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Showing posts with label emily minor. Show all posts
Monday, July 27, 2015
(LIVESTREAM) - AUGUST 4 DIGITAL RODEO SHOWCASE HOSTED BY BUCKY COVINGTON FEAT. ALLISON BRAY, RYLIE LYNN, EMILY MINOR, BEN RUE, DENNY STRICKLAND
Online social network and country lifestyle portal, Digital Rodeo, has announced the artist line-up and guest host for the upcoming DRX Artist Showcase, to be held August 4 at 6:00 p.m. at Nashville’s 3rd and Lindsley Bar & Grill.
“American Idol” alum and rising country singer Bucky Covington will host the August showcase, which will feature performances by Allison Bray, Rylie Lynn, Emily Minor, Ben Rue and Denny Strickland. The DRX monthly showcase highlights some of the platform’s most promising Country acts and will help to promote some of the website’s featured independent artists. The live performance will be streamed and can be viewed at http://www.wherever.tv/tv-channels/Digital-Rodeo-TV.jsf
DRX showcases offer valuable opportunities for attendees to enjoy musical performances from up-and-coming acts while engaging and networking with others in the field.
Bucky Covington: The rock-influenced Country singer first rose to fame in 2006 as a contestant on the televised talent hunt, “American Idol.” This past month, he released a new EP titled Happy Man, featuring his newest single, “I Feel Ya.” For more information on Bucky Covington, visit his website at www.buckycovington.com.
Allison Bray: Allison is an accomplished vocalist at the young age of 18, who is driven by an incredible passion for music. Her ability to entertain audiences is remarkable and noted at home in Kentucky and the surrounding states. She auditioned for Season 7 of NBC’s “The Voice” in 2014. For more information on Allison Bray, visit her website at www.allisonbray.com.
Rylie Lynn: Rylie Lynn's confident Country style, smooth voice and edgy lyrics show the true potential that she has in becoming one of Country music's "Leading Ladies." Her place on the 2014 Teen Nation Tour gave her original acclaim leading to various shows, and her most recent performance at the 2015 CMA Fest in Nashville, Tenn. For more information on Rylie Lynn, visit her website at www.rylielynn.com.
Emily Minor: In 2007, Emily auditioned for “American Idol,” where she accelerated in the competition and became a Top 50 “Hollywood” contestant. She played more than 40 dates in 2014 and has over 50 dates scheduled in 2015. Most recently, Emily recorded a four-track EP alongside Scott Trayer. For more information on Emily Minor, visit her website at www.emilyminor.net.
Ben Rue: Ben is a 26-year-old, born and raised in Silverton, Ore. He has worked on a family grass seed farm since he was 11 years old with his dad and two older brothers. Recently, he had the opportunity to be part of the first season of “X-Factor,” making it into the Top 80. He now lives in Nashville, Tenn. where he is continuing his dream of being a Country music singer. For more information on Ben Rue, visit his Facebook page.
Denny Strickland: Denny recently released a new single in February of 2015 titled “Swerve On,” as well as an official video for the track. He has spent much of this year on the road for a radio tour where he has been promoting his new single at Country stations across America. For more information on Denny Strickland, visit his website at www.dennystrickland.com.
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Thursday, June 4, 2015
SINGLE REVIEW: "FUNKY FEEL GOOD" - EMILY MINOR
SINGLE: "Funky Feel Good"
Emily Minor’s debut single “Funky Feel Good” is a song you’ve heard before. Many times, in fact. There’s an entire sub-genre that was one of the most polarizing in recent country music history. It’s “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” it’s “Don’t Happen Twice,” it’s driving out to the country with the one you’re with. Although, wait isn’t it usually the boy in his truck picking up the girl and taking her out? It still is, it’s just from the girl’s perspective this time, or more specifically from Emily Minor’s perspective. It’s a still a love song, still a “head out to the country and get a little wild song, my girl and truck song” just from the passenger-seat perspective. (Or driver’s seat perspective I don’t know her life.) Instead of just a love song, it’s a “funky feel good love song.” It’s so refreshing to see the women coming through with the same story but their own viewpoint. To display that they have the same stories and the same memories, that they’re the lead and not just a strategically placed set piece. I hope to see this more often and I’m confident we will. I have no problem believing that Minor will flourish on the charts and the airwaves.
