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Songs I Am Promoting

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 ATTENTION COUNTRY ARTISTS - Below is information if you are interested in having Lonnie promote your music.

Nashville Showcase Promotions

Release your music to radio worldwide

1 song = $300

 

 

Do you have a song you would like to have released and promoted to radio ?

Maybe a song off your last CD that you think might be a hit or just might get fans interested in your music. Maybe a song you wrote that you think some major artist might cover if you had it out there where someone could hear it or even a novelty song that people would love if just given a chance to hear it.

My package includes a worldwide release to 600 + radio stations on the Western Heart Promotions compilation CD. Your song will be mailed to stations in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Poland, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, United Kingdom, and many others as well as to Internet Radio Stations.

I will furnish you with Playlists from the overseas radio stations that play your song along with any comments from DJ's concerning your music.

Promotion will last for 1 month from the date of the first radio airplay of your song.

You can either send me a CD of your song or E Mail me an MP3 file of the song.

You can charge to your credit card through PayPal or send me a check or M.O.

If you are interested and need further information contact me at:

Phone Lonnie Ratliff at:    (615) 742 0666

E Mail  =   NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

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NOTE from Lonnie - I always feel a little guilty because I never have time to listen to mp3's new artists and songwriters send me, unsolicited I might add.  I hate it but I just delete them because I finally figured out I could try to be a nice guy or I could try to work and pay my bills.  My banker had a very stern suggestion that I needed to keep working and be a nice guy on my own time after all my bills were paid.  Turns out that spare time does not exist so I just had to give up on listening to unsolicited mp3's, CD's and giving my opinions and suggestions.  Now I just concentrate on my music business out of necessity but I figure I can give you some links that will answer your questions better than I could anyway.

