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ELB remembers George Jones

2013-04-27T10:52:00.002-05:00

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - No new artist in recent memory had the relationship with George Jones as a friend, mentor and cheerleader like singer/songwriter Eric Lee Beddingfield, and he joins the country music community in grieving over the death of his musical hero.

"George and Nancy treated my family and me like we were their own," said Eric. "I had no idea asking him to sing on one of my songs would turn into an incredible relationship I will cherish the rest of my life. As amazing as he was on stage and on record, I got to see first-hand his generosity and the incredible opportunity he gave a brand new artist like me. He was the first, the last and the only, and there will never be another one like him. I will miss him."

Eric had a dream come true two years ago, when George sang on his "The Gospel According to Jones" single, which was the most played single by an independent artist on the Music Row chart in 2011 and lead to Beddingfield being named the magazine's "Independent Artist of the Year" in 2012. "The Possum" also appeared in Beddingfield's "The Gospel According to Jones" music video, which received strong national play. The clip can be viewed here.

A chance meeting at a local restaurant offered the opportunity to put the song in George's hands.

"We were eating lunch, and half-joking about cool it would be to get George to sing on this song knowing it would probably never happen," said Eric. "We get up to leave, and George and (his wife) Nancy are sitting two tables away. I ran to the studio, made a copy of the song, brought it back to the restaurant and told them it would be an honor for George just to listen to the song. I still can't believe a couple of months later I was standing next to him in the studio listening to one of the greatest voice in country music sing on my song!"

Eric made his Grand Ole Opry debut on September 13, 2011 performing "The Gospel According to Jones" at "The Possum's" 80th birthday celebration. He also joined The Oak Ridge Boys, Alan Jackson, and Joe Diffie in singing the Jones smash "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" on stage with George Jones that night. For the past couple of years, "The Gospel According to Jones was played at every George Jones concert just prior to Jones taking the stage.

ELB wins Music Row Independent Artist of the year

2012-03-02T18:00:00.000-06:00

Eric Lee Beddingfield named Music Row Magazines Independent Artist of the Year. Click Here to read the full article and see pictures from the awards ceremony.

615 Spotlight: Eric Lee Beddingfield Mingles With Legends

2011-11-16T21:21:00.000-06:00

Eric Lee Beddingfield interviewed by Billboard.com Check out the full interview by clicking here

Video Review of "Gospel According to Jones"

2011-06-20T20:34:00.000-05:00

Markos Papadatos of Broken Records online did a review of the video for "The Gospel According to Jones" Click Here to read the review.

Gospel According to Jones Video Released

2011-06-15T11:55:00.015-05:00

Eric Lee Beddingfields long awaited video for his single "The Gospel According to Jones" was released today. The video which includes a cameo appearance from George Jones himself, debuted last week at the George Jones fan party during CMA fan fest. Keep an eye out for the video on CMT and GAC. Check it out here: The Gospel According to Jones (Feat. George Jones) Official Video

ELB featured on George Jones.com

2011-05-06T19:03:00.002-05:00

ELB featured on George Jones website. Click here to check it out.

ELB on Music News Nashville

2011-05-06T18:25:00.003-05:00

New ELB interview posted at Music News Nashville dot com. Be sure to go check it out.

Eric Lee Beddingfield Appears on Billy Block Show

2011-04-19T20:34:00.003-05:00

Fresh off opening for Pat Green at the Snowden Amphitheater in Southaven, MS and a packed-house show in Tuscaloosa, AL this past weekend, Rebel Dawg Records artist Eric Lee Beddingfield appeared on The Billy Block Show last night. Broadcast live on WKDF from Tootsies Orchid Lounge, the two chatted about his “Gospel According to Jones” single and promoted Eric’s appearance on Tuesday’s “Billy Block Show Live.” The popular performance show originates from one of Nashville’s top venues, The Rutledge. ELB will hit the stage at 10:00 p.m.

