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First single “Come And Dine” to be released September 24Old Country Church Gospel, Country Roads: Vintage Country Classics, Southern Accents: Pop & Country Rock To Be Released Early 2022
Country and Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member William Lee Golden is set to release three new albums with his sons, “The Goldens.” The collection of albums titled Old Country Church Gospel, Country Roads: Vintage Country Classics, Southern Accents: Pop & Country Rock contain over 30 songs that spread amongst several genres, all having an impact on the lives and careers of William Lee Golden and The Goldens.
With emphasis on family, friends, and faith, Golden and his sons showcase their God-given talent through classic country sounds and evident passion for music. Messages of positivity beam within the lyrics of each tune. The first single, “Come And Dine” is available for pre-save HERE, and will be released on Friday, Sept. 24 to all digital platforms. Pre-save “Come And Dine” HERE, releasing Sept 24. “Music has always been a huge part of my life. When my boys were growing up, it was important for me to introduce them to music of all walks of life,” shared William Lee. “Throughout the years, we’ve sung together many times, but never on an official project. Due to the world’s events of the last year and a half, we decided as a family that it was time to record 32 of our favorite songs, which then turned into three full albums of country, rock, and gospel! We are so excited for everyone to hear our version of these classic hits.” While the world seemed to stand still during the pandemic, Golden gathered his sons Rusty, Craig, and Chris, his grandchildren Elizabeth, Rebekah, and Elijah, and friends Aaron McCune, Ben Isaacs, and Michael Sykes to record the three albums. Golden, his family, and friends breathe new life into longtime favorites, with Golden delivering evocative renditions of Johnny Cash’s “I Still Miss Someone,” and Jim Reeves's “Welcome to My World.” Chris shines on Tom Petty’s “Southern Accent,” Rusty serves up a spirited take on Bob Seger’s hit “Hollywood Nights” and Craig, the rarely heard Golden, revives Gregg Allman’s “Multi-Colored Lady.” And those are just a few of the many highlights. Country Roads: Vintage Country Classics
Southern Accents: Pop & Country Rock
Old Country Church Gospel
To keep up with future releases and everything William Lee Golden, visit HERE and follow his social channels linked below. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website About William Lee Golden and The Goldens: There are few things more powerful than family harmony and rarely has that been more evident than on the three new albums recorded by Country Music Hall of Fame and Oak Ridge Boy member, William Lee Golden who, along with his talented sons have created William Lee Golden and The Goldens. The Brewton, Alabama native cements his considerable legacy in the music industry with three distinctive collections that reflect his musical roots and the journey that has made him one of America’s most unique troubadours. From revered gospel classics to beloved country gems and iconic rock favorites, Golden leads his family through the songs that have been stepping stones on his well-traveled musical journey. It all comes together as a rich sonic tapestry that fans will cherish.
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Ray Stevens Photo Credit: Angela Talley
Need a good laugh this Labor Day weekend? Ray Stevens has you covered. The Country Music Hall of Fame member has announced the reopening of his West Nashville showroom, CabaRay. Country music's legendary funnyman will resume live concerts at the entertainment venue this Saturday, Sept. 4.
Due to the spread of COVID-19, CabaRay closed its door in 2020. Over a year later, Stevens is ecstatic to return to the stage. "I’m really excited about the new show and finally reopening the showroom," he says. "There’s nothing else like it in Nashville!" Moving forward, concerts will be held at CabaRay every Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. The 90-minute show features Stevens performing his classic hit songs that have fueled his storied career for more than 60 years. Tickets are available for purchase via phone at 615-327-4630. CabaRay is located at 5724 River Road. For more information, visit raystevenscabaray.com. During CabaRay's closure, Stevens kept himself plenty busy, releasing four all-new albums via Curb Records: Great Country Ballads, Melancholy Fescue (High Class Bluegrass), Slow Dance and Nouveau Retro (What’s Old Is New Again). All four compilations are available for purchase separately or together in a special-edition box set: Iconic Songs of the 20th Century (The Soundtrack of Our Lives). For more details and purchasing information, visit raystevens.com. About Ray Stevens Twelve-time nominated and two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Ray Stevens has spanned the generations with more than 60 years of comedic musical talent, including songs such as his multi-million selling hit “The Streak” and his classic pop standard “Everything Is Beautiful.” Throughout his career, Stevens has sold more than 40 million albums. In 2018, the music legend opened his very own Nashville entertainment venue, the CabaRay Showroom, a 35,000 square foot music venue where Stevens performs weekly live concerts. He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, has a star on the Music City Walk of Fame, and was formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the fall of 2019. For more information on Ray Stevens, visit raystevens.com. 
