JACKSONVILLE, FL. (Top40 Charts/ By
Laura Jenney/ Mindsweep Entertainment & Promotions) - We've all heard many times that everything is bigger in Texas. When it come to the measure of success and fame of the many musical talents originating out of
Texas that have risen to success in the past, it's beyond 'bigger', it's legendary. So many Texans have not only risen to superstardom, many times they have set the standards for as many styles of music that is as diverse in range as the state itself. Such examples of this are:
Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens,
Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Selena Quintanilla, ZZ Top, Marcia Ball, Ernest Tubb, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Janis Joplin, Don Henley, Pantera,
George Jones, Edgar and Johnny Winter, J.P. Richardson, (aka "The Big Bopper"), T-Bone Walker, Leadbelly,
Blind Lemon Jefferson,
Blind Willie Johnson,
Tanya Tucker, Norah Jones,
Beyonce Knowles, (as well as the other 3 original members Destiny's Child), and Robert Earl Keen. No doubt, the stars do indeed shine bright deep in the heart of Texas.
Rising fast on the music industry horizon is yet another bright shining star from Texas, that has caught the eyes, ears, and yes, in some cases, even the hearts of some of the music industry's most esteemed executives; and is quickly gaining a large number of fans and recognition both nationally and worldwide, leaving many to speculate if this dazzling young starlet's name will be the next to be added to the list of mega stars from the great state of Texas. This fast rising songstress is none other than country artist, Sarah Gayle Taylor.
Sarah Gayle Taylor was recently signed to the elite roster of international and primarily country music label, Lure Records, home of such legendary performers as: Charlie Louvin, Van Howard, The Tennessee Three, Jack Green, and Ernie Ashworth amongst other great names from Lure Records' roster. The award winning and Hall of Fame executives at the helm of Lure Records, Todd Washburn and Ken Pearson were immediately impressed with Sarah Gayle Taylor's 'pitch perfect' vocal qualities and capabilities, as well as her natural grace and style when introduced by notable and respected music industry exec Andrew Lane, (President/CEO of Drew Right Music Inc. Los Angeles and Atlanta, President/CEO of Silent Kaos Productions, Los Angeles, Vice President/Music Production and Marketing Executive of Mega Music/Universal/Bungalo in Universal City, California, and well known for his work with such artists as The Back Street Boys, Hannah Montana, 2 Pac, T-Boz, and Keith Sweat amongst many others). To gain the musical, professional and personal respect of such sought after and elite music industry executives as Andrew Lane, Todd Washburn and Ken Pearson, three names synonymous with music industry success, it takes a lot more than being just another pretty face. ...It takes talent. REAL talent. Apparently, these well known music industry pros believe Sarah Gayle Taylor has what it takes, and are backing her up all the way.
Todd Washburn of Lure Records and Washburn Mastering LLC, is known for being honored with a Sousa National Award for Music, and "Best Music" Award from the New York City Dance Alliance, and having worked with such notable clients as: A&E, Travel Channel, History Channel, Animal Planet, New York City Dance Alliance (Best Editing 2001), HBO, Viacom, Live Classical Concerts, Virginia Symphony, Virginia Wesleyan College, College of William & Mary, FSU Film School, U.S. Dept. of Energy, NASA, TWA; and Ken Pearson of Lure Records and CEO of Bluesprings Music Group, is a well known radio promotions exec and A&R Rep working with many of the major record labels such as: Universal/Disney Records, Mercury Records-Nashville, Rounder Records-Nashville, Lost Highway Records/Mercury-Nashville, Sugar Hill Records-Nashville, Gods Child Records-Nashville, Octone/BMG-NY NY, Simmons Records-Hollywood California, Universal Music-Nashville, Denny Music Group-Nashville, Warner Brothers, Arista Records, TVT Records, Interscope, Octone, Universal Motown NY,NY, and is an inductee into the Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame as well as inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame for his outstanding work, and is well known as a both a performer and a producer, having performed, worked, and /or toured with such greats as The Charlie Daniels Band, Otis Redding, Wet Willie, The Marshall Tucker Band and others, to his list of professional credits.
