“People say they want different. Well, Makenna & Brock are exactly that. The production is very in-your-face, and sets itself apart with their ultra-tight harmonies. If this is any indication,’Burnin’ The Night Down’ is going to start more than a few fires!” – Chuck Dauphin, Billboard
(Nashville, Tenn.) – Hot new independent Country duo, Makenna & Brock, announce the release of their debut single, “Burnin’ The Night Down,” to radio via CDX Vol. 622 and Play MPE. Thesong will be available on iTunes and other digital retailers on Friday, September 25.
Release plans for the single include a VIP concert event hosted by one of their corporate sponsors, Parakeet Pete’s Entertainment Group, in Branson, MO, on September 25. Guests of thisexclusive event will arrive to Parakeet Pete’s Party Deck via Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline where they will be enjoy a catered sunset dinner, and a “first listen” of “Burnin’ The Night Down, “followed by a private full band concert by Makenna & Brock on the bluff opposite of the beautiful Branson Landing.
“Burnin’ The Night Down” will have its exclusive streaming Premiere on popular Country music website, Roughstock, on September 28. That will coincide with a Facebook chat that evening with Makenna & Brock from 7:00-9:00 PM (CST).
Makenna Sullinger and Brock Wade are a real-life couple – on and off stage – and the chemistry between them is undeniable. And while their repertoire of songs runs the emotional gamut ofyoung love, “Burnin’ The Night Down” is a sassy and powerful counter-point to the typical sad Country “break up” song.
“There aren’t really a lot of songs on Country radio that talk about moving on when a relationship ends,” states Makenna. “They are usually more from the stand-point of one person in therelationship wanting the other one back. Brock and I wanted to write a song that says that they CAN move on – and everything will be okay. Life goes on and it’s okay to not feel sad about breaking away from a bad relationship,” she says. Brock adds, “We watch so much drama on Facebook about relationships falling apart and we wanted to let them know that sometimes it’s better if you just say ‘enough is enough’ and move on.”
Makenna & Brock – who split their time between their home base of Springfield, MO and Nashville – first captured the hearts of millions of viewers and all four judges as Top-12 finalists on the hit television show, The X-Factor in 2011. Their show-stopping performance garnered critical acclaim from the esteemed judging panel, which included Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Cheryl Cole, and L.A. Reid, Chairman/CEO of Island Def Jam Music Group. Subsequently, Makenna & Brock received exposure in major publications such as People, the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and many prominent websites, including CNN.com, CBS.com, and MTV.com.
Makenna & Brock maintain a busy touring schedule performing throughout the U.S. where they have built a dedicated fan base while honing their high-energy show into one of the Midwest’s top acts for corporate events, concerts, festivals and club dates. The duo is also in-demand as National Anthem performers, having sung the “Star Spangled Banner” for the St. Louis Rams, PBR events around the country, the OilPatch Festival in Oklahoma, and at the Texas Motor Speedway. They are slated for a return performance for the Rams on November 6.
When the pair isn’t on tour, they are in Nashville co-writing with a bevy of established writers, including Dave Robbins, Amanda Williams, Wendy Newcomer, and others.
“Burnin’ The Night Down” was co-produced by Paul Carabello and Clif Doyal. The production showcases the passionate lead vocals and harmonies of both Makenna & Brock, and in a break from the traditional route of utilizing session players, the track features the duo’s own dynamic touring band, including Mike Muhlenbruch on drums; Kyle Vance on bass guitar; and Ben Harrell on lead guitar, joined by multi-instrumentalist, Carabello, on guitars and banjo.
For more information about Makenna & Brock, follow them online:Website: https://makennaandbrock.com/FaceBook: www.facebook.com/MakennaandBrockTwitter: https://twitter.com/MakennaandBrock
ABOUT MAKENNA & BROCK: Missouri-born Makenna & Brock first met in 2007 while performing at a Children’s Miracle Network benefit show. They instantly connected, both on and off stage, beginning a musical partnership as well as a becoming great friends and lovers. In 2009, they toured throughout the United States, sharing bills with acts such as James Otto, Uncle Kracker, and Sheryl Crow.
Makenna & Brock notched one of their first big breaks in 2011, when they were selected as Top-12 finalists on the American version of Simon Cowell’s hit television show The X-Factor. A number of high profile opportunities followed this experience and in the summer of 2014 they were invited to tour with the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) as their official National Anthem performers as well as their after-party concert entertainment. They landed coveted slots singing the National Anthem for the St. Louis Rams as well as at The Texas NASCAR 500 Speedway.
Throughout the year, they shared the stage with artists including Granger Smith, Cowboy Troy, Parmalee and Keith Anderson. In addition, their dedication to helping others landed headlining slots for them at a number of major charity events. In April 2015, the duo signed with Nashville Music Row veteran, Clif Doyal, for artist development, management and publicity, and they began work on their debut single. In addition, they performed various shows during CMA Music Festival this year and shared bills on their Summer tour with Jon Pardi, Chase Rice, Waterloo Revival, and others.
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