REVIEW: Nick Nicholson’s New Single “Stronger Than Whiskey”

Posted by editor on Mar 26, 2010

PCL Music Announces release of Nick Nicholson’s new single “Stronger Than Whiskey” to Country radio

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PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 23, 2010 – Nashville TN- PCL Music announced today that Singer/Songwriter Nick Nicholson will release his new single “Stronger Than Whiskey”, nationwide to country radio in mid-April. This single has already been noted by major radio stations across the country as being “One of the most powerful country singles to be released to radio in a very long time” Penned by two great songwriters from Nashville, David Norris and CJ Watson, “Stronger Than Whiskey” has the passion delivered like it was intended by Nicholson. Watson has written songs for James Otto (Mercury), Mustang Sally (Asylum), Lisa Shaffer (Lyric Street), Jason Whitehorn (Arista) along with Norris being one of the most talented writers and producers in the industry, who just happens to be the producer on this project.

Nicholson is a native of Gray, TN area and now resides outside of Phoenix, AZ. Nick dares to be different and takes Country to the next level, “I love to perform live and I love to entertain people. I long to leave the audience with something to talk about ’till next time!” Nicholson’s full CD should be complete by late summer. For more information on Nick Nicholson please visit Nick Nicholson on Myspace.

Vickie Raye tears up 3rd & Lindsley

Posted by editor on Mar 9, 2010

Nashville recording artist and rising songwriter Vickie Raye blew the roof off of 3rd & Lindsley last night with her first ever full band showcase of her original works. Starting off the evening with her taboo laden thematical power ballad Like I Do, co-written with the ultra talented Billy Ryan, she captivated the room from the moment she opened her mouth. With the audience leaning on her every word, she wowed the crowd with a soaring chorus only few can deliver. The room, remaining silent during her entire performance, uproared with applause as she entered her next performance piece.

Leading into Cut Me Deep co-written with producer David Norris, she once again commanded the stage singing a heartfelt song of broken love, vulnerability,  and just needing answers to move on. Once again she took no prisoners with her passionate and geniune vocal performance. As the first release on her east & west coast radio tour, she gave this song all she had as she shared her deepest and most intimate convictions.

“I just sat there thinking wow….how blessed am I to be able to work with such talent. This girl is a producer’s dream. Artists like Vickie Raye are rare to come by if ever.” explains David Norris

With a slight mischievous grin, everybody knew that she was up to something sassy as the band kicked into the 3rd song. Singing an upbeat & fun but raunchy gospel/blues tune titled Preachin’ To The Choir written with Kerrville Songwriter of the year CJ Watson, Vickie showed her fans another side to her performance and songwriting  artistry. Her slippery melodies and swaggering stage personna left nothing to wonder as to why she was up there under the lights.

Ending the evening, Vickie Raye brought down the house with an amazing performance of her song co-written with the lovely & talented Debbie Pascarella Leaning On The Grace Of God. This song depicts the inner struggles we all face in life knowing what’s right but not always choosing that path. Once again for the record , she delivered the goods. Vickie Raye raised the bar at 3rd & Lindsley last night, not only as a performer, but as a songwriter’s songwriter.

Vickie Raye is the real deal. Singing her songs of real emotions, whether her mood is fun loving & easy or meloncholy & a hard pill to swallow, she’s is going to sing to you about what’s on her mind at the time she writes it. Watch for this girl, she is a God send to the Alt/Country movement….RU READY???

~ the Editor