The Music In Review Issue 2 May - June 2018

Randy Travis The Randy Travis Foundation

American Made, Southern Raised At The Blue Gate Theater

THE MUSIC IS NOW THE MUSIC IN REVIEW New name / Same great coverage!

ISSUE 2 | JUNE 2018

Editor in Chief Danny Joines Deputy Editor Sophia Everett Davis

EDITORIAL OFFICES Nashville, Tn 37203

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

04 Writers Corner 06 The Christian Country Music Scene 08 Randy Travis 11 Southern Halo

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13 Video Spot Light

14 Tim Menzies

16 American Made Southern Raised 19 Southern Gospel Cross Over, The Dunaways

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20 On The Road 22 Mainstream Pick, Joe Nichols

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WRITERS CORNER RICK TIGER

By Danny Joines

Rick Tiger has a way with words.

Weaving a lyrical web of emotion that is simple, yet complex, his canvas is the heart and soul of the listener and he draws from his own heart and soul to delivery a roller-coaster ride of laughter and tears. The realness in the delivery of both the story and the

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song will keep you on the edge of your seat.

I heard Rick for the first time during a writers night at The Listening Room in Nashville Tn. Rick was hosting with Craig Morgan and had invited us to the event. It was a cold night but inside The Listening Room there was an air of excitement, and expectation.

In 1991 Rick and Craig co-wrote a song that was recorded by Western Flyer and released as a single. The song fit within the Positive Message / Christian Country genre and was titled "What Will You Do With M-E".

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songs that speak to the heart. His newest album "Uniforms" features songs like "Prayin Man", "Uniforms" and "Why I've Been Drinkin". Cuts from previus albums include songs like "This Old" and "Would It Be Ok".

Tiger has written songs that were cut by such artists as Joe Nickols, Montgomery Gentry, The Del McCoury Band and Jeff Bates to name a few.

You can listen to more songs written by Rick at this link http://www.cntmusic.net/our_cuts/

To learn more about Rick Tiger and to BOOK him for your next event be sure and visit his website at http://www.ricktiger.com/

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photos of the week

National Release Holly Norman, Chosen To Fly video had its world premiere on Sundays Kind Of Country and in two days got over twenty thousand views. Holly wrote the song after hearing the news about the shootings in Florida. The song was produced by Ernie Rowell at Funhouse Studios in Nashville Tn.

Wanna Be Nashville, TN (March 27, 2018) – StowTown Records artist, Matt Reith of Southern Raised, has been honored with an award in a Christian short film competition. Matt’s video, Wanna Be, features the Southern Raised song “Wanna Be”, which is on their current StowTown Records project, Another World, distributed by Sony/Provident Distribution.

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YOUR IN

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY

www.bigccn.com The Christian Country Music Scene Fiddlin In The Kitchen Hicktown Garage Words Of Wisdom Redneck Academy 7

RANDY TRAVIS

I NEVER THOUGHT OF HAVING PLATINUM ALBUMS

May 4th 1959 marked the beginning of what would be known as mega country star Randy Travis. His real name was Randy Traywick and he was born into a family that loved country music.

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Randy made the move to Nashville in 1981 to pursue a career in country music. He was picked up by Warner Brothers Records and had his first single release that went to number 1 on the charts called "On The Other Hand".

AND WINNING AWARDS. I JUST WANTED TO WRITE SONGS AND SING WHEN I STARTED OUT IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS. RANDY TRAVIS

Randy had 16 number 1 hits out of 50 single releases many of which fell into the genre of Positive Message Christian Country. Songs like "Forever and Ever Amen", "Deeper Than The Holler", "He Walked On Water", "The Box", "Oscar The Angel", "Every Head Bowed",

RANDY TRAVIS FOUNDATION AT THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

"Dig Two Graves", "The Family Bible And Farmers Almanac", "Angels", "Raise Him Up", and Three Wooden Crosses". Randy also released several Gospel Albums during his career.

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On July 7, 2013, Randy Travis was admitted in critical condition to a Dallas hospital for viral cardiomyopathy after a viral upper respiratory infection. Three days later, he suffered a massive stroke and had surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. He spent over 5 ½ months in the ICU of various hospitals. He currently has difficulty speaking and is unable to walk or care for himself without assistance.

The Randy Travis Foundation is a charity dedicated to raising awareness for viral cardiomyopathy and providing arts and music enrichment for children. The two-part purpose connects a diverse group of people to support and find a cure for viral cardiomyopathy along with providing

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opportunities for at-risk children to participate in arts and music programs. The foundation mission is to serve those affected by viral cardiomyopathy by facilitating research and support for individuals affected by the condition along with creating opportunities for involvement in enrichment programs for children.

