DRAKE MILLIGAN RELEASES FAN-DEMANDED "I GOT A PROBLEM" (FULL LENGTH)

The Full Length Version of His Current Single Was Performed on America’s Got Talent in September

 

International Profile Surging, With Canadian Collab Single (“Honky Tonkin’ About”), 2023 Tour Dates and More

Drake Milligan is giving fans what they crave, releasing the full length, original version of his current single following a captivating return to America’s Got Talent. The newly recorded “I Got A Problem (Full Length)” is out today (11/3).

With a rich, warm vocal and a sound tipping its hat to neon-lit ‘90s romance, the track remains a heartfelt tribute to an all-consuming love – but now comes with an added layer of refinement.

Featuring a new piano intro to showcase the effortless ease of Milligan’s beyond-his-years baritone, “I Got A Problem (Full Length)” captures the track just like the rising star performed it as an America’s Got Talent guest in September – returning to the scene of his national-TV breakout last season.

The cool-and-collected performance was so riveting, it prompted host (and early believer) Simon Cowell to invite Milligan to be a part of an upcoming AGT spin-off show – and led fans to demand it be released.

Meanwhile, Milligan’s global profile continues its skyrocketing growth, with successes piling up across North America, Europe and beyond.

Mixing traditional country twang and a dose of right-now swagger, Milligan and multi-PLATINUM duo The Reklaws are currently rising up the Canadian charts with their inside the Top 10 collab single, “Honky Tonkin’ About,” earning acclaim from outlets like Billboard and even a performance at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards last month.

The creative partners also traveled to Romania to film a time-warp music video with a star-studded cast, enlisting Christopher McDonald (Happy Gilmore), Robert Knepper (Prison Break) and Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds) for a clip which premiered at the crossroads of the world on October 19, taking over CMT/Paramount’s famous Times Square billboards in New York City. Watch the video HERE.

Meanwhile, Milligan has already performed over 100 U.S. shows this year, and will keep the throttle pinned as the calendar flips, opening for fellow Texan Cody Johnson in 2024, along with an extensive headlining tour of the U.S.

As for the rest of this year, he’ll first head to Canada for four snowy shows in December, and will then close out the year with a hometown bang, set to rock the World’s Largest Honky Tonk – Billy Bob’s Fort Worth – on New Years Eve, marking the third time this year he has sold out the venue.

From there, he’ll fly to Europe for six shows including stops in Germany, TheNetherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and the U.K., and Milligan already has two international festivals on tap for 2024. He’s booked for big-time appearances in Australia (CMC Rocks QLD 2024 – March 15) and Norway (Den Forvitnelege Countryfestivalen 2024 – July 27).

It all follows the acclaimed release of Milligan’s 2022 album debut, Dallas/FortWorth, and looking ahead, fans can expect all new music in 2024.

For more info and tour dates, go to www.drakemilligan.com

STONEY CREEK’S ADAM CRAIG TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC FRIDAY

“If You’re Lucky” and “Whatever You’re Drinking To” Debut April 5

Stoney Creek Records recording artist Adam Craig will release two new songs this Friday, April 5th. Armed with a natural ability to place listeners into the story and make them feel something deeply, Adam transports listeners back to their glory days in a small town with “If You’re Lucky,” while the up-tempo barroom tune “Whatever You’re Drinking To” will have folks longing for a cold one. You can get the two new tracks at midnight ET Friday HERE.

The artist’s Top 40 single “Just a Phase” made an indelible mark on the Country format, propelling Rolling Stone to declare him a “blowtorch of a voice” and one of its “10 Country Artists You Need To Know” (Summer 2016). Showcasing his ability to write a heartbreaker in his soul-bearing debut single, “Reckon” and the heart-wrenching fan-favorite “Why Can’t She,” it is clear Adam is not afraid to show his sensitive side. His two new tunes however, showcase his story-telling talents in a new light.

“This is the first time that I’ve really met with publishers and got deep into the weeds in the new music process and it feels really good, I’m so excited to share this new music with the world,” said Adam. “The last couple of months I have been able to play these on the road and watching the crowd’s reaction has been amazing! They are so fun to perfom.”