Pictured during the interview last night are Eric Lee Beddingfield (l.) and Billy Block (r.).

B. Craig Campbell
Campbell Entertainment Group
Craig@campbellentgrp.com
615-210-3602

Eric Lee Beddingfield Appears on Billy Block Show

2011-04-19T20:34:00.000-05:00

Fresh off opening for Pat Green at the Snowden Amphitheater in Southaven, MS and a packed-house show in Tuscaloosa, AL this past weekend, Rebel Dawg Records artist Eric Lee Beddingfield appeared on The Billy Block Show last night. Broadcast live on WKDF from Tootsies Orchid Lounge, the two chatted about his “Gospel According to Jones” single and promoted Eric’s appearance on Tuesday’s “Billy Block Show Live.” The popular performance show originates from one of Nashville’s top venues, The Rutledge. ELB will hit the stage at 10:00 p.m.

Pictured during the interview last night are Eric Lee Beddingfield (l.) and Billy Block (r.).

B. Craig Campbell
Campbell Entertainment Group
Craig@campbellentgrp.com
615-210-3602

Eric Lee Beddingfield Goes Hunting With The Governor

2011-04-14T18:06:00.004-05:00

Rebel Dawg Records artist Eric Lee Beddingfield took part in the 10th Annual Tennessee Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt benefiting the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Foundation in Pulaski, Tennessee onSaturday. Participants were paired with a guide and given one opportunity to bag a bird. ELB came away empty handed, but he did get to perform his “The Gospel According to Jones” hit for the 1,000 or so attendees of the banquet that evening.

Pictured during Friday night’s pre-hunt festivities are Eric Lee Beddingfield (l.) and Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam (r.).

Contact: jerry@nashville.com

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Eric Lee Beddingfield Shoots Debut Video "The Gospel According to Jones" Features George Jones

2011-03-28T19:01:00.002-05:00

ERIC LEE BEDDINGFIELD SHOOTS DEBUT VIDEO
"The Gospel According to Jones" Features George Jones
(Nashville, Tennessee...) Rebel Dawg Records artist Eric Lee Beddingfield had a dream come true last year, when his musical hero George Jones sang on Eric's "The Gospel According to Jones" single. That dream literally exploded last week, when "The Possum" appeared in a scene for the music video.

The clip was produced by Chuck Jones and directed by Ryan Lassan and Daniel Slezinger for Autumn Attic Productions. Locations included the popular 12^th & Porter venue in Nashville, Kings Chapel in Arrington, Tennessee and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Springfield, Tennessee.

Beddingfield wrote the song with Randy Barber and Adam Fears for his This Life Aint For Everybodycd, and a chance meeting at a local restaurant offered the opportunity to put the song in George's hands.

"We were eating lunch, and half-joking about cool it would be to get George to sing on this song knowing it would probably never happen," said Eric. "We get up to leave, and George and (his wife) Nancy are sitting two tables away. I ran to the studio, made a copy of the song, brought it back to the restaurant and told them it would be an honor for George just to listen to the song. I still can't believe a couple of months later I was standing next to him in the studio listening to one of the greatest voice in country music sing on my song!"

The video will begin hitting the airwaves mid-April. ELB is currently on tour opening for Jamey Johnson last weekend, Pat Green in Memphis on April 15 and the Halifax Oyster Festival in Daytona on April 30.

www.elbrocks.com

Pictured during the shoot are: (l. to r.) Co-director Ryan Lassan Autumn, Producer Chuck Jones, George Jones, Eric Lee Beddingfield and Co-director Daniel Slezinger.

ELB in Country Weekly

2011-03-11T21:38:00.000-06:00

Check out ELB in the March 11th issue of Country Weekly with Josh Turner on the cover. Here is a sneak peak...

Radio tour update!

