Kim Carnes has friends in high places Nov 5, 2009
" Carnes, whose "Bette Davis Eyes" was the biggest radio hit of 1981, has concentrated in recent years on writing for other artists - Tim McGraw, Sawyer Brown, Tanya Tucker, Suzy Bogguss and Deanna Carter among them - but she's maintained a keen interest in performing, often appearing at informal shows with her fellow tunesmiths, sharing songs in her well-known raspy, smoky vocal style. She recently returned from a brief tour of South America and visits Europe at least once a year. And Carnes,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Celebrity birthdays for Oct. 25-31 Oct 22, 2009
Country singer Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown is 51. Drummer Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers and of Chickenfoot is 48. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Today in history Oct 4, 2009
Country musician Gregg Hobie Hubbard (Sawyer Brown) is 49. Actor David W. Harper is 48. (Boston Globe)
The Day in History Sep 6, 2009
Country musician Joe Smyth (Sawyer Brown) is 52. Actor-comedian Jeff Foxworthy is 51. (Boston Globe)
Celebrity birthdays for Sept. 6-12 Sep 3, 2009
Country drummer Joe Smyth of Sawyer Brown is 52. Actor-comedian Jeff Foxworthy is 51. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
WE Fest opens this week near Detroit Lakes Aug 4, 2009
Sawyer Brown, Trace Adkins and Toby Keith are on the bill Thursday night. Friday night's lineup includes Taylor Swift and Brooks. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
The outside world Jul 24, 2009
Aug. 11, Sawyer Brown, The Oregon Garden, Silverton. Aug. 28, Nickelback, Amphitheater at Clark County, Ridgefield, Wash. (Juneau Empire)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 26-Aug. 1 Jul 23, 2009
Guitarist Duncan Cameron (Sawyer Brown) is 53. Comedian Carol Leifer is 53. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
New albums join expanding 'Idol' collection Jul 13, 2009
Albums from American Idol winner Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert are due in the fall. Lambert might have two; pre-Idol recordings are due to be released this summer. (USA Today -- Life)
Bucky Covington Jul 3, 2009
The call that seemed right came from the singer/producer of the band Sawyer Brown, who in fact got their start winning Star Search. Covington and Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown went to work on the Idol contestant s first album. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Dickinson gives 10-day western 'Whoopie!' Jun 20, 2009
In between are highlights, including a July 3 Sawyer Brown concert, opening with Chris LeDoux's Western Underground Band at the Dickinson Recreation Center (hockey arena), a July 4 downtown parade and all-day art roundup at the Dickinson State University campus and evening fireworks at the DSU outdoor arena. Roughrider Days opens with a three-day rodeo at the DSU outdoor arena, with events Friday evening and all day June 27 and 28. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Tourism outlook unclear11:44 am | (No comments posted.) May 19, 2009
Special events locally include the annual Wing Fling at Lake Kampeska and the Redlin Center Event in August featuring country band Sawyer Brown. Other events in the Glacial Lakes region include the Ft. Sisseton celebration near Lake City, Crystal Springs Rodeo near Clear Lake in June, the Laura Ingalls Wilder pageant in DeSmet and Potato Days in Clark in August. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Entertainment scheduled at CoffeeCat May 14, 2009
His diverse experience with a variety of music projects has allowed him to open shows for many internationally acclaimed acts such as The Fixx, Chris Cagle, Andy Griggs, Gary Allan, Sawyer Brown, and Martina McBride. He was awarded first place in the Miscellaneous category at the 32nd Annual National Country Music Festival, where he was also a third of the festival s Best Vocal Group. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
A fair to remember Mar 20, 2009
The Gage County Fair has hosted entertainers with names like Sawyer Brown, John Michael Montgomery and Clay Walker, as well as recent stars Little Big Town and Dierks Bentley. Last year, Wiegand said, rising country star Eric Church had the first rainout in 21 years, but stayed at the fair during his scheduled performance time to sign autographs and meet fans. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Fringe Festival begins at Webb Center Mar 5, 2009
He continues to collaborate on duets with a stellar list of artists including Amy Grant and Steve Wariner, and writes hit songs for Wynonna Judd, Sawyer Brown and Joe Diffie. The infamous Riders in the Sky take the spotlight on Saturday evening and will perform in front of a sold out house. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Country music offered at Webb Center Feb 26, 2009
He continues to collaborate on duets with a stellar list of artists including Amy Grant and Steve Wariner, and he writes hit songs for Wynonna Judd, Sawyer Brown and Joe Diffie. Now married with a young family, White is ready for whatever the next phase of his career brings. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
