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		<title>Alexis Gomez</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Alexis Gomez is much more than just another fresh voice for Country music. While she was known as the &#8220;Mexican, Hillbilly, Hippie&#8221; as a Top 16 Finalist on the hit FOX show American Idol (Season 14), she&#8217;s much more than &#8230; <a href="http://ergtalent.com/alexis-gomez/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="http://ergtalent.com/alexis-gomez/">Alexis Gomez</a> appeared first on <a href="http://ergtalent.com">Entertainment Resource Group</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AlexisGomez.jpg"><img src="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AlexisGomez.jpg" alt="AlexisGomez" width="300" height="220" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-682" /></a>Alexis Gomez is much more than just another fresh voice for Country music. While she was known as the &#8220;Mexican, Hillbilly, Hippie&#8221; as a Top 16 Finalist on the hit FOX show American Idol (Season 14), she&#8217;s much more than that, too!</p>
<p>If you have ever seen an Alexis Gomez concert live, her talent as a singer, songwriter, and entertainer is undeniable!  According to, American Idol Net, “Alexis has this insane charisma and look about her that really commands an audience.” Her stage presence, energy and star-like quality, combined with her powerful vocals, lets us all know that we&#8217;ll be hearing more from this young lady soon!<span id="more-680"></span></p>
<p>First, let&#8217;s rewind a little.. Alexis grew up in Dayton, Ohio and has been singing and playing music since she can remember.  Her dad, brother, and sister are all musicians, so following in their footsteps was inevitable! As she got older, she joined the family band and before long, she was stealing the show.  Her talent as a musician, along with her clean country vocals have contributed greatly to her success.  But, it&#8217;s also her songwriting that has been noticed and recognized in these last few years.  She&#8217;s won a number of local and regional contests where she&#8217;s been given the opportunity to showcase some of her original music. In 2016, she was a Top 10 Finalist in the Nash Next National Contest, to find the countrys next rising Country Star. Alexis will tell you &#8220;Every opportunity has been so life-changing, and there is nothing I love more than performing live, but getting to play the songs that I write and see a crowd sing along&#8230; it’s one of the best feelings ever!</p>
<p>Alexis&#8217; influences are all over country music, but her strongest role models are The Band Perry, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Martina McBride and Garth Brooks.You can definitely hear those influences from the first note Alexis sings!  </p>
<p>She&#8217;s also one of the Worship Leaders at SouthBrook Christian Church in Miamisburg Ohio, her home church since she was a child. She will tell you, &#8220;I work hard at this, but at the end of the day, I know this is a gift that God has given me. I always try to remember that and thank Him every chance I get!</p>
<p>Come see her for yourself and experience the energy and fun that Alexis brings to Country Music!</p>
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		<title>MegaStars of Country</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The MEGASTARS OF COUNTRY Show, featuring Larry Turner &#038; Doug Brewin, is an exciting, fun-filled, live concert experience featuring tributes to country music&#8217;s legendary singers and songwriters: ALAN JACKSON, GEORGE STRAIT and BROOKS &#038; DUNN, the legendary artists with 127 &#8230; <a href="http://ergtalent.com/megastars-of-country/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="http://ergtalent.com/megastars-of-country/">MegaStars of Country</a> appeared first on <a href="http://ergtalent.com">Entertainment Resource Group</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MegaStarsCountry.jpg"><img src="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MegaStarsCountry-300x197.jpg" alt="MegaStarsCountry" width="300" height="197" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-676" /></a>The MEGASTARS OF COUNTRY Show, featuring Larry Turner &#038; Doug Brewin, is an exciting, fun-filled, live concert experience featuring tributes to country music&#8217;s legendary singers and songwriters: ALAN JACKSON, GEORGE STRAIT and BROOKS &#038; DUNN, the legendary artists with 127 number one hits among them, not counting their other songs in the top ten!</p>
<p>The MEGASTARS OF COUNTRY Show is a musical celebration of some of the greatest country music hits ever recorded and an amazing theatrical experience! What makes this show so extraordinary is that the show&#8217;s performers use their own natural voices and appearance to sound and look exactly like the real artists on stage in concert. From their mannerisms, vocals, and right down to their authentic stage costuming, the MEGASTARS OF COUNTRY Show covers every detail and captures the closest experience you&#8217;ll get to the real deal. This show has appeared across the USA to sold-out audiences, standing ovations and incredible reviews! The show includes the Smokin&#8217; Hot &#8220;Late Nite Rodeo Band”.</p>
