Dallas Remington: No Nonsense early age, around nine years old, however she regularly plays a variety of instruments with guitar and bass as her primary focus. “Singing will always be a part of me. Whether I’m singing at church, on the street, on a flatbed Dallas Remington is a trailer, or somewhere in no-nonsense country Nashville, I love every recording artist and minute.” songwriter who knows Her two latest singles who she is and what she are “Dirty Roses” and wants. “The Way I Talk.” The Kentucky-born, Both songs speak started performing in to the kind of person Nashville at age 11 and Dallas is and her moved to Nashville at straightforward, the age of 15, thrives unapologetic soul. with a passion for life, “Dirty Roses” theme her music and her faith. speaks to an apology Dallas’ vocal talents from someone you have are marked by her loved in your life that striking lyrics and isn’t worth forgiving. textured phrasing; her While “The Way I fiery verve and vigor Talk” is exactly how comes to life in every it sounds with the idea performance, intimate being proud of yourself or live. and your roots. Don’t Her passion for change. playing the guitar and For more information performing began at an dallasremington.com
Exile: America’s Longest Running Band
Exile formed in 1963 looking to play small clubs in Richmond, Kentucky, but managed to top both the pop and country charts during their 58 yearlong career. Their most successful hit, “Kiss You All Over” spent four weeks at the top of Billboard’s pop chart in 1978. In the early 1980s Exile started to focus on country music. During their run on the country charts Exile has successfully had ten No. 1 singles, including “I Don’t Want To Be A Memory” and “Give Me One More Chance.” The hit song “Kiss You
All Over” was used in the 1996 Adam Sandler movie “Happy Gilmore” and in the 2006 film “Employee of the Month.” They have toured with acts including Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, The Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers and The Judds. The 5 original Exile members re-formed in 2008 and continue to tour today. Current members of the band include J.P. Pennington, Les Taylor, Sonny LeMaire, Marlon Hargis and Steve Goetzman. 2022 celebrates 59 years for the band and the 44th anniversary of the hit song “Kiss You All Over.” It also brings the signing of new label Clearwater and work on a new project all while still on the road touring! For more information visit, exile.biz
JD Shelburne, Straight from Kentucky
JD Shelburne continues to leave his mark on the music industry with his latest album, Staight from Kentucky. What a fitting title for this Kentucky artist who was also named the 2021 Best Kentucky Musician/Band Award by Kentucky Living Magazine. The most recent single garnering attention is “Fine By Me” which has an accompanying music video. “When I first heard ‘Fine By Me’ I knew it was written for my voice,” shares
Shelburne. “I am living this song and it is one so many can relate to. The melody and lyrics are right in my wheelhouse, and I was honestly shocked it had not been recorded. ‘Fine By Me’ was one of the first songs I tested online during the pandemic and fans went crazy over it, plus my wife absolutely loved it. I knew it was a special song from the moment we recorded it in the studio. I am excited for the fans to see the new video!” Whether they’re spending the night on the couch or getting dressed up for an evening out, Shelburne proves that beside every great man stands an equally amazing woman. For more information jdshelburne.com
Ben Gallaher is a Country Boy
a strong reverence for guitar masters, Ben’s songs are autobiographical anthems of growing up in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania that radiate a passion for the lyric-driven country music that influenced him. Gallaher has already Ben Gallaher is signed earned a fast-growing to Stone Country fan base due to his Records, the newly commanding guitar formed sister label to prowess and energetic Quartz Hill Records.. live shows while Gallaher’s latest opening for the likes of single, “Country, Boy” Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank is a rocking guitarWilliams Jr., Blake Shelton, 3 Doors Down scorcher, celebrating handshake deals and the and Lee Brice. Gallaher is currently do right mind-set that is the core of the country in the studio recording his debut Quartz Hill lifestyle. “Country, Records album with Boy” was written by acclaimed music Gallaher alongside producers Mickey Jack fellow artists Carlton Cones (Jason Aldean, Anderson and Jacob Thomas Rhett) and Powell. Derek George (Randy A triple threat singer, Houser, Joe Nichols). songwriter and selfStay up to date at taught musician with bengallaher.com
Shane Owens is the Music Man playing with his band at local honky-tonks to fast-paced life on the road, highlighting exactly what it means to be the true “music man” Owens was born to be. Known for being Country music singer/ one of the few country artists who songwriter Shane delivers modernOwens’ recently day sounds while released single, honoring traditional “Music Man,” country roots, Owens continues to stand continues to pay out as it has now broken the top 40 spot homage to his heroes and stays true to his on the Music Row own style. From CountryBreakout Radio Chart reaching playing the worldfamous Grand Ole #34. Opry with his debut in Co-written by Galen Griffin, Monte 2017 and appearing in many CMA festivals Holmes, and Wil throughout his career, Jones, and produced by Ace Lutz, “Music “Music Man” is another reason that Man” gives listeners proves Owens can’t that classic yet contemporary country stray from sharing his talent with the world! feel through Owen’s For more information signature bold vocals follow on socials at and upbeat energy. @shaneowenscountry The tune describes
Whiskey on the Rocks
record their single Biggest Mistake I Never Made. When enlisting the help of Jonathan Lebo to lay the bass track the trio quickly found out that Lebo’s brother Zack Lebo was in fact a drummer. This When all the pieces chain of events was the came together with beginning of WOTR such ease. Five and Biggest Mistake I guys from Central Never Made went on to Pennsylvania just be the bands first single knew they were onto which was released in something. With all 2019. Since then the five having musical band has gone on to influences such as release several more rock, hard rock, singles “Live It Up” modern country, (2020), “Blame It On traditional country, The Whiskey” (2020), southern rock and “Hell Yeah (2021) and bluegrass they knew have their latest single they had something “Captain America.” special. Whiskey On “Captain America” The Rocks was formed holds a special place in in 2018 when three our hearts because we members Ryan Alan, all personally know a Corey McCartney Captain America! and Cody Ross Smith Stay up to date at then an acoustic trio whiskeyontherockspa. went into the studio to com
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