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Lamitschka:  Music has many new fans throughout Europe who may be hearing about you for the first time. How would you describe yourself and the music you play to someone who has never seen or heard you?

Bryce Pallister:  My Music is traditional country with a bent of bluegrass, blues and southern rock music; which are all my greatest influences.

Lamitschka:  How was the last year for you? What were your highlights?

Bryce Pallister:  Busy getting this album recorded, finished up university in Manitoba (where I’m from), and got engaged (to my girlfriend)

Lamitschka:  What is your latest CD and how's it doing?

Bryce Pallister:  Latest CD is Called Down Dusty Roads. I have been busy promoting it in Canada and will be playing a bunch of shows here throughout the summer.

Lamitschka:  How did you choose the title for the CD?  Is there a story behind the name?

Bryce Pallister:  It’s named after one of the tracks of the album. Definately relates to me as I’m a farmer and enjoy travelling down dusty roads

Lamitschka:  Do you write the songs yourself? If not, how do you go about finding the songs for your CD?

Bryce Pallister:  I wrote some songs on the album, some were written by people I’ve worked with, and there are a couple of cover songs on the record as well. I try to find songs that capture the sound that I'm looking for, the song definately has to tell a story and move me personally 



Lamitschka:  What is the difference between your last CD and your current one?

Bryce Pallister:  I think I’ve moved a bit more away from a complete mainstream sound in my music. Just trying to make music I can be proud of

Lamitschka:  Your current single is being played by radio. What do you feel is special about this song that makes people want to hear it?

Bryce Pallister:  My current single is a tunes called One Of These Days it’s a great summer song about a guy trying to get the girl of his dreams.

Lamitschka:  What will your next single be?

Bryce Pallister:  Not sure but probably a tune called Good Enough For My Girl

Lamitschka:  What is your favorite song among all the songs you have recorded and what's the story behind it?

Bryce Pallister:  I’m partial to a tune called BOURBON as it’s an interesting story about a guy who has killed his cheating wife and friend and is on the run, with nothing left but the taste of bourbon to console him as he faces death row. 



Lamitschka:  How much creative control do you have over your music?

Bryce Pallister:  Quite a bit I’d say, one of the nice things about being an independent artist

Lamitschka:  Do you have any interesting stories about how fans have been affected by your music?

Bryce Pallister:  I certainly enjoy hearing about how my fans have came accross my music. It’s crazy how far it’s reached over my career

Lamitschka:  Who inspires you musically and how deep do your musical roots run?

Bryce Pallister:  a number of artists. KD Lang, George Strait, Ricky Skaggs, The Allman Brothers.

Lamitschka:  What do you think about today's music scene versus its post and where do you see it going in the future?

Bryce Pallister:  I dunno, mainstream country isn’t quite as inspiring as it used to be. Alot of songs that are pretty shallow lyric and melody wise. At the same time if you dig a little deeper there are alot of really cool country artists on the fringe doing some really cool things. So I think the future is bright for country. As it seems country music goes from being mainstream (now is quite like the „urban Cowboy“ days of the early 80’s where pop country was the rage). To era’s where it isn’t as mainstream (think 70’s and the highwaymen, and 90’s with artists like dwight yoakum and clint black) In my opinion country makes way better quality music when it isn’t so mainstream.

Lamitschka:  If you had the chance to change something about the music industry, what would it be?

Bryce Pallister:  Well I think the industry is changing for the better. In certain areas it’s very concentrated (think mainstream radio) but thanks to the internet theres lots of oppurtunity for artists who don’t fit into the mainstream box.

Lamitschka:  As an artist, you so many tasks such as recording, touring, interviews. What do you like best, what's your favorite activity?

Bryce Pallister:  Touring I’d say, meeting new people

Lamitschka:  What can your fans expect to see when they see you in concert?

Bryce Pallister:  A show where everyone on stage is genuine. Very raw performance. Not very staged

Lamitschka:  Many music fans today get their information about artists online. Do you have your own website and what will fans find there?

Bryce Pallister:  www.brycepallister.com info on upcoming shows and pictures and videos

Catch a Double Dose of Teen Country Sensation Lizzie Sider on TV This Week   *Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family and TNN’s Crook and Chase*   Make sure to tune your TV to The Nashville Network (TNN) this weekend at 5 PM CST to catch 15-year old country star Lizzie Sider on the Crook and Chase Show. Lizzie’s episode will premiere Saturday and re-air on Sunday evening.  Footage will include an interview, clips from CMA Fest, and the music video for her latest hit single, I Love You That Much.   “Lizzie Sider is a force! A killer combination of singer/songwriter/entertainer who exudes pure charisma and joy with every note; and a level-headed maturity that is relatable to fans of any age.” says Lorianne Cook.

