Lonnie Ratliff Country Music Newsletter

November 23rd. , 2008   

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"Spotlight Artist"

" Lance Miller"

"click" PHOTOS below for (2) YouTube videos  

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Lance Miller Website
http://www.lancemiller.com/

What a fan had to say about Lance Miller
 
As country as country can be, this country boy has the voice and talent that Nashille should not over look. He is true traditional country and man can he sing. This album takes me a few years back to when I listened to my Mom and Dad playing albums (not CD's.) I was hooked then and now I can listen to it again by someone out there who knows how to sing country music. He's what Honky Tonk's are all about, he's what I want to hear when I go into one.

The Grand Ole Opry

I have my Opry debut under my belt now. It was not only a dream of mine, but a family dream as well. There were so many feelings and emotions going on last night, but over all a real peace of mind. It is nice to play your music somewhere that you feel like you belong. I say that with great respect and a humble attitude. It is no doubt in my mind why the Opry has been called the “Mother Church of Country Music.” If you don’t feel the reverence in that hallowed building, you might want to check yourself. Thanks to Pete Fisher and the Grand Ole Opry for making not only mine, but a family dream come to life. I thought of my Dad as I was singing, and all the times I had seen him perform. I thought about my Grandpa Miller and how proud he would have been. I also thought about his Dad before, Pa Miller, who played fiddle at barn dances in Southern Illinois. I hope that was the first of many performances on that stage. I not only thank the Opry, but the crowds who drive in from all over the country, and from all over the world to hear “real country music.” As always, I thank you all for your support, and I type this blog on this Sunday morning after my Opry debut with a happy heart.

Thank you,
Lance

 "Click" buttons below for more   Lance Miller     websites

 

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ATTENTION DJ's ~ Watch for these 3 Christmas songs on the WHP Christmas Comp.
All are promoted by Lonnie Ratliff (Nashville Showcase Promotions)
"Click the PHOTOS below to watch on YouTube
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Desi Hickman.....Gina Michaells........Lana Brown

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Jim Carter___________________ Gina Michaells

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“Rollin’ on Home for Christmas”

 “History of a song”

 My name is Jim Carter and I am a professional songwriter who lives in Nashville, Tennessee.  Now being a songwriter in Nashville doesn’t make you the exception, it’s more like you’re just one of the crowd.  If I were still living back in my home town of Indiahoma, Oklahoma and writing songs I would probably be one of a kind.

A quick side story on being a songwriter in Nashville.  I’ve lived in Nashville since the late 70’s so I’ve been around for quite a while.  Once upon a time Lacy J. Dalton had a big hit song called “16th Avenue”.  It was a real positive feel good song about the music business.  I like to say that every songwriter wrote his “16th Avenue” but they weren’t all so positive.  My version went something like this.  (Keep in mind I wrote this many years ago and maybe I was in a “slight” state of depression at the time.)  The title of this song is “Ton of Cocaine.”

One verse went like this:

 

I laid my guitar down on the floor and put my 38 up to my head

I said before I write another song I’d just as soon be dead

But then I got to thinkin’ if I killed myself wouldn’t nobody know but me

Cause they’d never ever miss another songwriter here in Nashville, Tennessee

Chorus :

 I’ve walked a million miles down on Music Row

Tried to sell my body and had to bare my soul

Wore out my guitar and damn near ruined my brain

Hell I couldn’t get a cut with a ton of cocaine

It’s funny I hadn’t thought of this song in many years and the other day some of the lyrics just popped into my head.  There were several more verses but I can’t remember what they were.  I wrote this to be funny and it still amuses me.

On with the Rollin’ on Home story.   I co-wrote this song with another writer named J.B. Smith who is from Michigan.  When we originally wrote the song we were aiming it in the direction of Garth Brooks.  He was cutting a Christmas album that year and I thought the idea really fit him.  Needless to say he didn’t cut the song and I doubt that he ever heard it although we did pitch it to his publishing company.  The story line of the song is really just taken out of my life.  After we moved to Nashville we would go home to Oklahoma every year at Christmas time.  We had an old ‘72 Chevy van and my wife, Linda, and I would load the Van with presents, kids, and good cheer and take off for home.  We did sing Christmas carols with the radio just like the song says.  We would wire a wreath to the front of that old van and the kids asked over and over, how many miles to go?  I did have a horse named Thunder and Grandma would bake a pumpkin pie.  We would always hope for snow though we seldom got it at Christmas time in that part of southwest Oklahoma.  It’s a very autobiographical song.

The demo for “Rollin’ on Home” was sung by Billy Bob Shane, a real Wyoming cowboy.  And yes, that is his real name.  I think he was somehow kin to Chris LeDeaux. (I haven’t seen Billy Bob in several years so if somebody out there knows where he is, let us know.)  Anyway, I took some copies of the song to some radio stations around the area in Oklahoma where I’m from and they played it for several years. 

 Myra Pearce, a Montana cowgirl and Britni Hendrickson, an Oklahoma cowgirl, both had wonderful cuts of this song. 

Now Gina Michaells, a young lady originally from the Philippines and living in Norway has cut a version of “Rollin’ on Home”.  It has only been downloaded on the internet (YouTube) for about two weeks and has had over 500,000 hits.  Thank you Gina!!!  Gina’s record was produced by my good buddy Lonnie Ratliff, one of Nashville’s best kept secrets.  By best kept secrets I mean he is a phenomenal producer and not enough people know about him.  So if you want to make a record (CD) call Lonnie.         

 I’ve had pretty good luck with my Christmas songs.  The first song I ever got cut was a Christmas song called “I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas”.  It was recorded by Brook Benton of “Rainy Night in Georgia“ fame.   I also had a Christmas song, “What if Elvis Was Santa Claus”   on the Westwood CD, “Dysfunctional Family Christmas”.  Besides the three aforementioned Christmas songs I remember writing one other but I can’t recall the name of that one.  So I guess it didn’t work out so well. 

 I had a couple of songs recorded by Charly McClain, one of which was a single that went top 10 in Billboard Magazine.  The title is “You Are My

Music.”   Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley recorded one of my songs and I also got a cut on a Blues singer named Lonnie Brooks.  Tracy Lawrence recorded a song I wrote; titled “I Hope Heaven Has a Honky-Tonk”.

 All the songs I have just mentioned were co-written and I sure want to give thanks to all my fellow co-writers, without them I wouldn’t have made it very far. 

Here’s to…Ancient Times and Distant Music…

God bless you all…

Jim Carter…

(615) 776 5335

E Mail =  lindaacarter4@comcast.net

Nashville, Tennessee…

November, 2008…  

 

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"click" Flag for original Lonnie Ratliff songs
 
A big "Thank you" to a couple of Texas artists that recently cut my songs - Lonnie Ratliff
(Note: These are NOT artists I produced)
 
 
 
 
Amanda Moreno
 
 
Available for DJ's at Radio Submit
 
 
 
E Mail Record Label at:  filleemusic@filleemusic.com
 
Lo-Fi (Dial-Up) _________________________ Hi-Fi (Broadband - Cable)
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Charley Austin
 
Purchase at CD BABY

Contact Managment at:    Ontopmanagement@bellsouth.net
 
 
Lo-Fi (Dial-Up) _____________________ Hi-Fi (Broadband - Cable)
 
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Booking for 2009
"Erin Hay & Perley Curtis are looking to book Festivals & Venues for 2009"
 
Note:  You will need to book directly with the them.
I am not involved with anything other than this first contact: - Lonnie Ratliff
 
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Erin Hay...........Erin Hay & Perley Curtis ..........Perley Curtis
"Click" yellow buttons below to play Lo-Fi samples of music
 
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If you are interested in booking Erin Hay - Erin Hay & Perley Curtis or Perley Curtis
either as Vocalist or Vocalist with Nashville Band just send them an E Mail to verify
prices, deposits and arrange for air travel.  Send your E Mail to:
 
ErinHay2002@yahoo.com

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A special Perley Curtis & Erin Hay update from the farm
 
After the wedding Perley & Erin have settled down on the farm with all of Erin's pets.  Obviously the country air is good for the animals because they are multiplying like it is spring instead of almost Christmas.  Here's some photos of the baby critters and proud critter parents.
 
Proud Mom (Girlie)_________________________________ The Puppy (Bailey)  
Erin & Perley named the puppy after George Bailey from the classic "It's A Wonderful Life."

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Mama Rabbit______________________________________ Baby Bunnies

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Knowing the amorous nature of rabbits it was decided to refrain from naming them due to
the fact that it could turn into a time consuming project so they are all known as "bunnies".
 
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Hangin' out with Lonnie
 
This week has been interesting so I will give you a rundown of some of the things I was involved in.  This past week I have been doing some overdubs at Smokehouse studio on the new Gina Michaells CD I am producing for her.  This is a real fun project to work on.  I am cutting the music tracks here in Nashville and then sending them to Gina in Oslo, Norway where she cuts the final vocals and then brings in harmony singers from the Phillipines to do the harmony.  It is sounding real good.  The overdubs involved Vaughn Lofstead on guitars, Perley Curtis played steel guitar and dobro, Bobby Clark added a banjo track to the project and Jason Roller played fiddle and mandolin.
This week I got copies of CD's I had produced earlier this year from Big B (Norway)and Lynn Chisholm (Nova Scotia, Canada).  It is great to listen to the finished CD after you have spent some time away from it.  I am really happy with both of these projects.
i - Tunes downloads seem to be slowly moving upward while hard copy CD's are down a little.  Just a sign of the times as the public readjusts to how they listen to country music.  Pop and Rock music led the way into the online world but it looks like Bubba has started surfing the net in big numbers now.    Anyone who is not involved with the new direction country music is taking will probably be out of sight and out of mind in the next couple of years. Luckily times are great for all the artists I know who have figured out how to turn their careers into a small business.  Nowdays you have to just about do everything yourself but the upside of that is you get to keep most of the money you make.  
 
