I know that this website is actually a Tumblr “blog,” but I’ve been using it as my “official” website - posting news when there is news, shows, etc. But now I have started an honest-to-goodness blog where I can be less brief and actually share thoughts and not just facts. You can click the “Blog” link above or you can go to adamhambrick.wordpress.com.
This post is a recap from our trip to LA last week. It was amazing and you can click the link above to read about it.
Today I signed my very first publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing Nashville. I’m so excited to share this news with you all because your support and encouragement are what pushed me to make “Fighting From the Ground.” God’s providence and that record are what brought me to this deal.
I need to say thanks to Jeremy Stover who brought me into EMI and who has worked with me and given great direction. Thanks also to Ben Vaughn, Tom Luteran, Laura Wright and all the folks at EMI who are giving me this chance. I feel like this is kind of like winning the songwriting lottery for some dude writing songs out of his man-cave.
“What does this mean..” you ask? It means I’m officially a staff writer with EMI. I’ll write songs and they will pitch them all over the place: country artists, pop, TV, film and anywhere that needs good songs. They help me with the business end of songwriting that, frankly, I could never do well on my own. They get me in the room to write with some of the best writers around and it gives me the chance to have my music heard in places that were previously almost impossible.
For those of you who are worried: Merritt and I don’t have plans to move to Nashville, and I’m not quitting my job with StuMo. This is just an awesome opportunity to put some momentum on the things I’ve already been doing.
Thank you to Jesus who has laid out an incredible chance to create music and a new avenue through which to impact people with the Gospel. Thanks to my amazing wife who encourages me and allows me to spend time away from home so this could happen. Thanks to my family who made music a core value in our home. Thanks to all of you, my friends, who buy my music, come to shows, and share my music with your friends. Whether you realize it or not, you all made this happen and I am deeply grateful.
Big thanks,
Adam
“The Tree Streets”
This is a song I wrote with Phil Barton and Tami Hinesh back in October, and it’s one of my favorites I’ve done recently. I want to give a shout out to my good friend Jacob Willis for having such a unique way of looking at the world, a view that inspired and influenced how this idea came out. This is a free download folks, and I really hope you enjoy it. (This is also an old-fashioned, do-it-yourself Mancave demo. Hence the free-ness)
Download and share. Ready… set… GO!
“I Caught Fire”
I’ve spent some good time writing with some really great country writers as of late, and I wanted to share my favorite demo we’ve done so far. This is a song called “I Caught Fire,” featuring my new friend Ann Marie Boskovich - written by Jeremy Stover, Brian Maher and myself. If you like it, tell your friends. There’s more good stuff on the way!
I just want to say a big thank you to all those who made the Blackbird’s inaugural “Alchemy Songwriting Competition” a success. I’m thrilled to be the first grand prize winner. Thank you to Kris Allen, David Hodges, Andy Davis of Music Empowers, the Blackbird staff, and all the sponsors who are working to bring arts education to Conway and Central Arkansas. As the grand prize winner, I’ll get to fly to LA and record the song with producers Ryan Peterson and Nolan Sipe. Thank you, Blackbird, for the opportunity.
“I Would Never,” is probably my favorite song I’ve ever written. It’s special obviously because of its subject matter, and now because it has opened some great doors for me as a songwriter. It is the track that caught the attention of Jeremy Stover, my new friend and incredible ally who has been championing my music in Nashville and putting me in great situations to grow as a writer. Now to have this song win in this contest is both encouraging and humbling.
If you would like to download “I Would Never” for free, visit Noisetrade.com/AdamHambrick and get that song as well as “I Make Do,” and “Hard Hittin’ Love.”
Thanks again.
This is a new song written with my good friend Cory Nelson. He’s an incredible musical mind. No plans for a release of any kind just yet, just wanted to pass on some sweetness that we came up with. Happy listening!
To hear more of Cory’s incredible talent, pick up the album from Canopy Climbers!
“Wandering Ways”
Pieces don’t fall in place for me,
I labor ‘till head and heart agree,
Surely there’s no place for certainty,
I move with swift, determined feet,
My wandering ways,
My wandering ways,
My wandering ways,
My wandering ways will get me there
I’m not close but I know I can’t be far,
Is there peace for the wild and restless heart,
Is this the end or did we ever really start,
It’s not the wheels, but the road that makes us who we are,
My wandering ways,
My wandering ways,
My wandering ways,
My wandering ways will get me there,
This is a video taken by my friend Phil Lucia back in March at Tulsa’s Venue 68. Also featured in this video are Jason Palik on percussion and Mark Bennett on bass. New shows and some new material coming later this summer!
Yes, in the town I live in there is something called Toad Suck Daze - a yearly festival that features toad races, carney food, and some of the best live music that Conway can muster. Past performers include Styx, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, and too many more to name. (I know you like that I listed Styx first)
This year’s line-up will feature yours truly along with the full band opening for my friend Kris Allen, American Idol season 8 champ who will be headlining the weekend festivities. Toad Suck Daze kicks off Friday, April 29th and our crew hits the stage at 6:45 that night.
Also, we will be selling a new t-shirt designed by our good buddy Zach Fonville. You’ll be the envy of all your friends, you’ll impress your boss, or it might even get you a date to the prom. Either way, this shirt will make your life better.
We’ve got some opportunities to catch us on the road this Spring in Oklahoma and Texas with some additional dates coming for Kansas and Tennessee as well. We hope to see you there!
February 25th and 26th - First Baptist Church Sheridan Youth Retreat - Amity, AR
March 9th - Eskimo Joe’s w/ Stars Go Dim - Stillwater, OK
March 10th - First Christian Church w/ Stars Go Dim - Stillwater, OK
March 18th - Opening Bell Coffee - Dallas, TX
March 19th - Venue 68 w/ Brave New August - Tulsa, OK
Also, this past weekend at the show in Little Rock with Ben Rector, my good buddy Austin Walker took some great photos. You can check them out and the rest of his great body of work by clicking HERE. Here’s a sneak peek.
We took off the months of November and December, but this month we’re starting to book shows and crank up our spring schedule, starting with a show we’re really excited about:
On Sunday, Feb 20th, our friends Ben Rector and Steve Moakler are coming to Juanita’s in Little Rock and I’m getting to open up the show with an acoustic set. These tickets are going to go fast, and you can get them here!
In other news, if you haven’t bought the album “Fighting From the Ground,” and you would like to check out a couple tracks, we’ve got 2 tracks for free download at www.Noisetrade.com/AdamHambrick
Singer/songwriter, videographer, graphic designer, worship leader, husband, meat-grilling enthusiast, and fantasy football team owner.
