Kellie Pickler and Frankie Ballard Join WQMX 94.9 Bosom Buddies Benefit

Photo credit to WQMX 94.9 FM

Ohio turns pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October and 94.9 FM WQMX  Your Station Your Country Akron's Country is holding their 14th annual Bosom Buddies benefit. Proceeds from the event will benefit Akron General's  Muffins for Mammograms program which provides mammograms for women and men who can't afford them.

For anyone who's been affected by breast cancer we're not alone, Bosom Buddies is generated to help support the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness.

The 14th Annual Bosom Buddies will take place Tuesday October 15,2013 at

Tangiers Restaurant and Entertainment center with musical guest performances by country artists Kellie Pickler and Frankie Ballard. Pickler herself has experienced the life changing event when friend and sister Summer Miller was diagnosed with breast cancer just over a year ago at the age of 36. Both Kellie and Summer are continuing inspirations how we come together to make a difference and fight the fight.

Tickets are currently on sale that include dinner, a raffle, a silent live auction and concert at $50.00.

To purchase tickets visit the WQMX Studios at

1795 West Market St.

Akron, Ohio 44313

during business hours Monday through Friday  from 8 am to 5 pm.

For more information and how you can get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness and Muffin's For Mammograms visit the sites here.

Information, Awareness and Donations - National Breast Cancer Foundation

Akron General - Women's Health - Muffins For Mammograms

Casey James Wows Crowd At Dusty Armadillo Winter Concert Series 9-28-13

Country Music City Promotions, Shellie Palmer

Undeniable passion and soul filled the Dusty Armadillo Saturday September 28th, with his return to the Dusty stage Casey James is the epitome of  a musician, his eyes widen and he who takes great joy playing for a crowd. By the number of the crowd, the ladies of the night swoon over James that find him gushing. James' musicality is one for the books and the musicians that take the lead in the band Jeff Brown, Dino Villanueva and David Kurrasch are one fine oiled machine. Through out his hour set James performed his single hits "Let's Don't Call It A Night" and "Crying On A Suitcase" including his current single "The Good Life". From the crowd's excitement new material is performed "Nothing Like You",  "A Woman's Touch" and "Get On The Road" along with others that still have me re-listening to videos. Oozing soul and blues in "A Girl Like You" and "A Woman's Touch" is feeling James' fire beneath the surface. It is no doubt James fuels his passion for music. The energizing "Get On A Roll" is fist pumping as Dino describes fist pumping to get the crowd in doing just that. On the ever sweet and ever soulful "So Sweet" generates heat from the ladies making temperatures rise in the building. Not one minute does James feel to look out in the crowd, holding his hands to his head to also brushing the hair away from his face. It was from the solo leads from each member that truly left me feeling each and every one's passion from the stage, you don't get passion like that, it it either already instilled in you, in your veins or not at all. Without a doubt these men have real passion. At one point throughout the set Casey reminds the crowd to really get into it to even having them sing with him, fan interaction is key, and it was right on, James was impressed. At times James pulls in the guys for some musical interaction, players together are a force to be reckoned with.

It wasn't until  Casey performed "Drive", "Working On It" and "She's Money" that would send the crowd into a manic frenzy. At that moment felt like a British invasion going on, was I morphed back into the 60's with the Beatles, I truly felt the floor shaking beneath me. It was an experience I will never forget. As the hour began to wind down I felt the urge to swipe the sweat rolling down my face trying to keep my clothes from sticking to me and brushing the hair away from my face. Before the closing number Casey tells the crowd he would stay behind to meet with everyone, sign photos and take pictures, what a gentleman. Pure, honest, passionate Casey James gives good meaning to country music and his growing fan base, this is what it's about. You'll find me at future shows.