Both produced by Michael Carter, “If You’re Lucky” was penned by Jessi Alexander and Chase McGill while “Whatever You’re Drinking To” was written by Adam, Matt Rogers and Michael Carter. Adam himself is also a celebrated songwriter having penned Parmalee’s Top 3 hit “Close Your Eyes,” and scored cuts by Jason Aldean (“Church Pew or Bar Stool”), Dustin Lynch (“World to Me”), Love & Theft (“Whiskey on My Breath”) and more.

This weekend Adam will perform his new music live at the ACM Lifting Lives Topgolf Tee-Off on Saturday in Las Vegas, in advance of the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®. Click here for more details.

For tour dates and information about Adam, please visit: http://www.adamcraigofficial.com

#NEWMUSICFRIDAY - JIMMIE ALLEN RELEASES TITLE TRACK TO SINGER’S “SLOWER LOWER SESSIONS” ... CO-WRITTEN BY ASH BOWERS AND RANDY MONTANA

Country music’s “Artist to Watch” debuts new song, “Slower Lower,” as an homage to Delaware hometown

Stoney Creek Records’ Jimmie Allen today released new song, “Slower Lower.” Since May, the critically-acclaimed Country newcomer has shared one new track each month as part of a series called the “Slower Lower Sessions,” all of which were inspired by memories growing up in the ‘Slower Lower’ region of Delaware.

“Slower Lower” is a feel-good tune that depicts life in Milton, the small coastal town where Jimmie was raised. Incorporating footage of Allen with his family and friends enjoying the blue skies and cool waters of Delaware, the singer also released a video that pays tribute to his hometown. As Whiskey Riff describes it, “he paints a picture of simplicity, and good clean livin’ we all could use a little more of. It’s an ode to those hometowns and the way of life that live deep in your soul.”

“This song encompasses everything about life in the Slower Lower from going fishing to going to church and all of the good times in between—the area has a great laid-back vibe and I think the song captures that light-hearted feel,” said Jimmie Allen. “This place and these people have shaped the man I am today—I carry them with me everywhere I go which is why this song and all of the Slower Lower Sessions mean so much to me.”

Jimmie, who’s debut single, “Best Shot” who is rocketing up the charts (currently at #30), has been on the road this summer, playing festivals across the country while also working on his full-length debut album, due out later this year.

Additional tracks from the “Slower Lower Sessions” include “21,” “Happy Hour” and “Warrior.” “Slower Lower,” written by Jimmie Allen, Ash Bowers and Randy Montana is available for purchase HERE.

For tour dates and more information, visit: www.JimmieAllenMusic.com.

THOMPSON SQUARE MARKS HUGE DEBUT AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH PASSIONATE NEW SINGLE "YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO GOOD

Multi-Platinum Selling Thompson Square Bookends
CMA Music Fest with Big Debut at Country Radio

Passionate New Single “You Make It Look So Good” is
3rd Most Added Country Song in the U.S. with 44 First Week Adds!

Multi-platinum selling Thompson Square scored 44 first week adds at country radio yesterday (6/13) with its new single “You Make It Look So Good,” making the passionate, power-duet the third most added country song in the U.S.

A return to form for the two-time ACM and CMA Award winning duo, “You Make It Look So Good” showcases Keifer and Shawna Thompson’s rapturous, soaring vocals over distinctive, melodic guitar licks. For its new music Thompson Square partnered with Nathan Chapman, famed producer for Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and The Band Perry.

“You Make It Look So Good” is available across all digital retailers and streaming partners now.

Download the song here: http://geni.us/ymilsg

Stream it here: http://smarturl.it/streamymilsg

Watch the “You Make It Look So Good” home movie starring four-month old baby Rigney Cooper Thompson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzReRxRf0Gg

Thompson Square’s big add date bookends a busy CMA Music Festival for the chart-topping duo. Along with performing to at-capacity crowds at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage and HGTV Lodge, the duo also packed the house for it’s interactive “Not So Newlywed Game” competition on the coveted CMA Close-Up Stage inside Fan Fair X. Thompson Square brings its energetic live show to fans this summer, headlining dates from coast-to-coast including:

June 18 - Fort Knox 

                Fort Knox, KY
June 20 - Downtown Lexington

                Lexington, KY
June 25 - US Highway 62

                New Palestine, IN
July 02 - Lisle’s Eyes to the Sky Festival

               Lisle, IL
July 03 - Lafrenierre Park

               Metairie, LA
July 04 - Red Rocks

               Morrison, CO
July 09 - Schaghticoke Fairgrounds

               Schaghticoke, NY
July 16 - LSUS Festival Grounds

               Shreveport, LA
July 23 - Waukesha Expo Center Grounds

               Waukesha, WI
July 30 - Von Braun Center South Hall

                Huntsville, AL

For a full list of concert dates visit: http://www.thompsonsquare.com/tour

PARMALEE BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY GROUP SINCE THE BAND PERRY TO EARN THREE CONSECUTIVE TOP 10 HITS FROM A DEBUT ALBUM

