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MNashvilleMusicGuide.comedia Contact: Jackie Mon2aghan • Morningstar PR • 615-646-5990 • [email protected] NashvilleMusicGuide.com 1 Contents 22 That’s Country Letter from the Editor Tobacco Rd Band Publisher & CEO Randy Matthews Last year, when we decided to cease importantly all of our staff and volun- memory will be with those kids and [email protected] featuring Eric Durrance printing of the Nashville Music Guide it teers. their moms forever. Do something to was with a very heavy heart. The thought make someone’s day and it will likely Editor Amanda Andrews 33 Take Me to Nashville of not seeing NMG in the local music We have partnered with Krys Midgett, make yours. [email protected] 34 Country Radio Seminar industry hangouts and the honky-tonks formerly of Strum Magazine, with her Associate Editor Krys Midgett was disheartening. We knew it was for new project Give A Little Nashville this GAL and NMG are very excited to be [email protected] Must-Dos the best and that what we had in store for year. We will be supporting numerous working together on this new venture. NMG in 2013 would be well worth it. charity events throughout the year. Give Be looking for some very big things to Accounts Rhonda Smith A Little Nashville has a special section be happening in the future. [email protected] 22 Departments We are back on Music Row - being back in the Nashville Music Guide about art- Contributors Phil Sweetland, Preshias in the middle of the excitement and rush ists giving back and music-related char- Also, we are implementing a new busi- Harris, Andrew Miller, Leslie Armstong, of the music industry scene in Nashville ity events. That section will provide a ness strategy that gives a percentage of Jessica Northey, Rick Amburgey, Sherryl Features Editor’s Letter has been a huge. We are loving our new sample of a few of the articles that their our profits to local Middle Tennessee Craig, Nicole Valdivieso, Deborah Bishop, 2 home thanks to Donna Lee and everyone website includes, along with a QR Code charities. Coy Poole, Angie Ruetten, Lynette Lo- 7 Writer’s Nights & at the Buddy Lee Attractions building. to go directly to the site. renz, Sydney Robinson We chose CRS as our re-launch issue 4 New Beginnings for NMG Open Mics Photography Bob Coan, Jerry Overcast, As for content, still expect the same Before Christmas, we worked with because it is one of the busiest times Stacy Scruggs, Randi Radcliff While Carrying on Proud Producer’s Spotlight quality but more of it with our online Glenn Douglas Tubb and several others in the music industry in Nashville and 10 presence growing. We are not pulling to organize a Christmas party in Nash- brings music industry professionals out. Founder Dan Wunsch Traditions Brandon Metcalf out all the strings at first, expect a few ville, complete with presents, a tree, We want to be in front of as many people surprises from us as the year goes on - Santa and Mrs. Claus, songwriters, you as possible. Our goal is to let everyone HOW TO REACH NMG 6 Eric Lee Beddingfield 17 NSAI name it. Several families from shelters know we are here to stay and make our Press releases, CD Reviews we are big fans of surprises. [email protected] Up Close and Personal Eden’s Edge were invited. The smiles on those chil- mark as leaders in publicizing the Nash- Nashville Music Guide wouldn’t be dren’s faces as they opened presents, ville music scene. Advertisement/Rates 8 Artist on the Rise 18 Inside Track on what it is today without it’s loyal sup- it was heart-warming. These little girls [email protected] New Artists Downloads porters and fans - the talent, the spon- got up on stage with some of the song- Amanda Andrews Music Row sors, the partners, the readers, and most writers and sang Christmas carols. That Event Submissions and More [email protected] 24 NMG RDS The Listening Room General Info 10 Compilation Information [email protected] Moves to South Broadway 27 NMG CAM NMGRadio.com 50th Anniversary [email protected] 12 29 Give A Little Nashville Gone, But Not Forgotten NMG Radio Delivery Serivce 36 NMG Sounding [email protected] 13 Independent Board Nashville Music Guide How to be a Success Story Biz Buzz 38 Music Sq E, Suite 112, 1st Floor 38 Nashville, TN 37203 14 Nashville 39 Nashville Country Club Office 615.244.5673 Fax 615.244.8568 We Were Country When 40 Nashville Music Venues Disclaimer: Nashville Music Guide, Inc Country Wasn’t Cool is not liable for any inaccuracies submit- ted by freelance journalists, advertisers, 15 Growing Up Kilgore publicists, and/or persons using this issue for the free publicity and/or any royalty Merle Kilgore payments or fees due to the publication of material in the form of a press release, 16 Preshias Harris events, publicity, or advertising. Truly Precious to Music Row 20 Parmalee @NashMusicGuide Keeps on Pluggin’ 21 Dustin Lynch Crank Your Tractor

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 2 21NashvilleMusicGuide.com 3 New Beginnings for NMG, While Carrying on Proud Traditions It’s fitting that the history of the Nashville Music Guide began difficult decision in late 2012 to make the NMG an online to help others. Artists donate their time and talent more often in a Nashville honky-tonk, and that its comeback would begin “We need a publication to bridge the gap,” Wunsch said. “At magazine and end the print edition. But armed with a new than most people realize. On any given night, there is likely to in the Oklahoma oil fields. the time, the only music category in the Nashville Scene was business plan, a revamped look, and his characteristic courage be a benefit show, with hit songwriters and/or the stars of today, classical. We founded the NMG with the principle of supporting and passion, Matthews and Andrews have proudly brought tomorrow and yesterday. Say for example, it is not unlikely to Much of the proud legacy of country music has come from the the independent, performing artists and songwriters by giving back the print edition beginning with this issue. see Darryl Worley, Lee Brice, Glenn Tubb, Brice Long and blue-collar musical magic, hopes, dreams, real-life stories and them a voice. One thing that surprised us was that it became Suzi Oravec on one stage, raising money for charities such as heartbreak of America’s oil fields and honky-tonks. both an industry paper and a tourist paper, making the tourists Andrews stated that over the last few Operation Troop Aid or raising awareness for feel like insiders.” months “We have cleaned house, set Childhood Cancer. On our website, we will Since 1995, when Dan Wunsch and the late Brad Fisher came a new foundation, and re-launched have a calendar of charity events. Organiz- up with the idea for a magazine to support Nashville singers, Some of the first stories ever published on artists like Keith our branding campaign,” and that the ers are welcome to submit their events for musicians, and writers, the Nashville Music Guide has done just Urban, the Lynns, and the Warren Brothers appeared in the magazine is returning to its practice of inclusion. A list of charities, their websites that. That 18-year legacy has been guided in recent years by NMG. mailing copies to Music Row offices -- and events will be included. We will also the Oklahoma native and business visionary Randy Matthews, part of Wunsch’s original vision. post new music videos.” who once again is putting his money where his mouth is as “I’m real proud that it has survived,” Wunsch says. the NMG’s print edition returns stronger than ever with this The Guide has also partnered with an Anne Frank is quoted as saying ‘No one Country Radio Seminar edition. Even after Fisher passed on a few years ago, Wunsch kept online music charity magazine started has ever become poor by giving.’ We en- the NMG going before selling it to Matthews and moving to by Krys Midgett this year called Give A courage you to ‘Give Back’ daily. Be it a Eighteen years. Los Angeles, where he lives on a boat, writing and selling his Little Nashville. smile to a stranger, a hug to a friend or do- screenplays. nating to a cause of your choice, it may not In the music business, that’s more like 18 centuries. Think of ‘Musicians, no matter if they are up and all the Country labels that have come and gone in that span, and “The moment I met Randy Matthews, I knew he had the same coming or have sold millions of albums, seem like a lot to you but you could make a of all the superstar artists and writers who have dropped off the vision to carry on Dan’s dream,” says, popular columnist of are very charitable. More passion comes difference in someone’s life. Billboard charts and been replaced with younger, newer faces. NMG’s Inside Track, Preshias. “That magazine was part of from asking about charity involvement Dan, his vision.” than any other interview question. Most The Country Radio Seminar launch for the Wunsch was a computer whiz and Fisher an award-winning articles focus on the music and the artist’s background, awards, reborn NMG was timed for a reason. “It is one of advertising copywriter in 1995 when they sat in a nearly empty Matthews continued his highly successful oil and gas business favorite quotes and if they like chocolate or peanut butter. the busiest times in the music industry in Nashville,” Andrews club and heard a country artist sing his tunes. After he got off in the Sooner State, but also opened a Nashville office for his Charity involvement is usually just a little mention toward the says. “We want to be in front of as many people as possible and the stage, the artist told them, “I’m here performing and don’t new purchase, the Nashville Music Guide. bottom of the article. With GAL, I have decided to focus on let everyone know we are here to stay, and make our mark as have time to network on Music Row, and no one is giving me how they give back. Of course, their new music will be in- leaders in publicizing the Nashville music scene.” publicity.” At first, Randy’s nephew Big Joe Matthews was the Editor, a cluded, but the primary goal is to let the fans know what the position that is now held by the more than capable, Amanda artist supports and how they can lend a hand,” says Midgett. Nashville Music Guide is a tradition that started in 1995, and is Fisher and Wunsch decided that the folks playing the clubs Andrews. While, Rhonda Smith does wonderful work running proudly being carried on today. every night and the power brokers on Music Row made up the Oklahoma office. She added, “I love music and this industry and giving back has two very different worlds, even though they were physically always been my passion. These things go hand in hand. What Story By Phil Sweetland separated by just a mile or two. Faced with a brutal recession, Randy Matthews made the better way to get the best of both worlds than by using my talent

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and Eric learned the guitar George and his wife, Nancy, has grown didn’t fall far from the stage into a close and special friendship and when it came to the family’s this song will be a life-long favorite. love of music. The life of an entertainer can be very de- When asked about plans for a manding and the long hours of record- new album, Eric commented ing and the days, weeks, and sometimes it was already in the works months away from home can be unfor- with a possible release date giving. I asked Eric if he had any regrets of sometime in early spring about going into this career. of 2013. “Absolutely not,” Eric stated, “There I wondered what the dif- are down sides to any career. This isn’t ference is between Eric the just a job or a career it’s a lifestyle and to performer and Eric the en- be honest if I wasn’t doing this I would tertainer. He said complete be miserable.” opposites. When he’s on tour and on stage he’s more rebel- As our conversation began to wind Country music artist Eric Lee Bedding- lious and rowdy. He said he feels like a down, I asked Eric on a lighter note what field is one of the industry’s fastest rising proud peacock strutting his feathers. He would he do if he walked into an eleva- artist’s and 2012 was just the beginning. loves to entertain the fans and be able to tor and there stood Hank Williams Sr.? The new year looks to be even better and just be himself on stage, play his kind What would he do to start a conversa- that is very apparent with Eric’s album of music and play it his way. But when tion? He said he would have to ask him “This Life Ain’t for Everybody” produc- he’s home he’s more grounded and tries to have a drink. ing not one, but four chart making songs. to keep family life for his two boys as Three of those songs hitting in the top normal as possible - with family close- “Having a drink with the great Hank twenty of the Music Row Charts and ness and outings like hunting and fish- Williams Sr. would be like having a giving Eric the opportunity to walk the ing. One of Eric’s favorite past times is smoke with Willie, you just wouldn’t be CMA Red Carpet this past year. spending hours with his kids and watch- able to pass that up,” said Eric. “They ing the History channel. are infamous and what a memory that A Georgia boy, born and bred, Eric is would make.” no stranger to hard work and dedication As we talked about music and personal whether it be to his career or to his fam- interests I asked what artists I might be Find all the latest updates on Eric and ily. He believes in solid family values surprised to find in his own music col- his upcoming tour, album, and more at and keeping the bonds strong through all lection and he said people might be sur- www.elbrocks.com generations. prised to know that he enjoys listening Story by Sherryl Craig Sidelined from a career in football dur- to legends such as Joe Cocker, Otis Red- ing his days at Georgia Southern Univer- ding, and James Brown. sity, Eric already had music in his blood We talked about and he took up the guitar and placed which songs might the football on the shelf. His heart still be more special to belongs to his alma mater and he visits him than others, he- as often as he can. He was spotted with said that no matter his family last Fall at the SEC Alabama- how many songs he Georgia game. records “The Gos- Eric grew up on the music of the reb- pel According to els and outlaws of Country music such Jones” will always as Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and be his favorite. His Johnny Cash. His Dad was a musician relationship with

