Showing posts with label if you want some. Show all posts
Showing posts with label if you want some. Show all posts

Thursday, September 12, 2013

SPOTIFY CHOOSES JOEL CROUSE AS A RISING STAR

Only country artist competing in the exclusive EMERGE program. Listen and share today!


Spotify recently launched its fourth edition of the EMERGE program, a competition between 10 rising stars across all genres of music. The seven week event awards points when fans listen, share and subscribe to the participant's music on the streaming service. Why is this years competition so exciting? Nashville's own Joel Crouse is in the game! Click here to listen and star "If You Want Some" and "Oh Juliet" from the newcomer. The more you listen, the higher up the leaderboard he goes. Help him move even higher by subscribing to his playlist of songs that have influenced his career and sharing the competition with your friends.

Joel recently wrapped up opening for Taylor Swift on the Red Tour is and is hitting the road hard promoting his music. Winning the Spotify Emerge program would be an honor for him, his fans and of course country music. Start listening here now!

Friday, June 21, 2013

VIDEO PREMIERE: "IF YOU WANT SOME" - JOEL CROUSE .... (AND YOU KNOW YOU DO ...)

Have you checked out the new video from Joel Crouse for his hit, "If You Want Some" yet? We had the pleasure of seeing him perform this live at the Showdog Universal Fan Club Party at CMA Fest and his performance proved why Taylor Swift chose him as an opener for her "Red" Tour. He's the good stuff, go check him out.

www.joelcrouse.com
Twitter - @joelcrouse

Thursday, June 20, 2013

JOEL CROUSE’S “IF YOU WANT SOME” VIDEO DEBUTS ON ROLLINGSTONE.COM

First Music Video from Young Singer Who is Opening 16 Stadium Shows for Taylor Swift This Summer



NASHVILLE – June 19, 2013 – Show Dog Universal Music recording artist Joel Crouse will debut his first music video, “If You Want Some,” on RollingStone.com tomorrow, Thursday, June 20. The video, directed by Chris Hicky, features Crouse and his band setting up to perform and party with friends outside a convenience market after their tour van breaks down.  Check out the worldwide video premiere teaser here. Pick up a copy of Crouse’s new single "If You Want Some" on iTunes here.

“I can’t really describe how exciting this is for me,” said Crouse, who recently turned 21 on June 14.  “First, I have a record deal and I’m working on my album, which is the fulfillment of a dream I’ve had since I was a kid.  Then, I’m touring stadiums with Taylor Swift, which is awesome. And now, I’ve filmed a music video and RollingStone.com is playing it first!  It just doesn’t get much better than that.”


Joel Crouse (in van) on the set of his music video for "If You Want Some."
Photographer: Natalie Moore

If You Want Some” was written by Luke Laird, Jamie Houston and Crouse and will appear on his forthcoming debut album. PEOPLE Country calls Crouse’s debut a “beer-drinking anthem” and Taste of Country proclaims the record is “just different enough from everything else on the radio hoping to engage younger audiences, but not so different that the traditionalists will be turned off.” Billboard adds, “‘If You Want Some’ has an inviting groove that perfectly frames Crouse’s soulful country vocals, and his vibrant personality on the mic will make country fans want to hear more.”

Crouse, who recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut, will continue performing with Taylor Swift on her “Red Tour” through the end of July. Each week, Crouse hosts #DressingRoomSessions on his website, where he posts a new video offering fans a glimpse of his pre-show warm-up on the tour. To view the #DressingRoomSessions or for tour information, visit www.JoelCrouse.com.  Follow Crouse on Facebook at facebook.com/joelcrousemusic, on Twitter @JoelCrouse, and on Instagram at joelcrousemusic.

Fans can see Crouse on the road at these upcoming dates:

JUNE 22 – Investors Group Field – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada *
JUNE 25 – Rexall Place – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada*
JUNE 26 – Rexall Place – Edmonton , Alberta, Canada*
JUNE 29 – BC Place Stadium – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada *
JULY 5 – Hollywood Casino – Toledo, Ohio **
JULY 6 – Heinz Field – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania *
JULY 13 – Met Life Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey*
JULY 19 – Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*
JULY 20 – Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania *
JULY 26 – Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, Massachusetts *
JULY 27 – Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, Massachusetts*
AUGUST 2 – Civitan Park – Belpre, Ohio
AUGUST 4 – Headwaters Park – Fort Wayne, Indiana **
AUGUST 31 – Kearney Amphitheatre – Kearney, Missouri**
SEPTEMBER 14 – Sierra View Music Fest – Oakdale, California
OCTOBER 4 – Red Dirt Dance Hall and Saloon – Tulsa, Oklahoma
NOVEMBER 1 – Alliant Energy Center – Madison, Wisconsin**

