WARNER BROS. RECORDS’ WHITNEY DUNCAN TO PREMIERE
DEBUT VIDEO ON AOL JULY 15
Video Premieres July 16 On GAC
Up-Close And Personal Look At Whitney With “ Right Road Now”
Series
NASHVILLE – July 15, 2008 – Warner Bros. Records Debut Artist
Whitney Duncan will premiere the video for her debut single, “When
I Said I Would,” exclusively on AOL Music today. Tomorrow, GAC
viewers and country music fans will get a treat when the video will
also premiere for the first time on the cable network “When I Said I
Would” will be released to radio on August 25 and is the first
release off of Duncan ’s forthcoming Warner Bros. Records debut
album, Right Road Now.
To give country music fans an introduction to this amazing debut
artist, Warner Bros. Records has created a series of interviews,
appropriately titled “Right Road Now.” Duncan discusses the “road”
to creating her debut album. Two of the three interviews, are now
posted on Duncan ’s web site. The third installment will be posted
soon. Visit www.whitneyduncan.com to get your first look at the next
amazing talent in country music.
http://music.aol.com/artist/genre/country
www.whitneyduncan.com
http://www.myspace.com/whitneyduncanmusic
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RANDY TRAVIS HAS HIS HIGHEST CHART DEBUT EVER WITH FIRST
NEW COUNTRY ALBUM IN EIGHT YEARS AROUND THE BEND
RELEASED BY WARNER BROS. RECORDS
Los Angeles, California, July 23, 2008 – Randy Travis storms the
country charts at No. 3, making the album release his highest
selling first week ever and his first top five release in his career,
since Nielsen soundscan started reporting. Travis’ first country
album in eight years, Around the Bend, was released by Warner
Bros. Records on July 15, 2008. Randy was in New York City, last
week, in support of his new release and appeared on several
national television shows including: “The Late Show with David
Letterman,” “Good Morning America,” “Regis & Kelly,” “The Today
Show” and “Entertainment Tonight.” With over 23 years on the
charts, Randy Travis is one of the top ten selling solo country artists
of all time. Having sold over 21 million albums, he has 22 #1 hits,
six GRAMMY® Awards, five Country Music Association Awards, nine
Academy of Country Music Awards and ten American Music Awards
to his name.
The following are some examples of the critical acclaim Around the
Bend has garnered:
“More than 20 years after Randy Travis’ shiver-inducing baritone
upended country music, he’s singing as well as he ever has.”
Brian Mansfield, USA Today, July 15, 2008
“The good news for country fans is that one of modern country's
most effective translators of hurting songs once again tackles
themes of heartache and loss.”
Michael McCall, Associated Press, July 15, 2008
“His oaky baritone remains a rich sonic force, but now he’s figured
out how to bring spontaneous emotion through lively swoops and
dives as he negotiates melodies, adding a few twists and turns to
what the writers gave him to work with.”
Randy Lewis, The Los Angeles Times, July 15, 2008
“The album is quintessential Travis, with a hard-core country feel
that’s coupled with a fresh musical approach. It’s the antithesis of
formulaic; it’s the basics at their best. The album sounds great and
feels good, like slipping on your favorite pair of jeans.”
Beverly Keel, The Tennessean, July 15, 2008
“Fans of Josh Turner and Chris Young, both so affected by Mr.
Travis' artistry, should rediscover the master. He hasn't lost his
greatness.”
Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News, July 15, 2008
“On an album that is one of his career’s best, Travis rambles
through tales of crumbling marriages, true love, old-time religion,
cheatin’, drinkin’ and fried chicken. It’s hardcore country …”
Performing Songwriter, July/August 2008
“He guides all of it with the surest of hands, a gentle vocal authority
that is pure, pretension-free country and a worthy centerpiece for
classically tasteful arrangements that should never go out of style.”
Thomas Kintner, Hartford Courant, July 15, 2008
“The songs explore commitment, trust, risk, addiction, hope,
imperfection, determination and – in a couple of lines – the
meaning of life. He's frisky when appropriate, solemn when
required, and ultimately effective in capturing a range of life's
emotions.”
Tom Roland, OC Register, June 20, 2008
Travis also launched his new fan club, Randy’s Ranch, on July 15,
2008. Membership to the fan club includes; a $20 gift certificate to
Randy’s online store, fan club member only merchandise, the
chance to participate in exclusive contests, and access to exclusive
videos, photos, downloads and more on www.randytravis.com.
Released on DVD, on May 13, 2008, by Genius Products, LLC, The
Wager stars Travis as Michael Steele, a blockbuster actor who has
reached the height of Hollywood success when his faith is tested.
Based on the best-selling book by Bill Myers, The Wager is a
powerful parable examining how to live out faith in today’s world,
challenging people to see that faith is found when it is tested.
Since making his debut with 1986’s multi-platinum Storm’s of Life,
Travis has gone on to release many memorable albums including
Always & Forever, Old 8x10, High Lonesome, This Is Me, Full Circle
and Rise and Shine. His many hits include, “Forever and Ever,
Amen,” “Three Wooden Crosses,” “1982,” “Diggin’ Up Bones,” “He
Walked on Water,” “Look Heart, No Hands” and “Hard Rock Bottom
of Your Heart” among many others. In addition to his extraordinary
recording career, Travis has appeared in many films, TV movies,
and episodes of dramatic series. His movies include Fire Down
Below, Black Dog, Frank and Jess, The Rainmaker, and Texas
Rangers. He also appeared in seven episodes of Touched By An
Angel and has guest starred on shows such as Matlock, Blues
Clues, Hey Arnold and King of the Hill.
