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It’s all encourage you to do it. Also, if you Preshias Harris, Leslie Armstong, Jes- over the greater Nashville area from have never been to Loretta Lynn’s sica Northey, Rick Amburgey, Sherryl My Big Redneck Family 42 Bonnaroo downtown to midtown and Opryland Ranch - with her own western store, Craig, Lynette Lorenz, Krys Midgett, to the outskirts. a museum, a tour of the Plantation Peggy Mercer, Amanda Goodman 9 Breelan Angel 9Top Must-Sees Pruitt Home and the Cabin from The Coal Dirty Little Secrets 44 Lily Nelsen This time of year also brings about Miner’s Daughter - you’re missing a Photography Bob Coan, Jerry Over- another festival, Bonnaroo. Some of good trip. Loretta Lynn’s Ranch is 65 cast, Stacy Scruggs, Randi Radcliff, 11 Sherri Justice Country’s Must Watch Chad Lee, Michael Jenkins, Julianna the best and greatest talent is standing miles west of downtown off exit 143 Birdwell The Beauty of Music 46 Tony Stampley on a corner, playing in a honky-tonk on Interstate 40W. or making their first appearance on Founder Dan Wunsch 12 The Darlins 22 47 MyStargo one of the smaller stages at Bonnaroo. The magazine has made several HOW TO REACH NMG Nashville’s Rising Duo Feel Like A Local changes since our last print edition. 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Ten Year Old Artist 34 Artists On awesome new app for you so we 37203 30 Twang Thang The Rise don’t want to give too much away, go read about it yourself! Enjoy your time in Nashville! Richard Lynch 37 Biz Buzz 30 Yonder Mountain Recently, we attended a “Georgette Randy Matthews & Amanda Andrews 40 Inside Track String Band 44 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 4 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 5 Angel Mary and The Tennessee Werewolves, a new family which is where the werewolf side comes from. When we were With an unparalleled passion Showdown, making it into the Arizona State Finals. Encouraged by trio, brings a rebel yell to .They bring the rowdy in between houses, my parents started taking us to Cowboy for country music, it comes his success, Farris made the move to Nashville to further back to Country. With the cool collective sounds of old fashion Church, and it was there that we became friends with Joanne, as no surprise that artist Matt his career in 2011. dixie roots, bluegrass picking, heavy electric and edgy Johnny’s sister. She opened up her home to us, and let us live Farris’s career has gotten off lyrics. This Trio has given a new definition to Country Music, there for awhile.” to a promising start. A heart His first single, Redneck Radio, saw placement in both the Billboard by launching the new sound of . for helping those in need Indicator (peak #56) and Music Row (peak #) charts, as well as hold- Christian picks up the story. “I had met John Carter in town, paired with an incredible tal- ing a position at #1 on the Indie World Country chart four weeks in Angel Mary and The Tennessee Werewolves bring the rowdy and told him about the name of the band, and how it was ent and positive energy has a row. His current single, Resident Redneck, continues to ascend and back in Country. With the cool collective sounds of old fashion derived from his dad. He looked up our music, and liked it, allowed for the early and nat- was recently nominated for industry trade New Music Weekly’s New dixie roots, bluegrass picking, heavy electric guitars and edgy Angel Mary wrote him a letter one day, asking if we could ural growth of a significant Music Country Single of the Year Award. Radio and industry trades lyrics. record it, and he gave us permission. He invited us to record it fan base. All of these charac- aren’t the only ones that have taken notice – on February 1st, the cast at Cash Cabin, co-produced it, and played acoustic on teristics have given Farris a of Country Music Television’s (CMT) My Big Redneck Family strong foundation on which sported Matt Farris shirts on an all ¬new episode. The natives of Hendersonville, TN have only been performing it.” to build his career – one that, as a family since November 2011, but music is something that at the hands of another, was almost instantaneously taken away. Farris continues to play live as much as possible, sharing the stage flows through their blood. Collectively, their influences range With their summer tour schedule about to heat with Darryl Worley, Trent from Motley Crue to to the Marshall Tucker up, Verado Records groupAngel Mary and the Tennessee Entertaining family and friends from the moment he spoke his first Tomlinson, Adam Gregory, and . This sum- Band. However, if there’s one artist whose music made more of Werewolves (AMTW) made time for one more home town word, Farris’s passion for entertainment has always been apparent. mer he opened for Jason an impact than any other, it would have to be . performance, providing live entertainment for Special With an early exchange of lullabies for classic country tunes sung by Aldean, Tyler Farr, ,and Gord Bamford on the main stage at Olympics Tennessee’s opening ceremony celebration his mother Sandra, the Lake Havasu City, Arizona¬native has ever Country Thunder in Florence, Arizona. Despite a full schedule, What was it about the music of the “Man In Black?” Angel at ’s Bison Square on Saturday night, since gravitated toward the genre. Mary says anyone can relate. “I feel like he didn’t edit May 17th. Performing a set of originals (including latest Farris still finds time to give back, supporting both the Make a Wish himself,” she says. “What he said was real. If someone told single “”), the trio also took time to sign His plight for country music stardom, however, nearly came to a tragic Foundation and the American Cancer Society – focusing on Breast him to do it different, he wasn’t going to do it different. He was autographs, getting to know some of the athletes. end when an altercation with two strangers trying to steal his father’s Cancer Awareness. After losing friend Denise to the disease, he started going to do it his way. Just listening to his lyrics alone reaches truck left both Farris and his father shot. Denise’s Day – an annual benefit in his hometown which can be seen everyone, because we’ve all gone through certain heartbreaks. “We had the opportunity to meet several of Special Olympic at www.denisesday.org He’s touched everyone in that way – country, , Tennessee’s athletes in February and felt an instant connection The incident put the importance of family and music into perspective and even rap. The things that Johnny Cash has said are what with them,” said Antoine Wolf, bass player and vocalist for for Farris, who formed a band with his father and grandfather – both “Giving back is extremely important to me. I love everything about a rapper would say today. He touched such a broad base of AMTW. “As artists our goal is to inspire others through our musicians themselves. Eager to get back to his music, Farris began . But, more thananything, I love that it allows me a platform people, and I would hope that music... In reality, those playing out around Phoenix, continuing to build his career and fan to better help those that need it. My music gives others a voice... I love with our music, we athletes are the true base. In 2010, he surprised the band by entering the Colgate Country my job.” could touch someone inspiration.” who might not listen to country.” “The energy at Bison Square on Saturday was like none other we’ve In fact, their latest single is a experienced,” said Christian Wolf, rollicking cover drummer and vocalist for AMTW. “It was Nashville Music Guide’s of the Cash a true party - we’re honored to have been a standard “Folsom part of it and thankful for “Artists on the Rise” and Prison Blues,” the friendships we made “Business Spotlight” co-produced by throughout the process.” BUSI ESS SPOTLIGHT John Carter Cash. are excellent for Christian says AMTW is currently at Scan the QR Code with your Smartphone to Learn More About What These Businesses Have To Offer. providing your potential cli- Barbara Dwyer Origami Owl there are several work on a new album, Her gift is showing others Tell your story with a how to overcome chal- living locket or expres- ents and fans with special lenges, build influence, sion tag; dream, believe, connections due out later this year. improve confidence, and inspire or love. 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Breelan’s songwriting skills shine on the title track, a free-flowing tune about family secrets in a small town, while ballads like “It Ain’t Easy Lovin’ Me” and “She Made Your Bed” provide a glimpse into the emotional vocal power and delivery displayed at her live shows.”Dirty Little Secrets” leaves no experience untouched and Breelan’s fresh sound and insightful lyrics are a welcome addition to a music scene ripe for exemplary female talent.

Ray Barnette, an Emmy-winning producer who learned much of his production skills from the legendary Carl Perkins and has helped many young aspiring artists (including ) develop their “sound,” is confident of Breelan’s ability to deliver a fresh country sound with a Texas twist.

“There are lots of singer/, but with Breelan, it was such MisBhavin’ Records is pleased to announce “Dirty Little Secrets,” a pleasure to find myself working with an artist who is world class the much anticipated and highly requested full-length studio album on both counts,” stated Barnette. “I know you’ll agree once you’ve from its flagship artist Breelan Angel, debuts on Tuesday, June heard her album, ‘Dirty Little Secrets.’ I can’t wait to record with 24, 2014. The album features 10 original tracks, all of which were her again.” co-written by Breelan, as well as cover photography by Todd Purifoy and the graphic design talents of Robert Hudnall of The album’s second single, “Double Standards,” an up-tempo two- Lubbock, Texas. steppin’ tune about how women are constantly striving to be “good and bad at the same time” while trying to overcome society’s Showcasing Breelan’s unique vocal style and ability to write strong stereotypical boundaries, was released to radio April 7th under the and catchy lyrics,”Dirty Little Secrets” was produced by direction of Mark Maynard of Momentum Nashville. As it climbs Ray Barnette at Sound Emporium and Omni Studios in the national charts quicker than the previously released singles, the Nashville, Tenn. Kathy Douglas ofindieExtreme is spearheading song has become a fan favorite. the album›s global distribution to iTunes, Amazon and all digital retailers worldwide through the premier distribution As an energetic and prolific live performer, Breelan has had HashtrackingTM company INgrooves-Fontana. Pre-orders of “Dirty Little the opportunity to play at several noted venues including Secrets” will feature an immediate download of the album›s ›s Firehouse Saloon, McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, impassioned opening number, “Walk of Shame.” House of Blues and Hard Rock Cafe, Nashville’s National Underground and Wormy Dog Saloon in . Her Hailing from Baytown, Texas, Breelan’s standout single, “Halfway dynamic personality, bright smile and spirited attitude are always To Wasted,” climbed to a Top 40 position on the MusicRow Country front and center as she and her band take the stage at such noted Breakout chart and Top 50 on Billboard’s Indicator chart. Breelan, events as theHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s a regular on the writing circuit in Nashville, co-wrote with some of Championship BBQ Cook-off, 100.3 KILT’sGirls With Guitars, Nashville’s finest songwriters and is honored to be able to include Pinktober and Saturday In The Park, Crosby Fair & Rodeo, and NPG PUBLIC RELATIONS the credits of such premier hitmakers as Clay Mills (“Don’t Think Galveston’s well attended Lone Star Rally. As a performer at these I Don’t Think About It,” “Fall”), Marty Dodson(“Must Be Doin’ and many other events,Breelan has had the privilege of playing Somethin’ Right,” “Everybody Wants to Go To Heaven”), Greg with such legacy acts as Loretta Lynn, Johnny Lee and Don Barnhill(“Walkaway Joe”), Shane Stevens («American Williams as well as hitmakers , Doug Stone, Easton Honey»), and others from Nashville’s vast circle of talent. Corbin, , , Chris Cagle, Kevin Fowler, , , Randy Rogers, Aaron Watson, Cody “We have been working on ‘Dirty Little Secrets’ for the past year Johnson and many others. and are very excited for its release,» stated Breelan. «Various styles are represented as my influences stem from listening to both Breelan showed a natural talent at an early age with ballet, tap mainstream and classic country artists. Each song is a representation and . As she grew older, lessons, choir and theater of emotions I›ve felt and/or situations I’ve experienced up to this productions crafted and developed her vocal talent, demeanor point in my life, so I hope people will appreciate the variety on the and stage presence. Pursuing a country music career on a full- album and see their lives in the music as well.” time level,Breelan hones her skills by filling her calendar writing in sessions with Nashville›s best and adding regular tour dates to A compilation that highlights Breelan’s range of talents,”Dirty continually introduce her music to new audiences. With just the Little Secrets” is a true testament of her individuality and living “out right blend of southern charm and modern country rock, Breelan is loud” style. From the fiery warning to “that girl”in the opener “Walk poised to break onto the national country scene as “one to watch.”