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Casey James

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The 2013 NAfME National In Service Conference to Feature Guest Artists Casey James, Sarah Darling, Striking Matches and Mark Wilkinson

Casey James, Sarah Darling, Striking Matches and Mark Wilkinson will take part in the 2013 NAfME National In Service Conference this October at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center October 27th through October 30th.The event will start on Sunday the 27th with a concert at the historic Grand Ole Opry House with Casey, Sarah, Striking Matches and Mark Wilkinson. Then on Monday  the 28th at 10 am CDT Mayor Karl Dean will give the keynote address on the "Music Makes Us" initiative currently being implemented in Metro Nashville Public schools. "Music Makes Us" introduces new curriculum and technologies to improve traditional band, orchestra and choir programs. "We  are well on our way to ensuring Nashville has the best best music education programs in the country", says Mayor Dean, who is scheduled to participate in an education panel discussion immediately following his keynote address. Also on that Monday a Songwriters In The Round will take place with legendary writers Gordon Kennedy and Wayne Kirkpatrick followed by the "Give A Note Foundation Extravaganza" at the Wildhorse Saloon featuring a performance from Sarah Darling, the recipient of the 2013 NAfME "Stand For Music" award. Proceeds from tickets purchased will support NAfME's "Give A Note Foundation" which has distributed $1 million to struggling music education programs. On Tuesday the 29th at the Gaylord Opryland Resort NAfME will present a special collaborative performance of the new stage musical based on the Disney film "Tarzan", local Nashville talent will  take to center stage as members of the student body at Siegel High School (Murfreesboro, TN) join forces with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra Eden Espinosa (WICKED, Broadway "Elphaba", RENT, Broadway "Maureen" and many other talented cast members. Tickets are still available at this time.


The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is among the world's largest arts organizations and is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education.




Get the full agenda for the 2013 NAfme National In-Service Conference here
2013 NAfme National In-Service Conference Agenda

See the full list of events for the 2013 NAfme National In-Service Conference here
2013 FAfme National In-Service Conference Events
To register for the conference visit the website here
2013 NAfme National In Service Conference Registration

Stoney Creek Artist Randy Houser Has No Limits To Songwriting, The New Single Goodnight Kiss Is No Exception

Courtesy of Stoney Creek Records

The written word brings passion yet power to a song, there is no doubt Randy Houser will continue to bring us hit single after hit single. "Goodnight Kiss" the brand new single from Houser's critically acclaimed How County Feels has no signs of slowing down. The production and writing of this album exudes honest to the core passion lyrically, it is traced from the songwriting team alone. Where that leads "Goodnight Kiss" on country radio no one can tell this early on, indication from the singles "Runnin' Outta Moonlight" and "How Country Feels" and it's impacting in country radio are only a fraction of highlights at this point for Randy Houser musically and professionally. "Goodnight Kiss" expressed early interest on Sirius XM The Highway's rotation long before it's country radio release date. The mid tempo love song is fresh, it's catchy hook will have you embracing the song and it's story line, any fan can relate to. Written with Rob Hatch and Jason Sellers,  Randy has a solid grasp on creating fine music, "Goodnight Kiss" is a prime example of that.
Now available on country radio with a lyrics video to follow "Goodnight Kiss" is heading in good directions.

Stoney Creek records embraces it's artists and in recent news Randy Houser is in excellent company.  Find out what Stoney Creek has to say here at the official website
Stoney Creek Records - News


Don't forget to follow Randy on Twitter and Facebook.
@RandyHouser  

Randy Houser

Download "Goodnight Kiss" on Amazon and request on country radio today.
Amazon - Randy Houser Goodnight Kiss

Dusty Armadillo Winter Concert Series 2014

Country music's hottest little night club the Dusty Armadillo is well on set for another year of concerts and it will be a jammed packed year of returning artists as well as rising artists coming out of Nashville and beyond.
What can you expect? A whole lot of country music concerts, rising star showcases and more. Get the full line up and stay tune to the Dusty Armadillo and Country Music City Promotions for the latest.

All concerts are Saturday's at 10:00 pm EDT unless otherwise stated.
Doors open at 7:00 pm
Must be 18 or older.
Purchase tickets at the Dusty Armadillo here
Dusty Armadillo - The Place Country Comes To - Country Line Dancing OHIO - Live Bands - Country Concerts

2014 Winter Concert Series

A new year and country artists are lining up for the 2014 winter concert series at the Dusty Armadillo in Rootstown,Ohio.
Find out who's coming and don't forget to get your tickets for a show.

