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Shane Owens’ Latest Single “Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives” Is Available on All Streaming Services

Shane Owens’ Latest Single “Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives” Is Available on All Streaming Services

Single Brings Optimism to Fans During Uncertain Times

“‘Everybody Dies’ certainly hit home with me. It reminds us to add life to our living – to create and cherish special moments daily, with those we love, wherever we are. Shane kindly reminds you to live without regret so when the distant shore is near, it is well with your soul. As always, he sets the mood and speaks to the heart through his music, making you laugh or cry… and think. His traditional country music approach remains a favorite of mine – thanks for keeping it alive and well, Shane! Great job on this one.”
– Randy Travis

“With recently losing a close family friend, Shane Owens connects with my heart personally. In the song, Shane mentioned that “life is just a moment” and that isn’t anything but the truth. Sometimes you can lose someone so unexpected, however, at the end of the day, everybody dies at some point. With the traditional country sound that Shane brings to the table, this song is a highly relatable song for anyone going through losing a  member or close friend.”
– Trevor Justin, Country Sway

Alabama-bred, neo-traditional country singer, Shane Owens releases his latest single, “Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives” from his current album ‘Thankful For Country Music.’ This single proclaims exactly what the title states. Dying is irrelevant, but living to the fullest each day is a choice. Reminding all of the brevity of life, this single stands to lift those carrying the weight of tomorrow’s uncertainty, allowing them to drop tensions to see that living for the day and releasing that which is out of our control is the only option. The single places itself at the forefront of optimism, at a time where listeners all over the world can relate and find comfort in the message. “Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives” was the #1 most added song to country radio for Music Row and has moved up thirteen spots.

To listen to “Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives” or the full album ‘Thankful For Country Music’ visit HERE.

“When we picked, “Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives” for the album, it really spoke to me. I never dreamed how much it would hit home in 2020. This has been a tough time for everyone and the events of the year have made me sit back and reflect on things,” shares Shane.

The genuine nature of Owens sets this single in motion as listers can feel his authentic desire to inspire within each line of the song. Sometimes, an artist deals a sweet hand and the perfect song comes along that ties humanity together to bring about change. Though some deal with uncertainty better than others, everyone is affected by the inability to predict time which is seemingly more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives” highlights that there is no better time than the present moment to live.

“One thing is for sure,” says Owens, “Life can change in a split second. Every day is a gift and sometimes we need to take a minute and remember to make the most of what we can, take the time to enjoy our family and friends, do what we love to do, and truly LIVE. I hope this song helps us all to do just that.”

Click HERE to listen to “Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives”.

To keep up with future releases and everything Shane Owens, visit HERE and follow his social channels linked below.
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About Shane Owens:
Named by Rolling Stone Country as one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know,” and awarded 2018 Music Row Independent Artist of the Year, Shane Owens has been building a strong following for more than a decade. His powerful vocal range combined with the emotional lyrical content of his songs has made him a favorite of fans, critics, and fellow artists alike. After starting his career opening shows for dozens of major stars, the baritone performer attracted the attention of Nashville music executives, and he soon landed a record deal. However, with all the changes in the music industry at the time, his album was shelved and never released. Just like the ‘Never Give Up’ mantra of his lyrics, Owens picked himself up and moved on, thanks to famed producer James Stroud (Tim McGraw, Aaron Lewis, Clint Black), country music legend Randy Travis, who co-executive produced his first album, Where I’m Comin’ From, and Amerimonte Records. Never one to sit still for long, Owens followed up with his most recent release It’s A Southern Thing, and is currently impacting at radio with his latest single “Everybody Dies But Not Everybody Lives” from his latest album, Thankful For Country Music. For more information about Shane Owens, visit www.shaneowenscountrymusic.com.

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Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Celebrates 85th Birthday

Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Celebrates 85th Birthday

Moore Performs Friday, October 16th On ‘Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®’ on PBS

“Hold On, I’m Comin’” featured during NBA Finals in Michelob ULTRA ‘Worth It’ commercial featuring Los Angeles Lakers starter Anthony Davis, Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, and more

The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore turns 85, and is celebrated today and this week by many of his colleagues. Moore was initially set to be honored with an all-star tribute concert, but like many other planned events for 2020, the tribute has taken on a decidedly different form. Receiving videos from far and wide, Moore was surprised today through a virtual birthday greeting card and salute coordinated by Florida International University with messages from Jon Bon Jovi, T. Graham Brown, Rita Coolidge, Alice Cooper, Israel Del Toro, Zucchero Fornaciari, Janie Fricke, Lee Greenwood, Deana Martin, The Oak Ridge Boys, Charley Pride, Brenda Russell, Valerie Simpson, Sting, Travis Tritt, and many more! After an invitation-only Zoom gathering Monday evening, select videos will roll out to Moore’s Facebook page as well as his official website, sammoore.net.

Moore, one-half of the award-winning Sam & Dave duo, made famous global R&B hits such as “Soul Man”, “Hold On, I’m Comin’”, “When Something Is Wrong With My Baby”, “I Thank You” and more, and came to be known as ‘Double Dynamite’ for their dynamic performances.

Sam’s Still ‘Having A Ball’
“Hold On, I’m Comin’” was recently selected for Michelob ULTRA’s ‘Worth It’ ad featuring Los Angeles Lakers starter Anthony Davis, Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, and more, airing extensively during the NBA Finals. Watch the ad here.

Additionally, Moore is set to honor his good friend, the legendary songwriter/producer Isaac Hayes during ‘Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®’ Friday, October 16th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/gperf, and the PBS Video app. Additional honorees include Chicago, Roberta Flack, Iggy Pop, John Prine, Public Enemy, and more with performances from Philip Bailey, Brandi Carlile, Cynthia Erivo, Chris Isaak, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, Cyndi Lauper, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Yola.

Moore has never been one to slow down and has been hard at work readying new projects that will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

 

About The Legendary Soul Man™ Sam Moore:
The first 20-plus years of Sam Moore’s sensational career began by lending his unmistakable lead vocals to soul duo Sam & Dave. The 1967 smash hit “Soul Man,” catapulted the duo’s career up the Pop and R&B Charts, selling more than 10 million records worldwide and ultimately an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Moore also scored critical acclaim and numerous awards as a solo artist for more than 35 years, performing at some of the world’s most iconic and notable venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Hollywood Bowl, The Ryman Auditorium, The Grand Ole Opry, Royal Albert Hall, Nippon Budokan, The John F. Kennedy Center, The White House, Lincoln Memorial, and Washington Monument. Moore has recently joined Florida International University (FIU) as an Artist in Residence for their Center of Humanities to build a program around the artist histories that shaped our culture through music.

For more information on The Legendary Soul Man™ Sam Moore click here.

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🎸Smash Magazine Shares Countless Concert Reprints, Signed Memorabilia and More to Celebrate 16 Years of Local Live Music

SMASH MAGAZINE OPENS THE VAULT AND OFFERS POSTER REPRINTS AND MEMORABILIA TO CELEBRATE 16 YEARS OF LOCAL LIVE MUSIC
Signed posters, framed collectibles, t-shirts and more are now available for purchase 

 

Smash Magazine celebrates their sweet 16th anniversary by opening their art vault, sharing countless concert and event poster reprints, signed memorabilia and more from their archives and making them available for purchase throughout October. Fans can add signed and framed memorabilia, collectibles, t-shirts and more dating back from 2003 to their music collection. Additional items will be uploaded periodically throughout the month so music lovers are encouraged to check back frequently. Items can be purchased at smashmagazine.com/Merch.

“This is definitely a memorable 16th anniversary for us,” says President of Smash Magazine Brian Saliba. “We wanted to open up our art vault as our way of staying connected with our fans, reliving those exciting experiences and saying thank you for your support, especially during these crazy times.”

The Smash Magazine vault includes items such as:

  • Show posters from their concert archives. Choice of print size available and printed on demand.
  • Rare signed and framed memorabilia including a signed guitar by the Descendents
  • Limited stock of collectible memorabilia including posters from Coachella, International Ska Circus and Reggae In The Desert, to name a few
  • Artist and event t-shirts
  • Smash Magazine custom face masks and earplugs
  • Or you can donate to support local music venues/staff during the pandemic

ABOUT SMASH MAGAZINE
Straight from the underground, Smash Magazine pumps live music through the veins of the Las Vegas Valley. Download the free mobile app by texting “SMASH” to ‘94502’ for concert tickets, giveaways and instant news notifications. Available on the Apple App and Google Play stores. App Perks rewards users for using the Smash Mobile App – check in daily or at any live show and after 250 pts earn FREE concert tickets for you and a guest.

