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“The Bad Guy with the Big Heart” – Waylon Jennings

ATLANTA, GA – February 17: Country singer Waylon Jennings performs at Alex Cooley’s Capri Ballroom on February 17, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Hill/WireImage)

Known as a sort of musical rebel, Waylon Jennings is credited with popularizing the gritty, rock-influenced sound of outlaw country music. At every turn he challenged the status quo of country music, turning down and losing record labels due to his unwillingness to conform. This and his party heavy lifestyle led him to be labeled as an “outlaw” in the world of country. Now this outlaw’s music is here to stay, as an official Platinum Artist here on getconquer.com!

Jennings’ Outlaw style takes on a tough, bass heavy sound; breaking away from the tighter production of traditional country music for something more raw and edgy, such as his first number one hit “This Time”.

Jennings brought something all his own to the table, and we can definitely respect that steadfast desire to make music his way, regardless of what was expected or popular at the time. People likened him to a villain, but that black hat represents a hero for the rebellious, and the innovative.

Don’t ever try and be like anybody else and don’t be afraid to take risks.

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“What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for.”

Mark in Dublin alongside Mike Stanley, and Brandon Steadman.

Country Artist: Mark Mckinney

Mark Mckinney and fellow Texan artists, along with their fans, were able to experience the beauty of Ireland this year. The bands teamed up with Texas Troubadour Tours for a week filled with incredible sights and good times, during the Red Dirt Pub Crawl tour across Ireland. From Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Galway, Limerick, Doolin, and more. The artist’s were blown away by the kindness and beauty of this place and its people.

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

Mark Mckinney along with Bart Crow, Walt Wilkins, The Dirty River Boys, Rich O’Toole, Sarah Lee-Anna Hobbs, Steve Helms Band, and several other Texas pickers ventured into the cold of Ireland Nov 27 through Dec 4. They were able to offer their fans an incredible package included the following:

*Roundtrip airfare with American Airlines

*Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers

*Room at the recently renovated and historic Temple Bar Hotel

*Breakfast Daily

*Access to all performances

To learn more visit www.RedDirtPubCrawl.com

Mark Mckinney Website: https://www.markmckinney.com/

Marck Mckinney GetConquer Page: http://www.getconquer.com/markmckinney

 

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Poet of the Common Man: Merle Haggard

Haggard was a country favorite for us here at Conquer, so his death last year came as quite a hit to us, as I’m sure it did many. Merle Haggard and the word “legend” usually go hand in hand. An acknowledgement to the lasting effect he has had on not just country music, but music in general.

His artistry and ability to connect with the average listener (getting them to sympathize and understand scenarios event if they haven’t experience it themselves), has earned him the title of “The Poet of the Common Man”. 40 #1 hits, winner of just about every music award out there, and 1994 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame; he is easily one of the most influential country artists of all time.

Haggard was a man that took his own path, regardless of the latest trends and commercial music tropes. We are so honored to have some of his greatest hits (and live performances) now available for download here on getconquer.com

“We need to have music that contributes to the well-being of the spirit. Music that cradles people’s lives and makes things a little easier. That’s what I try to do, and what I want to do. You don’t want to close the door on hope.“

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She’s Back!

Source: SarahBellaMusic.com

After some time away, Sarah Bella is back to writing and performing. Sarah’s journey into the music industry did not start when she was a small children. Her career started much later but that does not diminish her passion for the art of music. She was sitting quietly and listening and one day she picked up a guitar and the music started pouring out of her.

She has established a loyal fan base via YouTube, became the winner of Detroit’s Got Talent, Performed at the Detroit Piston’s halftime show, and has written music for an independent film. Sarah has recently taken a few years off to spend time with her children but she is coming back stronger than ever.

She just released a new website, new music and new blog. Her latest song “Steal the Moon” represents her everlasting love for her children.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueLbBUhd6XM

Check out her Conquer page

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LITTLE TEXAS ON TOUR!

Country Artist: Little Texas

This year, Conquer country band, Little Texas is breaking new sonic ground with the release of their 8th album, Young For A Long Time. Country fans are excited to see the band back in action. They have sold over 7 million albums over the course of their career, they received 3 Grammy nominations plus honors from both the Academy of Country Music (Vocal Group Of The Year) and the Country Music Association (Album Of The Year).