LITTLE RIVER BAND is heading cross country all September. This is where you can see them through the month of September.
Saturday - September 4 Rhythm City Casino Resort 7077 Elmore Avenue , Davenport , IA Buy Tickets SUNDAY - September 5 Fulton County Fair 8514 State Route 108 , Wauseon , OH Buy Tickets THURSDAY - September 9 Cape Cod Melody Tent 21 West Main Street , Hyannis , MA Buy Tickets SATURDAY - September 11 Honeywell Center 275 W. Market Street , Wabash , IN Buy Tickets FRIDAY - September 17 Mark C. Smith Concert Hall Huntsville , AL Buy Tickets 
SATURDAY - September 18
Berglund Center 710 Williamson Road NE , Roanoke , VA Buy Tickets FRIDAY - September 24 Humphrey's Concerts 2241 Shelter Island Drive , San Diego , CA Buy Tickets SATURDAY - September 25 Gallo Center for the Arts 10001 I Street , Modesto , CA Buy Tickets THURSDAY - September 30 Pensacola Saenger Theatre 118 S. Palafox Place , Pensacola , FL Buy Tickets 
You know the old saying, "Don't quit your day job." Well someone should tell these guys that they should stick to acting. Singing is not their forte. Steve Burton who his famous for his role as Jason Morgan on General Hospital is one of the voices on this cover. The other voice is Bradford Anderson who plays Spinelli on General Hospital.
These two actors are great at acting. However, they are not very good at singing, at least not this cover. We wanted to like this cover but we just don't. That probably won't stop the fans of 'STONE COLD and the JACKAL" from downloading the song. In fact, this article about the song will probably get it more downloads. A little musical history about these two. They were actually part of a band that call themselves PORT CHUCK. Port Chuck also was not a stellar musical group. The four-piece band composed of GENERAL HOSPITAL stars Steve Burton (Jason), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny, now Jake, DAYS OF OUR LIVES), and Scott Reeves (ex-Steven) The only member of this band that had any musical talent was Scott Reeves. Nobody cried when they disbanded. That hasn't stopped Steve and Bradford from dipping their toes in music nowadays. Maybe this review will help them see that when you release a cover of an iconic tune, that cover better be stellar. You don't believe us here at BACK STAGE PASS NEW? Listen for youself.
THIS IS WHAT A STELLAR COVER OF AFRICA SOUNDS LIKE AND THIS IS AN ACOUSTIC VERSION!!
Seriously, this women looks and sounds like Donald Trump. It is absolutely bizarre. She tells a women simply trying to get her medicine to leave the country. People referring to women as Karen Trump harasses shopper. The resemblance to Trump in everyway is uncanny.
Laine Hardy Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut Saturday, August 28, 2021- Photo By Chris Hollo
Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings artist Laine Hardy stepped into the circle for the first time last night for his Grand Ole Opry debut. The Louisiana native shared the iconic stage with fellow American Idol alums Lauren Alaina and mentor Bobby Bones, along with Michael Ray, Rodney Crowell and more. Laine received a rousing welcome from the audience, including throngs of friends, family, and fans who made the trip from all over the country to cheer him on. Laine wore a special suit designed and embroidered by Ranger Stitch for the milestone moment. An homage to his heritage as a native Louisianan and his Korean roots, the jacket features many of his home state's most iconic images; magnolias, alligator, and a tiger designed in traditional Korean style.
