Josh Abbott Band’s Brand New Music Video To Debut On CMT
Pure Country
She’s Like Texas Can Also Be Viewed Online At CMT.com
NASHVILLE, TN / February 9, 2010 – Already on the rise in the
Texas country scene, Josh Abbott Band is now breaking through the
Lonestar State’s borders into some Wide Open CMT territory with
the debut of his brand new music video for his current Top 15 single
“She’s Like Texas.” Directed by Evan Kaufmann and filmed in
Rockwall and Dallas, the video features Texas landmarks and
traditions beautifully echoing the song’s ode to Texas girls. The
video is set to make its debut on CMT Pure Country this week and
can now be viewed at various online outlets including CMT.com.
Written by Josh Abbott, “She’s Like Texas” is the band’s fastest
rising single to date and has already landed at the No. 15 spot on
the Texas Music Chart in just 3 weeks. “She’s Like Texas” is the title
track from JAB’s highly anticipated new album to be released
February 16 via Pretty Damn Tough Records and Thirty Tigers.
Produced by Erik Herbst, She’s Like Texas is the follow-up to their
debut album Scapegoat, which delivered one of the Top 15 most
played songs of 2009 “Good Night For Dancing” featuring Charla
Corn as reported by the Texas Music Chart.
In the blink of an eye, Josh Abbott Band has gone from an unknown
artist to one of the fastest rising young stars in Texas country.
Playing over 250 shows this past year, JAB has been performing to
packed houses all across Texas and Oklahoma including Texas
hot spots such as Wild West in Lubbock, Cowboys in San Antonio
and Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth. The passion and high-energy
characteristic of Josh Abbott Band’s performances come through
both on stage and in the studio. It’s no wonder why the Josh Abbott
Band has quickly become a Texas institution—and why its talents
can’t be confined for long to the Lonestar State.
To learn more about Josh Abbott Band, log on to:
www.joshabbottband.com or www.myspace.com/joshabbottband
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Brandon Rhyder Soars To No. 1 On The Texas Country Music
Charts with "Rock Angel"
New Album Head Above Water To Be Released 2/16/10
Austin, TX / February 15, 2010 – Texas country mainstay Brandon
Rhyder is celebrating his fast rising single, “Rock Angel,” which
landed in the coveted No. 1 spot on both the Texas Music chart and
the Texas Regional Radio report today and is still holding strong.
Written by Brandon Rhyder, “Rock Angel,” is an up tempo song that
says exactly what women want to hear and has an edgy
aggressiveness that will have you stomping your feet from
beginning to end. This song is the lead track from his new disc
Head Above Water to be released nationwide tomorrow, February
16, via Thirty Tigers. Album also includes a bonus DVD featuring an
exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of this
disc. Produced by longtime friend and mentor Walt Wilkins, Head
Above Water is Brandon’s sixth full-length album and is the follow-
up to Every Night. To date, Brandon has delivered 3 Top 20 singles,
2 Top 10 singles, 3 Top 5 singles and now 2 No. 1 singles with
“Rock Angel” and “Before I Knew Your Name.”
This record is not unlike any of Brandon’s previous recordings in the
fact that it’s different. “You learn, you grow, you change and then you
do it again,” says Brandon.
Many people have come to know Brandon Rhyder’s name and
music over the last few years. Regionally he’s definitely a staple of
the Texas scene. Brandon Rhyder is different. When you hear the
voice you know it’s unmistakably him. When he comes out with a
new single you never know what you’re going to get. Brandon
Rhyder loves to take you to the top and then jerk the rug out from
under you and start the process all over again. Brandon Rhyder
doesn’t write for a genre, but rather for the inspiration he receives.
Brandon Rhyder is a man’s man. He’s as real as they come, and
this album is his best album yet. With Head Above Water, Brandon
takes Texas by the boots and reminds us in 12 tracks (with one
hidden gem) of what keeps his head above water: love, honesty,
and his country roots.
Currently Rhyder is visiting radio and playing dates all over Texas,
Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas with upcoming shows in Austin
and Fort Worth.
Brandon Rhyder – Head Above Water – Track Listing:
1. Rock Angel
2. You Can Count On Me
3. You Burn Me
4. Like It Was The Last Time
5. Last Swan Song
6. It’s The Country That Saves Me
7. Head Above Water
8. Ultimate Deceiver
9. I’ll Take You
10. You Like Me Again
11. Battery
12. Breathe
To learn more about Brandon Rhyder, please visit www.
brandonrhyder.com
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All Aboard - Veronica Ballestrini To Set Sail This Summer On A
Cruise With Fans
Come To Veronica’s Upcoming Nashville Show For A Chance To
Win This Cruise To The Bahamas!
