BrokeDown Cadillac

Corri English of Brokedown Cadillac, an indie country band, will appear in a Broadway musical version of the 80s teen flick, Heathers. The cast of Heathers performed a concert version of the musical at The Public Theater on September 13, 2010.

The original film featured 80s teen legends of the time, Winona Ryder,Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty in a chilling tale of suicide, murder, and popularity. Musical theater lovers wil recognize quite a few names from recent musicals such as Wicked, Mamma Mia, and Legally Blonde Corri will play one of the Heathers. The composer for the score, Larry O'Keefe won a Tony award for Legally Blonde, the musical.

For those who know her and her fans, playing one of the popular "mean girls" takes real work for Corrie English. In reality, she's a country sweetheart with a heart of gold and a heart for supporting our troops overseas.

She and Brokedown Cadillac toured Iraq twice, dressing in fatiques, unable to take showers, and surviving the unbearable heat.

The band will have two new singles featured on the new CW series Hellcats. Some of you might also remember the band from the soundtrack of Return to Witch Mountain. Hopefully she will still find time to write and record new songs for Brokedown Cadillac with her songwriting partner Randy Dunham while appearing on Broadway.

Corri English deserves a big congratulations for her role in Heathers, and a thank you for touring in Iraq. Though official readings for the Broadway premiere scheduled for 2011 have included Kristen Bell, Ms. English's singing and acting talents will certainly stand out in the process of bringing Heathers to Broadway. Break a leg!

Find out more about Brokedown Cadillace at www.brokedowncadillac.com - Examiner

We take you behind-the-scenes at tonight's brand-new episode of Hellcats starring Aly Michalka, Ashley Tisdale and Robbie Jones! If you have been keeping up with the show like we have, then you've probably taken notice of the awesome soundtrack featured on each episode! This week's all-new episode of Hellcats features a song by Brokedown Cadillac called "Let It Ride." The song is "a fun loving upbeat tune about placing your bets on love," shared Brokedown Cadillac's lead singer Corri English. "The theme of the song has to do with letting go of your fears and giving love a shot, even if it means you might end up losing in the end. It's still worth it-- the only way to lose the game is not to play." The song will be featured in the bar scene and a montage of clips involving Aly Michalka's character Marti.

Another song from Brokedown Cadillac entitled "Can You Hear Me" was featured in last weeks episode. The song is a spiritual ballad that was used to bring out the emotion during the scene where Ashley Tisdale's character snuck out to the lake to pray for her sister's recovery. "We're very excited to be involved with Hellcats! I have been a fan of the creator of the show - Kevin Murphy - for a while and love his work," Corri told us. "Plus, I was a cheerleader, so I am loving this show!" Both songs from Brokedown Cadillac are available for purchase through iTunes. Continue reading to see some fun behind-the-scenes moments from tonight's episode and find out where YOU can see Brokedown Cadillac next!

Brokedown Cadillac during their Iraq tour

At the end of the year, Brokedown Cadillac will return to Iraq for the second time to entertain the troops with their upbeat and uplifting music! You can also look for more of their music to appear in an upcoming episode of Desperate Housewives, as well as several other TV series. The band is currently working on new matierial in Nashville with some of the top power hitters of the country music scene. They have most recently been writing and recording new material with Danny Myrick, a Nashville songwriter who has penned songs such as "She's Country," for Jason Aldean, which was the most played country song of 2009, "International Harvester," for Craig Morgan, and "Loud," for Big and Rich. Find out more on Brokedown Cadillac by visiting their official MySpace page.