“Already Callin’ You Mine” Rises into the Top 10 on both Billboard and Country Aircheck

Photo Credit: Ed Rode

Parmalee continues its hot streak as it rounds out 2015 achieving its third consecutive Top 10 hit from the band’s debut country album, "Feels Like Carolina".

Today “Already Callin’ You Mine,” which has earned widespread praise from critics and fans alike, landed in the Top 10 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Country Aircheck charts. Previous singles, the certified platinum, “Carolina,” and mega-smash, “Close Your Eyes,” surged to #1 and #3, respectively. No small feat, Parmalee is the first country group since The Band Perry to earn three consecutive Top 10 hits from a debut country album.

In addition to catapulting chart success, 2015 has been a banner year with many other milestones for country music’s hottest ‘band of brothers.’ Parmalee made their inaugural appearance on NBC’s TODAY Show in September and, just last month, headlined Minges Coliseum on the grounds of the band’s alma mater, East Carolina University.

Parmalee’s debut country album "FEELS LIKE CAROLINA" is available at all digital retailers now: http://geni.us/FeelsLikeCarolina

THOMPSON SQUARE’S “TRANS AM” WORLD PREMIERES TOMORROW, FRIDAY JUNE 5, ON CMT

Country Weekly & Glamour Give Fans Exclusive SNEAK PEEKS of Turbo-Charged New Video

Award Winning Duo Guest Star on DIY Network’s SALVAGE DAWGS 

Sunday, June 7th at 10 pm ET/ 9 pm CT

Photo credit: Weston Heflin

NASHVILLE, TN – The music video for Thompson Square’s high-velocity new single “Trans Am” premieres exclusively across CMT platforms tomorrow! Beginning Friday, June 5th, fans can catch the video on CMT and CMT Pure, and view it on demand at thompsonsquare.CMT.com and on CMT Artists App.

However, fans can get a SNEAK PEEK of Thompson Square’s new “Trans Am” video NOW via two unique features on CountryWeekly.com and Glamour.com.

CountryWeekly.com hosts an exclusive photo gallery from the set of “Trans Am.” The gallery of shots by photographer Weston Heflin is chock full of stylized images and playful candids that fans can’t see anywhere else. Check out the gallery and exclusive interview with Keifer Thompson here: http://hyperurl.co/rahtg4

Glamour.com goes behind the scenes of “Trans Am” in an exclusive video short, giving fans their first glimpse into the making of the video.

Watch Glamour’s exclusive “Trans Am: Behind the Scenes” video here: http://hyperurl.co/pbdloa

The fast-paced video for “Trans Am,” directed by award-winner Wes Edwards, was shot over a 15-hour day inside Nashville’s Soundcheck sound stage. Full of fire, attitude and sexy, arena rock-driven beats, “Trans Am” is the GRAMMY nominated duo’s first live performance video AND the first time Thompson Square’s band mates have guest starred in one of the duo’s videos.

Utilizing the actual staging and lighting rigs from Thompson Square’s live concerts, “Trans Am” showcases a grittier, fun-loving side of the married duo. The video captures the brazen passion and energy of Thompson Square’s live shows, something fans have long since celebrated.

Fans can purchase “Trans Am” at digital retailers now: http://geni.us/transam

This Sunday, Keifer and Shawna Thompson guest star on popular DIY Network program SALVAGE DAWGS. The chart-topping duo treat the Dawgs to a special performance while Mike and Tay work together to build a custom table for Thompson Square’s home.

SALVAGE DAWGS airs on the DIY Network this Sunday, June 7 at 10 pm ET/ 9 pm CT.

TUNE IN ALERT! RANDY HOUSER TO DEBUT NEW SINGLE “LIKE A COWBOY” ON THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN TOMORROW, MAY 14

Tune in to the CBS Television Network at 11:35 p.m. ET / 10:35 p.m. CT; New single going for radio adds Monday, May 19

We predict this will be Randy's next #1 ... mark our words on this one!