Hardy performed “Authentic,” and “Other LA,” both from his forthcoming debut album Here’s To Anyone, set to release on September 17. Here’s To Anyone, which is produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean), features songs from some of Nashville’s biggest hitmakers and is available to pre-order/pre-save/pre-add now at https://smarturl.it/HeresToAnyone. Laine is currently headlining his Monster Energy Outbreak tour with dates throughout the fall. Tickets and information may be found at lainehardymusic.com/tour. Laine is currently making plans to help as Hurricane Ida makes landfall in his home state. More details may be found on his socials. Laine Hardy Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook / Official Website ABOUT LAINE HARDY A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour made 20-plus online stops, with views at 2 million and counting. The 20-year old made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, August 28 and just kicked off his Monster Energy Outbreak headlining tour with dates running through the end of the year. Tickets and information may be found at lainehardymusic.com/tour. Laine’s debut album, Here’s To Anyone, will be out on September 17. Produced by Michael Knox, the long -awaited project features 11 songs including feel-good summertime track “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and the anthemic “Authentic,” written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, and David Lee Murphy. While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi. For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy. 
Entertainment icon Marie Osmond covers a multitude of styles from opera to Broadway to timeless classics on her upcoming Unexpected album. Available Dec. 10 via Oliveme LLC and BFD/The Orchard, the album harkens to an era where music was live with incredible orchestras and conductors. To pre-order Unexpected and instantly receive the first single, "Unexpected Song" from the musical Song and Dance, click HERE.
People.com revealed the album title and artwork for Unexpected, while Playbill.com premiered the first listen to Osmond's rendition of "Unexpected Song." "I was captivated by the melody on first hearing this song -- though I was not then entirely familiar yet with the musical Song and Dance. The title alone was intriguing and beckoned my interest," shared Osmond. With theatrical credits that include Anna Leonowens in the Broadway production of The King and I, Osmond performs additional numbers from Into the Woods, West Side Story, The Sound of Music and more on Unexpected. Osmond, who has spent 20 years of her five-decade career in opera training, is accompanied by The Prague Symphony Orchestra on the album, which also features songs in Italian, French and Czech. The followup to Osmond's Top 10 Billboard Country album, Music is Medicine, Unexpected is dedicated to Osmond's father who encouraged his daughter to follow her passion and sing every style of music she loved. These recordings are also a permanent tribute and personal thank you from Osmond to all of her fans who have requested them over the years. Osmond is a multiple gold and platinum-selling artist and CMA winner, garnering numerous Billboard chart-topping singles and albums and three New York Times Bestselling books. She has entertained millions throughout the world through television, radio, film, literature, live concerts and Broadway. UNEXPECTED TRACK LISTING: 1. Nessun Dorma (from the opera Turandot) Giacomo Puccini 2. Unexpected Song (from the musical Song and Dance) Andrew Lloyd Weber/ Don Black 3. What a Wonderful World Robert Thiele/ George David Weiss 4. Lascia ch’io Pianga (from the opera Rinaldo) George Frideric Handel 5. Children Will Listen (from the musical Into the Woods) Stephen Sondheim 6. The Flower Duet (Duo des fleur / Sous le dome epais) (from the opera Lakme) Leo Delibes, Libretto: Edmond Gondinet and Phillippe Gille 7. Somewhere (from the musical West Side Story) Leonard Bernstein/ Stephen Sondheim 8. The Prayer David Foster/ Carole Bayer-Sager/ Alberto Testa/ Tony Renis 9. On My Own Jean-Marc Natel/ John Caird/ Herbert Kretzmer/ Trevor Robert Nunn/ Alain Boublil/ Claude-Michel Schonberg 10. Pie Jesu (taken from the “Dies Irae”) Andrew Lloyd Webber 11. Climb Every Mountain (from the musical Sound of Music) Richard Rogers/ Oscar Hammerstein II 12. Nella Fantasia (theme of ‘Gabriel’s Oboe’ from the film The Mission) Ennio Morricone/ Chiara Ferrau, Violin