Shawna was featured Wednesday at Billboard.com in a spotlight feature titled "Shawna Russell Sees The Light."
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Shawna featured at Billboard.com
Shawna was featured Wednesday at Billboard.com in a spotlight feature titled "Shawna Russell Sees The Light."
Click here for the story.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Shawna Storms Nashville to Shoot Footage for Reality Television Series Pilot
NASHVILLE, TN (January 18, 2012) - Way Out West Records' artist, Shawna Russell, visited Nashville recently on a whirlwind songwriting and promotional trip that was filmed for a reality television series that is being developed by Dallas-based CRM Studios.
The as-yet-untitled series will focus on Russell's life as an independent female recording artist who performs over 100 dates a year with her band, traveling in a vintage Silver Eagle bus once owned by music icon, Willie Nelson.
Highlights of Russell's Nashville trip included a co- writing session with award-winning songwriter, Regie Hamm ("The Time Of My Life," #1 single by American Idol winner David Cook), performances at Country Weekly magazine and Country Aircheck, plus interviews for Billboard and the syndicated television series, Inside Music Row. Russell was followed every step of the way by noted Nashville videographer Mark Nicolosi (Stealing Angels, Mark Wills).
Additional footage will also be filmed when Russell headlines in concert at the Waxahachie Texas Theater in Waxahachie, TX, on Saturday, January 21.
Russell, a high-profile independent artist with a reputation as a tireless performer, is currently promoting her latest single, "Waitin' On Sunrise," from her critically acclaimed self-titled sophomore album. Signed to Way Out West Records, a label that she co-owns, Russell has successfully promoted 7 singles from two albums, charting nationally on the MusicRow, Billboard "New and Active" and Texas Music charts, and internationally on the Hotdisc and New Christian Music charts. Russell's videos have received widespread airplay at The Country Network, GACTV.com, CMT.com, and Yallwire, among others.
Photos from Russell's Nashville trip may be viewed and downloaded at:
Friday, January 13, 2012
Shawna Russell to Perform in Concert at Waxahachie Texas Theater on Saturday, January 21
Portions of Concert to be Filmed for Reality Television Series Pilot
NASHVILLE, TN (January 13, 2012) -- Way Out West Records’ artist, Country singer/songwriter Shawna Russell, will be appearing in concert at the Waxahachie Texas Theater, 110 W Main St. in Waxahachie, TX, on Saturday, January 21 at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at http://www.texasmusictheater.com/. For more information call (972) 937-1993.
The concert is part of the "Ladies of Texas Music Series" sponsored by KEBC 1390 radio, and portions will be filmed by CMR Studios for a reality television series pilot entitled "Should’ve Been Born With Wheels," which focuses on Russell and her life as an independent female recording artist who performs over 100 dates a year with her band, traveling in a vintage Silver Eagle Bus once owned by music icon, Willie Nelson.
Customers who purchase an advance ticket and a Shawna Russell CD prior to the show will receive a free tour of the "Willie Bus" and an informal meet-and-greet with Russell herself.
Details of the promotion are as follows: Numbered raffle tickets will be handed out to customers upon entrance at Texas Theater. Three (3) prize sets will be given out during the concert. Prize 1 will be a guitar autographed by Russell and the opening act. Prize 2 will be a Shawna Russell T-shirt and an autographed CD. The Grand Prize will be VIP passes to Billy Bob's Texas on February 24th OR 25th to see Shawna Russell open for either Robert Earl Keen or B. B. King (this prize is winner’s choice).
Russell is a high-profile independent artist who has built a reputation as a tireless and uncompromising artist. She is currently promoting her latest single, "Waitin’ On Sunrise" from her critically acclaimed self-titled sophomore album.
Backed by Way Out West Records, a label that she co-owns, Russell has successfully promoted 7 singles from two albums, charting nationally on the Music Row, Billboard "New and Active," and Texas Music charts, and internationally on Hotdisc and the New Christian Music charts. Russell’s videos have received widespread airplay at The Country Network, GACTV.com, CMT.com, and Yallwire, among others.
NASHVILLE, TN (January 13, 2012) -- Way Out West Records’ artist, Country singer/songwriter Shawna Russell, will be appearing in concert at the Waxahachie Texas Theater, 110 W Main St. in Waxahachie, TX, on Saturday, January 21 at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at http://www.texasmusictheater.com/. For more information call (972) 937-1993.
The concert is part of the "Ladies of Texas Music Series" sponsored by KEBC 1390 radio, and portions will be filmed by CMR Studios for a reality television series pilot entitled "Should’ve Been Born With Wheels," which focuses on Russell and her life as an independent female recording artist who performs over 100 dates a year with her band, traveling in a vintage Silver Eagle Bus once owned by music icon, Willie Nelson.
Customers who purchase an advance ticket and a Shawna Russell CD prior to the show will receive a free tour of the "Willie Bus" and an informal meet-and-greet with Russell herself.
Details of the promotion are as follows: Numbered raffle tickets will be handed out to customers upon entrance at Texas Theater. Three (3) prize sets will be given out during the concert. Prize 1 will be a guitar autographed by Russell and the opening act. Prize 2 will be a Shawna Russell T-shirt and an autographed CD. The Grand Prize will be VIP passes to Billy Bob's Texas on February 24th OR 25th to see Shawna Russell open for either Robert Earl Keen or B. B. King (this prize is winner’s choice).
Russell is a high-profile independent artist who has built a reputation as a tireless and uncompromising artist. She is currently promoting her latest single, "Waitin’ On Sunrise" from her critically acclaimed self-titled sophomore album.
