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John Carter Cash And Jack Clift Produce Culturally Transcendent Pale Imperfect Diamond

ImageNashville, TN - Although globalization has become a popular buzzword and topic in the twenty-first century world of business, music remains delineated as influenced by Eastern or Western culture. With the release of Pale Imperfect Diamond, on June 2, 2009, listeners all over the world will get the unique opportunity to enjoy an attuned blend of Eastern and Western musical influences.

Pale Imperfect Diamond is an ambitious collection of roots music standards and original tracks recorded in cultural poles. Co-producer Jack Clift met with John Carter Cash and the idea to marry the musical styles with an album formed; the two producers were committed to unifying American folk ballads and traditional Uzbek instrumentation from the album's inception. Jadoo, an American-Uzbek band Jack Clift co-founded while living in Uzbekistan, recorded Pale Imperfect Diamond's base tracks in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The bones of the album were then taken to Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee where they were masterfully blended and complemented with American roots music instrumentation and vocals. The lustrous cast that assembled at Cash Cabin included The Peasall Sisters, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Marty Stuart and John Cowan. The collective of participants from both countries, including Jack Clift and Cash, became known as Cedar Hill Refugees.

Of Pale Imperfect Diamond's thirteen tracks, seven are roots standards dating back to the twentieth century or earlier. The other five songs were written specifically for the record and include the title track, penned by Jack Clift, Jack Propps and John Carter Cash. "Pale Imperfect Diamond" and the other originals aim to capture the renegade spirit and vitality of both genres. Among the standards, an album standout is the re-imagined "Wildwood Flower," a touchstone of the American folk catalogue made famous by the Carter family. The Cedar Hill Refugees' version features Peasall Sisters vocals and closes with an Eastern jam that lasts over four minutes.

Jack Clift realizes the importance of the Cedar Hill Refugees collaboration to the greater world view. "Globalization is, obviously, not an entirely painless process," Clift explains. "It's just a joy and honor to be a part of something so passionately positive and showing that divergent cultures can not only work together but that the final result actually enhances the richest qualities of each." Jack Clift is also candid about the legacy of Pale Imperfect Diamond. "Certainly this is something that would be a great relief to all if it could be carried into the greater scheme of socio-political interaction," Clift states. "This has not been lost on the participants in these projects."
 

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Cletus T. Judd's Release "Polyrically Uncorrect" Scheduled For June 30th

ImageNashville, TN (May 14, 2009) ------ Country Music's premiere comedian, Cledus T. Judd, is gearing up for his first CD in three years on E1 Music (formerly Koch Records) that releases June 30, 2009.

The new single from the project, 'Garth Must Be Busy,' features Country superstars, Brooks & Dunn, as it's a parody of their hit, 'God Must Be Busy.' The single was delivered to radio last week and is currently going for adds. A video for the latest song was shot last week at the Blue Bar in Nashville, TN and was produced and directed by The Brads of Tacklebox Films.  The video contains guest appearances by boxer/actor, Butterbean; Country duo, The Warren Brothers; actor/comedian, Two Foot Fred and Big Vinny from the Country group, Trailer Choir.  CMT Insider filmed all the behind-the-scenes action at the video shoot, along with interviews of Judd and Butterbean.

'I, like every other country fan, really and sincerely wish that Garth would come back,' says Judd.  'I hope when he sees the video he will see the humor, but at the same time know that we miss him, his energy and his true love and compassion for country music.  I am as proud of this as any I have ever done in my past twenty-one videos. I hope not only Garth enjoys it but the forty-five people in his fan club as well!'

'Polyrically Uncorrect' was produced by Judd and Chris Clark and the project was executive produced by E1 Music's, Chuck Rhodes.  The CD features nine parodies with several guest artists such as; Jamie Johnson and Terry Eldredge of the Grascals on '(If I Had) Kellie Pickler's Boobs,' Ashton Shepherd on the title track, 'Taligate'' with Colt Ford and the tongue-in-cheek 'Merger On Music Row' that features labelmate, Daryle Singletary.

Judd began his career by parodying popular country songs and he has released over 20 music videos, nine studio albums and two EPs, with several of the singles entering Billboard's Hot Country Songs charts. Many major country artists have lent their time in support of Judd's career through appearances on his videos and albums, which include Alan Jackson, Buck Owens, Vince Gill, and Charlie Daniels. He has also toured with some of the biggest names in Country Music such as Brooks and Dunn, Toby Keith, Shania Twain, Brad Paisley and Trace Adkins.  Judd''s television work includes a stint as the co-host of CMT Most Wanted Live from 2002 to 2004 and as a "special correspondent" on the 2005 season of Nashville Star. Additionally, he was one of the featured contestants on Season Five of VH1''s reality show Celebrity Fit Club. Judd has signed a new publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music and Rascal Flatt's Joe Don Rooney's publishing company as a songwriter. Judd was co-writer on a bonus track 'The Way' from the Rascal Flatts CD Still Feels Good.