My most unique sell this week was an Erin Hay CD to Bulgaria and quite a few downloads to Japan.  Once you put your music out there no telling where it is going to end up.

Just finishing up a Joni Compretta song from the Lonnie Ratliff / Gary Bradshaw project "Pets (Real And Make Believe)" that was written by David "D", I think there may be a cowriter on that but don't have time to chase that info down right now but will before we release the single "Met My Baby At TheDog Show" sometimes after the first of the year. 

 
On the creative side I scribbled down a couple of beginnings for songs I will try to finish when I have time. Here below is what I have so far.
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Old Pictures
 
It sat there in the closet for nigh on twenty years
When I opened up that shoe box of pictures yesterday
A lifetime of memories on Kodak faded black and whites
Waiting there for a chance to have their say
 
Looking at old pictures on a rainy day
Trying to put a name to every face
 
 
A photograph of mama her bible in her hand
Dressed in her Sunday best never straying from God's plan
A beacon in the darkness of our wild and crazy lives
Love shining like a diamond there in Mama's eyes
 
Looking at old pictures on a rainy day
Trying to put a name to every face
 
Looking at old pictures on a rainy day
Trying to put a name to every face
Just an old shoebox of memories
Where a few's slipped out of place
Lost in time these ties to yesterday
There's a story they could tell
But they keep it too their self
A mystery that time has stole away
From those looking at old pictures
On a rainy day
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Another Trucker Passing By
(probably the chorus)
Eighteen wheels roll on past a love that's been long gone
At least it's been long gone for one of us
The city lights are shining bright on me and this ole truck tonight
As I'm drivin' past my one and only love
She don't suspect a thing, she don't know about my pain
Unlike some of us she's gone on with her life .. and I'm just
Another trucker passing by
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Artists looking to book "Live" GIGS - Here's some leads you can check out

Deadline
Show Dates
Show Name
Show Location
12   200504 30- 05 04 2008Verde Valley FairCottonwood, AZ
12 01  200812 06- 12 06 2008Parade of Lights FestivalHolbrook, AZ
12 01  200902 22- 02 23 2009Matsuri: A Festival of JapanPhoenix, AZ
12 01  200805 02- 05 03 2009Paradise Valley Jazz PartyScottsdale, AZ
12 01  200803 20- 03 22 2009Scottsdale Arts FestivalScottsdale, AZ
12 01  200803 19- 03 21 2009National Festival of the WestScottsdale, AZ
12 01 02 02- 02 16 2008American Indian ExpositionTucson, AZ
12 01  200802 21- 02 21 2009Arizona Animal FairTucson, AZ
12 01  200812 12- 12 14 2008Taste Of The Americas FestivalAnaheim, CA
12 01  200712 22- 12 24 2007Normandie Avenue FestivalLos Angeles, CA
12 01  200812 13- 12 14 2008Festival Navide'o de la Calle Ocho (christmas)Los Angeles, CA
12 01  200802 07- 02 08 2009Riverside Dickens FestivalRiverside, CA
12 01  200804 25- 04 26 2009Artwalk San DiegoSan Diego, CA
12 01  200705 17- 05 18 2008Bruce Museum Outdoor Crafts FestivalGreenwich, CT
12 01  200701 12- 01 13 2008Florida Manatee FestivalCrystal River, FL
12 01  200812 20- 12 21 2008Holidays Shopping FestivalHallandale Beach, FL
12 01  200902 20- 02 22 2009Mardi Gras Fiesta TropicaleHollywood, FL
12 01  200803 26- 04 12 2009Miami-Dade County Fair and ExpositionMiami, FL
12 01  200802 05- 02 15 2008Collier County FairNaples, FL
12 01  200803 28- 03 28 2009Springtime TallahasseeTallahassee, FL
12 01  200803 14- 03 15 2009Forsythia FestivalForsyth, GA
12 01  200802 06- 02 09 2009Savannah Southern Women's ShowSavannah, GA
12 01  200706 27- 06 29 2008Sturgis Falls Celebration & Cedar Basin Jazz FestivalCedar Falls, IA
12 01  200802 28- 02 28 2009Coe College Jazz SummitCedar Rapids, IA
12 01  200707 03- 07 05 2008Mississippi Valley Blues FestivalDavenport, IA
12 01  200707 04- 07 06 2008Iowa City Jazz FestivalIowa City, IA
12 01  200803 26- 03 29 2009Louisiana Crawfish FestivalChalmette, LA
12 01  200803 06- 03 07 2009Black Heritage FestivalLake Charles, LA
12 01  200804 17- 04 19 2009French Quarter FestivalNew Orleans, LA
12 01  200708 08- 08 17 2008Cheeseburger in CasevilleCaseville, MI
12 01  200812 06- 12 06 2008Durand Middle School Craft ShowDurand, MI
12 01  200802 09- 02 09 2008Fargo Winter Blues FestFargo, ND
12 01  200804 25- 04 25 2009New Jersey Folk FestivalNew Brunswick, NJ
12 01  200811 28- 11 30 2008Holiday Craft Show at Eisenhower ParkGarden City, NY
12 01  200812 13- 12 21 2008Holiday Craft Show at Old Bethpage Village RestorationOld Bethpage, NY
12 01  200808 01- 08 02 2009Nature Arts FestivalNovelty, OH
12 01  200802 12- 02 15 2009Millennium Music ConferenceCamp Hill, PA
12 01  200802 19- 02 22 2009Artisans Row Suburban Home & Flower ShowOaks, PA
12 01  200812 13- 12 13 2008Holiday on MainMccormick, SC
12 01  200503 06- 03 07 2009Argyle Bluegrass FestivalArgyle, TX
12 01  200802 14- 02 15 2009Lace and Sabers Magnolia BallSan Antonio, TX
12 01  200707 11- 07 13 2008Founders Title Company Folk and Bluegrass FestivalSalt Lake City, UT
12 01  200704 26- 04 27 2008Downtown Hampton In-Water Boat ShowHampton, VA
12 01  200712 08- 12 09 2007Holiday Arts & Crafts ShowWest Dover, VT
12 01  200802 07- 02 08 2009Arti GrasGreen Bay, WI
12 02  200801 20- 01 25 2009Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the ArtsEatonville, FL
12 02  200706 13- 06 15 2008Bluegrass FestivalLadysmith, WI
12 03  200803 28- 03 29 2009San Diego Indie Music FestSan Diego, CA
12 03  200812 13- 12 13 2008Lancaster Lights Christmas ParadeLancaster, TX
12 05  200802 07- 02 08 2009Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce WinterfestLake Havasu City, AZ
12 05  200712 08- 12 09 2007O Christmas Tree Holiday FestivalMesa, AZ
12 05  200612 07- 01 06 2007December Monthly ShowPomona, CA
12 05  200801 15- 01 24 2009Tampa Bay Black Heritage Street FestivalTampa, FL
12 05  200712 09- 12 09 2007HolidayfestAugusta, GA
12 05  200801 17- 01 20 2009Beckman's Handcrafted Show ChicagoChicago, IL
12 05  200808 01- 08 09 2009League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's FairNewbury, NH
12 05  200702 07- 02 09 2008Smoky Mountains Storytelling FestivalPigeon Forge, TN
12 05  200804 03- 04 05 2009Highland Lakes Fine Art & Wine FestivalMarble Falls, TX
12 06  200702 28- 03 08 2008The Rogue Performance FestivalFresno, CA
12 06  200712 08- 12 08 2007Country Christmas StrollDade City, FL
12 06  200812 13- 12 14 2008Holiday Fiesta Art, Boutique, and CafeFlint, MI
12 06  200712 08- 12 08 2007Stars Of TomorrowManassas Park, VA
12 07  200804 25- 04 26 2009California Poppy FestivalLancaster, CA
12 09  200812 31- 12 31 2008WOW '08 - Columbia's Official New Year's Eve EventColumbia, SC
12 10  200812 13- 12 13 2008Fanning Springs Festival of LightsFanning Springs, FL
12 10  200804 02- 04 05 2009Florida State Bluegrass FestivalPerry, FL
12 10  200807 01- 08 09 2009Wildlife West Music FestivalEdgewood, NM
12 12  200904 22- 04 26 2009Santa Clarita Cowboy FestivalSanta Clarita, CA
12 13  200804 24- 04 26 2009San Francisco New Living ExpoSan Francisco, CA
12 15  200705 20- 05 25 2008Bishop Mule DaysBishop, CA
12 15  200701 26- 01 26 2008Holtville California Rib Cookoff ExtravaganzaHoltville, CA
12 15  200604 20- 04 22 2007Placer County Strawberry FestivalRoseville, CA
12 15  200704 19- 04 20 2008Scandinavian FestivalThousand Oaks, CA
12 15  200702 02- 02 03 2008All About Kids ExpoDenver, CO
12 15  200703 27- 03 29 2008Florida Frontier DaysCharlotte Harbor, FL
12 15  200701 31- 01 31 2009Kumquat FestivalDade City, FL
12 15  200804 17- 04 19 2009Delray AffairDelray Beach, FL
12 15  200603 03- 03 04 2007Harbor Sounds Music & Arts & Crafts FestivalSafety Harbor, FL
12 15  200804 25- 04 26 2009Inman Park Spring FestivalAtlanta, GA
12 15  200806 05- 06 07 2009Harvard's Milk Days FestivalHarvard, IL
12 15  200602 17- 02 17 2007Winter Blues FestivalPeoria, IL
12 15  200804 03- 04 04 2009Big Muddy Folk FestivalBoonville, MO
12 15  200803 14- 03 14 2009Charlotte Goes Green St. Patrick's Day FestivalCharlotte, NC
12 15  200607 19- 07 22 2007Grey Fox Bluegrass FestivalAncramdale, NY
12 15  200806 12- 06 20 2009Rochester International Jazz FestivalRochester, NY
12 15  200805 23- 05 23 2009Appalachian Dumplin' FestivalWinfield, TN
12 15  200704 18- 04 20 2008RioFestHarlingen, TX
12 15  200804 03- 04 05 2009Poteet Strawberry FestivalPoteet, TX
12 15  200801 09- 01 10 2009Reach Music FestivalSugar Land, TX
12 15  200801 24- 01 24 2009Hampton Book FestivalHampton , VA
12 15  200807 04- 07 04 2009Auburn's Fourth of JulyAuburn, WA
12 15  200806 18- 06 19 2009KidsdayAuburn, WA
12 15  200807 18- 07 26 2009Teton County FairJackson, WY
12 16  200702 08- 02 10 2008Winterfolk VIToronto, ON
12 17  200702 09- 02 10 2008Chili in the VillageKey Largo, FL
12 17  200607 06- 07 07 2007Loudonville Antique Festival and Car ShowLoudonville, OH
12 19  200704 22- 04 27 2008Festival of the ArtsOklahoma City, OK
12 19  200801 10- 01 11 2009Pet PaloozaNorfolk, VA
12 20  200601 19- 01 21 2007Gilbert Pow Wow and GatheringGilbert, AZ
12 20  200702 08- 02 10 2008Gold Rush Days CelebrationWickenburg, AZ
12 20  200802 28- 03 01 2009Great Tastes Wine Cooking and Food ShowBaltimore, MD
12 21  200812 21- 12 21 2008Holiday Boat A LongCape Coral, FL
12 21  200706 05- 09 25 2008Jazz in the ParkMilwaukee, WI
12 28  200801 09- 01 11 2009Pinal County Fiddler and Bluegrass JamboreeCasa Grande, AZ
12 28  200801 09- 01 12 2009Yuma Old Town JubileeYuma, AZ
12 28  200803 28- 03 29 2009Conyers Cherry Blossom FestivalConyers, GA
12 28  200704 18- 04 19 2008Spring Fling & Back Yard BBQ FestivalMoultrie, GA
12 29  200802 07- 02 15 2009Wickenburg Art Club Fine Art FestivalWickenburg, AZ
12 29  200801 05- 12 27 2008Scripps Ranch Farmers Market & Art FestivalSan Diego, CA
12 29  200607 13- 07 15 2007Mercer Island Summer Celebration!Mercer Island, WA
12 30  200803 11- 03 15 2009Celticfest VancouverVancouver, BC
12 30  200802 07- 02 07 2009Lunar New Year FestivalAlhambra, CA
12 30  200601 20- 01 20 2007A Day at the ParkEdgewater, FL
12 30  200804 24- 04 26 2009Art Under the ElmsLewiston, ID
12 30  200706 14- 06 15 2008Art in the ParkTaylor, MI
12 30  200602 18- 02 18 2007Oregon Asian CelebrationEugene, OR
12 30  200705 31- 06 01 2008Vintage VirginiaCentreville, VA
12 31  200704 24- 04 27 2008Wild Hog Music Festival & Motorcycle RallyHelena, AR
12 31  200701 21- 01 21 2008Walk On Water Empowerment & Enlightenment FestivalLos Angeles, CA
12 31  200802 24- 03 01 2009Noise Pop 2009San Francisco, CA
12 31  200803 06- 03 08 2009Frozen Dead Guy DaysNederland, CO
12 31  200806 26- 06 28 2009Hot Steamed Jazz FestivalEssex, CT
12 31  200803 07- 03 08 2009Gasparilla Festival of the ArtsTampa, FL
12 31  200801 24- 01 24 2009Gasparilla ExtravaganzaTampa, FL
12 31  200802 07- 02 06 2009Southwest Airlines Gasparilla Pirate FestTampa, FL
12 31  200604 28- 04 28 2007Earth Day Indiana FestivalIndianapolis, IN
12 31  200806 17- 06 20 2009Handy Blues and Barbecue FestivalHenderson, KY
12 31  200706 12- 06 14 2008Texas Pete Twin City RibFestWinston-Salem, NC
12 31  200606 16- 06 17 2007Art Tatum Jazz Heritage FestivalToledo, OH
12 31  200807 16- 07 19 2009Bluesfest International WindsorWindsor, ON
12 31  200804 02- 04 05 2009Southeast New England Film, Music & Arts FestivalProvidence, RI
12 31 06 20- 06 29 2008South Carolina Peach FestivalGaffney, SC
12 31  200605 11- 05 12 2007Greer Family FestGreer, SC
12 31  200805 01- 05 02 2009Main Street JazzfestMurfreesboro, TN
12 31  200803 18- 03 21 2008Redgorilla Music FestAustin, TX
12 31  200705 10- 05 31 2008Event OverAustin, TX
12 31  200702 04- 02 09 2008South Texas Ranching Heritage FestivalKingsville, TX
12 31  200802 07- 02 07 2009Burlington Winter FestivalBurlington, VT
12 31  200704 18- 04 20 2008Everett Home ShowEverett, WA
12 31  200802 21- 02 22 2009Klondike DaysEagle River, WI
12 31  200806 19- 06 21 2009Waupaca Strawberry FestWaupaca, WI

REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS CLICK ON ANY PHOTO IN THIS NEWSLETTER OR ANY UNDERLINED TEXT & IT WILL TAKE YOU TO A WEBSITE OR PLAY MUSIC MOST OF THE TIME SO DON'T FORGET TO "click away"  SO YOU DON'T MISS ANYTHING -  LONNIE

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Lonnie Ratliff ~ Record Production~ 5 Songs 

1. Cost for 5 songs is $3,750 (Three Thousand Seven Hundred & Fifty Dollars). This includes Studio, Musicians, Etc! and you end up with a mixed CD of your project. There are not a lot of hidden costs that will be tacked on. The only additional costs I can think of would be $150 if you want us to Master it for you before it goes to your pressing plant. (Call me and I can explain Mastering to you) The other thing that could cost you later is that you might have to pay songwriter royalties if you have recorded someone elses songs and are gonna include it on your CD to sell. (Example = If you want to record a George Strait song or a Taylor Swift song then you will have to pay a royalty to use that song) I can help point you in the right direction to obtain a license from the Harry Fox Agency.

2. For those artist who are new at this, Production is just about getting your songs recorded and ready to be made into CD's that you can sell. I don't press up the 500 or 1000 CD's for you but I can recommend Karen Bruno at Amazon Audio who can take care of everything for you. I believe it costs about $1500 for a 1000 CD's. A lot of the artists I produce will cut a couple of 5 song sessions with me and then put them together and press up a CD they can sell and get their money back.

 

3. First thing we need to do is figure out if we can work together and come up with something we can both be proud of. You can listen to the artists I have produced (Click Here) and get an idea of what I do. If you are a decent singer and I believe we can make a respectable recording then I will probably be glad to work with you.

4. Deposits & Payments: The first thing required is a $200 deposit and once that is paid we can start putting together your session. I will help you find the songs if needed and will arrange them for you using any ideas you may have. Once we find the songs and have picked a date you send me the balance of $3,550 at least 2 weeks before the session date and I book your session at a studio on Music Row. I normally use Dixiana Studio. We will cut the basic tracks and overdubs there and then cut the final vocals, harmonies and mix at Smokehouse studio.

5. The Band normally will consist of Bass, Drums, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Steel Guitar, Fiddle, Dobro, Electric Guitar & Mandolin. If I believe a particular song calls for a specialty instrument I will use it and there is no additional charge. I do not try to cut corners by taking short cuts on the musicians we use.

6. Original songs. I have about 200 songs in my Music Publishing Company that you are welcome to use (Royalty Free) if you are using them on any project I produce.

7. Time it will take to record. Figure that it will take about 3 days in the studio. If you are on a tight schedule you're part will be over in two days. First day we cut the tracks with a scratch vocal and the second day you will sing your final vocals. I figure you will have up to 45 minutes to sing each song.

8. Practice Guitar tracks if needed. If you think you may have trouble singing any of the songs you pick and do not play an instrument I can record and send you an acoustic guitar track of the song so you can practice it before you come to Nashville.

9. Final thoughts. Keep in mind that you are hiring me to make you sound good and I take my job very seriously. I will do my best to see that you have a good time in the studio. I work with some of the best studio musicians in Nashville and they will do everything in their power to make the best recording of your music as possible. Feel free to E Mail any of the artists I have worked with (Click Here) before and ask them any questions you may have about working with me. Once you have paid your deposit I am on your team and you can call (615) 742 0666 and ask me any questions you have and I will try my best to give you an answer. Probably half of the artist I work with are recording their first CD and have a lot of questions so don't be embarrassed to ask about anything you don't understand.

I look forward to working with you and hope I can be a part of your musical future.

Lonnie Ratliff

http://www.NashvilleCDStore.com

 

 

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If you are interested in having me produce your next CD or recording project be sure to check out some of the (Click) artists I have produced .  Just (Click) Costs and find the project that fits your budget.
 
If you need (Click) original songs I have approximately 100 on this website + I have access to other Nashville songwriters.
 
You can read a little about me on Wikipedia .
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A LETTER FROM AN OLD FRIEND.

I get mail from amateur songwriters,
many of them past acquaintances who feel something is due them
for associating with me before I was of any practical use.
A few years back I received one a lot like the example shown below.
(Notes in parentheses are mine.)

"Hi, Jack! Sorry about taking so long to answer your letter
(Note -- Eight years),
but we've had company from out of town.
We were just talking about you the other day
after we noticed your record albums in the stores up here.
You look great, even with the long hair and strange clothes.
Have you put on weight?
(Note - He just killed any chance of a favor.)

"Do you remember the cold winter night I gave you a lift
down to the gas station to get kerosene for your heater
after the gas and electric companies had shut you off!
And I'd have run you all the way back home through the blizzard,
except for the smell of the kerosene.