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 8 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 9 The Beauty of Music Brings Justice for All “Justice for All” is more than a term used by television a masterpiece. Justice films a complete and professional talk show host Sherri Justice. From Huntsville, country music video, with the same camera crew that Alabama, Justice travels all over the country to works with major artists. interview upcoming and major artists for the Country A featured broadcast is aired once a week and the music show The Beauty of Music. The show is “beauty” of this broadcast is that can be viewed anytime broadcasted with the online multi-media video station- online. The artists also have the ability of using the eWave TV, which is part of Ariel Media Group, LLC. video for their personal advertising and promotions.

Graduating from The Master’s School of Beauty, Justice Clients have the opportunity of making The Beauty has combined her love for personal beauty and Country of Music a lifetime career partner by selling ads for music to help careers hit the charts. Justice has worked each show, which is combined with nine-30 second with several major artists including The Oak Ridge commercials. “I split all advertising dollars right Boys, , Mickey Gilley, , down the middle with the artists to help them build a Lucas Nelson, , , Lorrie reputable career,” said Justice. “I make no profit off of Morgan, Taylor Made, Chris Cavanaugh, Lucas Hogue, the advertising; it all goes back into the show.” Every Stella Parton, Gordon Mote, and Grammy Nominated aired broadcast gives artists the opportunity to make Songwriter, Steve Oliver, with /Vince money and keep their business financially afloat. Gill. Story by Amanda Pruitt

According to thebeautyofmusic.com, “Some of Sherri’s best scenes behind the camera include: , , Jr., Brantley Gilbert, , Tim McGraw, Tracy Lawrence, , , and .”

As a single mother of two, eleven-year-old twin boys, Justice is constantly working on the road and at home diligently making a name for The Beauty of Music across the nation. The Beauty of Music, along with ewave TV, is a one-year-old company that started from scratch and now has 50,000 views and 100 million impressions. Over the past year, the company has increased their audience to 3.3 million views and 1.1 billion impressions through social media and search engines. CMA Week Schedule

Once the stations ratings increased, Justice began June 4: CMA Awards receiving phone calls from major media outlets for June 5: Video with Ben Rush appearances with musical legends. Major artists from TV Appearance with Rhonda Justice’s lineup and behind the scenes include Kellie Picker, , Big and Rich, Lee Greenwood, Vincent @ Nashville Palace Jamie Johnson and The Grascals. Justice believes her June 6: 11:00 Signing @ Convention show is recognized by audiences because artists have a Center way of branding themselves in a different light. “I love 12:30-4:30; Hosting & Signing giving artists the opportunity to brand their careers right @ Silver Dollar Saloon with next to living legends,” Justice explains. Victoria Leigh & Chris Rogers The Beauty of Music is designed to help artists June 7: 11am -12pm & 3-5pm advertise and promote their careers on the same screen Booth Signing @ Convention with country music stars. New clients can expect to be Center-Nashville Universe Artists enlightened by Justices’ beauty alone and her country 8:00pm Ben Rush Live twang, but when her creative thoughts are combined Performance @ Miss Jeanne’s Book Your Video Today @ www.thebeautyofmusic.com with hair, make-up and wardrobe – the project becomes Dinner Theatre NashvilleMusicGuide.comSherri Justice10 256.783.0003 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 11 NMG Exclusive Interview with BUSI ESS SPOTLIGHT Nashville Duo “The Darlinswritten by Sherryl Craig our motors to get Scan the QR Code with your Smartphone to Learn More About What These Businesses Have To Offer. started. We have been so blessed to receive the Breedlove en- dorsement for our musical instruments which is phenomenal. And of course the recent writ- Privste Lives of Nashville Wives ing with Anthony MyStargo Smith. MyStargo! A FREE Navi- TNT is turning the spotlight gational APP for all Things on the women of Music City NMG – In speaking of your recently received, amazing endorse- Nashville TN. Get off the in the new unscripted series plane & download the Private Lives of Nashville ments. Tell APP, it’s Like you lived Wives. #NashvilleWives us about them and how these endorsements will help you in the here your entire life! with your career?

Jude: We are very grateful for our recent endorsement with Breed- love guitars. I have needed another guitar for years and this is a MyTipJar To Write Love on Her Arms really a great blessing. I like to tune in alternative tunings and that This is a mobile app that TWLOHA is a non-profit is hard to do during a show with only one guitar. I feel that Breed- allows you to tip Bands movement dedicated to love has the quality and sound we need to take us to a new level. and other performers from presenting hope & finding your smart phone that help for people struggling Erinn: Breedlove makes incredible , the sound quality is available now in both with depression, addiction, is very pure and will be an asset to our current sound. We already iTunes and Google Play! self-injury, & suicide. received a few wonderful instruments and enjoyed them at our Bluebird show on April 26th. Randi Radcliff Photography Operation Troop Aid NMG - I understand you will be opening for on the Blake Shelton Cruise. Tell me about the show and where it will be Need new headshots? May- Troop Aid® is a TRADE and what thoughts you have about this opportunity. be some photos for your MARKED charity that pro- new album or photos from vides care to US Troops. From a personal prospective country music has and always will Jude & Erinn: We are blown away by this opportunity. We will a live showcase. Randi has Website: www.Operation- be the best genre in the music industry. It’s roots run deep from be on the cruise with Blake and a few other major artists to the worked with the best of the TroopAid.org E-mail: helpO- the sounds of old favorites like iconic legends Earnest Tubb, Bahamas 2015. This is a major break for us and we will be open- best contact her today! [email protected] Hank Williams, and . But for some of us it’s the duo’s, ing all the shows, I believe eight in all, so we will be working the the partners, that brought out the magical harmonies we so greatly entire trip. We will be doing different shows, love even still today. In years past it was Conway and Loretta, both acoustic and with full band. We are both big fans of his so we Portraits by Jan Andrews FADD’S Homer and Jethro, Dolly and Porter, and of course the Bellamy are really looking forward to getting to know him better. I mean Jan Andrews has been Come play with us! We Brothers. Now it’s and , Brooks and hanging out with Blake to the Bahamas, What??? AMAZING! commissioned to do illus- have 5 party buses and 2 Dunn, , and . NMG – It’s so nice to always hear from The Darlins and keep trations of all sizes. They trolleys to serve all your up with all the amazing things happening for you both right now. are excellent for gifts and entertainment and trans- These ladies are beautiful inside and out and when they sing, So in closing tell me how all the exciting events of the last five making memories. janan- portation needs! We have Wow!! You’ll be a fan for life from day one. I guarantee it. months have changed/improved the course of your writing, your [email protected] DJ’s and all just for you! new CD and your outlook on the rest of the year. This past year has been a huge year for Jude and Erinn and in this exclusive interview the ladies discuss a few of those exciting Jude and Erinn : We believe the success we are having is adding Manuel Mr. Honky Tonk events in more detail. even more motivation to all we do. We are so inspired to do more and more. We feel that our writing is getting stronger and better Manuel American Designs Let Mr. Honky Tonk show 800 Broadway Nashville, you a good and wild time NMG – 2013 was just the beginning of the roller-coaster ride and and we are really growing in leaps and bounds. TN 37203 M-Sat 10AM- 6PM, Sun by appt 615-321- in Nashville. He’s some- now the beginning of 2014 has been heating up for both of you times called the Rooster especially with the opportunity to open for Montgomery Gentry For more information on The Darlins and where you can pur- 5444 info@manuelcouture. chase their music or find out where you can catch a show please com Twitter/Instagram @ but his motto is “No Fun and all the songwriting with several of Nashville’s heavy hitters ManuelCouture Hater’s Allowed.” like Anthony Smith. Could you give me the top five newest ac- visit: complishments over the last six months and how that has been? Websites: Jude and Erinn: Opening the NAMM show in Anaheim Califor- The Beauty of Music Betty Badd Couture nia was a blast and http://www.thedarlins.com/ Country Music televi- Rock & Roll inspired filming an upcoming episode for Balcony Television at The https://www.facebook.com/thedarlins sion show that is all about Jewelry and accessories Hard Rock Cafe, Tuesday, May 6th was extremely exciting. Be- https://www.facebook.com/jude.toy?fref=ts branding artists and aiding [email protected] ing asked to be https://www.facebook.com/erinn.bates.9?fref=ts with music video produc- Twitter - @BettyBadd part of the Blake Shelton tour, cruise for 2015 has us revving up http://www.reverbnation.com/thedarlins tion. Contact Sherri Justice Instagram - @BettyBad- dCouture NashvilleMusicGuide.com 12 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 13 Eric Lee Beddingfield “I Just Want To Play” green hills demonbruen Close friend to all who know him and outstanding country BluebirdCafe DanMcGuiness 4104 Hillsboro Rd. music entertainer Eric Lee Beddingfield has just released his http://www.youtube.com/user/elbrocks 1538 Demonbreun Open Mic, Mondays 6-9pm newest single, “ I Just Want To Play” and I have to say it’s a Terri Jo Box Girl’s Night Sign-up by 5:30pm winner. Mondays 7:30pm-Close Booking: [email protected] Just recently released this past April, is his new single, “I Just Writers Night, Sundays 8pm Long time country music performer, devoted father and Want To Play” and in keeping with the man of country music downtown Schedule by audition only husband, Eric is no stranger to the music industry. As a child as we know him, it’s real, true country. An amazing song that Early shows, Tuesday - Saturday HotelIndigo By Audition Eric was introduced to the magic of country music by his I know all the fans will love. 301 Union St. Late Shows - Featured writers Dad who was also a talented musician, and who educated www.writeartist.com/indigo elliston place Bookings: Ty Brando’s Songwriters Night CafeCoco Eric on the sounds of Waylon, Merle, Cash, and of course his The song is down available on Itunes and the hope is to have [email protected] Sunday Nights 6-10 pm 210 Louse Ave favorite, . it released to radio in June. In the past it has always been Tuesday, 7pm Open Mic secondary radio where his music has been released but this Bookings: [email protected] His professional career spans back to 2007 when he released time ELB is shooting for the big dogs. So keep your ears eastnashville Exit/In Lee Rascone Songwriters Night 2209 Elliston Place his first album on a Miami based label called Double tuned in for the in demand new single, “I Just Want to Play.” Wed, Thurs, and Fri 7pm TheFamily Wash Booking: Mail Press Kit or email Diamond. In 2008 he was in the spot light on the watch Bookings: Drop by Venue and bring [email protected] http://www.exitin.com/contact Tues-Sat 6pm-12am list for having three top 40 hits and being the most played Eric will also be appearing again this year at various Nascar Rooster’sBarbeque independent artist on secondary radio. events. You can check out the websites listed below for 12th Ave N. The5 Spot 1006 Forrest Ave further information on where and when those will be and if Songwriters Night the gulch [email protected] When Double Diamond Records closed their doors Eric you live in the Nashville area you can catch Eric and some Sundays 6-9pm Commodorebar and grill Tues, Thurs, Fri-Sunday began working with Kent Wells, who has produced songs of his close friends playing well known venues like 12th and Host: Kelly Ann Hocktors Debi Champion’s Songwriter Nights and also worked with , Keith Whitley, and Hank Porter and 3rd and Linsley. Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sun nights Williams Jr.; In 2010 Eric released a new album called “ Mon-Tues 7-10pm Writers Round at 6pm Host: Lorna Flowers hermitage This Life Ain’t For Everybody” with Rebel Dawg Records. 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For more information or to follow Geoff, visit by Mel McDaniel and . “From the first www.geoffbuell.com. page design by envyarts.com NashvilleMusicGuide.com 18 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 19 The Following Reviews were by BUTCH: songwriter,entertainer 3 time national judge for talent

