April Taylor: News
July 16th, 2009
April Taylor will open up for Luke Bryan for FunFest 2009
Luke Bryan will open the series on Thursday, July 16, in a concert presented by AGC Flat Glass. Bryan plans to release his second album on Capitol Records this fall. His debut single “All My Friends Say” was a Billboard U.S. Hot Country Songs Top 10 hit. Opening for Bryan are April Taylor, Top Female Independent Artist of the Year for 2008 on the Music Row Charts, and Joey and Rory, Academy of Country Music Awards Vocal Duo nominee whose “Cheater, Cheater” is climbing the charts. Additional sponsors are 96.9 WXBQ and Newschannel 11.
December 22, 2008
 Bristol Singer's Call For Gifts Gets Overwhelming Response - Click here to read the TriCities.com article and click here to view the photos.
November 4, 2008
April Taylor Asks The Community To Help Homeless Vets This Holiday Season. Click here to read the official press release.
July 21, 2008
Plateau Music Ships New April Taylor Single
"When You Come From Nothing" First Single From Sophomore Project
NASHVILLE, TN - "When You Come From Nothing", the newest single from Plateau Music recording artist April Taylor arrives at radio beginning July 21. The song, written by Will Hopkins & Steve Mitchell, is a life-affirming testament of the strength of the human spirit expressed in April's unique vocal style. "When You Come From Nothing" is the first single from her as yet untitled sophomore album that once again matches the singer with producer Tony Mantor.
Following the single's release date, April launches into five packed weeks, visiting radio during the weekdays and shows each weekend. At the end of August, she returns to Nashville to put the finishing touches to the new album.
Taylor's last single release, the title track from her debut album I Wanna Live Like That, made a significant impact at radio and climbed to an impressive #21 in the Music Row Country BreakOut chart.
July 6th, 2008
April Taylor's "I Wanna Live Like That" CD is featured in a CSO Extra on CountryStarsOnline.com. Click here to read the full article by Jim Moulton.
July 3rd, 2008
April Taylor will perform at the Pepsi Fourth of July Celebration as the musical headliner at Freedom Hall in Bristol, Tennessee Friday, July 4th. Click here to read the full article including show times.
June, 2008
April is back in the studio working on her next single which will hit radio in July. April also started production of her second album that will be released later this year.
Fans come out to meet April at CMA Music Fest
April performs at CMA Music Fest in Nashville.
May 5th, 2008
April Taylor joins Dick Van Dyke, Terrell Owens, Molly Sims, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and a host of other celebrities in the Celebrity Champions Speak Out campaign to show their support for the Alzheimer's Association. The goal of the campaign is to enlist 5 million people to 'champion' the Alzheimer cause and to help bring awareness to a disease that strikes one person in America every 71 seconds.
Each participant was asked to choose an action word for the clothing that they would wear in the campaign and to share how Alzheimer's disease touched their lives. "It is an honor for me to be part of this campaign to help create awareness for Alzheimer's. I chose to highlight word ACT because I have always been that taught every little act of kindness goes a long way. It always feels good being to be a part of something that could make a big difference in the lives of so many people who are affected by this disease. We all need to ACT now and make the difference," says April.
To see the videos and photos of all the stars and to learn more about alzheimer's and the Celebrity Champions Speak Out campaign go to www.actionalz.org/championphotos.asp.
May 1st, 2008
When the spring edition of Marquee Magazine starts arriving on stands next week, April Taylor fans will see her looking back at them from the cover. April and photographer David Wood spent a cold winter's day in February at the historic Bristol Train Station to create photos for this edition of the magazine. The photos and story by Aislinn O'Conner are included in the feature, Mountain South Musicians.
Of the artists Marquee Magazine has chosen to highlight in this edition it says, "Whatever the venue--an intimate listening room or open-air festival stage--these musicians stand apart for their intense skill and energy. We now cast our feature spotlight on them as part of the outstanding musical patchwork quilt our region enjoys, and invite you to catch up with them whenever and wherever the opportunity arises." April is joined by Doc Watson, Edgar Meyer, Jimmy Thackery, Devon Allman, Cory Branan, Rhonda Vincent and Jag Star in the special feature.
April is scheduled to return to the studio later in the year and is currently on the road in support of her newest single, "I Wanna Live Like That". The song, the title track of her CD is #35 this week in the Music Row Country BreakOut Chart.
To get a sneak peak at the spring issue of Marquee Magazine go to www.marqueemagazine.com.
March 3rd, 2008
Fresh off a radio tour to promote her latest single, "I Wanna Live Like That", Plateau Music recording artist April Taylor will arrive in Nashville today to kick off CRS 39 with full schedule of events that includes three live performances.
On Tuesday March 4 April will perform at the FREE PIZZA AND BEER INDIE SHOWCASE. Her acoustic performance begins at 7:30 PM in Suite 2106 of the Renaissance Hotel. At 5:40 pm on the following evening, she will perform live at the Rhythm Kitchen in a performance that will be broadcast live on the World Wide Web by NIXACOUNTRY.com.
