Larry Vannatta

15-21 JANUARY 2013 CHART

1. Barry P Foley - Never Leaving Texas
2. Allen Karl & Donna Cunningham - Ain't That A Lovin 'Shame
3. Mel Berg - Don’t Walk On By
4. Ray Lani - Mama's Rocking Chair
5. Allen Karl - As Sure As I’m Standing Here
6. Bill Brooks – When You Come Through The Storm
7. Clelia Adams - Baby,We're Really In Love
8. Thopper - Did I Open My Eyes
9. Vannatta - This Old Heart Of Mine
10. Michael Ryan Cassidy - Come To Carolina
11. Blake Emmons - Who You Are
12. Mike Archer - The‘L ’Word
13. Billy Chernoff - She Learned To Draw The Water
14. Glen Copeland - Richest FoolIn Town
15. Nash & The Ramblers - Southern Sunday
16. Sandra Lee Burdick - The Greatest Story
17. Donna Cunningham - Don’t Tell Me
18. Clay Jeffreys - Simple Country Girl
19. Toby Keith - Ilike girls that drink beer
20. Dick Damron - Jesus It's Me Again 21. Lynn Anderson - Day One
22. Marty Rivers - Just In Case
23. Chuck Hancock - Just can’t get theT exas out of me
24. Sherry Kennedy - Here After
25. Darin Warner- Bottom Of The Glass
26. DeLon - Greenback Dollar Blues
27. Tornado Magnet - Here & Now
28. Ed Byerly - Do Unto Others
29. Commander Nash - Through The Eyes Of A Child
30. The Roys - Still standing
31. The Bobkatz - Underneath The Hat
32. Josh Macumber - All hat no cowboy
33. Larry Mercey - Trio On My Fathers Side
34. Steve Free - Party On The River
35. Doug Bruce - Made That Way
36. Marty Maggio - Loving You
37. Donna Ray - Cherokee Rose
38. Patsy Cline - Crazy
39. Rich Owen - What's Left of My Heart
40. Melissa Duval - Ridin’Shotgun
International
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August 23 – Larry Vannatta


Posted by Sue on Thursday, August 23, 2012 ·

August 23 – Larry Vannatta
- Mikey’s Juke Joint & Eatery -

Larry Vannatta is a country-music recording artist and award-winning songwriter from Milo, Alberta, Canada.

Musician, vocalist, prolific song writer; Larry Vannatta has been writing and recording professional songs, for the past twenty five years. His smooth vocal talents are clear, and distinctly his own. Larry has just recently received the “Song Writer of the Year” award by the European Country Music Association in 2011, and is a two time Canadian Juno nominee for Country Group of the Year. He was nominated for best male artist and fan choice award by the Association of Country Music in Alberta in 2012. Larry’s entertaining performances range from songwriter showcase, two- and three-piece acoustic acts to five-piece country shows. He performs original, toe-tapping melodies, Alberta traditional country, bluegrass, and smooth folk ballads. With his smooth vocal talents; award-winning, song-writing skills and professionalism, Larry’s songs are “must-hear” music and his live performances are a “must-to-experience.”

Larry’s latest 12-track album, Working Class Man, was released in 2011/2012. The album is filled with his smooth vocals and lyrics that easily relate to the everyday listener. The title track, “Working Class Man” was released on Hillcrest CDs, April 2012 across Europe, UK, Australia, France, Spain, Sweden, New Zealand, Norway, Demark, and Netherlands; it was released on RDR promotion Feb 2012 in Canada. Pre-released single tracks have been promoted by Ross Allen on Hillcrest CDs. Tracks are proving to be chart toppers throughout Europe: “Paradise” and “Country Junkie.”
- Posted by Sue the Calgary Seer, August 23, 2012

The latest single for Larry Vannatta will be released on Hillcrestcds across Europe Feb/March 2013 the single "Brick by Brick" is another Original song off the Working Class Man album and was co-written by Larry Vannatta, Greg C Brown and Janice Hopkins - Hillcrestcds

