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Joe Michael
Don’t You Want Some of That
Joe Michael
Don’t You Want Some of That
Growing up in Indiana, Kentucky and Texas, Joe got a taste for the road from an early age. Musical influences were as varied as his travels, from John Mellencamp to Alison Krauss to The Beatles. His debut CD, Don’t You Want Some of That, set for release in October of 2008, sports songs of love, pain and squalling tires. If you know of Joe, he was probably inspired by one of the massive racing events from this past summer’s NASCAR tour. One of the songs on this CD was written especially for his NASCAR fans, "Gentlemen, Start Your Engines." Catch Joe in summer 2009 on his next NASCAR tour.
About “Don’t You Want Some of That”
Written by Joe. For more on Joe, logon to myspace.com/joemichaelmusic.
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Cody McCarver
Through God’s Eyes
Cody McCarver
Through God’s Eyes
Real! That describes Cody. Call him a “good ol’ boy” and he smiles with pride. Brought up in Dunlap, Tenn., he began playing piano in church at age 9. He taught himself to play multiple instruments, and by age 17 had moved from hymns to honky-tonks. Cody never broke stride in pursuing his dream to be a singer and paid his dues playing bass with Lynn Anderson before joining Confederate Railroad. As a solo performer, Cody’s had chart hits with “Red Flag” and “Through God’s Eyes” and a hit video for "Red Flag.” Check out Cody’s self-titled CD.
About “Through God’s Eyes”
Written by Cody and Davey Smith. For more on Cody, go to codymccarver.com and myspace.com/codymccarver.
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Bluefield
Drive Away
Bluefield
Drive Away
This popular duo is comprised of Rick Ferrell and Jennifer Hicks, both individually talented as singers, songwriters and musicians. “Drive Away,” which they wrote together, is their current single. Rick also wrote the smash hits “Something Like That” for Tim McGraw and “Where Would You Be” for Martina McBride. Jennifer was a finalist on NBC’s nationwide hit talent program Nashville Star. She is also is a native Nashvillian who grew up around the legends of country music—her father was a steel guitar player for many of the Music City’s most famous artists.
About “Drive Away”
written by Rich nd Jennifer. For more on this duo, check out myspace.com/bluefieldband.
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Shawn Hammonds
Everything
Shawn Hammonds
Everything
Shawn co-wrote his debut single, “Everything,” with hit songwriters Don Goodman and Rich Alves. Shawn’s passion for country music was instilled at an early age through his musician father, who played drums for Grand Ole Opry greats Connie Smith and Jeannie Seely. His musical idol was the late Grand Ole Opry star Johnny Paycheck, for whom he served as a bodyguard. Shawn’s other influences include George Jones, Merle Haggard and Alan Jackson. Shawn was raised in the Ohio River town of Newport. He is a world-class black belt practitioner and professor of the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
About “Everything”
Written by Shawn, Don Goodman and Rich Alves. For more on Shawn, check out myspace.com/shawnhammonds101.
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Angie Long
Place to Fall
Angie Long
Place to Fall
After enlisting in the Air Force as an intelligence analyst for the Stealth Bomber, Angie discovered musical opportunities with Tops in Blue and the Air Force Band. She’s opened for Darius Rucker, Trick Pony, Blues Traveler, Darryl Worley and Jamie O'Neal—and even President George W. Bush—entertaining troops worldwide from Iraq to Singapore. Following her enlistment, Angie moved to Nashville. She recently performed at the taping of the TV special Holiday Notes From Home: A Christmas Tribute for the Troops, featuring Wynonna, which will air on GAC and the American Forces Network during the holiday season. Her independent debut album, Sweet Magnolia, will be released in January.
About “Place to Fall”
Written by Angie and Bobby Johnson. For more on Angie, go to myspace.com/angielongmusic.
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Previously Available Downloads
Even though Country Weekly’s free downloads are only offered for a two week period, you can still check out the photos and bios of these artists who have offered downloads in recent weeks.
