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Clayton McBroom
Clayton McBroom a native from Sibley Louisiana, Our New Rising Star. I got my first guitar from my papaw when I was 10. I had watched him play and sing my entire young life and I wanted so bad to learn myself. I learned my very first song Amazing Grace. And I've played in swing/jazz bands in high school, I played the trombone, the drums, some piano, bass guitar-(not my best) I just like to play them all. At that time I was excited to continue my journey with Country Music, and I had a passion for it like nothing else. Since then I started singing at Karaoke Parties, Back Yard Funtions, Sitting around an open fire lol. At Christmas we would all get together and I would take out my guitar and start to sing, I have met alot of awesome people. I love George Jones Music. Keith Whitley was one of my all time favorites. And a few newer artists like Brantley Gilbert, and Chris Young. Brantley Gilbert was probably one of my biggest influences I love to sing his style of music. A few months ago I was in a Karaoke Contest at a place called Camp Joy Marina in Haughton Louisiana and I Won First Place contestant in a Singing Contest. One of the Judges name was Rose Coderre she asked me my name and a few more questions and said she had a sister who was on a record label called Echota Records and she was going to call her and tell her all about me, I was very excited and also to find out we had one thing in common My Papaw, He was my mentor through this Journey, I didn't know they knew one another at one time, I guess Papaw was looking out for me from up above. Not long after the contest Ed Gowens and Donna Ray of Echota Records heard a song I was singing on a video of me sitting and playing my guitar and he said he would like to help me get started, My Hometown Newspaper the Minden Press Herald got word I was in this Record Label and wrote a fantastic article about me. Today I am in the process of Recording my very first song Written by Steve Owen and John Cole called "ME AND MY MEMORY CAN'T FORGET' I'm part of a wonderful group here with Echota Records USA. Just super excited to see where things go from here.I'd like Thank my Wife & my beautiful Daughters for standing by my side.
Gary Ragan
Live Show Every Thursday Night
Enjoying life. Recently had the opportunity to sing on the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. I am a born again Christian and I love Jesus with all my heart. Born in Cocoa Beach , Florida.. but became a Georgian at the age of 1. Spent 20 years in the Air Force, and have been active in real estate since 1996. Love Country music, and I have 2 beautiful children and 2 grandchildren. On November 28, 2014 I was inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.
The Bonazzoli Band was formed in 2009 with a goal of wrapping the best of 20th century music into an all new sound. Founder Matthew Bonazzoli had been working for more than a decade on perfecting this sound. First with his band Gearhead which he formed in Massachusetts during the late 1990’s. Gearhead was a mix of 50’s and 1960’s rock, pop and modern rock, and a dash of swing. This combination was a hit with audiences and the band released two albums. Dynaflow and Torqued both explored this sound in unique ways. Ultimately though, Matthew believed that the sound could still be improved upon. After a five year hiatus where he moved to Florida and composed new material to further develop the concept he had a chance meeting with a ragtime pianist named Patrick Thompson. The pair decided to try a new band using the Gearhead sound as a starting point and reinforcing the swing and roots influences. Their first full album was released in 2010 and titled Quiet Little Towns. In this release were all of the sounds blended into beautiful and detailed selections. There were country, swing, rock, blues and even gospel numbers and some songs combined all of these. The sound was taken further by Matthew’s polished vocal technique. Now sounding like a modern Roy Orbison/Dean Martin combo his vocals added a new Rat Pack element to the entire set.
The band took to the stages at music festivals all over Florida and began to release a series of professional music and performance videos. After several lineup changes the band solidified in 2011 and has remained steady since. In 2013 the band released their second album titled American Ghost Stories which is an ingenious musical tribute to old time radio shows of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s and their style really compliments the storytelling of the lyrics. On this disk you will hear songs that are romance, detective drama, ghost stories and more.
In 2016 the band released their next album titled “Magicians of Radio which picked up right where American Ghost Stories let off. their sound continues to develop with each release and on the new album there is more collaboration and an even wider influence of styles among the songs.
The band continued to play the festival circuit and shoot music videos to support their albums but for now is busy again working on their next studio release. Set for a late 2017 drop, this next album will feature some of the band’s fan favorites from years past as seen in a new light with the new lineup and fresh ideas. The band is sticking to their slogan, “The best of 20th Century Music wrapped into a 21st Century alternative.
