Camille Rae Spreads the
Christmas Spirit with “What
Child Is This?”
(Nashville,
Tenn. – December 2, 2016)
Country
recording artist,Camille
Rae, has released an original
rendition of the Christmas hymn,“What
Child Is This?” capturing
her bright and dynamic vocals for the holiday classic.
What
Child Is This?” initially written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865, was
recorded and produced byMikei
Grayand is now available through digital retailers Amazon UK, Amazon.com,iTunesandApple Music.
“‘What
Child Is This’ has been my favorite Christmas song since I was a little
girl,”said Rae.“It is so beautiful and has always
tugged at my heart strings. I’m very excited to share my take on this
timeless hymn with everyone.”
"What Child Is
This?" was written by William Chatterton Dix, in 1865. The lyrics to
this carol were subsequently set to the traditional English folk song tune of
"Greensleeves".
Rae’s
current single,“But
I Want You,”co-written byJaida
Dreyer, Fred Wilhelm,andJay
Knowles, is currently climbing the
Music Row chart with strong country radio airplay across the United States
and Canada. “But I Want You,” is available oniTunes andApple Music, and the official music video can be viewedhere.
Originally
from Mount Vernon, Ky., Rae has been sharing her talent with all whom would
listen since the age of three. At 12, Rae began to craft her own songs and
was a member of the Kentucky All-State Choir. She went on to complete her
musical education at University of the Cumberlands and taught choir before
focusing on her own artistry. Since 2012, Rae has opened for notable acts
like The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, David Cook, Maddie and Tae, and more.
Rae
recently completed studio work for a full-length studio album in which the
street date is to be determined.
KELSEA BALLERINI and JOEY ALEXANDER RELEASE NEW SINGLE
“MY FAVORITE THINGS” FOR THE
HOLIDAY SEASON
Superstar Country Sweetheart and Brilliant Pianist Collaborate To Create
New Christmas Classic
Standout Performance Airs During CMA Country Christmas Special Nov. 28 on
ABC
Nashville, Tenn. (November 23, 2016)
Country music’s superstar sweetheart Kelsea
Ballerini teams with critically acclaimed, two-time Grammy nominated
pianist Joey Alexander to release
their collaboration on “My Favorite Things” to all digital retailers November 25.
The classic tune from Sound of Music (1959; Rodgers and Hammerstein) was
the title track of Alexander’s debut instrumental album in 2015, which hit #1
on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
With the addition of Ballerini’s charming contemporary vocals, the two
create a new Christmas standard for every generation to love for years to come.
Audio YouTube:
Audio Spotify:
Kelsea Ballerini & Joey Alexander - My
Favorite Things
Composor: Richard Rodgers (June 28, 1902 –
December 30, 1979)
“I got a good dose of that warm southern hospitality from the folks from
Black River Records and the Nashville country music community, and performing
with Kelsea Ballerini was amazing,” said Alexander. “I’m really proud of the
work we’ve done and excited to share our new holiday single with the world.”
"Putting out 'Favorite Things' with Joey has been one of my proudest
and most exciting projects and moments so far," beams Ballerini. "He
is so incredibly talented and, more so, so humble. Being in the studio and
listening to him play so effortlessly over and over really challenged me to be
my best. I'm so excited for people to hear this!"
Their performance of the beloved song was a standout from 2016’s CMA
Country Christmas special, with Ballerini’s bright voice taking on a smoky hue
over the sophisticated stylings of Alexander’s keyboard work. The
newly-recorded studio version will be serviced to country radio for the holiday
season, and fans should tune in to watch these young talents make musical magic
on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry when CMA Country Christmas airs November 28
and Christmas Eve on ABC.
Joey Alexander has held the #1 spot at jazz radio for seven consecutive
weeks with his sophomore album titled “Countdown,” produced by Grammy Award
winning Jason Olaine and featuring three original compositions (“City Lights,”
“Sunday Waltz” and “Soul Dreamer”). It is the highly anticipated follow-up to
his critically acclaimed debut, My Favorite Things, which hit #1 on the
Billboard Jazz Albums chart and was nominated for two Grammy Awards (“Best Jazz
Instrumental Album” and “Best Improvised Solo”), making Joey the youngest jazz
artist ever nominated for a Grammy. He performed live on the Grammy telecast
this year, introduced by Recording Academy President Neil Portnow and received
a standing ovation. The 13-year-old pianist from Bali, Indonesia, who made his
U.S. debut at Lincoln Center before his 11th birthday, has been interviewed by
Anderson Cooper for 60 Minutes; has been featured on CNN with Christiane
Amanpour; has been interviewed/performed on The Today Show and NBC Nightly News
with Lester Holt, and has appeared on the front page of the New York Times. The
2016 Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll “Rising Star” winner, who has performed for
Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, sells out tour dates weeks in
advance. Time Magazine calls him a Next Generation Leader. Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein,
among the first to book him, says this kind of musical genius only comes round
every 20 to 40 years.
