SHANE OWENS CELEBRATES TRADITIONAL COUNTRY ROOTS ON "WHERE I'M COMIN' FROM"

New Single Gains Momentum as Pendulum Swings Back to Real Country Roots  

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"Shane Owens brings it all: vocals, writing, performance, and passion. He has paid his dues, remained committed to traditional country and brings you a song with heart and a story. Songs that will get you through the tough times and enjoy the happy times, and lyrics that will remind you of the threads in life that make you the fabric you are today. He will bless you with his talent and his kindness. To Shane, I gladly pass the baton..." - Randy Travis

Country music traditionalist, Shane Owens, returns to the rural roots of real Country music with his new single, "Where I'm Comin' From," on AmeriMonte Records. With a heartfelt lyric and hook-filled melody, Owens delivers a message with his burnished baritone vocal that cuts through the hometown fabric of blue collar America. The track is available on CDX Vol. 623, the CDX Download center and at Play MPE.

As demonstrated by the events of the recent CMA Awards, today's music fans are hungry for real artists who speak to the struggles and triumphs of the common man and the pendulum is swinging back toward more traditional sounds. Owens, by no means a newcomer to the scene, is well-positioned to become one of the standard bearers leading the charge for the triumphant return the traditional Country music genre.

"Where I'm Comin' From," was Executive produced by Country music icon, Randy Travis, produced by the legendary James Stroud (Chris Young, Clint Black), and mixed by the award-winning Ed Seay (Martine McBride, Collin Raye). "Where I'm Comin' From" is the lead single from Owens' forthcoming full-length album, set for release in early 2016.

Hailing from Samson, AL, Owens has established an impressive following across the Southeast and opened shows for Kenny Chesney, Hank Williams, Jr. and many others. His natural, traditional country sound and easy-going Southern mannerisms, has repeatedly attracted Nashville label attention and led to two different record deals. Unfortunately, unexpected label closures left much of Owens' music unreleased, testing his resolve and will to continue. The staunch country traditionalist has survived career setbacks that would have defeated most performers. Instead, he has recorded a group of songs that will certainly be the breakthrough that he has worked hard to achieve.
Owens offers an upbeat perspective on his career: "I'm very excited about the new single and the message that it delivers!" states Owens enthusiastically. "I think not only Country music fans can relate to it, but listeners from other genres will as well. Simply put, it's a great song and I can't wait for the world to hear it!"

For more information about Shane Owens, visit his Official Website at www.ShaneOwensCountry.com

AUSTIN WEBB SHARES HIS JOURNEY IN EPK

"Getting To Know Austin Webb" Now Available on YouTube

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(Nashville, Tenn. – Feb. 4, 2014) - Streamsound recording artist Austin Webb has released an EPK titled “Getting to Know Austin Webb.” In the video, which is currently available on YouTube, Webb discusses his musical journey as a country music artist thus far.

The EPK, filmed by Glenn Sweitzer of Fresh Films, is available here. In the video, Webb shares stories of being discovered in Nashville, his Grand Ole Opry debut, his current single “Slip On By,” and more.

“Slip On By” is currently at Country radio and recently scored Webb his debut Top 40 single.  The song is a sentimental ballad that stresses the value of time and not living in regret. This harmonious tune plucks on the heartstrings of growing older and emphasizes the importance of not letting time “slip on by.”

In addition to the release of the EPK, other available Austin Webb video clips are: an official music video for “Slip On By,” a behind-the-scenes clip from the set of the music video, and a clip documenting Webb’s Grand Ole Opry debut appearance.

The Greenville, S.C. native’s music straddles the line between the two genres he grew up listening to most: Country and Soul.  Citing influences like Joe Cocker, Otis Redding, Bill Withers, Guy Clark, Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt.  For more information on Austin Webb, visit www.AustinWebbMusic.com and follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

VIDEO: JOSH TURNER "PUNCHING BAG" EPK ... CD AVAILABLE NOW IN STORES AND ONLINE

Check out the EPK for Josh Turner's latest cd, "Punching Bag", now available for purchase online and in stores!