Tony Stampley ▪ “When I Get On A Roll” ▪ Shongaloo Records www.tonystampleymusic.com

The old saying goes don’t judge a book by the cover means a lot here. My first Reviews are done by independent reviewers that send submisions to NMG. look at the cover of a middle aged man - that I don’t recognize from a non major If you would like for your album to be reviewed it can be sent digitally to label - and I thought it’s going to be a rough one here. I found out by the second [email protected] or via mail to Nashville Muisc Guide ATTN: Reviiews 38 Music Sq. E Suite 112. Nashville ,TN 37203 song, I was wrong. Tony Stampley has it going on. I’m very glad that I don’t judge songs by the cover.This guy has a smooth voice and a good way of proving it. Every song on this albulm is as good, if not better than the one before it. Not a bad song here at all. When he gets on a roll, he’s rolling. This album if given Amanda Goodman-Pruitt ▪ “Something Will Give” ▪ the chance, will go like wild fire - fast and furious. With the right backing Tony www.Amandagp.com Stampley will be a chart climber. Thirteen cuts to his name with Hank jr. this guy has the songs, the voice and the deliverly to headline his own tour.

A very strong voice is demonstrated in this album and will be enjoyed by traditional country music, bluegrass and blues lovers…nationwide. The album consists of all original songs written by Amanda and it takes you through different twists and turns of everyday life. My only critique to this album is that Amanda needs to write more and get outside the box. My favorite songs, “What They Tell Georgette Jones ▪ “ Till I Can Make It On My Own ▪ Me” and “Read between the Lines”, could definitely be on the radio with the Heart of Texas Records www.georgegettejones.com right support and publishing group. Amanda needs to strengthen her writing and her imagination. With her raspy-original voice and the proper exposure, some of the songs from this album could Wow! Talk about a blast from the past. Almost couldn’t sit down to write a review definitely be seen at the top of the charts. on her because I was spending time dancing with my wife. This girl has it going on. This album is one that can be listened to until it is worn out. In my opinion this girl can really make it on her own. A strong voice runs deep in her family heritage, shes very prideful of her mother - . She will do well with her own music if you like traditional country music. I have never seen her Geoffery Buell ▪ “My Friends Call Me Geoff” ▪ live but you can I will. www.geoffbuell.com

I loved this album because of the country twang and energetic upbeats that Geoff Chis Henderson ▪ “MY TURN ‘ ▪ demonstrates. I would consider Geoff being the “real deal” in his writing and vocal style. Geoff relates to his audience in his songs and really makes the listener www.chrishendersonmusic.com believe that the songs are about you. The entire album make you live in the Three years in the making, this album certainly has a lot of time put in it. The moment. The album is full of songs that most country music fans could turn on songs here are danceable, but Chris does not seem to be energetic about them. He and walk away to allow the repeat button to do its job. Your money will be well spent when purchasing this album has a very good voice, but does not seem to broadcast it. Chris doesn’t seem to or buying tickets to his show. put his heart into the performance. In my opinion, when you sing a song you’re in the song and you feel it, and you want your audience to feel it. However, this album does not deliver that.

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She has worked in Hollywood, She recently found out some interesting news about her offset her mind from her daily duties in the industry. in Nashville, in Vegas and anywhere they needed her heritage. “I went down to join the Williamson County DAR to be. She loves what she does. Her true passion is Daughter’s of the American Revolution, I found out through on the stage, though. She has performed all over, in my geneology that I’m a Chandler, ..and a direct descendant In the entertainment business, there are many things that are Vegas, she saw her name in lights and could not get required of an artist besides just performing. From wearing of Davy Crockett, and so is Loretta Lynn/Crystal Gayle, looks enough. Kali even writes her own songs and has the most updated fashion attire, making sure shoes and jew- like we might be related..DISTANT COUSINS? I think the appeared in multiple movies and shows. elry match, selecting the best merchandise, writing the perfect reaL SECRET OF MUSIC ROW, IS THAT WE ARE ALL song, memorizing lines from scripts, keeping up with social RELATED, LIKE THE Nolen lived in Nashville for three years, where media and technology, maintaining the latest hair and make up she was a stylist by day and an entertainer HATFIELDS AND MCCOYS, FAMILY FEUD.” by night. “I became a permanent fixture on trends and rehearsing- the artists who don’t have an army do- Broadway, performing at Tootsies and all the ing things for them, can get overwhelmed and burnt out quick- other honky tonks,” said Nolen. Although “This has not always been easy,” said Nolen. “My success has ly. Nolen uses her painting to escape from all the industry re- Nolen has had many amazing experienc- taken years and now I’m just enjoying every single second quirements. “I never really stop working, but I love to take a es in Nashville, to the extent of driving that I can.” couple hours and just put my mind on something else besides The General Lee in the CMA Parade and what the industry needs,” said Nolen. “Through a paint brush, performing with Tracy Lawrence, Dar- I can still create pretty things without taking a photo, speaking ryl Worley, Marty Stuart and many oth- Currently working and performing with The Original Funk or having anyone judge me.” ers during benefit/charity concerts - she Brothers in LA, Nolen has had the opportunity to stand next wanted more! “I appreciate all the op- to Bill Withers and Cheryl Lynn from the original Supremes Nolen has appeared in several films, photo shoots and re- portunities, but at that time in my life, I while presenting a STAR on the Hollywood Walk of knew there was more that I needed to cordings with major artists and industry professionals. Fame to mutual friend, Ray Parker Jr. “I was com- achieve,” she states. She recently starred as a guest from an episode on pletely honored to be at this Red Carpet Event,” The Doctors and an upcoming episode on The Bev- said Nolen. “It is not just an honor to meet the Nolen began working with BB King erly Hills Pawn, The Dina Collection with Yossi and hosting the LIVE show at BB famous music legends, but its humbling to Dina. On the show, Nolen performs an original Kings- Nashville, which is where work with them and call them a friend.” song, in a Manuel gold-jeweled jacket, after pur- a spark was lit. “I love rock’n’roll and blues,” she said. “I’ve always chasing one of Elvis’ guitars. sang country music just because Nolen has become a huge inspiration to oth- of my family heritage of farmers, ers just by being herself. She works daily Determined to succeed, Nolen lives by the but I always loved Elvis.” No- in making improvements in her career and good ole’ saying, “that if it ain’t broke don’t fix len’s great-grandmother, a huge that is exactly why she is where she is to- it,” but goes on to elaborate that if something Elvis fan, never got to see her day. “Many times, I’ve wanted to just perform. Nolen is honored to be isn’t working – to change it. “If you continue give up,” she explains. “I have been to do the same things and have nothing but able to follow in Elvis’ foot- told many negative things about my steps in memory of her gran- negative results, then you must not be ny. Nolen went on to headline career but I just keep going.” No- doing something right,” she said. her own Rock’n’Roll Soul len demonstrates a well-rounded “If you mess up, it’s okay – Show at The Rio in Las Ve- character with a touch of spunk we are all human and some gas. “I was so humbled when and jazz. Her voice will make amazing opportunities I saw my name in lights,” she you wrap your hands around your have come to me af- said. “Out of the millions of steering wheel and enjoy the ride. ter I’ve screwed up lights that are already there…I a line or forgot felt my name was the brightest.” Kali is currently residing in Los a word. This Through her long journey in the Angeles and considers Hollywood business is entertainment industry, Nolen has home. She has two children; Sheri- about, You Be- had many struggles to over dan, 16 and Halle Samantha 15. ing You, look- ing your very best come. From filming her first When not working in film, music or and always having a television commercial with modeling Nolen likes to travel and in Broken Ar- sparkle in your eyes! row, OK, to now walking the spend time with her girls. “They are Kali Nolen beauty and red carpets of Hollywood; No- both driving this year,” she said. grace are the cover for “Better stay off the road!” Amanda Goodman-Pruitt NashvilleMusicGuide.com 22 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 23 Growing Up Kilgore Went into Tootsies Orchid Lounge the When they heard it they both loved it. other night and we sat at a table and I Patsy was recording an album at Brad- looked up and to my surprise there was ley’s Barn the next day and Charlie kept a picture of my father, “Merle Kilgore.” Patsy up all night learning the so that she On stage was old pal from way back, could record it. Archie Van who played in Hank’s Jr’s Band back in the early 80’s, It was good Charlie said to me, pausing briefly from to see Archie was still out there pickin’. the story to say, “Well most should know, that William Hugh Nel- I’d like to share this “Tootsie Story” son, is best known to the world as Willie with you so that you may know the truth Nelson.” about one of Country Music’s Greatest hit songs of all time. Charlie then told me that he went back try Music songs still to this day. to Tootsies looking for Willie to tell him I was at Don Howser’s Funeral (MC for that Pasty had recorded “Crazy”. When Willie, Charlie and Patsy became dear the Show) and my long he found Willie and told him Patsy cut friends for life. My father and Willie time friend Charlie Dick - who was mar- “Crazy”, he freaked out, Willie just Nelson were also very close friends. ried to Patsy Cline - asked me to come couldn’t believe that one of the biggest out to his car with him and Johnny Kay Country Music Stars had recorded his When Dad passed away in February to listen to a new female singer that he song the first day he was in Nashville. 2005, that next morning Willie called had a recording of on tape. me at 6:30 AM from his home in Ha- Charlie also told me that he took Wil- waii to tell me how sorry he was to lose After the song, I said to Charlie, “I have lie to their house and told Willie,”Patsy such a dear friend and that I was lucky to heard so many stories about how Patsy wants to meet you” When they turned have had Merle for a father. came to record “Crazy” I wish that you into the driveway, Charlie said, “Come would tell me the real story so I will on in.” In the words of Paul Harvey, “And now know the truth coming from the one per- you know the rest of the story.” son in Music City I can trust.” Willie just froze, he couldn’t move. He told Charlie, “I can’t come into Patsy Good Day.- Steve Kilgore Charlie said, “Ok this is what happen, Cline’s house, I was sitting in Tootsies Bar ( imagine she’s too big of a that) and I heard a song playing on the Star!” jukebox. I said to Tootsie, ‘Who is that singing that song?’” So Willie just sat there in the front Tootsie said, “It’s that fellow sitting at seat of Charlie’s the end of the Bar, Hugh Nelson”. White Cadillac and Charlie went Back in the day before Cassettes or into the house. CD’s, Tootsie would let anyone put their A minute later 45 record on her Jukebox because she Patsy walked out knew that they would play their songs to wearing a Silver showcase their talent or pitch a song to Jumpsuit and someone, plus the Jukebox was always opened the back making money. door, slid in and leaned over the So Charlie said to Hugh, “I like that song front seat and did you write it?” He told Hugh that he started singing, was Patsy Cline’s husband and he took “I’m Crazy, Cra- a copy of the record home with him and zy for feeling so played it for Patsy. Blue...” The rest is history. Once home Charlie said to Patsy, “I wonder what the B side of this 45 is, “Crazy”, one “Crazy” that a funny name for a song.” of the all time favorite Coun-

