Comments on: Artists to Watch in 2008 (Part 4 of 5): New Faces http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/ The latest country music news and reviews. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:11:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Small Texas Town Catches Gabe Fever; John Rich Salivates | The 9513 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-82354 Small Texas Town Catches Gabe Fever; John Rich Salivates | The 9513 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:46:07 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-82354 [...] Ken Tucker introduces aspiring country artist Crystal Shawanda, who you might remember from Jim’s Artists to Watch series at the beginning of the [...] […] Ken Tucker introduces aspiring country artist Crystal Shawanda, who you might remember from Jim’s Artists to Watch series at the beginning of the […]

]]> By: Robin http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-65969 Robin Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:49:29 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-65969 It is my understanding Shauna Faegan is no longer connected with Category 5 Records. I have heard her live, this girl is a real performer and her vocals are amazing. I agree her myspace page has flaws, but her voice don't. It is my understanding Shauna Faegan is no longer connected with Category 5 Records. I have heard her live, this girl is a real performer and her vocals are amazing. I agree her myspace page has flaws, but her voice don’t.

]]> By: Star De Azlan - “She’s Pretty” -- The 9513 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-56983 Star De Azlan - “She’s Pretty” -- The 9513 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:37:53 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-56983 [...] climate, it’s hard to break new female artists, especially if they’re traditional. Star De Azlan is a new female artist with a remarkably mature voice that has a certain traditional quality to it, so by all [...] […] climate, it’s hard to break new female artists, especially if they’re traditional. Star De Azlan is a new female artist with a remarkably mature voice that has a certain traditional quality to it, so by all […]

]]> By: Leeann http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-56546 Leeann Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:13:17 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-56546 I find myself pulling out that Marcel album from time to time. I didn't realize anyone else had bought it.:) I thought I just secretly enjoyed it. I completely agree with Kelly's comment about "When The Stars Go Blue." I love The Corrs & Bono version. I find myself pulling out that Marcel album from time to time. I didn’t realize anyone else had bought it.:) I thought I just secretly enjoyed it.

I completely agree with Kelly’s comment about “When The Stars Go Blue.” I love The Corrs & Bono version.

]]> By: Matt B. http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-56142 Matt B. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:06:07 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-56142 Y'know, having heard BLUEFIELD's myspace stuff, I am a fan (they're on Country Thunder Records though). I heard the JYPSI record and it's actually pretty good. Much better than the singles released or the kooky images they have Y’know, having heard BLUEFIELD’s myspace stuff, I am a fan (they’re on Country Thunder Records though).

I heard the JYPSI record and it’s actually pretty good. Much better than the singles released or the kooky images they have

]]> By: Lucas http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-54732 Lucas Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:29:47 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-54732 Moore needs some serious image control, I'll say it again. You shouldn't try to make a country song and have your myspace page show some home photos of you in abercrombie clothes sitting at the beach. That's the exact kind of people his knew song is poking fun at, and guys like me won't buy it thanks to those photos. I'd bet money everybody on THIS part of the list sells under 2 million copies each. I predict none of their careers last longer than 3 years as serious country heavy hitters. People are tired of contemporary, it's becoming apparent. Moore needs some serious image control, I’ll say it again. You shouldn’t try to make a country song and have your myspace page show some home photos of you in abercrombie clothes sitting at the beach. That’s the exact kind of people his knew song is poking fun at, and guys like me won’t buy it thanks to those photos.

I’d bet money everybody on THIS part of the list sells under 2 million copies each. I predict none of their careers last longer than 3 years as serious country heavy hitters.

People are tired of contemporary, it’s becoming apparent.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-54725 Kelly Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:36:24 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-54725 What about Katie Armiger and Star De Azlan?? What about Katie Armiger and Star De Azlan??