1-11-14  Eric Paslay w/ Bush Hawg  tickets $12.00 (tickets go on sale 11-30-13 at 10 am EST)

1-18-13  Josh Thompson  tickets $18.00  (tickets go on sale 12-7-13 at 10 am EST)

2-1-14  Chris Janson  tickets $10.00  (tickets go on sale 12-14-13 at 10 am EST)

2-7-14  Chase Rice  tickets $15.00  (tickets go on sale 12-21-13 at 10 am EST)

2-13-14  Eric Church  Listen and Win at 94.9FM Akron's Country for tickets

2-22-14  Neal McCoy  tickets $20.00  ( tickets on sale now!)

2-27-17  Thomas Rhett with Jon Pardi  SOLD OUT!

3-1-14  Charlie Worsham  tickets $10.00 (tickets go on sale 1-18-14 at 10 am EST)

3-8-14  Frankie Ballard  tickets $10.00  (tickets go on sale 1-25-14 at 10 am EST)

3-14-14  Will Hoge  tickets $10.00  (tickets go on sale 2-1-14 at 10 am EST)

3-29-14  Parmalee  tickets $17.00  ( tickets go on sale 3-1-14 at 10 am EST)

New Music September

Summer might be winding down though country music keeps on bringing us the music.
We're getting a little bit of everything in September and no, not quoting Keith Urban.
It is in fact that Keith is bringing us a follow up single to "Little Bit Of Everything", "We Were Us" featuring Miranda Lambert will impact country radio Monday September 16th.
Listen to a clip of "We Were Us" at +Taste of Country 
Taste of Country - Keith Urban feat. Miranda Lambert "We Were Us"

Get the Amazon MP3 Download
Keith Urban feat. Miranda Lambert "We Were Us"

Photo Courtesy of Stoney Creek Records

Randy Houser keeps on bringing us hit after hit, his newest single "Goodnight Kiss" will prove to be as successful as  Runnin' Outta Moonlight and How Country Feels. The critically acclaimed album of 2013 How Country Feels has been on the charts since it's release with no sign of slowing down. The infectious "Goodnight Kiss" to impact country radio Monday September 23rd.

Available now on Amazon, the MP3 Download
Randy Houser "Goodnight Kiss"

Photo Credit to RCA Records Label Nashville

Sara Evans has returned to country music with new music and her brand new single "Slow Me Down" heads into new territory for Evans, the more uptempo contemporary country song has a good fit for country music these days. Country radio is ready for a big new hit from Sara Evans. "Slow Me Down" will impact country radio Monday September 23,2013.
Why wait any longer, request "Slow Me Down". 

Now available on Amazon the MP3 Download
Sara Evans "Slow Me Down"




Little Big Town continue to grow musically and  professionally and coming from the heels of their recent  hits "Pontoon", "Tornado" and "Your Side of The Bed, LBT releases a brand new single from the critically acclaimed album  Tornado. It is reason why we love Little Big Town, the unison and harmonies of "Sober" will reach fans of all ages and will be a single no one will get out of their heads.
"Sober" impacts country radio Monday September 30th.

Now available on Amazon, the MP3 Download
Little Big Town "Sober"

Super Country Cowboy Doug Briney Exclusive Interview

Photo Courtesy of Doug Briney, Doug Briney Music, MTS Management

When you think of cowboys you vision rough riders, smoking gun, dust and grit, that is not the case with Alaskan cowboy Doug Briney who picked up his life and family to move to Nashville, Tennessee a little over a month ago. Briney is the complete opposite of a rough rider. Poised, relaxed and laid back Briney is anxious to release his Tate debut Super Country Cowboy to be nationally released November 5,2013. In our brand new interview Doug and I talk country music, the album, what made him decide to move to Nashville and a growing career.