Buddy Eugene & Claudia
Buddy Eugene Publishing LLC
Buddy Eugene was born in Elkhart, but raised in Dunlap, Indiana. He has fond remembrances of country music in his life. Buddy would often go to sleep listening to the WSN's Martha White, Grand Ole Opry. He also remembers is Dad having friends over, playing music all night long, or at least until he went to sleep.His musical talents grew singing with his father and developed into duets with his dad's harmony.Buddy's most influential artists were his dad,Paul Van Scoik, George Jones, Bill Anderson, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, and Merle Haggard, just to name a few Buddy met Claudia at a jam in Silver Lake, Indiana in 2003, and both of them have been playing country music together ever since. People who heard their music kept asking them about making a recording so more people could share their songs. They talked it over with their songwriting friend, Ewen Vires, and this led to the collaboration of, Without You, Buddy Eugene & Claudia's debut album being released July 8, 2010.
Claudia Bailey was born and raised West of Akron, Indiana in a peaceful and beautiful rolling hill country. Her father and mother loved radio music, including the country sounds of Mel Tillis and Waylon Jennings. Even though country may have been their favorite, they loved all kinds of tunes including the famous "big band" soundHer family of several generations loved music and excelled in singing group harmony.Claudia has returned to playing the guitarand singing harmony parts after starting at nineteen years of age. Harmony singing is rapidly becoming her favorite element of the music. Her father had an amazing way of projecting his voice while just working outside around their homestead. She recalls being very much in awe of his full rich sound he was able to create. Claudia's own voice is delicate, gentle and understated, yet no less valuable in contributing to the overall sound of the duo.
Emilie Andersen
I was born and raised in a small town, Skørping in Norhern Jytland, Denmark. As long as I can remember, I have always been singing and loving music. When I was 10, I learned to play the guitar, and had the first gigs on the road with a full band when I was 12 years old Through the years I have been playing and singing in different bands, doing several recordings, backing vocals and so forth for other artists as well. All this time, my love for country music grew. As a result of that, I was part of starting up one of Denmark’s first country bands , and we toured amongst others in Norway and Ireland and saw every corner of Denmark. 5 years ago I pulled the plug to “Emilie Band” had a break and time to connect with my hopes and dreams for my future. Through all these years as a singer, my desire had always been, to make an album to call my own, with new songs, that I can relate to and share from my heart. So how did this amazing project come about.I found some beautiful songs and needed a studio to record it.
DJ Bjarne C Hesselbjerggaard suggested the “Worm” studio in Hjørring Denmark , and the recordings took place in a tranquil green scenario, with cornfields and horses. I am incredibly thankful for the wonderful journey we had together, and the professionalism and good spirit has earned my deepest appreciation and respect! Thanks for your patience! Making this cd has brought me through an emotional rolercoaster looking back at my life with joys and sorrows. Every song is very dear to my heart and though I might not be the writer of the words, I feel like they were all made just for me. An example of this could be “Dear Brother” written by Kevin Flemming. This song is a tribute to my 2 brothers who died of cancer at the age of 35 and 42.
“Two dimes” states how money might be necessary to survive, but of no great importance when compared to things that really matters in life such as love. I hope you will enjoy taking this journey with me – this is my dream come true.
The Cd Walk With Me became a bigger success than I ever imaged. Still played World Wide. Since this cd I have recorded several songs for songwriters as : Emma’s Song written by Gerald Timmerman; Lord It’s time written by Betty Hodge & John Cole; Loving Never Dies written by Mick Wood, and not to forget the beautiful duet, My Elusive Dreams, a duet with my dear friend Kelly Lewis Oklahoma ..
Next year 2017 there will be a new cd from me, but first of all a beautiful duet between my daughter Mille Lykke Andersen and I. So much to look forward to this year, I am very grateful …
Sawdust Road
Mary Michelle Brown, Vocals
Bill Landrith, Bass
Loren Jay Gough, Guitar
John Lange, Guitar, Vocals
Henry Salomon, Keyboards Vocals
Chris Coon, Drums
Sawdust Road is a 6-piece progressive band out of Houston, Texas. Their music has a unique mission statement: the music of today with the feel of yesterday! The group is built around the powerhouse vocals of Mary Michelle.
Not content just to have a stock backing band, Michelle has assembled a cast of musicians with impressive resumes by anyone's standards! These credits include gold records, stints in national recording acts, appearances on national TV, national tours, and performances at major venues and events including the NAMM convention, Texas State Fair, and opening gigs for label acts too numerous to mention.
This unique group of musicians have united to create music that brings back that feel-good vibe of the 70’s, with elements of Rock, Pop, Country, and even a pinch of Soul thrown in for good measure.
