10/25 Christian Kane – “House Rules” If you don’t know the feeling of Jelly Roll playing the Harmonica, then just listen to the tradition of old classic and new country Funky on this song, because it’s the last time you won’t know it. It’s a romp through the dos and don’ts when visiting the Bar / hangout spot / etc. This lead single from the album of the same name hits like a Freight Train to your ear that you really don’t want to miss. Now if the name sounds familiar, then maybe you have seen Kane in another form of media, television and/or movies. With credits ranging from TNT’s Leverage to a reoccuring part in Buffy Expansion series Angel he has TV down. Or maybe you saw him on the Movies Taxi (with Queen Latifia & Jimmy Fallon) or Friday Night Lights. However you recognize him, Christian Kane is making sure you add Singer (he’s already a noted songwirter, writing for Trace Adkins among others) to your memory banks. Read more about The House Rules Christian Kane wants you to follow Here.
10/26 Point of Grace “Labor of Love” A slow, Christmas tune just in time for their new release Home for the Holidays. Full of harmony, it gives the feeling of sitting by the fire with the family. Listed under Contemporary Christian, these ladies are continuing the music with a message. “We were intentional about making sure that the songs we were singing weren’t bubble gum, but had a real message,” says Leigh. What matters the most to Point of Grace is the message of God’s love, and they continue their consistent career course of embracing songs that are unmistakably Christian.” Whether it’s touring for their music, or touring for their event “The Girls of Grace Conference,” this Inspirational Country Music Awards’ ‘Entertainers Of The Year’ Supergroup are continuing to spread God’s word. Read More about Point of Grace Here.
10/27 Josh Turner “I Wouldn’t Be A Man” “I’ve learned from certain people that it takes a lot of hard work, passion and love for what you do to have longevity in this career.” This should be the summation of every person in the Music Business, but alas, it is not. Josh Turner takes this to heart (it is his quote) and it shows on his new album Haywire. The Hannah, S.C. native has sold more than 4 million albums and garnered two multi-week No. 1s (“Your Man” and “Would You Go With Me”). His debut album was certified platinum for more than 1 million copies sold, and his sophomore album, Your Man, was one of only four country albums to reach double-platinum status in 2006. Six years after his Opry debut, he was inducted into the prestigious organization, becoming one of the youngest artists to receive such an honor. He recorded a CMT special with his musical hero, Randy Travis, and has spent time writing songs with another one of his heroes, John Anderson. This single allows Turner to be his most sensual. “I don’t feel like you can have too many love songs,” he says. “The world is always looking for that next great love song. It’s like what Eddy Arnold told me a long time ago. ‘If you have the opportunity to record a great love song, do it.” Read more about the successes and passion Turner has for music Here.
10/28 Katie Armiger “Best Song Ever” Confident, secure, bold, assertive, vulnerable and in-your-face could all describe the songs on the new album, Confessions of a Nice Girl, as well as the artist who sings them. Best Song Ever opens the album all perky and happy, and really sets an interesting tone for the rest of the album. Co-written with Amanda Flynn and Bruce Wallace, this song actually belies the darker undertones of what is really going on in the mind of this young woman. A lot has happened for this woman on both sides of the spectrum between her self titled album at 15 and “Confessions” at 19, and this song seems to be an introduction into that change. Everybody remembers those changing years. This is just a demonstration to how it happens being a rising country singing star. Read more about Katie Armiger’s Confessions Here.
10/29 David Adam Byrnes “Sweet Distraction” You want a good feeling country rocker? “Sweet Distraction” is the song for you. Easy to sing along with with a groove to easily dance to (dare I say to Line Dance to?) this first single has made an appearace on Billboard, and is the first single to the 23 year old, Arkansas native’s debut album Preminum Country. Trying to follow in the footsteps of other legendary Arkansas Stars like Johnny Cash, and Glen Campbell, Byrnes writes about growing up, relationships, heartache, and just about anything else he can relate to. One thing is certain, what you hear is what you get – you won’t find a song on David’s record that he can’t personally relate to. All 14 tracks are based off of his “average man” experience, and his love for country music, since first being taken to a George Strait concert at age 3. Read more about David’s rise towards the top Here.
