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I don’t want to Associate Editor Krys Midgett 36 others in the Americana genre give too much away, but it will be an issue you do not want to [email protected] Gospel HOF Induction that allowed us to interview miss. Accounts Rhonda Smith Ceremony their artists to make this issue [email protected] possible. We are very excited On another note, we would like to thank our former Director 29 to be covering the Americana of Sales & Marketing, Janell Webb, for all of her hard work Contributors Phil Sweetland, Preshias, Departments Festival and Conference this and efforts. We wish her the best in all of her future endeav- Rick Moore, Andrew Miller, Leslie Arm- month. Be looking for the ours. We would also like to thank Hank & Edna Beach for all stong, Brion Dixon, Jessica Northey, Features coverage of this event on our of their great Past & Present Personal Touch Stories. We greatly Bronson Herrmuth, Rick Amburgey, 2 Editor’s Letter Sheryl Craig, Nicole Valdivieso websiten (www.nashvillemusic- enjoyed their columns and know that you did too. 4 Americana 7 Writer’s Nights & guide.com) as well as in next Photography Bob Coan, Jerry Overcast, Open Mics month’s issue -- which is go- Moving forward we would like to announce the addition of That Which is Intrinsically Stacy Scruggs, Randi Radcliff Producer’s Spotlight ing to be Bluegrass! Randi Radcliff to the Nashville Music Guide staff. She is going American 10 to be working on our NMGRadio.com, 24/7 online radio sta- Dan Wunsch Founder Indie Music Fest Dan Wunsch and Brad Fisch- tion, along with some great interns. There will be new program- 5 NSAI er established the Nashville Music Guide out of a home office ming and some really great content up soon. So stayed tuned for HOW TO REACH NMG Spotlighting Performing 17 Press releases, CD Reviews Lionel Richie back in 1995. That was eighteen years ago this month, and we updates as we move forward on our mission of helping publi- Artists and are proud to say that we are still open for business and have cize independent artists. [email protected] 18 Inside Track on grown by leaps and bounds since its advent. Clay McClinton Advertisement/Rates 6 Music Row Big thanks to all of our staff, contributors and supporters for [email protected] Cruising the Americana I purchased the magazine from Dan about three years ago and what you do for the Nashville Music Guide. It is because of you Nashville Music Venues Way 20 started bringing a Nashville ‘oldie but goodie’ back to life that we have made it eighteen years and are still going. Event Submissions NMG Sounding [email protected] Bird Call 22 again. I won’t go into too much detail on this but I will say that Randy Matthews 8 Board there will be a full feature on our little magazine in the Decem- Comes to Nashville General Info NMG RDS [email protected] Susan Cattaneo 24 9 Compilation Information Little Big Sky Reviewed NMGRadio.com Musician’s Spotlight [email protected] Dawes 27 11 Doc Watson Nothin’ is Wrong NMG Radio Delivery Serivce NMG CAM [email protected] Delta Rae 32 12 Events Continues Journey to Top 37 Nashville Music Guide Biz Buzz 1700 Hayes Street, Suite 103 14 Delbert McClinton 38 Nashville, TN 37203 Nashville Country Club Down Memory Lane 39 Office 615.244.5673 Fax 615.244.8568 15 Growing Up Kilgore Disclaimer: Nashville Music Guide, Inc Joe Stampley is not liable for any inaccuracies submit- ted by freelance journalists, advertisers, 16 16 publicists, and/or persons using this issue Hitting Gold with for the free publicity and/or any royalty Cracker Barrel payments or fees due to the publication of material in the form of a press release, 21 Music City Roots events, publicity, or advertising. Americana-Flavored Radio Show Booming 28 Paul Thorn @NashMusicGuide Americana Roots Run Deep 29 The Trishas Bringing High Wide & Handsome 30 The Roys NashvilleMusicGuide.com 2 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 3 the Americana genre of music was defined by Merriam-Web- Americana ster. That Which Is Perhaps award-winning author and prominent Nashvillian Ann Patchett said it best. In 2007 in Intrinsically American , Patchett Story By Andrew Miller wrote, “People who you would think are the very cornerstones More than 600 performing artists, songwriters, and industry will visit Nashville’s Music Row from Oct. 4-7 (Thursday eve - For the second month in a row, take greater pride in,” Hilly of — Willie Sunday) for the “Independent Music Fest”. Performers and songwriters will take the stage along Demonbreun and Division I felt like I’d been tasked with asks, “than the music that was Nelson and Johnny Cash — Streets from noon till midnight Friday thru Sunday at entertainment venues such as Red Rooster, Losers, Winners and the defining a genre of music that created somewhere between are now called Americana, and Music Row Best Western Lounge. would be, in fact, indefinable. Nashville, Memphis, New Or- in that case Americana is what For the last issue it was Red leans and Nashville? It is where we'd loved all along.” The Best Western also will host music industry information tables, networking areas, and training sessions from 11AM to Dirt country, and for this one the , brought over by Af- 6 PM Friday-Sunday. Attendees can receive hands-on advice, critiques and training in the Music Specialty Info Areas on Americana, just in time for this rican slaves, met the fiddle, The artists that are being clas- topics such as Career Critique, Products Critique, Recording, Publishing, Plugging, Legal, Records, Duplication, Distribu- month’s Americana Music Fes- brought over by Scottish rebels. sified as Americana, they don’t tion, Radio, Video, Broadcasting, Shop, Management, Promotions, Publicity.Productions. Indie Connect and the Tennessee tival and Conference. And they met, here. They didn’t care what you call them. And Songwriters Association will also be on hand to answer your music biz questions. The education portion of the event is meet in Kentucky, they didn’t all of the artists’ individual ex- hosted by the Independent Music Association. Hoping for some direction on meet in Appalachia, they met planations of the genre vary AMA Exec. Director Jed Hilly the matter, I went to Jed Hilly, somewhere here in this triangle. wildly, with two notable ex- The annual “Indie Music Masquerade Gala” will feature costumed dancing from 7 p.m.-midnight on Oct. 6 (Saturday) in Executive Director of the Because one night, the slaves ceptions: every last one of them here and inspiration. I think that the Music Row Best Western Lounge. Songwriters can introduce their new songs by performing at two special “open mic” Americana Music Association, and the British and the French talked about the genre’s myriad Jane Doe in Bozeman, Mont. stages located between Demonbreun and Division streets. and he quickly set me straight: and the Spanish and the Ameri- influences and emphasis on mu- doesn’t really care what catego- can Indian, Scots, Irish — sev- sical and lyrical honesty. ry of music it is. She cares, in “The ‘Independent Music Fest’ is a wonderful networking mixer and career-building opportunity for artists and songwrit- “It’s simple,” he says. “Look it en different cultures decided to “I think people get confused her shuffle, about the band The ers at all levels,” said Cornelius “Popcorn” Robertson, founder and coordinator of the festival. “More than 100 community up in the dictionary.” stop fighting some night around about Americana, in part be- Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, industry/ volunteers will donate their time and resources to make this possible. Shows are open to the public.” 1800 and said, ‘Let’s play some cause of how it developed,” and The Preser- I had no idea it would be so music.’ That’s a pretty f-----g Hilly says. “And out of that vation Hall Band.” Musical performers and guest appearances will include Billy Arr, Lisa Aschmann, Jerry Foster, Bobby Keel, Bobby Pizzaz easy. cool thing. And it’s the only came ignorant comments like, w/ Radio Free Nashville, Denny Sarokin, and Tony Stampley. As well as Ron Eckerman, Bobby Keel, Fred Vail, David place in the world where seven ‘Americana is country music The Americana Music Festival Wray Esq. to name a few. “If you look up the definitions cultures collided at a unique that doesn’t sell.’ ” and Conference celebrates the of various forms of music, time of drama and war and pas- music of these artists. Get the info you want, when you want, about what you you’ll see that Americana is ac- sion and all sorts of crazy s--t. Is modern country music the want. You control the learning.” Fill in your day between tually pretty simple,” says Hilly. So Americana to me is really nearest analog to Americana? “We do this event in the fall. It’s jam sessions with whatever topics that interest you for all “Merriam-Webster just defined easy. It’s great American music Perhaps. They certainly share our fundraiser. Some people three days. You ask, we answer. Music industry mentors, it last year in the dictionary. I that honors and/or derives from many of the same origins and don’t realize that. I think they exhibitors and sponsors include Kim Copeland Productions, think the term Americana is ac- American roots traditions. That influences, but the two genres think we’re much bigger than Crowe Entertainment, Indie Connect, Mind Coup, Musik and tually a beautiful term and it’s to me can be seen in Lucinda defy comparison. we are,” Hilly says of the event. Film, National Media Group, Out of the Box Records, Radio really simple, and if you ask Williams and .” “All the artists pretty much Free Nashville 107.1 LPFM, music industry attorney David somebody in the streets of Lon- To Hilly, the difference between come on their own dime, and Ray, SAE Institute, Tennessee Songwriters Association, Top don, ‘What is Americana?’ they With Americana defined, the country and Americana is the we’re humbled by that. This Notch Entertainment, Treasure Isle Recording, Tri Star En- will tell you, ‘That which is in- question now becomes, how do difference between commercial year we had over 1400 submis- tertainment, and Whiting Publicity & Promotions and more... trinsically American.’ ” we apply the term? art and fine art, between Thom- sions to play our event for 100 as Kinkade and Pablo Picasso. spots.” All festival badge holders are automatically registered to That which is intrinsically Liberally. perform if desired, participate in the various music specialty American. Beautiful. Simple. And as fine art, who cares what The variety at this year’s festival needs areas, attend all parties and other fest functions. Do Understood. Hilly marks the moment that it’s called? is great, from The Wallflowers to one or all at your own pace! Festival registration is $150 for met of , from Chris Stamey three days, $110 for two days, and $60 for one day. The gen- Of course, there isn’t one sound the band as the beginning of the “I would hope when great art playing the music of to eral public can enjoy three days of live music with a $20 that is intrinsically American, genre. touches a human being, they’re performing with armband. Monthly plans available. just like there isn’t one culture not saying, ‘Oh, that’s jazz. I Lee Ann Womack. that defines Americans. Richard Thompson has been love it,’ ” he says. “P of me To register or for more information visit retroactively included under the doesn’t give a hoot what peo- The only thing tying it all to- Americana is reflective of the Americana blanket and will be ple call it. But I’ve been in the gether: it couldn’t have come IndependentMusicfest.org melting pot that is American performing a showcase for this music business long enough from anywhere else. Email: [email protected] culture. year’s Americana Music Fes- to know that the only way I’m Call (615) 424-1491. tival. , Elvis going to help these artists is if I For a full listing of artists per- forming at this year’s Ameri- Americana is egalitarian, inclu- Costello, , Rosanne help to carve out something, but To be added to rotation on the 24/7 sive. By comparison, every- Cash and Uncle Tupelo all what we’re carving out I think cana Music Festival and thing else is despotic. come up during the course of is really cool, because we are Conference, check out www. online radio station send your our conversation. All were honoring a wide swath of talent americanamusic.org/showcase- “Is there anything that we can making music decades before lineup. submissions to [email protected] NashvilleMusicGuide.com 4 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 5 songwriters’ nights Clay McClinton and open mics green hills demonbruen BluebirdCafe RedRooster Cruising the Americana Way 4104 Hillsboro Rd. Songwriters Night Open Mic, Mondays 6-9pm Wed, 7-11pm out in early 2013. I think the song was “Standing on Shaky Sign-up by 5:30pm Open Mic 10pm Ground”.” Sign up with host by 9pm Knowing that his Dad has Writers Night, Sundays 8pm DanMcGuiness been a big influence I won- Fans around the world are always ask- Schedule by audition only Early shows, Tuesday - Saturday 1538 Demonbreun dered who else might have ing for autographs and I asked Clay if he downtown By Audition Terri Jo Box Girl’s Night inspired him to make music could remember what the craziest thing HotelIndigo Late Shows - Featured writers Mondays 7:30pm-Close his career and why? Clay was that he had ever autographed? He 301 Union St. Bookings: Booking: [email protected] said, “Willie Nelson was al- said: “Well, I have autographed a lot of www.writeartist.com/indigo [email protected] ways a big inspiration to me stuff,,,,,I think maybe boots, golf clubs, Ty Brando’s Songwriters Night Sunday Nights 6-10 pm elliston place because I was around him and a key, autographing the key was Bookings: [email protected] a lot from a young age. My odd.” eastnashville CafeCoco 210 Louse Ave Dad did a lot of show's with Jack Scott Songwriters Night TheFamily Wash Tuesday, 7pm Open Mic Willie. All the great I asked Clay what he would say has been Mon, Tues, and Thurs Nights [email protected] song writers like Rodney the most memorable show/tour so far in Bookings: [email protected] Tues-Sat 6pm-12am Exit/In Crowell, . They his career and what happened that made The5 Spot 2209 Elliston Place Rooster’sBarbeque Booking: Mail Press Kit or email played a big part in my de- it stand out above all the rest? Clay said, 1006 Forrest Ave http://www.exitin.com/contact cisions to make music my “ One on stage memorable moment was 12th Ave N. [email protected] Songwriters Night Tues, Thurs, Fri-Sunday life's work.” He said that if when I opened up for Taj Mahal during Sundays 6-9pm he hadn't decided on music 9/11 when our country was attacked. It Host: Kelly Ann Hocktors he would have been a car- was very emotional. The show was sup- the gulch penter. pose to be canceled but he (Taj Mahal) Mon-Tues 7-10pm hermitage Commodorebar and grill said no way. It was a very spirited and an Host: Lorna Flowers RustyNail Debi Champion’s Nights Clay's touring around the extremely emotional moment. He said 4054 Andrew Jackson Way Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sun nights country visiting towns and he wasn't going to let any terrorist stop Scheduled Rounds Only. Terri Jo Box Songwriters Night Writers Round at 6pm Bookings: Contact Kelly or Lorna Tuesday 7-10pm cities in Colorado, New York us from sharing happiness and not enjoy via Facebook, initially. Bookings: [email protected] Open Mic at 10:30pm I believe Clay McClinton expresses the and Washington DC and will life. I'll never forget it.” Legendsbar & grill Sign-up by 9pm true Americana way. An exact mixture be in Nashville TN at 3rd and Lindsley Bookings: [email protected] on August 26, 2012. Clay will also tour Clay said his ideas for his music are 3436 Lebanon Pk of , folk, bluegrass, and country, his Hit Song Casa Writers Night Europe this year doing a Norway Cruise about real things that people can relate west end Rick and Tammy’s Songwriters night music pulls you in. Just as people will HotelIndigo Tuesdays 7-9pm, Open Mic see a photo and take away with them dif- for two days in Oslo and will also be ap- to and some are related to himself. It just Fri and Sat 6:30pm 1719 West End Ave Host: Joyce Medlock ferent views on what they saw, the same pearing with a long line of entertainers depends on the mood. He said he's al- Lee Rascone Songwriters Night Bookings: Drop by Venue, bring CD is true for Clay's music. They might hear on the Delbert McClinton Sandy Beach- ways looking for new ways to gain in- Wed, Thurs, and Fri 7pm , some will describe him as a es Cruise in January 2013. spiration for song writing. Bookings: Drop by Venue and midtown mix of folk and rockabilly, some will bring a CD BlueBar hillsborovillage say he's traditional country. In truth Clay I asked Clay what was the first song For more information on Clay, his tour, 1911 Broadway Tapsand Tapas is a little of all those and more. Clay's he ever sang in public, where it was and his music please visit www.claymc- Springwater Sing For Your Supper Mon-Sat 6pm, 8pm, and 10pm current is “Living Out Loud” and and how old he was. He said: “Well, clinton.com 115 27th Ave N Hosted by Bobby Pinson Bookings: Emma he is also working on another album due it was in Chicago, New Years Eve, Story by Sherryl Craig Bookings: 615-329-0345 Wednesday Nights [email protected] around 1988/89, I was 14 years old and [email protected] Booking: Terri www.tapsandtapas.com [email protected]