2011-01-19T23:34:00.002-06:00

Hey guys,
Just a quick update. ELB has been out traveling the country trying to hit all of the towns and radio stations in support of the new single "The Gospel According to Jones" He could really use your guys help. We have compiled a list of the stations that are already playing the single along with their websites. If you guys hear it and like it, call in and keep requesting it. If your local station isn't on the list or the single isn't being played in your town yet, call your local station and request it until they play it. You can also hear it on Nashville XM 11 so be sure to call and request it there also. Below is a list of the stations and towns already spreading the Gospel! As always, thanks for your support!
ELB Staff

KAIR - 93.7 ATCHISON KS www.kairfm.com
KBCN - 104.3 HARRISON AR www.kbcnradio.com
KBCR - 96.9 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO www.kbcr.com
KBOE - 104.9 OSKALOOSA IA www.kboeradio.com
KCJC - 102.3 RUSSELLVILLE AR www.rivercountrykcjc.com
KCNY - 107.1 CONWAY AR www.y107fm.com
KDXY - 104.9 JONESBORO AR www.thefox1049.com
KFAV - 99.9 WARRENTON MO www.kfav.com
KFTX - 97.5 CORPUS CHRISTI TX www.kftx.com
KGKL - 97.5 SAN ANGELO TX www.ontheradio.net/kgkl
KGRT - 103.9 LAS CRUCES NM www.kgrt.com
KICR - 102.3 SANDPOINT ID www.k102radio.com
KITX - 95.5 HUGO OK www.k955.com
KKAJ - 95.7 ARDMORE OK www.kkaj.com
KKOW - 96.9 PITTSBURG KS www.kkowradio.com
KLMJ - 104.9 HAMPTON IA www.klmj.com
KLQL - 101.1 LUVERNE MN www.ontheradio.net/klql
KMGO - 98.7 CENTERVILLE IA www.kmgo.com
KMKS - 102.5 BAY CITY TX www.kmks.com
KMOK - 106.9 LEWISTON ID www.ontheradio.net/kmoc
KNAF - 105.7 FREDERICKSBURG TX www.texasrebelradio.com
KNCQ - 97.3 REDDING CA www.Q97country.com
KQUS - 97.5 HOT SPRINGS AR www.us97.com
KREK - 104.9 BRISTOW OK www.facebook.com/pages/KREK-FM-Bristow-Ok/312613560291
KRRV - 100.3 ALEXANDRIA LA www.krrvonline.com
KRVN - 93.1 LEXINGTON NE www.krvn.com
KSED - 107.5 FLAGSTAFF AZ www.koltcountry.com
KSMA 98.7 MASON IA www.987kisscountry.com
KTHK - 105.5 BLACKFOOT ID www.1055thehawk.com
KTJJ - 98.5 FARMINGTON MO www.j98.com
KTKS - 95.1 VERSAILLES MO www.lakeradio.com
KTNT - 102.5 EUFALA OK www.kfoxradio.com
KTTI - 95.1 YUMA AZ www.kttifm.com
KVAY - 105.7 LAMAR CO www.kvay.com
KVOM - 101.7 MORRILTON AR www.kvom.com
KVVP - 105.7 LEESVILLE LA www.kvvp.com
KVWF - 100.5 WICHITA KS www.1005thewolfonline.com
KWCK - 99.9 SEARCY AR www.kwck999.com
KWEY - 95.5 WEATHERFORD OK www.kwey.com
KWOX - 101.1 WOODWARD OK www.k101online.com
KWWR - 95.7 MEXICO MO www.country96.com
KXBZ - 104.7 MANHATTAN KS www.b1047.com
