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Bri Teams Up With William Morris!

I am so excited to be joining the William Morris Entertainment Agency roster! They book artists such as Randy Rogers, Stoney Larue, Josh Abbott Band...Reba, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift...AH! Here is the press release about the signing: Upcoming 24-year old country artist Bri Bagwell has signed an exclusive booking representation deal with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME). Agent Henry Glascock will represent Bagwell. “Seeing my name on WME’s roster next to artists like Miranda Lambert and Reba is a dream come true,” said Bagwell. A native of Las Cruces, NM, Bagwell has made an impact in the Texas music scene, recently sharing the stage with artists such as Miranda Lambert, Eli Young Band, Josh Abbott Band, and Pat Green. In June 2011, shortly after departing from the set of the inaugural season of CMT’s Next Superstar, Bagwell released her debut album, Banned from Santa Fe. Recently, she teamed up with Texas whiskey maker, Rebecca Creek Distillery, to promote her single “Whiskey.” The video for the single will premiere at a hometown performance at the Rio Grande Theater in Las Cruces on April 21.

Bri Ski

Well, winter season is over, but I did get to do a bunch of skiing this year (and a little snowboarding too). I'm getting better, but snowboarding is HARD! Here's a pic of me in ski gear! Can you find me? I'm not used to the cold. Now on to the SUMMER!!

My Drummer Bleeds Music

We got to play at the Goody Girls tent in Houston at the Rodeo Cookoff. It was a BLAST!! We rocked out so hard that my drummer came off stage with bloody knuckles. Here's a picture of Mr. Miles Stone. Come see him drum if you haven't yet!

Adam Hood!

Got to take a picture with one of my FAVORITE artists! This is Adam Hood wearing a Bri Bagwell shirt. Check him out if you haven't done so already! He has a great new CD out. Love love love!

LAST DAY TO VOTE!

TODAY (FEB 29) is the LAST day to vote for Female Vocalist of the year for the Lonestar Music awards! Whew! Crazy stuff… The Lonestar Music Awards are 100% Fan voted…. So YOU can make a difference. Vote here! Thanks - tell your friends!

The Fisherman Song - Bri Bagwell (Original)

Here is my brand new song! I'm singing it at the beautiful Two Rivers Winery in Grand Junction, CO. The song seems to be "catching on".... hehe.

Gruene Hall 2011

We played our first full-Banned show at Gruene Hall on Dec. 9. The crowd was incredible... almost sold out of CDs! I got so nervous, I said I was going to play in Steamboat, TEXAS in January... Um... wow. P.S. Thank you Fred Jimenez for the photo!! www.onelouderphotography.com

Firehouse Show

We had a great show at Firehouse this last Friday (Nov. 18)! David Grace came out and got up to sing with us! He's great - check out his music. Thanks to everyone who came out... especially my UT alumni friends! It was great to see everyone. Here's a picture of the Banned jammin' with Mr. David Grace!

Aaaarrrgh - Give us your candy!!

The Banned and I went as pirates for Halloween! We had hair and makeup done by Wildfire Hair Co. in Las Cruces, NM (Dawn and Tenniel) and it was a blast. Can you imagine the boys getting EYELINER put on?? Haha! Videos coming, of course. We got to open up for Roger Creager at Graham Central Station there in my hometown and it was a BLAST!! Thanks to Treasures of Las Cruces (my mama!) for sponsoring our outfits.

New Photoshoot Pics Coming! :)

I did another photoshoot with Daran from www.ColoredLion.com and I can't wait for the pictures to come out. We did a lot of full band shots too (full BANNED, hehe) and I'm so excited to see them! Anyway, let me know what you think of this shot?

Texas State Fair

This was by far the coolest stage that I've ever played on... ever! It was enormous, had a laser show, and Miles got to sit a few feet higher than us on the stage. It was AMAZING. Can you say spoiled? The stage was right in the middle of the State Fair in Dallas Texas on the Chevrolet stage - it was a dream come true to play there. I've seen Cross Canadian Ragweed on that stage a few years back while I was there for the Texas vs. OU football game (hook 'em!) - which will be taking place this weekend - ah the memories.

