A sad week as country music loses a much-loved pioneer. But Preshias and Jon get to talk about some more Nashville news, including new music from Brett Young and Dierks Bentley, the 2021 CRS New Faces of Country Music, a new book from Brady (Little Texas) Seals, Jeannie Seely’s “Santa Paws” livestream fundraiser, Billboard’s year-end country charts, an I Know Country Q&A and more.
Watch the entire show at the Y’all Show website here or on Y’all Show’s YouTube channel here.
John Rawl and Preshias on the Y’all Show
Preshias Harris is a music journalist and music career development consultant with the emphasis on new and aspiring artists and songwriters. Her book, ‘The College of Songology 101: The Singer/Songwriter’s Need to Know Reference Handbook’ is available at www.collegeofsongology.com Follow her blog at www.nashvillemusicline.com
Preshias Harris is a music journalist and music career development consultant with the emphasis on new and aspiring artists and songwriters. Her book, ‘The College of Songology 101: The Singer/Songwriter’s Need to Know Reference Handbook’ is available at www.collegeofsongology.com Follow her blog at www.nashvillemusicline.com
Preshias talks Nashville music with Y’all Show host Jon Rawl
Preshias and Jon talk about the new single “Pink”
Another packed livestream as Preshias Harris and Jon Rawl talk about what’s happening right now in Country music. Among the topics up for discussion on this week’s Y’all Show…
Jake Owen makes a ‘mini movie’ as the music video for “Homemade”
The new single “Pink” brings together Dolly Parton, Sara Evans and more to benefit breast cancer organization, Susan G. Komen
BIG NIGHT at the Museum makes country music history ‘sing again’ in the hands of modern masters
A preview of the 51st annual GMA Dove Awards, putting the focus on Contemporary Christian and Gospel artists
Jon Rawl and Preshias Harris on this week’s Y’all Show
Read the story behind the making of “Pink”, the new single featuring Dolly Parton, Sara Evans, Monica, Jordin Sparks and Rita Wilson, produced by Victoria Shaw at the Susan G. Komen blog here.
Preshias Harris is a music journalist and music career development consultant with the emphasis on new and aspiring artists and songwriters. Her book, ‘The College of Songology 101: The Singer/Songwriter’s Need to Know Reference Handbook’ is available at www.collegeofsongology.com Follow her blog at www.nashvillemusicline.com
Preshias Harris is a music journalist and music career development consultant with the emphasis on new and aspiring artists and songwriters. Her book, ‘The College of Songology 101: The Singer/Songwriter’s Need to Know Reference Handbook’ is available at www.collegeofsongology.com Follow her blog at www.nashvillemusicline.com
Lzzy Hale, the Grammy-winning, rockin’ vocalist, guitarist and co-founder of Halestorm, has had her share of setbacks along her career path, but she treats these obstacles as learning moments and incentives to keep focused on the end goals. She has some encouraging words for emerging singers, songwriters and musicians in an article titled How to Succeed in Music, published in Sweetwater Sweet Notes:
“For every great song of mine that has truly connected with people, there are hundreds of bad ones that came before it. For every great show, there are hundreds of train wrecks that helped me learn what worked and what didn’t. If you don’t know what you don’t want to be, you’ll never become the person you do want to be.”
She continues: “You practice and hone your craft, so when opportunities come your way, you’re ready for them. Opportunity is a funny thing, because you can’t just sit there and wait for one to magically fall out of the sky and into your lap. You have to say ‘yes’ to adventure and put yourself out there.”
Lzzy encourages emerging artists to play everywhere and anywhere you can. In the early days of Halestorm, she says, the band played bowling alleys, malls, even a funeral, but the experience they acquired meant they were ready when real opportunity finally knocked.
Check out Lzzy’s interview with Sweetwater’s Mitch Gallagher here and see Lzzy talk about her guitar rig (including her custom Gibson signature guitars) here. Check out Halestorm’s new EP, Reimagined at their official website. Find all the musical goodies from studio equipment to mics and instruments (and everything in between) at Sweetwater’s website here.
