
The year in country News & Observer - Raleigh,NC,USA ... 4. Shawn Camp, "Fireball" (Skeeterbit Records). Hot, explosive and filled with clever surprises, "Fireball" makes a complete package ... [more info ]
Josh Turner has just been nominated for two Grammys. The first is Best Country Album for his album entitled, “Your Man,” which features many songs written by Shawn Camp. The second Grammy nomination is for Best Country Male Vocalist, for Josh’s #1 single, “Would You Go With Me,” which Shawn Camp penned, as well. Congratulations Josh and Shawn! [more info ]

BMI hosted a gathering to celebrate Josh Turner’s No. 1 hit “Would You Go with Me” on Nov. 15. John Prine and Cowboy Jack Clement were among those on hand to congratulate songwriters Shawn Camp, John Scott Sherrill and Josh Turner. Pictured (L-R): MCA’s Bill Catino and Royce Risser; Sony/ATV’s Troy Tomlinson; producer Frank Rogers; Big Yellow Dog’s Kerry O’Neil; John Scott Sherrill; Josh Turner; Shawn Camp; Big Yellow Dog’s Carla Wallace; and BMI’s Jody Williams and Thomas Cain. Photo: Alan Mayor
Shawn turns in a brilliant performance of the Kristofferson classic "Why Me" on The Pilgrim: A Celebration of Kris Kristofferson due from American Roots Publishing on June 27. The Pilgrim focuses on the breadth and scope of a career and a life of honesty and integrity lived without compromise. Lovingly cast by Kristofferson’s publicist and friend Tamara Saviano and American Roots Publishing VP Tom Frouge, The Pilgrim’s 18 songs span the breadth of Kristofferson's career - tendered by an expansive roster of artists including Gretchen Wilson, Russell Crow, Willie Nelson, Brian McKnight, Rosanne Cash and produced by Grammy winner Randy Scruggs. The Pilgrim offers testament to the truth, timelessness and timeliness of the former Rhodes Scholar, Country Music Hall of Famer and original Outlaw's work. The record features a 1970 demo from Kristofferson of "Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends, " along with brilliantly written extensive liner notes by The Tennessean music writer Peter Cooper. The Pilgrim is a legacy of love and will be released in honor of Kristofferson’s 70th birthday. Street date is June 27, 2006. [more info]