NEGRIL, Jamaica – Breezes Grand Negril Resort & Spa, Jamaica Tourist Board and Delta joined forces with VP Records and Warner Music Nashville on Aug 30 for the official album launch for Reggae’s Gone Country.
The exclusive concert kicked off at 9pm at Breezes Grand Negril Resort & Spa in Jamaica opening with a special performance by country newcomer Bradley Gaskin. The night continued with reggae artists Duane Stephenson, L.U.S.T., Etana, Tarrus Riley, Freddie McGregor, Busy Signal and Romain Virgo (alongside country icon Larry Gatlin) each performing their track from Reggae’s Gone Country followed by one of their original songs. The performances were accompanied by Dean Fraser’s 11-piece band.
Watch the video on the making of the album,
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Album producers from L to R: Charlie Pennachio, Dean Fraser, Cristy Barber and Raymond Barber.
Larry Gatlin of The Gatlin Brothers (left) and Romain Virgo (right), who won Jamaica’s version of “American Idol”
called “Rising Stars,” sing “California,” the new version of The Gatlin Brothers’ hit “All The Gold In California.”
Reggae group, L.U.S.T., breathe new life into The Statler Brothers hit “Flowers On The Wall.”
Dancehall Artist Busy Signal Sings His Version of Kenny Rogers “The Gambler.”
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