Preshias Harris is a music journalist and
music career development consultant with the emphasis on new and aspiring
artists and songwriters. Her book, ‘The College of Songology 101: The
Singer/Songwriter’s Need to Know Reference Handbook’ is available at www.collegeofsongology.com Follow
her blog at www.nashvillemusicline.com
The sad loss of singer-songwriter Mac Davis at age 78
“Cold,” the new song from Chris Stapleton’s upcoming album, Starting Over
Every Road is the title of the new album from Shenandoah – their first album of all-new music in 26 years
The Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 95th year with a lot of stars but not much of a ‘live’ audience
Carrie Underwood is set to perform songs from her Christmas album, My Gift, on an HBO Max Special
Time-Life is releasing a 19-DVD deluxe set titled Dolly: The Ultimate Collection, and Dolly Parton’sHolly Dolly Christmas album arrives October 2nd
An “I Know Country” Q&A from Preshias’ book of the same name, and more!
Find this week’s Y’all Show on YouTube here or see the show and read the program notes at the Y’all website here.
Preshias Harris is a music journalist and music career development consultant with the emphasis on new and aspiring artists and songwriters. Her book, ‘The College of Songology 101: The Singer/Songwriter’s Need to Know Reference Handbook’ is available at www.collegeofsongology.com Follow her blog at www.nashvillemusicline.com
This week’s livestream of the Y’all Show With Preshias
was just one day after we heard the sad news about the passing of Charlie
Daniels at the age of 83. Ya’ll Show
host Jon Rawl and I had many memories to share. But we also caught up on some
more of this week’s news from Music City.
Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood postpone Facebook Live show
Glen Campbell remembered: new memoir from Glen’s widow Kim
New music from Opry veteran Jeannie Seely
Carly Pearce surprised with Gold and Platinum Awards
Jimmie Allen’s new EP features all-star collaborations
Luke Bryan takes “One Margarita” to Airplay No. 1
An I Know Country Q&A for July 7
… plus more from this week’s Y’all Show With Preshias. Scroll down to read more
It’s
hard to believe that we have lost one of music’s most iconic figures – Charlie
Daniels. Even though he was 83, he
still seemed so full of life and energy, right up to the end. Just a few weeks
ago, he appeared in a “together-but-separate” type of video with Larry
Gatlin, Ray Stevens, TG Sheppard and others, singing Willie Nelson’s
“On the Road Again.” In the video, Charlie even mentions how his tour bus is
itchin’ to get back on the road when the virus has subsided.
I
have known Charlie, his lovely wife “Miss Hazel” and son Charlie Jr for many
years. Charlie always treated me with kindness and respect, as he did with
everyone he met. I have so many memories of Charlie…
Gabby Barrett, Rascal Flatts, Caylee Hammack & Reba,
Tenille Townes, Kenny Chesney … Jon and Preshias talk about that and more!
Livestreamed on The Y’all Show
Another edition of our weekly livestream of the Y’all Show hosted by Jon Rawl. Watch the entire episode here on the Y’all Show YouTube channel.
Gabby Barrett is Country’s ‘golden girl’ breaking records with her album Goldmine
Rascal Flatts set to release seven-track EP July 31
Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Orlando ‘virtual’ launch party postponed
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum remains closed – for now
Reba joins Caylee Hammack on “Redhead” song and video
Tenille Townes (Lemonade Stand) & friends have “Big Hearts for Big Kids”
Kenny Chesney score 31st chart-topper with “Here and Now
A country music Q&A from my book I Know Country
…and more from this week’s Y’all Show With Preshias. Scroll down to read more
Gabby Barrett is Country’s new ‘golden girl’ as she continues to break records with her debut album Goldmine. Among her achievements:
Gabby is the first-ever female artist with a Country song to log
over 10 million on-demand streams in a single week with 11.3 million.
The ACM New Female Artist Of The Year Nominee has racked up nearly
400 million on-demand streams to date.
Gabby is the youngest artist to have a debut #1 in over two
decades.
Additionally, Goldmine breaks the first day Country
streaming records on Amazon Music globally with first-day streams exceeding any
other debut Country album ever.
