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Legendary Country Singer/Songwriter J. K. Coltrain to Resume Touring
After a 3 year hiatus following the passing of both his parents J. K. Coltrain is releasing a new CD and resuming touring.
(PRWEB) January 29, 2005 -- Traditional country music singer & songwriter J. K. Coltrain is back on the road again and a brand new cd is on the way. After the death of both his parents J. K. Coltrain took 3 years off in his career. J. K. says he had not only grief over losing both of his parents to deal with but all of the financial business that came along with their passing.
He is very excited about getting back out and doing what he has been doing for the past 25 or so years, singing real music to real people. He also has a new cd coming out at the end of May and says that he has managed to put together a superb show with some of Americas hottest country pickers.
So be sure and watch for new music and a new tour for J. K. Coltrain & The Nashvillains. I am certain it will be a show you will not want to miss.
- PR Web
The new release by J. K. Coltrain on CMG Records Nashville of The Truck Stops Here is starting to gain momentum and being added to new stations daily.
Nashville, TN (PRWEB) July 29, 2006 -- Supporters of traditional country singer & songwriter J. K. Coltrain are happy to report that his new CD The Truck Stops Here is already starting to appear on several Country, Roots & Americana charts just 9 days after its release to radio and many more stations are adding tracks from the new CD on a daily basis. It should be hitting the stores near you in August. If they don't have it be sure and ask them to stock it..
J. K. Coltrain has been entertaining The World with his brand of True Country music for over 25 years. Just recently folks in the music business have taken notice. J. K. has remarked that he has been here all along just hoping that country music would make it's return to what he calls Real Country. Although he is pleased with his new found success he admits that it was never about stardom or money and that he was always in it for the music.
Fans can order their copy of his new CD online now at:
http://www.mycdstore.net
and they will save $5.00 off the average retail price. Radio stations can download broadcast quality tracks at:
http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/bands/1842
You can visit J. K. Coltrains Official website at:
www.jkcoltrain.com
- eMediaWire
Traditional Country Hall of Fame artist J. K. Coltrain has launched a new International website. Now fans around The World can keep up to date with J. K. in 11 different languages at; www.jkcoltrain.net - CMG Records
Country music greats J. K. Coltrain & Razzy Bailey are headlining 6 hours of great free entertainment at The Hall of Fame Lounge, 1407 Division St., Nashville, TN on Friday June 9th from 6 pm till 12. You can get more info on J. K.'s site at; www.jkcoltrain.com or at his labels site at; www.cmgrecords.com & email; riley@cmgrecords.com - PR Web
Discography
1987 - West Virginia You're Still My Home (single)
1991 - This Is J. K. Coltrain
2006 - The Truck Stops Here
2007 - Tumbleweed In Times Square
2008 - The Very Best of The Country Caravan
2008 - Indie Country Gold
You can hear them all at;
www.coltrecords.com
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Bio
J. K. Coltrain was born in Columbus, Ohio. He spent his early childhood days between there and West Virginia where his parents operated a small Mom & Pop grocery store. His Dad also was an excellent auto mechanic and in fact owned a number of repair shops over the years and was a weekend stock car racer. One reason why J. K. is a Nascar fanatic to this day:)
J.K. grew up surrounded by music & musicians. His cousin, Buddy Starcher was a professional recording artist on Columbia Records and was one of the founders of the Starday recording label and performed on the then popular Midwestern & Louisiana Hayrides. He also introduced the late Keith Whitley who first appeared on Buddys weekly radio show in Charleston, West Virginia when he was just 8 years old.
His Uncle & Grandpa performed together at churches throughout the South. That's where J. K. made his first appearance singing in church at the ripe old age of 11. His first professional job was at age 14 when he began singing with The Pleasant Hill Quartet. A well-known gospel group at the time.
Of course in his teens he had to try his hand in high school dance bands like Fire n' Ice and The Four Aces but by age 20 he had returned to his first love country music. At that time J. K. helped form a 7 piece country rock group called 'The Southern Express'. They garnered a great deal of regional success and opened for many popular groups at that time such as The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Poco & The Marshall Tucker Band.
He first cracked the country music charts in 1987 with a self-penned song, West Virginia You're Still My Home. Since then he has made many appearances on numerous radio & TV shows including The Nashville Showcase, The Midnight Jamboree & Stars of Tomorrow. J. K. has toured throughout the US & Canada and worked with some of the greatest names in country music. Jerry Reed, Loretta Lynn, The Bellamy Brothers, Conway Twitty, Buck Owens, George Jones, Tammy Wynette & Jerry Lee Lewis to name just a few.
J. K's future plans include a new album to be released in late July and to continue touring with his group 'The Nashvillains' building Colt Records and making new friends. Ya'all come out and see us when you can.....
J. K. Coltrain is a member in good standing of;
The Country Music Association
The Academy of Country Music
Americana Music Association
Traditional Country Hall of Fame
International Songwriters Association
TexAmericana Music Association
Roots Music Association
Country Legends Association
BMI
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