Austin's Rising Star Charlie Faye Releases Debut Album Wilson St. on July 14th
Nashville, TN — Austin singer-songwriter Charlie Faye releases her debut album Wilson St. on July 14th. Showcasing her sultry voice, the release also demonstrates Charlie Faye's extraordinary ability to capture the American experience as a songwriter. Aptly named, Wilson St., is much more than an album title or even a street name to Charlie Faye; it is a beautiful tapestry of her experiences across this country, from New York to Texas, sewn together through lyric and melody over state lines.
After making a name for herself in her hometown of New York playing with her band the Jerks and touring as a sideman with Dan Zanes and Friends, Charlie Faye moved to Austin in search of a change of scenery and some new inspiration. She was quickly enveloped by Austin's vibrant local music scene and found herself collaborating with local and traveling musicians alike. She came looking for a community, and between music-filled nights and afternoon barbeques, that's exactly what she found. In the process, she became a rising star in the Live Music Capital of the World.
On Wilson Street in Austin, Charlie Faye found her home, as well as her cause, among the run-down cottages that served for decades as a sanctuary for the city's musicians. When the neighborhood was to be destroyed by a local developer, Charlie single-handedly fought back and devised a plan to relocate the affordable cottages instead. She had discovered magic in that musical enclave, a magic that had been present for generations, and she was not willing to let it go. Her community needed her to save it and she rose to the challenge. An Austinite for two short years, Charlie's undeniable presence has already left a mark, both on Wilson Street and city wide, through music and activism.
Many of the songs on Wilson St. were composed on Charlie's old Gibson in her cottage on that very street and, in true bohemia fashion, are organic and candid. Album standouts include "Runaround," a roll the windows down summer hit that speaks to the uncertainty of young love; "Coward's Lament," a wistful, crooning tale of love's weakness; and "Bottletops," a story of the passing of time by a lonely character, ready to tell his story over a jug of wine. These songs are a reflection of Charlie's experiences. They are songs about real people and real places that have changed her life.
Charlie is supporting the release of Wilson St. with a summer tour that includes appearances at the Riverbend Festival and Summerfest. Beginning in 2010, Charlie will take her love of community and adventure to a new level with a ten-month tour that will involve residencies in ten different cities. Unlike typical traveling musicians, Charlie plans to settle in, learn about the local scene, and form a new band, made up of new friends, in each city.
Charlie Faye understands that her artistic truth is achieved through a connection to those around her. Through her new home of Austin, the beloved Wilson Street and unconventional tour schedule, Faye will nurture relationships. Wilson St. is only the beginning.
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Tune In To The Oak Ridge Boys on CBS Early Show, Fox & Friends, Game Show Network, and more…
New York, NY — Viewers worldwide will have several chances to tune in and see beloved country-crossover group The Oak Ridge Boys on television in July. The band will be out and about promoting their new Spring Hill Records album The Boys Are Back which hit stores May 19th.
Kicking off their appearances will bring the Oak Ridge Boys to the Game Show Network during Game Show Live on Thursday, July 16th. The Oaks will join the show via Skype to help a lucky contestant win prizes while promoting their new album. The next morning will bring the Oaks to deliver a powerful performance as part of the Fox & Friends Summer Concert Series, soon followed by radio appearances. The Oaks will, once again, see the sunrise as they perform on the CBS Early Show on Saturday, July 19th, before heading to a concert appearance in New Jersey later that night.
The following week on July 23rd, The Oak Ridge Boys will appear on the nationally syndicated mid-day show Better TV. Other appearances include SiriusXM , FoxNews.com, Fox Entertainment Feed, and United Stations radio.
“After years of singing together, and especially the last several years of extensive touring, we think we've really been able to define our sound on this record,” said Oaks vocalist Duane Allen. “The whole process of doing this album - from finding songs, to arranging them, recording and mixing - was relaxed and fun. We took our time so we could do things the way we wanted and treat each song with the care it deserved.”
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Jason Aldean Posts Big #'s, Lands Ad Campaign & Plans More TV!
