FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2006
SEGOVIA AND THE WELLS BROTHERS
RECEIVE AWARD FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Dallas, TX - At a ceremony at the Eisemann Center in Dallas, Texas September 26th local musicians Segovia were awarded, “Album of the Year” for their recent release, “So In Love With You” by the Academy of Western Artists. Produced by brothers Reid and Carson Wells, the title track from the album climbed to number 1 on the CCMA Western Swing Chart soon after its release and has been receiving numerous accolades both here in the U.S. and Europe. The group was also nominated for Best Swing Song and Best Western Group, no small feat when among such other nominees as Asleep at the Wheel, The Texas Playboys and Billy Mata.
Recorded and mixed locally at Greg Forest’s Music Office Studio, the Wells brothers used their core band members David Spangler, Mickey Rice and Guy Davis and rounded out the album with guest appearances by Bobby Flores (also a multiple nominee) and Floyd Domino. The members of the band have, collectively, over two hundred years of performing experience and it shows in every song. Most of the songs were penned by lead vocalist Reid Wells including the number one song, “So In Love With You.” Carson Wells, a world-renowned steel guitarist, handled all the arrangements and day-to-day production duties.
Band leader Reid Wells and his brother Carson are no strangers to the world of western swing. Throughout the 60’s Reid and Carson put thousands of miles on the road behind them performing with the likes of Willie Nelson, Faron Young, Charlie Pride and others. In the early 70’s Reid took a hiatus from his music career that lasted thirty years. Now in the 21st Century Reid and Carson Wells are back to what they love most and do best – western swing music.
“It was one of the happiest days of my life when I heard we had been nominated for the award but I never dreamed we would actually win when I looked at the other nominees,” quips Reid.
For more information contact Reid Wells at 830.896.0334.
Photo of Wells Accepting Award
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Photo of Wells Accepting Award (small JPG)