Horsesall.com
Country Music review

August 2012


Working Class Man Larry Vannatta releases new solo CD


By Jody Seeley
He hails from Milo, Alberta
and sings songs people can
relate to…especially the
working class who he dedicates his
latest CD to.
When you get the chance to sit
across from Larry Vannatta, you
will find a down-home, first class
guy who loves music. This born and
raised farm boy is an ambassador to
small town spirit and life.
In fact his Mom played in his band
for 18 years with his former band
‘Straight Clean & Simple.’ There
probably isn’t a town in Southern
Alberta he hasn’t played in.
Although he’s not searching for
awards to confirm his passion, talent
finds a way to get recognized.
He is a two-time, Canadian Juno
nominee and was awarded the
Songwriter of the Year award by the
European Country Music Association
(ECMA) in 2011. He was also
nominated for best male artist and
fan choice award by the Association
of Country Music in Alberta in
2012.
After taking a break to raise a
family (3 kids) with his wife of 30
years, Vannatta is back with his
solo project Working Class Man.
When asked, he can’t recall if this is
his 10th or 11th CD but nonetheless
he is passionate about his latest
work.
Vannatta tells me he loves to write
honest songs with good morals. He
grabs his inspiration from everyday
life...from his background and even
from “driving down the road and a
melody pops into your head.”
Over the years he has had a
number of musical influences from
the Nitty Gritty Dirt band, Ozark
Mountain Dare Devils to Alan Jackson
and the Zac Brown Band.
The title track of his new CD was
released in Canada in February of
2012, and then in April 2012 across
Europe, UK, Australia, France,
Spain, Sweden, New Zealand,
Norway, Demark, and Netherlands.
He was a feature artist on ‘Made in
Alberta’ which is aired on 99.7 Sun
Country and AM 1140 Radio.
You can hear his current single
Paradise on country radio now. You
will find the CD online and at his
shows. More details on Larry Vannatta
can be found on Facebook or
his website www.larryvannatta.com
- Horsesall.com by Jody Seely

The 2012 ACMA Nominee's Are:
Female Artist of the Year

Alee, Danielle Lowe, Dani-Lynn, Emily Seal
Jay D Marie, Joanne Janzen, Katie Mission
Krysta Scoggins, Lauren Mayell
Mary Resek, Netty Mac, Olivia Wik
Payton Klassen, Sarah Beth Keeley
Shannon Smith, Shelly Dubois, Tenille

Male Artist of the Year

Bobby Wills, Chard Morrison, Chris LeBlanc
Craig Owen Jenkins, Drew Gregory, Greg Wood
Jason Greeley, Jason Hastie, Jordan Doell
Larry Vannatta, Quentin Reddy, Scott McKnight, Shane Chisholm

Group/Duo of the Year

Chemical Cowboys, Domino, Friday Night Satellites
Genuine Cowgirls, Hey Romeo, Part-Time Eagle
PEAR, The Boom Chucka Boys, The Command Sisters
The Hanson Jeans, The Orchard,The Travelling Mabels



Fan's Choice

Alee, Bobby Wills, Chard Morrison, Chemical Cowboys, Chris LeBlanc, Craig Owen Jenkins, Danielle Lowe
Dani-Lynn, Domino, Drew Gregory, Emily Seal
Friday Night Satellites, Genuine Cowgirls, Greg Wood
Hey Romeo, Jason Greeley, Jason Hastie, Jaye D Marie, Joanne Janzen, Jordan Doell, Katie Mission, Krysta Scoggins
Larry Vannatta, Lauren Mayell, Mary Resek, Netty Mac
Olivia Wik, Part-Time Eagle, Payton Klassen, PEAR
Quentin Reddy, Sarah Beth Keeley, Scott McKnight
Shane Chisholm, Shannon Smith, Shelly Dubois, Tenille
The Boom Chucka Boys, The Command Sisters
The Hanson Jeans, The Orchard, The Travelling Mabels

New Category: Industry Person of the Year

Abbey White - KG Country
Bill Hanson - Hanson Productions
Cal Gratton - XM105 - Fabmar Communications
Calvin Bellows - Exposure Productions
Carla Hackman - Elevation Entertainment Group
Chris Nielsen-Smith - Royalty Records
Chris Scheetz - CISN
Derek Hauser - Sony Music Canada
Ed Harris - Highnote Marketing
Eric Moncur - Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza
Harris Dvorken - Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall
Helis Podnek - Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza
Hilary Montbourquette - KG Country
Larry Donohue - CFCW
Larry Werner - Panhandle Productions
Marisa Jodoin - CFCW
Neil Shewchuk - XM105 - Fabmar Communications
Phil Kallsen - Corus Radio Alberta
R. Harlan Smith - Royalty Records
Ray Bradley -Snap In Time
Rob Smith - Royalty Records
Scott Phillips - Corus Radio Alberta
Teresa Neuman - City of Red Deer Culture Services
Tim Day - KG Country
Trista Carey - Schnell Hardy Jones
Wendy Daniel - Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall

New Category: Talent Buyer of the Year

Eagle River Casino & Travel Plaza
Panhandle Productions
Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall


Cast your vote by visiting our website at: http://www.abcountrymusic.ca and click on "Vote"