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How do you Starving Artist Special put into a single music category, a creative artist and a talented MONDAY’S songwriter, who encircles, crosses over and explores Meat & 2 several of Amer- ica’s favorites genres of music, all on one CD? $5 plus Tax Believe me it’s hard; so listen up Also be sure to check out ladies and gentle- Sing For Your Supper men; this is an “all-encompass- Every Wednesday Night ing CD review.” A songwriting teacher and a former graduate, at the world- Lucy’s is located inside Blue Bar (1911 Division St.) renowned Berklee College of Music for over a decade, Su- san’s been an integral part of the Boston music community, acclaimed singer/songwriter Susan Cattaneo celebrates the introduction of her third national recording project entitled LITTLE BIG SKY extended EP from Jersey Girl Music. This EP mirrors chapters of her life and her love affair with music, and is brought to life by her blend of pointedly created songwriting and power-lung rock vocals with a soulful delivery. After showcasing at SXSW this year, Chiara Angelicola aka “Bird The seven-song album kicks off powerfully with “Let The Mu- Call” is gearing up for the premiere of her first full-length record sic Deliver Me,” an anthem to the healing power of music when entitled “Will We Get To Mars?”. For this LP Angelicola worked with life and love have gotten you down. Or as she says: “Let the producer Bryan Senti (Mark Ronson, Rufus Wainwright) at various rhythm jump start this aching heart.” Cool. studio locations in Brooklyn and NYC over the course of eight months The title track is a reflective mid-tempo ballad about living in since January of 2012. Chiara also summoned the help of a couple a city and hankering for the country life where the blacktop friends including Cage The Elephant guitarist, Lincoln Parish, who disappears. Everything will be better sipping some sweet iced plays on several tracks on the album. tea on a front porch swing under some little big sky. Similarly, “Pennies on the Rail” harks back to days of sitting Born in a small, hippie suburb just north of San Francisco, Angelicola, by the railroad tracks, watching sparks fly from those flattened half Guatemalan and half Italian, grew up listening in on her mother’s pennies. “Listen for the hummin’ / the four oh five was comin’ / bossa nova band rehearsals and taking the stage in front of the fire- right on time…” place to entertain her parents’ guests through her plastic microphone. “Spare Parts” is a hard-nosed rocker with a strong backbeat Up until her venture to New York in 2009, Chiara stirred the music that thumps you in the chest like a mix between Molly Hatchet scene of the Bay Area with her haunting and nostalgic vocal perfor- and Heart, if you can imagine that! mances, receiving Amoeba Records’ title as an “Artist of the Month”. It’s apparent that Susan has not lost touch with her early years Following the release of Bird Call’s previous The Animals Know EP in New Jersey farm country but there’s a tough edge added by and Other Creatures EP, Angelicola garnered an Official Showcase at life in the big city. Her songs feature stories of strong female the 2011 CMJ Music Marathon, regular rotation on national favorites characters in a blend of country and rock. Her women are ten- such as KCRW, KEXP, and WNYC, and an iTunes feature of Other der at moments, strong when needed and never afraid to have Creatures on it’s Singer/Songwriter homepage as “New and Note- fun. Susan’s songwriting skills have earned her national and worthy” for 8 consecutive weeks. Bird Call also won First Place in the international attention. Performance Category of the 2010 International Songwriting Competition for her song “Waltz in the Snow”, judged by Tom After focusing on a career as a songwriter, she was coaxed back Waits, Peter Gabriel, and others. Bird Call is also featured in the Google Music Ad, promoting the launch of Google Music, into performing – fortunately for us (Yeah!) – and is part of which is geared towards the independent musician. a rare breed: skilled songwriters who really can sing. Popular with European audiences thanks to tours in Italy and now With a firm belief in the power of dreams, Bird Call continues to glisten as an ethereal, vulnerable, and intuitive artist in the drawing admiring fans in Nashville, LITTLE BIG SKY will indie music world. Bird Call will be performing at The Basement in Nashville on Saturday, Septemeber 8th. For more infor- bring Susan Cattaneo a whole batch of new admirers... Espe- mation you can also visit: www.birdcallmusic.com cially ME!