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There are all kinds of music top of all that stuff when you’re really deep Cafe in Cummins Station to en- was locals, and we want to ex- Q: How did you begin your producing here, not just country, and I love being able into different projects. joy great food, drinks, and some pand that audience.” career and what is the most important to switch it up and work in different genres of the best live music in town. factor that got you where you are today? all the time to keep things fresh. In addition Q: Is there an artist you want to work However, the past few months Chris has an obviously pas- to all that Nashville has to offer, it’s also just with that you have not yet had the oppor- that fix of good music had to be sion for music, a good business It’s so funny to think about how it all started! such a centrally located city, and since I do tunity to work with? found at other venues. Founder mind set, and a heart for Nash- I’ve always loved all types of music but I was a lot of records for bands from all over the and Owner of The Listening ville. really big on underground hip-hop as a kid. country, Nashville is pretty easy to get to from Keith Urban! THAT would be awesome. Or My favorite was a group called Jurassic 5. Room, Chris Blair, decided to anywhere. Carrie Underwood, but I’d have a hard time I found them on the internet when they just focusing on work while I’m falling in love close the doors at their 10th “I have hopes to keep the lo- had an EP out. I remember telling my mom Avenue location in an effort to cals, but also bring the tourists Q: What other producers, songwriters with her. Ha. and all my friends about them and wanted to and/or artists do you see as your primary grow the business. to a nice place where they can scratch records like their DJ’s (Cut Chemist inspirations? Q: Do you have any advice for others eat, drink, and hear the greatest and NuMark). It wasn’t long after that they who want to become music producers? “The [Cummins Station] loca- songwriters in the world.” ended up getting a deal and had a single that There are so many! It really varies depending tion was too big for just acous- went to radio. I loved trying to pick out what on what genre I’m working in. When I was Work hard. Be comfortable being uncomfort- tic music, and too small for full The new Listening Room Cafe acts I thought would end up making it, and doing mostly Rock records I loved guys like able. It’s really hard to make it these days, bands,” said Chris Blair,. “Cum- kicked off its opening night actually ended up finding a bunch online be- Aaron Sprinkle, John Feldmann, Mark Trom- for everyone in the business - studios, bands, mins was great, but it was off Wednesday, January 23 open- fore they had singles on radio. This was back bino, Howard Benson, Chris Lorg Alge, etc. industry people, etc. Be willing to make sac- the beaten path, we were kind of ing their doors at 5:30pm. The in the days of mp3.com which was an awe- When it comes to Country, there are just so rifices when you’re just starting out. Work a Re-Opens at Its New some place to discover new music. I had used like the best kept secret in Nash- venue has done a great job many great people but I’m definitely a big fan full time job to pay your bills and intern full savings from working my paper route to buy of Dann Huff. time at the best company you can find. Be ville.” keeping its fans up-to-date on turntables and I’d get my mom to drive me to SoBro Location construction and the reopening prepared to pay your dues and work for free. the record store so I could try to dig through Those who are smart, who are wiling to put in Curious about the mastermind plans on their Facebook page crates and find cool underground records. I Q: Do you have a favorite musical proj- the hard work, and who make good decisions behind this great venue, I got the chance to have a one-on-one and other social media outlets; posting a new picture every spent a couple years just practicing scratch- ect that you’ve worked on? are the ones who will make it. And “making with Chris on the week of The Listening Room’s opening of week sharing the progress. It was a great way to create excite- ing, doing some competitions, then I started it” doesn’t necessarily mean being rich and their new location downtown. Chris moved to Nashville about ment and anticipation for the re-opening. DJ’ing school dances, clubs, and weddings I’m currently working with an artist called famous. To me, if I can pay my bills and even- ten years ago with the dream to pursue a career in singing and (which paid the best). I kept saving as much Secondhand Serenade and I’m really stoked tually provide for a family doing what I love.. songwriting. While many people move to Nashville to aspire Opening night, The Listening Room entertained a packed money as I could from DJ gigs, and eventu- with how this record is turning out. Other well I think that’s successful in my book! this dream, Chris was at an advantage because he was given an house with talent ranging from up-and-comers to hit songwrit- ally started investing in studio gear. I had no than that, there was a band I produced a few offer to move here. At the time, Chris was an artist with three ers. Some of the performers that evening included, songwriter, idea what I was doing, no formal training or years ago that never got big, but that was What do you like to do for fun out- anything, but I tried to read books and arti- Q: songs already on the charts and getting radio airplay. Phil Barton (“A Woman Like You”, Lee Brice) and Jason Mat- probably my favorite album I’ve ever worked side of working on music? cles about microphone techniques, pro tools, on. I thought they were gonna be huge, put thews (“Must Be Doing Something Right”, Billy Currington). etc and just started recording local acoustic “I moved to Nashville, and fell in love with the songwriting my heart into that project, and then it just I love hanging out with family back in Seat- projects at my parents house when I was 16. never really happened for them. It was a tle, watching movies, and wakeboarding. aspect of the Nashville music scene,” stated Chris. In his time One favorite of many about The Listening Room, past and pres- From there I ended up being able to sell off heartbreak, but I’ve learned it’s also part of here, he had plenty of time to pay his dues and play the numer- ent, is the fact that it’s audiences always stay true to the name. my DJ company and bought a house to build the job. ous acoustic venues around town. While It’s a listening room and they come to lis- a new studio at. I just tried to keep learning Q: If you had to pick one phrase/saying/ heading back from a gig in Florida, Chris ten. There is always such an amount of re- and getting better and got to work with lots lyric/idea that would define you, what was thinking about this and his inability to spect from the audience when someone is of awesome local/regional bands over a few Q: What do you think is the biggest would it be? choose one as a favorite. The reality of this on stage performing -- whether its a sea- years. When I felt like I was starting to pla- struggle as a producer? contemplation was the opening of his own soned songwriter or a young artists first teau, I knew I wanted to make a change and “Be willing to be uncomfortable. Be com- venue; The Listening Room. time on stage. Downtown Nashville now start a new adventure, so I packed up the stu- Balance. Being a Producer is so much more fortable being uncomfortable. It may get dio, left Seattle and headed to Nashville. has a new place for music lovers to enjoy than just vibe, inspiration, and creativity. You tough, but it’s a small price to pay for living “I did not want to be in the restaurant busi- a glass of wine and inhale the music. have to work when it comes. That often means a dream.” ness. I wanted a good place for my friends long hours, late nights, and other things in www.brandonmetcalf.com Q: Why did you choose Nashville? life getting kind of neglected. Thankfully I to play. And there is no other place down- The best kept secret of The Listening don’t have a family yet, or else I’d be a major town for people to come and hear original Room, won’t be secret for long. I had the opportunity to work out here a few deadbeat, but I’d love to have a family when music,” explained Chris. years ago and really fell in love with the mu- the time is right. I can just see that it’s go- The Listening Room is open 7 nights a sic community and the way records are made ing to be a challenge to balance everything. Though the venue did not move very far week with live music scheduled every here. I’ve been here for a couple months now I already struggle with it. I really don’t have from its old location, there is high expec- night and a kitchen with a Chef who pre- and it’s been such an amazing opportunity for much of a social life, and don’t care to at this tations for success on Second Avenue. pares the best Contemporary Asian cui- me to be surrounded by tons of people who point, because I’d rather be working in the It would make it one of the few places sine around. are WAY more talented than me, it is ridicu- studio than doing anything else. It’s fun to lous. It’s really helped me to keep learning downtown that has live music that is not me. I also enjoy the business side of the in- and pushing to get better every single day. dustry, scouting new bands, doing artist de- predominantly cover tunes. Story By Sydney Robinson It also makes my job so much more fun to be velopment projects, keeping in touch with in- surrounded by such amazing musicians, writ- dustry people – sometimes it’s hard to stay on NashvilleMusicGuide.com 10 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 11 Gone, But Not Forgotten What does it mean to In March of 1963, the world nessee and runs through Sat- be an lost Grand Ole Opry greats urday, March 2nd. In addition Cowboy Copas, Patsy Cline, to star-studded performances independent and Hawkshaw Hawkins, along each night, it will also feature with their pilot, Randy Hughes. a museum-quality exhibit of [Photos in order, top to bottom.] historical artifacts, a celebrity success story? panel that will reminisce about the lives and careers of Cline, By dictionary definition, independence is seen as freedom from depen- Some of Country’s biggest stars dence on, or control by, another person, organization or state. are coming out to honor three Hawkins, and Copas, and a music icons who helped shape candlelight vigil to honor the This is all well and good when you are ready to leave home and strike their careers, as well as numerous memory of the four souls lost out on your own as an adult. However, as independent you’d like to others, and who brought that tragic day in 1963. think you are being out in the big wide world, living up to your obliga- country music to mainstream tions (hopefully), but it would appear that when it comes to attaining The event will also honor Randy Hughes, the fourth person success independence gives way to codependence all to often. America. Bill Anderson, Jean killed in the crash. Hughes was the pilot and Cline’s manager. Shepard, Mandy Barnett, The He was married to Kathy Copas, the daughter of Cowboy Co- Codependency by dictionary definition is explained as the dependence of two people, groups or organisms, on each other, especially when this Grascals and The American pas. reinforces mutually harmful behavior patterns. Simply put; A needs B in order to function and the need runs so deep it actually doesn’t allow Three are among the celebrities things to function properly. set to perform at Gone But Not The crash happened early on the morning of March 5, 1963. Forgotten Commerative 50th An- Cline, Hawkins, Copas and Hughes were flying home from I’m sure you have heard the stories about an artist being discovered working in the mail room, or the hit song that was written on a napkin. Leaving niverary event to be held in Cam- Kansas City, where they had performed at a benefit concert. An your talent out in the cold hoping someone else will invite it in and warm it up is codependency in it’s own right. If you had a big box beautifully den, Tenn. investigation later determined that severe weather contributed wrapped and gifted to you would you leave it waiting in the corner hoping that one day someone would come in and open it up for you? to the crash. Whether you are a recording artist, a songwriter, a producer, an engineer, an entrepreneur or a visionary, if you are not claiming your talent and “Patsy, Cowboy, and Hawkshaw All three artists were members of the Grand Ole Opry. Hawk- taking ownership -- doing what it takes to have a career; doing what you love because you believe someone else has to give you permission, or were at the height of their careers give you your big break -- you have given away your power and are leaving that big beautifully wrapped box in the corner. when they died,” says Mandy shaw Hawkins is perhaps best known for the now county clas- Barnett, who in addition to re- sic, “Lonesome 7-7203.” He was married to fellow Opry mem- The reality is, when you want to live outside the box you can’t wait for someone else to offer you a better box; you have to take charge and actually cording her own hits like, “Now ber Jean Shepard at the time of his death. The couple had one follow through -- if it’s in your heart to do so. That’s Alright with Me,” played son and Jean gave birth to their second son, Harold “Hawk- Patsy Cline in the highly-ac- shaw” Hawkins Jr., one month after the crash. Shepard will be Having talent does not always mean having desire. Having desire does not always mean having talent. Loving what you do and being willing to claimed musical, “Always, Patsy part of the celebrity panel, discussing the lives and careers of show up makes the difference between the most gratifing life/career and just a hobby. Hobbies can be safe, but they are also expensive. Cline.” “The 50th anniversary of her late husband, and the others who died with him. Their two sons are to be in attendance as well. The most important part of the puzzle when it comes to being an independent success is that you are connected, motivated and inspired by your that plane crash is the last sig- path. Don’t settle for less than this or you’ll never get close to your dreams. nificant milestone their families, Cowboy Copas is revered for hits like “Alabam,” “Tis Sweet to friends and fans will have to hon- Be Remembered,” and “I’m Waltzing with Tears in My Eyes.” One rule to remember: never compete with passion, even if they are less talented, educated or otherwise prepared. Passion will always win, so or them. We want to make this a don’t waste time doing what you think you are supposed to. It’s better to find your passion and go for it. very special occasion for them.” Patsy Cline’s more cosmopolitan sound brought her hits like “Crazy,” “Walking After Midnight,” and “I Fall to Pieces.” She Don’t kid yourself by swearing you are passionate about your career and are willing to do what it takes and then rest you laurels with the excuse “That plane crash – 50 years is also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. that you haven’t gotten your big break yet. That is being codependent. You are depending on someone else, or an organization to make your dreams ago – had a huge impact on happen. It’s a very dysfunctional state of being because you have surrendered to the whim of an industry that can’t see the forest for the trees most the people of Camden,” says In addition to managing Cline, Randy Hughes was a highly of the time. If you aren’t willing to stand out you will just be another tree. Bill Kee, who heads up Benton sought after recording session guitarist. County’s Chamber of Commerce Being an independent success story isn’t easy. If it were, everybody would be doing it. There is more opportunity today than there ever has been and is helping organize the event. for independent artists, entrepreneurs, visionaries and so on. With the global marketplace, the playing field is open to anyone who wants a piece A Facebook page has been set up for fans at www.facebook. of it and your dreams can be shared with the world in one simple click, if you dare. “Nashville is only 95 miles from com/remember1963. downtown Camden. People here The most beautiful thing about being an independent success story is that you can transform yourself as many times as you would like. You can feel like they lost their neighbors For a complete list of Gone But Not Forgotten performers and pick your path, see where you end up and change your mind if you want to. True independence is living a life on your terms. It’s your choice. That in the crash and we understand events, or to purchase tickets, visit https://bentoncountycam- big beautifully wrapped box is waiting. What are you waiting for? the significance of these artists to den.com the history of American music.” Just a thought...

