This is my brother's band... they are stepping into the big time...They have a country/blues/rock fusion thing going on....they made their national radio debut last week and they're climbing the charts. they just signed on to a label called Live Nation...they have 4 clients....U2, Madonna, Jay-Z, and Zac Brown Band...if that tells you anything...they are on tour right now. They'll be playing with Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson and Sugarland at various times on this tour. I'm very proud...obviously...so call in to local stations...and listen out for them....I would love to see some of our locals....Dread, WACO ramblers...tag along with these guys...they'd really compliment each other...Support Local Music!!!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed49S2nyBD0"]YouTube - Zac Brown Band "Chicken Fried" Live From HOB New Orleans[/ame]
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SoWal Insider
Thanks for the reminder Hop!
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
As I was shopping for a ringtone for my phone, they list the Hottest Selling Ringtones......"Chicken Fried" by the Zac Brown Band is #3 on the list. 
SoWal Insider
http://music.msn.com/grammy/who-will-get-the-grammy-2/story/feature/Best New Artist
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Ting Tings
The scoop: There's an elephant in the room and its name is Lady GaGa. Because her first hit, "Just Dance," was previously nominated for a Grammy, she is ineligible for consideration this year as a Best New Artist contender. Rarely has there been a year in which there was such a clear front-runner, and what happens? She's not in the running. Additionally, Phoenix, who broke through in a huge way in 2009, was not eligible because they have released four albums and the cutoff for Best New Artist is three. That's not meant to denigrate any of the five nominees here (although we really don't understand what the Ting Tings are doing here this year; last year seems more logical). This award has rarely gone to a country artist (the only two are LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood), but Zac Brown Band is the clear front-runner here. The group, whose major label debut, "The Foundation," has sold close to 1.5 million copies, more than three times the amount of "In a Perfect World" from Hilson, ZBB's closest competitor. Additionally, ZBB is likely to snare the majority of votes from the country community as will Hilson from the R&B genre, while MGMT, Silversun Pickups and Ting Tings will split the alternative rock vote.
The Grammy goes to: Zac Brown Band
Let's hope they're prediction is right on!
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Ting Tings
The scoop: There's an elephant in the room and its name is Lady GaGa. Because her first hit, "Just Dance," was previously nominated for a Grammy, she is ineligible for consideration this year as a Best New Artist contender. Rarely has there been a year in which there was such a clear front-runner, and what happens? She's not in the running. Additionally, Phoenix, who broke through in a huge way in 2009, was not eligible because they have released four albums and the cutoff for Best New Artist is three. That's not meant to denigrate any of the five nominees here (although we really don't understand what the Ting Tings are doing here this year; last year seems more logical). This award has rarely gone to a country artist (the only two are LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood), but Zac Brown Band is the clear front-runner here. The group, whose major label debut, "The Foundation," has sold close to 1.5 million copies, more than three times the amount of "In a Perfect World" from Hilson, ZBB's closest competitor. Additionally, ZBB is likely to snare the majority of votes from the country community as will Hilson from the R&B genre, while MGMT, Silversun Pickups and Ting Tings will split the alternative rock vote.
The Grammy goes to: Zac Brown Band
Let's hope they're prediction is right on!
Beach Fanatic
Congratulations to the band for winning Best New Artist at the Grammies, Yahoo
got any pics?
We were cheering for them. Wonder what they will play?got any pics?
Great set. They killed it
SoWal Insider
Yes. it was great! Loved it!
Beach FanaticAuthor
So giddy and proud!
hmmmm......can't remember
So giddy and proud!
Kind of surreal, huh?
SoWal Insider
WOW! Congrats. Beach Comber
Congratulations!
Beach Lover
I am thrilled for ZBB!!
Beach Lover
Hubby throws in HD and a couple of BG's!!!!!!!!!!!
SoWal Insider
Awesome performance! Congrats to ZBB!
Can't remember who the old guy was playing the piano, but he looked like he passed away yesterday and they propped him up to play.
No movement, no facial expression, nothing.
Congrats to ZBB! Can't remember who the old guy was playing the piano, but he looked like he passed away yesterday and they propped him up to play.
No movement, no facial expression, nothing.
SoWal Guide
Fantastic performance ZBB!!!
SoWal Expert
That was Leon Russell, who is an incredible musician, and I loved him playing on the first song, but he looked stunned and confused when they picked up speed on that second song. Then, this morning I read that he just came out of brain surgery recently, so that might explain a little.
SoWal Expert
Zac Brown Band and Pink were the best performances of the evening. Congrats. Hop, which one is your bro? the one with full beard and crochet hat?
Beach FanaticAuthor
Whoopi loves ZBB!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a58s0cdnzW4"]YouTube- Whoopi loves the Zac Brown Band[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a58s0cdnzW4"]YouTube- Whoopi loves the Zac Brown Band[/ame]
Beach FanaticAuthor
SJ...My bro is the bassist...usually audience right...stage left.
Beach Fanatic
So I'm doing that thing where I didn't read the whole thread but I'm posting a question (that might have already come up). SORRY!
Since we have the SoWal connection with this talented act does this mean we stand a chance to get these guys to come play at a beach bonfire? We'll keep it on the down low.
Since we have the SoWal connection with this talented act does this mean we stand a chance to get these guys to come play at a beach bonfire? We'll keep it on the down low.
Beach Fanatic
Congratulations Hop! How proud you must be!
Beach Lover
Hop, I started playing their music up on Lake Lanier last summer and every one loves them.
Tell him thanks for me.....Now my friends dont hate me for playing Buffett all the time.
Not that theres anything wrong with that!!!
Tell him thanks for me.....Now my friends dont hate me for playing Buffett all the time.
Not that theres anything wrong with that!!!
Beach FanaticAuthor
Beach Comber
ZBB with Jimmy Buffett on CMT Crossroads...Tune in!
CMT.com: Shows: CMT Crossroads: Main Page
What a great show. I am watching it now for the second time. They seem to have a common appreciation for real music. A legend and one in the making.
Beach FanaticAuthor
What a great show. I am watching it now for the second time. They seem to have a common appreciation for real music. A legend and one in the making.
Yeah, they really seemed to hit it off. Zac is a super down to earth guy. They are the real deal! How cool would it be to hang with Jimmy Buffett?!?!?
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