It's also been included (track 5) on the new 21 track MCA
Nashville/ UMG complilation Country
Christmas Greatest Hits(Amazon UK
| Amazon.com)
"O Holy Night" (French: Cantique
de Noël) is a well-known Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to
the French poem "Minuit, chrétiens" (Midnight, Christians) by a wine
merchant and poet, Placide Cappeau (1808–1877).
The song has also been recorded through the years by many
notable singers including Mariah Carey, Cher, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Céline
Dion, Josh Groban, Anne Murray and Andy Williams.
Country Connections:
Glen Campbell recorded
the song on his Christmas album Home for the Holidays (1993).
Vince Gill cut it for
his release Breath Of Heaven (1998)
It was a title cut for John
Berry charted with it at #55 (1996) and #63 (1998)
Martina McBride's rendering
from her WHITE CHRISTMAS release (Sept 29, 1998) charted on five separate
occasions beginning with a No.74 slot (1997) and a top peak on Hot Country
Songs at #49 in 1999.
Edens Edge's logged a
No. 59 slot in 2012.
Kenny Rogers added it to
his CHRISTMAS GREETINGS album and as a The Chosen One Montage on his holiday
release The Gift (1996)
Faith Hill added it to
her first Christmas offering on Sept 2008 with the release of JOY TO THE WORLD.
Jennifer Nettles recorded it
for her TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS album which dropped October 28, 2016
Rascal Flatts have
included it on their new 2016 holiday release THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL.
In addition to the timeless carol, Lauren’s latest single,
“Road Less Traveled,” is currently
climbing country radio’s Top 20. Written by Lauren with Meghan Trainor and
Jesse Frasure, “Road Less Traveled” delivers an empowering message of
self-acceptance and embracing your individuality.
Recognized byRolling Stoneas
a “Must-See Act,” Lauren is currently touring with country icon Alan Jackson
for his 25thanniversaryStillKeepin’ It Country Tour.
The young star is one of CMT’s “Next Women of Country” and a Spotify “Spotlight on Country”
featured artist. Lauren also joins Martina McBride in the new year for CMT’s
annual Next Women of Country Tour.
Georgia native Lauren Alaina captured America’s hearts when
she appeared on Season 10 of American Idol.
Her first album, WILDFLOWER,
debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Country chart and No. 2 on Billboard’s Top
Country Album chart, and was the best-selling digital album by a debut country
female.
She was also the youngest female to have her album debut
that high since LeAnn Rimes 15 years prior.
Alaina has been nominated for several Teen Choice and CMT Music Awards,
and took home the Artist Of The Year: New Artist trophy at the 2012 American
Country Awards.
She has toured with superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and
Sugarland. Lauren is an Ambassador for the Special Olympics and released her
version of “Grown Up Christmas List” as a part of their A Very Special
Christmas album series.
Keith Burns, the other half of the powerhouse duoTrick
Pony, has released his first solo holiday tune titled“Santa’s Daughter”*(Double
B Records). It was sent to country radio for airplay and is now
available for download.
Far and away from the whimsical holiday tunes we recall each season, this
story is about one “naughty dog”—a man with delectable taste in women and
whiskey.
Run off, one-time too many, by many an un-amused and disapproving Pa, this
Cowboy runs the risk to corral his gal. This time…Burns flirts with fiery
temptation —“Santa’s Daughter.”
“I didn’t write ‘Santa’s
Daughter’ with the intent to stir-up warm and fuzzy sentiments or wintry,
holiday recollections; I wrote it just for fun,”Burnssaid.“One
Christmas, a buddy asked me why there weren’t any presents under my tree and I
said in jest, ‘cause I got caught with Santa’s daughter.’ It just rolled
off my tongue and into a song. It’s a funny, witty, adult tune that I
hope will give folks a good reason to laugh and smile this season.”
Written and produced by Burns, the merry, tongue-in-cheek tale about one
infamous dad, the “Man In Red,” and an infamous man “WANTED” is complemented by
old-time western guitar licks and “Whoah-ho’s.” Recorded at Beaird
Studios in Nashville, the single was distributed to country radio (Nov 9,
2016). Regina Raleigh are to spearhead the radio promotion campaign.
The corresponding music video will be filmed at Santa's Pub in Nashville
later this month.