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T. Graham Brown Releases Very First Acoustic Album ‘Bare Bones’ On October 9

T. Graham Brown Releases Very First Acoustic Album ‘Bare Bones’ On October 9

Featuring Stripped-Down Renditions Of His Biggest Hits

LISTEN / DOWNLOAD: smarturl.it/TGBBareBones

Country Star To Sign Copies of The CD And Chat With Fans During Facebook Live Event
October 20 at 5pm CT / 6pm ET

 

Country music favorite and host of SiriusXM’s LIVE WIRE show, T. Graham Brown will release an acoustic album for the first time in his career, Bare Bones, on October 9 through his partnership with Time Life. The album features stripped-down and reimagined versions of his biggest hits, including his number one hit songs “Hell and High Water,” “Don’t Go To Strangers,” and “Darlene.” ‘Bare Bones’ was produced by T. Graham Brown and Buddy Hyatt. Fans will be able to hear the 12-track collection on all major streaming platforms or purchase a limited-edition autographed CD on Brown’s website HERE. They’ll also be able to put in special requests for his autograph and ask him questions during his Facebook Live CD signing event on October 20 at 5 pm CT / 6 pm ET.

Visit HERE to listen or download on all major streaming platforms.

“This project is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” explains Brown. “There is a special vibe that you feel when it’s just a vocal and guitar. The lyrics are more present. It reminds me of why I recorded these songs in the first place. I hope y’all enjoy this record as much as I did making it.”

Bare Bones is the latest project from T. Graham Brown for Time Life, which reissued five of his albums earlier this year including ‘T. Graham Brown Lives!’ (which hadn’t been available in nearly 20 years), ‘From a Stronger Place’, ‘The Next Right Thing’, ‘Christmas with T. Graham Brown’, and his GRAMMY-nominated album ‘Forever Changed’ (featuring Leon Russell, The Oak Ridge Boys, Steve Cropper, Jimmy Fortune, and more). All are currently available on major digital and streaming platforms.

About T. Graham Brown:
T. Graham Brown has recorded 15 studio albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard charts. He has had multiple number one hits in country, gospel, and blues. Brown’s voice is also recognized from his singing in advertising campaigns for McDonald’s, Disneyland, Almond Joy, Coca-Cola, Dodge Truck, Ford, Hardee’s, and many others including the Taco Bell ‘Run For The Border’ television spots. In early 2015, Brown released his latest Grammy-nominated album, Forever Changed, which featured collaborations with Vince Gill, Jason Crabb, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, and more. In 2019, Brown became part of the SiriusXM family as host of Live Wire with T. Graham Brown airing monthly on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58. In 2020, Time Life partnered with T. Graham to reissue several of his classic albums, including his new acoustic album Bare Bones. T. Graham Brown still actively tours throughout the year, including multiple appearances on the legendary Grand Ole Opry and television appearances such as Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion. Brown’s uniqueness has made him one of the most beloved and iconic performers of the day.

For more information, visit tgrahambrown.com.
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About Time Life:
Time Life is one of the world’s pre-eminent creators and direct marketers of unique music and video/DVD products, specializing in distinctive multi-media collections that evoke memories of yesterday, capture the spirit of today, and can be enjoyed for a lifetime. TIME LIFE and the TIME LIFE logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc.

 

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T. Graham Brown Welcomes As His Guest Tracy Lawrence On October’s Live Wire On SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58 Starting Wednesday, Oct 7 at 10/9c

T. Graham Brown Welcomes As His Guest Tracy Lawrence On October’s Live Wire On SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58 Starting Wednesday, October 7 at 10/9c

With continued airings throughout October, T. Graham Brown’s Live Wire will feature live cuts from artists including Billy Dean, Mark Collie, Lynn Anderson, The Highwaymen, Dickey Betts, plus an exclusive interview and live cuts from Tracy Lawrence

Country hit-maker T. Graham Brown’s LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58 will debut new episodes for October, starting Wednesday, October 7 at 10/9c PM, featuring an interview with Tracy Lawrence. LIVE WIRE is a one hour show that showcases live cuts & interviews with some of T. Graham Brown’s closest friends and heroes, sharing fun stories about life on the road.

“I chose some very cool tracks for the October edition of ‘LIVE WIRE’ that I think everyone will love,” says Brown.” “I’ll be catching up with my brother, Tracy Lawrence, and playing a couple of his songs along with my pals The Highwaymen, Lynn Anderson, and others. Be sure to tune in!”

With continued airings throughout October, the show will feature live cuts from artists including Billy Dean, Mark Collie, Lynn Anderson, The Highwaymen, Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers along with an interview and live cuts from Tracy Lawrence. Listen closely to hear never-before-told stories and rare live performances from your favorite Prime Country superstars! LIVE WIRE is also available on-demand worldwide with the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW with a standard SiriusXM subscription.

How subscribers can listen:
SiriusXM subscribers are able to listen on SiriusXM radios, and those with streaming access can listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to siriusxm.com/streaming to learn more.

Additional airings in October include:
Thursday, October 8 @ 1 am and 3 pm ET
Sunday, October 11 @ 11 am ET
Tuesday, October 13 @ 12 am and 11 pm ET
Thursday, October 15 @ 3 am ET
Monday, October 19 @ 12 pm ET

For T. Graham Brown’s most updated concert calendar visit tgrahambrown.com

About T. Graham Brown:
T. Graham Brown has recorded 15 studio albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard charts. He has had multiple number one hits in country, gospel, and blues. Brown’s voice is also recognized from his singing in advertising campaigns for McDonald’s, Disneyland, Almond Joy, Coca-Cola, Dodge Truck, Ford, Hardee’s, and many others including the Taco Bell ‘Run For The Border’ television spots. In early 2015, Brown released his latest Grammy-nominated album, Forever Changed, which featured collaborations with Vince Gill, Jason Crabb, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, and more. In 2019, Brown became part of the SiriusXM family as host of Live Wire with T. Graham Brown airing monthly on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58. In 2020, Time Life partnered with T. Graham to reissue several of his classic albums, with plans to release a new album in the fall. T. Graham Brown still actively tours throughout the year, including multiple appearances on the legendary Grand Ole Opry and television appearances such as Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion. Brown’s uniqueness has made him one of the most beloved and iconic performers of the day.

For more information, visit tgrahambrown.com.

About SiriusXM:
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S. and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM and Pandora together reach more than 100 million people each month with their audio products. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers and directly to consumers through aftermarket devices. For more about SiriusXM, please go to www.siriusxm.com.

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CARRiNGTON MacDUFFiE’s Acoustic Video for “The Kiss I Didn’t Get Last Night” Available Now

CARRiNGTON MacDUFFiE’s Acoustic Video for “The Kiss I Didn’t Get Last Night” Available Now

Acoustic Video Premiered by San Francisco Bay Times 


Listen/Stream/Buy “The Kiss I Didn’t Get Last Night” Acoustic Version HERE

“The song has lyrics that encompass being a free spirit running with emotions in the night yearning for affection” – San Francisco Bay Times

“She is led by her passion for creativity, and her endless fascination with exploring both the world outside and her inner muses” – The Music Universe

This haunting single opens with a satisfyingly sexy beat and mirrors the intellectual and spiritual being that is CARRiNGTON MacDUFFiE” – Guitar Girl Magazine

 

Rising Indie singer/songwriter CARRiNGTON MacDUFFiE emits intellectual flares with each passing chord; awakening curiosity among humankind with the release of the acoustic video for her latest single, “The Kiss I Didn’t Get Last Night.” The lyrics that follow send captive hearts running free and longing for intimacy. This alluring single mirrors the spiritual being that is CARRiNGTON MacDUFFiE. The acoustic version of “The Kiss I Didn’t Get Last Night” provides an absorbing and soothing listening experience. This single is available on all streaming services with an exclusive acoustic video premiered by the San Francisco Bay Times.