• Signed with BWC Records and Mile High Music Management
• Performed on KHOU-TV Houston – Great Day Houston, Veteran’s Day show
• Featured interview on OmnTV, NutmegTV Connecticut Public Access
• One of 4 bands selected to perform at the Stay Family Benefit. Performers included: Junior Gordon, Brade & Hurst and Jason Cassidy
• Selected to perform at “Live Music Presents” South by South Congress during SXSW 2015
• Played at CMA Fest 2015
• Played the CFISD Fun Run which raised over $40,000 in 2015 and $50,000 in 2016 for the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation
• Played The Woodlands “Bands at Night” 2014, 2015, 2016
• Played the CFISD 75th Anniversary Festival
• Nominated for “Vocal Group of the Year” “Song of the Year” “Entertainer of the Year” “Video of the Year” and “Shooting Star” at Nashville Universe.
• Nominated for “Best Country Artist” and “Best Adult Contemporary Artist” at Artists In Music Awards
• Nominated for “Country Modern Group of the Year” and “Country Modern Songwriter of the Year” at Country Blast Radio for 2015
• 3 songs in the Top 214 of 2014 on The Iceman’s Cavern – a globally syndicated show dedicated to new artists. The only band on the station to have 3 songs in the Top 214 including the Number 6 song for the year “Not Your Memory”
• Number 64 in The Iceman’s Cavern 215 of 2015 with “All I Need”
• One of the most requested artists on Hamilton Radio in 2015
• First band in the history of Hamilton Radio to hold the #1 AND #2 most requested songs on Hamilton Radio in the same week – March 2016
• Four Top 40 singles on BestCountryRadio.com
• A Top 30 single on LOZ Radio
• A Number 1 single on VRadio Nashville
• One of the most requested artists on Hamilton Radio.
• Three Number 1 singles on Spectrum Radio Pettswood with “It’s Not Goodbye” , “I Like The Way I Feel” and “Point of View” with all three songs being retired to the “Hall of Fame”
• Number 6 and 7 singles in the Top 100 all-time for Spectrum Radio Pettswood with “Point of View” and “It’s Not Goodbye”
• Number 17 in the Top 20 of 2015 on WBCW Radio, Florida with “Cowgirl Attitude”
• 2015 Single “I Like The Way I Feel (When I’m With You)” selected by ReverbNation to appear on A.V.A. Live Radio as part of their “New Music Monday” series
• 2016 Single “Moonshine River” Top 25 on Country Blast Radio for March
Carolina Rose
I was born on March 5,1943, in Greenville, South Carolina. On my birth certificate my name was Gloria Jean Polk (Ruby Elma Polk) was listed as my birth mother). When I was born I almost died. My mother gave me away that very day, and then two weeks came and got me and brought me to Norwood,North Carolina and gave me away again. This time she gave me to her sister and husband(Virgie and Eunie Hilliard). They could not have loved me anymore I was a spoiled child. I knew my biological Father was someone of Importance. We lived by the Deluxe Grill so happens it had a Juke Box on the front porch. I would spend hours listening to it and singing to Kitty Wells. She was my idol. My moma bought me a guitar at an early age, the one that raised me. So I feel music has always been in my heart at a very early age.Was then and still is to this day. Early in 2000 I found out who my biological Father really was.Like I said I felt he was someone of great importance and stature. People in Norwood would tell me I looked like him. So this relieved my thoughts on lots of things. After I found who my Father was I changed to Bluegrass Music. Well I was married and we had four childern. But the marriage ended after several years. I was singing and making a living. I moved to Myrtle Beach,South Carolina. In the past years I have performed at benefits and clubs in Charlotte,N.C. Myrtle Beach,S.C. and in the Nashville area.I waited tables and sang with the Playboy Band at the Amvet I was billed as the only singing waitress on the Grand Strand.I have performed on many radio and tv shows through the years. When I moved to Nashville I met Martha Carson,(The First Lady Of Gospel Music). We became friends and I started appearing with Martha Carson.I appeared with her at the Midnight Jamboree. I was honored to get do a duet with her brother Don Chapel. Who once was married to Tammy Wynette.We sang D-I-V-O-R-C-E together. Wow what a feeling. I love performing at the Jamboree Barn in Rosine,Ky. I love to perform at the Jerusalem Ridge where Bluegrass was born. I love spending time the Monroe Foundation. I also found my brother Al Jones in 2004. Of which he is a singer/entertaner also. I'm on Bumble Bee and Loco Sound Recording Labels.
I have played 15 years at Jerusalem Ridge Fesival Rosine,Ky Every year I perform at Nashville on the lake with Darrell Conner and the Nashville Legend Band I have also been to the VA sevral times with Darrell Conner in Salisbury, N.C. Sonny's on the Beach Holden Beach Gold Hill Old Time Country Store Gold Hill N.C. Donna's Fine Instrument Chadburn N.C. Clyde's Menus Music Barn Carthage,N.C. Benson Music Barn Benson,N.C.
