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RAVES FOR BILLY YATES |
"I love Billy Yates' singing... I think he's one of the best country singers out
there!" --Kenny Chesney |
"I just can't say enough about Billy Yates. I think he is a fabulous singer and a
fabulous songwriter and someone who is going to be the biggest superstar." --Sara Evans |
"When I asked the question, 'Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes', it was before I knew about Billy Yates. When it comes to great country singers and great country songwriters they don't get any better than Billy. I guess you could say the ol' possum is a Billy Yates fan!" --George Jones |
"When it comes to Billy Yates, he's a hell of a songwriter and a hell of a singer.
Keep your eye on him... He's gonna be there." --Montgomery Gentry |
"I really think Billy Yates is going to be one of country music's new superstars
and I will be standing in his corner cheering him on. I'm a fan!" --Buck Owens |
"I've known Billy Yates for a long time and I'm gonna tell you something... The thing
I like about him is he's country, he's proud of it and he's genuine. What
you see with Billy Yates is what you get and what I see I like a lot." --Bill Anderson |
Billy Yates is the real thing baby! If he keeps singing the way he is now, he's gonna
be the one that fills the shoes of our great traditional country artists when
the time comes. I love what he's doing"! --Loretta Lynn |
YATES PACKS 'EM IN AT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL Billy Yates, the only artist to host and perform at the CMA Music Festival's Greased Lightning Daytime Stages, drew a large UK and European crowd that filled the stands at Sunday morning's "Classic Country Show" at Riverfront Park. According to event executive producer, Jeff Walker, this was the largest crowd the festival has seen on its regular Sunday morning slot. Also on the bill were country legends, Bill Anderson, Mel McDaniel, Jimmy Fortune, Lane Brody and Con Hunley. "It was amazing to see so many of my friends weather the hot temperatures to join in the fun", says Yates. "All week long they seemed to be everywhere I went, singing along and having a good time to the music". The reigning European CMA "Male Vocalist of the Year" also took time to meet with a number of foreign groups attending the four day festival. Those stops included private acoustic shows for groups from the UK and Germany along with a breakfast stop with a group from Switzerland. On Wednesday evening, Yates hosted his annual "Countriest of the Country" fan club party with a packed house at the Ernest Tubb Texas Troubadour Theater where he introduced, guests such as T. Graham Brown, Michael Peterson, Tammy Cochran and Chris Young among others. The show not only serves as a place for fans to see some of their favorite country stars perform, but it's purpose is also to raise money for Christmas for the Children, a non-profit group that raises money throughout the year to take underprivileged children Christmas shopping later in the year. ------------------------------- ANOTHER NUMBER ONE FOR BILLY (From Stuart Cameron's CHI Hotdisc Report) As expected it's all change in the Hotdisc chart this week as the new releases kick in, and it's that man again, Billy Yates, who storms to the top of the main chart and the Independent list with the title cut from his new album "That's Why I Run" on its first week of release. Brianie drops down from the top spot after three weeks at the helm while Daniel O'Donnell holds firm at number 3 with his most country offering for ages, "Mother's Birthday Song". There's another high new entry at 5 with Australian heartthrob Travis Collins doing very well with "Didn't We Love". CHI Hotdisc is one of Europe's most respected charts reflecting the reactions of radio presenters all over Europe. "That's Why I Run" was written by Yates, along with Smokin' Grapes Music Publishing writers, Billy Ryan and David Kroll. ------------------------------- BILLY YATES TAKES EUROPEAN CMA MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR HONORS Nashville, TN -- The European CMA has announced the winners of its annual awards and Nashville based singer/songwriter, Billy Yates has won the coveted "Male Vocalist of the Year" trophy. It was announced today by ECMA president, Rafel Corbi from the association headquarters in Palafrugell, Spain. "What a tremendous feeling it is to win this award. After several years along with miles and miles of touring all over Europe, I'm truly blessed to have made so many friends along the way. Now to win this award only assures me that all of the hard work is paying off", says Yates. "This really is a time of celebration for myself and my European fans. They are so dedicated to real country music. I have them to thank along with the many amazing radio presenters who have embraced my music. I really can't thank these people enough." Other Nashville-based artists who won included: Carrie Underwood - Female Vocalist of the Year; Brooks and Dunn - Duo of the Year; Brooks and Dunn with Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill - Vocal Collaboration of the Year; George Strait (It Just Comes Natural) - Album of the Year ---------------------------- YATES MAKES FINAL NOMINATION FOR THE EUROPEAN CMA'S "ARTIST OF THE YEAR" AND "MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR" The European CMA announced it's final round of nominees for it's upcoming awards presentation in Palafrugell, Spain . Included in those nominations were nods for Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Billy Yates in two of the most prestigious categories available, "Artist of the Year" and "Male Vocalist of the Year". "What an incredible honor it is to be nominated in these categories. As much pride as I take in writing, producing and performing my music, it's very humbling and gratifying to be nominated for 'Artist of the Year'", says Yates. "Then to be up for 'Male Vocalist" is so cool. I feel like the luckiest man in the world!" Yates tours Europe extensively with a very large fan base coming out to support the shows. He also does very well on the radio charts there, where last year, with various singles, he held the number one spot for 26 weeks. ------------------------------ BILLY YATES HITS UK AIRWAVES WITH VOICE OF COUNTRY Voice of Country, the Nashville-based radio station broadcasting from voiceofcountry.com , has announced the addition of Country star Billy Yates to the VoC on-air roster. The station has a