For more information on Randy Travis, including message boards,
tour dates, and more, please visit www.randytravis.com.
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JAMES OTTO “JUST GOT STARTED” BEING NO. 1
Warner Bros. Records Debut Single, "Just Got Started Lovin' You"
Tops The R&R And Mediabase Charts
NASHVILLE – May 5, 2008 - Singer, songwriter James Otto has his
first No. 1 with current single, "Just Got Started Lovin' You,” a single
he co-wrote with Jim Femino and D. Vincent Williams. The single
is currently No. 1 on both the R&R and Mediabase country music
charts.
“I am still in shock,” said Otto. “As a songwriter this is something
you dream about. I spent the last five years making this album and
to see the fans requesting the single and radio programmers
playing it, is the biggest reward of all. I am so thankful to the fans
and country radio for their support because there is no way this
single would be No. 1 without them.”
Otto continues, “I also want to thank Warner Bros. Records Radio
Promotion Department for logging tons of miles in their cars driving
to radio stations and spending endless hours on the phone
promoting this single. You are the best! The entire staff of Warner
Bros. Records should also be thanked, especially Bill Bennett as
he has stood behind me and this album and given this single a l-
otto love.” Otto goes on to say, “When I hit the top 20 with this single,
I came into the Warner Bros. offices with a bottle of champagne.
Now that I’ve hit No. 1 -- I’m going to have to think of something else
to top the champagne,” he says with a smile.
In addition to scoring a No. 1 on the R&R and Mediabase charts,
Otto also spent No. 1 for four weeks on the MusicRow chart, hit No.
1 on the R&R Indicator Chart and tackled No. 1 on the Country
Aircheck Activator chart.
Brian Mansfield with USA Today said about the single, “This long-
overlooked member of Nashville ’s Muzik Mafia collective finally gets
his break with a number that finds a Ronnie Milsap country-soul
groove shacking up with a Conway Twitty bedroom growl. Otto’s
forthcoming album is called Sunset Man, but Lovin’ You makes him
sound like he could keep going all night long.”
Otto’s debut album, Sunset Man, was released on April 8, 2008 and
it’s been flying off the shelves ever since. Three weeks after the
album was released, Otto’s sales continue to stay strong, logging
him another week in the top five on Billboard’s Top Country Albums
Chart and dropping only five percent from the week prior. In
addition, Otto has sold an impressive 107,975 copies in just three
weeks.
www.myspace.com/jamesotto
www.jamesotto.net
www.wbrnashville.com
http://jamesotto.imeem.com
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RANDY TRAVIS’ FIRST NEW COUNTRY ALBUM IN EIGHT YEARS
AROUND THE BEND RELEASED BY WARNER BROS. RECORDS ON
JULY 15; TRAVIS’ DVD FILM THE WAGER RELEASED IN MAY
Travis Will Be In New York CD Release Week To Appear on The
Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America , Regis &
Kelly and The Today Show
Los Angeles, California - July 10, 2008 – With one of the most
recognizable voices in country music, Randy Travis returns to his
roots with his first new country album in eight years, Around the
Bend, which will be released by Warner Bros. Records on July 15,
2008. Randy will be in New York City in support of his new release
and will be appearing on several national television shows
including: “The Late Show with David Letterman” (7/15,) “Good
Morning America” (7/16), “Regis & Kelly” (7/17) and “The Today
Show” (7/18.) He will be performing the current single off of the
album, “Dig Two Graves” and big hits such as “Forever And Ever
Amen.” With over 23 years on the charts, Randy Travis is one of the
top ten selling solo country artists of all time. Having sold over 21
million albums, he has 22 #1 hits, six GRAMMY® Awards, five
Country Music Association Awards, nine Academy of Country Music
Awards and ten American Music Awards to his name.
Travis will be launching his new fan club, to coincide with the
release of Around The Bend on July 15, 2008. Membership to the
fan club includes; a $20 gift certificate to Randy’s online store, fan
club member only merchandise, the chance to participate in
exclusive contests, and access to exclusive videos, photos,
downloads and more on www.randytravis.com.
Released on DVD on May 13, 2008, by Genius Products, LLC, The
Wager stars Travis as Michael Steele, a blockbuster actor who has
reached the height of Hollywood success when his faith is tested.
Based on the best-selling book by Bill Myers, The Wager is a
powerful parable examining how to live out faith in today’s world,
challenging people to see that faith is found when it is tested.
Since making his debut with 1986’s multi-platinum Storm’s of Life,
Travis has gone on to release many memorable albums including
Always & Forever, Old 8x10, High Lonesome, This Is Me, Full Circle
and Rise and Shine. His many hits include, “Forever and Ever,
Amen,” “Three Wooden Crosses,” “1982,” “Diggin’ Up Bones,” “He
Walked on Water,” “Look Heart, No Hands” and “Hard Rock Bottom
of Your Heart” among many others. In addition to his extraordinary
recording career, Travis has appeared in many films, TV movies,
and episodes of dramatic series. His movies include Fire Down
Below, Black Dog, Frank and Jess, The Rainmaker, and Texas
Rangers. He also appeared in seven episodes of Touched By An
Angel and has guest starred on shows such as Matlock, Blues
Clues, Hey Arnold and King of the Hill.
For more information on Randy Travis, including message boards,
tour dates, and more, please visit www.randytravis.com.
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