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About Joe Nichols The true measure of an artist lies beyond the milestones and the hardware. Joe Nichols, of course, has plenty of both. But to create a true legacy, an artist requires something more—authenticity. Joe Nichols established that he possessed this intangible quality from the moment his debut singles were released -- back to back #1 hits that got the attention of music fans and critics alike. Even legends like George Jones and Merle Haggard have given Joe their public seal of approval, adding real luster to accomplishments that reflect the respect he has earned across the board: All those accomplishments are fired by the passion for excellence Joe brings to what he does, and it’s a passion the artist brings in spades to each album he does. "Yes, this is about commercial success," he says, "but if you want to make something that lasts, it's about art too. On every album, we're looking for hit singles, but every time out I want to satisfy the artistic part of my soul too." In 2001, two of the city's music legends, Tony Brown and Tim DuBois, chose Joe as their flagship artist on Universal South Records. By the next year, he was on top of the country singles charts, and "The Impossible" and "Brokenheartsville" amounted to a one-two debut that earned him Grammy nominations and a host of awards and also established him as one of the genre's most promising young voices. Tours with Alan Jackson and Toby Keith allowed him to prove himself as a riveting live performer, and soon the aforementioned legends were weighing in on Joe's place as their heir apparent. "It's a wonderful thing," says Joe, "for the legends, the guys who are my heroes, to give me any kind of props. For them to say, 'This guy's got something we like' makes me feel great, like I've done something important. I have always tried to pick the best songs I could find; songs the listener could appreciate and maybe relate to.” To Joe, country songs are little slices of everyday life—the good and the bad, the lighthearted and the sorrowful. Through the years, he established himself as one of country music's best judges of material. In addition to his hits, his albums are loaded with strong material--he recorded "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking" long before Blake Shelton turned it into a smash. In fact, he says, "The one thing I see in looking at the greatest hits album is that it's incomplete. There's so much more I want to do and so much more I have done. There are a lot of songs that were never released as singles that mean a lot to me, a lot of really cool stuff that never got its due. Moving forward, I want to make sure the best stuff, the best moments I have, people are able to hear." It is something his fans are looking forward to as well, and Joe is working to extend his legacy. Along the way, his movie star looks and at-ease-with-the-world personality have led him into new realms. He caught the eye of Broadway producers and recently hosted the ACM Honors show at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The wide-ranging nature of his appeal led to a few of tours of Australia, and his appreciation for the nation's service men and women took him to the Middle East. “One of the things I have learned not only from this business, but from life in general is that you put in the time to do good work,” Joe says. “I am one of the luckiest guys in the world because I love what I do. I love country music, and I don’t think there will ever come a day when I won’t be able to say that. Sometimes the business part of music isn’t fun, but music will never be something I don’t love and enjoy.”
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About Josh Turner One of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers earning numerous CMA, ACM and GRAMMY nominations since the release of his debut album, Long Black Train, Josh Turner has sold more than five million albums and garnered four No. 1 hits (including three multi-week chart-toppers): "Your Man," "Would You Go With Me," and "Why Don't We Just Dance" (a four-week No. 1 that was named the most-played song of the year in 2010 by MediaBase). His song, "All Over Me," from Haywire also reached the top spot on the charts, making him one of only seven country artists to have two No. 1 hits in 2010. A Hannah, S.C. native, Turner has been songwriting and performing since he was a young child, and in support of music education, created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist students interested in pursuing a future in arts/music. As a high school student, he had very little access to music education, therefore realizes first-hand the importance of arts in the schools. Celebrating one of his fastest-rising singles to-date, "Time Is Love," Turner released his fifth studio album, Punching Bag on June 12, 2012 which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. The Associated Press says, “With Punching Bag, Turner once again proves he ranks among the most effective -- and most hard-core country -- performers of his generation.” On August 27, 2012 he released a live album exclusively with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Live Across America. The album was recorded at live shows from Lancaster, PA to Kansas City, MO and more. For more information on Josh Turner, visit www.JoshTurner.com.
About Iron Horse
IRON HORSE IS MUCH MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE BAND! THESE GUYS KNOW HOW TO PUT ON A GREAT SHOW AND GIVE THE AUDIENCE AN EXPERIENCE THAT THEY'LL NEVER FORGET! PERFORMING TRICKS WITH THEIR INSTRUMENTS, IN TRUE SHOWMAN FASHION, AND WITH A SOUND ALL THEIR OWN, IRON HORSE DISTINGUISHES THEMSELVES FROM THE REST OF THE "COOKIE CUTTER" ACTS TODAY. THEIR SOUND CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS "PURE COUNTRY MUSIC", PAYING HOMAGE TO THEIR IDOLS, LIKE WAYLON AND CASH, WHILE RETAINING A MODERN EDGE.
“What I love about these guys is they got passion and it shows and it’s fun!” "I can tell you've got it...very impressive!"
IRON HORSE IS MUCH MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE BAND! THESE GUYS KNOW HOW TO PUT ON A GREAT SHOW AND GIVE THE AUDIENCE AN EXPERIENCE THAT THEY'LL NEVER FORGET! THEIR SOUND CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS "PURE COUNTRY MUSIC", PAYING HOMAGE TO THEIR IDOLS, LIKE WAYLON AND CASH, WHILE RETAINING A MODERN EDGE. PERFORMING TRICKS WITH THEIR INSTRUMENTS, IN TRUE SHOWMAN FASHION, AND WITH A SOUND ALL THEIR OWN, IRON HORSE DISTINGUISHES THEMSELVES FROM THE REST OF THE "COOKIE CUTTER" ACTS TODAY. IRON HORSE HAS RECORDED ALBUMS AT THE WORLD FAMOUS SUN STUDIO AND SAM PHILLIPS RECORDING STUDIOS IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, WORKING WITH ORIGINAL SUN RECORDS LEGEND, ROLAND JANES. IN 2010, IRON HORSE COMPETED ON THE HIT NBC TELEVISION SHOW, "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT", PERFORMING EACH WEEK IN FRONT OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AND GAINING NATIONAL RECOGNITION. IRON HORSE FINISHED IN THE TOP 48 OUT OF OVER 90,000 ACTS NATIONWIDE. OPENING UP FOR COUNTRY STARS LIKE JAKE OWEN, JASON MICHAEL CARROL, STEEL MAGNOLIA, JERROD NEIMANN, AND CRAIG MORGAN, THEIR ORIGINAL MUSIC CAN BE HEARD IN THE BRAND NEW FEATURE FILM, "THE WAYSHOWER", STARRING SALLY KIRKLAND AND ERIC ROBERTS" |
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