Click HERE to watch “The Kiss I Didn’t Get Last Night” acoustic video on San Francisco Bay Times website.

“The longing in this song is expressed in the minor chords, while the sexually charged feel comes through in the vocal. So much can be expressed through vocal tone, even when the lyric is metaphoric and a bit surreal as it is here. Guitar and vocal were recorded together while I was on tour in Scotland, giving the piece a very intimate feel,” shares MacDUFFiE.

MacDUFFiE crafted the acoustic version of, “The Kiss I Didn’t Get Last Night” with peak emotion and artistry, painting lyrics that evoke depth and desire. Listeners are invited to capture their wildest thoughts and revel in their own love stories.“The Kiss I Didn’t Get Last Night” speaks genuine volumes to those who are curious and open about their sexuality. Take a seat in the theatre of happiness and relish in the haunting revelation that is “The Kiss I Didn’t Get Last Night” acoustic version.

To keep up with future releases click here and follow MacDuffie’s social channels linked below for more information.

Listen / Stream / Buy HERE

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About CARRiNGTON MacDUFFiE:
In life and in art, CARRiNGTON MacDUFFiE is an adventurer. A New York native who now splits her time between Austin and Seattle – after a decade beachside in Los Angeles – she travels the globe and joyfully explores diverse universes of thought and practice. Whether making music, writing poetry, voicing works of literature, piloting a fixed-wing airplane, or savoring the Zen-like concentration of target shooting, she is led by her passion for creativity, and her endless fascination with exploring both the world outside and her inner muses.

As a singer-songwriter, CARRiNGTON first released work in 2014. Her love for music was sparked in early childhood while listening to the records that her dad, a huge music aficionado, was spinning — Teddy Wilson, Beethoven, Herb Alpert, Hudson River folk, Scottish marches, Bob Dylan, classic rock, and the Beatles, among many other artists and genres. Those far-reaching influences weave through her entire body of work and stand out in her newest singles and her most recent LP Kiss Make Better.

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Multi-Platinum Selling Songwriter Andrew Farriss Releases Latest EP, ‘Love Makes the World’

Multi-Platinum Selling Songwriter Andrew Farriss Releases Latest EP, ‘Love Makes the World’

Farriss Talks EP and More on Sirius XM’s ‘80s on 8’

 

The stage is set and the wait is finally over for singer/songwriter Andrew Farriss to release his solo EP, ‘Love Makes The World.’ Drawing the curtain on a special release that serves as an exclusive insight into Andrew as a songwriter, this EP provides healing melodies that allow listeners to relax and forget about the unsettling factors of 2020. ‘Love Makes The World’ gives fans a peek into Farriss’ solo efforts; a project the esteemed songwriter has been working on for more than a decade.

“I was actually going to release my self titled LP, ‘Andrew Farriss’ before the pandemic hit (which I now plan to release in 2021) and plans shifted. The five-song concept of ‘Love Makes the World’ was born by accident as the world was and still is struggling with the pandemic and trying to contain it,” shares Farriss.

Farriss will host his Pac Jams ’80s playlist on Sirius XM’s ‘80s on 8’  Friday, October 2nd at Noon ET / 9 am PT with replays happening at 8 pm ET, Saturday, October 3rd at 1 am, 10 am and 10 pm ET, Sunday at 3 pm ET and Monday 10 am ET to reminisce a few hits from his days as keyboardist with the world-famous band INXS and discuss his solo EP. ‘Love Makes The World,’ is released through BMG worldwide and is available to stream and download on all digital services today!

How To Listen
SiriusXM is available on-demand worldwide with the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW with a standard SiriusXM subscription. SiriusXM subscribers are able to listen on SiriusXM radios, and those with streaming access can listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to www.siriusxm.com/streaming to learn more.

Farriss is well-known and acclaimed in the music and entertainment industry. Across his career with INXS, he has shared 50 million records, Grammy nominations, and an induction into the ARIA Hall Of Fame. Outside of INXS, he is an Australian Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee and has written and produced songs for a plethora of Australian and international artists.

‘Love Makes The World’ focuses on the human process and all things that are truly important. Rather than sit back and wait for the world to deal him a sweet hand, Farriss decided to be an optimistic change agent through his music, just when everyone needed it the most.

“I think the thing that is interesting about the EP is that the tracks don’t all sound exactly the same; it takes you on a journey; it has its own character and style.”

For more information, please visit www.andrewfarriss.com.

About Andrew Farriss: 
Andrew Farriss is a creative, versatile, award-winning artist embarking on an adventure to present his individual talents to the world. Not only did Farriss co-found the iconic INXS mentioned above, he was also the main songwriter, played the keyboard and guitar, and sang backup vocals for the band. His hard work has paid off as the group went on to be nominated for Grammy, Brit, MTV Music, and ARIA Awards. He alone won producer of the year at the ARIA Awards and has written songs for various albums that have gone triple platinum. Native to Tamworth Australia, Farriss now splits his time between his home country and Nashville, Tennessee. Farriss frequents the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and makes a highly anticipated yearly appearance at Tamworth’s Country Music Festival in Australia. Nothing can stop Farriss’s creativity and this album is a roadmap of the numerous feats he has achieved.

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Lee Greenwood Partners With Time Life To Release Two Exclusive Albums Digitally For The First Time Ever

Lee Greenwood Partners With Time Life To Release Two Exclusive Albums Digitally For The First Time Ever

Greenwood’s ‘Same River, Different Bridge’ and ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ now released digitally to all platforms

 

Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance, and a multitude of other prestigious award nominations. Now, in 2020, recordings that have been previously unavailable on any digital platform will soon be released through a new recording and distribution agreement with Time Life, which is distributed through Warner Music Group.

Lee’s ‘Same River, Different Bridge’ and ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ will be released digitally to all platforms on October 2, 2020 for the first time ever. Fans of all ages will now have the opportunity to stream the classic hits that shaped American music.

“The music I’ve recorded over the last 40 years has always been exciting,” says Greenwood. “We’ve always chosen songs that have quality and depth in the lyrics. The arrangements are generally constructed in the studio with some of Nashville’s finest musicians that I’ve worked with for years. The outcome is always predictable. I am excited with further association with Time Life in releasing these next few albums that define what I believe to be great music.”

“Lee Greenwood has been part of the Time Life and StarVista LIVE family for a couple of years now, and we’re really excited about sharing these albums digitally,” says Mike Jason, Senior Vice President, Live Entertainment. “We feel honored to be able to further share the music that helped to define American culture with fans of Greenwood, as well as countless others.”

Most Americans know Lee Greenwood for his patriotic anthem, “God Bless The USA,” which has been performed countless times for multiple Presidents of the United States. However, Greenwood’s collection of hits, including singles from his album, ‘Same River, Different Bridge’ remain on playlists of many country radio stations today. ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ features classic covers of Christmas hits including “Let It Snow,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and many more feel-good seasonal anthems. Fans will not want to miss this first-of-its-kind release!

To keep up with everything Lee Greenwood visit leegreenwood.com.

About Lee Greenwood:
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious award nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others.

His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001 and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. Military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours. Greenwood was appointed to the council of the National Endowment for the Arts in 2008 by President George W. Bush, confirmed by the United States Senate, and continues to serve on the NEA at the pleasure of the President. His latest book release is a children’s book called Proud To Be An American, which is currently available in stores, on Amazon and leegreenwood.com.

About Time Life:
Time Life is one of the world’s pre-eminent creators and direct marketers of unique music and video/DVD products, specializing in distinctive multi-media collections that evoke memories of yesterday, capture the spirit of today, and can be enjoyed for a lifetime. TIME LIFE and the TIME LIFE logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc.

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Aaron Watson, Lonestar, Eli Young Band, Roger Creager, Mike Ryan, along with Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen & More Headed To Billy Bob’s Texas In October

Aaron Watson, Lonestar, Eli Young Band, Roger Creager, Mike Ryan, along with Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen: Hold My Beer And Watch This Tour & More Headed To Billy Bob’s Texas In October

New concerts announced and tickets on sale now for Robert Earl Keen, Joe Nichols, Colter Wall, Easton Corbin, Stoney Larue and Josh Ward

Two shows announced with Cody Johnson for December 8 & 9

Live at Billy Bob’s Texas Airs Weekly on Circle TV

Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Billy Bob’s Texas first opened in 1981. Since then more than 17 million visitors have enjoyed live entertainment each month at the place where entertainment takes on a whole new persona.

