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Ben Wells

What started out as an acoustic solo endeavor, quickly turned into the rising Country Rock artist/band that’s before you. Ben Wells began uploading original and simple covers of his favorite songs on YouTube, just a couple years ago. Those “simple” covers immediately jumped from 100's of views to 100,000's of views to ultimately Millions of views. Though Ben was performing a strong solo acoustic gig circuit, there was a missing piece. Crossing the path of experienced musicians Stephen Deloach, Rodney Baldwin, and Josh Hughes was definitely that “missing piece” that Ben needed and they are what now forms the Ben Wells Band. With these 4 passionate musicians all on one stage, they build a unique, “rock-hard” sound that compliments modern Country Music.

They have shared the stage with artists Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Brooks and Dunn, Roy Clark, Darius Rucker, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Jerrod Niemann, Colt Ford and Crossing Dixon to name a few. The Ben Wells Band is currently the 2011 Southeast WXRS Battle of the Bands Champion. In addition, Ben himself was nominated earlier this year as the GA Country Music “Male Artist of the Year” Award.

These 4 guys have all seen different aspects of the music industry, country music, and the independent scene, and together bring an ingenious intellect that gains their growing attention nationwide.

If you take traditional country music and “smack” it in the face with outlaw rock country, you have the sound that shapes Ben Wells and the Ben Wells Band.

Amber Gilliard

Amber Gilliard of Nicholls, Ga is a 16-year-old country-pop artist, who has  opened for several acts around South Georgia  and North Florida including: Shenandoah, Lance Stinson, Lee Brice, Rhett Akins, The River,  Jeff Bates and  Kayson Layne. She has been singing since the age of 3 for family and friends at churches, fairs and  other area events. 

She has also performed at several local concerts including: Concert in Costumes, Country for a Cause, Live at the Wiregrass, Concert and the Cage 1 and 2, Spirit of Liberty (Patterson, Ga), Blessing of the Fleet (Darien, Ga), Ga State Fair (Macon, Ga), Ga/Fla High School Rodeo Finals, Freedom Fest 2010 (Douglas, Ga), Nicholls Founders Day,  several area elementary schools, and Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN. 

Amber cut a four track country-pop demo CD at Sonrise Recording and Production  in Nashville, Tn. with Coffee County's own Terry Weeks producing. Over Christmas break she recorded her new single called "Something I Won't Regret", written by Max Mcgee and Rolf  Schnyder. It was recorded  at Upper Room Studios by Greg Hobbs, and will be available for purchase soon. You may preview the song by clicking the "Listen To" button below.  Digital downloads of this single are now available on participating digital download sites, including I-Tunes and  Amazon.  Purchase your digital copy today!

Follow Amber on YouTube, Facebook, and MySpace and check the Schedule on this site often for updates on her 2011 tour which is currently being booked.

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Michael Whitworth

Georgia boy, Michael Whitworth is an early twenty-something singer/songwriter building new roads into the New Country genre. His sound is fresh and upbeat, fusing optimistic youthfulness with witty wordplay to get feet tapping and hearts melting. Combining a devilish charm with infectious lyrics and melodies, Michael Whitworth is a delight to both the ears and the eyes, ready to break your heart with a smile.

Michael has toured for years with other bands playing different roles and instruments. A jack-of-all-trades, Michael does it all: guitars, bass, keys, drums etc. Along the way, he discovered his own sound and decided he wanted to have more creative input in songwriting, so he set out on his own. He's since found that as an artist he has truly come into his own. 
 
Learn more about Michael on his website www.michaelwhitworthmusic.com
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Emily Kenyon

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