On The Verge: The 2007 Indie Artist Watch By Jim
Weaver, CSO Editor in Chief
I am excited, excited about a lot of things in
2007. CSO is going to grow more, we're going to add new features and
take bolder steps in bringing you a bigger more entertaining website
this year. So, to kick things off, lets take a look at some of the
artists that, in my opinion, will be making big strides of their own
this year:
Tresa
Jordon - Talent, beauty and brains all come together in
this young lady from Florida. Jordon discovered, as so many do,
that it takes a while to get things done in your music career, it
wasn't until mid 2006 that her self-titled debut CD was finally
released. Our Jim Moulton called it a "masterpiece" in
his review
published last year and I agree. Jordon has a truly angelic
country music voice suited for radio, CD, MP3 player, myspace or
wherever you get a chance to listen. I can't wait to hear more
from her this year. www.TresaJordan.com
Ansel
Brown - This young man from the Carolinas is poised to kick some
country music booty in 2007, simply by judging from the strides he
made in '06. His debut CD will be out at some point this year and he
has the self-marketing know-how to put it all into high gear when it
does. What we've heard so far is great; can't wait
to hear the rest. www.AnselBrown.com
Rissi
Palmer - I wrote a June 2006 "Waiting
in the Wings" piece about this young lady and while I have
heard a little tidbit here and there about her during the rest of
this past year, not near as much as we should have in my opinion.
This is one of the most talented singer/songwriters in Nashville and
whatever barriers have been in her way toward success in country
music, they need to be ripped away so she can take center stage
where she belongs. I promise, if you listen, you will like. More,
more, more! www.RissiPalmer.com
Cody
McCarver - Cody has been making a living as a country musician
and backup singer for a long time now but in 2006 he busted out of
the shoot with his own debut CD titled, Peace, Love and Coondawgs.
The title alone should give you a good indication of Cody's state of
mind, he's pretty much a nut... in a good way. His current single
"Red Flag" is a song you should be hearing on country
radio all across the country; if you don't hear it,
request it. McCarver is a country boy from Tennessee with a big
cheesy grin who just loves playing music. Take a redneck, an
outlaw and a southern rocker, chunk them all into a blender and,
after you get arrested, what you'll hear is pure Cody McCarver. www.CodyMcCarver.com
Cowboy
Crush - Although technically not Indies, I have to mention
them because they are still one of the most talented bands
anywhere. Trenna, Renae Becky, Debbie and Darla are one amazing
group of musicians, singers and songwriters. If they finally get
that debut CD out there this year (we at CSO have all our fingers
and toes crossed), I believe we will see some fast rising
superstars. Everywhere they play their fan base grows. Wake
up radio programmers, I know you don't like to step out of the box
too often, but CC is your chance to say, "I saw this one
coming so I played them now". Go for it, dare to be
different! www.CowboyCrush.com
W.
Earl Brown / Sacred Cowboy - A man I already liked and admired
as an actor and then a few months ago I hear he's got a band! Who
knew! Sacred Cowboy is not mainstream country or rock, it's
slammed like a Pete Townsend guitar somewhere in the middle, and I
like it. If you're a hard-core country George Strait fan, this may
not be your cup-o-beer, but if you like Waylon and Metallica, this
will melt your muffins. www.SacredCowboys.com
2006 was a big year
for Indies overall and one group in particular produced a #1 hit
song; I'm talking, of course, about Heartland's "I Loved
Her First". That doesn't happen very often and bodes well for
every other Indie out there that's hoping for their one big chance
to make that leap to stardom. 2007 may be the year any, or all, of
the above mentioned artists, or some that I haven't heard of yet,
will break through to success. One thing is certain, the music
business is changing and CSO will be there every step of the way to
introduce you to the best this industry has to offer, based strictly
on their talent.
CountryStarsOnline.com is looking
forward to a fantastic '07, and we're glad you're with us.
On The Verge: The 2007 Indie Artist Watch
Tresa
Jordon - Talent, beauty and brains all come together in
this young lady from Florida. Jordon discovered, as so many do,
that it takes a while to get things done in your music career, it
wasn't until mid 2006 that her self-titled debut CD was finally
released. Our Jim Moulton called it a "masterpiece" in
his 
Ansel
Brown - This young man from the Carolinas is poised to kick some
country music booty in 2007, simply by judging from the strides he
made in '06. His debut CD will be out at some point this year and he
has the self-marketing know-how to put it all into high gear when it
does. What we've heard so far is great; can't wait
to hear the rest. 
Rissi
Palmer - I wrote a June 2006 "
Cody
McCarver - Cody has been making a living as a country musician
and backup singer for a long time now but in 2006 he busted out of
the shoot with his own debut CD titled, Peace, Love and Coondawgs.
The title alone should give you a good indication of Cody's state of
mind, he's pretty much a nut... in a good way. His current single
"Red Flag" is a song you should be hearing on country
radio all across the country; if you don't hear it,
request it. McCarver is a country boy from Tennessee with a big
cheesy grin who just loves playing music. Take a redneck, an
outlaw and a southern rocker, chunk them all into a blender and,
after you get arrested, what you'll hear is pure Cody McCarver. 
Cowboy
Crush - Although technically not Indies, I have to mention
them because they are still one of the most talented bands
anywhere. Trenna, Renae Becky, Debbie and Darla are one amazing
group of musicians, singers and songwriters. If they finally get
that debut CD out there this year (we at CSO have all our fingers
and toes crossed), I believe we will see some fast rising
superstars. Everywhere they play their fan base grows. Wake
up radio programmers, I know you don't like to step out of the box
too often, but CC is your chance to say, "I saw this one
coming so I played them now". Go for it, dare to be
different! 
W.
Earl Brown / Sacred Cowboy - A man I already liked and admired
as an actor and then a few months ago I hear he's got a band! Who
knew! Sacred Cowboy is not mainstream country or rock, it's
slammed like a Pete Townsend guitar somewhere in the middle, and I
like it. If you're a hard-core country George Strait fan, this may
not be your cup-o-beer, but if you like Waylon and Metallica, this
will melt your muffins.