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 8 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 9 Producer’s Spotlight: Chris Stamey By Andrew Miller “I've always thought that performed with Alex Chil- Tift Merritt. an award this year!) — but Todd Rundgren did it right,” ton of Big Star and founded mostly I just listen to the art- Chris Stamey says, “that there his own before But Stamey has never taken ists and help them find the doesn't have to be a hard and forming his band, The dB’s. genre into account when he’s sounds they like. It's always fast separation if you lead a (“dB” is shorthand for deci- producing a record. hard to really listen to the art- musical life. To me, it's all bels and is exactly what a stu- ist with fresh ears, but it's so creative work, with different dio guy like Stamey would “I actually never think about important.” joys.” name his band.) The dB’s genre or radio formats much would record several at all — a weakness of mine,” Two of the albums Stamey He sends his responses to me in the ‘80s, and after leaving he says. “I consider myself has produced this year have via e-mail; it’s easier to work the band, Stamey performed a ‘music producer,’ and not been his own. In June, The into his busy schedule. His and recorded as a solo artist as much a ‘record produc- dB’s released Falling Off answer to the question What The Sky, and he’s currently are you working on now? hard at work on a solo re- dwarfs the other paragraphs. cord, which will be featured He sends a follow-up email a in his performance showcase few days later to include an- during the Americana Music other project he’s forgotten, Festival and Conference in adding, “I can never remem- September. ber what I worked on even last week.” “I've had a great time this ‘’ with Dawes year getting back to record- Are they Americana? Are they Rock? Are they Folk? That It has been known to happen more than a couple of times. Here’s a summary of his last ing my own music, I'm so all depends on the mood you are in when you are listening three weeks: completed a re- excited about my new record, to them. Southern California band, Dawes, has a unique 'Playing to a crowd of people every night is great. I like cord by the D.C. band The , which is due blend of all the genres. Their latest album, 'Nothing Is seeing different parts of the country and different parts of Riverbreaks, mixed a record out in Feb. 2013 on Yep Roc; Wrong' has the same unique sound, commonly referred to the world,” says Griffin Goldsmith, of their hectic touring by Jonah Michea Judy, and I'm mixing it now and am go- as the Laurel Canyon sound. schedule. “The worst thing about touring would have to mixed the latest album by ing to play some of the songs trio Birds & at AMA, with a string trio be the sacrifices. I can't have my dog on the road.” When Arrows; he started work on a and some Nashville friends, The Laurel Canyon sound was made popular by bands in Nashville, Griffin says he like to eat at Arnold's. new record by Tokyo Rosen- on Sep. 12 after the awards such as The Mamas and The Papas, Crosby, Stills and thal, and did a remix for Amy show. So right now I'm back Nash, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, and Dawes has been opening for Mumford & Sons, as well as Ray from the Indigo Girls; in the songwriter mode.” many more. It is a smooth, simple, acoustic and real headlining their own shows. The boys have come a long he played a concert with The sound. way from the retail jobs that inspired 'When My Time Fellow Travellers of original Stamey’s catalog and career Comes' written by . In fact, they are cur- new arrangements for cover are just too much for a one Dawes revived this sound and made it their own. The rently celebrating the Emerging Artist of The Year nomi- songs, and recorded “what page article, so for more on band consists of brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, nation at The Americana Music Awards. amounts to an orchestra” for his work as a musician and along with Wylie Gelber and Tay Strathairn. They are the final overdubs of his own producer, be sure to check currently touring for their second album. Concert-goers All of the band's songs are written by Taylor. All four of record. out his website at www. can expect to watch a high-energy show and occasionally the band members provide vocals and the clean sound that ChrisStamey.com. He’ll be Jackson Browne might just make a surprise appearance. fans have fallen in love with. All that in just the last three performing for the Ameri- weeks. cana Music Festival at The Griffin says that the phrase High Watt on Wednesday, 'Less Is More' best describes I’ve never felt so lazy. and produced albums for oth- er.’ Frankly, I find the bands Sep. 15 at 11:30, and at The Dawes. Their growing success ers in New York, London and themselves usually worry so Rutledge on Thursday, Sep. is proof that is true. You will “I've always had those dif- Paris. much (too much) about genre 13 at midnight. not find or pro- ferent streams going: pro- constraints, and I don't have tools here. This band is strict- ducer engineer, musician, In 1993, he returned home to.” Oh, and in the last-minute ly 'old-school'. They offer a and songwriter/composer,” to Chapel Hill, and in 1996 e-mail he sent me, he added honest sound, great lyrics and he says. opened his own studio, Mod- “I didn't know anything about this: “I should have name- ern Recording, where he has Americana when I worked checked the rock band Amer- more quality with less technol- Born in Chapel Hill, N.C., worked with some of the with and Cait- ican Aquarium. I mixed and ogy. Stamey got his start record- most prominent artists of lin Cary here. I was playing overdubbed on their new ing bands in the late ‘60s on the and them Richard Thompson re- record, and I think they are For more on Dawes, go to homemade mixers and reel- Americana movement, in- cords, as I recall — glad to playing AMA.” They’ll be www.thedawesband.com. to-reel tape machines. In cluding (Ryan learn now that he's Ameri- playing at The Basement on Story by Krys Midgett the late ‘70s in New York, he Adams and ) and cana (I think he's getting Sep. 11 at 12 p.m. NashvilleMusicGuide.com 10 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 11 Continuing Their Journey to the Top written by Rick Moore It was just a year ago that a story about Delta Rae, a with Warner/Chappell Music in Nashville and is the co- young vocal group that has called both Marin County, writer of “Cooler Than Me,” a top-ten hit for singer Mike Calif. and Durham, N.C. home, was published in Nash- Posner. He said that the group is both grateful for, and ville Music Guide. energized by, its success. At that time, the six-person group was pushing hard, “Everything’s very exciting now,” he said. “It’s pretty banking on the original songs and four-part vocal per- much more of what we were doing anyway, but the in- formances on their Delta Rae EP, and opening spots for tensity has picked up.” acts like Edwin McCain and Hanson, to help carry them to the top. Comparisons with and Fleet- As far as the group’s appearance in front of millions on wood Mac were all the buzz. But talented as they were, The Tonight Show, Eric said he was a bit nervous, but Delta Rae’s chances honestly seemed no better than any- more excited than anything: one else’s considering the thousands upon thousands of musical acts striving for the brass “It was an experience, as we’d ring. never done a show like that be- fore. Everybody was just taking it Fast-forward less than a year from all in. It was definitely something the publication of that article, and I’ll never forget.” you will see that hard work, per- severance and perhaps a little luck Eric said that being signed with a can add up to success. major label has turned out to be a real blessing, unlike some stories Today, Delta Rae is celebrating the he’d heard about bad record deals. release of their new CD, Carry the Fire, on Sire Records, a subsidiary “We signed with Warner’s in Janu- of Warner Brothers, and they were ary, and we handed the album over signed by music industry legend to them when it was done and Seymour Stein, responsible for they loved it and didn’t change the careers of Madonna and the a thing,” he said. “They’ve been Ramones, among others. But it nothing but supportive and I can’t doesn’t stop there. The group was express how lucky we feel to have selected by mag- the deal. We’d heard a lot of nega- azine as part of its “Women Who Rock” female artist tive things about being on a major label, how they try to competition, and though they ultimately didn’t win, the change you and want you to be what they want you to group appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and be. But I’ve been very blown away by how wrong that VH1 over the summer performing their single “Bottom perception was, and how they haven’t tried to make us of the River.” something we’re not.” Comprised of siblings Ian, Eric and Brittany Holljes, The Delta Rae’s sound is compared to Fleetwood Mac, longtime family friend Elizabeth Hopkins, and the Little Big Town, old-time , and any number rhythm section of drummer Mike McKee (who actu- of artists and musical styles. ally plays a trash can with a steel chain on “Bottom of But in the end, Delta Rae’s sound is really influenced by the River”) and bassist Grant Emerson, Delta Rae has a the life experiences and music the six members have just sound that draws from practically every form of music of absorbed during their brief lives and is really a sound all the past 150 years. their own. There’s no one like them out there. Like so many acts that are called Americana, Delta Rae Delta Rae will be appearing in Nashville at the Rutledge is assigned to that genre as well because nothing really on Wednesday, Sep. 12 and at 3rd and Lindsley on Sun., fits them, the way that artists like Joni Mitchell defied Oct. For more information go to www.deltarae.com. characterization. Eric Holljes, in addition to being an integral part of Delta Rae, has his own publishing deal Story by Rick Moore NashvilleMusicGuide.com 12 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 13 Delbert McClinton: Down Memory Lane He's legendary in the Americana music industry and day party in Fort Worth. He said, “We had a drummer was originally described as being a blues rock, or rock- who only had a snare drum, one cymbal, and a high hat, a-billy genre, but Delbert McClinton's music is truly no bass drum, and three guitar players who really didn't a portrait of many. His roots run deep in tradition and know how to play. But we had a ball, it was great.” with a love for greats like Nate King Cole, Bob Wills, , and Tex-Mex , he was I asked if Delbert could remember the craziest thing he not only inspired by them, but has become an inspira- ever autographed and a moment that stood out more tion himself. We took a walk down memory lane and than anything through his long career of touring and reminisced about fun times and living life. he said, “Well, I would have to say the craziest thing I ever autographed would be a toilet seat. There was a Joe Stampley has been a longtime friend of the Kilgo- Every song is a favorite and the inspiration for them local merchant at one of our show's and he asked me to re family. Back in Springhill, La., before we moved to comes from life experience and from the experiences sign it so he could hang it in his office.” Then I would Nashville, Joe lived just a couple of blocks from us. Joe of others who have touched Delbert’s life in one way have to say one of the most memorable moments was was a talented young man who loved country music and or another. He said he believes we need to “be still and the insane time when Bruce Channel and I were do- played in local bands around Shreveport. look”, life shows us many things. Remembering some ing a show in England. Two young girls followed us Joe Stampley did an outstanding job on that show and of his first performances he recalled a time when he was everywhere and at the end of the show I saw them in One day in 1965, Joe said to my father, Merle Kilgore, received a standing ovation. Joe's son, Tony Stampley around sixteen and he and his band played a small birth- the crowd outside the bus waving their arms at us. All "How do you write a hit song?” Merle told Joe to listen also performed songs that he wrote for Hank Williams, of a sudden I realized these girls had to what is being played on the radio. Then you use a Jr. There were twenty other big names on "The Merle tattooed themselves and put his name little of this and a little of that and mix them all together! Kilgore Tribute Show" filmed in Nashville. on their arms. It looked like they had Merle passed along some good advice to Joe Stampley used a razor or something. I thought that Hank Williams Sr. had told dad years before: This year, Jim Vest, from the Nashville Cats, and I pre- this is absolutely crazy. This is nuts.” sented awards to Joe's son Tony Stampley, and to the "When you write a song you are painting a picture. Use Queen of Music Row, Joy Ford. She received the Life- For the last nineteen years Delbert has as few words as possible to tell the story. You can't just time Achievement Award. Joy is the owner of the Bell hosted the Sandy Beaches Cruise. An sit down and dream up a love song, they have to come Cove Club in Hendersonville. The Bell Cove Club has annual cruise that showcases some of from of your heart.” been a landmark for Country Music Stars. Bill Monroe the music industries most gifted and performed at the Cove every Wednesday night for many talented artists. But sadly this January One afternoon Joe dropped by with his guitar and said, years. 2013 will be the last year of the fa- "Merle, I have a great idea for a song." When he left mous cruise. Delbert says he's loved our house Joe and Merle had written Stampley's first na- In Aug. 2008, Joy Ford received National attention for the last 19 years and it's been a joy but tional hit record, "Not Too Long Ago.” saving her Publishing Company office located on Music it's time to take a break. Circle in Nashville. The Metro Development and Hous- once said, “You have to write at least 300 ing Agency under the guidelines of eminent domain, When Delbert needs to get away and songs before you become a good songwriter.” My fa- tried to purchase the property against her will to sell. pull in that inspiration for his next ther wrote 332 songs that he recorded or were recorded Joy rolled up her sleeves and took her battle to court and song he likes to enjoy spending time by different artists, and wrote hundreds more that were won! Nashville is proud of Joy Ford. She made it clear at a wonderful spot in Mexico and never recorded. Glenn Tubb (of “Skip A Rope” fame) that if they can take her property, then they can take any- occasionally read not one good book once said to me in a co-writing session that he gets up one’s property, including yours! but several. Just another side of such every day and starts writing. Good, bad or ugly, Glen a talented man. His music is timeless didn't care. Song writing is craft and it takes dedication. Growing up Kilgore, I have had the honor to meet a and takes us back to our roots, family lot of stars in my life. This year, I met Frankie Justin and real life. His music is not some- This year I had the privilege to present Joe Stampley with Lamprey at the NACMAI Award Show. His singing and thing artificial pulled from a console the ultimate accolade from the North American Country songwriting talents are truly amazing. Frankie plays in a dark studio. Music Associations Int'l, inducting Joe into the Hall of the guitar well and loves to sing the old Hank Williams Fame. My father was inducted into the NACMAI Hall songs. Frankie Lamprey has an old soul for a young man Grammy Award winner, singer/song- of Fame in 1998. Joe Stampley had so many wonderful of 13. Frankie is a singing cowboy; he can rope, ride and writer, and member of the Texas Heri- milestones in his career including a red-hot streak with break your heart with a country ballad. Keep an eye on tage Songwriters Hall of Fame, “Del- (Moe and Joe) in the eighties with a triple this kid, he is super polite and star bound. bert McClinton” is the real deal. platinum song "Just Good Ol' Boys.” Joe Stampley also has 60 other chart records to his credit. I'll leave you with this final Merle Kilgore thought: "The For more information visit www.del- best things in life aren't things at all.” bertmcclinton.com The Kilgore family loves Joe Stampley, and in 2010 my Spoken like a true songwriter. fiancé’s music and video producer, Silver Stephens, put written by Sherryl Craig on a star-studded tribute to my father, Merle Kilgore. [email protected]