Photo Credit: David McClister

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2014) – Hot on the heels of his third consecutive chart-topping hit “Goodnight Kiss," Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Randy Houser will debut his new single, “Like A Cowboy,” on The Late Show with David Letterman tomorrow, May 14. The song, which Houser wrote with Brice Long, is the fourth release from his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels and showcases the artist’s powerhouse vocals and expert craftsmanship. Viewers can watch Houser’s performance on The Late Show with David Letterman tomorrow night, which airs at 11:35 p.m. ET / 10:35 p.m. CT on the CBS Television Network.          

“Like A Cowboy” is one of seven tracks Houser co-wrote on How Country Feels, including “Goodnight Kiss,” which was his first No. 1 as a songwriter. In a recent interview with Billboard, Houser notes: “I kind of felt that musicians these days are a lot like an old cowboy. We go out and try to make our living. There's that picture of someone who has to go out and travel for a living, and comes home. [. . .] That's what [‘Like A Cowboy’] means to me."

The single will officially be going for radio adds on Monday, May 19. Houser, who just scored a CMT Award nomination for Male Video of the Year with his video for the No. 1 smash "Runnin' Outta Moonlight," continues to perform headlining dates across the country. He will also be the direct opener on country superstar Brad Paisley’s upcoming tour, which kicks off Friday, May 16 at Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J. For more information, please visit www.RandyHouser.com or connect with Randy on Facebook and Twitter @RandyHouser.

CMA CLOSEUP NEW ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: PARMALEE

Parmalee (l-r) Scott Thomas, Matt Thomas, Barry Knox and Josh McSwain.

Photo Credit: Glenn Sweitzer

 

By Bob Doerschuk

© 2014 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc.

A Southern rock patrimony, dues paid in church gigs, a player too drunk to pick, and a late-night gunfight: Parmalee’s Country pedigree is as real as it gets.

Brothers Matt and Scott Thomas tagged along on their father’s blues/rock band gigs around Greenville, N.C. Soon they started playing on their own, joined by their cousin Barry Knox, a church choir drummer. After their dad’s inebriated guitar player failed to appear for a show, Matt took his place, with Scott assuming the drum chair and Barry switching to bass. When guitarist and keyboard player Josh McSwain came onboard, Parmalee was born.

Their road led eventually to Nashville — specifically, to a parking lot on Demonbreun Street, where they lived in their RV for a month of intensive writing and demo recording. Even the 2010 flood didn’t stop them, but a bullet almost did: After a North Carolina show in September 2010, Scott suffered a near-fatal wound during a robbery attempt. (He did, however, kill one of his assailants with his own legal weapon.) Ten days in a coma and 35 days of hospitalization were his first steps toward recovery, which culminated in his rejoining the band to audition successfully for Stoney Creek Records.

Produced by the New Voice team, released in December, Feels Like Carolina loosely tells the band’s story through rock-solid vocals, tightly crafted tunes and a few discreet synthesizer effects — just enough to add a distinctive edge while keeping it Country.

For more on Parmalee, visit www.CMACloseUp.com.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

SONG YOU’D LOVE TO COVER

Knox: “Rockwell’s ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’.”

McSwain: “‘And Justice for All,’ bluegrass style.”

Scott Thomas: “‘My Hero,’ by Foo Fighters.”

ALBUM TOPPING YOUR PLAYLIST

Knox: “Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle.”

Matt Thomas: “Unorthodox Jukebox, by Bruno Mars.”

DREAM DUET PARTNER

Knox: “P!nk.”

McSwain: “Carrie Underwood.”

Matt Thomas: “Katy Perry.”

SONG YOU WISH YOU HAD WRITTEN

Knox & McSwain: “‘Live Like You Were Dying.’”

Scott Thomas: “‘Happy Birthday.’”

FAVORITE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

Knox: “Scooter.”

McSwain: “Harley Davidson.”

Matt Thomas: “My Jeep CJ.”

Scott Thomas: “Truck.”

MOMENT YOU’D LIKE TO RELIVE

Knox: “12th grade.”

McSwain: “My wedding in Mexico.”

Matt Thomas: “Any of the shows I played with my dad.”

Scott Thomas: “High school football championship.”

