Moving up the CMT video charts over the weekend: “Hell of a Fight,” the recession-appropriate new single and video from Alabama’s Adam Hood.

The guy’s got a subtly soulful voice, and the slice-of-life, working-class scenes in his video should further endear him to country’s down-to-earth fans. Enjoy!

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Adam Hood Releases Video for Soulful Single, Hell of a Fight.

Adam Hood has released the video for his current single, “Hell of a Fight”. This single comes off of Hood’s second studio album, The Shape of Things, which released in 2011, and it is the follow up single to his “Flame and Gasoline”.

You might have caught Adam when he was on tour for select dates with Miranda Lambert, or maybe you heard him when was on the Country Throwdown tour with Willie Nelson in 2011. Or maybe you haven’t heard of him just yet. But really, you should take a couple minutes to check out the video below.

Hood has had a career that is part plain ole’ hard work, and part plain ole’ luck. The first album he ever released was self-financed, and he developed his talents in singing and songwriting while working in his native Alabama. He has put a lot of effort into the honing of his chosen craft, but he has had some lucky run-ins along with way with producers and other artists (ahem, Lambert caught his set at a club in Texas when she had to stop do to car troubles, and that’s how he got on her tour!). Regardless of how he landed in Nashville, he’s got the talent to stay!

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This was my first introduction to Adam Hood.

It looks like he’s had a few songs out with his fans already, but he’s looking for something more with his latest release. Check out Hell of a Fight and see if you think this has a chance at breaking into the charts.

It seems like Adam Hood has been at this for a while. He has a collection of songs available to listen to out on the Web. There are some pretty good tracks including this latest release.

Hell of a Fight seems to be the story of Adam’s life up to this point. He’s been struggling to get a few breaks in the music business. It seems like he’s doing alright as an independent artist, but as most of us are he’s looking for a little more.

The song is about the fight we all have as we chase work for a few dollars more. We work hard and do the things we think will bring in a little more cash this month. We work to give our families something extra when we can. It seems like this fight is always a struggle, but if making extra money or finding success were easy then it wouldn’t be so sweet when you get it.

This is a good song. The melody is pretty catchy. The lyrics and the story of the song certainly speak to a large audience especially in the country world. I know quite a few folks that are living life this way. They are doing what they can and trying to squeeze out just a little more each day. Some of us are fighting for food. Some of us are fighting for an addition on the house for a new baby and some of us are just fighting for a little extra time on the weekends.

We’re all fighting something and in order to get there we have to go through a little bit of hell I suppose.

Hell of a Fight is a good song from Adam Hood. This was my first introduction to his music.

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By: Lisa L. Rollins

Two of today’s hottest new finds of the Red dirt/Americana persuasion, Adam Hood and Sean McConnell, will lend their musical talents to help a local literacy-focused cause that’s “pedaling along.”

Recording artists Hood and McConnell will donate their respective musical performances to this year’s 3rd annual Ride For Reading concert, which will get under way beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at 3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd. Ave. South. (Last year’s event was a sell-out, fyi.)

Ride For Reading is a Nashville-based nonprofit organization was founded by avid cyclists with the goal of providing books to children of low-income families. Tickets to this year’s benefit concert, which will be sponsored by New Belgium Brewing, are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, with all proceeds benefitting Ride For Reading.

“We are honored to have the support of Sean and Adam,” said the nonprofit group’s founder, cyclist and 4th-grade teacher Matthew Porter, who founded Ride For Reading. “They are both amazingly talented and we appreciate their willingness to use their gifts to help further our mission.”

A peek under the Hood of Adam

Alabama native Hood–who can list Miranda Lambert among his biggest fans–is currently celebrating his latest single, “Hell of A Fight,” which made its CMT debut on Feb. 17. The track is contained on Hood’s The Shape of Things album, which is a collection of tunes the singer-songwriter penned and cut during the past two years during breaks in his touring schedule.

Released in October 2011, the 11-song offering is the follow up to his self-titled EP that was released in May 2011 to coincide with his tour. And beyond his new single and CD, Hood’s currently basking in the glow of his five nods from the Lone Star Music Awards, where he’s in the running for Album of the Year, Best Singer-Songwriter/Folk-Rock Album, Song of the Year (“Flame & Gasoline), Best Male Vocal and Songwriter of the Year (“The Shape of Things”).