Before getting a word in edge wise, I was happy to talk with Doug again, like most artists, independent or mainstream it is the person behind the music who enriches an interest me. Personality and character, Doug Briney by  heart and soul has the comfort of a southern man through and through, his words flow effortlessly and Doug jumped right in. " It seems as if it's been a long time coming but it really isn't, it just seems that way to me. We started in February with the tracks. In May I did the recordings, and we went from there ". "I'm very excited about it"." It will be a real step up in quality and what we're doing with the marketing of it."  In talk of his Tate debut Super Country Cowboy Briney explains. 

You're taking a new approach with you're style and sound on Super Country Cowboy, do you think fans will like this new approach?
I'm performing these in live shows, the responses from the fans in the crowd have been positive, their feedback on these songs are divided one of them being Believe and the other two being Pretty Big Deal and Super Country Cowboy, their connecting to these songs on the level I'm connected to them. Folks are really enjoy it.

Did you have much of a decision on picking the songs for this album?
I had a lot of decision in it, on the first album I listened to over 300 hundred selections to listen and choose from, it was narrowing it down to ten, four of them were covers at the time that I wanted to do already, Michael (Michael Stover , MTS Management) my manager listened through I don't know how many on this project and sent the one's he felt would fit my voice over in my direction. There were those I felt personally connected with.It was still quite a process. Eugene Fuguay I feel especially excited about. Randy Owen from Alabama had the song on hold for three and a half months, it wasn't even a demo at the time it was a work tape, he heard it, put on hold and the day he released it, his manager contacted Michael in regard of listening to it. I love the story of the song, it was so different. The song itself reminds you of the story line of Reba's The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia, I just really felt connected. There were a number of patriotic tracks as well, when I heard them they just didn't fit, it wasn't until I heard Unknown Solider, I knew I wanted to record it. I was really hands on involved with the entire selection of the album. The Money the Gun and the Bible yet another track I felt a personal connection to.  When I'm performing these songs they sound believable because of the connection I have with them.


Did you know much about Tate Music Group before you were signed?
No I did not, I didn't know much about Tate Music Group before I was signed. Michael contacted me, we weighed through options what Tate had to offer. We went to contacting a couple of the artists Tate is working with and had come to being pleased with the outcome what others were saying about them. I have to say they have been a great group to work with, from Acquisitions to all the way down to now, Joe Reese, to marketing, Don Johnson in production, not Don Johnson the TV actor, he used to travel with Emmylou Harris, he's a musician in his own right. I'm pleased every step of the way with Tate. It's been very well communicated along the lines of the album. I'm really excited with the overall product of it.




Since the move from Alaska to Nashville what has been the most challenging for you and you're family?
I roll with the punches pretty easily. The first week in Nashville we went through a number of issues from the kids going back to school, to renovations of the house, you name it. There are a number of challenges, we don't really see it as a challenge it is how we can get things done, figure it out and move on from it. Why waste your energy when you can find a solution to it.
The biggest struggle is the humidity, Alaska weather is either dry or very cold, we're adjusting. What ever life throws at us we're up for it.




Do you feel there have been more opportunities for you career wise?
Yeah, well, I was blessed to perform at a showcase in the heart of music row recently and have had a couple other opportunities to also perform around the area. That was the first one though , it was incredible. I have a couple other things coming up, one in Cookeville, a couple of shows and CD signings, one in Henderson the Chester County Fair to a bunch of other events coming up. We have several things in the hopper, it is really shaping up.



Someone such as Doug Briney enjoys what life has to offer without slowing him down in the process. Whether it is moving from Anchorage, Alaska to the heart of country music to traveling performing for fans. Doug Briney has a way about him that is truly remarkable, his go getting attitude, his philosophical point of views, it is no wonder I support Briney through and through. His journey is yet unfinished, it is simply beginning. "I'm not a spring chicken anymore, I'm a risk taker at chance. I feel this is where I need to be. I think Super Country Cowboy will be that boost to get me to the next level. I don't take it lightly and not for granted, I appreciate the opportunity I've been given". Spoken real and authentic Doug Briney will be around for a long time.



For more in Doug Briney visit his official website and follow Doug on Twitter and Facebook.