Solo Arranged By: Kurt Bestor 13. Over the Rainbow (from the film The Wizard of Oz) Harold Arlen/ E.Y. Harburg 14. Ombra Mai Fu (from the opera Serse) George Frideric Handel 15. If I Loved You (from the musical Carousel) Richard Rogers/ Oscar Hammerstein II 16. Song to the Moon (from the opera Rusalka) Antonin Dvorak, Libretto: Jaroslav Kvapil 17. But the World Goes ‘Round (from the film New York, New York) John Kander/ Fred Ebb Connect with Marie Osmond on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and visit MarieOsmond.com for more information. ABOUT MARIE OSMOND Marie Osmond has spent five iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe. Her debut single “Paper Roses” reached the No. 1 spot on two Billboard charts, a feat that not only placed her among an elite class of musical royalty, but instantly catapulted her into international superstardom. She is a multiple gold and platinum selling artist and CMA winner, garnering numerous Billboard chart-topping singles and albums and three New York Times Bestselling books. She has entertained millions throughout the world through television, radio, film, literature, live concerts and Broadway. Osmond's forthcoming album, Unexpected, is the followup to her Top 10 Billboard Country album, Music is Medicine. 
 Photo Credit: Cyndi Hornsby
Country music royalty and soon to be fifty-four year member of the Grand Ole Opry®, Jeannie Seely, has announced the release of her duet with longtime friend, Willie Nelson, who plays guitar and sings on “Not A Dry Eye In The House” off her highly acclaimed album An American Classic on Curb Records. The song was produced by Don Cusic and written by Dallas Wayne, an established singer / songwriter and an on-air personality with SiriusXM Ch. 59 on Willie's Roadhouse, where Seely is also a weekly host every Sunday afternoon on her show, Sunday’s With Seely. The music is distributed to radio by PlayMPE and listeners can download and listen to “Not A Dry Eye In The House” http://smarturl.it/NotADryEyeInTheHouse.
"I’m so excited about my new single release with Willie Nelson! This comes just days after receiving a proclamation from Gov. Abbott making me an honorary Texan and I think it’s the best way to celebrate I can think of!!" exclaimed Jeannie Seely. "Thank you Dallas Wayne for writing this wonderful song "Not A Dry Eye In The House" and thank you, Willie, for not only singing with me, but also bringing Trigger on board to make it even better. I hope you’re both as proud of this record as I am." Watch lyric video for "Not A Dry Eye In The House" here. “Jeannie Seely's new duet with Willie Nelson "Not A Dry Eye In The House" pairs two classic voices for an unmistakably country song. A great combination of a heartbreak lyric, seasoned singers and a signature Willie guitar playing at the break. Our format was built on songs just like this, let's keep this sound alive.” - Dennis Banka, PD/MD WUCZ Carthage, TN “Two country legends deliver a pure traditional country treasure. Our format needs songs like this and who better to deliver the message than two of our most cherished country icons.” - Mike Thomas, PD/MD KFAV Warrenton, MO “It's been a long time since a song moved me with such emotion that left me with “Not A Dry Eye In The House." - Steven Jenks, PD WLLX Lawrenceburg, TN “Not A Dry Eye In The House” is PERFECTION!! This song was meant for Jeannie Seely and Willie Nelson!!” - Melissa Frost, PD KRRV Alexandria, LA Stay in touch with Jeannie Seely on her podcast website and social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Stream and download Jeannie Seely music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Pandora, YouTube Music and more. About Jeannie Seely: Country music legend Jeannie Seely has achieved chart topping songs as a solo artist, as a duet partner, and as a songwriter. Early in her career, Jeannie’s deeply moving vocals earned her the nickname of “Miss Country Soul,” a title that’s still used today. Jeannie’s biggest dream came true when she was inducted as a member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, becoming the first Pennsylvania native to do so. Jeannie takes much pride in her involvement and support of musicians’ rights. In 2017, Jeannie celebrated her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. From her 1966 Top 10 Billboard album The Seely Style to her recent self–produced album Written In Song, consisting entirely of songs she’s written, Jeannie’s recordings have spanned