Their first radio release in 1991, “Some Guys Have All The Love,” became a Top-10 hit, as did their next single, “First Time For Everything.” After the album First Time For Everything was released, five singles reached the top of the charts.

The second album, Big Time, catapulted Little Texas. The album sold more than three million copies to date, which included three No. 1 singles -“What Might Have Been,” “God Blessed Texas” and “My Love” -The group received their first CMT Award, a Billboard award, a Radio & Records award and their first Grammy nomination.

Undoubtedly the band has never sounded more confident. The four band members appreciate each other and still have a ball on stage. There is a comfort level that happens when you have played together for over 20-something years.

Hopefully you will get to see them at a venue near you!

Sat, Oct 14
Soiree at the Sheraton
Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel & Conference Center – Georgetown, TX

Fri, Oct 20
Washington Parish Free Fair w/ Shenandoah – Franklinton, LA

Fri, Nov 3
Zorah Shrine – Terre Haute, IN

Sat, Nov 4
McHale Performing Arts Center – Logansport, IN

Tue, Nov 7
Greater Jacksonville Fair – Jacksonville, FL

Fri, Nov 10
Waterville Opera House – Waterville, ME

Fri, Dec 1
Redneck Country Club – Stafford, TX

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Summer Concerts At Second & Greene

J. Marc Bailey and Donny Watts of Downhill Slide Band

Concert Review: Second & Greene Concert Series

You could definitely feel that fall was in the air on September 30th in North Carolina, but that didn’t stop anyone from attending the last outdoor concert for the summer season at  Second and Green Tavern. Donny Watts & Downhill Slide with a special performance by Conquer artist, J. Marc Bailey, were the evenings headline acts, and drew in a very diverse crowd from country fans, bikers, college students, local patrons and even a coffee shop and restaurant owner all the way down from Virginia.

Second and Green Tavern, located in Winston-Salem, is known as the neighborhood place to be and they packed in a crowd. Even though it was a chilly night, these boys certainly heated up the stage. One of the highlights of the evening was the acoustic set performed by Donny Watts and J. Marc Bailey on guitar, and Don Sr. on harmonica.

J.Marc Bailey soundchecking at Second and Greene Tavern.

After speaking with J. Marc, he was thankful and appreciative to work with incredible professionals. The Downhill Slide Band had only one rehearsal with the country artist and did an amazing job representing his original music. The band covered country western hits and original music from The Blues, Country and Rock pleasing the crowd. The last song of the evening, “I Can’t Stop You” performed by J. Marc Bailey, received an overwhelming response from the crowd which confirmed his decision to make the song his next single to be released.

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LOVE CONQUERS HATE: Harvest Festival Tragedy

Two weeks today, on the night of October 1, 2017, a gunman opened fire on a large crowd of concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip, leaving 58 people dead and hundreds injured. This happened between 10:05 and 10:15 p.m. PDT. The gunman fired hundreds of rifle rounds from his suite on the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay hotel. The incident is the deadliest mass shooting committed by an individual in the United States.

Since 2014, the Route 91 Harvest Festival has been held annually at Las Vegas Village, a 15-acre lot used for outdoor performances. The venue is 450 meters from the  Mandalay Bay hotel is diagonally across the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Mandalay Bay Road.

Everyone of us can visualize ourselves being in an open field listening to our favorite band. Whether you are a Country, rock, hip hop, pop, reggae, blues fan. We are all one. The music world is a small group of individuals that connects us all. Maren Morris, who performed at Route 91 on Sept. 30, wrote the song with Tom Douglas and David Hodges in 2015, two days after a gunman killed nine parishioners at a Charleston, South Carolina, but had struggled with the right time to release it. The song features lyrics by Vince Gill.

” Our hearts are broken for all the families that lost a loved one. We pray for those that where at the scene and we thank all those that ran in to help others. “ – Michele Molinaro

Country Artists React On Twitter

Country music bands together on Twitter to #PrayForLasVegas:

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: STATE OF TEXAS

Our Video of the week is Mark McKinney’s United State of Texas. The video was designed to help those affected buy Hurricane Harvey. On September 11th the video was released it has over 2,883 views and 75 shares in less than one week. This video was produced using photos and video taken from the town of Port Aransas, Texas.

