Colt Records Welcomes Donna Ray
We are pleased to announce that in a joint venture between Colt Records and Ed Gowens of Echota Records that awesome traditional country songstress Donna Ray has signed with us.
Colt Records and Echota Recording Studio Present Donna Ray in Please Save Me Written By Tim Hicks, Featuring Donna Ray, Lamar Hunter
Colt Records and Echota Recording Studio Present Donna Ray in Picking Up The Pieces Of My Mind Video
Camp Joy Video, Colt Records ,,Echota Recording Studio
Old Martin Guitar
ECHOTA RECORDS PRESENTS ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2008 AND SONG OF THE YEAR AWARD ( THIS WINTERS DAY ) TO DONNA RAY
DONNA RAY
NEW VIDEO OF DONNA RAY LOVE IS A FOUNDATION
BIRMINGHAM JAIL
DAGGER THROUGH MY HEART
Donna Ray Maybe In My Next Life Written By Dixon Devore, Ed Gowens Producer, Tim Hicks Engineer
Midnight Till Five, Written By Jim Flynn, Produced By Ed Gowens and Co-Produced By Tim Hicks
Donna Ray How Eagles Fly Written By Dixon Devore , Ed Gowens Producer Tim Hicks Engineer
Donna Ray Help Me Make It Through The Night Louisiana Hayride®
Donna Ray Arcadia Louisiana Honky Tonk Girl
Donna Ray You Ain't Woman Enough, Arcadia Lousiana
Donna Ray in Marshall Texas Two More Bottles Of Wine
Claude King 2007 I Saw The Light
They Took The Country Out of Music Performed By James Maddox and Higher Ground Band, Ed Gowens, Tim Hicks
James Maddox And Higher Ground Band AKA Ed Gowens and Tim Hicks, The Man In Black
Sara Beth Singing In The Garden, MT Pleasent Texas,,,I"n the garden" ..
Influences
JERRY JONES OWNER OF DALLAS COWBOYS FOOTBALL TEAM AND DONNA RAY
The Water Mark the Movie, Thank you J.K.,DonnaRay,Bruce Blake and Allen Karl. Thanks also, to all of our friends at The Watermark Saloon who helped out during Mondays shoot . We spent the day June 15th 2009 in Columbia Louisiana for a small part in the Movie The Water Mark. We were greeted by Mark who took excellent care of us , cooking, acomidations at the Bed and Breakfast. While on the set of the movie we met the actors and actresses,,,,, The Water Mark " is a southern based "indie film" shot in Louisiana and starring Lindsey Bates-Torrence , Gary McCormick , Harper Wilkins , Lee Evans , Heather Bassett and Tommy Dortch . We want to thank the Cast and Crew for making us feel so welcome while our stay in Columbia. This will be a "MUST SEE MOVIE" THE WATER MARK MOVIE
Banner for T'onna
Bycicle Ride Video
Donna Ray sings "Aways Elvis, Witer Jim Flynn, Produced By Echota records Ed Gowens and Tim Hicks, Video By Jim Flynn
Donna Ray Blessed Are The Soldiers, Written By Jim Flynn, Echota Recording Studio Ed Gowens and Tim Hicks
Donna Ray Sings Goodbye To Nasville Written By Jim Flynn(bmi) Produced By Ed Gowens Echota Records and Engineer Tim Hicks Echota Records
Donna Ray New Song by Producer and Writer Ed Gowens Echota Records FLAGGED COVERED COFFIN Engineer Tim Hicks
WANT TO BUY MY CD? BROKEN DREAMS HERE IS THE LINK! Click here to buy my CD.
LISTEN TO MY ALBUM BELOW, ED GOWENS PRODUCER AN WRITER
CLICK BELOW TO GO TO DONNA RAY'S SOUNDCLICK
Ed Gowens Echota Records
Ed Gowens is the Owner an Founder of
Echota Records
Located In Calhoun, Georgia
I’m a songwriter/producer and owner of Echota Records and Recording Studio. I have written over 500 songs since I wrote my first song in 1999. I have had over 200 songs recorded by various artists from around the world. At present, I co-host with, Donna Ray, an Internet radio show on Pal Talk in the Go Country With Derek room. There, we have listeners from around the world. Many friendships have been made in this room.
Some of my songs have been recorded by great Independent artists such as: Donna Ray, Charlie Byrd, Gail Russell, The Washburn’s, Bruce Greaves, Jose Daniels, Randolph Michaud, Lilian & Manon, Rick Woods, Robert Shell horse, Richard Draime and Bob Harvey (founding member of Jefferson Airplane) to name a few plus many others.
I feel very fortunate and honored that these great artists wanted to record my simple songs. I also appreciate all of my friends in the music business of which I have many.