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If you’re not in the mood to rodeo, you’re in luck — a wide variety of music is on tap, beginning Thursday night with Adam Hood at Sam’s Burger Joint.
Hood, an Alabama native who’s no stranger to Texas, is touring with a new album, “The Shape of Things,” a diverse collection of roots rock/country/blues that is getting a lot of buzz in the wake of his touring with Willie Nelson and a new fan — Miranda Lambert.
She happened on his performance at Tavern on the Gruene some time back and was taken by Hood’s songs from his previous album, “Different Groove.” That led to meeting Frank Liddell of Carnival Records, who produced several of her albums.
Liddell signed him to Carnival, and Hood’s been on the best ride of his career. Kyle Reed will open.

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Want to learn how to write a hit song, promote yourself in the music industry, jam out or just listen to great music? If yes, The Guitar Shoppe’s free monthly workshops can help turn these musical dreams into a reality.

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“Whether you are a player, want to be a player or just love music, you’ll enjoy it,” said owner Mark McKenzie. “It’s friendly, it’s casual, it’s organic. We generally do something most every Tuesday night, and all of the events are designed to be community-building events and a gathering for musicians.”

The first Tuesday of every month there is an electric jam session open to all skill levels.

“We have a wide variety of players – some are just starting, some have been playing all their lives,” McKenzie explained.

The second Tuesday of each month features varying workshops.

McKenzie said the shoppe offers different artist workshops, and there are manufacturer-sponsored events from time to time where they will demonstrate technical things on products like recording gear, amplifiers or certain guitar product lines.

Songwriter’s night is also once a month.

“It focuses sometimes on creativity and how to actually get ideas down,” McKenzie said. “It also goes into the business aspect of things like how to promote yourself.”

Adam Hood, a singer-songwriter from Opelika who has toured with numerous artists including Pat Green, Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson, often makes appearances at The Guitar Shoppe’s workshops.

“Adam Hood has led the past three songwriter’s workshops we’ve had, and Tony Brook joined him on the last one to share songs and advice.”

Another popular event is the bluegrass jam.

“It’s really turned out to be one of the biggest ones,” McKenzie noted. “There are a lot of people who play bluegrass around here, and it’s one of my personal favorite things to do. I have my heart in that one.”

Currently, The Guitar Shoppe is working on a series of workshops for worship leaders.

“The workshop will focus on praise and worship music, how to put together programs and also how to be a leader in that situation,” McKenzie said
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There are also showcases that feature The Guitar Shoppe’s Auburn School of Music students. The program currently has about 150 students who take everything from guitar, bass, piano, drums, vocals and theater.

“The student showcase is awesome because you will see kids and adults that six months ago never picked up an instrument, and now they are performing,” McKenzie reflected. “It’s gratifying to see people really excel and learn.”

Seeing students learn to play music is not the only thing McKenzie enjoys about his job.

“I love for people to realize how much talent there is in this community,” McKenzie explained. “It amazes me when people come in that you’ve never seen or heard of, and they’re just awesome players.”

McKenzie welcomes anyone who has a passion for music to attend the monthly musical gatherings.

“It’s a great thing to keep yourself motivated or if you just enjoy hearing music.”

For more information about The Guitar Shoppe’s music workshops, visit www.auburnguitar.com or www.facebook.com/auburnguitar.

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Carnival Music singer/songwriter Adam Hood is putting his talents toward a good cause for the 3rd annual Ride for Reading Benefit Concert on February 25, 2012. Hood will be performing with fellow songwriter Sean McConnell at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, TN.

Ride for Reading is an organization whose mission is to promote literacy and healthy living through the distribution of books via bicycle to children from low-income neighborhoods. All proceeds from the show will go towards Ride for Reading. Last year’s show was a sell out and the venue anticipates that this year will be a huge success as well.

Adam’s new album, The Shape Of Things, has been generating incredible buzz. The Shape Of Things is a superbly crafted album that features ten songs, all co-written by Hood. Known for his seamless integration of roots, blues and soul, Hood’s vocals blend effortlessly with his musical storytelling. Adam was recently featured in Sunday’s The Boston Globe (see article HERE) as one of the “12 Musical Acts to Listen for in 2012,” as well as other notable outlets like American Songwriter and Billboard. You can listen to the full album here.

