Artist Name: Wood Burnt Red
Hometown: Malvern, Worcestershire (England)

What project(s) are you currently working on?

The promotion of our latest Single “Simple Place” and a run of shows for next year. We’d also love to do a Debut Headline tour.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I’ve always had a special connection to music. Like I would play my own soundtrack in my head during different experiences. Every time I think of a memory, there is a song that goes with it. My folks, mostly my mum, always encouraged me from a young age to play piano, that led on to guitar and bands, which naturally lead to song writing from a young age. So I guess I’ve just always done it… it would be weird not to.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

Pursuing a career in music! It’s always been my biggest passion. But here’s the inside scoop, we are all in full-time work, to support our families, just trying to pave our way to our dream job of playing for a living.

I am a Lineman, I work on the overhead power lines, not running the lines in sport. Which is a job I do love also.

Eddie, the drummer, is a Plumbing and Heating engineer, as well as general handy man.

Rob, the guitarist, works in engineering, also incredible handy at DIY.

And Russ, the bassist, works in Insurance. So during the day, we’re just in and amongst the daily grind like everyone else, and chasing the dream when we can.

Failing that, id be a BBQ chef with a food truck 100%…

What is your favourite downtime activity?

Definitely BBQing and spending time with my family, drinking a few beers with the boys, going to see live music… and also playing music!

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Anna Kendrick, funny and stunning of more recent times.

But I’ll always hold a place in my heart for Sheryl Crow, even as she gets older, shes like a fine wine.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Manchester United and Dallas Cowboys.

What is the last movie that you watched?

Happy Gilmore 2, and it did not disappoint.

What is the last album you listened to?

“American Grin” by Jason Scott And The High Heat, and its awesome.

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

THE WHIPPOORWILL by Blackberry Smoke, hands down, no brainer.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

This is a very hard question to answer, there are so many things to take in to consideration for so something to be counted as the GOAT. Like a full catalogue of songs that could fill that title. Songs like “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones, or “Crazy” by Patsy Cline or even “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver. But, I’m going to go with something from more recent times and say “Whiskey Lullaby” by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss. It just hits me every time without fail, and I think its timeless.

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

Probably York. An amazing place with stunning architecture.

What is your favorite meal?

Anything BBQ or Lasagna

Who is your dream duet partner?

I would love to write and perform with Stephen Wilson Jr. His voice is just so cool. Full of feeling and soul, and his writing is next level.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Id love to be a worldwide support for Blackberry Smoke, these guys are my heroes.

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

We’re not greedy, we’d just love to earn enough to support our families doing what we love doing. To play a sold-out tour of smaller venues. To travel and see the world and have fans singing our songs back everywhere we go, that’s the dream.

This Date in Country Music History

• 2023 – Riley Green released his album Ain’t My Last Rodeo
• 2017 – Carly Pearce released her album Every Little Thing
• 2017 – Russell Dickerson released his debut album Yours
• 2016 – Garth Brooks released his single “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance”
• 2001 – Alan Jackson scored a #1 hit with “Where I Come From”
• 1998 – Chad Brock released his self-titled debut album
• 1993 – Kenny Chesney released his debut single “Whatever It Takes”
• 1989 – The Charlie Daniels Band released their album Simple Man
• 1986 – Reba McEntire won the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year
• 1980 – George Jones won the CMA Award for Male Vocalist and Single of the Year for “He Stopped Loving Her Today”
• 1975 – Minnie Pearl was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
• 1975 – Charlie Rich lit the envelope on fire when John Denver won the CMA Entertainer of the Year award

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• 2023 – HCM Daily Country Music News – October 13th, 2023
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• Shane Duncan Band – 10/13/11 – Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, FL

