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PFC James Wylie Jones-My Grandfather

October 15, 2011

4:00 pm

JONES, JAMES WYLIE
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James Wylie Jones, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 17 December 1944, in France. Private First Class Jones’ company was attacked by 400 elite German troops and was forced to withdraw. Private Jones voluntarily manned his machine gun to provide covering fire. Disregarding bullets that glanced off his machine gun, he picked up two German hand grenades and threw them back. Private Jones fought for twenty minutes single-handedly until he company could reorganize and counterattack. His intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 33d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 182 (1945)

Hail the American Soldier.

Workin’ Man is Number SEVEN on NMWeekly Charts!

Jadi reaches Number 7 on New Music Weekly Main Country Chart and climbing! This is the second Top 10 from “Make Hay”! Thank You Kacey, Bill, Jerry, Chris, Abby!

THE REAL STATS on “Workin’ Man”…

Hi all,

We have seen tremendous growth in the last 8 weeks and the single is off and running at full speed! Next Big Sound has detected 1,533 new plays from online aggregators this last month (bringing the total so far to 21,290) and the views to your web pages have been even stronger with 3,355 new views and a total of 52,707 this period. In addition, AirPlay Direct has detected 551 downloads and is reporting 32 station credits for positive listener feedback! To top it off, AOL has picked up the single along with 30 other stations either playing or having tested the song, along with 16 other stations reporting having played one or more of 5 other songs off the CD.

Strictly Country question for Jadi Norris

1. What is your favorite inspirational song?

Mine has to be “Why Me Lord” by Kris Kristofferson and performed by J.D. Sumner and the Stamps.

2. Why do you like this song?

Because, in spite of me, God has blessed me beyond anything I deserve. I’m so thankful for this life and this song reminds me who gave it to me and of my responsibilty to make the best of it.

Jadi NUMBER FIVE on IndieWorld Country chart!

SEE  the CHART HERE:

http://www.indieworldcountry.com/

Great Review from Today’s Country Magazine

From  TODAY’S COUNTRY magazine (Dec 2010)

MUSIC REVIEWS

http://www.todayscountrymag.com/jadinorriscd.htm

Band: Jadi Norris

ALBUM: “Make Hay”

LABEL: Jumpin Armadillo/IGO

When you really get down to the heart of country music it all comes back to a

song. Not just any song, but a great song. So the question that is often argued is

what is it that makes a song great? The answer although not often a simple one

is, go and give a listen to Jadi Norris’ new album Make Hay and you’ll get the

idea as to what a great song is. This is a singer/songwriter that simply knows

how to write and perform a country song and he shows it throughout this album.

He combines a little bit of everything from the honky-tonk branded sound on

“Borrowed Time” to the modern tinged country rock sounds of today with

“Workin’ Man’s Saturday Night” and “Home Is Where The Heart Is.”

However, the greatness in his songwriting comes when he makes you stop

tapping your feet and presents his ballads. His voice is used to carry you through

great story songs like “Not In Love By Morning” as the heavy lyrics focus on a

woman realizing that her affair with a married man is not at all what she is

looking for in a relationship. When you go out looking for a solid country

album, it is a safe bet that Make Hay will suit your every need. The combination

of solid vocals with great songwriting that brings together modern flare and

traditional influences perfectly is enough to satisfy any fan of the genre.

 

Reviews

FROM MUSIC ROW MAGAZINE/ROBERT K. OERMANN

JADI NORRIS/Home Is Where The Heart Is
Writer: Jadi Norris; Producer: Jadi Norris & Otto D’Agnolo; Publisher:
Jumpin’ Armadillo, BMI; Jumpin’ Armadillo (track) (www.jadinorris.com)

—Twang rock, with tongue planted firmly in cheek. Pile-driving and lotsa
fun. - Robert K. Oermann / Music Row Magazine

Jadi Norris Breaks The Indie World Top 20

with His Rowdy Second Single

Jadi Norris joins the company of Rascal Flatts and George Jones among the Top 20 on this week’s Indie

World Country Record Report. “I’m excited to see country radio starting to open their doors with my

second single,” says Jadi. “It means so much when artists like myself travel to new markets on a tour and

you see fans in the audience that already know the words to your songs. I’ve got country radio to thank

for that!”

Home Is Where The Heart Is , the current single from his debut Make Hay album, has been receiving great reviews. Below are some of the recent comments on the record.

“A strong first album that holds a little something for everyone.”

Country Entertainment USA

“Twang rock, with tongue planted firmly in cheek. Pile-driving and lotsa fun.”

Robert Oermann - Music Row

“It is a great album with a variety of songs and styles that never gets boring.

Norris wrote or co-wrote 11 of the 13 songs on the album showing Jadi is not

only a great singer but a great songwriter as well.”

DigitalRodeo.com

“Jadi has obviously learned how to write and pick strong songs that stand on

their own as well as fit his voice nicely. Make Hay is a strong debut album

from a man who has honed his craft. The album is fun, entertaining, and

touching — everything a person could ask for in one CD. Pick it up today!

11/5 Jadi Norris - Today’s Country

Jadi’s zealous pursuit of life and the stage has also seen its share of dark periods. A drunk driver nearly claimed his life resulting in countless back surgeries and a body pieced together with titanium. His friends jokingly refer to him as the “Man of Steel.” That wasn’t his only dark night as a bizarre incident at a hotel would prove to be his most trying situation. While showering, he slipped and fell hitting the soap dish chipping it into an unlikely weapon. It cut deeply into his right (guitar playing) arm hitting an artery. The damage to Jadi’s arm was so severe he was told by multiple doctors that he’d never play guitar again. Undaunted, he hired a guitar player and kept entertaining. For the next three years, through tenacious determination, he retaught himself to play guitar again. Jadi has since graced the stage alongside chart toppers Trace Adkins, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Toby Keith and

Martina McBride. For current updates and news, visit www.jadinorris.com.