six decades and provided enjoyment to country music fans all around the world. In his 2003 book “Finding Her Voice: Women In Country Music,” music critic Robert K. Oermann wrote, “With her chin-out, tough/tender, heart-of-gold manner, Jeannie Seely remains one of country’s most completely modern female personalities,” and that statement still holds true. Keep up with all things Jeannie Seely at www.jeannieseely.com. About Curb Records: Celebrating 57 years in business, Curb Records is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Owned and operated by Mike Curb since 1964, Curb Records has achieved 435 number one records, over 1,500 Top Ten records and charted over 4,500 total records. With over a half century in operation, Curb Records has been influential in the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including: Tim McGraw, Hank Williams, Jr., Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Jo Dee Messina, Hal Ketchum and Desert Rose Band, among many others. Today’s roster includes some of the top names across multiple genres of music. For more information, visit www.curb.com. "GIRL IN IT" THE DEBUT SINGLE FROM COUNTRY MUSIC HITMAKER RAY FULCHER IS AT COUNTRY RADIO NOW8/24/2021 
After years of watching songs he's penned climb the country radio charts & touring as an independent artist, Ray Fulcher is propelling his artist career forward as his debut single "Girl in It" is officially at Country Radio now. First shared with the Ray Fulcher Fan Club, Fulcher revealed the artwork for his upcoming EP, Larkin Hill Mixes, set for a September 17th release on Black River.
In celebration of the EP release, Fulcher is playing an 18+ show at Nashville's famed Exit/In on Wednesday, September 15th, with guests Faren Rachels and Southerland. Tickets for the show are available now and can be purchased here. Listening to his Black River debut EP, Larkin Hill Mixes, the songs are instantly recognizable. Heck, they feel like old favorites from the very first listen. Maybe it's the influences he grew up on. Maybe it's the desire to lift people up, let them feel what he's writing. Or maybe, just maybe, the friendly artist who writes songs of misdirection understands that life is what you make it – and lets his songs take it from there. Pre-Save Larkin Hill Mixes from Ray Fulcher HERE. Teaming with West Tennessee's Jonathan Singleton for production, the pair dug in for a Memphis-meets-'90s country sound. Guitars that sting, hooks that land and story twists that prompt smiles, they created retro-contemporary sounds that are old school, new school and no school country. Whether it's the quick-word dropping, slow chorus in "Way Out" that pits the notion of how far out of town one lives with the idea of escape or the vocal harmony-basted swagger of the country living truths in "Compliment," Fulcher delivers songs that distill a slower way of life that's equal parts pride, joy and good clean fun. The euphoria almost rises from the tracks as the words, melodies and darning needle guitars fly by. Certainly "Girl in It" leans into the notion of rhythm and punctuation. Whirling through the phases of love and losing, the truth is that no matter what – there's always a girl in it. "In the verse, you've definitely got that very rhythmic, aggressive tempo going on, but the way the hook lands, it changes everything up," said Fulcher. "You know, you can take a simple idea, but dress it up with how you drop the words, where you put the melody in the hook." That same hand-clap percussive drive marks "Damn If It Didn't Hurt," the truth-telling take on life's little defeats and how a man growing up faces life, love and disappointment. The turnaround here comes from the reality that the best things in life often come with just enough pain to let you know, but not enough pain that if you could do it all over again, you'd do a single thing different. PEOPLE.com premiered Ray Fulcher's "Girl in It" music video and gave readers a behind-the-scenes look straight from the set, watch it now. On June 25th, Fulcher stepped into the circle of the Grand Ole Opry stage for his debut performance and released new music on Black River the same day. All three songs are digitally available here, and already nearing a half-a-million streams, "Girl in It" debuted on top playlists, including Apple's New In Country, Amazon's Breakthrough Country, Pandora's New Country and New Country Now, and Spotify's Next From Nashville, New Music Nashville, and RADAR Country.
