Fans can check out Chris' performance of "Holiday Road" during the upcoming "Christmas at the Opry" special airing on NBC on Thursday, December 7th at 8pm ET/PT (streaming the next day on Peacock).
Friday, October 27, 2023
CHRIS JANSON TAKES LISTENERS ON A TRIP DOWN "HOLIDAY ROAD"
Fans can check out Chris' performance of "Holiday Road" during the upcoming "Christmas at the Opry" special airing on NBC on Thursday, December 7th at 8pm ET/PT (streaming the next day on Peacock).
Friday, August 25, 2023
NASHVILLE’S BRYAN RUBY DROPS CELEBRATORY COVER OF THE JOHN FOGERTY CLASSIC BASEBALL ANTHEM “CENTERFIELD”
Nashville-based country artist Bryan Ruby just dropped a lively cover of John Fogerty’s classic baseball anthem, “Centerfield.”
The new version is available for streaming and download HERE.
“Centerfield” was released by John Fogerty, who also penned the song, in March 1985 as the B-side of “Rock and Roll Girls.” It was also the title track of Fogerty’s comeback album about a decade after leaving Creedence Clearwater Revival. A track that combined two of his passions, baseball and rock and roll, the song has been a fixture at baseball parks everywhere, played during team breaks and in between innings. Even the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York is known for playing it. The song also garnered a 1985 Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
Spending most of his life on baseball fields, Bryan Ruby wants fans to know he considers it an honor to record a cover of such a beloved song. A minor league professional ball player who has heard “Centerfield” played in baseball parks worldwide for years, it’s no surprise that the song holds a lot of meaning to him personally. Ruby is set to cap off his baseball playing career in the upcoming months, suiting up in one final tournament to close out the summer before officially retiring from the sport this fall.
“This song is an all-time classic and a personal favorite of mine,” expressed Bryan Ruby. “When I think of a ‘baseball song,’ I immediately think of ‘Centerfield.’ As the son of a lifelong baseball coach and a longtime player myself, this ballpark anthem has truly been the soundtrack of our lives. I’m proud to put my own personal spin on it. It’s already been a nonstop summer. I’ve been crisscrossing the country at stadiums big and small singing the “Star Spangled Banner,” “God Bless America,” and doing pregame and postgame ballpark shows. I wanted my version of ‘Centerfield’ to channel the energy and excitement we feel at the stadium every day. We bumped up the tempo compared to the original version, added a key change in the final chorus, and layered in a few extra guitars in order to really blow the roof off of it. I’m thankful to my producer Smith Curry, who recruited not one, but three current ACM-nominated finalists for Studio Musician Of The Year (Billy Justineau on keys, Miles McPherson on drums, and Steve Mackey on bass) to play with me on the song. I feel very honored to be working with such talented people at this early stage in my career.”
Rounding out the all-star cast of musicians are Smith Curry on steel guitar, Nathan Keeterle on electric guitar, and Sam Hunter on acoustic guitar. The song was recorded at Omni Studios in Nashville, with Josh Emmons serving as engineer behind the board during the session. Mark Lonsway performed background vocals and David Axelrod (Santi Sound) served as lead vocal tracking engineer on the project. The single was mixed by Bobby Holland (Pentavarit Studios) and mastered by John Mayfield from Mayfield Mastering. The cover art was photographed by Jonah Van Bemmelen and Max Gordon assisted with graphic design on the project.
Keep current with Bryan Ruby by following him on his website at bryanrubymusic.com and his social media sites Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok. Also be sure to subscribe to watch videos on his official YouTube channel.
Stream and download Bryan Ruby music on digital outlets everywhere.
Friday, March 31, 2023
JAY ALLEN DROPS COVER OF ICONIC ROCK HIT BY THREE DOORS DOWN - "HERE WITHOUT YOU"
Allen spoke on his newly released cover, saying “Songs like this were the soundtrack to my high school and college years and are very nostalgic for me. I’m known for a cause and my heartfelt side, which I will always keep at the forefront, but I feel it’s time to start unveiling the other parts of me and how songs like this have inspired my artistry. I’m “what you see is what you get” — tattoos, all black, muscle, cars, loving life, and always seeking out a good time. I’m also very proud of the upbeat and energetic live show that I’ve cultivated on the road over the last 5 years. I figure, what better way to open the door to the “what’s next” for me than to cover one of my favorite songs by one of the greatest bands of all time.”