United State Of Texas

The before and after content reflects the devastation this town suffered. The Mckinney’s felt they had the ability to help beyond just a private donation so they reached out to friends and peers. In a short period of time they produced a video, put together a benefit concert and created several ways to make a donation.

Mark McKinney never imagined this would be the video to accompany his song “United State of Texas” but he is so proud of the HEROS of Port Aransas and through out Texas.

Mark  and  Cassie McKinney call Port Aransas, TX their second home. It is where Cassie was raised, where she went to high school and started her business Third Coast Theater along side her parents Seashell Resort. Hurricane Harvey ripped through this beautiful beach town and left devastation behind.

The McKinneys and residents of Port A are strong resilient proud Texans. They will get the job done but not with out our help. This past Saturday, Cassie and Mark Mckinney are hosting this benefit to help the citizens of Port Aransas, TX at the River Road Ice House. 100% of donations and proceeds went directly to victims.

Fellow Texas artist also donated their time & talents to help the McKinneys raise funds. You can help as well click the following:

UnitedStateOfTexas

You can purchase items such as paper towels, cleaning supplies, diapers, batteries, etc….Ship them to the address shown and Mark & Cassie will deliver them straight to hurricane victims and their families.

Visit www.StateOfTexasBenefit.com to learn how you can help.

Thank you in advance for your donations.

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Hey Y’all: Celebrating Country!

Dust off your cowboy boots, pull out your hats get ready for some good country music with a side of BBQ to celebrate National Cowboy Day! July 22nd was the day for celebrating the western lifestyle, and honoring cowboy roots. We are going to the place that has it all “TEXAS”!

Country music is not hard to find in Texas. There are however some historical locations that make you feel like everybody is somebody. That is right I am talking about Luckenbach. Know for its old west style saloon, dance hall & general store located in Fredericksburg, TX. It all started back in the summer of  1973 when Jerry Jeff Walker, along with the Lost Gonzo Band, recorded the live album Viva Terlingua at the Luckenbach dance hall. The album became an outlaw country classic. Later in 1977, after Crouch’s death in 1976, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson vaulted Luckenbach in the national spotlight with the #1 country and #25 Pop charting song “Luckenbach, Texas” (Back to the basics of Love)

Texas barbecue has no peer on earth. Usually they are small establishments with little décor but the warmest atmosphere and delicious food that will have you coming back to savor over and over. Once in a while you will find them located out in a field with picnic tables seating over 800 and a barbeque sauce that has no tomatoes so it won’t burn. The Salt Lick has over 50 years’ experience cooking their slowly over an open fire fed by live oak. On a Saturday night you may have a little bit of a wait they serve over 2,000 in just one night.

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame is located in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. It features more than 100 inductees. Well-known names include country music legend George Strait and 9-time world champion rodeo cowboy.
You can also visit the Frontier Times Museum located in the Cowboy capital of the world. You certainly don’t want to miss The Fort Worth Stockyards while celebrating the American cowboy. It was named “The best tribute event” by American Cowboy Magazine. If you are ready for some live rodeo action head over to the historic Cowtown Coliseum of the Forth Worth Stockyards. There’s nothing that says cowboy better than hopping on horseback for a trail ride.

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Jess Taylor – A New Sound

Jess Taylor Profile

Alternative Country Artist: Jess Taylor

Website: www.jesstaylormusic.com

GetConquer Page: www.getconquer.com/jesstaylor/

Bandtwango project page: https://bandtwango.com/projects/jess-taylor/

We here at Conquer had the awesome opportunity to interview Alternative Country artist (though one would consider her unrestricted by genre) Jess Taylor about her ongoing crowdfunding project. Hitting the ground running in High-school, Jess’s songwriting and vocal skills quickly led to a large fan following within mainstream country. 5 years later, and Jess is back in a way you’ve never heard her before.

For full in depth artist interview head to: http://www.conquerentertainment.com/conquer-artist-interview-jess-taylor/