I also won the Artist of the Year in 2015 at the Josie Country Music Award show. I also won the Entertainer of the Year in 2016 at the Josie Country Music Award Show I received the Ky. Col Award October 24,2016. The Highest Award, signed by the Governor of Ky.I will be doing some recordings with Nashville Recording artist Kenny Lee this summer I wrote a book of my Life story "The Road From Gloria Jean to Carolina Rose. Also planning on doing the second one this summer. As well as writing some more songs and recording them I have had articles in four "Fair Play Country Music Magazines. Plus I was the front cover on a calendar for Jan. All these were from Germany. Also an article in a book "Carolina Bluegass" "A High Lonesome History"
I wrote the song and recorded the Song about my Life "Carolina Rose" also "Did You Know I Was Your Daughter" about MY FATHER I got the name Carolina Rose from my hat. Everybody told me that was my trademark Carolina Rose
Francis Donnelly
Francis was born & raised in Magherafelt in 1970, he got his first keyboard in 1978 and started singing in 1980.
His Father had money saved to buy his new car, but he bought a keyboard at a price of 1000 pounds, a big house organ.
He bought it in Jimmy Halferty’s music shop Kilrea. Jimmy went on to be his first music teacher, mentor and his best friend right up until he passed away.
Francis took to the stage first at aged 10. Aged 11 played music for a fashion show in St Johns hall Magherafelt.
He went on to study music and do Trinity school of music exams.
He had a family group at first then put together a 5 piece band and had some wonderful times.
Down sized to a 2 and 3 piece due to lack of demand for big band at that time. Lot of cash needed then for a band on the road,
Francis came off the road due to his band partner and fiddle player taking ill, and didn’t want to carry on without him until he recovered but unfortunately his playing days on stage came to an end so Francis decided to go it alone.
Getting back on the scene was proving hard as he was off the scene for a few years and things had changed so decided to record.
His parents put up the financial backing for which he says he is very grateful. After meeting Joe McNamee from Ashford Studios they sat down to pick the songs.
“Joe as my producer steered me along the way. During this process I learned that my father was ill with cancer which was a blow. So with this in mind and that a cd is recorded for ever I started looking for a song that I could relate to my father and I found Isla Grants song within my father’s arms and I knew that was the song to remind me of my father.” says Francis
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Mike Allen
Mike Allen began playing professionally at 16, working for the Little Walter Price Blues Band. Switching to country in 1980, he spent years on the road playing for Jeff Hord and the Texas Fullhouse Band, Hatfield and McCoy, Phoenix, and others. Mike has opened for and played shows with Toby Keith, Dixie Chicks, Johnny Rodriguez, Gene Watson and many more.
Always a writer, he had his first song, "Whiskey and Tears", recorded in 1984. Mike has 5 CD's out, "Good For Something", "A Mile Of Bad Track", "Pieces Of Me", "Texas Soul" and "The Cowboy Way". He is a member of Echota Records, NSAI, ISSA and also a nominee for Songwriter Of The Year in 2017 and 2018 for the Josie Music Awards, as well as gaining recognition as a producer for other artists.
Kenneth Booth
Kenneth Booth embarked on his musical voyage of discovery as a young Musician, growing up listening to a variety of musicians and genres that have played an influential role in shaping his signature sound.
KBCountry seeks to offer something different and unique to his fans by creating and sharing original music that he is proud to call his own.
Kenneth Started playing the guitar at his grandmother’s knee, at a very young age he was introduced to all the greatest country stars at the time.
His grandmother was a big influence in his life as she taught him to play and sing.
He went on through middle and high school to sing in the choir and play in the high school band.
His love of music has never been stronger as he has produced 2 albums and is now currently working on his third.
Kenneth leads a life strong in music and passion for music. He is mentoring young adults and showing them with hard work music will sing from the soul and shine.
Kenneth currently lives in New Caney, Texas a little town just outside of Houston, Texas.
He has been writing and producing music for over 20 years and even writing for PTSD Awareness. He is a retired EMT/paramedic and firefighter, and has now moved to writing and singing full time.
On the weekends you can catch him out at Roger Mann’s Jamboree where a few of the local and not so local country singers come and gather to just play and sing music.
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Jim Seibers
There has never been any question in my mind as to what I wanted to do with my life. – Sing, Entertain and share music with the world.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, at the encouragement of my Father, I took to the stage at the age of 14, playing guitar and singing lead with my own band.
I have worked in Ohio and Michigan with bands 5 to 6 nights a week. I have opened for acts like Del Reeves, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Russell, T. G. Shepard, John Conley and Johnny Paycheck..And many more.
In 2006 I started use the internet radio station’s and I had a lot of number ones and top 10s I began writing some of my own songs and recording them in the 80’s.