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NashvilleMusicGuide.com 12 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 13 I remember when I was a young boy going with e ere ountry hen ountry asn t ool my dad to the old Ryman Auditorium. Mr. Bell W W C , W C W ’ C would tell me to watch out for the rats. I think The secret is out. Nashville is hip now. I three boardrooms dotting its streets would he was amused by the look that it would bring know that because my television told me It seems now that Nashville is everywhere, be replaced with Walgreens and Starbucks. to my face as I would keep my eyes peeled for so. But to me, Nashville has always been in every magazine or as the new mailing If I had know that twelve years later I’d them sneaking around. Mr. Bell said, “They like cool. It’s where I was born and raised. address for a load of movie stars. Everyone still be waiting for that magical bus to take to eat the bubble gum under the seats at night.” I Where I spent my days and nights listening is jumping on the Nashville tour bus so to me some four hundred miles back home, I never saw a rat, but I was always on the lookout. to music. speak, but those that were lucky enough would have gotten on my hands and knees My dad managed Hank Williams Jr. for 38 years to grow up here have always been Music and kissed the floor of that Opry stage. and they had a father-son/ best friend type of As a teenager we’d snag tickets and drive City groupies. We’ve been there watching relationship. to Antioch to see the big names that rolled and listening. Just as we’ve watched waves Growing up, the Batman building was our through Starwood Amphitheater and then of new residents come and go making the compass. We were never lost with its giant My father, Merle Kilgore, was a singer- It had been a few years since Hank Williams Jr. sneak in a few nights later at The Bluebird great music migration only to return home spires guiding us north and south. Now I songwriter and a member of the Songwriter’s So many people would call our house to speak had played the Grand Ole Opry. I was there as for songwriter’s night. Now, The Bluebird again heartbroken, we’ve watched our can hardly see it over the mass of the new Hall of Fame. Dad wrote hundreds of songs; with my father, as kids when the phone rang Hank’s guest and I remember what Roy Acuff is hidden in the shadow of an Anthropolo- city’s reputation grow from being just a Music City Center. Maybe that’s why I 11 of his songs sold over a million copies -- one our parents would always have us ask who was said as Hank walked out on stage. “Hank, I gie and Fresh Market and Starwood was corny place where country music is made, don’t rejoice in Nashville finally getting song was “Ring of Fire.” He wrote the song with calling. I remember one phone call in particular... worked with your daddy many years ago right demolished in 2007. They claimed it was Nashvegas to Nashville and we’ve nodded the recognition that it deserves. I’m like June Carter. here on this stage and seeing you here brings a 1st generation music venue. It was too and said “told you so!” Starwood; at the age of thirty I’m too old “Hey dad,” I said. “Some guy named Elvis back a feeling I can’t describe. Hank, do you still old school, I guess. Nashville was where school. Mostly it’s because I don’t want Merle also wrote a few songs for Lorne Greene wants to talk to you!” sing any of your dad’s old songs?” Bocephus I’d spend many nights as a child with my Our city has always been everywhere, my hometown polished and shined, I want of Bonanza fame. He wrote a number one replied, “Yes I do but I’ve written a song that family hearing bluegrass at The Station just not the network television version. At it worn in and scuffed up. I don’t want its song for Lorne called “The Man,” which was From 1980 t0 1986, I worked as a Magician for kind of explains it all.” Roy asked him what the Inn, listening with leisure to Del McCoury least, it’s always been everywhere for me. authenticity to be strangled by some ugly recorded on the Ringo album. Dad and Lorne Rev. Jimmy Rogers Snow at the Grand Ole Opry name of the song was and Hank went right into or Alison Krauss and Union Station. Now, Its music would sneak up and surprise me hipster bow tie with a matching cardigan or became good friends and Lorne asked dad to every Friday night. Between the acts – usually “Family Tradition.” Hank got a standing ovation I’m not sure if I could even find its seedy from sea to shining sea. Even when I stud- its soul to be squashed by a $5,000 pair of appear on his TV show, Bonanza. the main Opry show and the Grand Ole Gospel that night at the Opry. brick building in the ramble of The Gulch, ied abroad in Florence, Italy my junior year cowboy boots bought in New York. It was a colony of overpriced condos and country of college, it was there with me. I’d walk amazing before Rolling Stone or Nicole Merle went on to do eight different Bonanza My dad not only wrote, sang and chic boutiques. the streets wearing my headphones and Kidman, or GQ said it was. And when all episodes. One day dad had Lorne Greene call performed but he loved to act. Merle did listen to my sister’s latest mixed tape. A the wannabees who can’t even tune a D or our house from the set and I got to talk to him. one of the very first Country Music videos; I remember a different Nashville. A place casserole, she’d call it, the classics mixed pick a string move on to some other place I kept calling him ‘Paw’ like his boys would it was called “Five Card Stud.” Look it up where, in high school, we would all flock in with some fabulous undiscovered local in America, I know Nashville will still be do on the show -- dad got the biggest kick out on YouTube. It’s was filmed in the early to the riverfront to see the free summer band. When I’d cross the Ponte Vecchio, here, cranking out dreams and heartbreak of that. I also got to talk to Dan Blocker (Hoss sixty’s and it’s very cool. Merle played concerts at Dancing in the District. We’d the familiar twangy intro of a Diamond Rio quicker than songs, just like it always has. Cartwright). in many movies including WW and the hardly give any mention that most of the song would ring through my ears. I’d pause Dixie Dance Queens, (Burt Reynolds’) bands and musicians serving backdrop for for a moment in the middle of the jewelry Until then, I’m a little comforted knowing The next day I went to school and I told “Nashville,” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” our typical Saturday night had sold out merchants and tourists, close my eyes and that when I hear music, even the crappy my Third Grade class that I had talked with Merle also played himself in the made high price tickets in arenas and on tours in feel it. Nashville. Home. kind, I can close my eyes and feel Star- the Cartwrights from Bonanza. My school for TV movie “Living Proof, The Hank any other city. For us it was just another wood’s steep grassy hill at my back, or teacher sent my mother a note home with Williams Jr. Story.” In that movie - which is night listening to music. It was expected. As an 18 year old about to leave and run smell popcorn and beer from a back table me that day that said ‘Her son had a big considered a cult classic that has been seen It was Nashville. No band or singer intimi- off to college out of state, I took a quick at The Station Inn, or feel the wind whip- imagination.’ Mother went to my teacher and over and over by millions - Dad portrayed dated any of us. They were our neighbors, look below at the round bit of floor cut out ping off the Cumberland River downtown. told her that I was telling the truth -- I guess his life with Hank Jr. as they soared to the our musical comrades. I mean, this isn’t from The Ryman, the mother church, as I I’ll smile and thank my fairy godmothers in the 1960’s it was just unheard of to speak top in the Music Business. California, a true Nashvillian would never walked across the stage of the Grand Ole Tammy and Patsy for filling every turn and with someone that famous in Hollywood on ask someone for an autograph (they’d just Opry to receive my high school diploma. corner of my life with music. And when the phone in such a casual manner. Merle Kilgore had a wonderful career send their four year old daughter over for I glanced down and felt for just a moment I’m homesick, I won’t turn on the TV or and is laid to rest next to his dear friend it). We were of a different breed, the per- the songs that reverberated the floorboards. grab the latest issue of Rolling Stone. I’ll One Saturday morning we were watching TV Johnny Cash at Memorial Gardens in sonification of music snobbery. It wasn’t No big deal, I’d be back soon, I thought. listen to some Loretta or Merle and smile, and a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial Hendersonville, TN. To this day hundreds on purpose but that’s what happens when No need to be sad, Nashville would be here knowing that I’m still in on the secret and came on. In the commercial our Dad of friends, fans and tourist visit their grave your friends after school garage band lands in four years when I returned. Not knowing feel it again. Home. Nashville. suddenly appeared and drove up in a beautiful sites each year. Looking back on our a record deal, or when you grow up spend- that within three months I’d meet the man I brand new red Cadillac convertible with his lives, nothing was normal. We lived from ing summers swimming in a legendary would eventually marry, a Mississippi boy, Story by Sarah Stanton Smith ‘Hollywood wife and three children’ in the back show - I would go out in front of the curtain and mountain tops to valley lows, but when I think guitar shaped pool. We could spot a fake and he’d somehow convince me to move @Copyright 2012 seat. Colonel Sander’s reached out of the drive do about five minutes of magic and comedy for about it, all I can say is ”Growing up Kilgore” country accent just about as quick as we further and further south. Not knowing through window and gave my dad a bucket of the audience. The best part of that gig was that was a wonderful gift from God and I would not could a Vince Gill harmony. Our music that twenty-dollar covers would become chicken, this was the first time the Colonel had I got to meet so many great Country stars like trade it for anything in the world. was better and we were in on the secret. normal downtown and that the meat and introduced the Drive through Window for KFC. Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl. Back stage there We didn’t know what to think about our Dad was always a party going on. It’s not the same Story By Stephen Merle Kilgore with another family on screen buying chicken anymore; the stars get off the stage, head out to ([email protected]) from the Colonel. As a kid we wondered why their tour bus, and are off to do another show. we weren’t the family with Dad. NashvilleMusicGuide.com 14 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 15 “I’ve had right at 70 surgeries,” she said in an interview in mid-January. “What’s kept Courageous Preshias me going, honestly, is Music Row – the Kindred Spirits Living on the Edge people, the songwriters, all the folks that I work with.” Eden’s Edge Gives Credit to NSAI Truly Precious to Music Row And Music Row wouldn’t be the same players. Eric Clapton was also another big medley of her hits at the induction ceremony. Preshias’ story is a profile in Courage. core group of us kids in town, including without her. influence.” Toby Keith, Taylor Swift and the late Tammy Kenny Chesney, Big Kenny, Eric Heatherly, Wynnette were among the other honorees Preshias comes from the small town of Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley, and Dean and Cherrill had played music together Some of Music Row’s biggest names have during the gala and the room was filled with Brownsville, Kentucky northeast of Bowling Mindy McCready were running around a few times during their college days, and a gone out of their way to accommodate her. Music City’s most powerful movers and Green, and grew up in a musical family. A to places like Barbara’s, Broken Spoke month after Dean joined Hannah’s group, Randy Boudreaux, Wayne Perry, Longhorn shakers. “That night we got a record deal offer young Preshias, frequented Music Row with and Silverado’s -- I think the best part of they recruited Cherrrill. “We needed another waitresses and Erv Woolsey, raised enough from Big Machine,” says Hannah. her mother often, testing the waters for what interviewing is when you get them early in mandolin player and singer so we found money to build a wheelchair ramp so that would be the beginning of a long journey. their careers, and get to watch them grow.” Cherrill,” says Hannah. “She is just amazing. Working with producer Mark Bright (Carrie during times when she was recovering She’s this incredible instrumentalist and she Underwood, Rascal Flatts) the trio crafted a from surgeries, she could still get around. Preshias went to Western Kentucky One of the most popular sections of could follow me like crazy with harmonies stellar debut that showcases their strengths as Other had helped with house payments University in Bowling Green, where she Preshias’s “Inside Track OnMusic Row” When it comes to making great music, kindred because she’d grown up her whole life singing musicians as well as their compelling vocal for Preshias during hard times, because of won the university’s History Department column is the section called “Who’s spirits somehow seem to find each other and in a family bluegrass band.” blend. “The cool thing about the three of us the overwhelming medical bill expenses. Prize. Despite this she ended up in a career Looking – Who’s Cutting.” such is the case with Edens Edge. Three is Cherrill has a classic country along with She truly is precious to everyone on Music that involved writing even though, as talented young musicians from Arkansas -- Cherrill recalls listening to some classic bluegrass background. Dean has the rock, blues Row - an establishment all her own full of Preshias admits, grammar was never her “I always tell the songwriters to do it Hannah Blaylock, Dean Berner, and Cherrill country and a little Beatles growing up, but her and country background and then I have more strength and courage. strong suit. correctly; ask permission to submit if that’s Green --make their debut on Big Machine world was dominated by bluegrass. “I listened the folk/americana/ country background,” required first,” she says. “And I remind Records with a vibrant sound that honors to Alison Krauss, Tony Rice and Flatt and Hannah says. “We’ve all kind of taken our “I love people so much, I didn’t care if it was them to never put more than two songs country music’s roots while creatively pushing Scruggs, but then my mom listened to a lot of favorite sounds from every genre and just kind good grammar, I liked to write anyways” on a CD.” Less is More. the envelope with their seasoned musicianship, The Judds, Reba, George Strait, Dolly Parton of come up with our own formula.” she says, smiling. None of her readers care dazzling harmonies and insightful songwriting. and Loretta Lynn,” says Cherrill, who sings either. One time, former NMG editor Dan and plays mandolin, banjo and guitar. “We Cherrill, the Magazine , AR native, says Wunsch cut the “Who’s Looking – With one listen to Edens Edge, it’s obvious played a lot of festivals. At bluegrass festivals Bright immediately caught their vision for the Preshias, whose full name is Preshias Tomes Who’s Cutting” section of the column the trio has forged a unique sound shaped you just play all the time. We’d jam till really Edens Edge sound. “We felt he would bring Harris, began her Nashville career as an for space reasons. Preshias says that by their individual influences and anchored late at night and we were constantly around creatively to the table what we wanted,” she intern with Jim Della Croce at BNA Records there was such a backlash from readers in their own distinctive gifts. Each grew up so many good musicians. When you are at says. “It’s a real challenge to take what we do in the early 1990s. that it was never omitted again. in rural Arkansas where farming, faith and those things, especially as a