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The 2013 CMA Award Nominations Announced

Earlier today Sheryl Crow and Florida Georgia Line announced on Good Morning America live the nominations for the 2013 CMA Awards to be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood for the 6th consecutive year November 6th on ABC.
The nominations are:



Vocal Duo of The Year
Big and Rich
Florida Georgia Line
Love and Theft
The Civil Wars
Sugarland
Thompson Square


Female Vocalist of The Year
Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood



New Artist of The Year
Lee Brice
Brett Eldredge
Florida Georgia Line
Kip Moore
Kacey Musgraves


Male Vocalist of The Year
Luke Bryan
Jason Aldean
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban


Entertainer of The Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Taylor Swift


Music Video of The Year

Blown Away  Carrie Underwood directed by Ramdee St. Nicholas

Boys 'Round Here  Blake Shelton  Feat. Pistol Annies  directed by Trey Fanjoy

Downtown  Lady Antebellum  directed by Peter Zavadil

Highway Don't Care with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban  directed by Shane Drake

Mama's Broken Heart  Miranda Lambert  directed by Trey Fanjoy

Tornado  Little Big Town  directed by Shane Drake



Song of The Year

"I Drive Your Truck"  written by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, and Jimmy Yeary performed by  Lee Brice

"Mama's Broken Heart"  written by Brandy Clark, Shane Mcanally, and Kacey Musgraves  performed by Miranda Lambert

"Merry Go Round"  written by Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves and Josh Osborne  performed by Kacey Musgraves

"Pontoon"  written by Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby and Luke Laird  performed by Little Big Town

"Wagon Wheel"  written by Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor  performed by Darius Rucker


Vocal Group of The Year

Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band



Single of The Year

"Cruise"  Florida Georgia Line  Republic Nashville produced by Joey Moi

"Highway Don't Care"  Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
Big Machine Label  produced by Barry Gallimore and Tim McGraw

"Mama's Broken Heart"  Miranda Lambert  RCA Nashville  produced by Frank Lidell, Glenn Worf and Chuck Ainlay

"Merry Go Round"  Kacey Musgraves  Mercury Records  produced by Luke Laird, Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves

"Wagon Wheel"  Darius Rucker  Capitol Records Nashville  produced by 
Frank Rogers


Musical Event of The Year

"Boys 'Round Here" Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies  Warner Bros. Records

"Cruise"  Florida Georgia Line with Nelly  Republic Nashville

"Don't Rush"  Kelly Clarkson feat. Vince Gill  19 Recordings/RCA Records

"Highway Don't Care" Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
Big Machine Records

"The Only Way I Know"   Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church
Broken Bow Records



Album of The Year

Blown Away  Carrie Underwood  Arista Nashville  produced by Mark Bright

Based On A True Story  Blake Shelton  Warner Bros. Records  produced by Scott Hendricks

Red  Taylor Swift  Big Machine Records
produced by Jeff Bhasker, Scott Borchetta, Nathan Chapman, Dann Huff, Jacknife Lee, Max Martin, Shellback, Taylor Swift, Butch Walker and Dan Wilson

Same Trailer Different Park  Kacey Musgraves  produced by Luke Laird, Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves

Tornado  Little Big Town  Capitol Records Nashville produced by Jay Joyce


Musician of The Year

Brent Mason  Guitar
Dann Huff  Guitar
Mac  McAnally  Guitar
Paul Franklin  Steel Guitar
Sam Bush  Mandolin

Keith Urban Is Ready For Fuse, Brand New Album with Appearances and Events

Photo from: CMT

Photo Credit: Danny Clinch

Keith Urban returns with a brand new album, Fuse Tuesday September 10,2013 with it's release date Urban will have a week of promotional events and appearances.  Be there live in New York you can meet Keith at the Apple Soho store or be in the audience on the Today show, The View or Late Night with David Letterman. Want more news on Keith Urban visit his official website here.
Get FUSE on Amazon and iTunes here
Amazon - Keith Urban Fuse

i-Tunes - Fuse Keith Urban (Deluxe Edition)