Larkin Hill Mixes Track List
Produced by Jonathan Singleton 1. “Compliment” – Written by Ray Fulcher and Jacob Durrett 2. "Girl in It" – Written by Ray Fulcher, Erik Dylan, and James McNair 3. "Way Out" – Written by Ray Fulcher, Ross Copperman, Andrew DeRoberts, Jon Nite, Taylor Phillips, and Michael Ray 4. "Bucket List Beers" – Written by Ray Fulcher, Luke Combs, Tim Nichols, and Chris Yarber 5. “Damn If It Didn't Hurt” – Written by Ray Fulcher, Drew Parker, and Jordan Walker As a writer, Ray Fulcher understands the sweet spot of life. It's the same joy that marks the songs he's co-written with an old friend named Luke Combs. Eight of those songs ended up on the 2020 CMA Album of the Year What You See Is What You Get. Eight more ended up on This One's for You. Four of those songs – "When It Rains It Pours," "Even Though I'm Leaving," "Lovin' on You" and "Does to Me," featuring their mutual idol and influence Eric Church – went to #1. This fall, Fulcher joins his friend and writing partner Luke Combs on his What You See Is What You Get tour and supports Ashley McBryde on select dates. For more information on Ray Fulcher's upcoming music, tour dates, merchandise, and more, please visit rayfulchermusic.com and follow him on TikTok. 
Travis Tritt with wife #3
For months now Trump supporter Travis Tritt has stoked controversy on his Twitter feed that can only be described as stroking his fan base but to what end?
He is fueling the fires of fear, anger and endorsing propaganda and conspiracy theories. Does he think this is a recipe for success? Well Travis , it is not. What it does is make him look small and uninformed. His latest attack is on AEG, the huge concert promoter that most likely has no interest in booking and promoting his shows as his draw is overwhelmingly under the numbers that this giant in the entertainment business employs. One would have to ask, if he were still able to pack a house, a venue that AEG would indeed be associated with and promote a show, would he be throwing shade on AEG? One would think NOT. He seems annoyed that AEG is going to require proof of vaccination for all ticket holders starting October 1st, 2021. What he pretends to not know or maybe he doesn't truly know that all events are insured and insurance companies refuse to be liable for deaths from Covid infection as a result of crowded events. The way to be able to insure shows is to only have shows going forward with vaccinated attendee 's. Maybe just maybe Tritt doesn't know the music business at all? LIVE NATION is also requiring proof of vaccination or a very recent Negative Covid test, however they may also limit it to vaccinated people only if they find that doing both is not preventing infections. At any rate it is hard to believe that a man like Tritt who has spent a lifetime in show business is not aware of insurance policies and liabilities. If he isn't then perhaps he should get educated and only tweet about topics for which he has knowledge. The Moral of this story is if you want to be afforded all the privileges we love to enjoy in this country, get vaccinated. Oh and don't be a Travis Tritt.
Photo ID (L to R): Jimmy Velvet, Jerry Lee Lewis, Don Everly and Buddy Holly
With the passing of Don Everly of The Everly Brothers on August 21, Jerry Lee Lewis became the only living member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's inaugural class of 1986. The Everly Brothers and Lewis joined Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, Alan Freed, John Hammond, Robert Johnson, Sam Phillips, Jimmie Yancy and Jimmie Rodgers in that historic first induction.