world-wide listenership, with audiences in the UK and Ireland its primary focus. Billy, who has a devoted UK fan-based developed through extensive touring and cultivation of the British market, will be heard Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 UK time (9 to 11 a.m. US Eastern). He'll be spinning the unique mix of current hits, album tracks and Country classics that have earned VoC a worldwide following. VoC Director of Programming Pat Geary stated, "Having lived in the UK for the past twenty years, I think I have a good feel for what the UK Country audience wants to hear, and Billy Yates fits perfectly with what we're trying to do. He's shown great respect for his UK fans, touring frequently and making them feel they're his friends as well as fans." VoC Director of Business and Creative Services Barry O'Neill added, "In our contacts with Billy, we've been able to see he shares our vision of an innovative and forward-thinking approach to the development of the UK Country market. I can't think of a better addition to VoC's on-air lineup." "I'm excited to be given this new opportunity to stay close to my UK fans and to help keep them supplied with a steady stream of top quality Country music," Billy stated. His program begins on Feb. 2nd, preceding a UK tour which launches March 8th in Norfolk. VoC is the new radio service owned and programmed by the team responsible for 3C, the UK's national Country station from 1999 to 2007. VoC's unique business model is based on commercial-free 24-hour broadcasts wholly supported by listener contributions to a "Tip Jar". Related services still to come include tours of Nashville and other US locations, a discount CD service, and more. ------------------------------ M.O.D. RECORD LABEL ANNOUNCES MARCH RELEASE FOR NEW YATES' CD The highly anticipated sixth M.O.D. Record Label release from Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Billy Yates, is slated for a March 11th release. "That's Why I Run", the first full studio album in nearly two years, offers up 13 brand new songs written and recorded by Yates during the past several months. "I've really tried hard to take my time to come up with a batch of songs that would make for a great listen," says Yates. "When I think of some of my own personal favorite CD's, they are always colorful and varied in tempos and feels with songs that make you laugh and songs that make you cry. I think this CD could very well be the best music of my career so far." A new European single release from "That's Why I Run" goes to radio via CHIHotDisk # and M-T-M Music # in March Watch this site for your chance to pre-order an autographed copy of "That's Why I Run". ------------------------------ BILLY ANNOUNCES 2008 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES To coincide with the March 11th release of Billy's new CD, "That's Why I Run", Billy Yates announces several European tour dates for 2008 that includes a long awaited UK tour (see below). February 19, 2008 Schutzenhaus Albisguetli Zurich, Switzerland Full band performance w/Savannah http://www.albisguetli.ch/index.php?page=167 March 7, 2008 Center Stage Butlins, Minehad Somerset, England Full band performance w/Savannah March 8, 2008 Rodeo Jack's Norfolk, England Full band performance w/Savannah March 13, 2008 The Fisher Theatre 10 Broad Street Bungay Suffolk, England Full band show w/Chuck Allen Floyd March 14, 2008 Lowton Labour Club Lancashire, England Full band show w/Chuck Allen Floyd March 15, 2008 Mundesley Holiday Center N Norfolk Coast, England Full band show w/Chuck Allen Floyd March 16, 2008 The Wild Stallion Dance Ranch Norwich, England Full band show w/Chuck Allen Floyd March 22, 2008 Line Dance Festival Fougeres Grande Soiree Country a Romille France Full band show w/Savannah westrennescountry35@yahoo.fr or missioncountry@cegetel.net See a full listing of all of Billy's shows on the TOUR page right here on this site! ------------------------------ GET READY TO CRUISE WITH BILLY, CHRIS YOUNG AND DAVID KROLL Billy had so much fun in December on the Chris Young Country Cruise that he's decided to do it again! RCA recording artist, Chris Young along with Vickie's Travel are once again hosting a Country Music cruise with Carnival Cruis Lines this August 23rd through the 30th on Carnival Liberty. You will visit 4 Ports of Call including San Juan, St Thomas, Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos) and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. There'll be lots of fun with a full band concert by Chris, acoustic shows with Chris, Billy and newcomer, David Kroll and there's even talk of a pajama party. Only those booked through Vickie's Travel will be allowed in all Private Functions. If you did not go on the 2007 cruise with Chris and Billy then you definately need to go on the 2nd Annual Chris Young Country Cruise. For more details go to www.vickiestravel.com or call 866-941-2520 to book your cabin. ------------------------------ SOUL ICON, BETTYE LaVETTE RECORDS "CHOICES" "Wow! I got chills when I listened to Bettye LaVette's version of Choices," was country legend George Jones's unequivocal response upon hearing BETTYE's version of the Billy Yates and Mike Curtis-penned track that Jones turned into a GRAMMY-winning hit in 1999. "I can only hope that my version created a similar sensation. Her interpretation is so soulful, and conveys the feelings I had when I recorded the song - the thoughts that I had about some of the mistakes or choices I had made. She did an incredible job, and she is truly a 'singer's singer." ------------------------------ M.O.D. RECORD LABEL ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR NEW BILLY YATES CD, "FAVORITES" Nashville, TN - M.O.D. Record label announced today that the official release date of the highly anticipated Billy Yates "FAVORITES" disc will be November 14th, 2006. The 21 song collection will include a new recording of Yates '97 radio hit, "Flowers" along with his current foreign release, "Better Every Beer" plus the new duet with Country legend, George Jones on the Yates penned, Jones classic, "Choices". Also in the collection are several previously released show favorites including Yates' recent record breaking 10 week European number 1, "Roxanne's Bayou". Pre-orders will be available soon at www.billyyates.com. It will also be available for download on the web at a number of sites including iTunes and Sony Connect. ------------------------------ |
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