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“Powerful vocals and infectious melodies, BEN RANSOM has all the hallmarks of a classic artist and performer”
BEN RANSOM returns with a smokin hot new single from his debut album project due early 2013. The single TRUCK STOP HONEY is at radio October 31. See the video at ItsCountry from November 12.
BEN reflects all that is great about Australian music, with songs translating perfectly from recording to live performance. He continuously delivers both in the studio and live.
TRUCK STOP HONEY An up-beat and exhilarating rollercoaster ride about love and life on the road and a testament to the most intriguing of Gods eations...women! This song was inspired by actual events and is best described by Ben in his own words... “I was driving along the Hume Highway between Canberra and Sydney on the way home from a gig when I pulled into the service stop at Marulan next to Truckstop 31. I love watching life in action, something I must have picked up overseas. It’s a very European thing to sit back, sip on a coffee and watch the people going about their lives oblivious to their surroundings. The otherwise dull trip up the Hume was made all the more interesting courtesy of a burly truck driver, clearly smitten by the service attendant, attempt his best ‘peacock’ display....It made me think (and we’ve all been there) how the fairer sex can turn us mere men into love struck Casanovas.”
And so the inspirational seed was sown. This song was first performed live at the CMAA Academy Of Country Music Senior Graduation Concert, under the mentorship of Felicity Urquhart, with a resounding applause and a clear indication of the appeal of this first single from the album.
Produced by Matt Fell and featuring the incredible talents of Glen Hannah and Josh Schuberth, the track has a great rhythm with crunching guitars and a classic feel that doesn’t fail to get you tapping your foot, nodding your head and singing out the hook ’...my little truck stop honey...’
Fans can see the man performing at bunch of shows at the TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL in January
BEN RANSOM
SINGLE | TRUCK STOP HONEY | RADIO OCTOBER 31
VIDEO | ‘TRUCK STOP HONEY| AT MEDIA NOVEMBER 12
The Mountain Cattlemen's Get Together 2013 is celebrating "Women of the High Country" and what better way that with the Sunny Cowgirls and 3 days of entertainment. 2013 will be held at Basin Flat Licola on 11TH - 13TH JANUARY 2013.
The Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria (MCAV) represents a hardy group of people whose families and predecessors have grazed their cattle and maintained the Victorian High Country dating back to 1834.
From Australian settlement to the present, caring for their cattle and custodianship of the land has been a cross generational family undertaking, so their training in the mountains is a lifetime experience. Consequently, the cattlemen are known for their love and knowledge of the bush, for independent action but with the ability to co-operate. They are persistent. They have a profound interest in the past. They respect their elders because of past lessons learned. As the cattlemen went about their difficult business, a unique Australian culture and heritage was gradually developed without them even knowing!
For further information visit their website .. http://www.mcav.com.au/index.html
Dolly Parton
Poised to publish a new book, Dream More, the country-music powerhouse ponders baked potatoes, Snow White, and that trademark mouth.
Illustration by Risko
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A big loaded baked potato and a good book with time to eat it and read it.
What is your greatest fear?
Flipping my wig.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Snow White, because she slept with the seven dwarfs and got away with it.
Which living person do you most admire?
Any person trying to uplift mankind.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
The fact that sometimes my mouth is a little too big and a little too open and sounds too much like a sailor.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Dishonesty and being late for appointments.
What is your greatest extravagance?
My bus and my stage costumes.
What is your favorite journey?
Driving my Jeep around My Tennessee Mountain Home.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Monogamy—I’m sorry, I meant monotony.
Which living person do you most despise?
Unfortunately, it’s different every day because every day somebody is hurting a whole lot of people.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
“It takes a lot of money to look this cheap.”
What is your greatest regret?
I would have really loved to hear Elvis sing “I Will Always Love You.”
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My husband, Carl Dean—we have been together for 47 years.
When and where were you happiest?
Today.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I want really long legs.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
The Imagination Library.
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
A big, fat hog so I could eat whatever I want.
What is your most treasured possession?
Dollywood.
What is your favorite occupation?
Songwriting.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Do I really need to answer that question?
Who are your heroes in real life?
Everyone who gets up every day, puts on their boots or high heels, and gets to working on what they love to do.
What are your favorite names?
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene.
What is it that you most dislike?
Laziness.
How would you like to die?
Singing onstage—and everyone walking around me saying, “Look how happy she looks.”
What is your motto?
“Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more.”
http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2012/11/dolly-parton-proust-questionnaire
It’s been three years since The Heartleys released their self-titled debut album. 2012 brings the ladies back to Australian shores, this time as residents with a spanking new album, a hot single and a bouncy new video. The album’s title track and first single ‘Talk To Me’ showcases the album’s step away from the debutante into a mature musical offering with personal reflection and determination.
The Heartleys (Kayla Martin & Taylor Cairns) musical influences are united by respect for the traditional country song and a love of the new cross over. With tight performances, edgy harmonies and talent, Taylor says, “we heart country music as it conveys a story and we have lots of stories we want to tell.”. Kayla points out, “and it was important to us that we kept the tradition of country but pushed the boundary towards edgy cross over”.
[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Aro1jGUUj8[/video]
The second album 'Talk To Me' is a true and emotive album resonating raw honesty. Nine of the 12 tracks are co-written by the girls, telling the stories of life’s challenges over the past three years. The songs feature stellar vocal performances by Kayla and Taylor. “The songs on this album were inspired by our journey over the past few years. We have had a lot of exciting times but have also been faced with several challenges which together we have overcome. These experiences have all helped to shape the ideas behind our new songs, says Kayla.
The songs range from the more traditional to contemporary country. The album was produced by Roger Corbett’ at The Valley Studios in the Blue Mountains. Taylor explains, “Since releasing our debut album we have grown as songwriters and spent a lot of time developing “The Heartleys” sound. We feel that this has contributed into making an album that really reflects who we are.
The Heartleys are showing a new maturity in their music bringing musical elements from different genres together with mature and earnest lyrics that resonate with their fans. The Heartleys are making their statement in Australian Country Music, make sure you get on board.
THE HEARTLEYS
SINGLE | TALK TO ME | RADIO OCTOBER 30
NZ NATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC BEST GROUP/DUO 2012
NZ OVERALL GOLD GUITAR WINNERS 2008
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