2022-03-27
Marie’s CMR
Country Show (Sunday 27th March 2022)
Brand new music
from Reba McEntire, Hailey Whitters, Thomas Rhett, Dolly Parton, The Shires and
Ned LeDoux
Find out all the different ways to listen to the show HERE
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2022-03-27
Marie’s CMR
Country Show (Sunday 27th March 2022)
Brand new music
from Reba McEntire, Hailey Whitters, Thomas Rhett, Dolly Parton, The Shires and
Ned LeDoux
Find out all the different ways to listen to the show HERE
Hour 1
2022-03-20
Marie’s CMR
Country Show (Sunday 20th March 2022)
Brand new music
from Jenny Tolman, Bernie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Donna Ulisse, Deborah Allen and
Erica Sunshine Lee
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New To The Show
Angie K (Angie Keilhauer)
Angie K is shaking up Nashville with her fresh blend of hard hitting country with a nod to her Latin roots. After her run on Team Blake on NBC’s The Voice, country artist Jake Owen and his team convinced Angie to move to Nashville. They helped fund her first single in town, ‘Real Talk’, written by Jesse Frasure, Nicolle Galyon, Hillary Lindsey, and Thomas Rhett. The bilingual smash catapulted her on the country scene by making her a ‘Highway Find’ on Sirius XM the Highway. A year later , Angie was named one of three Artists for CMA’s artist development program led by Kix Brooks, Mary Hilliard Harrington, and Marion Kraft.
She released
the single “Country Is as Country Does” on Oct 8, 2022
The El Salvador born and Georgia raised country artist also released her new single ‘Sunsets’, which was immediately added to mega-playlists ‘Country Risers’ and ‘New in Country’ on Apple Music, 'Breakthrough Country' on Amazon, as well as ‘New Music Nashville’ on Spotify.
Latest track “Honkytonk Bar”, written by Angie K and Marissa Boucher, previews her EP Sun Up To Sundown out April 1, 2022
Angie has
opened for artists like Jake Owen, Tanya Tucker, Sammy Kershaw, Trace Adkins,
Melissa Etheridge, and more!
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Jared
Blake
Jared
Blake was raised on watermelons and rock ‘n roll. Growing up in the small town
of Star City, Arkansas, he always had dreams of performing on the big stage.
That didn’t stop him from taking his time growing up and learning everything he
could about the music business, including songwriting and playing multiple
instruments. He realizes that the music industry is forever changing, and he
likes to change and grow with it.
In 2011, Jared found himself on a new adventure, appearing on what turned out to be a #1 rated show on NBC, The Voice.
Landing
on Blake Shelton’s team to guide him, he did what any regular ol’
country boy would do – he rocked it.
He was just as happy on
stage alone with his acoustic guitar, with 14-million viewers watching him sing
“Not Ready To Make Nice” by the Dixie Chicks, as he was performing the rock
tune “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon, in a guitar-throwing, full-out passionate
display. All of his performances have appeared in the charts worldwide more
than 56 times and reaching as high as #16 on the iTunes charts.
Jared was featured in magazines such as People and Rolling Stone,
on television morning shows, and on radio stations syndicated across the
nation.
Jared’s debut EP Til Morning Light was released along with the
music video for his single Stomp in October 2014. The video was
picked up by VEVO and the single ran on NBC’s The Today Show with Kathie Lee
and Hoda in November 2014.
His new single, “Orange Keychain” is being promoted
to country radio, his first since 2019. Read
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Ali Sperry
Ali Sperry, when faced with a year of trauma, racial reckoning, and downright worldwide existential crisis, did what she has always done — turned inward and wrote songs that channeled, mirrored and ultimately DISTILLED those cultural currents — distilled is the operative word, here, as she and her producer, Jamie Dick, wisely avoid long-form folk indulgence for streamlined contours and razor hooks that feel more rock/pop than folk, and are fairly begging for a decent car stereo and an open road.
Ali, in her singing and writing, is the people’s champ of the “less is more" ethos. There is a slight echo of Laurel Canyon in the sonics of the record, and, always, the confident under-singing of a woman who knows her words and melodies will happily do the heavy lifting.