On the Web: www.Parmalee.com

On Twitter: @Parmalee

MUSIC VIDEO FOR RANDY HOUSER’S HOT NEW SINGLE “GOODNIGHT KISS” PREMIERES WORLDWIDE ACROSS CMT

Viewers can watch near the top of 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 AM ET hours and at CMT.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2014) – Chart-topping country artist Randy Houser’s fresh new music video for his latest smash single “Goodnight Kiss” premieres exclusively across CMT platforms today. Directed by Wes Edwards, the video was filmed at the historic Fontanel Mansion in Nashville and is the grand finale to a trilogy following the development of young love in couples who also starred in Houser’s previous videos for hit singles “How Country Feels” and “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight.” Both videos topped CMT's "Hot 20 Countdown" in 2013.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO ON CMT.COM
For behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot at Fontanel, go to http://smarturl.it/GoodnightKiss-BTS.

“Goodnight Kiss” is the third single from Houser’s Stoney Creek Records album, How Country Feels, and was co-written by Houser, Jason Sellers and Rob Hatch. Its predecessors, the Platinum-selling smashes “How Country Feels” and “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” topped the charts in 2013. “How Country Feels” also earned Houser his first American Country Award for Most Played Radio Track: Male.

The video for “Goodnight Kiss” will be released to all outlets on Sunday, Jan. 26.

For more information, please visit www.randyhouser.com or follow Randy on www.Facebook.com/RandyHouser and Twitter @RandyHouser.

RANDY HOUSER BREAKS SINGLE WEEK AUDIENCE RECORD WITH TWO WEEK #1

Back-to-Back No. 1 Hits from How Country Feels

Credit: David McClister

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Powerhouse male vocalist Randy Houser has cemented his second consecutive No. 1 single at the top of both Billboard and MediaBase charts with latest smash “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” off his 2013 release, How Country Feels. “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” was so popular that it spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard Country Singles Chart amassing a record audience of over 47 million (highest impressions of any song in one week since 2005). The single is his second release from the album and is the follow up to first No. 1 with album title track “How Country Feels.” Both tracks are RIAA Gold-certified, signifying more than 500,000 sold units of each hit song.

“I'm so humbled by this support, and I want to thank everyone that helped us get here,” said Houser. “I feel blessed."

“Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” was penned by Dallas Davidson, Ashley Gorley, and Kelly Lovelace and was one of the last songs Houser recorded for How Country Feels.

Houser is touring throughout the summer and fall, including a stop in Austin, Texas alongside Lee Brice, Bob DiPiero and Jerrod Niemann for the CMA Songwriters Series. Houser then hits the road with Justin Moore in November for the Off The Beaten Path Tour.

Houser’s record label, Stoney Creek Records, will release the his next single later this summer, but in the meantime, his vocals are featured on the new Kristy Lee Cook single, “Wherever Love Goes.”

For information, tour dates, images and news on Houser, visit www.RandyHouser.com.

PARMALEE DELIVERS EMERGENCY FUNDS, MUSIC AND MORE ON THE BOBBY BONES SHOW IN SUPPORT OF OK TORNADO VICTIMS

(Nashville, TN) – Stoney Creek Records act Parmalee dropped by The Bobby Bones Show this morning to deliver a donation of $5,000 on behalf of its record label and to support the victims of the recent Oklahoma tornado that devastated the city of Moore, OK on Monday.

Program host Bobby Bones issued a call to action live on the show inviting Nashville artists to stop by the studio to play a few songs and donate autographed guitars in an effort to raise support in the aftermath of the tragedy.

"Normally I'm not up at 5:00 a.m. but this morning I got up early and when I turned on the radio and heard Bobby Bones was helping the Oklahoma tornado victims, I immediately called him and said 'we're in, how can we help?'" said Scott Thomas. "We all grew-up in North Carolina and have seen the devastation and loss from hurricanes and how important it is for everyone to help rebuild homes and lives, so we want to help do that for everyone in Oklahoma."

Upon arrival, the band performed its current single, “Carolina” and per Bones’ request, a cover of Bob Seger’s “Night Moves.” Additionally, the band urged listeners and fellow Music Row peers to join forces and contribute to help in the aftermath of the disaster.

