EVENT (NASHVILLE, TN): THURS NOV 8 - PATRIOT OUTREACH BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING LEE GIBSON, HAROLD ALLEN, BOBBY RAY BITTLE, CHELSEA RAE, RYAN DANIEL AND SPECIAL GUEST, JILL COLUCCI

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8

PATRIOT OUTREACH  BENEFIT CONCERT

If you're in the Nashville area, don't miss a great night of music at Benchmark Midtown. The night will include music from new artists to benefit Patriot Outreach. Artists include Lee Gibson, Harold Allen, Bobby Ray Bittle, Chelsea Rae and Ryan Daniel with special guest, Jill Colluci. The show starts at 5:00pm.

Please contact any of the artists or Benchmark Midtown at 615.499.4336 directly for ticket information.

PHOTO: CHELSEA RAE AT NIXA COUNTRY'S WORLD'S LARGEST FAN CLUB PARTY (COURTESY - CORY LOWRY PHOTOGRAPHY)

Fantastic shot of new artist, Chelsea Rae, taken by Cory Lowry Photography at her performance at Big Shotz during the Nixa Country World's Largest Fan Club Party. Cory is one of the best photographers in the Nashville area. If you're an artist in need of good quality photography, contact Cory on Facebook or on Twitter.

Photo Credit: Cory Lowry Photography

VIDEO: Hughwear Showcase Featuring Matthew Huff, Chelsea Rae and Lee Gibson

For those who weren't able to watch the livestream as it happened last week or you just wanna see it again, check out the "Hughwear Showcase" from That's Cool in Nashville and Nixa Country. Perfomers are L-R: Matthew Huff, Chelsea Rae and Lee Gibson, all new artists who are on their way to good things this year! Thank you so much to all who came out to support Hughwear and these artists, to That's Cool for hosting and to NixaCountry for streaming this so we call can enjoy!

First "HUGHWEAR SHOWDOWN" a Success!

Huge thanks to That's Cool for hosting the first ever "HUGHWEAR SHOWDOWN" last week which was a showcase to welcome Hughwear, the latest line in modern day gunslinger apparel, to the Nashville area. The show featured performances from Lee Gibson, Chelsea Rae and Matthew Huff with a livestream of the show hosted by Nixa Country. The show was a "hugh-ge" success. Thanks to all who came out. Check out the hughwear.com website for the best and most "economy friendly" apparel that is 100% made in the USA. Thank you to all who came out to support Hughwear and the artists that gave their time to perform.

Photo Credit: Cory Lowry Photography

L-R: Matthew Huff, Chelsea Rae, Kevin Nixa (Owner of Nixa Country Radio), Hugh Nickolisen (Owner of Hughwear), Toby (owner of That's Cool) and Lee Gibson.

EVENT (Nashville, TN): Hughwear "Showdown" with Lee Gibson, Chelsea Rae, and Matthew Huff

Hughwear hits Nashville with a big bang from it’s side by side double barrel!

What the heck is Hughwear you ask? Well, let me tell ya.

Born out of love for country and the old west. Hughwear, a new line of clothing, demonstrates perseverance to push forward in a world that's constantly pushing back. Hughwear is the squinty-eyed gunslinger with an itchy trigger-finger. With designs like “Triad”,” Embossed” and “Defend”, Hughwear honors the hard working, backbreaking, gun-toting, dusty, dirty, mud and sweat covered who were molded and tempered on this great land. With everything in the line up made right here in the U.S.A!

Hughwear has partnered with some great new country music artists in Nashville and around the country, with such names as Lee Gibson, Matthew Huff, Crawford and James, Jesse Keith Whitley, Chelsea Rae, Bryan Cole, Ashlee Hewitt and Big Smo to list a few. Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys will also be rockin’ it up during this year’s tour. So keep an eye out for Hughwear on stages all over America!

Found in stores and boutiques on the west coast, Hughwear will now be available in Nashville at a local hot spot called “That’s Cool”. To celebrate the occasion properly, we will be having a little party on January 19th at “That’s Cool” with performances by: Lee Gibson, Matthew Huff and Chelsea Rae. It’ll be a foot stomping’ good time. This event is a 21 and up shin-dig, so come on down and enjoy some great music, a pint of your favorite brew and while you’re there, pick up some new gear from Hughwear.

