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Stars In Her Crown<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Daily Country<\/strong>
\nCalifornia born, Nashville-based artist Craig Jackson released his latest full-length Stars In Her Crown on May 26th. Blending Rock, Country, and Americana, Jackson instantly reminds the listener of Tom Petty or the Eagles, but carries an identity all his own on this set of roots rockers that center around relationships. Beginning with the grateful \u201cSafe Place To Land,\u201d the album contains nine other tracks including the romantic title track, the spirited \u201cDon\u2019t Write Me Off\u201d and the tender \u201cBeyond All Measure.\u201d With welcome use of organ throughout, Jackson takes a sonically darker turn with \u201cHeavy Lies The Crown,\u201d and while \u201cThe Hardest Thing\u201d and \u201cCode Blue\u201d deeply move the heart, the up-tempo God Willin\u2019\u201d will have your hands clapping and feet tapping before things come to a close with the extended jam, \u201cWe\u2019ve Changed.\u201d To find out more visit <\/p>\n

NO DEPRESSION<\/strong>
\nTrack Premiere: Craig Jackson Band “Don’t Write Me Off”<\/strong>
\nBY TARA JOAN
\nMAY 24, 2017
\nCourtesy: Train Case Management
\nHailing from Southern California, Craig Jackson grew up surrounded by the sounds of the Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, and Jackson Browne. Now based in Nashville, Jackson is preparing to release his latest full-length, Stars In Her Crown, on May 26th. Jackson says of the album, “In early September 2016 I recorded the new record pretty much live to tape. We spent a week cutting and a few days for vocals and acoustics at Battletapes Audio in my old neighborhood Inglewood, Tn. It was an awesome time. I had a great band for the record and am so grateful to have had them be a part of bringing this album to life. I am looking forward to the release of the record Stars In Her Crown.\u201c<\/p>\n

No Depression is pleased to premiere one of the project’s tracks, \u201cDon\u2019t Write Me Off,\u201d a mid-tempo roots rocker accented by touches of organ and propelled by a guitar-fueled shuffle and Jackson\u2019s familiar, gritty vocals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI used to smoke the dope, chase the rope til it got a hold on me
\nThought I was flying with the angels to the foundry on my knees
\nI used to chase the skirt, sling the dirt tryin\u2019 to bury all of these scars
\nSometimes it\u2019s easier to run away than find out who we are\u201d<\/p>\n

What They\u2019re Saying About Craig Jackson\u2019s Sweeter Songs\u2026
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“A shelf full of records \/ A fridge full of beer” sings Nashville’s Craig Jackson<\/a> on the title track of his forthcoming EP Sweeter Songs<\/i><\/b>. \u00a0This record takes the listener back to the early days of Southern California rock, ala vintage Jackson Browne and The Eagles\u00a0\u00a0(pre Joe Walsh);\u00a0sunny, dusty and just the right amount of country twang in the guitars. Craig is a great songwriter and the kind of vocalist you feel like you know. \u00a0Ex-Wilco drummer Ken Coomer brings\u00a0outstanding production and drums\/percussion to this six-song collection, which also enlists other ace Nashville players. \u00a0\u2013 <\/i><\/b>Mendo Werks music.film.art.spirits<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sweeter Songs<\/i> <\/strong>is a six pack of summer tunes, perfect for top down drives or weekend getaways. Craig Jackson grew up in Southern California where even on those chilly days when you have to wear a long sleeve shirt, it is always summer. Craig\u2019s songs take California environments and partner the settings with the equally sunny sound of artists like Jackson Browne, The Grateful Dead and, particularly, Tom Petty. Craig Jackson has honest vocals that easily fit into the narrator\u2019s story line skin. Craig makes a smart move of copping a feeling with East Nashville songwriter Don Gallardo. Their co-write, \u201cMuch Too Long\u201d, counts the small successes from each day with a good love. Sweeter Songs<\/i> never strays too far from music that jangles good news and bounce. The story lines deal with real life, but Craig Jackson smartly surrounds the news we don\u2019t really want to hear with music that, like a spoonful of the proverbial sugar, makes the reality medicine go down\u2026..with Sweeter Songs<\/i>. \u2013 The Alternate Root – www.thealternateroot.com<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

\u2018Sweeter Songs\u2019 Craig Jackson Band (Green)<\/strong> \u2605\u2605\u2605 \u00bd
\n\u201cThere’s more than a slight nod to Tom Petty in the latest EP from Southern California-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Craig Jackson. With his eponymous band in tow, Jackson delivers the delightful six-track \u201cSweeter Songs.\u201d Treading the same musical turf as Petty by mixing country-rock, folk and Americana, Jackson serves up some ear-pleasing gems.\u201d\u2013 <\/i><\/b>Jeffrey Sisk, The Daily News, McKeesport, PA<\/i><\/strong> <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Craig Jackson Band<\/a>, \u2018Sweeter Songs\u2019
\n<\/em><\/strong>\u201cCraig Jackson and his band have the midtempo heartland rock thing down. The disc opens with the glossy, slightly psychedelic “A Sweeter Song,” which sounds a bit like The Byrds, and it’s hard to go wrong with that. “A Little Love” sounds like Mellencamp in his prime, right down to the distant, wailing guitar solo, while “Much Too Long” unfolds with an acoustic Americana softness, with upright bass and a simple, straight-ahead drumbeat.\u201d \u2013\u00a0 <\/i><\/b>Jon Sobel, Blogcritics\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i>Jon Sobel is Co-Executive Editor of Blogcritics and lead editor of the Culture section. <\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