Here's some books available this week on EBAY

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Lonnie Ratliff Updates

A quick rundown of what some of our subscribers are up to

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NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS: We can use your News Updates.  Just E Mail Lonnie NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net  an E Mail that the text can be pasted here so over 6,000 of our SUBSCRIBERS can keep up with your career.  Costs nothing but your time. Just put Update for YOUR NAME in the subject line of the E Mail so I can save it in my file for the next NEWSLETTER.  Thanks Lonnie . . ===================================================== Lamar Hunter http://www.myspace.com/lamarhuntermusic       Hi, I finished my CD, "Missin' Kissin' You" in August and been getting promotion with RhonBob.  I'm beginning to receive international airplay and am very excited.  Locally, I've been performing at Reyna's Dance Hall in Chatsworth, GA with my good friend, Ed Gowens of Echota Records.  Having a blast.     Hear some of my original songs the following links.   www.soundclick.com/lamarhunter www.lamarhunter.com =====================================================   Ollie Austin   http://www.ollieaustin.info/   NEW RELEASE OUT SOON   14 GREAT SONGS, EXTRACTS FROM THE BEST OF FRIENDS TOUR BY THE OLLIE AUSTIN ALL STAR BAND   FIRST BATCH ANTICIPATED FROM PRESS 14TH NOVEMBER 2008 All details of this country music band can be found at three web sites www.ollieaustinband.co.uk www.ollieaustin.info www.mjmusicshop.co.uk   =====================================================   Girls, Guns & Glory   Hey Lonnie, Girls Guns & Glory just signed to Lonesome Day Records out of Kentucky. GGG will be rereleasing "Inverted Valentine" on the label in January '09. Then will be entering back in the studio around April '09 to begin work on a new album to be release by Lonesome Day later in the year.   Girls Guns & Glory will also be heading out on a 2 week tour on Dec. 7th. With dates in New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio.   Much thanks and if you'd like any more info or have any questions or anything just let me know and I'll get it sent right out. Thanks again for your support of Girls Guns & Glory!! It's truly appreciated. -Ward ===================================================== Wanda Jackson http://www.myspace.com/wandajacksonmusic   Wanda Jackson is still staying busy. She just returned from London where she did a Show at The Forum with Jerry Lee Lewis to a packed house that really Rocked. She is leaving next week for two weeks in Europe; Germany, Austria, England and The Netherlands. This is her fourth tour of Europe this year, not to mention two weeks in Australia last June. A very busy year for Foreign concerts.   Wanda's song "Let's Have A Party" is in the Final Ten songs being voted on for the Official Oklahoma Rock Song. The committee, form the Oklahoma House of Representatives, started with 500 songs nominated. They have now voted it down to the Final Ten, and the citizens of Oklahoma are voting on line for their choice. The Official Song will be named November 15th, 08.   Wanda is also on The Final Ballot for induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with eight others. The Ballots are mailed out to 500 people around the world that is associated with Rock & Roll Music. Five will be inducted for 2009 and the winners will be announced Jan. 1st, 09.    Wendell Goodman www.wandajackson.com ========================================================   Red Jenkins & Dawn Sears http://www.redjenkins.com/   RED JENKINS & DAWN SEARS "THE TOWN WHERE YOU LIVE"  NEW ENTRY NO.3 ON THE HOTDISC MAIN LIST  &  NO.2  ON HOTDISC INDEPENDENT TOP 20 FROM RED JENKINS  NEW ALBUM "TRUCKER'S PARADISE"     ==========================================================   Mike McAdoo   http://www.mikemcadoo.com/main.htm   =========================================================== Peggy Lynn http://www.myspace.com/peggylynnwilliams    Hey There You All Country Fans! This country girl who has been off her nursing job of 15 years is making her way to Nashville Nov. 13th-16th.   I start my new job on the 17th in LA, and so it is only right that I start it with some time in one of my favorite places on earth, NASHVILLE!  Rumor has it that I may be in line for some back stage passes to THE GRAND OL OPRY!    ===========================================================     Ervin Allen Hi Lonnie, My song Alaska from my new CD Alaska just left the ECMA top 100 after 22 weeks.  The hightest the song got on the chart was #28.    -Review by DJ Pete Smith, FAB-AM Radio, UK- When one refers to a veteran performer one expects strong stories of life surrounded by equally strong country sounds. Ervin Allen is a veteran and you get what you would expect in spades! Raised in Madison, Wisconsin, Ervin was initially influenced by Elvis and his flamboyant performing style and the Beatles for their harmonies and the lyrical quality of their songs. Later his influences would include Johnny Cash, Roger Miller and Hank Snow, then Gordon Lightfoot, John Prine and Bob Dylan. The fact that Ervin has learned much from these legendary singer/writers is evident on his current album, the entirely original, Alaska (Land of Midnight Sun), and its program of ten strong story songs. The album is long on home, a longing for and an appreciation of, with songs like I'm Homeward Bound, Basswood, Green, Green Valley and Alaska (a world-wide radio hit single). Home has always been a popular country theme almost as popular as love and Ervin explores this territory effectively with You're In My Memory, She Didn't Love Me and Let's Make A Memory Tonight. Produced by Andrew LaValley in Madison, Wisconsin, the album features a bunch of unknown (to me) but extremely talented musicians. I do recommend you check out Ervin Allen at www.myspace.com/ervinallen   Thanks, Ervin Allen =====================================================   Happy Holidays Everyone!   