"Well, you finally made it, didn't you?
Everybody up here always knew you would.
We were just kidding when we used to call you a no-good bum.
HA -- HA. We were just trying to put some spunk into you,
and you'll have to admit -- IT WORKED!

"Since you are an old friend I am giving you first crack
at the enclosed original song.
If you don't record it I'll have to send it to Johnny Cash,
so let me know right away, and don't worry --
it's copyrighted.

"Your old kerosene buddy,
Robert."

The following is the hit he enclosed:

WHEN I'M GONE
(or THE GOODBYE SONG)

When I'm gone - you'll find that I won't be here anymore
When I go - I'll say goodbye and walk out thru the door
Then you'll see it won't be me that's with you as before
When I'm gone - you'll find that I won't be here anymore.

(SECOND VERSE)
When I'm gone - if you're alone you'll know that I'm not here
When I go - if I am far away you'll know I won't be near
Then you'll see it won't be me that's with you as before
When I'm gone - you'll find that I won't be here anymore.

(CHORUS)
Goodbye - Goodbye - I think you ought to know
It doesn't mean I'm going to stay
It means I'm going to go
Goodbye - Goodbye - The sun comes up at dawn
You'll find I won't be here no more,
Honey, when I'm gone."

My answer:

"Dear Robert,

"In unbiased critical appraisal
I must admit that your lyric has a certain steadfastness,
not leaving the slightest worry in the listener's mind
as to the protagonist's departure.

"It drives home the point and makes its title known
with a repetitiveness highly valued in the commercial field.
Its simplicity is to be complimented
as well as its portrayal of a situation
in which each of us has found himself at one time or another.

"The first-person style and identifiability of the characters
only strengthen the argument
that you have invested the total of your talent
in this one grand effort.

"In consideration of the above
and in sincere gratitude for the kerosene you took me to get,
I cannot, in good conscience,
stand in the way of you and Johnny Cash.

"Please send it to him and take all the credit for yourself.
Don't mention me at all.
Heaven knows you deserve it.

"Your old friend,
Mr. Blanchard"


Jack Blanchard

© 2008.Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan...
Grammy Nominees... Billboard's Duet of the Year.
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Home page:
http://jackandmisty.com
Myspace:
http://myspace.com/jackandmisty
CD catalog:
http://elvinsystems.com/jm/catalog.htm

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Chart News:

 

Lance Miller – “Bacon Frying” – Big 7 Records moves to the # 1 position on the NMW Charts. Total Spins this week 2477

 

DK Davis – “As One” – Route 66 holds the # 2 spot this week in NMW. 2150 spins

 

Taylor Swift – “Love Story” – Big Machine Records/Universal  is at # 3 this week. 2120 spins.

 

Brad Paisley/Keith Urban – “Start A Band”   Arista/RLG   holds the # 4 spot with 2076 spins.

 

Trinty Lane – “Real Bad Mood”  KMA/Leakeland Rec. holds on at # 5 with 2064 spins

 

Perley Curtis/Erin Hay – “Making Plans” – Moving up the NMW Charts again this week from Up and Coming to Chart Bound. 894 spins.

 

New this week entering the Charts are: George Strait, The Lost Trailers, Sarah Gayle Taylor, Mark Wills, Alex Woodard, Dean Brody

 

New Music Weekly (NMW) charts are compiled each week for several genres of music.

 

For the best in Promotions, call Gary Bradshaw (602) 896-9910 or email to gbradshaw3@cox.net  If we take your project on, we will chart it.

 

 

 
 
Western Heart Promotions
Gary Bradshaw
4557 West Bloomfield Rd.
Glendale, Arizona 85304
(602) 896-9910 Home
(602) 896-9919 Fax
(602) 318-2321 Cell
Email: gbradshaw3@cox.net
Web: www.gbww.com

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A quick glance at country artists promoting their music to Internet Radio

 

This is a non-scientific list below and is taken from artists that sign  the Nashville Showcase Internet Radio Playlist Board.  If these artists are taking the time to say "Thanks" to  the DJ's for airplay they are probably serious about getting their songs played so DJ's keep that in mind when you are deciding who to play on your show.

 

Nashville Showcase Internet Radio Playlist Board

http://members3.boardhost.com/WorldwideDJ/

 

from Oct. 31st to Nov. 6th. 2008

 

 

SHERRY LYNN PROMOTIONS - Kerr Donnelly - Tim Chesney - David Cline - Cheryl K Warner - Hal Willis - Jim Flynn - Doug Jones - Danny Griego - Ernie Ashworth - Joni Compretta - Julie Taylor - Jim Marlboro - Judge Fletcher - Ervin Allen - Jerry Hill - Stephen Shepherd - Hal Johnson - Desi Hickman - Stan Cox - THE MATEKI's - N.S. Promotions - Cindy Lane Adams - Al Traynor - GRAHAM GOULD  - Dixon/CPRI - John Butler /Jamie Harper - Ron Wayne Atwood - Woody Wills - Vin Lamar - Everett Corbin - Bad Bob Rohan - Ann Pascoe - Lamar Hunter - Billy Darnell - Gail Russell - Erin Hay - Mike Anderson Country Drifter - Don Allen - SHEILA - PINEWOOD RECORDS - Hillside Records - WIR Records - TERRY BALL - Gary and Carol Bibb - Tony Pollon - Juanita Ford - Ronnie Lee Hurst - Gene Avey - Art Carter - John Maines Jr - Joe Berry - ED Bentley - Don Smith - Sandra Lee Burdick - Sheryl Higgs - Isaac Satterwhite - MARK E BEARD - Deby Kelley - Toni Pollard - KITTY HOUSTON - Lou Nelson - Big B - Kriztina Ahs - Dick Damron - Rebecca Lou Snyder - MIKE ROWE - IAN B. MACLEOD - Sid Cox -  J. K. Coltrain - Breanna Bradshaw - North Star Records - Vernon Oxford - Gaylon Embrey - Gary Jennings - Paul Stout - Dee Dee Downs -  

 

 

Special "Thank you" to the DJ's that support these artists above who take the time

to tell you thanks on the Internet Playlist Board http://members3.boardhost.com/WorldwideDJ/

 

For Internet Radio record promotion Contact Lonnie Ratliff = NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

 

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Subscriber Roundup

 

 

This Newsletter section is meant to help introduce you to some of the other Subscribers to this Newsletter.  Just click on the Photos or Banners to go to their websites where you can read about them, send them and E Mail or sign their guestbooks.  Take a few moments to get to know some of these subscribers.   Lonnie Ratliff  

"Click" PHOTOS below

Klassic Country  ..Arlene Faith ..
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Kevin Buckley...Annie Marleau. 
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Billy Allen.......Amber Digby..

 

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Check out these scenes from famous movies below by clicking on the PHOTO.  If you like this addition to the NEWSLETTER E Mail NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net me and let me know and make any suggestions of famous movies you would like to see scenes from and I will try to find them.  Lonnie

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Gone With The Wind........Silence Of The Lambs .........Hud (Paul Newman)
 
 
 
 
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Pretty Baby  Brooke Shields__Last Picture Show___Tombstone (Doc Holiday)
 
 
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Bonnie & Clyde................Grapes Of Wrath............Misfits (Marilyn Monroe)

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Lonnie’s Economy Recording Music Package

 

Check out my little side business. For you artists that can’t afford the time or money to come to Nashville to record right now or just need a song or two to finish out your CD or to put up on MYSPACE etc! - I have a website of songs I own the Master Recordings on and I can lease you the music track and furnish you with a Mechanical license so you are 100% legal for $250 - The only catch is that you have to be able to sing them in the key they are recorded in so just go to the website below to find out. They are much like the Karaoke tracks you buy except most of them are original songs though not all of them and you will have a Mechanical License giving you the right to use the songs. You can post it on MYSPACE, YouTube, Sing it on American Idol, Put it on your CD to sell or sell downloads of it on the internet.  You can pay for these music tracks with your credit card if you prefer. I then mail you a CD with the music track and you just take it into your local recording studio and add your vocals and harmony and you got it. If this sounds like something you may be interested in just go to my website below and see if there is anything you like there that is in your key. I have most of the Lyrics posted. Just “Click” on lyrics to see them. Any questions just E Mail me  NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

Visit my website to see what songs are available

 

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Artists looking for original songs click on my banner and check out my songwriter website with 2 pages of original songs.  If you hear something you like and need more info or a mechanical license to record it just contact me. 
Lonnie Ratliff
NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net  

 

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Songs I Am Promoting
"click" PHOTOS below 
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Luther Lewis .......................Kriztina Ahs .......................... Big B .......................... Desi Hickman
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 ATTENTION COUNTRY ARTISTS - Below is information if you are interested in having Lonnie promote your music.

Nashville Showcase Promotions

Release your music to radio worldwide

1 song = $300

 

 

Do you have a song you would like to have released and promoted to radio ?

Maybe a song off your last CD that you think might be a hit or just might get fans interested in your music. Maybe a song you wrote that you think some major artist might cover if you had it out there where someone could hear it or even a novelty song that people would love if just given a chance to hear it.

My package includes a worldwide release to 600 + radio stations on the Western Heart Promotions compilation CD. Your song will be mailed to stations in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Poland, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, United Kingdom, and many others as well as to Internet Radio Stations.

I will furnish you with Playlists from the overseas radio stations that play your song along with any comments from DJ's concerning your music.

Promotion will last for 1 month from the date of the first radio airplay of your song.

You can either send me a CD of your song or E Mail me an MP3 file of the song.

You can charge to your credit card through PayPal or send me a check or M.O.