kid, musicians acoustically as a trio, to add a band to it and yet family provided a firm foundation and offered want to show you stuff so you are constantly keep the band from overpowering the acoustic She religiously studied Music Row’s In Among some of her favorite a springboard for their musical aspirations. learning. It’s basically like taking lessons from instruments and vocal blend. It’s unique, and Charge cover to cover - one of Preshias’ interviewees were Billy Don Burns, professionals all the time.” we needed a producer that understood our great strengths is an unquenchable thirst for Mark Chesnutt, and Stella Parton. “I had grown up singing in church and school vision for the sound and could help us achieve knowledge. One day Della Croce told her talent shows,” says lead vocalist Hannah. “I’d After Cherrill, Dean and Hannah joined to that.” that a couple of RCA executives from New Aside from her great accomplishments always known that I wanted to be a singer. I form Edens Edge, the group steadily gained York -- Joe Galante and Randy Goodman in the Music Industry, Preshias has didn’t know exactly how to go about making popularity, touring extensively around the They also flex their muscles as songwriters, co- -- were coming for a visit. That’s when all battled cancer and numerous other that happen, but my parents always knew that region and winning area talent competitions. writing with such proven hitmakers as Vince of the hours of Preshias’ studying paid off. medical hardships throughout her life. that was my true passion and they wanted to An entry in the 2006 CMT/NSAI Songwriter’s Melamed, Catt Gravitt and Danny Myrick. She gave Della Croce remarkably, detailed nurture that as much as possible.” contest caught the attention of Nashville Hannah co-wrote the trio’s first single, “Amen” A kidney transplant from her little sister Songwriters Hall of Fame member Kye drawing from her rural experiences. “We all profiles of both executives off the top of her By the time she was in her teens, Hannah Tishia in 1987 savedPreshias’s life, Fleming, known for penning such classic hits grew up in small towns and in Arkansas there head. was singing in a band with her family and but as a 2007 story in Y’all Magazine as Barbara Mandrell’s “I Was Country When is a church on every corner,” Hannah says. Steve Smith, a local financial planner with a noted, that was only part of the story. Country Wasn’t Cool,” Sylvia’s “Nobody,” “Amen” is a fresh depiction of a small town She also interned with Clint Higham, now penchant for writing songs. It was Smith who After Preshias was on the ground Ronnie Milsap’s “Smoky Mountain Rain.” love story. Everybody knows everybody else the President of Morris Entertainment recruited Dean to join the group. “He taught doing CPR for 18 minutes trying to “Kye contacted us and found out that we and gossip gets around and it paints a picture of Group, whose clients include Kenny me my first chords on guitar and he was also revived a man in full cardiac arrest, were 40 miles down the road from where that small town where two people fall in love.” Chesney, Jake Owen and Martina McBride. my soccer coach when I was seven,” says who had been involved in an critical she grew up in Fort Smith,” Hannah says of Dean, who plays guitar, dobro and contributes health emergency on a rain-slicked their Arkansas connection. She encouraged Preshias’ monthly NMG column “Inside Clint Higham and Preshias at NATD 2012 Gala harmony vocals. “I grew up listening to a To Read The Full Article Visit Interstate-440 in 2003: “... It struck awards, Clint was honored for contribution to the young trio to move to Nashville. They Track On Music Row” is one of the longest pretty eclectic mix of music from Johnny Cash NashvilleMusicGuide.com’s her: the gift of her sister’s kidney had the Nashvile Entertainment industry. Dale Mor- made the leap in 2007 and began working running columns in music city - at eighteen to Crystal Gayle. My dad was a fan of Crystal NSAI Feature Section not only saved her life, it had saved ris took the stage to recall offering Clint Higham with Fleming to hone their years this year - and has kept everyone from and he had her tapes in the car. I also listened superstar artists to the most recent arrivals the life of Gene Poston, the man who $70 a week and a tank of gas when he first began unique sound. work at Morris Artist Management. Higham, now to the Beatles and other great songwriters like with a country dream informed and ahead of lay dying on that Interstate highway. It About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association Interna- President, oversees the roster including Kenny Billy Joel, Paul Simon and The Eagles. Then I was a selfless act that later resulted in When Fleming was tion (NSAI) is the world’s largest non-for-profit songwriters the game. Chesney, Martina McBride, and Jake Owen. “All I got into rock music when I was a teenager and Preshias being awarded a US medal inducted into the Nashville trade organizations. Established in 1967, the membership ever wanted to do was work in the industry, I don’t listened to Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. by the American Heart Association.” know how to do anything else,” said Higham, who Songwriters Hall of Fame of more than 5,000 spans the United States and five foreign “Early in my career, Daryle Singletary I was learning to play guitar, so that was a was singing for tips,” she recalls, “and a corrected Morris, saying his starting compensation last year, Edens Edge countries. For more than 40 years, NSAI has been dedicated to was only a tank of gas. big thing for me just listening to great guitar was asked to perform a protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit NashvilleMusicGuide.com 16 nashvillesongwriters.comNashvilleMusicGuide.com 17 concert is set for February 25 at the Bowery Ballroom in New albums have paved the way for “Downtown,” which follows NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION NEWS York City. More at themavericksband.com. over 11 million album sales, six career No. one hits and seven (NSAI): GRAMMY awards. Last year alone, more than one million NSAI’s 21st Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival will CHARITY NEWS: fans in over 11 countries welcomed the ACM and CMA award- be April 2-6, 2013, Nashville, TN. Also remember to sign up RCA’s Miranda Lambert has joined the Pedigree Feeding Proj- winning trio on their headlining tour. Info on new music and for SPRING TRAINING 2013! April 5-6 at the Scarritt Ben- ect to help supply 100 percent of the dog food needs for select additional upcoming performances, at ladyantebellum.com nett Center, in Nashville. This 2-day interactive seminar com- shelters. 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Gilbert proposed in Nashville at CRS NEWS: first taste of terrestrial country radio in 17 years. Houser’s first stop doing what I love, but the time has come,” he says. The the historic Ryman Auditorium Theater, which he rented out for Bob Romeo has been selected as the 2013 CRS President’s album on his new label, Stoney Creek Records, is titled ‘HOW Hall of Famer has decided he is ready to slow down and spend the day. It is also the site of the former Grand Ole Opry stage, Award recipient. “Bob Romeo truly represents the spirit of the COUNTRY FEELS.’ Please visit randyhouser.com and follow more time with his family. Titled The Grand Tour, the trek will where iconic country couple Johnny Cash and June Carter President’s Award,” says CRS President Mike Culotta. Culotta Houser on Twitter and Facebook. hit approximately 60 cities for 2013…. Capitol’s Luke Bryan met… On Febuary 5th, Tim McGraw will release his first al- will present the award to Romeo during the Country Radio Hall has sold out the first leg of his Dirt Road Diaries Tour and will bum on Big Machine Records, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM. of Fame Dinner and Awards ceremony Tuesday, February 27 MEDIA NEWS: add a second leg beginning May 17 in Virginia Beach, VA. The The album follows his record-shattering career, selling over 40 at the Nashville Convention Center. Country Radio Seminar is As anticipation builds for their Republic Nashville release on tour will continue with support from Republic Nashville’s Flor- million albums and dominating the charts with 32 No. one sin- schedule for Feb 27, 28 and March 1st. Visit www.crb.org. April 2, The Band Perry reaches two major RIAA sales acco- ida Georgia Line and Stoney Creek’s Thompson Square. gles. Since the release of his debut album in 1993, he has won lades. The sophomore project’s lead single, “Better Dig Two,” three GRAMMY’s, 14 ACM Awards, 12 CMA Awards, and 10 INDUSTRY NEWS: has been certified GOLD – selling over 700,000 – and marks TV NEWS: AMA’s, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a Country Aircheck VP/Editorial Chuck Aly has been elevated to their fastest-rising single to date at Country radio, Top 10-and- Congrats to my friend Michael Ray, on his win on The Next. successful actor in such films as the Oscar nominated The Blind the newly created post of VP/GM for the Country radio and mu- climbing. Additionally, “You Lie” – from their platinum-plus- Michael was John Rich’s contestant. The show followed Rich, Side, Country Strong and Friday Night Lights—as well as host- sic industry trade publication. “Chuck has been my right hand selling, self-titled debut album – has now sold over one million Joe Jonas, Gloria Estefan and Nelly as they lived with a local ing Saturday Night Live, a rare honor for a singer in any genre. since joining me at Radio & Records in 2003, and has certainly copies, achieving PLATINUM status. Throughout the spring, artist for 72 hours and developed their talent for a showcase at contributed heavily to the success of Country Aircheck,” says the family band will perform as special guests on Rascal Flatts’ the House of Blues. Rich helped Ray work up Eric Church’s BOOKING NEWS: Publisher/CEO Lon Helton. Along with Helton and former VP/ CHANGED TOUR. Siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry “Springsteen.” Michael has inked his first record deal and is Amber Hayes has signed as exclusively represented by The Sales & Marketing Mary Forest Findley, Aly helped launch the quickly catapulted into the mainstream with the success of their “song” writing his little behind off! Songwriter Agency for Casinos, Fairs, Festivals, Private/Cor- company in August 2006. Prior to Country Aircheck, Aly spent Quadruple-Platinum, breakout hit “If I Die Young.” For more porate, PAC’s, tour support. Here’s a quote from Billboard three years at R&R and has previous stops at Music Row and on The Band Perry, visit thebandperry.com and “join the fam- WWWEBSITES TO CHECK OUT about Amber Hayes: “Few country newcomers have as much Shock Ink/Force. ily” at thefansperry.com. www.morganhillmusic.com reverence for the format’s past - as well as an optimistic eye to www.jeremyparsonsmusic.com | www.crb.org the future as Hayes. 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NashvilleMusicGuide.com 18 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 19 According to Lynch, Parmalee Keeps On Pluggin’ it was about a five- written by Krys Midgett hour co-write. “We “Keep on pluggin’! That’s what moving forward and is stronger us. We had a sound crew, and a knew we had a re- my dad used to say. And that is than ever. team filming the whole thing. It ally special song.” one thing we always did. We kept was great, we were blessed with ‘Cowboys and An- pluggin’. We have been through ‘Musta Had A Good Time’ was good weather, easy flights, no gels’ debuted high so much in the past eleven years their first single on the Stoney delays, no lay-overs. There were in the charts and hit with each other and stuck it out. Creek Records label. It was a 14 people with us the whole Number 1. Since the We never stopped and we have huge success and garnered the time, they did a great job orga- release, Lynch has all had this direction. He would attention of Sirius XM. They re- nizing this whole thing. It ran sold nearly one mil- always say ‘Just keep doin’ what leased the second single ‘Caroli- smoothly,” says Matt. lion downloads of you are doin’ and keep on plug- na’ on February 4th and promot- the debut single and gin’! So we keep on that path,” ed it by doing three shows coast Carolina’ was written in 2007. It has over 5 million says Matt Thomas of Parmalee. to coast in one day, broadcast by is about home, relationships and views on YouTube The Highway on Sirius XM. how your loved ones make you and VEVO. Plus, it Parmalee has been ‘doin’ what feel when you are with them. was named as one they are doin’ together since On January 25th, the band flew They are all from Carolina and 2001. Matt plays guitar and into Raleigh, North Carolina and so that is ‘home’. Matt says, “It Does Dustin Lynch Crank Your Tractor? written by Rick Amburgey and Krys Midgett sings lead vocals, his brother performed a show at 12:05 am, is a good representation all the Dustin Lynch knows country music is all about Scott Thomas, plays drums, then flew to New York City to way around, of the band and of great songs. When he moved to Nashville in of Billboard’s Top 5 Country Songs of 2012. their cousin, Barry Knox plays do a show at 10:00 am at Siri- us, as people.” Lynch was named one of Billboard’s “Most bass and sings backing vocals us XM’s Studio, followed by a 2003, he started going to as many songwriter’s and their longtime friend, Josh flight to San Jose, California for ‘Carolina’ has a completely dif- nights as he could and listened intently to the Anticipated Debuts of 2012,” People Coun- McSwain plays guitar and key- a show at 10:30 pm. They flew ferent feel than their first release. stories. try’s “Fresh Faces,” Country Weekly’s “Ones to board. 3500 miles in 24 hours. “Musta Had A Good Time’ is a He spent a lot of time at the legendary Bluebird Watch in 2012,” he has been profiled as a USA feel-good party song that many Café and “studied” the works of great songwrit- Today “On the Verge” artist, and was the only His dad (Jerry Thomas) would “It was a great weekend all the people can relate to, even if they ers such as Don Schlitz and Paul Overstreet. solo male artist on Nashville Lifestyles’ 2012 be proud to see where that ad- way around. There was so much won’t admit it. Given his love for songwriters, it isn’t par- “Hot List.” vice has taken them. Despite the interaction with our fans, The ticularly surprising that he considers himself a People magazine recently called Lynch’s #1 many setbacks, loss and a near- Highway broadcast all three For more on Parmalee, go to songwriter first. self-titled album “one of the year’s best debuts.” fatal shooting, Parmalee has kept shows, Storme Warren went with www.parmalee.com. Lynch is the only new male Country artist to Now, Lynch is an artist on Broken Bow Records earn a #1 debut album in 2012. and co-wrote his first hit single, “Cowboys and Angels.” Lynch was influenced by Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and Clint Black and that can be heard in His second song from the debut album is ‘She his older Country sound. He is a Tennessee boy, Cranks My Tractor.’ It is quickly rising on the born and raised in Tullahoma. charts. His music has deep, emotional vocals, and the lyrics that are expected of growing up in his He said ‘Cowboys and Angels’ was his first co- small hometown. write with Tim Nichols and Josh Leo. Lynch ad- mitted that he was “freaked out to get to meet As far as charity involvement, he, along with them.” many artists in Country music, works with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Songwriters often take ideas to a writer’s meet- ing and share those ideas with co-writers to try Lynch said he had the opportunity to participate to get a song started. Ironically, both Lynch in St Jude’s Country Cares. “That was an awe- and Nichols had written down the same idea – some experience and something I want to con- “Cowboys and Angels” – and Lynch says both tinue to be a part of,” he said. men had been holding on to the idea for a while. He saw that as a sign that the song needed to be For more information on Dustin Lynch, visit: written. www.dustinlynchmusic.com