Tune into The CW tonight at 9PM for an all-new episode of Hellcats. In “Beale St. After Dark," Savannah (Ashley Tisdale) is nervous about her first date with Dan (Matt Barr) so Marti (Aly Michalka), Lewis (Robbie Jones) and the rest of the Hellcats team accompany her on their date which ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Marti tries to impress her law professor Julian (Harold) in the hopes of joining his legal team but he doubts she can balance both her studies and cheerleading. Desperate to get her spot back, Alice (Heather Hemmens) turns to pills to kill the pain so she can get medically approved to re-join the team. Vanessa (Sharon Leal) decides to come clean with Derrick (DB Woodside) about her affair with Red (Jeff Hephner). - Hollywood Teenzine

With the networks' fall skeds rapidly unspooling, music supervisors -- facing limited funds and a crush of new episodes each week -- are increasingly turning to lesser-known artists for their material.
Music-themed skeins like "Glee," "Dancing With the Stars" and "American Idol" have naturally become more influential as platforms. But nonmusical scripted shows are also finding ways to make themselves more attractive and boast their distinctive advantages.

As musicians and label execs watch closely from the sidelines, attempting to discern which shows could serve as key platforms for new music, many music supervihave been finding ways to spotlight new or exclusive tracks.

Supervisors are forced to make their selections quickly since turnaround time for securing rights and programming for the new episodes can be extremely short, made worse by the uncertainty over a show's longterm future.

For Jason Alexander, supervisor for CW's "Nikita," selecting the show's music boils down to a dichotomy between the low-key home life and kinetic spy escapades of Maggie Q's titular character.

"It has a kick-ass female vibe foremost," he said, "but we also try to allow her to have her softer side when she's at home."

Fulfilling the kick-ass half of the equation, Alexander leans to acts like the hard-edged, femme-fronted the Duke Spirit and Band of Skulls, while Australia's Sia and Iceland's Jonsi have been tapped to represent the down moments.

In contrast, NBC's espionage-themed series "Undercovers" features a more far-flung geographic range. As music supervisor, Charles Scott is tasked with keeping pace with the central spy couple's travels.

"The show definitely has an international scope, so a lot of foreign-language music works its way in," Scott said. "So far it ranges from interesting percussion music to Swedish pop and Spanish dance music ... It's usually even written into the scripts that certain scenes won't feature American music."

ABC's "My Generation" has taken a proactive tack, incorporating music into the show's Web presence. Appropriately enough, music supervisor Melyssa Hardwick also is creative director for the ABC Music Lounge. Web content for the show features free downloads of songs from or inspired by the skein, as well as playlists constructed to represent each character.

Considering that "My Generation" is set both in 2000 and the present day (with appropriate music for both time periods), and that it features a major character who works as a music producer, the show's structure allows for a plethora of in-show tunes. (Hardwick mentioned that a yet-unnamed real-life band will join the show to portray a fictional rock group later in the season.)

Hardwick described her choices for the show's music as "very 'Austin City Limits,' and very male singer-songwriter-oriented," citing Band of Horses and Mumford & Sons as representative artists.

The latter band also made a prominent appearance in the pilot for Fox's "Lone Star," which looks to be a music-heavy platform.

So far, CW's "Hellcats" seems to have put a premium on spotlighting new artists, with supervisor David Sibley including tracks in the show's two aired episodes from such under-the-radar types as Brokedown Cadillac, Gustav, Hot Chelle Rae and Parisian quartet Exsonvaldes.

"I think (the indie aesthetic) really suits the tenor of this particular show, perhaps even better than a teenage, high school-oriented show might," Sibley said. "In college you have this world of underground bands that exist entirely outside of the mainstream, and we are definitely trying to work that into the milieu of the show."

Sibley added that he is equally interested in discovering new takes on older music, whether nabbing a contempo remix of Bow Wow Wow's "I Want Candy" or new recordings of tunes by the Box Tops and Sting.

The college cheerleading-themed drama also features a strong purchase functionality, with most of the featured songs available for download on the CW's site.


- Variety

Photo: Ashley Tisdale as Savannah Monroe
Artist: BrokeDown Cadillac | Song: "Can You Hear Me" | Album: Can You Hear Me (Single) | Buy now on iTunes

Scene and Heard

This gorgeous melody is playing when Savannah steps outside right before qualifiers to say a little prayer for her family, especially her injured sister, Charlotte. Hands down, this is the most touching moment of the entire episode, reminding us why we love us some Savannah. Also, this song was the perfect background to the beautiful picture painted by Ashley Tisdale, her hands clasped together in prayer, with the sun shimmering on the water behind her.

