ZACHARIAH MALACHI DROPS DEBUT SINGLE, “LOCAL BAR OPRY STAR,” WITH STAR POWER BEHIND PRODUCTION

Zachariah Malachi dropped his debut single, “Local Bar Opry Star,” and the creative process was more than a dream come true for the new artist. His story is what dreams are made of. He resides in Nashville with the family of Pop-A-Top legend, Jim Ed Brown. The song was written by Zachariah Malachi and produced by the late Opry legend, Jimmy Capps along with Michele Capps at TMC Recording Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee and mixed by Mark Capps. Studio musicians who added their personal touch are a who’s who list of some of the best in the music industry and include acoustic/electric guitar played by Jimmy Capps, Dave Pomeroy on bass, Greg Ritchie on drums, fiddle by Andy Leftwich, piano by Tim Atwood, Charlie McCoy on vibraphone and steel guitar by Chris Scruggs. 

Zachariah was obsessed with the lonesome moan of Hank Williams. Picking up rhythm guitar at an adolescent age, he strived to be a hillbilly singer like many of his mentors. On many Fridays and Saturdays, you could find him singing in local bars before he was even of age to taste any whiskey.

“Writing and recording a song regarding the Grand Ole Opry, then having Jimmy Capps as a producer is the rawest occurrence of country music serendipity,” shared Zachariah Malachi. “I was the from the local bar and Jimmy was the Opry Star. Having his guidance on this was a rite of passage.”

“Musically, it sounds to me like Zachariah is standing at the crossroads of Roots Country and Americana, however he is forging his own path and the road ahead looks like a path well-chosen,” expressed Opry legend, Jeannie Seely. “His sound is fresh yet reminiscent of yesterday. His stories are not new, but you have never heard them told this way before. Give him a listen. I think you will like what you hear!”

“Local Bar Opry Star” was written from the perspective of what it’s like to be the small town’s country singer. It was the best possible introduction he could write about himself before really entering the music business. Whenever Zacariah stood at that microphone at whatever local establishment around Detroit that would have him, he would transform into an Opry star that the audience could remember growing up or from back in the old days. The music would either make the venue a smoke filled barroom or the Ryman Auditorium, it was always up to the imagination of the listener.

“Well, I wonder if you’ve been here long or if you just sat down.
And I wonder if they’ve filled you in – I’m the talk of all this town.
You may not know the truth ‘bout me if you’ve come from afar.
But I’m this local bar’s Grand Ole Opry Star.

I sing a song of sadness for the love that got away.
And I sing a song of romance on a couple’s special day.
Most are too intoxicated to say that I ain’t up to par.
‘Cause I’m this local bar’s Grand Ole Opry Star.

And the bottles start a-swayin’ in three quarter time, you know?
And a drink and a good song will help when you are feeling low.
I’m the server of the grandest country music caviar.
‘Cause I’m this local bar’s Grand Ole Opry star.

Yes, I’m here in the low places with the rest of all your friends.
And I’ll croon another drinkin’ song like Pop A Top again.
This smoky room’s a fortress, a hillbilly alcazar.
‘Cause I’m this local bar’s Grand Ole Opry Star.
Yes, I’m this local bar’s Grand Ole Opry Star.”

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Stream and download “Local Bar Opry Star” on all digital music platforms here.

TRADITIONAL COUNTRY SINGER-SONGWRITER, MICKEY LAMANTIA, RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “HONKY TONK CONFESSIONS”

Single Lands at #7 on iTunes Pre-Order

"Honky Tonk Confessions"is available for streaming and download on all digital music platforms here

Traditional Country Music singer-songwriter, Mickey Lamantia, announced the release of "Honky Tonk Confessions," the latest single, off his upcoming Album, Honky Honk Confessions: The Final Chapter. The new music was written by industry veterans Marla Cannon-Goodman, Buddy Cannon and Mickey Lamantia. The demand for the tune landed at #7 on iTunes Pre-Order. 

