MADISON MCKENZIE ROUNDS OUT NINE-WEEK “FLAVOR OF MUSIC” SHOWCASE SERIES THIS TUESDAY!
By My Country Space

MADISON MCKENZIE ROUNDS OUT NINE-WEEK “FLAVOR OF MUSIC”
SHOWCASE SERIES THIS TUESDAY!
“Inside Music Row” Set to Tape Finale for Upcoming Broadcast
Nashville, Tenn. (April 24, 2012) – Nashville, Tenn. (April 30, 2012) – Madison McKenzie is set to take this stage this Tuesday, May 1 as the finale artist in the successful showcase series, the “Flavor of Music,”held every Tuesday for the past nine weeks at Red Rooster Music Hall (1530 Demonbreun) in Nashville, Tenn. from 6 – 8 P.M. The series, presented by Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Flavorings in cooperation with PCG Nashville, featured a total of eight up-and-coming artistswho completed or are currently in development programs at PCG Nashville – The Science of Artist Development.
“The ‘Science of Artist Development’ was designed to address the changing needs of the entertainment industry,” stated Bernard Porter of PCG Nashville about this amazing program for up-and-coming talent. “ Our approach to development and life enrichment will benefit these artists throughout their careers.”
Designed to draw attention from fans and music row executives, the series is unusual in the fact that it has a number of corporate sponsors Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Seasonings (Title Sponsor); PCG Nashville; JD Fuller Advertising; Twango; and Flavour). This new model of corporate support is capturing attention, alright—it’s caught the eye of Executive Producer, Jeff Moseley at nationally syndicated Inside Music Row, who will be on-site with his crewTuesday to film finale performances and talk to sponsors for an upcoming broadcast (times to be announced).
"We are always thrilled to acknowledge great new talent. PCG's Flavor of Music is a wonderful platform to showcase new artists. It also shows how the corporate world such as Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Seasonings embraces new talent and offers them this wonderful opportunity to be recognized,” said Jeff Moseley. For more information on the series, please visit www.flavorofmusic.com.
FLAVOR OF THE WEEK” FEATURED ARTIST: MADISON MCKENZIE
Home: Camp Point, Illinois
Influences:Martina McBride, Faith Hill
Flavors: Peaceful, Prolific, Quiet Strength
Website: www.madimmusic.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/madimmusic
Madison McKenzie is a uniquely gifted singer, songwriter and performer from the fertile farm lands of western Illinois. This beautiful blue-eyed sixteen year-old sensation captivates listeners with a sweet sophisticated sincerity. Madison’s creative and contemporary take on country is deeply rooted in a respect for the tradition and her church-house upbringing, as she delivers a fresh new sound that is sure to inspire.

Fans can still check out featured “Flavor of Music” artists, purchase merchandise, download music and more on their smart phones through both Android and iPhone/iPad apps. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/FLAVOROFMUSIC to grab this app and find out more.
Showcase organizers are already planning their next “Flavor of Music”-Volume 2.Artists can bring their demos or CDs to the “Flavor of Music” event to be considered for placement on the next record. Submissions will be accepted between 6 – 6:30 P.M.
About Crawdads Classics (Title Sponsor):
Crawdad’s
Classics, the official flavor of the Nashville Predators, is a
faith based company that is committed to delivering the highest
quality in award winning gourmet flavorings along with an
unsurpassed client friendly experience. Crawdad’s
Classics gets its name from the founder, Cordell “Crawdad”
Bixler. As a boy, he loved to spend his days catching crawdads
in the ditches and creeks of the Missouri Bootheel. Little did
he know as a child this nickname would stick throughout his
life. Crawdad’s love of Cajun cooking and excellence in spicy
foods led him to create Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Hot Sauce in
1995. Today, the legacy still lives through
Crawdad’s daughter and son-in-law, Tim and Tamie Lung.
