9/17/2002-Vote For Emerson Drive On CokeMusic.com
Any and all Emerson Drive fans with access to an AOL account should log in, type in keyword "Coca Cola," and check out the music section where Emerson Drive is listed. You can also access this site by going to CokeMusic.com. There is a full length stream of the "Fall Into Me" video, read the lyrics & download the song. You can also vote for them! Go show your Emerson pride & push these guys to the top!!! (courtesy of the Dreamworks DreamTeam)
9/12/2002-Emerson Drive to perform in All-Star Benefit
Emerson Drive will be performing in the Gibson/Baldwin All-Star Music Bash featuring Richard Marx and friends on October 1, 2002. Emerson Drive are performing to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. keith urban and Clint Black are also on the show. For more details, click here!
9/10/2002-Emerson Drive Win CCMA Awards!!
DreamWorks Records Nashville recording group Emerson Drive accepted two awards, the Rising Star Award and the Group Or Duo Of The Year Award. Chris, Mike & Jeff also won CCMA’s Musician Of The Year Award in their respective instrument categories. Congratulations Guys!! To read the Official Press Release, click here!
8/10/2002-Departure Of Emerson Drive Member
We are sorry to report that long-time Emerson Drive member, Jeff Loberg, has decided to leave the band. There is no ill-will between them, he just wants to persue a songwriting career. Jeff will be missed but we are also happy to introduce the new bass player, Jeff Bourque. He is just as talented and nice as Jeff. So please welcome Patrick B. into the band! There are pictures of him on this website & we will get any info up ASAP!
7/29/2002-Emerson Drive Catching Attention!
The Post-Dispatch reports that Emerson Drive has the looks and the sound for success. Read the full article here.
7/22/2002-Eleven CCMA Nominations!
The Canadian Country Music Awards will be considering the Emerson Drive strive for excellence eleven times. The CCMA Awards Show is September 9, 2002. Their nominations include...Single Of The Year, Album Of The Year, CMT Video Of The Year, Group/Duo Of The Year & The Rising Star Award. Along with those nominations each member (except Brad) was nominated for the CCMA All Star Band Musician Awards and Emerson Drive's manager, Gerry Leiske, was nominated for Manager Of The Year in the CCMA Industry Awards. Way to go guys!!
6/18/2002-Emerson Drive at the Opry!!
Emerson Drive took a break from their busy tour schedule to make their debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. The band performed their Top 5 hit "I Should Be Sleeping" and their upcoming single "Fall Into Me" from their debut album, Emerson Drive. "Fall Into Me" was produced by music legend, Richard Marx and will hit country radio on July 1, 2002.
6/17/2002-Emerson Drive on CNN Again
Tune in June 25 to see Emerson Drive in the "New Release Segment."
6/6/2002-ED Interview At MadBlast.com
To listen to an interview with Emerson Drive's Pat Allingham (fiddle), visit MadBlast.com.
5/30/2002-First Week Sales
Emerson Drive's first week sales came to a total of 11,234 giving them the #13 spot on the Billboard Country Chart. They have made the second highest chart debut by a new artist so far in 2002. Way to go guys!!!
5/30/2002-New Emerson Drive Video
Country Weekly magazine was thrilled to show up at the filming of the latest Emerson Drive video "Fall Into Me." The issue to feature the coverage is undecided. Look for it to come soon.
5/28/2002-More Coverage For Emerson Drive
Coming soon, EnterTEENmentNews.com will feature information and photographs of the boys. Look forward to the summer issue of EnterTEENment News magazine due August 1, 2002 for an Emerson Drive feature story.
5/23/2002-Emerson Drive On CNN
The guys of Emerson Drive hit the airwaves on the CNN "Daily News @ Entertainment Weekly" program on May 21, 2002.
5/23/2002-Emerson Drive Chats With Jeff Foxworthy
Jeff Foxworthy's syndicated radio show will air an interview with Emerson Drive in mid June. Stay tuned for exact dates.
May 21, 2002-CD RELEASE!!!
Emerson Drive's debut CD was released today...head out to your local music store & pick up a copy or two. :)
May 18, 2002-New Video!
The boys were in Newport, KY a couple weeks ago to shoot their latest video, "Fall Into Me." Filmed at the Newport Aquarium, the video features not only features Emerson Drive, but many aquatic creatures as well. Country Weekly was there so look for pictures in an upcoming issue.
May 17, 2002-Country Request Line
1/3 of ED on Country Request Line this Tuesday
Brad Mates (vocals) & Jeff Loberg (bass) will be interviewed on GAC's "Country Request Line" Tuesday, May 21st. The host of this CRL episode will be Chalee Tennison.
May 15, 2002-CNN!
CNN recently interviewed Emerson Drive for the "Daily News@Entertainment Weekly" show. This interview is scheduled to air the week of May 20th.
Country Weekly's Fan Fair Issue
The July 23rd issue of Country Weekly will feature "Hot New Acts To Watch" and Emerson Drive is certainly that! You won't want to miss the exclusive pix (shot at Nashville Shores on May 13th).
AOL MEMBERS!
Go to Keyword: Emerson Drive to watch the guys performing 3 songs (Evidence, Only God & I Should Be Sleeping) & to listen to an interview.
Emerson Drive At The Opry!
Emerson Drive will make their inaugural performance at the legendary Grand Ole Opry on Friday, May 31, 2002. They will perform "I Should Be Sleeping" and "Fall Into Me." As part of this appearance, the band will be chatting online at www.opry.com between 8:00-8:30 PM (CDT).
Courtesy of the Official Emerson Drive Website