I thank God for whatever talent I may have in my humble writings.
Yours in Rhyme,
Ed Gowens
DONNA RAY HAS RECORDED MANY SONGS FOR MANY WRITERS: (WRITERS INCLUDE): ED GOWENS, TIM HICKS, LORAINE WASHBURN, LAMAR HUNTER, GILBERT BURKE, LEE BACH, ROY COST, DIXON DEVORE, MARTHA MANTOOTH, JIM COLYER AND RECENTLY RECORDED AN ALBUM WITH WRITER JIM FLYNN AND SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF RECORDING ANOTHER ALBUM FOR JIM FLYNN. WORKING WITH THESE WRITERS HAS BEEN SO WONDERFUL DONNA SAYS. DONNA STARTED SINGING AT AGE 7. HER CAREER CARRIED HER THROUGH THE ARK-LA-TEX AREA PERFORMING ON JAMBOREE'S, OPRY'S AND APPEARANCES IN MANY NIGHT CLUBS. SHE IS INVOLVED IN STUDIO SESSIONS AND SINGING DEMOS. DONNA HAS 4 CD'S OUT AN IS WORKING ON HER FIFTH CD TO BE OUT SOON. SHE IS CURRENTLY SIGNED TO ECHOTA RECORDS WITH PRODUCER ED GOWENS, AND WAS VOTED THE LABEL'S "ARTIST OF THE YEAR" FOR HER ALBUM BROKEN DREAMS. DONNA RAY AND ED GOWEN BOTH ARE INTERNET RADIO DJ'S ON PALTALK.COM IN GO COUNTRY WITH DEREK ROOM.
DONNA'S MUSIC ED GOWENS PRODUCED AND WROTE HAS BEEN PLAYING ALL OVER THE WORLD FROM MANY DJ'S REQUESTING HER SONGS. DONNA ENJOYS WORKING THE CROWD AND MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY THEY CAME TO THE SHOWS WHERE SHE PERFORMS. IT IS HER GREATEST JOY TO BRING A SMILE TO THE FACES OF HER FANS EVERYWHERE SHE SINGS.
TO KNOW HER IS TO LOVE HER. DONNA RAY'S STAGE APPEARANCE HAS THEM ALL CLAPPING THERE HANDS TO THE MUSIC SHE ENJOYS. DOING WHAT SHE DOES BEST AND THAT IS THE CLASSIC COUNTRY. DONNA RAY ENJOYS WORKING WITH THE CROWDS AND MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY THAT THEY CAME TO THE SHOWS THAT SHE HAS PERFORMED AT. NOT ONLY IS SHE GOOD AT HER STAGE APPEARANCE SHE IS GOOD AT WHAT SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED IN HER CAREER SINGING WHAT SHE KNOWS THE PEOPLE WANT TO HERE FROM HER. DONNA RAY SAYS: WHEN I LOOK INTO A CROWD OF PEOPLE I SEE WHAT THEY LIKE TO HEAR BEST AND THAT IS CLASSIC COUNTRY. WHEN THEY TAP THERE FEET AN CLAP THERE HANDS IT TELLS ME I AM DOING MY JOB RIGHT AN THAT IS TO MAKE THEM FEEL LIKE THEY ARE IMPORTANT. WHEN I SING A LORETTA LYNN SONG OR MAYBE A PATSY CLINE OR EVEN A LEONA WILLIAMS TUNE I CAN SEE THE CROWD IS ENJOYING THE SHOW. I WANT THE PEOPLE TO REACH BACK IN TIME TO REMEMBER WHERE THEY WERE WHEN THAT SONG WAS PLAYIN ON THE RADIO STATIONS, EVERYONE HAS A PLACE IN THERE LIVES WHERE THEY HAVE LISTENED TO ANY CLASSIC SONG AND THEY GET TO THINKING ABOUT GOOD TIMES WHEN THAT SONG ACTUALLY WAS IN THERE HEARTS. THATS WHY I DO WHAT I DO . I LOVE SINGING TO THE PEOPLE.
I want to thank the good lord up above for everything he has given me,, thanks for stopping by my page,,, with all love to you all... Donna Ray
Album Dedication by DONNA RAY:
"I dedicate this album to my dear friend ED GOWENS who has been an
inspiration in my life. ED you have been there for me since the day we met.
You welcomed me with open arms on your label ECHOTA RECORDS and
through you I have met so many nice people who have also welcomed me.
By the way ED don't forget the snacks. You know how I love to have my
snacks. hehehehehe .. DOODLES"
They were destined to meet, and they did. What a climactic moment that
must have been, when a songwriter whose skill it is to write those tear-
flooding country hits met the star who has the voice, personality and heart
to take his songs to the very top. In my opinion, ED GOWENS and
DONNA RAY are a perfect music match if there ever was one.