Projected to be a hit on the country charts, the Sarah Gayle Taylor single titled "I Miss Us", which was written by legendary songwriters Gloria Nissenson and Gary Portnoy, (famous for writing the theme song for the long running and widely popular television show Cheers), is getting rave reviews and an immense amount of requests for the song from listeners of radio stations all across the US and Europe. According to radio promotions exec Ken Pearson, almost immediately after Sarah Gayle Taylor's new single hit the airwaves, on a number of radio stations the phone lines were lighting up with calls from listeners asking "Who was that artist?!" Listeners on the request lines have been unrelenting in requesting the single "I Miss Us" ever since. According to the website of internet radio station, Super Country Radio, (www.supercountryradio.com), Sarah Gayle Taylor's single, "I Miss Us" is currently standing at the No 4 position of the "Top 20 List" of most requested songs on that station. This single is currently being played on over 2,000 mainstream, college and internet radio stations both nationally and worldwide according to Ken Pearson.
This single, "I Miss Us" which was released May 26th, 2008, and is scheduled to officially hit the charts this week, is off of Sarah Gayle Taylor's debut CD titled "Sarah Gayle Taylor - Texas Sweetheart", which will be officially released early this summer on Lure Records.
There is no false advertising in the title of this CD either, as it turns out, Sarah Gayle Taylor really is a 'Texas Sweetheart'. After proving her talent to the 'powers that be' in the music industry, and while making a name for herself in the business, Sarah Gayle Taylor has proven her character and compassion as well by using her name and recently becoming involved in working with charitable organizations such as The Alzheimer's Association, (www.alz.org), and the HELP (Handicapped, Engagement, Loyalty, Protection), International Organization which aids in addressing the needs of handicapped children in the US and Germany, (https://www.myspace.com/helpcharity).
"The Texas Sweetheart" was very well received in Nashville, Tennessee on a recent trip to meet with both executives and legendary artists associated with Lure Records and Bluesprings Music Group. Sarah Gayle Taylor was given the opportunity for an impromptu performance on stage at the legendary Ryman Auditorium, home of The Grand Ole Opry. Accompanied by Ken Pearson, who stated that the experience was both moving and spiritual, like witnessing music industry history in the making while feeling the presence(s) of all the greats who have graced that stage before her.
If you were not present for Sarah's performance at THAT famous Opry House, don't fret, you can catch her at yet another! Of course in the final weeks before Sarah Gayle Taylor's "Texas Sweetheart" CD is set to be released worldwide, Management at Bluesprings Music Group, are busy booking and organizing a US, then world tour to promote Sarah's new CD. Sarah Gayle Taylor is set to perform at The Lowell Georgia Opry House on July 5th, 2008 with Country Music Hall of Fame star Charlie Louvin, and July 7th 2008 at the Wedowee River Fest in Alabama with Marty Raybon. Other dates are in the works and will be forthcoming.
For concert and festival promoters and esteemed venues to book Sarah Gayle Taylor for their upcoming events, contact: Manager Ken Pearson at [email protected], or by phone at 256-820-0803, as management is currently seeking and accepting concert dates, media appearance dates and sponsorship for Sarah Gayle Taylor's upcoming tours in which they would like to secure dates all over the US, then extend the tour to embrace fans in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and on to England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and other European destinations, as well as Australia, Japan and great destinations, events and venues across Asia and beyond.
For more information on Sarah Gayle Taylor, to listen to tracks from her soon to be released CD, "Texas Sweetheart", for tour updates and more, visit Sarah Gayle Taylor's official My Space site at www.myspace.com/sarahgaylet, or visit her official website at www.sarahgayletaylor.com.
Sarah Gayle Taylor's new CD "Texas Sweetheart" is set to be released worldwide in July, and will be available for purchase at iTunes, Rhapsody, Emusic, Napster, Music.com, Amazonmp3, Groupietunes and other purchasing outlets as they come aboard.
The executives at Lure Records that are working with Sarah Gayle Taylor are confident that with just one listen to her music, you are going to love the music and the artist Sarah Gayle Taylor, fast rising songstress and "Texas Sweetheart".