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 24 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 25 tour. This year was the first time they were able to bring going through a hard time will take away from this show? have supported us and believed in us and have worn our the Heavy and Light campaign outside of Florida, inviting t-shirts on stage. That all has contributed in spreading the music lovers all across to an evening of songs, Jason: “We have a resource list that is local to Nashville word. conversation and hope. and if anyone here is struggling and needs resources whether it’s for them or a friend, they’ll have a list that NMG: What can we tell our readers to do to help benefit Just a few hours before at the Cannery Ball- we compiled to encourage people to seek help. There is this amazing cause? room downtown Nashville, I got the chance to talk to the heaviness in the evening with the issues we talk about, but music and events coordinator of TWLOHA, Jason, about then the light is the great music, the hopeful conversations Jason: “We have a level of involvement for everyone in this amazing tour, and what makes it such an uplifting ex- and hopefully the light will continue on afterwords. We their age group, we have a street team that people can get perience. are really fascinated by the heavy and light contrast.” involved in and people can volunteer at our events. Above all, it’s all about working to affect a change in your com- NMG: “Before the show starts each night, there is a white NMG: How did you guys bring these particular artists to- munity, opening the doors for hope, and starting a con- board set up with the words ‘Fear vs. Dreams’ on it, what gether for this tour? (Jon Foreman, Fiction Family, Aar- versation. is that all about?” on Gillespie of The Almost, Bryce Avary of The Rocket Non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms (TW- Summer, Now Now and Noah Gundersen) The show that night went on to being one of the most LOHA) will be present at Bonnaroo 2014 from June 12 - Jason: “We introduced [the fears verses dreams campaign] inspiring and emotionally moving musical experiences June 15 at Great Stage Park in Manchester, TN. TWLOHA 2 years ago on Warped Tour. We wanted to engage people Jason: “Jon Foreman was a no brainer. He was actually I have ever seen. Perhaps one of my favorite moments will have a tent for the full festival, and staffers will be on and activate people and challenge people with the ques- one of the first people to wear a “To Write Love On Her of the night was when founder of TWLOHA, Jamie site to speak with people and answer any questions they tion, “What is your biggest fear and greatest dream?” We Arms” t-shirt. All of these artists that are here tonight Tworkowski, came on stage to speak to the audience and may have. For more information, please visit: www.tw- try to post them on our web page and that forms a sense are connected with our mission on a personal level. We said, “Thank you for being the first sold out show on the loha.com/events of community, we realize that people have a lot of similar choose these artists, or they choose us because their music Heavy and Light tour Nashville! We didn’t even sell out fears and dreams and there is a sense of community and connects with our mission in such a great way, or who Florida and we’re from there! Maybe we will move to Nashville Music Guide had a chance to catch up with some strength in that. It is O.K to be afraid, there are people that they are as people connects with our mission, and they Nashville, who knows!” of the TWLOHA crew awhie back and thought this woud struggle in the same way, you are not alone. It ties into the way that they speak to people through their music and the be a great time to resurface since they wil have a presence theme of people encouraging each other to seek help and emotional connection they have to their fans through their This was a proud moment for me and for all the locals at Bonnaroo this summer. If you have never heard of this it opens up the doors for those conversations. music is why we choose these artists. that where there that night. Nashville has proved we are Organization here is your chance.Sydney Robinson did a a strong supporting community, and I don’t doubt that To great job on this interview! NMG: “What was the overall mission behind Fears Vs. NMG: In your opinion, what is the most unique part of the Write Love On Her Arms will be back again for another Dreams?” shows on this tour? amazing evening of songs, conversation and hope. To Write Love On Her Arms is a nonprofit organization that has helped people all over the world with depression, Jason: “The whole idea of this campaign was really to Jason: “Even though I get to see this show every night, I At the show, each audience member was given a pam- self injury, thoughts of suicide and addiction. The mission start a conversation that needs to happen. It is so powerful am still so in awe and I can’t help but be moved by it. I phlet about the organization and also a list of local treat- began in 2006 and has since reached out to thousands. to see the amount of people that have tweeted in their own think that is my favorite part, getting to see people moved ment resources in our particular city, I have also listed photos and tonight we will have a photographer specifi- by it every single night because that means we are ac- some that were included: I first heard about the organization when I was in middle cally for this. We try to post them all on our site.” complishing what we are trying to do. Hearing the stories school and have not stopped hearing about it’s incredible and reading the emails from people who have come to Cumberland Heights journey since. I think it has reached my generation the NMG: “The name of this tour is Heavy and Light, what the show and have been moved has been pretty incred- CumberlandHeights.org most because of the cool and unique ways they get their was the goal behind this tour for TWLOHA and what is ible too. I have the opportunity to bridge the gap between 8283 River Rd Nashville, TN 37209 message out there. They have thrived by helping people the meaning behind the name? someone who is struggling and the help, and so getting to (615) 405-9304 in non-traditional forms like hosting music festivals, trav- be that encourager every day has been great.” eling to schools and universities, and using their social Jason: “Because this isn’t a benefit show, our goal isn’t Refuge Center media sites in full force. It is not a charity that just sends to raise a million dollars, it is to reach people where they NMG: What do you think has been the biggest contribu- RufugeCenter.org people to rehab and counseling, it is a movement that pro- are, and to speak to them and to start a conversation. The tor in getting the word out there for TWLOHA? 103 Forrest Crossing Blvd motes hope by connecting people to different forms of whole idea behind Heavy and Light is that a lot of the top- Franklin, TN treatment and help. ics we talk about can be really heavy; depression, self in- Jason: “We’re to talk about these issues, we’re (615) 591-5262 jury, addiction and suicide, they are not topics you would not afraid to talk about how bad things can be but at the The TWLOHA’s facebook page posted this quote by bring up at dinner. The evening surrounds those issues but same time we’ve heard countless stories about people Life Care Family Services J.K Rowling a few days before their show in Nashville, also the idea that there is hope and these artists talk about who have been through the dark but have found redemp- LifeCareFamily.org “We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters finding help. tion through treatment, counseling, talking, and so I think 145 Thompson Lane Nashville, TN 37211 is the part we choose to act on.” This quote very much that in itself is what has allowed us to reach so many peo- (615)781-0013 summarizes the overall mission of the Heavy and Light NMG: What do you think the people in this crowd that are ple and on top of all of that we have all of these artists that NashvilleMusicGuide.com 26 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 27 Kadie Lynn, Ten-Year-Old Takes Music Serious

Kadie Lynn began playing guitar two years ago with the help of her instructor and the front man of Whiskey Prophets, Brad Roberson. She is currently working on her first album with all original music.

Kadie Lynn is serious about her music. “It’s not a joke,” she said. She practices and writes everyday. Her parents are loving and supportive but they literally have to pry her guitar from her just to get her to eat sometimes. “I am her number one fan and I want the absolute best for my daughter,” said Deborah. “But, I’m her mother first!”

“Everything is happening so fast,” said Kadie Lynn. “I just love making people smile!”

By: Amanda Pruitt

Photo Credit: Country Treasures Photography

Having just 2000 likes on her fan page to achieving 16,000 in one year, Kadie Lynn, 10, of Kemp, Texas is on the road to stardom. With the inspiration and help from her parents, Darrell and Deborah Roberson, Kadie Lynn has sung many places in Texas. From every Opry and Music Hall, The House of Blues, fairs, festivals, charity events, and competitions, she performs almost every weekend. Kadie Lynn has opened for Derek Sholl, Kevin Fowler and at the Gun Barrel City July Fest 2013 and has been invited back to open for The Casey Donahew Band. She has accomplished many things to include singing for the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Perry G. Christie on the Shipp Family Gospel Cruise Fest. “I love to perform and make people happy,” said Kadie Lynn.

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 28 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 29 Yonder Mountain String Band to Play Bonnaroo

Bluegrass is a music steeped in tradition, but over the past decade and a half -- much of it spent on the road -- Yonder Mountain String Band has spearheaded a renegade movement to rewrite the definition of the genre. Alongside other neo-bluegrass friends such as Leftover Salmon, , Bela Fleck, The Travelin’ McCourys, and Railroad Earth, YMSB has thoroughly revitalized and contemporized bluegrass and introduced it to many thousands of new fans. said that YMSB “liberates bluegrass’ hot-shit riffing and blue-sky harmonies from its hidebound formalism,” while Paste Magazine wrote, “The Yonder Mountain boys have found a formula that works: take rootsy bluegrass influences, add in some rock ‘n’ roll, and seek out an adventurous audi- ence.”

Touring is in this band’s DNA, and YMSB has evolved into something of a phenomenon on the concert and festival circuit -- they are, in fact, one of the top touring bluegrass bands in the country today. Yonder Mountain has sold out Colorado’s famed Red Rocks several times, and played sold-out shows with ex-Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh at his Terrapin Crossroads in August 2012. They also host three singular music festivals every year -- Northwest String (now in its 13th year and hosted by YMSB every year), Harvest Music Festival (where they will host for the fifth time in October 2014), and Strings & Sol (YMSB appears for the third year in a row in December 2014) -- and have consecutively sold out runs of shows at Telluride Bluegrass Festival year after year. In all, Yonder Mountain logs over 100 live dates per year.

Yonder has always played music by its own design. Bending bluegrass, rock and countless other influences, they’ve come to pioneer a sound that they alone could only champion. With a traditional lineup of instruments, they may appear to be a band at first glance but they’ve taken the customary old-timey instrumentation to new heights, transcending any single genre. Yonder has become a regular performer at major music festivals like Mulberry Mt. Harvest Festival, Northwest String Summit and DelFest as well as massive multi-stage events like Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits Festival.

