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Derek Sholl
Country

"Rockin' Country Music"

Dallas, Texas
United States

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Member Since1/30/2006
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Influences Elvis, Johnny Cash, James Taylor
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Record LabelSalt Creek Records/ Spinville Records
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 10 2008 9:00P
Creek Nation Casino Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oct 11 2008 9:00P
Maple Leaf Festival/ Boots, Bands and BBQ w/Mark Wills Carthage, Missouri
Oct 14 2008 8:00A
"HERE" CD RELEASE DATE Dallas, Texas
Oct 18 2008 8:30P
LA State Fairgrounds w/Sawyer Brown Shreveport, Louisiana

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   About Derek Sholl
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.. .. Derek Sholl's journey from pro baseball hopeful to fast-rising country star is a true-to-life tale of one big man, two big talents, and countless nights of dues-paying gigs that took the singer/songwriter from local bars in his native southern California to state-of-the-art stages in Vegas, to Nashville's top recording studios, all the way to his current touring base in Texas.

"Sports totally dominated my life growing up," Sholl says. "My mom says my first words were 'the ball.' Anything with a ball, I would pick it up and I was hooked. But I was also the guy who knew the words to every song on the radio, I was singing in the dugout, singing in the huddle, singing in the outfield, just singing because I liked it."

He still likes it, but these days Sholl is singing his way into the country music big leagues as he embarks on a multi-state radio tour in support of "Here," his undeniable breakthrough single. With southern California good looks, an athlete's energy, an unforgettable, soul-deep country voice and a no-holds-barred stage show that never fails to stop audiences in their tracks, Sholl is currently on a fast track to the national stage. Not bad for a guy who literally got his start singing in the shower.

"I first started listening to country music when I got drafted by the Kansas City Royals," Sholl recalls. "I'd come into the clubhouse singing Randy Travis and Alan Jackson in my "new" country voice. I was half kidding, but everybody would always say, 'Hey, that's really good.' I was learning a lot of songs, but baseball was my first love. I still thought I was going to be a professional ball player."

From his first day in the pros, when he was hit by an errant pitch and broke a knuckle, fate repeatedly stepped in to re-direct Sholl's life away from sports and toward the music. Recovering from his first injury, he found himself delving even deeper into country music, and he was just back in the outfield when another ball broke his arm. In the end, a torn Achilles tendon effectively finished off his career.

"It was a real bummer," Sholl says. "It's hard to work your way all the way into the starting lineup and then boom, you break a bone and you're right back to the bottom of the totem pole."

Sholl's climb back up began almost immediately when he started picking guitar and singing requests at a local watering hole.

"I don't have any schooled musical background, and I never took lessons," he says. "I learned to play guitar by listening to records and putting my fingers where they needed to be to make that sound."

His singing voice was another story, and Sholl used his regular gigs to hone his God-given country baritone into an instrument that lifts and informs every song he sings. It wasn't long before the acoustic, sing-along format "got old" for the singer, and he was soon packing them into those same local clubs backed by a full band, growing from "singer" to "entertainer" and attracting the kind of professional management that would introduce him to the larger music business. Sholl was making regular trips to Nashville to write and record when he was offered an opportunity too good to refuse.

"We'd been pitching our music to The Station Casinos in Las Vegas," Sholl says. "They have state-of-the-art sound, lights, and production, and we got an opportunity to come to Vegas and audition for their bigwigs."

After a successful audition, Sholl made the move and spent the next three years perfecting his act in front of some of the toughest audiences in the world.

Word of Sholl's energetic shows eventually made its way down the Vegas strip to the Mirage, where Jay Leno was searching for the perfect opening act for his regular appearances. Sholl was soon sharing the stage with the late night TV icon, who remains a friend and devoted fan of the singer.

"In a honky tonk, everybody's talking loud and yelling," Sholl says. "But in this type of venue, it's theater seating and all eyes are on you. You're playing to a different crowd from all over the world, and you have to get up there and prove yourself every single night, but it's an excellent environment for getting your original material across. It's a test, but we pulled it off."

Today, Sholl finds his current single, "(I'll Be) Here" making noise on the regional Texas chart and the national Music Row chart. Currently touring in support of the single throughout Texas and the southwest region, Sholl has ramped up his live show even further to accommodate the rowdy Lone Star fans. Meanwhile, in the studio, recording "(I'll Be) Here" with producer Chris Estes, the singer found the perfect balance.

"This is the kind of radio-friendly stuff I want to be recording," Sholl says. "It also turned out to be one of the best vocals I've put on anything."