*denotes opening for Taylor Swift
** denotes opening for LeAnn Rimes, The Charlie Daniels Band, Craig Campbell, or The Band Perry

Monday, May 13, 2013

JOEL CROUSE "OVERWHELMED" WITH OPRY DEBUT

 "If You Want Some" at Radio Now; Crouse to Join Taylor Swift on Tour Beginning May 28
 

Photo By: Chris Hollo

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Massachusetts-born singer/songwriter Joel Crouse grew up listening to all genres of music, but it wasn't until years later that he realized his favorites all had one similarity--the stories. It was at that moment, at the ripe age of 14, that Crouse first discovered his passion for country music. He immersed himself with the lyrics with one goal in mind: to be heard on the same country radio he grew up listening to. Little did he know someday one radio program in particular that he loved, Grand Ole Opry on 650 WSM AM, would feature his voice. Fast-forward to Saturday, May 11, 2013--one move to Nashville and a record deal later--the now-20 year old country crooner is well on his way having made his debut on the hallowed Grand Ole Opry stage.

"I was overwhelmed with emotions that I don't even know how to describe," a demure Crouse reflects. "There's something about the moment you step on its stage...for me, it was the first time I've truly felt like a part of the country music community. I'll never forget that moment."

Crouse was joined by his mother, father, sister, grandmother and friends as he waited side-stage for his name to be called by Opry member Jeannie Seely. Crouse then performed his self-penned "If You Want Some," his current Top 40 single on Show Dog-Universal Music, and "That's Why God Made Love Songs."

"I actually received some great advice from Darius [Rucker]," Crouse shares. "He said, 'It'll be surreal' and to take it all in cause you won't get another first time, and I really took that to heart."

Crouse will step from the Opry stage to a Red stage as he joins Taylor Swift's Red Tour beginning May 28 in Glendale, Ariz. at Jobing Arena.

For more information please visit www.joelcrouse.com.
 

Thursday, February 21, 2013

OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: "IF YOU WANT SOME" - JOEL CROUSE

Check out the new official lyric video for "If You Want Some" from Showdog Universal artist, Joel Crouse. Now you can sing along with the RIGHT words :-)

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

"IF YOU WANT SOME", YOU CAN GET JOEL CROUSE'S NEW SINGLE ON iTUNES



"If You Want Some” Now Available for Purchase on iTunes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013) – Born and raised in Holland, Mass., Show Dog-Universal Music recording artist, Joel Crouse, penned his first song at the ripe age of 14, formed a band by age 15, graduated from high school by age 16, and signed a record deal by age 19. Now, at age 20, he is poised to release his first single, “If You Want Some,” to country radio and iTunes on February 5. Crouse co-wrote the up-tempo party anthem alongside acclaimed songwriter Luke Laird (No. 1 Billboard singles include Blake Shelton’s “Hillbilly Bone,” Rodney Atkins’ “Take a Back Road,” Eric Church’s “Drink in My Hand” and Little Big Town's "Pontoon”) and his producer Jamie Houston (High School Musical, Christina Aguilera).

“My life has definitely changed in the past couple years,” states Crouse.  “I’ve been on the road the last few months visiting country radio, and that’s just been incredible. I’m very thankful.”

Crouse grew up performing in his father’s church, but credits his grandfather for introducing him to country music. “We called him ‘Big Guy,’ and he lived with us while I was growing up. I guess I was 12 years old when he first took me down to the music store, bought me a guitar and set me up with lessons,” shares Crouse.

Crouse was introduced to Houston through a mutual friend, Brandon Creed (Manager for Bruno Mars) shortly after Crouse graduated high school.  “We began working on music immediately and knew we both wanted to make a really cool sounding record,” Crouse reflects. “Jamie blows me away every time we’re in the studio because his ear is so unbelievable.”

Houston notes, “I think what was most unique about Joel -- especially being the age that he is -- was how hard of a worker he was in the studio. When we would write a song, he would sing in the room as we were writing it but then come back a few days later and he would have it all worked out -- all  the lifts, peaks and valleys -- and he nailed it. I think he has a lot to contribute to country music stylistically.”

“For someone that young to know who they are as an artist is really impressive,” says Laird. “He’s just one of those that has a natural gift for the songwriting process, and just knows who he is as an artist.”

Crouse spent 2012 road testing his music for the fans, opening for Rodney Atkins, Sara Evans, the Goo Goo Dolls, Toby Keith, and Darius Rucker and will perform several shows with The Band Perry in 2013.

For more information on Joel Crouse visit www.joelcrouse.com, www.facebook.com/joelcrousemusic, and http://twitter.com/#!/JoelCrouse.