A Local Group Jason Campbell & Band will perform at 7:00 pm
JASON CAMPBELL AND SINGLETREE
Singletree frontman Jason Campbell (lead vocals, songwriter, rhythm guitarist), formed the band in 2008 when he rounded up a few of his friends that he had played music with earlier in his career in Arkansas. After a few band member changes along the way, Singletree finally found the sound that set them apart from all the other bands within the area.
The group decided to take it to the next level in 2008 when the took their show and their songs to Nashville TN. where they performed a showcase for a few record labels in town. Remarkably the prompted the attention of a California based record label and were quickly signed.
Singletree has had two releases since 2008. Their debut “Is It Really Over now” and “Miss What’s Her Name” gained the band much sucess.
In 2008 they were given the Discovery award by music industry icon Robert Oreman. Because of their energetic stage presence and stunning harmonies, Singletree has been randed as one of the best up and coming recording artist on the charts today. they are striving for a bright and promising future in the world of country music.
Singletree’s CD entitled “Singletree” is now available at all major internet outlet music stores so please check them out and a big thanks to everyone supporting Singletree!
Exile performing on Friday, September 14 at 9:00pm
No matter how much things change, they still remain the same. That old adage is playing out once more with the return of Exile, which has reassembled the most successful lineup in the group’s career some 23 years after they last played together.
The band had notched a No. 1 pop single in 1978 with “Kiss You All Over,” and when Exile shifted into country music 25 years ago, the group caught some flak for injecting a rock attitude into country music. Despite the criticisms, they won over plenty of fans, running up 10 No. 1 country singles, including “I Can’t Get Close Enough,” “Crazy For Your Love” and “She’s A Miracle.”
The group’s peak commercial lineup — guitarists J.P. Pennington and Les Taylor, bass player Sonny Lemaire, drummer Steve Goetzman and keyboard player Marlon Hargis — have several dates on the books this week, and they come back at a time when there’s still some criticism out there for rock and pop sounds in country, though it hasn’t hurt such acts as Rascal Flatts, Big & Rich and Taylor Swift. One thing that is different than it was in the mid-1980s is the tone of the messages in country music. “Lyrically, things have changed quite a bit,” J.P. told The Tennessean. “I think lyrics are more serious and more life-oriented now.
It seems singers are more careful about what they say… and maybe artists are more careful because their plans are longer-range. I think people look at [writing] like a building block in a career as opposed to, ‘We need a hit now.’” J.P. and Sonny wrote most of the band’s hits, and Sonny’s continued to have success as a songwriter even after he left the band. He’s authored Clay Walker’s “Fall,” Andy Griggs’ “She Thinks She Needs Me” and Diamond Rio’s “Beautiful Mess.”
Exile has a Nashville homecoming concert on Wednesday at 3rd & Lindsley. Tuesday they play the Grand Ole Opry, along with Keith Anderson, Bill Anderson and Little Jimmy Dickens.
Pope County Fair Entertainment Saturday, September 15
Featured at 9:00 p.m Marty Haggard (A Tribute to his father, Merle Haggard)
Marty was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. Of course, everyone knows his Dad, Merle Haggard, who Marty considers “the best country singer/songwriter ever”. Marty was privileged to be a part of his Dad’s career and having the opportunity to meet many of the country greats as well as other celebrities and dignitaries. Unfortunately Marty’s Dad passed away April 6, 2016 on his 79th birthday. He will be greatly missed by all.
In 1979, Marty began touring with his own band, then in 1981 signed with Dimension Records. From 1983 to 1985 he travelled with his Dad, singing harmony and playing guitar. In 1986, he signed with MTM Records and released Trains Make Me Lonesome, a song which garnered him a nomination as best new male vocalist. In 1995, Marty signed with Critique/BMG.
In 1999, Marty began writing and singing spiritual songs. For ten years Marty traveled the country playing at churches and other venues proclaiming his love for Jesus.
Marty’s love for his Dad’s music inspired him to begin a project titled A Tribute to Merle Haggard “My Dad”. In 2010, he cut the first album in his tribute consisting of 15 Hag classics. In 2010 he also began performing a tribute to his dad in Branson, Missouri until 2012. In 2011 he also recorded his second Tribute album to his Dad. Marty has spent the last eight years performing A Tribute to Merle Haggard “My Dad” all over the United States and Canada plus England, Ireland and Scotland.
Opening for Marty Haggard is THE MORGAN ROAD BAND AT 7:00 P.M.
The members are Cole Covington, Paul Weatherford, Reid Ashlock, Payton Gottsponer & Jason Collins.
Cole is the rhythm guitar player. He is a Sr. at Russellville High School & is a member of the football team. He is a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church & the youth worship band.
Paul is the drummer. He is a Sr. at Russellville High School & is a trombone player in the Sr. High band. He is a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church & the youth worship band.
Reid is the bass player and backup vocalist. He is a sophomore at ATU studying Engineering. He is a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church & the adult & college worship bands.
Payton is the lead guitar player. He is a Sr. at Russellville High School & is a member of the baseball team. Payton also plays in the Victory Missionary Baptist Church youth worship band.
Jason is the lead singer. He is a Sr. at Russellville High School where is plays on the football team & sings in the Choir. He is a member of Russellville Christian Center & sings in their youth worship band.