Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Dang Records) - The highly anticipated fourth album from country rocker Steve Azar, Slide on Over Here, is scheduled for release on Tuesday, August 4. Azar blends passion and energy into the 13-track album filled with all original material.
Slide on Over Here is an album that will satisfy the fans who have been on board from the beginning, and also open up the minds of those unfamiliar with the soulful singer's music. The collection of songs offers a little bit of everything from romantic ballads to his signature rockin' themed melodies, and represents what his music is all about.
"Every note on this record is honest," notes Azar. "I think I've learned that you are always having a conversation with your audience. What do you want to say? What inflections will you use? Everything about that conversation has got to be honest."
The Delta native became a country music sensation with his 2002 hit singles, "I Don't Have To Be Me ('Til Monday)" and "Waitin' On Joe." He has since created music for movies, narrated a documentary and founded the charitable organization The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation, which provides aid to disadvantaged, sick and abused children in the Delta and Nashville areas where the singer spends most of his time.
Slide on Over Here once again showcases Azar as a multifaceted talent as a singer, songwriter, performer, producer and musician. With songs like "I'll Find Me," "Startin' Today," and "Beautiful Regret," Azar delivers signature, soulful and bluesy vocals, sure to give the listener chills, and taps into his softer side with the romantic ballads "Sunshine" and "Hard Road." Azar stays true to his Mississippi roots with the jazz-infused "Sweet Delta Chains" where he takes the listener down to the muddy waters of the Mississippi to point out why there's no place like home. The song goes on to contain a hidden song of the raw and acoustic title track.
The album's debut single, "Moo La Moo," will ring true to fans of all ages, with his take on being broke long before payday rolls around. The video that features Azar's Hollywood actor friends Gary Valentine (King of Queens) and Paula Trickey (The O.C.), is currently airing on CMT Pure and online at CMT.com and GACtv.com, where it is a "Top Pick."
With this latest collection of songs, Azar demonstrates continued growth and maturity as an artist, and presents his most solid work yet. For additional information on Steve Azar, visit www.steveazarlive.com or www.myspace.com/steveazar.
