Jamie Richards "Turn It Up"

Countrycd avaliable on www.cdbaby.comJamie Richards is not a man who fears the machine or cares
what "they" think. With boldness, Jamie dares to go where most
have drifted from: traditional, honest, downright real country
music. With his third release, "Drive", Jamie has come to a
crossroads where his raw talent meets his maturity as a
songwriter. These two forces have met and created a
masterpiece of real country music. After eight years of getting
his musical education in Oklahoma honky-tonks, Jamie ventured
out east to Music City. Jamie quickly learned that Music City
doesn't always welcome "real country singers" with open arms.
Every day Jamie watched great singers leave town, discouraged
by the corporate nature of Music Row and the pop influenced
sound that was being made mainstream. Still, Jamie forged on,
unaffected by the manufactured nature of Nashville, relying on
his bulldog mentality, his perseverance paid off. His mastery of
the songwriting craft caught the attention of Curb Records, who
offered him a position as a staff writer. For almost five years,
Jamie played the part of the prolific staff songwriter for the mega
publishing company, securing cuts with major label artists and
several motion pictures. During his tenure, he was offered
several record deals. All of the opportunities started out with the
same promise, but always ended with the fear that Jamie was
"too country." Never one to compromise his beliefs, he
dismissed their ideas of turning him into another cookie cutter
country act. At the same time that Nashville was turning up its
nose at traditional country music, a legendary record label in
Texas was looking for the next voice to bring back the roots of
country music. In 2000, Wes Daily reactivated D Records,
hoping to follow in his grandfather's footstep. "Pappy" Daily, the
founder of D Records, was famous for launching the career of
George Jones. Jamie fit what Wes was looking for: straight up,
life telling, soul stirring country music. Jamie's debut album, "No
Regrets", was an instant hit, producing two Texas Music Chart
top ten singles. He found his home in the camaraderie of other
Texas/Oklahoma artists, collaborating or performing with artist
like Kevin Fowler, Walt Wilkins, and Cooder Graw. Kevin Fowler
co-wrote and recorded "Loose, Loud and Crazy" with Jamie.

In the fall of 2003, Jamie began to work on his album "Between
These Lines." This album has a range of honky-tonk tunes like
"Wasted" to his ballad "Last Call." Both "Wasted" and "Last Call"
reached 4 on the Texas Music Chart.

His third release, "Drive", is a mosaic of sounds that all come
together to create a seamless, timeless classic. Jamie had two
songs on the album that have hit a note with Texas Listeners:
"Drive" and "Any Way You Want Me To" has reached 1 and 3
respectively on the Texas Music Charts. The album mixes
drinking songs with the touching ballads; all with an
unmistakable beat that drives people to the dance floor in
droves. Especially touching is the last track on the album "Julia's
Table", a tribute to Jamie's mother who passed away in 2005,
the woman who introduced him to his greatest love: music.

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[latokatn506]

Aussie this is a good smooth country music 

[farmladyful]

I have many of Jamie's songs now, and with each one I hope this man gets the recognition he deserves. My favourite "tears to deep to cry". As for this song, good old type of country. He is way up the top. Thanks australianfan for another Jamie song.

[lindalovesal]

What a great country song love it thank you for posting.

[CountrynIrish]

Good Song ! He has a really great voice ! Thanks for uploading it ! Must check out his other songs ! Thanks for sharing !

[MsTenac]

Thanks for posting such a nice song. Love it. Great singer too

[geena6]

Great coutry song. Great singer,

Thankyou fotr posting

5*****

Geena