"Resurrecting Music Row One Country Song At A Time" ...RKC
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Live Webcast, this Saturday, November 19, 2011
Live Webcast, this Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 10am - 1pm at The Markets at The Mill, Lebanon, TN with Ross Key Country! If you can't make it out to the Mill, tune in online to watch at www.whotune.com. No registration required.
TO ACCESS THE WEBCAST:
1. Go to www.whotune.com
2. Click on "Live Stage" in the menu bar
3. Go to the bottom of the list and highlight Ross Key Country
4. Click on the "Watch" button at top of the screen.
You're in and ready to watch some of the best traditional/outlaw country music coming out of Lebanon, TN. Interact with Ross on stage.
"Lebanon, Tennessee is poised to be the "new" Traditional and Outlaw Country Music Capitol of the World," states Brenda Porter, owner of Buttonwood Productions. "Traditional and Outlaw country music have literally been abandoned and left without a "home". The fans of these genres of music are making their voices heard and Lebanon appears to be listening and responding."
"Ross Key of Ross Key Country is all about tradtional and outlaw music," Porter said. "Key performs what he loves...writes what he loves...and does it all extremely well. He's being labeled the next "outlaw" of country music. One music executive in Nashville remarked that Key will "shake up" Music Row."
Ross Key CountryThursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
ROSS KEY TO APPEAR IN JOHNSON CITY, TN
NASHVILLE, TN, OCTOBER 16, 2011: Ross Key (aka Ross Key Country) is scheduled to appear at One Twelve Downtown in Johnson City, Tennessee on Thursday, November 3, 2011 beginning at 8:00pm eastern/7:00pm central. Host of the evening's event is Grammy Nominated, PJ Steelman of Bristol, Tennessee.
WI-FI DIFFICULTIES - UNABLE TO BROADCAST SHOW
We would like to express our sincere regret and apologies for tonight's show not being broadcast online tonight. There were problems with connecting to the wi-fi server on the premises. After an hour of attempting to rectify the problem, it became evident that we would not be able to broadcast as we had planned. The owners rebooted their server and even sat down at our laptop trying to connect. Nothing worked. Everyone was disappointed. We will attempt to live stream future shows.
Ross had a great show with a fantastic crowd response! He loves performing at Taps & Tapas, and we want to extend our sincere appreciation for all that they did tonight.
Ross had a great show with a fantastic crowd response! He loves performing at Taps & Tapas, and we want to extend our sincere appreciation for all that they did tonight.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
TONIGHT! FREE LIVE WEBCAST! ROSS KEY COUNTRY!
FREE LIVE WEBCAST • SITE REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
BROADCASTING LIVE FROM MUSIC ROW/VANDERBILT AREA
AT BELCOURT TAPS & TAPAS
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Ross Key Country To Broadcast On Internet 10/15/2011
NASHVILLE, TN, OCTOBER 13, 2011: With the recent success of
Ross Key Country's last live webcast, his manager has decided to make this
available to his fans worldwide once again. Key will be performing live in
Nashville on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 8:00pm (central time) near Music Row
in the Vanderbilt area at Belcourt Taps & Tapas.
The show will be live streamed from www.whotune.com. To access the 1½ hour show, click on "Live Stage" at the top of the screen, then go to the bottom of the list to October 15, 2011 dates and double click on "Ross Key Country". Attendees are not required to register with the site.
Key's manager has announced that special guest performer, Glenn Alann, will be joining Ross on stage during this performance. The powerhouse duo will bring traditional and outlaw country to the area and promises it to be one of the most entertaining shows of the evening.
Key is well-known for his dedication to "resurrecting" Music Row by writing, composing and performing songs that are based in the style of traditional and outlaw country music legends. Alann holds a firm grasp on those same principles. With the two teaming up, this could be the beginning of the resurrection that Key has touted for almost three years. If you love country music as it use to be, you do not want to miss this show.
www.reverbnation.com/rosskey
The show will be live streamed from www.whotune.com. To access the 1½ hour show, click on "Live Stage" at the top of the screen, then go to the bottom of the list to October 15, 2011 dates and double click on "Ross Key Country". Attendees are not required to register with the site.
Key's manager has announced that special guest performer, Glenn Alann, will be joining Ross on stage during this performance. The powerhouse duo will bring traditional and outlaw country to the area and promises it to be one of the most entertaining shows of the evening.