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Monday December 17th, 2012


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Larry Vannatta new European single "Working Class Man" released on Hillcrestcds jumps into top ten. - ECMA

Larry Vannatta new European single "Working Class Man" released on Hillcrestcds jumps into top ten. - ECMA

Horsesall.com
Country Music review

August 2012


Working Class Man Larry Vannatta releases new solo CD


By Jody Seeley
He hails from Milo, Alberta
and sings songs people can
relate to…especially the
working class who he dedicates his
latest CD to.
When you get the chance to sit
across from Larry Vannatta, you
will find a down-home, first class
guy who loves music. This born and
raised farm boy is an ambassador to
small town spirit and life.
In fact his Mom played in his band
for 18 years with his former band
‘Straight Clean & Simple.’ There
probably isn’t a town in Southern
Alberta he hasn’t played in.
Although he’s not searching for
awards to confirm his passion, talent
finds a way to get recognized.
He is a two-time, Canadian Juno
nominee and was awarded the
Songwriter of the Year award by the
European Country Music Association
(ECMA) in 2011. He was also
nominated for best male artist and
fan choice award by the Association
of Country Music in Alberta in
2012.
After taking a break to raise a
family (3 kids) with his wife of 30
years, Vannatta is back with his
solo project Working Class Man.
When asked, he can’t recall if this is
his 10th or 11th CD but nonetheless
he is passionate about his latest
work.
Vannatta tells me he loves to write
honest songs with good morals. He
grabs his inspiration from everyday
life...from his background and even
from “driving down the road and a
melody pops into your head.”
Over the years he has had a
number of musical influences from
the Nitty Gritty Dirt band, Ozark
Mountain Dare Devils to Alan Jackson
and the Zac Brown Band.
The title track of his new CD was
released in Canada in February of
2012, and then in April 2012 across
Europe, UK, Australia, France,
Spain, Sweden, New Zealand,
Norway, Demark, and Netherlands.
He was a feature artist on ‘Made in
Alberta’ which is aired on 99.7 Sun
Country and AM 1140 Radio.
You can hear his current single
Paradise on country radio now. You
will find the CD online and at his
shows. More details on Larry Vannatta
can be found on Facebook or
his website www.larryvannatta.com
- Horses All Magazine

Horsesall.com
Country Music review

August 2012


Working Class Man Larry Vannatta releases new solo CD


By Jody Seeley
He hails from Milo, Alberta
and sings songs people can
relate to…especially the
working class who he dedicates his
latest CD to.
When you get the chance to sit
across from Larry Vannatta, you
will find a down-home, first class
guy who loves music. This born and
raised farm boy is an ambassador to
small town spirit and life.
In fact his Mom played in his band
for 18 years with his former band
‘Straight Clean & Simple.’ There
probably isn’t a town in Southern
Alberta he hasn’t played in.
Although he’s not searching for
awards to confirm his passion, talent
finds a way to get recognized.
He is a two-time, Canadian Juno
nominee and was awarded the
Songwriter of the Year award by the
European Country Music Association
(ECMA) in 2011. He was also
nominated for best male artist and
fan choice award by the Association
of Country Music in Alberta in
2012.
After taking a break to raise a
family (3 kids) with his wife of 30
years, Vannatta is back with his
solo project Working Class Man.
When asked, he can’t recall if this is
his 10th or 11th CD but nonetheless
he is passionate about his latest
work.
Vannatta tells me he loves to write
honest songs with good morals. He
grabs his inspiration from everyday
life...from his background and even
from “driving down the road and a
melody pops into your head.”
Over the years he has had a
number of musical influences from
the Nitty Gritty Dirt band, Ozark
Mountain Dare Devils to Alan Jackson
and the Zac Brown Band.
The title track of his new CD was
released in Canada in February of
2012, and then in April 2012 across
Europe, UK, Australia, France,
Spain, Sweden, New Zealand,
Norway, Demark, and Netherlands.
He was a feature artist on ‘Made in
Alberta’ which is aired on 99.7 Sun
Country and AM 1140 Radio.
You can hear his current single
Paradise on country radio now. You
will find the CD online and at his
shows. More details on Larry Vannatta
can be found on Facebook or
his website www.larryvannatta.com
- Horses All Magazine

Larry Vannatta – “Working Class Man” CD Review by CTW Agency, Nashville, TN

Larry Vannatta proves he knows exactly what it takes to touch the heart of a working class man, or, a working class woman for that matter, with the down-to-earth country music and songs found on his newly released 12-track CD Album “Working Class Man.” It is chocked full of solid country traditional song material that clearly demonstrates his talents as a singer, musician, and prolific songwriter. His voice is smooth, polished, and powerfully engaging. And his songs are relatable to the everyday working class in a genuine and positive manner.