NASHVILLE, TN / February 5, 2010 - Independent recording artist
Veronica Ballestrini is setting sail this summer on a cruise to the
Bahamas with her fans. Leaving from Miami, FL on August 27, this
3-day trip is scheduled to make stops in CocoCay and Nassau
including a visit to the location where Veronica shot her forthcoming
music video for “Don’t Say.”
“Cruises have always been my favorite family vacations,” said
Veronica. “For me to be able to hang out with my fans, play music
and enjoy the sunshine all in one is unreal.”
To learn more about the cruise and to register, please visit
Veronica's website - www.veronicaballestrini.net. And, one lucky fan
has the chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime trip for two at Veronica’
s upcoming concert on Friday, February 26, 2010 at local hot spot,
12th & Porter (114 12th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203). Show
starts at 9pm. The winner must be present at the time of giveaway
to collect the prize.
This performance will close out Veronica’s week of attending
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) events and visiting with radio.
Recently Veronica delivered to country radio her brand new single,
“Out There Somewhere,” the follow-up to her popular lead off single,
“Amazing” which landed on Music Row’s Country Breakout Chart.
Written by Michael Jay, Keith Volpone, Walter Brandt and Bill Brandt,
this catchy, up-beat tune speaks to the youthful charmed desire of
finding your one true love. Both of these tracks are from her debut
album, What I’m All About, on-sale now at iTunes and
veronicaballestrini.net.
Veronica is already getting great reviews from fans and critics alike.
The astounding numbers on her social network sites are proof that
Veronica has that unique ability to connect with people and
unbelievable fan loyalty. On Myspace alone, that number totals
more than 140,000 friends, 7.5 million page views and 12 million
plays of her music. On CMT.com, Veronica is one of the most in-
demand artists and her debut video “Amazing” has racked up an
unprecedented number of unique views on the site for an emerging
indie artist. Her self-made success story has started to catch
national attention. As JON CARAMANICA wrote in the NEW YORK
TIMES, “...When someone like Ms. Ballestrini arrives essentially
unannounced and begins to attract attention, it’s signicant.”
For additional information please visit www.veronicaballestrini.net or
www.myspace.com/veronicaballestrini.
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Brandon Rhyder Adds To His Team With
New Management and Publicity
Rhyder Signs with Ambiance Artists and Sweet Talk Publicity
Austin, TX / February 9, 2010 – Brandon Rhyder is gearing up for the
release of his sixth full length album, Head Above Water, and has
made some new additions to his team signing with Ambiance
Artists for management and Sweet Talk Publicity for public relations.
Rhyder is currently represented by Thirty Tigers for
marketing/distribution, APEX Music for radio promotion and Red 11
Music for booking.
“We have worked very hard to get to where we are,” said Brandon.
“Piece by piece we have assembled the best group in the business
in my opinion. Now with Ambiance Artists and Sweet Talk Publicity
on board, the pieces fit perfect together and we are ready to kick
everything in high gear!”
Many people have come to know Brandon Rhyder’s name and
music over the last few years. Regionally he’s definitely a staple of
the Texas scene and has made the most of each opportunity he’s
been given. Brandon Rhyder is different. When you hear the voice
you know it’s unmistakably him. When he comes out with a new
single you never know what you’re going to get. Brandon Rhyder
loves to take you to the top and then jerk the rug out from under you
and start the process all over again.
And, that is exactly what Rhyder has done again with his latest
single “Rock Angel.” Already a Top 5 smash on both the Texas
Regional Radio and Texas Music charts, the song landed in the No.
2 spot on the Texas Music Chart this week. “Rock Angel” is the lead
track from Brandon’s forthcoming release, Head Above Water,
produced by longtime friend and mentor Walt Wilkins. Currently
Rhyder is visiting radio and playing dates all over Texas, Oklahoma,
Missouri and Kansas with upcoming shows in Nacogdoches,
Austin and Fort Worth.
To learn more about Brandon Rhyder, please visit www.
brandonrhyder.com
About Ambiance Artists
2004 Graduates of Texas State University, Ricky Brown and Bruce
Kalmick were determined to make a legitimate splash in the
Entertainment world. After working briefly in event production for
Milam and Company in Austin and a very brief stint with an Austin
Booking Agency, Bruce confronted life-long friend Ricky Brown, who
had worked for a summer with BMG, about starting a booking
agency of their own. After a 3-hour meeting and a couple phone
calls to the folks, KB Talent was formed and running on pure
motivation to succeed. It didn't take long for Ricky and Bruce to sign
their first real national act, The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, and
the rest is history in the making. With the success of KB talent,
Bruce and Ricky then ventured into management launching
Ambiance Artists. Current roster includes Josh Abbott Band, Kyle
Bennett Band, Courtney Now, Whiskey Myers, Ben Danaher and
Charlie Shafter & The Gnomes.
