By: Matt Lawrence
Fairfield City Champion
July 15, 2011
''He's one of my best friends,'' White said. ''Steve was my hero growing up - I wanted to be Steve when I was a kid and I couldn't wait to get to Nashville and hopefully one day meet him. Now, looking back, it's just so great to know him personally.
''We've worked together quite a bit. We write - we've had some songs recorded by other artists as well. Just having him a part of it is over the top.''
In his American press surrounding the release, White was quoted as saying he no longer had anything to prove, but still had much to say via his music.
''I don't know that that necessarily applies to Australia, because I feel like maybe I do have something to prove,'' he laughed.
''It's kind of a statement that I have to tell myself because if I don't I will start putting those old pressures on myself and feel like I constantly need to prove myself to the industry and my peers.
''That's something I tell myself to remind myself, 'hey, you don't have to beat yourself up, you just have to be yourself and the past is the past and you've already shown people what you are capable of, just rest in that and do the best you can'. That's where that statement came from.''
These days White's name is being touted by numerous emerging artists as having been an influence.
Even Carrie Underwood is a fan.
''I know a lot of people out there would say, 'well that's got to be normal for you', but it's never something that's passe to me,'' White said.
''I know Carrie, she's a dear friend and yes she's a huge star, but I've been all of the same places that all of those people have been, so they're just human beings and I just see them as exceptional people and artists that are paying me a compliment and it really boosts my confidence. It makes me feel good when I hear somebody compliment what I've done in the past.''
Passing on his skills is also something that also excites White. Earlier this year he joined the rosters of The Songwriter Agency Inc.
''It's awesome,'' he said. ''I've just started working with them. I'm actually on the roster with Steve Wariner and we're hopefully going to be doing some stuff down the road, but they're focus is on booking their artists to go do songwriting workshops, maybe where we will be in a scenario to teach aspiring songwriters''He's one of my best friends,'' White said. ''Steve was my hero growing up - I wanted to be Steve when I was a kid and I couldn't wait to get to Nashville and hopefully one day meet him. Now, looking back, it's just so great to know him personally.
''We've worked together quite a bit. We write - we've had some songs recorded by other artists as well. Just having him a part of it is over the top.''
In his American press surrounding the release, White was quoted as saying he no longer had anything to prove, but still had much to say via his music.
''I don't know that that necessarily applies to Australia, because I feel like maybe I do have something to prove,'' he laughed.
''It's kind of a statement that I have to tell myself because if I don't I will start putting those old pressures on myself and feel like I constantly need to prove myself to the industry and my peers.
''That's something I tell myself to remind myself, 'hey, you don't have to beat yourself up, you just have to be yourself and the past is the past and you've already shown people what you are capable of, just rest in that and do the best you can'. That's where that statement came from.''
These days White's name is being touted by numerous emerging artists as having been an influence.
Even Carrie Underwood is a fan.
''I know a lot of people out there would say, 'well that's got to be normal for you', but it's never something that's passe to me,'' White said.
''I know Carrie, she's a dear friend and yes she's a huge star, but I've been all of the same places that all of those people have been, so they're just human beings and I just see them as exceptional people and artists that are paying me a compliment and it really boosts my confidence. It makes me feel good when I hear somebody compliment what I've done in the past.''
Passing on his skills is also something that also excites White. Earlier this year he joined the rosters of The Songwriter Agency Inc.
''It's awesome,'' he said. ''I've just started working with them. I'm actually on the roster with Steve Wariner and we're hopefully going to be doing some stuff down the road, but they're focus is on booking their artists to go do songwriting workshops, maybe where we will be in a scenario to teach aspiring songwriters
American country music singer-songwriter Bryan White is hoping to leave a lasting impression when he makes his first Australian appearance at next month's Gympie Music Muster in Queensland.
''I'm so excited ... it's new territory for me,'' White said. ''I have no idea what to expect. I have tons of friends who have been there [Australia] and toured there and have given me their stories or how much fun it was, how beautiful it was and lastly how great the people were.
''This really is like starting over but its exciting at the same time. Just in the preparation, in putting the whole thing together, its been rather nostalgic because it reminds me of all of the prep work that we had to do in the beginning to really launch me as an artist and I kind of feel like we're doing that all over again.