Tuesday September 10,2013  The Today Show
The Today Show Concert Series

September 10,2013  at 2 pm ET  Live with Bobby Bones and IHeartRadio
The Bobby Bones Show

September 10,2013 at 6:30 pm  Meet The Musician at Apple Soho Store NY
(have a conversation with Keith Urban about the album FUSE, followed by an audience Q and A.)
Apple Retail Store -Soho

Wednesday September 11,2013  The View on ABC at 11 am EST
The View Online

Wednesday September 11,2013  Late Show With David Letterman  on CBS  at 
11:35 pm EST
Late Show With David Letterman

Casey James Returns To Country Music Night Spot Dusty Armadillo September 28,2013

Photo Courtesy of Dusty Armadillo

Several artists a year come to the largest hot spot in Rootstown, Ohio, the Dusty Armadillo have had acts from Craig Morgan, Jake Owen, Colt Ford, Toby Keith, Josh Thompson on the bill on several occasions, after his first appearance at the Dusty Armadillo this past winter the multi-talented Casey James will make his official return to the Dusty A. Saturday September 28,2013. It is one of the first two shows of the year to kick off the winter concert series, with many acts to follow.
Want to be there?
Tickets are $15.00, purchase at website here
Dusty Armadillo - The Place Country Comes To - Country Line Dancing OHIO - Live Bands - Country Concerts

Doors open at 7 pm 
Show Time at 10 pm

Come on out to the Dusty Armadillo for fun and a night of country music and
stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for the latest updates and acts.

Ohio's Country Goes Pink For A Cause

Country Music City Promotions is going pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, it is well in fact that I've been affected by breast cancer from a parent, to mutual friends and a high school friend just this past May. Many of us are affected by cancer, none of us go at it alone. Our support is strong, we fight the fight.

Through out September and October the Country Music City Promotions online shop will  benefit  Team Shelby Breast Cancer Fight and Breast Cancer Awareness. For every purchase you make at the shop half the sales will go to Team Shelby Breast Cancer Fight and Breast Cancer Awareness.

You as well can donate to the cause, any donated amount will benefit either Team Shelby or Breast Cancer Awareness.

  WQMX 94.9 FM Akron's Country is holding their 2nd annual Chicks with Picks charity concert series with country's Laura Bell Bundy, Cassadee Pope and new comer Leah Turner Tuesday October 1,2013 at Tangiers in Akron,Ohio, all ticket sales for the event will benefit WQMX Bosom Buddies. WQMX Bosom Buddies benefits Akron General's Muffins for Mammograms program who provides Free mammograms to women and men who can't afford them.

Shop here at Country Music City Promotions online store
Country Music City Promotions Shop

Make a donation on the home page of the website.

Get to know Team Shelby Breast Cancer Fight and  Shelby's story here
Team Shelby Breast Cancer Fight

Attend the 2nd Annual Chicks With Picks, tickets can be purchased at the 
WQMX  Studios at 
1795 West Market St.
Akron, Ohio 44313
during business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Find out how you can get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness and make a difference.
Breast Cancer Awareness

Getting Country With Tammie Davis

Photo Courtesy of Tammie Davis, Tammie Davis Music

In our first interview together Tammie Davis and I talk about Loretta Lynn, the traditional sounds of country music, the driving force behind a growing career, Marine life and NASCAR, yes NASCAR! North Carolina is the home state of NASCAR racing. The deep southern voice of Tammie Davis melts hearts, her infectious out going personality is simply contagious. It was a pleasure getting to know this local Carolina talent.

You're the absolute opposite of what country music is today, I adore the traditional sounds of country music, do you think this is what separates you from most country artists?
I think it does, for me It is what's real. What works for me might not work for someone else. Everything I perform comes out traditional, it is how I sound. I couldn't sing what is being played these days it wouldn't come out country. It's more distinctive, you know who it is when you hear it.


