A duet with Johnny Cash and Billy Joe Shaver is appearing on Shaver's next album, "Everybody's Brother." The song "You Just Can't Beat Jesus Christ" was recorded in the 1970s and features guitar work from Eddy Shaver, Shaver's son, who was only 15 at the time. Cash referred to Shaver as "my favorite songwriter." Other guests on the album include John Anderson, Kris Kristofferson, Randy Scruggs, Marty Stuart and Tanya Tucker. The CD comes out in stores on August tenth.

FORMER MARINE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM

Stephen Cochran's self-titled debut album is out in stores today. His first single is called "Friday Night Fireside." Cochran says the CD has something for everyone from southern rock to the blues. The former Marine, who was seriously injured in Afghanistan, considers himself a country artist just playing "good music." Cochran's in Florence, Alabama, on the Fourth of July. He says he compares his live shows to that of superstar Garth Brooks. He says when he grew up Garth Brooks "was it." Cochran says Brooks put on a "rock concert to country music" and that's what kind of show he tries to do for his fans.

WILLIE NELSON HONORS FATS DOMINO

Willie Nelson is paying tribute to Fats Domino by recording "I Hear You Knockin"' for the album, "Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino." The CD is due for a September 25th release. Other artists singing Domino songs on the two-CD set include Tom Petty, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant and B.B. King. The project helps raise funds for musical instruments that will be donated to public schools in Domino's hometown of New Orleans.

LISA O'KANE'S Blues-Infused "PAY FOR MY SINS" Heats Up The Summer

*** Single released overseas June 1

Nashville, TN (May 28, 2007) - Lisa O'Kane's blues-infused "Pay For My Sins" is the steamy debut single from the California songstress' upcoming CD, IT DON'T HURT (New Light Entertainment/Universal). The song, written by O'Kane and producer/guitarist Edward Tree, is steeped in the swampy feel of the Peggy Lee classic, "Fever," but breaks new ground with an honest look at the emotional roads that we all travel.

"I don't know where I'm going
But I know where I've been
And if I don't find a new direction
I know I'm gonna have to pay for my sins" O'Kane/Tree

O'Kane toyed with the idea for the song for nearly three years before playing what she had for Ed Tree. He liked it and said, "Come on then, finish it." She wrote the third verse in three minutes; Tree wrote the bridge, and they cut the tracks on the spot. "It's all about making wise decisions for myself," says O'Kane. "And about not going down the wrong road."

Lisa's sultry, emotional lead vocal is grounded by a hypnotic, drum-heavy track, and the counter-note harmonies of Teresa James. This single is perhaps O'Kane's strongest outing ever, proving once again her multi-dimensional talents. "Pay For My Sins" will surely be one of many performance highlights along the Roots/Americana diva's upcoming U.K. Tour (July 15-July 29).

For Lisa's bio and complete tour schedule, log on to Lisa's MySpace Page.

Radio programmers and press can contact Martha Moore at somuchmoore@charter.net for an interview, hi- res jpeg or an mp3 of the track.

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DONNA BOYD presents her new single
"ANGELS FLY ClOSE TO THE GROUND".

The release follows up the incredible success of "Luckiest Girl Alive" # 3 & "A Good Day" # 5, all taken from her acclaimed new album 'Luckiest Girl Alive'.

The song is a beautifully crafted ballad about her Grandmother's passing, which was penned by Donna with Merelyn and David Carter Media: Contact Donna for Interviews: 0406 935 459 donnaboydmedia@hotmail.com Donna Boyd Co-host of the SOUTHERN STARS 11TH AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on Saturday October 6th, 2007 at the Mildura Arts Centre Theatre See Donna perform live during 2007 at the Gympie Muster in August and at the Mildura Country Music Festival in September Click on the links below... to read more about Donna and download her music & videos http://iTunes.com http://cdbaby.com/cd/donnaboyd http://musicrecommenders.com http://www.myspace.com/donnaboydmusic http://www.youtube.com

ROCKABILLY STAR GOES COUNTRY

Rockabilly star Hayden Thompson who has visited Britain to play festivals many times has a new 'real country' cd "Hayden Thompson" out on Blue Light
Records ( Finland). There is a British connection too as "Still Nineteen" on the cd was written by Jim Newcombe and Geoff Taggart who both come from St Helens in Lancashire.One reviewer said " Still Nineteen may just be one of the best country love songs this side of George Jones!
Listen out for the cd.

FREE MUSIC FROM THE SHERIFF

Dave Sheriff's next single is "Red Hot Rock & Roller" and you can download the video free at his website at; http://www.davesheriff.com where you can also download his song recorded with the late Kimber Clayton called "Outta Control".