That’s Cool is located at 2309-B Franklin Pike Nashville, TN 37204. Show starts at 6pm.

Please visit www.hughwear.com for a full product line up and follow on Facebook and Twitter for daily goings on.

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY DAY 8: HUGHWEAR, APPAREL FOR THE MODERN DAY GUNSLINGER GIFT PACK

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
 STAY TUNED TO SEE IF YOU'VE WON!



On the Eighth Day of Christmas, Hughwear gave to you ... 



www.hughwear.com

Hughwear is clothing for the modern day gunslinger. They are made 100% in the USA and are made from top shelf material and crafted with care. Hughwear stands for pride in America, the hard working blue collar crowd, and above all, home. Country music artists Lee Gibson, Chelsea Rae, Crawford and James and Matthew Huff are proud supporters, as is Lovin' Lyrics. 

Please support the small businesses in your area that carry items that are made in the USA. 

To enter for this day:


Step 1: Send email  to contestday8@gmail.com


Step 2: Put "Hughwear" in Subject Line


Step 3: Include your Full name, Twitter name (if you have one), Email Address and t-shirt/hoodie size


Step 4: Since Hughwear is 100% Made in the USA, tell us why you're proud of where you're from. You don't have to make it a long diatribe, just a few short words of pride is perfect :-)

You may only enter once for each day's prizes. 

You DO NOT have to enter for the prizes you do not want. If you enter for more than one prize, please note your first prize choice in each email. There is only one prize per winner for the contest. No multiple prizes to the same person, this keeps it fair :-)

Good Luck! Thanks for entering!
Winners will be announced December 26.

Chelsea Rae LIVE at Limelight in Nashville - July 10

Event (Nashville, TN) - Don't miss Chelsea Rae at Limelight on July 10th at 6:30pm. You can get tickets on Chelsea's official website at http://www.chelsearaesongs.com - only $10 in advance.  Come on out and show Chelsea some love by wearing BLACK. Don't ask me why, special request by Chelsea :-)

Feature Artist: Chelsea Rae

Since before she was born music has had a strong influence on Chelsea Rae. Her mother attended a Judd’s concert when she was six months along with her and as the story goes over the years, it has been said that she could feel her kicking along to the rhythm of Kentucky duo.

Since then Chelsea has continued to hold on tight to those early influences of country music's legends like the Judd’s and Wynonna and modern country stars like Taylor Swift, but has also seen her tastes blossom into other genres as she has grown and she can now state pop/rock influences like Kelly Clarkson, P!NK, Katy Perry and Colbie Caillat as well.

Spending her childhood in the Northwest state of Oregon alongside the Santiam River (pronounced Sanni-Am) has also played a tremendous influence on who Chelsea has become as an adult. Some seemed surprised when they find out that Oregon is chalked full of , stereotypical, country living and lifestyle, but rest assured it is and Chelsea's roots are easily seen by one look at her flashy turquoise boots and holey jeans. She loves the outdoor lifestyle, fishing for Salmon and Steelhead, riding dirt bikes, 4-wheeling, jacked up trucks, bonfires, and plenty more. However, it was music that always stuck with her in her heart and soul.

She has been focused on writing and performing songs since she was only 13-years old and in 2008, an 18-year old Chelsea Rae made the big move to Nashville to pursue her dreams of writing and performing her music. She jumped right in and began to work on her craft in-between a busy schedule of school (former Belmont University student) and work. Over the past two years of living in Nashville Rae has been quick to blaze her own trail with the likes of Nashville's finest including co-writing sessions with Walker Hayes (Capitol recording artist), Bo Bice (Former Idol runner-up) and Bridgette Tatum (Co-wrote 2009's most spun song "She's Country"). In the spring of 2009 Rae released her debut EP, "Justice," in memory of fallen classmate and inspiration, Justice Fockler. The five song album gave listeners a sneak peek into Rae's country roots and spit fire attitude with lyrics like "Don't come cryin' to me I see you shakin' in your boots," and “Ask your neighbor for a dollar to cut the grass come Sunday me and dad we were catchin' bass..." Recently Chelsea released her sophomore EP, "Ember," Rae says, "I feel like this stuff is even more me then the first record if that's possible, it's a little more edgy I really look forward to everyone giving it a listen."