NashvilleMusicGuide.com 14 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 15 Dolly & LIONEL RICHIE TO MENTOR Cracker WINNER OF THE NSAI SONG Barrel CONTEST PRESENTED BY CMT Find Gold Songwriting Competition Runs Through October 31, 2012 Along with legends like the late Kit- ty Wells, Patsy Cline, Reba, Tammy The contest offers one Grand Prize Winner, one CMT Lis- Wynette, and more recently Taylor teners’ Choice Winner, and one Lyric-Only winner. The Swift, Dolly has achieved a level of Grand Prize winner will have an opportunity to spend one stardom far beyond Music Row and hour being mentored by songwriting and artist legend Lio- country radio. nel Richie. Additional prizes will include a single-song pro- fessional demo, tickets to the 2013 CMT Music Awards in But unlike other female country stars Nashville, a private tour of CMT studios, a performance at who have dabbled at acting, Dolly’s The Bluebird Café, meetings with major music publishers starred in several huge hit pictures. and a one-year membership to NSAI, just to name a few. “The Best Little Whorehouse In For more, visit nsai.cmt.com. Texas,” “9 To 5,” and “Steel Magno- lias” all did big at the box office, and The entry fees are $35.00 (Current NSAI members) and brought Dolly’s larger-than-life per- $45.00 (Non-Members) per song submitted. Songwriters Dolly Parton’s very first radio single in very much for that wonderful award. It’s sona to millions of Americans who may submit as many songs as they would like, but the pre- 1967 was called “Dumb Blonde,” and always good, you never get tired of that. rarely if ever listen to country radio. ceding fees apply to each song submitted. Entries will be once again in early August the country It makes you feel like every project you accepted from August 1 until October 31, 2012 via Sonic- superstar proved that she is anything do, if somebody recognizes it then that So did crossover pop hits including Bids.com online submission platform. For details on sub- but. makes it worthwhile because you know “Here You Come Again” (No. 3 on the mitting songs as well as the official prizes and rules & regu- all the time you put in it.” Pop chart, No. 1 on country in 1977) and lations go towww.nsai.cmt.com. Visit nashvillesongwriters. In a moment of triumph for a pair of “9 To 5” (No. 1 on both in 1981). Dolly com, facebook.com/nsaiofficial andtwitter.com/nsaiofficial sensational Tennessee brands, Cracker Dolly, the legendary singer, songwriter, wrote “9 To 5.” for updates. Barrel and Dolly celebrated the first actress, and entrepreneur whose first Gold Record in the 7-year history of Billboard No. 1 was “Jolene” in 1970 “Islands In The Stream,” a Dolly duet Proceeds benefit the NSAI Legislative Fund to protect the the Cracker Barrel label for the 2-Disc and most recent was her duet with Brad with , topped both charts rights of songwriters. CD/DVD live set, “An Evening With … Paisley “When I’m Get Where I’m Go- in 1983. About Lionel Richie: Singer, songwriter, actor, producer Lionel Rich- Dolly,” which was RIAA certified Gold ing” in 2006, told the crowd of reporters. ie’s Tuskegee, his 10th solo album after leaving The Commodores, is a mere month after its April 2 release “If anyone wants to ask me somethin’, the exciting new chapter in a storied career that includes album sales date. “You never get too old or too callous to you know me, I’ll make up somethin’ of more than 100 million, 22 Top 10 hits, five Grammys, an Academy enjoy the success, and at my age, I’m for you, ” she said, giggling, as the re- Award, a Golden Globe and a host of other awards. “I’m very proud to be working with thrilled to get anything.” porters started asking her questions. Cracker Barrel. They’re the best people Tuskegee was released on March 26, 2012 and debuted at No. 2 on the in the world,” said Parton, who’s 66 but There was also talk of the proposed Someone asked her if the audio book Superstar singer/ songwriter Lionel Richie, whose Tuske- and No. 1 on the country albums chart. It was his best looks 26. “In fact, I was a little late get- Gaylord Entertainment/Dolly theme sales week since SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991. The country version of her new book would be avail- gee album is the top-selling album in the first half of 2012, duets project has become the music sensation of the year and features ting here because I had breakfast over park near what used to be called the Op- able at Cracker Barrel as well. has signed on as the mentor for the grand prize winner of duets of 13 of his timeless hits with Jason Aldean, , Ken- there, and I’ve gotta run back because ryland Hotel, a snow- and water-park “It could be, you’ll have to talk to Put- The Nashville Songwriter’s Association International’s ny Chesney, Billy Currington, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Willie I’m gonna have lunch.” some said would open in early 2014. But nam and Penguin Books. That would be popular NSAI Song Contest Presented by CMT. The 13th Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, , Kenny Rogers, Darius Rucker, since that initial announcement, Gaylord a good one,” she said. “That would be a annual competition kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 and and . In truth, unlike many country stars, sold its hotel operations to Marriott for wonderful connection, so probably.” runs through October 31, 2012. Aspiring songwriters in any Dolly was right on time. But what com- $210 Million, according to NBC News. genre are encouraged to send their best songs to be judged He is currently performing shows throughout the United States and will pany could dream of having a better The Cracker Barrel executive on hand by a panel of experts in a variety of categories including the embark on a European tour in the fall. spokesperson than Parton, who racked The Gaylord folks say the project is still said that the book on tape would indeed Lyric-Only category added last year. up a whopping 111 Billboard hit country full steam ahead, but Parton told the re- be sold at their stores. singles between 1967 and 2008? porters she’s not so sure. The NSAI Song Contest Presented by CMT has proven to So once again on this August morning, be a powerful vehicle for aspiring songwriters to get dis- About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association Internation “But seriously,” she continued, chuck- “That’s kind of in a holding pattern right Dolly Parton had taken care of business, covered. Past winners have found success ranging from (NSAI) is the world’s largest non-for-profit songwriters trade orga- ling, “I think we make a wonderful, now,” Dolly said. “There are a lot of and helped spread the joy of her work signing an artist development deal to securing a music nizations. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 wonderful team. I’ve really enjoyed changes going on, I am not really sure. and her life to an even bigger audience. publishing staff writer deal. This nationwide platform is spans the United States and five foreign countries. For more than working with Cracker Barrel. They We are still working on that.” for songwriters in all genres to submit their best tunes for 40 years, NSAI has been dedicated to protecting the rights of and seem to be happy too. So I thank you Story by Phil Sweetland consideration. serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com NashvilleMusicGuide.com 16 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 17 Gold (Over 500,000 sales) award and Dolly got to celebrate! New Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. More infor- engagement opening December 7 and covering 10 weekends The DVD/CD was RIAA certified just four weeks after its April mation about the October 18 ICM Faith, Family & Country™ through April 2013. The shows will take place in the 1,815-seat 2 release date. The RIAA gold award marks a first for Cracker Awards Show can be found at www.ccma.cc. His current EP, Venetian Theater. Tickets for the general public went on sale Barrel and the first for Dolly Records in the U.S., with previous MARK WAYNE GLASMIRE has already generated two major August 13. “Soul2Soul” will mark the first time in six years Gold certifications in Australia and the United Kingdom. “I’m hits: his current upbeat U.S. single and nine-week No. 1 interna- that McGraw and Hill have performed together in the United thrilled that so many fans are listening to my songs and taking tional smash “I Like You.” More at markwayneglasmire.com. States and will feature an all-new production with innovative a look behind-the-scenes of my European tour,” said Dolly. “I lighting and set design technologies that were synonymous had a wonderful time performing in London and I think the au- MEDIA NEWS: August 8 marked a lifetime milestone for with the “Soul2Soul” concerts. The Venetian Theater will also dience did too. The first-ever Cracker Barrel two-disc set was Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis, as he celebrated his be modified to accommodate this new production… After more the second project with Dolly Parton and is available for $11.99 80th birthday. Tillis celebrated his 8th decade of life with about than 50 years on the road, will stage his final tour exclusively at all Cracker Barrel locations and online at crack- 400 of his closest friends who packed the party including daugh- next year. “It is tough to stop doing what I love, but the time erbarrel.com. ter Pam Tillis, Charley Pride, Lorrie Morgan, Bobby Bare, Lee has come,” he says. The Hall of Famer has decided he is ready Brice, , Alabama’s Jeff Cook, Eddie Raven, to slow down and spend more time with his family. Titled The “If I am Chasing Your Dream Faster Than You, DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Condolences to family, friends and Jimmy C. Newman, Meghan Linsey of , Bobby Grand Tour, the trek will hit approximately 60 cities in 2013. Then I Am In The Wrong Dream! - Preshias band mates of Stuart Swanlund who passed away in his sleep at Goldsboro, Williams & Ree, Scotty Emerick, comedian Lonnie his Chicago home Saturday, August 4, 2012. Guitarist Swan- Shorr, former Dallas Cowboys football coach Barry Switzer, TRIBUTE NEWS: Jamey Johnson’s third album will be a sa- lund, who died of natural causes was a longtime member of the producers Buddy Cannon and Harold Shedd, GAC Headline lute to the late Hank Cochran. Titled LIVIN’ FOR A SONG: ARTIST NEWS: Jerrod Niemann on his new album FREE Marshall Tucker Band. “Stuart, or ‘Stubie’ as we called him, Country host Storme Warren and many more. More about Mel A Tribute To Hank Cochran, the collection pairs Johnson with THE MUSIC: Jerrod said, “This album is my interpretation of was the longest standing member of The Marshall Tucker Band at www.meltillis.com. several artists on 16 Cochran hits including “Make The World how I feel about country right now,” and that means horns, fid- from 1985, onward,” says Marshall Tucker Band founding Go Away” (with ), “I Fall To Pieces” (with Merle dles and steel guitars. Free The Music is available for pre-order member Doug Gray. “He recently took a hiatus from the road MUSIC NEWS: Country troubadour is travel- Haggard) and “A Way To Survive” (with Vince Gill and Leon now on .com and will be available in stores and online due to health problems and even with those issues; Stuart’s en- ing down the road for a second time with the Cracker Barrel Russell). Johnson says, “If I had to dream up somebody like October 2, 2012. Aside from co-producing and co-writing the thusiasm onstage never wavered. We have lost a great friend.” Old Country Store® exclusive music program as his new live Hank to influence songwriters, I couldn’t have done a better record, Jerrod formulated the idea for the cover design. More at album JOSH TURNER - LIVE ACROSS AMERICA, debuts job. That’s what he was – not just for me, but for Willie [Nel- www.jerrodniemannofficial.com. ICM AWARDS: The reigning Inspirational Country Music in August. The CD will be available exclusively at all Cracker son] and for a lot of people – just a helpful friend.” Mercury will Bluegrass Artists of the Year, THE ROYS, are candidates for Barrel® locations and online on crackerbarrel.com, Amazon. release vinyl Sept. 25, with CD and digital available Oct. 16. BUSINESS BUZZ: Former Tenacity SVP/Promotion David nomination in three ICM award categories for 2012: Entertain- com, and on iTunes for $11.99. The album features live perfor- Haley has joined InstiGator Entertainment as a partner in its er, Vocal Duo and Inspirational Bluegrass Artist. Says Lee Roy, mances of Turner’s biggest hits including “Long Black Train,” TV NEWS: Congrats to my friend Michael Ray! On the recent newly launchedInstiGator Consulting division. In addition to “It’s an honor to be in the next round of voting. We are excited “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “Your Man,” as well as his never- premiere of The Next John Rich’s contestant Michael Ray ad- providing consulting services to clients, Haley will oversee sec- to be in such great company.” The organization’s second round before-released version of ’ “America.” Josh’s vanced to the semi-finals. The show followed Rich, Joe Jonas, ondary radio promotion. His move to InsitiGator reunites Haley of balloting begins soon, and more information about the Octo- tour continues through December and is sponsored by Cracker Gloria Estefan and Nelly as they lived with a local artist for 72 with Gator Michaels, with whom he worked at Warner Music ber 18 ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards Show can be Barrel. More at www.JoshTurner.com. hours and developed their talent for a showcase at the House of Group. Haley’s career also includes executive stops at MCA found at www.ccma.cc. For the latest news on Lee and Elaine, Blues. Rich helped Ray work up ’s “Springsteen.” and Equity. go to www.theroysonline.com. NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION NEWS (NSAI): NSAI’s SongPosium Week will be held September VIDEO NEWS: ’s dramatic new video, CD NEWS & RELEASES: For his new album, DECLARA- INDUSTRY NEWS: Celebrating their number one is Eli 17th to 21st 2012 with 5 days of intensive songwriting instruc- “Why’d You Have To Be So Good”, is now showing on CMT TION OF INDEPENDENCE, Colt Ford brought a few of his Young Band, for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”. Congrats to tion, guiding writers as to how ‘hit’ songs are written, profes- Pure, GAC and The Country Network. Fans can see the video friends along for the ride, including Jason Aldean, Kix Brooks, Love And Theft who earned their gold medal for “Angel Eyes,” sional song critiques, and more. Details at nashvillesongwriters. on those networks or on heidinewfield.com. The power ballad, , Jake Owen, Corey Smith, Darius Rucker and Chris Young earned his third gold award this year for “The com. While you’re there, check out the NSAI Video Library, which deals with heartbreak, loss and hope, is getting great re- and more. This is Ford’s fourth studio album and is available in Man I Want To Be.” Mr. Young celebrated the gold of “You” where you can rate, comment on and mark videos as favor- views. “I first heard this song about eight years ago, if you can stores and for digital download online. More about the CD at and Voices” in February. ites, with the new easier-to-navigate listings. … Lionel Richie, believe that.” says Heidi. With a history of platinum selling al- www.coltford.com. whose “Tuskegee” duets album is the top-selling album for the bums and Top 20 singles, Heidi Newfield drew rave reviews LABEL NEWS: first half of 2012, has signed on as the mentor for the grand-prize for her debut solo album, “What Am I Waiting For.” The album CHARITY NEWS: Soles4Souls: More than 30,000 people Capitol Records - is celebrating the double winner of the annual NSAI Song Contest. Now in its 13th year contained the hit single, “Johnny and June”, which was RIAA around the world, many of them children, have already received RIAA gold certifications for his “5-1-5-0” and “” of competition, the contest got under way Wednesday, Aug. 1, certified gold and received four ACM award nominations. Now a pair of shoes as the result of the recently released country releases. “5-1-5-0” is the third consecutive chart-topping hit off 2012 and will run through Oct. 31, 2012. Aspiring songwriters the flagship artist for Sidewalk Records, Heidi’s new album charity single “The Choice.” A who’s-who list of 19 major Bentley’s critically acclaimed CD, HOME, which debuted at in any genre are encouraged to send their best songs, which will follow the lead single, “Why’d You Have To Be So Good.” country artists, including Rodney Atkins, Alan Jackson, Reba No. one earlier this year. It’s also his 10th career number one will be judged by a panel of experts in a variety of categories Fans can download the single at iTunes. McEntire, Kellie Pickler, Josh Turner, Vince Gill, , single as artist and songwriter. www.dierks.com. including the Lyric-Only category added last year. Sponsored Wynonna Judd, Craig Morgan, Montgomery Gentry and Keith by the NSAI and presented by CMT, the contest is a powerful WWWEBSITES TO CHECK OUT: Urban, collaborated on the song which benefits the nonprofit -or - Curb is celebrating its 50th anniversary by vehicle for aspiring songwriters to get discovered. For details www.morganhillmusic.com | www.pollstar.com | www.iafe.com ganization Soles4Souls. “For every download, a pair of shoes is making 50 albums available on iTunes at discount prices. “50 on submitting songs, entry fees, prizes and rules/regulations. www.jeremyparsonsmusic.com | www.borrowedbluemusic.com provided to a person in need,” said Atkins. “It’s really that sim- Albums Over 50 Years” features projects by LeAnn Rimes, Go to www.nsai.cmt.com. ple.” “The Choice” is available via digital download on iTunes, Wynonna, Tim McGraw, Jo Dee Messina, Hank Williams, Jr., WHO’S LOOKING * WHO’S CUTTING: Amazon, and a host of other sites. Corporate sponsors include , Lee Greenwood and more for as low as $5.99. TOUR NEWS: Tim McGraw and will bring their Borrowed Blue, Brooklyhn Woods, Ray Price, Jake Owen, Sa- retailer Gander Mountain and Regal Entertainment Group. w0ww.apple.com/itunes/affiliates/download. show, “Soul2Soul,” to The Venetian in Las Vegas for a limited mantha Landrum, Lindsey Harding and Alabama.

