After a very hotly contested event last month, it was Zach Edwards (Zeb) that walked away the winner. Fans chimed in from all over the country and it was that ripped out, gut punching, earth burning sound that won everybody over. I think the boy is onto something here, there is a distinct production with a combination of country edge, heavy rhythm and a fantastic addition of steel and slide guitar that brings hell right out of the ground.

A native of Big Lake Texas Zeb grew up listening to artists like George Strait, Waylon Jennings and AC/DC while sneaking into country bars at age 16, getting that essential education needed to pursue a career in music. The influence of those experiences are plainly heard in what he is singing today.

Obviously someone who does what he sets out to do, this all started at age 11 when for band class he began to read music and play the trumpet in junior high school.  By the time he was in high school, he competed at the state level and captivated audiences with his impressive solos.  In 1994, now a sophomore in college, Zeb picked up the guitar and knew his musical career was destined to continue.  By 2001, he was writing original lyrics and composing original music.

(Nashville, TN)  Country Music hit-kicker, Clay Walker recently announced the launch and inaugural ride of the Band Against MS Bike Team.  This October 4 & 5, the BAMS Bike Team will join hands and partner with the Mid South Chapter of the National MS Society for the 2008 Jack Daniel’s “Bike to Jack & Back” bike ride to raise money for the fight against MS, the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in young people throughout the world.

More than 750 riders are expected to depart at 7:30 a.m. from Page High School in Franklin, TN for the 75 mile ride to Motlow State Community College in Lynchburg, TN where they will stay overnight then return to Franklin the next morning. Read more about it at the news/events section.