Vannatta penned eight out of the twelve song tracks on his album which includes “Paradise”, “This Old Heart of Mine”, “Working Class Man”, “Faster Horses, “Hooked On You”, “Country Junkie”, “Johnny Play it Again”, and “Gone Fishing.”

His co-writing partners on “Brick By Brick” were Janice E. Hopkins and Greg C. Brown, while song lyricist Carolyn Taylor White joined him on their co-write of “Heart On My Sleeve.” The sole cover song Larry selected to be included on his album is “Sixteen Tons” written by Merle Travis and made popular by the late and beloved recording artist, Tennessee Ernie Ford. Larry performs his up-tempo rendition of this classic working man’s song brilliantly!

“Paradise” is exactly where this exquisite song takes you! “This Old Heart of Mine” is a beautiful love ballad; with a sinuous melody and Larry’s smooth crooning delivered so flawlessly makes this one of my personal favorites. “Johnny Play It Again” has a delightful up-tempo Country-Cajun flair that gets your toes to tapping and hands to clapping. And “I’m Hooked On You” is sure to brighten the airwaves with its catchy chorus and sunny lyrics. Larry also gives us a delightful acoustic version of his title track “Working Class Man” to finish up our listen; which has more of an intimate feel than his fully produced version. All twelve songs on this album are produced and performed musically and vocally with top-notch perfection; every one of them touches the listeners’ musical senses.

This is a fabulous album, and for me Larry Vannatta’s “Working Class Man” sits right alongside my George Strait collection! Yes, it’s that good! I recommend you get yourself a copy today . . . you won’t be disappointed.
- CTW Agency, Nashville, TN

BMO Centre – Hall D

The Window on the West stage celebrates western culture by showcasing a variety of talent. It is the "happening" place within Western Oasis. Window on the West provides a dynamic venue for skilled performers to share their country music, song, poetry, magic and imagination! Sunday mornings you will even hear some good ‘ole Gospel tunes as well. Audiences are welcome to sit and relax and enjoy the continuous array of 45 minute performances.

Stampede 2013 promises to be a great show as we celebrate anniversary year 101, and Window on the West promises to deliver superb performances.

We are grateful to the Artists and Artisans for giving us our beautiful surroundings and for occasionally joining in on the special event activities on our Stage. Committee members of Western Showcase, Western Lifestyles and Western Art Show contribute to our success and we thank them for that.

We are looking forward to seeing you at Stampede 2013 and at the Window on the West.
- Calgary Stampede Western Showcases 2012

BMO Centre – Hall D

The Window on the West stage celebrates western culture by showcasing a variety of talent. It is the "happening" place within Western Oasis. Window on the West provides a dynamic venue for skilled performers to share their country music, song, poetry, magic and imagination! Sunday mornings you will even hear some good ‘ole Gospel tunes as well. Audiences are welcome to sit and relax and enjoy the continuous array of 45 minute performances.

Stampede 2013 promises to be a great show as we celebrate anniversary year 101, and Window on the West promises to deliver superb performances.

We are grateful to the Artists and Artisans for giving us our beautiful surroundings and for occasionally joining in on the special event activities on our Stage. Committee members of Western Showcase, Western Lifestyles and Western Art Show contribute to our success and we thank them for that.

We are looking forward to seeing you at Stampede 2013 and at the Window on the West.
- Calgary Stampede Western Showcases 2012

Mountain RadioFest
40th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday October 20th in the Crowsnest Pass (October 20th is the exact date when we hit the air in 1972)
3 venues and over 20 artists.
Including Jake Mathews, Clayton Bellamy, Bobby Wills, Duane Steele, Boom Chucka Boys, Jason Greely, The Orchard, Friday Night Satellites, Larry Vannatta, Jordan Doell, and many more!
Admission $5 per venue or $10 in advance for all 3 + an ACMA fan membership
- Mountian RadioFest Crowsnest pass

Mountain RadioFest
40th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday October 20th in the Crowsnest Pass (October 20th is the exact date when we hit the air in 1972)
3 venues and over 20 artists.
Including Jake Mathews, Clayton Bellamy, Bobby Wills, Duane Steele, Boom Chucka Boys, Jason Greely, The Orchard, Friday Night Satellites, Larry Vannatta, Jordan Doell, and many more!
Admission $5 per venue or $10 in advance for all 3 + an ACMA fan membership
- Mountian RadioFest Crowsnest pass

Musician Larry Vannatta encourages teachers to let kids express themselves
Giselle Wedemire/Intern Reporter, Monday, September 3, 2012
Though Milo-area-based country musician Larry Vannatta graduated from County Central High School (CCHS) in 1978, he received his first school award last Thursday at the sixth annual Palliser Wall of Fame induction ceremony.