Between tour dates Sholl headed into Rosewood Studios in Tyler, Texas to record his debut album, which features a wealth of new material along with signature Sholl originals like "One More Round" and "She's Bad." It's taken several years and about a million gigs, but Sholl's country music career has been both a steady climb and a trial by fire. And while he's managed to keep the injuries to a minimum, the athlete in Sholl is bound and determined to give 110 percent night after night, delivering a riveting and energetic live show whether he's playing a huge festival or gigging in a Texas honky tonk.

"I take a lot of pride in our live stage show," he says. "What I'm doing up there is not an act. On a big stage or in a small bar, it's high energy and it's exactly who I am."


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Oct 8 2008 12:59 AM

Hey, You have an amazing talent. Keep up the great work!! Can't wait to see you live and I'm still in the process of trying to find your album. Take care and drop me a line sometime!!

Love,
Danielle in Florida
C FORD





Oct 6 2008 1:19 AM

hey man, love the music, wish i had a t shirt!!!! lol whenever ur in nac im always there
Cowboy Crush





Oct 7 2008 4:04 PM

Hello Friend! Please tell us what you think of our songs!
OH..IO!!





Oct 3 2008 3:34 PM

Derek,

Have a great weekend..You have such amazing talent..Good luck with everything you do!
So when are you coming to Ohio?
Your Friend always and huge fan,
Diane
Tracie





Oct 3 2008 5:35 AM

And I would love to be there!!
Christen Sawyer


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Oct 5 2008 3:58 PM

Hey! Thanks for supporting my music. Hope you liked it! Drop by the page anytime =)
~Christen
Megs





Oct 2 2008 9:10 PM

so when you coming to Nashville so i can meet ya??!!
Angelika





Oct 2 2008 3:03 PM

Thank you for the add!
Fernando (L.F.)





Oct 2 2008 12:01 AM

Dude! I have tickets to the RedRiver Shoot out on the 10th...You know...where OU is going to kill Texas? Anyway, We need to play some golf next time you come out to Oklahoma!
Shannon Solo (music page)





Oct 1 2008 6:03 PM

hey Derek stayin in touch
Dave Russell





Sep 30 2008 5:37 PM

Thanks bunches for the ADD!
keep in touch!
Dave
Marcus





Sep 29 2008 4:21 PM

Hey derek,
Buffalo New York awaits you when you coming?? keep on rocking tunes are sounding great
Little Ninja Weem





Sep 29 2008 2:57 AM

Hope all is well with you!

God Bless!

Peace & Love!
Chris
Jim





Sep 28 2008 3:34 PM

Hey Derek! Just popping in to say HI and see how things are going with ya. Keep hanging in my friend!
~Susan Marie~





Sep 27 2008 5:13 PM

Love the music! Any chance your next tour will bring you to the michigan area? Would love to see you live!
K-Lynns Rock n Cowgirl Country





Sep 27 2008 1:17 PM

Howdy Derek! From Washington and the Western Wild Child Cowgirl. Love your Music. Thank you for your friendship and time!
K-Lynn.
Enjoy the RIDE!
CHARLIE & DANA





Sep 26 2008 4:56 PM

Derek!!!We heard you live today on the radio in California! Your Dad is sooooo proud of you, he said he's been waiting for this day! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Jack and Shirley were listening on the internet at the river! We're all cheering for you from your hometown! THE NEW SINGLE IS HOT!
OH..IO!!





Sep 26 2008 6:42 PM

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Have a great weekend Derek..Love your music!
*~FlyGirl~*





Sep 26 2008 2:16 PM

I see you're coming back to Tulsa, can't wait!
BIG DADDY





Sep 24 2008 5:01 PM

thanks for the invite!! See ya there!
☆☆CantSleepClownsWillEatMe☆☆™©♪♫





Sep 25 2008 1:52 AM

Daily Love!
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Garett





Sep 23 2008 4:26 AM

hey man.. When you headin back out the Greenville / Commerce way
Shelly





Sep 22 2008 1:36 PM

Enjoyed the TV spot, should have been longer, don'tcha think??
TeXaS SpiTfiRe





Sep 22 2008 2:54 AM

Thanks for the add.... You were great last night at Banita... Had a blast. Hope ya make it back here again soon....
Steve





Sep 22 2008 3:21 AM

Hey Derek
Thanks for adding me. I enjoyed listening to some great music!! I hope you have a wonderful week. Take care.
Steve
Shonda





Sep 21 2008 10:51 PM

Thanks for showing my girl Christina some love last night. She was excited that you told her happy b-day twice. Her skinny bottom is sore from the b-day spanks & thumps. Oh to be 21 again. :)
And as always a great show. Maybe next time you will get to hang out with us.
muah
delia jo





Sep 22 2008 12:27 AM

so sad i dont have cable yet and missed you.
let me know if you find footage of it anywhere so i can watch!
☆☆CantSleepClownsWillEatMe☆☆™©♪♫





Sep 21 2008 5:57 AM

Beautiful Voice!
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