Bobby Chitwood Releases GRAVITY 5/14/13

BobbyChitwoodTuesday, May 14th is the release date for GRAVITY, the new album from singer/songwriter and soldier, Bobby Chitwood. The album on Mesa/Bluemoon Records features the single “I Won't Give Up” which has already been released to radio.

A native of Brownwood, Texas, Chitwood currently lives in Wyoming where he is a member of the National Guard. Already a well-known and popular performer in the Western states, Bobby is an avid supporter of Veteran’s and Military causes and is a celebrity spokesperson for Wounded Warrior Homes, an organization that provides homes for soldiers suffering from PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), or who have returned from deployment with traumatic head injuries.

The debut single from GRAVITY is a masterful transformation of the Jason Mraz Pop/Rock “I Won't Give Up” hit into a powerful Country ballad. The recording of the song came about through a talented connection.

“Jason [Mraz] and I know each other through a friend,” Chitwood says. “I've talked about covering a song of his for a while but this one was the first that I really thought could cross over well into Country. I asked him if he'd mind if I re-cut it and he said it would be awesome.”

That mutual friend is Toca Rivera, a gifted percussionist who writes and tours with Mraz. Rivera cut the background vocals on Jason's version of the tune and now appears on Bobby’s version. To further the connection, the background tracks were cut in Jason Mraz's home studio.

He tackles the song with so much power and confidence that you almost forget it’s a cover. Write the name down. This kid is going places!” ~Chuck Dauphin, Music News Nashville

The singer/songwriter and solder with the velvet vocals has been writing and performing since his teens and the album is proof positive of a confident and seasoned singer. Other standout tracks include “How Things Are” and “Who I Am,” both Chitwood originals.

“When we finally sat back and listened to the album in its entirety, I felt really proud and satisfied,” Chitwood says. “I’m really excited to share this project with fans and reach some new friends.” Chitwood is currently touring and visiting radio stations in support of GRAVITY.

The artist will celebrate the album release with appearances in Nashville including a performance on 5/14 at a benefit for theLeukemia/Lymphoma Society. Chitwood, who lost both parents to cancer, joins Wade Hayes, The Grascals and Phoenix Drive for the Tuesday evening event at Nashville’s Swingin’ Doors Saloon which will include a silent auction and artist meet & greet.

For more information on Bobby, go to www.bobbychitwood.com

 

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