"3 Nights in Vegas" by Stone Stedman (Country Artist from Los Angeles, California(CA))

Stone Stedman's "3 Nights in Vegas" CD is like that old Donny Osmond hit, a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll. More than that, though, the 13 songs this venerable bandleader (known for decades of work on the Vegas strip,) plies his trade in songs that dabble in Cajun, Tex-Mex, mainstream country and rock, and even contemporary Top 40 pop. It is an eclectic mix but convincing in its various aspects. The multi-lingual Stedman smoothly sings in French on the John Denver-like ballad, "J'aimerai Toujour," Spanish on two songs (an Enrique Iglesias-styled Top 40 song) "Donde Vas" and the pure Mexicana of "Middle," but in English on the Freddy Fender-styled Tex -Mex-meets Cajun-concoction, "Come Home." The rest of the CD features varied textures, with the mainstream country swing of "3 Nights in Vegas" and "Ready to Try," a synth-drenched pop song called "Pride," and the country-rock of "Victims." While the range of material may at first glance seem a stretch, the versatile Stone Stedman proves his mettle by pulling it all together on the CD, "3 Nights in Vegas."

-Rice B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Check out Maurice Mertoli, one of RadioIndy's favorite Country artists

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Band Name: mauricemertoli
Band Location: Pennsylvania
Sounds Like: travistrittandgarthbrooks
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Check out Distillery Dave, one of RadioIndy's favorite Country artists

Radioindy Artist Spotlight for Distillery Dave

 

 

Band Name: Distillery Dave
Band Location: Ohio
Sounds Like: George Strait, Conway Twitty
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RadioIndy is pleased to present Maggie Church with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Maggie Church (Dillard) EPK"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Maggie Church with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Maggie Church (Dillard) EPK"

While checking out Maggie Church (Dillard) EPK, you will most likely find yourself wishing her collected works were available for purchase as opposed to a free internet stream. The songs listed in her play list are all well written and have a very polished sound. "Paradise" stands out amongst the many songs as it shows off her strong and emotional passion for songwriting and has a nice guitar solo. Her southern country feel shines through on the vibrant and upbeat "Little Red Rocket" a down –home tune with that classic Americana feel. Any fan of modern female/pop country will be a quick lover of Maggie Church (Dillard) exceptional writing style. This collection of entertaining arrangements with catchy melodies is well worth hearing especially if you're a fan of contemporary country pop/rock.

-Shaun and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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RadioIndy is pleased to present Nowhere Road with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Copperline Hills"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Nowhere Road with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Copperline Hills"

"Copperline Hills" by Nowhere Road is an excellent mix of country/southern rock and should be on any country fans radar. Although they reside in Canada, far from the Deep South, the band has an incredible feel for the country genre and the interplay between band members really shines. The title track "Copperline Hills" is highly reminiscent of Lynyrd Skynyrd both in the percussion work and the tasty slide guitar. "Harley Day" speaks to all those country fans cruising down the highway on their favorite "hog" with the wind to their back and nothing but the road ahead. The musicality on this CD is well worth listening to and should be heard by all fans of music.

-Shaun and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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RadioIndy is pleased to present KC Williams with a GrIndie Award for the CD "The Best of KC Williams"

RadioIndy is pleased to present KC Williams with a GrIndie Award for the CD "The Best of KC Williams"

KC Williams has released his latest CD "The Best of KC Williams" featuring a fine collection of his best work. Well rooted in the world of country music, Williams is a stand out performer and has played with some of the finest musicians in this genre. The "The Best of KC Williams" highlights his most notable tracks including songs like "1-800 I'm a Fool" or "Beauty's in the Eye of the Beerholder" and "Honky Tonk Hilton." All of these numbers captures the classic country ambiance and hilarious amusing titles to go with them. Williams brings everything down a notch, with a sweet ballad perfect for any Tim McGraw fan. Another song worth mentioning is "Without you (I'm Just an Ordinary Man)" for it has some excellent pedal steel guitar playing. The album isn't entitled the "Best Of" for no reason; it's the best of what Williams has to offer and then some.

-Shaun H. and the RadioIndy reviewer team
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RadioIndy is pleased to present Marthia Sides with a GrIndie Award for the CD"I Got Faith"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Marthia Sides with a GrIndie Award for the CD"I Got Faith"

One of Nashville's finest shines through on the CD "I Got Faith" by multi-talented performer Marthia Sides. Not only has Marthia made a name for herself in the country world but she is also a distinguished Off-Broadway performer that began her career in New York City. Her most recent album "I Got Faith" features a wonderful mix of upbeat pieces and soft ballads penned with country flair. "Tear Drop" is one of the best songs on the CD, as it highlights Marthia's refined vocals accompanied by piano and violin. "So Many Honky Tonks" is perfect for the fan that is just looking for some down home country music with catchy lyrics and toe tapping beats. If you are searching for a modern day Patsy Cline then you won't be disappointed when you hear "I Got Faith" featuring the vocal talents of Marthia Sides.

-Shaun H. and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"The Paul Cook Project" by Paul Cook Project (Country Artist from Texas(TX))

The inescapable lesson learned by Susan Boyle's meteoric rise to international YouTube fame is that singing talent is not the exclusive domain of attractive, expertly-coiffed 20-somethings belting out staid and redundant songs for a TV audience of musical reactionaries. The recently released disc, "The Paul Cook Project" is an album of original songs performed by various (unknown) singers from Abilene, Texas, drives that lesson home over the course of 15 tuneful, well-crafted, and meaning-filled songs that ache with sincerity and positivism. From the lush-pop strains of "Making Memories" to the contemporary country pulse of the Anytown, USA, narrative, "Light It Up"; from the self-empowerment piano ballad "I Can Win" to the inspirational strains of "Our Time," "The Paul Cook Project" melds a diversity of musical forms in a cohesive collection, thanks mainly to Cook's unerring knack for accessible and memorable melodies. Underscoring the entire CD is a solemn sense of Christian faith (made overt on songs such as, "Don't Run Away" and "Fruit of the Spirit"), but the spirituality is inclusive, not heavy-handed or preachy. "The Paul Cook Project" is a very listenable, fun (check out the Roger Miller-like ditty, "I Do What I Do") uplifting and, most of all, engaging CD of well-conceived, well-played & (gasp!) well-sung songs by the guy next door and an anonymous – but talented, community of singers.

-Rice B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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RadioIndy is pleased to present Hooper and Beckwith with a GrIndie Award for the CD"No Refunds"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Hooper and Beckwith with a GrIndie Award for the CD"No Refunds"

"No Refunds" by Hooper & Beckwith succeeds in displaying a dynamic blend between country, folk, and rugged blues. With impressive instrumentation and cut through vocal harmonies, this album gives listeners that true country/folk vibe. "It's the Whiskey That Eases the Pain" is the perfect example of the smooth, easy listening harmonies of Don Hooper and Steve Beckwith. But not only do Hooper and Beckwith bring listeners that appreciable vocal duo, but they also incorporate their well-played rack harmonica which complements the finger picking guitar on songs like "Ain't No Storm" and "It Ain't the Crime but the Cover-up." Their memorable lyrics and blend of instrumentation will keep listeners' attention throughout all 14 well-written tracks. "No Refunds" is well worth the listen for any true country/folk fan, and will leave listeners with a positive feel for this well-constructed album.

-Eric and The RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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