Elvis Presley, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Lynard Skynard, Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, Marvin Gaye, The Bee Gees, Exile, George Jones, The Eagles
If you haven’t heard the music of Chad Bradford, trust me, you will in due time. Chad is one of the hottest, uprising stars in country music. His unique, soulful voice is a sound that is capturing every country music fans ears today as he travels all across the America. Fans, old and new, are anxiously awaiting the release of his new, self-entitled album in mid-September.
Chad Bradford was born and raised in rural north Alabama. As you would guess, he was enriched with the Muscle Shoals Sound at an early age, since his hometown of Hatton is only twenty miles away. With the Shoals R&B sound, along with country and gospel music, Chad was introduced to wide array of music. His musical influences range from Elvis Presley and Merle Haggard to Otis Reding and Lynard Skynard.
Chad began his musical journey in church at the age of ten by singing in church choir and even leading the congregation as an early teenager. When he turned eighteen, Chad got his first taste of the honkytonks performing at a small club in Sheffield, Alabama. He admits this is when he figured out that music is what he had to do. “Once it gets in your blood, there’s nothing you can do but just do it,” he says. He also started his first year of college with the plan to become a doctor. He graduated with a B.S. in Medical Technology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Shortly after graduating, he was introduced to Walt Aldridge at FAME studios and began to get his first taste of the studio life. Chad also began making quite a name for himself in north Alabama and south Tennessee by playing anywhere and everywhere he could. Chad won first place in the nationally renowned Jimmy Dean Talent Contest in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Feeling like it was time to make the “big move”, he relocated to Nashville, Tennessee in January 2000. He worked on various projects and played every honkytonk on Broadway. In 2005, Chad signed with JD Jam Records Nashville and has been touring all across the United States. He has just recently completed his new album, “Chad Bradford”, and is touring all across America to promote his new album.
I get chillbumps when I hear this song, it has really touched me. Its sort of the story of my life right now, thanks for sharing your beautiful voice on this. Have a great weekend !! Hopefully I can catch a show around here soon....
My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. An exclusive video and link to the new album is featured on my myspace blog. Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
-Ray Stephenson
PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
hey. chad! so sorry didnt do the video with my mom(Lashawn) but i really do hope it turned out good for u...whitch im sure it did, ur music is great. and u dnt need a video to make it that way. have a happy thanksgiving.
Hey just wanted to stop in and tell ya Happy Thanksgiving. Can't wait to hear you guys next weekend. If you get a chance this weekend you ought to go and see Blind Side, awesome movie! Hollar at ya later.
Hey there, How are you doing? Im doing good.. Just saying "HI" to you and let you know that im thinking of you my dear... Hugs & Kisses to you from Alaska...
Thur. night Toughman Fight this is for the money.You thought the fights were go before wait till you see this.Money is on the line someone will walk away with the cash.We will have Dance Music and Chad Bradford.We have Sturt mills Friday night and Gone Arye SAt.night.Also Sat.11:30am alabama ball game with $1.25 draft beer and free food.So come on out & make O'Malley's your home for the next 3 days of fun.
Chad we thank you for adding us. I hope you check out our song Slow Dance on iTunes. It reminds us to slow down and treasure life. We are donating the proceeds to St Jude Children's Hospital, thanks so much
Thanks for the add. Glad to have friends like you. Keep rockin!!! Your support to BrokeDown Cadillac and their street team are much appreciated. Have a great week-end.
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