As rising stars and music legends grace the stages of the iconic honkytonk, it is evident that there is no place in the world like Billy Bob’s Texas and October’s lineup definitely delivers! Copper Chief kicks off October with force when they take the stage on Oct. 2 followed by Aaron Watson (Oct. 3) and Mike Ryan (Oct. 10 & 11). Roger Creager (Oct. 16) will bring his blend of traditional country and modern lyrics while Shane Smith & The Saints (Oct. 17) bring their unique version of country-rock to a whole new level. Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen: Hold My Beer And Watch This Tour (Oct. 22 & 23) has been added for a second show. The Panhandlers (Oct. 29) will lead into a festive weekend along with Lonestar (Oct. 30) and finally, Eli Young Band (Oct. 31) for an evening of hits and memories on Halloween proving –  October’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss

October Concert Lineup:
OCT 02 – Copper Chief (Ticket Info)
OCT 03 – Aaron Watson (Ticket Info)
OCT 09 – Mike Ryan (Ticket Info)
OCT 10 – Mike Ryan (Ticket Info)
OCT 16 – Roger Creager (Ticket Info)
OCT 17 – Shane Smith & The Saints (Ticket Info)
OCT 22 – Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen: Hold My Beer And Watch This Tour (Ticket Info)
OCT 23 – Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen: Hold My Beer And Watch This Tour (Ticket Info)
OCT 30 – Lonestar (Ticket Info)
OCT 31 – Eli Young Band (Ticket Info)

New Concerts Announced & On Sale NOW!

More new shows have just been announced to the Billy Bob’s concert calendar. Tickets are on sale NOW for the following concerts:

NOV 06 – Robert Earl Keen (Ticket Info)
NOV 07 – Joe Nichols (Ticket Info)
NOV 13 – Josh Ward (Ticket Info)
NOV 15 – 2020 Texas Country Music Awards (Ticket Info)
NOV 19 – Colter Wall (Ticket Info)
NOV 27 – Easton Corbin (Ticket Info)

On September 25, the Academy of Country Music’s latest New Male Artist of the Year, Riley Green became the most recent entertainer to be included in Billy Bob’s “Lending a Hand to Music History” tradition.

For the full concert calendar, special event and visitor information, please go to www.billybobstexas.com

Location:
Billy Bob’s Texas
Historic Fort Worth Stockyards
2520 Rodeo Plaza
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
(817) 624-7117
DIRECTIONS

Circle airing Live At Billy Bob’s Texas!

Live at Billy Bob’s Texas gives the listener a front-row seat to concerts at the World’s Largest Honky Tonk. The music series has compiled powerful performances featuring hits from legendary country music artists like Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Eddy Raven, Gary Stewart, Asleep at the Wheel, Janie Fricke and more.

Now, Circle network is carrying Live At Billy Bob’s Texas! Launched in January, Circle Media celebrates the country lifestyle and puts fans inside the circle of everything country. Circle offers entertainment news, documentaries, movies, archival, new and licensed programming, Grand Ole Opry performances, and more. Based in Nashville, Circle includes a linear network as well as a companion over-the-top (OTT) premium entertainment service which is expected to launch in spring 2020. Circle is a joint venture between Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, and Gray TV.

Go to CirclePlus.com for shows, schedules and a simple guide to getting the channel.

Visit BillyBobsTexas.com/live-at-billy-bobs for more information, or to buy any of the Live at Billy Bob’s Texas CDs and DVDs, click here to visit the online store.

Billy Bob’s: Lending a Hand to Music History

Artists placing their hands in cement has been a tradition at Billy Bob’s for more than two decades.

 

Many of the club’s showcased artists have been honored with various awards and accolades. For some, however, their favorite honor is being part of what is now known as Billy Bob’s ‘Wall of Fame’.

Patrons can visit the Wall of Fame and see the handprints and autographs of Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and even Ringo Starr to name a few. Many fans enjoy comparing their hand size to the celebrities.

To view the gallery, click here.
Dance at Billy Bob’s!

Billy Bob’s legendary dance floor is open daily with limited capacity and appropriate social distancing requirements.

THURSDAY: College Night With Free Line Dance Lessons

Free entry with a college ID

SATURDAY: Lunch and Line Dance At High Noon, With Specials In The Honky Tonk Kitchen For Dancers

Free line dance lessons | 20% off lunch for dancers in the Honky Tonk Kitchen

About Billy Bob’s Texas:
Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, the 100,000 square foot cattle barn became Billy Bob’s Texas in 1981. Since then more than 17 million visitors have enjoyed live entertainment and real bull riding at “The World’s Largest Honky Tonk”.

The facility can hold 6,000 rowdy patrons on a given night and has been host to hundreds of musical acts, from Alan Jackson to ZZ Top. On Fridays and Saturdays, the venue also features live bull riding – a step up from the mechanical variety. It seems like an unlikely source for a series that has sold millions of albums.

Billy Bob’s has been named the Country Music Club of the Year 10 times by the Academy of Country Music.

To buy Billy Bob’s Texas merch, or any of the Live at Billy Bob’s Texas CDs and DVDs, click here to visit the online store, or to buy tickets for special events and concerts, go to billybobstexas.com.

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Gaylord Opryland’s ‘A Country Christmas’ Announces 29 Days Of Concerts From The Oak Ridge Boys! November 20 – December 25, 2020

Gaylord Opryland’s ‘A Country Christmas’ Announces 29 Days Of Concerts From The Oak Ridge Boys! November 20 – December 25, 2020

37th Annual Christmas Celebration Brings Oaks’ ‘Christmas In Tennessee’ Dinner Show to Popular Holiday Destination

TICKETS NOW ON SALE,
FULL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM UNVEILED

Starting Today, Guests and Locals Can Pre-Purchase Tickets to Resort’s Legendary Annual Christmas Programming Returning in November, Alongside New Marquee “I Love Christmas Movies” Experience, all Developed with Enhanced and Rigorous Cleanliness Standards

 

Today, Gaylord Opryland Resort is pleased to announce that tickets are on sale now for its 37th annual A Country Christmas program, opening November 13, 2020 and running through January 3, 2021. With guests and locals now able to pre-purchase individual tickets in anticipation of the holiday season, Gaylord Opryland is excited to unveil its full lineup of Christmas programming which will be featured alongside its new, previously-announced marquee pop-up experience, “I Love Christmas Movies.”

GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, will celebrate the holiday season at home this year with a 29-day residency at Gaylord Opryland from November 20 – December 25, 2020. The Oaks Ridge Boys “Christmas in Tennessee” Dinner Show will feature a delicious holiday meal prepared by the resort’s culinary team followed by the Oaks and their band performing Christmas classics, new favorites and many of the timeless hits that shaped their legendary career.

“After decades of taking our big Christmas tour on the road, we are bringing it HOME in 2020,” said The Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall. “We’re counting our blessings for this opportunity and invite you to make the journey to Nashville to experience our annual musical tribute to all things Christmas at the fabulous Opryland Hotel.

 

We’ll be singing about Santa and romance—and, as always, we will throw in some of our biggest hits. We’ll also be reminiscing about Christmases past. But, most importantly, we’ll be celebrating the birth of Christ. What a great way to end this crazy, upside-down year and put a positive cap on 2020. 

The Oak Ridge Boys and Christmas have become synonymous for what has traditionally been our biggest tour of the year, and we are thankful to have Opryland hosting us. Let’s CELEBRATE the SEASON of love, hope, and promise together…. at the Gaylord Opryland Resort!!!!! We hope you’ll join us! Hallelujah Emmanuel!”

For more than three decades, Gaylord Opryland has become legendary for providing magical holiday events and activities for winter visitors to experience, and this year will be no different. Whether staying at the resort or visiting for the day, Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas promises an abundance of exciting, interactive and immersive experiences and activities suitable for all ages.