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LoCash Cowboys
You Got Me
LoCash Cowboys
You Got Me
Chris Lucas and Preston Brust surrendered their individual identities to become the multifaceted LoCash Cowboys. Even as an unsigned act, they were nominated to the CMA’s Top 10 ballot for Vocal Duo of the Year in 2006 and 2008. The boys play over 200 concerts a year and have performed live on MTV, CMT, VH1, TLC, and TNA Wrestling pay-per-view, and at the CMA Music Fest, the CMA Awards afterparty, the 2006 Miss America pageant, and the halftime show for the exhibition game of the 2008 U.S. men’s Olypmic basketball team. Their media success is unheard of without a single on the charts. They are sponsored by Maxim magazine, Budweiser and Red Man.
photo by Mark DeLong
About “You Got Me”
Written by Preston Brust, Chris Lucas, and Erik Halbig. Find out more about the boys at www.locashcowboys.com and myspace.com/thelocashcowboys.
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Amanda Henkel
A Million and One
Amanda Henkel
A Million and One
Amanda’s self-titled, five-song EP is a showcase of vibrant and compelling songs, including the upcoming single, “A Million and One.” An international supermodel and spokesperson for Hawaiian Tropic, Amanda grew up in Slidell, La., and dreamed of a country music career. As a youngster, she sang on the Louisiana fair circuit, formed a country band with her sister Pamela, and made it onto the popular Louisiana Music Cavalcade. “Modeling was my ticket to many amazing opportunities,” she declares, “but I never stopped thinking about my musical dream. This is what I’ve been waiting to do my whole life.”
About “A Million and One”
Written by Rodney Clawson, Andrew Dorff and Sharon Vaughn. For more on Amanda, got to amandahenkel.net or myspace.com/amandahenkel.
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Thompson Ward
Stank
Thompson Ward
Stank
This popular duo stomped into Nashville to put some funk into country music. Thompson Ward’s debut album, Porch Funk, is an inspired mix of country, rock, soul and southland roots. Bryan Ward, who headed south from Maryland years ago, and Steve Thompson, born and raised in Mississippi, never had to look far for inspiration. “We have always felt proud and fortunate to have started this band in an environment so rich with musical talent. Rock ’n’ roll, blues, gospel—they all started here,” explains Thompson. “Mississippi gave us the stories . . . the music is how we tell them.”
About “Stank”
Written by Steve and Bryan. For more on the duo, go to thompsonward.com and myspace.com/thompsonward.
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Keni Thomas
Gunslinger
Keni Thomas
Gunslinger
Whether standing on the Grand Ole Opry stage or entertaining troops in Iraq, Keni uses his God-given gifts to deliver a message through words and music. And his talent shines through on his new album, Gunslinger. The first single, “Shreveport 2 LA,” garnered incredible response from fans, whose votes propelled the video into GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown chart for the past three months. Keni wrote or co-wrote seven tracks on the new album, including the title track. He heads back to visit the troops this December on the USO’s Hope and Freedom holiday tour.
About “Gunslinger”
Written by Keni Thomas. For more on Keni, check out kenithomas.com and myspace.com/kenithomas.
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Chris “Abby” Abbondanza
Promised Land
Chris “Abby” Abbondanza
Promised Land
Former PovertyNeck Hillbillies frontman Chris “Abby” Abbondanza grew up on a farm outside Pittsburgh, Pa., where he spent time hunting, fishing and playing baseball and football. In 2002, Abby joined the dynamic group known as the PovertyNeck Hillbillies. The band was a regional smash, selling upwards of 60,000 albums in western Pennsylvania and developing a dedicated fan base along the East Coast. After the band broke up this past January, Abby found himself in the studio almost immediately, writing the bulk of the songs for his debut solo release, due out in November.
About “Promised Land”
Written by Chris, Bob Corbin, Gary Duffy and John Colgin. For more on Chris, logon to myspace.com/abbyabbondanza or abbyabbondanza.com.
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Waycross
Cutting Down the Cross
Waycross
Cutting Down the Cross
Waycross is a hot duo showcasing the distinct vocal talent and instrumental blend of Ted Moxley and Ben Stennis. The duo was formed in 2000 after they met at a songwriter’s venue in Nashville called Douglas Corner. Ted and Ben found national success in 2007 when they recorded and released their powerful debut single, “Nineteen,” about a hometown soldier killed in Iraq. Their follow-up single, “Cutting Down the Cross,” was penned by Ray Stephenson and Lee Brice—and, once again, a Waycross song carries a strong emotional message.
About “Cutting Down the Cross”
Written by Ray Stephenson and Lee Brice. Check out the duo at myspace.com/waycross.
