2011
Country newcomer Bradley Gaskin is at country radio now with his debut single, “Mr. Bartender.” Have you heard it yet? If not, click HERE to check it out.
After hearing the song, it’s clear that the former drywall hanger from Duck Springs, Alabama is strongly influenced by his love for traditional country music. Gaskin cites artists such as Merle Haggard, George Jones, Keith Whitley and Garth Brooks as his musical influences.
“I just fell in love with that whole sound and that just inspired me to someday, hopefully to get to do this,” Gaskin tells CountryMusicIsLove. “And now, I’m getting to do it. What’s really crazy for me is to write that song in 2005, continue to chase my dreams and prayers and still work my job and be a normal blue-collared guy and now, to be able to hear ‘Mr. Bartender’ on the radio, I don’t know how to put that into words.”
In addition to radio, Bradley is also getting used to seeing himself on television. The “Mr. Bartender” music video was recently filmed in Nashville and features John Rich, the man who discovered Bradley’s talent.
Gaskin is currently offering fans a free download of the song and in support of “Mr. Bartender,” we’re offering our readers the chance to win a few really cool prizes.
Our grand prize winner will receive an autographed flyer from the set of the “Mr. Bartender” music video, plus a pair of Bradley Gaskin shot glasses! In addition, 3 runners-up will each receive an autographed 8×10 photo of Bradley Gaskin.
Be sure to vote for “Mr. Bartender” on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown. Click HERE to cast your ballot.
“Soul Surfer,” starring AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Lorraine Nicholson, Dennis Quaid and Carrie Underwood is available on DVD and Blu-Ray now. The movie tells the inspirational story of teenage surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm to a tiger shark while training for a national surfing competition.
Country superstar Carrie Underwood has a role as a counselor named Sarah Hill who helps guide Hamilton (played by AnnaSophia Robb) through tough times during her recovery.
“This whole movie, this whole project is important,” Underwood said of the film earlier this year (quote via MTV). “It’s important to get Bethany’s story out, and people being entertained but also, hopefully, people leave the movie theater feeling different about themselves in their lives and inspired.”
To celebrate the DVD release, we’re giving away a “Soul Surfer” prize pack that includes the following items:
-1 (One) Copy of SOUL SURFER on DVD
-1 (One) Copy of the SOUL SURFER Book by Bethany Hamilton
- SOUL SURFER Official T-Shirt
- SOUL SURFER Nylon Backpack
- SOUL SURFER Baseball Cap
- SOUL SURFER Postcard
Congrats to our winner, April!
It’s time for another great giveaway!
This time, we have your chance to win one of two autographed copies of Trace Adkins‘ 10th studio album, Proud to be Here!
Congrats to our winners, Jon & Sara!
Randy Montana‘s self-titled debut album is available at digital retailers now. The album features 11 tracks including fan favorites “1,000 Faces” and “Ain’t Much Left of Lovin’ You.”
The album is already getting rave reviews. People Magazine calls Montana a “Must-hear artist” while The Associated Press boasts, ”Montana’s self-titled new album shows his opening shot was no fluke. Over 11 songs, the singer-songwriter establishes that he has a strong, rough-edged voice and a distinct sound that comes across as experienced and confident for a 25-year-old newcomer.”
We want to give you the chance to check the album out for yourself so two lucky CMIL readers will each receive a digital download of Randy Montana as well as an autographed photo.
Congrats to our winners, Jamie & Jordan!
The reigning ACM New Solo Vocalist of the Year, EMI Records Nashville’s Eric Church, recently released his highly-anticipated third studio album, Chief. The album features 11 tracks including the Top 15 critically-acclaimed hit “Homeboy.”
To celebrate, we’re giving away two copies of Chief.
Luke Bryan is heading to “The Big Apple” on Monday, August 8 to kick off the release week of his brand new album tailgates & tanlines with a private concert at at the P.C. Richard & Son Theater. Thanks to our friends at iHeartRadio, we’ve got FIVE pairs of tickets to the show to give away!
Congrats to our winners: Kimberly, Tonya, Jennifer, Shanna and Jeanette!
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