Country Artist Earl Wear Honored with Third “Best Male Artist” Country Award!

 

Los Angeles, CA ----The Independent Music Network made music history January 12th, 2012 with their first ever “live” broadcast of the 2011 Independent Music Network Awards. The event was telecast via U-STREAM from Studio City Sound with a special remote from Nashville hosted by Buck McCoy.

Earl Wear won the coveted "Best Male Artist" award for the third year in a row. Congratulations!

 

K.W. Turnbow, Chris LeDoux’s Drummer, joins Haywire (along with other Nashville GREATS!)

Earl Wear and T&W Entertainment would like to welcome the newest members to the Haywire family....straight out of Nashville!

K.W. Turnbow

For the last 12 years you could find K.W. as one-half of the "Two-headed Monster", playing drums alongside Ned LeDoux in Chris LeDoux's band, Western Underground! He will continue to work occasionally with WU, but is committed to helping elevate Earl and the band to a new level!

Leon Watson

Leon played bass guitar and was the tour manager for Tracy Lawrence for 12 years. He is now the bass player and for Earl Wear & Haywire. Not only does Leon bring with him extensive experience (playing with major artists from Marty Stuart to Eddie Money) he is a also a positive leader who believes in Earl's music and in helping the group reach the top!

Matt Grant

Matt plays a wicked lead guitar and has toured with Tanya Tucker, T.G. Sheppard, Jamie O'Neil and Andy Griggs (to name a few).His playing and singing can be heard on Andy Griggs' single "Can I Get An Amen" currently on Billboard's Top 40. He is also a genius at mandolin!

James Paschal

Jim has lived and played in Nashville all his life (with regular appearances on The Grand Ole Opry). He has worked with many well known artists, providing them with the best in banjo, steel guitar, dobro and guitar. He is an amazing talent, a hard worker and an all-around great guy!