I performed in Nashville at Fan Fair in 1992-1994. I was awarded API’s Male Star Of Tomorrow in Nashville in 1992 and Male Vocalist in 1993.
I moved to Florida with my family in 2000 and was booked as a solo artist on the east and west coast of Florida during 2000 – 2008.
My family and I currently live in my fathers home town of Sparta, TN. I perform as a solo artist around Middle Tennessee including Nashville.
As a solo artist I sing traditional country and top 40 country favorites from the last four decades.
I am available for bookings by E-Mail at JimSeibers@yahoo.com.
Send me your phone number and I will return your call. I have some CD’s produced and available at www.cdbaby.com.And more. (search for Seibers) If you would like to download a song or purchase a CD you can do that from the CDBABY site.
The tunes you can listen to here on myspace , FaceBook Reverbnation and many more. are my vocals singing some of my original tunes.
This will give you an idea of my vocal talent. I look forward to hearing from you if you are interested in booking me.
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Thomas Ward
Hi my name is Thomas Ward from Loughrea Galway Ireland I'm 20 years and I sing Country Music getting Airplay all over the world. I suppose my first influence was John Hogan, Declan Nerney and Jimmy Buckley. I started singing at the age of 6 years old and since then my love for Country Music has been incredible i hope to record more music and get recognized for who I am. I have a few Video's On You Tube
Thank you all Thomas Ward
Tommy Lee Moffat was born in the small town of Renfrew in Scotland. Tommy is real country boy at heart as he has a farming background and graduated college with a degree in agriculture. He began playing in clubs at the age of 14 singing rock, pop, and country covers. He moved over to country music influenced by Merle Haggard, George Jones, Dwight Yoakum, and George Strait. Tommy formed the Blue ridge band which toured extensively throughout Europe performing covers and original material. Tommy's last album before leaving Europe for the United States titled “This is Not Me,“ whichreceived good reviews in both the press and radio.Tommy moved to the U.S. to pursue his music career in South Carolina and Tennessee, writing and recording his music, however due to unforeseen circumstances he had to put his music aside. Upon moving to California Tommy started a career in farming and now owns his own custom harvesting business.In 2003, Tommy was diagnosed with kidney failure and had to go on dialysis until 2008, of when he received a kidney transplant. During that period Tommy had written many new songs and with some persuading from his family and friends desired to get back into the country music scene. Tommy has since recorded another CD titled “This Old Farm” and has completed his new album titled “Dixie Sunshine” which has now been released.
Chris Keith
Chris keith hometown coushatta louisiana lives in Goldonna louisiana grew up listening to traditional country started singing at early age but never really done anything with it til 2018 when become part of Echota records USA then I was introduced to some great song writers jd cole and Bobby Johnson
Chazz Westley
Chazz Wesley was born in the small town of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Here he was raised by his mother and step-father. Chazz grew up very poor as his parents were unable to work. He comes from a large family and remembers good family times at holidays and reunions, which his grandmother and grandfather kept together. With his grandmother's passing, his grandfather continued with the reunions. When his grandfather passed, the reunions ceased to exist. Chazz later had a son and thought he would settle into a family life, however the relationship was rocky and the mother left. Chazz, being heartbroken, realized his interest in country music. In the past he enjoyed rock and heavy metal music but, during this heart ache he realized the country music seem to be the life he was living and spoke to him. Chazz's life became a roller coaster of events. He adopted the mindset of everything is about 'me' ... he drank, drugged and cheated ... he truly lived the country music life to the fullest. Although he experienced many rocky patches, Chazz has always been a family man. He truly believes in the strong bonds of family .. his stepfather died in his arms when Chazz was only 18 years of age ... Leaving Chazz to take care of his mother and help raise his two brothers and sister as well as his own children. Along with country music, Chazz has worked many odd jobs over the years but the one stuck true, as a means of support, has been working on cars. He has been working on cars since he was thirteen and continues to do so to this day. Chazz married Tamara 15 years ago. In to that union was born a daughter. Times were still rocky but he continued with his music. Chazz soon came to a point in his life where he realized he could not continue on the path he was presently on. It was at this time, Chazz decided to become sober, after two failed attempts in rehab, he chose to make this time work. Chazz is now living a very sober life he's learned to treat people with kindness and put others before himself. He is very grateful for everything he has and clings strongly to his Faith. Even with all the hell Tamara and Chazz have endured, Tamara continues to stand by her Man and Loves him more than ever ... A TRUE LOVE STORY Chazz has written and sung many of his own songs as well as cover songs. He has a wonderful voice and truly puts his heart into his music. He has sung on Broadway in Nashville and has opened for David Ball. He has a real talent and is believed to be in the foothills of success in the country music world. Chazz is a sucker for a great story and a great love song. He only sings songs that he has lived and feels in his heart ... whether they be slow, sad songs or fast, fun songs. Real songs have to be lived in some way or another. Chazz's influences are Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Tracy Lawrence, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Aaron Tippin, Toby Keith, Keith Whitley, Johnny Paycheck, Johnny Cash, Clay Walker, Conway Twitty as well as many others.
