With MEMORIAL DAY arriving at our doorsteps, May 28th, there are some strong Patriotic songs from our American Independent Artists! We are and will always be beyond thankful to those that have given their all for the freedom of the USA and the world, and those still doing it as we read this, in the Armed forces. America is equally thankful to all their Allies worldwide who help to keep the Dream of freedom alive. We will attempt here to list all the memorial songs that we are aware of below by Independent Artists, and apologize in advance if we missed some, but if we did this year, and you send us the title, the songwriter and the name of the song we will continue to update this page during the next few days and months running up to the next Memorial Day which God Willing will be in 2013.

NB… Please read comments from some great American’s after the Memorial Song List.

MEMORIAL DAY 2012

“America Cried”

Artist: Jerry Mac

Songwriter: AR Kessinger

 

“I Love America”

Artist: Keith Bardford

Songwriter: Carol Troutman

 

“One Nation”

Artists: Judy Welden & Phil Coley

Songwriters: Judy Welden & Phil Coley

 

“This Morning At Nine”

Artist: Gary Bibb

Songwriter: Rich Helton

 

“Let’s Make America Great Again”

Artist: Judy Welden

Songwriters: Rhonnie Scheuerman & Judy Welden

 

“The Man In The Navy Blues”

Artist: Marty Denton

Songwriter: Marty Denton

 

“We’re Waiting For You To Come Back Home”

Artist: Marty Martel

Songwriter: Marty Martel

 

“Sing Out America For Our Veterans”

Artist: Jose Daniel

Songwriter: Rhonnie Scheuerman

 

“Peace”

Artists: The Paul & Helen Mateki

Songwriter: Paul Mateki

 

“Nine Eleven”

Artist: Jack Hackworth

Songwriter: Jack Hackworth

 

“Same Colors as You”

Artist: Spur

Songwriter: Spur

 

“Sing Out America For Our Veterans”

Artist: Arlene Renee

Songwriter: Rhonnie Scheuerman

 

“Uncle Sam Needs A Helping Hand”

Artist: Marty Denton

Songwriter: Marty Denton

 

“Daddy’s Army Whistle”

Artist: Judy Welden

Songwriters: Judy Welden

 

“They Would Do It Again”

Artist: Jose Daniel

Songwriter: Rhonnie Scheuerman

 

Rhonnie Scheuerman RhonBob Promotions Comments: Dear Frans think this is a GREAT idea. “It is time, or maybe way past time for us to focus on those that gave their all for their country, as well as our allies sticking with us for freedom. The world is daily consumed with problems such as debt, jobs, losing homes, illness, and list goes on. To honor our past and present armed services and allies is most important on this weekend, and to go further keep those keeping our country safe in constant prayer”.I am very pleased with those we promote submitting songs, as well as seeing friends of ours doing the same.. Rhonnie Scheuerman/RhonBob Promotions

 

Paul & Helen Mateki from Texas Comments: Helen and I would like to thank all our service men and women around the world for their outstanding dedication to our freedom and safety and wish them all well on Memorial Day. We are so very grateful to those that have given the ultimate sacrifice. May God Bless each and every one of them and their families…our prayers are with you all daily.

 

Judy Welden sends in this comment quoting from her good friend Rhonnie Scheuerman’s Inspiration Station: I am very happy and proud that Rhonnie and I co-wrote, “Let’s Make America Great Again”….. We love our country The USA, and want it to thrive and be led by God-fearing committed people. Many folks are losing their homes, others losing jobs and not able to find new ones. For our children and grandchildren we want the BEST for the country they live in, and for their future. Please listen to the words we wrote for “Let’s Make America Great Again”… Listen to the beautiful words Rhonnie and I wrote and making it easy for me to put my heart into this important song. We Care! Thank you and we hope that this song will in some small way inspire you not to give up on our Great Country, The United States Of America” For “One Nation” duet (co-written with Phil Coley) I’d just like to add that I am so pleased to have written lyrics that include the words “UNDER GOD” in our USA Pledge of Allegiance sung in this song, especially since these days we’re encouraged not to use “UNDER GOD” in any way, shape or form! Back in 2000 when this song was recorded, sadly, there was even talk then about not using the words “UNDER GOD”!! But I insisted on leaving those words there as an echo… as they are, after all, included as part of our Pledge and also anything or anybody worth mentioning truly is “UNDER GOD”!!!

 

Keith Bradford KMA Records Nashville Comments: Memorial day is very special to me and I must admit to all reading todays comments that I still cry every time I watch the Memorial Day Parade. It is without a doubt something I don’t think that I will ever, no matter how old I become, grow out of. I am proud to say that I served in Viet Nam and I love all my brothers and sisters in Uniform. You are to be thanked more often than once a year.

