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Watch Josh perform his song on stage of America is it a hit?.
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Watch the performance of Jim's song on stage of America is it a hit? |
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Watch Jeremiah perform his song on stage of America is it a hit?. |
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HOSTS AND JUDGES
JUDGES
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Dave Gibson
Dave Gibson is an accomplished songwriter and performer. As a young man, he worked with John Prine and Steve Goodman before becoming a well-known songwriter in Nashville. Gibson is best known for his collaboration with Bill "Blue" Miller in the Gibson/Miller Band. Recording with Epic Records, the band charted several singles on the Billboard Country charts, including the 1992 hit "High Rollin" and 1993's "Texas Tattoo." |
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Tommy Sims
Songwriter, producer and renowned musical artist Tommy Sims has worked with such artists as Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Cher, Garth Brooks, and BabyFace, among countless others. Sims penned the now classic Eric Clapton hit "Change the World" that won the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1997. Known primarily for his brilliant work behind the scenes in the music industry, Sims released the critically-acclaimed album Peace and Love in 2000. Along with his influential work in the pop, rock, and R&B arenas, Sims is also a major force in the gospel music industry. |
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Whitney Daane
Whitney Daane is Sr VP Creative, Kobalt Music Publishing. She currently works with such notable songwriters as Kelly Clarkson, Desmond Child, Ryan Tedder (On Republic), Andreas Carlsson, Dennis Matkosky, and Billy Steinberg, among others. A mainstay in the Nashville music industry, Daane worked with a team at Maverick Music that won Song of the Year in 1999 with Faith Hill's "This Kiss." |
HOSTS
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Linda Davis
Linda Kaye Davis is considered among her peers as one of country music’s best female vocalists. After moving to Nashville at age 20, Linda teamed with Skip Eaton and recorded some minor hit singles. From there, she did demo work, sang commercial jingles, and then sang back-up for Reba McEntire, before going solo.
Linda Davis has recorded five major albums in her solo career. Her Grammy-winning duet with Reba McEntire, “Does He Love You,” went to number one on the charts. Linda was one of the first artists to sign with Dreamworks and you will hear her on the soundtracks of Black Dog and Prince of Egypt.
Davis is also an inspirational motivational speaker and is a spokesperson for the national Muscular Dystrophy Association. She is married to country singer Lang Scott, and their daughter, Hillary Scott, founded the hugely popular group Lady Antebellum in 2006.
We are so honored to have Linda Davis as our female host on the pilot of America, Is It a Hit.
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Rick Stevens
Rick Stevens has 19 years experience in music industry in the areas of concert promotion and production, record label management, publishing, recording artist, songwriter, road manager, record producer, and sponsorship acquisition. Rick now is the Vice President of VSaR, LLC, which co-owns and co-created the concept television show “ He also has a career in the financial services industry and has handled marketing in both the entertainment arena and in corporate America. Additionally, Rick has promoted concerts featuring artists such as Alabama, Hank Jr., Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, The Judd’s, Steve Wariner, George Jones, Marty Stuart, Tracy Byrd, Bryan White, Johnny Rodriguez, Lone Star, Ricochet, Clint Black, Wynonna, Merle Haggard, Martina McBride, Billy Ray Cyrus, and others. He has excelled in virtually every facet of the entertainment industry and is ideally suited to make this venture a success. |
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