Ronnie McDowell Set To Release New CD "Songs I Love"

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When anyone can celebrate 40 years in any profession it is an extraordinary accomplishment.  In the music business, it is referred to as legendary which is a title that fits Ronnie McDowell perfectly.  

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with McDowell during a show in Nashville and we will be bringing you that entire conversation very soon.  For now, we wanted to share the news that we received in the press release below, announcing that McDowell is releasing a brand new CD titled, Songs I Love, and you can begin your pre-ordering process now along with exclusive bundle options available.  

Stay tuned for more information on McDowell, right here at Center Stage Magazine.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 26, 2017) – Ronnie McDowell, known for 40 years of hit singles and genuine warmth that fills seats show after show, is set to release Songs I Love, a brand new album featuring his versions of his all-time favorite songs, as well as two original tracks. Fans can pre-order the album, along with McDowell’s most recent print, as part of an exclusive bundle on RonnieMcDowellStore.com.

Songs I Love features McDowell’s one-of-a kind rendition of the songs most special to him by artists including Eddie Rabbitt, Frank Sinatra, Ricky Nelson, Merle Haggard, B.J. Thomas, Charlie Rich and more. Two new tracks co-penned by McDowell titled “I Want That Girl” and “He Still Has You” round out the project, which showcases a never-before-seen photo of a young McDowell on the back cover.

A man of many talents, McDowell is accompanying the album with his most recent artwork in the exclusive pre-order bundle. “Just In The Nick Of Time” features Elvis Presley and his 1950's band (Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana and Bill Black) on their way to a show. When they have a flat tire, St. Nick saves the day by offering them his sleigh. Each print and CD will be autographed by McDowell.

“This album is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. These songs have been dear to my heart from the time i was a child at 10, 11 and 12 years old. The print is unusual, as the year is 1954 and Elvis’ pink Cadillac is broken down in front of a diner on Christmas Eve. Luckily Santa Claus is there to give Elvis and the band a ride, ‘Just In the Nick of Time’,” said McDowell of his new releases.

Celebrating 40 great years in country music in 2017, “The King is Gone” hitmaker quickly proved that he wasn’t just a one-hit wonder following the iconic tribute to Elvis Presley. From that single onward, McDowell charted more than thirty Top 40 hits on the Billboard country music charts. Two of his singles, "Older Women" and "You're Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation," reached No. 1 on the country charts, while eleven more reached Top Ten. He has also released more than twenty studio albums.
 
To pre-order the Songs I Love and “Just In the Nick of Time” exclusive bundle, visit RonnieMcDowellStore.com. Be sure to follow Ronnie McDowell on Facebook and Twitter.
 
SONGS I LOVE TRACK LISTING:
1. A Wonder Like You
2. And I Love You So
3. Fool Number One
4. Hooked On A Feeling
5. I Can't Help Myself
6. I Don’t See Me In Your Eyes Anymore
7. Twinkle,Twinkle Lucky Star
8. Why Can't She Be You
9. Young At Heart
10. I Want That Girl
11. He Still Has You
 
RONNIE MCDOWELL 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR UPCOMING DATES:
Jan. 28 St. Francis Community Center -- Milwaukee, Wis.
Feb. 10 Armour’s Hotel -- Red Boiling Springs, Tenn.
Feb. 11 Armour’s Hotel -- Red Boiling Springs, Tenn.
Feb. 19 Rockin’ Country Music Round Up -- Waterford, Mich.
Feb. 24 Bell Buckle Banquet Hall -- Bell Buckle, Tenn.
Feb. 26 Charles Evering VFW (with Ronnie Dove & Franz) -- Rosedale, Md.
March 11 The Beacon Theater -- Hopewell, Va.
March 25 The Roxy Theater -- Russellville, Ala.
 
 
ABOUT RONNIE MCDOWELL:
Like all great entertainers, Ronnie McDowell has a personality that remains luminous long after the lights go dim. These qualities have inspired a nationwide network of fan-clubs with more than 3,000 members, each one a devoted promoter of everything McDowell does. Following the death of Elvis Presley in 1977, Ronnie McDowell came out of nowhere to dazzle the world with his heartfelt and self-penned tribute song “The King Is Gone” on the independent Scorpion label. The record took off immediately, gaining airplay on country and pop stations across the country and around the world. To date, “The King Is Gone” has sold more than five million copies. McDowell scored a second hit for the Scorpion label titled “I Love You, I Love You, I Love You” before being wooed and signed by CBS Records – Epic label in 1979. He continued to chart a string of hit singles and albums for Epic between 1979 and 1986. Every single release with the exception of just one became a Top 10 Hit including the chart toppers “Older Women” and “You’re Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation.” Other hits during his Epic years included “Watchin Girls Go By,” “Personally,” “You Made A Wanted Man Of Me,” “All Tied Up” and “In A New York Minute.” He sought the advice of artists such as Conway Twitty who became, in essence, not only his mentor but his friend as well. Twitty helped the young singer with advice about touring, recording and most of all, entertaining fans. Twitty was certainly the master and Ronnie McDowell quickly became his prize pupil. Moving to Curb Records in 1986, his current label to date, McDowell scored a Top 10 hit with “It’s Only Make Believe,” a duet with Conway Twitty on what was Twitty’s breakthrough hit from 1958. Two years later Ronnie teamed up with Jerry Lee Lewis for a rocking duet that McDowell wrote titled,”You’re Never Too Old To Rock N’ Roll.” He also recorded yet another Top 10 hit with his version of the pop standard “Unchained Melody,” which also became a #1 country music video. His entertaining abilities soared and he began to draw larger crowds. He started appearing in larger venues and touring with artists such as Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn before headlining his own shows. McDowell also achieved notoriety when he sang 36 songs on the soundtrack “Elvis,” the Dick Clark-produced television movie that featured Kurt Russell as the performer. He also was the singing voice for the television movie “Elvis And Me”, the ABC television series about the early years of Elvis’ career titled simply “Elvis” as well as, the 1997 Showtime special “Elvis Meets Nixon.” While Elvis Presley has played a big part in Ronnie McDowell’s musical career over the years, Ronnie continues to entertain audiences with his own blend of romantic intimacy and country excitement.