“Funky Feel Good” was written by the Minor-Williams duo. If you’ve liked what Emily Minor has written/sung for you and would like more, she will be at CMAfest this year. Nashville’s biggest party takes place this year from June 11th – June 14th as well a couple days before and after that. Minor’s dates are Thursday, June 11th at the Visitor’s Center Booth Signing at 10:30 am, Tin Roof at 5 pm, Hard Rock CafĂ© at 7 pm, and on Saturday June 13th at the Visitor’s Center Performance at 10 am and finally, Wildhorse Saloon at 8:30 pm. So whether you would like a show, an autograph or both, she’s got you covered.
ARTIST: Emily Minor
REVIEWER: Alyse Smith
Follow Alyse on Twitter at @ASmith1300
Twitter - @EmilyMinorMusic
Facebook - www.facebook.com/EmilyMinorFanPage
Instagram - www.instagram.com/emilyminormusic
Youtube - www.youtube.com/emilyminorband
Download #FunkyFeelGood on iTunes and #REQUEST on your local stations!
Emily Minor’s debut single “Funky Feel Good” is a song you’ve heard before. Many times, in fact. There’s an entire sub-genre that was one of the most polarizing in recent country music history. It’s “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” it’s “Don’t Happen Twice,” it’s driving out to the country with the one you’re with. Although, wait isn’t it usually the boy in his truck picking up the girl and taking her out? It still is, it’s just from the girl’s perspective this time, or more specifically from Emily Minor’s perspective. It’s a still a love song, still a “head out to the country and get a little wild song, my girl and truck song” just from the passenger-seat perspective. (Or driver’s seat perspective I don’t know her life.) Instead of just a love song, it’s a “funky feel good love song.” It’s so refreshing to see the women coming through with the same story but their own viewpoint. To display that they have the same stories and the same memories, that they’re the lead and not just a strategically placed set piece. I hope to see this more often and I’m confident we will. I have no problem believing that Minor will flourish on the charts and the airwaves.
“Funky Feel Good” was written by the Minor-Williams duo. If you’ve liked what Emily Minor has written/sung for you and would like more, she will be at CMAfest this year. Nashville’s biggest party takes place this year from June 11th – June 14th as well a couple days before and after that. Minor’s dates are Thursday, June 11th at the Visitor’s Center Booth Signing at 10:30 am, Tin Roof at 5 pm, Hard Rock CafĂ© at 7 pm, and on Saturday June 13th at the Visitor’s Center Performance at 10 am and finally, Wildhorse Saloon at 8:30 pm. So whether you would like a show, an autograph or both, she’s got you covered.
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
CONCERT REVIEW / EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - CRAIG WAYNE BOYD, DAVID ADAM BYRNES AND EMILY MINOR - NEW BERN, NC
ARTIST: Craig Wayne Boyd With Special Guests David Adam Byrnes and Emily Minor
VENUE: Sudan Shriners Auditorium - New Bern, NC
DATE: March 21, 2015
REVIEWER: Jennifer Smith
Follow Jenn on Twitter at @Lovinlyrics
If you've just started catching on to Craig Wayne Boyd because of The Voice, you've been missing one of country's best unknown artists. We started promoting Craig in 2009 while he was making the rounds in Nashville and always seeming to be just out of reach of that much needed break, all I can say is welcome to the year of CWB Y'all!
His break came in a HUGE way, by being chosen for #TeamBlake on NBC's hit vocal talent show, "The Voice" and taking it all the way to the winning title with a couple of near misses including a steal from #TeamGwen and then being stolen again back to #TeamBlake. He's gone from a local fringe wearing honky tonkin' cowboy and now walks the path to country super stardom all in a matter of less than a year. He is only the second artist other than Garth Brooks to debut a single ("My Baby's Got a Smile on Her Face") at #1 right out of the gate on the Billboard chart. He started out playing for bar crowds and now he's entertaining an entire worldwide fan base of dedicated, hardcore fans called the "Yallers". If you're on social media, you've seen his name virtually everywhere.