What was your first initial reaction when you heard you were opening for Loretta Lynn? Would you say this has been a highlight in your career at this point?
I was floored and yes, she is such an icon and came from nothing, built it from the ground up to where she is now. I've had a lot to go through, the similarities of her story and mine weren't much different, her husband has really been a force of nature in her career, where as mine drives me to continue my own path in music. It is hard for women in country music.The whole experience was nothing as I expected. Loretta didn't even know there was an opening act the night I opened for her, as she usually watches her openers, will come off her bus to watch. She was so apologetic to me, she gave me a hug, she really embraced the moment and kept apologizing.It was a moment I'll never forget.



Did you always know you wanted to sing country music?
Well, I remember thinking how am I going to get out of town. At the time I was at a NASCAR event in Charlotte interviewing a staff Sargent for a high school paper I was doing and what came from it that he was at this NASCAR event looking for band musicians. I look at him and said where do I sign up. He pretty much stopped me at that moment and said there is a process to sign up, asked me what position, there are several in the Marine Corp. I pretty much rehearsed every day, just practicing and practicing right up until the initial  audition. The learning process was a challenge and when I did audition was shocked, I didn't really know what I was doing, he had to show me, I was trained to read music. He learned I was a fast learner and passed me to sing.

What made you decide to serve as a Marine?
A recruiter was looking for Marine band musicians. 


Serving for our country comes with such sacrifice, do you feel it was worth serving?
From being in the Marine Corp band to basic training were well worth the experiences, the training involved alone was all that you did, your put into a room performing Jazz  music, in training you can't improvise jazz or piano, your taught keys and cords, before even going into it I knew piano and it's fundamentals, jazz though was different. Among attending classes and training I still had to do my Marine corp duties from field work to testing it was my job. 


Of all the shows has their been a favorite of yours? Do you have a favorite?
Opening for Loretta Lynn, It was a moment I'll never forget, I wasn't really nervous though my husband was. The crowd really got into it from my original material to the covers l I performed. At the end of the show threw in Rocky Top, if you watch the video from YouTube you'll see the crowd really getting into it.

When your writing a song do you find it easy to collaborate with other songwriters or do you write soley for yourself?
Being the artist that I am whatever needs to be done get's done, if I don't do it, it won't get done. I've written more this year. When I started writing with Kristy and Jen I felt an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment. I don't ever really get excited, It was that moment in itself to write with a songwriter. Driving home afterwards rolled down the window and gave a fist pump, it was a fist pumping moment. 

Have there been times you felt like giving up?
What made you keep going?
I could have given up during the struggle. My husband was that driving force, reminding me what I'd be missing. It would be much easier to go back to a normal job. You think about it, I went through a rough spot a couple years ago, nothing was really happening, I could have given up, after a couple weeks realized I've worked too hard not to give up. I went back at it full force. It was all or nothing and I'd be angry with myself if I did give up.People  start to give up when the chips fall into place, it was just this year when things really took off.


What advice would you give someone who wanted to pursue music as a career?
You don't  have to be business minded but it helps to be, to know the business side of things.  Just to be thick skinned, how you present yourself, to having communication skills to every aspect of yourself. People pick up on those things. Be well rounded, don't stop and don't give up. There's plenty of room for improvement. Treat others how you want to be treated, what goes around comes around.



If you couldn't perform/sing what would you do?
With the knowledge I have of the business,realistically I could be an artists manger,I have this knowledge of the business side and how it works being at this for so long now Aside from the business I'm very creative, with the desire I could see myself living in the country owning my own antique shop.




Last, but not certainly least when you look back on the past few years what did you learn from the music business?
I can't really pin point it specifically,truth be told it is how much alike the country music industry and NASCAR racing are alike,I married into it. The marketing aspects, the networking with those in the NASCAR circuit, how a NASCAR driver became who they are, when they perform they're wearing their sponsors on his outfit. I've learned things about myself, my voice, to learning new things to the industry itself. My life experiences from being a pianist, to the military, to being a country artist, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
I'm striving to be better at my craft in moving forward.


Country music has defined Tammie Davis though her southern roots, NASCAR, Military experience is who she is. Deep down she's philosophical, easy going, creative and loves God.
"I feel like this is what I'm suppose to do. God plays a role in it, I'm grateful", she explains. Though I love every aspect of interviewing an artist, getting to know them is much more of a joy to me. Tammie Davis is making her mark in country music her way, she's here to stay for the long haul.