I wanted to take the time to touch base and say hello and I hope this finds everyone in my area doing good. I have had a pretty rough year with all of the flooding that took place in June. My children and I have finally been able to return to our home but with many repairs still to be done. My children and I, would like to take the time to thank eveyone who sent their thoughts and prayers as well as donations to us in our time of need. I am proud to say that we have been able to come home and work as we can thanks to all of your support! From my children and myself, thank you all!   On a lighter and happy note, I am proud to say I have released my very first Holiday album! It is entitled "A Country Cajun Christmas" and is available for only $7.99 on my website at www.samanthalynnhart.com ! There is even a special stocking stuffer available on there just for the holiday season! You can get the 2008 released "Hart to Heart" album and a personally signed Holiday album for only $17.25! This is a 25% savings! Again, withouth your support I could not put out new CD's and I thank you all!   I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Holiday season! I am truley blessed with my family and friends to be around during the holiday season! I do want to take the time to remind everyone that it is not always the expensive gifts that make the difference! Love is the best and longest lasting gift you can give. So no matter if it is just a card or a quick phone call, contact that family member or friend just to say hi this season, it will be better than anything you can buy!   Thank you again for all of your support! That alone is my gift this season! The blessing of friends and support like yours will carry me through the cold! Much love and Blessings to each and every one of you!   Love and Love Always!   Samantha Lynn Hart Samantha Lynn Hart     Visit my website here: www.samanthalynnhart.com Join me on myspace here: www.myspace.com/Samanthalynnhart Interested in my Press Kit? Visit here: www.sonicbids.com/samanthalynnhart Got questions or want more booking information, Please contact my management team Jonette Felker of Timbers Entertainment at (812)240-2563. ============================================= Mike Cullison   "Whish I Didn't Like Whiskey" received airplay this summer across the U.S and "The Grapes of Wrath Are Ripe Again" goes out to radio mid November. My cd, "Blue Collar Tired" is getting airplay throughout Europe and I'm looking at a possible tour there next Spring. Mike Cullison www.mikecullison.com   ============================================= =====================================================   Art Carter Hi Lonnie,   I am about to release a new CD called "Freedom Rains" on Nov. 15, 2008.. :)   I wrote 8 of the 12 songs, and I am very happy with this new CD. The music was recorded at "Studio 19" on Music Row in Nashville:   http://www.studio19nashville.com/about.html   and the vocals, mix, mastering where done at "Walker Studios" in Orlando, FL:   http://www.guy-walker.com/   It's is a mix of Country/Rock/Americana/Blues in the finest tradition of American Roots Music.   My EPK - (Some music samples from "Freedom Rains")   http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=20218   http://www.artcarter.com/   Art Carter, Orlando, FL. ============================================= http://www.myspace.com/teb63 Terry Ball - - HI LONNIE I THOUGHT I WOULD LET YOU KNOW WHAT I HAD BEEN DOING WELL ITS SIMPLE IV BEEN TRYING TO GET MY SONGS OUT AND IV GOT ME A GREAT PRODUCER , PUBLISHER BILLY KEEBLE - - E Mail Terry at: terrysongwriter@gmail.com Don't Forget To "ClicK" LINKS above to go to Artist websites =============================================  Just back from a country music tour in Ireland Stonewall Jackson..Jim Ed Brown..Vernon Oxford. http://www.stonewalljacksoncountry.com/   ..   http://www.jimedbrown.com/   ..  http://www.vernonoxfordcountry.com/ Hello,     Just wanted to let you know that I have just completed a tour of Ireland for two weeks.   We met a lot of wonderful people and enjoyed working so much.    We traveled with Jim Ed Brown and Vernon Oxford.    They are so much fun to travel with.   Will up date you again soon.   Sincerely    Stonewall =========================================   Julie Taylor   http://www.myspace.com/julietaylorcountry    well I have been up to...hmmmmm   My husband and I bought a 1.75 acre tract of land in Franklin Co. TN, in the town of Estill Springs, just a rock's throw to Winchester and have put our home on it..right now we have shades of grass growing and leaves from the huge trees falling into the creek below so will have a leaf raking party soon!  