Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Wind-up Records) - Wind-up Records Nashville (a subsidiary of Wind-up Entertainment) is pleased to announce its flagship artist Eric Durrance has been added to the CMT On Tour entertainment line-up for this fall.
On the heels of making his introduction into the country music scene official with the release of his debut single entitled "Angels Fly Away," Eric Durrance has accepted the special invitation to open CMT ON TOUR-2008. Joining platinum-selling artist Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records) and the reigning ACM Top New Group, Lady Antebellum (Capitol-Nashville), Eric will perform in 20 different markets across the nation this fall.
Touring from one end of the country to the other, Durrance is excited to make new acquaintances and introductions in cities and towns he's not yet visited as part of his radio tour. "Everywhere I've been, people have enthusiastically welcomed me and my music," Durrance offered. "I look forward to bringing my music to folks in Maine, Texas, Kansas, West Virginia and more. This will be an experience of a lifetime." The tour kicks off at Western Carolina University on October 8 and continues through November 22, 2008.
A native of Tallahassee, FL, Durrance is a multi-talented, self-taught musician and soulful vocalist who acknowledges "music is in his blood." He's an emotional tunesmith who naturally delivers honest music-music that he's lived.
"Being the opening act on this tour is a coveted position." Durrance said. "I'm extremely honored to be part of the tour with award-winning, platinum-selling artists and to share the stage once again with Jason and Lady A." Durrance played dates earlier this summer with the two artists.
Eric's participation in the CMT tour adds strength to his momentum to become "the" newcomer to watch. He recently signed with Buddy Lee Attractions, was featured in Country Weekly's "Listen Up," and is scheduled to appear in CMA Close-up Magazine in December.
"We are so proud of Eric's being selected for this opening slot. He's a great new addition to the country music format and for the CMT Tour. Eric Durrance is the perfect example of where the format is heading. Look for great things to come from this multi-talented artist," added Bernard Porter COO, Porter-Gentry/Wind-up Records Nashville.
Wind-up Records-Nashville will release ANGELS FLY AWAY digitally on September 16, 2008. The CD features cuts by some of Music City's finest song crafters including Dallas Davidson, Craig Wiseman, Jeffrey Steele and Alabama's own hitmaker, Teddy Gentry. Durrance wrote and/or co-wrote a number of the songs contained on the project. Produced by Teddy Gentry (Alabama/Emerson Drive) and Mark Bright (Rascal Flatts/Carrie Underwood), ANGELS FLY AWAY will appeal to country music listeners with contemporary taste and traditional flavor.
For more information on Eric Durrance visit www.ericdurrance.com.