"The Everly Brothers are integral to the fabric of American music. Very few of us can say we were around at the beginning, and even fewer can say we’re still here. With my friend Don’s passing, I am reflective… reflective on a life full of wonderful friends, spectacular music and fond memories. There’s a lot I can say about Don, what he and Phil meant to me both as people and as musicians, but I am going to reflect today. God Bless Don Everly and long live Rock and Roll music," said Jerry Lee Lewis. About Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the all-time best singer-songwriters, musicians and pianists. He was born in 1935 to Mamie and Elmo Lewis of Ferriday, Louisiana. In November of ‘56 Jerry Lee made his way to Memphis, Tennessee where he would join Sun Records and launch hit records with "Crazy Arms," "Whole Lotta Shakin,’", and "Great Balls of Fire." Jerry Lee, along with his friends Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins would become known as the Million Dollar Quartet and there is not any part of music that their influences haven't touched. As a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s very first class of inductees,“The Killer” holds numerous awards including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, numerous GRAMMYs, the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award, and countless other honors. He is truly rock’s first great wildman, and shows no signs of stopping, touring around the globe still today. Visit www.jerryleelewis.com to follow “The Killer.” Surviving Covid Rickey Medlocke returns to stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd this Sunday in New Jersey8/19/2021 
It is time for some wonderful news. RICKEY MEDLOCKE has survived COVID-19 and will be back on stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021. The band recently had to reschedule and cancel a few shows because of Rickey's Covid diagnosis.
On July 23, 2021, Johnnie Van Zant had just announced the absence of Gary Rossington because he had to undergo emergency stent surgery. With Gary's blessing the band continued on through July. Gary is still home recovering. When the news came that Rickey had Covid-19, the band announced that they would be shutting down shows until Rickey could come back. Missing both of their remaining 2 original members meant it was time to postpone and reschedule shows. Rickey announces he is coming back
Rickey thanks the fans, his doctors and is so happy to be coming back.
Rickey looks great and is ready to ROCK AND ROLL
BAREFOOT COUNTRY MUSIC FEST (AUG 22) Wildwood, New Jersey 
We’ve all been through some rough sailing over the last year or so. It looks like calmer waters are finally ahead. Peter Beckett is looking forward to touring again with some of his #YachtRock shipmates. Catch Peter and fellow Yacht Rockers Ambrosia & John Ford Coley on the Yacht Rock Legends Tour. The first two concerts are in Southern California at the Libbey Bowl in Ojai on August 22nd, 2021.
AMBROSIA, JOHN FORD COLEY, PETER BECKETT OF PLAYER – Libbey Bowl & the Starlight Bowl in Burbank on August 29th, 2021 Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, Peter Beckett of Player - Where Music Meets The Soul - The Official Canyon Site . Be sure buy some #BabyComeBack Bubbly before it’s gone & celebrate the return of live music.
Peter Beckett, founder, songwriter/lead singer of the band PLAYER, has found a way to celebrate two of his favorite things…music & wine. He partnered with expert winemakers, and with the same painstaking focus on detail that he has applied to his music including his #1 international hit “Baby Come Back”, he is now ready to offer these 2 Methode Champenoise sparkling wines.
Peter Beckett
Outlaw country artist Creed Fisher has released the official music video for his single “People Like Me” off his most recent album release, How Country Music Sounded Before It All Went to Shit, Vol. 1. The video is available here, while the single is available on all streaming services here.