If you are interested and need further information contact me at:

Phone Lonnie Ratliff at:    (615) 742 0666

E Mail  =   NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

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NOTE from Lonnie - I always feel a little guilty because I never have time to listen to mp3's new artists and songwriters send me, unsolicited I might add.  I hate it but I just delete them because I finally figured out I could try to be a nice guy or I could try to work and pay my bills.  My banker had a very stern suggestion that I needed to keep working and be a nice guy on my own time after all my bills were paid.  Turns out that spare time does not exist so I just had to give up on listening to unsolicited mp3's, CD's and giving my opinions and suggestions.  Now I just concentrate on my music business out of necessity but I figure I can give you some links that will answer your questions better than I could anyway.
Here's some books available this week on EBAY
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Lonnie Ratliff Updates

A quick rundown of what some of our subscribers are up to

"Click" on PHOTOS below for Websites

NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS: We can use your News Updates.  Just E Mail Lonnie NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net  an E Mail that the text can be pasted here so over
6,000 of our SUBSCRIBERS can keep up with your career.  Costs nothing but your time.
Just put Update for YOUR NAME in the subject line of the E Mail so I can save it in my
file for the next NEWSLETTER.  Thanks Lonnie
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..James Colburn

"Click" PHOTO above

I have been busy playing clubs in Texas with my band Good Texan  and working on getting exposure in the overseas markets. I have recently posted some more videos on you tube. Some of the songs are non country tracks meant just to give the public a chance to hear me do other types of music. They can be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/mrjamescolburn

I would like to get on a future tour if possible overseas.

Thanks

James  Colburn

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Kriztina Åhs & Countryfied
Here in Sweden it's almost winter. Not much snow yet, so maybe I have to make some... (the saw mill is closed during winter, and when the temperature is right, I once in a while work nights running the snowmaking system at a ski resort).
This coming Saturday I'm going to perform here in Gnarp at an opening of a picture exhibition.
Thanks Lonnie, WHP and DJ's for getting Singing My Blues Away on the air, I think that's so cool!
 
Kriztina Åhs
 
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Hello Lonnie,
Thanks for your help.
 I have been doing some touring and working on some new tunes. In April I played 8 shows in three days in Norfolk Va. One was Devary Hall on base and the USS IWO JIMA. The same day I played the IWO JIMA I flew from Norfolk to Tampa to play on a US Coast Guard Cutter "Ship of Dreams" for the Patriot Guard Riders. Two ships two states one day. What a ride! I recently I did a Smoky Mountain Tour played for alot of new fans and old faithfuls. I have a few shows coming up and then I will be working on some new tunes. Photos of the IWO JIMA and more are at my website www.cutlerspur.com info@cutlerspur.com
 
Again. Thanks for your help. Cutler
352-506-0885
 
 
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 Hello everyone, Ed Bentley here.. I would like to express my gratitude and
heartfelt thanks for the warm response on my newest CD, "Who Needs
Jamaica". However, being first and formost a songwriter and publisher, I
would also like to mention, our songs are available for artists looking
for new material for their CD projects. You can hear some of them at
http://www.edbentleymusic.com/music.html  You can contact me at
edbentley@edbentleymusic.com
Thanks again and all the best to you...
Ed
www.edbentleymusic.com
www.myspace.com/edbentleymusic
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Wanda Jackson
 
Wanda Jackson is still staying busy. She just returned from London where she did a Show at The Forum with Jerry Lee Lewis to a packed house that really Rocked. She is leaving next week for two weeks in Europe; Germany, Austria, England and The Netherlands. This is her fourth tour of Europe this year, not to mention two weeks in Australia last June. A very busy year for Foreign concerts.
 
Wanda's song "Let's Have A Party" is in the Final Ten songs being voted on for the Official Oklahoma Rock Song. The committee, form the Oklahoma House of Representatives, started with 500 songs nominated. They have now voted it down to the Final Ten, and the citizens of Oklahoma are voting on line for their choice. The Official Song will be named November 15th, 08.
 
Wanda is also on The Final Ballot for induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with eight others. The Ballots are mailed out to 500 people around the world that is associated with Rock & Roll Music. Five will be inducted for 2009 and the winners will be announced Jan. 1st, 09. 
 
Wendell Goodman
www.wandajackson.com

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Big B (Norway)
 

I'm trying to get my self through a 5 year of schooling to be a carpenter, I'm almost finished,  starting on my exam the first week In December.
I'm also trying to get myself some TV time In a Norwegian version of America Got Talent so I can promote myself in the best way for free. Waiting on the call from the producers :-)
I'm also finding out that promoting and selling a music cd is very hard these days if you don't have enough money or if you don't know the right people.
 
And the best news is I'm already looking for more great country songs to put on my next album to be released in the summer 2009 or spring 2010.
 
Until next time.
Best regards
 
Big-B Entertainment
big-B
 
+47 456 00 153
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Red Jenkins & Dawn Sears
 
RED JENKINS NEW TRUCK DRIVING ALBUM "TRUCKER'S PARADISE"


"First of all I would like to thank Scania for choosing me
to do this truck driving project in Nashville for them.
It was a great pleasure working with all these superpickers
and I want to thank them all for making the album sound "stone country"
Jennifer O'Brien who has worked for Dolly Parton for 20 years, came by to�
do the background vocals. Joey Schmidt from Vince Gill's band added some
cajun flavor to the tune "Shreveport Truckstop Blues" with his accordion.
It took me 36 years to track down one of my singing heroes - the man with the
deep voice Jack Barlow - now 84 years old. Thanks for singing with me on
your song "Through Hell and Half Of Georgia" - I'm honored - you did a great job!
Dawn Sears and Becky Hobbs - I could'nt have had better female duet partners - I love you both!
My old friend John Riggs - thanks for the duet and for writing the song "Kings Of The Road"
for this album. George and Jesse at the Bayou Studio - you were great.�
A BIG THANK YOU to my buddy since 1983, Dennis Adkins who produced the album
and sang with me on his tune "Made For The Road".


Red Jenkins


"My good friend, Red Jenkins has traveled all the way from Sweden to Nashville, TN, to record the�
best truck driving album that's been recorded in the past 25 years.
This CD�should be a constant companion to every truckdriver who makes the cab of his truck, his home away from home.
It was a pleasure to record one of the songs in this album with Red.
Red Jenkins has a feel for truck driving songs and a feel for country music, and his great talent has made me a fan of his -- for life".
Jack Barlow


"In my 30 years in Nashville I've never had so much fun working on a project.
Thanks to Scania, Red Jenkins and some of Nashville's finest musicians.�
I think we've made one of the best truck driving albums ever"
Dennis Adkins


"When asking to sing with Red on this project, I was delighted to do so. But when he said we�
would be singing a Mel Street song, I was really excited to do it, being a lover of traditional country music.
I hope you enjoy Red's album and it's wonderful traditional flavor.
It's good for what ails you!
�Dawn Sears


"Red Jenkins brings us the spirit of the road, not only by honoring the heroes of the highway, but also by
letting us look back into the lives of everyday, hardworking people. I'm thrilled to be a part of this album!�
Becky Hobbs


"When I was asked to write and sing a song together with Red for this truck driving album, I jumped at the chance.
It was an opportunity and a pleasure to work with a lot of my friends and sing about a lot of my friends, some
living ans some who've passed on. I've always had a lot of respect for these "kings of the road" and I've always
thought that country music sounded a little better inside the cab of a big rig.
John Riggs


Songs on the album "TRUCKER'S PARADISE"


Intro by Jack Barlow /Truck Driving Man /Artificial Rose/Run Rabbit Run/Trucker's Paradise
Through Hell And Half Of Georgia - � duet with Jack Barlow |The Town Where You Live - �duet with Dawn Sears
Most Wanted man In Tennessee - �duet with Becky Hobbs |Three In The Morning |Looking At The World Through A Windshield
Kings Of The Road - �duet with John Riggs |Shreveport Truckstop Blues |Made For The Road duet with Dennis Adkins




You can order the album from Honky Tonkin' Music in Telephone, Texas www.honkytonkin.com
 
 
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AL  TRAYNOR AND CINDY LANE ADAMS
 
Cindy  Lane Adams   Female Vocalist of  Massachusetts  and Rhode Island  2008   I Truly  learning and Enjoy
I am having a great time teaming up with others  songwriters  Like Al Traynor singing their origianal Songs .
 I am a songwriter myself  so I always  respect all  songs I work on , like  my own and   love the song. 
See your circle of friends grow  , your Voice heard more  and your music  with  co-writing or singing    orginal  songs 
 
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REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS CLICK ON ANY PHOTO IN THIS NEWSLETTER OR ANY UNDERLINED TEXT & IT WILL TAKE YOU TO A WEBSITE OR PLAY MUSIC MOST OF THE TIME SO DON'T FORGET TO "click away"  SO YOU DON'T MISS ANYTHING -  LONNIE
 
..Joni Compretta
 
PHOTOS from Tour
PHOTOS from Tour
READ Joni's journal of the tour
Lonnie,
 
Hey, sorry I'm just getting back with ya but I've been very sick, think I got the flu, I've been down a week now, it's some bad stuff! Anyway, I'll get those Cd's you sold for me in the mail within the next few days, I'll let you know when I mail them. You can just send me a check. Paypal has been so wishywashy for me lately.
 
I wanted to let you know that I made new fans in Sweden due to your mass emails/newsletter. People showed up for 2 different shows and said they heard about it from your newsletter, cool huh? I wanted to say Thanks for doing that, it does work!
 
 
Well, I hope you're well, the tour went great, Tim and I had alot of fun with the Cadillac Band as well as the other performers.Ulf said he wants me to come back in June for another tour this time we will hit a few big festivals where there will be exposure to thousands of people at a time. Well, I'll talk soon...
 