Who are BrokeDown Cadillac?
The Interwebs were buzzing last night with peeps wanting to know who wrote this amazing song. BrokeDown Cadillac is a 5-piece country band, fronted by Corri English and Randy Dunham. The pair first met in a bar, when Corri walked in to catch Randy's acoustic duo, Radio Flyer. The two hit it off, and when Randy's partner headed to Broadway, Corri took her place. Their album Somewhere In America is a collection of tributes to everyday life. You can also hear them on the soundtrack of the Disney film Race to Witch Mountain. Corri's angelic voice is spot on as the narrator for Savannah's inner thoughts.
- Wetpaint

With backgrounds in the music and acting fields on their resumes, when Randy Dunham and Corri English met it was a no brainer that a new group was on the horizon. Their mutual love of country music led them to write and perform songs that took on a modern country feel, and soon the demos they were working on caught the ear of Hollywood and in an instant the band appeared on screen in Disney’s Race To Witch Mountain and 5 of their songs made their way to the soundtrack. Fast-forward to now where Brokedown Cadillac has released their debut album Somewhere In America. With Corri’s female leads and Randy’s pop sensibilities it is clearly obvious that they are ready for mainstream success the minute you hit play. The ultra poppy “Brokedown Cadillac” allows you to hear the spunkiness in English’s voice and the catchy sounds they display musically as the vocals lead you into the chorus where the music and solid harmonies then take over. This trend continues throughout the album on tracks like “Love On The Run” and “Big City.” However they do show that they can perform a ballad chalked full of relatable lyrics on “Love Walks In,” as well as write a boot-stompin’ style with “Baby’s Gonna Start A Fire,” and they don’t forget that they have a background in acting as they show on the cleverly written “Last Picture Show.” Though it may have taken the right people hearing the demos at the right time, we as listeners are better off because of it. Brokedown Cadillac combines a lot of elements of what country music is today and puts it all on the table throughout their debut album that for the most part is up-tempo and fun, but at all of the right moments placed an unexpected ballad in the mix to capture your attention. - Today's Country Magazine

Posted: July 24th, 2009 at 10:40 am | By: Alison Bonaguro
When you mention a co-write with Sugarland, I immediately think good things. And when you say you’ve had some songs and a performance scene in a Disney movie (Race to Witch Mountain), even better. So here’s BrokeDown Cadillac, a newish country duo that’s been on an almost-famous journey for a while. But I think where they’ve landed now, after a handful of acting gigs and that early writing session with Kristian Bush and Kristen Hall (resulting in “Fly Away” from Sugarland’s debut album), is the best place for them. While country has plenty of frontmen and women and a good portion of trios, it seems like there’s a void in the duo category. Corri English and Randy Dunham front this band, and their debut single, “Baby’s Gonna Start a Fire,” will be just right for any country fan who likes the feisty side of Miranda Lambert and the blazing-guitars side of Keith Urban. - CMT.com

You may not be familiar with California-based band BrokeDown Cadillac by name, but if you packed up the kids to see March's Disney remake Race to Witch Mountain you've already heard a couple of their songs - and seen the band itself, which makes a cameo in a honky-tonk scene. This new album doesn't include those Witch Mountain tunes (which are available through digital retailers like iTunes), but if you dug the engergetic, instantly likeable sound you heard in the theater, you'll certainly get the same kick out of Somewhere in America. - Country Weekly

Nashville-based country group BROKEDOWN CADILLAC have confirmed plans to perform for the troops during a Thanksgiving week tour of military bases in Iraq. The group-founded in California by singer CORRI ENGLISH and guitarist RANDY DUNHAM-will head overseas this week for the tour, which runs from November 21-30 and they will be joined by a select group of Hooters Girls from around the U.S.

English says, "All of us in the band have close ties to the military, and we're excited and honored for this opportunity. We feel like spending Thanksgiving with our troops, who can't be home with their families, is the best way we can say thank you for all that they do. We hope it is the first of many visits."