Nashville, TN — It would take a freight train to stop the momentum behind country music star Jason Aldean's smash "Big Green Tractor," which is plowing its way towards the Top 10 and is the fastest rising single of the Georgia-native's career to date.
The surprising love song is fueling over 40,000 digital downloads a week and has continued to help his already GOLD certified third album WIDE OPEN consistently move an average 22,000 units per week. Aldean is in good company among in the Top Five on Billboard's Country Albums Chart among the industry's biggest superstars including Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley.
"I won't lie...when you have a big, reactive no. one hit song like 'She's Country' to kick off an album, you just cross your fingers and hope that the next one won't be a disappointment because it's a really hard thing to follow," admits the award-winning vocalist. "'Big Green Tractor' is just performing beyond what I ever could have imagined, and it feels awesome to play live because it's turned into a big old sing-a-long pretty quickly."
Aldean has also just been tapped by iconic American denim maker Wrangler Western Wear to back its new jean line - The Wrangler Retro Line - which will hit stores in August. As the exclusive spokesperson for the new Wrangler Retro collection and the face of the robust marketing campaign - including national television, print, radio and online advertising along with integrated in-store marketing support - Aldean joins the legendary King of Country Music George Strait in the Wrangler family. The new collection is styled with fresh designs, updated fabrics, contemporary trim details and has a lower rise with both boot-cut and straight leg fit options all targeted at a new breed of cowboy who rocks his style with an attitude.
"Because the look of the Wrangler Retro line speaks directly to Jason's fan base we are really excited about this partnership," said Edyie Brooks-Bryant, senior manager of marketing and special events, Wrangler Western Wear. "Jason Aldean's style, attitude and phenomenal musical talent make him an exciting and natural match for this collection, and he has been a Wrangler favorite for a long time."
Fans can catch Aldean headlining his WIDE OPEN arena tour and opening dates for superstar Keith Urban in the coming weeks. He will also perform on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on Thurs., July 23 and tape an episode of E!'s highly rated late night talk show Chelsea Lately on Tues., July 28. For a full list of tour dates and television appearances, visit www.jasonaldean.com
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Rascal Flatts "Summer Nights" To ESPN and New Music Video
Nashville, TN — Not only is Rascal Flatts’ latest hit single “Summer Nights” climbing the country radio charts but the song can also be found on ESPN’s Major League Baseball coverage and in a new music video.
Rascal Flatts are known for delivering sweeping, emotional music videos, however the band takes a different approach with the concept for “Summer Nights” and do not appear within the music video itself. Instead, Gary, Jay and Joe Don can be seen in the intro and outro for the video. Directed by Shaun Silva and shot in Pismo Beach, California, “Summer Nights” can be seen on TV and online starting July 20.
In addition to the new music video, fans of Major League Baseball can also hear Rascal Flatts’ “Summer Nights” during ESPN televised games.
Rascal Flatts recently placed their fourth consecutive studio album atop the Top 200 chart with the release of Unstoppable with first week sales of 351,000 albums. It also became the biggest country release of 2009 and the best in country first week sales since November 2008. Since they launched their career in 2000, they have sold 20 million albums, scored 11 #1 singles and 18 top 10 hits and are the reigning AMA, CMT, PCA, ACM and CMA Vocal Group of The Year. The band has become well know for their touring savvy with energetic performances, high-tech production and in-concert interactive fan participation and recently launched "Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour," which will hit 40 cities by the end of this year.
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Brad Paisley to Perform at The White House - White House Music Series Hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama - Tuesday, July 21
Nashville, TN — Reigning ACM and CMA Male Vocalist Brad Paisley was beyond honored to be asked to participate in the upcoming White House Music Series. The series is hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama and its goal is to celebrate the arts and the importance of arts education. The series launched last month with a focus on Jazz and will continue in the fall with Classical music.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 21 Paisley and fellow Opry member, Bluegrass great and past duet partner Alison Krauss will participate in an educational workshop with 120 middle and high school students from across the country. In the evening they will perform in the historic East Room before the President – who will make opening remarks – the First Lady, students, White House staff, and Members of Congress.
The Country Music Celebration is presented with assistance from The Country Music Association, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and produced by the Grand Ole Opry and Great American Country Television.
