STONEY CREEK RECORDS SIGNS RANDY HOUSER
“Anything Goes” and “Boots On” Hit-Maker Joins Roster of Broken Bow Records’ Sister Imprint Label
New Music Expected in Early 2012
Nashville, Tenn. (Monday, November 14, 2011) – Independent record label Stoney Creek Records is proud to announce the addition of ACM, CMA and CMT awards nominee Randy Houser to its label roster.
Houser joins a thriving roster of talent and brings his hit-making history to a label of team members brimming with creativity.
The signing was unveiled during a surprise announcement at the Broken Bow/ Stoney Creek Records CMA Pre-Party last Tuesday at the Hard Rock Café in Nashville. Broken Bow/ Stoney Creek President Benny Brown and Senior VP of Operations Rick Shedd made the announcement, surprising the room of media and industry VIPs, as they introduced Randy Houser to the stage as the newest member of the Stoney Creek family. Houser then performed a soulful, roof-raising set for the standing room-only crowd.
“I’ve been a fan of Randy’s music for a long time and he has the talent to deliver a song like few others,” said Benny Brown, President & CEO of Broken Bow / Stoney Creek Records. “We are looking forward to getting started in the studio with him right away. He is a great addition to our roster.”
Effective immediately, Houser will go into the studio under the deal to work on new music for a forthcoming 2012 album release. Houser’s first single with Stoney Creek Records will be released in early 2012.
“It's an honor to be working with Stoney Creek Records,” Houser told the room of industry VIPs. “This team is such an all-star cast of proven industry veterans, that have had incredible recent success with the breakout of Thompson Square and, of course, building the mega-success of Jason Aldean. I’m incredibly proud to be the newest member of the Stoney Creek/ Broken Bow family.”
Founded in March 2009 by CEO/President Benny Brown, Stoney Creek Records is a continuation of the passion and determination that spawned the success of sister imprint, Broken Bow Records (Jason Aldean, Blake Wise, James Wesley, Kristy Lee Cook, Dustin Lynch). In an effort to tap into the high level of extremely talented unsigned artists within the Nashville music community, Brown has worked to establish a roster that reflects his commitment to excellence.
ABOUT RANDY HOUSER:
Los Angeles Times wrote that Randy Houser adds “grit to the genre” with his 2008 debut album ANYTHING GOES, which positioned the Mississippi-born, soul-drenched country singer and songwriter to become one of the next big artists to emerge in the genre. “Anything Goes” catapulted into the Top 20 after an appearance on Late Show with David Letterman and the follow-up hit single, “Boots On,” reached Top 5 on Billboard and Mediabase charts. The album landed Houser ACM, CMA, and CMT Award nominations. Houser co-headlined his first tour with longtime pal Jamey Johnson on CMT ON TOUR ‘09 and completed his first USO tour overseas with Johnson and Kellie Pickler in January 2010 before joining Gary Allan on the GET OFF ON THE PAIN TOUR. His latest album, THEY CALL ME CADILLAC, was released on Sept. 21, 2010 and was met with praise from The Washington Post and The Boston Globe, among others, naming it a top release of the year. The album features the hit single “Whistlin’ Dixie” which Houser performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. With over 150 performances this year, Houser was most recently on the renowned Country Throwdown Tour with his personal hero, Willie Nelson, and friends. He is currently performing at fairs and festivals around the country. For more information on Randy Houser including upcoming tour stops, please visit www.randyhouser.com
ABOUT BROKEN BOW & STONEY CREEK RECORDS
With a roster of talented artists that now include Jason Aldean, Kristy Lee Cook, James Wesley, Blake Wise and Dustin Lynch, Broken Bow Records continues to make a name for itself in the Country music industry. The success of multi-platinum selling BBR artist Jason Aldean in particular has launched the label to the top of the charts. Jason Aldean began his success at the label in 2005, when his self-titled debut album (“Hicktown” “Why” “Amarillo Sky”) was certified Gold in 12 weeks and shortly thereafter was certified Platinum. In rapid succession, another Gold and Platinum album followed giving birth to the hit singles, “Johnny Cash,” “She’s Country,” “Big Green Tractor,” “The Truth” and “Crazy Town.” “Big Green Tractor” was also a #1 ringtone in all genres- the first Country ringtone to hold that distinction. Aldean, whose Double Platinum #1 album MY KINDA PARTY is the top-selling Country album of 2011, has earned five nods for the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards, including his first ever in the categories of Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.
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Stoney Creek Records was founded in March of 2009 by CEO/President Benny Brown as a continuation of the passion and determination that spawned the success of sister imprint, Broken Bow Records. The current artist roster includes Thompson Square, Ash Bowers, Crossin’ Dixon and Parmalee whose #1 single, “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” is the Most Played Song on Country Radio in 2011 (Mediabase) and has sold 1.5 million downloads to-date. Thompson Square’s breakout year also garnered them two CMA Award nominations for Best New Artist and Duo of the Year, an American Music Award Nomination for New Artist of the year as well as 7 American Country Award and two CMT Music Award nominations. Both Broken Bow and Stoney Creek Records are headquartered in Nashville, TN and are distributed by Sony RED.
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