Gabriel ...
Country Music's Hot, Young, Star!!
Autobiographical Information - Yes, Gabriel wrote it during the little spare time that he has!
Born: Gabriel Ansley Erb, in Lancaster, Pa. Dec 25, 1970
Address: P.O.Box 148612, Nashville, Tn 37214
Education:
- Donegal High School, graduated 3rd out of 207
- Millersville University: Biochemistry/Chemistry major, 3.84 GPA out of 4.00 cum for three completed years, 92 credits. Had academic scholarship to go there (headed to do research for very renown
Harvard Prof. in Mass) Turned everything down to pursue career in country music.
Music:
- Won 4th place trophy out of 95 contestents from across the nation, at Don Reed's Starbound '93 soloist singing competition in Nashville, Tenn.---Oct. 9, 1993.
- Sung at the Starborn Jamboree Christmas Special held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn.---Dec. 5, 1993.
- Sang "Heritage RV" jingle for AIM (audio image marketing) company released to central Pa. radio 1994.
- Won second place at E-town Pa. talent competion in fall 1994.
- Recorded an album called "I Told You So" christian country music, wrote all lyrics and most of music. Produced by Quentin Jones in Lancaster, Pa. Had radio airplay in many states with single "Walk, Talk" 1994.
- Finished second album, produced by Gabriel Farago in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville's best musicians and songwriters. The musicians combined played on at least 25 different top acts albums in the past, e.g.
Reba McEntire's, Garth Brook's, Brooks & Dunn's, etc...etc..
Songwriters:
- Mack Vickery---wrote "Fireman" for George Strait; "Headed Right in the Wrong Direction" for Vern Gosdin
- Jerry Laseter--wrote "Down on the Farm" for Tim McGraw
- Donald Ewing---wrote "If I Didn't Have You" for Randy Travis etc...etc...etc...
The album is called Wish I Was A Cowboy---cd's available 1995
- Currently playing in band called "McKabes" in eastern Pa.
- Professional member of CCMA (christian country music association)
- Affiliated with BMI, own publishing company called: Mannadoor
- Member of NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International)
Influences: George Jones, Merle Haggard, Randy Travis
Quotes:
- "...he sounds like a combination of George Strait, Daryle Singletary, and Randy Travis....I think we got a winner here!!!...." Paul Scott, radio DJ for WIOV (large eastern pa. country station)
- "...the most natural singer I have ever heard..." Quentin Jones, producer
- "...I've never said this to anyone son, but in all honesty I believe you have what it takes to make it big, good looks, great voice, if your talent is channeled correctly you could make it to the top...." Gabriel Farago, producer
E-mail.... gabriel@ccast.com
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