The dogs (Buster and Ying) love it here, plenty of ground to run and cows across the street.  They still wonder what those are!  So been busy working on property, still performing, promoting, etc. Always checking out new places to play.  Also my Kisses for Kids Foundation keeps me busy as well.  Raising money for a local young man with Muscular Dystrophy.  He is the Goodwill Ambassador and was on the Jerry Lewis Telethon.  Doing a singing fundraiser locally in November in Winchester and another fundraiser in February before the big walk held in Nashville.  I will also be performing a few songs at the reception for the walkers before the Nashville Predators (local professional hockey team) game held that night.  Ok..guess thats all for now! Email me if you need me!  Oh yeah and had an indie cut on the new CD produced by Lonnie Ratliff! Lynn Chisholm..make sure you get her CD and play the tune "Goodbye Moon" written by myself and that guy named Lonnie! haha =========================================       http://neighborsgo.com:80/stories/24946     First Mondays in Canton has been a Texas tradition since the 1850s, and now, so is Cline’s Corner. Cline’s Corner is owned by David and Becky Cline, located at Old Mill Market Place on The Mountain, and provides country music entertainment on First Mondays. Cline is a veteran country singer/songwriter, who has traveled the world, including Europe, performing his original music. Cline is currently working on his 7th country CD and also has recorded one gospel CD. Cline is regularly joined by country/gospel singer Tammy Miller. Miller has performed at oprys, special events, fairs and festivals throughout Texas, as well as Nashville, NYC & Oklahoma. In 2001, she was nominated as Female Vocalist of the year by Coast to Coast Country Music Magazine. Cline’s Corner opened a year ago and both Cline and Miller perform there every month. Brett Miller, Tammy’s husband, runs the sound board and they host a variety of singers for their shows. "We are always looking for new talent," said Tammy Miller. Cline and Miller were joined at Cline’s Corner on Saturday, November 1, 2008, by Candice Lloyd and Mallory Rardin. Lloyd is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She began singing on stage at age 13 at Rodeo City Music Hall in Mesquite, Texas, where she received the 2007 Female Horizon Award. In addition to singing, Lloyd writes song lyrics and hopes to record one of her original tunes next year, as well as release a new CD. Rardin attends Smithfield Junior High in North Richland Hills and is 12 years old. She sang the National Anthem at Texas Motor Speedway in 2004, and again in 2006 at the request of the Mayor of North Richland Hills for their Policeman’s Ball. Rardin’s future bookings include Cline's Corner and RCMH, on November 15, 2008. "I am honored to have such talented artists grace our stage," said Cline. "I have received lots of compliments, from the surrounding vendors on The Mountain, on the talent we had Saturday." Join David Cline and Tammy Miller during First Mondays in Canton at Cline’s Corner with feature shows on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as performances during the shopping hours the entire weekend. For more information on David Cline’s performance locales and times, go to www.davidcline.com or just come visit him on The Mountain in Canton. =========================================   Randall Cousins http://alleged-iguana.com/theremin.htm   hey Lonnie :::     Randall Cousins, after releasing his latest cd, " Therapeutic Theremin Thongs " has earned a nomination in the prestigious 2008 Hamilton Music Awards.  The awards at Hamilton Place are also televised nationally across Canada on CH 11 TV.  Randall previously won the CD of the Year category in 2006 with his  " Murder on the ICE-Train " album.   website for the awards  ::    http://www.hamiltonmusicawards.com/music.html   To experience this unique music, using bio-audio sound structures and containing healing tones for a total thereapeutic escape, click onto   http://www.myspace.com/randallcousinsthereminstuff ========================================= The Gladewater Opry was tape on October the 18th by Texas County Line, a TV show and will air Sunday November 9th on KLTV ch.7 out of Tyler, Tx. at 5:30 P.M. can be seen online. We have our legends show coming up November 22nd and our annual Christmas show, Decmember 20th. Thanks Nancy http://thegladewateropry.com   ====================================     Ron Wayne Atwood http://www.myspace.com/ronwayneatwood     Hi everyone, As usual I am as busy as a $2 hooker. Working hard on my homestead and putting a new band together. It's a difficult task as we mostly live a fair distance apart but its coming together. I met an excellent Guitar player named Don Parker who worked at Gilley's (Texas) for a long time. He's going to share leads with me so I can be more relaxed and gooffy and hopfully be a little more entertaining.   I will be performing on the Nowata Jubilee on Saturday November 15th for the first time as a featured artist. 7-9 pm. 116 N. Maple St. Nowata, OK  (918)273-2340    It's been a very long adjustment period since my move here to Oklahoma but things are starting to work out well for me. I've been meeting some great musicians and have befriended members of Live Wire who just won the Colgate regional playoff in South Dakota. Unquestionably one of the best bands i have ever heard.   