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There’s a similar vocal dynamic and a similar feel to a lot of the sic, four-chord guitar songs with a banjo on top plucking the same chords. The quality of the vocals songs, though they’re occasionally a little farther toward the country end of the spectrum. Full of really mires this one, however. Lead singer Patrick Davis sounds as though he’s straining to hit the impressive guitar work and dark overtones, Down South definitely deserves a listen. right notes, but he never quite gets there.

Key Tracks: “Loving You,” “Rain,” “Lullabye” Key Tracks: “Three More Won’t Make It Right,” “Underneath A Willow Branch”

Over With You by Steve Forbert Live At Billy Bob’s Texas by Because of his brusque voice that walks the line between singing and talking, the focus remains on If this is your first foray into Billy Joe Shaver, shame on you. But if you’ve never heard any of sev- the honest and heartfelt lyrics of Steve Forbert’s Over With You. The music behind them is perfectly eral artists’ live albums from Billy Bob’s Texas in Ft. Worth, this one is definitely worth it. I’ve heard complementary and tastefully sparse. With the unified theme and soundscape, this breakup album fits several, and Shaver’s performance is by far the best. In addition to the live performance, the CD in- in well with similar albums that came before it. cludes studio versions of “Wacko From Waco” and “The Git Go,” and the album comes with a DVD of the performance so you can pretend like you were there. Key Tracks: “All I Need”, “Over With You,” “Sugar Cane Plum Fairy” Key Tracks: “Live Forever,” “The Git Go,” “Old Five And Dimers”

New Jersey Material by Pat Guadagno O’ Be Joyful by Shovels & Rope The mean, opening riff really sets the tone for Pat Guadagno’s New Jersey Material. Cary Ann Hearst of Birmingham’s Shovels & Rope has that style of singing where it seems like New Jersey has gotten a bit of a bad reputation in recent years because of the orange-skinned lecher- she’s about to lose control of her voice, when, in fact, she’s got a level of control that most singers ous drunkards on MTV, but this record leans more on Springsteen’s Jersey tradition. True to form, can’t even imagine — it teeters on the brink and it’s incredible. It gives the songs of O’ Be Joyful an Guadagno includes a great live acoustic rendition of The Boss’ “Born To Run.” Not to take away from abundance of character, and along with Michael Trent, the duo makes music with such fullness, you’d his original stuff, but it may be the best song on the album. think it have to be more than just the two of them.

Key Tracks: “Nobody But Myself To Blame,” “Born To Run,” “This Guitar Is For Sale” Key Tracks: “Birmingham,” “O’ Be Joyful,” “Carnival”

A Year From Now by Hank Sinatra The Lumineers by The Lumineers This is the first album in a while that I could tell was written, not on an acoustic, but on an electric I don’t need to say anything about “Ho Hey,” the song that’s been all over the radio and in a couple guitar, and it was a welcome change. There’s some mean shredding on songs like “Hank’s Boogie,” national advertising campaigns — you’ve heard it and you know how great it is. You should know, and the entire record is full of fun and jaunty lyrics, the pinnacle being the hilarious “Low Rent Strip then, that the rest of the songs on the album are just as good, if not better. You don’t need to fear it be- Bars.” I’m reminded of The Refreshments (who wrote the theme song for television’s King Of The ing a bunch of other songs that sound just like “Ho Hey,” but it’s not the only standout on the album, Hill), which is good company to be in. either. Key Tracks: “Hank’s Boogie,” “Low Rent Strip Bars,” “Quit While I’m Behind” Key Tracks: “Submarines,” “Ho Hey,” “Morning Song”

High, Wide & Handsome by The Trishas Blue Light by Jimbo Mathus On their first full-length album, The Trishas prove they’re able to assume the female Americana group Regrettably short, Blue Light by Jimbo Mathus blurs the line between blues and country in a way mantle from those that paved the way. Rarely do voices blend so seamlessly unless they’re kin, but the that’s not entirely unlike Lyle Lovett. Songs like “Haunted John” revel in taking risks, and with only four voice of The Trishas — none of whom is named Trisha — alloy beautifully in each song’s musi- six songs, the record is over way too soon. cal crucible. They’ve come a long way as a group since their debut mini-album, and High, Wide & Handsome proves they were headed in the right direction. Key Tracks: “Haunted John,” “Burn The Honky Tonk” Key Tracks: “Strangers,” “Liars & Fools,” “John Wayne Cowboy” NashvilleMusicGuide.com 22 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 23 Artist: The Roys Artist: Susan Cattaneo Artist: Alison Joy Williams Song: Still Standing Song: Better Day Song: Tied to Ghosts Time: 2:39 Time: 4:10 Time: 3:20 Label: Rural Rhythm Records Label: Jersey Girl Music Label: Eyes Wide Entertainment MGMT: Entertainment Evolution Booking: Jersey Girl Music MGMT: Shelly Korolewicz Booking: New Frontier Touring Publicity: Music City Media Publicity: so much MOORE media Writers: Alison Joy Williams & Diana Gibson-Kelley (BMI) Writers: Lee Roy & Elaine Roy (SESAC) Writers: Susan Cattaneo (ASCAP) Publishers: Mom’s Boys Publishing & row Publishers: Man Music & Wings Producer: Lorne Entress & Jan Stolpe Ready Music (BMI) of A Butterfly Music (SESAC) Promotion: Jerry Duncan - Lisa Smoot Producers: Peter Young & Alison Joy Williams Producer: The Roys & Andy Leftwich