]]> By: SeattleWayne http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-54724 SeattleWayne Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:32:15 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-54724 I almost agree w/ the last 2 posts. I'm in with Shannon Walker but I felt like Shauna Faegan might be the stand out from the girls. Jim gets it completely right when he talked about her "pure vocals". Nice. Also, Jim gets it right about her presentation.. WHOA!!! How can you have that many typos when you're trying to break an artist... looks REALLY BAD! Not very promising as far as getting her out there so I guess we'll see how that plays out... Shannon Walker is also one of my top choices out of the bunch, and... I JUST HEARD IT ON THE RADIO! I really liked it and it's actually COUNTRY! Imagine that??? A country song from a country artist... NICE! I almost agree w/ the last 2 posts. I’m in with Shannon Walker but I felt like Shauna Faegan might be the stand out from the girls. Jim gets it completely right when he talked about her “pure vocals”. Nice. Also, Jim gets it right about her presentation.. WHOA!!! How can you have that many typos when you’re trying to break an artist… looks REALLY BAD! Not very promising as far as getting her out there so I guess we’ll see how that plays out… Shannon Walker is also one of my top choices out of the bunch, and… I JUST HEARD IT ON THE RADIO! I really liked it and it’s actually COUNTRY! Imagine that??? A country song from a country artist… NICE!

]]> By: Robert http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-54723 Robert Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:25:32 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-54723 I agree with MsW. Shannon Walker is a stand out even though I disagree with the review b/c "That's Why God Made Me" is a KILLER song... just heard it on the radio. He is a great songwriter in his own right "Big Dreams Are Small" is S.O.L.I.D. and well written, even by Nashville standards and he wrote that by himself. A grammy award winning songwriter wrote his first single and I have to say, it's quite a tear jerker and going to be very appealing to the country market. I feel like we've got a serious contender on our hands with this guy. Loved this portion of this site and I look forward to seeing how each of our newcomers do. Hats off to all of them and best of luck... I agree with MsW. Shannon Walker is a stand out even though I disagree with the review b/c “That’s Why God Made Me” is a KILLER song… just heard it on the radio. He is a great songwriter in his own right “Big Dreams Are Small” is S.O.L.I.D. and well written, even by Nashville standards and he wrote that by himself. A grammy award winning songwriter wrote his first single and I have to say, it’s quite a tear jerker and going to be very appealing to the country market. I feel like we’ve got a serious contender on our hands with this guy. Loved this portion of this site and I look forward to seeing how each of our newcomers do. Hats off to all of them and best of luck…

]]> By: MsW http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-52872 MsW Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:02:11 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/artists-to-watch-in-2008-part-4-of-5-new-faces/#comment-52872 Just checked out Shannon Walker and I went to his myspace page and a IMEEM, etc... the songs you reviewed were not written by him but by Harley Allen. On his myspace was a song the Shannon wrote by himself that almost made me cry called "Big Dreams Are Small"... it's traditional country and a really good song. Just wanted to point that out... Also, I might have to agree with you on a couple of the other reviews... a couple are wanting but the girl, Crystal Shawanda looks pretty promising so there's my votes... Mr. Walker and Ms. Shawanda for this year... I liked Phil Stacey but he's just not my cup o' tea. I'm all for a traditional country male (which takes a lot of balls in today's offerings) as Shannon Walker is proving to be the more I research him and Crystal is pretty organic and a real voice. OK... just had to add my opinion... keep up the good work! Just checked out Shannon Walker and I went to his myspace page and a IMEEM, etc… the songs you reviewed were not written by him but by Harley Allen. On his myspace was a song the Shannon wrote by himself that almost made me cry called “Big Dreams Are Small”… it’s traditional country and a really good song. Just wanted to point that out…

Also, I might have to agree with you on a couple of the other reviews… a couple are wanting but the girl, Crystal Shawanda looks pretty promising so there’s my votes… Mr. Walker and Ms. Shawanda for this year… I liked Phil Stacey but he’s just not my cup o’ tea. I’m all for a traditional country male (which takes a lot of balls in today’s offerings) as Shannon Walker is proving to be the more I research him and Crystal is pretty organic and a real voice.

OK… just had to add my opinion… keep up the good work!

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