JOHN SCHNEIDER COVERS THE DUKES OF HAZZARD THEME SONG “GOOD OLE BOYS” TO RAISE FUNDS/AWARENESS FOR WAYLON JENNINGS’ THE WAYLON FUND, DIABETES RESEARCH

 

JOHN SCHNEIDER
COVERS THE DUKES OF HAZZARD THEME SONG
“GOOD OLE BOYS”
TO RAISE FUNDS/AWARENESS FOR WAYLON JENNINGS’
THE WAYLON FUND, DIABETES RESEARCH
 
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HOLDEN, LA | JANUARY 2, 2017 – John Schneider is a modern American storyteller whose career spans four (4)-decades as, actor, singer, songwriter, producer, director and screenwriter, beginning with his television debut in 1978 as the iconic Bo Duke, on CBS’ The Dukes of Hazzard. Proud of his roots and the time spent playing Bo Duke, John entered the studio in November after a good friend Scott Innis (also songwriter on his latest album Ruffled Skirts), invited him to re-record the revolutionary theme song, “Good Ole Boys” originally performed by Waylon Jennings. John along with famed producer/drummer Paul Leim and producing partner, Alicia Allain entered Backstage Studios with Bob Bullock to re-record the track with guest vocals by Tanya Tucker, John Conlee, Matthew Nelson, Gunnar Nelson, Doug Supernaw, Mark Wills, Heidi Newfield, Bobby Bare, Dave Gibson, Ray Scott, T. Graham Brown, T.G. Sheppard, Jo-el Sonnier, Kelly Lang, Jim Brown, Allie Coleen, Steve Wariner, Colin Raye, Max T. Barnes, Jamie O’Neal, Kalie Rose, Danny Shirley, and Marty Raybonwith. The track, which is available for purchase now, is to raise funds for Jennings’ Diabetes research foundation called, The Waylon Fund and kicks off his Odyssey project/collection where John will release one new track a week for the entire year of 2018. To commemorate the occasion, John pieced together this music video for “Good Ole Boys” which takes fans behind the scenes to the recording session.

 

The Odyssey is a 52-song collection that melds traditional country music with Americana, Southern Rock, Blues, and a hint of R&B to showcase “the best songs never recorded” by some of Nashville’s most acclaimed and renowned songwriters (Paul Overstreet, Chuck Cannon, Keith Stegall, Jenee Fleenor, Mac Davis, Bill Anderson, to name a few) and musicians (Steve Gibson, Matt Rollings, Glenn Worf, to name a few). The project includes Artist Studio Access, a 30-minute TV show via CineFlix Digital on Demand, and is a behind-the-scenes access of the writing, recording and inspiration of each song. John, producing partner Alicia Allain, and famed drummer/producer Paul Leimrecorded the project with Bob Bullock at Backstage Studios.

 

“GOOD OLE BOYS” PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Produced by Paul Leim, John Schneider and Alicia Allain
Recorded by Bob Bullock at Backstage Studios (Nashville, TN)
Assisted by Justin Francis and Kam Luchterhand
Additional engineering by Kevin Sokolnicki
Mixed by Bob Bullock at Cool Springs Mix (Franklin, TN)
Mastered by
Production Coordinator: Jason Campbell
Paul Leim – Drums
James Mitchell – Electric Guitar
Joe Hudson – Electric Guitar
Glenn Worf – Bass
Steve Gibson – Acoustic Guitar
Matt Rollings – Piano
Tim Akers – B3 Organ
Heidi Newfield – Harmonica
Bergen White – Background Vocals
Cindy Walker – Background Vocals
Tania Hancheroff – Backgrounds
Guest Vocals – Tanya Tucker, John Conlee, Matthew Nelson, Gunnar Nelson, Doug Supernaw, Mark Wills, Heidi Newfield, Bobby Bare, Dave Gibson, Ray Scott, T. Graham Brown, T.G. Sheppard, Jo-el Sonnier, Kelly Lang, Jim Brown, Allie Coleen, Steve Wariner, Colin Raye, Max T. Barnes, Jamie O’Neal, Kalie Rose, Danny Shirley, Marty Raybon.

 

With this new invigorating spirit, John is proud to be back at the Opry at The Ryman on January 6, 2018 todebut a collection of new songs. Tickets for John’s Opry at The Ryman performance on January 6, 2018 can be purchased here!
Keep up with Schneider at JohnSchneiderStudios.com!