Bri Bagwell and The Rankin Twins cover "Hell on Heels"

The Rankin Twins and I had a show together at The Tap - and I LOVE these girls!! Check 'em out - they are super talented and very sweet. Anyway, Hunter and Conni got this video of us covering the Pistol Annies song with pretty much no practice. Hope you like!

Fox 7 News!

The Banned and I got to get up at hours we usually don't see, to be on Fox 7 news (Good Day Austin!). It was great to be on the news there, since I lived there for five years. They were such professionals, and we had an absolute blast playing our songs! It was a bit stressful, but very worth it... Hopefully I can get a video up for y'all to see it! You know I rocked my bright red Rios of Mercedes/Anderson Bean Boots for sure.

ZIEGFEST!!

We were so so so happy to be on the Ziegfest lineup this year in College Station! The stage was huge and we even got our own dressing room! 😉 Also on the roster was Josh Abbott, Kyle Park, Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, and JB and the Moonshine Band (I sported their merch on stage!). Video coming soon... this was one of the coolest shows we have played - can't wait to do it again!!

Under the Sea!

I took my very first Scuba diving trip (after getting certified of course) in Mexico during my two weeks of vacation! I have never experienced anything like that - I saw some insanely beautiful fish, an eel (eek!), a sting ray, a crab and a ton of other different sea creatures. I can't wait to go back!

Harvest Wine Festival

The Banned hijacked the golf cart - that's probably why we're "Banned"! We had an absolute blast visiting my hometown and headlining our Wine Festival in Las Cruces, NM. There were over 6,000 people there on the day we played, and I am so blessed to have such great hometown support. Thank you to KGRT for the radio support. I love the Land of Enchantment!

Sportin' the Bri Koozie!

This is from a picture that my friend Shane sent me of another friend of mine, Brady, utilizing his Bri Bagwell koozie to the fullest! I asked what was really in that bottle, and it's not just 7UP! Hehe, I thought I would clarify! (Nice work on the Stoney shirt too!) I absolutely LOVE getting these pictures, and you can see the full one on my Facebook page. If you have pictures of you sportin' your Bri Merch, feel free to email it to BriBirds@gmail.com and you may see it on the website!

Ranch Royalty Clothing

I received some new threads from one of my clothing sponsors! Ranch Royalty is one of my favorite brands to wear - and they have been good to me! Their brand is available at a lot of boutiques, so check 'em out. They sent me these jeans which are named "Las Cruces" (same as my hometown). I love them so much, and wear them almost constantly. They are now on sale at my Mama's store too - Treasures of Las Cruces!

Featured on Texas Scene!

Hunter Artz and Conni (two of my favorites) stopped by and took some awesome shots of The Banned and I! This week we are featured on the Texas Music Chart's Website under "Texas Scene"! Pretty exciting stuff I believe! Thanks you guys - and thanks to everyone who came and partied with us at The Tap!!! xoxo Check it out at: http://www.texasmusicchart.com/Pages/texasscene.htm

The Adventurous Bri!

Sometimes, I can be pretty crazy - but I'd never thought I would do this! This was a 6 foot long snake! I'm all smiles here, but I was kinda freaking out... Maybe this could be used in the next music video?? Hmm....

Bri Bagwell and The Banned prank Kody Mac at KRUN

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Clickin' my Ruby Reds! (Anderson Beans!)

I am absolutely in love with my new red boots from my boot sponsor Anderson Bean/Rios of Mercedes! I wore them for my CD release party and on the red carpet at the CMT awards. Thank you Anderson Bean - I absolutely love them and you!!

Show in Albuquerque! :)

I got to play in front of the beautiful Sandia mountains in my home state! My best friend Holly came to the show - we've been friends since we were 2 years old... whoa! Had an awesome turnout - videos to come!

Pictures by ColoredLion.com @Saxon Pub

Some awesome pictures from Daran Herrman at ColoredLion.com... Click on the picture to the left to view them! Read more

CD Release Party @Hurricane Harry's

Thanks to everyone that came out last night!! It was a great time and off to Firehouse tonight! Houston. With William Clark Green. 9:30!