My horse Sarah hurt her leg a few months ago but she is doing fine now. I have discovered that horses are very difficult to nurse. I don't know where they ever came up with the saying "Good Ole Horse Sense" because I have not witnessd any here with my sweet gal !! That's about it, I still need a new roof on the house. Any volunteers ?   Well ya'll take care,     Ron Wayne Atwood ====================================   Hank Grant www.HankGrant.net Hello Everyone,      Things here in Nashville have been pretty busy. I am re-assembling the band, and getting ready to hit the road, so if you know any dedicated, top notch players, send them my way. I am also looking for a new Managment Team with actual references, so if anyone has any ideas, sugestions, OR warnings, please let me know.  Keep the music alive.   Much Respect, Hank Grant www.HankGrant.net hankgrant@bellsouth.net ========================================   Gail Russell The Picture above is of Ginny and Errol Peters and myself on my recent visit to the  South Island . Ginny is one of New Zealand’s best known country song writers and  It was my first time  to meet this very talented lady and her husband .We had a very enjoyable time together .Her song ‘I ONLY SEE YOU’ has been recorded By over ten artists . That is such an amazing achievement for someone from this little  Country of ours . If anyone is interested in listening to some of Ginny’s original songs , visit her website at www.pegasusmusic.biz  SAMOA – TRIP  -SEPTEMBER 2008  Aside from appearing on shows and recording new songs ,I recently had a trip to Samoa with my partner .We both went to support a young girl who I introduced  to Country music and coached in the early stage of her career .She is New Zealand’s Samoan Idol and last year held the title of New Zealand’s Junior Country Entertainer Of the year .Because she won the Samoan title here in New Zealand she won a prize to compete in Samoa so  we decided that we would take a holiday in the Islands and support Tiana and her family .It was a wonderful time  and although Tiana didn’t take out the overall prize she sure won the hearts of her Samoan people with her renditionof Martina’s  MacBride’s ‘SOME DAYS YOU GOTTA DANCE’ .This girl is going places and I would not be surprised if we lose her eventually where no doubt she will make her way to The States  to further her singing career. She along with her siblings are winning awards all over New Zealand . ============================================ Dixon DeVore Been busy crankin' out Music Videos. Got 86 'o them thangs up there now. The latest is a song of mine done by one of the founders of: JEFFERSON AIRPLANE. A Bluegrass thang entitled: "I'D SEND YOU FLOWERS." These Videos can be Viewed/Heard by clicking onto the link below: http://www.youtube.com/DixonDevore Dixon DeVore/CPRI ============================================= Richard Dobson Hi Lonnie     Edith and I are flying to Texas on the 28th for gigs, co-writing, visiting, bar-b-cue, and  maybe a couple of Lone Stars. Heading for Nashville mid-month, we'll be there over the New Year where I'll be working with Thomm Jutz on a new CD to come out on Brambus Records in early 2009. This will be my 20th record. What a ride... life is good... ciao, Ricardo   ========================================================== http://www.myspace.com/randolphmichaud1    Randolph Michaud has just released his newest album last month titled " Fingers" which is the title song for the album and was written by Dean Wiggins of Presque Isle, Maine.  Randolph Michaud is promoted by Western Hearts Promotions of Glendale Arizona. Randolph Michaud is currently # 25 on the Major New Music Weekly Country Charts and # 12 on the Indie New Music Weekly Country Charts, with the song " Do You Believe Me Now".  None of this would have been possible without the professionals working at Western Hearts Promotions. Randolph Michaud has a couple of website's where his music can be heard, http://www.myspace.com/randolphmichaud1 or http://www.randolphmichaud.com   Randolph Michaud has also lauched his own Record and Promotions Company, currently Randolph Michaud is promoting Independent Gospel Artists. The name of his company is North Star Records & Promotions http://rmichaud44.tripod.com  the company provides a Gospel Compilation each month that is sent to 50 Major Radio stations here in the United States as well as 50 professional Live 365 stations. The company also provides music video's for artists that would like to have them to put up on youtube and God Tube.  North Star Records & Promotions is all about getting Gospel Artists the most possible exposure, if you want your music heard check us out on our website at: http://rmichaud44.tripod.com.   Thank you Lonnie for your wonderful newsletters they are always full of valuable information and I totally enjoy reading them.   Thank you   Randolph Michaud http://www.myspace.com/randolphmichaud1 H. 207-764-3866 C. 207-227-8885 =============================================   Lonnie,   Howdy my friend it is always great reading your newsletters.   Here is the latest news from Colt Records.   