KXIA - 101.1 MARSHALLTOWN IA www.kixweb.com
KXKZ - 107.5 RUSTON LA www.z1075fm.com
KXOX - 96.7 SWEETWATER TX www.kxox.net
KYEZ - 93.7 SALINA KS www.y937.com
KYKX - 105.7 LONGVIEW TX www.kykx.com
KYYK - 98.3 PALESTINE TX www.kyyk.com
KZZY - 98.3 DEVILS LAKE ND www.lrradioworks.com/kzzy.htm
NASHVILLE XM11 CINCINNATI OH www.xmradio.com/nashville
SIRUS - XM16 NEW YORK NY www.xmradio.com/thehighway
WAAG - 94.9 GALESBURG IL www.fm95online.com
WAKG - 103.3 DANVILLE VA www.wakg.com
WATZ - 99.3 ALPENA MI www.watz.com
WAXX - 104.5 ALTOONA WI www.todayswaxx1045.com
WBKR - 92.5 OWENSBORO KY www.wbkr.com
WBYZ - 94.5 BAXLEY GA www.wbyz94.com
WCJW - 103.7 WARSAW NY www.wcjw.com
WCMS - 94.5 KILL DEVIL HILLS NC www.wcms.com
WCOW - 97.1 SPARTA WI www.cow97.com
WDGG - 93.7 HUNTINGTON WV www.937thedawg.com
WDHR - 93.1 PIKEVILLE KY www.wdhr.com
WDNB - 102.1 LIBERTY NY www.thunder102.com
WDXX - 100.1 SELMA AL www.wdxx.com
WEBB - 98.5 AUGUSTA ME www.b985.fm
WEIO - 100.9 HUNTINGTON TN www.thefarmradio.com
WEZJ - 104.3 WILLIAMSBURG KY www.ontheradio.net/wezj
WGGC - 95.1 BOWLING GREEN KY www.wggc.com
WHMA - 95.5 ANNISTON AL www.whmabig95.com
WHWK - 98.1 BINGHAMPTON NY www.981thehawk.com
WIFE - 94.3 CONNERSVILLE IN www.wifefm.com/home.php
WJMQ - 92.3 SHAWANO WI www.frogcountry923.com
WJNR - 101.5 IRON MOUNTAIN MI www.frogcountry.com
WJVL - 99.9 JANESVILLE WI www.wjvl.com
WKBQ - 93.5 COVINGTON TN www.us51country.com
WKKW - 97.9 MORGANTOWN WV www.wkkwfm.com
WKSR - 98.3 PULASKI TN www.wksr.com
WKTT - 97.5 SALISBURY MD www.catcountryradio.com
WKWS - 96.1 CHARLESTON WV www.961thewolf.com
WLJE - 105.5 VALPARAISO IN www.indiana105.com
WLLX - 97.5 LAWRENCEBURG TN www.wlxonline.com
WMEV - 93.9 MARION VA www.fm94.com
WOOZ - 99.9 CARTERVILLE IL www.z100fm.com
WOWF - 102.5 CROSSVILLE TN www.1025wowcountry.com
WPPL - 103.9 BLUE RIDGE GA www.mountaincountryradio.com
WQNZ - 95.1 NATCHEZ MS www.95country.com
WTCM - 103.5 TRAVERSE CITY MI www.wtcm.com
WTCR - 103.3 HUNTINGTON WV www.wtcr.com
WTHO - 101.7 THOMSON GA www.ontheradio.com/wtho
WTRS - 102.3 OCALA FL www.wtrs.fm
WGLR - 97.7 PLATTEVILLE WI www.wglr.com
WUCZ - 104.1 CARTHAGE TN www.1041theranch.net
WUPY - 101.1 ONTONAGON MI www.wupy101.com
WWBE - 98.3 SELINSGROVE PA www.bigcountrynow.com
WXFL - 96.1 FLORENCE AL www.wxfl.com
WYBL - 98.3 ASHTABULA OH www.983thebull.com
WYVY - 104.9 UNION CITY TN www.ontheradio.net/wvvy
WZZS - 106.9 ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL www.bull.fm

This Life Ain't for Everybody Album Review

2010-12-01T00:42:00.000-06:00

Check out this review of ELB’s new album, This Life Ain’t For Everybody by clicking the link below.