New Album Arrived Today!

‎"BANNED FROM SANTA FE" Full length album arrives from UPS today! Just in time for my release party tonight at Hurricane Harry's in College Station! What a blessed day!

Playing at Saxon Pub in Austin!

Thanks for the texts so we could Sort out the confusion. The show at Saxon tonight is at NINE PM!! Headlining show that I'm way pumped about... please come if you can!! thanks!

Choncho's favorite part about Austin!

Chonchos making a comeback.... hell ya for him and Green chili tacos!!

Red DIrt Hurricane Featured Artist: Bri Bagwell

Bri Bagwell was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico to a musical family that has always supported her dreams of making it as a singer/songwriter. Throughout her teen years, she played with her two brothers in bands "On Tap" and "Let it Ride", performing in many southwest venues and even on the Las Vegas strip.

After hitting Austin, TX to attend the University of Texas, she picked up guitar (after playing piano/keyboard for years), and has stepped into the music scene. She has opened for many of her influences, including Sean McConnell, Ryan Beaver, Ben Danaher, Josh Grider, and more. After graduating from UT in December of 2009, she is ready to devote her life to her music and writing. She brings her catchy, original tunes and plenty of smiles and laughter to her shows. She is now a part of the Ferrata Music Group roster, and with a demo in the making, she's ready to take on the scene in her high-heeled boots.

http://www.reddirthurricane.com/bribagwell_bio.htm

Playing with my Bro's at the Rio Grande Theater

I got to play a show with my brothers at the Rio Grande Theater in my hometown of Las Cruces, NM! We recorded the show live and are going to use one of the tracks as a live bonus track on the upcoming album. We had an amazing show, and shared the stage with Mr. Josh Grider. Here I am singing with Read more

Houston Fox 26 News

My guitar player, Nathan Sebestia, and I got to play on the Houston Fox 26 news! It was an early morning (about 5 am)... but it was so much fun playing LIVE to millions of viewers. I hope we can do it again sometime soon! Read more

LeeLee Rox Hats!

I am absolutely OBSESSED with LeeLee Rox hats! My mama sells them in her clothing store (Treasures of Las Cruces), and they are amazing! I wore them all the time on the TV show, as they are perfect for bad hair days... hehe. Read more

Prayin with the Banned

The Banned and I love to pray before shows. We feel so blessed to do what we do! Read more

Danielle Lauderdale (from CMT's Next Superstar) & Bri

Danielle Lauderdale and I! She became one of my best friends on CMT Next Superstar and she is an absolute doll. I'm so glad we have become friends – y'all check out her music! Read more

Miranda's Cause for the Paws - Opening for Stoney LaRue

I got to open for Stoney Larue and Miranda Lambert at Miranda's Cause for the Paws benefit in Tyler, TX! There was an amazing crowd, and I absolutely LOVE the Ran Fans. That was my first time ever seeing Miranda live (trust me, I KNOW! I'm her biggest fan.... disappointing), and she absolutely blew me away. I'm so thankful to April and the Lamberts for giving me this opportunity. I cried about three times throughout the night... We had such a fun show and will be back in Tyler May 25 at the Electric Cowboy. Come and see us! Read more

Good (maybe Great) Night for Dancing with Josh Abbott

Josh Abbott got me up to sing “Good Night for Dancing” at Hurricane Harry's the other night! He is so sweet – there was definitely a couple thousand people there! Thanks Josh. I'm also wearing my “P Tone” shirt in support of one of my favorite fiddle players (Preston is Josh's fiddle player)! Read more

CMT’s ‘Next Superstar’ Gives 10 Hopefuls a Shot at Stardom

This Friday, April 8, CMT’s ‘Next Superstar‘ will premiere on the music network, giving 10 individuals a shot at becoming the next big thing in country music. Taste of Country will give you weekly updates as the contestants battle it out in the singing competition, where their future will be voted on by fans viewing the show at home. Read more