GIFT IDEAS FOR COUNTRY MUSIC LOVERS
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October
19, 2016)
The holiday season is
just around the corner and we’ve compiled a list of the perfect stocking
stuffers for your Holiday Gift Guide. From Dolly Parton’s new album to Kiefer
Sutherland’s country music debut, and The Oak Ridge Boys new line of pickled
peppers, there is something for everyone.
Books
Books
Bill Anderson: Songwriting icon and legendary
performer “Whisperin’ Bill” Anderson pens the lyrics to his life in a new
revealing autobiography titled “Whisperin’ Bill Anderson: An Unprecedented Life
In Country Music”.
The 360-page representation of Anderson’s journey includes
rare, never-before-seen photos and eye-opening personal stories from his career
– from early days of radio broadcasting in Georgia, to standing alongside the
greatest country music stars in the world onstage at the Grand Ole Opry, to
being named BMI’s first ICON Award winner in the country music genre.
Click
here to order: billanderson.com.
Lee Greenwood: From GRAMMY-winning and seven time No. 1 hit making country music star Lee Greenwood comes the best-selling children's book, “Proud To Be An American.” Written by Greenwood in the words of "God Bless The U.S.A.," and fully illustrated with colorful, vibrant images by Amanda Sekulow, “Proud To Be An American” follows a man and his grandson across the U.S. to various national landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Arlington Cemetery and more. Click here to order: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Tommy Roe: In 2016, Tommy released his autobiography, “From Cabbagetown To Tinseltown…”. In his own words he says quite candidly that it isn’t just his story. It’s history. Throughout the book, Tommy parallels his early days growing up in Atlanta as well as his successful career in the music business with the many cultural and political changes in America during those quite tumultuous times. He paints a vivid picture of how the music and the artists of the 1950s and 60s played a major role in this upheaval and what it was like to be in the middle of it all. Click here to order: www.tommyroe.com.
Food
The Oak Ridge Boys: The country music legends are proud to introduce their first brand of
Lee Greenwood: From GRAMMY-winning and seven time No. 1 hit making country music star Lee Greenwood comes the best-selling children's book, “Proud To Be An American.” Written by Greenwood in the words of "God Bless The U.S.A.," and fully illustrated with colorful, vibrant images by Amanda Sekulow, “Proud To Be An American” follows a man and his grandson across the U.S. to various national landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Arlington Cemetery and more. Click here to order: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Tommy Roe: In 2016, Tommy released his autobiography, “From Cabbagetown To Tinseltown…”. In his own words he says quite candidly that it isn’t just his story. It’s history. Throughout the book, Tommy parallels his early days growing up in Atlanta as well as his successful career in the music business with the many cultural and political changes in America during those quite tumultuous times. He paints a vivid picture of how the music and the artists of the 1950s and 60s played a major role in this upheaval and what it was like to be in the middle of it all. Click here to order: www.tommyroe.com.
Food
The Oak Ridge Boys: The country music legends are proud to introduce their first brand of
Available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, the pickles are made with a combination of jalapenos and onions that – just like the music of the Oaks – will leave fans wanting more.
Continuing with the Oaks’ love of all things Red, White, and Blue, The Oak Ridge Boys Favorite Southern Style Bread N Butter Jalapeños are made in the U.S.A. with no artificial ingredients, colors, flavors, or preservatives. Visit Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for purchase.
Holiday Albums
Exile: Multi-platinum-selling crossover group
EXILE has been topping the pop and country charts for more than 50 years, but
the band is treading new ground in 2016 with their first-ever Christmas album, Wrapped Up In Your Arms For Christmas.
Release Date 21 Oct 2016
Click here to order: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Music
Aaron Lewis: The momentum doesn’t seem to be slowing down for Aaron Lewis who’s new
Music
Aaron Lewis: The momentum doesn’t seem to be slowing down for Aaron Lewis who’s new
Produced by Country legend Buddy Cannon (George Strait, Merle Haggard, George
Jones), and recorded over 16 intense hours at Nashville’s Blackbird Studios,
SINNER captures Lewis’ mindset, a laid back soundtrack that is reminiscent of
the genre’s most honest and musically adventurous artists.
