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Influences
Standing on the shoulders of the same giants as pretty much everyone (Springsteen, Dylan, Beatles, Jackson Browne, Eagles, Petty, Motown, oldies, my god this could be a long list). If it made it to one of the music hall of fames in Nashville or Cleveland - I have probably studied, poured over, danced to, played, sung or driven far too fast to it enough that the influences are unavoidable. This ain't no vacuum we're living in! I'm just another grateful music lover...
A decade into his successful songwriting career, Josh had a breakthrough year in 2006. His smash song “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood hit the top of the country charts for 5 weeks and is nominated for Single and Song of the Year at the upcoming CMA awards. In addition to country airplay, BHC ascended the AC(top 5) and Top 40 charts(top 5) with heavy rotation on VH1 and MTV (as well as being awarded the CMT video of the year). It also won the Peoples Choice award for Best Country Song of the year. Currently, the song is the 3 longest running song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart - and still going!
Last year also brought the Jimmy Buffett single, “Bama Breeze” – a tribute to the devastation the recent waves of hurricanes have left in their wake along the Gulf Coast. Hank Jr. also capitalized on Josh’s songwriting prowess with the frolicking “How They Do It In Dixie” – recorded with his honky-tonk hero friends Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich and Van Zandt. The East Tennessee native has also seen his songs recorded by a list of luminaries that includes Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Kenny Rogers, Lynard Skynard, Chely Wright and Bucky Covington, to name just a few.
Josh currently writes for Big Yellow Dog Publishing and many of his songs can be heard on their website: http://www.bigyellowdogmusic.com/
You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being a friend!!!
Wrapped Up In Me is #38 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #18 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!! It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Also, If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hey Josh - you're rockin' as a writer... congrats for sticking it out! And thanks for being a friend on here. We'll have to hook up sometime - talk shop.
Wrapped Up In Me is on radio stations across the Nation as of this week. Request it NOW! If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman. you also get a free download just for singing up. Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!! Hope you have a great week!!! Love, ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Check out the new FACEBOOK SONG and if your a Facebook member be sure and join the group "Fans of AJ Downing". Stay tuned on a new album due out by the end of the year!
I know I've asked some of you and I'm sorry for hounding, but it's getting down to the wire. There are LESS THAN 5 HOURS of voting left. Please just take a minute to go vote for me. Little Big Town is taking the top 4 bands onto their tour to open a show. I'm the ONLY girl in the top. It takes a minute. Click the picture below or go to www. eventful. com/littlebigtown and DO IT NOW!!! Thanks! If you've already voted, pass the word...Anything helps! Thanks again! Please, please, pretty please?
Hey! Thanks for the friendship! Just want to let you know the first single off my debut album has been released; it's called "My List"...hope you can catch it! Hope all is going great for you. Stop by and let me know how you are, and if you have time, please click the DEMAND widget on my page; maybe I'll be coming to your home town! Thanks...Take care & God Bless,
Heyyy.....how is everything your way?? I have a quick favor to ask of ya. I am in a contest to get to open on Little Big Town's tour this summer and I was wondering if you had any free time to vote for me real quick?! I'm very excited i may have the chance to come perform for ya and could really use your help....like no joke I foreal need you haha. Thanks!
OH you can vote from my myspace on the little button saying DEMAND IT with all the Little Big Town stuff lol
