Country music songstress, Julie Roberts, launches new music today with the release of her brand-new single, “ I Couldn’t Make You Love Me,” an empowering song to inspire and encourage listeners to keep pressing onwards and upwards. “I’ve been spending the last year digging more into my spiritual life and I am so connected to the words I sing in this song,” says Roberts. “I know they came to me exactly when I was supposed to hear them and they will land exactly on the ears God intends to hear them.” The new track can be streamed and downloaded HERE.
Co-penned by Rudy Perez, Mark Portmann, and the great John Bettis, the track’s emotive lyric connected with Roberts instantly and is what prompted her to make this song her first release in three years. Roberts gave her fans a sneak peek of her recording process on Facebook Live yesterday, (May 16).
With the release of “I Couldn’t Make You Love Me,” Roberts has more underway with new music to be unveiled next month. Follow Julie Roberts on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram for all the latest information.
On the heels of her revealing autobiography, Beauty in the Breakdown, Julie Roberts is back with new music. Singing about love, loss, roots, and dogged determination in a voice that’s never sounded bigger, Roberts’ new single, “I Couldn’t Make You Love Me,” produced by the legendary Rudy Perez, will be released May 17 on all digital and streaming platforms.
“It’s a song of strength, but also vulnerability”, explains Roberts. “Like so many of us, I’ve taken life in my two hands and created my own story. But no matter what mountains we climb in life, we can’t make someone love us. Rudy Perez, Mark Portmann, and the great John Bettis captured all of that in this song and I’m forever grateful to them.”
Roberts pours her heart into the empowering lyrics, (I have learned I can stand alone/ When the wind has turned against me/ I still made my way home/ Every bridge I crossed/ And didn’t mind the cost,) delivering a raw and soulful vocal.
Perez, a past recipient of Billboard’s producer of the decade award, has worked with everyone from Christina Aguilera to Beyonce, Luis Fonsi, and the legendary Sam Moore. “I jumped at the opportunity to work with Julie. There are very few vocalists that have her mix of power, soul, and vulnerability all at the same time.”
The latest song is just the beginning of a new collection of music from the country star. Fans can find out more from Roberts on Thursday,May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT on Facebook Live. To sample and pre-save “I Couldn’t Make You Love Me”, click HERE.
Julie Robertshas announced her 8th Annual Fan Appreciation Party set for Saturday, June 8 during the 2013 CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tenn.
The fun-filled event will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Rutledge (410 4th Avenue South) where the singer will be making some huge announcements fans won’t want to miss!
“This year’s party is going to be so special and FUN!! There will be lots of music, food, prize give-aways,” Roberts said. “Come celebrate with me to hear the big news first! I’m so excited to tell you what’s happening that I’m counting down the days to the party!”
Tickets are $30 and are on sale now at a special Splash That event page created just for the party! Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets include a live show from Julie and lunch, followed by a meet and greet with Julie after the show.
To make the event interactive, the special Splash That page will gather fans tweets, photos and more from Twitter and Instagram. Fans can also post to the event page through the built-in Facebook wall. From now until the party starts, tweet or instagram your favorite pictures and memories from Julie’s previous Fan Appreciation Parties. Be sure to use the hashtag #JulieRobertsParty in your posts so that they are added to the event page!
During the event on June 8, use that same hashtag #JulieRobertsParty in your Twitter and Instagram posts and your photos and messages will be added to the live gallery where you’ll be able to look back and see all of the highlights from the party!
Stay tuned to JulieRoberts.com for details on how you can request songs for the party, as well as info on where Julie will be appearing during the CMA Music Festival!
Country singer/songwriter Julie Roberts will celebrate her birthday Friday, February 1 with her fans around the world through a special, intimate concert setting broadcast live on StageIt.com.
The Birthday Bash marks Roberts’ debut on the popular StageIt platform. During the 30-minute show, she will perform fan favorites live from the studio in Nashville. The singer will use this time to preview new songs from her upcoming album due out later this year. A chat room will also be open during the stream where fans can request songs and interact directly with the birthday girl. Continue Reading →
Check out these fun video clips of performances and appearances during CMA Music Festival from Julie Roberts, Glen Templeton, Craig Morgan, Sarah Darling, Due West, and Jesse Lee!
Well, another CMA Music Festival has come and gone! Can’t believe the week flew by so fast, but it was a fun one and actually not as hot as it usually is, too. Very thankful for that, let me tell you!
Started off the week of CMA Music Festival with the annual CAA (Creative Artists Agency) BBQ in their brand new, beautiful offices located in the penthouse of the Suntrust building next to the historic Ryman Auditorium. Had the chance to stop by for a little while for some great food, drinks, and enjoyed running into friends while out there. Mixed in with the crowd were Kip Moore, Jesse Lee, Jennifer Wayne of Stealing Angels, Jana Kramer, Hot Chelle Rae, Chase Rice, and sure many more I didn’t see. It was crowded! Thanks to CAA for the invitation to join them and see their new offices!
