'The Independent Music Show Magazine' September 2024 | Page 25

"Yes I do" is John Michael Ferrari's newest release off the "I Keep Dreaming'"

album. A wedding song, a love song. John Michael walked away from the West

Coast Country Music Association Awards with 3 #1s : “Best New Country” for

his song “I Keep Rollin’ On”, “Best New Gospel for his song “Bring Me Home”,

Gospel Songwriter of the Year 50+ for “Bring Me Home”. His wins were

announced August 10, 2024, at California Rancho, Temecula, California, where

John Michael performed.

Clayton Dye (Juice) "Cliff Diver"

GENRE: Americana

Raised on Country Music and Rock-n-Roll in a small community in Walker County Alabama, Clayton Dye (Juice) has always used his music to either connect to people, escape life during difficult moments or share hopes of peace and love.

Clayton, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps is a self taught musician and songwriter with

over 25 years experience and working on recorded album. His cocktail of folk, country and blues

can be heard all over the world. Having a love for art, culture and family he has learned to connect

with his creative side and is an artist with art displayed in homes and offices throughout Alabama.

Clayton can be seen performing regularly with a band or alone in Northcentral Alabama but has

appearances scheduled throughout the Southeast.

Heather Smith "Stronger"

GENRE: Alt-Country

Almost exactly two years after "singing backup in a townie bar", Heather Smith

has released her first original, alt-country album, Stronger. The 51 year old

singer-songwriter from New England has deep Appalachian and Motor City

roots, which shines through in this "eclectic blend of soulful country"

(Shannon Ross, MD).

With a sound reminiscent of Cowboy Junkies, Tori Amos, and Patsy Cline,

Heather's story of rediscovering her true self is documented beautifully on

this album.

22/03/24

Ridge Banks & Niki Evans "Lovin' All Over You"

GENRE: Country/Americana

"Lovin’ All Over You" is a heartfelt anthem that beautifully captures the whirlwind of emotions in the early stages of romance. This lovely duetencapsulates the essence of love's uncertainty—one moment feeling like it's the end, and the next, finding solace in each other's arms.

Featuring the velvety vocals of Nashville singer-songwriter Ridge Banks, the song harmonizes perfectly with

the powerful voice of 'The X Factor' Semifinalist and London's West End leading lady, Niki Evans.

The track showcases members of the Leicester University Orchestra and was co-written by Cheri Carmody,

Ridge Banks, and Dave Lenahan.

This ‘Wall of Sound’ collaboration bridges continents in its pursuit of musical excellence. The duet was

recorded and mixed at both Hidden Creek Studios in Nashville with Kevin Grenier and Deadline Studios in

Leicester, UK, with Adam Ellis. Nick Plews is on bass.

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John Michael Ferrari

"Yes, I Do"

GENRE: Soft Pop

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