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Wade Bowen Concert Shut Down

Lydia Picknell — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:46:29 +0000

Country music fans in Waco, Texas last night went home a little disappointed after Wade Bowen‘s sold out show was forced to shut down early. While it’s not exactly clear what caused the show to shut down, Wade’s fans on Facebook are guessing that it was due to the Fire Marshall saying the venue was over-packed from being over-sold. The choice wasn’t up to Wade, who also took to Facebook to share his disappointment with his fans:

Such a disgrace what happened tonight. So sorry for all that road tripped to Waco. Glad we got in the full show though. God bless for the support!!

Wade Bowen released his final independent album “The Given” due to fan demand recently. The Texas artist is working on his first album with BNA Nashville.

Wade Bowen’s New Album Out Today!

Jennifer Swirsky — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:02:52 +0000

Wade Bowen‘s new album, “The Given,” was released today! To celebrate this exciting day, Sony Music has added an acoustic video of Wade’s “Say Anything” to YouTube.

As if this new acoustic video isn’t treat enough for Wade’s fans, Sony is also running a sweepstakes in which they are giving away a “Given” guitar and autographed CD. Click here for your chance to win!

Make sure to pick up your copy of “The Given” today! The album is also available on iTunes by clicking here.

Miranda Lambert Finds Another Stray

Robyn Fleenor — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:03:32 +0000

Miranda Lambert has a heart the size of Texas for animals, especially dogs. Currently, Lambert and her husband, Blake Shelton, share their Oklahoma ranch with seven canine children. But their brood might have gained a new member yesterday. Lambert tweeted yesterday afternoon:

@Miranda_Lambert: Found another dog this am on the side of the road. In sad shape. I’m about to start kicking someone’s ass.

There was no photo attached to the tweet for this stray pup but Lambert did tweet a few weeks ago about yet another stray she took under her wing:

@Miranda_Lambert: And I Found this on the side of the road this morning. Dah-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Batman! (The theme song ):)

Lambert’s love for dogs and all furry creatures inspired her a few years ago to start a foundation for animals known as MuttNation Foundation. The foundation’s purpose, as stated on their website, “is to build animal shelters for better care; increase pet adoption and encourage responsible pet guardianship; rehabilitate sick or unsocialized animals; fund spay/neuter programs; reduce/eliminate euthanasia of healthy animals; and train shelter dogs for purposes of therapy programs, assistance for wounded military personnel and dogs-in-prisons programs.”

In addition to donations from the public, Lambert also puts on a concert every year to support MuttNation Foundation. Cause for the Paws is held annually in Texas and tickets are sold to the public, with proceeds going to MuttNation Foundation.

This year’s Cause for the Paws concert is scheduled for June 22 in Beaumont, TX. Joining Lambert on stage will be Texas favorites, Wade Bowen and The Josh Abbott Band. Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information on the MuttNation Foundation or Cause for the Paws, visit muttnationfoundation.com/.

Wade Bowen Breaks Fundraising Record

Lydia Picknell — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:02:04 +0000

Award winning singer-songwriter Wade Bowen has raised a record-breaking $150,000 this weekend in his hometown of Waco, Texas for the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children at his 14th annual Wade Bowen Classic celebrity concert and golf tournament.

More than 3,000 fans were on-hand at Sunday’s all-star concert at Indian Springs Park where the music-filled day featured 27 acts including a surprise appearances by Stoney LaRue, Jason Bolland and the Stragglers, Casey James, Charlie Robinson, Randy Rogers, Reckless Kelly, Eric Paslay, Dustin Lynch, Charlie Worsham and many others. The concert was followed with a two-man golf scramble on Monday, where 200 golfers, more than ever in the event’s history, played alongside Wade.

Wade is reflecting this week as he releases the fan demanded “THE GIVEN” album, a 10-song collection that will be available at all digital retailers on May 29th. The collection features Wade’s evolving vision as a songwriter through the years. He’ll be releasing his debut major label album later this year on BNA Records / SeaGayle Records.

Wade Bowen Releasing Album in May

Lydia Picknell — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:16:51 +0000

Singer-songwriter Wade Bowen will be releasing a 10-song record on May 29th. “The Given” will be Wade’s response to fan demand for one final album before his major label debut. “The Given” is a collection of 10 songs that will precede his major label debut album, that will hold fans over until his record on Sea Gayle/BNA Records. It will be available at all digital music retailers and in select brick and mortar stores. As an added bonus, Wade will be giving his fans a look at the recording process by offering work tapes from the writers’ room at wadebowen.com starting on release day, May 29th, 2012.

“The album is called The Given because I feel like all of these amazing opportunities have been given to me by my fans,” explains Bowen. “They are the reason I get to live my dream every night and they’ve been patiently waiting almost three years now for new music. So, I’m excited to be able to say ‘here it comes and there’s more on the way!’ I’m so blessed that they’ve stuck with me and that I have a great team at the label who is willing to let me throw the rules out and get this special version for the fans out right away.”

Produced by Justin Niebank, the 10-song disc reflects Wade’s evolving sound and vision as a songwriter and performer. Wade is a road-tested artist who has spent the last 14 years of his career performing at over 200 shows a year, and he hopes that new fans will hear that side of him on the record. The album includes nine songs written by Wade, and a cover of Townes Van Zandt’s “To Live is To Fly” featuring Guy Clark.

