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Up and Coming Country Singers & Songwriters
Rachel Freeman
Rachel was born and raised in rural Lyles, TN. She
has always been surrounded by music. From her earliest memories,
Rachel recalls often falling asleep listening to the sweet sound of
the guitar playing in the background. At a very early age, it became
apparent that Rachel had a gift for writing. She wrote poetry and
stories, and had several printed in her school yearbook by her 2nd
grade year. In the 6th grade, Rachel wrote an entire play for her
entire class, and helped perform it for the rest of the school.
Throughout high school, Rachel won many awards for her writing
abilities. Though Rachel loved all types of writing, she could not
escape her love of music and it was only a matter of time before she
combined two of her loves. Rachel got her first guitar when she
began college, and immediately began writing her own songs. Rachel
says that writing and music are a release for her, and something for
which she has always been very passionate. Now, Rachel is beginning
to break into the music industry and is working on developing both
her writing and guitar skills, but no matter where life takes her,
one thing is clear, music will follow her wherever she goes. You can
check her sound out at:
http://www.myspace.com/racheltfreeman
Rick
Alan Carpenter
In an age when country music is dominated by contest
winners, fresh–scrubbed adolescents, and pre–packaged pop (read
"new") country pretenders, Rick Alan Carpenter is the genuine
article. “I’ve been dead drunk, dead broke, divorced and damn near
dead more than a few times” he intones. “I’ve successfully avoided
success for 20 years, my life is a country song!” Carpenter has
played as a sideman in numerous country and rock bands in Los
Angeles as well as Nashville, where he currently resides. He has
opened for everyone “from Boy Howdy to Van Halen, playing huge
auditoriums, closet–sized bars, and every type of roadhouse and
honkytonk in between.” The struggle for recognition goes on, but
recent shows at the Bluebird Café and the Hall of Fame Lounge in
Nashville are certainly encouraging. “I get the feeling that real
country is coming back strong” Carpenter states, “audiences are very
responsive and, to me, that’s all that matters.”
Take a listen at:
www.rickalancarpenter.com
South Of Georgia
South of Georgia's TC Ridge and
original Guitarist Austin Ferguson got together and started working
on material for a Southern Country Rock album, Austin had been
working on another project with bass great Eddie James, Eddie had
this amazing presence and Austin and TC went to work on trying to
make him a part of the project. Thank God it worked because the
efforts of Austin, Eddie, and TC came some very southern Country
Rock style songs that TC felt would be a contender in the world of
the new up coming Country music world. From that point the three of
them knew that they would need a band. Eddie called in a Guitarist
he had known for sometime to play rhythm guitar. They then held
auditions for Drummers, after weeks they finally found the drumming
style they had been looking for. Their album is now available at
over 2,400 locations around the world and the video is set to air on
CMT and GAC in the near future. The video is the world's first look
at the new South of Georgia line-up. To read more about South of
Georgia and listen to their awesome southern sound, go to
www.myspace.com/southofgeorgia or their website at
www.southofgeorgia.net .
Brenda Taylor Band
Back
to Back “ CCMHOF Female Vocalist of the Year": Brenda grew up in
Austin, Texas and Denver, Colorado and carries that western
influence in everything she does. She ’ s a star on the Rise. The
CCMHOF named Brenda the “ Female Vocalist of the Year ” back to
back! Influenced by music ranging from Dwight Yoakam, George Strait,
Patsy Cline and Merle Haggard, to Alabama, Martina McBride and the
Dixie Chicks, Taylor has developed a new sound and is considered an
incredible vocal talent and an energetic entertainer; you ’ ll feel
the power on CD and live! Other accomplishments include performing
in support of our troops, being invited to sing the National Anthem
- at several Major League Ball Parks including Wrigley Field in
Chicago, Tiger Stadium in Detroit, “ Candlestick ” in San Francisco
and, in August, Brenda sang our National Anthem at “ Cheyenne
Frontier Days: the Largest Outdoor Rodeo in the World ” . In a
recent recording Taylor worked in the studio capturing her sound
with Producer Eddie Gore. And is about to embark on a new project in
Nashville. Soon you’ll have more to experience her charm and
recognizable sound. To hear Brenda’s latest project go to:
www.BrendaTaylorBand.com
Matt SteelMatt Steel was born to sing. In addition to being an exciting
performer, Matt is also an extremely talented songwriter. A youthful
energy, spirit, and body... combined with the depth wisdom of a
seasoned songwriter, Matt’s songs appeals to the young and old
alike. A true artist, passionate, determined, and steadfast, Matt
Steel is undoubtedly the "Man of Steel" in country music who is
destined to do far more than leap tall buildings in Nashville. If
you haven't heard Matt Steel's music, you will someday soon. Matt
released his debut album in July 2007 that is certain to make a
splash. Get your CD Today at
www.mattsteel.com and
be sure to stop by and show your support to country’s newest rising
talent, Matt Steel.
Jernie
Singing since the young age of five, her mother
says that she first realized Jernie’s talent when she came home from
pre-school belting out Tomorrow, the theme song from the play
Annie. I guess you could say that it was a HUGE discovery, because
since then, she has been the youngest top performer in all of South
Florida! Traveling many great miles to perform, Jernie has already
experienced the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. Even
national television has made room for this young bombshell to show
off her voice for the country to see. Appearing on the Maury Povich
Show, for talented kids, she wooed the audience (and Maury himself)
with an amazing rendition of Proud Mary … and that was only
the beginning. Jernie just recently traveled to be on the show
America’s Most Talented Kids, which was recorded for National
Television in California. On both shows, she has soaked up the
airtime with her amazingly powerful voice and great stage presence,
thus proving that big things really do come in small packages! Check
her out at
www.jernieonline.com or at
www.myspace.com/jernieonline!
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