Also, catch Lizzie on The Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family hosted by Mark Steines and Cristina Ferrare.  The segment with the breakthrough sensation will air Thursday, June 20th at 9 AM CST.   Lizzie is coming off a packed CMA Fest 2013 weekend. When she was not busy meeting fans and signing autographs at her booth in Fan Fair X at the new Music City Center, Lizzie performed to packed crowds at the Wildhorse Saloon and the Bluebird Café.   Country Music Weekly writer Tammy Ragusa, said Lizzie “wowed the crowd” with her performance at the Wildhorse Saloon and that “despite her young age, Lizzie already exhibits the poise of a seasoned entertainer.”

Lizzie’s single, I Love You That Much provides a preview of Lizzie’s forthcoming debut album produced by Joe Vulpis (Lady Gaga) and mastered by Tom Coyne (Red-Taylor Swift).   The music video for I Love You That Much debuted on The Country Network (TCN) back in April. The video was shot by director Steven Goldman of The Collective Films, USA LLC in Los Angeles, CA.   Digital correspondent and columnist Jessica Northey recently tweeted, “People are calling her the next Taylor Swift. Pure talent!”   As a humanitarian and spokesperson for anti-bullying efforts, Lizzie performed at the Texas State Capitol in Austin back on June 1st as part of the Zero Tolerance Project. This CMA Close Up “Who New to Watch in 2013” artist, recently became a leader and spokesperson for the Global Women’s Empowerment Network (GWEN www.gwennetwork.org), sharing her personal story of encouragement with their community.  Lizzie knows firsthand the impact of heckling on school grounds, but, with the support of her family, channeled that frustration into writing what became her Top 40 debut single, Butterfly. Butterfly was penned by Lizzie and 2x #1 singer/songwriter Jamie O’Neal (also served as producer on the single), Jimmy Murphy and Lisa Drew (There Is No Arizona).

Nashville, TN – June 19, 2013 – MCA Recording artist Kip Moore’s current Top 10 single “Hey Pretty Girl” and chart-topping “Beer Money” have officially been certified GOLD by the RIAA, for sales over 500,000 downloads each. The GOLD tracks can both be found on Moore’s UP ALL NIGHT, the best selling debut album of any country artist released last year.

“’Pretty Girl’ and ‘Beer Money’ have been fan favorites on the road since we started playing them,” said Moore. “Having the fans also want to have the music after the show – to connect and respond to our music that way, too - just fuels our fire even more.”

Friday morning, fans can tune-in to catch Moore perform his hit songs on Fox & Friends’ All American Summer Concert Series beginning at 6:00A ET on FOX News (check local listings).

Moore’s current Top 10 hit “Hey Pretty Girl” follows two consecutive No. one hits off his debut album UP ALL NIGHT.  His first career No. one single, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck,” held the top spot on both charts for two weeks making him the first solo artist in four years to have a debut album’s first single go No. one for multiple weeks.  He has already sold out dozens of headlining shows this year, sometimes in just minutes. Moore continues to headline his own dates and is also currently opening for superstar Toby Keith through the summer.

Nashville, TN – June 19, 2013 – On a short break from the Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour dates, award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley is headlining some of the summer's biggest festivals with a hit-packed show that has the capacity crowds on their feet from the first notes of "Am I the Only One" at the top through the final patriotic chants of the crowd with the emotional closing song "Home."  With eight years of tireless touring under his belt, Bentley has hit a new stride that's catching attention from coast to coast.

 Bentley kicked off summer with the release of “Bourbon In Kentucky,” the lead single off his upcoming seventh studio album RISER, due out later this fall, and he will pick back up in July on the Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour through October.

Since moving to Nashville, Bentley has forged his own artistic path in an industry built predominantly on formula. He has mixed elements of modern country, classic country, bluegrass and rock, maintaining an unmistakable identity while constantly reinventing his sound. His album HOME debuted at No. 1 and spawned three consecutive chart-topping hits, marking 10 career No. 1 songs for Bentley as a singer and songwriter. His five previous studio albums have sold more than five million copies, garnered 11 GRAMMY nominations and earned him an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry.

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