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"Countrified is what Emerson Drive wanted to be branded as from the start and now that is exactly who we are," states lead vocalist Brad Mates.
COUNTRIFIED began in Bowling Green, KY on a night when Emerson Drive was honored to have two special guests in the audience, hit record producer Josh Leo and Teddy Gentry from the group Alabama.
"We drove to Bowling Green to see this band with the idea of helping them cut a few songs," states Josh Leo. "Well, they blew us away. So I said, Sign us up! We're in! Let's Go!" Continues Teddy Gentry, "I was blown away with the band. This is possibly the best band I've heard in years as far as playing live on stage."
With Leo and Gentry committed to the project Emerson Drive began recording the album that Midas Records released in the fall of 2006. The final product, COUNTRIFIED, features the production talents of publishing veteran Brad Allen and hit songwriter Keith Follese, in addition to Leo and Gentry, and together they produced an album that has given Emerson Drive three singles so far, the Top 20 hit "A Good Man" and Emerson Drive's first 1 hit, "Moments."
"'Moments' has been our impact song, a song that other artists shied away from because it deals with delicate issues facing people today," commented Mates. "Since 'Moments' was released as a single we have found that there are a lot of empathic people who are aware of and want to deal with the issues of loneliness, despair and the hope of a new life again. This song has something to say and we are proud to be able to say it."
"Moments" has indeed impacted country music fans around the world. Emerson Drive continues to receive an outpouring of emotion from fans who want to share their story with the band. Whether it's in person after a show or through a letter sent in the mail each story reinforces that we all have had our "Moments" in life and those "Moments" are worth living for.
COUNTRIFIED has given Emerson Drive a second chance to play their music for country fans everywhere and the band couldn't be happier about that. As musicians they can't wait to be back on the stage each night doing what they do best - entertaining the crowd with their high-energy show.
Great Show last night in Michigan. I was so happy that you guys came here. It was the first time that I ever saw you guys sing and it was awesome. I really love your new songs and can't wait to get your new CD. Hope you guys have a safe trip on the rest of your tour.
You all were GREAT at the Vandaburgh County Fair~!! Best concert I have seen there in awhile..it was great. Me and my girls..had a blast~!! Thank You for takin your time to come out to see us~!! xoxoxox Crystal
You guys were awesome last night in Charlevoix. I can't wait to see you guys again. Your energy was astounding! Thanks again for the amazing night guys! David, your smile will make anyone melt.
You guys were AMAZING last night in Charlevoix!!!! It was my first of many Emerson Drive concerts!!!!!!! Let me know when you guys will be in Michigan again!!!!!