Yonder Mountain String Band is comprised of Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Dave Johnston (, vocals), Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals), and select special guest artists who will appear with the band throughout 2014. In 2015, a new permanent band member line-up will be announced. As of April 2014, former band member Jeff Austin (, vocals) is pursuing a solo career; his forthcoming solo tour dates can be found on www.jeffaustin.com.

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 30 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 31 73rd Annual Iroquois Steeplechase The 73rd annual Iroquois Steeplechase took place this past Saturday, May 10 at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tenn. An annual welcome to spring for many, the bright and sunny temperatures set the tone for a pleasant day of festivities which included shopping, a kid’s zone, tailgating, and of course, several horse races.

Attendees entered the grounds during the early morning hours and this year the event had a few new additions including Tents in the Turn and Skybox Suites.

Connecting the dots between the race and philanthropy, Steeplechase extends its cause to Monroe Carrell Jr. Chil- dren’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the beneficiary of the event.

With seven races throughout the day, the winners for the final race of the day are as follows:

1st Place DIVINE FORTUNE, Owned by William L. Pape & Jonathan Sheppard, Trained by Jonathan Sheppard, and Rid- den by Willie McCarthy for a Purse of $90,000.

2nd Place GUSTAVIAN, Owned by Magalen O. Bryant, Trained by Leslie Young, and Ridden by Paddy Young for a Purse of $27,000.

3rd Place FOR NON STOP, Owned by Irvin S. Naylor, Trained by Cyril Murphy, and Ridden by Ross Geraghty for a Purse of $15,000.

Photos Credits: Iroquoissttelpchase.org, Jeremy Flax and Pat West.