A three-time GRAMMY Award winner, Paisley currently has the #1 Country album in the nation with his new release, American Saturday Night.
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Kenny Chesney's Seattle Sun City Warm-Up; Intimate Night Before Stadium Set 7/31
Seattle — When you play football stadiums, you don't just roll in, throw up a stage and get on with it… And the more years Kenny Chesney headlines stadiums around the nation, the more ways he finds to expand and improve the experience for himself and his fans. To that end, the Sun City Carnival hits Seattle's Qwest Field July 31 for a sand bar only performance experience for a select number of fans.
“Qwest can be a little tricky,” allows the man who was country music's only representative in Pollstar's Midyear Tour Rankings Top 10. “We wanna get in there and really blow it up… and I wanna know that we're able to capture what's so special about that place, because the Seattle fans are incredible. So, we figured rather than just coming in and me and the guys doing a soundcheck, we could warm-up with something a little bit more - and start what is normally an all-day experience the night before.”
“We're always looking for ways to change things up, to give the fans a peak into our world,” Chesney allows. “It just seems like as long as we're gonna be there, we might as well share it with the people who love our music - and inspire us to rock a little harder, to play a little bit longer. I don't know if this is crazy, sane or the start of something big, but given how awesome Seattle has always been for us, it seems like the perfect place to find out!”
With SRO shows at football stadiums in Chicago, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh already under his belt, a play at San Francisco's AT&T Park this weekend and the always insane Boston Gillette Stadium show - sold out in under 10 minutes this year with no support acts announced - this is easily the most intimate way to see the largest scale Kenny Chesney this year. All the production, all the decibels, all the everything and none of the crowds that accompany his NFL and MLB plays.
As with everything Chesney does, fans should also not be surprised by the presence of hi-def cameras. Having produced three “Roadcase” DVDs, several videos and much of his behind the stage concert footage from captured road images, one never knows where they might end up - though their presence is permission to be used in these mediums.
“Anyone who's ever been in my house knows, I have pictures everywhere of everyone and everything,” Chesney admits with a shy laugh. “When you close your eyes, you can see all these amazing things that've happened, but if you wanna share it with your friends, you need this pictures. All the faces, the places we've been… well, I try to not just share it with the people in my life, but the fans who've made my life and been such a part of this. Who knows when or how? But I know you can only capture the moment in the moment, so that's what we're trying to do…”
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Jeff Cook of Country Super Group ALABAMA To Appear On 'The Daily Buzz' This Weekend
NASHVILLE, TN — Jeff Cook, of Country Music Hall of Famers Alabama, will make a musical appearance on the nationally syndicated television show The Daily Buzz this weekend.
Cook, now with his Allstar Goodtime Band, will be in Orlando, Florida this Friday morning to wake up America with a live performance of his current single and the title track from his latest solo-release, “Ashes Won’t Burn.”
Jeff Cook is a founding member of the country music band Alabama, with a career that to date has resulted in 21 gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums and more than 78 million records sold. In 2005, the band was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and in 2001 Cook was named "Guitarist of the Year" by the Gibson Guitar Company.
The Daily Buzz is a live, energized, and funny syndicated news show carried on over 156 TV stations throughout the country.
For local listings visit www.dailybuzznow.com/localstations.aspx
For more information on Jeff Cook, visit www.jeffcook-agb.com
JULY 15, 2009 (click on link below for full release)
Austin's Rising Star Charlie Faye Releases Debut Album Wilson St. on July 14th
Tune In To The Oak Ridge Boys on CBS Early Show, Fox & Friends, Game Show Network, and more…
Jason Aldean Posts Big #'s, Lands Ad Campaign & Plans More TV!
Rascal Flatts "Summer Nights" To ESPN and New Music Video
Brad Paisley to Perform at The White House - White House Music Series Hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama - Tuesday, July 21
Kenny Chesney's Seattle Sun City Warm-Up; Intimate Night Before Stadium Set 7/31
Jeff Cook of Country Super Group ALABAMA To Appear On 'The Daily Buzz' This Weekend
