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"I am convinced that Mark Oliverius is one of the most gifted producers in Nashville and I consider myself very fortunate to have worked with him. His musical creativity and songwriting talent set him apart from everyone else in town. He's just the guy you need in the producer's seat when you're ready to take your career to the next level. I couldn't be happier with the results...these songs are the BEST I have had in my career and they are drawing attention all around Nashville. The quality is unmatched and they sound like they're ready for radio! I am SO proud of this project. Thanks for everything!" - Jenny Brooks "Mark Oliverius is the best kept secret in Nashville. I'm writing this because he has promised to produce my next album, if not I would have kept him a secret too. Honest, hard working, and the best at what he does, which is produce hit songs. Mark is also a great songwriter. There are so many great singers and so few great songs out there; Mark has a the ability to write great songs, co-write, or find songs that get you noticed. Being a songwriter and a singer myself, I know how hard it is to get noticed; Mark helped me take the first big step, which is to produce a record that is full of hits. Even before I finished my project with Mark, I had record deal offers. On Jan 25th 2008 I signed with Spectra Records, home to Lou Gramm, T-Rex, Tommy 2 Tone, Razzy Bailey and other greats. The end of June Spectra started releasing "Twang Thang" to radio, within three weeks we are already charting. If you have talent, and want the best shot at making it, I would put my money on Mark. He can get you started in the right direction". - Hoss Howard 2008 "This is one of the hottest, sexiest things I've ever heard....unbelievable." - Hank Wiliams( grammy winning mastering engineer--Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffet) on the Lorrie Morgan track "The Next One" which Mark co-wrote and produced. "There is no one better than Mark Oliverius for capturing raw energy and emotion on tape!" - Bryan Keith Burns of Trick Pony "Mark Oliverius is a great talent scout." - Jody Williams, President, BMI Nashville "The music is outstanding.... Mark is one of the premiere talent discoverers in Nashville." - Billy Block "Mark is as good a producer as there is in Nashville." - Bobby Roberts, President Bobby Roberts Entertainment "For good solid production, you can't beat my good friend Ollie." - Joe Diffie "The Hewitt Sisters combine unique sibling harmony with catchy, radio friendly songs and a fun, lively presentation that is instantly likeable. Their recordings match anything on country radio today!" -- Billy Block, Host/Producer, The Billy Block Show/Locals Only (103 WKDF) "We just debuted "Twang Thang" as our Catch of the Day on 6/5 and the phones have not stopped RANGIN'…. This tune rocks, keep up the good work!!!" - Seth Coburn KFLG –FM / Bullhead City, AZ "I picked James Otto to hit number one, it took four months, but he is number one now, and when I heard the first 10 seconds of 'Twang Thang', I said that's a number one. Hoss you have a number one on your hands, people in GA love it." - Cole Younger at WBXY Baxley GA "Music coming out of Nashville is better than it has ever been….. and Hoss Howard is part of that. This is a guy who can write with every emotion he has and delivers a song like nobody's business". - Bo Matthews - DJ & host of the "BIG DAWG's BUNKHOUSE" , WIL 92.3FM, St. Louis "When I first heard Hoss sing, he just knocked me out. He knocked every song out of the park… EVERY SONG! He sang for keeps. Hoss is here to stay!" - Scott Kubala, Program Director at 98.5FM "The Boot" "Imagine Trace Adkins, Toby Keith and Garth Brooks combined with a little touch of Buddy Jewell and Johnny Cash thrown in for good measure and you'll get Hoss Howard. This guy can sing with the best of them and has superstar written all over." - Mike Thomas, KFAV 99.9 West Plex / Warrenton, MO "Hoss's voice and style are unique, and his ideas and writing are FRESH, and you just feel him and his message, what a future Hoss has as a writer, artist, and performer; make history Hoss" - Joseph C. (Visionary behind CMT) "Hoss Howard, both the man and the musician, is a breath of fresh air in the country music industry with the distinct scent of octane. With Bob Seger-like writing, mixed with a divine purpose, Hoss is bringing the southern rock/country jams back into peoples' living rooms and laps. A big man to accommodate a big heart. Watch Country On Octane blow past the rest of the industry in true high-octane style!" - Joshua Mackey KMCX, Ogallala, NE "The Hewitt Sisters are a true talent and a breath of fresh air in our format. With their undeniable harmonies, this duo will make their mark. Listeners will automatically recognize the Hewitt Sisters when they hear their songs on radio. Buddy Lee Attractions is excited and thrilled to represent this new duo." -- Tony Conway, President & COO / Buddy Lee Attractions Inc. "Mark's willingness to understand me as a singer and an artist, coupled with his passion and expertise of music production, led to amazing final project. Mark and his team of musicians and professionals are turning out great work; I'm really grateful to be a part of this process. His passion for music production proves that he hasn't