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		<title>The Ultimate Aldean Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Born in 1977, Greg West grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a passion for music. He dedicated his teenage years to guitar lessons, and then voice training in his early twenties. After many years of growth and accolades playing &#8230; <a href="http://ergtalent.com/ultimate-aldean-experience/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="http://ergtalent.com/ultimate-aldean-experience/">The Ultimate Aldean Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="http://ergtalent.com">Entertainment Resource Group</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UltimateAldean.jpg"><img src="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UltimateAldean-300x214.jpg" alt="UltimateAldean" width="300" height="214" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-670" /></a>Born in 1977, Greg West grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a passion for music. He dedicated his teenage years to guitar lessons, and then voice training in his early twenties. After many years of growth and accolades playing the local music circuit, Greg moved to Nashville in 2007 to pursue his dreams in the music industry. It wasn’t long before he began getting double-takes due is his resemblance to country music star, Jason Aldean. Flattered and intrigued, Greg began to study the music and performance styles of Jason, developing such an impressive likeness that in 2013, he was hired by “Country Superstars” on the Las Vegas strip to perform in their show as Jason Aldean. His performance was so spot-on that Greg decided to tour the nation with his own Jason Aldean Tribute show. By 2015, Greg had his talented Nashville band together and has performed over 50 shows nationwide from Maine to Florida to California, at fairs, casinos and clubs. “The Ultimate Aldean Experience” is a full blown, high energy, live show that is hailed to be the closest you can get to a Jason Aldean concert, without Mr. Aldean himself!</p>
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		<title>Kaitlyn Baker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2014 12:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>There’s something very special about mountain soul. It’s not a geographical spot on a map; it’s a state of the heart. And it’s at the core of Kaitlyn Baker’s music. A proud native of Pound, Virginia, the young artist’s sound &#8230; <a href="http://ergtalent.com/kaitlyn-baker/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="http://ergtalent.com/kaitlyn-baker/">Kaitlyn Baker</a> appeared first on <a href="http://ergtalent.com">Entertainment Resource Group</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/KaitlynBaker.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-607" alt="KaitlynBaker" src="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/KaitlynBaker-300x252.jpg" width="300" height="252" /></a>There’s something very special about mountain soul. It’s not a geographical spot on a map; it’s a state of the heart. And it’s at the core of Kaitlyn Baker’s music. A proud native of Pound, Virginia, the young artist’s sound is an intriguing reflection of her small town roots infused with a youthful edge that places Baker in a league all her own.</p>
<p>Baker made her first public appearance in church when she was just seven years old singing “Down to the River to Pray.” The talented youngster soon became a popular regional artist, winning talent competitions and recording three independent albums before she turned 13.</p>
<p>Kaitlyn Baker’s foundation is honest, relatable music that is rooted in faith, family and life experience. She possesses a voice that wrings every drop of emotion from a lyric and a heart that wants to connect with people through music.</p>
<p>It’s a winning combination sure to take her far in the years ahead. “There’s not a better feeling in the world if you look out in the crowd and see somebody sing along with your songs,” she says. “It’s really all that I’ve ever done my entire life. I’ve never had a backup plan. I’ve always known that this is what I’m going to do.”<span id="more-609"></span></p>
<p>Baker’s forthcoming album, on Silvercreek Records, is a potent combination of sassy, empowering anthems and poignant slices of real life that resonate with country music lovers of all ages. Her music combines youthful enthusiasm with substantive lyrical content that takes the listener on a compelling journey. Like Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless, Loretta Lynn and other soulful mountain women before her, the 19-year-old singer/songwriter delivers songs that are heavily influenced by her Appalachian roots yet tap into emotions that are universal. After all, love, longing, regret and passion aren’t exclusive to any particular zip code.</p>
<p>Her debut song, “Burn”, is a well-crafted anthem that was inspired by one of Baker’s real life heroes. “It’s one of those songs that empower women,” she relates. “The song was inspired by my mamaw because she had a pretty rough life growing up. She got married at an early age and the song is basically talking about a woman who is with a guy who ends up cheating on her. Not only does she burn his things, she burns down the memories that they have and moves on with her life.”</p>
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		<title>Josh Gracin</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>A Michigan native who grew up listening to country and R&#38;B music, Josh Gracin catapulted to fame after auditioning for the second season of the hit television series American Idol. Josh, who was serving in the United States Marine Corps &#8230; <a href="http://ergtalent.com/josh-gracin/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="http://ergtalent.com/josh-gracin/">Josh Gracin</a> appeared first on <a href="http://ergtalent.com">Entertainment Resource Group</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JoshGracin.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-482" alt="JoshGracin" src="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JoshGracin-300x252.jpg" width="300" height="252" /></a>A Michigan native who grew up listening to country and R&amp;B music, Josh Gracin catapulted to fame after auditioning for the second season of the hit television series American Idol. Josh, who was serving in the United States Marine Corps at the time, quickly became a fan favorite and won the hearts of viewers with his strong fourth place finish on Idol.</p>