I just released my own latest CD entitled All That I Am and hopefully it will be coming to a radio station near you soon. We also recently signed 7 time Juno Award & Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Larry Mercey. We have re-released some of his earlier RCA & Columbia hits and are now preparing to release his new CD called It Ain't Over Yet. We also have a new CD called Thank God For Country Music from The One Night Stand Band out of Illinois and you should be hearing from this outstanding vocal group soon.   Stop by sometime and checkout our fine roster of entertainers at; www.coltrecords.com and if you're searching for a label we'd love to hear from you.   JK Coltrain, President Colt Records J. K. Coltrain www.jkcoltrain.com =============================================     Things have been mighty slow for the pilot car industry so I've been cutting firewood as a second job (since I'm not burning wood this year it seemed like a good idea) However a pulled muscle in my back has slowed that down. This has also been a great opportunity to catch up on some much needed demoing, so look for some new songs coming soon. I have been able to get out and play a little also during this slump in work, even so I look forward to getting back on the road soon. Another note for those who haven't heard yet, Paula and me will be grandparents in the spring, our middle child Sara and her husband Tyler surprised us with the news around the end of October. This will be the first grandchild and we are looking forward to the experiences that grandchildren will bring us. -- Robert L Clarkson       (931) 312-0935 Cell http://www.myspace.com/robertlclarkson http://www.soundclick.com/robertlclarkson ============================================= Get ready for the Dysfunctional Family Holidays   Purchase this CD at:  http://cdbaby.com/cd/dysfunctional2 ============================================= Tom Kimsey   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCrSjJFByew   Exciting week, song "One Less Thing" hit #3 on Soundclick, "You Tube" Video hit this week featuring Luther Lewis singing "One Less Thing", heading to see Darryl Worley tonight.  ============================================   Leif Arne Thorstensen   Leif and his band are keeping country music alive and well working out of Telemark, Norway.  Check out their website.     http://www.leiffen.com/music.htm ======================================================== Jim & Linda Davis ~ Hearts in Harmony http://cdbaby.com/cd/heartsinharmony Well, Jim and I went to a convention last weekend, and I sprained my ankle. I have torn ligaments, so I got the boot. ===========================================   Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan   Hi Lonnie. Our mastering studio (The Music Hospital) has been busy. We just mastered three albums for Bear Family Records, and are now working on.some tracks for Marvin Rainwater. All the best.     Jack & Misty http://www.jackandmisty.com _________________________________________________________________________________   Kriztina Ahs (Sweden)   This week I've been working at the saw mill most of the time. It's a circle saw mill, where I get plenty of exercise. And also I can sing as loud and much as I want to!   Kriztina Åhs www.myspace.com/kriztinacountryfied _________________________________________________________________________________ Sandra Lee Burdick www.sandraleeburdick.net     Sandra Lee Burdick has just released a new single.(I Can't Make It On My Own)   She is two song's away from finishing 5th album. Sandra also sing's with   the Country Carrall at the Ryam with Sunday Morning Country in   Nashville. Thank you Lonnie Sandra  ===============================================================   Cindy & Jerry Ratliff ~ Farris, Okla. Farris school was evacuated today. Three--count 'em--three firedepartments were called in for a one mile section grassfire--thats what Jerry's been up to as a volunteer fireman. I've been writing and building sites for clients. My latest is for a maintenance service Biz. Deer season is in full swing so 911 calls abound for accidents when deer fleeing the hunters run head on with vehilcles--tis the season so to speak. The Farris, OK Ratliffs -- better known as Big Foot hunters   http://www.modernmythtools.com _______________________________________________________________________________ Joe Berry Hi folks, I have been up to the usual playing concerts from state to state and excited about a new CD coming out soon "The Honkytonk Highway" but I have had a bit more news I have a new grandbaby and just became a very young great grandpa.That makes it kind of tough to be away.I am looking forward to getting back to Nashville and joining my ole buddy Grand Ole Opry Star Ernie Ashworth for some of that good catfish at the Ponderosa Steak House. I will also be scheduling a game of golf with songwriter Don Goodman. Myself and golf are like a bad marriage it is constantly beating me up. Well that is about all for now but stay tuned for more. I do want to say I appreciate all you fans that love country music. Your friend always, Joe Berry www.thejoeberryshow.com ______________________________________________________________________     ================================================================== ========================================================================= =================================================================          ..

