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LATEST NEWS...
CD News
The latest reviews of "I Wouldn't Trade America For The World" are now coming in from the U.K.; Jon Philibert of the U.K.'s Country Music People Magazine rates the album 4½ out of 5 stars; Freddie's effort even edged out several of his modern day contemporaries in country music. Mr. Philibert writes: "...Freddie's vocal performance...is rock solid; it's vibrato rich, fluttery, always warm performance that is unlike any other country singer."
Thanks in part to the phenominal reviews overseas, radio stations here in the U.S. continue to request the C.D. The title song is a deeply moving account of Freddie's thoughts on his travels overseas and the love of this great country. Another song of particular praise on this CD is the live version of "Purple Heart" which was recorded when Freddie performed it during a televised guest appearance. “I Wouldn’t Trade America for the World” is available under the store button on this web site.
Talla(dega), HO!
On Friday night Oct. 30th and Saturday afternoon the 31st, Freddie Hart returned to Talladega, Alabama to the Historical Ritz Theater with the Home Grown Country Band, where they performed two great concerts that will never be forgotten by those who attended.
Both concerts were filled with a lot of his well known songs including country, pop, and gospel hits, plus two very emotional patriotic selections from his latest CD. Near the end of his performance of “I Wouldn’t Trade America for the World,” (which relates to his worldwide travels and his feelings for America), veterans walked down the isle with the American Flag and stopped in front of the stage. This was followed by the song “Purple Heart,” a very touching narrative about a vet who had received the award and how his wife stood by his side. These songs, combined with the actions of the veterans brought tears to many fans in the audience.
During a break in the show the band performed several great songs along with vocalist Arlene Gentry.
The band was under the direction of Billy Morgan. The show was emceed by air personality Don Edwards and produced by Meverly Hurst.
After the show Freddie met one on one with fans for well over two hours, signing autographs and giving a lot of hugs. One lady said “Freddie is a real down to earth person both on stage and face to face”.
Freddie and company sincerely thank the Historic Ritz Theater staff, their stage hands and sound crew for all they did to accommodate and assist all involved.
Travelin' Man
Freddie was in Talledega, Alabama last year where they hold an annual county market. He was there promoting his newest project at a couple of local radio stations, and signing over 300 autographs from 11:15 to about 1:45. Freddie met one of his biggest fans, Ann Walkup, whom according to news reports had "...been a fan...since before he was actually a country music superstar."
Freddie was sincerely moved when he was presented with a “gift tub” containing presents from dozens of local businesses. “He said it was like Christmas,” noted an observer.
Where The Rubber Meets The Road
One of the events that deeply touched Freddie in his professional life occurred In Phenix City, Alabama in February. 2006 as a section of 13th Street and Crawford Road was renamed "Freddie Hart Parkway;"a great tribute to his success.
As pointed out earlier, Freddie travels quite a bit...when he's in the area, he can't resist stopping by to see friends and family.
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