CBS AND ABC WELCOME RANDY HOUSER

CBS' "LIVE FROM THE COUCH" AND ABC NEWS NOW'S  "WHAT'S THE BUZZ" WELCOME RANDY HOUSER

From left to right: CBS' Lisa Kerney, Randy Houser, CBS' Carolina Bermudez and CBS' John Elliot.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Thursday, January 24, 2013) - It's day three of album promo in New York City for country star Randy Houser, and with his numerous media appearances and No. 1 hit being the first song ever played on NYC's new Nash FM 94.7, (the first country radio station to appear on the scene since 1996), the city's truly beginning to experience How Country Feels. Today, Houser sat down for an interview and performance on CBS' "Live From The Couch," as well as an in-depth chat with host Tanya Rivero on ABC News Now's "What's The Buzz."

From left to right: ABC News Now's Tanya Rivero, Randy Houser

In light of the recent exposure, Houser told CBS, "This year's starting off to be one of the busiest years ever." At ABC News Now he added, "We'll be doing a ton of touring this year as we try to grow into our success and get better at what we're doing. Things are taking off like a rocket and I'm just strapped in! It's really been a lot of fun."

CBS' "Live From The Couch" is Houser's second television appearance since yesterday's FOX & Friends performance which can be viewed here.

Randy Houser discusses his new album, How Country Feels, in stores now with ABC News Now's Tanya Rivero

Tonight, Houser will perform a sold-out show at NYC's Mercury Lounge, and fans around the nation can tune in to Sirius XM's "The Highway" on Channel 59 at 10 p.m. EST, 9 p.m. CST to hear the show broadcast live.

For more on Randy Houser, visit www.randyhouser.com.

PARMALEE HEADLINES THE 2013 NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S INAUGURAL BALL

MEMBERS OF PARMALEE RETURN TO THEIR HOME STATE TO HEADLINE THE 2013 NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S INAUGURAL BALL

Photo (from left to right): Scott Thomas (Drums-Parmalee), Matt Thomas (Lead Vocals, Guitar-Parmalee), Gov. Patrick McCrory (North Carolina, Governor), Barry Knox (Bass- Parmalee), Josh McSwain (Guitar-Parmalee)

(Nashville, TN)- Stoney Creek Records’ Parmalee returned to its home state of North Carolina to headline the N.C. Governor’s Inaugural Ball Gala Presentation this past Friday, Jan. 11 at the Raleigh Convention Center, hosted by The Junior League of Raleigh.

The Country rock foursome headlined the event alongside Grammy-nominated and fellow North Carolina natives, The Avett Brothers. Additionally, Parmalee was selected to perform again later that night as the featured entertainment at the official after-party for the event.

Parmalee is gearing up to release its next single, “Carolina”, which will be released to Country radio on Monday, Feb. 4.

VIDEO: "LIKE A COWBOY" - NEW CUT ON THE UPCOMING CD FROM @RANDYHOUSER

I had the pleasure of seeing Randy Houser perform this song live in Raleigh over the summer. This song is amazing and I'm so glad he's cut it on the upcoming cd due out on January 22, 2013. "Like a Cowboy" is only one of 15 AMAZING cuts on the cd. Thought I'd share this so you can see what's coming on the album. You can pre-order the cd, "How Country Feels" now on iTunes.

CD REVIEW: "HOW COUNTRY FEELS" - RANDY HOUSER - RELEASE DATE 1/22/13

CD: “How Country Feels”
Artist: Randy Houser
Label: Stoney Creek Records
Release Date: Jan 22, 2013

FINALLY! Fans of real country music have been waiting a long time for this release from one of country’s finest songwriters and most genuine artists, Randy Houser. Well guys, this one was WELL worth the wait and I cannot wait for you to hear it. I’ve always been a huge fan of Randy for years and this cd confirms that I am now an even bigger fan than I thought possible.

Randy’s music is exactly what the title track and cd title say it is, “How Country Feels”. There are few artists out there in the current mainstream lineup that make you think boots, buckles and rockin’ with your twang out. Randy Houser does just that and does it in a way that just makes you wanna stand up and yell out “HELL YEAH! NOW THIS IS HOW COUNTRY FEELS!”

Produced by highly respected Nashville songwriter, music veteran, president of Wide Open Music Group and former member of Williams Riley, Derek George, this 15 track listing definitely gives you your money’s worth and gives tried and true Randy Houser fans their “Randy’s” worth and all 15 tracks are outstanding, some even earning the use of the word “phenomenal”. This is Randy at his absolute finest, the top of his game and proving once and for all that his talent is not one to be overlooked or underestimated but shared with the world, played on every country station out there and put in the spotlight that for some reason has seemed to shine on everyone but him. He is a vocal powerhouse and a songwriting force to be reckoned with and this is his time for that reckoning. 