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Below are some of the artists I have produced so you can give them a listen to see if you like the sound I am getting and you can contact them to get a reference on how they liked working with me.  No matter if you choose to have me or someone else produce your next recording project make sure you check us out.  If you can't hear samples of a producer's  previous work or correspond with someone who has worked with them then it is too early to be writing anyone a check.  Just because someone sends you an e mail telling you they think you are the hottest thing since Garth Brooks or Shania Twain doesn't mean they are a good honest producer.  Check everyone out that you do business with BEFORE you write the check and you won't end up being one of those artists that gets scammed. - Lonnie  _ E Mail me at:  NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

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Lonnie Ratliff ~ Record Production

 

5 song live session recorded in Nashville

 

1. Cost is $3,750 (Three Thousand Seven Hundred & Fifty Dollars). This includes Studio, Musicians, Etc! and you end up with a mixed CD of your project. There are not a lot of hidden costs that will be tacked on. The only additional costs I can think of would be $150 if you want us to Master it for you before it goes to your pressing plant. (Call me and I can explain Mastering to you) The other thing that could cost you later is that you might have to pay songwriter royalties if you have recorded someone elses songs and are gonna include it on your CD to sell. (Example = If you want to record a George Strait song or a Taylor Swift song then you will have to pay a royalty to use that song) I can help point you in the right direction to obtain a license from the Harry Fox Agency.

2. For those artist who are new at this, Production is just about getting your songs recorded and ready to be made into CD's that you can sell. I don't press up the 500 or 1000 CD's for you but I can recommend Karen Bruno at Amazon Audio who can take care of everything for you. I believe it costs about $1500 for a 1000 CD's. A lot of the artists I produce will cut a couple of 5 song sessions with me and then put them together and press up a CD they can sell and get their money back.

 

3. First thing we need to do is figure out if we can work together and come up with something we can both be proud of. You can listen to the artists I have produced (Click Here) and get an idea of what I do. If you are a decent singer and I believe we can make a respectable recording then I will probably be glad to work with you.

4. Deposits & Payments: The first thing required is a $200 deposit and once that is paid we can start putting together your session. I will help you find the songs if needed and will arrange them for you using any ideas you may have. Once we find the songs and have picked a date you send me the balance of $3,550 at least 2 weeks before the session date and I book your session at a studio on Music Row. I normally use Dixiana Studio. We will cut the basic tracks and overdubs there and then cut the final vocals, harmonies and mix at Smokehouse studio.

5. The Band normally will consist of Bass, Drums, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Steel Guitar, Fiddle, Dobro, Electric Guitar & Mandolin. If I believe a particular song calls for a specialty instrument I will use it and there is no additional charge. I do not try to cut corners by taking short cuts on the musicians we use.

6. Original songs. I have about 200 songs in my Music Publishing Company that you are welcome to use (Royalty Free) if you are using them on any project I produce.

7. Time it will take to record. Figure that it will take about 3 days in the studio. If you are on a tight schedule you're part will be over in two days. First day we cut the tracks with a scratch vocal and the second day you will sing your final vocals. I figure you will have up to 45 minutes to sing each song.

8. Practice Guitar tracks if needed. If you think you may have trouble singing any of the songs you pick and do not play an instrument I can record and send you an acoustic guitar track of the song so you can practice it before you come to Nashville.

9. Final thoughts. Keep in mind that you are hiring me to make you sound good and I take my job very seriously. I will do my best to see that you have a good time in the studio. I work with some of the best studio musicians in Nashville and they will do everything in their power to make the best recording of your music as possible. Feel free to E Mail any of the artists I have worked with (Click Here) before and ask them any questions you may have about working with me. Once you have paid your deposit I am on your team and you can call (615) 742 0666 and ask me any questions you have and I will try my best to give you an answer. Probably half of the artist I work with are recording their first CD and have a lot of questions so don't be embarrassed to ask about anything you don't understand.