When we arrived at the venue, Craig met us outside the bus with a hug, looking all CWB casual in his Jim Beam t-shirt, jeans, and a pair of sunglasses. He's always been cool but he totally redefines the word now. We stood outside and caught up for a bit and then went inside the bus to attempt our interview for the website. Well that just went to hell between the mob outside screaming for Craig to come out and the interruptions and technical glitches with the camera so we just kinda had to wing it and it turned out to be pretty fun, won't even tell you how much laughing was going on in there. Craig's such a genuine guy, nothing arrogant or standoffish about him at all. He's very humble, honest and appreciative and that has won thousands of hearts. We were mid-interview and I heard this Arkansas accent that could only mean one thing, David Adam Byrnes was in the area. David walks in and all I heard was "Aw hell" and was smothered in a bear hug. Having promoted David about as long as Craig, I knew tonight was gonna be a double doozie of top shelf country music and could not wait for those who hadn't seen either perform to finally get their chance.
The crowd was very good, more than I had expected with New Bern being such a small town and not only was the crowd a good size, they were ALL there for Craig. You could hear rumblings through the crowd about his accomplishments, stories from Yallers that had traveled from other states to be here, and excitement from those who were just anxious to see him in person. David Adam Byrnes was first up and personally, I think he should just be known as David "A-DAYYYUM" Byrnes because this boy represents everything country stands for and more. He's got that twang, the tight fitting jeans and that southern boy charm that no woman, and hell probably no man these days, can resist. He is southern charm wrapped in a good lookin' burrito of vocal talent. From the first note, he has you remembering the days of Garth, sawdust floors, line dancing and huge belt buckles. He got this crowd on their feet and moving to his song "My Kind Of Crowd", his new one that's going out to country radio soon (and y'all better request the crap out of it), "Alcoholiday", a few others and finally wrapping up his set with my favorite, "She Only Wanted Flowers" from his first CD.
Up next was local artist from Wilmington, NC, Emily Minor. I'd heard her name for the past few years around town and through other artists so I was anxious to hear what she had to offer. What a strong voice in a tiny package! She can belt it with the best of them. She performed her own music and there were 3 songs that I liked so much that I went right to iTunes and bought them - "Good Luck Finding Me", "What You Might Say" and "Highway Habit." Great set and well received by the crowd. She's got a new EP coming out soon, be on the look out!
Finally the guys from Thunder Country came out and the crowd went absolutely insane. Not crazy, but insane. You couldn't even hear them finish announcing .. it went something like "Are y'all ready for Craig Wa .. (insert deafening thunder of cheering and "hell yeahs"here)." Man this was gonna be damn good and damn good doesn't even start to describe the level of good to be honest. Good is actually the only 4 letter word I can use that's somewhat friendly enough to use in an article. LOL! Holy Fringenation! I forgot how amazing this guy is live. For someone that's only had 5 days to himself since The Voice ended, who's running on a few hours sleep a night and who's a single dad missing his "Mini-Me", you'd never know any of that from the level of energy Craig puts into a show. As he told me in the bus, "the show must always go on". He may sing about his baby having a smile on her face but tonight, there were smiles plastered across the faces of everyone in this crowd.
His band is top shelf at the very least. I knew Jeff Jenkins from his days of playing guitar for Brian Davis and knew he was a quality musician but wasn't familiar with the rest of his band, they ALL proved they had what it takes to make a show kick ass. Craig's voice was smooth, he interacted with the crowd and was smiling most of the performance. When he performs, you can see that he not only takes his talent seriously, but that he takes the fact that everyone in that room paid for a five star performance seriously. It's obvious that he loves music and that he loves performing for others and man do they love having him do it. He sang his own music like "Blood, Sweat and Beer", the new single, "My Baby's Got A Smile on Her Face", a couple of new songs "Nothing Looks Good on You" and what I hope will be his next single, his auto-biographical song "I'm Still Here", his personalized emotional tribute to his late friend Wayne Mills with "I Walk The Line", incorporated covers like "Tush" by ZZ Top, "The Whiskey Ain't Workin' Anymore" by Travis Tritt, a fantastic duet of "Dust on the Bottle" and "The Fireman" with David "A-DAYYYUM" Byrnes, "Workin' Man Blues", "You Look So Good In Love" and a few others and ended the night exactly how it should have ended, with a song of appreciation and gratitude, "The Old Rugged Cross", the song that was a huge breakout moment for him on The Voice. There weren't too many dry eyes in the house. I honestly hated to see it end but it had to because he had 5 days off and it was time to get home.