Tracks to really pay close attention to on this project are “The Singer”, “The Power of a Song” (this one hits you right where a good song should and earns the description of "vocal and emotional perfection", judging by the stream of tears running down my face as I write this), “Wherever Love Goes” his first duet performed with Kristy Lee Cook, American Idol finalist who is signed to his sister label, Broken Bow Records, “Like a Cowboy”, "Along for the Ride" and "Route 3 Box 250D" - all powerful, all emotional and all 100% of the deep country soul fans have come to expect from Randy. His debut single from the cd, “How Country Feels” currently sits at #2 on Billboard’s “Heatseekers” chart, #12 on Billboard’s “Country Songs” chart, #11 on Music Row’s “Country Breakout” chart, and #6 on Mediabase.

“How Country Feels” is scheduled for official release on January 22, 2013 and I can say with all certainty and zero hesitation, BUY IT. 

It gets 5 HELL YEAH’S out of 5 HELL YEAH’S!

TRACK LISTING

1. "Runnin’ Outta Moonlight" (3:14)
2. "Growin’ Younger" (4:53) (co-written by Houser)
3. "Top Of The World" (3:17)
4. "The Singer" (4:20)
5. "Power Of A Song" (3:41) (co-written by Houser)
6. "Absolutely Nothing" (3:02)
7. "Wherever Love Goes" (with Kristy lee Cook) (4:16)
8. "Like A Cowboy" (4:21) (co-written by Houser)
9. "How Country Feels" (3:05)
10. "Along For The Ride" (3:34) (co-written by Houser)
11. "Sunshine On the Line" (3:20) (co-written by Houser)
12. "Goodnight Kiss" (3:27) (co-written by Houser)
13. "Let's Not Let It" (3:09)
14. "Shine" (4:56)
15. "Route 3 Box 250 D" (3:52) (co-written by Houser)

PARMALEE TO HOST STAGEIT SHOW IN EFFORT TO RAISE MONEY FOR ST. JUDE ON TUES. DECEMBER 18 @ 8PM CT

SHOW WILL BE HELD LIVE FROM THE STUDIO WHILE RECORDING DEBUT ALBUM FOR STONEY CREEK RECORDS

WHAT: Country rock foursome Parmalee will be hosting their next Stageit show live from the studio where they are currently in the process of recording their debut album for Stoney Creek Records. Additionally, as the band gets into the spirit of giving this holiday season, they will donate a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

WHERE: Fans should go to http://smarturl.it/livefromthestudio to purchase tickets for the show. Tickets prices are “Pay What You Can.”

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 18 @ 8:00 p.m. CT (30-minute show).

RANDY HOUSER ANNOUNCES NEW CD RELEASE, "HOW COUNTRY FEELS" - JANUARY 22, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Powerhouse vocalist Randy Houser has been said to have "true musical horsepower" by Country Weekly and GAC asserts, "one listen to his soulful singing is enough to convince you that you're listening to a star."  As reported exclusively on AOL's The Boot this morning, Houser will release his third album, How Country Feels, on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. His first release on new record label Stoney Creek Records features the Top-10-and-rising and No. 1 Billboard Heatseekers smash hit "How Country Feels," and will be available everywhere music is sold.

The follow-up to his critically-acclaimed sophomore album They Call Me Cadillac is a 15-track disc including seven songs penned by Houser, and is named for the hit "How Country Feels," Houser's fastest-climbing which has sold over 250k singles to-date. Maintaining his label as a "true singer's singer," (Roughstock), Houser brings the same quality craftsmanship to the new album that brought him No. 2 smash hit "Boots On," poignant ballad "Anything Goes," fan-favorite crowd stomper, "Whistlin' Dixie," and made him the Most-Played New Artist on country radio in 2009 (Country Aircheck).

How Country Feels is produced by Derek George – the first person Houser ever met when he first moved to Nashville. “I’ve wanted to work with him since day one,” says Houser. “We just clicked… he comes from my home state of Mississippi and we share a similar creative vision that I think really shines through on this new album… can’t wait for ya’ll to hear it!”

