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Rod wrote his first song at 7 yrs old. Resembling the Beatles “She Loves You, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”. Living in Phoenix, Arizona his mom gave him an envelope and young Rodney mailed it in to a local children’s show called Wallace and Ladmo. With no musical ability he just knew they would provide the melody to his freshly written hit lyric. No reply was ever received, but such is the music business. At 12 he saved up for an $80 sunburst arch top Harmony guitar. Lessons and calluses followed. Discovering girls and football the guitar took a backseat until he learned when coupled together, they provided attention from the opposite sex. Playing infrequently with other three chord friends he auditioned for talent shows and provided amateur entertainment for friends and relatives. At mid term of his senior year his parents decided to make a new start in Texas. Coming from the big city to a small town was extreme culture shock. “I can remember not being able to understand southern English for about 6 months until I developed my own drawl then it all made sense”. Attending college, Rod was exposed to talented musicians, some of which he still is in touch with today. Songs were written about teenage angst and questions that only experience could answer. Married at 21 soon there was news of a baby, the Peavey speakers, which were the bedroom nightstands were sold. Priorities rearranged Rod began working as a carpenter his rock star dreams put on hold. Working his way up from sweeping floors to building million dollar homes. Fast forward to present day Rod is still building and remodeling while his musical dreams are finally being pursued. While on a trip back to Phoenix the scene of his first childhood musical endeavors he connected with an old friend who had written songs throughout this time. With a mentor for guidance, the first lyric in years was put to paper. “I remember waking up one morning at 6 a.m. the words just flowed”. Thirty minutes later a songwriter was born.
Rod Ballou Wins Songwriter of the Year 2011
Monday Dec. 19 Rod Ballou received "Songwriter of the Year" from the Ft. Worth Songwriters Association. Rod was the feature performer at the annual Songwriter Showcase on Jan. 29, 2012 at "White Elephant Saloon" in Ft. Worth's stockyard area. In addition to songwriter of the year honors "5 O'Clock Shadow" written by Rod Ballou and Dean Meadows picked up the "Song of the Year" award. !! Check Out Rod Ballou's Official Website http://www.rodballoumusic.com

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Tim Hurley is a singer/ songwriter out of Playa del Rey, California. In 2014 Tim was discovered singing Karaoke at a local bar and just two months later found himself performing onstage for the first time, opening for John Michael Montgomery at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. After a tremendous reception, he decided to pursue a career in music.

Originally from the East Coast, Tim was raised on a variety of musical genres, but in college, the songwriting and lyrics in country music won him over. Tim gets inspiration from artists like George Strait, Zac Brown and, Kenny Chesney. He combines ‘feel good’ melodies with thoughtful lyrics in what he likes to describe as ‘Coastal Country.

Tim and his band have shared the stage with Joe Nichols, Kane Brown and Lindsay Ell and have been headlining and performing at festivals, fairs and events all over the western United States. 

For tour dates, music and videos, please visit: timhurleymusic.com

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