BRAD BLACKWELL MUSIC

Named East Tennessee's Best Local Artist by the Knoxville News Sentinel in 2010, Brad Blackwell is emerging as one of the most gifted singer/songwriters on the independent music scene today. [READ MORE]

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2012!
posted Jan 15,2012 07:01 pm

Well the New Year has arrived and I am very excited about what we have in store for 2012! I am needless to say getting very anxious to start getting back out and playing some shows. I already have a handful booked up through March and am always in the process of getting more shows down in the books. I miss seeing all of my incredible, amazing, beautiful, intelligent fans/friends.

Jim and I made a handful of Nashville visits over the holiday break and they all went extremely well. The meeting with Sony Records back in mid-December was a really awesome experience. No contracts were signed and nothing crazy happened, but it was inspiring to just get a foot in the door. I am very blessed by how well all of the meetings in Nashville have gone and how well we’ve been getting received by the people on the other side of the desk. I sure do have a lot to be thankful for.

At times it gets frustrating because I want everything to happen right away but realistically, for the little over three years that Jim and I have been at it, things could not be moving along at a more ideal pace. We’re doing everything we need to be doing in an effort to get this little dream into a position to really become something.

School is back in session as well and I am uncharacteristically excited about the semester. It is my final semester in college and I want to go out on a high note. The classes I’m taking, though they could be potentially painful, are on subjects that I am really interested in and will be very useful once I get out. I really love the University of Tennessee and have absolutely fallen madly in love with the city of Knoxville and all the incredibly people I have met since coming here. Knoxville and the whole college experience have been so great to me. My music, career and all the things that I aspire to do would almost be nonexistent if not for the people and the city of Knoxville.  

Jim and I have also been writing back and forth with songwriters from various publishing companies in Nashville and have gotten a couple of brand new songs that are almost finished up that I cannot wait to get and play for people. There aren’t many things that I love more than showing off a brand new song I’ve written. You all will be hearing them in the very near future!!

Again, I cannot wait to get back out and start playing! My first Knoxville show of the New Year will be this Thursday, January 19^th at Wild Wing Café! Show starts at six! I love you all and will be talking with you soon!


 


Brad

Comments:
	Cindy Campbell Said: I'm looking forward to this year and what it has in store for you Brad! I can't wait to see you again and I'm sick that I had to miss Stir Fry, but I just couldn't get there. posted Jan 16,2012 10:01:09 pm
	Chris Hoopes Said: From the first time we heard you, we knew you were going to make it big! Leigh and I have really enjoyed watching your music career grow. It's great to see Nashville taking you in! posted Nov 07,2011 08:11:14 am
	Cindy Campbell Said: Brad, your fans love you as much as you love them. I want nothing more than to see you fulfill your dreams and they are coming true right before your eyes! You are truly blessed with a loving family & very loyal, loving friends who will be behind you all the way. I saw your very first public performance and it was so good; I knew at that time great things were in store for you. Last Friday night was magical and I just can't wait for the next time! posted Sep 30,2011 08:09:32 pm
	Tina Steffy Said: Your Dad give me your new CD! We love it...And yes, we played it loud! All the Steffys are fans. Can't wait to see what this BIG life holds for you! We can't wait to follow! :) posted Sep 26,2011 07:09:54 pm
	Lucy Said: We really enjoy your sound and want to make the trip to Kingsport to check it out live. We can't find the venue Kresgay Krew Show online. What is the street adress? Looking forward to seeing your show. posted Sep 07,2011 02:09:25 pm
	Dave Amadio Said: was just surfing and came across your tunes....solid my friend! Cheers! www.daveamadio.com posted Aug 22,2011 11:08:23 pm
	Cindy Campbell Said: I'm sooo happy for you Brad! I just love watching your journey and feel so blessed to be able to see you perform! See you at The Square Room :) posted Jun 22,2011 09:06:48 pm
	Toni Said: The first thing I noticed about this young man was his smile, I had no idea of his musical talents! I have since become a huge fan and will spreading the word of his talents in Louisiana, so be prepared to share him Tennessee! posted Jun 20,2011 08:06:35 am
	Kim Said: Stellar concert at CRU Saturday night! Your music is absolutely cosmological!! Lovin the new tunes that you are putting out and can't wait for the new CD, we love you :o posted May 10,2011 12:05:28 am
	Henry Williams Said: Hey Brad, Your probably shocked I'm commenting on your website. I was browsing on facebook and came across your music page. Congrats on everything, I know your parents as well as your brothers are proud. You have a very good sound. My wife got me hooked on a little bit of country lol and by listening to you I know your gonna make it to the top! Wish you much success and take care. posted Apr 07,2011 01:04:17 pm
	cole phillips Said: you were great today at heathers party posted Apr 02,2011 03:04:33 pm
	Mrs Harrell Said: BRAD !!! Hey its Mrs Harrell from DB :) I am so proud of you !!! so AMAZING !!! posted Mar 09,2011 03:03:54 pm
	Lynn Said: You CD just got me through a 3 mile run. Thanks. I love it. posted Feb 25,2011 12:02:04 pm
	Cindy Campbell Said: Hey Brad! Can't wait to see you at Down Home. Do you have a date for that yet? I've checked your website & theirs and it's not listed. posted Feb 13,2011 10:02:29 pm
	CHRISTY THORNON Said: So excited and looking forward to your CD release party!!!! posted Feb 12,2011 04:02:37 pm
	john j Said: hey brad, i just wanted to say great job at stir fry the other day. i am definitely impressed and i wish you nothing but the best! someday i'll see you at summerfest in milwaukee (you should check it out if you're looking for a gig this summer...it's the largest music festival in the world and there are always up and coming performers). take care! posted Jan 05,2011 07:01:11 pm
	Sonya Robinette Said: Brad!! You are very talented! I had no idea you could sing like this! I thought your goal in life was to drive your high school math teachers INSANE!! Just kidding! I wish you the best of luck with this! Take care of yourself! posted Dec 29,2010 02:12:31 pm
	Henry Said: I was at Chilhowie Park last year and it was truly wonderful. It really got me in the Christmas frame of mind. posted Dec 09,2010 08:12:18 am
	Tammy Parker Said: Thank you for playing it just for us one more time :) posted Nov 17,2010 02:11:32 am
	Martha Ivory Said: Enjoyed the show. It was so good to see you. You deserved to win--but there are bigger and better things for you in the near future. See you soon! Dennis and Martha posted Nov 09,2010 12:11:51 pm
	Niyati Said: Love the soulful tunes. Keep up the good work and give us a lot more of your talented tunes. posted Nov 08,2010 04:11:50 am
	Patty Said: Brad, you are doing great. Your name is popping up all over Knoxville among all ages. I have hears you several times and have spread the word. You have a following of young ladies at Bearden High School also. I wish you much success. posted Oct 06,2010 02:10:12 pm
	Kelly Said: Hey! I saw you on September 17th at The Square Room and you were just amazing! Need to get you sorted with some gigs over here in England! Now that would be cool! All the best. Kelly. posted Sep 27,2010 05:09:33 pm
	Julz Said: Hey! I just bought your CD! It is awesome! I really like it! You have talent man! If you want I can hook you up with a cool place to performe in Germany! (young Jason Mraz, Marit Larsen, Milow...etc.) started there! Keep it up! Julz posted Sep 23,2010 04:09:48 pm