Riding around with some friends listening to "The Request" on the radio!
Influences
Travis Tritt, George Strait, Chris LeDoux, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Keith Whitley, Waylon Jennings, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Gary Allan, Ricky Nelson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Conway Twitty, Reba, Brooks & Dunn, Steve Wariner, Rhett Atkins, Daryle Singletary, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt, Ashton Shepherd, Tanya Tucker, Restless Heart, Shanandoah, Lynard Skynard, Brian Adams, Eric Church, Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Del McCoury Band, Eli Young Band, Dan Seals, Charlie Daniels, Radney Foster, Jeffrey Steele, John Rich, Hanks Williams Jr, Ricky Skaggs, Bill Anderson, Alison Krause, Billy Currington, Doobie Brothers, Eagles, Ronnie Milsap, Billy Dean, ....the list goes on forever
Copy this code to your website to display this banner!
For Nevada, Iowa native Neil Hewitt, life has been a series of small steps on a musical journey leading to a huge leap, a record label deal with Nashville’s ATP Records and the release of his first single “The Request,” available January 4, 2010. While Neil is only 21, he’s been traveling on this musical journey since the age of 11 and, with years of hard work, he has developed a maturity that can be heard in his soothing voice and straight forward lyrics. His debut album, Roll the Dice, has a traditional country sound that includes influences from artists such as Travis Tritt, Tracy Lawrence, Vince Gill, and Johnny Cash. Neil’s break in the music industry came when he recently graced the stage of 12th and Porter, one of Nashville’s most popular venues that has played host to music’s biggest artists such as Keith Urban, Neil Young, and 3 Doors Down. It was there he was discovered by ATP Records president Mark Alan Thompson.
Prior to being signed to a Nashville label, Neil spent all of his teens and early college years balancing school with paid gigs and performances across Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Kansas at various state fairs, rodeos, bars, and weddings. Although performing was his main source of an income, Neil also took on a part-time job at Iowa State University. “I had a rather interesting job while in college,” Neil laughs. “I was on the ISU lighting crew. I was part of a team of about 10 ISU students that worked for the university changing light bulbs all around campus. That’s right, we changed light bulbs!” This job kept Neil humble as his musical career continued to grow throughout the region.
Neil’s first step into music was at age 11 when he attended a church camp and observed the camp counselors playing guitar. Immediately upon returning home, he signed up for guitar lessons with his parents’ blessing. Since he was kind of shy at the time, Neil kept this new endeavor to himself, not telling any of his friends. It wasn’t until age 14 at his 8th grade talent show that Neil performed for the first time in front of anyone. He found himself in front of 140 of his fellow students with his acoustic guitar and a voice that was being heard for the very first time. Neil had chosen to perform an early hit by singer/songwriter Jimmy Wayne called “Stay Gone,” and as he let the last chord of the song ring out from his guitar, the entire 8th grade class jumped to its feet and cheered! The crowd loved Neil’s rendition of the hit so much they asked for an encore performance. It was at that moment Neil knew he was destined to become a country singer.
Each thing Neil has done on his musical journey has been a stepping stone to where he is today, and he doesn’t plan on slowing down! The biggest thing Neil has learned from all his experiences is that opportunities can sometimes be few and far between. He is grateful that he has been very fortunate in his career thus far, and he possesses the fire and passion to seize all the future opportunities that lay ahead. Neil invites you to join him on his musical journey by calling in your request for “The Request” today!
THANK YOU:
I just want to say THANK YOU to all who have supported me and my dream over the past several years! Mostly to my family and friends who have been there for me from the beginning and continue to support me through everything... thanks, I love you guys.
Also a huge thank you to my fans who buy my records and come out to my shows!! I hope to see you out there again in 2010!!! Without you guys, I couldn't do this... thank you!
I'm sorry Darlin I must be missing it, somehow. You are very talented and blessed, and would love to come hear you sing sometime. Have a wonderful week
Im trying to find your CD in stores round here. I tried to get it off your site but it said limited quantity...Then went to check out said out of stock...I got tons of people up here listening to your music!
Please send me CDs and DVDs for review and set up an artist interview with me. All reviews and interviews will be submitted to the magazines I'm writing for. More information for which magazines I'm writing can be found at http://www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Thanks
Christian Lamitschka
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de E-Mail: Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de E-Mail: Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Howdy, You got some awesome songs man...me and some boys up here in the woods in Maryland are gonna come down to one of your shows...Kentucky Friday Night is the hit up here!
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de E-Mail: Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Hi...Welcome, and thanks for dropping by our site for a visit. Thank you too for the add, and for the friendship.
If you'd like to find out a little more about Slick Nickel go to www.slicknickelyumaaz.com , and if you get a chance check out our new CD, "MAGIC" at www.cdbaby.com/cd/slicknickel Get your copy today while they're on sale!
Here's hoping you have a fantastic week! Enjoy the Nickel Tour.
Hi Neil! So excited to hear you're playing at 12th & Porter in Nashville this coming week! Wish I could be there! Maybe I can catch your next showcase - Hope you'll be playing It's A God Thing and would love to hear the response if you do! Wishing you the best of luck - Tina :)
Take advantage of getting an interview or placing your bio in this printed magazine seen all over the world the price
doesnt get lower then this, leave me your name number and email so we
can get started or call Naja 678-324-1104
keep on rocking folks!