When choosing songs for my March 11, 2008 "Tribute To Stu Munro" show
as a fond farewell to the retiring STU'S PLACE radio host, it was NANCY
MAREEN'S "I'm Crazy For You" from WIR-Records that declared our
passion, and "Like A Dagger Through My Heart" from DONNA RAY'S new
album was the cutting edge that unleashed the sorrow of longtime listeners.
"BROKEN DREAMS" explicitly exposes the deepest pain of a hurting heart.
Healing begins when we stare the cruel truth straight in the eye, cry out our
sorrow, and start to feel the joys of life again. We are then finally free to
discover that lasting love and real happiness may be only one ecstatic
moment away.
Congratulations to DONNA RAY whose "BROKEN DREAMS" album is also
a dream come true for fans and radio hosts everywhere who hunger for the
pure traditional country sound.
Thank you ED GOWENS for sending me the album to delight STU'S PLACE
listeners while I was a visiting Guest DJ, and for giving me the absolute thrill
of meeting DONNA RAY through you. She made my day. You did, too!
With love from Canada,
EVY
Freelance Writer
http://www.withlovefromcanadaevy.ca
EVY OF CANADA AWARDS
VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
PRODUCER ED GOWENS "ECHOTA RECORDS" TIM HICKS "ECHOTA RECORDS" BUD CHRISTIAN " LOUSIANA HAYRIDE®" CAROL CHRISTIAN "LOUISIANA HAYRIDE®" HISTORIC MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, MAGGIE WARWICK "LOUSIANA HAYRIDE®" ALTON WARWICK "LOUISIANA HAYRIDE" LOUSIANA HAYRIDE STAFF,
HOMADE JAM LOUSIANA HAYRIDE BAND, LAMAR HUNTER,
JOHN HUNTER "SIMPLY TWO", RADIO AIR PLAY, LEE BACH, MISSY SCHMITT, LORAINE WASHBURN, GILBERT BURK, GO COUNTRY WITH DEREK,
BRUCE & CANDY BLAKE, JERRY HARRIS "ARTIST", MY HUSBAND & CHILDREN & GRANDBABYS, DAD & MOM & MY SISTERS, MY SPONCERS ( IVY'S CONSTRUCTION PLAIN DEALING LOUISIANA,, TERRY PARRISH PAINT & DRY WALL BOSSIER CITY LOUSIANA, SPECIALTY HOMES BY BRYANT BENTON LOUSIANA, COUNTRY CORNER STORE BENTON LOUSIANA, MY FANS, BUT MOST OF ALL MY LORD AND SAVIOR GOD & JESUS.
Look at these Two Angels below, Arn't they Beautiful, They are Two of my Grandbabys,, On the right is Bridgit and on the left is T'onna, They both were Models for this banner for a Commercial for Abused Children Foundation, Believe me!!!!!! they are so Spoiled hehhhehehehhehehhe
... always my pleasure to meet nice and interesting people here in our twilight zone ;o)) special thanks for your friendly love and good vibes my dear friend! have a big 2009 and all the best... stay tuned... john :o))
CountryHome Forum have more than 5,000 members. Each news you submit to CountryHome Forum will released to my weekly Newsletter with more than 50,000 readers.
Please submit your artist news and events to CountryHome Forum to help your artists to get well known better in Europe. If you do not have the time to submit your artist news and events by yourself, please send it me to: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de and I will submit them by myself to CountryHome Forum.
I know that many artists from North America don't have their music videos uploaded to German video websites. The most popular websites are MyVideo.de and ClipFish.de. That means your European audience does not have the chance to find them.
I understand that most of you don't speak German and are not able to upload videos because of the language barrier. If you would like me to upload your videos to the German video websites, please let me know.
Thanks
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de
Hey , Donna . I talked to J.K. yesterday and tentatively set Oct. 17th aside to come over to Haughton and do some video work with you guys . We have been enjoying your cd s at work and I am very much looking forward to seeing you live . Have a safe weekend .
HEY COUNTRY GIRL: HOPE YOUR INDEPENDENCE DAY WAS A GOOD ONE!..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SINGING ON MY NEW SONG!..YOU ARE THE BEST SWEETIE!..SUMMER IS REALLY ROLLING ALONG NOW AND SOON IT..LL BE COUNTRY FAIR TIME1..I LOVE ALL THE FAIRS!..HEARD YOUR PRETTY BUSY SINGING, TOURING AND RECORDING!.. WONDER, WITH THAT FABULOUS VOICE OF YOURS!..WISHING YOU, HUBBY, AND THOSE CUTE RAYSINETTES A "GREAT NIGHT AND A WONDERFUL WEEK"!..LOVE YA..LL, GILBERT X & O