Thursday
First thing this morning, headed over to Tin Roof on Music Row for the A.M. Jam by our friends at Black River Entertainment! Craig Morgan started out introducing the first artist, Glenn Templeton, followed by Sarah Darling, and long-time friends, Due West. Each gave a short acoustic performance. Great performances by all!
Julie Roberts performing
Next, headed out to the festival to see Julie Roberts perform on the Bud Light Stage in front of Bridgestone Arena. Loved seeing Julie “do her thing” on the stage in front of hundreds of fans. Love the traditional sound that she is known for!
Then, we were off to the “You’ve Been Sentenced” celebrity/charity event at Hard Rock, which featured celebrities like: Buddy Jewell, Julie Roberts, Jeff Bates, LoCash Cowboys, Keith Burns, and many more. I still have NO IDEA how to play that game, what the rules were, not a CLUE! It was a card game and formed sentences. Nope, not a clue what was going on, but everyone seemed to be having a good time! If anyone wants to explain it to me, maybe I will understand now! Ok, probably not…
Heidi Newfield
Caught Neal McCoy’s show at Riverfront stage. That guy is always full of energy, entertaining, and even climbed up the side of the stage to the very top. Fun show!
From there, I headed over to Jana Kramer’s CD release party at aVenue off of 3rd ave. She did an acoustic set of most of the songs from her album. Jana’a always entertaining and charming on stage. Many One Tree Hill fans were present, that was obvious! The place was packed and Jana gave a great performance. She’s another one of our favorites on here, if you couldn’t tell! Be sure to look for her album in stores and you can buy it right now on iTunes, too, if you don’t want to wait! You won’t regret it, it’s a great album
Then, I caught Miss Willie Brown at the Bud Light stage. They were ok. Not really that crazy about their music, but they were energetic on the stage and others seemed to enjoy them.
Friday
This was my favorite day out of all of them because it featured performances by a some of my favorites: THE FARM, Jesse Lee, and Gloriana.
Gloriana performing on Riverfront stage
Caught Gloriana at the Riverfront stage. Loved seeing their full set and their harmonies were flawless, as usual. Great to hear that their new single that was recently featured on The Bachelorette is doing so well for them on the charts. Highest ranking single of their career and almost top 10 right now.
Then, headed over to the Hard Rock to catch another friend, David Bradley, on the acoustic stage. David’s always charming with his British charm and never disappoints with his performances.
Went over to the convention center for a bit to see what was going on over there with the artists signing before heading back over to the Hard Rock to catch another friend and favorite, Jesse Lee, do an acoustic performance. It was short, but sweet! LOVE Jesse who is always fun to watch perform! She’s got lots of personality and the vocals to match. I just want to be able to catch her doing a full band show one of these days soon. I’m sure it’s amazing!
Ended the day with THE FARM. I loved seeing THE FARM do a full set on the Riverfront stage, which is where I mainly stayed during the festival. If you haven’t heard or seen them, check them out if they pass through your town and you can also hear their single “Home Sweet Home” on the country charts right now. It’s broken into the top 20 and still climbing! LOVE these guys! Good people and incredibly talented! Their show is high energy, too, with Damien even doing a backflip on the stage. Loved the whole thing and these guys are going to continue to WOW audiences as people get a chance to see them this summer touring, I’m sure of it!
Krista from THE FARM
Highlight of the day: Seeing THE FARM and Jesse Lee perform!
Saturday
Started out the morning at the Riverfront stage seeing Love and Theft followed by Kip Moore. Enjoyed both of these shows.
Love and Theft are always good to see, plus enjoy their music. Stephen is always entertaining to watch and shows a lot of personality. Just a really fun guy! Eric? Not so much. He always manages to look bored on the stage and like he’d rather be anywhere but there at the moment. Like their music, but would like to see them both be equally as entertaining.
Then, they were followed by Kip Moore. He seems very at ease on the stage and was fun to watch. Love his music and glad that he’s now experiencing some success with his chart-topping single. Hope it continues for him!
Spotted in the front row of the crowd were a whole bunch of girls dressed in red sundresses hoping to capture the attention of Kip. Watched his video a few too many times, I guess!
Wandered off out into the festival a little and then back to see Casey James for the first time. First off, best hair out there and such a cutie! Glad to get THAT off my chest. He was highly entertaining and great musicianship!
Following Casey was Heidi Newfield on the Riverfront. Loved her performance! She’s always high energy! I was afraid she was going to have a wardrobe malfunction in that peacock dress, though! I don’t imagine the guys would have minded that so much! She had on a peacock dress with fishnets. High octane attire for a high octane show, I guess! lol
Finished up the day at the convention center.
Sunday
Started out Sunday at the TJ Martell Ride for a Cure event. It started off with breakfast at Mickey Roo’s in Franklin. I was thinking was going to be able to get some interviews like last year, but with the actual ride being cancelled due to the rain, things were thrown off a bit for everyone. Couldn’t be helped and no one’s fault, just bad weather throwing things off for everyone and making the best of it. The pre-jam was going on in there and I got to LISTEN to an interview by Good Morning America just too busy in there to conduct any myself. So, for me, it was kind of a let down, but the breakfast was nice and it was fun running into Lauren Alaina, Dean Alexander, and Little Big Town out there. I just opted out of the concert since it was raining and would be out in the mud. Just wasn’t quite up for that. I am glad to hear that the event was still a success for the charity raising over $55,000!