Since their acquisition of the company, several new
product lines have been added and many consumers have
discovered the unique flavor that has their taste buds asking
for more. “That’s why we have shipped our products throughout
the country and have many loyal customers.” For more
information, please visit www.crawdadsclassics.com.About PCG Nashville:
PCG Nashville is recognized as one of America’s leading career development organizations, working with professional and emerging artists, customizing programs to accommodate an artist’s creative and professional growth. Programs include: career guidance and mentoring, strategic planning, styling, branding and marketing, entertainment relations and ethics, media training, live performance coaching, vocal evaluation and training, songwriting and creative direction, studio preparation and more. For more information, please visit http://pcgnashville.com/.
About JD Fuller Advertising:
JD Fuller Advertising features the work and talent of its founding partners Adam Fuller and Jesse Nemitz (former CEO of Singing Success Inc.). With over fifteen years of combined internet marketing experience, this talented duo is constantly pushing the boundaries of conventional marketing to create the most effective solutions for their clients; artists like Maddi Jane (#32 Billboard’s Social 50), world famous brands like Brett Manning’s Singing Success vocal training products and ChildFund International. For more information, please visit www.jdfulleragency.com.
About Twango Media:
Twango Media, is a mobile software application builder focusing on entertainment based clients. Based in Nashville, Tenn., the team at Twango provides a much improved experience over traditional software companies which lack backgrounds in the music industry. Twango provides the ability for clients to select from standard mobile apps, or consult with an in-house designer to create custom mobile apps. For more information on Tango Media, please visit www.twangomedia.com.
About Flavour:
Flavour, located at 1522 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, Tenn., carries fresh and innovative brands for both men and women like True Religion, Joes Jeans, Antik Denim, AG, 7 for all Mankind, Red Engine, Frankie B, Da'Mage, La Rok, Morphine Generation, Grail, Sharon Segal, Trunk Ltd., Love Junkies, Fresh, Johnny Was, Eisbar, Da-Nang, Alice & Trixie, Hale Bob, Common Thread, Cha Cha, Single, 4 You, Fornarina, Seasonal Whispers, French Connection and Baltazar, to name a few. For more information, please visitwww.flavourclothing.com or call 615-254-2064.
Tim Dugger set to perform at Talladega Superspeedway & Prelude to the Dream
By My Country Space
“I’m honored to be chosen to sing the national anthem again at
this event,” said Dugger, who sang the national anthem for the
2010 Prelude to the Dream. “This is an opportunity for the
stars and fans of kinds of motorsports to come together to
raise money for this wonderful cause.”
Dugger’s racing connections run deep. Touring clubs along the
NASCAR circuit for years, he has amassed a loyal following of
race fans, drivers, and crew chiefs – even his video for
“Sunday Drive” features 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
champion Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing.
Dugger has also been added to the lineup for the May 5
Aaron’s Dream Weekend infield concert at Talladega
Superspeedway, along with Rodney Atkins.
“Bringing in a talented and down-to-earth singer-songwriter
like Tim Dugger to open up for an award-winning country star
like Rodney Atkins gives the Aaron’s Dream Weekend a
high-powered concert you’d pay big money to see anywhere else,”
said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. “The loyal
fans of Talladega Superspeedway and NASCAR deserve to be
entertained in the biggest way, and we feel like we’ve done
that this year.”
Dugger will play from 7-8 p.m. CDT on Saturday, May 5, and will
be followed by Rodney Atkins at 8:30 p.m. Entry into the
infield concert requires either a race ticket for the May 6
Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race or infield admission.
Both can be purchased at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or
1-877-Go2-DEGA.
