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In any
discussion about the greatest voices in country music, David
Frizzell’s
name is certain to come up — at least among those who know country
music. And it’s not just because he bears a vocal resemblance to his
older brother, that ultimate stylist, Lefty
Frizzell. While both share the forlorn, stripped-down quality of singing that is
so essential to interpreting traditional country themes, David’s voice
is even more resonant and nuanced, a perfect instrument for electrifying
the lyrics of a song.
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With the release
of his 12th solo album,
Confidentially,
Frizzell reasserts the vocal stature that has earned him a lengthy
string of radio hits, dozens of awards and prominence on concert stages
around the world. An expanded version of the album, along with a DVD
that shows Frizzell performing and recording, will be released in
February, 2006, under the title
Confidentially:
The Ultimate Package.
The new
collection will also contain Frizzell’s recently recorded duet with
Bobby Bare, “Cowboy Hats.”
Produced by
Frizzell and released on his own Nashville America Records label, Confidentially
features
guest performances by Jimmy Fortune (of the Statler Brothers), John
Cowan (New Grass Revival) and his first male/female duet in more than 10
years, the self-penned “Why Wasn’t It Me.” Joining him in this
vocal pairing is the supremely talented Amy Clawson. The album holds a
particular treat for long-time Frizzell fans — a previously unreleased
duet with Shelly West.
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While still a
teenager, David Frizzell left home to perform and tour with his
legendary brother. In that role, he worked the concert circuit with many
of the mightiest names in country music. By his 18th birthday, Frizzell
began recording country and rockabilly albums for Columbia Records.
Although a four-year hitch in the military slowed his emerging musical
career, Columbia immediately re-signed Frizzell after his discharge.
In spite of the
difficulty of working in Lefty’s shadow, David gradually created his
own artistic identity. He recorded and charted the first country version
of “L.A. International Airport” — months before Susan Raye made it
a hit-and followed it with a Top 40 rendition of “I Just Can’t Help
Believing,” the B. J. Thomas pop favorite. Frizzell then parlayed his
recording successes into headlining country shows in Las Vegas. This
bold move opened
the Vegas gates for many other country acts.
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In the early
1980s, Frizzell founded the musical duo of Frizzell & West. His
partner in this exciting enterprise was the gorgeous and gifted Shelly
West, daughter of country superstar Dottie West. After recording “You’re
The Reason God Made Oklahoma” to showcase their fresh-as-Spring sound,
Frizzell & West suffered the indignity of being turned down as an
act by every major country label. Then their producer, Snuff Garrett,
played the song for Clint Eastwood.
Eastwood loved
it and insisted on adding “You’re The Reason” to the soundtrack of
his forthcoming film, Any
Which Way You Can.
This vote of confidence soon earned Frizzell & West a record
contract with Warner Bros. Then things really started to happen. A small
radio station in Tulare, California was the first to play it, when it
was still an album track. Other stations quickly followed, prompting
Warner Bros. to release it as a single. In short order, the song that
nobody wanted became a smash hit.
Frizzell &
West went on to become one of the hottest and most-awarded acts in the
business. They recorded five albums together, won the Country Music
Assn.’s Vocal Duo of the Year prize twice and sold out arenas
worldwide.
During his duet
years with West, Frizzell continued his solo career. He scored a huge
chart-topping hit with “I’m
Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home.” The record, which has since become a standard, was recently featured
on CMT’s
40 Greatest Drinking Songs in Country Music, making #17 in the
countdown. Also,
making #6 in CMT’s countdown of the 100 Greatest Duets is “You're
The Reason God Made Oklahoma.”
Besides his CMA
awards, Frizzell has won numerous performing and recording trophies from
the Academy of Country Music, Billboard
and Music City News.
In addition, he has been nominated for three Grammys, both as part of
Frizzell & West duet and as a solo act.
Apart from a
14-month-long tour to support his new album, Frizzell is also working on
a television tribute to Lefty Frizzell and a series of children’s
records and books, projects that promise to keep this prolific artist,
producer and songwriter busier than ever.
For more information on show
booking and management,
please visit our contact page.
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David Frizzell
Career Highlights |
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CMA Awards |
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ACM Awards |
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Music City News Awards |
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1982
“Duet of The Year”
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1982
“Song of The Year”
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1983
“Duet of The Year”
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Videos |
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I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home
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Beautiful Body
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Catch The Wind
(Special Olympic Video)
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Silent Partners
(Duet with Shelly West)
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The One That Got Away
(Duet with Ed Bruce)
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Movie Soundtracks |
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Partial Listing of Television & Personal Appearances |
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Grand
Ol’ Opry
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CMA
Award Shows
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ACM Award Shows
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Solid Gold
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Nashville Now
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Crook & Chase
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Grammy Award Shows
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Good Morning America
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Major Fairs & Festivals
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World Fair
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Las Vegas
Casino’s: Hacienda, Tropicana,
Golden Nugget And The Aladdin
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Lake Tahoe
Casino’s: The Caesar’s Tahoe
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Spark's
Casino’s: John Ascuaga’s Nugget
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Top Ten Songs |
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#1
You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma
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#1
I’m Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home
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Just Came Here To Dance
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Lost My Baby Blues
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Honky-Tonk Nights On Broadway
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Where Are You Spending Your Nights
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Grammy Nominations |
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CMT Status |
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