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Talkin' To The Wall 2:310:00/2:31
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Success 2:400:00/2:40
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Funnel of Love 2:240:00/2:24
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Turning Away 3:090:00/3:09
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He's Not For Real 2:150:00/2:15
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Count Me Out 2:570:00/2:57
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The Girl In Oklahoma 3:130:00/3:13
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Just the Way I Am 2:320:00/2:32
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Tracey K. Houston grew up in western Canada singing with her family from the age of 3, where country music and early rock ‘n’ roll were always the fabric of her life.
She is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning recording artist with several #1 Hits (USA and Europe) under her belt. In 2015 Bear Family Records (out of Germany) included two songs of hers (“Barely Hangin’ On”, and “Smokey Bear”), the latter which she wrote, on their 40th Anniversary Boxed Set Edition, which was released worldwide. She first started performing professionally in 1987 in Calgary, Alberta, recorded her first demos in 1991 and released her first single in 1993 on ATI Records out of Toronto, Ontario. She has made Nashville, Tennessee her home for over two decades.
Tracey K. has toured the world extensively, mainly with her Country and Rockabilly shows, ranging from headlining massive international festivals in England and Poland, to doing intimate private concerts. She has also toured throughout Canada and the United States with her Loretta Lynn tribute show.
She has recorded 6 country and rockabilly albums to date, including her latest album, “Shades of Crystal”, a tribute to Crystal Gayle, in which Crystal was actively involved.
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"Hey Loretta, The Girl From Butcher Holler"™ Starring Tracey K. Houston
Tracey K. Houston, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning traditional country music artist, presents in song and story, "Hey Loretta, The Girl From Butcher Holler", a loving portrayal of the Queen of Country Music, Miss Loretta Lynn.
Loretta Webb was born in 1932, the second of eight kids to a coal miner (hence the nickname, "The Coal Miner’s Daughter"), in the mountains of Butcher Holler, Kentucky, and married at the age of 15 to Oliver Vanetta "Mooney" Lynn. She had her fourth child by the time she was 129 and became a grandmother at 32. She embarked upon her professional music career in 1959, and in 1960 released one single, ‘Honky Tonk Girl’, on Zero Records. A year later, due to the success of that hit single, Decca Records picked up her recording contract. Through personal and professional triumphs and tragedies during the past five decades, Loretta has captured the hearts of millions worldwide, and has become one of the most recognized and successful country music artists ever.
"Hey Loretta" is a show written, arranged and produced by Tracey K., a noted Loretta historian. "Hey Loretta" traces the highlights of Loretta’s lengthy career, and the roots and development of Loretta and her music, which evolves from biographical songs to tunes about strong-willed, independent and feisty women. "Hey Loretta" is a 90-minute 2-part production. The first 45-minute set covers the 1960s (the early years), and after an intermission, the second 45-minute set covers the 1970s to the present (the superstardom years). A male band member performs the vocals of Loretta’s duet partners, Ernest Tubb and Conway Twitty.
"Hey Loretta" is a heartwarming, loving portrayal of the Queen of Country Music which will leave the audience enlightened and entertained.
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The Coal Miner's Daughter is a servicemark of Loretta Lynn Enterprises, Inc.
Hey Loretta, The Girl From Butcher Holler™ is a trademark of Tracey K. Houston.
Hey Loretta, The Girl From Butcher Holler™ is an unauthorized musical based on the life of Loretta Lynn.
This show is perfect for:
Cabarets, Soft-Seat Theaters, Dinner Theaters, Hotels, Casinos, Corporate Events
REQUIREMENTS/ADDITIONAL:
Fly Dates Backline requirements: Full drum kit, lead guitar amp and bass amp.
Sound system, P.A. to be provided by venue.
PRESS / REVIEWS
R.O.P.E. NEWSLETTER
Marty Martel, President of Reunion of Professional Entertainers (R.O.P.E.) June 09, 2010
R.O.P.E. Spectacular Show on Wed, June 9th, 2010:
“When we first started to put the show together I received an email from a young lady who I have known for several years. I knew she was a great singer, but never had the opportunity to really watch her perform until last night. Keith Bilbrey knew her also, and when she was introduced she came onstage in a beautiful outfit of Red and Silver and rhinestones. She hit the stage and took the audience in the palm of her hand and they loved her and her great performance. Instead of only doing her music, she had invited recording artist James Intveld to sing on her part of the show. To say that we were being treated by two great artists would be the understatement of the evening. James performed one song, but he is super, and together Tracey and James made it worth waiting for them to be on the show. Tracey should have been on a major record label a long time ago. She is country and she takes pride in her music. Go to her website, get her music and do the same for James. What a great shot in the arm they were for our show, and if you want to know the meaning of being professional, then it will start with Tracey K. Houston and James Intveld.”
WESTERN REVIEW, DRAYTON VALLEY, ALBERTA, CANADA
Craig Palmer July 08, 2009
Houston rocks it to the Max
CRAIG PALMER - WESTERN REVIEW, DRAYTON VALLEY, ALBERTA, CANADA
July 8, 2009
Former Drayton Valley resident and country singer Tracey K. Houston played a stunning show at the MAX Centre last Monday (June 29th, 2009). Houston, who spent junior high and most of high school in Drayton Valley, made her way back to Drayton Valley for the first time in over 20 years.