Keeping strong with her faith Chelsea recognizes that she is a child of God first and foremost and understands that He is the reason she is here and has accomplished what she has so far as well as what she will in the future. Her goals with her music come from that strong faith background as she simply states "I want to reach people through my music and inspire them to reach higher because there is a plan for all of us and we just have to go get it. Aside from music seeing people live out their dreams is my biggest passion and I plan to incorporate that into my career. Aside from what is we do in the music business which is sell records, for me it really is about being a positive light for all of those I come into contact with. I'm not going to worry so much about genre, I'm just going to play music that comes from the heart and I'll see where that takes me."

NAME: Chelsea Rae

HOMETOWN: Dallas, OR

BORN: 11/29/89

GENRE: Country Rock

CURRENT ALBUM/EP: “Ember”

Former Album: “Justice”

CURRENT SINGLE: "Brand on Me”

INFLUENCES: The Judds, Wynonna, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Colbie Caillat, P!NK, Katy Perry

WHEN/WHY DID YOU MOVE TO NASHVILLE: August 2008; to pursue my career in country music

2011 GOALS: Landing a publishing deal

LONGTERM GOALS: Inspire people with my music and travel the world while doing it.

FAVORITE SONG: "Rodeo" Garth Brooks

DREAM DUET PARTNER: Kelly Clarkson

FUN FACTS: Appeared as an extra in the film Country Strong featuring Tim McGraw, Gwyneth Paltrow, Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester.

Auditioned for both American Idol and Nashville Star.

Played first show in Nashville at Hotel Indigo

WORDS TO LIVE BY: "Do something that scares you every day."

Bio courtesy of Chelsea Rae

You can find Chelsea Rae online:

Chelsea Rae Official Facebook Page

Chelsea Rae Official Myspace Page

Chelsea Rae Official Twitter Page

CD Review: "Ember" - Chelsea Rae

EP: "Ember"

Artist: Chelsea Rae

Release: November 29, 2010

Label: Independent

If you're looking for country twang, "woe is me", "mama got hit by a damned old train" country music, you won't find that listening to the new EP, "Ember", by Chelsea Rae. The only thing you're gonna find here is everything that isn't traditional country music - Chelsea Rae is hard rockin', foot stompin', and Wrangler covered ass kickin' country music. Her first ep, "Justice", was thumpin' but "Ember" takes it up to a whole new level of "awww hell yeah".

Comprised of 6 new songs written by Chelsea Rae and some of Nashville's best songwriters including American Idol favorite, Bo Bice, hit songwriter, Bridgette Tatum ("Loud" - Big and Rich, "She's Country" - Jason Aldean), "Ember" shows that independent artists can release music just as good if not better than that released by a major label. The only differences between Chelsea Rae's release and a major label release are "fluff, filler, autotuner and an overstuffed executive's wallet". You won't find any of those on this EP and that's a welcome change.

I'm not gonna break this EP down song by song because it would just be repetitive - "Brand on Me" - Love it, "I Smell Smoke" - Love it, "Red Cups" - Love it, you get the idea. Why waste your time and extra keystrokes? What I will do is tell you that it would make a fine addition to your iPod's songwriters playlist.

Purchase Your Copy of "Ember" by Chelsea Rae --> CLICK HERE

EP Review: "Justice" - Chelsea Rae

EP: "Justice"

Artist: Chelsea Rae

When I first heard the grainy, raspy vocals of Chelsea Rae, I was taken by surprise. I was expecting the typical, coffee shop, twangy country vocals that are coming out of every honky tonk in Nashville. Instead, I got hard hitting vocals that I would actually describe more along the lines of "Joan Jett" meets "Gretchen Wilson", a southern rock gem that's been hiding under common stones.

Chelsea Rae 's bluesy confidence is evident in the chorus of  "Hook 'Em", her musical advice to women wanting to get their man. Her smooth vocals take you back to times where things like catching fireflies and watching clouds while laying in the grass were what made you happy because "Life Was Simple Then". Chelsea Rae 's music covers a wide range of emotions from a tormented and broken heart, to taking life by the horns and doing things her way, to putting her boots and looking for some country ass to kick. When the right ears and right people hear what this artist has to offer, they'll be the ones who are hooked and she'll be the one getting musical justice.