<p>Following his appearance on the series and the completion of his military service (he was honorably discharged in 2004), Josh released his self-titled debut album that summer. Three Top Five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles &amp; Tracks chart later, the Recording Industry Association of America certified the album gold. “Gracin Nation” was wanting more, and Josh delivered in the form of his sophomore album, We Weren’t Crazy, which was released in 2008. The album produced five more chart singles, including a top ten in its title track. Redemption, Josh’s third album, was released in 2011 and showcased his growth as a writer, artist and producer with the hit single “Long Way to Go” making its way up the adult contemporary charts.<span id="more-483"></span></p>
<p>Now, intermission is officially over. The Josh Gracin Drink It Gone Summer Tour is rolling through the country playing sold out shows to fans from the East Coast to Down South. And when he’s not on stage, Josh is in studio — writing and recording the next generation of country music hits for his upcoming album. Dust off your boots. Get Ready. Josh Gracin is back.</p>
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		<title>Bo Bice</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Known for his diverse vocal abilities, the songs Bo Bice is writing these days have put him in a new spot musically. &#8220;My next record will continue to reflect my love of my country, my family&#8217; my faith and the &#8230; <a href="http://ergtalent.com/bo-bice/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p><p>The post <a href="http://ergtalent.com/bo-bice/">Bo Bice</a> appeared first on <a href="http://ergtalent.com">Entertainment Resource Group</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BoBice.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-477" alt="BoBice" src="http://ergtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BoBice-300x250.jpg" width="300" height="250" /></a>Known for his diverse vocal abilities, the songs Bo Bice is writing these days have put him in a new spot musically.</p>
<p>&#8220;My next record will continue to reflect my love of my country, my family&#8217; my faith and the emotional journey I&#8217;m on,&#8221; he said during a recent interview from a recording studio behind his home that he shares with his wife and three young children. &#8220;I moved my family to Nashville six years ago and that change is now reflected in my music.&#8221;<span id="more-478"></span></p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve always been a family man,&#8221; Bice continued&#8217; referencing his feelings for his mother&#8217; a gospel singer who infused him with a love of music at an early age. &#8220;My mom remarried and moved our family to England when I was just a kid. But before I finished school, I knew I wanted to be in a band and I returned to Alabama to continue that process.&#8221;</p>
<p>It was a hard decision to leave his mom in England, and he addressed it in &#8220;You Take Yourself With You,&#8221; (a song that charted in the Top 20 on GAC&#8217;s Video Countdown) from his 2010 release, 3. &#8220;D. Scott Miller and I wrote that song when we were just sitting and talking about the first time you leave home,&#8221; he said. &#8220;He&#8217;s older than me, but everyone has that same feeling when they take off.&#8221;</p>
<p>The album 3 was Bice&#8217;s first brush with the Nashville community, and all its songs were written or co-written by Bice, with production credits by Bice and D. Scott Miller (who&#8217;s worked on hits by Trace Adkins, Patty Loveless and Asleep at the Wheel, among others).</p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m really digging the Nashville scene and where it&#8217;s taking me musically,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It&#8217;s a little different than what I was doing on previous albums, but Nashville represents many of the things that are important to me these days.&#8221; After a few health scares stemming from life on the road, Bice has changed his lifestyle and enjoyed a clean bill of health for three years. &#8220;I&#8217;m more into being a good husband and father, and giving back to others, rather than just doing what feels good at the time,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>Now, instead of chasing wild times, Bice spends time helping fellow motorcycle enthusiasts raise money for medical research or supporting the military and their families. &#8220;I have a lot of respect for the troops and want to do all I can to create awareness of their needs, and support their families.&#8221;</p>
<p>Backing up that claim, Bice found time to perform overseas for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. &#8220;You hear and see first-hand some of the devastating stories, but you also witness the blessing that these men and women are fighting for us,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I just hope I&#8217;m lifting them up somehow.&#8221; (Bice suggests checking out www.bobice.com to see how you can contribute). More recently, Bice arranged for all of his proceeds from the song &#8220;Long Road Back&#8221; to benefit those affected by the 2010 Nashville floods. He also won $50,000 on a special celebrity edition of VH1&#8242;s &#8220;Don&#8217;t Forget The Lyrics,&#8221; with proceeds being donated to the NARAS charity organization MusiCares, for use in its recovery efforts. Bice was the first celebrity contestant in the history of the show to win the grand prize.</p>
<p>Bice&#8217;s career began to take shape when he worked the Southern club circuit in a number of bands, including Blue Suede Nickel, Purge and Sugar Money. Although the groups made some in-roads, his initial claim to fame came in 2005, when he finished 2nd to Carrie Underwood on FOX television&#8217;s American Idol.</p>
<p>His first release following that show, The Real Thing, yielded the chart-topping single &#8220;Inside Your Heaven&#8221; and helped Bice attain the first of his two gold record awards.</p>
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