Backed by Way Out West Records, a label that she co-owns, Russell has successfully promoted 7 singles from two albums, charting nationally on the Music Row, Billboard "New and Active," and Texas Music charts, and internationally on Hotdisc and the New Christian Music charts. Russell’s videos have received widespread airplay at The Country Network, GACTV.com, CMT.com, and Yallwire, among others.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Shawna Russell Will Host "Breaking Out" on The Country Network for the Next Two Weeks
NASHVILLE, TN (December 5, 2011) -- Way Out West recording artist, Shawna Russell, will host the "Breaking Out" video show on The Country Network (TCN), tonite, Monday, December 5 and again on December 12. The program is broadcast on television at 7:00 p.m. CST, and streamed on the Internet at 6:00 p.m. CST at http://www.tcncountry.com/.
Russell has recently released "Waitin' On Sunrise," the second U.S. single from her self-titled sophomore album.
Russell has recently released "Waitin' On Sunrise," the second U.S. single from her self-titled sophomore album.
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| (L-R) EVP of Programming and Artist Relations The Country Network Cary Rolfe; Shawna Russell; Way Out West Managing Partner Clif Doyal; and Way Out West VP Artist Development, Promotion & Marketing Mike Severson |
Monday, November 21, 2011
Shawna releases Waitin' On Sunrise
NASHVILLE, TN (November 15, 2011) – Way Out West Records’ artist Shawna Russell has released a new single "Waitin’ On Sunrise." It is available on Play MPE and impacts U.S. radio on Nov. 28.
"Waitin’ On Sunrise" is the second U.S. release from her critically-acclaimed self-titled sophomore album and was written by Russell, father Keith Russell and uncle Tim Russell. Produced in Nashville by Julian King, Clif Doyal and Tim Russell, the song shows off Russell’s sultry vocals in a Country mid-tempo Southern-styled track that is sprinkled with blue-eyed soulful guitar licks, B-3 organ and delicate mandolin, prompting Country Chart.com to call it "a retro-cool Country melody that is performed with rare musical flair."
In addition to her last Top-40 Music Row single and video, "Get Right Or Get Left," Russell has released two singles in Europe in 2011, including "Sounds Like A Party" which landed at #3 on the Hotdisc chart and "Everybody’s Got A Story" which held down the #1 spot for two weeks in a row on the New Christian Music Charts in September.
Russell, a high-profile independent artist has built a reputation as a tireless and uncompromising artist who performs over 100 dates a year with her band traveling in a vintage Silver Eagle once owned by Willie Nelson. Backed by Way Out West, a label that she co-owns, Russell has successfully promoted 6 singles from two albums charting nationally on the Music Row, Billboard "New and Active," and Texas Music charts, and internationally on Hotdisc and the New Christian Music charts. Russell’s videos have received widespread airplay at TCN, Yallwire, GACTV.com and CMT.com, among others.
In between tour dates, Russell recently logged a 42-stop radio tour of the Midwest to promote her music and was in Nashville during "CMA Awards Week" to host two episodes of the "Breaking Out" show for The Country Network. With recent reviews and features in the CMA Close Up, Tulsa World, Maverick and Oklahoma Today, Russell not only maintains a high profile for her own busy career, but she has also branched out to work with other artists, including new Country band, LiveWire, who was just signed by Way Out West.
To the casual observer, it might seem like Russell is working way too hard, but for the talented singer/songwriter known as the "Okie Songbird" it is all in a day’s work. Russell observes, "People don't realize how much work it takes to be an artist these days. I never get overwhelmed because it never really feels like a job. I am just happy to have the opportunity to live my dream - so I don't mind going above and beyond to achieve success."
"Waitin’ On Sunrise" is the second U.S. release from her critically-acclaimed self-titled sophomore album and was written by Russell, father Keith Russell and uncle Tim Russell. Produced in Nashville by Julian King, Clif Doyal and Tim Russell, the song shows off Russell’s sultry vocals in a Country mid-tempo Southern-styled track that is sprinkled with blue-eyed soulful guitar licks, B-3 organ and delicate mandolin, prompting Country Chart.com to call it "a retro-cool Country melody that is performed with rare musical flair."
In addition to her last Top-40 Music Row single and video, "Get Right Or Get Left," Russell has released two singles in Europe in 2011, including "Sounds Like A Party" which landed at #3 on the Hotdisc chart and "Everybody’s Got A Story" which held down the #1 spot for two weeks in a row on the New Christian Music Charts in September.
Russell, a high-profile independent artist has built a reputation as a tireless and uncompromising artist who performs over 100 dates a year with her band traveling in a vintage Silver Eagle once owned by Willie Nelson. Backed by Way Out West, a label that she co-owns, Russell has successfully promoted 6 singles from two albums charting nationally on the Music Row, Billboard "New and Active," and Texas Music charts, and internationally on Hotdisc and the New Christian Music charts. Russell’s videos have received widespread airplay at TCN, Yallwire, GACTV.com and CMT.com, among others.
In between tour dates, Russell recently logged a 42-stop radio tour of the Midwest to promote her music and was in Nashville during "CMA Awards Week" to host two episodes of the "Breaking Out" show for The Country Network. With recent reviews and features in the CMA Close Up, Tulsa World, Maverick and Oklahoma Today, Russell not only maintains a high profile for her own busy career, but she has also branched out to work with other artists, including new Country band, LiveWire, who was just signed by Way Out West.
To the casual observer, it might seem like Russell is working way too hard, but for the talented singer/songwriter known as the "Okie Songbird" it is all in a day’s work. Russell observes, "People don't realize how much work it takes to be an artist these days. I never get overwhelmed because it never really feels like a job. I am just happy to have the opportunity to live my dream - so I don't mind going above and beyond to achieve success."
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