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Emerson Drive

We've been nominated for a GRAMMY!!

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"Countrified is what Emerson Drive wanted to be branded as from the start and now that is exactly who we are," states lead vocalist Brad Mates.
COUNTRIFIED began in Bowling Green, KY on a night when Emerson Drive was honored to have two special guests in the audience, hit record producer Josh Leo and Teddy Gentry from the group Alabama.
"We drove to Bowling Green to see this band with the idea of helping them cut a few songs," states Josh Leo. "Well, they blew us away. So I said, Sign us up! We're in! Let's Go!" Continues Teddy Gentry, "I was blown away with the band. This is possibly the best band I've heard in years as far as playing live on stage."
With Leo and Gentry committed to the project Emerson Drive began recording the album that Midas Records released in the fall of 2006. The final product, COUNTRIFIED, features the production talents of publishing veteran Brad Allen and hit songwriter Keith Follese, in addition to Leo and Gentry, and together they produced an album that has given Emerson Drive three singles so far, the Top 20 hit "A Good Man" and Emerson Drive's first 1 hit, "Moments."
"'Moments' has been our impact song, a song that other artists shied away from because it deals with delicate issues facing people today," commented Mates. "Since 'Moments' was released as a single we have found that there are a lot of empathic people who are aware of and want to deal with the issues of loneliness, despair and the hope of a new life again. This song has something to say and we are proud to be able to say it."
"Moments" has indeed impacted country music fans around the world. Emerson Drive continues to receive an outpouring of emotion from fans who want to share their story with the band. Whether it's in person after a show or through a letter sent in the mail each story reinforces that we all have had our "Moments" in life and those "Moments" are worth living for.
COUNTRIFIED has given Emerson Drive a second chance to play their music for country fans everywhere and the band couldn't be happier about that. As musicians they can't wait to be back on the stage each night doing what they do best - entertaining the crowd with their high-energy show.

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Member Since: 7/6/2005
Band Website: emersondrive.com
Band Members: Brad Mates - Lead Vocals
Dale Wallace - Keyboards
Danick Dupelle - Guitar
David Pichette - Fiddle
Mike Melancon - Drums

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Influences: Alabama, Eagles, Charlie Daniels Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bon Jovi

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Record Label: Midas Records Nashville
Type of Label: Indie

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Emerson Drive TV

Hey friends!Like most of you know we started posting videos of our band on the road for all of you internet friendly people . For those that did not know about it you can find them all on here:http://...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:33:00 PST

Country Stars Online Interview - December 2007

Country Stars Central recently sat down with Brad Mates of Emerson Drive to chat about their latest album "Countrified," touring with mega star Shania Twain, the impact of their hit single "Moments," ...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:53:00 PST

Emerson Drive Receives GRAMMY Nod!

Nashville, TN -- Midas Recording artists Emerson Drive just marked another career milestone with a GRAMMY nomination this morning for "Best Country Performance By A Group or Duo with Vocals" for the...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:12:00 PST

Last Chance to Vote for GACs Top 50 Videos of 2007!

Only a few more days remain to help decide GAC's Top 50 Videos of 2007! Voting ends on Dec. 7, 2007!! Head over to GACTV.com now and cast your vote.GAC's Top 50 Videos of 2007 on-air countdown kicks o...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:18:00 PST

GACs Top 50 Videos of 2007

You'll never believe this! "Moments" is in the running for GAC's Top 50 Videos of 2007! While this is fantastic news, we are going to be selfish and say we want "Moments" to be Number 1. And that is w...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:54:00 PST

50,000 and counting!!!

We have reached our first mile stone in the myspace world!! Thank you to all of our now 50,000 friends for spreading the word. We are excited to have such a strong foundation of friends and fans to gr...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:06:00 PST

Emerson Drive is on YOUR phone!!

Hey everyone!As if we haven't flooded your page with enough information, we have just a little bit more!!You can now receive phone calls and text messages from the band. 1) If you scroll down to the m...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:19:00 PST

"Moments" awards for Video of the Year!

Emerson Drive opened the Inspirational Country Music Awards with their first 1 hit, "Moments," last night at the Acuff Theatre in Nashville, TN. After their performance was finished the band headed t...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:36:00 PST

TV Alert: CMT Stacked

CMT's latest STACKED episode highlights all 5 of the 2007 CMA Video of the Year Nominees. Tune in to see Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Emerson Drive, Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney!CMT Stacked A...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:06:00 PST

Happy Birthday Dale!!

We know that it is a little late in the day, but we just wanted everyone to know that today is Dale's 21st birthday!! If you see him out there, be sure to give him his favorite treat, toothpaste and m...
Posted by Emerson Drive on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:53:00 PST