Craig Wayne Boyd had the good fortune of being given his debut single, “My Baby’s Got a Smile on Her Face,” by his coach on The Voice, Blake Shelton. It’s a song Blake was holding onto to record for one of his own albums, and Craig says, “I think the biggest challenge wasn’t really vocally, but it was about makin’ the song me.”
One way he did that was by actually going into the studio and helping to produce the song. He says, “I was in there hands-on when every instrument was played and even some of the time when it was being mixed down. I’ve always been very hands-on,” which is a trait he says he probably inherited from his dad. “My Dad was one of those guys that told me if I wanted something done right I probably need to be doin’ it myself, but I did trust the guys that were doin’ it along with me, and I think it turned out great.”
Craig Wayne Boyd is headed to Las Vegas this week, where he will join Rascal Flatts as their opener for their short residency at The Joint, inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, beginning February 25th.
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Craig Wayne Boyd – hands on single :24
“I think the biggest challenge wasn’t really vocally, but it was about makin’ the song me and Blake let me go in the studio and actually co-produce the single. So, I was in there hands-on when every instrument was played and even some of the time when it was being mixed down. I’ve always been very hands-on. My Dad was one of those guys that told me if I wanted something done right I probably need to be doin’ it myself, but I did trust the guys that were doin’ it along with me, and I think it turned out great.”
WHAT HE’S DOING THIS WEEK – FEBRUARY 23, 2015 – MONDAY
Craig Wayne Boyd is putting together his debut album for Dot Records. His first country radio single is called “My Baby’s Got A Smile on Her Face.” Craig is with Rascal Flatts opening for them at The Hard Rock Hotel’s The Joint beginning on Wednesday (2/24) and playing various shows through March 14.
CRAIG WAYNE BOYD – THE FACTS
BIRTH DATE: February 7, 1981 (he’s 34)
HOMETOWN: Mesquite, Texas
WINNER OF SEASON 7 OF NBC’S THE VOICE!
DEBUT SINGLE: “My Baby’s Got A Smile On Her Face.”
DEBUT ALBUM: Coming on DOT Records.
GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: January 3, 2015
RECENT TWEETS:
Craig Wayne Boyd @CWBYall · Sunday, February 22
Holy WOW these are the door hangers in every room! @HardRockHotelLV @TheJointLV @rascalflatts #DontPinchMe
Craig Wayne Boyd @CWBYall · Sunday, February 22
I added a video to a @YouTube playlist http://youtu.be/-vh0nz9zg0g?a
Craig Wayne Boyd – “SOME BRIDGES DON’T BURN”
Craig Wayne Boyd @CWBYall · Sunday, February 22
I added a video to a @YouTube playlist http://youtu.be/DG__RfZCTpI?a
Craig Wayne Boyd