The reigning Inspirational Country Music’s On stage and off…Susan Cattaneo lives and Alison Joy Williams is a an extraordinary vo- Bluegrass Artist of the Year, The Roys, come breathes music. A native of the Garden State, cal artist and songwriter. Known for blending from a unique musical family and are known Cattaneo combines an effortless New Jersey her Blues style with shades of country, folk for their superb sibling harmonies, “rootsy” attitude with her childhood experiences in the and rock she entertains a broad spectrum of sound and compelling original songs. Their Southwest to deliver a unique brand of organ- audiences. Alison has traveled the world and brand new single, “Still Standing,” is from ic . The nationally known singer/ their upcoming CD, New Day Dawning. The performed in venues large and small. She can Roy’s have shared the stage with George songwriter is moved to make an impression electrify a stage with her full band or make Jones, Lady Antebellum, , The with her music. A professor at the Berklee an audience feel very much at home with just Oak Ridge Boys and Chris Young, among College of Music, Susan has led and inspired acoustic or keyboard backing. Alison’s new others. They have toured extensively through- many a songwriter and recording artist to fol- cd Another Thousand Miles releasing Sep- out the U.S. and Canada and made their debut low their dream; sharing her voice and talents tember of 2012 is a very different approach in Australia this past January. The duo has en- with music enthusiasts across the globe, she in style from her last two projects. Although joyed high-profile national TV gigs on ABC, stands in a spotlight all her own to showcase her 2009 Blond Hair Blues and her 2011 FOX, GAC, PBS and RFD, hosted seven epi- her songwriting expertise on vinyl. Cattaneo Love All Of Me received great revues for her sodes of the Bluegrass Mountains TV show characteristically melds compelling lyrics, big vocals and upbeat, uptempo music, Ali- and more. In April, the two co-hosted the first powerful storytelling and unforgettable hooks annual Christmas 4 Kids Celebrity Golf Tour- son has found a different mood with Another nament with Tennessee Titans’ Placekicker and her third national recording project, Little Thousand Miles. In these ten songs you will Rob Bironas. The Roy’s were previously Big Sky, is no exception. Her music captures hear of pain and love and know you are lis- honored with the ICM’s Duo of the Year the creative tension from places she’s been, tening to something very real. Alison current- Award in 2010 and 2009. Currently they are experiences she has endured and excitement ly lives in Nashville Tennessee and Stuttgart featured in the 2012 Vietti Vinyl campaign she has enjoyed. Little Big Sky reveals chap- Germany and will be on tour in the late fall and appear on 500,000 cans of the brand’s ters of her life, her love affair with music and and winter in Europe. Family Style Beef Stew sold in Family Dol- is the perfect union between her rock-star en- lar stores in 25 states. Lee and Elaine are also ergy with her country soul. spokespersons for Compassion Int’l, a child advocacy ministry.

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NashvilleMusicGuide.com 24 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 25 On May 29th, 2012, Arthel Lane "Doc" his living as a piano tuner. Watson passed away in a Winston-Salem hospital at the age of 89. Born in Deep We can all thank Doc Gap, NC, Doc's musical career spanned 7 Watson for leaving us a decades and his contributions to American wonderful catalog of stu- Artist: Goose Gossett Artist: Olivia West Artist: Suzi Oravec Song: Worth Fighting For music will live forever. No doubt about it, dio recordings beginning Song: Tennessee Whiskey Song: Let Our Love Burn Doc Watson will always be remembered as in 1960. He recorded 38 Time: 4:22 Time: 3:35 Time: 3:05 Label: OMG Nashville one of greatest guitar players of all time and studio albums, 15 live al- Label: OT Entertainment Label: Independent recordings of his music will continue to de- bums, contributed to 23 MGMT: Erik Blumenfeld light and inspire others for eternity. Writers: Mark Oliverius (BMI) & Olivia Writers: Suzi Oravec, Josh Mendez, & Ryan compilation albums and Booking: Heather Thomas West (SESAC) released 14 singles over Rossebo (BMI) Doc was raised in a musical family along Publisher: OMG Nashville (BMI) & Lumi- Publishers: Suzi Oravec Publishing (BMI) his illustrious career, with Writers: Goose Gossett (ASCAP) with 8 brothers and sisters. His father his first solo recording as Publisher: Dry Creek Music (SESAC) nous Blues Publishing (SESAC) Producers: Ryan Rossebo & Josh Mendez Producer: mark Oliverius worked at a sawmill, farmed and was a a signed artist being re- Producer: Goose Gossett church choir director. His mother sang and leased in 1964. He record- Her hit single “Let Our Love Burn” was fea- Doc fell in love with music at a very young In many ways, Olivia West is just a typical tured on the popular MTV series “The Real ed for many record labels, Learning from the grit-laden age. Blind from the age of 1, Doc started including Folkways, Unit- pumped through the water of the Muscle midwestern girl-next-door. Her daddy was a World” with a free mp3 download offer on roofer and a Church of Christ preacher and playing professionally in the early 50's and ed Artists, Liberty, Flying Shoals, AL area, Goose Gossett is a singer/ MTV.com. With 60,000+ twitter followers never stopped. It's hard to believe he never her mom was a housewife in a small town and 200,000+ YouTube views, this 22 year old Fish, Vanguard and Sugar credible life and legacy I came across this songwriter that refuses to let genre define had a #1 record but he was award 8 Gram- Hill. In 1988 Doc was awarded the the Na- quote from Doc, when asked how he'd like him. From Dylan-esque folk to Steve Earle’s on the outskirts of Kansas City. But Olivia singer/songwriter has proved that hard work is driven to sing. Her songwriting draws my's including a Lifetime Achievement tional Heritage Fellowship by the National to be remembered. "Just a good ol' down- country, to Wilson Pickett’s Blues, all is fair and talent prevail. At the age of 17, Oravec Award in 2004. Though known throughout you into the world she grew up in, but her moved to Nashville on her own to pursue her Endowment for the Arts. In 1997 Doc re- to-earth boy that didn't think he was perfect game. “It all tells the story of the struggles the world as an acoustic guitar player, Doc ceived the National Medal of the Arts from and that loved music. And I'd like to leave of life, love, loss, right, wrong; why does a passionate and flawless vocals prove she’s dream. Having lost her mom to pancreatic not meant to stay typical for long. Olivia’s Watson actually started out on the harmon- President Bill Clinton. In 2000 Doc was quite a few friends behind and I hope I will. saxophone or a steel guitar dictate what a cancer 3 months before the big move, Oravec ica, played banjo and , and career began long before she knew it. She states that her mother, Margie, is an angel on inducted into the International Bluegrass Other than that, I don't want nobody putting song is?” Goose Gossett is a rich mixture of was also a songwriter who for a time made Music Association Hall of Honor and in me on a pedestal when I leave here. I'm just folk, blues, r&b, gospel and country. With the started writing songs when she was 4 and her shoulder through this musical journey. “I re-writing them when she was in the first want to make my mother proud. I love feeling 2010 he was inducted into the North one of the people, just me." release of his debut EP, “As the Fog Rolls Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Other Off the River,” Gossett shows his unique grade. At the age of 12, Olivia got her first connected to people I’ve never met before paycheck as a guest star of the Truman Lake through my lyrics. Songwriting allows me to awards include an honorary degree For many years Doc performed and record- and gritty sound. Praised by fans from Nash- from Appalachian State University ed with his son Merle. Together they toured ville’s famed Music Row to the bars and hon- Opry. Since moving to the music city, Ol- have a platform to send out good energy and ivia has played at the Bluebird Cafe, The a positive message. That’s all I’ve ever want- in Boone, NC and an honorary doc- across the US and also throughout Europe, ky-tonks from around the country, Gossett’s torate from the University of North Canada, Japan, Mexico and South Africa. lead single, “Tennesse Whiskey,” will whet Nashville Palace, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge ed.” Suzi has recently opened for noteworthy and every other prominent Songwriter and artists such as Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, Carolina at Asheville. In 1985 at the age of 36, Merle lost his life in your appetite and make you thirsty for more a tragic farm accident and in 1987, Doc co- of what Goose Gossett is pouring! Cover venue in Nashville. She’s shared a and Hot Chelle Rae and was a guest star on bill with John Rich, , Trent Tom- the Simon Fuller series, “If I Can Dream.” Some labeled Doc's guitar playing founded the world famous annual acoustic linson, Lady Antebelleum, Steel Magnolia, One of the highlights of Suzi’s summer was bluegrass, many called him folk, music festival Merlefest in his honor. I was Josh Thompson, Kelleigh Bannan, Dustin being invited to perform a multi-state Girl others refer to his style as moun- 19 years old and in the Navy the first time I Lynch, The Henningsens, The Trailer Choir, Scouts tour. Her debut album “Love and tain music, lightning fast flat pick- had the thrill of hearing Doc's music for the Matt Kennon and many more. Lies” is available online, while fans eagerly ing, a guitar wizard, guitar virtuoso, first time at a bluegrass festival in Virginia. await the release of her sophomore album. the descriptions go on and on and When his son Merle led him onto the stage they're all right. If you research I realized he was blind and when the two Doc's career you will find he also started playing, Doc blew me away both www.oliviawest.com www.suzioravec.com played blues, country, gospel, rock- with his guitar and his voice. "Tennessee www.goosegossett.com abilly, swing, and even studied clas- Stud" rang out over the crowd and I was on www.facebook.com/goosegossettmusic.com www.facebook.com/oliviawestmusic www.facebook.com/suziOmusic www.twitter.com/oliviawest www.twitter.com/suzioravec sical and jazz music while attending my feet clapping and hollering along with www.twitter.com/goosegossett the Governor Morehead School for all the rest of the crowd. It was an incred- www.myspace.com/goosegossett1 www.myspace.com/oliviawestmusic www.myspace.com/suzioravec www.youtube.com/goosegossettTV www.youtube.com/oliviawestmusic www.youtube.com/suzioravec the Blind in Raleigh, NC at the age ible moment in my life I will never forget. www.reverbnation.com/goosegossett www.reverbnation.com/oliviawest of 10. I think it's safe to say that Thank you so much Doc Watson and may Doc Watson for all intent and pur- you rest in peace. pose lived and breathed Americana music. In my research of Doc's in- NashvilleMusicGuide.com 26 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 27 Americana Roots Run Deep The Trishas Bringing High, Wide & Handsome For Paul Thorn written by Sherryl Craig To Americana Music Conference By Andrew Miller Paul”s current album “What the Hell Is Going On?” is graphed he said the most memorable was from a friend Ballroom.” write and write together, separately, with The performance turned other people,” says Wilson. “We had a ton a set of songs he loves that were written and performed named Ruth Ann, who wanted him to sign her shoulder. out to be a seminal event for the of songs to choose from, so we got to be by other songwriters. This is his 10th album and since he She later had it made into a tattoo. band. really picky, and we got to choose the songs wrote all the songs on his previous albums he wanted to “We got a manager and a that we thought sounded like us as a group, do something a little different. Paul said most songs spring from something that really booking agent out of that show, when [on] the first record, we didn’t know happens, and being a story teller he might embellish a and that’s how we got to be what that was yet.” Born in Kanosha WI and raised in Tupelo MS and the little to give a song color but most are from life experi- friends with Steve Bushell and Those songs and favorites from Raul Mala,” she says. “That’s the mini-album will be on display when son of a Pentecostal minister his roots in what's known ences. how we met those guys who The Trishas return to perform a showcase as Americana music run deep. helped us in the beginning with during this year’s Americana Music Con- Gospel music played a big part Being dubbed the Mark Twain some demos that we did and re- ference. in making music his career. If I had never of Americana music Paul says ally became backers of our band. “I think that this time will be a lot Paul began performing at the played music I would “It's a nice compliment even It was a big time for us.” different because we know what we’re do- age of 3 at church. though I don't know who said Shortly thereafter The ing now,” she laughs. “We’ve only played probably be asleep in the it or where it came from but, Trishas — Wilson, Liz Foster, Nashville one other time besides that, or Kelley Mickwee and Savannah maybe twice. We haven’t been around that When I asked Paul what Amer- parking lot at McDonald’s Mark Twain did what he did Welch — recorded and released much there. I think that, hopefully, it’ll icana music was to him he said or sweeping up french fries and did it well, and I think it's their “mini-album,” 2010’s They kind of be a little coming out party of sorts. he didn't really understand wonderful to be able to express in the lobby. “Last time, that was a trip,” says Jamie Wil- Call Us The Trishas, which ac- Hopefully get some people out and show what was meant by Ameri- yourself. “. son of the first time she and her group, The cording to Wilson was more like four sepa- everybody what we’re about now that we can music. He plays from the Trishas, played the Americana Music Fes- rate artists making their individual songs know what we’re about.” heart and what he feels inside. It seems he just fit into the Paul will perform at the Americana Festival in Nashville tival and Conference in Nashville in 2009. work as a group than a collaborative effort. whole, folk, rock-a-billy, country and blues mixture and TN next month and will also appear on the Delbert Mc- “We were just barely a band and just barely Their most recent album, High, Wide, & The Trishas’ Americana Music Conference playing shows. [We were] asked to come Handsome, released on Aug. 7, is more in- showcase will be at midnight on Saturday, if that's what makes Americana music then he's all for it. Clinton Sandy Beaches Cruise Tour in January 2013. dicative of the four artists as a group. Sep. 15 at the Rutledge. For music and For more on Paul Thorn visit www.paulthorn.com. and be a part of the Austin showcase, which ended up being a huge show at the Cannery “We got to write and write and more, be sure to check out www.thetrishas. When asked if he had never become an entertainer what career would he have chosen he said, “If I had never played music I would probably be asleep in the park- ing lot at McDonald’s or sweeping up french fries in the lobby. I'm dyslexic and not much good with any thing “NAKED COWGIRL” else. I guess I could have been a male dancer. Lol. $andy Kane Who influenced your music back then and why? When I go on stage I try to entertain, a lot of people just sing. I watched the old shows like Dean Martin and how he performed, and Porter Wagner, they entertained, they in- fluenced me greatly. Entertainer and singer is two differ- ent things.

