NashvilleHype!

One of the people I got to see again by going to see Jaida perform on the “Get Rich” show (she won btw) was my friend Shelby Horner.

I’ve known Shelby for a while now and I’ve wanted to have Shelby on NashvilleHype! since he attended the Supercell Benefit for the Red Cross with one of our partners in the event - Nixa Country.

Shelby wasn’t on the show, but he should’ve been - he would’ve rocked! 

Shelby told me the other night that he was set to play Cadillac Ranch, and only a few people were in the place — and then he started playing, and it filled up.  When he left the stage, the crowd left the bar (sadly for the following act).  That’s pretty cool!  And his new single, “Baby I Bet” is fast climbing the charts - receiving over 200 spins throughout the nation - it’s charting now and higher than some of the ‘name’ stars you hear about all the time on other sites - and for a true indie, that’s impressive.

Shelby is just a hard working artist, doing everything he can to further his career the indie way. 

One more thing, and I hope to have a little more information about this event soon - Shelby and his people are putting together a benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity with the proceeds going to help those that lost so much during the recent floods up north.  Shelby is one of the most caring artist I’ve met here in Nashville… seriously, he doesn’t just talk the talk - at the Supercell he walked up to the stage and handed me a substantial amount of money for the victims of the tornadoes.  Now he’s helping organize this.  I love artists when ‘their career’ isn’t all about themselves and they still care about others.  Shelby is one of those artist.

Nashville, TN (June 13, 2008) – SHELBY HORNER is winding down after a jam-packed CMA Music Festival week, during which he met fans, signed countless autographs, and performed shows at FUEL and Cadillac Ranch! He also interviewed with prominent country music media including Country Stars Online and BBC Radio in Lancashire! Shelby thoroughly enjoyed himself during the week, stating, “My 2008 CMA Music Festival experience was a great one, indeed! I had lots of fun and met tons of new people that I didn’t even know loved my songs and me as an individual.”

Shelby interviews with Joe Fish, of BBC Radio, Lancashire (Photo Credit: Carrie Horner)

Throughout the exciting week, fans met Shelby at the Greased Lightning, Mr. Coffee, Select Comfort, and VAULT booths. Friday found Shelby and his Next Exit band bringing in the crowds at FUEL during his segment of the World’s Largest Fan Club Party event. The following evening, Shelby entertained fans at Cadillac Ranch with “I’m No Pushover Now, ” “Anything,” “Two Souls, ” “Can We Dance,” “Hellbent On Havin’ Fun,” “Baby I Bet, “  and “Northern Born, Southern Bred. “ The live performances were Shelby’s favorite part of the week. “The most fun at the Festival was being on stage and seeing people filter in and packing the venue to hear my music!”
 
 
 
Shelby meeting fans at the VAULT booth (Photo Credit: Carrie Horner)

Shelby expresses gratitude to all who helped make his first CMA Music Fest a successful event! “I want to thank each and every one of my fans, my managers, and my PR team for helping make all this happen! You Guys and Gals…..ROCK!!!!!”

In other exciting news, Shelby picked up an investor after his show at FUEL, and will soon be heading into the studio to complete his second album. In the meantime, he will continue to promote his current single, “Baby, I Bet.”

About Shelby Horner:
 
Shelby was born with country in his blood. Born in Illinois, Shelby and his family moved to Colorado in his early teens, and it was there that he realized that singing is what he wanted in life. His country influences include George Strait, Randy Travis, and Garth Brooks. Mix in a little Styx and a dab of The Bob’s (an a cappella group), and you have yourself a well-rounded singer! Yes, Shelby loves all types of music, but his heart remains deeply rooted in Country.
 
His love for country music eventually prompted him to make his move to Nashville, Tennessee. Shelby has played live venues all over Tennessee, Colorado, Ohio, and Nebraska. His songs “No Pushover Now” and “Still” has earned airplay on several stations. Also a songwriter, Shelby wrote several songs on his album, The Rest of the Dream. Shelby is currently working on his second album. Since the passing of his father, Denny, Shelby’s drive to achieve a future in his music has grown even stronger. His father was a constant and true encouragement of his son’s music.
 
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