been affected by this industry. He continues to infuse his projects with integrity, and is willing to see the complexities within an artist, the music and the business." -- Erica Leigh From PowerSource Magazine - April, 2007 Review of Cassey Young's CD - "Cassey" - Jayne Nelsen voted Best Production, Best Female vocal and Best guitars "In short I am blown away! Words can not describe how pleased I am to hear the end result. The songs are perfect." - Karla Peretta "Working with Mark grew my confidence as a songwriter and a singer. His high energy, full steam ahead, shoot from the hip attitude keeps you on your toes and pushes you to achieve and improve. He is innovative yet simultaneously careful to not OVER produce. Mark is tasteful and true to the music." - Angie Long "Jeff Howard could be the greatest new voice in country music....he's that good!" - T.G. Sheppherd "Ollie, "17 in Abilene" is a big hit...it's as strong a career song as "In a town of 'what can you do for me's', I know one guy that lives by the "My name is Jeff Senour, songwriter and lead singer for an alternative rock band called CTS. When I first met Mark to discuss the possibility of recording, I was very nervous and was amazed how quickly Mark put me at ease and the magic started happening. Within a short time I honestly felt comfortable and creative with Mark. When we went on to record in the studio, I was blown away with the talent he assembled to record my songs and words cannot describe what an awesome experience it was. Everyone involved from sound engineering to music talent treated me with respect and I had one of the most memorable times of my life. I can't say enough about Mark Oliverius and his abilities as a producer. My music became world class after he touched it. I will be back for more and look forward to working with Mark again. He makes anyone feel at ease and comfortable which allows an artist to be as creative as possible. I thank him and recommend him to anyone coming to Nashville." -
Jeff Senour "Mark Oliverius is the best kept secret in Nashville" - Burt Stein, President, Gold Mountain Entertainment - manages Ronnie Milsap, Lorrie Morgan, Nancy Griffith. "I have worked with a lot of producers and written with my share of writers in my time, but I have never found the professionalism and talent wrapped up in one person until working with Mark Oliverius. His tracks are unique and clear...and his work ethic is first class. My favorite co-writer and producer to this day." - Kelly Lang "...I have listened to the CD, it is excellent... I really was impressed with everything about it... Mark did a great job. Congratulations!!! I don’t suspect it will take very long before we see her on the CCMA’s up for the Rising Star Award. " - Carolyn Dawn Johnson regarding the Cassey Asmussen CD. "The first time I heard Cassey's voice on radio....I was more than impressed. Finding out that the voice came from a 14 year old....blown away. I think Cassey has a great shot at securing her place as a one of Canada's new talents. The music industry will be hearing a lot more from Cassey Young in the next few years!" - Brad Mates of Emerson Drive "....this is remarkable production." - Jody Williams president of Jody Williams Music commenting on the Hewitt Sisters project. "This project is amazing." - Peter Svendsen of Peter Svendsen Promotions regarding the Hewitt Sisters CD "I LUV THIS! Such a Cool Groove. Great track & vocals. Way to go Mark." - Tammy Brown--Nashville creative manager for OLE music commenting on the Hewitt Sisters "If I had to use one word to describe Mark Oliverius, it would be 'soul!' It's the way he writes and performs! It's who he is." Robert White Johnson--Producer(Van Zandt), Writer("Where Does my Heart Beat Now"-Celine Dion), Singer extraordinaire "Mark is a great producer." - Tom Long, Sony/ATV Music "Mark, I see you grabbing a big award soon... and cashing big dosh! I'm amazed. Great job on the whole thing, good luck and success! " - Jeff Dayton, Dayton Songs regarding the Hewitt Sisters CD “The whole project was so much fun, and it went very quickly. No one could ask for a better producer. Its so nice to have someone that believes in you and is trustworthy!! Mark was so good about making the songs sound like “us”. We are so pleased with the finished product. We love working with you Mark, and can’t wait to get back down to Nashville!” - Ashlee & Katrice Hewitt "This is great production!" - Pat McMakin, Sony/ATV "Mark is the real deal! He will be the industry's next super producer. From his integrity to his vision for each project, "Ollie" proves he will deliver! Because of Mark, I am in the game! Mark - you are Awesome! - Stephanie Reid "Everthing sounds UNBELIEVABLE! I honestly got tears in my eyes as I listened. I'm so proud of this whole project. And I'm stunned at the job you did. Thank you so very much!" - Ashton Shepard "I've got to say, I couldn't have met anyone any better than Mark to produce my demo. I just got finished telling my brother how amazing each song we cut sounded. Mark puts a touch that's all his. And what's even more awesome is, it's what I really and truly wanted for my demo. I've sat back listening over and over. I'm loving it so much, that I forget it's me. Mark couldn't have produced this any better. It's leaves me with a whole new confidence." - Ashton Shepard "My