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 20 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 21 erything, he said, that has happened up Durrance: to this point was to prepare for this time “We want Tobacco Rd Band featuring Eric Durrance, Now “That’s Country” in his life and career. to keep Parties, bonfires and hanging in the see me back in Tallahassee. We got to try.’ We came home and I sat down to If he had not returned to Florida, he country; that is what teenagers would do talking and he told me he hadn’t played write that song. This just fits these people on Tobacco Road in Tallahassee, Florida. his guitar in over two years. He was al- and they’ve had us back twice. Who knew it would be an inspiration to ways one of the guys that I looked up to “Colt did the ‘Muddy Christmas’ song, musicians down the road? when I was just getting started. He was we were thinking if we could get Colt to the best guitar player in town. I couldn’t Not only is said road mentioned in the hit sing on this, it will be amazing,” he add- believe that he hadn’t played in two song performed by Jake Owen; namely, ed. “It fit like a glove. We sent the song years, so I automatically invited him to “Eight Second Ride,” but a Tallahassee- to Average Joes thinking we’d never come jam. So a week later, we had the based band goes by the same name. The hear back, and they emailed us back and acoustics out and were writing songs for members of Tobacco Rd Band spent loved it.” the Tobacco Rd Band. That is how that their teen years at those bonfires and par- was born.” From there, Durrance was asked to come ties on that road. to the studio and cut his vocals with Durrance and Vance became an acous- Eric Durrance, who penned “Eight Sec- Ford, who had written his portion, and tic duet, then added Aaron Halford on ond Ride” with Owen, formed his To- Durrance described it as “amazing.” bass and Joe Markham on drums. Dur- bacco Rd Band with Lax Vance just three rance described the first time they played Coming from a musical family, it is no noted, he would years ago. TRB’s creation came after together as the perfect fit. He said the surprise the direction that Durrance’s not have reconciled with a previous Durrance had his promising solo career quartet automatically connected and had life is taking him. His grandfather sang girlfriend, who is now his wife, and take a downturn for reasons outside his a chemistry that fans gravitate toward. gospel and the traditional Hank Sr.-style together they are parents to a daughter, control. In response, he returned home, Having grown up together, they had country. And although he passed away who is nearly 2 and the inspiration for to Florida, from Nashville. watched each other perform in different last year, Durrance said he got a lot of many songs he has written. “After the CMT Tour in 2008, the label bands and had a mutual respect for one his musical influences from both his late Durrance’s wife is also credited for in- that I was with kinda dissolved, like a lot another’s talents. This band, Durrance grandfather and from his own mother. spiring Tobacco Rd’s most-requested of labels have been doing lately. When said, has brought his career full circle. As for how Durrance met hit-maker Jake and most-downloaded song, “BOOM.” that happened, I was kinda stuck mak- Recently, TRB released, to radio and on Owen, in 2005 he was just off of a tour ing a big decision – whether I would stay “I wrote ‘BOOM’ for my wife before iTunes, the band’s newest single, “That’s and heard Owen singing cover songs in a in Nashville and start all over or come we got married. I kept writing a lot of Country.” The single is a collaboration bar in Tallahassee. He approached Jake back home, take a break, try to get back ballads and she came home one day and with Average Joes Entertainment artist and said that he liked his voice, and that to my roots, think about everything and said, ‘You need to write something up- Colt Ford. The inspiration for the song he was welcome to come to his studio. chill out,” Durrance said. “I had been on beat because I am tired of all these slow came from an event called a mudbog, Owen took him up on that and they start- that label for 10 years. It was a whirlwind sad songs.’ Later that night, I wrote that where Tobacco Rd Band performed. ed writing together. Just before Owen of career changes, style changes, grow- song, put a demo together and she loved moved to Nashville, they wrote “Eight ing myself as a songwriter. It was a very “We had never played mudbogs before. it. It is the No. 1 most-requested song Second Ride.” educational 10 years and it was tough.” We were blown away with the thousands we play. Now she says she doesn’t want of people with trucks who were out do- These days, being back in Tallahassee, to hear another song about tailgates and As for his decision to stay or go, “My gut ing this mudbog all weekend long,” Dur- with this TRB and their newly released trucks,” Durrance said, laughing. told me to go home,” Durrance contin- rance said. “So we played a show there “That’s Country” song is exactly where ued. “I did, and literally the next day, I Beyond, singing and writing, Durrance is and it inspired me to write ‘That’s Coun- Durrance feels he is supposed to be. Ev- ran into Lax Vance. He was shocked to also producing other bands on theTRB’s new label, Big Southern Entertainment. They keep everything in-house and have released “That’s Country” on their own, with Larry Pareigis and Nine North Re- cords overseeing radio promotion. For more information on Durrance and this generation listening to those lyrics. “Be sure to request it on your local Tobacco Rd Band, including show dates Several of the kids have never heard that stations,” Durrance said. “We are al- and music updates, please visit the act’s song. They hear it and then they get it ready on a few stations, including The official website at www.tobaccordband. and we can pass along the message.” Twister/106.1-FM in Tulsa and The com. Wolf/103.1 FM in Tallahassee,” the lat- The charities TRB supports the most are Story By Krys Midgett ter of which “was the first station to play Children’s Miracle Network, H2 Out- us a couple years ago.” doors (their goal is to get kids who are Photo Credit: Missy Briggs / Brainchild less fortunate outdoors, fishing, etc.) and Fotografi “Simple Man” is the song that would de- Wounded Warriors. Plus, they will soon scribe Tobacco Rd Band best. They play start working with Operation Troop Aid. that song at the end of every show. Says NashvilleMusicGuide.com 22 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 23 Artist: Justin McBride Artist: The Pat Watters Band Artist: Stephanie Layne Song: Everybody Loves a Cowboy Song: All Night, One Day Song: Can’t Quit You Time: 3:26 Time: 3:22 Time: 3:31 Label: Big Buck Records Label: Independent Label: Independent MGMT: Patterson Management MGMT: Pat Watters MGMT: Glory Layne Music