How Country Feels Track Listing: 

Label: Stoney Creek Records (sister label to Jason Aldean's Broken Bow Records)
Producer: Derek George

1. "Runnin’ Outta Moonlight" (3:14)
2. "Growin’ Younger" (4:53) (co-written by Houser)
3. "Top Of The World" (3:17)
4. "The Singer" (4:20)
5. "Power Of A Song" (3:41) (co-written by Houser)
6. "Absolutely Nothing" (3:02)
7. "Wherever Love Goes" (with Kristy Lee Cook) (4:16)
8. "Like A Cowboy" (4:21) (co-written by Houser)
9. "How Country Feels" (3:05)
10. "Along For The Ride" (3:34) (co-written by Houser)
11. "Sunshine On the Line" (3:20) (co-written by Houser)
12. "Goodnight Kiss" (3:27) (co-written by Houser)
13. "Let's Not Let It" (3:09)
14. "Shine" (4:56)
15. "Route 3 Box 250 D" (3:52) (co-written by Houser)

Recently wrapping up his headlining Jagermeister Presents Tour, Houser is currently on the road performing at venues across the U.S., bringing fans over 200 dates per year. For a full list of stops, visit www.randyhouser.com.

RANDY HOUSER DEBUTS BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK OF LIFE ON THE ROAD ON AOL’S THE BOOT

Houser Celebrates Top 15 Single in “How Country Feels” This Week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Tuesday, November 13, 2012) – Performing over 150 dates each year and celebrating a Top 15 Billboard and Mediabase single in “How Country Feels” this week means a lot of hard work and dedication for Randy Houser and his band, but every now and then the guys like to let loose and have a little fun. In an exclusive video on AOL’s The Boot, they invite fans behind-the-scenes to see exactly what happens on the road -- from load-ins and soundchecks to goofing off with each other and taking it all in. The montage was shot and edited by Houser's drummer, Kevin Murphy, and was recorded on the road this summer. Visit http://aol.it/UEXZTZ to view.

Meanwhile, his smash hit “How Country Feels” continues to climb its way up the country charts, selling over 200,000 singles to date, and is Houser’s second highest charting single of his career next to his 2009 No. 2 hit “Boots On.” The first single from his forthcoming 2013 album release on Stoney Creek Records, Houser says, “It was the obvious choice for a lead-off. It caught my ear the first time I heard it – like, ‘I wanna hear that again.’”

Fans can stay tuned to RandyHouser.com to hear more on what they can expect from his forthcoming album and where they can catch him out on the road this fall. Who knows, they may even earn a spot in one of the band’s behind-the-scenes on the road videos!

VIDEO PREMIERE: WANNA KNOW "HOW COUNTRY FEELS" - ASK RANDY HOUSER

FINALLY the new video from one of our absolute favorite artists is here! Wanna know "How Country Feels"? Watch the new video from Randy Houser and we think you'll understand. It doesn't get much more country than Randy.

CMT HOSTS 72-HOUR EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE OF RANDY HOUSER’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO, “HOW COUNTRY FEELS”

Video to Debut on Friday, Aug. 31 During CMT’s "Top 20 Countdown" at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT and Repeat All Weekend

Photo credit: Stoney Creek Records

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Tuesday, August 29, 2012) – On Friday, August 31, CMT will host the 72-hour exclusive world premiere of Randy Houser’s new music video, “How Country Feels.” Fans can tune in during CMT’s Top 20 Countdown at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT to watch. The video will repeat all weekend through Sunday, Sept. 2 and be cross-promoted all this week on CMT.com, CMT’s social networks, CMT Radio's Live with Cody Alan, CMT Radio Networks, and CMT mobile platforms and webtools. View the video teaser here: http://on.cmt.com/RgDvPv.

Wes Edwards of Ruckus Film directed the new video, and it was filmed at Glenn Leven Farm in Nashville, Tenn.

Photo credit: Jon-Paul Bruno Photography

"Wes took the story in the song and delivered a concept video that we both envisioned," Houser shares. "I think he captured it in a way that will hopefully allow viewers to experience that much more of  'How Country Feels.'"

Photo credit: Jon-Paul Bruno Photography

“How Country Feels” is Houser’s current Top 30 and climbing Billboard Country single, and the coinciding video paints a picture of a girl who has never experienced anything other than urban life. This song animates her to step into the country and experience things from a new perspective. The single is Houser’s first release on Stoney Creek Records and is the follow-up to his No. 2 Billboard Country hit, “Boots On,” and hits, “Anything Goes" and “Whistlin’ Dixie.”

For more information on Randy Houser, visit www.RandyHouser.com.