"I know it took me 50 years - I've never gotten an award in school, but I finally got it," Vanatta said during his speech at the

ceremony.

More than 900 Palliser staff, friends and families were in attendance at the ceremony, which was part of the Opening Day Celebration for Palliser Regional Schools at Vulcan's Cultural-Recreational Centre.

Vannatta was one of four inductees honoured this year for their outstanding achievements in their particular fields.

In addition to Vannatta, other honoured inductees included Olympic skater Jason Turner, Dr. David Tano, and Lethbridge

Herald photographer Ian Martens - all of whom attended Palliser schools and have since gone on to achieve remarkable goals.

A self-taught musician and songwriter, Vannatta said in his speech that music became his creative outlet primarily because it allowed him to express himself in ways that he never could in mandatory school essays.

Though he admitted that school was difficult for him as he was never the best at spelling, he found that he excelled in music despite never taking music lessons and his inability to read music.

In his career as a musician, during which he has received Juno Awards nominations in 1992 and 1993 as well as the Songwriter of the Year award from the European Country Music Association in 2011, Vannatta has found that education is a constant and lifelong journey.

Echoing the school board's motto of "Dream and believe, learn and achieve," he implored the teachers of Palliser Regional Schools to continue their efforts to seek out the talents and passions of their kids to help them find and reach their dreams.

"As a songwriter, it is my role to express myself emotionally with music," he said.

"Let those kids in school express themselves whether they're good at this or that because if you look for the abilities in those kids, it's amazing what they can do."

Colleen Deitz, vice-chair of Palliser's school board, personally nominated Vannatta because she said his achievements beyond his days at CCHS have "warranted him the committee's recognition."


- Giselle Wedemire/Intern Reporter

Musician Larry Vannatta encourages teachers to let kids express themselves
Giselle Wedemire/Intern Reporter, Monday, September 3, 2012
Though Milo-area-based country musician Larry Vannatta graduated from County Central High School (CCHS) in 1978, he received his first school award last Thursday at the sixth annual Palliser Wall of Fame induction ceremony.

"I know it took me 50 years - I've never gotten an award in school, but I finally got it," Vanatta said during his speech at the

ceremony.

More than 900 Palliser staff, friends and families were in attendance at the ceremony, which was part of the Opening Day Celebration for Palliser Regional Schools at Vulcan's Cultural-Recreational Centre.

Vannatta was one of four inductees honoured this year for their outstanding achievements in their particular fields.

In addition to Vannatta, other honoured inductees included Olympic skater Jason Turner, Dr. David Tano, and Lethbridge

Herald photographer Ian Martens - all of whom attended Palliser schools and have since gone on to achieve remarkable goals.

A self-taught musician and songwriter, Vannatta said in his speech that music became his creative outlet primarily because it allowed him to express himself in ways that he never could in mandatory school essays.

Though he admitted that school was difficult for him as he was never the best at spelling, he found that he excelled in music despite never taking music lessons and his inability to read music.

In his career as a musician, during which he has received Juno Awards nominations in 1992 and 1993 as well as the Songwriter of the Year award from the European Country Music Association in 2011, Vannatta has found that education is a constant and lifelong journey.

Echoing the school board's motto of "Dream and believe, learn and achieve," he implored the teachers of Palliser Regional Schools to continue their efforts to seek out the talents and passions of their kids to help them find and reach their dreams.

"As a songwriter, it is my role to express myself emotionally with music," he said.

"Let those kids in school express themselves whether they're good at this or that because if you look for the abilities in those kids, it's amazing what they can do."

Colleen Deitz, vice-chair of Palliser's school board, personally nominated Vannatta because she said his achievements beyond his days at CCHS have "warranted him the committee's recognition."


- Giselle Wedemire/Intern Reporter

Hi Larry from Cairns North Queensland Australia (special place in the Tropics).

