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Michael Ray (album)
''Michael Ray'' is the debut studio album by the American country music artist of the same name, and his second overall. It was released on August 7, 2015 via Atlantic Nashville. The lead single, "Kiss You in the Morning", was a number one hit on the US ''Billboard'' Country Airplay chart. Content Ray has writing credits on only one song on his debut, "Run Away with You", which he co-wrote with John Rich who first recorded the song as part of Big & Rich for their 2014 album, ''Gravity''. Their version was released as a single on January 19, 2015 and was a Top 20 hit on the Country Airplay charts. Track listing Personnel * Dave Cohen – Hammond B-3 organ, piano * Perry Coleman – background vocals * Charlie Judge – Hammond B-3 organ, piano * Troy Lancaster – electric guitar * Tony Lucido – bass guitar * Jerry McPherson – electric guitar * Russ Pahl – pedal steel guitar * Danny Rader – acoustic guitar, banjo * Michael Ray – lead vocals * Mike Rojas – Hammond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Ray (singer)
Michael Ray Roach (born April 29, 1988) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is signed to Warner Music Nashville. He has released two albums for the label: '' Michael Ray'' and ''Amos''. Biography Ray was born in Eustis, Florida. He was inspired by his grandfather Amos "Wilson" Roach, who played music for him and taught him how to play guitar, in addition to having him perform at assisted living centers. Ray chose to form a band in southern Florida after graduating high school, and a disc jockey at WPCV began playing his music. He independently released an album in 2010, which was discovered by manager Tony Conway. Ray was mentored by John Rich of Big & Rich on the singing competition '' The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep'', which he won. He and Rich co-wrote Big & Rich's 2015 single, " Run Away with You". After winning the competition, Ray was signed to Warner Bros. Records Nashville. His first EP, ''Tour Bootleg'', was released in 2014. Two of the EP's track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhett Akins
Thomas Rhett Akins Sr. (born October 13, 1969) is an American singer and songwriter. Signed to Decca Records between 1994 and 1997, he released two albums for that label (1995's '' A Thousand Memories'' and 1996's '' Somebody New''), followed by 1998's '' What Livin's All About'' on MCA Nashville. ''Friday Night in Dixie'' was released in 2002 on Audium Entertainment. Overall, his albums have accounted for fourteen singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs, including the number one " Don't Get Me Started" from 1996. Although he has not charted a single since 2006, Akins has written singles for other country music singers, primarily as one-third of the songwriting team The Peach Pickers, alongside Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip. Akins's son, Thomas Rhett, is also a singer. Early life Rhett Akins was born on October 13, 1969, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Pamela LaHood and Thomas Akins. By age 11, he and his two younger brothers had formed a band. Rhett played football at the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Nite
Jon Nite (born March 19, 1980) is a Grammy-nominated, CMA and ACM award winning singer/songwriter who has written 16 No.1 hits. Nite's songs have been recorded by artists such as Charlie Puth, Keith Urban, Dan & Shay, Gabby Barrett, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Phillip Phillips, Dierks Bentley, Chase Rice, Jake Owen, Michael Ray, Brett Young, Darius Rucker, Dustin Lynch, and more. Jon Nite co-wrote the cross-over smash hit, “I Hope (feat. Charlie Puth)” by Gabby Barrett. “I Hope” was a record breaking #1 on not only the Billboard Country Airplay + Hot Country Songs charts as well as a #1 at Top 40, #2 on Hot AC, #3 on Hot 100, + 6x RIAA Platinum certified song in 2022. It received both ACM + CMA nominations for Single of the Year + was the best selling country song of 2020 in the US. Other accolades include Nite’s 2019 Grammy nomination for Best Country Song with Cole Swindell's single "Break Up in the End" which also topped the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Dean (songwriter)
Barry Dean (born 1967) is an American country and pop music songwriter based out of Nashville, Tennessee. He has written multiple No. 1 singles including “ Pontoon” (Little Big Town), “Day Drinking” (Little Big Town), " Somebody's Daughter" (Tenille Townes), and "Think a Little Less" ( Michael Ray), along with a Top 40 hit with “Girls Chase Boys” (Ingrid Michaelson). He has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song on Tim McGraw's "Diamond Rings and Old Barstools." Early life Dean was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and grew up in rural Pittsburg, Kansas. He wrote songs and played in bands throughout high school and during his time at Pittsburg State University. Dean briefly pursued songwriting in Los Angeles but abandoned that in his 20s. Dean returned to Pittsburg and worked as Creative Director for Pitsco Incorporated. He was involved in the education business for several years with a focus on marketing and media technology. In his mid-30s, Dean’s wife enc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run Away With You
"Run Away with You" is a song recorded by American country music duo Big & Rich. It was released in January 2015 as the second single from their fifth studio album, ''Gravity''. The song was written by group member John Rich, along with Michael Ray. Content "Run Away with You" is a guitar-driven ballad featuring John Rich on lead vocals. The song is about being in love with someone and wanting to "run away" with them. Critical reception Website ''Taste of Country'' reviewed the single favorably, with an uncredited review saying that Rich "does vulnerable well" while also praising the arrangement and lyrics. Music video The music video, directed by Lloyd Norman, follows a married couple on a journey from Nashville, Tennessee to a Big & Rich concert in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In the video, the couple is shown hiking in the mountains, dancing on the beach and appearing on stage with Big & Rich The performance shots were filmed during Big & Rich's set at the Carolina Country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Yeary