 

Marty Martel from BKD Promotions Comments: Today please remember those that we have lost over the years, who gave us this precious freedom that we continue to enjoy for our families, friends, neighbors, and all of our loved ones. So many gave so much for so long, by defending what our nation stands for. The price of our freedom has been very high, but we never back away from what we know our duties are to keep us under the one umbrella that covers our freedom for us. We are a special people, born and bred in the United States of America. Please take a minute of your time today, tomorrow, Monday, and everyday to remember all of our lost military men and women who gave of themselves to preserve this gift that has been our lifeline to the world. A prayer to ask blessings for those we have lost, their widows and widowers, and for all of our living veterans who help us to remember what Memorial Day means in our lives. God Bless Each of You.

 

 

 

God Save America.

For bookings, contact Acts Nashville (Eddie) eddie@actsnashville.com or call (615) 254-8600

Article send in by Marty Martel

In the late 80′s Eddie found a backer, in his hometown, together they both came down, talked to Charlie and went into the studio, to put the tracks down for the album, titled, Straight Up Country. With this album, he had promotion and did really well, on radio in the states and overseas. In 1990, Debbie Dean had set up some dates for Eddie to play in Scandanavia. So along with David Walsh and Debbie Dean, he went on to play the SCC Festival in Silkeborg Denmark,did alot of radio promotion and also a show on TV 49, with host Richard Ragnwald, and with all this in motion, a couple years later, with the help of a Danish radio dj, Dann Hansen from Roskilde,  Eddie once agan played the SCC Festival in Silkeborg, he was also again on TV 49 in Odense, he played on  Anni Filt’s TV show in Århus also. Along with other clubs in and around Denmark and Sevenbergen, Netherlands, and also into Sweden for a few more well received music dates.

Debbie Dean rereleased some of Eddies songs to overseas dj’s, some who had never heard of Eddie til now, and made sure he got out to the listeners ears, which put him on the European charts ,the Top 40. Eddie has that voice you want to listen to over and over, and the choices of songs have traveled through the years for todays dj’s to enjoy along with the new audiences. Eddie has a new single out called “Lonesome Whistle”, written by his good friend and another singer, Mike Haduck. They also have done a video that can be seen on you tube. Debbie has sent out this release to the European dj’s and has gotten nothing but great reviews. If any dj out there would like to have the song and other songs by Eddie just contact Debbie Dean.

debbiedeanpromotions@gmail.com

www.Debbiedeanpromotionsmusic.com

Wildhorse Entertainment is proud to announce that they will be offering the following new releases by

231 – Addicted

Tattoo Billy – Children Of Ham

Frans en Cathy Maritz – Die Boer En Sy Stryd

Diggy EA – Murphy Muldoon

Anthony – Vreemde Stad

Judy Welden – Amazing Grace

Cameron Burnette & The Ghost Ballerininas - Mr Let’s Get A Snack

These are some of the Best Independent Artists in the World today, please support them by downloading their songs

Fun facts about some of the artists appearing at the Opry this week (May 26, & 29)

Rascal Flatts: (Saturday, May 26 – Grand Ole Opry House)
They are headed on their Changed tour this summer and a few lucky fans will have a chance to be a star for a day in a VIP experience. Current single: “Banjo”

Jason Crabb: (Saturday, May 26 – Grand Ole Opry House)
He recently cleaned house at the 2012 GMA Dove Awards, winning Male Vocalist of the Year and Artist of the Year. Click here to read the full article.

Charlie Daniels Band: (Tuesday, May 29 – Grand Ole Opry House)
He recently landed a song on the new documentary, Behold A Pale Horse, America’s Last Chance. Click here to download the new song.

Gloriana: (Tuesday, May 29 – Grand Ole Opry House)
Their current single “(Kissed You) Good Night” was recently performed by the trio on the hit series, The Bachelorette. Also, click here to see the cover of their new album scheduled to be released on July 31.

Visit opry.com for this week’s full lineup.

Curb Records To Release Soundtrack to “The Last Ride”,A New Movie About the Life of Hank Williams Music by Jett Williams, Johnny Cash, Michael English, The Isaacs and many more

Nashville, Tenn. (May 25, 2012) – Curb Records is proud to announce the release of the soundtrack to “The Last Ride”, a new independent movie about the life of Hank Williams.

The movie, starring Henry Thomas, Jesse James, Fred Dalton Thompson and Kaley Cuoco, focuses on the period when Williams was getting his life back in order after drugs, alcohol, two failed marriages and a hair-trigger temper had nearly ruined Williams’ legendary career. In late 1952, he had arranged several New Year’s shows in West Virginia and Ohio. Hank Williams never got there. Somewhere on that last highway, the country music legend passed away on New Years Day, in 1953, in the back of his powder blue Cadillac, carrying only his guitar and a notebook full of unfinished songs. He was 29.

Inspired by the mysterious final days of Hank Williams’ life, The Last Ride is the story of that final drive through the bleak Appalachian countryside of 1950’s America.

The movie’s soundtrack plays an integral role in the telling of this story. It contains some of the best-known Hank Williams songs as well as new material written specifically for this project.

Performers include Jett Williams (Hank Williams’ daughter), the late Johnny Cash and numerous country and gospel artists.

Jett Williams had this to say about the film, “In the movie, my dad doesn’t sing a note or strum a chord. This movie captures the essence of a man who, until recently, had become one-dimensional due to the myths, the lies, the fiction and vultures who surrounded him. Sure, it’s fictionalized from a factual point of view, but it is right on from a human emotional point of view.”