SOUTHERN HALO Rising Country Trio, Southern Halo have a brand new Album and the first single release from that album was "Anything Is Possible".

"Our first single from our upcoming album is about conquering anything you put your heart, soul, and mind to," said Natalia.

The song was written by Catt Gravitt and Carl Falk and is a great Inspirational song. You can learn more about Southern Halo at www.southernhalo.net

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VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

RANDY TRAVIS T H E B O X In honor of Fathers Day we have

A great video that paints an

selected "The Box" as recorded by

emotional picture of the memories

Randy Travis for the Video

of a father when the family finds

Spotlight of the Month.

"The Box' he kept tucked away.

The song was co-written by

The music video was directed by

Randy Travis and Buck Moore. It

Jim Shea.

was recorded and released in 1995 on the album "This Is Me". It was the fourth single release from the album and charted at number 7 on Billboards Hot Country Singles.

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TIMÂ MENZIES

the word and song Nashville, Tn became home for Tim Menzies in 1980 when he made the move to pursue a career in country music. This lead to the forming of a band called Bandanna and signing with Warner Brothers. As time went on he became a session musician playing for many of country musics biggest names.

In 1985 Tims writing talent caught the ear of Bob Beckman and got him a deal with Combine Music It wasnt long before his talent drew the attention of Nashville Producer Bob Montgomery. In 1989 they teamed up and put out the album 'Stone By Stone". Then in 1992 James Stroud produced "This Ol Heart"

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Today Tim enjoys making his own brand of Positive Message Country. Tims current album "His Way Of Loving Me" is full of such Positive Message Music. Be sure to follow the links and check out Tim Menzies.

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Southern Raised, four siblings who sing and play a variety of traditional American Folk Instruments, make up this influential Americana band. The blend of there harmonies and the level of talent that is evident as they play their respective instruments leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat with expectation.

We had Southern Raised in the studio during the past several weeks shooting an episode of Harmony Road Tv that they were guest hosting. We also interviewed the band for The Christian Country Music Scene.

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WE HAVE

American Made, Southern Raised is what there calling the six week showing at the Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana, Indiana.

It will be an event like no other with a mix of old and new. The classically trained siblings were raised in the music of the Ozark Mountains, they mix Classical with Celtic and Bluegrass.Â

GET YOUR TICKETS To learn more about the show American Made, Southern Raised you can go to the website at www.riegsecker.com and purchase your tickets today

BRAND NEW VIDEO

Besides his talent as a singer and musician, Matt is also Producing, Directing, Editing and Shooting there new music video for the song "Letting Go" off the album "Another World"

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SOUTHERN GOSPEL CROSS-OVER CHURCH IN THE KITCHEN

The Dunaways are a Southern Gospel group with a Bluegrass influence. There singing carries an anointing that is recognized by all who are privileged to hear it. From the fast driving, upbeat to the slow ballads they are sure to win your heart and bless your soul. Listen to there song by clicking the pic below.

THE DUNAWAYS Church In The Kitchen is the Crossover pick from Southern Gospel. A true Christian Country lyric in a down home country setting with a message much needed in todays theater. www.dunawaymusic.com

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ON THE ROAD

CHRISTIAN DAVIS Christian Davis hits the road with his new album this month. He kicked off the summer tour at Salmon Lake Park's Texas Bluegrass Festival in Grapeland Texas.

The album is a Bluegrass / Americana mix featuring songs like "Hands Of A Working Man', "Singing Mamma To Sleep","Rosine I Cry", and "It's Gonna Be A Good Day".

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The single release of "It's Gonna Be A Good Day" will happen this month as well and the album will be available by the end of the month.

There are still available dates for 2018, and 2019 is also being booked. To book Christian at your Festival or Event contact Adoration Agency at 615-784-4793 or sophia@adorationagency.com

COMING TO A FESTIVAL OR EVENT NEAR YOU CHECK OUR SCHEDULE

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Mainstream Pick

WE HELP YOU GET WHAT YOUÂ NEED IN LIFE.

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GREAT song that fits into the Christian Country format from one of Mainstreams greatest artists. Billy Grahams Bible weaves a captivating story into an everyday scene of familiarity befitting a great country song. A positive message with references to the Christian Faith.

Awesome lyrics and a true Country production with the stellar voice of Joe Nichols. Use the links below to hear the song and follow up on Joe Nichols.Â

MICHAEL LEE Still riding the wave of His new album “Tattoos” that was released in July 2017, Michael is currently writing/looking for new songs to finish up his EP “Battlelines”! There may be a new music video to follow up the heart touching “Ain’t That Just Like Jesus” that was released earlier. Keep watching the calender for dates in your area as he is traveling a lot and covering a lot of ground all over the south!

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