Jay Allen is known for his advocacy against Alzheimer's, a cause that is close to his heart after losing his mother to the disease. Now, he's ready to share more of his personal story. At 10 years old, he recalls his dad taking him to a Styx concert, ultimately leading to his love for rock n roll. During his teenage years, Allen became a fan of bands like Bush, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and Matchbox Twenty. That era of alternative rock, intertwined with his and his mother's shared love for country music, led to Jay's unique sound that equally encompasses both genres. The unveiling of "what's next" for Allen is introduced now with his vocally powerful rendition of "Here Without You."
Back in July 2003, 3 Doors Down released "Here Without You," which climbed the charts to reach No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November of the same year. The song went on to earn double-platinum certification in the U.S. and enjoyed worldwide success, peaking at No. 2 in Australia and cracking the Top 10 in Denmark, New Zealand, and The Netherlands.
Growing up near Cedar Falls, Iowa, Allen was influenced by the music he heard from his father at rock concerts and his mother, who would sing country tunes on long car rides. Allen attributes his love for country music to his mother, ultimately leading him to move to Nashville in 2013. He signed a publishing deal in 2014 and an artist deal with SONY/ATV in 2016. With the release of “Sounds Good to Me” in 2017, Allen was selected as Sirius XM’s “The Highway Find.”
It was his 2018 hit “Blank Stares,” a powerful tribute to his mother, who suffered from early-onset Alzheimer’s, that first caught the attention of national audiences. The song went viral, reaching over 500 million views on Facebook, and showcased Allen’s raw talent and dedication to raising awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. As a result of his advocacy efforts, Allen has been involved with several international events, including the Rita Hayworth Gala, which has raised over $100 million for the Alzheimer’s Association and has received numerous accolades, including The Caregiver Award from the National Alzheimer’s Association.
Allen has also been recognized for his music. He was named Favorite Competition Contestant at the 2022 Country Now Awards and featured in Music Mayhem Magazine’s “2023 Artists to Watch.”
To learn more about Jay and his music, visit his website at www.JayAllenOfficial.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
CRAIG CAMPBELL DUETS WITH TIK TOK PHENOM WARREN ZEIDERS ON "OUTSKIRTS OF HEAVEN"
“I was just scrolling through TikTok and heard this guy belting out an incredible version of my song,” said Craig. “I started checking out his music, and everything he sang just blew me away. I don’t care who sings this song, it just needs to be heard!”
Campbell wrote “Outskirts of Heaven” with Dave Turnbull, and it originally reached the Top 30 on the national country charts in 2017. Four years later, it continues to receive over 30,000 Spotify streams per day.
The Craig Campbell Family & Friends Christmas Concert is set for Monday, December 20 at the beautiful Homestead Hall in scenic Columbia, Tennessee. Craig, his wife Mindy, and daughters Preslee and Kinni Rose will celebrate the holidays with performances by Dalton Dover, CJ Solar, Trea Landon, Styles Haury, Cody Cozz, Ava Paige and Kyla Jade.
Pre-sale tickets are $20 in advance HERE or $25 at the door. Kids under 12 are admitted free. Gates open at 5 p.m., venue doors open at 6 p.m., and music starts at 7 p.m. The event will include a photo booth, holiday cocktails, fresh local baked goods and more.
Craig, Mindy and the girls recently released a family version the holiday classic “White Christmas” on their Grindstone Records label. Check out their beautiful rendition HERE.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
#COUNTRYCOVERS - CORRECTIONS OFFICER JARON ROBERTS COVERS "ANYWHERE WITH YOU" BY JAKE OWEN
So this guy followed me on Twitter last night and I found him to be an interesting guy - not an established artist, not even a "new artist" by industry terms, just an ordinary, hardworking guy making a living as a corrections officer in Harrisburg. IL and playing music whenever he can, for whoever he can. He hasn't opened for anyone and until now, his only audience has been his guitar other than an occasional performance at a small bar or two. He decided to throw his hat in the ring and started posting his covers of hits by artists like Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, and this one of "Anywhere with You" by Jake Owen. Check out Jaron Roberts, I think you'll like him. He's just a humble guy doing what he loves and hoping you'll like it too.
His website is still being completed but until then, you can catch him on Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Feel free to reach out and let him know what you think and just say hi.