Key is well-known for his dedication to "resurrecting" Music Row by writing, composing and performing songs that are based in the style of traditional and outlaw country music legends. Alann holds a firm grasp on those same principles. With the two teaming up, this could be the beginning of the resurrection that Key has touted for almost three years. If you love country music as it use to be, you do not want to miss this show.
www.reverbnation.com/rosskey
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Ross Key Country will soon release new single, "Resurrect Music Row"
Ross Key Country
will soon release new single, "Resurrect Music
Row"
NASHVILLE, TN,
OCTOBER 5, 2011: Ross Key will release a new single CD with his much
acclaimed song, Resurrect Music Row. Co-written with his wife, Brenda,
Key composed and rewrote the song numerous times.
"It took just over a year
to get it the way I wanted it to be," Key stated. "The song had been intended
for my 2010 Resurrecting Music Row tour. I just couldn't get the song to have
the impact that I knew it needed. This year, after traveling to Nashville for an
exposure tour, it came together when I walked down 16th Avenue in the heart of
Music Row."
Key and his wife have
also collaborated on a gospel song titled Lift Me Up, Dear Lord. It,
too, is receiving a favorable response from crowds. Key intends to release a
full country CD in the next few months, followed by a gospel album.
The songs are available
to listen to on his site at www.reverbnation.com/rosskey.
Monday, October 3, 2011
3 LIVE, RAW & UNCUT SONGS ARE UP!
Would really appreciate it if you would play the 3 new songs and send me feedback on them. Just click on the link above "Videos & Music" to access them. You don't even have to leave this site! Thanks!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
3 New Original Songs Uploaded
Friday, September 30, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Live Online Streaming of Stage Performance with Ross Key Country
Can't make it to the show on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 7:00pm located at Timberline Campground?
Don't fret, folks! Join the live performance online! Ross Key Country's show will be available for viewing on the internet utilizing LIVE STREAMING at www.whotune.com. Who said you can't be part of the live performance? We've got you covered! Tune in for free!
Don't fret, folks! Join the live performance online! Ross Key Country's show will be available for viewing on the internet utilizing LIVE STREAMING at www.whotune.com. Who said you can't be part of the live performance? We've got you covered! Tune in for free!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
If you're in the Lebanon, TN area tonight...
...be sure to come by the Rest Stop Tavern & Grill out on Rt. 231 South, Lebanon, TN for some good traditional country music. I'm planning to stop in and hang with my friends and sing a couple of songs before the night is out! Starts at 8pm until 12am! No cover charge. Promises to be a great night! Live music! Take exit 238 off of I-40, approximately 5 miles out on the right! Plenty of off street parking.
Two New Songs Uploaded & FREE Download Fixed
Two new songs (covers) have been uploaded to my site at www.reverbnation.com/rosskey. And the glitch that was in the free download has been fixed. Go listen! And feedback/fan mail is always welcomed.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Ross Key Country at Reverbnation
Thursday, September 22, 2011
October 8th: We Stand With Gibson Rally
We Stand With Gibson
In lieu of the recent Fed raid on Gibson guitar's factory in Nashville, a rally is taking place at the Scoreboard near Opryland on October 8th. Here's a link with the info...even Gibson's CEO will be there! http://gibsonrally.blogspot.com/
Rally to Support Gibson
gibsonrally.blogspot.com
"LIKE" the Facebook Page in support! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gibson-Rally-2-4PM-Saturday-Oct-8-Nashville/152690421489716
In lieu of the recent Fed raid on Gibson guitar's factory in Nashville, a rally is taking place at the Scoreboard near Opryland on October 8th. Here's a link with the info...even Gibson's CEO will be there! http://gibsonrally.blogspot.com/
Rally to Support Gibson
gibsonrally.blogspot.com
"LIKE" the Facebook Page in support! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gibson-Rally-2-4PM-Saturday-Oct-8-Nashville/152690421489716
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
PRESS RELEASE: 09/19/2011
ROSS KEY COUNTRY SELECTED TO HEADLINE BENEFIT CONCERT IN NASHVILLE
NASHVILLE,TN, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011: Ross Key Country will headline the KID Benefit Concert (Kids In Danger) along with several local musicians and bands in Nashville, Tennessee sponsored by the Musicians In Action Guild Showcase of Nashville. The concert is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011 at 8:00pm in the Celebrity Centre located at 1130 8th Avenue, S., Nashville, across from the W.O. Smith Music School.