I look forward to working with you and hope I can be a part of your musical future.

Lonnie Ratliff

http://www.NashvilleCDStore.com

 

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If you are interested in having me produce your next CD or recording project be sure to check out some of the (Click) artists I have produced .  Just (Click) Costs and find the project that fits your budget.

 

If you need (Click) original songs I have approximately 100 on this website + I have access to other Nashville songwriters.

 

You can read a little about me on Wikipedia .

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 What the rest of the world is

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Husband plays prank.......................... ............. Lion Reunion

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Lonnie's "Spotlight Songs"

 

"Making Plans "

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Perley Curtis & Erin Hay

 

Making Plans - Perley Curtis & Erin Hay
  lo-fi URL:   http://www.soundclick.com/util/streamm3u.m3u?id=6888604&q=lo

  hi-fi URL:   http://www.soundclick.com/util/streamm3u.m3u?id=6888604&q=hi

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"When It's Too Country For Everyone Else, It's Just Right For Me" 

 Erin Hay

THE COLLECTION "Click" Photo to purchase Erin's CD's THE CIRCLE  

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Lo-Fi Samples from THE CIRCLE CD

 

Lo-Fi Music Samples from this 23 song CD

"click" on EBAY Logo below

 

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Lonnie’s Economy Recording Music Package

 

Check out my little side business. For you artists that can’t afford the time or money to come to Nashville to record right now or just need a song or two to finish out your CD or to put up on MYSPACE etc! - I have a website of songs I own the Master Recordings on and I can lease you the music track and furnish you with a Mechanical license so you are 100% legal for $250 - The only catch is that you have to be able to sing them in the key they are recorded in so just go to the website below to find out. They are much like the Karaoke tracks you buy except most of them are original songs though not all of them and you will have a Mechanical License giving you the right to use the songs. You can post it on MYSPACE, YouTube, Sing it on American Idol, Put it on your CD to sell or sell downloads of it on the internet.  You can pay for these music tracks with your credit card if you prefer. I then mail you a CD with the music track and you just take it into your local recording studio and add your vocals and harmony and you got it. If this sounds like something you may be interested in just go to my website below and see if there is anything you like there that is in your key. I have most of the Lyrics posted. Just “Click” on lyrics to see them. Any questions just E Mail me  NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

Visit my website to see what songs are available

 

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Artists looking for original songs click on my banner and check out my songwriter website with 2 pages of original songs.  If you hear something you like and need more info or a mechanical license to record it just contact me. 

Lonnie Ratliff

NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net  

 

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Buying a house in Nashville ?

 

If you are thinking of moving to Nashville and need to buy a house I recommend you get in touch with my buddy Craig Stahl.

Some of you will know Craig from his 13 years working with Alan Jackson and also as my partner in Okie Acres Music & Studio.

Give him a call when you need property in Nashville or sign up for his Newsletter

I hope you enjoyed our first issue of Roadie Real Estate.com. Please email me your thoughts and suggestions. If you liked it

please hit the forward e-mail button at the bottom of the page. Please visit my website at www.RoadieRealEstate.com I would love t

o help you buy or sell your next home or help you with any of your Real Estate needs. If you are not moving anytime soon,

please keep me in mind to be of service to friends and family. I really appreciate your referals.

 

Craig Stahl "The Roadie Realtor"

615-578-9175

rocksolidproperties@gmail.com  

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Imprinters To The Stars Since 1985

Since 1985, we have been imprinting and/or embroidering apparel, pens, cups, keytags, mugs, Tote Bags, Equipment Stickers, CD Carrying cases and thousands of other products for Bands, Artists DJs and Promoters. We have our own in-house art department and can take the simplest idea and morph it into aneffective, multi-color design. You'll wow 'em in Vegas!
We know The Music Business.

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Artists release your songs worldwide on

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Artists if you need a little help getting your latest record off the DJ's desk and

on to their turntable you might want to contact Sherry. 

She speaks the DJ's language fluently.

 

 

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Artists looking for someone to help you with your CD Cover artwork, printing and pressing your CD ? Check with Karen Bruno at Amazon Audio

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