Writers: Phil O’Donnell, Jeremy Spillman & Writers: Pat Watters (BMI) Writers: Stephanie Layne (BMI) & Scott Ash Bowers Producer: Billy Hurst and Pat Watters Southworth (SESAC) Publishers: HoriPro Entertainment Group Publishers: Glory Layne Music (BMI) & Producer: Tim and Darla Patterson Scott Likes Pie Music (SESAC) Producers: Nick Hoffman

Justin McBride is a former professional bull Five uniquely individual musicians, hell bent Singer-songwriter Stephanie Layne’s newly rider on the PBR’s Built Ford Tough Series on carrying the flag together for a cause they released self-titled album single “Can’t Quit Tour. He is a two-time PBR World Champion believe in; the Wisconsin Country Music You”, is a sultry country blues song co-writ- (2005 and 2007), has a record 32 career wins, Movement. They aren’t waiting to be discov- ten with Scott Southworth, of “The Music and was the first professional bull rider to earn ered. They aren’t trying to copy a sound; and Row Show-WSM”. Recorded at Nash- more than $5 million in the course of his ca- they aren’t trying to be anyone else. They’re ville’s Blackbird Studios and on the Kenny reer. He is a Country music singer and is also paving their own way and making their own Chesney tour, produced by Nick Hoffman of one of the color commentators of the Built mark on a mission to develop and amplify The Farm. Stephanie has graced the stage of Ford Tough Series telecasts on CBS Sports a new voice in Country music. A voice that Nashville’s most famous venues including Network and NBC Sports Network. In 2007, represents the Wisconsin lifestyle. Since The Bluebird Café, World Famous Tootsie’s McBride started a career as a Country music 2008, they’ve taken that mission on the road Orchid Lounge, The Wildhorse Saloon, and singer. Just a week before the 2007 PBR Fi- throughout the state- developing their sound, the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree radio nals, he released his debut album, Don’t Let building their audience, and spreading their show, Layne’s guitar and colorful custom Go. On August 14, 2009, he performed at the message. Blending real life-inspired origi- cowgirl boots are covered with the dust Grand Ole Opry. On October 19, 2010, Mc- nal songs with their own take on cover tunes of western stages such as Denver’s Griz- Bride released his first live CD/DVD, Live at from country legends and newcomers alike, zly Rose, Amarillo’s World Championship Billy Bob’s Texas, which included the single the PWB has developed a high-energy, audi- Ranch Rodeo Finals, Cheyenne Frontier “Tonight Ain’t the Day”. In October 2012, ence-driven live show experience unlike any Days, and many other venues where she has McBride released his second studio album, other. And they’ve developed something else opened shows for fellow artists such as Terri Everybody Loves a Cowboy with Big Buck along the way- a faithful Wisconsin fan base Clark, Sawyer Brown, and Earl Thomas Records. “Everybody Loves a Cowboy” is that believes in their mission as much as they Conley. The album is available at www. also the first single to be released to radio. do. The Pat Wattes Band were the Wisconsin stephanielayne.com, CD Baby, the Country . Area Music Industry People’s Choice Award Music Hall of Fame® and Museum gift Winners. - 2010, 2011, and 2012. shop, and Grimey’s New & Preloved Music, America’s top record store according to Roll- www.justinmcbride.com ing Stone magazine. Facebook.com/justinmcbridemusic www.patwattersband.com Twitter.com/jstnmcbride Facebook.com/thepwb Myspace.com/officialjustinmcbridemusic Twitter.com/thepwb www.stephanielayne.com .Youtube.com/channel/HC1z2d1vRg1GU Youtube.com/patwattersmusic Facebook.com/stephanielaynemusic Twitter.com/laynemusic Myspace.com/stephanielayne Youtube.com/ stephlaynemusic

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Artist: Glenn Douglas Tubb Artist: HanaLena Artist: Jackson Delaney Artist: George Ducas Song: The Blues as Big as Texas Song: Hey Hey Love Song: Shotgun Wedding Song: Cowtown Time: 2:45 Time: 4:21 Time: 4:52 Time: 2:57 Label: Porter Street Records Label: Independent Label: Junebug Records Label: Propel Music MGMT: Johnny Mack Music MGMT: Cindy Melby

Writers: Gary Hannan, Eddie Montgomery, Writers: George Ducas & Jim Beavers (BMI) Writers: Glenn Douglas Tubb (ASCAP) Writers: Lorna Flowers (SESAC) & Mark Phil O’Donnel (BMI) Publishers: Loud Farm Music, Propel Music Publisher: Porter Street Music (ASCAP) Lonsway (BMI) PR: Grassroots Promotions Publishing, & Sony/ATV/Tree (BMI) Producer: Goose Gossett Publisher: Lucky Beach & Big Twin Music Producers: Gary Hannan Producers: Matt McClure / George Ducas (BMI) Producer: Bil VornDick As a mainstay entertainer seated smack dab Ducas has spent the last several years writ- Glenn Douglas is quite the prolific songwrit- HanaLena is a touring sister-duo comprised amidst the neon colors that light up the nights ing and creating a family. He is married to er, penning hits for Johnny Cash (“Home of of Hannah and Caroline Melby, based in in downtown Nashville, Jackson Delaney’s his college sweetheart, Caroline, and now the Blues,” is just one), George and Tammy Nashville, TN. Growing up in Mississippi, baritone vocals echo in the lanes between the has two beautiful children, Grace (5) and (“Two Story House”), and a host of others. the Melbys were heavily influenced by the historic Ryman Auditorium and the Cumber- William (3). While concentrating on writ- Alabama Shakes Not content to stay firmly within the bound- blues, bluegrass, and roots music that sur- land River like a haunting trail left behind by ing, George has written hits for the likes Hunter Hayes aries of “unadulterated” country music, Tubb rounded them. The sisters and their band Waylon and Willie. Dubbed the “epitome of of the Dixie Chicks, Garth Brooks, George flirts with rockabilly on the toe-tapping “An- have been touring the country for almost the real deal,” this Ohio-bred singer/song- Jones, Sara Evans, Tricia Yearwood, Gary nie Don’t Work No More,” written by Ron- twelve years now under their former name, writer is one of Music City’s most promis- Allan, and the Randy Rogers Band, among nie Wade, another relative. He is the nephew Nash Street. HanaLena just put out their ing up-and-comers. His style is soaked in others. Now, Ducas’ latest single, the sum- of Ernest Tubb. He is a Grammy Nominated first recording since their name change. the sounds of the founding fathers of Outlaw mer stomper “CowTown”, recently hit the Artist/Singer/Songwriter. Like Uncle Ernest This 5-song EP was recorded in Nashville Country (evident in every live performance Top 10 on the Texas charts, putting the final Tubb, he was born in Texas and grew up in by Grammy award winning producer, Bil and is most apparent in the release of his de- exclamation mark on his most recent re- the same house as Ernest. He followed him Vorndick. The song featured on this CD is but, self-titled album). With his distinctive lease. Since first emerging as a deep-rooted into performing Country music first in Texas a number sung by big sister, Hannah. “Hey, voice and honest delivery, with every reso- country artist with contemporary appeal in then onto Nashville. Glenn wrote a Hit Song Hey Love” is a perfect blend of the blue- nating lyric and note, Delaney encompasses the mid-to-late 1990s, he has enjoyed hits for Ernest in 1954, then went on to write over grass instrumentation with a country flare. the rare ability to authenticate and translate as both a Nashville major label artist and 50 Hit Songs for 24 different Country, Rock, This single is a perfect tease for the rest of music into stories... to break your heart, songwriter. But his musical heart and soul and Gospel Music Super Stars. Glenn is best the album, which can be found on iTunes. To swoon in love, rev up the truck or chug a beer. reside in the honky-tonks, roadhouses and known for his Grammy Nominated song find out more about HanaLena, visit www. Delaney makes introductions official in April dancehalls of his native Lone Star State. “Skip A Rope”, a multi platinum record. HanaLena.com, as well as Facebook.com/ 2013 with the release of his self-titled CD He’s back in the recording studio and work- HanaLenaBand and Twitter.com/HanaLen- release and debut single (entitled “Shotgun ing with producer Matt McClure, who has aBand. Check their website for HanaLena’s Wedding”/Junebug Records) in the country most recently worked with country per- touring schedule and updates from the band. music format. former Lee Brice (“A Woman Like You”). Ducas says he is working on a release date somewhere in the first quarter of next year. www.hanalena.com www.jacksondelany.com www.glenndouglastubb.com Facebook.com/hanalenaband Facebook.com/jacksondelaneymusic Facebook.com/glenn.tubb Twitter.com/hanalenaband Twitter.com/Jackson_Delaney www.georgeducas.com Youtube.com/hanalena Myspace.com/jacksondelaneymusic Facebook.com/georgeducas1 Youtube.com/user/JacksonDelaneyMusic Twitter.com/George_Ducas Reverbnation.com/jacksondelaney www.youtube.com/suzioravec

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Hit Single “I Love Nick” from NBC’s Charlie Daniels America’s Got Talent with Nick Cannon Giving From The Heart For Bookings & All Other Info Call 212.561.1838 -or- [email protected] NashvilleMusicGuide.com 28 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 29 Hello Darlin’ Style MakIng The My Two Cents by Krys Midgett Continuing Education ‘MIssIon PossIble’ Welcome to the first issue of Give A Little – Nash- of the most generous men in country music. His written by Rick Amburgey ville. The goal of this magazine is to publicize char- work with the military has been huge. During the written by Krys Midgett & Rick Amburgey ity events, profile specific charities and spotlight Christmas season, he sponsors Christmas 4 Kids. One of the first coun- For the past seven how celebrities ‘give back’. It is a program for underprivileged in Sumner and try music artists I years, Celebrities Wilson County. can remember lis- have been getting In the past six years, I have done hundreds of inter- tening to is Conway together, right be- views with musicians. One of the biggest similari- We are excited to be included in the print version of Twitty. My parents – fore Thanksgiving, ties, with the celebrities, has been their involvement Nashville Music Guide and offer these pages as an especially my mom at the Nashville with causes. It doesn’t matter which genre of music, introduction to our website and what is to come. Go – was a huge Twitty Rescue Mission which profession they are in..... Every time I asked to www.givealittlenashville.com to read more ar- fan and it was easy and frying hun- the question about their charity of choice, their an- ticles and learn how you can get involved. Also, we to see why. dreds of turkeys. swer usually ends up in a touching story about the will have a calendar of events. To have your char- Even as a child, I The event, ‘Mis- cause. It is obvious which artists are involved for ity event included, just email me at givealittlenash- sion Possible’ is photo by Karen Hampton publicity-sake and which ones really have a passion [email protected]. loved listening to for it. Many of the stories have me and the artist him sing. My first a benefit started spend the day helping. in tears before the end of it. The LoCash Cowboys Well, my passion has always been helping others. photo by Sandi Register concert was a Con- by Tracy Lawrence. It is Lawrence began this proj- have told me more than one story that had me cry- This is an avenue for me to help several at once. I way Twitty show and to help feed the homeless ect because he saw a need ing like a baby. I’m such a girl. have a degree in Journalism, a love for writing and I still regard that concert as one of my favorite community and the less to do something ‘a little dif- am fortunate enough to have a supportive husband music moments in my life. His live show was fortunate. ferent’ for the Rescue Mis- Most of the time, the artists donate their talent to as I put my passion to print. Join me in helping make amazing. He has a way of captivating his au- Celebrities who are almost sion. The Mission serves multiple causes. Take Darryl Worley for example, the world a better place. Leave your mark and try to dience and make you think he was singing the always in attendance in- thousands of Thanksgiving he donates his time, talent and money to help with Give A Little everyday. song just for you. I am thankful I had the oppor- clude artists such as Brad meals every year. many worthy benefits. I have been involved in many tunity to see him live. I wish I had been able to Arnold (3 Doors Down), for more of this article scan a benefit where he performed. for more of Give A Little - Nashville see him live more than once. Bucky Covington, Restless the code or go to Our featured artist, Charlie Daniels, has been scan the code or go to Heart and Keith Anderson. www.givealittle- known, throughout his whole career, for being one www.givealittlenashville.com for more of this article scan the code Many other big names in nashville.com or go to www.givealittlenashville.com Country and Rock come Tim McDonald Tickles the Ivories operation Troop aid: Charlie Daniels Gives From TheHeart wriiten by Rick Amburgey For The Troops, by The Troops written by Amanda Andrews For Charity Operation Troop Aid is a non- for Tots and Military Appre- Charlie Daniels has been per- a Country music legend. Despite as; Stars for Stripes, Sentinels While Nashville is sometimes considered profit organization created ciation on my off time. Then, forming and writing songs for five all of these awards and achieve- of Freedom, Boot Campaign, a guitar town, Tim by Mark Woods. It has been one night I had a dream and decades. He is known for many ments, beyond the legend there is St. Jude’s Children & Research McDonald and in operation since 2003. The woke up and searched the in- things - the Famed Fiddler, a multi- a man with a charitable heart. Hospital, T.J. Martell, Founda- his keyboard have motto is 'For The Troops, By ternet for the name "OPERA- platinum recording artist with the tion, Charlie Daniels Scholarship The Troops and Nothing But TION TROOP AID". Finding number one hit “The Devil Went At the Leadership Music Dale for Heroes, The Angelus, Christ- developed quite a The Troops'. The founder, it not used, I retained a law- Down to Georgia”, a Grand Ole Franklin Awards in October 2012, mas 4 Kids, the Armed Services following. Mark Woods, is a veteran of yer to get incorporated and Opry member, a Musicians Hall where Charlie was recognized YMCA’s (ASYMCA) Operation the United States Navy. submit the IRS Non-Profit of Famer, a CMA, ACM, GMA, for his humanitarian efforts and Outdoors and many others. Most He’d often be Woods was inspired to take 501c3 paperwork, to which & Grammy® award winner, a leadership by example along with of Charlie’s giving is focused on requested to on this project after the 9-11 I was granted incorporation BMI Icon - he is the epitome of Randy Owen and Vince Gill. children and the U.S. Military. play some of his attacks of the World Trade and charity status in the great photo by Randi Radcliff Charlie remarked, “I am just “You can’t work with everybody, originals such as Center in 2001. Garth Brooks state of Tennessee and was so honored to be thought of if I could do every charitable volunteered to put on a con- then awarded IRS 501c3 sta- in the same sentence with event I was asked to do, I would. “Beer’s Good cert aboard their ship and tus. I later transferred to the these other two guys. I don’t Every artist has to pick a couple Food” and “Every televise it nationwide. Woods great state of Virginia and do charitable things to be causes that they are dedicated to.” Song Sounds The was the assistant coordina - continued the TROOP AID® recognized but it’s still nice Charlie stated. Same.” tor and showed Garth around vision.” when that happens.” the ship. The experience with written by Krys Midgett for more of this ar- He recently released his “Livin’ Breathin’ meeting him was enlightening While he does not boast his ticle scan the code and brought about the inspira- humanitarian efforts, Char- or go to Havin Fun” CD that contains those two tion for Woods to work with lie’s heart for giving back www.givealittle- tracks, along with eight other great songs. music and entertainment to includes organizations such nashville.com The CD is available at McDonald’s web help charities. site, www.ivorytickler.com. Woods said, 'Upon transfer - for more of this article scan the code ring from that command to NashvilleMusicGuide.com 30 or go to www.givealittlenashville.com shore duty in 2003, I began to coordinate benefits for Toys NashvilleMusicGuide.com 31 Gloriana is very involved in working with Saint Jude’s, they played the Music City Marathon in 2012. Plus, they donate items for various charity auctions. “We also play a lot of military bases and do a lot of charity events for Wounded Take Me To Nashville Warriors,” says Tom Gossin. request their new single: ‘Can’t Shake You’ www.gloriana.com