Then on Thursday March 6, following a full day of interviews and activities, April and her band will take the stage of the world famous Wildhorse Saloon at 7:00 PM. The show, sponsored by the Impact Radio Networks, features Mark Chesnutt, Laura Bryna, The Roys and others.
February, 2008
April on radio tour promoting "I Wanna Live Like That"
January 28th, 2008
Breathy, sultry vocals from April Taylor - one of Nashville's brightest new talents. - by John Lewis
April Taylor has one of those breathy, sultry voices that could melt even the hardest of hearts and her new single stands every chance of breaking into the charts. "I Wanna Live Like That" - the title track of her debut album - is a classy number written by my erstwhile friend Larry Wayne Clark and Cathy Anne Whitemore. The arrangement would be too Nashpop for my taste were it not for the subdued lead guitar rolling around deep in the mix and the tidy use of fiddles rather than violins.
My one complaint is that April's vocals lack the punch to cut through the mix, and they get lost here and there. But that's picking holes.
My View: Not the album's best track... and the album is brilliant!!
April Taylor: "I Wanna Live Like That."
Release Date: January 24, 2008
Taken from "I Wanna Live Like That" (Plateau Music)
October 11th, 2007
7 PM Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN - April Taylor and her Nashville Band will perform a Benefit Concert for Cystic Fibrosis. All proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For reservations call 423-274-8920.
- Patron - $20
- Adults - $10
- Students - $5
September 15th, 2007
April Taylor will perform at Rhythm & Roots Reunion State Line Bar and Grill @ 5:30pm
September 3rd, 2007
April Taylor will perform at Grahamfest USA in Max Meadows, VA Main Stage 3pm-4pm
August 27th - 31st, 2007
April on Radio Tour to promote What it Takes release.
July 3rd, 2007
April sings at Fourth of July Celebration -Freedom Hall in Johnson City sponsored by WXBQ 96.9.
June 26th, 2007
April performed private concert for Morgan Franklin and Approva in Nashville at Merchants Restaurant.
June 7th, 2007
April invited back to Pentagon Night of Heroes to sing.
May 29th, 2007
What it Takes released to radio.
April 21st, 2007
April attends WHite House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C.
February 27th, 2007
April Taylor to perform LIVE at CRS 38 in Nashville.
February, 2007
April kicks off 4 week radio tour across the country.
January, 2007
April attends dedication ceremony of The Center for The Intrepid and Fisher House at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX.
December 1st, 2006
April Taylor goes to the Pentagon.
October 6th, 2006
April Taylor releases "Just Another Hurt".
May 8th, 2006
America Salutes the Military website publishes the Army Times interview with April Taylor.
April 28th, 2006
April Taylor hits the national top 75 in Music Row.
April 18th, 2006
April Taylor to Headline Charity Event in Support of New Horizons on May 13th, 2006.
April 12th, 2006
April Taylor invited to the Pentagon.
March 7th, 2006
April's latest single "All My Love" goes to radio!
February 12th, 2006
April Taylor receives Award of Appreciation from the 278th.
January 12th, 2006
April Taylor is a Hero on the Homefront.
January 10th, 2006
April performs on the USS Berkeley in San Diego.
November 28th, 2005
April has hit the charts!
- #3 on top 100 on KOCR in Midlothian, Texas
- #7 on the top 15 on The Back Porch Show chart in Oregon
- #14 on the top 130 on Real Country in Japan
November 4th, 2005
CorporatePhoneCards.com has announced that April Taylor's "Hero at Home" phone card is the card of the month!
November 1st, 2005
Preview all of twelve tracks of April Taylor's new CD "I Wanna Live Like That" on the music page of her website.
October 7th, 2005
April Taylor interviews with Mitchell Keller on The Back Porch Show at Borderline Networks. This interview will reach over 300 radio stations nationwide and over 1 million listeners world-wide.
September 16th, 2005
April Taylor and Plateau Music have announced that 20% of the gross sale of direct Internet purchases of "I Wanna Live Like That " CD's will be donated to charities benefiting military families!
September 8th, 2005
Bristol's own April Taylor sings at her alma mater Sunday.
Bristol Herald Courier
September 5th, 2005
National radio and video release of "Hero at Home", April's latest single. Be sure to call your local radio station and show your support!
(Free Adobe Acrobat Reader Required)
July 27th, 2005
Tony Mantor, Producer and President of Plateau Music, announced an upcoming single from April Taylor that celebrates the bravery and heroic nature of those left behind while their love ones serve our country throughout the world.
July 4th, 2005
April Taylor participates in a parade with the 278th Armed Calvary Regiment. Photos!
July 2nd, 2005
April Taylor visits the wives, daughters, and mother of the 278th Armed Calvary Regiment of East Tennessee. Photos!
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