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Color-changing Text *****Let’s two-step through them years like a tumbleweed in a Texas twister: 1924: Gordon Stoker, born in Gleason, Tennessee, sang with the Jordanaires—Elvis, Patsy, and Jim Reeves rode their tunes like broncos at a rodeo. Gordon tipped his hat and rode off to the big honky-tonk in the sky.***** 1927: Ralph Peer, that ol’ music wrangler, corralled Jimmie Rodgers in a dusty Bristol warehouse. Jimmie sang sweet as a moonshine sip, pocketed a hundred bucks, and rode off into the hillbilly sunset.***** 1953: Randy Scruggs, Nashville-born and pickin’ like a chicken on a Junebug, jammed with Waylon, George, and Emmylou. Grammy in his pocket, he waltzed off to the Grand Ole Opry in the sky.***** 1970: Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton cut an album, “Once More,” like a pair of lovebirds on a front porch swing. “Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man” crooned its way to Grammy nods.***** 1974: Billy “Crash” Craddock’s “Rub It In” topped the charts, slicker than a greased pig at the county fair. Layng Martine wrote it, Crash sang it, and Ray Stevens spun the jukebox.***** 1999: Patsy Cline got her Hollywood star, shinin’ brighter than a rhinestone on a Saturday night. “Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Walkin’ After Midnight” echoed through the holler.***** 2010: Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” danced at the MTV hoedown, kickin’ dust with Beyonce, Ke$ha, Gaga, and Katy. Country met pop, and the barn doors swung wide.***** There ya have it, friend! Years lassoed, spun, and sung like a country ballad under a moonlit sky.***** ...
Career of Former New Showcase Artist Moving Fast
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Published on 07/17/2024

From January through March of this year, we were privileged to feature Cameron James Smith in our "New Artist Showcase."

Home has a way of staying with us, no matter the distance from where we started. It lingers in our minds and hearts, a constant presence. Cameron James Smith's debut single, "This Heart Belongs in Texas," is a tribute to his West Texas roots and the unique aspects of home that are dear to him.   And, unlike other artists, Cameron James Smith has stayed close to his roots.  We feel more than ever that he is "destined to become a classic" in Country Music.

 His debut single, while deeply personal, has resonated with a wide audience, demonstrating its universal appeal. Smith's intention was for listeners to see themselves in his song, and it appears he has succeeded.

 Since the showcase, Cameron James Smith has been performing tirelessly in his hometown and the surrounding regions. Watch out, this young man is about to go nation-wide; we can feel it in our bones!

Congratulations, Cameron!

 

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