''I'm also excited about being a tourist too - I'm excited about just going and seeing the beach. I've been reading just so much about Australia online just trying to get my bearings before I get there.''
Bryan White first appeared on the American country music scene in the mid-1990s.
Signed to a major label at age 20, it was time where he arguably had the world sitting at his feet.
In a few short years he racked up six chart-topping singles, had two platinum records, two gold records, and had bagged an impressive string of awards, including a Grammy for his duet with Shania Twain, From This Moment On.
Then came 2000 and White walked away from the scene.
He says it was essential.
2011 Optus Gympie Music Muster Announces First Confirmed Line-Up
The 2011 Optus Gympie Music Muster marks its 30th birthday with a confirmed line-up of national and international talent paying tribute to the history and heritage of the event whilst also reflecting on the major milestone. Presented in the AMAMOOR CREEK STATE FOREST from TUESDAY 23rd AUGUST to SUNDAY 28th AUGUST 2011, the confirmed line-up already has the event anticipating its biggest audience numbers yet.
MONTGOMERY GENTRY (USA), DOC WALKER (CAN), KASEY CHAMBERS, LEE KERNAGHAN, ADAM BRAND, ASH GRUNWALD, BECCY COLE, NICK BARKER, JACE EVERETT, ADAM HARVEY, GRAEME CONNORS, JAMES BLUNDELL, SHANE NICHOLSON, THE SUNNY COWGIRLS, EZRA LEE, DOUG BRUCE, JAMES REYNE, HARMONY JAMES, ROSS WILSON, JASMINE RAE, ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART (USA), BRYAN WHITE (USA), THE BACKSLIDERS, McALISTER KEMP, PETER McWHIRTER, ROB BLACK, ERIC BOGLE, KIRSTY AKERS, JAYNE DENHAM, EUGENE HIDEAWAY BRIDGES (USA), ALEYCE SIMMONDS, BLUE SHADDY, BONDI CIGARS, MORGAN EVANS, THE WILSON PICKERS, LOWRIDER, TRAVIS COLLINS, STEVE FORDE and THE ULTIMATE ROCK ‘N' ROLL SESSION are the first inclusions confirmed for the 2011 Optus Gympie Music Muster. ***Bryan will be performing August 27 & 28, 2011.
The Songwriter Agency announced award-winning singer/songwriter Bryan White has joined the agency's roster for bookings. White, a consummate performer and has hit the top of the country charts four times and received awards from the CMA, ACM and a Grammy.
In addition to scoring four #1 singles as an artist, White earned two platinum records, two gold records and a Grammy Award for his duet Shania Twain, "From this Moment On," which reached number four on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart. With his songwriting, he helped several other artists climb the charts. Sawyer Brown and Diamond Rio both got in the top five with songs co-written by White, and Wynonna, Joe Diffie, LeAnn Rimes and others recorded songs he co-wrote.
"I'm excited about the concept of The Songwriter Agency, which I think is long overdue," said White. "I'm looking forward to working with them. It's going to be an awesome year!"
The Songwriter Agency was conceived and created by music industry veterans Paul Compton, Randy Harrell and Rod Parkin in 2010. The company books its roster of country, Christian, pop and rock music songwriters performing in a variety of mainstream venues. For the agency roster, tour dates, writer biographies or more information on the company, please visit www.thesongwriteragency.com.
Bryan loves to hunt and when he can combine hunting and music - he's one happy camper! Bryan will be hunting and performing at the ONE SHOT GOVERNOR'S BANQUET - on March 16th in Eldorado, KS. This will be the 25th Anniversary of the event.
Read more: Bryan to perform for the "One Shot Governor's Banquet"
We were looking through our archives and stumbled onto this great video, and Bryan wanted to make the entire concert available to the fans.
On New Year’s Eve of 1998 Bryan White & LeAnn Rimes performed for a sold out crowd of 15, 000 for the opening night of their co-headline “Something To Talk About” Tour at Minneapolis’ Target Center. This is untouched audio and video from that night. Bryan has allowed it to be available to his fans for the first time. We hope you enjoy it.
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Just in time for the holidays - you can download Bryan's version of "Linus and Lucy." This one will bring back some great memories!! Click here to download!
Order Bryan's new Limited Edition Christmas CD, featuring 8 holiday favorites, with special appearances by Bryan's sons, Justin & Jack.