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The trials of getting the and her #1 FRANS as she likes to call them, Amanda lives independent radio with Our song is “If You Can’t proper exposure, financial backings and a shoulder to lean on, her life as a humble and brave person. When first seeing her, “Her New Home” and Dig That” go and down- “Timing” available on load it now! were never there. “Singing will get you no where, it is not you may notice her bright blue eyes or her long strawberry- iTunes now a job and you have to know someone to make it, - are the blonde hair, but when you speak to her you will begin to words that were pounded in my head at a young age,” she understand her passion for Christ, family and music. Not only Kali Nolen Angela Hesse said. 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NashvilleMusicGuide.com 34 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 35 crowds are bigger and often happier in the summer, BONNAROO WORKS FUND (BWF) DOUBLES GRANT RECIPIENTS IN 2014 plus with the improving economy sales of all your & SIGN ON AS BWF AMBASSADORS products should be ramping up. Bonnaroo Works Fund (BWF) has watch as their names are added to The But what if you haven’t got any festival bookings yet? named nearly 40 nonprofit organiza- Wall when they make a donation to the tions as 2014 recipients, doubling the Bonnaroo Works Fund, 100 percent of There may still be opportunities for you to play these number of grantees from last year. The which will directly support BWF pro- crucial shows before large audiences. Get in touch Bonnaroo Works Fund is the charitable grams and grant recipients. with the festivals in your area or along your tour route arm of the world-renowned Bonnaroo and let them know the nights (or days, since daytime Music & Arts Festival and supports In addition, patrons can bid on signed shows are frequent in the summer) that you’ll be national and regional organizations guitars, posters and other memora- available as a last-minute fill-in. that advance the arts, education and the bilia and pick up an “I ♥ the Bonna- environment; with a focus on local re- roo Works Fund” button and bumper investment. sticker at the Silent Auction tent in The weather’s getting hot and steamy around Nashville Don’t forget to be careful about the weather. This has Centeroo, spotlighting their support again, which means one of the strongest touring already been a brutal tornado season across much of Some of this year’s notable grant recip- and furthering the Fund’s mission. seasons of you or your artist’s biz year is right around the Heartland, which as we all know is prime touring ients include: Coffee County Schools Libraries, Coffee County the corner. territory for country. There are bound to be weather- Soil Conservation, Music Makes Us, Notes For Notes, Tennes- “It is part of the Bonnaroo mission to support the community and related cancellations and postponements, so it’s better see Clean Water Network and VH1-Save The Music (complete create opportunities that nurture the spirit of philanthropy in oth- Country is a format that is absolutely made for summer to prepare for that kind of stress ahead of time than to list below). ers,” said Miller. “The success of the fund speaks to the real, tan- radio and summer touring. Think how many radio hits be surprised when any kind of obstacle occurs. gible Bonnaroo community.” have been related to this time of year and the outdoors. “The Bonnaroo Work Fund will help Music Makes Us advance As the Nashville Music Guide’s Blues issue showed in our vision of providing quality music education to all students Just in time for Memorial Day, school vacations, the May, lots of musical formats are hugely popular both K-12 in Metro Nashville Public Schools,” said Laurie T. Schell, Fourth of July, and eventually Labor Day, Capitol’s director, Music Makes Us. here in town and everywhere you travel. Festivals of promo team began working a tempo single that was all kind blossom in the summer. Think of Bonnarroo, Program administrators also announced that The Avett Brothers 2014 Grant Recipients custom-built for summer. whose lineup this year includes Paul McCartney and of have signed on as 2014 Bonnaroo Works Fund Ambassadors and course the legendary “Weird Al” Yankovic. Books From Birth, Nashville will help raise awareness of the Fund’s purpose and impact. CASA Works, Inc., Manchester Don’t think that timing was accidental. Row labels are Center for the Arts, Murfreesboro too sharp for that. This was all part of a plan, and if Even though Bonnaroo is just outside Nashville, “This year marks the beginning of many new initiatives for the Coffee County Central High School, Manchester you’re smart you’ll follow that lead this summer. it’s where Alternative and rock acts do well. You’re Bonnaroo Works Fund,” said BWF Director Nina Miller. “Bonna- Coffee County Raider Academy, Manchester Coffee County Schools Libraries, Manchester probably not on the bill, but a gigantic number of roo’s founders have always been committed to the BWF as the Coffee County Soil Conservation District, Manchester Many of the fairs and festivals so crucial to country fans will be thronging Manchester that week. It may Festival’s philanthropic centerpiece, and to have the added support Country Music HOF, Nashville Franklin County Arts Guild, Cowan and country radio’s history happen in the summer. The provide an opportunity to meet and greet a whole lot of such an amazing headlining band as The Avett Brothers will Friends of Warner Parks, Nashville CMA Music Festival, first and better named Fan Fair, of new fans. help continue to raise our profile in the music and philanthropic Highland Rim Habitat for Humanity, Tullahoma typically sells more than 120,000 tickets each year to communities.” Upon accepting, Scott & said “We’re Highlander Research & Education Center, New Market, Tennessee glad to represent the Bonnaroo Works Fund – it does an amazing Humanities Tennessee, Nashville Manchester Municipal see many of the format’s top stars. This year, Taylor Here’s another point. No matter what format you play Swift is making an appearance, which means the and write, but especially if it’s country, do you already amount of good work and measurably moves the needle for causes Arts Commission, Manchester we all care about.” Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee, Nashville excitement for many of country’s younger fans will be have some summer-related originals in your set? If at fever pitch. Little Kids Rock, Serving Nashville not, why not? Think how much you love this time of One of the very visible ways the Avetts are showing their support Mountain Goat Trail Alliance, Monteagle year, and what unique aspect of it might make a fun, is by having their iconic song, I and Love and You, turned into a Music Health Alliance, Nashville But the vast majority of artists aren’t or tempo song. Soundwaves poster with proceeds from poster sales directly bene- Music Makes Us, Nashville have that kind of gigantic, built-in following either in fiting the Bonnaroo Works Fund. The Soundwaves process creates Musicians On Call, Nashville person and online. So you’ll have to work for it, and St. Patrick’s Day, 2007, provided the perfect festive an visual piece of art by capturing the sonic heartbeat of the song. Nashville Symphony Association, Nashville the summer is the ideal time to get to work. mood to debut ’s “Ticks,” one of the National Museum of African American Music, Nashville Nature Conservancy of Tennessee, Nashville cleverest country radio summer singles of recent The value of the BWF stretches far and wide, and festival attend- Hopefully, you or your artist or your management has years. Kelley Lovelace, Tim Owens, and Paisley wrote ees flying into Nashville will be among the first to experience it Pencil Foundation,Notes Nashville For Notes, South Nashville Cumberland Commu firsthand. Bonnaroo and the BWF partnered with the Arts at the lined up several dates already at fairs and festivals. “Ticks,” an ideal bit of Paisley humor and a No. 1 If so, remember to take loads of merch and CDs, The Airport program to sponsor a contest this spring, and the propos- Statewide Organizingnity for Community Fund, Tracy eMpowerment City (SOCM) Res single. - als of four artists, Carla Ciuffo, AK Llamas, Duncan McDaniel cue Project, Knoxville - benefiting Coffee & surrounding and Peat Wollaeger, were selected for inclusion. Their Bonnaroo- Tennessee Clean Water Network, Benefiting Manchester - themed sculptures/installations were recently installed in two Tennessee Opportunity Programs, McMinnville skylights on Concourse A, B and C and will be on display until Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), Nashville January 26, 2015. Tullahoma Fine Arts Center, Inc., Tullahoma Tullahoma South Jackson Civic Association, Tullahoma Festival goers will also see the power of the fund throughout VH1-STM, Serving Nashville Fire up the Barbecue, Go Play those Fairs’n’Festivals the festival grounds. The Wall, a new structure near the Sonic Westwood Elementary School, Manchester Stage, will recognize donors to the Fund and celebrate all the Westwood Middle School, Manchester good the Bonnaroo Works Fund and supporters have accom- plished together. Festival goers will have the opportunity to NashvilleMusicGuide.com 36 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 37 The Oak Ridge Boys Celebrate 41 Years Bruce in the Morning Radio Spotlight time I sang with The Oak Ridge Boys, says lead singer . ―This is the only job I’ve ever wanted to By Phil Sweetland “I’m in Memphis for the weekend,” Bruce in the Morning have.” tells us as we begin to talk about Big Joe Matthews. “I’ve Veteran country DJ Bruce In The Morning of KKJQ in several times for St. Jude’s. We’ve done St. Jude “Like everyone else in the group,”‖ adds bass singer Garden City, KS, is used to having stars such as Kellie radiothons eight times at some point at the various stations extraordinaire, Richard Sterban, “I was a fan of the Oaks Pickler and Kristen Cavallari call into his radio program, I’ve worked at.” before I became a member. I‘m still a fan of the group but one of his favorite all-time performers is the traditional Bruce explains how and Danny Thomas, the today. Being in The Oak Ridge Boys is the fulfillment of a country singer and songwriter Big Joe Matthews. late TV star who founded St. Jude, ran into one another once lifelong dream.” In a telephone conversation in early May, Bruce said that and got the concept of a hospital partnership with country when he is in a club to host or see an artist, “I don’t watch radio going. The two, along with tenor and baritone William the band, I just watch the crowd. That’s what I do, it’s more At the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville a few months Lee Golden, comprise one of Country’s truly legendary about them then anything else. ago, the 25th Anniversary of that amazing relationship was acts. “At Big Joe’s show,” the radio veteran continued, “people celebrated. Nashville Music Guide had the opportunity to sit down were havin’ a party. Joe plays more of a classic country set “Country radio embraces it and runs with it,” Bruce says. with the ORB for a very special interview to discuss not than a lot of artists, and when he plays he throws a party.” “It’s two days per station once a year. We become partners only the release of Boys Night Out. The first question on Big Joe’s a blue-collar guy who grew up and still works in hope.” our minds and on the masses of Oak Ridge fans was why days in the oilfields of his native Sooner State of Oklahoma. That same kind of country loyalty and compassion are now and how come it took so long for us to get a live Nights and weekends, he and his fine band are constantly hallmarks of Joe and his lovely bride Alisha Matthews. Joe album. playing shows all over Oklahoma and neighboring states has also had a lifelong passion for country music, country With a legacy that stretches across 6 , encompasses such as Kansas and Missouri. fans, honky tonks, and country radio. more than 40 million albums sold, and includes numerous “We have been so busy cutting new songs, we were always He’s done shows in major markets such as Oklahoma City Those are just a few of the countless things Big Joe and iconic hit singles such as “Elvira,” “American Made,” and looking towards the future, which has been new material – as well as dozens of honky-tonks in smaller towns such as Bruce in the Morning have in common. “Y’all Come Back Saloon,” it’s no wonder that The Oak and we have always had a good supply of that. Nashville Roughnecks Saloon in Kingfisher, OK, sharing his own Ridge Boys are a favorite of President George H.W. Bush. is where the greatest writers in the world reside – and they personal vision of country music that is much more Haggard 2014 marks the 41st anniversary of the Oak Ridge Boys— supply us with what we are looking for,” stated Duane.” We and Jones than Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts. who better to celebrate with than the 41st President of the give them the framework of what we want and out of their A huge part of country radio’s audience prefers the more ? magic hands they write our career for us. We have always traditional songs and stylings that Big Joe loves best as well. loved new songs and the excitement behind new material and Even his powerhouse originals, such as “Redneck Diva,” The Oak Ridge Boys are not only celebrating 41 years up until recently hadn’t taken the time to record the hits that “No Fun Haters,” and “Welcome To The Oil Patch,” are together, but are also preparing to release their first-ever got us here.” done in a traditional style but with contemporary flavoring. LIVE album. Cleopatra Records will release Boys Night Like Hank Jr. and Charlie Daniels, Big Joe is a larger-than- Out on April 15th, in three formats - CD, vinyl, and digital “We rented some equipment, and turned it on and left it on. life personality who is a born showman. As he describes download - finally giving ORB fans the experience of the Raw and dry, with no tweaks; we left it exactly the way it’s it, he studied at “Honky Tonk U.” Big Joe interacts with group’s well-polished live performance for them to enjoy coming off the stage. We recorded 22 live shows with over fans, country radio, and listeners with a smile and honesty anytime, anywhere. 60 songs. Boy’s Night Out is just the first compilation that that many Music Row superstars would be wise to use as a we are putting out. We picked 14 of our favorites and ran pattern. To be sure, Oak Ridge Boys fans have been clamoring with it,” added Joe. “And while these are classic songs, it is a Fans know they’re seeing and hearing both a friend and one for a live album of hits for several years now, but as the fresh approach. It’s our band right now in a live atmosphere of their own when Big Joe takes the stage, and that’s when band explained, “For some reason or another, the time playing these songs that we do now in 2014. It is a new way the party is just gettin’ started. never seemed right.” Then, in early 2013, lead vocalist and to listen to these songs, even for us to it’s a new sound.” It didn’t take long for Joe and Bruce in the Morning to producer Duane Allen saw the stars align as the band was become good buds. able to get its hands on some top quality remote recording The energy and stage presence behind The Oak Ridge Boys “We kind of hit it off,” Bruce tells us. “Joe’s a lot of fun.” equipment, and promptly began capturing performances of is beyond powerful and hearing them in this full circle So is country radio, especially the kind of listener-friendly their current show dubbed “Boys Night Out.” Night after album of great hits. If you have yet to hear this album, we programming that Bruce in the Morning has given listeners night, The Oak Ridge Boys wowed audiences across the encourage you to go and check it out now. both at KKJQ in Kansas and for more than six years before nation with a set list that packed all of the group’s hit singles that at KXKX in Sedalia, MO. and fan favorites into one magnificent celebration. Years of To listen to the full interview scan the QR Code. He’s worked in a variety of radio formats since 1994. preparation have made such well-loved songs as “You’re The Like much of country radio, one of Bruce in the Morning’s One,” “,” and the brilliant “” Story by Amanda Andrews passions is the annual support and 2-day fundraisers his sound even more exhilarating than when they were originally stations do to raise money for the St. Jude Children’s recorded! It might not be quite the same as being there, but Research Hospital in Memphis. it’s thrillingly close! Since beginning their partnership with St. Jude in 1989 with the guidance of Randy Owen of country supergroup “When I go on stage, I get the same feeling I had the first Alabama, country radio has raised a whopping $316 Million for St. Jude, a figure that is constantly increasing. NashvilleMusicGuide.com 38 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 39 SINGLE RELEASES: Buddy Lee Attractions US Headquarters is at 38 Music Square ton since 2011. East. Lady Antebellum dropped the lead single “Bartender” off ‘NASHVILLE’ SHOW NEWS: their upcoming fifth studio album in late May. The swampy, LABEL NEWS: sultry breakup anthem has gone to Country Radio and is avail- ABC-TV confirmed that the TV series ‘Nashville’ will, er… able for purchase at digital retailers. Written by ’s Dave () Currently flying up the radio charts, Coun- continue to be filmed in Nashville. They had considered moving Haywood, , and co-writer Rodney try Music star Dierks Bentley’s rowdy new single “Drunk On A to either or Dallas to reduce production costs. The city of Clawson, the trio enlisted Nathan Chapman to co-produce the Plane” landed on national television this week when the award- Nashville managed to come up with an incentive package worth new single featuring Scott’s lead vocal and the trio’s signature winning singer/songwriter took the stage to perform at TODAY around $8 million to keep production in Music City. Some es- harmonies. For more info on new music and dates for their 2014 and on Late Show with David Letterman last week. Bentley is timates put the show’s impact on the city at around $40 million Take Me Downtown tour, visit: www.ladyantebellum.com. fresh off a three-show run playing to capacity crowds on the east and it generates hundreds of local jobs. The show was renewed coast, where more than 50,000 fans joined for the second week- for a third season and should begin airing in the fall. COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME: end of his headlining 2014 RISER TOUR. If I am chasing your dream faster than you, PUBLISHING NEWS: then I am in the wrong dream The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will explore a (HitShops Records) Ronnie Dunn will not be appearing any- - Preshias year in the life of Grammy-winning country star Miranda Lam- where anytime soon to support his new album PEACE LOVE Music publishing company Little Extra Music has announced ARTIST NEWS: bert with its “Miranda Lambert: Backstage Access,” which AND COUNTRY MUSIC. Dunn has decided to back off tour- they will represent hit songwriters Jessi Alexander and Jim Mc- opens May 16 and runs through Nov. 9, 2014. The exhibit will ing, which became exhausting over the years on the road as one Cormick. Alexander’s cuts include a Billboard AC #1 Miley has officially released “Everything I Should Have feature gowns, stage costumes, awards and more. For starters, half of dynamic duo, Brooks & Dunn. The second single from Cyrus single “The Climb,” plus cuts for Reba, Blake Shelton, Said,” his first disc of new music since 2009’s “Revival,” and it’s opening weekend festivities will include a songwriter session the album, “I Wish I Still Smoked Cigarettes,” is now at country , Eric Pasley among and more. Brice’s “I on his own Devil’s River Records that’s distributed by Think In- featuring Lambert’s ’ bandmate , a radio. Dunn released the new album independently because, he Drive Your Truck” earned Jessi the “Song Of The Year” from the die. Foster and co-producer have taken a new creative approach songwriting program for families and a free film screening. Later said, he wanted the freedom to share music on his own terms. ACM, CMA and NSAI. Jim McCormick is a prolific songwriter to each of the cuts on the new album, in some cases recording in the month, songwriters , and whose extensive catalog has in recent years been mined by Tim tracks at remote locations. And in an interview with examiner. will participate in a songwriter round. LEGEND NEWS: McGraw, , , , Jamey com’s Lisa Rollins, Foster said the project’s first track, “Whose Johnson, , and Brantley Gilbert, Heart You Wreck,” was recorded using a collection of found ob- DUO NEWS: It’s no wonder that The Oak Ridge Boys are a favorite of Presi- among others. More info at www.LittleExtraMusic.com. jects. “The drum kit was made up of trashcans, a piece of angle dent George H.W. Bush. 2014 marks the 41st anniversary of the iron, and a big gear plate,” he told Rollins. “There were a lot of Florida Line’s hit “Cruise” grabbed the award for Top Oak Ridge Boys—who better to celebrate with than the 41st VIDEO FILM NEWS: Tom Waits-style atmospherics going on behind me, but I was Country Song at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in May. The President of the United States? Earlier this year the Oaks spent playing a straight-up, double thumb style guitar blues, almost song, from FGL’s album HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES, in- some time with former President Bush and Barbara Bush before Following film screenings across the country and overseas, like would have done.” More at www.radneyfoster. cluded rapper in the remix version. The duo’s debut single their show in Galveston, Texas. They knew ahead of time that the award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley’s intimate com. has already sold more than six million units and is now the best- former President would be in attendance, so they wore brightly- documentary film Dierks Bentley: RISER is now available in its selling country digital single of all time. FGL’s follow-up single colored socks in his honor. After the show, President Bush came entirety on the video streaming giant Hulu. This is the first time BENEFIT NEWS: is “This Is How We Roll,” featuring the voice of . backstage where The Oaks revealed their fashionable stockings that Hulu has ever featured a modern country artist. Directed by to him. In April, the Oaks will release their first ‘live’ album, and produced by Ruckus Films, the full-length Big & Rich’s will be joined by Deana Carter, Clint FYI NEWS: “Boys Night Out”, in three formats - CD, vinyl, and digital piece gives fans a glimpse into the country superstar’s life on Black, Randy Houser, Cowboy Troy and for this download. For more information, visit www.oakridgeboys.com. the road, in the studio and at home with his family. The film year’s St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends June 3 at the Can- Can’t make out that exact lyric on a favorite song? Or maybe documents the ups and downs following the death of his father non Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis. The concert trying to figure out the chords? A good place to start is www. MEDIA NEWS: through the birth of his first son - the story that inspired his No. kicks off the 2014 FedEx St. Jude Classic. “I’m very blessed roughstock.com then click on ‘Cowpie.’ Lots of country lyrics one selling seventh studio album RISER that spawned mass to have such giving friends in the music industry who continue there. :D Get-well wishes are with Show Dog-Universal’s Joel Crouse critical acclaim. to show up and play this incredible event year in and year out,” following a single-car accident last week in which he flipped says Rich. “This group represents more than 30 million record INDUSTRY NEWS: his vehicle. “Last night a miracle happened,” he posted to Ins- WWWEBSITES TO CHECK OUT: sales and countless No. 1s. tagram. “A little banged up but I have no doubt in my mind that Congrats and Happy Anniversary to my friends at Buddy Lee God saved my life last night. I am incredibly thankful and grate- www.globalsongwriters.com | www.namm.org CD RELEASES: Attractions. BLA, one of Nashville’s oldest and largest privately ful for my health. Also, thank you for the prayers.” Preshias’ www.christmas4kids.org | www.nashvegasinsider.com owned talent agencies, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Note: Glad to know who are thanking! www.cdxcd.com Tim McGraw is continuing the “Countdown To Sundown” as an expansion of its global services. Over the past five decades, excitement builds for the release of his next Big Machine Re- BLA has developed and represented some of the biggest names MUSIC NEWS: cords album, SUNDOWN HEAVEN TOWN (in stores Sept. in country music, including George Strait, Willie Nelson, Garth WHO’S LOOKING * WHO’S CUTTING: 16). In May, he revealed the new song in a live performance on Brooks, The Dixie Chicks and Jason Aldean. Under the BLA Dolly Parton celebrated Record Store Day on Saturday, April the season finale of NBC’s The Voice. Other TV promotional umbrella also resides 38 Music Development and 38 Music Pub- 19, with the release of a limited 7-inch vinyl album BLUE Lauren Alaina stops have included appearances on the Ellen DeGeneres Show lishing. 38 Music Development is designed to assist talent in SMOKE. She is planning to have a “DollyWorld” type fan Tyler Far and the Today Show. As McGraw continues to drop hints as cultivating a “career artist business plan that works,” according Store at this year’s CMA Music Fest (All Merch included). , Michael Ray to what fans can expect from the new album, his current radio to BLA owner and CEO, Donna Lee. BLA has also announced BLUE SMOKE marks the first release of new music from Par- , Clay Walker and Rusty Williams. single “Meanwhile Back At Mama’s” (featuring ) is its Professional Speaker & Guest Appearance Division, repre- climbing the charts. Details at www.countdowntosundown.com. senting authors, entertainers, business leaders and renowned professionals. 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When, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival announced their lineup for this year’s festival, set to occur from June 13 to June 16. “Weird Al” Yankovic announced the lineup during a live online stream dubbed the “Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Megathon” or “BLAM” for short. I attended the music festival for the first time last year. Not only was this my first time at Bonnaroo, but it was also my first music festival experience ever. It was a phenomenal event to be my first music festival and an event that I highly recommend everyone experience at least once in his or her life. ED HELMS The best way I can describe the event is a mixture of Woodstock and the Quidditch UMPHREY’S MCGEE CAGE THE ELEPHANT World Cup. There were a lot of hippies walking around and lots of psychedelics to be had (no worries, I abstained). Everyone was there to enjoy the music, to forget life’s troubles and to just “chill out” for four days in the Tennessee wilderness. The event was also part Quidditch World Cup. Just as Harry and the gang camped outside of the Quidditch stadium in Book 4 of the series, and entered the stadium for the main event, so too do Bonnaroovians (an affectionate name for Bonnaroo goers). For the four days, Bonnaroovians camp outside the Centeroo, the epicenter of the entire event where all the musical performances are held. And like the Quidditch World Cup, Bonnaroovians enter Centeroo only for the main events and return to their campgrounds for lodging. As I let the lineup announcement process in my brain, I soon started exploding with excitement at the thought that yes, I am returning to Bonnaroo this year and yes, the DRIVE BY TRUCKERS lineup is fantastic. I was very happy to see Mumford & Sons headlining the festival, but admittedly, I was disappointed to see that Beyoncé (yes, Queen Bey) was not a headliner. I thought for sure she would be a lock. As far as other acts go, I was pleased to see that The Lumineers, Passion Pit, Of SKRILLEX Monsters and Men, Beach House and Edward Sharpe were all playing. I have never given A$AP Rocky a proper listening to, so I hope that this festival allows me to give him the time people tell me he deserves. Other musical performers I thought might be included in the lineup this year were Ellie Goulding, and The Kill- ers. Alas, these bands did not get the invite. The best part of any music festival is the chance to discover new bands you may have never heard before. There are always those bands that are buried at the end of the lineup list, but if you make effort to go to their shows, you may just find a new favorite. This happened to me last year with Laura Marling. The English folk musi- cian was listed towards the bottom, but after going to her show, I fell in love with her music and still listen to her a year later. I’m looking to see if the same occurs for bands like Sea Wolf, Jeff the Brotherhood and Father John Misty. There are two specific musical moments I am looking forward to the most. I may very well burst out into tears during Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s performance of “Same Love” and will put all of my energy into dancing like I’ve never danced before during R. Kelly’s “Ignition (Remix).” If I had to live the four days and only saw these two experiences, I would still consider the festival a success. Perhaps the best part of all of this is that there are still more bands to be announced. I cannot wait to see what else Bonnaroo 2013 has in store. Peter D. Setter JANELLE MONAE [email protected]