Joni
 
 
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Peggy Lynn
 
Hey There You All Country Fans!
This country girl who has been off her nursing job of 15 years is making her way to Nashville Nov. 13th-16th.   I start my new job on the 17th in LA, and so it is only right that I start it with some time in one of my favorite places on earth, NASHVILLE!  Rumor has it that I may be in line for some back stage passes to THE GRAND OL OPRY!   
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Tommy Overstreet
 
Hello Lonnie:
 
Thanks for including me in your Nashville Showcase.  Here's what's happening in Tommy Overstreet's life at this time:
 
 
[  A new album (CD) has been released titled "20 Classic Songs of Tommy Overstreet", on Varese Sarabande Records.  These are 20 of my hit recordings re-recorded.  I believe we captured the original sounds, but with today's technology the recordings sound bigger and I hope better.
 
Madacy Entertainment has inked a worldwide distribution deal with EMI and a 3-CD set titled "Tommy Overstreet Sings 36 Country Gospel Favorites" is in the new deal.  These contain 31 all-time classic Gospel evergreens, and 5 newly written songs co-written by me.  This was released in 2007 and did very well, but with the new distribution I believe they will be found in new outlets worldwide.
 
I produced a 36 song package on Albert E. Brumley, Jr. (Al Brumley), titled "36 Greatest Gospel Memories - A Tribute To The World's Greatest Gospel Songwriter, Albert E. Brumley" - Al did duets with 30 major Country and Gospel artists in this great and historic package.  Duets include: Merle Haggard, George Jones, Porter Wagoner, Bill Anderson, Hank Thompson, Glen Campbell, Roy Clark, Larry Gatlin, The Jordanaires, and Sons of the Pioneers, to name but a few.  There are 9 Country Music Hall of Fame members included on this CD.  Chet Atkins played on two prior to his untimely death, as did Johnny Russell.  There is history in every song, and will be seen nationally on TV in the coming weeks, with a 1-800 offer.
 
My friend and partner, Jerry Naylor, has produced a wonderful package which I had a hand in helping with.  It is titled "The Rockabilly Legends - A Tribute To My Friends".  Jerry became the former lead singer of the internationally famous, "CRICKETS", after the untimely death of Buddy Holly.  He traveled the world singing the great Rockabilly hits of that era, and now we have put together a beautiful hardcover book titled, "The Rockabilly Legends", which is available through Borders, Barnes & Noble and Amazon,com.  The package includes a nearly two hour Documentary, which we have signed with PBS, Four Sound Track CD's, and 110 All-Time Classic Recordings - featuring original recordings by Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison, plus many other artists from the late 50's and early 60's.  We are doing two initial concerts this month (November 20th at Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon and November 22nd at the Columbia Theater in Longview, Washington).  Jerry Naylor, Stan Perkins (son of the late Carl Perkins) and myself.  We will be doing this "Tribute" show in 2009 in the U.K, Japan and throughout the U.S and Canada.  Please watch for us. ] 
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.... Lynn Chisholm
 
Just checking in to see how ya doing. I am keeping busy here. Promoting that cd "Follow Your Heart" and galloping around to radio stations in and around Nova Scotia. I go every Thursday/ Friday. I am actually getting interviews at some of these stations. I am back with the little band again and opening up in more place . It seems my name is going wild. I have also been invited to join a band in Halifax (our major city) as their lead singer. That will be just what the doctor ordered if that works out.  I have been invited to a Veteran Service to sing Midnight At The Old Soldiers Home (click to play) and I had it video taped to prepare for a YouTube. Can't wait to show it to ya. I have  applied for a ECMA showcase ( discovery stage) to take place in Corner Brook NFLD. I will know in Jan  if I am excepted. That would be gravy to get there. I see this now just opening up to my province and Maritime Provinces, and  I would definately love to open myself up to Canada evenually. I don't want to stop. I'll keep ya in touch.
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....Ron Wayne Atwood ~ Vinita, Oklahoma
 
Just played at the Nowata Jubilee, Green Country Showcase.  Non-profit org. a very family oriented show place. Providing affordable entertainment in a safe,clean and inviting environment. Shows are hosted at the Jack R. Ellis theater on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month. Seating capacity is about 275.
 
  The band did a very good job backing me as I did 6 songs from my own CDs.
 
 
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Hello from Zurich/Switzerland
We soon will celebrate the 25.year Country Music Festival Jubiléé:

25.Int.Country Music Festival 2009
Rest.Schützenhaus Albisgütli/Zurich-Switzerland
30.january - 22.march 2009 - the longest running Country Music Festival in the world!
7 1/2 weeks - every day from Wednesday - Sunday

Promotor:
SHOW AND MUSIC AG
Albi Matter
Int.Artist Agency
Im Tiergarten 23
P.O.Box
8036 Zürich
Switzerland

Tel: +41 44 461 00 66
Fax: +41 44 462 70 30

http://www.showandmusic.ch
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Will Cox
 
Well we have been working on a new CD and it releases at Disc Makers in about two weeks. Christmas Favorites is the name on it and it will be on www.willcoxmusic.com and Itunes and CD Baby. I am a deputy sheriff with the Harris County Sheriff's Dept. and we have a new sheriff coming in Jan 2009. His name is Adrian Garcia. We played at the Texas Music Festival this past summer in Cleveland Texas. Roy Head was there. We are playing at a Christmas party Dec 13th, 2008 in Crosby, Texas. Thank all my fans for their support and thank you for asking about our endeavors.
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Greetings to all!
 
I wanted to announce the as of December 6th, 2008, EMM Radio celebrates it's 1-year anniversary!!!!
 
It has been a great thrill to run this station and create a format that includes ALL of Country's BEST music!  From the legendary classics, to the favoritehits from the last few decades, to the new mainstream hits, and the awesome new music from the many great inidie artists.  Most recently, EMM Radio has started featuring new music from country artists from around the world!  EMM Radio is playing songs from artists in Canada, Australia, Norway, England, Scotland, Iceland, Germany, and Switzerland ... with more to come!
 
Some have asked where they can send their recorded "congrats" liners for EMM Radio.  If you'd like to record a "congrats"-type liner for EMM Radio's 1st anniversary, please record it in an .mp3 format (128kbps or better preferred) and email it to me at rick@emmradio.com

 
I want to thank all of the people in the industry that have been so gracious and helpful in EMM Radio's first year and I look forward to continuing the many wonderful associations and friendships that have been created and I look forward to creating many more!
 
All the best ...
 
Rick @ EMM Radio
"It's A Country Thang!"
www.emmradio.com

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 Just back from a country music tour in Ireland
Stonewall Jackson..Jim Ed Brown..Vernon Oxford.
Hello,  
 
Just wanted to let you know that I have just completed a tour of Ireland for two weeks.  
We met a lot of wonderful people and enjoyed working so much.    We traveled with
Jim Ed Brown and Vernon Oxford.    They are so much fun to travel with.   Will up date
you again soon.
 
Sincerely    Stonewall
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Julie Taylor
 
 
well I have been up to...hmmmmm
 
My husband and I bought a 1.75 acre tract of land in Franklin Co. TN, in the town of Estill Springs, just a rock's throw to Winchester and have put our home on it..right now we have shades of grass growing and leaves from the huge trees falling into the creek below so will have a leaf raking party soon!  The dogs (Buster and Ying) love it here, plenty of ground to run and cows across the street.  They still wonder what those are!  So been busy working on property, still performing, promoting, etc. Always checking out new places to play.  Also my Kisses for Kids Foundation keeps me busy as well.  Raising money for a local young man with Muscular Dystrophy.  He is the Goodwill Ambassador and was on the Jerry Lewis Telethon.  Doing a singing fundraiser locally in November in Winchester and another fundraiser in February before the big walk held in Nashville.  I will also be performing a few songs at the reception for the walkers before the Nashville Predators (local professional hockey team) game held that night.  Ok..guess thats all for now! Email me if you need me!  Oh yeah and had an indie cut on the new CD produced by Lonnie Ratliff! - Lynn Chisholm..make sure you get her CD and play the tune "Goodbye Moon" written by myself and that guy named Lonnie! haha
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First Mondays in Canton has been a Texas tradition since the 1850s, and now, so is Cline’s Corner.

Cline’s Corner is owned by David and Becky Cline, located at Old Mill Market Place on The Mountain, and provides country music entertainment on First Mondays.

Cline is a veteran country singer/songwriter, who has traveled the world, including Europe, performing his original music. Cline is currently working on his 7th country CD and also has recorded one gospel CD.

Cline is regularly joined by country/gospel singer Tammy Miller. Miller has performed at oprys, special events, fairs and festivals throughout Texas, as well as Nashville, NYC & Oklahoma. In 2001, she was nominated as Female Vocalist of the year by Coast to Coast Country Music Magazine.

Cline’s Corner opened a year ago and both Cline and Miller perform there every month. Brett Miller, Tammy’s husband, runs the sound board and they host a variety of singers for their shows. "We are always looking for new talent," said Tammy Miller.

Cline and Miller were joined at Cline’s Corner on Saturday, November 1, 2008, by Candice Lloyd and Mallory Rardin.

Lloyd is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She began singing on stage at age 13 at Rodeo City Music Hall in Mesquite, Texas, where she received the 2007 Female Horizon Award. In addition to singing, Lloyd writes song lyrics and hopes to record one of her original tunes next year, as well as release a new CD.

Rardin attends Smithfield Junior High in North Richland Hills and is 12 years old. She sang the National Anthem at Texas Motor Speedway in 2004, and again in 2006 at the request of the Mayor of North Richland Hills for their Policeman’s Ball. Rardin’s future bookings include Cline's Corner and RCMH, on November 15, 2008.

"I am honored to have such talented artists grace our stage," said Cline. "I have received lots of compliments, from the surrounding vendors on The Mountain, on the talent we had Saturday."

Join David Cline and Tammy Miller during First Mondays in Canton at Cline’s Corner with feature shows on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as performances during the shopping hours the entire weekend.

For more information on David Cline’s performance locales and times, go to www.davidcline.com or just come visit him on The Mountain in Canton.

