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LoCash Cowboys
"Keep In Mind" Coming Your
Way September 20th
Sample Audio Clip
It's been a few years
since we found Chris Lucas and Preston Brust playing a wild 'country
meets hip-hop' show on the mainstage at the Annual Santa Cali Gon
Days Festival in Independence, Missouri. We weren't there to
see the duo, but what caught our eye in passing was
their electricity on
stage. We not only went back to reclaim our seats in the
front row that day, but
we hung with the guys a few other times during their regular
Midwest tours and
watched the magic along the way. Finally, after the usual
struggles
trying to catch the
right breaks in a crazy music business, including a few thoughts
along the way of throwing in the towel, the guys found
redemption in the likes of Jeffrey Steele,
Nashville's heavy hitting
songwriter and Cyrus family friend. Stroudavarious Records
it's called,
and it's LCC's new home.
I remember a quiet talk before a show in Warrensburg,
Missouri, with a very
different guy than the Preston Brust you see on stage.
I sat with him as he
pondered after a radio show, and he wondered if
it was time to stop chasing the dream. I've often thought
about our conversation and
also had the same
feelings and thoughts cross my own mind, but then, for whatever
reason,
and more often than not,
it's the fact that "this is what I do, it's all I
know to do, I am a writer or in Preston's case a writer and electrifying performer.
LoCash fans are very
glad he didn't throw it in, and all are ready for their
upcoming single
co-written by Jeff Steele and Shane
Minor.
The latest country music talent from the ‘land down under’ to hit
Nashville is in the form of a lively trio of sisters from New South
Wales in Australia called the The McClymonts. Their new
album Chaos And Bright Lights was released exclusively
by Executive Music Group on August 17th. If this name is
new to you, this sweet melodic blend of voices will probably become
familiar in short order. The McClymonts have a distinctive
energy and sound that just might explode into something big with the
right song in the future. This album is definitely worth a listen.
I really like the blend of voices and expect to hear good things
from them. My favorite offering on this album is probably
“Til You Love Me." I'm giving the album
four stars.
From Nickelodeon To Nashville
Jennette McCurdy's "Not That Far
Away"
Best known for her
current role as Sam Puckett, in the Nickelodeon show iCarly,
Jennette McCurdy may
have one of the truest
country sounds to
come around in quite
some time. The
young
actress/singer-
songwriter has
accomplished a lot in
her eighteen years.
She's appeared in a
number of television
series, such as;
Malcolm In the Middle,
Law & Order,
Will & Grace, Zoey
101,
and Judging Amy, just
to
run down the short
list.
McCurdy's life has
been touched by cancer and
in turn, she released
a
cover of "Homeless
Heart"
and donated 20% of
the proceeds to The
Cody Water's
Foundation
(Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation and
American
Cancer Society).
Her mother is a breast
cancer survivor, as
well.
After her single "So Close" was
released in March 2009, McCurdy announced
that her debut album would be
released on June 30, 2009. By the time
June ended, no album had been
released and on July 6, 2009,
the rising country songstress
announced she had signed a deal with
Keith Urban's label, Capitol
Records Nashville.
On April 16, 2010, samples of select songs
from McCurdy's upcoming debut country album were released to the
public. Those songs included the song
Hailing from Baltimore Maryland, born in the middle of the 1980s
glam metal
hair band decade, this 26 year old singer-songwriter has taken the
pop rock/punk genre by storm... and he's no newbie either, as most
pop punk fans are aware.
ET has been on the scene since 2002 as Avril Lavigne's lead
guitarist.
Avril not only wishes him well in the official video for his current
single
"Pumpkin Pie," but she expresses her pride, as well.
Evan Taubenfeld is
best plotted somewhere on the spectrum between, two of rocks most
current influential frontmen: Everclear'sArthur
Paul "Art" Alexakis,
and
The All
American Rejects, Tyson Ritter,
but with what seems to be the potential for longevity and staying
power in the music biz. Taubenfeld is no "one hit wonder"
that's for certain.
Although, one hit, "Pumpkin Pie" has gained him overnight success,
going viral last month even landing him on the tech-news page
Mashable.com.
Catch
the video which premiered exclusively on VH1 below. "Home" is
the first release from the band's ninth studio album, "Something For The Rest of Us"
which was released in the U.S. on August 31st! The band's been
on tour since April 2010 promoting songs from the new record, and
made an appearance on
Ashlyne Huff is just 24
years old, but as far as honing her talent, she's already there. I
really believe that. I've met and interviewed so many artists
at various points in their music careers... some on their way, some
who were at the peak of stardom, and a few who once were.
Ashlyne Huff, definitely has the goods if she decides to stick with
it.
