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Wayne
Mills
Band
The Story
Outlaw by definition is one that is unconventional or rebellious.
Wayne Mills by definition is one that is a stiff-necked, country
troubadour with an affinity for Honky-tonks and possessing a style of
rustic simplicity.
From the little town of Arab, nestled on top of Brindlee Mountain in Northern
Alabama, Wayne Mills was the average country boy steeped in the Southern
vernacular of GOD, GUNS AND FOOTBALL. Young Mills was instilled with
many honorable qualities and traits by his late father, Jack Mills, and was raised
on the values of a working man; and like most working men, young Mills
listened to blue collar anthems sang by Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings and
Merle Haggard. Little did the future performer know that the heavy beat, and
misfortune laden lyrics, of outlaw country would lay the ground work for his
music career.
Mills went on to excel in college as a two sport athlete, playing baseball at
Wallace State Junior College in Hanceville, AL and as a football player at, the
legendary, University of Alabama. After hanging up his football cleats for the
last time, and earning a degree in Education, the country boy returned to his
musical roots, picked up the guitar, and hit the road with the Wayne Mills Band
becoming one of the hottest college bands on the circuit. As a testament to the
bands success, country music super stars Jamey Johnson and Blake Shelton, as
well as American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks all opened for Mills on their way to
the top.
The athlete turned musician has made a life for himself and his family through
music; using the discipline and determination he learned from his father to
provide for his wife and son, who carry’s on his father name. With more than
fifteen years of touring experience, Wayne has proven himself the consummate
performer with a huge following in the Southeast while also gaining notoriety in
other parts of the country, as well as Europe and Australia. Mills has most
recently been touring with fellow Alabamian and close friend, Jamey Johnson.
The band is also playing select dates with Southern rockers, Blackberry Smoke
as well as headlining their own single dates.
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The Music
I have it saved on itunes as wayne mills "the album"
which is kinda like when hollywooders call their
movie "blank blank: the movie" after a title which
usually needs no further introduction. and self
titled albums are often over rated and not at all
definitive of the person whose name appears in
duplicate on every flat surface of the album. since
the music on this album is nothing if not definitive
of wayne, to me, this has always been "wayne mills:
the album"
-Jamey Johnson
Wayne Mills will soon release his highly anticipated studio album, Long Hard
Road, where he worked with powerhouse producer Denny Diante under new
Nashville record label, Diesel Records. Mills showcases his versatility as a singer/
songwriter with 12 outlaw country/southern rock flavored tracks; 7 of which he
penned or co-wrote. Songs featured on the album include the upbeat “I Need the
Country” with a sing-along chorus, the hard-hitting outlaw anthem “Whiskey
Bent and Jail Bound” and the title track “Long Hard Road” which tells the
lonesome tale of a man making bad decisions and working through the
consequences. “My music is the combination of my country roots with the real
world I have come to know,” explains Mills. Long Hard Road is a chapter in the
songbook of Wayne Mills’ life: leaving no stone unturned when it comes to lyric
and life.
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The Album
Dedicated to the memory of Pauline Mills
(This is your album!) From Wayne…
My mother had the strength and resilience of a thousand warriors. She was beautiful and thoughtful,
while she was also unbreakable, and extremely opinionated. If she was ever wrong you had to prove it
and if it turned out she was right, as she most often was, she would merely crack a sheepish grin and
move on. My Mom was the concrete and steel foundation that held our family together when others
would have crumbled many times over. She never complained about the unfortunate childhood she
endured or any other hardships of life for that matter. Mama always counted her blessings for her
husband, children, grandchildren, and friends. She taught me about pride and humiliation, love and
forgiveness, and how to be grateful for what I have.
My Mama, Mildred Pauline Parkerson Mills, was a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, but,
most of all, she was my mentor and friend. I miss her terribly but know I will see her in Heaven.
