The Country Is Calling

Country and western music is such a big hit. Please understand that many people love country music and it necessarily follows that those people want to be country music singers but don't understand the fundamentals.

This is one of the most popular music genres in the United States. This southern traditional music has traced decades in history and it remains a big hit today. Everyone knows Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Faith Hill and even Carrie Underwood and since 2002 Kenny Chesney has been the biggest seller in country music and among the elite in touring artist around the world. He has grossed close to 500 Million and sold 7 million tickets according to Billboard Boxscore.

Numbers don't lie and when the people speak you should definitely pay attention. No wonder many people desire to be the next country star. So for a young developmental singer out there who wants to become a successful country music singer, this is the time to make a decision and take the big step to fulfill the dream.
There are some things that have to be considered to become a great country singer. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. First of all, the singer has to love country music. This genre has a distinct style and details that only a person with a heart for country music will be able to capture.

2. Develop and maintain a good singing voice. This is imperative to any aspiring singer of any field. It is best to consider the skills and potentials and develop and improve on them.

3. Practice the singing skills always. As much as possible, a wide vocal range has to be developed as this is favorable in country music. The vocal techniques in country music singing is far from being plain, you must be ready for such challenges.

4. Develop a good ear for country music. This is the key to delivering a good performance.

5. Hard work and determination are also needed. These are important qualities for things. Aside from singing well, you must stand out from the rest. There are many aspiring singers out there to compete with.

6. Looking very presentable and pleasant are also winning points for a beginner. Looking your best is a good thing.

7. Knowing how to play the guitar isn't a requirement, although it could very well give you an edge, especially if performing live

Conclusion
Many people love country music. The market is wide open for someone young, fresh and new. This, however, should challenge more of a early developing singer, to become who he or she wants to be. Don't knock it until you've tried it.

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Should You Pay to Play?

What happens when you have built your buzz in your area and its time to start performing at shows? A couple of hot promoters are asking you to appear on the bill as an opener. They ask you to make a payment for the slot. Is it right or wrong?

Promoters who are out to take advantage of you can find lots of ways to set things up so that you actually end up paying to play a show, and you should never go for any one of them. Don’t pay a “fee” to get on a bill for a show (aside from application fees to appear at musical festivals and conventions), don’t cover part of the venue costs, and don’t pay a promoter back for their expenses if they end up out of pocket at the end of that night. That is the risk they take as promoters, and any promoter worth their salt will never ask you to chip in to cover the expenses of a show they are putting on. The only exception to this rule is if you have made an agreement with the promoter to “co-promote” the show. In that case, you are taking on part of the risk for the show and are responsible for helping the promoter cover the costs.

There are some costs involved in shows that a promoter is NOT responsible for, however. Unless you have an agreement stating otherwise, the promoter is not responsible for:

* Travel costs
* Accommodation
* Food and Drink

There is one exception to the pay to play rule. Sometimes, bands "buy on" to major tours. For instance, if a top selling group is doing a big tour, a band may "buy on" to the tour to be the opening act, so they get a chance to play in front of a large crowd. Generally, these kinds of deals should be reserved for these exact circumstances - top selling acts, large venues, large money tours. Buying onto a tour should not enter the picture when you're just getting started in your career.

DISCLAIMER: Views expressed here are strictly my own and do not represent the official stand of Patchwerk Recording Studios or I dO MUSIC.

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