 

 
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John Schneider is a modern American storyteller whose career spans four (4)-decades as, actor, singer, songwriter, producer, director and screenwriter, beginning with his television debut in 1978 as the iconic Bo Duke, on CBS’ The Dukes of Hazzard. He went on to star in a number of made-for-television projects including Dream House, Stagecoach(Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash) Happy Endings, and Run (Kirk Douglas). John appeared on Desperate Housewives (ABC), 90210 (CW), The Secret Life of The American Teenager (ABC Family),Nip/Tuck (F/X), Touched by an Angel (CBS), and provided voice-over The Mummy (Kids’ WB) animated series. John starred in the CW hit, Smallville as Jonathan Kent, and currently plays the powerful Judge Jim Cryer in the smash Tyler Perry’s The Haves and Have Nots on OWN.

 

As a budding young musician in the early ’80s, John signed with the Scotti Brothers Label and released his debut albumNow or Never,which peaked at #8 on Billboard, with the single of Elvis’ “It’s Now or Never” launching to #4 on Billboard,and remains the top Elvis cover of all time. In 1984, John signed with MCA Nashville and released Too Good to Stop Nowwhich included his first two (2) Billboard #1 singles, “I’ve Been Around Enough to Know” and “Country Girls” with “Country Girls” a simultaneous #1 on CAN Country music chart. The following year, he released Tryin’ To Outrun the Wind, and was followed by A Memory Like Youwhich debuted as the #1 Country Album on Billboard, and included two (2) #1 singles on Billboard and CAN Country, “What’s a Memory Like You (Doing In A Love Like This)” and “You’re The Last Thing I Needed Tonight”. In the late 80’s, John continued recording and releasing albums including his quintessential John Schneider’s Greatest Hits record on Geffen. Taking some time off to pursue acting opportunities, returned to recording with Worth The Wait, John’s Acoustic Christmas, The Promiseand his most recent album, Home For Christmas, with The Dukes of Hazzard co-star, Tom Wopat in 2014.

 

John and producing partner, Alicia Allain of Maven Entertainment own and operate John Schneider Studios producing films such as Like Son, Anderson Bench, Inadmissible, Smotheredand 4:GO. The duo created CineFlix Digital on Demanda premium subscription-based streaming service showcasing their films and exclusive behind-the-scenes content for fans, and CineFlix Fest. a traveling film festival. John Schneider Studios’ Moonshine Barn is the site for his new live variety show entitled Yee Haa!, named as an ode to the beloved show, Hee Haw and a nod to John’s iconic “yeehaaww!” in the opening scene of Dukes of Hazzard. The show will include an ensemble of comedians, singers, dancers, and world class musicians and already has already filmed episodes with the legendary comedienne Ruth Buzzi and Hee Haw’s own Lulu Roman.

 

Returning to music in 2017, John released Ruffled Skirts, an homage to Louisiana music royalty including members ofLeRoux (‘New Orleans Lady’), Jo-El Sonnier, Doug Kershaw, David Hyde who played bass on the album, and Randy Carpenter.  In 2016, Southern Louisiana experienced two major flooding events in a matter of six months. John Schneider Studios was inundated with nearly 4 ft of water. Sitting in the recording studio with no furniture, John began conceptualizing songs like “How Do You Stop The Water,” “The Cajun Navy, ” and “Every Friday Night”. Enlisting songwriters Scott Innis and Phil Redrow, John sent the songwriters photos and videos of the devastation as inspiration for the project. The songs came to life and were recorded in his bare studio. Nelson Blanchard (LeRoux) mixed and master the 10-track album.

 

In 2018, John releases Odyssey, a 52-song collection including encompassing both music video content of “the best songs never recorded” by some of Nashville’s most acclaimed and renowned songwriters. The project includes Artist Studio Access, a 30-minute TV show via CineFlix Digital on Demand, and is a behind-the-scenes access of the writing, recording and inspiration of each song including guest interviews with Nashville’s most renowned songwriters (Paul Overstreet, Chuck Cannon, Keith Stegall, Jenee Fleenor, Mac Davis, Bill Anderson) and musicians (Steve Gibson, Matt Rollings, andGlenn Worf). John, producing partner Alicia Allain, and famed drummer/producer Paul Leim recorded the project withBob Bullock at Backstage Studios. Odyssey melds traditional country music with Americana, Southern Rock, Blues, and a hint of R&B, with guest artists including Tanya Tucker, John Conlee, Matthew Nelson, Gunnar Nelson, Doug Supernaw, Mark Wills, Heidi Newfield, Bobby Bare, Dave Gibson, Ray Scott, T. Graham Brown, T.G. Sheppard, Jo-el Sonnier, Kelly Lang, Jim Brown, Allie Coleen, Steve Wariner, Colin Raye, Max T. Barnes, Jamie O’Neal, Kalie Rose, Danny Shirley, and Marty Raybonwith.