experience working with Mark was undeniably remarkable. He is very professional and hands on. He took the time to listen, so we could achieve everything I wanted. He doesn¹t hold back from anything. He brought in the very best musicians, vocalists and sound engineer to achieve an incredible CD. Mark is very talented at putting everything together just right. I feel so blessed for having the opportunity of working with him, and am looking forward to future projects with him." - Shelly Lynn Geyer "Mark took our songs and helped us refine them; he produced them in a way that brought out the best in the music. With this simple four song demo, Mark got us right through the front door of Giant records where we proceeded to audition for the president of the label right in his office! Mark helped us with our showcase and performed with the band; he organized the venue and the invites; I could go on and on... Mark Oliverius gets results. If you've got the talent, Mark will open doors for you without fail. Above all, Mark is a good friend and his integrity shines through in all he does." - Bryce Niemiller"I wanted my first experience in Nashville to be with the best and Mark provided me with a great studio and the best musicians I have ever worked with. Mark and all the musicians were not only extremely professional, they also made the demo a lot of fun to make. I couldn¹t have imagined working with a better producer for my first time. He found some great material and worked on my project until it was even better than I hoped for." - Katy Armiger, Singer/Songwriter "Mark - I just wanted to let you know what an extreme pleasure it was working with you. You are incredibly talented and a super person. Being new to the business, I couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. When I mentioned your name to other people I have met in the music business all of them said the same thing, "You are working with one of the best." I know that is true and feel truly blessed for the opportunity. Thanks for the experience and opportunity you provided me and I look forward to many more projects with you." - Jennifer Louise "This new demo project has taken you guys to a whole new level. The production is outstanding.... I could definitely hear this on the radio. If you let us get our hands on it, we'll be distributing it!" - Joe Vangieri, President PCDJ/Visiosonic as told to North 2 South regarding their demo recorded by Mark Oliverius/OMG Nashville. "This is great production!" - Bruce Burch, EMI Music "The Scotty Owens' CD is awesome. I've listened to hundreds of projects and this stands head and shoulders above the rest." - Chris Weller, CCMA/HMG Entertainment "When looking for a producer for our first label project in Nashville, Mark's name came up. Our artist Valerie DeLaCruz was very comfortable working with Mark and the result was an outstanding first album. The texture and feel of her project garnered us many accolades and for Valerie a "song of the year" award from the Northeast Country Music Association." - Dave Roy, President of Relentless Records-Nashville “...Scotty's got a nice, edgy, compelling vocal vibe going on this moody number. Hurtin' country that's worth your spins.” - Robert K. Oermann, Critic - Music Row Magazine, Nashville Star Judge, reviewing Scotty Owens “As sunny as summertime down South. Her soprano has a charming innocence and wonder.” - Robert K. Oermann reviewing Crissy Cummings "There's real talent at work here. The arrangement rocks wonderfully and the tenor singer has loads of hillbilly personality. Everything from the slippery steel wailing in the background to the thumping percussion cooks with gas... I bet they're great live" - Robert K. Oermann reviewing Bigg Country's remake of "Ring of Fire". “Snappy country-rocker boasts a simply superb production featuring some nifty innovative percussion...” - Robert K. Oermann reviewing Valerie DeLaCruz “Plenty of personality...she's got attitude and the country-rockin' band kicks butt.” - Robert K. Oermann reviewing Jennifer Werth “Lotsa drama in the vocal and a really excellent “outlaw” style production, especially for an indie.” - Robert K. Oermann reviewing Ronnie Wolf “You can't help but feel the ghost of Waylon Jennings making it's mark on this CD. Produced by Mark Oliverius, who co-wrote most of the tracks on the album, this collection of original tunes is a keeper if you're in the outlaw mode.” Seven stars out of seven. - Brad Fischer, Critic - Nashville Music Guide reviewing Scotty Owens CD “God Bless The Outlaws” "The quality of Mark's production, from choice of material to choice of musicians, is the epitome of excellence. The working relationship he has with his team is absolutely second to none." - Nathan Smith, Chief Engineer and Owner of Mainframe Recording. "Because we wanted the best when recording our first album, we knew Nashville was the place. But with producers and studios on every corner, we were a bit lost. We thank God for leading us to Mark Oliverius. He is immensely talented and has extraordinary vision. A dream come true for the independent artist looking for "big time" production. And let's not forget Nathan Smith, Mark's choice as engineer...the "Master of Perfection". - Jason Foster and Blue Dog Country "Mark has been more than wonderful to work with! I honestly couldn't have asked for someone