Most country music fans know Ira Dean as the funny hat wearing, bass playing, harmony singer from Trick Pony. Lucky for you, CMTT got to know a more personal and honest Ira during CRS 2012.
He shared with us the struggles he went through after loosing his father, how he came to enjoy and make great music again and the plans for his upcoming album.
Don’t forget to call your local radio stations to request “Somethin’ Bout A Sunday.” It was co-written by Ira and Josh Thompson, and is Ira’s radio debut as a solo artist. The powerful debut about change takes the listener inside the heart of a sinner looking back at the wreckage in his life. It’s an AMAZING and honest song.
Ira just finished recording his self-titled CD produced by himself along with Joe Scaife, Blake Chancey, and good friend Anthony Smith. Ira says “its a mixture of alcohol and testosterone driven songs.” The album is slated for a Summer 2012 release.
Find out more about Ira Dean on his website: www.iradean.com
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How would some of our favorite country men woo their special ladies on Valentine’s Day?? Well, you don’t have to wonder any longer…
Alan Jackson -”My wife Denise always inspired songs. One of my early hits was ‘I’d Love You All Over Again.’ I wrote it for our 10th anniversary.”
Jake Owen – I’m very romantic. I mean, it oozes out of me. Seriously, I buy t-shirts in the shapes of hearts. That’s the only thing that fits me. I’m one big heart. I give love.”
Dierks Bentley – “Before I was married [when] I was dating someone, Valentine’s Day was the holiday where you’d have to stamp out on paper exactly where the relationship stands. If you didn’t give the right present or say the right things, you were in the doghouse.”
Josh Thompson – “I like to woo the ladies with dipping them in chocolate … I mean, I’m usually a flowers kind of guy. You know, have ‘em show up at their work so that the other people who didn’t get flowers can be envious.”
Justin Moore – “I’m kind of notorious for being terrible at Valentine’s Day. My wife, Kate, is all into that stuff and does a great job. She deserves for me to be a little more romantic and it’s not for a lack of wanting to do good. I pretty much just suck, honestly. I need to get better at it.”
Keith Urban – I was listening to the radio and they were talking about when in a relationship it’s too soon to give Valentine’s gifts. One woman said, ‘I was dating a guy three weeks, and he gave me an iPad for Valentine’s Day.’ That’s a ridiculous gift.”
@Dolly_Parton “Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song, and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, “Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.”
@JayDeMarcus (of Rascal Flatts) “Whitney Houston has died!!! Oh my goodness, what a loss…. Sad.”
@SugarlandMusic’s Kristian Bush “A beautiful voice and a talent beyond compare. You will be missed. -K”
@Reba “Rest in peace, Whitney.”
@MartinaMcBride “So sad about Whitney. She was one of my singing idols. Prayers going up for her family, especially her daughter.”
@ChrisYoungMusic “RIP Whitney Houston. Truly one of the best vocalists of all time/all genres. #sadday”
@TheBandPerry “RIP Whitney Houston. #heartache”
@SaraEvansMusic “What a tragedy losing Whitney Houston. One of my all time idols. So very sad for her family. I will be praying for them. “
@Jason_Aldean “Very sad to hear about the death of Whitney Houston…. What an amazing talent she was.”
@LukeBryanOnline “On the bus listening to Whitney. Very heartbreaking to lose someone that defined my generation. Voice of an angel. A very sad day.”
@JMCOfficial (Jason Michael Carroll) “Are these rumors of Whitney Houston passing away true? What a tragedy! Such a hugely talented & sad person.”
@LeAnnRimes “Seems like we are losing the great ones all to soon. RIP Whitney, how horribly sad.” “Whitney Houston was the first cd I ever bought. She
had a God given gift. Hopefully, she’s singing with angels now.”
@ScottyMcCreery “R.I.P. Whitney Houston”
@Lauren_Alaina “I think I speak for so many people when I say Whitney Houston, #iwillalwaysloveyou. I’m sending out prayers to the Houston family. God bless”
@SteveHoly “What a sad day. We lost one of the greatest singers of all time…. RIP”
@NealMcCoy “Whitney was my favorire female singer,,,ever!!!”
@Mark_WillsMusic “My favorite National Anthem EVER. Rest in Peace Ms. Whitney.”
@Opry “Prayers for the family and friends of Whitney Houston. She will be missed.”
@BillyRayCyrus “R. I. P. Whitney Houston. I will always love you and your music and talents will live on forever.”