Signature resort experiences
Anchoring the A Country Christmas fun is I Love Christmas Movies, an exclusive multi-sensory pop-up exhibition in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products allowing guests to experience beloved holiday movies, including THE POLAR EXPRESS™, A CHRISTMAS STORY™, ELF™, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION™, and THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS™, in a completely new way. All designed with social distancing measures at the forefront, as guests young and young at heart navigate the multi-sensory exhibits, they will enjoy over 13 fully immersive scenes complete with replicas of film props, audio clips, and more, making participants feel as if they have stepped into part of the actual story.

So. Much. Christmas.
With acres of airy indoor atriums decorated with millions of twinkling holiday lights, towering Christmas trees, and thousands of shimmering ornaments, coupled with abundant outdoor fun, visitors can look forward to a myriad of festive experiences this year at the expansive Nashville resort.

Indoors, guests may pose at an array of Christmassy selfie spots, write Letters to Santa, watch your favorite holiday movie at the Opryland Theater, take self-guided garden tours, interact with favorite characters from the Peanuts gang at Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends, and search high and low to help Snoopy deck his house out for a Dog House Decorating competition in a fun Merry Snoopy Christmas Scavenger Hunt. Returning this year are fan favorites such as Photos with Santa by DEI, Gingerbread Decorating Corner, Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the synchronized Delta Fountain shows, Delta Riverboat rides, and sing-alongs with Dickens carolers.

New this year, Luminaries of Love will be available to support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital®. Choose a special dedication on your luminary for display along the Delta River or take home your Luminary of Love to enjoy throughout the season.

More holiday fun can be enjoyed outdoors via private horse-drawn carriage rides, a nightly tree lighting and caroling on the Magnolia lawn, and a nativity display featuring special lighting effects and an audio rendition of the beloved biblical story.

At Pinetop, an outdoor Appalachian-esque village, enjoy live performances, tubing, ice skating and lessons, ice bumper cars, Reindeer Encounters, festive beverages plus an all-new, live Rockin’ Christmas On Ice Skating Show featuring champion skaters, big jumps, fast spins and awe-inspiring throws and lifts.

And, no visit to Gaylord Opryland would be complete without experiencing SoundWaves, the resort’s upscale water attraction which unites extraordinary environments, exclusive amenities, and relaxing water features with energetic rides, immersive music, and an extraordinary oasis for people of all ages to enjoy

Tickets and Packages
Overnight packages and tickets for A Country Christmas events including I Love Christmas Movies can be purchased at ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com and ILoveChristmasMoviesExperience.com. Advance online reservations are required for all ticketed events.

For the best value, guests are encouraged to enhance their experience by reserving the 3-night Ultimate A Country Christmas package including room accommodations with a selection of event tickets such as I Love Christmas Movies, The Oak Ridge Boys “Christmas in Tennessee” Dinner Show, General Jackson Showboat, ice tubing, ice skating, ice bumper cars, scavenger hunt booklets and gingerbread house kits. A separate Christmas I Love Christmas Movies Package includes tickets to I Love Christmas Movies with an overnight hotel stay and an option to add the SoundWaves experience.

consideration with the latest local, state, and federal legislation. As the safety of its guests and STARS (employees) is of paramount importance, Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas program has been developed in accordance with Marriott’s “Commitment to Clean” program and with enhanced protocols and social distancing measures. Programming will also operate in

 

 

About The Oak Ridge Boys:
The Oak Ridge Boys have sold over 41 million units worldwide and are synonymous with “America, apple pie, baseball, and country music.” In addition to their awards and accolades in the country music field, the Oaks have garnered five GRAMMY® Awards, nine GMA DOVE Awards, and two American Music Awards. The group—Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban, members of the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and the Grand Ole Opry (since 2011)—is known worldwide as one of recording history’s most extraordinary musical successes. They have charted single after single and album after album, celebrating two double-platinum albums and more than 30 Top 10 hits, including No. 1 chart-toppers “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Thank God For Kids,” “American Made,” and “Y’All Come Back Saloon,” among dozens more. For more information and to view upcoming tour dates for The Oak Ridge Boys, please visit oakridgeboys.com.

About Gaylord Opryland:
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, located at 2800 Opryland Drive in Nashville, Tenn., is the flagship property of Gaylord Hotels, part of the Marriott portfolio of brands. The 2,888-room hotel offers “everything in one place”— SoundWaves upscale indoor/outdoor water attraction, diverse dining options, a full-service spa, top-notch entertainment, on-site shopping, an award-winning golf course and more. For more information, visit www.GaylordOpryland.com.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION, THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co. THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s20). ELF and all related characters and elements © & ™ New Line Productions, Inc. (s20).  Peanuts © 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC. © Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

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Jeff Carson To Host ‘Country Classics’ Featured On Circle TV, Heartland, The Family Channel And More

Jeff Carson To Host Country Classics Featured On Circle TV, Heartland, The Family Channel And More

Check Local Listings For Schedule

Carson Recently Released New Single “God Save The World”

 

Country music standout Jeff Carson will be hosting Country Classics during the weeks of September 28 and October 5, presented by Springer Mountain Farms Chicken, Cracker Barrel and filmed at The Willie Nelson Museum in Nashville. Carson shares some of his favorite videos and Country Classics can be seen on Circle TV, The Family Channel, Heartland, Country TV, and more Wednesday, September 30 on Heartland and again throughout the week. Check your local listings for details.

“You know, it was so good to get back into the role of a country music singer again,” said Carson. “While walking around inside the Willie Nelson museum, looking at all of the artist memorabilia from past and present, it made me feel both small, and proud, to have had made a living doing something I absolutely loved, playing music.”

Carson recently re-released his 2003 hit, “God Save The World.” This single is more relevant now than ever, igniting hope for the future in a world longing for change. Carson has always sought out a life of giving, whether it be through a song or serving his local community as a police officer in Franklin, Tennessee. “God Save The World” is a mere reflection of Carson’s compassionate nature towards being a vessel of solitude in times of conflict and confusion. Carson, paired with the re-release of “God Save the World” provides lasting peace of mind and desired salvation to listeners.

Stream/Buy “God Save The Word” at smarturl.it/y9i5s7

For more information and to stay up to date on everything Jeff Carson visit HERE and follow his social channels linked below.
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About Jeff Carson:
Jeff Carson has come full circle with careers that have allowed him to do the two things that he loves – music and police work. While singing demos on songs that turned into hits for Tracy Byrd (“Walkin’ To Jerusalem”), Tracy Lawrence (“I See it Now”), Reba McEntire (“The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter”), and Tim McGraw (“I Wouldn’t Want It Any Other Way”), Faith Hill (“It Matters To Me”).” Singing demos turned into a lucky decision for Carson when he met record producer and publisher Chuck Howard, who cut three or four songs on him that were good enough to pitch to labels. Howard was instrumental in getting him his label deal at Curb Records, and soon a single, “Yeah Buddy,” released to radio. This was his first charting single and was followed up with ‘Not On Your Love,’ which went number one. The following single, ‘The Car,’ became a top-five hit, topping out at number two. Carson had several other singles, including “Real Life (Was Never The Same Again)” from his album “Real Life.” An album release party was planned for “Real Life” on September 11, 2001. That morning terrorists hijacked two planes to attack the Twin Towers in New York City and one that attacked the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. A fourth plane was hijacked from the terrorists and crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The song made it into the Top 20 but it all changed when Carson decided to switch from music to law enforcement.

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Don McLean To Perform Hour-Long Live Stream Concert On The 615 Hideaway & RFD-TV Monday, September 28 at 5pm ET / 4pm CT

Don McLean To Perform Hour-Long Live Stream Concert On The 615 Hideaway & RFD-TV Monday, September 28 at 5pm ET / 4pm CT

Don McLean Recently Announced Feature Documentary, ‘The Day The Music Died: The Story Behind Don McLean’s American Pie’

 

Don McLean is a Grammy award honoree, a Songwriters Hall of Fame member, a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and his smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) as a top 5 song of the 20th Century. On Monday, September 28 at 5pm ET / 4pm CT McLean will take the stage and perform his classic hits and fan favorites such as “Botanical Gardens,” “And I Love You So,” “Greenback Dollar,” “American Pie,” “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” and more.