Thank you to Craig, David and Emily for a great night - for keeping it real and keeping it country. If any of these artists are in your area, it's worth your time and money to grab a ticket and hit the show. I don't just recommend it, I'll put a boot in your ass if you don't. So there!
Thank you to Thunder Country and the Shriners for hosting a great night of music and getting to know our community. We appreciate your efforts!
Craig Wayne Boyd
Official Website: www.craigwayneboyd.com
Twitter - @CWBYall
Instagram - @CWBYall
Facebook - @CraigWayneBoyd
Facebook Street Team - @CWBStreetTeam
Twitter Team - @TeamCWBYall
David Adam Byrnes
Official Website - www.davidadambyrnes.com
Twitter - @DavidAdamByrnes
Facebook - @DavidAdamByrnes
Instagram - @DavidAdamByrnes
Emily Minor
Official Website - www.emilyminor.net
Twitter - @EmilyMinorMusic
Facebook - @EmilyMinorFanpage
Instagram - @emilyminormusic
VENUE: Sudan Shriners Auditorium - New Bern, NC
DATE: March 21, 2015
REVIEWER: Jennifer Smith
Follow Jenn on Twitter at @Lovinlyrics
His break came in a HUGE way, by being chosen for #TeamBlake on NBC's hit vocal talent show, "The Voice" and taking it all the way to the winning title with a couple of near misses including a steal from #TeamGwen and then being stolen again back to #TeamBlake. He's gone from a local fringe wearing honky tonkin' cowboy and now walks the path to country super stardom all in a matter of less than a year. He is only the second artist other than Garth Brooks to debut a single ("My Baby's Got a Smile on Her Face") at #1 right out of the gate on the Billboard chart. He started out playing for bar crowds and now he's entertaining an entire worldwide fan base of dedicated, hardcore fans called the "Yallers". If you're on social media, you've seen his name virtually everywhere.
When we arrived at the venue, Craig met us outside the bus with a hug, looking all CWB casual in his Jim Beam t-shirt, jeans, and a pair of sunglasses. He's always been cool but he totally redefines the word now. We stood outside and caught up for a bit and then went inside the bus to attempt our interview for the website. Well that just went to hell between the mob outside screaming for Craig to come out and the interruptions and technical glitches with the camera so we just kinda had to wing it and it turned out to be pretty fun, won't even tell you how much laughing was going on in there. Craig's such a genuine guy, nothing arrogant or standoffish about him at all. He's very humble, honest and appreciative and that has won thousands of hearts. We were mid-interview and I heard this Arkansas accent that could only mean one thing, David Adam Byrnes was in the area. David walks in and all I heard was "Aw hell" and was smothered in a bear hug. Having promoted David about as long as Craig, I knew tonight was gonna be a double doozie of top shelf country music and could not wait for those who hadn't seen either perform to finally get their chance.
Up next was local artist from Wilmington, NC, Emily Minor. I'd heard her name for the past few years around town and through other artists so I was anxious to hear what she had to offer. What a strong voice in a tiny package! She can belt it with the best of them. She performed her own music and there were 3 songs that I liked so much that I went right to iTunes and bought them - "Good Luck Finding Me", "What You Might Say" and "Highway Habit." Great set and well received by the crowd. She's got a new EP coming out soon, be on the look out!
Finally the guys from Thunder Country came out and the crowd went absolutely insane. Not crazy, but insane. You couldn't even hear them finish announcing .. it went something like "Are y'all ready for Craig Wa .. (insert deafening thunder of cheering and "hell yeahs"here)." Man this was gonna be damn good and damn good doesn't even start to describe the level of good to be honest. Good is actually the only 4 letter word I can use that's somewhat friendly enough to use in an article. LOL! Holy Fringenation! I forgot how amazing this guy is live. For someone that's only had 5 days to himself since The Voice ended, who's running on a few hours sleep a night and who's a single dad missing his "Mini-Me", you'd never know any of that from the level of energy Craig puts into a show. As he told me in the bus, "the show must always go on". He may sing about his baby having a smile on her face but tonight, there were smiles plastered across the faces of everyone in this crowd.