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Buffalo Rome
Big Sky
Buffalo Rome
Big Sky
Blending today’s modern country with an earthy feel reminiscent of the 1970’s West Coast country rock scene, Buffalo Rome brings a vinyl vibe to the digital age. Though they have only been together a short time, they have already appeared on the Great American Country cable network and, according to GAC host Storme Warren, “are the closest thing to the Eagles I’ve heard.” Bandmates Bill McCorvey, Kevin Douglas and Michael Visconti hail from different parts of the country, but when you hear their stunning three-part harmony, you’d swear they were brothers.
About “Big Sky”
Written by Bill, Kevin and Al Sostrin. For more on the band, check out buffalorome.com and myspace.com/buffalorome.
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Susan Gibson
Perfect World
Susan Gibson
Perfect World
New Dog, Old Tricks is Susan's new CD on Smith Entertainment Records. The 15 original tracks could be described as a personal journal taken over the last decade by a songwriter savvy enough to pen one of country’s biggest singles—“Wide Open Spaces” by the Dixie Chicks. Susan’s new CD represents a "come full circle" perspective beautifully tied together by a string of tales, both old and new. Each song was handpicked and produced by Walt Wilkins. The first single, “Perfect World,” is currently on the Texas Music Chart and the Americana Music Chart.
About “Perfect World”
Written by Susan. For more on Susan, logon to susangibson.com and myspace.com/susangibson.
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Matt Bailie
Here Is Now
Matt Bailie
Here Is Now
This 21-year-old was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Now residing in Music City, Matt has just completed a collection of songs for his debut album. His songs speak of family, faith and learning of life and love. His music is metro-country with a touch of classic rock, a dash of Garth, a pinch of Skynyrd and a whole lotta heart. Matt is managed by the legendary brothers Johnny and Donnie Van Zant, longtime family friends, who have been his mentors and were instrumental in his move to Nashville. This talented singer/songwriter is on the move.
About “Here Is Now”
Written by Matt and Aaron Scherz. For more on Matt, go to myspace.com/mattbailiecountry.
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Pistol
Cryin’s Overrated
Pistol
Cryin’s Overrated
Three killer singers, one big idea—the all-girl trio Pistol. The girls are not sisters, but they have a sound that would make you think otherwise. On their own, each made the move to Music City: Alissa Stanze from Indiana, Kerri-Ann Griffith from Colorado and Jennifer Majors from Florida. After years of performing as soloists, a chance meeting at Nashville hotspot 3rd and Lindsley kick started their careers as one of country’s hot new acts. Representing Tennessee in the Colgate Country Showdown this November, the trio looks forward to continued success and exciting new opportunities.
About “Cryin’s Overrated”
Written by Alissa Stanze and Erik Halbig. For more on the trio, check out myspace.com/listentopistol.
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Natasha Borzilova
Last Touch
Natasha Borzilova
Last Touch
Born in Obninsk, Russia, Natasha moved to Nashville as the lead singer and acoustic guitarist of the band Bering Strait. The band had two CD releases on Universal South Records, receiving critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination for Best Country Instrumental Performance in 2003. In 2006, the members of Bering Strait decided to go their separate ways, recognizing they had evolved in different musical directions. For Natasha, suddenly being a solo artist meant an opportunity to revisit songs she had been writing for years and the result is Cheap Escape, her first solo effort.
About “Last Touch”
Written by Natasha. For more on Natasha, go to natashaborzilova.com and myspace.com/natashaborzilova.
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Memarie
Sometimes I Just Feel Like That
Memarie
Sometimes I Just Feel Like That
Memarie (pronounced Memory) is a Louisiana-born epitome of Southern charm and grace—who rocks out big-time in her live shows. She’s opened for Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Josh Turner, Jason Aldean, Tracy Lawrence, Sawyer Brown and others. Memarie’s writing credits include songs cut by Ken Mellons and a co-write performed by John Anderson, George Jones and Ken Mellons. In addition, MTV’s Made recently featured a Memarie-written song called “I Know You By Heart”. “I feel so blessed for my accomplishments so far,” she declares, “but I have many more goals and achievements ahead.”
About “Sometimes I Just Feel Like That”
Written by Memarie, Mark Houser and Daniel Creach. For more on the Cajun songstress, check out memarieonline.com and myspace.com/memarieonline.
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