I love you Mama
Long Hard Road
1. Long Hard Road
Wayne Mills, Drew Turner
2. Whiskey Bent and Jail Bound
Wayne Mills, Erica “Sunshine” Lee
3. Be How You Wanna Be
Wayne Mills, Terry Adams, Leith Loftin
4. Aint That a Woman
Wayne Mills, Leith Loftin, Rexton Lee
5. Fightin’ Off a Feelin‘
Johnny Neel
6. One More Song
Wayne Mills, Leith Loftin, Kyle Wilson
7. Hard Times
Jamey Johnson
8. She Knows the Words
Wayne Mills, Josh Langston
9. I Loved ‘Em Everyone
P Sampson
10. I Need the Country
Wayne Mills, Brent Cobb, Leith Loftin
11. Crossin’ Dixie
Jarrod Barrier
12. Alabama Side
Tony Brook
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The Proof
“I’ve known Wayne for over ten years and in that
time I’ve come to understand that it’s not a party
until Wayne gets there. His music and
personality bring out the best in people around
him. P.S. Don’t tell him I said these nice things
about him!”
-Blake Shelton
“I think Wayne Mills is one of the last Great
Honky Tonk singers. He is a Real Country
Singer and someone the world needs to hear.”
-Colt Ford
“I came into the studio to record with Wayne because I
believe in him. I hope our collaboration on this song
(I Loved ‘Em Everyone) is as good to Wayne as it was
for me when I began my career.”
-TG Sheppard
“I’ve been listening and dig Wayne’s new
record. Most of all, the fact that Wayne and
the overall sound of the album are not like
anything I’ve heard in a long time. Great
stuff!”
-Randy Houser
“Wayne Mills Band has a rich sound with
diverse mixes of southern influences and
traditional country roots.
-Bo Bice
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The Facts
Current Single “She Knows the Words” written by Wayne Mills
and Josh Langston
Mills tours year round and has been touring for 15+ years
Mills has been touring the Southeast for 15 years with stints in
Mills has performed 3000+ shows throughout Southeast and Midwest
Texas
Is currently touring with Jamey Johnson
Diesel Records’ flagship artist
Has released 6 albums with the 7th coming soon.
Is currently touring with Jamey Johnson and Blackberry Smoke
Shared
the
stage withsingle
Charlie
Daniels, Marty Stuart, Willie Nelson,
as
well as
headlining
dates
Jamey Johnson, Blake Shelton, Cross Canadian Ragweed,
Born
and raised
in Arab,
Alabama
Colt Ford,
Blackberry
Smoke,
David Allen Coe and Merle Haggard
New
Album Long
Hard Road
will be
released
January
2012
Has released
(3) singles
to country
radio
sinceinAugust
2011
Jamey
Johnson,
Shelton,
and for
Cross
Ragweed
Held #1
single onBlake
Radio
Free Texas
4+Canadian
weeks
opened for Mills before they “Hit”
Millls has
had music
CMT, GAC,
Former
University
of featured
Alabamaon
Football
PlayerTCN, CMC (Aus) video
networks
Lives in Nashville, Tennessee with son Jack (5 yrs. old) and wife
Has had 8 top 10 singles in various European Countries with a
Carol
number #1 in Belgium, #2 in Denmark, #3 in Germany, #4 in Italy
Video
for “Last
Honky
Tonk”
GAC, TCN, CMC (Australia) video
#36
overall
in Europe
#7 in France
networks
Has made numerous national TV appearances
Has had 7 top 40 singles in various European Countries with a
Diesel Records
Flagship
number
1 in Belgium
forArtist
Alabama Blues album and number 2 in
Switzerland
of racing
Dixie events
albumin Bristol, TN and Talladega, AL.
Has opened forHeart
NASCAR
Opened for Charlie Daniels, Marty Stuart, Willie Nelson and
David Allan Coe
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Contact
Management/Booking
Diesel
Records
Entertainment
Outlaw
Music
Promotions
& Booking Agency
Heath Scott
J.R. Smith
859-948-8659
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.dieselrecordsent.com
Office: 803.929.7996
Publicity
The Scott Organization
April DIckey
334-798-1698
[email protected]
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