Enjoy Bryan's renditions of holiday classics like "I'll be Home For Christmas" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
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When Oklahoma native Bryan White moved to town in1997, Brentwood was a no-brainer. The bustling ’burb’s proximity to Music City made it a perfect fit for the 23-year-old singer-songwriter, whose fourth number one single “Sittin’ on Go” cruised for 16 weeks at the top of the hot country chart that same year.
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A breeding ground for many dreams and demos, Brentwood seemed indeed to be “the right place” for White, circa the release of his third studio album by that name. “There’s so much respect for country music here,” White said. “I love everything about Brentwood.”
There have been a few bumps in the road since White’s wild ride through the pop-country hay day of the ’90s. “It’s a crazy industry, and it can really do a number on you,” he said. “I got overwhelmed with feeling like I always had to outdo my last project.” After his label Asylum Records folded in 1999, White took a much-needed break from the biz. “It wasn’t important enough that I needed to ruin my life trying to be great,” White said. “I needed to step away.”
Despite being so near to Nashville, which had accelerated his early career, White also found in his adopted hometown an oasis from the industry-a place to lay low and refresh. “I love how you can go just off the beaten path on Franklin Road, and you have all this amazing countryside,” he said. “Deer, fields, turkeys-all kinds of wildlife everywhere, and just five minutes ago you were on a main street.”
Bryan in the studio with drum legend Clinn Rippy.
More details to come as they develop...
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August 22, 2010 by adaumbelle
Bryan White is back! His first album in a few years, “Dustbowl Dreams” is a sure fire hit! With a matured voice and sound, Bryan stays true to his signature songs about life, love, and family. I was fortunate enough to interview him this past May and now finally got a chance to listen to this amazing album. (Click here for my interview)
Bryan will be the "opening act" for the 47th World Livestock Auctioneer Championship in his hometown of Oklahoma City on Saturday, June 19th when he sings the National Anthem at the Oklahoma National Stockyards. This is quite an honor for Bryan, his "Paw Paw" - Wilford White was a fixture at the Oklahoma National Stockyards for over 29 years and was widely known as “Your Good Neighbor Wilford White," the voice of the Oklahoma National Stockyards daily market report broadcast on KFOR News Channel 4 and WKY radio throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s. It's an honor for Bryan to go home and sing on the "same stage" that "Paw Paw" did for so many years!
This will be an Oklahoma Weekend for Bryan who will also be performing a full concert at the Stockards on Friday, June 18th at 7 pm and a cd signing at the Stockyards Mercantile on Saturday 6/19 at 10 am.
It seems only appropriate to share the "Wilford White story" since Bryan is headed to his hometown of Oklahoma City. Enjoy reading the story and we hope this will show you a glimpse into where Bryan came from!
Read more: It's only appropriate to share the "Your Good Neighbor" story...
Bryan and his family are headed home to Oklahoma City for a big "Okie Weekend!" This Friday, June 18th - Bryan and his band will be performing a concert at the Oklahoma Stockyards Centennial Celebration! The ONS (Oklahoma National Stockyards) is the very place that Bryan's legendary "Paw Paw" auctioneered and did the livestock report for 30 + years!
On Saturday 6/19 at 8 am, Bryan will open the celebration with the National Anthem before he goes to the Stockyards Mercantile for a special CD signing for the recently released "Dustbowl Dreams."
Bryan is looking forward to "going home," doing the show. anthem and the cd signing! Come on out and hang out with Bryan -- he would love to see you!
Bryan currently has 248 subscribers and the number is rising! We hope to hit 500 by this summer!
Each month we'll have a subscriber contest -- we'll draw 2 winners from our subscriber list who will win a signed copy of "Dustbowl Dreams."
Bryan`s channel consists of personal videos, live performances and new music videos - so help us spread the word we're headed for 500!
Sadly due to WMG we can't put up old music videos! For more updates be sure and join Bryan's official Facebook page www.facebook.com/bryanwhitefans
Ever wanted to fulfill a childhood dream for you or someone you love?
Well, now you can!
You asked for it and we're going to help make it happen! For a limited time only, You can have Bryan White be part of your event, birthday, wedding, anniversary or special occasion.
For more information and booking call 615-297-7002.