The
Charlie Daniels Band: Charlie Daniels has never fit into any
certain label, purposely creating a sound and blend of music all his own. The
new album, NIGHT HAWK, (released 26
Aug 2016) stays true to that tradition with Daniels putting a unique spin on
cowboy songs both well-known and uncovered from through the years.
Click here to order: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Cyndi Lauper: Known best for her legendary pop icon status, Lauper is reigning in a new legion of fans with her new country-tinged albumDetour featuring a collection of country covers from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.
Cyndi Lauper: Known best for her legendary pop icon status, Lauper is reigning in a new legion of fans with her new country-tinged albumDetour featuring a collection of country covers from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.
DETOUR (Released
May 5, 2016) features
duets with several special guests, including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson,
Vince Gill and Alison Krauss.
“One of the best albums of country classics I’ve heard in a very long
time” 5 STARS - Country Music People
Click here to order: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Confederate
Railroad: Multi-platinum recording artist Confederate Railroad is
back with their latest album, LUCKY TO BE ALIVE (released
15 July 2016). The project marks the first release by
the chart-topping band in nine years, and showcases their unique style,
bringing their southern–rock-meets-country-conscience front and center. A key
highlight on the album includes a special 20th Anniversary edition of the
signature hit, “Trashy Women.” The new, revamped version features vocal
appearances by Willie Nelson, John Anderson, Colt Ford and Jerry Glanville.
Click here to order: Amazon UK | Amazon.com
Dolly Parton: Three decades ago, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt made musical history with the release of the Grammy-winning Trio album. Fans of all three of the iconic female vocalists can now celebrate one final release in the Trio series. THE COMPLETE TRIO COLLECTION (released 9 Sept 2016), a three-disc set that ties together remastered versions of the 1987 and 1999 albums, but also includes another disc of rarities and unreleased takes on many of the songs that fans have come to know over the past thirty years.
Dolly Parton: Three decades ago, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt made musical history with the release of the Grammy-winning Trio album. Fans of all three of the iconic female vocalists can now celebrate one final release in the Trio series. THE COMPLETE TRIO COLLECTION (released 9 Sept 2016), a three-disc set that ties together remastered versions of the 1987 and 1999 albums, but also includes another disc of rarities and unreleased takes on many of the songs that fans have come to know over the past thirty years.
Justin Moore: Matching his no-nonsense attitude, multi-platinum-selling star Justin Moore returns with the aptly-titled project, KINDA DON’T CARE (released 12 Aug 2016).
The album gives longtime fans a full
dose of what they’ve come to love about the chart-topping singer/songwriter…a
slow Southern drawl and candid charm.
The Kentucky Headhunters: With nearly 50 years of success
spanning multiple genres, The Kentucky Headhunters are back with their latest
release ON SAFARI (out 4 Nov 2016). The southern rock,
soon-to-be classic project tips the hat to family and the southern way of life.
Kiefer Sutherland: The debut album from the star of the
new hit drama Designated Survivor is called DOWN IN A HOLE (released June 10,
2016). This is considered a
passion project chock-full of 11 tracks co-written by Sutherland. A special
edition vinyl LP is also available exclusively at Barnes & Noble.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: For five decades, the Nitty Gritty
Dirt Band has remained one of the most iconic names in American roots music.
The group continues to tour and release music, influencing multiple generations
of audiences and artists along the way. Nearly a dozen of those artists join
the group on this year's Nitty Gritty
Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin’ Back: Celebrating 50 Years concert album
(released 30 Sept 2016), available as a CD or as a CD/DVD combo.
Sylvia: Country chart-topper Sylvia released
her new CD IT’S ALL IN THE FAMILY on Oct 7,
2016. This recording marks the
ACM “Female Vocalist of the Year” winner’s first album release in 14 years. The
12-song album was produced by Sylvia and her longtime collaborator John Mock.
“Just a stunning CD…could be one of my albums of the year if not my
Album of the Year” – Marie Crichton BBC
Radio Shropshire
BLOG Post: Country singer Sylvia
announces 'It's All in the Family,' album set for release October 7
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