CHRISTINE VANHOY

Listne out for Christine's latest single "Change" on Hot n Gold.
Christine won the Best New Country Artist at the 2007 New Music Awards

"Don Mescall music may be influenced by Tom Waits, Stephen Stills and Joni Mitchell but ultimately it reflects the poetic side of his soul"
Time Out

New Single 'How Do I' - now added to the Hot N Gold Playlist

“They’ve got everything,” the multi-platinum superstar enthuses. “They’ve got the sound and the look. They move great onstage. They’re great musicians and great guys. There are lots of good bands out there, but you almost never see anyone connect with audiences like these guys. They’ve got all it takes.”

Signed to Neil McCoys Record Label , 903 Music.

The band have alredy shared the stage with Brooks & Dunn,Rascal Flatts,Dierks Bentley, Tanya Tucker, SHe-DAISY, Sugarland,Travis Tritt, and Keith Urban.

Jack Owen Ingram (born November 15, 1970) is a Texas-based country music singer who is associated
with the Texas Country music scene.
He first made a living touring between Dallas and Houston and releasing several independent albums before signing with Warner Music, the first of several major labels to sign him. His most recent studio album was 2007's This Is It. Ingram's chart-topping success has led to a higher profile touring schedule.
In 2006, he toured with superstar country duo Brooks & Dunn and country-rock crossover artist Sheryl Crow, although that tour was delayed due to Crow's breast cancer.
In 2005, Ingram signed to the independent record label Big Machine Records. Under the Big Machine banner, Ingram released a predominantly live album entitled Live: Wherever You Are. His first single release on that record label, "Wherever You Are", became Jack's first top 40, and later his first Number One single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and indeed here on HOT N GOLD.

"Love You", the only other studio track on Live: Wherever You Are, was also released as a single, peaking at #12 on the charts. In late 2006, Ingram released a cover of Hinder's song "Lips of an Angel"; Ingram's cover peaked at No. 16. "Lips of an Angel" was the lead-off single to This Is It, Ingram's second album for Big Machine. Both "Wherever You Are" and "Love You" are also included on This Is It.

'Listen out for Jack's new single added to our playlist right here on Hot N Gold'

JAYNE DENHAM – aka “that Chick Ute girl” – has swept into the Australian country music industry like a breath of fresh air.
With her down-to-earth songs, she’s captured the hearts and attention of a swag of brand-new fans, and is making her presence felt. Jane’s best known for her catchy, sassy first single, Chick Ute, (now playing on Hot N Gold).

Watch Kate's video for her single 17 in Abilene by clicking on the photo above and don't forget to listen out for the song on Hot N Gold
Young newcomer Katie Armiger sets a CountryBreakout Chart record which hasn’t been equaled since 2003.

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14 year old country/pop singer Nikki Britt is no newcomer to the stage. Nikki has been studying music, acting, and dancing practically since the time she started walking.

Nikki Britt grew up with MTV and VH1, spending hours in front of the TV learning the words to her favorite songs. Her family quickly tired of Toni Braxton’s “Unbreak My Heart” after hearing it over and over and over…and over. This emotional song kick-started Nikki’s dream of singing and demonstrated her early vocal maturity. She began taking voice lessons with renowned instructor Sal Dupree, but just didn’t connect with the music she was singing – mostly Broadway tunes.

It wasn’t until a family vacation to Nashville when Nikki was 11 that she really found her calling. The family had gone to the Grand Old Opry, where Dolly Parton was singing. “When I heard Dolly singing live,” says Nikki, with a big grin, “I just knew that I was born to be a country music star. I’ve been singing since I was 8, but [everything] seemed common and just wasn’t in my heart. But when Dolly sang, my eyes popped wide open and I knew there was something special about country music. I was amazed. I was drawn to it.”

'Cowboy' is her first single after being signed to country music label Rustic Records, Inc.

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Rachael Warwick Main Vocals. Shiny Clay Guitars Electric/Ac/Mando/BV's ,Sly Jones Guitars Electric/Ac/BV’s
Chris Startup Acoustic/Banjo/Harmonica/BV's, Paul Keyes Bass, Liam Bennett Drums/BV’s and Dean Reese Hammond/Keys

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Now playing featured track from Rich's album "Terracotta Skies"

from Rich's website ...

Songs from the album, "Terracotta Skies" are being played regularly on "Hot n Gold",
Rich and the band are being featured on the internet radio station. Keep an eye on "Hot n Gold" for further details.

"Terracotta Skies" is also being reviewed by Jeff Smith, BBC Radio 2's Head of Music and we live in hope that at some point there'll be Rich Somers on the Radio 2 playlist.

Other news is that there's European interest in Rich with a deal having been signed with a European promoter. He'll be working hard on Rich's behalf promoting "Terracotta Skies" across Europe. There's still the possibility of a Europe wide tour in conjunction with the promoter. Finally, massive thanks to all who have supported Rich and the band,

Born in Brighton, Rich Somers received his first guitar at 11 years of age and started trying to emulate some of his favorite musicians. It was the likes of Wilson Pickett, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, The Eagles and many others who all later became an inspiration to Rich's individual songwriting talent.

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Look for Rustie's new release "Stronger Than Steel" soon!
This is the highly- anticipated follow-up album to Chip Chip, released in 2004. Fresh Design+Film's Glenn Sweitzer has taken the reigns for photography and album design for Stronger Than Steel. Glenn has worked with the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, former Lonestar frontman Richie McDonald, Reba McEntire, Rascall Flatts, and many more! Glenn will also be producing Rustie's first music soon!

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2007 - UK Songwriting Contest - Finalist in the Folk/Country Category with "I Don't Want To Live Like That" and in the Pop Category with "I Want To Get Out" also Semi-Finalist with "The Long Night" and "I Can't" in the Folk/Country Category.
2007 - 27th Australian National Songwriting Contest - Top 10 Finalist in 'Open Genre' International Category with "I Know I Can(Win)"
2007 - Independent Music Network - Top 5 Hit with "I Don't Want To Live Like That" on the IMN(Los Angeles/New York) Country Top 30 Countdown.
2007 - Singer/Songwriter Award - Top 4 Finalist in Round 2 with "I Don't Want To Live Like That"
2007 - Ison Live Radio Network - #1 Hit with 'I Can't" on ZFM Country Top 10 Chart
2006 - Victorian and National Country Music Awards - Finalist in the Duo (National Section) with "The Long Night" duet with James Dean Hicks. 2006 - US International Acoustic Music Awards(IAMA) - Top 10 Finalist in the Bluegrass/Country Category with "You Never Knew Me"
2006 - Country Music Channel Top 30 Countdown (Australia) - Country Music Video Hit with "Is It Just Me"
2006 - The Tasmanian & New Zealand Awards - Top 5 Album with "Yesterday's Makeup"

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