His band is top shelf at the very least. I knew Jeff Jenkins from his days of playing guitar for Brian Davis and knew he was a quality musician but wasn't familiar with the rest of his band, they ALL proved they had what it takes to make a show kick ass. Craig's voice was smooth, he interacted with the crowd and was smiling most of the performance. When he performs, you can see that he not only takes his talent seriously, but that he takes the fact that everyone in that room paid for a five star performance seriously. It's obvious that he loves music and that he loves performing for others and man do they love having him do it. He sang his own music like "Blood, Sweat and Beer", the new single, "My Baby's Got A Smile on Her Face", a couple of new songs "Nothing Looks Good on You" and what I hope will be his next single, his auto-biographical song "I'm Still Here", his personalized emotional tribute to his late friend Wayne Mills with "I Walk The Line", incorporated covers like "Tush" by ZZ Top, "The Whiskey Ain't Workin' Anymore" by Travis Tritt, a fantastic duet of "Dust on the Bottle" and "The Fireman" with David "A-DAYYYUM" Byrnes, "Workin' Man Blues", "You Look So Good In Love" and a few others and ended the night exactly how it should have ended, with a song of appreciation and gratitude, "The Old Rugged Cross", the song that was a huge breakout moment for him on The Voice. There weren't too many dry eyes in the house. I honestly hated to see it end but it had to because he had 5 days off and it was time to get home.
Thank you to Craig, David and Emily for a great night - for keeping it real and keeping it country. If any of these artists are in your area, it's worth your time and money to grab a ticket and hit the show. I don't just recommend it, I'll put a boot in your ass if you don't. So there!
Thank you to Thunder Country and the Shriners for hosting a great night of music and getting to know our community. We appreciate your efforts!
Craig Wayne Boyd
Official Website: www.craigwayneboyd.com
Twitter - @CWBYall
Instagram - @CWBYall
Facebook - @CraigWayneBoyd
Facebook Street Team - @CWBStreetTeam
Twitter Team - @TeamCWBYall
David Adam Byrnes
Official Website - www.davidadambyrnes.com
Twitter - @DavidAdamByrnes
Facebook - @DavidAdamByrnes
Instagram - @DavidAdamByrnes
Emily Minor
Official Website - www.emilyminor.net
Twitter - @EmilyMinorMusic
Facebook - @EmilyMinorFanpage
Instagram - @emilyminormusic
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Friday, April 18, 2014
WRNS DOGWOOD BASH FEATURING COLE SWINDELL, THE SWON BROTHERS, AND EMILY MINOR
Advance ticket purchase available at Town Hall office or Buy Now
No Hard Liquor or Fortified Wine
No glass containers of any type will be permitted inside the concert venue
All Coolers, Bags, Strollers and Carry-In Items will be Checked
The Dogwood Festival has been honored as a legacy festival by the Library of Congress. The festival proudly reaches across all demographics to provide a weekend of entertainment that appeals to all patrons. Most of the festival guests live in a 50 mile radius of Farmville. Festival attendance has been estimated in some years at over 30,000.
The center of the commons features the arts and crafts pavilion. It is the focal point of the festival, displaying the artistic talents and workmanship of the artisans of eastern North Carolina. These wares are available for sale to the public. The festival committee carefully selects artisans that compliment each other and provide a diverse array of craftsmanship. Examples of past artisan wares have included woodworking, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, framed artwork, photography, soaps and many other handcrafted treasures.
Surrounding the pavilion is a number of venues that accent the town commons. Nearby is the gazebo which displays a constant stream of local musical talent. The Kids Cool Fest tent provides the youth an opportunity to create crafts and to have fun, all free of charge. Lining the street are food vendors providing a potpourri of delicacies. Behind the town hall are rides provided by Michaels Amusements that appeal to all ages. The ball field is where our headline musical acts perform at night for festival patrons.
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