Dugger says he writes music that “almost all can relate to,” as
evidenced by his latest single, “Way Past My Beer Time” and his
upcoming single, “God For A Day” both of which are now
available on iTunes. For more information regarding Dugger,
please visit www.timdugger.com
JOAN OSBORNE ANNOUNCES WEST COAST TOUR DATES
By My Country SpaceTO BE AVAILABLE MAY 8
Fairfax,
VA (April 30, 2012) --- Joan Osborne will continue her North
American tour with a series of west coast concerts in May in
support of her newest album, Bring It On
Home. Osborne will perform at a number of festivals as
well as solo concerts before returning to the east coast for the
next leg of the tour. Her critically-lauded collection of
vintage blues and R&B songs landed in Amazon’s Top 20 shortly
after its release on March 27th and will be available in
high definition format on May 8th, making it the only version in
24 bit for audiophiles who demand ultra-high resolution sound
quality
Joan Osborne has sold millions of albums and garnered multiple Grammy nominations throughout her critically and commercially acclaimed career. In addition to her own headlining tours, she has sung lead vocals for The Dead (formerly the Grateful Dead) and won a Grammy for her performance in the award-winning film Standing In The Shadows of Motown.
For more information, please go to www.joanosborne.com or view video footage for BRING IT ON HOME athttp://www.saguaroroad.com/2012/02/29/joan-osborne-discusses-her-new-album/.
Tour dates include:
May 18 Anthology San Diego, CA
May 19 Doheny Blues Festival Dana Point, CA
May 25 Strawberry Music Festival Yosemite, CA
May 26 Aptos Village Park Santa Cruz, CA
May 27 Napa Valley Opera House Napa, CA
June 1 The Bear’s Den Niagara Falls, NY
June 3 Allegheny Concert Series Pittsburgh, PA
June 16 Clearwater Festival Croton-on-Hudson, NY
June 30 Toronto Jazz Festival Toronto, Canada
GEORGE JONES POSTPONES PERFORMANCES THROUGH MAY 20TH
By My Country Space
Nashville,
Tenn. (April 26, 2012) -- Country music
Hall of Fame member George Jones is recuperating from upper
respiratory infection and continues to rest at his Franklin,
Tennessee home. Although, George is doing much better,
doctors are ordering mandatory recovery time forcing all tour
dates through May 20th, including the entire Canadian run to be
postponed.
The following dates are canceled:
LEE BRICE’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM HARD 2 LOVE IN STORES NOW, RECEIVING RAVE REVIEWS
By My Country SpaceHard 2 Love Debuts With Two Tracks in the Top 10 on iTunes Country Songs Chart
The New York Times – “…one of the year’s most
impressive country albums.”
– Jon Caramanica
USA Today – “…Hard 2
Love is as
well-crafted a set of country tunes
as you’ll hear all year.” – Brian Mansfield
Billboard – “Brice is gearing up for
many more trips to the top
with music this good.” – Chuck Dauphin
Nashville,
Tenn. – (April 25, 2012) – Award-winning singer/songwriter,
Lee Brice, launches his new album, Hard 2 Love, with
the lead single, “A Woman Like You,” having reached No. 1 and the
next single, “Hard to Love,” hitting radio now. With Hard 2 Love, an ACM
Award for “Song of the Year,” and his first No. 1 as a vocalist,
Brice’s career is soaring to new heights.
Brice’s high-profile media blitz began with co-hosting duties on the No. 1 national morning show “Today” on March 20 and continues through the next two weeks. This week, Brice is back in New York promoting the new album and has already appeared on “Fox & Friends,” CNN’s “Showbiz Tonight,” and “Imus In The Morning.”
In the event you have missed one of these appearances, you can click on the link below:
“Fox & Friends” - http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-friends/index.html#/v/1577960844001/after-the-show-show-lee-brice/?playlist_id=86912
“Imus In The Morning” - http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1580204048001/
Next week, Brice is off to the West Coast to make his late night debut on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Monday, May 1, followed by a “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” performance later in the week (date TBD). He will also will appear and perform on the mid-day syndicated “The Better Show” on Wednesday, May 2. His busy week will end back east with a visit to “Huckabee” to tape on Saturday, May 5, and will air on May 12.
Hard 2 Love gives audiences a glimpse into Brice’s current place in life. In addition to songs explicitly written by Brice for his fiancé and son, the album contains an assortment of songs that cover a multitude of emotions from boisterous party songs to songs about coping with the loss of a loved one.
