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DIGITAL RODEO MUSIC REVIEWS: Laura Mccormick,Bryan Hayes Log in + Create New Account ARTISTS NEWS VIDEOS STORE DRX Dr Radio My Playlist SEARCH Launch the Player DIGITAL RODEO MUSIC REVIEWS: LAURA MCCORMICK,BRYAN BILLBOARD TOP COUNTRY HAYES,BILL WENCE 1: Burnin' It Down - Jason Aldean Laura McCormick 2: Dirt - Florida Georgia Line Box Full Of Trouble 3: American Kids - Kenny Chesney 4: Bartender - Lady Antebellum EP 5: Drunk On A Plane - Dierks Bentley 6: Leave The Night On - Sam Hunt Nashville’s newest musical vixen Laura McCormick brings a fierce set of pipes with her debut album Box Full of Trouble. 7: Roller Coaster - Luke Bryan Her voice is often compared to Bonnie Raitt, Ann Wilson and 8: Where It's At (Yep - Yep), Dustin Lynch Linda Rondstadt but it is distinctly original and compelling to the ear. The eight track collection is co-written by McCormick 9: Hope You Get Lonely Tonight - Cole Swindell and Frank Schofield, who also co-produced the album. Laura mixes power vocals with fearless songwriting, 10: Meanwhile Back At Mama's - Tim McGraw blending her folk and country roots with her classic rock upbringing. Featuring Faith Hill 11: Somethin' Bad - Miranda Lambert Duet With Her current single, Feel The Fire, was released in August 2014 and the music video is now airing on ZUUS Carrie Underwood Country and Great American Country online. It can also be viewed on Youtube and the artist’s website. 12: Ready Set Roll - Chase Rice Tuff Chick is another rocking tune and lively video that shows off Laura’s Southern Rock soul. Tracks like 13: Small Town Throwdown - Brantley Gilbert One and I’m Gonna Break Your Heart are softer in vocal delivery yet infused with soulful honesty that grab Featuring Justin Moore & Thomas Rhett your attention. You are going to enjoy the excellent musical accompaniment and arrangements here that go 14: Sunshine & Whiskey - Frankie Ballard with guilty pleasures like whiskey, guitars, tattoos, bars and love gone bad. The melody and lyrics of Drenched in Tears are so moving, a stand out song among many good ones. 15: River Bank - Brad Paisley 16: Girl In A Country Song - Maddie & Tae Laura McCormick’s first album shows her range vocally and emotionally as well. “I grew up loving Country 17: Neon Light - Blake Shelton Music but have always had rock and roll in my soul,” says the Southern spitfire. “I always knew music was 18: Day Drinking - Little Big Town what I was meant to do and I’m so excited to finally be living my dream.” 19: Dust - Eli Young Band 20: Cold One - Eric Church Track List 21: Somewhere In My Car - Keith Urban Wicked 22: Later On - The Swon Brothers Feel The Fire 23: Look At You - Big & Rich I’m Gonna Break Your Heart 24: All Alright - Zac Brown Band Tuff Chick 25: Homegrown Honey - Darius Rucker One Dangerous Eyes Drenched In Tears Mercy Bryan Hayes Still Just A Man…Ten Years Later Album As an independent songwriter and traveling musician, ten years is a big milestone and to mark the occasion, Bryan Hayes has re-recorded his debut album as a way to say thanks to the folks who have been with them for the long haul. Hayes looked toward songwriters like Guy Clark and John Prine for insight and inspiration when entering the studio for Still Just A Man..10 Years Later. He released Just A Man, in October 2004 and these new interpretations bring his life experiences to the songs, creating a depth of emotion and world view gained in the last ten years of singing, writing and living. The lead track, Soundtrack, is the first songs Hayes ever wrote, his ode to music that moves us, inspires us and encourages us daily. The collection is Country, Folk and a little soft Rock, with skillful vocal delivery by the artist. Leave My Heart(Before You Go) is a standout Country selection. Just A Man, a soulful and haunting melody with beautiful instrumentation. Seven of the eight tunes were written by Hayes. He has included one cover song here, You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere by the legendary Bob Dylan. As a songwriter, Hayes is very gifted at painting a picture with clever lyrics. Born in Brownsville, Tennessee with a passion for music, he quickly found his way to the music scene in Memphis. Hayes and his band The Retrievers, have enjoyed growing regional success both in live shows and internet play since 2006. Bryan most recently finished recording his fourth studio album, a collection engineered and produced by Nashville-based Grammy winner, Andy Hunt. Track List Soundtrack What Is Gone Mississippi Parts Sold Separately Leave My Heart (Before You Go) You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere Just A Man Greatest Generation Bill Wence Songs That Make Me Think About You Album Bill Wence caught the music fever as a young kid in Salinas, California and enjoys it with great passion to this day. He met Jerry Lee Lewis and Gene Vincent when Wence was fifteen years old. When just a high school Junior, he began touring as Country Music legend Bobby Bare’s pianist. He got his own band together and played from LA to Alaska in the 60’s and moved to Nashville in the 70’s. He wrote charting hit songs for the next two decades, toured with Tom T Hall and others, took a spin at NPR and was one of 30 Founding Members of the Americana Music Association. Today, this tremendous talent is still touring with Bobby Bare and Wanda Jackson and found time to write some original songs which he included here on this great collection of tunes, Songs That Make Me Think About You. The lead track is so fun, a traveling lover who is a bit overzealous about contacting his lady. Entitled 555-2109, the melody is catchy and the chorus begging to be sung. Written by Mike Dekle and Bryon Hill. Wonderful harmonica on this one. Thank You Girl is the first original in the line up, uptempo and heart felt lyrics, well sung and well penned by Wence and Dan Willis. The title track shows up at number five, a nice little surprise edge and performed with just the right passion. Nathan Adam Johnson wrote Songs That Make Me Think About You in 2007. Great vocal arrangements do justice to a haunting selection, Rearview Mirror by Phil Christie. Produced by Bill Wence and Joe Funderburk, recorded at Creative Workshop in Berry Hill, Tennessee. Tracklist 555-2109 Never Be Anyone Else But You Thank you Girl A Prayer From Montana Songs That Make Me Think About You Rearview Mirror The First Time Beyond The Sea Whiskey, Take Me Away The Night Is Yours It’s All Her Fault Music Reviews by Cynthia Aycock for Digital Rodeo Tags: Laura McCormick Bryan Hayes Bill Wence Back to News 12 3 0 Like Tweet HOME ARTISTS NEWS VIDEOS STORE SEARCH Twitter Facebook Copyright © 2014 Digital Rodeo | Privacy Policy | Email Us | powered by .
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