IT'S "ALL OR NOTHING" FOR CASEY JAMES - KICKSTARTER PROJECT CLOSES JULY 1 - LET"S NOT CALL IT A NIGHT ON THIS PROJECT!

CLICK HERE TO BE A PART OF THE KICKSTARTER PROJECT

Following the critical acclaim and fan response to his first independent studio album "Strip It Down", Casey James returns to Kickstarter to raise funds for his follow-up independent album. The "All or Nothing" campaign ends on July 1.

“Having the fans involved absolutely makes the difference for me in terms of how I make records and what those records accomplish,” said James. “So, it just makes sense to me to come back to Kickstarter and do it again.

James continued, “I'd never experienced anything as amazing as having fans fuel an entire record, but that's EXACTLY what happened with Strip It Down, and it was huge in so many ways for me. It’s such a great feeling to be able to make the music that I want to make and to know that I’m finally connecting the dots between my heart, my music, and my fans. I’ve been getting so much great feedback from everyone in regards to the new material, and I can’t wait to get in the studio and record it.”

Fans aren’t the only ones anxious for new music. Three-time Grammy Award winner Tom Hambridge, who produced Strip It Down, has signed on to produce the next record as well.

After splitting from Sony Music Nashville, James went straight to the source – his fans – to fund his first Independent album. Teaming up with Hambridge was a great start, and at the conclusion of the crowd-funded creative collaboration, James was left with a record that garnered rave reviews from Blues/Rock/Americana media outlets and fans across the world with the Rock Doctor raving that that Strip It Down was “one hell of a delightful surprise!” 

Fans who embraced "Strip It Down" will appreciate this next step in James’ evolution as a notable blues composer and performer. The approach for second recording will be very similar to the first. “If 'Strip It Down' was the liner notes to my musical biography, then the next record will read as the first chapter,” James explained. 

Certainly, James had an exhilarating debut into the blues society with "Strip It Down", an appropriately titled album given the raw and rooted songs it contained – raucous and danceable album that was truly blues at its core. 

His upcoming project rides the same lane, but allows musical breadth for his fans, who are watching James continue to reach as an artist. The new material is more diverse and yet somehow manages to come together and fit into a style that is pure Casey James. 

James recently debuted some of his new music in a live, in-studio broadcast that is now up for all to see on YouTube. With title tracks “Come on Saturday Night” and “Here to Please” you don’t want to miss what James is coming out with next! 

A LITTLE BACKGROUND ON CASEY:

Anyone who has followed his journey from “American Idol” to Sony Music Nashville will be thrilled to discover the passion that drives the guitar-slinging Texan is dialed to 11. His 2012 self-titled debut won critical raves and yielded Top 15 single “Crying on a Suitcase” – and Top 20 single “Let’s Don’t Call It A Night.” His follow-up, gut-wrenching single “Fall Apart,” powerfully showcased his skills as a producer, intense vocalist, and lead guitarist. 

James has had an impressive career spanning from a local musician to playing for an audience of 22 million people weekly during his run on “American Idol.” From touring his hometown to touring the world while playing his own material, he has been consistently growing and evolving as an artist. This latest effort introduced his music to a whole new demographic and was well received worldwide. "The last few years have seen so many of my dreams come true. I'm finally interacting with people that I respect and admire; artists, producers, writers, musicians, and the fans. These are all people that have the same heart for music that I have. It's been an absolute pleasure working alongside artists like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Delbert McClinton, Tom Hambridge, Lee Roy Parnell" and the list goes on. The point is that after a lifetime of dedication and work, James is finally busting in to the scene that he's always wanted to be a part of. "To drive down the road and hear my song being played on SiriusXM BB King's Bluesville is one of the best feelings I could ask for. Especially when I still feel proud and excited about how it sounds. I’m just thankful to be able to do what I love,” said James in a recent interview with his hometown Fox network television station in Dallas, TX. “I’m thankful to have a dedicated audience that believes in who I am and what I do. I couldn’t ask for more and I’m always excited for what’s next.”  

LARI WHITE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF MUSIC WITH OLD FRIENDS, NEW LOVES DOUBLE EP

Kickstarter campaign launches today at http://kck.st/1U7K8qM

Grammy® winning vocalist, film (Cast Away) and Broadway actress, published author, hit songwriter and history-making record producer, LARI WHITE, is marking 25 years as a recording artist as she prepares to release the double EP, Old Friends, New Loves, this fall. The passion project will lead with a Kickstarter campaign launching June 9 and allow her fans and fellow music lovers to be part of the creative process.

“I’m excited to bring everyone into the studio with me — and Kickstarter lets me do that,” White says. “This will be the first recording I’ve done where the fans ARE the record label. They back the project and I report directly to them on every little detail, giving them control-room access to the whole process.”