Brice commented on the selection of tracks: “Everything on the new album is very pertinent to who I am right now and where I am in my life. I have some very personal stuff on there, and had to be really honest with it. Hopefully, folks will see that.”
In addition to co-producing the album, Brice has co-written eight of the 13 tracks. 12 of these songs are currently charting inside the iTunes Top 200 songs on the Country chart. Hard 2 Loveis available now in stores. For further information, please visit www.leebrice.com.
MONTGOMERY GENTRY TEAMS UP WITH TIM GUNN OF ABC’S “THE REVOLUTION” FOR A “FASHIONABLE” JOURNEY THROUGH NASHVILLE HOTSPOTS
By My Country Space
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Montgomery Gentry Recommends the Latest Trends
in Music Row Styles, from
Flavour & Manuel Couture—
Episode to Air This Thursday, April 26
Nashville, Tenn. (April 25, 2012) – ABC’s “The Revolution” made a visit to Nashville in early April to tape an upcoming episode featuring the sights and sounds of Music City. During their visit, country music duo Montgomery Gentry, who are never shy on style, played host to TV’s fashion expert Tim Gunn, taking him on a “fashionable journey” through their Nashville’s hottest clothing stores. The episode will air on Thursday, April 26 on ABC.
Troy Gentry, whose style is best described as “country chic,” introduced Gunn toAimee Johns at Flavour for Men (1522 Demonbreun Street, Nashville), who guided him through the latest styles of Music Row. Flavour Clothing for Men & Women is known for its unmatched client service and for carrying a large number of creative lines from New York to Los Angeles including Hudson, AG Jeans, Theory, John Varvatos, L.A.M.B., Hale Bob, Joes Jeans and 7 for all Mankind,to name a few. As one of the few boutiques in Nashville that will host private shopping opportunities to include in-store or in-home appointments for those who request it, Flavour is often frequented by Gentry, as well as many other country stars including such notables as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Kellie Pickler and more. For more information on Flavour, please visit www.flavourclothing.com or call 615-254-2064.
After visiting Flavour, Eddie Montgomery, whose style can best be described as “traditional,” introduced Gunn to Morelia Ceuvas, daughter of famed costumer and artist, Manuel. Often referred to as the “Rhinestone Rembrandt,” Manuel (whose signature showroom is located at 1922 Broadway in Nashville), is known for making Johnny Cash the “man in black,” Elvis’ signature gold lamé suit, the garments Bob Dylan wore when performing for the Pope, and countless other stars including (but not limited to) members of The Rat Pack, Roy Rogers and theLone Ranger. His work within the entertainment industry is world-renowned and received special recognition by the Country Music Association. The shop, Manuel American Designs, also known as Manuel Exclusive Clothier or simply Manuel’s, is a staple not only of Nashville but of Americana history. For more information on Manuel’s, please visit www.manuelcouture.com or call 615-321-5444.
Kevin Sharp, Sing For Your Supper, NMG Events & More
By My Country Space
An Evening With the Stars to Benefit Kevin Sharp
Date: Wednesday April 25, 2012
Location: Texas Troubadour Theater, 2416 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN Time: Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. Cost: $15.00 in Advance, $20.00 at the door
For over 22 years, Platinum Recording Artist and
Inspirational/Motivational Speaker Kevin Sharp
(http://www.kevinsharp.com) has
been inspiring and changing the lives of others
through his music – and his powerful motivational
Seminars – throughout the United States. He has
given much of his time to the Make A Wish
Foundation, the American Cancer Society and the
Jason’s Dreams for Kids Foundation, just to name a
few.
Now it’s OUR turn to give back to a man who has
given so much to others!