Keith Burns Song: Santa's Daughter
Release Date: 11 November 2016
Label: BannaBear Music / Double B Records
Time: 2:55
“Santa’s Daughter” is available via all major digital retail
outlets:
I didn’t get one single thing, but I guess there’s only me to blame
Chorus:
Cos, I didn’t know it was Santa’s daughter, that night at the bar
She loved to drink whiskey and water
And make out in my car
That neon glow was Ruddolph’s nose peeking through the glass
I didn’t know it was Santa’s daughter
Till Santa kicked my ass! Whoah-ho’s, Whoah-ho’s, Whoah-ho
Now seems like such a blur
The long white beard, the reindeer fur
Hoofs were flyin’ then I knew I’d bit off more than I could chew
Yes, Santa left me lyin’ there
As gravel flew up in the air
The sleigh took off into the night
I’m on his naughty list for life
Chorus
Guitar solo
Repeat Chorus
Whoah-ho’s, Whoah-ho, Whoah-ho’s, Whoah-ho
Well I didn’t even know Santa had a daughter
Rate the song:
Rate Keith Burns' new holiday single “Santa’s Daughter”!
About
Keith Burns
Birth-date: November 16 (Scorpio)
A singer/songwriter from Atlanta, GA. He
was a founding member of Grammy nominated, ACM, AMA award winning platinum
selling trio, Trick Pony, as well as
one half of 2010 independent artist of the year, Burns & Poe.
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Keith
Burns: Santa's Pub was the perfect spot
to shoot some teasers for my new Christmas Song!
Santa's Pub is a great place to
meet friends, have a beer, and be a star.
Where: Santa's
Pub is located at 2225 Bransford Avenue (near the Tennessee State Fairgrounds),
Nashville, Tennessee
From
I-65, turn east on Wedgewood Ave (towards the fairground) and turn right at the
light at Bransford Ave.
You
can't miss it - it's a trailer covered in Santa Claus art. Directions
The
beer is always cold, and the atmosphere is always warm (even Santa likes a
break from the North Pole). So come share the love! Karaoke every night. It
starts at 7PM (9PM on Sundays). Open until 2:30AM every night.
The
house band plays every Sunday from 7-9PM.
Guess who Santa's
Daughter is?
About Jenna Smeenk
Jenna Smeenk (27), is a Professional Barrel Racer in her rookie
year of competition with her horse, Taz (Fultastic).
She
grew up on a 10,000 acre buffalo ranch in a small town in South Dakota. She has
one older sister, Trisha and one younger brother, Jed.
Jenna Smeenk
The
entire family grew up ranching and of course, a love for the western way of life and rodeo.
Serving
in the military for 9 years has been one of Jenna’s greatest accomplishments. She enlisted in the South Dakota Air National Guard out of high school,
initially to pay for college. But what that life venture gave her was much more
than an education at South Dakota State University, it crafted her into the
woman she is proud to be today. Jenna joined the military right after
graduating high school she was a Staff Sergeant, working as an Operations
Intelligence Analyst at Hurlburt Field. Jenna has served in both Iraq and
Afghanistan as an Intelligence Analyst for the RC-26 Special Operations
Aircraft. Jenna
holds an Associate’s Degree in Communications Applications Technology from the
Community College of the Air Force.
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In
2013, when aged 24, while working at Hurlburt Field in Destin, Florida, Jenna
decided to run for the title of Miss
Rodeo Florida (her sister was Miss Rodeo USA in 2012; Trisha Smeenk of Belle Fourche won the title at the International
Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) Finals Rodeo pageant Sunday, Jan 15,
2012, in Oklahoma City. Trisha entered as the reigning Miss Black Hills Stock
Show and Rodeo Queen | There are rodeo queens,
and then there’s Jenna Smeenk).
Jenna Smeenk: Miss Rodeo Florida (2013)
One
of her lifelong dreams was to compete at Miss
Rodeo America. After clenching the title Miss Rodeo Florida2013, she was able to
travel the entire country representing a sport that she had grown up competing
in and loving, and of course compete for the title of Miss Rodeo America.
She
has had honors of competing at the National
High School Finals Rodeo two times and was named a member of the Wrangler
All-Star Team and 20X Extreme Team. In college, she competed on South Dakota
State University’s Equestrian Team as a western rider.
Jenna
is also privileged to be a 6-year member of the Wrangler National Finals Flag Team, one of the highlights of her
rodeo career.
In
December 2013, Jenna represented Florida at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction
with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. After suffering defeat in Las Vegas on the pageant stage to eventual
winner 22-year-old Paige Nicholson from Mississippi (Image | Miss Rodeo America 2014 Contestants - Image) Jenna
went back to her roots and her love for the sport she had the opportunity to
represent for the past year. She moved to Oklahoma with the intent to find and
train a barrel horse who would take her back to Las Vegas to compete, this time
for a gold buckle rather than a gold crown.
“From a young age the western way of life was
instilled in me, and I just kept that trend all the way up past high school.”
she said
Purchasing
Taz in 2014 from Fallon Taylor was a
life changing event for Jenna. She didn’t just drive away with a big,
beautiful, bay winning machine - she drove away with a friendship that would
continue to blossom over the next few years and change her entire life. Within
two years, Jenna was able to take her 4-year old race broke colt and transform
him (and her) into professional athletes. With the help of several along the
way, Jenna most accredits her success in the arena to that of her World Champion mentor and friend, Fallon Taylor.
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