"This outstanding group will have a tremendous impact on the military personnel serving our country," says David Chavez, President of Pro Sports MVP, the tour's organizer. "The Hooters Girls and BrokeDown Cadillac are very excited to meet the troops in Iraq, and it will be everyone's first visit to the region. All of the participants have expressed their passion for our troops overseas and are looking forward to a successful tour and once-in-a-lifetime experience."

BrokeDown Cadillac: BrokeDown Cadillac is a 5-piece modern country band fronted by Atlanta native Corri English and her partner Randy Dunham. Veterans of stage performance, BrokeDown Cadillac's live show is electrifying. The band-a tight collection of seasoned players-rarely offer people a chance to sit down with their string of upbeat, original material, commandeering fans to the dance floor. Their self-released debut album Somewhere In America was described by Country Weekly as having an "energetic, instantly likeable sound" (6/22/09).

Corri and Randy have written over two dozen songs for this project, five of which have recently been used in the 2009 Disney box office hit film, Race to Witch Mountain, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The two, joined by Danny Reuland on drums, Don Ian on lead guitar and Jeff LeGore on bass, were also included in a performance sequence of the movie, playing in a honky-tonk bar.

Check them out at: http://www.myspace.com/brokedowncadillacband

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For more information regarding Brokedown Cadillac contact: MSO 818.380.0400 Todd Brodginski 818.380.0400 x239 toddb@msopr.com Angela Villanueva 818.380.0400 x232 avillanueva@msopr.com - Newsblaze.com

LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Walt Disney Records) - Modern Country group BROKEDOWN CADILLAC-fronted by CORRI ENGLISH and RANDY DUNHAM-will make their national debut March 13 when the new Walt Disney Pictures film Race To Witch Mountain hits theaters. The band-whose upbeat country rock blend is highlighted by CORRI's forthright lead vocals and their shimmering harmonies-will be seen performing at a honky-tonk bar in the film, and five of their songs will be heard throughout the movie (which stars Dwayne Johnson). Two of these songs-"Southern Nights" and "Boogie Woogie Saturday Night"-will be available on the digital soundtrack from Walt Disney Records set for release on March 10.
BROKEDOWN CADILLAC was invited to be a part of Race To Witch Mountain by director Andy Fickman. "Working on Race to Witch Mountain, we had this overwhelming feeling every day that we were part of something really big," Corri says.

"We all grew up watching the original Witch Mountain movies, so Randy and I were looking at each other going, 'how on earth did our music get us here?' It was really special, and the director, Andy Fickman, made us feel really great about our music being a part of the experience. Appearing onscreen with Dwayne Johnson was a nice little bonus too."

The L.A.-based band was formed three years ago when Randy's acoustic project Radio Flyer was performing their regular residency show, and Corri (a film and television actress who's appeared in the movies Runaway Jury, Unrest and on shows including "Without A Trace," "CSI Miami" and "Bedford Diaries") walked in. As the night-and her courage-progressed, Corri took the stage to sing Pink's "Just Like a Pill" and really impressed Randy. When his Radio Flyer partner landed a gig on a Broadway tour, Corri was thrilled to team up with Randy.

Soon after joining together, BROKEDOWN CADILLAC discovered their "sound": Corri would be the lead singer, with Randy accompanying her in harmony and counter melody. The two went straight to work writing over two dozen songs and recently recording a four-song EP in Atlanta with vocal producer Jan Smith (Rob Thomas, Usher, TLC, India Arie, Ciara, Collective Soul).

BROKEDOWN CADILLAC's music--all written by Corri (an Atlanta native) and Randy (raised in Northern California) - shines on the newly recorded tracks like "Baby's Gonna Start A Fire," "Big City," "Tearing Up This Town" and "Run To You Madly."