In January of 2011, Kevin developed an infection in
the leg that was affected by cancer when he was 18
years old, and seven hospitalizations and 7
surgeries later, doctors were forced to remove his
hip, his femur and his knee and replace them with
an artificial hip, a titanium femur, and an
artificial knee in one last attempt to save his leg
from amputation. Three short days following
surgery, Kevin was taking his first steps on his
newly “rebuilt” leg! He spent time recovering
at home and in October of 2011, resumed
performing! READ MORE>>>
Photo: This amazing "cartooned" guitar was personally created for Kevin's Auction by Guy Gilchrist, one of the most talented individuals ever - the creator of the "Nancy" cartoons- and a songwriter in his own right! What an incredible item to have on display in our Silent Auction tomorrow night! And those coming will have the opportunity to take this home! |
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Lucy's Country
Kitchen Weekly Lineup: "Sing for Your
Supper"
WHAT:
Sing For Your Supper
WHEN:
Wednesday April 25, 2012
TIME: 7:00 – 11:30 PM
WHERE:
Lucy’s Country Café - 1911 Broadway ~
Nashville, TN 37203
Every Wednesday night, in the heart of midtown there is
a a special evening that has become a hotspot among the
music industry crowd. “Sing for Your Supper,” a weekly
event at Lucy’s Country Cafe located in the Blue Bar on
Division Street brings together great music and a
delicious dining experience that is enjoyable not only
for the diners but for the performers as well.
“Sing For Your Supper” brings a unique collaboration of
diverse music. “You can enjoy a singer/songwriter who
loves to perofrm as a hobby to acclaimed musicians who
have worked with A-list country artists,” explained
Bobby, “You get the best of both worlds, which makes
this [“Sing For Your Supper”] a cut above the rest of
Nashville’s music scene.”
For a complete list of the scheduled entertainment line
up, follow us on twitter
@sing4ursupper
To find out how you or your vocal group or Band can "Sing for your Supper,"
contact Terry Jo : singforyoursupper@ymail.com
No cover charge at the door for Sing For Your Supper with the exception of Ticketed "Special Events" announced in advance |
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Nashville Music Guide's Acoustic Performance Night at
Douglas Corner is Back with New Host, Sam
Cooper
What: NMG
Acoustic Performance Night, Hosted by Sam
Cooper
When: Thursday,
May 3rd
Where: Douglas
Corner
Time: 8:00
p.m. -11:30 p.m.
We are
proud to once again sponsor Acoustic
Performance Night on Thursday May 3rd from 8pm to
midnight. Our new host of the event is Sam Cooper, we
are very happy to have him on board working with the
NMG Team! We’ll be having half-hour featured
sets from rising stars and legends showcasing
their writing, singing and performing
talents. READ MORE>>>
The May
3rd event will again be “a really big show” with
performances by:
Chris Lee,
Chris Gantry, Rick Stewart, Valerie Mize, Randall
Clay, Reese Wilson, Sam Tate
NMG
continues to be on the forefront of media exposure
for up and coming artists through live music
events, the monthly print magazine (Nashville MUSIC
Guide), the internet site (www.nashvillemusicguide.com), the
radio show (www.NMGradio.com) and their Radio
Deliver Service which distributes their compilation
CD both digitally and snail-mail to over 2,000
radio stations including the Music Row and
Texas Chart Reporting Stations.
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AMBER SHALENE STEPS IN FOR TONIGHT’S FLAVOR OF MUSIC SHOWCASE
By My Country Space
PCG GRAD AMBER SHALENE STEPS IN
FOR JORDAN HUMPHREY FOR TONIGHT’S
FLAVOR OF MUSIC SHOWCASE APPEARANCE
features Eight Emerging Artists
Nashville, Tenn. (April 24, 2012) – Amber Shalene will step in for Jordan Humprey at tonight’s “Flavor of Music” showcase presented byCrawdad’s Classics Gourmet Flavorings in cooperation with PCG Nashville. Shalene, a “graduate” of PCG Nashville’s “The Science of Artist Development” program and seasoned entertainer, will perform in Humphrey’s place(who had to bow out due to unforeseen circumstances). Tonight’s show is the eighth in a nine-week “Flavor of Music” showcase series, held every Tuesday at Red Rooster Music Hall (1530 Demonbreun) in Nashville, Tenn. from 6 – 8 P.M.For more information on the series, please visit www.flavorofmusic.com.