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Donna Frost is a native Nashvillian dedicated to her creative spirit. She performs across the US, the Caribbean and UK. Donna has a distinct style, blending folk, blues & pop. Her current CD, Feels Like Home has been added to many playlists overseas as well as indie stations in the US. Tracks from the CD have received airplay & charted worldwide, with some making top 25 in various countries and 1 in Australia. Donna has received ASCAPlus awards for her work as a performing singer/songwriter for 4 consecutive years (2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008). She was a 2004 Kerrville New Folk Finalist and performed at the 2004 New Folk Concert, Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville, TX.
Donna tours year round in major cities throughout the US. When not on the road, Donna performs in Nashville clubs and is a very accomplished singer/guitarist & songwriter. She also works as a demo and background singer in Nashville studios as well as in film & video. Donna is an actress in local theatre and currently stars as Janis Joplin in the musical Kozmic Blue-An Interview with Janis Joplin. She has been on Nashville TV and radio programs including WSMs Opry Star Spotlight, Mornings on Fox, and Music City Showcase. Donna performed with longtime friend and idol, the late Skeeter Davis on tour and at the Grand Ole Opry from 1996-2002. In 2005, Donna debuted her tribute show to Skeeter, Since Forever with sold out performances in Nashville. Donna contributed a story for a new book by Marley Brant, Tales from the Rock and Roll Highway, which has been published by Billboard Books. Donna will be one of the artists appearing in an upcoming documentary about the rock and roll scene in Nashville called "The Other Side of Nashville." She also recently received an endorsement from Peavey
You can purchase Donna's CD, "Feels Like Home" at CD Baby. Here's the link: Feels Like Home CD
Email us here if you are interested in booking Donna for solo shows. Also this is the place to contact someone if you'd like to book the Bunnies reunion shows, Skeeter Davis Tribute Concerts or Kozmic Blue (the Janis Joplin Interview). Drop us a line and we'll get back to you ASAP!!
 
For more info & updates, keep checking in with us here and/or www.donnafrost.com Also be sure to visit The Bunnies page, The Bunnies Myspace, and the Skeeter Davis tribute page, Skeeter Davis Myspace
 
 
Thanks,
Jennarosa.
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David "D" Dwortzan
I RECENTLY LEARNED THAT "SHE TOOK THE FOOL OUT OF ME" (click to play Lo-Fi demo) WILL BE THE FIRST RELEASE OFF OF TEXAS COUNTRY SINGER RICKY FARMER'S DEBUT CD.  RICKY SINGS REGULARLY AT THE GLADEWATER, TX OPRY AND IS GAINING QUITE A REPUTATION DOWN TEXAS WAY.  "FOOL" IS A SONG I WROTE WITH NASHVILLE INDIE PRODUCER AND SONGWRITER LONNIE RATLIFF EONS AGO AND ONLY IN THE PAST YEAR OR SO DID I PICK IT OUT OF THE "SCRAP HEAP" AND DO SOME REWRITING ON IT. GREAT NASHVILLE COUNTRY SINGER AND PRODUCER RAY BARNETTE DID THE VOCAL ON THE DEMO, WHICH YOU CAN LISTEN TO ON MY "MY SPACE" PAGE.  Also click on the Farmer's Group icon in my top friends and check out Ricky's music. In Ricky's own words, "She Took The Fool Out of Me" was a song that my wife found and fell in love with. It will be the first release from the album. I really enjoy singing it. I believe all music should have emotion in it. This song will be perfect for that. My 6 yr old sings it with me at home. Already have one fan that likes it. Thanks again, Ricky Farmer".

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Ulla Lindstroem, Denmark
 My dear friends in music
I am in the 7th heaven right now, - much thanks to YOU guys & gals who are playing my music ongoingly! My new, and 2nd  CD, “I Go On Dreaming” with 12 of my own original songs, (recorded, produced & mixed in Nashville), was released on August 27. this year, and it has gotten fantastic reviews and support by DJs worldwide, even including National Danish Radio now, by THE mr. Danish Music DJ (Joergen de Mylius) on THE most popular radio show in Denmark! My new CD and the Titlesong is dedicated to all the wonderful DJs who supported my dream and my music, so much that I now go on dreaming with my 2nd CD. Thanks from my heart to all of you!  You are the best! So much has happened since I released my debut CD “A Dream Come True”  (Dec. 2005), which was “supposed to be” a ‘once-in a-lifetime’ CD for me. But you have all made a huge difference in my life, making me go on dreaming and making more music. Thanks from my heart & bless you all!
I invite you all to visit my website(s) to read much more about it all, cause it sure IS a ‘fairytale story’ and the proof that anything IS possible, if you set your heart and mind into doing what you truly feel passionatly about. You may listen to my new songs on YouTube and read all about them on my main web-site, including the lyrics and the stories behind. I also invite you all to link to me and subscribe to me on YouTube, Facebook and MySpace if you are there too, and maybe even join my new music page/fansite on Facebook, if you are there too? That will help me more than you know, spreading the positive vibes from my songs all over the world. I truly appreciate ALL your support. To buy my CDs, just look at my main site below and look under ‘Buy CD’ or just write me. New DJs may download three of my songs, in broadcast quality, for free, on AirPlay Direct. And last but not least: always feel very free to contact me at
ul@ullali.com and/or please write in the guestbook(s) on my site(s). I don’t like filling up your mailboxes, so I do my best to thank and reach you on the music boards, with your posted playlists!
Your very happy & grateful, dreaming friend in music
Singer Songwriter & Nashville Recording Artist
Ulla Lindstroem, Denmark
 
http://ullalindstroem.bravehost.com
 
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http://www.myspace.com/billlittleton 

Bill Littleton

You can tell all those folks the new edition of TheBridgeworks is up on the website,(click here to read) linked via MySpace, etc.  And here's a funny:  Yesterday, I heard from a guy who was in the fifth through the eighth grades with me, and he remembers when I started taking guitar lessons -- in the eighth grade.  Yesterday, he heard some of my music and responded, "I recognized the voice immediately, but the pickin' is a LOT better!"  At least, we hope!!

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Mike Parrish
November had a fantastic beginning!  First, and most importantly, my grandson Kendryck is recovering beautifully from an open-heart surgery he had on October 21st at Texas Children's Hospital.  We are so grateful that he's doing so well, packing on weight and becoming quite an active 7-month-old.  Thanks to everyone for all their kind words, support and prayers for his speedy recovery because they surely did the trick.

Sammy Hundley and I (Parrish-Hundley Band) just finished an awesome show at the Armadillo Palace in Houston last weekend.  The band had a great time with Mike Blattel on drums & percussion, Mitch Bergen on Bass and Background Vocals, Frank DeBretti (formerly with Blake Shelton, SheDaisy, Mindy McCready and others) splitting lead guitar chores with Sammy.  Sammy, Frank and I all had a part in playing the rhythms and of course Sammy and I on vocals.  It was a LOT of fun and we're booked to play there again on December 6th.

In the meantime, Sammy and I are working on finishing up the material we've been writing for the Parrish-Hundley Project which we hope to begin recording in the next month and we'll be back in the studio a few times this month with the band for rehearsals.  It's been a rough couple months with the 3 "esses" (S's) - the storm (Ike), the surgery (Kendryck) and the shows but things are finally beginning to settle down and we're getting back to the business of makin' music. 

We'd like to wish everyone a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you down the road!

Mike Parrish
http://www.mikeparrish.us
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Dixon DeVore

Been busy crankin' out Music Videos. Got 86 'o them thangs up there now. The latest is a song of mine done by one of the founders of: JEFFERSON AIRPLANE. A Bluegrass thang entitled: "I'D SEND YOU FLOWERS."

These Videos can be Viewed/Heard by clicking onto the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/DixonDevore

Dixon DeVore/CPRI

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HI LONNIE I JUST COMPLETED MY NEW ALBUM WITH ECHOTA RECORDS ED GOWENS PRODUCER, I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING DOING ROAD SHOWS WITH THE LOUISIANA HAYRIDE WITH BUD CHRISTIAN AND HOMADE JAM. IT HAS BEEN A VERY EXCITING TOUR, WE ARE ALSO DOING OUR SHOWS AT THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM IN SHREVEPORT LOUISIANA HOME OF THE LOUISIANA HAYRIDE. BESIDES THE TOURS IT HAS BEEN  GREAT TO DO MANY RADIO INTERVIEWS DURING OUR TOUR. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF RECORDING ANOTHER ALBUM  SONGS WRITTEN BY WRITER JIM FLYNN FROM MAINE AND ALSO RECORDING SOME NEW SONGS WRITTEN BY DIXON DEVORE FROM NEW HAMSHIRE
 IT IS AN HONOR TO BE WORKING WITH ALL THE WRITERS THAT I HAVE WORKED WITH. I RECENTLY WON ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2008 FOR THE SECOND YEAR AND ALSO SONG OF THE YEAR 2008 " THIS WINTERS DAY". I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED WORKING WITH MY PRODUCER ED GOWENS AND TIM HICKS ENGINEER OF ECHOTA RECORDS, ED HAS BEEN A BLESSING IN MY LIFE AND CAREER SINCED THE DAY WE MET AND I WANT TO THANK HIM PUBLICLY. ALSO THANK YOU FOR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FROM NASHVILLE SHOWCASE,, YOUR FANTASTIC..
THANKS

DONNA RAY
 
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Don Allen
Hi there Lonnie,

Well things are going very well for me. I am receiving great airplay
with my latest album ** For The Life Of Me** and the comments and
reviews have been very encouraging.
I am really happy to announce that I have returned to my old Record
Label **Comstock Records** whom I originally was with in the early
nineties.
We are getting ready to release a single with two new songs, for the
new year. One is a revival of the old Kris Kristofferson song ** Why Me
Lord** and the other is another self penned composition entitled ** She
Came To Me** I cant wait for these two songs to hit the airways.
Anyway mate just thought I would send you my update and also say how I
always enjoy receiving your news letter.
Kindest Regards, The Don from Down under

Don Allen.
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HERE IS A SHORT  UPDATE FOR ME  AND WEBSITE IS   www.debykelley.com

My name is Deby Kelley and I am rapidly moving up the ladder of success.I
have been shooting up the Independent Music Charts and have been as high
as #10 ON THE Independent Music Network charts                           
( http://www.independentmusicnetwork.com/ ) and on I A C
( http://iacmusic.com/genre_chart.aspx?Genre=Country ) #1 in the Country
charts. I have just been signed by a management company called Montgomery
Music out of Canada to be my promoter and manager.I am in hopes to get to
perform at the Grand Ole Opry in the near future, and soon will be in the
studio recording a new CD for release summer of 2009. God Bless to all and
hope to see you at my next shows, check out my website for up coming show
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Country Manny
Hallo Lonnie,

for your weekly eMails I would like to thank quite cordially. It is very interesting what is asked in the USA as.
Many greetings, Country Manny, Singer, Songwriter & One-Man-Country-Band from Germany (Bavarians)
www.country-manny.de

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Get ready for the Dysfunctional Family Holidays
 
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Tom Kimsey
 
 
Exciting week, song "One Less Thing" hit #3 on Soundclick, "You Tube" Video hit this week featuring Luther Lewis singing "One Less Thing", heading to see Darryl Worley tonight.