BROKEDOWN CADILLAC-rounded out by drummer Danny Reuland, lead guitarist Don Ian and bassist Jeff LeGore-performs extensively in the Los Angeles area, with upcoming shows also booked for Bakersfield, Palmdale, San Diego, and Orange County. - Top 40 Charts

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Director Andy Fickman:
I am grooving these days to the country-pop band Brokedown Cadillac. I grew up in Texas loving this type of music. I first heard Brokedown Cadillac play at the Burbank Bar and Grill and was immediately taken by Corri English's hauntingly powerful vocals and Randy Dunham's guitar riffs. It's a five-piece band with Corri and Randy sharing songwriting duties. Their lyrics are filled with classic Americana storytelling. The sort of music that makes you feel like you are kicking back on a warm summer day with your shoes and socks off, laying on the grass under a tree reading a good book. - The Daily Beast

It is not unusual for Hollywood to produce the next hot music star, however this time it has produced a new country music sensation. Brokedown Cadillac is fronted by a seasoned songwriting team of Corri English and Randy Dunham.
English has been around music her entire life. The daughter of a musician English was able to hone her talent into the masterpiece it is today.
I was on the road with my dad's band from the time I was like 6 weeks old and grew up playing with tuning forks. So I think when you're around it that long, it just comes natural," recalls English.
Brokedown Cadillac is taking things slowly, self producing their own album and doing much of their own promotion, making sure that they make the right decisions along the way.
"If you pick the wrong deal you can end up getting nowhere fast," English explains. "There was a time when labels would take on a new artist and do development and give it time to get out there and give the audience time to respond. "
Self producing your own music isn't all bad; it allows an artist to form their own destiny.
"People have such a slick product before the time it gets in the hands of the executives. Independent artists can do a lot on their own now. It allows you to hold on to creative control, the more you do yourself," English point out.
The band self-released their debut album "Somewhere in America" in March. Shortly thereafter they were featured in a major motion picture. Performing as a bar band in the Disney movie Race to Witch Mountain which allowed them to have two songs on the digital soundtrack.
The band is starting to pick-up steam and that suits English and Dunham just fine.
"We wanted to take things kind of slow, so we can do it right and we couldn't be happier with the way things have gone so far," English mentions.
The band spent the summer in Nashville writing new material and meeting with different agents, but is back in Los Angeles and ready to rock. Thursday night marks the bands return to Los Angeles as they take place in the McCarthur Park Concert series at Levitt Pavillion.
For more information on the Levitt Pavillion visit levittla.org. For information on Brokedown Cadillac visit www.brokedowncadillac.net or www.myspace.com/brokedowncadillacband - socalmusictoday.com

Last night, California-based Country quintet Brokedown Cadillac – fueled by songwriting duo Corrie English (lead vocals) and Randy Dunham (guitar, harmony vocals) – played famed Los Angeles venue The Mint, and once again proved they are a well-oiled musical machine indeed! Kick starting their set with "Chasing the Moon," English – whose powerful pipes defy her pint-sized frame – and Dunham tore through tunes off their debut album, Somewhere In America, including "Baby's Gonna Start a Fire," "Girl With a Broken Heart," "Big City," "Last Picture Show," and "Scarlett O'Hara," closing with the eponymous album opener, "Brokedown Cadillac." The set was also peppered with songs found on the soundtrack to Disney's Race To Witch Mountain, in which the band makes a cameo appearance, playing in a honky-tonk bar. Take Brokedown Cadillac for a test drive now at a honky-tonk bar or small club before they kick into high gear and play arenas nationwide.
- Reel to Real Rock Radio

BrokeDown Cadillac reminded me of falling in love with Gaelic Storm, a Celtic band, that gained international exposure, and a major break for their career, in the box-office smash Titanic. This week, Race to Witch Mountain after opening in March 2009 will break $100 million in world-wide box office, which should help BrokeDown Cadillac in building a base of loyal fans. BrokeDown Cadillac is a three year old partnership of Corri English from Atlanta, Georgia, and California native, Randy Dunham. Corri provides the vocals and co-song writing, with Randy writing songs and playing lead guitar. While listening to them, I wondered whether this was the beginning of a group like Sugarland. It was only later after reading Corri's official bio that I learned that she had co-wrote Sugarland's big hit, Fly Away from their debut CD. Corri as an actor has many screen credits that can be found on Internet Movie Database and Randy as an accomplished songwriter/musician has penned several screenplays and novels.