Amber Shalene has never been conventional and neither has her journey to the Nashville country music scene. She began humbly, performing in her Grandfather's church, and went on to win a national songwriting contest at the age of 15.
Amber has gone on to inspire young hearts in African orphanages and to sing on the stages of Israel, Europe and South Africa. Always showing her ambition and passion for music, Amber has seen the difference that music can make in lives all over the world.
A self-proclaimed “southern gypsy,” Amber offers a vocal combination of Wynonna Judd, Bonnie Raitt andTracy Chapman. She writes honest, emotional and thought provoking lyrics. Her inspiration ranges fromCreedence Clearwater Revival and Billy Joel, to Ray Charles and her mother, Violet (who taught her the value of song and of purpose).
“As a PCG client, I received the skills and confidence that are needed to work in Music City--skills that are invaluable as an artist,” says Shalene of PCG Nashville whose talented “students” are showcased in the series.
"The purpose of this promotion is to give music industry exposure to these well-deserving great new entries to their respected genres. I hope this leads to great things for all of them." stated Bernard Porter, President of PCG Nashville. “We are excited about this opportunity and all the possibilities as we continue to build the Flavor of Music branding,” states Porter.
The weekly series presented by Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Flavorings will feature eight up-and-coming artists who have completed or are currently in development programs at PCG Nashville – “The Science of Artist Development.”
Showcase organizers are already planning their next “Flavor of Music”-Volume 2.Artists can bring their demos or CDs to the “Flavor of Music” event to be considered for placement on the next record. Submissions will be accepted between 6 – 6:30 P.M.
The series is also sponsored in part by PCG Nashville, JD Fuller Advertising, Twango Media and Flavour Clothing.
About Crawdads Classics:
Crawdad’s Classics, LLC is a faith based company that is committed to delivering the highest quality in award winning gourmet flavorings along with an unsurpassed client friendly experience. Crawdad’s Classics gets its name from the founder, Cordell “Crawdad” Bixler. As a boy, he loved to spend his days catching crawdads in the ditches and creeks of the Missouri Bootheel. Little did he know as a child this nickname would stick throughout his life. Crawdad’s love of Cajun cooking and excellence in spicy foods led him to create Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Hot Sauce in 1995. Today, the legacy still lives through Crawdad’s daughter and son-in-law, Tim and Tamie Lung. Since their acquisition of the company, several new product lines have been added and many consumers have discovered the unique flavor that has their taste buds asking for more. “That’s why we have shipped our products throughout the country and have many loyal customers.” For more information, please visit www.crawdadsclassics.com.
About PCG Nashville:
PCG Nashville is recognized as one of America’s leading career development organizations, working with professional and emerging artists, customizing programs to accommodate an artist’s creative and professional growth. Programs include: career guidance and mentoring, strategic planning, styling, branding and marketing, entertainment relations and ethics, media training, live performance coaching, vocal evaluation and training, songwriting and creative direction, studio preparation and more. For more information, please visit http://pcgnashville.com/.
About JD Fuller Advertising:
JD Fuller Advertising features the work and talent of its founding partners Adam Fuller and Jesse Nemitz (former CEO of Singing Success Inc.). With over fifteen years of combined internet marketing experience, this talented duo is constantly pushing the boundaries of conventional marketing to create the most effective solutions for their clients; artists like Maddi Jane (#32 Billboard’s Social 50), world famous brands like Brett Manning’s Singing Success vocal training products and ChildFund International. For more information, please visit www.jdfulleragency.com.
About Twango Media:
Twango Media, is a mobile software application builder focusing on entertainment based clients. Based in Nashville, Tenn., the team at Twango provides a much improved experience over traditional software companies which lack backgrounds in the music industry. Twango provides the ability for clients to select from standard mobile apps, or consult with an in-house designer to create custom mobile apps. For more information on Tango Media, please visit www.twangomedia.com.