“I had the idea of putting out a series of EP’s called Honky Tonk Confessions, with The Final Chapter being an Album and I asked Buddy Cannon and Marla Cannon-Goodman to co-write this song. It just felt like it would be an instant classic,” shared Mickey Lamantia. “The idea about the series came before the song, so there was some pressure to hit a home run with this song. We wrote the first verse and Marla really stepped up her game on the chorus and second verse. Buddy is one of the best writers ever and Marla is right there with him. This song has everything you could want in a Country song. I mean who doesn't pour their heart out in a Honky Tonk confession.”

“In our business, it’s rare that someone comes along with untapped, raw talent. This is Mickey Lamantia,” expressed co-writer Marla Cannon-Goodman. “His ideas are fresh yet old school. His melodies are fresh yet old school. “Honky Tonk Confessions” is fresh yet old school. So glad to get to be a part of this great record!”

“Sooner or later Honky Tonk country music is going to make a roaring comeback into the lives of country music fans and reignite the musical fire that singers like Keith Whitley, Randy Travis and Vern Gosdin had burning so brightly a few years ago,” stated producer Buddy Cannon. “It is going to take a singer like Mickey Lamantia and a song like “Honky Tonk Confessions” to start the wildfire again. Hey, just maybe this is it. Play it and listen to it. Then play it again.”

“...First stool on the corner a guy sits all alone

Drinking like a crazy man to an old Vern Gosdin song

He said Love ain’t nothin’ but a curse dressed up like a blessing”

Then he poured out his pain in a Honky Tonk Confession

Vodka secrets

Whiskey dreams

Long night long neck barroom scenes

Ashtrays full of hard learned Marlboro lessons

Dance Floor laughter

Barstool tears

Right and wrong belong right here

At the altar of the Honky Tonk Confessions …”

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JOHNNY RUSSELL, “ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS ACT NATURALLY,” RELEASED BY COUNTRY REWIND RECORDS

Bringing Unreleased Traditional Country Music into The Contemporary Country Era

Johnny Russell, “All You Gotta Do Is Act Naturally,” was recently released by Country Rewind Records who’s well known tradition of bringing unreleased traditional country music into the contemporary country era has proven successful with previous projects. The latest release is being distributed by Select-O-Hits and available to order on Country Rewind Records website countryrewindrecords.com and on digital music platforms.

“All You Gotta Do Is Act Naturally” consists of tracks that have not been heard for decades and never commercially released. The tracks were recorded in Nashville for broadcast use only and have been hidden from the public. The original authentic sound is respected and supplemented with updated instruments and background vocals, to bring the new recordings into the contemporary country era. These recordings are a follow up to Country Rewind Records previous releases of such greats as Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Connie Smith and more which received great reviews by music critics everywhere.

The new recording of  "Good Hearted Woman" has garnered a warm welcome by independent radio and receiving generous airplay. Russell was a regular performer on the Grand Old Opry for more then 20 years with hit recordings by many acclaimed Country giants, as well as "Act Naturally" which was recorded and released by The Beatles in 1965.

Country Rewind Records, Thomas Gramuglia, rescued the master tapes which have been in storage for nearly 50 years. John Jungklaus handled the original master tape transfers. Johnny Russell, “All You Gotta Do Is Act Naturally,” was produced by Grammy Award Winner, J. R. McNeely who was honored and thrilled to be part of this historical projects. These long-forgotten recordings are now saved for prosperity.

Country Rewind Records has dedicated itself to bring classic country with this contemporary feel to not only the past country fans but also to the new country listeners.

The World's Meanest ManJohnny Russell “All You Gotta Do Is Act Naturally” Song List:

Good Hearted Woman
She's In Love With A Rodeo Man
Red Necks, White Socks, and Blue Ribbon Beer
Johnny B. Goode
Catfish John
Act Naturally
I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)
Making Plans
In A Mansion Stands My Love
She Burnt The Little Roadside Tavern Down
Jambalaya
The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor
Mr. And Mrs. Untrue

Order Johnny Russell “All You Gotta Do Is Act Naturally” on Amazon Music, Apple Music / iTunes and Google Play.

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