Paul said when he likes to relax it's AC/DC and Queen because they stand out. You know them when you here them, you know who they are. I think that's what wrong with main stream music is it all sounds the same, I like it because it's different.

His favorite original is “I Have A Good Day Every Now and Then”. He had a phone conversation with a friend Hit Single “I Love Nick” from NBC’s who had just broke up with his girlfriend and he said that one day, unfortunately his friend passed away. This was America’s Got Talent with Nick Cannon a way of remembering him. For Bookings & All Other Info Call When asked what the craziest thing was he ever auto- 212.561.1838 -or- [email protected] NashvilleMusicGuide.com 28 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 29 The Roys Take Bluegrass Tommy Womack Settling Into Americana to New Audiences Tommy Womack has been part of the Will Kimbrough is the 2005 Siblings Lee and Elaine Roy have been playing music since As an opening Nashville music scene for more than Americana Music Association they were in grade school. But it’s only been for the past few act, The Roys two decades. Once the front man for the Instrumentalist of the year who years that the bluegrass duo known as The Roys has been have shared the post-punk band Government Cheese, has played guitar with Emmy- getting the attention they deserve for their family harmonies. stage with the and later working with the less radical lou Harris, Steve Earle, Rodney likes of Lady An- Bis-Quits before embarking on a solo Crowell and others. Kimbrough New England natives who grew up in far eastern Canada, tebellum, John career, has worked with Womack for The Roys came to Nashville six years ago to play in the mu- Rich, Luke Bry- some two decades, including sic capital of America. Since then, their first album on the an and more — Womack is settling into middle age as in the Bis-Quits, which were Rural Rhythm Records label, Lonesome Whistle, earned quite a feat for a representative of what is now called signed to ’s Oh Boy! them a spot on Billboard’s Top 50 Bluegrass Albums of 2011 an act that plays Americana, though he might be more label. Kimbrough’s respect and chart, and their new CD, New Day Dawning featuring Nash- a type of music noted for the humor and irony he weaves affection for his longtime band- ville’s finest session players and co-writes with some big- that is country’s into his songs than many Americana art- mate are obvious. name songwriters has just been released. cousin, but isn’t ists. something that today’s country industry has a lot in common “I’ve made music with Tommy The duo is also the reigning Inspirational Country Music with. Unlike in past years, Womack isn’t ap- for 20 years now,” Kimbrough Bluegrass Artist of the Year, and with their new album, they pearing at this year’s Americana Music said, “and I’ve had a close view stay true to their bluegrass roots while trying to infuse some “We’ve been very fortunate to open for people like Jason Festival in Nashville. But that doesn’t of his evolution from writing positive vibes. Aldean and Eric Church,” said Lee, who concentrates on mean he isn’t busy. Fronting his band, morbidly funny and close-to- mandolin and vocals, although he plays other instruments as The Rush to Judgment, playing in the the-bone character sketches “There’s such negativity in the world that we want to inspire well. “We actually did more of a mainstream country record, band DADDY, appearing with Mar- to the brutally honest autobio- people, to put a little bit of hope out there if we can,” said and it’s very difficult to get airplay, to compete with the ma- shall Chapman, working the stage with graphical songs of the last few Elaine, who plays guitar and sings. jor labels and the major indies. So we went back to where our Bill Lloyd in the Kinks tribute band the years. We’ve toured all over the heart was, to just doing good music that we love that is more Alphabetical Kinks, and more keeps his U.S. and Europe. And Jimmy The duo is an odds-on favorite for more recognition at the In- traditional. Somehow, in doing so, we’ve ended up getting to dance card filled. And this is all in ad- Buffett recorded our song ‘No- Chapman said. “He’s my kind of guy, spirational Country Music Faith, Family & Country Awards open for these major country artists, to have a Jason Aldean dition to often performing acoustically body From Nowhere’.” and I love him like a brother.” Show on Oct. 18. The Roys have been touring non-stop, come up and say, ‘Wow, we really miss this kind of music’ at events like South by Southwest and opening for some major artists as well as playing for crowds and to really embrace what we do.” Florida’s 30A Songwriter’s Festival. “I love the man and his work,” Kim- Mark Robinson plays guitar in Wom- who are just there to see the talented brother-sister act. brough continued. “And I wonder why ack’s band, The Rush to Judgment, and “Still Standing” is the first single from New Day Dawning, When pressed for his definition of Amer- the whole world hasn't heard Tommy's said that Womack is a talent to be reck- “This summer we’ve been slammed [with dates],” Elaine which features members of ’ Kentucky Thun- icana music and his role in it, Womack astounding song ‘Alpha Male and the oned with on several levels. said. “We’ve been extremely busy and extremely fortunate der, ace , Michael W. Smith drummer offers the same opinion that so many ar- Canine Mystery Blood’ (from Wom- “Tommy's rapid-fire, stream-of-con- that our music seems to really be on a roll right now.” The Steve Brewster, and the Time Jumpers’ accordionist Jeff Tay- rive at by default. ack’s album There! I Said It!).” sciousness writing style produces some Roys have travelled extensively throughout the U.S. and lor. Recorded at Skaggs Place Studios, the album includes amazing turns of a phrase,” said Robin- Canada, and even performed in Australia earlier this year. two songs co-written with one of Nashville’s most successful “I think it just means American music,” Womack recently returned from a tour son, a noted blues guitarist and record- The Roys have also appeared on numerous television outlets, songwriters, Steve Dean. he said. “It's ‘country’ music in the sense of Mexico with Marshall Chapman, a ing artist in his own right. “Combining including Great American Country and RFD-TV. that America's a country, and this is the cutting-edge songwriter and recording his gift for lyrics with his own quirky “We were fortunate to run into Steve at the ACMs (Academy music that comes from this country. It's a artist who is on the short list of female brand of rock and roll music creates of Country Music awards) a few years ago, and broad-based demographic for sure, and Americana legends. some great songs. And he’s a fine guitar we hit it off and ended up writing together,” Lee kind of a catch-all, a format for all the player as well.” said. “We’re big fans of Steve’s and he’s a great music that falls through the cracks now “Marshall and I played house parties guy and we love writing with him.” that radio has pretty much imploded.” and a barbecue restaurant down there,” In the end, no matter what his music is said Womack, who traveled to Colo- called, Womack is clearly happy to be Dean has had major cuts by the likes of George rado for duo dates with Kimbrough af- able to do what he does. Strait, Rodney Atkins and others. Another song- ter Mexico. “We played for American writing partner on the album is Jenee Fleenor, ex-pats living down there and it was a “It’s a bit weird for me to be lumped fiddle player and background vocalist with Blake really good time.” into Americana,” Womack concluded. Shelton. “I think what I do is rock-and-roll, but So for now The Roys are living the dream, con- In addition to such dates as the Mexico there's no ‘rock-and-roll’ box to be put tinuing to hit the road in support of the new al- gigs, Chapman and Womack have also into anymore. I've heard somebody de- bum and taking their music to the masses who, so appeared at Nashville’s Station Inn. scribe Americana as ‘country music for far, are welcoming it with open ears. liberals.’ Kinda funny and kinda true.” “I’ve never known a writer who could “We’ve just been really fortunate to be able to shed light on a universal truth, or even For more about Tommy Womack, and do what we’re doing, to be able to play music get political, while writing about some- about his latest album Now What!, go to we love and have the success we’re having,” Lee thing as simple and sublime as going www.tommywomack.com. said. “We’re definitely blessed.” swimming with his wife and son,” written by Rick Moore NashvilleMusicGuide.com 30 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 31 Photos by Krys Midgett