About Flavour:
Flavour, located at 1522 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, Tenn., carries fresh and innovative brands for both men and women like True Religion, Joes Jeans, Antik Denim, AG, 7 for all Mankind, Red Engine, Frankie B, Da'Mage, La Rok, Morphine Generation, Grail, Sharon Segal, Trunk Ltd., Love Junkies, Fresh, Johnny Was, Eisbar, Da-Nang, Alice & Trixie, Hale Bob, Common Thread, Cha Cha, Single, 4 You, Fornarina, Seasonal Whispers, French Connection and Baltazar, to name a few. For more information, please visitwww.flavourclothing.com or call 615-254-2064.
Neal McCoy’s New Single “Shotgun Rider” Now Available
By My Country SpaceFrom the new album “XII”, produced by
Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Brent Rowan
Nashville,
TN (April 24, 2012) – Blaster
Records recording artist and multi-platinum singer and
entertainer Neal
McCoy has released his new
single, “Shotgun Rider”,
which is being added to radio station playlists nationwide.
This latest single is from Neal’s twelfth career album,
appropriately titled XII,
which was produced by Blake
Shelton,Miranda Lambert and renowned
guitarist Brent
Rowan.
Written by hit songwriters Rhett
Akins, Dallas
Davidson, Keith
Anderson and Ben
Hayslip, “Shotgun
Rider” is an
uptempo, feel-good song about asking your girl to take a ride in
your truck and spending time together.
“No matter how far or how short the drive, it's always better to
have someone you really like, Ridin’ Shotgun with you, than
going it alone," commented Neal McCoy about the new single.
“Shotgun Rider” is just one of the great
tracks on XII,
the latest in Neal McCoy’s varied career. Over the years, he has
sold six million albums, with five #1 singles, over 25 charted
singles, and has had a string of top ten radio hits. McCoy,
also known for his exciting live shows, has completed
numerous USO tours
and supports the East Texas Angel
Network, his charity for children with life-threatening
illnesses.
For more information on Neal McCoy, please visit www.nealmccoy.com
Montgomery Gentry Nominated for “Duo of the Year” for the 2012 CMT Music Awards
By My Country Space
Nashville, TN (April
23, 2012) --Montgomery
Gentry’s music
video for their Top
10 radio
smash, “Where
I Come From,”
has been nominated in the “Duo
of the Year”
category for the upcoming 2012
CMT Music Awards.
Voting begins today, April 23, on CMT.com.The powerful music video, shot from a deployed soldier’s viewpoint, is one of the most intense, influential videos ever done by the duo and they are proud the video has been recognized by their peers. “This is awesome! This song has had a lot of meaning to me
T-Roy and it is an honor to be nominated,” says Eddie Montgomery. “We're just so proud of all of our military heroes and this was a way of paying tribute.”
Troy Gentry adds, “Its always exciting when something you are extremely proud of is recognized by peers and friends. We are so thankful for the amazing response this song has received. Eddie and I have always sang songs that are close to our hearts and this nomination for such a powerful video makes us proud.”
Directed by Potsy Ponciroli and produced by Chris Conner from Team Genius Productions, the video was shot in a California desert and a rock quarry in Nashville, TN. Working closely with the video treatment, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry wanted to honor the troops and the towns “where they come from.” The video opens with a battlefield scene with a wounded soldier laying on the ground. While his fellow soldiers try to rescue him, he is having flashbacks and memories of his beloved hometown.
The 2012 CMT Music Awards will air LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, June 6 on CMT and CMT.com. Fans can vote online at CMT.com, and on their mobile device at CMT Mobile or the CMT Insider app available on iPhone, iPad and Android now through June 4 to determine the winners.
"So Called Life," the follow-up single to their recent Top 10 radio hit, has been shipped to radio and is going for adds on Monday, April 30. For up-to-date information on Montgomery Gentry, visit www.montgomerygentry.com