Carol Harndon
Hi Everyone!
My names Carol. I was born in a small town in NY. MY Uncle had a rock and roll band so I got to hear all kinds of music. I started singing
with him when I was very young. I sang with lots of the local bands. I love the old country and I try to put my own spin on it.
I've had the pleasure of meeting many artist through the years but the time wasn't right to pursue my music. Being a Mom was more important to me and I don't regret it. I hope I can kick out some tunes that will catch your ear.
Thanks!!
Elexir Bay-on
Elexir is a 32 year old Country Singer and started to sing when he was 12.
“I am the 6th child from eleven siblings.’says Elexir
He studied Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Benguet State University (Undergraduate).
Elexir Calion Bay-an likes playing guitar and singing Country songs during his spare time.
After listening to a number of songs sung by Elexir, I can definitely attribute his vocals and music to his many influences such as Garth Brooks and George Strait.
He did a cover of “I DO” by Paul Brandt
Elexir also covered “Dream Walkin” by Toby Keith
And another cover “WHY” by Jason Aldean
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James (Tim) Walden Sr.
Artist & Songwriter
I am a voting member of The Josie Awards. I have been involved with country music pretty much all my life. Growing up in a family of some great musicians we would gather around the kitchen table on weekends and my uncle and others would play and record on the old reel to reel recorders. It was then that music would be instilled in my blood. I am going on 51 years old been married to my wife Angie for 33 years. I have a son Timothy who is also a singer and songwriter. He is married with two children. My daughter Jessica is married and has one son, so three grandkids. I am truly blessed. They support me in my music. I pastor a small church for the past 15 plus years which is not your normal church. You see our church is made up of country & bluegrass musicians who were not accepted in the normal churches. About 100 members. My wife is a teacher , my daughter a nurse and my son and son in law are in law enforcement. My daughter in law teaches and Im also the Staff Chaplain of the Newton County Sheriffs Office. I stay busy involved in special olympics, Shriners hospital etc. Three years ago I was dying from kidney failure and I was blessed with a kidney transplant two years ago and am in perfect health now and realize what a blessing music is as it was what got me through those days. I realized that each day is a blessing so we must not quit but keep going and thats what I do. I play music every week. I play with Tim Walden & Friends , The Walnuts (traditional country), The Walnut Grove Bluegrass Band, Calvary Community Church Band. I have sang with and opened for some of the greatest in country , bluegrass and gospel. John Conley, Bill Anderson, John Berry, Travis Tritt, Jim Ed Brown , George Jones, Merle Haggard, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Allen Frizzell, David Frizzell, Marty Haggard, JD Crowe, Mark Wills, Heirline, The Hinsons, The Freemans, Vern Gosdin, The Lewis Family, Ralph Stanley, and many others. I have met seventeen Country Music Hall Of Famers and sang something with most of them. I have recorded lots of albums over the years from country to bluegrass to gospel. I have been on the radio , Our bluegrass band Walnut Grove did some of the RFD TV show "America By Horseback" doing the music. I was Recording Artist of the year in 1997 by The Atlanta Society of Entertainers, have had a few songs on the independent charts , a country one "On My Mind Again" #25 , a bluegrass gospel #20 "I Wont Have To Worry". My greatest thing was getting to be friends with George Jones and singing with him in 1982 "Yesterdays Wine" tour with Merle Haggard , and Earl Thomas Conlee. We remained friends and when he was going through one of his hardest times he asked me to pray with him , he gave me a special picture signed and said "Sometimes God Sends A Song" which was the reason I wrote the last song Ive written as a tribute to him. It is being played on some of the radio stations . Whispering Bill Anderson is also a good friend. He gave me one of his Grand Ole Opry shirts and told me to wear it one day when I go into the music hall of fame. I plan to. I attended church with Vern Gosdin while he lived in Georgia. I got my first guitar when I was about 5 years old from my grandfather and that really started me out on this journey. I started the Independent Country Gospel Bluegrass Music Association so others could be recognized that normally would not be.I am thankful to work with you and The Josie Music awards and The Independent Country Music Hall Of Fame. I hope this in some way lets you know a little about my passion for traditional country music. Thanks again for everything . My cousin was Phil Walden with Capricorn Records. Music Is A Medicine.I am nominated for Josie Awards 2017 Country Gospel Artist Of The Year and Country Gospel Song Of The Year also will be inducted into The Independent Country Music Hall Of Fame at The Josie Awards.
