In 2002, Devin was in Nashville when one of Johnny Cash's reps approached him and asked for a demo Cd. After 4 years of traveling the country, in Aug. of 2006 he got a phone call from the same rep. He told Devin to expect another phone call soon with good news. While he was on tour in New Mexico, Devin received the long anticipated phone call that to him seemed like the clouds parted and more than the sun was shining down on him when he discovered that it was grammy award winning producer, John Carter Cash, son of the legendary Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. He asked Devin to come to the Cash Cabin Studio in Nashville because he wanted to produce Devin’s Cd. As so many singers await the chance of a lifetime, Devin knew this was the chance that he had been striving for all these years. Devin's answer was more than a yes. Devin went to Nashville and met John Carter Cash and the crew. They went through a vast and vigorous song selection and narrowed it down to 12 songs.
On the new Cd is a never before released song written by Johnny Cash himself for his wife June Carter called “Lady." It has never been recorded by anyone other than Cash himself until now on Devin’s new Cd. When you hear this incredibly written song, you will feel Johnny Cash's heartfelt lyrics being delivered by Devin’s soulfully grasping voice that makes you believe why it was written and reborn again in this recording.
Devin was very surprised when John Carter Cash asked him to record this song. Devin said “ It was a complete honor when John Carter asked me to record it. There are no words to completely describe the aura that was being felt in the studio. It was as if Johnny’s spirit had filled the room like he was really there…..really. A feeling I had never experienced before, but I have been experiencing it everyday since.”
The songs on this Cd were played by very well known session players such as Robby Turner who played steel and dobra for the late Waylon Jennings. Jaime Hartford, the son of the late John Hartford, played lead and rhythm guitar on the movie “Walk The Line” also played lead guitar, rhythm and mandolin on this Cd. Rick Lonow, who played on Alan Jackson’s recordings, played drums and percussion. Tony Harrell who plays on most recordings on Nashville’s top charted artists, played keyboard. John Carters wife, Laura Cash, who played with the Carter Family played fiddle. Dave Roe, who played on recordings such as Keith Whitley, Don Williams and Trisha Yearwood, played bass guitar. Harry Stinson, who is Marty Stewart’s drummer and back-up vocalist sang back-up vocals. Devin would like to thank all of these extremely talented individuals who have honed their craft into something that will be enjoyed by many for years to come.
This Cd project displays the writers' and singer's emotions through instruments and vocals that demands the lending of ears and opinions from not one, but all who hear it.
Devin said, “I wish to thank my mother and everyone who endures with me the ups and downs of my career. From the day I was born with the gift of breath to give back through songs, even past the day I stop breathing, I owe more than just myself.”
Hey Devin I was just wanting to know if you are playing at the Old Timer's Day again in Jones this year. I know it's coming up soon. Have a great day. Hope to see you at the wild life expo in Guthrie this month.
Hello Devin! Thank you for the request. I remember seeing you at Old Timer's Day In Jones last year; you were awesome! Well, keep me up to date on your latest happenings hun. Talk to you soon! :)
The Devin Derrick Band will be the featured artist for the first annual Country Jam 09'concert held at Sheplers (I-40-Meridian).This has Twister,Fox Sports, TNN,and KXY radio spots as well as a live Twister 101.9 remote.There will be a huge production stage, jumbo screen, sound, tour buses & have 5 other groups playing.This will be a free concert and there are sponsor booths available to any businesses interested. This event happens May 2nd between 2/10 p.m.This will be a great time for all & a great venue for advertising.We will have the MDA organization participating also.I would gladly stop by to present you with more data & you may view our links below for more info on the Devin Derrick Band. Please pass this along.Thanks,Joe Burris-Manager-Devin Derrick Band.Other artist on venue will be (1)Jay Listen(2)Allison Lea(3)Barrelhouse Revelers(4)The Double-Clutchers & (5) Kenny Rhoads.Joe-405-315-0983 Here's the line up:MAY 2nd...... (1)Jay Listen 3 - 4 (2)Allison Lea 4 - 5 (3)Barrel House Revelers 5:30 - 6:30 (4)The Double Clutchers 6:30 - 7:30 (5)Kenny Rhoads 7:30-8:30 (6)The Devin Derrick Band kicks it off at 9- That's Goodern' Hell right there!!!!!!!!!!
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