Congrads on your number one hit Country Junkie.
Some good tracks on Hillcrest Vol 53, and yours is one of them (Paradise). Have played this CD a number of times on my Country music show which goes to air every Wednesday 11.00 – 1.00pm.
Keep up the good work and the music.
Thanks.
Rod Coutts. April 2010
Country Music presenter.
Cairns FM 89.1
- Rod Coutts, Country Music presenter, Cairns FM 89.1

European Country Music Association Country Music Radio Chart Top-100 This is the oldest country music radio chart in Europe, active since 1989. TOP-100 CHART (Only the top-20 is featured here).
Based in airplay throughout Europe.
Number 246. Survey, December 26, 2009. 20th year, 2nd Age. Updated 2010/04/06
TW LW 2WA WOC ARTIST & TITLE REDORD LABEL
1 5 7 5 Vannatta. Country Junkie. POWERPLAY SONG Hillcrest
2 1 1 6 Robert Mizzell & Collin Raye. Murder On Music Row. Hillcrest
3 3 14 4 John Maines Jr. Lonely Broken Heart. Endless Love
4 2 2 10 Hermann Lammers Meyer. Alley of Shame. Hillcrest/Desert Kid
5 9 4 5 Doug Bruce. Just Three Minutes. Hillcrest
6 6 3 7 George Strait. Twang. Mca
7 8 12 11 Debbie Nunn. Looks So Good. AGR
8 10 16 5 Kathy Kane. Pins & Needles. Hillcrest
9 4 6 6 Brad Paisley. Welcome To The Future. Arista
10 13 28 4 Liz Talley. Johnny's Getting Out Of Jail BBQ. Armadillo
11 18 43 5 Zac Brown Band. Toes. Atlantic
12 7 18 4 Toby Keith. American Ride.Show Dog
14 20 40 11 Brad Paisley. American Saturday Night.

THE NETHERLANDS
1 Victoria Shaw God and me
2 Vannatta Country Junkie
3 Miranda Lambert White Liar

GERMANY
1 Vannatta Country Junkie
2 David Pool & Hermann Lammers-Meyer What Are You In Here For
3 Carl Mann California Blues

SWEDEN
1 Vannatta Country Junkie
2 Doug Bruce Just Three Minutes
3 Tabea Anderfuhren Roll Muddy River

AUSTRIA
1 Wynn Stewart & Johnny Paycheck Wild side of life
2 Vannatta Country Junkie
3 Marty Maggio Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain

NORWAY
1 Robert Mizzell & Collin Raye Murder On Music Row
2 Vannatta Country Junkie
3 Doug Bruce Just Three Minutes

BELGIUM
1 Robert Mizzell & Colin Raye Murder On Music Row
2 Cody McCarver White Trash With Money
3 Vannatta Country Junkie
- European Country Music Assocation

Congratulations from Ross at Hillcrest
COUNTRY-MAG
New Edition 15. April 2010
Country Music Airplay Charts Deutschland
Platz Vormonat Interpret, Song

1 Barry P. Foley
(The Girl Who Sang Johnny Cash)
2 Ann Pascoe & Hermann Lammers Meyer (Foggy Mountain Top)
3 Henry Eye (Times Do Change)
4 Alan Jackson (Freight Train)
5 Josh Turner (Haywire)
6 Debbie Nunn (Bubbles)
7 Jolina Carl (Same Old Moon)
8 Hallur (Walking The Floor Over You)
9 Vannatta (Paradise)
10 Rebel Bunch (Come Baby)




- Die Country Music Airplay Charts sind eine Produktion von Kai Ulatowski für Country-MagNew Edition 1

ECMA Awards Winners
July 26th, 2011.
Palafrugell (Spain)
The European CMA has announced today thru its radio station ECMA Radio the winners of Best of ECMA, our annual awards to country music industry. Congratulations to all winners and nominated people.
21st Annual ECMAY's - Country Music Awards
Song/Single of the Year:
Murder on Music Row - Robert Mizzell & Collin Raye
Artist of the Year:
Hermann Lammers Meyer
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Allen Karl
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Ashley Roberston
Band of the Year:
Zac Brown Band
Songwriter of the Year:
Larry Vannatta
Production of the Year:
Clelia Adams - Wildflowers (Stuart French)
Hall of Fame:
Dolly Parton
Record Label of the Year:
Arista Records Nashville
- European Country Music Association

Canadian finds success in the European Country Music Market
January 24, 2012
by Lily C
.Larry Vannatta has been writing songs for over 25 years. He began his first band in the 90s, “Straight, Clean and Simple.” Around the same time, his music was introduced into the European Country Music Market, which proved to be successful, as he was kept busy touring. He also garnered back-to-back Juno nominations. And the next part of his journey may be what encourages you most, Larry took pause. He stopped to “raise a wonderful family.” Some of you may have had to take pause, but a pause is not an ending! He recently returned to his love of songwriting and performing original music and released his new 2011/12 album, “Working Class Man.” Upon his return, he won “Songwriter of the Year” from the European Country Music Association, and he’s been nominated for Male Artist of the Year by the Alberta Country Music Association. Not bad for someone whose only recently gotten back into music. We asked him to share his knowledge and experience of the European country music scene.