else. He has such a creative mind and it was so exciting to work with someone that is so talented. I feel very blessed to be on the track towards fulfilling my dreams, and Mark has helped me to get there. Thanks for everything Mark!" - Hannah Cochran "I have a great producer" - Pete Robertson "Working with Mark in the studio was a fantastic experience! The production is outstanding and he was so much fun to work with." - Anna Reynolds "From the minute I met Mark, I knew he was someone to be trusted and a genuine, down to earth talented artist. He made everything so easy in the studio. It was amazing how he got all the right people (extremely talented musicians) together and we all bonded very quickly. Mark oversaw every aspect of the project. He took the songs I chose, charted them for the musicians, and you can tell all the musicians he assembled to work on my team have worked together and enjoy working together. They were very welcoming and I was quickly at ease in the studio. I was very impressed with Mark's direction and artistic input into each song. He knew exactly what he wanted but also asked for my suggestions as well as the other musicians' input. It was an amazing experience that I'll never forget and hope to work with Mark again and again with more projects. I'm extremely happy with my final product. One of the consistent remarks I've been hearing from those listening to my CD back home are..."that sounds so professional". That is what Mark promised, and he certainly delivered. " - Jeanne Zano "Working with Mark was a wonderful experience! He is genuine and honest. He believed in my material, and in me as a person. His production and arrangements took the songs to places I never dreamed existed. He made the recording process completely stress free and enjoyable. He is complete professionalism itself!" - Connie Harlow "Mark totally connected with us and duplicated our artistic vision, strengthening it with his own. The result? Every song is the best it can be and we'd welcome having him at the production helm of future recording projects for a long time to come. He's the kind of producer you could spend a career working with." - Cindy Lucas and Frank J. Larosa of NORTH 2 SOUTH
"I feel so fortunate to
have recorded my first Nashville project with Mark Oliverius. Mark is an
amazing producer and is incredibly committed to detail. His choice of
engineers, musicians, and vocalists is remarkable. If you're looking for a
first class producer, Mark is your man." - Alyson Gibbs
"I was blown away by
every aspect of my experience with Mark Oliverius on this project. His
professionalism and easy-going personality made me feel so comfortable and as
a result, I have some "killer" songs." - Stephen Gibbs
"Mark is the kind of person that is rare in Nashville. He is the person I trust to make my project jump out at the listener. His creativity comes through on every song he has produced for me which has given me a product that I am very proud to call my own. - Thanks Mark!" - John Karl "Working with Mark Oliverius on this project was an experience to remember. He puts himself into every note of music as if it was his own personal project. His accuracy is outstanding." - Ray Shirk of Cimarron
"An absolutely great
experience. Mark goes above and beyond the call of duty... the quality of
my project is outstanding.” - Gregg Storm “Without a doubt we could never have captured the intensity, heart, and direction that was required for this first project without the vision and talents of Mark Oliverius. Thank you Mark for raising the standard and bringing to the table a new sparkle in Christian music. Thanks for requiring of us our best.” - Ransom "It was a great experience working with you. Your professionalism and creativity brought this album to life." - Don Charest
"Thank you for your terrific
work! Your team did a spectacular job...." - Melissa Coffey
"Webster's definition of production is the creation of value; a work of art. In essence, this IS Mark Oliverius." - Scotty Owens “It was an honor to work with somebody who knows so much about music. Ollie brought the best out of every player and singer on the project.” - Rob Helms, Bigg Country "I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with Mark and the cast of musicians he brought to my project. It blew me away from start to finish. Just listen to what we accomplished and you will know what I mean. Thanks Mark!" - Darin Thomas "My daughter Abbie and I have had the privilege of working with Mark Oliverius on her current demo project. Mark was not only found to be a gifted musician/songwriter, but also an excellent producer. Mark's background in music as well as his overall knowledge of the business was very essential in the making of a first class demo in a price range that was affordable. Mark acquired top of the line studio musicians and booked a very nice studio in which the music was recorded in. The engineer that worked on the demo was one of the best in Nashville. In my opinion, Mark goes the extra mile with his clients and has continued to support Abbie every step of the journey. We now have a first class demo and Mark continues to help Abbie shop it around. Mark Oliverius is a first class act!" - Vanessa and Abbie Romero "I’d like to give my comments from a parent’s perspective. My wife and I accompanied our daughter to Nashville