Houston’s vocals were spot-on for her entire performance, despite her claims that the dry air was having a negative effect on her voice. Between each song, Houston would spray her throat with a “singer’s secret” to help counteract the dryness.
For most songs, Houston would explain to the crowd what each song meant to her, emphasizing when a song was written by a Canadian. “Yes, I’m very proud of my heritage,” said Houston, who is now based out of Nashville, Tennessee.
Houston said it was surreal to be playing a show in her old high school, but she was still very happy to do so. “It felt great,” said Houston. “It was very sobering to come back to a nearly sold out show in my hometown and know that they were here to see me.”
Houston also brought along her friend and fellow country star James Intveld, who says he was glad Houston brought him along. “I would never have played in Drayton Valley otherwise,” said Intveld while on stage, commenting on his first time touring Canada.
Intveld, who has an impressive career in both music and film, played a range of songs spanning his career, including a song he had written for Johnny Cash to perform.
Both Houston and Intveld’s performances left little to be desired, having been complete in both stage presence and sound.
After the show, both groups were mingling with fans, signing autographs and having their photos taken.
The duo continued their tour playing Calgary on Tuesday and Kamloops, British Columbia on Wednesday.
"SHADES OF CRYSTAL" ALBUM REVIEW
Tom Wardle, Country DJ - HONKY TONKS & HEARTACHES RADIO - August 26, 2019
Hi Tracey…… Well, you’ve done it again! What a terrific CD…… boy, your voice is just outstanding. Ya still got it, girl!! :) You have a real nice selection of songs and some great production to go along with it. Really, really nice! A tune that really ’grabs’ me is “Til I Gain Control Again"….. I’ve always li ked it and you certainly do it justice……. some great phrasing and emotion there. Very nice. I wish you all the luck in the world with this…. your dedication, attention to details. and your professionalism shine thru! I’m sure it’ll do well for you.
THE BRIDGEWORKS
"Uncle William" (Bill Littleton) April 02, 2009
An Evening Of Country Music Magic
by "Uncle William" (Bill Littleton) - The Bridgeworks - April 2009
Please know that nobody was fooling anybody April 1 as a sizeable gathering of entertainers entertained a sizeable gathering of fans, all for the purpose of helping defray medical costs for the late Ernie Ashworth and cancer survivor Ray Griff. Tracey K. Houston put the event together with help from David McCormick and others.
The highlights swooped in like bats chasing skeeters on a hot night, so we'll try to focus on everybody getting credited, although that may be a stretch of my capabilities. First act was Jesse McReynolds and The Virginia Boys, a troupe at this point consisting of two of Jesse's grandsons and two neighbors, which is homegrown, I would think. Jesse's comment that he and his brother had played lots of kinds of music over the years, "so maybe I'm still trying to figure out what to do when I grow up" is especially pertinent knowing he sees his 80th birthday this year!!
Stu Phillips did a couple of pretty songs in his inimitable fashion and also served as emcee for the whole event, appropriately discussing the situation at hand. And he shared some of his pulpit humor. Funny stuff.
Next, Jack Greene came out, needing a bit of help to navigate but whalloping "Statue Of A Fool" with the power of past decades. A quick band change was made for James Intveld, whose rockabilly sensibilities were dowsed with the propane power of Chris Scruggs on steel guitar!! Whew!!! Also with James were guitarist Eddie Perez, drummer Mark Horn, and Mark Miller on bass.
Another change brought Lonzo and Oscar on for some genuine country basics, with a focus on a full duet of "I'm My Own Grandpa" and a rousing "Old Country Church." Tracey's band, consisting of Bill Poe on steel, Chris Casello on lead guitar, Jim Hunt on drums, Scott Icenogle on upright bass, and Adolfo Mayo on piano, came on and backed Jim Ed Brown with a fun reading of "Pop A Top," followed by Tracey coming out for a duet with Jim Ed on "I Heard The Bluebirds Sing."
Tracey then sang a Ray Griff song that Jean Shepard recorded, "It's The Wine That's Talking," after which she brought Troy Cook, Jr. out for a duet on the old Ernest Tubb/Loretta Lynn song "Our Hearts Are Holding Hands."
Then Crystal Gayle, performing with Tracey's staff band and her pianist, Will Barrow, created yet another texture of the wonderful country music tapestry, followed by Stonewall Jackson, one of the indisputable characters and unique interpreters, working with Robert Allen on harmonica and Stonewall, Jr. on drums plus the staff band.
Okay, then the show cranked up another notch as Stu introduced David Ball, whose recordings I've heard but whose live show had missed me. Wow! The unit is David on a lot of rhythm guitar, Troy Cook, Jr. playing a WHOLE lot of lead guitar and doing Johnny Paycheck calibre harmonies, Bill Cook (no relation, I understand) on bass, with a drummer whose name did not register in my notes in the dark! Honoring basics by opening with "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down," followed by his own "Thinking Problem," David exemplifies that some seriously real country music has made today's playlists and he should be with us as long as he chooses. Thanks Tracey and David McCormick for a wonderful evening.