Photo credit: Randi Radcliiff/Little Big Town and Lauren Alaina
Back to the Riverfront stage at CMA Music Festival I went (See? I said I spent most of the week there!) and saw Sunny Sweeney do her thing! I just love her Texas attitude and her whole Texas sound. She’s a lot of fun on the stage and just shows a lot of sass!
Then, off to see Jason Michael Carroll perform at the Bud Light Bridgestone stage. I had a hard time keeping up with him on stage with my camera because he moves so much! Love his voice and he puts on a great show!
Followed by Mandy Barnett at the same stage. Mandy’s both an incredible vocalist and a class act all around. Very gracious and down-to-Earth.
Kip Moore
Then I was off to see Jana Kramer perform a full band show at the Riverfront stage. Jana’s both sassy and classy! Such a sweet person and dynamic performer. Only wish great things for her!
Well, that is a wrap for me! I ended up letting Courtney, who you’ll be hearing from on here, use my nightly LP stadium passes. She got some great shots and since she was gracious enough to help us out for the week, thought she’d enjoy them. Me? I was WORN after those long, hot days! So, you’ll be hearing more about those nightly shows and seeing some great shots soon! Plus, I’ll be putting together a little video of highlights from the week for you all to enjoy and post more pictures. Now, I guess I’m still recovering from all the fun of CMA Music Festival! WHEW!
I think I’m starting the Christmas holidays a little early this year, but who cares! This new Christmas album from Julie Roberts ‘Who Needs Mistletoe’ is sure to put anyone in the Christmas spirit, especially those who enjoy traditional country music. Roberts has that distinctive voice and style that sets her apart that few really have and when I listened to this new album, I was reminded of musical legends like Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette. Continue Reading →
Over 5 years ago in August 2006, I started the Forget-Me-Not benefit music series in memory of my dad who I lost to Alzheimer’s, Charles Majors, who passed away in May of that same year. To date the benefit series has raised $26,202.75 for Alzheimer’s research. All proceeds raised are donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Amber Hayes
It has been an amazing experience–one that helped me heal from the loss of my dad and lead me on my own creative path towards photography, videography, graphic design, and starting this music blog. Who would have ever thought? Just shows that out of bad things, good things can also occur.
I’d like to thank all of the artists who participated in the most recent benefit show on October 6th for their support for the cause and sharing their talent: Julie Roberts, Sarah Darling, Amber Hayes, Baillie and the Boys, Jason Deere, Joanna Smith,Lisa Torres, and Bucky Covington. Also, thank you to Billy Block for hosting the night.
It was a great night of music at Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville, TN for a great cause. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer venue and grateful to the kindness of the staff at Hard Rock Cafe, especially Stephen Salyers, for his help.
Last week’s show was actually the last Forget-Me-Not benefit show that I plan on organizing. Something that I had decided a month prior to the show. I wanted to end the series on a high note and I think we did just that! It’s been a wonderful experience and many great memories, but I think it’s time to bring the series to a conclusion.
Thank you to everyone from the beginning through now that have helped support Forget-Me-Not and Alzheimer’s. All the efforts never went unnoticed and truly appreciated.
Check out the video below for some clips from the most recent show or click here if can’t see the video.
Last Saturday, August 20th, I had the chance to see Julie Roberts perform a full band show to a packed house just outside of Nashville in Hampshire, TN. She performed at the new venue, Natchez Hills Vineyard with hit songwriter, Jason Matthews, opening for her on acoustic guitar.
Now, I THOUGHT that I lived out in the country before I attended this show, but THAT was out in the country! You know you are out in the country when you completely lose cell service and you hope & pray that your GPS doesn’t go out so that you find your way back home after the show! Ok, it wasn’t bad and it’s quite pretty out there, but I would’ve never found my way there or my way back home without GPS. Plus, walking out late at night surrounded by grapes in the pitch dark, felt a little too eerily like I was in a horror movie. Children of the Grapes, perhaps? I thought someone might just come along and snatch me from behind those grapes! haha
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Country music songstress, Julie Roberts, launches new music today with the release of her brand-new single, “ I Couldn’t Make You Love Me,” an empowering song to inspire and encourage listeners to keep pressing onwards and upwards. “I’ve been spending the last year digging more into my spiritual life and I am so connected to the words I sing in this song,” says Roberts. “I know they came to me exactly when I was supposed to hear them and they will land exactly on the ears God intends to hear them.” The new track can be streamed and downloaded HERE.
On the heels of her revealing autobiography, Beauty in the Breakdown, Julie Roberts is back with new music. Singing about love, loss, roots, and dogged determination in a voice that’s never sounded bigger, Roberts’ new single, “I Couldn’t Make You Love Me,” produced by the legendary Rudy Perez, will be released May 17 on all digital and streaming platforms.
