Valerie Borman Review from PAMusicScene.com

Valerie Borman’s CD, Better Days, reviewed by Mike McKenna for PAMusicScene.com, August 20, 2010.

Read the original article HERE.

WOW! This CD is a powerhouse of music, talent and feeling all wrapped up in one neat little package. Valerie Borman has what it takes to keep up with the likes of a Lee Ann Womack, Faith Hill or Mary Chapin-Carpenter. Her style of music is refreshing, energetic and heartfelt and she has the pipes to prove it. It’s been a long time since I listened to a collection of tunes that are very well produced and performed like these are.

“Not Gonna Give You Up” is a rockin’ country tune with a bit of Reba McIntyre’s flavor to it. This should be the first single and would track well in multi-formats. The title track “Better Days” has very inspiring vocals and some nice guitar work. “Inside Out” is another candidate for single release as a mass appeal song. This moving ballad would make Bryan Adams proud. “Just Say I Love You” sounds like it should be performed on the stage in the Grand Ole Opry or on the Texas Connection TV Show.

“I’m With You” is another rockin’ tune that has that Wynonna Judd/ Lorrie Morgan feel to it. A nice hook makes this a good catchy party tune and my 3rd pick for single release. “Same Girl” is a mid-tempo jamming number that gets you toe-tapping. Strong vocals, great rhythms and kick- ass guitar work make this a must listen! “Leave The Lights On” is a ballad with a Lee Ann Womack style to it.
“Stay Out” is another single candidate that catches your imagination from intro to the end. Valerie’s vocals on this tune are reminiscent of early Ann Wilson. “Why Did You Have To Love Me Like That” is a real tear-jerker in the mold of a Faith Hill that could be another powerhouse hit. “Wish” is another ballad that takes you back to the simpler times when music was heartfelt. ”Everyone Need An Angel” is one of those rare songs that I could see a charity like Dreams Come True using as their theme in a promotion. It stands out and sends a clear message to the listener. In conclusion, “Better Days” gets, not one, BUT 2 THUMBS UP!

She is from New Tripoli Pa and is living in Nashville, TN…She will be in the Lehigh Valley in 2 weeks and will be performing at the Silver Creek Athletic Assoc benefit on Sept 5 and at the Pioneer Fest on October 2. (New dates in Atlantic City are in the works.) Her schedule is available on website: www.ValerieBorman.com.

CMG signs Jeff Arrandale

We are happy to announce the signing of Christian based singer, songwriter Jeff Arrandale.

We are working on creating a new website for Jeff which will be multimedia content rich and offer a new experience for his fans.

Be sure to sign up for Jeff’s e-mail Newsletter to find out the latest on Jeff, his website updates, live performance schedule, and the release of new music.

Valerie Borman – Better Days

Vocalist, Valerie Borman, has released Better Days, the follow up album to her successful debut, It’s Good To Be Loved.

On this album, Valerie displays incredible range, both vocally and musically, revealing even more of her pop vocal background as she belts over three octaves throughout these eleven original contemporary country tracks.

Listen to Better Days at Valerie’s store page here.

Chris West NYC Headline Debut

Chris West will be performing at Tea Lounge in Brooklyn, NY along with Nashville keyboardist, Paul Horton, as the Chris West/Paul Horton Quartet. Also featured on the date will be NYC jazz notables, Alan Hampton on bass and Tommy Crane on drums.

This will be Chris’ NYC headline debut and will feature many new songs from his upcoming 3 CD release, The Surprise Trilogy.

The show will include two sets which start at 9PM and 10:30PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Find out more on Chris’ Calendar here.

Valerie Borman, new CMG artist

We are pleased to announce the addition of singer/songwriter, Valerie Borman, to the Century Music Group roster of artists. CMG will be working in coordination with AV Entertainment Group to broaden the scope of Valerie’s already successful career.

Valerie is about to release her second full length album in the coming months. Her new website will be available soon, as well.

Be sure to sign up for her e-mail Newsletter to find out the latest on Valerie, her website updates, live performance schedule, and the release of her new album.

Pick Your Price for CMG Artist MP3s

Pick your price for select Century Music Group artist single song and full album DRM Free MP3 downloads through SongSlide.

Currently, we are offering MP3s from Chris West and gschmitt through SongSlide. Other artists will be added in the future. For more information on purchase options, click here.

Visit Chris West on SongSlide here.

Visit gschmitt on SongSlide here.

gschmitt Begins Rehearsals

gschmitt has begun rehearsing for upcoming live performances based off of tracks from his current release, The Year in Pictures.

gschmitt talks about rehearsals, and the adjustment to one guitar part and player in his latest blog post.

Chris West prepares for European tour

Chris West is headed to Europe for a month long tour with The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker.

Be sure to check out Chris’ Calendar which also has some local Nashville, TN dates when he returns from Europe.

Lee Gibson signs with Century Music Group

Country singer/songwriter Lee Gibson has signed with Century Music Group. Lee has already had significant success in the music industry as a published songwriter with major label cuts under his belt.

Having released his debut album, Somewhere other than Here, independently, Lee was looking to expand upon his success as a solo artist. Century Music Group was the ideal fit.

Sign up for Lee’s email newsletter to receive regular news and updates from Lee.

gschmitt – The Year in Pictures

Century Music Group artist, gschmitt, has released his debut album, The Year in Pictures.

According to g, none of the tunes were contrived or planned to be written; they, in many ways, just happened. The album is a range of sounds that go with a range of emotions that came about through simply living, listening and experiencing.

g’s eclectic musical background comes out in many ways on this album. On songs like “Muddy Water,” “Without Your Love,” “Castles” and “Old Love,” there is a distinct jazz element, while others such as “One More Day” and “It’s Alright; A passing” could have easily been found on a straight rock record.

For more about gschmitt, check out his website.

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