Her 10-track Country/Americana self-released album IN FRONT OF US (Ali Sperry) was released on March 110, 2022 (See Album Review americana-uk ). The album features an absolute murderers’ row of beloved Nashville players, including Jen Gunderman, Audley Freed, Sadler Vaden, Joe Pisapia, Owen Biddle, Kai Welch, Kristin Weber, Rich Hinman, and a slew of other bright lights. It’s a testament to both their instincts and their respect for Sperry’s presence and voice, that it never feels like a cavalcade of assembled star-turns, but a real love-in of massively talented musical souls.
She has a
Nashville release show planned in April and currently firming up other tour
dates for the spring and summer, including a UK tour. She shared “I got to tour
in the UK right before the pandemic and it was one of my favorite tours yet.
I’m very eager to go back there and share the new record” . 11 QUESTIONS TO A NASHVILLE MUSICIAN:
ALI SPERRY
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Here to feel, to love, to give, to be awake for ALL OF IT
Dawn Beyer is an independent US Country/ Indie & Alternative singer-songwriter #nolabelrecords
Singles:
"Vulnerable" released 19 June 2019
"Fall in Love" released 15 Oct 2021 Singer/Songwriter
"Wasted on you (feat. Jonny Houlihan) released 12 Feb 2022
"Kissin In The Kitchen" released 13
Feb 2022 (This
song is just light and fun and I like the reminder to stop and take the time
for all the kisses).
"Oh, What a love" released 14 Feb 2022
Albums:
PLAYIN' WITH FIRE released 24 April 2020
Country
DEMONS released 31 May 2021 Singer/Songwriter Indie & Alternative
She has an album in the works called “SONGS FOR YOU” inspired by fan stories. The writing process called for vulnerability on the fans part as they shared their. Initial plans are to get back in the studio with this project in August and to release it so time in 2023 .
In February she announce that she was getting back On The Road Again playing small, intimate, VIP ONLY listening shows. “Each show will be unique in that I have chosen cool spots in each state/city to hold this intimate concert with just me and my guitar (and a few on the keys) and notebook of songs”.
See Acoustic Tour Dates
CONNECT with Dawn Beyer:
2022-03-13
Marie’s CMR
Country Show (Sunday 13th March 2022)
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New To The Show
Track Dogs
Madrid-based
Folk-Americana-Latino group, Throw us a bone!
Madrid-based
acoustic four piece featuring cajón (flamenco box drum), guitar, banjo, piano,
ukulele, bass and trumpet with four-part harmonies.
Where to
Now? is as much a
battle cry as it is Track Dogs’ new album title. The four Madrid-based lads are
as determined as ever to win over the whole UK. This, their first tour with
this recording is also their statement to fans that despite the disruption of
the last two years, these dogs are neither sleeping nor lying.
Started during
lockdown 2020, this collection of songs embraces introspection balanced with
the undeniable optimism and rhythm that has opened the doors of venues and
festivals to Track Dogs.
Where to Now?, Track Dogs’ 9th studio album, delivers 12 songs with 12 musical guests including Cathy Jordan of Dervish fame and the English folk-scene favorites, Banter. The album also features some lush string arrangements from both sides of the Atlantic. From the riproaring finale of “Donna Lola” to the intimate duo of Garrett Wall and trumpeter-singer, Howard Brown on the title track, the Where to Now? tour promises new depth as well as Track Dogs’ signature fun and polish.
Watch Track
Dogs - "Where to Now?" (Official Videoclip) published March 11, 2022
Track Dogs have UK dates in March more information HERE
CONNECT Track Dogs:
Kate Ellis
"Wryly reflective, sweetly melodic, touchingly compassionate, warm-hearted." - MAVERICK MAGAZINE (****)
"Quite simply a superb debut album and one that announces the arrival of a genuine talent." - AMERICANA UK (8/10)
Kate Ellis is an Americana singer-songwriter, who was born in Louisiana, grew up in New York and is now based in London, England. Having performed in festivals and concerts across the USA, UK and Europe, the timeless sound of her music reflects her love of classic singer-songwriters from Gram Parsons and Gillian Welch, to Mary Chapin Carpenter, Leonard Cohen and Nanci Griffith.
Kate’s southern country-folk roots come from her father, an important early musical influence who once played guitar with Hank Williams on the famous Louisiana Hayride, where Elvis and Johnny Cash started out.
These influences were explored recently in a ten-episode series of online videos called ‘My Dad’s Records’, in which Kate shared a personal perspective on ten of her father’s albums, from Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie to Josh White and Bob Dylan, that most shaped the music she loves and writes.
