| GET TO KNOW GARY! From the hot-spots of east Texas and southwest Louisiana to the traditional toe-tapping dance-halls of central and west Texas, Gary Helms has played to standing room only audiences and kept them screaming for more. Few artists have made such and impact on the Texas country music scene. Nonstop touring and professionalism have made him one of the most in demand country artist in Texas. Gary was launched into the International spotlight in 1993 when a song "Rainy Night In Texas" became a fan favorite in Europe peaking at #2 on the European Charts for four weeks and staying in the top 20 for an amazing 15 weeks. He also started getting air play at many Texas radio stations as well with "Rainy Night In Texas" and "Daddy Don't Leave" both songs he penned himself along with co-writer Jim Rowland a former Texas Black Gold band member. Gary currently has songs on the radio in Belgium, Germany, France and the good ole... USA. Gary and Texas Black Gold received a few accolades in February 1994 when he was featured in the 93Q Country Radio Magazines (Houston Rodeo Edition) as a regional fan favorite. Gary has also been one of the feature artists at the Houston Musicians Re-union for the last five years, a time when the stars really do come out at night. Gary grew up in North Shore, a small town 15 miles east of Houston. With country boy charm, good looks and manners, Gary is an icon of respect. Though his passionate love of the stage has already provided him opportunities to perform for fans across the country, his heart remains true to Texas. His roots and respect for the Lone star people run as deep as the state's seemingly bottomless mine of platinum talent. ORIGINAL SONG LIST: Another Perfect Day - Gary Helms I've Got A Good Mind - Gary Helms Hot Summer Rhondevoux - Gary Helms Como Se Yama Senorita - Gary Helms Glad You Got To See Me - Gary Helms Where Do I Go From Her - Gary Helms Blam - Gary Helms In My Mind - Gary Helms 7th Grade - Gary Helms Baby Ain't Rockin Me Right - Gary Helms Daddy Don't Leave - Gary Helms I Miss Her Missin' Me - Gary Helms Stupid Little Cupid - Gary Helms Who Am I To Say - Gary Helms Can't Kiss A Memory - Gary Helms Home Is Where The Honky Tonk Is - Gary Helms Texas Looks Like Tennessee - Gary Helms Note In A Bottle - Gary Helms PROFILE: FULL NAME: Gary Helms ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces CURRENT RESIDENCE: Deer Park, Tx. / Nashville, Tennessee / Santa Fe, Texas / Roads of the U.S.A. HAIR/EYE COLOR: Brown HEIGHT: 6'1" PARENTS: I have two CHILDREN: Yes SIBLINGS: Yes RECORD LABEL & YEAR SIGNED: 2007 TBG Entertainment / 2009 Diamond Music Group BEST KNOWN RECORDINGS: "Rainy Night In Texas", "Daddy Don't Leave", "In My Mind" "Stupid Little Cupid", "Another Perfect Day" and "She's Trouble" INSTRUMENTS PLAYED: Rhythm Guitar and Drums (currently working on bass and lead guitar for studio purposes.) BAND NAME: "TBG" that's short for "Texas Black Gold" the band and name originated in 1988 BIGGEST CAREER BREAK: Still looking for that! lol... BACKGROUND: EDUCATION: College (University of Houston/Downtown) PREVIOUS JOBS: Chemical Process Operator, Industrial Safety Supervisor, Pipe Fitter/Fabricator, Police Officer AWARDS: 2 Texas Dancehall Favorites 1995 in 93Q Country Radio Magazine (Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Rodeo Edition) HOBBIES: Golf, Swimming, Baseball and Traditional Martial Arts NON-MUSIC INFLUENCES: My Grandfather (James Helms), My Sons Randy and Chase, Tommy High, Bob Corbin, Richard Voss, Sam Milsaps and few more. MUSIC INFLUENCES: Aaron Barker, Bellamy Brothers, Billy Dean, Bob Wills, Bobby Helms, Brian