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CORY MORROW
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Country music recording artist Cory Morrow is
probably best known as one of the most popular
performers in
Texas, working his way up from unknown songwriter in
1993 to current bona-fide household name on the
Texas music scene and beyond.
With his rugged good looks and passionate song
delivery, Morrow has sold more than 200,000 records
independently, released six albums to date (five
studio and one live recording), received acclaim
from country musicâs toughest critics and
established a massive base of fans that stretches
from the dance halls of Texas to rock clubs in North
Carolina. His latest studio recording, Nothing
Left to Hide (street date: Aug. 30, 2005),
reflects Morrowâs personal and professional
evolution. |
Morrow ÷ infamous
for his recent bad-boy behavior ÷ got a wake-up call
in January 2005 and learned an important lesson that forced
him to reevaluate his life and choices. With some
self-understanding and much support from fellow musicians,
he has moved on, leaving that part of his past behind.
ãThe whole
situation allowed me to open my eyes and see there were
issues in my life that needed addressing,ä Morrow says. ãI
started to really see things in a different light. I am very
fortunate to be in the position where I can share my music
with thousands and thousands of people. Nothing is worth
jeopardizing that.ä
Morrow
penned several songs for Nothing Left to Hide that
mirror the changes he was going through, including ãHeart of
Fireä (a life-affirming anthem with a galloping beat); the
first single, ãBeat of Your Heartä (romantic
lyrics with drum-driven organ swells); ãA Whole Lotä
(with its big arena sound); and the closer, ãCarnival Rideä
(a modern dirge).
Teaming with producer/songwriter/guitarist Keith Gattis
(Dwight Yoakam and Waylon Payne), Nothing Left To Hide
blends West Coast country and rock sounds with Texas
storytelling, resulting in a tight mix of ballads and
stompers with lyrical depth.
ãReally, this record is an extension of my growth as a
songwriter, performer and ÷ more important ÷ as a person.
Iâve grown a lot from the time that I put out my last studio
record. Iâve found that going with my gut and listening to
my heart is the most important thing,ä says Morrow. ãI
wanted Keith to produce this record from the get-go, and he
was instrumental in cultivating my music, molding it and
shaping it into new directions. He allowed other influences
to break through without stripping away the roots or core of
what I do best.ä
Morrow was
born in 1972 in Houston. He started playing guitar while a
student at Memorial High School and attended Texas Tech
University until 1993, when he moved to Austin to pursue
music full-time.
Morrowâs break into mainstream country came in 2002 with the
release of his independent studio album Outside the Lines.
It quickly climbed to #28 on Billboardâs Country Album
chart, #3 on the magazineâs Internet Sales chart, #8 on its
Independent Album chart and #16 on Heatseekers chart ÷ and
SoundScan ranked him #7 among ãcountry debut artistsä that
year.
Morrow and
his band continue to connect with music lovers ÷ drawing
standing-room-only crowds, filling dance floors and
delighting fans with more than 150 high-energy performances
a year ÷ on tours that take them through Texas, the
Southeast, Midwest and Southwest. |
Artist Information:
Bio
Fact Sheet
Press Releases
October 7, 2005
September 19, 2005
August 15, 2005
July 7, 2005
June 12, 2005
Press
September 24, 2005
Listen - "Beat
of Your Heart"
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Released August 30th 2005
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