Corri English making use of her native Georgia accent with the country-rock sound provides the signature sound for BrokeDown Cadillac on their same named tune, BrokeDown Cadillac. A song that people should buy and download on iTunes, from their recently released debut CD "Somewhere in America." This was not the first time the five member BrokeDown Cadillac has played The Mint, as you can find several of their prior Mint performances on YouTube with links from BrokeDown Cadillac website. These videos show the great stage prescence of Corri English - must be that training as an actress. However, she did comment, during her May 2009 performance at The Mint, that having to follow Missi Pyle over the top stage performance style, was not going to be easy. Corri then picked up Missi's jacket that had accidentally been left on stage, and asked the audience what they thought? Should I put it on? Then she modeled it, performed with it on, and then set it aside.

I look forward to returning to The Mint for other Country music performances and since BrokeDown Cadillar and Smith and Pyle are both LA based, I suspect they will return again. However, BrokeDown Cadillac, as they become better known, will be seen in larger venues, and their music will begin to appear on mainstream Country radio and TV. - Experience LA

BrokeDown Cadillac's collection of music is often likened to the commerciality of Shania and the Dixie Chicks, offering indelible melodies coupled with thoughtful, everyman lyrics. The themes explored in their music are common and relatable, whether it is about the loss of love, or just wanting to have a good time; each song is crafted to conjoin the overall experience of living in America.

The band, a tight collection of seasoned players, rarely offer people a chance to sit down, with their string of upbeat, toe-tapping numbers commandeering fans to the dance floor.

That Nashville Sound had an opportunity to sit down with the two lead singers about their music obsession.

That Nashville Sound- What brought you to music in the first place?

Corri English -My dad was a working musician and had me on the road at six weeks old. It was kind of a no brainer. I thought singing was what everyone did.

Randy Dunham-The Eagles. Flat out the most influential band to me and my childhood. I'm still pissed that I can't sing like Don Henley.

TNS- Describe your music- what's the mission behind the music?

CE- The stories. Music is a great way for a shy person to be a storyteller, and both Randy and I are kind of on the shy side.

RD- I think we really get a kick out of making people feel something. We try to make songs have a point. If it's a fun song, then we want you dancing. If it's a ballad, you should be reaching for the Kleenex-period.

TNS- What might people be surprised to find out about you?

CE- After we do a show, inevitably people come up to me and say, "Dang girl, you're short!" Apparently I look tall on stage. Who knew!

RD- When people find out I've graduated college and have written a couple of books, they always seem a little too surprised, if you know what I mean. What, do I look stupid or something! (laughing)

TNS- What kind of music are you listening to? What's in your iPod?

CE- Caitlin Crosby, Keith Urban, Kings of Leon, Fleetwood Mac, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown Band

RD- Ashton Shepherd, Cindi Lauper, AC/DC, Johnny Paycheck, Zac Brown Band, Sarah Buxton, Kenny Chesney, Eagles. (duh!)

TNS- If you had a crystal ball and looked forward five years, what do you see for yourself?

CE- I would like to see that we're on tour playing 200 dates a year. That's something I think Randy and I have always dreamed of doing and we've been working hard towards it for a long time.

RD- I'm shooting for a dramatic VH1 Behind the Music. The rise and fall and re-rise of Brokedown Cadillac. None of us do drugs though, so we might have a hard time making it interesting TV.

TNS- Quick questions… Favorite Hobby?

CE- Wine.

RD- Hiking

TNS- Record stores or downloads?

CE- Downloads.

Randy- I'm going convenience so downloads.

TNS- Favorite food?

CE-Mexican!

RD- Sushi.

TNS- West Coast or East Coast?

CE- I'm an Atlanta native, East Coast!

RD- I'm for West Coast skies, clear and blue, but I'm down with the East Coast hospitality.

TNS- Nickname for your guitar or other instrument(s)?

CE- Taylor-T.

RD- Nothing cute, Taylor mine! Taylor best guitar in world ever. - That Nashville Sound