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 42 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 43 Lily Nelsen Rises to the Top of Country Music’s Watch List

“Who has helped me find my voice…” Nashville heavy weights are talking about Lily and prior to this, with the Brett Manning Nelsen, and it’s all good…: (No, it’s great!) Studios, Misty Rae Carson, with Renee’ Grant Williams, coach to the stars and with “I’d put her at the top of the list of young Judy Rodman. “All of them helped me and rising stars to watch closely!” --David Fagan, gave me strength and taught me so much, Icon Builder Media, Beverly Hills, California… it’s been awesome being around these folks and having them teach me.” ”Lily is a breath of fresh air…and I am loving Amanda Williams at watching her growth from a front row seat…” songwritingandmusicbusiness.com has Rick Barker, former manager of Taylor Swift worked with Lily and taught her a lot about and founder of the Music Industry Blueprint. songwriting. “She has mentored me and she is great!” “Lily has the attitude, she loves to learn and Lily has been nominated for CM be creative—definitely a songwriter to watch!” Chatty’s “Must follow Songwriter” and Doak Turner at NashvilleMuse.com “Artist to Watch” on Twitter and shares her thoughtful and sometimes fun songs with Yes the comments about young rising star the world via free downloads at lilynelsen. Lily Nelsen flow like a fresh new river about com. She is working on original songs and this pretty 17 year old mature beyond her years. a CD is forthcoming. And has the old familiar dream of becoming a “I love the legends like Willie Nelsen, singer on a crowded stage of monster talents Johnny Cash, Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn, and pretty people. Patsy Cline, their music is timeless,” says Nelsen, whose desire is to follow suit with “There is nothing else I want to do. There some timeless songs of her own. is no plan. I just love to sing,” says young Lily She still lives with her family in who also happens to be photogenic to the nth Hendersonville where her entire family and humble as a pretty angel on a mission. loves animals…hence, four dogs and the Indeed, among those who know her the word family cat, Miss Jazzy Magic Mittens, angel does come to mind…music angel…Lily a name inspired via one of Lily’s “music has already started a high school songwriting idols” Crystal Gayle…hmmm maybe she club to share her talent and help others to learn (not the cat) can open for Crystal someday how to write songs. Collin Dawson, a freshman –now wouldn’t THAT be a coup? guitarist at Station Camp High School said the after she takes care of her main business: And she loved singing and performing, hamming it Meanwhile Lily’s star is rising as her club has transformed his life! Music! up and acting at an early age…no doubt influenced by a name becomes familiar to the powers on Music Row. Born in Orange, California, Lily’s family moved to singer/songwriter mom and fun loving family. It is a name to write down because as David T. Fagan A charity CD to benefit the Kawasaki Foundation Hendersonville, Tennessee to follow her mother Jayne’s says, “Lily is a multi-dimensional talent rarely seen these and draw attention to the cause is one of Lily’s current singing dream. They settled down in a house with a “I performed for the first time in a talent show at age 12 days…” and we agree, and we hope we see much more projects and via the comp CD she gives other songwriters creek on the land, surrounded by animals, cows, bulls and played my guitar at my school!” However she had of her in days and years to come. a chance to help raise money for a worth cause dear to and a donkey and so started the life of young Lily. Her been performing for anyone who wanted a good song her heart. song “Latimer Lane” is about this place Lily loves. “I since she was old enough to talk. She learned to play More information or to contact Lily Nelsen for appearance loved growing up in Tennessee.” guitar and drums and followed the dream with smarts. and or booking: David Nelsen, 615-440-3677 or 615- She performs regularly at charities to help others who Lily has studied vocal lessons with legendary Kim Franca, 440-3676. –article by Peggy Mercer are suffering from cancer and or other crises and all this NashvilleMusicGuide.com 44 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 45 New Tony Stampley Album Has Traditional Country Fans and Songwriters Excited