Recording at The Holler, White’s landmark recording studio, friends and fellow stars Suzy Bogguss, Lee Roy Parnell and other long-time collaborators from White’s earliest days as a country star will make special guest appearances on the first of two EP projects currently in the works — Old Friends — highlighted by rootsy re-inventions of breakout hits like “Lead Me Not,” “That’s How You Know When You’re In Love” and “That’s My Baby.” The second EP — New Loves — features White’s recently-penned originals and favorite covers, a rich stew of Americana, soul, jazz and country songs, featuring guests Shawn Mullins and bass legend Victor Wooten.

“My fans have followed me the whole way on this crazy 25-year creative journey,” shares White. “We love music and we love storytelling, and we don’t let ourselves be limited by rules about genre or medium or “brand” for God’s sake. The only rule is that it’s honest. And I honestly LOVE country and jazz and soul and movies and literature and photography and any art that moves the human spirit to a good place.”

Lari White’s Kickstarter campaign launches the first day of CMA Music Festival, Thursday, June 9 and runs through July 13 at http://kck.st/1U7K8qM. It allows fans to participate in the creation of Old Friends, New Loves and features a range of unique rewards for contributors. Standouts include a two-night Nashville vacation in White’s West Nashville bungalow with a champagne breakfast prepared by the singer herself. Other notable items include voice lessons with Lari through her new ArtistWorks Country Vocal School and a backstage pizza party at one of her upcoming concerts. Contributors can also get producer credit on the new albums or an intimate acoustic house concert.

“I can hardly believe I’ve been lucky enough to make music my entire life,” says White. “Sharing my music-making process is one way I can say ‘Thank YOU!’ to the fans who have made it possible for an amazing 25 years!”

Join Lari White’s Kickstarter campaign at http://kck.st/1U7K8qM and connect with her @SkinnyWhiteGirl and Facebook.

NEW ARTIST JASON MARKS NEEDS OUR HELP!

OK guys, REALLY REALLY need your help! Jason Marks is making a musical resurrection (thank God!) but he can't do it without your help! Jason is the reason I do what I do and the reason my heart bleeds for country music. He is the one that put his trust in me back in 2007 and gave me my first marketing title and we were able to get so much done for him (feature in Country Weekly magazine, opening gigs for Gary Allan, Rascal Flatts, and he was a runner up for Kenny Chesney's Next Big Star.). This guy's voice and commitment to country music are both impeccable and I am so glad to see that he's getting back on the horse after taking a break. Take a listen to his music, you will LOVE IT! -

Check out Jason's "Slow Down" CD HERE and seriously consider helping him. He's taking it old school with this next cd, concentrating on the musical style of those that paved the way for country music. He's a great writer, writes most of his own stuff and can cover any song with quality and perfection.

Here is the link to his crowd funding project. He needs to raise $5,750.00 in 17 days and I KNOW we can get this done for him. Thank you for any help you can give.

MEGHAN LINSEY LAUNCHES PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN

MEGHAN LINSEY AMPILIFIES SOLO CAREER WITH LAUNCH OF PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN 

E! NEWS SEGMENT TO FEATURE LINSEY TONIGHT

PRESS RELEASE

Nashville, TN (May 15, 2014) - Meghan Linsey, previously of award-winning country duo Steel Magnolia, has officially launched her solo career with a PledgeMusic Campaign. Through the campaign, she is inviting fans to join her on this new journey with cool incentives and exclusive items including an autographed limited edition Hatch Show Print, a mani or pedi with Linsey, a personalized song written by Linsey and a private house show, among many other items.

Linsey shows her lighthearted personality in her campaign video encouraging fans to contribute so she can keep her “day job” and not have to resort to less appealing options such as selling Girl Scout cookies, setting up a road-side lemonade stand, selling her car or begging for money from everyone from her father to Bill Gates. View it here.

“I am so excited about this new direction in my career and going solo,” said Linsey. “And the support I’ve been getting from Steel Magnolia fans has been really great. I’m excited that they are coming with me on this journey. Their support of my PledgeMusic campaign, their encouraging posts and comments, their excitement about my new music has been just fantastic. I have amazing fans.”

Tonight, E! News will broadcast a segment Linsey recorded while on tour in Los Angeles recently. During the segment, Linsey talks about the transition in her career path and her PledgeMusic campaign.

When E! News wanted to sit down and talk with me about my new solo career I jumped at the opportunity because it’s a great way to get the word out about my PledgeMusic Campaign. E! has always been a great supporter of Steel Magnolia and the fact that they are continuing to support me and this transition is really cool. I just love E!.”

Contribute to Linsey’s PledgeMusic Campaign at www.meghanlinsey.com/pledge.

For more about Meghan Linsey, visit www.meghanlinsey.com.