Wayne Miller
Wayne L. Miller, M.A., CSW I was born August 17, 1950 in Washington, D.C. I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in (1968). I was assigned to combat duty in Vietnam in December 1968. On July 4, 1969, severely wounded, amputation of the left leg and multiple shrapnel wounds to entire body, and was honorably discharged in January 31, 1970. I am married and the father of two daughters. My Dad WW II, My Uncle WWII/Korea, and My self Vietnam are all Combat Disabled Veterans. Education: Ø Albert Einstein High School (1968). Frostburg State College (BS Ed.) 1976, Control Data Institute (Certificate) 1979, George Washington University (MA Ed.) 1984, and The National Catholic University of America (MSW) 1995. (All provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs/Vocational Rehabilitation Program) Employment: Ø Lockard Associates (Recruiter) Fortune 500 Companies 1979-81 Ø Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute (Teacher & Special Olympics Coach) 1981-85 Ø D.C. Community Services (Case Manager/QMRP) 1985-89 Ø Department of Veterans Affairs/Vet Center Program (Licensed Social Worker) 1989-Present Membership: Ø MOPH, DAV, VVA, VFW, American Legion & the 40&8, Marine Corps League, Moose Lodge Ø Knights of Columbus-Past Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator & Color Corps Commander Ø Tao Kappa Epsilon (TKE), Kappa Zeta Chi (KZX) Fraternities. Music and Theater: Ø Lead singer for the “Miss Maryland Pageant”. Performer for the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, and several Veterans Services organizations. Veterans Nursing Homes, National Veterans Creative Arts, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary National Convention (Hawaii). American Veterans Awards Show in Hollywood California, Cisco in Los Vegas, USO Washington, DC, Veterans Day and Memorial Day activities, member of the “Five Star Salute” singing at various VA Medical Centers and Military events. Signed with “Pot of Gold Records” Label with two Albums, Brothers of the Same Heart and Wayne Halfstep Miller. Honor for Vietnam Service, Montgomery County Public TV and Maryland Public TV. 2016. Sang National Anthem for the Orioles and the Preakness 2016. Awards: Ø 1981 – 1985 honored by former President George Bush, Sr. and several awards for working with the Special Olympics. 1983 - Vietnam Veteran of the Year Award. 2000 - Angel Almedina (PTSD) Award. I received several Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals with the (National Veterans Creative Arts Festival, National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Golden Age Games and National Veterans Winter Sports Clinic) 1995-Present. 2001 -Winter Olympic (Torch Bearer). 2002 - Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center Outstanding Disabled Employee of the Year. 2003 – Spirit of the Games - National Veterans Wheelchair Games. 2005 – Outstanding Achievement in poetry/The International Society of Poets. Who’s/Who in Management in 2005? BD’s Counselor in Doonesbury comic strip Washington Post on Vet Centers (G. B. Trudeau). DJ of the year for Washington, DC area 2001. Jimmy Anderson Award/Outstanding achievement in life, Frostburg Baseball Alumni Association 2009. Patriotic Employer Award, Office of the Secretary of Defense/Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in 2016.
Mychela
Music defines Mychela, give her a mic & stage & you will be welcomed into what she calls her home, where it is evident she belongs.
Her musical passion was instilled in her at a very early age, growing up in Newfoundland Mychela doesn’t remember a time when there wasn’t music in her life. If you can envision a traditional family kitchen jam party, to church choir on the weekends, music was imprinted daily. It was her parents love of music & support that encouraged Mychela to always follow her musical path & live her dream. After the sudden passing of her Dad Mychela knew without question how precious time is and to start living the life she was fated for at a very young age.
On the road as a solo artist, and as a front for the band Sweet Tequila for a combined 12 years. Mychela is now pursuing a solo career & back at it full force bringing you the experiences of her life. Mychela has performed across Canada, through
The States, and the Caribbean, shared Stages with "Julian Austin" "Aaron lines" "Shane Yellowbird" One of the great Canadian Rock Bands "Harlequin”, And The Scottish Greats”
Nazareth". She is a seasoned performer in every realm.
Now living in Alberta Mychela’s days find her writing & touring, she is currently recording her debut CD. 2017 is a welcomed BUSY year; One Mychela has been waiting for her whole life... Start your engines; put your car in drive, this road trip is just beginning. Watch for a single and album this year. follow Mychela and let’s enjoy this musical ride together!
Marion Randell
Marion Randell
developed an interest in country music at an early age, inspired by the music of Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and Emmylou Harris.
