FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PCG NASHVILLE ARTISTS
CELEBRATE INCLUSION ON BEST NEW NASHVILLE CD COMPILATION
Presented By Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 28, 2011)— President and founder of PCG Nashville, Bernard Porter is proud to announce the firm has expanded its presence in a nationally recorded music compilation with the inclusion of PCG clients on Teddy Gentry’s BEST NEW NASHVILLE (a Cracker Barrel album release).
The release of BEST NEW NASHVILLE (produced by the award-winning songwriter, producer and founding member of one of the biggest band names in country music, Alabama) has special significance for PCG Nashville; three PCG clients (Samantha Landrum, Adrianna Freeman and Amber Shalene) are among the performers featured on the 12-track album. The specialty collection is the latest exclusive offering from the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® music program.
Laurel, Mississippi’s Samantha Landrum delivers a beautiful performance on the fun, upbeat “I’ll Find You” (written by Wade Kirby, Lee Miller and Aimee Pettersen). Landrum’s love for music began at an early age, performing at her family’s business, Landrum’s Homestead & Village. She pairs her faith along with the influence of great performers like Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, and Martina McBride, into every aspect of her music and career – fortifying her sound and resolve. In 2008, Samantha was the Mississippi state winner at the Colgate Country Showdown. Advancing to the regional competition at Nashville’s Wild Horse Saloon, made the acquaintance of Bernard Porter and began her relationship with PCG Nashville & Porter-Gentry Productions in 2009.
The big, authentic, traditional voice behind track 11, “Run Baby Run” (Scooter Carusoe), belongs to Adrianna Freeman. Freeman, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, gave her first performances at the local farmer’s market and grew up in the echoes of country and gospel church music. Through mission work, she realized the healing and joy her voice could bring to others and chose to pursue a professional music career. In addition to her special appearance on BEST NEW NASHVILLE, Adrianna worked with Teddy Gentry to record her first studio album.
“Are You Ever Gonna Love Me,” the deep and emotional song (track 12) crafted by Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey, was recorded by Amber Shalene, a PCG Nashville client since late 2009. A self-proclaimed “Southern gypsy,” Amber offers a dynamic, powerful vocal reminiscent of Wynonna Judd, Bonnie Raitt and Tracy Chapman. Her inspirations range from CCR and Billy Joel to Ray Charles and her mother, Violet, who taught her the value of song and of purpose. Through music, Amber has seen the difference it can make in lives all over the world. Traveling to inspire young hearts everywhere from African orphanages and to sing on the stages of Israel, Europe and South Africa, she shares her gift with the world.
“To see these three young women become part of a national recording project brings our mission to a complete and full circle,” noted PCG’s Bernard Porter. “But, whether our clients walk on stage to take the spotlight or walk away with their decision to pursue ‘Plan B,’ we’ve met with our purpose--to help the young artist make the right decisions for their lifetime.”
An artist education and development program and music business and entertainment consulting group, PCG Nashville was formed in 2005 to address the ever-changing elements of the entertainment industry. Led by Bernard Porter, PCG Nashville creates customized programs for new artists to develop their talent, skills and knowledge, preparing them for a career in music.
PCG Nashville enlists experts in management, production, performance coaching, media and vocal training, image consulting and studio tutorial--professionals who can help a young hopeful realize his or her full potential. Part of PCG Nashville’s expertise lies in the dynamic strategies developed to meet each of its clients’ independent objectives--to teach the aspiring artist the fundamentals of not only individual artistry, but of the music-making business. Creating independent, tailor-made plans for each of their diverse artists makes the PCG Nashville team forerunners in the field of artist development.
Serving artist/students from around the world (including Venezuela, South Africa and Canada), PCG Nashville caters to artists of all ages and genres (Pop, Country, Rock and soon will expand into the Contemporary Christian arena).
With offices on Music Row, PCG Nashville is located 118 16th Avenue So., Suite 203, Nashville, TN 37203 /Tel. Phone: 615.472.8448. More information on PCG Nashville is available at: http://www.pcgnashville.com.