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CD Reviews:Jadi Norris, Sunny Ledfurd, The McClymonts

Posted by Amanda Johnson 10/4/2010 3:51:20 PM

Make Hay by Jadi Norris 

Jadi Norris (pronounced JD) is jokingly called the “Man of Steel” by his friends. He has had several brushes with death and at one point lost the use of his guitar picking arm. Through tenacious determination and perseverance, he worked his way back to full form playing guitar and singing. He says these pivotal experiences brought him to a sense of peace and a place where he is “less self absorbed”.  

Jadi was born in Gastonia, North Carolina outside Charlotte and later moved to Arlington, Texas.  Jadi’s high school years were spent in a band singing Marshall Tucker, Skynard, and dabbling with songwriting. By 17, he was on the road 50 weeks a year honing his craft and putting together his hillbilly, Appalachian roots with country rock and gospel. His influences include Willie Nelson and Haggard and Jackie Wilson. At one point he performed at Disney’s Pleasure Island resorts fronting a top 40 band. Jadi has taken stages throughout the US and Canada opening for Trace Adkins, Clay Walker, Toby Keith, Colin Ray and others.  

The debut CD, Make Hay, has melded a diverse group of songs with styles from country, to southern rock and honky-tonk. It is a great album with a variety of songs and styles that never gets boring. Norris wrote or co-wrote 11 of the 13 songs on the album showing Jadi is not only a great singer but a great songwriter as well.  

All of the songs on this album are definitely worth taking a listen to. From the upbeat swing of “Borrowed Time,” to the rocking “Workin’ Man’s Saturday Night,” to the patriotic tribute “Hail the American Solder,” to the country heart breaker “Just Learn to Close My Eyes,” there is something for everyone on this album.  

Read more: http://www.jadinorris.com 

Make Hay by Jadi Norris  
IGO Records/Jumpin’ Armadillo Records  

 

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FOUR STARS (out of FIVE STARS)

From International Country Music Database

Make Hay

Jadi Norris

IGO Records/Jumpin’ Armadillo Records

4 stars (out of 5)

Jadi Norris has spent years on the road honing his musical skill and style. His debut CD, Make Hay, shows that he has learned more than a thing or two on the road. He has melded a diverse group of songs with styles from country, to southern rock, to honky tonk, to 50’s-influenced ballads to create an album that is entertaining and cohesive. While you know that each song is being sung by Jadi and none of them sound out of place, there is no feeling of repetition on this album.

Sometimes I get a little nervous when I see that a debut album contains songs written mostly by the artist. It can be an indication that the album will not be as strong as it should be. However, this is not he case with Jadi. He wrote or co-wrote 11 of the 13 songs on the album, but they are all good, solid songs. Jadi has obviously learned how to write and pick strong songs that stand on their own as well as fit his voice nicely.

All of the songs on this album are well worth taking a listen. From the upbeat honky tonk “Borrowed Time,” to the 50’s-influenced “Not Coming Back,” to the rocking “Workin’ Man’s Saturday Night,” to the patriotic “Hail the American Solder,” to the strong country heart breaker “Just Learn to Close My Eyes,” there is something for everyone on this album.

Any song that can stop me in my tracks and make me listen is a strong song. “Not in Love By Morning” is one of those songs. It is about a woman who realizes her relationship with a married man is only robbing her of what she deserves. Jadi’s vocals are strong and vulnerable throughout the song. This song will touch many people’s hearts and souls.

“She Needs Me” is another ballad excellently delivered by Jadi. It is a tribute to a woman who loves and needs her man. He promised her the moon, but things haven’t worked out the way he planned, but she still needs him in the way that is evidence of a love that is true. Again, Jadi’s vocals are touching and draw you in with their truth and strength.

But Jadi isn’t just about touching ballads. “Home is Where the Heart Is” is the exact opposite with it’s up-tempo kiss-off attitude! A man’s wife has left him, saying that he didn’t give her what she needed. He feels that he’s worked his butt off to meet her expensive tastes. So, now, he’s not so broken up about her leaving. The spoken part at the end of the song is hysterical as he ticks off all the things he won’t miss and all the things he is going to do now that she’s gone. This song is just pure fun!

In all, Make Hay is a strong debut album from a man who has honed his craft. The album is fun, entertaining, and touching – everything a person could ask for in one CD. Pick it up today!

http://www.ICMDb.com

 

 

 

Jadi Norris / Make Hay - 4 Stars (http://www.countryentertainmentusa.com/cdreviews.html.)

Click on the Make Hay banner at the top oof the page to BUY!

The debut CD by Jadi Norris, Make Hay, is a diverse collection of styles. The opening cut “Borrowed Time,” brings a little swing and from there the project rolls into a Hank, Jr.-type song, “Workin’ Man’s Saturday Night.” At that point, it seemed the album may be disjointed, but after listening to the CD in its entirety, it simply highlights Jadi’s diversity. His single “Home Is Where The Heart Is” is a rockin’ tongue-in-cheek number - a groove where Jadi shines the brightest; although he transitions well to ballads like “Not In Love By Morning” and the patriotic “Hail The American Soldier.” Don’t be surprised though, whether he’s rockin’ or slowin’ the tempo down, there is plenty of country twang. Jadi’s songwriting talents are also on display with eleven of the thirteen songs being self-penned. Overall, this is a strong first album, and holds a little something for everyone.