“A few weeks ago I was able to get out of the house for the first time since the pandemic and appear on a few television programs and I was glad I remembered the words to my songs,” jokes McLean. “I think that time out of the house inspired me to do it again, so I am excited to be doing this live stream show with some of my band members. I hope people are going to enjoy watching it as much as I am going to be enjoying playing again.”

Don McLean recently announced plans for a feature documentary, ‘The Day The Music Died: The Story Behind Don McLean’s American Pie,’ set for release at the end of 2021. The project’s producer, Spencer Proffer, is also working on the new stage play that will revolve around McLean’s deep catalog (which includes “Vincent,” “Castles in the Air” and “Wonderful Baby”), as well as a children’s book based on his most famous song.

Watch the show live on The 615 Hideaway on Facebook or YouTube.

To keep up with everything Don McLean and be a part of his upcoming announcements, visit his website and follow his social channels linked below.
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About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a Grammy award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and his smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) a top 5 song of the 20th Century. A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late ‘60s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, Weird “Al” Yankovic, and countless others. In 2015, one of McLean’s four handwritten manuscripts of the lyrics to “American Pie” was auctioned by Christies, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Now in 2020, Don signed a recording contract with Time Life to release his catalog of recordings as well as the much anticipated new album Still Playin’ Favorites, which will be released in the Fall. “American Pie” will be featured in the Avengers Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie BIOS and much more to be announced. And when you think things are slowing down, not so for Don McLean! 2021 will mark the 50th anniversary of American Pie with a World Tour to follow.

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Tune-In Alert: David Frizzell Pays Tribute To Buddy Holly During ‘WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour’ Beginning September 26

David Frizzell Pays Tribute To Buddy Holly During ‘WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour’ Beginning September 26

Photo by Larry Neuzel

Check Local Listings For Schedule

‘WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour’ Airs on RFD-TV and American Forces Network

 

CMA and ACM award-winning and Grammy-nominated hitmaker, David Frizzell will host WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour starting Saturday, September 26. This special episode is ‘A Country Tribute to Buddy Holly’ featuring David Frizzell and Helen Cornelius, paying homage to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and benefiting the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation. WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour airs around the world, on RFD-TV and on American Forces Network, among others. Check your local listings or visit www.woodsongs.com for airing information. Additional airings will be Friday, October 30 at 6pm ET and Wednesday, November 4 at 3:30pm ET.

“One of my favorite projects was ‘The Frizzell & Friends Buddy Holly Country Tribute,’” says Frizzell. “Thanks to Helen Cornelius, Eddie and Stacy Houston, and ‘WoodSongs’ for helping promote this exciting project. Also in the show, Helen joins in on my song “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma.” What a treat as we celebrate the 40th anniversary this year!”

Watch the full episode: youtu.be/E98cRu1TrtU

Frizzell is currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma,” a duet with Shelly West which was released in 1980 and reached number one in 1981. Although turned down by countless labels, it was featured in Clint Eastwood’s film “Any Which Way You Can,” providing the boost needed to be heard. Once released, it shot to number one and secured a contract for the duo with Warner Brother Records. The duet was even ranked in CMT’s 100 Greatest Duets in country music, reaching number six.

For more information, visit www.woodsongs.com.

About David Frizzell:
David Frizzell was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, in 1941. He began touring with his legendary brother, Lefty Frizzell at the age of 12 throughout the 1950s and 60s. After serving in the Air Force, Frizzell signed with Columbia Records in 1970 and charted his first Billboard single with “L.A. International Airport” and then a Top 40 with “I Just Can’t Help Believing.”

During the 1970s, Frizzell appeared regularly on Buck Owens’ All American TV Show and began recording for Capitol Records. In 1981, he recorded his first number-one country hit, “You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma,” a duet with Shelly West. The song won the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year and Vocal Duet of the Year awards in 1981, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and was featured in Clint Eastwood’s film ‘Any Which Way You Can.’ Frizzell and West also won the Academy of Country Music award for Vocal Duo of the Year in 1981 and 1982.

In 1982, Frizzell released “I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home,” which made its way to number one.

In recent years, Frizzell created his own label Nashville America Records, and has released several albums including Frizzell & Friends: This Is Our Time which includes a bonus track, written in honor of Lefty Frizzell, Merle Haggard, and traditional music in general. “Lefty, Merle & Me” features David with Marty Haggard.

David Frizzell is a timeless and tireless entertainer who continues to share his many gifts to the delight of fans old and new across the US and throughout the world. In 2020, Frizzell signed a distribution deal with Time Life/Warner Music Group to release his catalog of recordings.

For David Frizzell’s most updated concert calendar and more, visit www.davidfrizzell.com.

About WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour:
The WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour is an ALL VOLUNTEER live audience celebration of grassroots music and the artists who make it. The show airs on 515 radio stations from Australia to Boston to Dublin, Ireland. It also airs on American Forces Network twice each weekend in 175 nations, every military base, and US Naval ship in the world. The shows air coast-to-coast in millions of TV homes as a public television series. Now Friday’s on RFD-TV.

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Friday, September 25th Marks the 30th Anniversary Of INXS Seventh Studio Album ‘X’

Friday, September 25th Marks the 30th Anniversary Of The Release Of INXS Seventh Studio Album ‘X’

Founding Member Andrew Farriss Recalls Massive Success of Album 

 

Singer/Songwriter Andrew Farriss celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the multi-platinum selling album ‘X,’ released on this day 30 years ago from the world-renowned band, INXS. Farriss, a founding member of the band, played keyboard and provided backing vocals and other instrumentation. With INXS, he has sold over 60 million records, received multiple Grammy nominations, and an induction into the ARIA Hall Of Fame in 2001. ‘X,’ INXS’s 7th studio album, was released on September 25th in 1990.

“I can’t believe it’s been 30 years since the release of the ‘X’ album,” shares Farriss. “As INXS, we knew we had to have the right songs to follow up on the massive success of our previous album ‘KICK’. I love the energy of the ‘X’ album. My favorite songs are still “Suicide Blonde,” “Disappear,” “Bitter Tears,” “Who Pays The Price,” and “Hear That Sound,” plus having blues music legend Charlie Musselwhite playing on the ‘X’ album with us was awesome!”

‘X’ served to further the tremendous success achieved by the band with singles such as “Suicide Blonde” and “Disappear”. Mystify, a documentary released in March of 2019 details the life and untimely death of INXS frontman Michael Hutchence in a one-night U.S theatre showing. The documentary remembers Hutchence at his most vulnerable and artistic states. For more information and to view the ‘Mystify’ trailer visit YouTube and Rolling Stone.

Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS, released in 2014, gives fans an inside look at what unique star qualities carried INXS from Australian pubs to sold-out stadium tours around the world. In July of 1991, the band sold out Wembley Stadium in the UK, playing the show of their lives to over 74,000 fans. The concert was captured by over a dozen film cameras and the original audio and video were simultaneously remastered from the original 35mm film and re-released in 4K UHD and other digital and disc formats earlier this year. For more on this release, read Jon Blistein’s coverage in Rolling Stone.

Click HERE to watch the trailer for Never Tear Us Apart.
Click HERE to watch “New Sensation” from INXS Live Baby Live at Wembley Stadium.

A true testament to the timelessness of ‘X’ lies within the millions of people who still revisit it’s signature sound 30 years later. Outside of INXS, Farriss continues to embark on a solo career and bring healing music to long time fans. ‘Love Makes The World,’ Farriss’s 5 song EP is to be released on October 2, 2020 through BMG worldwide.

Visit HERE to keep up with everything Andrew Farriss.

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About Andrew Farriss:
Andrew Farriss is a creative, versatile, award-winning artist embarking on an adventure to present his individual talents to the world. Not only did Farriss co-found the iconic INXS mentioned above, he was also the main songwriter, played the keyboard and guitar, and sang backup vocals for the band. His hard work has paid off as the group went on to be nominated for Grammy, Brit, MTV Music, and ARIA Awards. He alone won producer of the year at the ARIA Awards and has written songs for various albums that have gone triple platinum. Native to Tamworth Australia, Farriss now splits his time between his home country and Nashville, Tennessee. Among many shows, Farriss frequents the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and makes a highly anticipated yearly appearance at Tamworth’s Country Music Festival in Australia. He has toured the globe for over 50 years, impacting the world with his Americana arrangements. Nothing can stop Farriss’s creativity and his recent work serves as a roadmap of the numerous feats he has achieved.