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Leif Arne Thorstensen
 
Leif and his band are keeping country music alive and well working out of Telemark, Norway.  Check out their website.
 
 

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Gary Jennings

Hi everyone.
My name is Gary Jennings. Iam living back in upstate n.y. I have been real busy entertaining all over the state.I have been playing many events such as fairs, campsites, rodeo's, resturants, bars, weddings , parties ,charities ,everywhere they want me. Iam in the process of writing more material all though I have a book of songs I havn't recorded yet.I had a movie last October released with four of my songs in it.Iam just doing what I love the best,entertaining and making people happy.


gjennings_55@yahoo.com 

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Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan
 
Hi Lonnie.

Our mastering studio (The Music Hospital) has been busy. We just mastered three albums for Bear Family Records, and are now working on.some tracks for Marvin Rainwater.

All the best.
    Jack & Misty http://www.jackandmisty.com

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Wayne Longtin Sr.

The winter months in the past have been time off for me.  Living in Minnesota that's a good thing.  However, this winter season I'll be as busy as the summer months it looks like.  I decided to do Christmas shows this year and will be in the DesMoines, Iowa area December 17th to the 23rd.  I have had a Christmas CD for the past 3 years but haven't really promoted it.  So I'm looking forward to the winter months.  Something I normally don't do since I live in Minnesota.
Email: 
wjlongtin@hotmail.com
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 JUDY WELDEN - In early December, my cousin Shirl Strobel and I will be on a cruise to the Virgin Islands with a group from my church.  The end of December will find Bill and I at Callaway Gardens (GA), celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary.  Soon I'll have two Christmas songs on youtube.  Just put Judy Welden in a search there.  In the mean time, check out the latest video that  DJ friend, LaDanna Cox, made of my SHADES OF BLUE   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06OoJ_Y_VE8
  and also on my own website. judywelden@bellsouth.net 
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Allan Traynor

I am doing lots of country shows in Canada Namely The Hastings Jamboree and The Lindsay Country Jamboree with some of the top stars from Canada and the USA  and these both have web sites Allan Traynor In Florida For the winter  Zephryhills   see my web site (( www.altraynor.com ))

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LONEROCK - Scandinavian Country That Rocks!!
Take a chance and listen to something you don't hear every day:
Country Music From Denmark!!!!!
All of their songs are written and performed by the band, bringing together elements of modern country rock and Scandinavian songwriting in a completely new way.
Letting it all out with catchy hooklines and the big sound of lots of guitars, steel and other stringed instruments.
Feel free to visit the official website for music, pictures and bio.
Cheers!
www.lonerock.dk
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Spotlight on a Lonnie Ratliff original song!
Underneath The White Flag

Relationships between a father and son come in all sizes, shapes and forms and are probably one of the hardest emotions a son will ever have to deal with in his life and when he does figure it all out, if he ever does, it is usually too late to do anything about it.

I can’t say I am an exception to the rule but an off the cuff statement from my co-writer Tom Mitchell who it turns out pretty much shared the same relationship with his father as I did mine led us to write “Underneath The White Flag”

As was the obligatory thing to do by Nashville songwriters at the time and probably still is we were ripping apart the current hot artist on the “Row” and discussing how he was doing everything wrong as far as we were concerned. The “Hot Artist” at that time was Paul Overstreet and we pretty much agreed we thought his songs sounded like fairy tales and just a little bit too much fluff for our taste.

Tom said “If you believe ol Paul everyone’s father was this great philosopher spitting out words of wisdom but I don’t remember it that way at my house. “ I just laughed and said “Tom, did you ever hear these words at your house ? “As long as you live under my roof you’ll do what I say” Tom just laughed and said “Now that sounds more like what I remember. We ought to write that song” so we did.

We set the song up so it sounds like you are listening in on a telephone conversation between the father and the son but you are only hearing the son’s side of the conversation.

We never got a “Cut” on this song but I have heard that writing songs can be therapeutic and I am sure the truths we uncovered about ourselves and our respective fathers while writing “Underneath The White Flag” would have cost us a lot of money if we had been lying on a couch telling our story to some psychiatrist for a hundred bucks an hour.





"Underneath The White Flag"

Hey dad I'm glad I got you on the phone
I just called tonight to say I'm coming home
I know it's not Christmas and nothing's wrong
Except something that goes back a long, long time
I just realized I'm older now
Than you were the day we drew these battle lines


Let's not start another argument that's what this whole trip's all about
I'm driving in tonight dad tomorrow you and me will work this out
I'm not gonna try and change you, you know you can't change me
But we don't have to change to do what's right
That day we burned our bridges dad
We both left folks we love on either side


(Chorus)
I'm coming home underneath the white flag tonight
With an olive branch in my left hand a white dove in my right
Well bury this old hatchet and save the family tree
We can't replace the past now that it's gone
But we can face the fact that we're both wrong
And It's been too long Dad I'm coming home

(Bridge)
If someone wants to say I love you
They're gonna get a real good chance
But if that's too much for the both of us
Maybe we can just shake hands

(Repeat Chorus) (Repeat Chorus to fade.......)

Lonnie Ratliff / Tom Mitchell

Copr. Okie Acres Music (BMI) Yabut Music (BMI)
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REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS CLICK ON ANY PHOTO IN THIS NEWSLETTER OR ANY UNDERLINED TEXT & IT WILL TAKE YOU TO A WEBSITE OR PLAY MUSIC MOST OF THE TIME SO DON'T FORGET TO "click away"  SO YOU DON'T MISS ANYTHING -  LONNIE
Below are some of the artists I have produced so you can give them a listen to see if you like the sound I am getting and you can contact them to get a reference on how they liked working with me.  No matter if you choose to have me or someone else produce your next recording project make sure you check us out.  If you can't hear samples of a producer's  previous work or correspond with someone who has worked with them then it is too early to be writing anyone a check.  Just because someone sends you an e mail telling you they think you are the hottest thing since Garth Brooks or Shania Twain doesn't mean they are a good honest producer.  Check everyone out that you do business with BEFORE you write the check and you won't end up being one of those artists that gets scammed. - Lonnie  _ E Mail me at:  NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net
Erin Hay

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Bengt Pedersen (Norway)


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Joni Compretta
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Dick Damron


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Timmy G

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Peggy Lynn


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Susie Hopman


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Mike Anderson

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Dani Ashworth


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Tim Chesney
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Hearts In Harmony


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THORNBIRDS

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Ken Johnson


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Britni Hendrickson
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Brent McAthey


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Ron Wayne Atwood

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Eric Richards


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Ernie Ashworth
Erin Hay / Duet

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Kenny Chesney
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Tara Lyn Hart Demo
Sony Records
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Garth Brooks Demo


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Shawn Camp
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Jack Greene
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Gina Michaells (Norway)

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Shady Creek Outlaws


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 What the rest of the world is
watching on YouTube
Three Stooges
Fish for Laughs - Golden Age of Comedy ........................Foghorn Leghorn - 02 - Crowing Pains
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Funny Advertisment................Famous Trunk Monkey Ads
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Lonnie's "Spotlight Songs"
 
"Making Plans "
by
Perley Curtis & Erin Hay
 
Making Plans - Perley Curtis & Erin Hay
  lo-fi URL:   http://www.soundclick.com/util/streamm3u.m3u?id=6888604&q=lo
If the above Links will not play try this one:    http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6888604
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"When It's Too Country For Everyone Else, It's Just Right For Me" 

 Erin Hay

THE COLLECTION "Click" Photo to purchase Erin's CD's THE CIRCLE  

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Lo-Fi Samples from THE CIRCLE CD

 

Lo-Fi Music Samples from this 23 song CD

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Buying a house in Nashville ?
 
If you are thinking of moving to Nashville and need to buy a house I recommend you get in touch with my buddy Craig Stahl.
Some of you will know Craig from his 13 years working with Alan Jackson and also as my partner in Okie Acres Music & Studio.
Give him a call when you need property in Nashville or sign up for his Newsletter
I hope you enjoyed our first issue of Roadie Real Estate.com. Please email me your thoughts and suggestions. If you liked it
please hit the forward e-mail button at the bottom of the page. Please visit my website at www.RoadieRealEstate.com I would love t
o help you buy or sell your next home or help you with any of your Real Estate needs. If you are not moving anytime soon,
please keep me in mind to be of service to friends and family. I really appreciate your referals.
 
Craig Stahl "The Roadie Realtor"
615-578-9175
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Artists if you need a little help getting your latest record off the DJ's desk and
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