Written by Jeffery Easter, Sherri Easter, and Paul Overstreet, “People Like Me” is a song for the hardworking soul of America, who Fisher understands all too well since he worked as a journeyman electrician for seven years while trying to get his music career off the ground. Today, he is selling out shows but still remembers what it was like to be a blue-collar American. He chose to film this music video in a place close to his heart, past, and hometown fans – his hometown bar, Billy’s Ice in New Braunfels, TX. The music video captures the good times both Fisher, his fans, and his friends and family have when surrounded by good country music. Produced by Marc Coronado, the video takes viewers behind the scenes and into a Creed Fisher high energy show. It showcases the Creed Fisher concert experience, from the band’s pre-show rituals to taking the stage in a packed honky-tonk, all the while also focusing on the best part of Creed’s music, the hardworking, everyday fans who make this song and his success possible. A music video explicitly created with the fans in mind, Fisher remarks on the filming of the video, “I wanted a video that was dedicated to my fans. This song is named "People Like Me," so I wanted a video with my fans showing the mutual love and respect we have for each other. This world can be cruel and unaccepting; however, when you're at a Creed Fisher show, you will always feel a positive and accepting vibe, and we wanted to capture just that in this video. We all work hard day in and out no matter what job we have, and we want everyone to come out, let the grips of the real world be released, and have a good time with good people. I was surrounded by people like me.” Currently, Creed Fisher is on tour with his most recent album release, How Country Music Sounded Before It All Went to Shit, Vol. 1, and is experiencing success at Texas radio. With his last three albums debuting in the Top 5 on iTunes, Fisher hopes his new upcoming album Whiskey and the Dog will continue to help him defy the odds. Creed recently released a new single and lyric video, “Jesus, Haggard & Jones,” off his forthcoming new album, due out later this year. With over 22 million combined streams on Spotify and over 17 million views on YouTube with past releases, "Life of A Workin' Man" (here), "The Way That I Am" (here), and "This Place Called USA" (here), Texas-born and bred country artist Creed Fisher is gearing up for the release of a new album, due out later this year. Like a steely-eyed gunslinger from a Sergio Leone western, he is a man of few words and lets his music tell his story. Fisher has never been one to sell his soul to trends. Keeping it real means writing songs that real people can relate to; the good, bad, and even the ugly. His previous singles, “Rock & Roll Man,” “Be the Hope,” “I’m Growing Older, But I’m Not Growing Up,” and “A Few Good Ol’ Cowboys” all hit Top 10, Top 25, or Top 30 on the Texas Charts. He was also named the BigStar97 Outlaw Country artist of the Year in 2018. Today, Fisher has upped the ante, joining forces with renegade record label Dirt Rock Empire for the release. Fans can stay up to date on news and announcements from Creed Fisher by checking out his website or by following along with his journey on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For tour information visit: https://creedfisher.net/tour/.   Little River Band @ Dant Crossing Amp Friday - August 20, 2021 : 8:00 p.m. A NEW KIND OF DESTINATION SOAKED IN BOURBON HISTORY IS hereDant Crossing is a one-of-a-kind destination to make lasting memories with family and friends. The pastoral campus is anchored by Log Still Distillery, where you can enjoy our truly outstanding Monkʼs Road spirits. Enjoy world-class entertainment at our outdoor amphitheater, The Amp, stay overnight at one of our unique lodging options, host an unforgettable experience at our 18,000-square-foot wedding and events venue, and enjoy acres of wooded walking trails and a 12-acre fishing lake. More attractions will open soon at Dant Crossing, including a fully functional private train depot and farm-to-table restaurant. Get your TICKETS HERE FROM TICKETMASTER:   Genesee Theatre 2021 Little River Band With Special Guest John Ford Coley Sat • Aug 21 • 7:30 PM Genesee Theatre, Waukegan, IL Genesee Theatre was restored to its former glory of 1927. The moldings were cleaned and restored and the carpet was replicated from a 1927 photograph. The stage doubled in size and was outfitted with 21st century technology in order to accommodate new entertainment. The historic integrity of the Genesee has stood the test of time. From the street and within its walls, the Genesee Theatre is reminiscent of the hope and beauty of the early 20th century and remains a center of the Waukegan community. BUY TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW FROM TICKETMASTER!  HIT SONGS: I'd Really Love To See You Tonight Nights Are Forever Without You It's Sad to Belong We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again Love Is the Answer |
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