for a recording session. We were pleased by the professionalism and honesty that Mark had shown. He’s very sincere and wants the best for his clients. He assembled an awesome group of musicians and a great sound engineer. For any parent that may be hesitant to trust someone in the music industry, I highly recommend Mark Oliverius. I can’t say enough good things about him." - Gene & Cathy Wooten, Parents of Jennifer Lynn Wooten "My 14 year old daughter Cassandra had the wonderful opportunity of working with Mark Oliverius. From northern Alberta in Canada we made the long venture to Nashville. Neither myself nor my husband knew a lot about recording or the music industry. Mark made this a marvelous experience for us all. He is truly a caring individual who was willing to do anything possible to produce a great project. We are extremely satisfied with the CD and the many hours of hard work which were put into it. His many years in this business was evident in his knowledge of music." - Shelley Asmussen KATIE ARMIGER/17 In Abilene Contrary to the title, she’s actually only 16. But there’s nothing juvenile about her delivery. This gal really belts it on this driving rocker. She nails every note and has full command of her vocal instrument. A righteous performance all the way. No wonder she beat 150 other young contestants to be named Houston’s Best Country Singer. Sign me up for the fan club. --Reviewed by Robert K. Oermann KATIE ARMIGER/Make Me Believe I've liked this gal in the past. She may be only 16, but she takes a back seat to nobody as a fully formed vocal stylist. Co-writer Ashlee Hewitt's high harmony work on the choruses adds zest to the chiming, tempo tune. --Reviewed by Robert K. Oermann
On Katie Armiger: "Katie Armiger has released what may be one of the most solid albums, which has the ability to span from the pop to country charts." - Gone Country Magazine "She's 16, but you wouldn't necessarily know it from the mature subject matter (much of which she co-wrote) of this debut country album. Promising." - USA Today "Cold River Records has found something here and might very well have the 'Next Big Thing'." - Music News Nashville "Katie Armiger is only 16 years old, but she's poised to take off in a big way…Her youthful vocals sparkle with urgency." - Houston Chronicle "her solid - debut displays a voice... beyond her years" - People Magazine "This is a fresh Summer song... Katie Armiger has one of those amazing voices that can be likened to early Faith and Martina. Lot's of integrity... play it but be ready to answer the phones. Country has a new star!" - Dave Tyler - WTRS/WYGC, Music Director, Gainesville/Ocala, Florida "Producer Mark Oliverius surrounds (Katie) Armiger with solid arrangements that nicely showcase her still-developing talent..." "... her material is stronger than anything from radio's current young-country elite, including Little Big Town and Taylor Swift. She could teach them a few things about song selection." "...Armiger is surrounded in swells of symphonic instrumentation and backup vocals that would work well for Shania Twain or Trisha Yearwood. Give Armiger a few years and she could eventually inhabit that superstar stratosphere. This collection of country-pop goodness is a promising start." - Houston Chronicle "For a new act to get such a positive reaction instantly in Europe is rare to say the least. For the new act to be a 16 year old makes this achievement even more remarkable, but it is clear, with Katie Armiger reaching the No.1 spot on the Hotdisc chart after only a few weeks, this talented young lady is certainly one to watch in the future. Everything about '17 In Abilene' is spot on - from the vocals, the delivery, the production and the feel to the song itself, it always did have 'Number One' stamped all over it. This girl is going to be a masisve star if there's any justice." - Stuart Cameron, Sky Radio / Hotdisc. "All indications are that Katie Armiger is about to make a major splash and then keep making waves for years to come.” - CMA Closeup Magazine "You are tossed into the world of Armiger with “Make Me Believe” that begs to be compared to the likes of the Wreckers and the pop music Michelle Branch put out prior to that. This is a truly personal album that shows an amazing vocal talent and let's you see into Katie's life as she played a part in writing the first 7 tracks on the album." - Tempo Magazine Newhouse News Service Katie Armiger, "Katie Armiger" (Cold River Records) THREE STARS If Katie Armiger ends up singing when she's as old as Tony Bennett is now, folks may still be hearing new music from her in 2072. Typically, one would never even be thinking that far ahead, except in Armiger's case, there's plenty of reason to believe she may be doing this for many decades down the road. At the age of 16, the Houston songstress is blessed with a rich and resonant multi-octave voice that belies her age. And with songs like the dynamite hit single "17 in Abilene," she's making a strong early impression on the country crossover scene. She co-wrote that song and more than half of the others on this 11-song debut disc. At her best, she makes the most of that powerhouse voice on tracks like "Make Believe" and the sparse ballad "Love of a Lifetime"…. Armiger is definitely a star in the making. |
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