Proceeds will benefit the Citizens Commission for Human Rights - Nashville, an international organization that polices the psychiatric community's actions.
Tickets are being sold in advance at www.cchrnashville.org. There is limited seating, so early purchase of tickets is encouraged. VIP seating also includes special parking for the event.
The concert is being held to promote awareness of the intensifying misdiagnosis of millions of healthy children with mental disabilities such as ADHD, and the rampant dispensing of controlled drugs, such as Ritalin, to subdue normal childhood energy. With governments around the world - including the FDA in the United States - warning against the use of depressants in children under the age of 18, the psychiatric world is failing to heed the warnings and police themselves. These drugs can cause physical and psychological problems in normal,healthy children...even death. Reports compiled showed a marked increase in mental depression, uncharacteristic violent outbursts, suicide rates, and deaths among school-aged children who have no voice in their prescribed therapy. Video presentations concerning the dangers of this epidemic will be shown before, during, and after the concert, with selected testimony from Nashville parents and adults who have themselves been prescribed Class 2 drugs for ADHD and other bogus mental ills.
We’ve just added this week three more acts to the concert line up and to-date, performances include Ross Key, Andy Mabe, Karla Davis, Deborah Bishop, Don Hillaker, Garry Jackson, Arti Portilla, Woody Sunshine, CJ Greco, Ronnie Dean Messenger, Jonathan New, Carol Strickland, Julie Wayz & Amy K., Tyler Warren, Rick Bowers Band, and the Sal Rinella Band.
NASHVILLE,TN, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011: Ross Key Country will headline the KID Benefit Concert (Kids In Danger) along with several local musicians and bands in Nashville, Tennessee sponsored by the Musicians In Action Guild Showcase of Nashville. The concert is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011 at 8:00pm in the Celebrity Centre located at 1130 8th Avenue, S., Nashville, across from the W.O. Smith Music School.
Proceeds will benefit the Citizens Commission for Human Rights - Nashville, an international organization that polices the psychiatric community's actions.
Tickets are being sold in advance at www.cchrnashville.org. There is limited seating, so early purchase of tickets is encouraged. VIP seating also includes special parking for the event.
The concert is being held to promote awareness of the intensifying misdiagnosis of millions of healthy children with mental disabilities such as ADHD, and the rampant dispensing of controlled drugs, such as Ritalin, to subdue normal childhood energy. With governments around the world - including the FDA in the United States - warning against the use of depressants in children under the age of 18, the psychiatric world is failing to heed the warnings and police themselves. These drugs can cause physical and psychological problems in normal,healthy children...even death. Reports compiled showed a marked increase in mental depression, uncharacteristic violent outbursts, suicide rates, and deaths among school-aged children who have no voice in their prescribed therapy. Video presentations concerning the dangers of this epidemic will be shown before, during, and after the concert, with selected testimony from Nashville parents and adults who have themselves been prescribed Class 2 drugs for ADHD and other bogus mental ills.
We’ve just added this week three more acts to the concert line up and to-date, performances include Ross Key, Andy Mabe, Karla Davis, Deborah Bishop, Don Hillaker, Garry Jackson, Arti Portilla, Woody Sunshine, CJ Greco, Ronnie Dean Messenger, Jonathan New, Carol Strickland, Julie Wayz & Amy K., Tyler Warren, Rick Bowers Band, and the Sal Rinella Band.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Ross Key To Perform At Nashville Palace Tonight
PRESS RELEASE
Nashville, TN, August 29, 2011: Ross Key will perform at the Nashville Palace this evening at 9:30pm, debuting new original country songs. One song, "Time For The Girl", was written by multi-platinum songwriter, Roy August. August's song, "Sitting Fancy Free", was recently inducted into the CMA Hall of Fame as was the song's recording group the Oak Ridge Boys.
Ross will showcase several new songs including a traditional gospel song, "Lift Me Up, Dear Lord", which was written by his wife, Brenda, and composed by Key.
The Nashville Palace is located on McGavock Pike in Nashville across from Opryland.
For more information on Ross and his upcoming shows, visit www.reverbnation.com/rosskey.