@JewelJK “What a shame, not just because a great voice is silent, but a great LIFE is ended way too early. My thoughts are with her family #RIPWhitney”
@TheJoshThompson “R.I.P Whitney Houston, I will always love you! Too soon?”
@JimmyWayne “Whitney Houston died …..” “Whitney Houston; One of the greatest artist in music history.”
@LauraBellBundy “Noooo!!! Please tell me it’s not true?! Whitney we will alway love you!#rip”
@BrettEldredge “Weird thinking Whitney Houston just passed away down the street from where I’ve been all day….one of the best voices, rest in peace!”
@JoDeeMessina “Whitney Houston. So sad. The world will miss that beautiful voice. We will always love you. Deepest sympathy to her family.”
@HeidiNewfield “Whitney Houston…RIP! I know people judge…& she did visit the dark side in her life, but she had the voice of an angel. Sad & tragic!”
@WhitneyDuncan “Very sad about Whitney Houston. Such an amazing talent.”
@ChelyWright “Whitney Houston, rest in peace. I can’t stop crying. So sad.” “I understand something now: my mother, crying on the couch, the day Elvis died. I was 6 years old and didn’t understand. Now I do. #Whitney”
@ClayWalker “Sad day..Whitney Houston gone too soon…”We will always love you”…see you on the other side sweetheart”
@TerriClarkMusic “Just heard the news about Whitney Houston. Such a sad thing and a sad day. Thoughts and prayers going out to her entire family.”
@Jonesville (Jason Jones) “R.I.P. Whitney Houston. Such a sad and tragic ending to a life so full of talent and potential. God rest her soul.”
@TheDirtDrifters “Whitney Houston RIP. Wow”
@MeganJamesMN “Still have the ticket stub to my very first concert. Whitney Houston. 1990. No one will ever touch this voice.”
@AmberHayesMusic “SO sad about about Whitney Houston. Incredible voice, unforgettable God given talent that will be missed. My prayers w/ her family & friends”
@MeghanLinsey (formerly of Steel Magnolia) “Whitney Houston??? What?? I’m speechless! Sooo freakin sad… Wow.” “RIP Whitney Houston… One of my biggest inspirations.” “When I was 5 I auditioned for a movie and I did a dance routine to Whitney’s ‘How Will I Know’” “The first song I ever sang in front of people was Whitney’s “One Moment In Time”. I was 9.”
@MissWillieBrown “R.I.P Whitney Houston. One of the most brilliant vocalists of our lifetime.”
@ColdwaterJane “My heart is sad for a talented and troubled lady. RIP Whitney. -b”
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The third-annual Country Throwdown Tour will feature an impressive lineup that will deliver energy-packed, exhilarating performances to eager country fans in 20 cities.
Joining headliner Gary Allan, recording artists Josh Thompson, Eric Paslay, and Sunny Sweeney round out the high-profile lineup for the nationwide country music tour that will kick off in Gulfport, Mississippi on May 18 and run through July 8. Special guests on many tour stops, Rodney Atkins (June 1-30) and Justin Moore (May 18-27) will join the roster of superstars and newcomers for the ultimate country music experience.
“I’ve always been a fan of the Warped Tour, so I thought it was great when they came up with the concept of doing a country version of it with the Throwdown Tour. I’m excited to be a part of it this year, and I look forward to working with Kevin, Sarah and everyone involved with the tour,” says Allan. “My band and crew can’t wait to take this experience to our fans and we look forward to making new fans along the way. We’re hoping this is the best Throwdown Tour yet.”
“I had the privilege of playing shows with each of these incredible artists with the exception of Eric Paslay, but a few weeks ago he and I got to hang out in East Tennessee–talking and fishing,” Atkins said. “I can’t wait to be a part of this tour. Every artist brings something awesome and different to the show. It’s gonna be a blast!”
The only tour of its kind in the world of country music, Country Throwdown Tour 2012 brings together top-selling artists with talented, emerging singer-songwriters in a festival environment where fans enjoy a constant stream of music on multiple stages all day long.
In addition to the performances on two main stages, the Bluebird Cafe Stage will spotlight the talents of emerging singer-songwriters as they perform intimate “in the round” sets throughout the day along with nightly performances during main stage set changes. Artists for the much-anticipated Bluebird Cafe Stage will be announced in the coming weeks.
In addition to top-notch music, Country Throwdown 2012 offers eager fans a full concourse of lifestyle attractions and vendors at an affordable ticket price. Doors to each venue open at 3 p.m., and the entertainment continues until 11 p.m.
Tickets are ON SALE NOW in select cities. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.countrythrowdown.com.
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