bright and dynamic vocals for the holiday classic. “What Child Is This?” initially written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865, was recorded and produced by Mikei Gray and is now available through digital retailers iTunes and Apple Music.
“‘What Child Is This’ has been my favorite Christmas song since I was a little girl,” said Rae. “It is so beautiful and has always tugged at my heart strings. I’m very excited to share my take on this timeless hymn with everyone.” Rae’s current single, “But I Want You,” co-written by Jaida Dreyer, Fred Wilhelm, and Jay Knowles, is currently climbing the Music Row chart with strong country radio airplay across the United States and Canada. “But I Want You,” is available on iTunes and Apple Music, and the official music video can be viewed here. Originally from Mount Vernon, Ky., Rae has been sharing her talent with all whom would listen since the age of three. At 12, Rae began to craft her own songs and was a member of the Kentucky All-State Choir. She went on to complete her musical education at University of the Cumberlands and taught choir before focusing on her own artistry. Since 2012, Rae has opened for notable acts like The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, David Cook, Maddie and Tae, and more. Rae recently completed studio work for a full-length studio album in which the street date is to be determined. For more information on Camille Rae, visit her official website at www.CamilleRae.com, and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. |
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