http://www.suite101.com/content/eric-lee-beddingfield-album-review-this-life-aint-for-everybody-a315122

Rebel Dawg Records Barks

2010-11-04T21:26:00.000-05:00

Eric Lee Beddingfield Signed

(Nashville, Tennessee...) -- November 4, 2010 -- Rebel Dawg Records has opened its doors in Nashville, Tennessee and signed Eric Lee Beddingfield as its debut artist. The Augusta, Georgia-native's first album for the label, the 12-song This Life Ain't For Everybody, is now available digitally, and his "The Gospel According to Jones" single featuring George Jones started hitting radio airwaves this week.
Beddingfield created a name for himself through constant touring throughout the Southeast. He released a self-titled independent album in 2007, which saw three singles hit the Top 40 on the Music Row Charts with virtually no national promotion. The feat prompted New Music Weekly to name him one the New Music Weekly as one of the "Top 10 Artists to Watch."
He teamed up with Grammy-nominated producer and world class musician, Kent Wells (Dolly Parton/Keith Whitley/Hank Williams Jr/Reba McEntire) and the two began working on the new album in the spring of 2009. Eric Lee wrote or co-wrote all 12 songs on This Life Ain't For Everybody. A chance meeting with his hero George Jones in a local restaurant lead to Jones singing on the song that bore his name and solidified "The Gospel According to Jones" as the first single.
Beddingfield is currently on an extensive radio tour through November and is currently visiting stations throughout the Midwest.

WWW.ELBROCKS.COM

Eric Lee Beddingfield Profile

2009-08-09T13:10:00.000-05:00

http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/magazine2/index.php...Eric Lee Beddingfield Profile
Shared via AddThis Check out this article in the Summer edition of the Georgia Southern Magazine

In Cali with Dolly

2008-08-07T01:00:00.000-05:00

I just got back in Nashville from being out on the West Coast with the Dolly tour. I had a great time and the weather was beautiful. I just have to say I don't think there is a better run tour out there today in the music business. The Band is INSANELY tight, the crew is like a well oiled machine, and Dolly... well...is Dolly, enough said. It was a real treat to be around so many professionals in all aspects of touring. However, I'm very happy to be back here in town gearing up for the shows my own band and crew have coming up this Fall. We have a Label showcase coming up and I will get everyone the details asap cause I would love to see you all there. Take care and hope to see you soon! ELB

Music Row Chart and...

2008-05-02T01:00:00.000-05:00

I just thought I would try to update everyone each week with how "Nowhere USA" is doing on the Music Row Chart. This was the first week we were asking radio stations to add the song to their programs rotation. It entered the chart this week at 94. I was very excited seeing this is my highest debut for a single yet. Just to put it into perspective, my last single "Small Town America" which climbed all the way up to 22 on the Music Row Chart entered at 230. All the stations that I talked to this week across the country said they were getting great response from their listeners and getting a good number of request. If any of you reading this have made request to your local radio station to play "Nowhere USA" all I can say is THANK YOU and keep it up! I hope to see you on the road very soon. ELB To see the Music Row Top 75 Chart go to musicrow.com Week 2 on the Chart "Nowhere USA" moved up twevle spots to 82! Week 3 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up seven spots to 75! Week 4 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up six spots to 69! Week 5 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up eight spots to 61! Week 6 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up one spot to 60! Week 7 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up four spots to 56! Week 8 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up six spots to 50! Week 9 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up two spots to 48! Week 10 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up one spot to 47! Week 11 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up one spot to 46! Week 12 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up ten spots to 36! Week 13 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up two spots to 34! Week 15 on the chart "Nowhere USA" moved up three spots to 31! Peak week for "Nowhere USA" landed the single at the 25 spot on the Music Row Chart. It also reached the number 1 spot on Powersource Magazine's Indie Chart. Thanks for all your support on this single and a big thanks to all the radio stations accross the country for spinning it!