This Date in Country Music History

• 2019 – Whiskey Myers scored a #1 album with their self-titled album Whiskey Myers
• 2019 – Blake Shelton officiates the wedding of Trace Adkins & Victoria Pratt
• 2018 – Jimmie Allen released his debut album Mercury Lane
• 2018 – Chris Lane’s duet with Tori Kelly, “Take Back Home Girl” was certified platinum
• 2010 – Darius Rucker released his album Charleson, SC 1966
• 2010 – The Band Perry released their self-titled debut album
• 1997 – The legendary John Denver died in a plane crash
• 1996 – Trisha Yearwood scored a #1 hit with “Believe Me Baby (I Lied)”
• 1993 – Faith Hill released her debut album Take Me As I Am
• 1991 – Ricky Van Shelton topped the charts with “Keep It Between The Lines”
• 1987 – Randy Travis wins CMA Awards for Male Vocalist, Album, and Single of the Year
• 1985 – Marie Osmond and Dan Seals topped the charts with their duet “Meet Me In Montana”
• 1984 – Mel McDaniel released his single “Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On”
• 1981 – Barbara Mandrell won CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year
• 1978 – Don Williams released his single “Tulsa Time”

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Artist Name:  Sam Butler
Hometown: Essex, UK

What project(s) are you currently working on?

Working on releasing a couple of Singles, starting with ‘No mountains’ and then an EP further down the line. I recorded initially with the intent to release an Album but decided against it.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

The moment someone had a genuine connection to a song I wrote, I thought then perhaps I could maybe do this thing.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

As much as I would love to be paying bills with music spoils right now, that’s just not the case so I am an Electrical Engineer as well as musician but If I was not in pursuit of a career in music, I’d still be in the Military.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

If I’m not doing anything to do with music, I’m spending time with my Wife and kids.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Willow Avalon

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

I don’t have one! I like sport, extreme sport and motorsport just don’t have a team

What is the last movie that you watched?

Warfare

What is the last album you listened to?

Cold beer and Country Music – Zach Top

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Purgatory – Tyler Childers

What is the greatest country song of all time?

There are so many it’s impossible to choose the Greatest, however I personally think John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’ is definitely up there. It’s known around the world and I think whether your home is West Virginia or somewhere else wherever that may be, it takes you home.

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

I haven’t yet toured ( as a musician ).  But I would love to do a little tour in Texas.

What is your favorite meal?

Tapas

Who is your dream duet partner?

Tyler Childers

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Charles Wesley Godwin

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To play the Grand Ole Opry. That’s the dream

• Artist Name:  Ben Hutcheson
• Hometown: Portishead, Bristol, England

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I currently have a few singles that i am working on promoting and releasing such as Living For the Weekend!

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I think I’ve always known, it was just one of those things from a really young age where you can’t really see yourself doing anything else! I decided to pursue it from about 13 when I got my first guitar!

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

I would have to say something like teaching! I’m a big fan of learning and trying to make an impact in others lives.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

I’m a big gamer! I also love a bit of socialising and seeing friends as I find that most of your best experiences happen around the people you love!

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

I’m not massively one for celebrity crushes but I would have to say either Tyla or Jenna Ortega. But it’s hard to argue with Ryan Reynolds…

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Bristol City!

What is the last movie that you watched?

A rewatch of Bohemian Rhapsody! Stunning film!

What is the last album you listened to?

F-1 Trillion by Post Malone, he’s got a real talent for anything musical but this latest Country album is absolutely brilliant.

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I always find these questions way too hard to answer because my music taste is so varied, I go through stages of listening to different styles and genres so I simply don’t know if I could name just one album! (I’m sorry if that’s a rubbish answer!)

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Again, this is such a hard question to answer that my mind goes back to classics that everyone knows, such as John Denver’s Country Roads, The Gambler by Kenny Rogers, Dolly’s Jolene or even Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks.

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

I’ve been all over with my music, especially around the UK but truthfully, Nashville had a special place in my heart, Music all hours of the day on every floor of every bar. You couldn’t ask for more.

What is your favorite meal?

I’m a big steak guy! But if that’s off the menu then you can’t go wrong with a simple carbonara!

Who is your dream duet partner?

I would love one day to collaborate with either Luke Combs or Scotty McCreery but truthfully I love collaborating with people in general because everyone can bring their own twist to a writing session that can make that session unique and brilliant in its own way!

Who would you like to go on tour with?

I’d love to join Scotty or Luke on tour like before but with those out on tour now, I’d love the chance to join either Drake Milligan or Post Malone on their tours!

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To make music that I love and to hopefully resonate with an audience who feels the same. I would love to make my full living from it and really live the life I know is meant for me!