Let's Put the Western Back in the Country

Let's Put the Western Back in the Country

http://www.joniharms.com

Joni Harms knows what she is singing about. The singer, songwriter and musician has definitely put "the western back in the country" by infusing her songs and music with her real-life ranching experiences. Joni, a seasoned performer, has recorded with both Jimmy Bowen's Universal label (a co-venture with MCA Records) and with Warner Brothers Records. Country and Western music enthusiasts and concertgoers throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia admire – through her music – both her personal experiences and her love for ranching, rodeo, and the western way of life.

Her albums, which include That's Faith, Let's Put the Western Back in the Country, I Want to Sing for You, Whatever It Takes, Thoughts of You, Hometown Girl, After All, Christmas in the Country; and, her children's album, Are We There Yet, define Joni's dedication to the traditional values of the West.

Joni's dedication to the Western genre is influenced by her admiration for many great Country and Western artists including Patsy Montana, Tex Ritter, Gene Autry, Marty Robbins, and Emmylou Harris. Her pure Western style has garnered Joni numerous awards including the 2002 Academy of Western Artists coveted Entertainer of the Year Award, and the 2003 Western Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year awards. The accolades and the late Chris LeDoux's recording of one of Joni's signature songs, Cowboy Up, are testimonies to her skill as a songwriter and musician.

Whether playing on her own or with her band, Harm’s Way – including band leader Mitchell Brown from Nashville, TN on bass and vocal; Kevin Kathey from Nashville, TN on drums; Jason Barlow, from Portland, OR on fiddle, guitar and vocals – folks are always delighted with Joni’s own special brand of music.

Joni’s appeal is not limited to Country or Western music aficionados. Not only is she a frequent guest of the famed Grand Ole Opry, Joni (and her band) have lit up the stages at New York City's Carnegie Hall, performing art centers, music halls, blue grass festivals, galas, and round-ups, just to name a few. Joni has also performed on numerous occasions at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, Pigeon Forge "Saddle Up" Cowboy Festival, Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering, the National Finals Rodeo, and the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Joni Harms’ songs touch the hearts of any audience wherever she performs.

Joni lives in Oregon with her family on a ranch that was homesteaded by her great, great grandfather in 1870. Together they raise Quarter Horses and Christmas trees.

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Concerts

• Jan 30 - Feb 3, 2008 ~ National Cowboy Poetry Gathering ~ Elko, NV
• Feb 18-23, 2008 ~ Grand Ole Opry (Tenative)
• March 28, 2008 ~ Special Performance ~ Hermiston, OR
• March 29, 2008 ~ Special Performance ~ Fred Oldfield's Western Heritage Center ~ Puyallup, WA
• April 18 - 19, 2008 ~ Prairie Rose Chuckwagon ~ Benton, Kansas
• April 26, 2008 ~ Line Dance Club ~ Montpellier, France
• April 30, 2008 ~ Country Dance Club ~ Grenoble, France
• May 2, 2008 ~  Three Valley Country Dance Concert ~ Paris, France
• May 3, 2008 ~ Paliais De Congres - Palace of Congress ~ Pontivy, France
• May 9-10, 2008 ~ Dance Club ~ Barcelona, Spain
• May 21- 24, 2008 ~ Rodeo and Western Days ~ Jackson Hole, WY
• May 25, 2008 ~ Redhawk Wine Cellars ~ Salem, OR
• May 28 -June 2, 2008 ~ David Thompson Resort ~ Canadian Rockies Festival
• June 6-8, 2008 ~ Celebration of the West ~ Yellowstone Park, WY
• June 11 -15, 2008 ~ TBA ~ Concert with Doris Daley and Eli Barci
• June 27 - July 2, 2008 ~ Kenai River Classic ~ Soldotna, Alaska
• July 26, 2008 ~ Henry Estate Winery ~ Umpqua, OR
• July 30 -31, 2008 ~ Hamley western Theatre ~ Pendelton, OR
• August 16, 2008 ~ TBA ~ Bridgeport, CA
• August 20-23, 2008 ~ Grant County Fair ~ John Day, OR
• Sept 18-30, 2008 ~ European Tour TBA

Tradin' Post

	Let's Put the Western Back in the Country Let's Put the Western Back in the Country I've Got a Feelin' for You Murphy's Law Coyote Cafe A Little Bit of Love Cowboy Up Louisiana Hot Sauce Love Never Hurt Nobody Oregon Trail The Wind Shape of My Heart We Work It Out I Still Do $15.00
	Cowgirl Dreams Belle Starr Two-Steppin' Texas Blue When I Get Over You Old-Fashioned Girl Blue Montana Moon Swing That's the Way I Feel About You A Woman Knows Catalog Dreams Long Hard Ride $15.00
	After All Weakness for Cowboys More Than Your Eyes Can See Every Cowgirl's Dream After All Keep on Dreamin' West Texas Waltz Ay Yi Yi Yi Millie A Cowboy Wedding It'll Happen When It's Time Cowboy Coffee Sunday Go To Meeting Clothes I Want To Sing For You $15.00
	Christmas in the Country Going Home White Whiskers The Little Gray Donkey I'll Be Wearing Your Ring Christmas in the Country King of Kings Cowboy Christmas The Gift You Can Have a Merry Christmas Remember What It's All About $15.00
	That's Faith Oh, How I Love Jesus Joseph Built The Cradle Far Side Of Jordan I’d Rather Have Jesus That’s Faith The Place Where I Worship God’s Coloring Book Never Alone Just A Closer Walk With Thee Lord, You Lead And I Will Follow Jesus Loves Me Where I’d Like To Wait Send One Up She’s Still Prayin’ For Me $15.00
	I Want to Sing for You I Want to Sing for You Gotta Make a New Start My Daddy's Arms This is the Day Choose Your Love Come Spend the Rest of Your Life with Me It's Been Years Mr. Right Memories of You Remember What It's All About $15.00
	Whatever It Takes All in the Jeans Love's Gonna Tell On You To Believe in Love Stayin' Power Music to My Ears Love is Spoken Here No More Tears The Gate is Open Whatever It Takes Two Faces in a Texan Moon $15.00
	Hometown Girl Tear It Up If You Were Me You Don't Need to Knock What Kind of Line Does a Woman Use I Used to Be You The Only Thing Bluer Than His Eyes You're the Heart of It All I Need a Wife There's No Heart So Strong Hometown Girl $15.00

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