I caught up with Ashlyne at the end of her three week U.S. tour
courtesy of Walmart and Kotex.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- June 29, 2010 --
Brady Seals
is a successful country music artist who has been in the business
for over 20 years. He sat down with "The
Balancing Act" host Kristy Villa
to promote his album, Play Time, in stores now. Tune in
to the show on July 6th
at 7:00 am (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television
to hear Seals talk about his new album, his national tour, and
what it’s like to be a dad. Check your local listings or visit
Brady's
website for
a special day-of show viewing.
Seals began his career as a touring musician
at the tender age of 16, eventually racking up scores of hit songs
as well as three #1's with country group Little Texas – all of
which he co-wrote, earning him the ASCAP Triple Play award. He
then went on to make three solo albums, form the band Hot Apple
Pie, and recently father his first son, Evan, now 18 months old,
with his wife, Lisa. His new album Play Time is a unique
blend of country and rock with fast-paced vocals, country-style
rap, and guest performances by members of Tom Petty & the
Heartbreakers and Hot Apple Pie.
“My new single is called ‘Been There, Drunk
That’,” Seals says. “It may sound like it’s about getting drunk,
but really it’s more about putting away the past and not doing
that anymore. The Balancing Act is a great opportunity to not
only promote my new album, but also to encourage viewers to ‘Rock
Responsibly.’”
“Having Brady Seals on ‘The Balancing Act’
has brought yet another great recording artist to women viewers,
one who will have a real impact, and help them balance their
lives. We are proud that we could bring this deeply influential
and entertaining guest to our viewers” says Doug Campbell, Founder
and Executive VP of Programming for The Balancing Act.
Seal’s album, dubbed “musically freewheeling
and lyrically lascivious” by Country Weekly, is available
now, and The Play Time 2010 Tour is in full swing as well. To
purchase the CD or find out more information about the tour, go to
www.bradyseals.com
or
www.starcityrecording.com.
About Brady Seals: Brady
Seals released his fourth solo album, Play
Time,
on August 18. The 11 song collection features 10 songs
written/co-written by this proven hit songwriter. Boutique label
StarCity Recording Company gave Seals complete creative freedom
and the resulting album is an upbeat and fun collection of songs
that Country
Weekly called
“musically freewheeling and lyrically lascivious” - there’s not a
slow song on the album.
Seals has successfully reinvented himself throughout his career,
while always remaining true to his musical roots in rock-tinged
country. At 16, Seals left his home in Ohio as a touring musician,
and by 21 had scored three #1 hits with multi-Platinum selling
country group Little Texas—all of which he’d co-written, earning
him the ASCAP Triple Play award. He went on to release three solo
albums in the late 90’s before forming and fronting the quartet of
player’s players known as Hot Apple Pie, with whom he scored a top
20 hit (“Hillbillies”).
Seals is currently headlining "The Play Time 2010 Tour" in support
of his latest single and video for "Been There, Drunk That"
currently receiving airplay on CMT
Pure, GACtv.com, Yahoo!
and others.
About The Balancing Act:
The TV show airs on Lifetime Television at 7:00am (ET/PT) - and is
America’s premier morning show that’s about women, for women, and
trusted by women. Celebrating life and all there is to accomplish,
The Balancing Act inspires and empowers with entertaining and
educational segments, placing women in the best position to
achieve success in every area of their lives. For information or
to view a show, visit
www.TheBalancingAct.com.
For the show’s newsletter go to
www.thebalancingact.com/join.php.
For more details about The Balancing Act, LLC please visit parent
company O2 Media Inc. at
www.o2mediainc.com
.
Enrique Iglesias New Single
"I Like It" And So Do We !
While his label has been using him
to break out new artists over the past
couple of years, frustrated fans
have missed that traditional authentic Enrique sound,
which only he can deliver.
Gratified Latin Pop listeners, will be hitting iTunes hard,
now that he is back with an appropriately titled song,
"I Like It," which Iglesias' fans are
sure to be thinking after hearing
the new track. Check it out Now Below!
Snooki says "he is sooo
hot," but she's not telling music fans anything
they didn't already
notice on their own. Enrique Iglesias' new
song
" I Like It " premiered
last night on MTV at 8 p.m. and was well received
by Iglesias' fans and Jersey Shore fans alike.
Enrique Iglesias remains one of the
hottest singer and songwriters of our time,
and his new song featuring
Lionel Richie and Pitbull, is giving Iglesias' fans just what
they've been waiting for. Ryan Seacrest was impressed, as
well, and the
two shared a moment
regarding their ability to keep their private lives personal.
Kudos to Enrique for
being recognized by fans worldwide as one of the
most gracious
entertainers in the music business today.