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Nashville, TN, August 29, 2011: Ross Key will perform at the Nashville Palace this evening at 9:30pm, debuting new original country songs. One song, "Time For The Girl", was written by multi-platinum songwriter, Roy August. August's song, "Sitting Fancy Free", was recently inducted into the CMA Hall of Fame as was the song's recording group the Oak Ridge Boys.
Ross will showcase several new songs including a traditional gospel song, "Lift Me Up, Dear Lord", which was written by his wife, Brenda, and composed by Key.
The Nashville Palace is located on McGavock Pike in Nashville across from Opryland.
For more information on Ross and his upcoming shows, visit www.reverbnation.com/rosskey.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Ross Key Country Performance This Weekend
PRESS RELEASE
Key is a traditional country music performer, and a multi-talented musician. He's written about two dozen songs, but says he doesn't classify himself as a songwriter, although he sold a gospel song back in 1985 through ASCAP with the help of a friend. He says he has learned a lot about music since then when he didn't know he should have retained his rights to the song. "I still have the original sheet that I wrote the song on locked in a fireproof security box."
Key moved to Nashville permanently back in July to further his music career after spending eight weeks in the Music City earlier this year.
"I hadn't planned to move to Nashville permanently anytime soon until that visit, where I met many in the music industry," Key stated. "It was to be an introduction, of sorts. Me to Nashville and Nashville to me. The response I got was mind-boggling. I met a lot of people who have become friends and mentors. I met Roy August one night who is the famed songwriter of "Sitting Fancy Free" that was recorded by the Oak Ridge Boys. They, along with the song, were recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. That song is the most played song on radio today. Roy has written a song specifically for me, handing it to me one night at a show taping we both attended. I was stunned."
Key has become a recognized name in the area, and his song - Saturday Night - has rapidly climbed the Nashville country music chart on ReverbNation.com.
"It started out three weeks ago on that chart somewhere in the 4,600-plus rankings. At last check, it was still climbing and is now holding the #340 position," Key said, shaking his head and smiling. "It's hard to believe even though I've already been contacted by A&R groups through that website."
You can find Ross Key on the internet by Googling his name. To listen to his music or for more information, visit www.reverbnation.com/rosskey.
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Ross Key Makes Move To Nashville
Key will be recording a song written specifically for him by CMA Hall of Fame songwriter, Roy August. August wrote "Sittin' Fancy Free" for the Oak Ridge Boys and the song and band were both recently honored by CMA in June of this year.
August commented on Key recently, having heard Key perform live in Lebanon, Tennessee, stating "...you're an awesome entertainer. A star ready to happen." August wrote the song and handed it to Key one evening in late May before Key had to return to Virginia.
For more information about Ross Key, visit http://www.reverbnation.com/rosskey.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
PRESS RELEASE: 04/06/2011
Nashville, TN, April 6, 2011: - Ross Key, a native of Lynchburg, Virginia and billed at Ross Key Country, has been performing throughout Nashville at prestigious locations such as The Listening Room Cafe. Key was well received at his performance there. He also recently performed at Drifters introducing Tonia Brown of Union City, Tennessee. Brown is an amazing vocalist and the two performed duets throughout the evening.
Key is booked throughout the month of April in Nashville and will be performing at venues such as Picks, the Commodore Grille, and The Bluebird Cafe. Key has four scheduled performances at the world famous Nashville Palace located across from the Gaylord Opryland. Randy Travis was a dishwasher at the Nashville Palace when he was discovered there.
Key's song, Saturday Night, has held the number one position on ReverbNation's local country music chart for Lynchburg for the past one-and-a-half years.
Ross Key Country is represented by BMI in Nashville, Tennessee; 20 South Promotions in Charlottesville, Virginia; and, Buttonwood Productions in Lynchburg, Virginia.
ABOUT ROSS KEY COUNTRY
Ross Key Country performs traditional country, Americana, and gospel music. He began playing guitar at 13 years of age when his brother gave him a guitar and a Willie Nelson album, The Redheaded Stranger, for Christmas. Self-taught, Key learned every song on the album.
He traveled professionally with Roy Campbell and the Nashville Sound—a country music band based in Lynchburg, Virginia—at the age of 16. He has fronted for Willie Nelson, Alabama, Hank Williams, Jr., Ronnie Milsap, Emmylou Harris, Freddy Fender, and many more. Key also sat in on stage with Willie Nelson. He later moved from country music into the professional bluegrass circuit performing with Lower 40 Grass. He switched over to the professional gospel circuit for 15 years, and traveled with the Vessels of God.