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Patriot Artists Agency Presents ‘Ladies of the ’80s’ A Live, Socially-Distanced Concert Event At The Governors Club In Brentwood, Tennessee

Patriot Artists Agency Presents ‘Ladies of the ’80s’ A Live Socially-Distanced Concert Event At The Governors Club In Brentwood, Tennessee

Stephen Brush, PAA Founder, Brings Back Exclusive Concert Experience While Following Social Distancing Guidelines

 

Redefining the ideals of a world affected by COVID-19, Patriot Artists Agency took a leap of faith in the right direction to bring fans in Middle Tennessee to ‘Ladies of the ’80s,’ a live socially-distanced concert event held on the beautiful estate of the Governor’s Club in Brentwood, Tennessee, Friday, September 18th.

The show featured ’80s powerhouse headliner Taylor Dayne, delivering her smash hits “Tell It To My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back”, and “Prove Your Love.” Tiffany and Lisa Lisa transported fans back to tubular times in true social distancing style with “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Head To Toe,” “Lost In Emotion,” and “Let The Beat Hit ‘Em.” The night was emceed by a DJ who weaved other throwback favorites into the mix between sets and on into the night.

Under the light of the stars and tucked in between rolling hills, the stage was set with temperature check stations and food trucks lining the venue. VIP pods lined the hills with safe distance and passageways between each row. Each entertainer performed their hit singles as fans sang along under face masks and grooved to the beat of the night in their designated areas, separated 8 feet apart.

“I decided it was time to create and adapt and get on with living! I want artists, crew, and of course, my colleagues working again,” shares Patriot Artists Agency Owner, Stephen Brush. Ladies of the ’80s has offered that feel-good social distanced experience that brings people to a happy place safely. Based on this proof of concept being so successful, we are looking to produce 15-20 of these driving range concerts throughout the US for the remainder of the year and then look to produce 50-75 of them next year.”

“When Stephen approached me about the event, I saw an opportunity to demonstrate that live events can return in a safe manner,” said production manager Mark Kocourek. “We were able to implement the CDC guidelines and Event Safety Alliance best practices. We brought in a COVID Compliance Officer to oversee the implementation of temp checks, mandatory masks, and social distancing.  Our detailed plan allowed the audience to safely enjoy a high-quality performance for the first time since March. It was a pleasure to have a great event and prove that our industry can evolve during these trying times.”

This blast from the past experience, masterfully presented by Patriot Artists Agency, stands as a light at the end of the tunnel for the music and entertainment industry. ‘Ladies of the 80s,’ allowed fans to relive simpler times and was designed with strict but easily adhered safety precautions, making future events possible in a similar fashion. As a key industry provider, Patriot Artists Agency continues to present live entertainment as it used to be, bringing fans one stellar show at a time.

The next ‘Ladies Of The ’80s’ event is set for Houston, Texas on November 14, 2020.

About Patriot Artists Agency:
Patriot Artists Agency is a full-service talent agency priding itself on big agency representation with a boutique approach, offering artists a full scope of representation with a concentration on live touring and events. Our talent buying services for brands, corporates, and events have secured top name talent for top name companies. Keeping our clients, partners and team is paramount at PAA. We take a very personal approach to all of the clients we represent as booking agents. You will get personalized and on-demand service regularly. Whether routing or creating grand world tours, we handpick events and venues which suit the artist’s needs and schedule with maximum return. PAA can help make your corporate entertainment the talk of the meetings. We will source the perfect client to entertain for your meetings, cocktail hour, or signature event. PAA will liaise with your internal team or produce the event for you to make sure all goes fabulously. Because of the boutique nature of PAA, we are in a unique position for talent management. It is a very hands-on environment in the office and the artist and their team would be well taken care of. We are very selective in the artists we represent so they are top of mind all the time, not just a small percentage vying for attention. For more information and to keep up with future events, please visit patriotartistsagency.com.

About Stephen Brush:
Stephen Brush has over 20 years of experience in the music industry initially working at record companies such as Polygram and Elektra. Later he moved into a role at ICM (International Creative Management) and started as an agent in the contemporary music department representing such notable acts as Nas, India.arie, Laura Branigan, Rick James, Tracy Morgan, and countless others. After a 6 year run at ICM, Stephen moved on to start his own agency (International Artists Agency) and ran that for 10 years until a former ICM colleague and he developed Patriot Artists Agency.

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Lee Greenwood Partners With Universal Coin & Bullion For 2020 Campaign

Lee Greenwood Partners With Universal Coin & Bullion For 2020 Campaign

 America’s Gold Expert has enlisted the help of America’s Patriot to inform the public about the value in gold, silver and rare coins

Lee Greenwood, “America’s Patriot,” has joined forces with America’s Gold Expert, Universal Coin & Bullion, at a time when the value of gold and silver precious metals are hitting historic highs. This exclusive partnership marks the first time Greenwood has worked with a company that sells gold and silver directly to consumers.

“The American dollar for decades was backed by gold and like most Americans, the value of our dollar means something to me,” says Greenwood. “Knowing the value of our precious metals continue to rise, I am honored to be working with Universal Coin & Bullion in making sure people know where they can get beautiful silver and gold coins as well as pure bars.”

Lee Greenwood is a Grammy award winner, a CMA award winner, an ACM award winner, and a Presidential appointee to the National Endowment for the Arts. His catalog of hits includes over 20 top ten singles and seven number one songs. Greenwood is known for his patriotic anthem “God Bless The USA,” which has been performed countless times for eight different Presidents over five decades.

Like Greenwood, Dr. Fuljenz is recognized as an industry leader, having won more than 60 prestigious national and regional awards for his consumer education and protection work in rare coins and precious metals. He is a frequent expert guest on local and national business and personal finance programs, such as Fox Business Network and CNBC, and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Los Angeles Times, and other broadcast, print, and online news media. Dr. Mike Fuljenz, known as America’s Gold Expert and President of Universal Coin & Bullion, was thrilled to partner with Greenwood.

“I’ve always admired Lee Greenwood,” says Dr. Mike Fuljenz. “He connects with his fans as he travels our great country. I was pleased to meet him at a charity event in Texas on September 11th and as a company, we are even more honored to be working with such a music legend.”

Fans and consumers can learn more about this partnership – and how to invest in precious metals and rare gold and silver coins, by visiting Lee Greenwood’s website and Universal Coin and Bullion’s website.

About Lee Greenwood:
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious award nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others.

His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001 and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. Military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours. Greenwood was appointed to the council of the National Endowment for the Arts in 2008 by President George W. Bush, confirmed by the United States Senate, and continues to serve on the NEA at the pleasure of the President. His latest book release is a children’s book called Proud To Be An American, which is currently available in stores, on Amazon and leegreenwood.com.

About Universal Coin & Bullion:
Universal Coin & Bullion was founded by Dr. Mike Fuljenz in 1994. Known as America’s Gold Expert®, Universal Coin & Bullion President, Dr. Mike Fuljenz has won dozens of prestigious national and regional awards for his consumer education and protection work in rare coins and precious metals.

His books, media appearances, and newsletters about gold and rare coins have earned Best of the Year awards from the Numismatic Literary Guild and the Press Club of Southeast Texas, and he received the NLG’s coveted top lifetime achievement honor in 2013, “The Clemy Award.” Dr. Fuljenz has been an expert guest on many nationally recognized publications and finance programs, having made contributions on Fox Business Network, CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Kiplinger’s, and many others.

A respected community leader in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas, Fuljenz is a Past President of the Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board and received the Catholic Charities Humanitarian of the Year Award. He has been recognized for his support of childhood literacy with top awards from the Beaumont Independent School District and from Save Our Children. He has served with distinction as a consultant to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Postal Service, General Services Administration, United States Mint, and Royal Canadian Mint, and is on the Boards of Directors of Crime Stoppers of Beaumont and the influential Industry Council For Tangible Assets.