About Sweet Talk Publicity
Founded by public relations executive Jensen Sussman, Sweet Talk
Publicity is a Nashville-based public relations agency that caters to
the entertainment industry and offers clients a unique array of
publicity services ranging from comprehensive media campaigns to
a la carte items, such as red carpet coverage, tour press and
special events coverage. STP is committed to generating press that
creates name recognition, fosters positive attention and strategically
tells the story behind the client or brand. Current roster includes
Bucky Covington, Lee Brice, Josh Abbott Band and Amber Hayes.
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Texas Country Sensation The Josh Abbott Band To Release New
Album
She’s Like Texas To Hit Streets 2.16.10
Lubbock, TX / January 12, 2010 – In the blink of an eye the Josh
Abbott Band has gone from an unknown artist to one of the fastest
rising young stars in Texas country. Playing over 250 shows this
past year, he has been performing to packed houses all across
Texas and Oklahoma including Texas hot spots such as Wild West
in Lubbock, Cowboys in San Antonio and Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth.
Now on the verge of breaking through to a new level of success,
Josh Abbott dispels the myth that his band is an up and coming act;
they have already arrived. Coming off the success of their 2008
debut album Scapegoat, the Josh Abbott Band now returns with
their sophomore album She’s Like Texas to hit streets February 16,
2010.
Produced by Erik Herbst, Josh Abbott wrote or co-wrote all of the 12
tracks on the album including the band’s popular lead off single, “All
Of A Sudden,” which landed inside the Top 10 on the Texas Music
Chart and brand new single, “She’s Like Texas,” to hit radio mid-
January. She’s Like Texas captures the raw, gritty country rock
sound that defines the Josh Abbott Band experience. Released via
Pretty Damn Tough Records / Thirty Tigers, the album features
special guest performances from Kacey Musgraves on “Oh,
Tonight” and Roger Creager and Trent Willmon on “End Of A Dirt
Road.”
“Our live shows are all about having a good time the Texas way,”
says Josh. “So for this album I wanted to give country fans a
snapshot of living life in Texas in a way that no matter where you are
from you can still relate to it.”
Josh Abbott Band is already getting rave reviews from radio and
fans alike. As KLLL’s Ken Buckner said, “With the Texas Music
Scene exploding...everyone is looking for the next Pat/Jack/etc...
Josh Abbott is that guy. Musically, the songs run deep both with
lyrics and passion. And vocally, Josh has the pipes that can belt out
a drinkin' song, a haunting love ballad, or a "mainstream" single
with ease. He's versatile, marketable, and live or studio...just puts
out great work. West Texas has known this for a while...and it's only
a matter of time before you hear him on stations spanning from
Laredo to Long Island.”
Currently Josh Abbott Band is on the road playing dates all across
Texas and Oklahoma and most recently performed at the
Steamboat Music Festival in Colorado.
Josh Abbott Band – She’s Like Texas Track Listing:
1. Road Trippin
2. All Of A Sudden
3. The Walking Out
4. If You’re Leaving (I’m Coming Too)
5. Fall In Love Again
6. She’s Like Texas
7. Brushy Creek
8. Oh, Tonight (featuring Kacey Musgraves)
9. Hot Water
10. I Just Wanna Love You
11. End Of A Dirt Road (featuring Roger Creager & Trent Willmon)
12. Let My Tears Be Still
To learn more about Josh Abbott Band, log on to:
www.joshabbottband.com or www.myspace.com/joshabbottband
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SUNFIRE ENTERTAINMENT RELOCATING TO NASHVILLE
Austin, TX / February 2, 2010 – Texas Radio Promotion firm SunFire
Entertainment will be relocating its offices from Austin, Texas to
Nashville March 1, 2010. SFE will be located at 909 18th Ave. South,
Nashville, TN 37212.
Founded by Belmont Alum Angela-Marie Lampton, SFE is
celebrating its fifth year anniversary. SFE recently achieved it’s 23rd
top 10 single and had the longest running #1 song on the chart of
2009 with Jack Ingram’s “Barefoot and Crazy.” The song was
retired on the Texas Music Chart after achieving 12 consecutive
weeks at #1.
SunFire Entertainment is a full service radio promotion and
marketing company servicing both the Texas Music Chart and Texas
Regional Radio Report. SFE’s roster includes Big Machine’s Jack
Ingram, Granger Smith, Jeff Allen, Josh Abbott Band, Kyle Bennett
Band, and Rodney Parker & Fifty Peso Reward.
For the complete roster, visit www.sunfireentertainment.com.
Angela can still be reached at 210-373-2451 or
angela@sunfireent.com.
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