In Larry’s Words…

The European Country Market is very different than our commercial Canadian country radio format; it would be closer to our college market playing different genres of music on the same radio station. Radio programmers have their own shows and select the artists and the music they want to play. There are a lot of radio programmers in many countries across Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, giving many artists an opportunity to be presented on their shows. One thing I have found with playlist reports is you can be added to a music directors program alongside big names like Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, and George Strait. A well written song, is well written no matter who wrote or performs it. That said, you still need to have: professionally recorded music, good vocals, well crafted songs, and radio promotions to represent your music.
I have been very fortunate to be working with Ross Allen the owner of Hillcrest Music Canada and his Radio Marketing Co. Ross is a singer, songwriter, producer, and recording artist who has gained the respect of recording artists and country radio stations programmers throughout the world. I have the up most respect for Ross and as he has helped me though the years giving me honest critical advice. If anybody knows the European Country Market Ross does and has proved it by getting my songs in the top European Country charts and helping me get awards in the European Country Music Market.

The European market for country music has opened many doors for me and has helped me better craft my song writing skills and provide a top quality product. I have gained many contacts and friendships throughout the European market with music directors, musicians, labels, and peers. Music directors are more accessible on the internet than they have ever been before. I was just recently chatting on Facebook with a programmer from Netherlands who remembers when I released my first single in Europe 1991. Wow he knew more about me then I knew about myself. With the exposure I have gained, promotions and success though radio singles across Europe, I highly recommend it. If you’re a songwriter looking to get your music exposed by yourself or other artists, it’s a great learning curve and understanding of the music world, learn your craft, select only the songs that fit the specific market place and professionally get them recorded.
- Lily C

January 2012, Larry Vannatta's Working Class Man song, the title track to his new album will be released to Canadian radio stations. RDR promtion will be sending out the song on DMDS. Andrea Morris from AM to FM promtions will be promoting this song accross Canadian radio stations. - AM to FM Promotions

January 2012, Larry Vannatta's Working Class Man song, the title track to his new album will be released to Canadian radio stations. RDR promtion will be sending out the song on DMDS. Andrea Morris from AM to FM promtions will be promoting this song accross Canadian radio stations. - AM to FM Promotions

Joyce Ramgatie
CHART


COUNTRY MUSIC TOP 40 SINGLES CHART

Compiled and Launched From The Netherlands
15-21 NOVEMBER 2011 CHART


1. Dave Sheriff - Cajunstrut - Hillcrest 61
2. Allen Karl - Butterflies
3. Marty Rivers - Midnight sky - Hillcrest 61
4. Graeme Connors - Travelling at the speed of light - Hillcrest 61
5. Larry Vannatta - Sixteen Tons - Hillcrest 61
6. Donna Cunningham - MadeIn TX
7. Lonnie Bartmess - Too Lonely Tonight - Hillcrest 61
8. Blake Emmons - Time Out - Hillcrest 61
9. Ernie Ashworth - Countrymusic DJ
10. Justin McGurk - Remember Me - Hillcrest 61
- Joyce Ramgatie COUNTRY MUSIC TOP 40 SINGLES CHART NETHERLANDS

The 2011 ACMA Nominee's are in:
Male Artist of the year
Shane Chisholm, Craig Owen Jenkins, Mark Lorenz, Gord Bamford, Larry Vannatta, Bobby Wills, Quentin Reddy, Frank Eagle, Dusty Dee, Jason Greeley, Chris LeBlanc
And Fan’s Choice of the Year nominees are:
Alee, Ashley Rae, Bobby Wills, Chemical Cowboys, Chris LeBlanc, Craig Owen Jenkins, Danielle Lowe, Dani-Lynn, Domino, Dusty Dee, Frank Eagle, Gord Bamford, Jason Greeley, Jaye D Marie, Katie Mission, KixxSin, Larry Vannatta, Mark Lorenz, Mary, Myrol, Netty Mac, Olivia Wik, Pear, Quentin Reddy, Sarah Beth Keeley, Shane Chisholm, Six West, Tenille, The Hanson Jeans, The Orchard, The Travelling Mabels

As the ACMA grows, so shall our Awards Show and Categories, until all areas of the country music industry in Alberta are recognized and awarded for their outstanding efforts in supporting, marketing and showcasing Alberta’s musicians.
For this year, please log onto our website at http://www.abcountrymusic.ca, click on "Vote" to cast your vote for Alberta's Top Talent.
- Assocation of Country Music in Alberta