Craig Jackson – Sweeter Songs<\/i> (2013) Green Records – Produced by Ken Coomer AMERICANA<\/strong>
\n\u201cCraig\u00b4s previous musical effort “Damn the Roses”<\/i> from 2009 was a real fine album and he does not disappoint with his upcoming “Sweeter Songs”<\/i> EP either. There\u00b4s a warm sound that I like a lot and the vocal performance from Craig is great, he can lift the songs with just his voice. The listener gets a nice dose of California pop, Nashville country and Midwest rock here for fans of The Jayhawks and Tom Petty.<\/i>\u201d\u00a0 – Kaj Roth, <\/i>http:\/\/rothnroll.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/i><\/strong><\/i><\/b>
\nFor more information, please visit www.craigjackson.com<\/b><\/a> or <\/b><\/em>facebook.com\/craigjacksonband<\/b><\/a> <\/b><\/em>follow Craig on twitter @craigjband<\/strong>
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\nPublicity: Bonnie Burkert\/Unleased Music 615-885-3652\/<\/b>bonnie@unleashed.com<\/b><\/a> <\/b>
\nWhat They Are Saying About Craig Jackson\u2019s Damn The Roses\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Craig Jackson Band<\/strong> was voted #2 in the Best Local Band category in The Tennessean\u2019s 2011 and 2012 Toast of Music City Reader\u2019s Choice Awards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThese country-tinged soft Americana-based pop tunes go down nice and easy. The main focal point is Craig’s cool understated vocals…but there are all kinds of nifty soothing guitars chiming around in the background. Songs are the meat of this album…and all ten pretty much hit the target. This guy has a sound that could easily appeal to millions upon millions of listeners.\u201d\u2014Don Seven, LMNOP.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cHe has captured the best of the A+ songwriting skills from the old school (Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, Eagles,etc.) and incorporated a modern but organic approach to the production and arrangement elements. When I find myself singing along halfway through the first chorus and he takes the structure in fresh but easily accessible directions, the end result is a very satisfying listening experience that makes me want to keep coming back for more”–Mark Keefner,<\/strong><\/em>
\nWaymo Music & Soundesign<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cDamn the Roses<\/em> was recorded here at Cabin in the Woods studio and its array of styles and influences reflects the willingness of Jackson, a confident and gritty vocalist, to stretch his voice and try his hands on different types of things.\u201d \u2013 Ron Wynn, The City Paper, Nashville<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCraig Jackson\u2019s fifth album demonstrates why he received a nomination for \u201cBest New Band of 2009\u201d at Nashville\u2019s Toast of Music City<\/em> awards. Opening with the quiet confidence of just a few guitar notes, Damn the Roses<\/em> soon delivers ten nicely paced songs with strong rhythms and melodies\u2026..It\u2019s simply hard to imagine not finding pleasure in this album.\u201d\u2014David Cantor,<\/em> Goodsound.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s taken a handful of albums and quite of bit of polishing for Jackson to find his musical voice, but he\u2019s managed to do just that on Damn the Roses<\/em>, easily the most enjoyable release of his career.\u201d\u2014Jeffrey Sisk<\/em>, Daily News, Pittsburgh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBy definition this is a great Americana album. It has left of the mainstream dial appeal that encompasses a lot of style and substance into the songs by combining outstanding melodies.\u201d\u2014Jeffrey Kurtis<\/em>, Guestlist Magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSome albums are like handmade for a relaxing moment in the sofa after a day at work, when you get home from a stressed day at the office you better make sure that you have a copy of Craig Jackson’s new album, Damn the Roses.<\/em>“\u2014Kaj Roth, Melodic.net<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHis voice\u2026gives his arrangements a warm glow and a melded softness that carries through pretty much the whole disc. In general, these songs take their time, maintaining laid-back but emotionally potent moods.\u201d\u2014Jon Sobel<\/em>, Blog Critics<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCraig Jackson’s music might be considered Americana, but it really sounds like Tom Petty gone country.\u201d\u2014Paul Schultz, The Trades<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNot only does this album have an amazing sound, it also has very relatable songs.\u201d\u2014Stephanie Hill, Metro Spirit<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the last few months, I\u2019ve been working my way through a tall stack of independent CDs, hoping to unearth a few hidden gems for any adventurous listeners -Damn the Roses,\u201d Craig Jackson-CMT.com -My Summer Playlist of New Independent Music – By: Craig Shelburne<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

“We believe in <\/em>Craig<\/em> <\/em>Jackson<\/em> as an up and coming artist. We had over two dozen a\/c stations playing the first single against very heavy established artists with NEW records in the fall and have ten adds with Top 40 in the first two weeks of new promotion. <\/em>Craig<\/em> made print in the Gavin Reports up and coming three weeks in a row. –\u00a0Howard Rosen Promotions<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

“Coming off like a cross between Glenn Frey, <\/em>Jackson<\/em> Browne and Tom Petty, <\/em>Craig<\/em> <\/em>Jackson<\/em> displays his wares in songwriting, singing and production and scores very well in each and every category.\u00a0Kenny Kerner, A& R Report<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

“An accomplished musician with a distinctive, lyrical style and prolific songwriting abilities, <\/em>Craig<\/em> <\/em>Jackson<\/em> is bringing back a renewed sense of intimacy to the ever changing vein of rock music. –\u00a0\u00a0Music Connection Magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>“We received a lot of great calls after playing <\/em>Craig<\/em> <\/em>Jackson<\/em>‘s CD, Last House on the Left.” –\u00a0Gary Moore, D.J., KLOS 95.5\/Los Angeles<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

For more information, please visit www.craigjackson.com<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>www.myspace.com\/craigjackson1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Publicity: Mike Farley\/ Michael J. Media\/ 615-885-3652\/ mike@michaeljmedia.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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