NASHVILLE, TENN. – Nothing says Christmas time more than hearing A Visit From St. Nicholas – a poem more commonly known by its opening line: “Twas the Night Before Christmas…” This year, you can hear some of Brickshore Media’s clients reading this festive holiday poem (click HERE to watch).
Brickshore Media is continuing their “12 Days of Christmas” with this reciting. You’ll hear artists including CMA, ACM and Grammy award-winning country artist Bryan White, Williams Honor, Andrea Vasquez, Mark Taylor, Molly Lovette, Jordan Rainer, Annie Vander and Noelle Toland as they spread holiday cheer with this classic performance. “In compiling the material for this, we wanted it to be a delightful and enjoyable poem for everyone this holiday season,” says Nicole Zeller, Publicist/Owner of Brickshore Media. “We wanted to bring a Brickshore Christmas to you. It’s just one of our ways to say thank you to everyone that has supported our clients this year.” So, while you’re baking cookies for Santa and doing all the holiday things this year, get into the holiday spirit with Brickshore’s ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.
BRYAN WHITE: Whether he’s releasing new music for his fans, on stage performing at the Grand Ole Opry or on the road touring, Bryan White has secured a spot in the musical landscape of country music. White’s prolific career began in 1994 and since then has sold over 4.5 million albums world-wide, achieved two platinum records, one gold record, charted 19 singles including 6 #1 singles and eight Top 40 singles. He also joined forces with Shania Twain and together they took From This Moment On all the way up to #4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. His hits include Rebecca Lynn, So Much For Pretending, Someone Else’s Star, I’m Not Supposed To Love You Anymore, Sittin’ On Go, among others. His list of honors include a Grammy, CMA 1996 Horizon Award from CMA, ACM’s 1996 New Male Vocalist Award, five CMT Awards, and a Canadian Country Music Award. www.BryanWhite.com.
WILLIAMS HONOR: Country duo Williams Honor has been on quite a ride since their debut
release. Since their first public performance in Asbury Park, NJ on stage next to Springsteen, they’ve brought two singles to country radio, toured nationally, performed at Madison Square Garden opening for hometown heroes Bon Jovi, opened for Keith Urban, Lee Brice, Trace Adkins, among others and continue to hit national radio and TV stations live on-air. They hit the Top 30 on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart with their second single No Umbrella (#27), off their first record. Their newest album eX continues to gain industry feedback which features 14 original songs. They are continuing to be the only country duo to ever have national charting singles written in Nashville and New Jersey, produced and recorded on the Jersey Shore. www.WilliamsHonor.com.
ANDREA VASQUEZ: After receiving successful feature placements, Latin-infused country artist Andrea Vasquez is well on her way to becoming a success story that future generations of aspiring country artists who share her Latino heritage will strive to emulate. With her latest release Never Into Me getting great traction on Spotify’s curated and Apple Music playlists, this Virginia native has blended her love of modern country and Latin-American roots to create a refreshing sound within the genre. She was recently awarded Top 3 Best Country Music Artist and Best Nashville Singer-Songwriter in 2022’s Best of Nashville Awards. www.AndreaVasquezOfficial.com
MARK TAYLOR: Virginia-born, Maryland raised, and now Nashville-living country musician,
Mark Taylor, successfully blends country, rock, and pop in his music. His latest holiday release, a duet with Molly Lovette, entitled Hope In The Snow is quickly becoming the heartfelt holiday song of the year. His own release I’m Down peaked at #11 on the country charts and achieved success on Spotify’s curated playlists. He also penned former #1 and platinum selling artist Amii Stewart’s latest single, Perfectly Beautiful. Mark has played well over a thousand shows and completed multiple tours so far, and headlined a sold-out concert in Pennsylvania, showing his endless dedication and passion for music. www.MarkTaylorCountry.com.
MOLLY LOVETTE: With over three-quarters of a million combined streams just on Spotify, numerous TV appearances, radio placement, single releases, music videos airing on The Country Network, and a Forbes feature already under her belt, this breakout country artist is taking the world by storm and winning the hearts of country listeners everywhere. Her latest release Birthday Hangover quickly became a fan favorite and a recent staple at her live shows. She recently released an original, heartfelt holiday song, inspired by Best Christmas Ever, entitled Hope In The Snow, a collaboration with Mark Taylor. This St. Louis native was also recognized and honored from her home state of Missouri, on behalf of Governor Parson, for her endless dedication to her craft and for being a role model to her younger fans. www.MollyLovette.com.
JORDAN RAINER: Dubbed as country music’s woman in black, this fire spittin’ guitar slingin’
breakout country artist is notorious for shooting from the hip and telling it like it is. Her last chart-topping radio release, Damn Sandwich, peaked in the Top 15 on the Texas Regional Radio Report and the supporting music video is receiving airplay on CMT. Her current holiday release Run, Run, Rudolph is officially out on country radio and on all streaming platforms. With her witty lyrics, masterful guitar playing and commanding voice, she has been embraced as a peer by respected artists and songwriters such as Dean Dillon (George Strait-The Chair, Marina Del Rey), and even wrote the title track Stained Glass and Neon with Dean Dillon for The Voice winner Sundance Head’s debut album. www.JordanRainerOfficial.com.
ANNIE VANDER: The Illinois native has always had a passion for making music, but life led her in a different direction to begin with. Her life-changing accident, CRPS diagnosis, and unforeseen obstacles changed the trajectory of her career. She recently released an original holiday song, King of Christmas which is available everywhere digitally as well as on country radio. Her chart-topping single Falling Into Nashville received great traction at country radio and landed her first charting single on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart. This release also charted in the Top 5 streaming and was also in the Top 18 Most Downloaded songs on PlayMPE, coming in right after Brett Eldredge. www.AnnieVanderMusic.com
NOELLE TOLAND: This passionately captivating country artist brings a soulful sound to
country music, mixed with modern and classic 90 elements, which personalizes her own sound and niche. She recently released her own soulful rendition of a yuletide favorite Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, which is available everywhere digitally and the official music video is out. Her last release Sun Will Rise received critically-acclaimed praise and the official music video was immediately added to the playlist rotation on The Country Network. This song follows her previously released I Want To See You Again, which features prominent musicians including Grammy award-winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Cropper. www.NoelleToland.com