21ST ANNUAL EUROPEAN CMA COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS – ECMAY’S
These are the Awards that should have been done thru the first part of 2010, but due to several problems we had it was impossible. Late this year we will have the 22nd Annual
Awards for may 2010 – may 2011, and June 2012 will see the 23rd.
FIRST ROUND
Larry Vannatta was nominated in these catagories:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Hermann Lammers Meyer, George Strait, Brad Paisley, Ashley Smith, Clelia Adams, Jeff Chance, Graham Rodger, Kathy Kane, Larry Vannatta, Miranda Lambert
BAND OF THE YEAR
Vannatta, Dun The Veil, The Beggars, Lady Antebellum, Michael Thomason Band, The Big Bull Band, The European Highwaymen, Zac Brown Band, Copperhead Creek, Slow Horses
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Allen Karl - my final rose, Frank Fara - songs of the untamed west, George Strait – Twang, Randy Travis - I told you so the ultimate hits of randy travis, Keith Urban - Defying Gravity, Lady Antebellum - need you now, Brad Paisley - american saturday night, Miranda Lambert – revolution, Clelia Adams – wildflowers, Jason Aldean - Wide open, Kenny Seratt - the best of Kenny Seratt, Reba Mcentire - keep on loving you, Vannatta - Redneck Thoroughbred, Carrie Underwood - play on, Curtis Potter - when the neon lights come on, Deanne Moore - never too late, Jeff Chance - back again, John Maines jr. - outlaw runnin' wild, Karla Perretta - good kinda trouble, Kenny Chesney - lucky old sun, Neil Andrews - you don't wanna see this face, Rustie Blue - stronger than steel, Toby Keith - that don't make me a bad guy, Zac Brown band - the foundation.
- European Country Muis Association

"Vannatta performed for our LCMA (Canadian Auctioneer Convention) in Brooks, Alberta in May, 2009, and they put on one heck of a show we had a great time". I highly recommend this group.
Eric (Bowslope Feeders) brooks, Alberta. (403)793-5387 - Canadian Auctioneer Asoc

"We caught Vannatta's performance at the Alberta Ag showcase in Red Deer. That had a great showcases and we booked them for our Berry Water Ag, Testical Festival, July 17, 2009."
Berry Water Ag. - Berry Water Ag

"Consummate performing veterans like home grown Vannatta were a pleasure to watch".
Arts Tour Alliance of Alberta, Rep, Marianne Woods. 2009. - Arts Tour Alliance of Alberta

Vannatta performed at our South Country Fair and had a great show. We booked them for our North Country Fair at Lesser Slave lake in June 2009.
Event co-ordinator Maureen Barkie, South & North Country Fair 2009 - Quote

Music of the West
By Hugh McLennan
December-January 2009

Cowboys & Soldiers Vannatta
“The sailors caught a break that the cowboys never could, ’cause they never fenced the sea.” That’s a line from the hauntingly beautiful song, Cowboys and Sailors from a CD produced by Larry Vannatta and Bud Maynard. The project features session leader Larry Vannatta on vocals, banjo and guitar, Bud Maynard on bass and vocals, Blaine Evans on mandolin, Lloyd Humphrey on accordion and spoons, Lisa Nail provides vocals, Marina Vannatta on keyboard, Larry McIntosh on drums, Susan Leroux on violin and Arturo Raimirez on percussion. A flute weaves through the melody on this Bud Maynard composition, but the liner notes don’t tell us who’s playing it. This neat album is dedicated to the old cowboys and pioneers who opened up the West and the men and women of two generations who gave their youth and freedom to fight in two world wars. Many of the songs are the ones we remember from the war years — Tipperary, White Cliffs of Dover and Long Long Trail — blended with some cowboy classics of the same era. It was recorded in front of an enthusiastic and appreciative live audience at the Horton Road Legion in Calgary. Those of us old enough to remember songs from that era will be transported back to those earlier times. If you’re too young to remember, you’ll still get a sense of what brought the free world together in those challenging times.

Order this one from
www.canadiancowboy.ca
or www.cdbaby.com/all/vannatta
- Hugh McLennan

"Another Great Song Paradise From Larry Voice And Music Set Me In A World Of My Own...."

Ross Nicholson, April 16 2010
- Ross Nicholson

Mike Pinder Songwars Finalist award.
Notable Songwriting Achievement awarded to
Artist: Larry Vannatta
Song: Paradise
Feb 10, 2010. - Mike Pinder

-“We booked Vannatta for our Great Canadian Bluegrass Festival in 2008. They had a very entertaining show and were a great group to work with. They are a very versatile group and we look forward to them playing for our Bluegrass Festival in 2010.” Great Canadian Bluegrass & Cowboy Festivals. President, Ron Killck (403)721-2103 http://www.davidthompsonresort.com - Ron Killck