For more information, visit UniversalCoin.com

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“Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert” Comes to Cinemas Worldwide Oct. 21 & 25

 

STEVIE NICKS 24 KARAT GOLD THE CONCERT
COMES TO CINEMAS WORLDWIDE OCTOBER 21 & 25

TRAFALGAR RELEASING AND BMG BRING TWO-TIME ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME ICON STEVIE NICKS’ EPIC CONCERT FROM HER SOLD-OUT 24 KARAT GOLD TOUR TO CINEMAS

 

Tickets on sale beginning September 23 at StevieNicksFilm.com

2CD, 2LP & Digital/Streaming Releases Available from October 30 via BMG
Brand New Live Version of “Gypsy” Available Today HERE

 

Trafalgar Releasing announced today that Stevie Nicks, two time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, legendary Grammy winning recording singer/songwriter supreme, will debut  Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert, which will be released for two nights only on October 21 and 25 at select cinemas, drive ins and exhibition spaces around the world. With this film Nicks, long considered one of the most iconic live performers, provides music fans with a virtual front row seat to the magic Stevie brings to the stage in concert.

 

The film features a set-list of fan favorite Nicks songs from her solo career and as a member of Fleetwood Mac including “Rhiannon,” “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,” “Edge of Seventeen,” “Stand Back,” “Landslide,” and more as well as rare gems from her platinum selling catalog.

 

The film also reveals intimate story-telling and inspirations for some of the most famous and timeless songs and lyrics in music history which to this day remain part of the soundtrack to the lives of generations of music lovers.

 

Directed and produced by Joe Thomas during Nicks’ fabled 67 city sold out 24 Karat Gold Tour, filming and recording took place in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh in 2017.

 

“The 24 Karat Gold Tour was my all-time favorite tour.   I not only got to sing my songs but I was able to tell their stories for the first time. I love having the opportunity to share this concert with my fans. From me to you – 24 Karat Gold,” Said Stevie Nicks

 

Kymberli Frueh, SVP for Programming and Content Acquisitions for Trafalgar Releasing said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with BMG and Stevie Nicks’ team on this landmark global cinema event which is sure to delight fans. Stevie’s legendary career has spanned over four decades, creating legions of fans across the generations. Her 24 Karat Gold concert tracklist features some of her greatest solo hits as well as Fleetwood Mac classics.”

 

The event will be screened in cinemas around the world on Oct. 21 and 25. Tickets are on-sale beginning on Sept. 23 at StevieNicksFilm.com, where fans can find the most up-to-date information regarding participating theaters and sign up for event alerts. Dates are subject to change based on the status of local cinema re-openings.

 

The 2CD & digital/streaming releases will be available on Oct. 30 via BMG, featuring 17 tracks of Stevie’s greatest hits live; including “Stand Back,” “Gypsy,” and “Edge of Seventeen,” as well as the first ever live recording of “Crying In The Night,” and other live rarities. The 2CD will be available exclusively at Target on Oct. 30, and the digital release will be available everywhere on the same day. A limited-edition 2LP 180-gram version will be available on “Crystal-Clear” vinyl exclusively at Barnes & Noble, while a 180-gram black vinyl version will be available everywhere.

 

LINKS & DETAILS:

Global theatrical release date: Oct. 21 and 25, 2020

Website: StevieNicksFilm.com

Trailer: https://youtu.be/J02RTLFYVlM

Gypsy Audio Track: https://stevienicks.lnk.to/24KCDPR

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/stevienicks

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/stevienicks/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/StevieNicks

Website – https://www.stevienicksofficial.com/

 

 

About Stevie Nicks

Widely considered one of the most important female voices in rock music with an unparalleled career, Stevie Nicks has had six Top Ten albums, 8 Grammy nominations and is the first woman to be twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – with Fleetwood Mac in 1998 and as a solo artist in 2019. Collectively as a solo artist and Fleetwood Mac band member, Nicks has sold over 140 million albums and won several Grammys.

 

About Trafalgar Releasing

Trafalgar Releasing is the global leader in event cinema distribution. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s global operations include production, acquisition, marketing and distribution of specialised content to over 8,000 cinemas in more than 120 countries worldwide.

 

A full spectrum of releases includes high arts (The Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet, Royal Opera House), award winning theatre (The King and I: from the London Palladium, An American In Paris, Les Misérables: The Staged Concert), iconic moments (Monty Python’s Life of Brian 40th Anniversary, David Bowie is happening now, They Shall Not Grow Old), heritage music acts (Roger Waters The Wall, David Gilmour Live in Pompeii, Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2, Depeche Mode: SPIRITS in the Forest) and contemporary music sensations (BTS’ BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE, Gorillaz: REJECT FALSE ICONS, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams).

 

Headquartered in London, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles and Denver. More information about Trafalgar Releasing can be found at http://www.Trafalgar-Releasing.com.

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David Frizzell To Host ‘Country Classics’ Featured On Circle TV, Heartland, The Family Channel And More

David Frizzell To Host Country Classics Featured On Circle TV, Heartland, The Family Channel And More

Check Local Listings For Schedule

Frizzell Recently Celebrated 40th Anniversary Of “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma”

CMA and ACM award-winning and Grammy-nominated hitmaker, David Frizzell will be hosting Country Classics during the weeks of September 14 and September 21, presented by Springer Mountain Farms Chicken, Cracker Barrel and filmed at The Willie Nelson Museum in Nashville. Frizzell shares some of his favorite videos and Country Classics can be seen on Circle TV, The Family Channel, Heartland, Country TV, and more Wednesday, September 16 on Heartland and again throughout the week. Check your local listings for details.

“It was so much fun hosting Country Classics and being able to share some wonderful videos with everyone watching,” says Frizzell. “Country Classics has fans all over the world and I am excited to be able to visit with each of them over the next two weeks.”

Frizzell is currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma,” a duet with Shelly West which was released in 1980 and reached number one in 1981. Although turned down by countless labels, it was featured in Clint Eastwood’s film “Any Which Way You Can,” providing the boost needed to be heard. Once released, it shot to number one and secured a contract for the duo with Warner Brother Records. The duet was even ranked in CMT’s 100 Greatest Duets in country music, reaching number six.

David Frizzell is one of the greatest voices in country music with a haunting resemblance to his older brother, the ultimate stylist, Country Music Hall of Fame member Lefty Frizzell. Both share that raw, forlorn quality that is essential to the interpretation of traditional country themes. Even during the duet years with Shelly West, David Frizzell continued his solo career as well with “I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home.” As the producer of the popular Frizzell & Friends series of projects, David brings together some of the top performers in the business for both live and recorded projects such as Crystal Gayle, T. Graham Brown, Johnny Lee, Lacy J. Dalton, and more.

About David Frizzell:
David Frizzell was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, in 1941. He began touring with his legendary brother, Lefty Frizzell at the age of 12 throughout the 1950s and 60s. After serving in the Air Force, Frizzell signed with Columbia Records in 1970 and charted his first Billboard single with “L.A. International Airport” and then a Top 40 with “I Just Can’t Help Believing.”

During the 1970s, Frizzell appeared regularly on Buck Owens’ All American TV Show and began recording for Capitol Records. In 1981, he recorded his first number-one country hit, “You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma,” a duet with Shelly West. The song won the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year and Vocal Duet of the Year awards in 1981, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and was featured in Clint Eastwood’s film ‘Any Which Way You Can.’ Frizzell and West also won the Academy of Country Music award for Vocal Duo of the Year in 1981 and 1982.

In 1982, Frizzell released “I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home,” which made its way to number one.

In recent years, Frizzell created his own label Nashville America Records, and has released several albums including Frizzell & Friends: This Is Our Time which includes a bonus track, written in honor of Lefty Frizzell, Merle Haggard, and traditional music in general. “Lefty, Merle & Me” features David with Marty Haggard.

David Frizzell is a timeless and tireless entertainer who continues to share his many gifts to the delight of fans old and new across the US and throughout the world.

About Country Classics:
Country Classics is a weekly half-hour program hosted by the classic country music artists themselves, such as Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, Bill Anderson, Jeannie Seely, Aaron Tippin, Lorrie Morgan, and more. Reaching over 100,000,000 households weekly, Country Classics features music videos and interviews from classic country stars like George Strait, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Tanya Tucker, Restless Heart, and many more. For more information, visit countryclassics.us.