Black, Buddy Emmons, Charley Pride, Chet Atkins, Clay Blaker, Clint Black, Curtis Day, Curtis Young, David Anthony, David Kersh, David Varnado, Dean Dillon, Diamond Rio, Dierks Bentley, Doc McGee, Don Helms, Doug Deforest, Doug Supernaw, Eddie Rabbit, Emilio, Ernest Tubb, Gary Morris, George Ducas, George Strait, Glenn Duncan, Gregg Jennings, Hank Williams, Jake E. Lee, James “JT” Taylor, James Stroud, Jeff Chance, Jeffrey Steele, Jerry Crutchfield, Jimmy Bowen, Joe Deleon, Joe Diffie, Joe Stampley, John Anderson, John Berry, John Matucheck, John Rich, Kenny Owens, Kevin Black, Kevin Eagan, Mark Chesnutt, Mark Hybner, Mark Nessler, Mark Tracy, Mel Tillis, Merle Haggard, Mickey Gilley, Moe Bandy, Pat McMakin, Paul Chris, Paul Overstreet, Randy Helms, Randy Owens, Restless Heart, Ricky Callaway, Ricky Skaggs, Rik Emmet, Rob Hajacos, Robby Springfield, Robert Wright, Rodney Crowell, Ron Shumate, Ronnie Dunn, Sonny Garrish, Spade Cooley, Steve Perry, Steve Wariner, T.G. Sheppard, Terry Westbrook, Tim Nichols, Toby Keith, Tommy Duncan, Tracy Byrd, Ty Herndon, Vince Gill and Willie Nelson. “I may have left one or two out but that will be corrected as soon as I see it.” FAVORITE RECORDED SONG: "Daddy Don't Leave" FAVORITES: FOOD: Steak and Potatoes BOOKS: Bible Old and New Testaments and Masonic Monitor TV SHOWS: Andy Griffith Show, Big Valley, Bonanza etc... TV ACTRESS(ES): Not sure I have one MOVIE: The Bourne Identity MOVIE ACTRESS(ES): Asia Argento, Demi Moore, Katharine Zeta Jones, Ashley Judd, and Drew Berrymore (One hot team!) SPORTS TO PLAY: Baseball, Football, Golf, Boxing, Kickboxing, Ju-jitsu, and others SPORTS TO WATCH: Baseball, Football, Boxing, MMA SPORTS TEAM: Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, Houston Rockets VACATION SPOT: Wimberly, Texas (Pioneer Town), Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Mexico AND MORE...: I CONSIDER MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT TO BE...... The father of two great boys. I CONSIDER MY GREATEST CAREER ACHIEVEMENT TO BE... It hasn't happened yet. THE PERSON I WOULD LIKE TO CUT A DUET WITH... Sherrie Austin or Sara Evans MY MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT WAS... Microphone stand collapsing down when I was adjusting it live on stage. THE FUNNIEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME ON STAGE IS... A lady threw some lace panties on stage and they landed on the neck of my guitar. THE MOST TOUCHING THING A FAN HAS EVER DONE WAS... Post my music on there page, tell me how one of my songs helped them in some way and told me I was there favorite singer. I can never express how much that touched me. MY BIGGEST PET PEEVE IS... Drama, I don't want to hear it! Then band personnel not learning the songs the correct way. My biggest by far is people who are inconsiderate to others as well as those who abuse children and elderly folks. MY BIGGEST CHARACTER FLAW IS... Putting things off or running late. SECRETLY, I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO... It used to be to have the largest-selling album of all time or win CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year but those are pretty much useless to me now since Nashville over commercialized and went Hollywood. I mean the last CMA Awards Show looked like a circus for kids complete with Minstral show. A HABIT I'D MOST LIKE TO BREAK... Drinking soft drinks (currently working on cutting those out all the way!) THE QUESTION I LEAST WANT TO HEAR IN AN INTERVIEW... "Can you please tell us about your personal life?" The short answer is "Uh... No!!!" lol... |
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