TEXAS COUNTRY CHART-TOPPER ZANE WILLIAMS IS ‘BRINGIN’ COUNTRY BACK’ OCTOBER 21

KICKS OFF “BRINGIN’ COUNTRY BACK” TOUR AT FT. WORTH’S LEGENDARY BILLY BOB’S ON OCTOBER 20

“In his rear view mirror, Williams’ eyes are fixed on an arrow-straight two-lane that tracks back to Texas singer-songwriters like Steve Earle, Jerry Jeff and Guy Clark. This is country music for today with all the good elements from the past kept firmly intact.” -MAVERICK MAGAZINE

Texas country-chart topper Zane Williams is set to release his sixth studio album, ‘Bringin’ Country Back’ on October 21 via his newly created independent label Texas Like That Records. Drawing from a dynamic mix of influences from the 70s, 80s and 90s (George Strait, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks), this album pays homage to traditional country music and its loyal fan base. The result is a turning point in Zane’s catalog – extraordinary songwriting seamlessly integrates through the twang of the fiddle and the whine of steel guitar showcasing growth, confidence and earnest work from an artist just hitting his stride.

Combining his gritty passion and artistic drive, ‘Bringin’ Country Back’ marks the first time Zane has taken the reins as producer. Recorded in Denton, TX, the album features eleven superbly crafted, self-penned tracks. “Musically, I was able to achieve my vision better than I have in the past,” explains Williams. “This is authentic, independent, country music for adults. It’s poetry for the working man.”


Having made his mission statement clear with the buoyant title track and album opener, Zane wastes no time in getting down to business. His Texas roots are on full display in the rollicking “Honkytonk Situation”, in which he offers the listener some road-tested dancehall advice. “Slow Roller” exudes the easy-going charm of a young Strait, and “Hello World” could easily have been sung by Don Williams thirty years ago. The clever “Church of Country Music” is chock full of the double-entendres for which country music used to be famous. Meanwhile “That’s Just Me” lays out a straight-talking, bridge-building response to the current election year climate.

“I Don’t Have the Heart”, perhaps the most modern-sounding tune, is likely to fill the dance floors in Texas and beyond, while “You Beat All I’ve Ever Seen” evokes a bygone era when grown men sang unabashedly sensual songs to experienced lovers. Zane’s alternately soaring and intimate vocals drive home the elegantly heartbroken “Goodbye Love”. The album ends with “Willie’s Road”, a raucous ode to Willie Nelson, whose life story shares some striking parallels with Zane’s own.

Looking ahead, Zane will tour extensively throughout Texas and beyond this fall including coveted headlining gigs at Ft. Worth’s legendary Billy Bob’s on October 20 and Gruene Hall in New Braunfels on October 21.

‘Bringin’ Country Back’ Track List

“Bringin’ Country Back”

“Honkytonk Situation”

“Slow Roller”

“Hello World”

“Church Of Country Music”

“That’s Just Me”

“I Don’t Have The Heart”

“You Beat All I’ve Ever Seen”

“Keep On Keepin’ On”

“Goodbye Love”

“Willie’s Road”

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SINGLE REVIEW: "JAYTON AND JILL" - ZANE WILLIAMS

SINGLE: "Jayton and Jill"
ARTIST: Zane Williams
REVIEWER: Maria Talamo
Follow Maria on Twitter at @maria_talamo

Zane Williams is the perfect up and coming artist for all those people out there who always say “country music is dead” or “today’s country isn’t country at all.”  He is the definition of traditional country in today’s country world and has also been considered a “modern day throwback.”

Williams was born in Abilene, Texas and is a true Texan at heart. His fifth studio album “Texas Like That” is set to be released sometime this month (April 2015) which will have ten new songs including his newest singing Jayton and Jill. Williams does this thing every Monday on facebook called music Monday where fans submit words and he picks the top 10 words and writes a song about them. Jayton and Jill happened to be two of the ten words that were picked one Monday and the song happened to turn out to be something that people really liked. Zane has quoted the song being about “two lost souls who have found a connection.” If you ask me, anyone who is able to select 10 random words and throw them into a song which turns into a single is a songwriting genius. 

If you’re a fan of old school traditional country, Zane Williams is definitely the guy for you.

SEASON 3 OF TEXAS SINGER/SONGWRITER DOCU-REALITY SERIES,'TROUBADOR, TX', SET TO RETURN APRIL 26

PRESS RELEASE

(Nashville, Tenn. – April 24, 2014) – Texas singer-songwriter television series “Troubadour, TX” will return April 26, 2014 with all-new episodes to finish out its third successful season on the Texas Plus syndicated network of 17.3 million homes throughout Texas and key surrounding markets.

The new episodes will have even more of a focus on the music, getting back to the basics of what it takes to make it as a troubadour in Texas. The final seven episodes of the season will include a variety of Texas music, including Country, Pop, Americana and Alternative.

Returning troubadours include Zane Williams, Josh Grider, Cody Johnson, Curtis Grimes, Michaelis and Kylie Rae Harris. The final episodes of season three will also showcase some new talent, including Andrew Ripp and Jackopierce.

The new episodes will continue to feature those troubadours living the dream, such as Ray Wylie Hubbard, Rodney Crowell, Jack Ingram, Wade Bowen, Roger Creager and more.

Co-creator of the series, Stacy Dean Campbell, narrates the docu-reality series, and legend Kris Kristofferson appears each week in a segment where he shares his advice on the music, the passion and the journey.

For a sneak peak of the new episodes, click here.

“Troubadour, TX” first premiered across America in 2011. The show has continued to introduce dozens of singer-songwriters as they chased their dreams across the Lone Star State. The documentary-meets-reality TV series focuses on a concentrated lineup of talent, characterized as artists either “Chasing The Dream” or “Living The Dream.”

Troubadour, TX is produced by Dallas-based film and television production company 41 Entertainment, a subsidiary of Texas media group London Broadcasting Company. 41 Entertainment also produces the Americana travel and lifestyle series, “Bronco Roads,” hosted by Stacy Dean Campbell (www.BroncoRoads.com).

For more information on the show, visit www.TroubadourTX.com.

About "Troubadour, TX":

Troubadour, TX is compelling half-hour documentary-style singer/songwriter reality series that provides an intimate behind the scenes look into the lives and careers of passionate and diverse Texas based artists as they pursue their dream across the Lone Star State. Stacy Dean Campbell narrates each episode. Visit www.TroubadourTx.com to watch full episodes, hear music samples and learn more about the show.

VIDEO: ZANE WILLIAMS' "OVERNIGHT SUCCESS" FEATURED ON CMT.COM'S INDEPENDENTS DAY SERIES

Texas born singer / songwriter Zane Williams' debut music video "Overnight Success" is being featured today as part of CMT.com's Independents Day series. A tongue-in-cheek look at celebrity and making it in the music biz by offering a 10-step plan to stardom, "Overnight Success" is the title track from Zane's new album available now. The song is also currently #2 on the Texas Regional Radio Chart for the week of 8/26.
CMT.com's Independents Day is a Tuesday online series that highlights the best in independent country music and you may know Zane's work as well. An in-demand songwriter, Zane wrote Jason Michael Carroll's hit "Hurry Home."
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