See the official album cover art, and track listing, below:

THE GIVEN Track List:

1. Saturday Night

2. All That’s Left

3. A Battle Won

4. Patch Of Bad Weather

5. On My Way To Wonderful

6. Say Anything

7. You Ain’t Got Me

8. Beat Me Down

9. To Live Is To Fly (Featuring Guy Clark)

10. Before These Walls Were Blue

Headliners Announced For Wisconsin Country Thunder Festival

Lydia Picknell — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:19:54 +0000

Blake Shelton, Big & Rich, Jason Aldean and Toby Keith have all been announced for the Wisconsin Country Thunder festival today. The festival, which takes place July 19th to the 22nd, marks the 20th anniversary of the of the premiere camping, music and entertainment festival. The much anticipated line-up was announced this morning and we have it right here!

Headlining Thursday night is multi-platinum duo Big & Rich, who’s energetic, raucous-raising performance will be the perfect way to kick off the 4-day country music festival. Joining them on the Thursday party is new group The Farm, whose debut single “Home Sweet Home” is rising up the charts.

Georgia native Jason Aldean will headline the Friday night line-up. Steve Holy and Wade Bowen will open up for country’s latest superstar. Jason’s tour-mate Luke Bryan, another rising star, will be part of the Friday night party as well.

Blake Shelton, reigning CMA and ACM male vocalist of the year will headline the Saturday night line-up. He was named the “most versatile of contemporary country music singers” by the New York Times, and recently received a total of three GRAMMY nominations for his hit singles “Honey Bee” and “God Gave Me You” from “Red River Blue.” No openers have yet been announced for Saturday night.

Sunday brings fans a different kind of party with Toby Keith headlining. Joining Toby on the final date of the festival is Neal McCoy, Hunter Hayes, and Brantley Gilbert. See the full festival line-up below, with additional artists to be announced in the coming months:

Current Announced Line-Up

Thursday
5:30-6:30pm The Farm
9:00-10:30pm Big & Rich

Friday
4:00-5:00pm Wade Bowen
5:30-6:30pm Steve Holy
7:00-8:30pm Luke Bryan
9:00-10:30pm Jason Aldean

Saturday
9:00-10:30pm Blake Shelton

Sunday
4:00-5:00pm Hunter Hayes
5:30-6:30pm Neal McCoy
7:00-8:00pm Brantley Gilbert
8:30-10:00pm Toby Keith

Wade Bowen Sending Out “Saturday Night”

Lydia Picknell — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:23:11 +0000

Wade Bowen will release his debut single from his first BNA record this week. “Saturday Night” has officially gone for adds at country radio stations across North America today and showcases his songwriting ability and energy from his live shows. Seventeen stations have already been playing the track on its release.

“I wouldn’t be here today getting the opportunity to record for a major label if it weren’t for all those shows I played and for all those die-hard music fans at home coming out to see me,” said Bowen. “They are the reason I am being afforded this opportunity. When it comes to my intent as a musician, I’ve not changed anything since day one. I’ve only tried to mature and to get better, and I think ‘Saturday Night’ is representative of that.”

The album comes thirteen years after Wade’s debut at Stubb’s Barbeque in Lubbock, Texas. He has since played up to 200-dates per year, building up his grassroots support and fanbase. He’s had eight number ones on the Texas Music Chart, and he’s a multiple winner of awards including being named the 2009 Texas Music Awards’ Male Vocalist of the Year, and the 2010 Lone Star Music Awards’ Live Act Of The Year. While this is first major label debut, he has three albums under his belt and a live CD/DVD from a performance at Billy Bob’s Texas.

Check Out Wade Bowen’s New Single, “Saturday Night”

Tia — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:36:43 +0000

Texas’ Wade Bowen released his new single “Saturday Night” on iTunes today. The song is his debut single with label BNA.

“Saturday Night” manages to maintain an upbeat, relaxed vibe while lyrically demonstrating a resentment toward Saturday night. More specifically, he can’t imagine why so many people enjoy Saturday night, particularly a girl who he had to say goodbye to, when he is left spending is Saturday nights alone. This song is definitely radio friendly and we can see why it is climbing up the U.S. charts!

Wade is currently touring heavily in Texas, but will soon be expanding to a city and radio station near you!

Preview the track below, but be sure to support Wade and purchase his single on iTunes here !

How Sony Music’s Restructuring Effects Country Music

Lydia Picknell — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:20:08 +0000

Country music fans have been a little worried and confused this week over the announcement of Sony Music’s restructuring of its labels. While no major acts have been dropped, a lot of shuffling has gone on. We have the new artist lists by label here for you to help ease that confusion while the official websites get caught up and switch over. With the removal of Columbia Nashville, Miranda Lambert and the Pistol Annies were one of the acts switched to a different branch of Sony Music Nashville.

For a full list of how it effected country, click the “read more” button.

ARISTA Roster:

Brad Paisley
Carrie Underwood
Ronnie Dunn
Kix Brooks
Jerrod Niemann
Brent Anderson
Adam Brand
Kristen Kelly

COLUMBIA/BNA Roster:

Wade Bowen
Kenny Chesney
Bradley Gaskin
Casey James
The Lunabelles
Kellie Pickler
Jordyn Shellhart
Joanna Smith
Tyler Farr

RCA Roster:

Bush Hawg
Sara Evans
Danny Gokey
Miranda Lambert
Love And Theft
Jake Owen
Pistol Annies
Josh Thompson
Chris Young

Wade Bowen Signs With BNA Records

Lydia Picknell — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:53:27 +0000

Country music singer-songwriter Wade Bowen officially put his name to ink this week as he signed a recording contract with BNA Records in Nashville. The Waco, Texas native is known for his work in the band West 84. The Red Dirt singer officially called BNA home yesterday. Congratulations to Wade!