James Earl Yeary (born in Hillsboro, Ohio) is an American country music singer and songwriter. In 1994, Yeary moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to begin a career as a recording artist. Although he was signed to Atlantic Records, a change in label personnel prevented his debut single from being released. Through the assistance of Paul Worley and Wally Wilson, Yeary found work as a songwriter. Among Yeary's co-writing credits are Joe Diffie's top 10 hit " In Another World", Rascal Flatts' number 1 single " Why Wait", Troy Olsen's "Summer Thing", Martina McBride's " I'm Gonna Love You Through It", Heidi Newfield's "Stay Up Late", and Lee Brice's "I Drive Your Truck". He has sung lead for Shenandoah and The Isaacs. Yeary is married to country singer Sonya Isaacs Sonya Melissa Isaacs (born July 22, 1974) is an American country, bluegrass gospel and Christian music singer. Isaacs grew up near Morrow, Ohio, and graduated from Little Miami High School in 1992. Her maternal grandp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Sellers
Jason Sellers (born March 4, 1971) is an American country music artist. After several years of touring the United States in his family's band, Sellers joined the road band of Ricky Skaggs. By 1997, he was signed to a recording contract with BNA Records, for whom he recorded two studio albums: 1997's '' I'm Your Man'' and 1999's '' A Matter of Time''. These two albums produced five singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts; each album's title track reached Top 40 on that chart. Although he has not recorded any albums since ''A Matter of Time'', Jason has had continued success as a songwriter, with acts such as Lonestar, Kenny Chesney, and Montgomery Gentry having recorded his songs. In addition, he holds several credits as a session background vocalist. Biography Sellers was born in Gilmer, Texas. His musical beginnings were as a member of his family's gospel music group, the Singing Sellers, which toured throughout the Western United S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marty Dodson
Marty Dodson (born September 17, 1964 in Apple Valley, California) is an American singer-songwriter/producer. He has had songs recorded by artists such as Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Plain White T's, Saving Jane, Lonestar, Billy Currington, and Craig Morgan. His first #1 song, “ Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right”, spent two weeks at the top of the country charts and was the first #1 for Billy Currington as well. Marty produced two songs on “Saving Jane” in 2009 and continues to write and produce new acts. His song “Bounce”, recorded by Cho Yong Pil, won “Song of the Year” at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2013 and the same award at the 2013 MAMA Awards in South Korea. Notable recordings *“Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven” – Kenny Chesney :: #1 Single ::Certified Gold Album *“ Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" – Billy Currington :: #1 Single ::Certified Digital Gold Single ::Certified Platinum Album *"While You Loved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Warren Brothers
The Warren Brothers are an American country music duo composed of brothers Brett Warren (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin, piano) and Brad Warren (background vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar). The duo has released three studio albums: ''Beautiful Day in the Cold Cruel World'' (1998) and ''King of Nothing'' (2000) on BNA Records, as well as '' Well Deserved Obscurity'' (2004) on Sig/429 and a 2005 compilation album, ''Barely Famous Hits''. These four albums have produced nine charting singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts, with the highest being "Move On" at No. 17 in late 2000-early 2001. Brad and Brett have also co-written songs for Taylor Swift, Dierks Bentley, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and Martina McBride. History Brad and Brett Warren grew up in Tampa, Florida. They previously headlined local Christian heavy metal bands including a Christian rock heavy metal band called St. Warren. They moved from Florida to Nashville in 1995. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Sanders
Adam Sanders (born May 25, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter. Sanders has released several singles, an EP, and two full-length albums as an independent artist. He has over 100 million total streams and charted at No. 33 on Billboard's Country Albums chart with his self-titled, debut EP. Sanders is a co-writer of the number one hits: Ain't Worth the Whiskey (for Cole Swindell) and Hell of a Night (for Dustin Lynch). Early life Adam Sanders grew up in Lake City, Florida, where he was raised on hunting and fishing. He began singing when he was three years old. His uncle, steel guitar and dobro player Scotty Sanders, encouraged him to write songs. His father taught him three guitar chords at age ten and helped him write his first song at age twelve. He continued to write songs and play in local fairs, talent shows, and town festivals throughout his high school years. In 2009, at age twenty-one, he moved to Nashville. At first, he worked construction with his fath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Robbins
James Michael Robbins (born September 3, 1989, in Raleigh, North Carolina) is a country music Award-winning American songwriter and producer. Biography In addition to having penned ten number-one singles, he won a CMA Triple Play Award in 2014 for having three #1 songs in a twelve-month period as well as winning the ASCAP country song of the year for Thomas Rhett's '' It Goes Like This''. His songs "We Were Us", performed by Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert, won the Musical Event of the Year award at the 2014 CMA Awards, the CMA song of the year in 2020 for "The Bones" by Maren Morris and CMA Musical Event of The Year award for his cowritten and coproduced "Half Of My Hometown" by Kelsea Ballerini featuring Kenny Chesney Robbins has produced songs for artists Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Canaan Smith, Carly Pearce Gnash, Chrissy Metz, Maddie and Tae, Mickey Guyton, Maren Morris, RaeLynn, Sabrina Carpenter, and Trent Harmon. Since 2016 Robbins and his wife, Sarah Robbins, ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane McAnally
Shane McAnally (born October 12, 1974) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. Originally a solo artist for Curb Records in 1999, McAnally charted three singles on Hot Country Songs, including the No. 31 " Are Your Eyes Still Blue". McAnally left the country music business in 2000 and returned in 2006 as a songwriter, having initial success on that front with "Last Call" by Lee Ann Womack. He began working as a producer in 2013 with Kacey Musgraves' debut album ''Same Trailer Different Park''. From the early 2010s onward, McAnally has worked almost exclusively as a songwriter and producer. Musical career Shane McAnally was born October 12, 1974, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He began performing at local clubs at the age of 12 and appeared on ''Star Search'' when he was 14, singing Dan Hill's "Sometimes When We Touch." He moved to Branson, Missouri at 15, then to Nashville at 19. McAnally and music producer Rich Herring recorded a demo of a song that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
