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 Bradley Walker's Profile |
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Someone told my story in a song... |
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| Location: | ATHENS, Alabama |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | May 21, 2008 (577 days back) |
About Me |
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| Before he got his recording contract, Bradley Walker had already performed on the Grand Ole Opry, appeared on national television and sung at some of America’s leading bluegrass festivals. One listen to Highway of Dreams, his stunning Rounder Records debut, explains why: Bradley Walker is simply one of the greatest young country singers alive. He belongs to a tradition that includes such outstanding stylists as Vern Gosdin, Merle Haggard, Mel Street, Gene Watson, George Jones, Lefty Frizzell, and Keith Whitley, all of whom he cites as influences. “He really is one amazing singer,” says producer Carl Jackson, who has worked with everyone from Emmylou Harris to Glen Campbell. The GrammyTM award-winning Jackson’s resume includes sessions with Ricky Skaggs, Jim & Jesse, Garth Brooks, Vince Gill and many other greats. But he reserves extra praise for this new stylist. “Bradley is a special person, as well as a talent,” Jackson continues.
The fact that Bradley Walker drove alone from his hometown of Athens, Alabama to Nashville to record Highway of Dreams is itself a wonder. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy, and has been in a wheelchair his entire life. But this young man is as fiercely independent as he is musically gifted. He built his own home in Alabama, designing it for maximum mobility and comfort. He is also completely at ease in his customized van, and has been working a day job ever since his high-school graduation, in addition to singing and traveling to festivals regularly. “My whole outlook on life is that if you’re able to get out and work, then do it,” says Walker. “My family has always been very encouraging, wanting me to follow my dreams and go after it, but with a realistic side, too.” Since 2002, Walker has worked at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in northern Alabama. He is a material analyst there, supporting warehouse inventory and purchasing. But music is never far from his thoughts. He was honored in September 2005 when Bluegrass Unlimited magazine published a Bradley Walker feature story, headlining him as “The Next Great Voice of Bluegrass Music.” The Nashville Scene once hailed him as “the best singer in bluegrass today not yet signed to a record deal.” That would soon change. At the release of Highway of Dreams, Bradley headlined his own concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. One year later, after concerts around the country and rave reviews from the likes of USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and more, the International Bluegrass Music Association named him 2007's Male Vocalist of the Year. “I guess the caliber of people I am working with is just starting to hit me,” Walker reflects. “I had no idea that anything like this record deal would ever come along, and being able to work with Carl Jackson is a huge honor. I feel very blessed to have made so many friends through bluegrass music.” |
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Music:Member Since: 3/17/2006Band Website: bradleywalker.com Band Members: David Babb, Upright Bass; Dustin Benson, Guitar & Vocals; Jenni Gardner, Mandolin & Vocals; Patton Wages, Banjo, Guitar & Vocals Influences: Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, The King (Jimmy Martin), George Jones, and too many more to mention! I love any good traditional country or bluegrass music!! Sounds Like: Pictures!! Back to the Barrooms Live When I'm Hurtin' Live When It Comes Down to Us w/ Alecia Nugent Lost at Sea Live Harmony!! Video Bio Upcoming Events by Eventful Record Label: Rounder Records Type of Label: Indie |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Bluegrass / Country) |
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♥ D.D. ♥, Kris, Carl Jackson, Alecia Nugent, Patton, JL, BABB C, Tim, Ann, Keith Case and Associates, ♥Jai Jai, Rounder Records, JoeyandRory, Giantslayer Publishing, THE MACC BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Grand Ole Opry, JD Crowe and the New South, Keith Whitley, Doyle Lawson And Quicksilver, Merle Haggard and the Strangers, IIIrd Tyme Out, The Lonesome River Band, George Jones, Jimmy Martin, The Grascals, Cherryholmes, Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, Jerry Salley, Andy Falco, The SteelDrivers, Morgane Hayes, Ronnie Bowman, Dailey & Vincent, Ernie Thacker & Rt.23, Kevin Denney, Harley Allen, charles, Jeremy Paul, Sam & Libby, Lindsay, Blue Eyed Grass, Darin Warner, Steph&Jay, CLARK, Zeus and Atlas, HINTON, Sharon, Sheri, *VONNACHELLE*, Osaka Girochin, Karissa, Mami, AUSTIN, Amber, Deezel, Eric, Vicki, kooder (good music), Rockin' Robin, Gary Craig, Twangsters Union, *Astrid*:-), Jason and Tanya, Buck Allen, songwriter, Tim Miller Band, Della Ridge, Dane, Samantha Christine., sadie, Tammy
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