Judd is currently living in Georgia and married to physical therapist Amy Cameron.  He is also the proud father of his four-year-old daughter, Caitlyn Rose and fifteen-year-old stepson C. J.

 

 

 
Zona Jones Releases "Bluer Than Blue" To Radio This Week

Image(Nashville, TN) ' Rocky Comfort Records recording artist, Zona Jones, hits country radio this week with 'Bluer Than Blue,' written by Randy Goodrum and produced by James Stroud  This is the Southeast Texas native's 2nd single release from his upcoming studio album, 'Prove Me Right', expected out May 19th 2009.

"Michael Johnson has been one of my favorite singer/songwriters since I was a kid. He had a huge hit with  BLUER THAN BLUE on both the Pop & AC charts in 1978. I think "Blue" stayed at No. 1 on the AC chart for at least 3 weeks. I have always thought it would be cool to re-cut the song but worried I would not be able to do it justice. One morning, I was in Nashville having breakfast with my producer, James Stroud. We were talking about song ideas for our upcoming recording session over coffee, I mentioned "Blue" to James.  He loved the song and seemed intrigued with the idea (I didn''t know it at the time but James had played drums on a couple of Michael''s records in the early 80''s and was very familiar with his music). As we were walking out of the restaurant that morning, Michael Johnson walked in. James stopped to say hello and then introduced me to Michael. It was just one of those surreal, ah ha moments...I knew then we had to give it a try....and a few weeks later we went in to the studio and cut it.  I just hope our version makes Michael (and Randy) proud of what we did."

For more information on Zona Jones please visit
www.zonajones.com, www.facebook.com/zonajones or you can visit www.myspace.com/officialzonajones

For more information on Rocky Comfort Records please visit

www.rockycomfortrecords.com

 
Kacey Jones Releases New Single "I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly"

ImageNashville, TN (April 17, 2009) - Singer-songwriter-humorist, Kacey Jones, released her new single "I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly" to country radio stations this week.  Co-written by Miss Jones and pals/hit-songwriters, Becky Hobbs and Benita Hill, "I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly" is the debut single from Kacey's hilarious new comedy album, "Donald Trump's Hair" scheduled for national release in May on IGO Records.  "I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly" is perfect for morning and afternoon drive-time radio...it's "G" rated, FCC friendly, and FUN!  Nashville Music Guide says, "Kacey Jones is one of the brightest musical humorists in America, stand-out tracks on her new album include "I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly..."  Robert K. Oermann at Music Row Magazine says "...you can't argue with this cute lyric that salutes our greatest female superstar."

When contacted in Nashville this week Kacey had this to say about her new release; "I've been a Dolly Parton fan forever.  This song not only pays tribute to her ample "assets" it's also a salute to her brilliant mind, business savvy, and natural street-smarts...she is after all, our very own National Treasure...chest!" 

"I Wanna Be Up Front Like Dolly" was delivered to radio this week via PlayMPE and is available on CDX volume 472 (track 13).  Radio programmers can also download an airplay quality version of the single and other songs from "Donald Trump's Hair" at AirPlay Direct: www.AirPlayDirect.com/kaceyjones

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Singer-Songwriter Paul Wesley Releases Debut Album

ImageAustin, TX -- Singer-songwriter Paul Wesley -- whose first music video will premiere April 11 on YouTube -- today releases his debut album of poignant pop and soul-baring love songs, WHEN I LET GO.

"Wesley makes room for joy and regret [that is] scored and sung with haunted elegance," said music writer Shelton Ivany just this week. "He's a rock 'n' roll man whose songs must have come to him in dreams."

WHEN I LET GO delivers melodic rock originals including the up-tempo "Evangeline," which features a gospel choir and a horn arrangement by Austin's Grooveline Horns; "The Wait," about a street performer's unrequited love; and "I Can't Explain," which reflects on an engagement broken by the weight of ambivalence and doubt.

The video for "I Can't Explain" -- directed by Paul Pryor and produced by Spencer Stoner of Austin-based Upstream Visuals -- was shot in Lake Victor, Texas, in a once-beautiful 100-year-old house now abandoned, with tattered curtains and peeling wallpaper. Wesley performs in this setting, juxtaposed with 1950s home movies that show a young couple's courtship, wedding and events in their first child's life: things that will never happen for the song's tragic pair.

A special album release show is slated for 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at The Cactus Cafe, 2247 Guadalupe St. on the University of Texas campus. Cover is $5; information: 512.475.6515. Backing Wesley will be Dustin Tanner (guitar), Brad Fordham (bass), Tim Miller (keyboards) and Lisa Pankratz (drums) as well as several special musical guests.
 

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