Colt Ford is a former Professional Golfer on the PSA Tour. So what better By Coy Poole way for him to give back, than through a Golf Tournament. September of 2012 marked the First Annual Colt Ford & Friends Celebrity Golf Classic. Proceeds In the summer of 2011, I was can. As we coasted back home to- them as my songs are being re- went to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. sitting on the balcony of a hotel wards Raleigh, NC on gas fumes corded… I can listen in while mu- request his new single (feat. Jake Owen): ‘Back’ in Isle of the Palms overlooking and a little change in the ashtray, sic tracks and vocal tracks are be- www.coltford.com the South Carolina Coast, writ- we discovered that about half the ing recorded from my work tapes. ing the lyrics to “TAKE ME TO CDs we had burned were blank. If anything needs to be changed NASHVILLE.” Little did I know I felt like all my dreams were on or corrected, I can do it live just Julie Ingram is very involved with Patriot Path. She holds the Julie Ingram Ce- that a year later, I would be living hold, but I knew… somehow, as if I were in the studio. lebrity Shoot to benefit them. Supporting the troops has always been very impor- in Nashville recording that song someway, someday, we’d be After recording my first demo tant to her. As a matter of fact, the first song she wrote was about her two uncles on a demo album with some of back! album and upon returning home who were in Vietnam. She was only 10 years old and wrote ‘My Brother’. Nashville’s greatest musicians. A few years earlier I met hit song- recently, I pitched a number of It was during that same summer writer, Dan Demay at a songwrit- my songs to publishers from BIG www.julieingram.com that I had made some pretty ma- ers showcase in Fayetteville, NC. TRACTOR, OLE, and RCA. jor changes in my life and leaped It was he and a few of the song- These are the guys who take www.patriotpath.org into the unknown that would later writers with him that told me if songs to some of the industries catapult me to Nashville . My I ever wanted to get my songs biggest acts. Even though I didn’t Brantley Gilbert does a lot for charity. In fact, from February 5th until the 15th, he is wife and I were living sort of like heard to move to Nashville and get a bite on anything I presented, auctioning off his own personal Ram Truck for Ram Jam (sponsored by Ram Trucks). a couple of gypsies on the S.C. meet the folks that could make it I got an opportunity to network, Five artists are donating and auctioning their trucks (at different dates) and the pro- coast doing a lot of beach-bum- all possible. get some great pointers and ad- ceeds go to the charity of their choice. Gilbert chose Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of ming. We were riding my motor- Once I was financially able to vice and an open invitation to America (IAVA) as his charity. cycle up and down the coast line, make the move, I got in touch with submit material in the future. www.brantleygilbert.com spending a lot of time watch- Dan on Facebook and he guided Now back in the studio working http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/road_to_ram_jam/ ing the dolphins from the top of me to the right places… probably on a second demo album, I have Red’s Ice House and following the single most important place been co-writing with several HIT Darius Rucker’s bus around town he sent me was Nashville Demo songwriters that I have admired Glenn Douglas Tubb is a legendary songwriter. He also is all heart. Besides playing benefits, he and trying to get him to listen to some Studio. This place is sort of like for years… his wife Dottie, play Santa and Mrs. Claus every year. Last Christmas, they got together with friends of my songs. a songwriter's dream come true. In closing, my advice to anyone and local businesses to put on a concert and Christmas party for the families in Nashville Shelters and Something inside me kept tell- The studio musicians they use heading to Nashville is to get con- on the streets. Every child got to sit on Santa’s lap and got a present. It will be a yearly event. ing me to take a chance… and so have worked for the industries nected to a studio like Nashville I did. I quit my job, packed my top recording artists; folks like Demo Studio so you can network, www.glenndouglastubb.com old guitar and with my last $200 Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Kellie join a songwriters association like dollars, headed to Nashville. All Pickler, Bon Jovi and many oth- NSAI and get connected to TAXI. I knew about Nashville was that ers. They are also connected to Yes, it takes money to make all there was a place called music many of the VIPs on music row these things happen, there is no row where all the important peo- and can open many of the doors way around it. How do you make Jeff Bates always gives back. Last June, he headlined a Conway Twitty Trib- ple that I needed to talk to were. that could otherwise be closed. that happen? I don’t know, a loan, ute show that raised money for the MTSU Conway Twitty Music Scholar- So, my wife and I went from door Residing in Nashville, I am cur- a credit card, a great paying job… ship. He will be releasing an album called ‘ Me and Conway’. It will feature to door up and down music row rently working out of country as your imagination is your only six Conway songs and six of his songs. He also has Jeff Bates Ministries. with lyric sheets and a handful of a private contractor for the gov- limitation. But, remember, a year CD’s we had burned before we ernment, to be able to pursue ago I came into town with my last www.jeffbatesministries.com/ set off for our journey. my dream of having my songs $200 dollars, didn’t know a soul www.jeffbates.net But all we discovered were a lot on the radio. Every few months, and left after giving out a handful of closed doors and folks unwill- I return home to co-write, pitch, of blank Cds to a few people that ing to accept unsolicited material network and go into the studio. In wouldn’t have listened anyway. Craig Campbell ‘My dad died with colon cancer. I would love to be a part of some- from an unknown songwriter. My between, my wife pitches on-line Don’t let your dreams get away… thing that would raise awareness for cancer prevention.” He works a lot with St. Jude, wife, Joelle did manage to walk and runs the business end of my If I can do it, you can too. into a few offices that were not songwriting. donates his time to various charities and is working with TJ Martell Foundation. occupied and leave some of my Nashville Demo Studio is a state http://nashvilledemostudio.com material on the desks of people of the art studio that allows me to http://www.reverbnation.com/ request his new single ‘Outta My Head’ we didn’t know, but I’m sure it sit on the other side of the world coypoole NashvilleMusicGuide.com 32 www.craigcampbell.tv only made it as far as the trash and live stream and Skype with NashvilleMusicGuide.com 33 NMG looked up some of the exciting events that will be happening at the Country Radio Semi- nar this year that we considered part of a list of events that you do not want to miss. We call it the “Must-Do’s” List. Check out the following and make sure to fit them in your schedule! CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show Lineup Country Radio Seminar has announced that Easton Corbin, Florida “The response we received from Country radio during Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert, Jana Kramer and Kip Moore are the the voting process this year was superb,” says CRS Board President CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show® performers. Mike Culotta. “The five acts chosen finished extremely strong in the voting and are certainly deserving of an appearance on our New The 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show will be held Friday, Faces lineup. We’re looking forward to another dynamite evening of March 1, 2013, at Country Radio Seminar inside the downtown entertainment at Country Radio Seminar from these up and coming Nashville Convention Center. Co-sponsored by the Academy of stars.” Country Music and Muscular Dystrophy Association, the annual new artist showcase event officially closes out the three-day seminar Each New Faces artist will receive a custom-made pair of Lucchese and remains one of the most anticipated performances each year at boots. Lucchese is the official boot sponsor of the 2013 New Faces CRS. The New Faces show has sold out well in advance the past of Country Music Show. two years.

this amazing new music. We’ve also Black River Entertainment Line-Up for Friday Luncheon at CRS 2013 got a few surprises planned too, so do The Black River Entertainment luncheon is set to have performers includ- not miss this show.” ing Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler and Sarah Darling. Hosted by Black River Entertainment’s CEO Gordon Kerr, the luncheon is scheduled for Friday, “The talent lineup for CRS 2013 is extraordinary,” said CRS Executive March 1, 2013. Director Bill Mayne. “The addition of Black River Entertainment to the Friday Luncheon and this great group of artists will make for another terrific “We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with CRS in presenting event showcasing music to come in 2013!” this exciting, fast paced show featuring Craig Morgan, Sarah Darling and Black River Entertainment’s debut of Kellie Pickler,” said Black River’s VP The Black River Entertainment luncheon will be held inside the Perfor- of Promotion, Bill Macky. “Country Radio will be the first to hear some of mance Hall at the Nashville Convention Center from 12:00 – 1:50 p.m.