The process of making those videos - which have now been viewed over 35,000 times online and shared widely on social media - was partly the inspiration for the release of her own album on vinyl.
Kate’s emotional and seductive vocals take you into a world of private beauty, reflection and feelings; the music is always intimate and evocative – you listen and want to be there. A journalist for the Observer described “hauntingly beautiful songs”, while BBC Radio country DJ Mike Shepherd said “she clearly has a huge future ahead of her”, with No Depression describing her debut album ‘Carve Me Out’ as “an album of great warmth and feeling that just makes you press repeat. Definitely worthy of recognition.”
Her critically acclaimed debut (2017) was released independently through River Rose Records, tracks from the set were streamed over 150,000 times by fans all over the world, and with Kate increasingly being seen as a key part of the UK’s vibrant live Americana circuit, this story is just beginning.
She released
her single 'I Believe' on Feb 23, 2018. Follow up single include
"Another Way" (July 2, 2021), "Bluebirds and
Rye" (Aug 20, 20211) and 'Wonderland" (Oct 15,
2021)
Her 10 track
album SPIRALS (River Rose Records) dropped on Jan 7, 2022. Kate and John
Reynolds connected strongly over a desire to capture the emotional truth in the
music. John said: “Miraculously, out of lockdown came this beautiful album by
Kate Ellis. She is a unique songwriter and deeply emotional singer.” Kate
added: “It was incredible working with John. He is a true artist who had a
powerful emotional feel for the songs and an amazing vision of how to bring
them to life.”
The theme of
Spirals reflects Kate’s attempts “to find a new understanding of ways to cope
with the demons and dramas that can take over our minds.” It’s about getting
lost in the maze of obstacles and pain we encounter in life – how we go around
in circles inside our head, or try to get back things we can’t, or solve a pain
there’s no solution to. And it’s about getting out of these spirals to a more
peaceful place on the other side. More info Track by Track
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Jessica Sole
Jessica Sole is
a country artist and songwriter based in Shelburne, Ontario, Canada.
Jessica Sole is
ready to hit the ground running. Working alongside CMAOntario Producer of the
Year Nominee Shawn Moore, Jessica has crafted a fresh, new sound and is excited
to share it with the world.
After investing
5 years to forward her career, Jessica is well educated in the music arts and
received a Bachelor Degree in Music from Humber College in 2020.
Having
influences like Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, and Taylor Swift she wears
her inspirations on her sleeve; but the storytelling in her lyrics and her
smooth vocals give Jessica’s music a unique and original feel.
Jessica Sole
hit the airwaves in February with her newest single, “Break My Heart
Again” off the heels of a solid 2021 with singles, “Think of Us”
and “If Momma Raised Him Right”.
Relatable to
many, “Break My Heart Again” voices the ‘what ifs’ that come
along with replaying a relationship. It really is a good reminder that picking
it apart and trying to put it back together won’t change the outcome.
Jessica says
“‘Break My Heart Again’ has a way of making you feel heartbroken, reminiscing
on the good and the bad, even if you’ve been single for years.”
Coming off the
heels of a solid 2021 with singles, “Think of Us” and “If Momma Raised Him
Right”, Sole is setting up 2022 to be just as big.
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Mary English
Mary English began taking vocal lessons at the age of five. Her parents started her on piano lessons when she saw her brother going to his drum lessons each week. That lead her to get involved in school where she landed her first solo role in third grade as Gretel from the Sound of Music. It was that role that made her fall in love with performing and signing where she went on to appear in numerous theatre and dance productions, including the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
She also started dance lessons when she was only three years old where she performed in everything from the Nutcracker to Sleeping Beauty.
When she had an injury at 14 years old, she had to slow down the intensity of her training, so she began focusing on fashion and music She’s been recording music ever since.
Mary English released her first singles in
2013, including “At It Again”, which was her first music video
that amassed almost 120,000 views on YouTube.
She released four more singles in 2014, two singles in 2015 and two in
2016.
She lived in
New York City for a six-week summer ballet intensive. at the Gelsey Kirkland
Academy and Chautauqua where she trained under two of the most prestigious
ballerinas, Gelsey Kirkland and Patricia McBride. She also lived in Los Angeles
for a year to pursue music and acting before she went off to college to earn
degrees in Marketing and Management.