By Phil Sweetland I finally just decided, `let’s put the album out stories they could tell you. And yes, I even added stores like Wal- One of the pleasant independently.’ ” When creator and founder of MyStargo - a new navigational app Mart, because let’s face it, how would the rest of the world know surprises at the Key West With several producers that brings visitors to everything local - was asked why he created the names of our grocery stores.” it, Scott Hugger told NMG that he simply knew there was huge Songwriters Festival including Joe Stampley, demand for it. Besides the local delis, MyStargo also has information on golf in early May was Tony working on the new courses, churches, and numerous other amenities you may need Stampley. album, the finished “It is amazing how many times I have been asked, ‘Where do you when travelling. Though he wasn’t on the product includes go in Nashville?’ and while I get asked this a ton, just imagine the number of times servers and bartenders in hear this,” stated Scott “I think the highest appeal to it is the ability to have a local in official program at the traditional country, “Can you imagine trying to explain the directions too?” your pocket without having to go at someone else’s pace or pay prestigious event, which Gospel flavorings, R&B exuberant fees for tours that only last a few hours and contain you this year included dozens and soul stylings, a fine MyStargo does it all of this and then some. All that the servers to a bus with what is usually a bunch of strangers,” said Scott. of top country songwriters cover of songwriter and bartenders have to do now is say ‘download MyStargo’ and “No high priced tourist fees. Just pick your place, tap the link such as Sara Evans, Kacey Larry Weiss’s huge it will take you on an adventure in this town that you’ll never and go. Heck, the app will even watch the traffic for you as you forget. drive.” Musgraves, Al Anderson, hit and Gary Chapman, “ Cowboy,” “I look at [MyStargo] as a way to show tourists from all over MyStargo was founded by Scott, but it took a team that included Stampley created some of and all kinds of the world just how great Nashville and the surrounding cities a private investor, professional app builders, not to mention a the biggest buzz there. Stampley magic are,” said Scott. “MyStargo was made “hands on” with years slew of support and key players to make it possible. of experience along with State public records and facts. I have “I had people following writing, performing, personally visited every single place on MyStargo. I have taken “I have a team of professional app builders out of who me around Key West,” and charisma. the picture at each and triple checked the coordinates to ensure it have made this app everything and more,” explained Scott. “Sam Stampley said in a Joe’s “Just Good Ol’ was 100% right.” Carey and Nathan Thorpe are two brilliant minds that are one of telephone conversation the Boys,” a novelty song a kind and artists in their own right. Their attention to detail has following week. “Songs which was a duet with MyStargo was made with the thought, that when I get to a strange made MyStargo what it is today.” city that I have never been to before or maybe I have visited many from my new album are being played on iHeartRadio , was a No. 1 country single for the duo in times over, I want to know what to do - besides the main attraction MyStargo also has backing when it comes to artists and stations in the US and in Europe. They’re playing me on 1979. that I came for. People coming to Nashville or going on vacation establishments locally and internationally to keep the movement SiriusXM Outlaw Channel 60, WSM-AM and HANK- “Folks still love country music. They just don’t hear anywhere generally have a plan in mind before they leave their going. Some key players in the MyStargo movement are Lea FM stations.” it very much,” Tony says. “When I played songs like home. MyStargo just adds to their plan in a major way. Mystargo Sweet, Sabastian Roberts, The Skahls, Isaac Mathews, Brit Tony, who’s had more than a dozen songs recorded `Home Wasn’t Built In A Day’ down in Key West, the has places listed that most probably wouldn’t even know they Stokes, Brinn Black, Kevin McCreery, #1 Songwriter /voice could get the chance to see or experience. It takes the questions of coach Judy Rodman with LeAnn Rimes #1 song “One Way by Hank Williams Jr., including “American Offline,” crowd went crazy. People kept telling me, `man, I love ‘Is it too far away?’, ‘Is it hard to find?’ or ‘Is it worth the drive?’ Ticket”, Amazing Clubs like Nashville’s #1 Honkytonk The released his solo “When I Get On A Roll” album of 10 that.’ These were songs talking about the hard times in and answers them. It takes all the doubts of why you might not Stage on Broadway, The Music City Bar and Grill by the Grand songs a couple months back. life. When you’re growing up it’s tough, and then when go to visit somewhere and makes it available at your fingertips. Ole Opry House Unlike the pop-flavored or even hip-hop styled offerings you get older the economy gets bad. ” From MyStargo the user can find out all sorts of things about “So many people have supported me on this project; so far no one of many current country radio stars, most of Stampley’s That kind of honesty and storytelling, combined with his the town they are visiting, for example: celebrities homes, where has said no to being involved, including Randy Mathews of this songs on the set are done in a traditional country style, massive guitar and vocal skills, have given Tony Stampley the Opry stars like to hang out, where legends like Johnny Cash, paper The Music Guide Magazine has been extremely generous which is literally music to the ears of countless country a long-overdue bunch of recognition and admiration. and George Jones are laid to rest, plantation tours of his time and support! I cannot thank them all enough,” said fans. One fan was so excited about the album and the chance to that were built during the Civil War, presidential homes, water Scott. Recent singles from the record including “Home Wasn’t meet Tony that he drove all the way down from Michigan parks, popular restaurants where the stars can be found sharing a meal with the locals, record labels, and studios where your MyStargo even gives you access to the ins-and-outs of A and Built In A Day” and “It Ain’t All Good But It Ain’t Half to Key West. That’s a distance of more than 1,500 miles. favorite artist has recorded. The list goes on and there are about NewYork. They are the same concept as MyStargo Nashville Bad,” both classic Tony titles and hooky, radio-friendly Stampley was further rewarded when a SiriusXM 300 unique places to visit in Nashville. except like in LA they even teach you how to see a television songs, have done very well on secondary radio charts programmer told him, “you sing so good, and most show live or even get the chance to be on one. It provides the user such as New Music Weekly and Music Row. songwriters that write as good as you can’t do that.” “One unique place is Loretta Lynn’s Ranch- which is in one of with what to do and how to do it. Nashville’s surrounding cities. You can spend an entire day at her “Oh yeah, it’s definitely exciting to get the recognition,” So in the summer of 2014, some 43 years after his father house and if you weren’t ready to go they even have cabins for Some future locations to look for in 2015 include: New York (it’s says Tony, the son of Joe Stampley of Moe & Joe fame. Joe Stampley charted the first of his 62 Billboard country overnight,” explained Scott. “There is also Chattanooga – which about 75% done now but there is still more to be done added “After my DreamWorks album, I had several opportunities singles, Tony is truly following in his Daddy’s footsteps. has the mountains, Ruby Falls, the Aquarium and on your way Scott), Miami, London, , Palm Springs, Minneapolis to put things out but it didn’t work out right. The label For lovers of great country music, that’s one of the most you can even hop off at Manchester and visit their local Wal- and Dallas. would close or whatever. I came very close a few times. encouraging stories of the summer. Mart which is consumed by Bonnaroo goers every June too – the Story by Amanda Andrews NashvilleMusicGuide.com 46 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 47 of Dr. Hook’s career. To me…that was HUGE…and it still is. Producer’s Spotlight: The Legend Continues from Ron Ron recalled: “I went up to see, Jann Wenner, one of - 1975 Move to Nashville the founders of Rolling Stone Magazine, I walked in At the time, in Nashville, Kyle Lehning, now Haffkine’s Work with Dr. Hook to Newcomers Tawny River and said; “You guys are a bunch of piss-ants”. Jann famous for his body of work with Randy Travis was said “WHAT?” Ron said: “I’ve just given you guys producing Waylon Jennings and wanted to meet Ron’s Despite contracting polio at called DR. Hook, that he’d heard in a bar called The the best commercial for that rag you’ll ever get” and engineer, Roy Hally,. Kyle knew Shel Silverstein, so age 12 and being completely Sands, in Union City, , where they were the rest became music history. They sent Cameron he got Shel to introduce him to Ron, and Ron in turn paralyzed for 2 yrs, part of playing for $ 40 bucks a week. But the producers, Crowe who later wrote and directed “Jerry McGuire” introduced Kyle to Roy. When they met, Kyle said to God’s plan, among other Shel and Dustin all said “No”. Un-relentless, Ron to do the interview, who at the time was their 16 Ron; “Why don’t you make a record in Nashville?” things, for Ron Haffkine to said he would pay for a showcase on the condition yr. old wiz-kid reporter and in March, 1973, issue Ron said: “I’ don’t know how to make a record with become a “Historic Figure” that they all attend. They all attended and they all 131, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show appeared studio musicians”. So Kyle hired the musicians and in ROCK N’ ROLL history agreed to use Dr. Hook in the film. Ron was astute on the cover of Rolling Stone thanks to the very showed Ron how sessions are done in Nashville. started to take shape, in the enough to know that he had to get a record deal for savvy Ron Haffkine. Later albums produced by Ron Later when the band signed with Capitol, the first early 70’s. the band before the movie came out, so he called and featured Sharing The Night Together, When You’re single “Only 16” got some attention, but when Ron At 21, Ron was a self- got in to see Clive Davis at CBS, on the clout of In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Sexy Eyes, Baby found a little tune called “A Little Bit More” on a vinyl professed “average” Hoffman’s name. Once in, Ron tried to talk Clive into Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk and their biggest hit A record, at a flee market for 35cents in San Francisco, musician, but his love for letting Dr. Hook do a live showcase in his office but Little Bit More, which Ron found at a flee market in things exploded for Dr. Hook. At that point the offers music drew him to Grenwich Clive wasn’t interested, so Ron bluffed Davis into San Francisco for 35 cents. started pouring in for Ron to not only run a couple of Village, in his home town of believing that Ahmet Ertegun, President of Atlantic labels but also, to produce a plethora of artists, but New York, where he wound up becoming buddies Records, would. Clive agreed… So Haffkine, in he loved what he’s doing. You could always see Ron with famed songwriter Shel Silverstein, who was 28 preparation for the meeting told the drummer to turn in the wings, singing along with every song and he at the time and had already penned numerous hits. over Clive’s wastepaper basket and use it as a drum. didn’t want to chance ruining his relationships – - Ron had formed and was managing a band called He told the keyboard player to jump up on Clive’s with anyone, so he turned them all down. The Gurus at the time and he wanted them to record. desk and kick off whatever is in the way and he Recently, Ron began working with a new duo, Tawny So he walked into Regent Sound and explained to a told Ray to never sing anymore than 2 ft away from River. He produced their first single release “Aye Aye not yet famous engineer named Bill Szymczyk, who Clive’s face. To get the guys up for the task, he had Mari Juana” and commented that they are next big later produced The , that he wanted to make them drink “half a bottle of booze” before they went thing to hit the music scene. a record, but knew nothing about the process and in. Clive was immediately knocked out and called Ron appeared on The Producer’s Chair full details Bill said he’d like to help. During the sessions, Ron his business affairs guy Elliot Goldman, (who later @ www.theproducerschair.com. would tell Bill: “I’d like to hear this or I’d like to became president of RCA) and told him to take Ron hear that, or…there’s not enough of this or there’s into his office and “don’t come out until they were too much of that” and Ron produced his first project. signed. When finished, Ron played it for his buddy Shel and From hanging out with Shel Silverstein, Ron had he was so impressed that he told Ron about a couple learned the difference between good songs and great of films that he was writing the music for and he songs and was also quickly becoming Dr. Hook’s #1 Ron Haffkine with Dr. Hook needed someone on the inside to produce the music A&R man, as well as their producer and manager. for both films and protect his creative interests. The Later, after Sylvia’s Mother Ron locked horns again Ron moved to Nashville in 1975 and at 72 yrs old still two films were “Who is Harry Kellerman”, which with Clive Davis for 3 months over Silverstein’s Cover resides here, on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, initially wasn’t a hit, but later become a cult film, of the Rolling Stonebecause of the lyrics “We take with his wife Sydney. In all, Ron produced 10 studio in which Dustin Hoffman, who had already done The all kinds of pills to get all kinds of thrills” and “I albums and 2 live albums on Dr. Hook, which Graduate, Midnight Cowboy and Little Big Man, got a freaky old lady named Cocaine Katy”. Ron garnered 10 top tens on the pop charts in the US played a songwriter and “Ned Kelly” starring Mick said: “If you put out another Sylvia’s Mother…Dr. and 67 gold and platinum awards world wide. To Jagger. The soundtrack of the 1970 film features Hook is done! Clive finally exhausted, went back and music historians, it’s no secret that at least two of Silverstein songs performed by Waylon Jennings, told the label to release it. Ron, against all opinions, Ron’s albums are ranked and archived, with the best and Kris Kristofferson. now interjects on the record all the fun talking “Hey music produced in the Seventies. Like the band he Although he was broke at the time, Ron recognized Ray…etc” and now Clive wanted drums on it but Ron discovered and put on the cover, “Legendary” record the opportunity and took “the gig” for free. One scene said: “Don’t **** with it…it’s perfect just the way it producer, manager, A&R man Ron Haffkine is still in in the Hoffman film required a band on stage, but is”. Cover of the Rolling Stone was not their biggest a class of his own. 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