He left his professional career to raise a family in Campbell County, Virginia in the early 90s. Earning his degree in Drafting and Architectural Science at the University of Virginia, Key became one of Lynchburg's most sought after master carpenters. In early 2009, his current personal manager, Brenda Porter, heard him performing in a private setting. That meeting marked Ross Key’s return to the one true love of his life, the professional country music circuit. For more information and booking, visit www.reverbnation.com/rosskeycountry.
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Scheduled Appearances in Nashville
Hope you'll get out to one of my shows and introduce yourself to me!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
Currently, his hit single, Saturday Night, is number one on the local country music chart at ReverbNation.com and has held that position since early January 2010. It has held a Top 10 position on this chart since August 2009. Within the last week, Key has held the number three position on ReverbNation's hottest country artists. ReverbNation is gleaned by music executives, A&Rs, record labels, and talent scouts who have contacted him within the past two years.
Key is no stranger to the professional music industry. He's sold through ASCAP and is now affiliated with BMI in Nashville. Key embarked on his professional career at the age of 16, performing with Roy Campbell and the Nashville Sound. He later moved into the professional bluegrass circuit with Lower 40 Grass, and then traveled with the Vessels of God professionally, performing gospel music. He's performed on stage with Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams, Jr., and fronted for Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, Jimmy Buffet, Freddy Fender and many more.
Key ended his "Resurrecting Music Row 2010" tour last October to a crowd of approximately 6,000 people in Buena Vista, VA at the city's annual Mountain Day Festival. Andy Wolfe, one of the organizers of the festival, stated to Key during a break, "You're gathering quite a fan club out there." Key remarked, "This is what my 2010 tour is all about. Letting Nashville know that traditional country music still has fans that want to hear and buy those 'lying and drinking' songs."
Those who wish to purchase the single release CD, can do so by visiting Amazon.com and searching for 'Ross Key Country' under their music category. It's also available as an Mp3 download at Amazon.com and ReverbNation.com. For more information and appearance dates, visit www.reverbnation.com/rosskeycountry.
PRESS RELEASE
MUSIC CITY WELCOMES LYNCHBURG'S NATIVE SON
Ross Key Country Set To Storm Nashville
LYNCHBURG, VA, January 10, 2011: Ross Key - Ross Key Country - will showcase his music throughout the month of April in grand fashion while in Nashville, TN. With performances at prestigious venues such as The Listening Room Cafe, The Bluebird Cafe, and the historic Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Key is making his debut in Nashville a memorable one. He will be attending the Tin Pan South festival, a four day fundraising event for songwriters sponsored by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Key will also be taking an active role in the Ramp Bash festival on March 31, 2011 which is sponsored by SongRamp, a group of professional singer/songwriters and musicians based in Nashville.
Currently, his hit single, Saturday Night, is number one on the local country music chart at ReverbNation.com and has held that position since early January 2010. It has held a Top 10 position on this chart since August 2009. Within the last week, Key has held the number three position on ReverbNation's hottest country artists. ReverbNation is gleaned by music executives, A&Rs, record labels, and talent scouts who have contacted him within the past two years.
Key is no stranger to the professional music industry. He's sold through ASCAP and is now affiliated with BMI in Nashville. Key embarked on his professional career at the age of 16, performing with Roy Campbell and the Nashville Sound. He later moved into the professional bluegrass circuit with Lower 40 Grass, and then traveled with the Vessels of God professionally, performing gospel music. He's performed on stage with Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams, Jr., and fronted for Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, Jimmy Buffet, Freddy Fender and many more.
Key ended his "Resurrecting Music Row 2010" tour last October to a crowd of approximately 6,000 people in Buena Vista, VA at the city's annual Mountain Day Festival. Andy Wolfe, one of the organizers of the festival, stated to Key during a break, "You're gathering quite a fan club out there." Key remarked, "This is what my 2010 tour is all about. Letting Nashville know that traditional country music still has fans that want to hear and buy those 'lying and drinking' songs."
Those who wish to purchase the single release CD, can do so by visiting Amazon.com and searching for 'Ross Key Country' under their music category. It's also available as an Mp3 download at Amazon.com and ReverbNation.com. For more information and appearance dates, visit www.reverbnation.com/rosskeycountry.
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