Tracks on The Last Ride soundtrack:
The Last Ride Theme – Benjy Gaither
Hey Good Lookin’ – Jett Williams
Honky Tonk Man – Russ Taff
Keep on the Sunny Side – Rebecca Frasier
I Will Marry You – Wes Hampton
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels – Sarah Johns
Cold, Cold Heart – Doug Anderson
The Swing Low Sweet Chariot – Clyde Wright & The Incredible Golden Gates
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry – Michael English
Longing – Jett Williams
Footprints – Benjy Gaither
I’m Winging My Way Back Home – The Blackwood Brothers
Can’t Help It If I’m Still In Love With You – Jett Williams
On I Down The Road – Val Storey
Chino – Nathan Young
Ilene – Nathan Young
What Ya Gonna Do – Nathan Young
Tennessee Waltz – Nathan Young
O Come Angel Band – The Isaacs
Hank Williams’ Blues – Jett Williams
The Night Hank Williams Came To Town – Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings
The Last Ride – Tony Ramey

The platform release of The Last Ride will commence June 29^th in New York and Los Angeles. The theatrical release will be supported by major radio promotion to Country, Americana, NPR and Triple A stations across the country.

In 2013, The Last Ride will be available on DVD and Video On Demand through Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

For more information, please visit www.thelastridefilm.com or www.curb.com.

Paul, Helen and Rhon are aiming high for a #1 with “THE KEY TO HEAVEN “ We are aiming even higher for this song to touch lives with the message enclosed in the song ! It’s been a while that Paul and Rhon did a co-write, and we wanted to be sure that DJ’s around the world would listen and share it with their listeners. We have over the years co-written many songs, and DJ’s have brought them straight up the charts! WE ARE HONORED & VERY THANKFUL TO YOU !!!!! The way Paul and Helen sing , and the quality of their music tied together with a strong song is what has captured the listeners hearts for a long time …they do this with Country, Inspirational, Patriotic , Christmas or Gospel songs.They are one of the best duos in the music industry. One of the greatest things about Paul and Helen is they are so down to earth, not prideful and passionately love singing and entertaining! Bob and I have been at their different events and they get standing ovations. They have received MANY awards and always very thankful. Their love for one another, their desire to want to give their best at all times is GREAT! The great Mike McClain did the engineering, bass and drums and co-produced with Paul…Paul Mateki did the guitar pickin’…and the wonderfully talented Milo Deering on fiddle, mandolin and dobro. He’s the one that did the music for the Motel 6 commercials we hear on radio and TV. The song will also be on Mateki’s label “Quicktrain” Records.

A song that gives glory to Jesus, sung by

THE FABULOUS MATEKIS!

It is up tempo showing the joy of the artists and songwriters.

We give all glory to God for trusting us with “THE KEY TO HEAVEN”

To contact THE FABULOUS MATEKIS

pmateki@sbcglobal.net

Songwriters:

Rhonnie Scheuerman , BMI

rhonnies@aol.com/

Paul Mateki , BMI

www.paulmateki.com/

DJ’S….we welcome airplay and comments !

Promotion by RhonBob Promotions

RHONBOB PROMOTIONS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED THE MATEKIS FOR A VERY LONG TIME !!!

We have been close friends even longer and for sure God has smiled on it!

HOME IS A PLACE IN MY MIND: I wasn’t raised around Country music, but I chose it as my life’s work because I like it, because it fits my voice and writing style, and because I’m too nervous to steal. I grew up in a city and was exposed to very little Country music. When I first heard Hank Snow, Ernest Tubb, and Lefty Frizzell, I was fascinated! Maybe you were brought up on Country music, but to me it was a whole new thing! The imagery in the lyrics held extra drama for me because I’d never been to those places. Distant places hold a magic. Our family took Sunday drives through the countryside. We loved it, and I even envied the folks who lived there, even though I knew it wasn’t for me. I can only take so much peace and quiet. But I DO have a country home. It’s in my songs.

A PLACE IN MY MIND.

Home – a place in my mind with summertime snow…
Home – a place in my mind where wintertime flowers grow…
I can go home in the springtime and see the leaves turn gold,
Or just drop in and say hello to my folks,
In a place where they’ll never grow old

Home – a feeling of love that the family gives…
Home – a place in my mind where Grandpa and Grandma still live…
Dad’s gonna shake my hand,
I’ll get a kiss from Mom, I know.
Home – a place in my mind where I sometimes go.

Home – a place in my mind where dandelions blow…
Home – a tree I can climb and look at the world below…
I can sit out on the front porch in that squeaky swing,
Or just drop in to my yesterday house,
Where little sisters often sing.

Home – a place in my mind with a kitchen that’s warm…
Home – by the fireside glow, I’m lookin’ out at the storm…
And when this lonesome traveler’s feeling kinda low,
Home – is a place in my mind where I sometimes go.

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You can hear the song at this website:
http://tinyurl.com/7834c8s

Jack Blanchard