From heartfelt to funny: songs to get us through the virus
Country music is where songs tell stories. What better music genre to express the hopes and fears of us all as we deal with the fear and uncertainty of the current coronavirus? Here are some of the songs that are worth a listen, along with links to the accompanying videos:
Big & Rich: “Stay Home”
In the official video, John Rich sits by the guitar-shaped pool at his Mt. Richmore home (carefully-placed bottles of Granny Rich Whiskey on the table beside him!) and is joined remotely by Big Kenny with fun lyrics such as:
The shelves are bare and empty / Because some people just don’t care /Got one roll of toilet paper / And I’m down to my last square
Thomas Rhett: “Be A Light” ft. Keith Urban, Chris Tomlin, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott
A sweet and inspiring song encouraging us all to take the
opportunity to do what’s right for ourselves and each other.
In a world full of hate, be a light / When you do somebody wrong, make it right /Don’t hide in the dark, you were born to shine / In a world full of hate, be a light
Here’s Thomas singing an acoustic solo version of the song while self-isolating.
If you’re a singer or songwriter and thinking that you should forget your dream and go get a ‘real’ job, take heart from Logan Mize’s story.
Click to watch Logan Mize’s new “Somebody to Thank” video
His new album, COME BACK ROAD, notched up a Top 20 debut on Billboard and iTunes’ All Genre charts, but his personal road has not been an easy one, filled with roadblocks that would have stymied lesser beings.
Logan, a native of Clearwater, Kansas, came to Nashville with the goal of becoming a success in the music business. But that success seemed to slip from his grasp at every step of the journey. He was turned down again and again by every music publisher and record label on Music Row.
Logan Mize. Photo: Montgomery Lee
To make ends meet, he took on day jobs, including driving a party bus and even a dump truck, while writing songs and playing club dates wherever he could snag them. Then in 2010, several years after arriving in Nashville, he signed a publishing and record deal with Big Yellow Dog Music, and a booking deal with a major agency.
Many artists would look at those contracts and figure they’d achieved their goal, but Logan knew that this was only the beginning. He spent the next seven years playing seemingly every venue in every town across the United States, building his fan base at every stop along the way.
Use the power of social media
Logan understands the power of social media. In 2016, he undertook a solo acoustic tour, promoted entirely via social media, traveling more than 20,000 miles in less than two months in a 1989 station wagon that he named ‘Glenn.’
He ran his own sound and lights at each show, performing 3-hour sets, before packing everything back in the car and moving on to the next venue. He knew that every stop along the way added to his fan base, and each fan was a potential buyer of his music and would probably spread the news to their own social media contacts.
Thankful to those who have helped
As well as knowing the importance of sheer hard work in developing his music career, Logan is also deeply thankful to those who have helped him along the way. He has now partnered with Budweiser to create a new monthly video series based around his song, “Somebody to Thank.”
“It is so important that we always remember and give thanks to those who helped us get to where we are,” he said. “Even the smallest gesture of gratitude can make a big difference in someone’s life.”
A new video will be released monthly via Logan’s YouTube channel and Facebook spotlighting the relationships built around the struggles, gratitude and opportunities that have helped shape Mize into who he is as a person, artist, husband and father. He hopes it will also remind everyone to always say thank you to those who were a part of one’s journey.
Persevere despite the setbacks
There are two lessons that can be learned from Logan’s story. Firstly, if you believe in your music, persevere. Keep going, despite the setbacks and treat each roadblock as a ‘learning experience’ while you steadfastly follow your dream. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen.
Secondly, take charge of your own destiny. Don’t put your career entirely in the hands of others. Certainly, seek guidance and develop business alliances with those who can help you, but understand that only you can make the decisions and take the steps to achieve your goals.
COME BACK ROAD includes the hit single “Ain’t Always Pretty” which has been featured on major playlists across digital streaming platforms garnering over 25 million streams on Spotify alone.
As well as knowing the importance of sheer hard work in developing his music career, Logan is also deeply thankful to those who have helped him along the way. He has now partnered with Budweiser to create