Newcomer Trace Nixon’s much-anticipated debut EP, HAND ME DOWN NAME, arrives tomorrow and brings a modern perspective and old-soul insight to traditional Country. Fans can watch Trace this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. CDT as he performs on WSMV TV's Today In Nashville and catch him tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 3) on WSM Radio/Circle Country TV’s "Coffee, Country & Cody" at 9:15 a.m. CDT. HAND ME DOWN NAME offers fresh, vibrant music with inflections of ‘90s Country, Southern Rock and Bluegrass and marks a major turning point for this singer/songwriter. “These aren’t just songs going out into the world - they’re a small part of me,” says the native Virginian. “This is the road that’s been calling my name for years, and I’ve put everything I have into it.” Nixon’s conviction is evident in each of the five original tracks found on the EP.
TRACK LIST
1. This One’s For Alan
2. Hand Me Down Name
3. Secondhand Hold On Me*
4. Ready For The Takin’ (When You Are)**
5. Love Lost Has Been
All songs written by Trace Nixon, with co-writers *Ashley Grant, **Nick Nixon
Trace is featured on acoustic guitar throughout and is joined by top-tier studio players Shawn Fitcher (drums), Dave Flint (electric guitar), Deanie Richardson (fiddle), Tony Paoletta (steel guitar), Dave Francis (bass), and Chris Nole (piano). Billy Thomas, Wendy Newcomer, and Dani Flowers [Sister Sadie] added supportive background vocals. HAND ME DOWN NAME was recorded at Dark Horse Studios in Franklin, Tennessee and produced by William Gawley [Taylor Hicks (American Idol), Jake Ybarra, Taylor McCall (BMG)]. Bryce Roberts [Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard] engineered the project for Charlotte Avenue Entertainment.
Nixon released the hypnotic, “Secondhand Hold On Me,” in June, and a companion video followed. The cinematic endeavor introduced the newcomer to larger audiences via its Country Evolution premiere in July. In support of the EP’s release, streaming tracks “Love Lost Has Been” and “Ready For The Takin’ (When You Are)” issued in August and September, respectively.
Recent media coverage includes: Country Fix, The Hollywood Times, Whiskey & Cigarettes syndicated radio show, Saving Country Music, American Country Network, Country Evolution,Making A Scene Magazine, STRYK TV, AIM Country Music TV, The Country Note, Country Music People Magazine and Holler.
Catch Trace on the road this month:
Oct 4 - Midlothian, VA - Hidden Wit Brewery
Oct 10 - Crozet, VA - Pro Re Nata Music Hall
Oct 11 - Hanover, VA (private)
Oct 14 - Nashville, TN - The Row
Oct 15 - Mt Juliet, TN - Hillside Hangout
Oct 18 - Dinwiddie, VA - Dinwiddie County Fair (Headliner)
Oct 24 - Richmond, VA - Scotty's Taphouse
Oct 25 - Williamsburg, VA - Precarious Beer Hall Festival (Headliner)
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