NASHVILLE,
Tenn. (August 2014) – Country-blues-Americana artist Amy Allen will celebrate her top-15 single, "Josie Rae", with several major performances, including
"First Night Alexandria" in the Washington, D.C., area on Dec. 31.
Allen
will receive exposure in Nashville during the Americana Music Festival on Sept.
16 with a spotlight performance at the "Tunesmithing" songwriters
showcase near Music Row. The artist will headline a similar show in
Independence, Va., on Sept. 12 as part of the "Reaching Your Dream"
arts weekend. Other stops include El Dorado, Ark.; Johnson City, Tenn.;
Roanoke, Va.; and Fredericksburg, Va.
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| Amy Allen performs at W.O. Smith School |
"I'm
really looking forward to performing at 'Tunesmithing" and other events in
Tennessee and Virginia this fall, and next spring" said Allen, whose
"Someday Is Today" has generated two hit singles on terrestrial and
Internet radio.
Allen's
"Josie Rae" single reached number 15 on Roots Music Report's Top 50
Pop Country Song Chart (just below Luke Bryan, Big & Rich, and The Band
Perry) and number 23 on RMR's Top 50 Country Chart. The song continues to air
on radio stations around the world, including Belgium, Germany and the
Netherlands.
"Josie
Rae", a mid-tempo country/pop song about motherhood, is being promoted to
radio stations across the United States by Nashville-based Bill Wence
Promotions. The song is the second single from her "Someday Is Today"
CD. The album reached number 38 on RMR's Top 50 Country Album Chart and number
2 on the RMR Arkansas Album Chart. The first single, "Someday Is
Today", hit the Top 15 on the STS Main Country Chart.
Allen's
concerts feature various songs from her albums "Someday Is Today" and
"Night Vision", as well as classic covers in blues, country, pop,
rock and Americana. View her latest performances on video at
www.TheAmyAllen.com/music/video/.
"Response
to 'Josie Rae' and my other songs has been wonderful," the former Warner
Music studio singer added. "My latest single expresses a mother's love for
a daughter. The song prompts tearful reactions from mothers of all ages
everywhere I perform. It's a reflection of what I've experienced raising my
children."
The
"Someday Is Today" CD features 11 original songs inspired by
real-life experiences. The artist describes her sound as a versatile mix of
blues-accented country, pop and Americana with hints of Aretha Franklin, Janis
Joplin, Elton John, and Patsy Cline. The online retailer iTunes
named the album "New and Noteworthy" shortly after it was released.
"Josie Rae" and other selections from the album can be heard at www.TheAmyAllen.com/music/ and purchased from iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/someday-is-today/id710800873?ign-mpt=uo%3D4.
In
the song "Josie Rae", the singer-songwriter writes: "You make my
world such a wonderful place to stay... Thanks for making everyday for me Mother's
Day." Allen penned the song for her daughter, drawing inspiration from the
unforgettable, life-changing experiences mothers have while raising children.
According
to a reviewer for Skope Magazine, the artist has an "irresistible, bubbly personality backed by
powerful vocals that evoke real emotion. She sings loud and proud in the song
"Josie Rae" about her daughter. When she is describing her
[daughter's] smile, you can't help but grin ear-to-ear yourself."
"I
have had the pleasure of hosting inspirational singer-songwriter Amy Allen on
more than one occasion," said Sean O'Shea, music director for the 400-member Center for
Spiritual Living Nashville. "Her melodies are memorable and her lyrics are
poignant and all delivered in an energetic and relatable performance. Further,
Amy is an absolutely pleasure to work with -- showing respect and caring for
all who surround her. Off stage, Amy is an inspiring parent and caring human
being."
Allen
recently performed to full houses at the South Arkansas Arts Center in El
Dorado, Ark., and the Co-Creators Coffeehouse (at CSLN) and The Row in
Nashville. Upcoming performances include "Tunesmithing" at the Aloft
Hotel West End in Nashville (Sept. 16); the Acoustic Coffeehouse in Johnson
City, Tenn. (Sept. 19); The 1908 Courthouse in Independence, Va. (Sept. 12); "First
Night Alexandria" at the historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church in
Alexandria, Va. (Dec. 31); and the Songwriters Showcase in Fredericksburg, Va.,
on April 24, 2015.
Produced
and recorded in Nashville by Denny Martin Productions, "Someday Is
Today" offers heartfelt ballads, mid-tempo crowd pleasers, and
rock-accented dance numbers. Allen is joined by an all-star cast of Nashville
session musicians, including guitarist Scott Neubert, background vocalists Jaimee Paul and Vickie Carrico, electric guitarist Jason Roller, and keyboardist Steve Peffer.
The
"Someday Is Today" CD is available through major online retailers
such as Amazon, iTunes and CD Baby. The singles "Someday Is Today",
"Josie Rae", and "Cryin' Time" are available for download
at iTunes. A portion of the proceeds from album and concert ticket sales will
benefit local non-profit charities that provide the support and resources
people need to discover their dreams.
"Every
note I sing or every note or chord I strum is given with all of the love I have
for the song I am performing," the singer-songwriter said.
Allen
is represented in the United States by Bill Wence Promotions, Whiting Publicity and Promotions, Music City Artist Management, and in Europe by Hemifran.
To
book Allen for an upcoming event, call (615) 423-9857 or (870) 918-4403; send
an email message to info@TheAmyAllen.com, or mail correspondence to Wormwood
Records, 736 Bodenhamer Drive, El Dorado, AR 71730. To learn more about the
artist, visit www.TheAmyAllen.com. Media and management-related inquiries may
be directed to Arts@WhitingPublicity.com or by calling (615) 423-9857.
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