While in college, she fronted the band Mary English & Devine Street
where they played everything from pop to country to rock throughout South
Carolina.
In 2017, she released her BRIGHT LIGHT EP featuring “Boy Crazy” that has over 73,000 streams on Spotify.
In 2017, she
also released her rendition of “Oh Holy Night” and in 2018 she released a
Christmas EP titled “At Christmas”.
In 2018, she
also released two more singles and followed that up in 2019 with three more
singles and her final single, “Are You?” in 2020. She released
single, “Love Me Tonight”, on Oct 29, 2021.
New single 'In
The End' was promoted in Europe on the Hotdisc 278 and after 6
weeks on the chart it has reached No.18 (chart dated March 13, 2022)
CONNECT with Mary English:
Marie’s CMR Country Show (Sunday 6th March 2022)
A look at artists appearing at C2C Country to Country 2022 with brand
new music from Erin Kinsey, and Priscilla Block.
Plus new music from Aaron Lewis, Donna Ulisse, Kristy Cox and Dolly Parton.
New On The Show
Julia Cole
UK fans were
amongst the first to hear Julia Cole’s single: ‘Be Where We Are’,
thanks to a special early release (Oct 28, 2019) and a world exclusive first
play from Baylen Leonard on Country Hits Radio. The sneak preview
celebrated her return to the UK & Europe (Nov 5-15, 2019) with the James
Barker Band as well as a one-off full band headline show at the Buck ‘n’
Bull Saloon.
With the
release of her debut single ‘Trust You’ which has had well over
one million streams to date, Cole has proven herself to be one of Nashville’s
brightest new talents, capturing the attention of fans across the world and
sharing stages with the likes of Dan + Shay, The Chainsmokers, Jon Pardi,
Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown, Chris Lane and many more; and these two new songs
are set to show another side of her music and build on that success.
ABOUT
When Nashville recording-artist Julia Cole isn't catching rays on a beach somewhere, she's most likely in the studio creating her unique blend of R&B & Country music, heavily influenced by her Houston, Texas roots. Julia's debut single ‘Trust You’, has well over one million streams making coveted playlists like Spotify’s “Breakout Country”, “Wild Country” and “New Boots.” Apple Music’s “Breaking Country", “Cool Country” and “A-List Country,” as well as Radio Disney Country. In the UK, Country Hits Radio’s Baylen Leonard named Julia a “Country Champion” and added ‘Trust You’ to their playlist, and back in the US, Country Music Television recently selected Julia as their CMT “NEXT Artist Discovery” and supported ‘Trust You’, Julia’s most recent music video across National TV.
Julia's energetic show is spreading messages of good vibes, inclusivity, and self-worth on the road in both the United States and all over Europe, opening for acts such as Dan + Shay, The Chainsmokers, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Rhett Akins, Tracey Lawrence, Chris Lane, LANCO, James Barker Band and more. She also recently launched her wildly successful “Now You Know Music Row” songwriter series ft. her inner circle of #1 Hit Songwriters and Up-And-Coming Artists while fundraising for the Boys & Girls Club.
As a volleyball
player and past marathon runner, Julia brings her love for music and sport
together by advocating for women’s athletics via a movement called
@WomenSportsSocial. You can catch Julia performing for many NFL, MLB, MLS,
NASA, SEC, NCAA, and NASCAR, and ESPN/ ESPNW events.
Fans and
friends are considered extended family and forever part of the #ColeTeam.
Two singles,
"Be Where We Are" and "Call It"
dropped on Nov 1, 2019, and Julia regularly releases new music which can be
found on all streaming platforms.
She will be returning to the UK at the end of May for dates including an appearance at Buckle and Boots Festival 2022
Sunday 29 May
2022 - The Water Rats, London (328 Grays Inn Road, Kings Cross WC1X
8BZ ) Capacity: 250 Event
Tuesday 31 May
2022 - The Actress & Bishop, Birmingham (36 Ludgate Hill, St. Paul
B3 1EH) Event
Wednesday 1 June
2022 - Stereo, Glasgow (22-28 Renfield Lane G2 6PH)
Thurs 2 June
2022 – Sun 5 June 2022 - Buckle and Boots Festival 2022 (Whitebottom Farm,
Marple Bridge, Stockport SK6 5HZ Manchester, UK) WEBSITE | SEE TICKETS