For more info, visit www.RideforReading.com and www. Adamhood.com. Also, tickets for the show are available now at www.3rdandlindsley.com.

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Album Of The Year
Adam Hood – “The Shape Of Things”
Cody Canada & The Departed – “This Is Indian Land”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Boland & The Stragglers – “Rancho Alto”
Stoney LaRue – “Velvet”
Various Artists – “This One’s For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark”
Whiskey Myers – “Firewater”

Best Americana/Roots-Rock Album
Cody Canada & The Departed – “This Is Indian Land”
Damn Quails – “Down The Hatch”
Folk Family Revival – “Unfolding”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Isbell – “Here We Rest”
Reckless Kelly – “Good Luck & True Love”
Whiskey Myers – “Firewater”

Best Country Album
Jason Boland & The Stragglers – “Rancho Alto”
Kevin Fowler – “Chippin’ Away”
Kyle Park – “Make Or Break Me”
Pistol Annies – “Hell On Heels”
Stoney LaRue – “Velvet”
Sunny Sweeney – “Concrete”
Weldon Henson – “One Heart’s Gone”

Best Singer-Sonwriter/Folk Album
Adam Hood – “The Shape Of Things”
Drew Kennedy – “Fresh Water In The Salton Sea”
Lucinda Williams – “Blessed”
Mike Ethan Messick – “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday”
Robert Eark Keen – “Ready For Confetti”
Robyn Ludwick – “Out Of The Blues”
Various Artists – “This One’s For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark”

Song Of The Year
Adam Hood – “Flame & Gasoline”
Cody Canada & The Departed – “Skyline Radio”
Hayes Carll – “Another Like You”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Isbell – “Codeine”
Reckless Kelly – “Good Luck & True Love”
Whiskey Myers – “Ballad Of A Southern Man”

Best Male Vocal
Adam Hood – “The Shape Of Things”
Cody Johnson Band – “A Different Day”
Jason Isbell – “Here We Rest”
John David Kent – “John David Kent”
Kyle Park – “Make Or Break Me”
Mike McClure Band – “50 Billion”
Stoney LaRue – “Velvet”

Best Female Vocal
Amanda Shires – “Carrying Lightning”
Bri Bagwell – “Banned From Santa Fe”
Gillian Welch – “The Harrow & The Harvest”
Lucinda Williams – “Blessed”
Miranda Lambert – “Four The Record”
Robyn Ludwick – “Out Of The Blues”
Sunny Sweeney – “Concrete”

Best Live Act
Bob Schneider
Dirty River Boys
Hayes Carll
Kevin Fowler
Reckless Kelly
Turnpike Troubadours
Whiskey Myers

Emerging Artist Of The Year
Damn Quails – “Down The Hatch”
Dirty River Boys – “Train Station EP”
Folk Family Revival – “Unfolding”
John David Kent – “John David Kent”
Robert Ellis – “Photographs”
Ryan Beaver – “Constant”
Whiskey Myers – “Firewater”

Musician Of The Year
Charlie Shafter-Charlie Shafter
Cody Braun-Reckless Kelly
Cody Tate-Whiskey Myers
Corby Schaub – Multiple Artists
David Abeyta – Reckless Kelly
Gary Clark Jr. – Gary Clark Jr.
Lloyd Maines – Multiple Artists

Songwriter Of The Year
Adam Hood – “The Shape Of Things”
Drew Kennedy – “Fresh Water In The Salton Sea”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Isbell – “Here We Rest”
Owen Temple – “Mountain Home”
Ryan Beaver – “Constant”
Will Hoge – “Number 7″

Best Album Artwork
Damn Quails – “Down The Hatch”
Hayes Carll – “KMAG YOYO”
Jason Boland & The Stragglers – “Rancho Alto”
Mike Ethan Messick – “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday”
Mike McClure Band – “50 Billion”
Reckless Kelly – “Good Luck & True Love”
Whiskey Myers – “Firewater”

Best Live Music Venue
Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos, TX
Firehouse Saloon – Houston, TX
Granada Theater – Dallas, TX
Gruene Hall – New Braunfels, TX
Luckenbach Dancehall – Luckenbach, TX
Texas Music Theater – San Marcos, TX
Whitewater Amphitheater – New Braunfels, TX