After singing with a couple of bands she started her solo career by recording her first album "Downtown Austin" in the Austin Recording Studio in Austin, Texas, early March 1997. She was lucky to win some of the best musicians in Austin, like two-times Grammy Award Winner Floyd Domino (Piano, Asleep at theWheel), Marty Muse (steel guitar), Larry Seyer (guitars), Dany Levin (fiddle, Asleep at the Wheel), just to name a few.
The album rapidly jumped into different radio country music charts in Europe, she’s been the most played artist in Europe for weeks AND: she was taken to the Entry List forthe 40th Grammy Award Show of the National Academy for Signs and ArtsIncorporation. In six categories!
The European Country MusicAssociationhonoured her as well as the Independent Country Music Association Germany.
1998 she recorded her secondalbum „Long time gone“, which was produced and recorded again in Austin, Texas. With the her same studio crew.
In 2001 she changed her winning team and went to Dallas, TX, to record and produce her album "Tell myHeart", together with Mike McClain. And it was worth while. The result was an A-class album with beautiful, traditional Country Music. Again, unmistakable Marion’s beautiful voice has its proper effects and again you recognize her on her new fresh twangy Texas sound from the great LoneStar State. (label:TYROLIS, Austria)
Marion performed on a lot of events and big festivals in Europe as well as in the legendary bars in Nashville, TN and Texas. She shared the stage with TruckStop, Tom Astor, Jonny Hill, Gunter Gabriel, Pussycat, The Hollies,The Ohio Express, BillieJo Spears, Heather Myles, Don Williams, Rednex and a lot more.
2005 she was honored from theTennessee CMA in Nashville for her career achievement.
Joey Hagan
Born May 28, 1979 Joey Hagan got his start in music early in his life. His Dad was a lead guitarist for a local country/classic rock band singer songwriter and He would go with him playing the local bars and party’s benefits etc. Joey went on later in his life and left the bar scene where he joined a church where live music was allowed it wasn’t long until he would find himself back on stage playing and singing. He traveled and played and sang for 12 years. He has always had a dream that he would have a career in country music and he is currently pursuing that dream. He currently lives in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. And signed with Echota Records USA.
Selina Joycee
Joycelyn T. PACADA better known as Selina Joycee currently living in Baguio City Benguet, a Filipino Igorot by heart and is married with 2 wonderful children JC and CJ
She is a part time Singer and Organizer.
She is an Architecture Graduate and has been singing for years in Weddings, Occasions and Events
She is an Architecture graduate from Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology Cabanatuan City
She says she used to cover songs to post in facebook.
She was a former overseas Filipino worker in Suriname South America.. “I love cooking and music and playing guitar, and I sing in church and I am an Advisor of the Children’s Choir”
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Bubba Alwell
Bubba is a native of Jonesville, La. He has been playing music since the age of 4. Bubba's parents
bought his first set of drums at the age of 6, and he still plays today. His music career has taken him all over
the southern states, playing with the band Escape he opened for Percy Sledge and playing with the band
Reality he toured with Kyper and the 69 Boyz. Bubba has also shared the stage with Marty Raybon of
Shenandoah, Marty Stuart and Wes and Joe Cook of the Sullivans. Bubba was the drummer and lead
vocalist for his band Dysfunkshun. It was during this time he decided to pick up an acoustic guitar and start
writing a few of his own originals.
Today Bubba is still a working musician, who also teaches drums and guitar lessons to young children
and the young at heart. He performs weekly in his own acoustic shows and just accepted the job as the rythm
guitar and lead vocalist for the Rythm Kings.
Johnnie Westwood
JOHNNY WESTWOOD MINI BIOG
Johnny Westwood started his career in showbiz as an actor in Cambridge (UK) then moved to London. He spent time working in Television and film and theatre also Touring the UK. Johnny has worked with many big names including Petula Clark and made a pop video with Madonna. He has worked over Europe with his Country show doing concerts in Spain, UK, Denmark.
Gaining a huge following Johnny was approached by Multi platinum award winning song writer from the USA called David Allen Kirchner on Facebook and after several conversations Johnny was sent many songs to record. Johnny chose ten songs for his Debut Album "The Windows or the Walls"
Johnny’s Debut single taken from the Album is called "Just a Kiss" written by Tony Tanner and Mike McFadenn also from the USA.
Johnny Westwood’s biggest influences in Country Music are George Strait ,Alan Jackson and Garth Brooks.
PETER BEAUCHEMIN
Hi my name is Peter Beauchemin. I am 64 years young.
I am from Berwick, Maine. I have been singing for many
Years. I have done everything from show tunes, rock, country, and Southern gospel. Today I sing entirely southern gospel style. I thank the good people at Echota Records USA, and Thank You For Listening…