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NashvilleMusicGuide.com 32 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 33 The Dallas Moore Band Independent And Loving It Dallas Moore isn’t by any means a There may not have been any way to thing,” he said. He said he wants to new artist. He’s been writing, record- predict just how huge the song would get the music out to as many people ing and performing his own brand of be, but he had an inkling that the song as he can, but he wants it to be true music for years. He’s become known was special. “Seemed like it was a in its own form. He’s been able to for his high-energy stage shows and good hook,” Moore said, adding that reach a wide audience thanks largely his deep love for fine Kentucky bour- people seem to gravitate to the song to satellite radio. Moore said it’s so bon. when he plays live. “I’ve noticed far reaching. “It’s what broke us out that’s the one everybody in the crowd from being a regional band in the tri- This year, the Dallas Moore Band has knows.” state,” he said. “It’s so good to have an accomplished an amazing feat. The outlet where our genre of music fits.” band recorded their first-ever music While the Dallas Moore Band consid- He said he is played on Willie’s Road- video with Jody Payne, and the video ers Cincinnati home, they travel all house and , which he has sat atop Yallwire.com’s Yalltur- over the country. Moore said when said were two of his favorite stations native music chart for 14 weeks and they play New Year’s Eve this year, he anyway. counting. It’s also currently at No. 2 will have played 306 shows, includ- on Yallwire.com’s Top 100 and Coun- ing acoustic sets he does without the The Dallas Moore band has had some try charts after holding the No. 1 spot full band. The band plays in Nashville great opportunities. One song that for nine consecutive weeks. about once a month. The band also has has really grown into an anthem and three dates scheduled next month at branded the band is a song called Moore is enjoying the awesome ride, the Flora Bama Lounge in Pensacola, “Hank To Thank,” which was written but he confesses that seeing his name Fla. by Danny Frazier. The Dallas Moore on music charts above mainstream Band recorded the song live on the artists like George Straight is a sight Moore is a songwriter, having written 61st Anniversary of Hank Williams, he never thought he would see. The many of the songs he’s recorded over Sr. recording in Herzog Studios in Dallas Moore Band is completely in- the years. On the new release, Moore Cincinnati. Moore recalled that he dependent, just like they have been all wrote or co-wrote all 13 tracks. Moore was standing in the very spot where along. Moore, who is always humble is the first to admit he’s not the kind Hank recorded several hits like “I’m about his success, says it was a big ac- of songwriter that writes a song ev- So Lonesome I Could Cry.” complishment just to get the airplay. ery day. “If I sit down and try to write something, I’m horrible at it,” “It was very emotional,” Moore said he said. However, he says he of the recording session. “I don’t think gets lyrics in his head when there was a dry eye in the house. There riding his motorcycle. After was more spirits flowing than just our a cross-country ride, he said fine Kentucky bourbon.” he might write three or four tunes in one day. Moore said social media sites have opened so much up for the band and The next single from the CD helped them connect with so many will be called “Blessed Be people. He said people who hit “Like” The Bad Ones.” He said the on Facebook are hooked into a daily CD is his favorite thing they update. Unlike some bands who have have ever done, and he’s someone post information on social partial to “Blessed Be The media, Moore says he takes care of his Bad Ones.” Moore says it is himself. Moore is on Facebook as Dal- almost like an epic anthem, las Moore Band and on Twitter as @ and it paints a good picture DallasMoore. in your mind. “I think we will get a good video,” he He recently celebrated his second an- said. niversary of being married to his wife, Jenna. “She’s made everything in my Moore said that he’s re- life a lot better,” he said. mained independent by choice. “I’ve never really wanted to conform on any- Story by Rick Amburgey

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On August 14, Grant, The Hinsons, 2012, the Gos- Johnny Cash, Sandi pel Music As- Patty, Dolly Parton, sociation hosted Golden Gate Quartet, it’s yearly Hall Of and so many others. Fame Induction Ceremony at the The auditorium was Trinity Music City packed full of dedicated Church Audi- gospel music fans and torium in Hen- followers who hung on dersonville, TN. every word and many 2012 inductees sang along with all the included Aretha songs performed. There Franklin, Dallas were many great stories Holm, Love Song, shared as the evenings The Hoppers, Rex honors were awarded Humbard, and and lots of tears shed on Ricky Skaggs. stage and in the audi- The emcee’s for ence as the ceremony this very special took place. The Trinity evening were Jaci Music City is so beautiful and a wonderful venue. The Velasquez and perfect choice to host this historic and memorable event Jason Crabb who in gospel music. The did a were joined on great job and this nights program was taped by Trinity stage by entertain- Broadcasting Network for future broadcast. You can visit ers Dottie Peoples, the GMA at their website www.gmahalloffame.org and Dr. Bobby Jones, The Kairos Choir, Gordon Mote, the Trinity Music City Church Auditorium at www.trinity- Michael W. Smith, The Talleys, Dalley & Vincent, Jamie musiccity.com Grace, Greg Long, and The Issacs. Story by Bronson Herrmuth This years inductees are now part of an incredible list of more than 150 gospel music greats which include Mahalia Jackson, Bill Gaither, Rev. James Cleveland, J.D. Sumner & The Stamps, Ethel Waters, Ralph Car- michael, , Glen Payne, Gloria Gaith- er, Billy Ray Hearn, Andrae Crouch & The Disciples, The Jordanaires, The Im- perials, The Black- wood Brothers, Billy Graham, Mighty Clouds Of Joy, The Fairfield Four, Oak Ridge Boys, Fisk Ju- bilee Singers, Elvis Presley, Blind Boys of Alabama, Amy NashvilleMusicGuide.com 36 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 37 She wrote “I Will Always Love You,” the Whitney Houston monster pop hit that Dolly originally cut in 1974. The soundtrack album of The Bodyguard, the Leslie Armstrong of www.goncc.com Country Music’s Home Town [email protected] Houston/Kevin Costner film that featured Whitney’s cover of the song, is the top-selling soundtrack album of all time.

You or your artist will never achieve that level of star- Colt Ford, Declaration of Independence, Average Joes dom in so many areas. Dolly’s a genius, and those It’s no wonder Colt Ford is at the top of the charts; Colt has diversified himself by still only happen once in a great while. keeping Country alive on “Declaration of Independence.” The album begins with the anthem song “Answer to No One.” Jason Aldean comes in on the collaborations in the second track But you can certainly study her business methods and of “Driving Around Song,” the tune gives a nice groove for both Colt and Jason to keep The concept of “branding” a company or an artist is apply them to your own. When album sales tanked in the a crucial area of study in business schools these days, in-sync with each other’s styles. The upbeat dance anthems keep coming with “All In” early 2000s, many artists and many labels didn’t survive. featuring Kix Brooks and the clever play on words, “Ain’t Out of the Woods Yet,” featuring and though Dolly Parton never went to graduate school, They had nothing left to sell. she’d make a wonderful branding professor. Montgomery Gentry. Pick this album up for your collection, and find more at www.coltford.com Parton was already acting in movies and on TV decades The London Financial Times defines branding associa- before that. Dollywood had been open 15 years in 2001. tion as “the way in which people think of a particular Her publishing royalties were already massive. Dierks Bentley, Country & Cold Cans, Capitol Nashville brand or product when they think of a particular activity, Dierks opens up his "Country & Cold Cans" EP with tour titled upbeat tune "Cold Cans" because they are closely connected with each other.” So think of doing lots of things your competitors aren’t which is perfect for Bentley's vocals- and one our favorites in his live shows. Continuing doing. Between radio tours, can you audition for a TV And with Dolly, whose 2-CD/DVD set “An Evening with "Grab a Beer" Dierks gives the party anthem for Country listeners. The singer tones it show – something other than a reality program or music down just a bit for the grooving tune "Back Porch," which is great for ending the summer; With . . . Dolly” recently received the first Gold Record contest – or a movie? Can you enhance your brand by certification in the 7-year history of the Cracker Barrel the production includes a nice slide guitar solo towards the end of the song. It reminisces appearing somewhere other than a concert venue or a on LBT's "Pontoon" type production style. "Summer on Fire" is mediocre but we enjoy the label, the beauty is that her “particular activity” is in fact sporting event? a whole bunch of different activities. ending tune, Dierks' latest single "." Download the EP on iTunes now. www.dierks.com Many of these things are easier said than done. An art- Singer. Songwriter. Superstar. Actress. Entrepreneur. ist’s and a manager’s time have never been more pre- Sex symbol. Legend. All of those words apply to Dolly, cious than they are now. So many folks fall into the trap JT Hodges, Show Dog-Universal the 66-year-old country legend from East Tennessee. of spending so much time on social media that they stop JT Hodges kicks off his album with rocking Country tune "Rather Be Wrong Than Lonely," doing the legwork needed to set up new opportunities. How can you as an artist, a radio station or a country an energetic serenade for those female fans. Hodges continues to croons with fan chosen label learn from Dolly Parton’s example? single "Sleepy Little Town." A tune about the small town gossip which is very relatable and Music is a brutally competitive business. Like the NFL, catchy; JT uses his unique smoky vocals through his passionate expression. This is millions upon millions of Americans think they could be You can diversify like crazy. That’s what Dolly does. demonstrated in his next track and previous radio single "Hunt You Down." Hodges isn't a a country musician or a songwriter. cookie cutter singer, he makes sure to stylize every word in the lyrics heard in the tunes. Not satisfied with more than 100 Billboard hit country Josh is audibly mesmerizing in "When I Stop Crying," a piano-based ballad type song, And like the NFL, only about 2,000 folks actually get perfect for JT's range. Our personal favorite is "Goodbyes Made You Mine," which JT singles, Dolly opened Dollywood in 1986 at Pigeon paid to do it. Forge, a Knoxville suburb. The park has over 3,000 showcases a soulful side. www.jthodges.com employees and is often the most popular ticketed attrac- How much time do you actually spend trying to attract tion in a state that also includes the Grand Ole Opry and new sponsors to help finance your music? Todd Mayo, Graceland. She is also an author and a famous advocate the co-producer of the hugely successful Music City , Broken Bow for children’s literacy all around the world. Dolly openly Roots, says, “Production, promotion, and booking are Dustin Lynch is one of our favorite new artists. The project begins with "She Cranks My embraces folks from countless backgrounds. not easy. The hardest part is finding somebody to write Tractor" a great energy filled track which is pretty self-explanatory. "Waiting" would be a the check.” great radio single because of its great hook and easy on the ears melody. Dustin turns “I ain’t God, and I ain’t runnin’ for office,” Parton said his rough around the edges vocals into tenor bliss. The project transitions into Dustin's during a news conference in early August when she re- Dolly Parton is so hugely diversified that she and her ceived her latest Gold Record award. first single "Cowboys and Angels," which blew up on ringtones from CMT's downloads. As management team have a whole lot of people writing her we have said before, this tune is lyrically great with descriptions on the contrast between a whole lot of checks. Dolly has acted in hit movies, including 9 To 5, The Best a man and a woman's characteristics. This beautiful tune was co-written by hit writer Tim Little Whorehouse In Texas, and Steel Magnolias. Nichols, Josh Leo, and Dustin Lynch. Keeping with the clever song concepts, Dustin delivers "Wild in Your Smile." It’s a fine framework to follow in your own career. www.dustinlynch.com

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NashvilleMusicGuide.com 38 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 39 Leslie Armstrong of www.goncc.com Country Music’s Home Town [email protected] A Very Special Christmas with the Special Olympics Announced at a press conference held on top of Blackbird studio, Big Machine partnered with the Special Olympics to release one of the two "A Very Special Christmas" projects. The release entails a range of acts from Train to The Band Perry which will benefit the endeavors of the Special Olympics to continue their mission of engaging children with disorders in sports activities. Timothy Shriver announced a first for the organization by releasing two separate albums in October. While Big Machine will have a diverse genre lineup, Word Entertainment's project will include some of the 's top artists. In attendance at the press event was Train's lead vocalist Pat Monahan and Christian music recording artist Francesca Battistelli, who is featured on both projects. Both albums will be available for purchase on October 16th. For more information visit www.averyspecialchristmas.org

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