Congratulations to Country Radio Hall of Fame Inductees The Country Radio Hall of Fame is dedicated Gaylon Christie is the Radio category inductee, and Dr. Don Carpenter, to the recognition of those individuals who Crook & Chase, Eddie Edwards and Bill “Dex” Poindexter are the have made significant contributions to the radio industry over On-Air category inductees. The class of 2013 will be officially a 20-year period, 15 of which must be in the Country format. inducted at a dinner ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at 6 p.m. CST at the Nashville Convention Center. The Country Radio Hall of “Induction into the Country Radio Hall of Fame signifies a lifetime Fame dinner and induction ceremony unofficially kicks off Country of excellence and achievement, and this year’s class of inductees Radio Seminar each year. CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27-March 1, 2013. personifies those qualities at the highest level,” said CRS Hallof Fame Committee Chairman Charlie Morgan. New York City’s Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center in Wash- ington, D.C. Grand Ole Opry To Make Debut At CRS 2013 The Grand Ole Opry, will kick-off CRS 2013 on Wednesday, Febru- “Every week, the Grand Ole Opry showcases an unforgettable, one- ary 27, 2013. The event will be held inside the Performance Hall at of-a-kind mix of country music’s new stars, superstars, and legends the Nashville Convention Center. for country music fans from around the world. We’re excited to de- liver a special show featuring some of radio’s biggest current hit- Artists confirmed to perform are Grand Ole Opry members Brad makers who are also some of the most popular artists who visit our Paisley, Darius Rucker and Vince Gillalong with Dustin Lynch and stage for all our friends in country radio when CRS returns to town Scotty McCreery. Additional performers will be released in the com- next month,” said Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete ing weeks. The two-hour event will commence at 7 p.m., immedi- Fisher. ately following the annual CRS Artist/Attendee Welcome Reception. All CRS attendees can attend. The show is sponsored by Humana’s My Well-Being. Bill Mayne, CRS Executive Director, notes “This marks the first time The Opry, radio’s longest-running program, has only rarely staged in the history of the seminar, which is over 40 years, that we welcome shows outside its regular program schedule and its permanent home the Grand Ole Opry to our stage. It has been a long time coming, but (the Grand Ole Opry House) or its winter residence (Ryman Audi- will be well worth the wait,” adding, “My thanks to Pete Fisher and torium). Past Opry performances played outside the show’s home the Opry staff for allowing me to present this show on the opening venues include performances staged at prestigious theaters such as night of CRS 2013, as both events are such a great fit for each other.”

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 34 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 35 “Take classic Country, mix in some southern Rock and you have the perfect blend of LiveWire’s Livin By LiveWire new album Livin’. The album is packed with a very powerful mix of songs about living, loving and heartache. I don’t think LiveWire could have followed up their debut album any better than this.

Well written lyrics, strong vocals and catchy songs that each seems to tell their own story, from “Livin” -- a song about being young and in love, growing together though life and settling down; to “Lies,” a song that has you memorizing every word and singing it over and over again because it’s ability for many to relate about the break-up experience.

LiveWire has often been referred to as one of the best live bands in the circuit, they have re- Reviews are rated on 6-categories; Maximum of 6 points per category. ceived airplay on CMT pure, finalists in the 2009 Colgate Country Showdown and have graced the stage of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. After a brief break, LiveWire came back with a new vision, energized and ready to merge to the top. There is no doubt that this a band to watch “Declared as the best new act in country music at the 2008 Colgate Country Showdown, HanaLena -- closely, Country Music at it’s finest, I definitely see this band well on their way to much deserved success.” HanaLena by HanaLena formerly known as Nash Street. A dynamic sister duo, featuring Hannah and Caroline Melby, whose roots - Review By Lynette Lorenz run deep.

From their home State of Mississippi, they have engaged their audience across the country with a masterful Vocals-6 | Production-6 | Musicianship-6 | Lyrics-5 | Melody-5 | Originality-5 blend of Bluegrass, Pop and Country -- the mixture of these genres is considered “grassroots country.” “Samantha Crain isn’t a singer. She’s not a guitar player. She’s not a writer. She’s an Kid Face by Samantha Crain artist. Behind her stage and beneath her melodies is a story. And it’s not your story. It’s a Engaging vocals and uplifting lyrics, these ladies have mastered the ability to transport you right into the tale all her own. It’s about the places she has seen, the people she has met, and the lessons song. One of my favorite songs is the “Bible Belt.” A well written song from the heart about never forgetting she has learned. where you come from -- it’s a song I feel everyone can relate to. On her soon-to-be-released indie album Kid Face, Crain begins a conversation. A As HanaLena continues to tour the country, they embrace their gift of music. It can be seen clearly in each self-professed world traveler, she warms you with an invitation to hear her stories, her of their original tunes. I would say that this duo is well on their way to the top. From the harmonica to the experiences on the road. She paints pictures of the emotional landscapes that connect her banjo these girls are talented and no doubt about it sooner or later everyone will know who HanaLena is.” past to her present. - Review By Lynette Lorenz Vocals-6 | Production-6 | Musicianship-6 | Lyrics-6 | Melody-6 | Originality-6 Since her debut album, Songs in the Night, in 2009, her music has been a continuation of her personal evolution. Of the title track, “Kid Face,” Crain says, “[I was] all the while thinking about the asymmetries between the age I look, the age I am, and the age I feel.” Behind her guitar, she sings, “Slow life, the idleness of old minds/Oh I still got a lot of Stephanie Layne By Stephanie Layne fight before I settle down.” “Very few artists have the ability to transform Written like poetry, her words are simple yet complex. Her sound is raw, like a round at the Bluebird; her performance is flawless. so much energy into an album as this. Although her overall sound isn’t groundbreaking, she doesn’t live in the shadows of anyone else. Her stories are unique and personal to her life, Stephanie Layne, a and she is willing to share with anyone. The first listen may not get to you, but you won’t forget what she’s told you when you leave. Minnesota native, has found her niche Starving Artist Special Just a day after the release of her album on February 19, Samantha will play at Music City Roots. She is sure to be a crowd pleaser, with her music -- bringing classic reminiscent of Nashville favorites such as Amy Stroup, Trent Dabbs, and Matthew Perryman Jones. Country back to life. If you’re looking for the next Taylor Swift, you haven’t found her. Samantha Crain’s music isn’t full of simple, catchy tunes. But if you’re looking for This seven song EP was MONDAY’S a storyteller with a raw honesty and more than breakups to talk about, you’re soon to make a new friend.” recorded at Blackbird -Review by Angie Ruetten Studio Nashville (owned by John and Martina Mcbride) and also with musicians from Kenny VOCALS: 5 | PRODUCTION: 6 | MUSICIANSHIP: 6 | LYRICS: 5 | MELODY: 4 | ORIGINALITY: 6 Chesney’s tour. It is amazing in so many areas, from her very soulful “Can’t Meat & 2 Quit You” to “Ain’t No Neighbors.” Powerful vocals and a vibrant voice that will have you listening to the songs over and over again. $5 plus Tax Stephanie often talks about her focus of writing being the ability of making something out of nothing and discovering God›s purpose. Somewhere along Also be sure to check out the walk of life, Stephanie has found a way to interpret her life through the songs she writes and sings each one resembling something or someone she Sing For Your Supper has had a relationship with. Absolutely brilliant in all areas, a voice that is mesmerizing, excellent instrumentation. Job well done and I look forward to Every Wednesday Night hearing this soulful voice on the airwaves.” - Review By Lynette Lorenz Lucy’s is located inside Blue Bar (1911 Division St.) Vocals-6 | Production-6 | Musicianship-6 | Lyrics-6 Melody-6 | Originality-5

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 36 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 37 during the Great Recession, just a few years ago. But under the too big to fail principle, companies like GM and Ford with hundreds of thousands of employees in the United States received $15 Billion in government Leslie Armstrong of www.goncc.com Country Music’s Home Town [email protected] loans and stayed afloat.

In January, both automakers made big news about the Reviews by Jackiie Rippee & Robbie Huff Detroit Auto Show. Chevy even introduced the first new Corvette in years. “Down By The River” (D. Vincent Williams) Bigger Picture Williams’ new album begins with his debut single “Down by the River.” “Down by the River” Another wonderful comeback is contained in the pages is a hit with its particular old school country twang and upbeat swagger. It is a song about of this very magazine, the Nashville Music Guide, having good old fashioned fun with a lover. The lyrics, “Baby, what do you say we go down thanks to the biz savvy, courage, and love for Country by the river–down by the river—under that moon? Spend all night down by the river, you America loves a comeback story, such as the one about music of owner Randy Matthews and editor Amanda lovin’ on me, me lovin’ on you,” are bound to get feet tapping and dancing. The next track a former grocery bagger and Arena Football League Andrews. quarterback named Kurt Warner who won a Super Bowl. “Seventeen” is a slower tune that looks at the past reflections of one’s life. Remember trying to get alcohol as an underage kid? Remember riding around in your first beat up After shifting NMG temporarily to an online edition only Chevy? Williams remembers and he captures it with witty lyrics and a slow piano melody. Musical comebacks can also be paved in gold. Just ask in the fall of 2012, Matthews decided he wanted to revive Darius Rucker, who as the front man in Hootie & the the print publication he loved so well early in the New Year. Blowfish saw that rock band’s debut album “Cracked Rear Like many successful comeback stories, the new Nashville View” sell more than 16 Million copies in 1995, but five Music Guide came with a slightly different business model. years later couldn’t even crack the Top 50. “One Of Those Nights” (Tim McGraw) Big Machine Records To begin with, the NMG moved back to Music Row from Tim McGraw is no stranger to releasing big country ballads that tug at the heart. Now, as a solo country artist, Rucker was a surprise hit Hayes Street. The magazine’s new office space is in the Unfortunately, McGraw's new single "One Of Those Nights," written by Luke Laird, from the start for Capitol Nashville with his debut Row legendary Buddy Lee Attractions Building, the booking Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins, doesn't quite live up to some of his former hits. single “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” reaching No. agency which has been around since the late 1960s and "One Of Those Nights" tells, or rather sings, the story of a couple gearing up for a night 1 on Billboard’s country singles listing. Same artist, very currently handles artists such as Jason Aldean and Florida that they will remember forever. But the lyrics fall short of telling that story, or setting the different music. Georgia Line. tone for a truly memorable night. The lyrics at times seemed rushed a bit and not particularity catchy. Still McGraw's voice sounds as good as ever, but the lyrics just Couples who get engaged after their first marriages ended “Randy Matthews is a very good business head,” says don't seem as engaging as the voice that's singing them. in divorce often find that the second time around, they Preshias, whose “Inside Track On Music Row” has been know both themselves and their spouses far better and one of the NMG’s most popular features since Dan Wunsch these second marriages may well last much longer and be and Brad Fisher co-founded the magazine in the mid- far happier. 1990s.”Randy really listens to the staff, to the freelancers, and to Music Row.” “Get Your Shine On” (Florida Georgia Line) Republic Nashville The same thing can happen with corporations. "Get Your Shine On" is the latest single released by Florida Georgia Line off of their Internet pioneer America Online, AOL, was one of the Another crucial part of the rebranding of the Nashville album "Here To The Good Times." "Get Your Shine On" brings across the same good two hottest stocks of the 1990s, one financial trade paper Music Guide is the new artwork and logo. The logo now time feel as their last hit "Cruise. "Get Your Shine On" is a party song and the lyrics are reported. The second was another company well known features a stylized “N” with a guitar, a keyboard, and the all about good times. There are some particularly witty lines throughout the verses and along Music Row, Clear Channel. Since then, CC has BellSouth Tower representing the three lines of the “N.” the chorus is fun to sing along. shed many of the radio stations it once owned and seen its corporate structure changed radically with the departure of And the key members of the NMG are back in place for the the founding Mays family. company’s rebirth. Managing editor Amanda Andrews will continue to do her outstanding work running the Nashville AOL, however, is enjoying a resurgence after several operation with the help of Give A Little Nashville’s Krys shrewd moves, including the purchase of the Huffington “Changed” (Rascal Flatts) Big Machine Records Midgett, while accounts wizard Rhonda Smith does Rascal Flatts new single "Changed" is a song of forgiveness and redemption that more Post, Buysight, and Hipster Web sites. AOL saw its share likewise at the office in Oklahoma, Randy Matthews’ home than lives up to any of the bands’ former hits. "Changed," also the title of the album, is price double in 2012, while the far happier Internet site state. Google’s stock rose less than 15 percent over the same an emotional ballad with lyrics that can hit home for anyone who has had a life changing period. So in business and in life, all’s well that ends well. Just moment or experience that brought them peace or happiness. Whether it be a religious like with AOL and Darius Rucker, the new and improved experience, or simply a moment of clarity, "Changed" can make you revisit that moment America’s Big Three automakers were also on the ropes Nashville Music Guide figures to be better than ever. and leave you misty eyed.

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