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» David Ray Reed on Fox Television Austin Texas

AUSTIN -- Recently out of retirement, David Ray Reed is back on the Texas music scene, and has a couple of projects in the works - one involving some well-known Texas artists. His history is impressive, starting with the release of his first 45 in 1968, two successful singles in 1999, and his latest release, "Still Alive in Texas." Find out more at www.myspace.com/davidrayreed.

David Ray Reed one of the best kept secrets in the state of Texas, Is out of the cave again... He is currently out of his quiet retirement and working on two brand new projects. The Still Alive In Texas Album is a combination of songs he wrote over a seven year span. The other project is a huge concept album featuring some awsome Texas Music stars, and is for a wonderfull and honorable cause. Back In 1965 I got my first guitar lessons from an awsome man named Werly Fairburn One of the greatest country song writers who ever lived in my opinion, He is now enshrined in the Rockabilly hall of fame...http://www.rockabillyhall.com/WerlyFairburn1.html He was a friend and mentor to a 13 year old boy and a dear family friend. I miss you Werly. David Has A Lifetime History of Professional Musicianship, From His first 45 record in 1968 to his Two grammy nominations in 1999. A history of Fronting and Playing with some of the hottest rock bands in the Los Angeles music scene in the 70's to Some of the worlds finest top musicians in the 90's. A deep Texas Family History with a Texas Soul and Heart which never left him as is apparent in his songwriting and performance.. You can take the boy out of Texas but you cain't take Texas out of the boy! In so much as all of his songwriting is based upon his life's experiances.His latest release: "Still Alive In Texas." David also felt a calling in 2001 after being nominated in 1999 for two grammies, He decided to try to put all his efforts into helping the at-risk population.Whereas he designed taught and implemented The acclaimed Construction Boot Camp which recieved accolaides by congress and senate. He is now very happily back to his roots Texas and Music. And has many Exciting projects in motion now. (album songlist) 1.You Don't Want Me 2.It's All I Know 3.Hill Country Boy 4.If God Answers Prayers 5.The Devil's Backbone 6.Fairybook Stories 7.My Nightmare 8.Lonestar State 9.Long Hard Road 10.Castle Walls 11.A Heart Long Gone 12.Heres The Deal... will be available for radio airplay in June of 2007 followed by Public release of the album in the later part of June. His summer tour schedule will be released soon. Stay Tuned for more Info..!! (C) DavidRayReed and "Watta World" Publishing. ASCAP. DAVID is a disabled Veteran and belongs to the VFW,DAV,VVA and American Legion. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS..!! We know from experiance what they are going through... FREEDOM IS NOT FREE...!!! DAVID