For more on Tammie Davis, her music, tour dates, events, and more visit her official website.
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Doug Briney Reveals New Album Super Country Cowboy Track List, Pre-order Available And Events

Photo Courtesy of Tate Music Group/ MTS Management

Doug Briney who went from Anchorage, Alaska  independent country artist to Tate Music Group artist has paved the waves through the years  bringing his positive traditional country style and sound to country music fans, currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee Briney is experiencing  new moments and highlights in his career. His official Tate debut Super Country Cowboy will have Nashville talking and new fans emerging.   Doug's sound isn't far from what you heard on his independent album It's All Country, in fact it's a more sophisticated polished sound on Super Country Cowboy. Doug's voice exudes passion and deliverance on "Believe" and "Unknown Soldier". What you'll hear on Super Country Cowboy is nothing short of a man with country soul.
The full track list is now available, along with pre-order at Doug's official website here.
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Track List

Super Country Cowboy
I Get To
Pretty Big Deal
Believe
The Money the Gun and the Bible
The Choices You Make
Eugene Fuguay
Uknown Solider

The following Doug Briney events for the month of September.

Friday September 27,2013  Doug Briney Meet and Greet
Sam Goody Cumberland Station 756S S Jefferson Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501
6:00 PM 

Saturday September 28,2013 Chester County Fair
Courthouse, Main Street, Henderson, Tennessee 
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM


Stay tune to Country Music City Promotions for the latest updates on Doug Briney.

Country Music City Promotions 2 Year Anniversary And Birthday Event

Country Music City Promotions is turning 2 in September, it is hard to believe two years ago a little blog turned into a full fledged website for country music artists, independent, under played, under promoted, mainstream and traditional country. Here we are two years later!!

During the entire month of September Country Music City Promotions will get bigger and brighter in country music, bringing more news, updates, events, videos, interviews, plenty of interviews are in the works from country artists Tammie Davis, Doug Briney, Dylan Scott, Maggie Rose to name a few and surprises along the way.

We're going to celebrate country music in a HUGE way with not only the BIGGEST Giveaway ever, I'll bring you to join the party all month long with Google+ hangouts, a Livestream and more.

Dates and times are confirmed, set the date!

9/23/13  Livestream  Date Change Confirmed 9/26/13
Livestream | Country Music City Promotions Block Party

The BIGGEST Giveaway at Country Music City Promotions

Includes:

Tim McGraw Two Lanes of Freedom CD

$25.00 Limited Edition Tim McGraw Outback Steakhouse Gift Card

Thompson Square Just Feels Good CD w/ 3 bonus tracks

Signed Madonna Nash CD

Dylan Scott debut EP featuring the single "Makin' This Boy Go Crazy"

Maggie Rose debut album Cut To Impress w/ signed I Ain't Your Mama vinyl disc, an 8X10 and 2 I Ain't Your Mama tattoos.

A signed Sarah Darling 8X10

The July 29,2013 issue of Country Weekly 

featuring Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert

The September 16,2013 issue of Country Weekly

Special Collector's Edition

The Legend of Cash

The September 16,2013 US Weekly 

Hot Fall Fashion Issue w/ Kellie Pickler

Labor Day A Message Of Freedom

  ~*~Labor Day Message ~*~

Though we're coming to the end of summer, kids going back to school, mom and dad packing lunches, heading off to work. There is something to always remember the people who shape our lives, those who leave an impact and inspire us, to those who are our every day hero's.
On this Labor Day when you're celebrating with family and friends remember who laid their lives on the line for us, the sacrifices they make to keep our country still free.
Our soldiers, troops, veterans and military depend on us to remember them.
Their labor of love isn't free, we can help them be free and come home where they belong.
We can do so much as a country, together make a huge impact.

Visit the USO, Help Hospitalized Veterans, Wounded Warriors Project in how you can get involved and make them feel free this Labor Day.


USO

Help Hospitalized Veterans

Wounded Warrior Project