"It may not be correct to call someone innovative and traditional at the same time but there is no better way I can think of to describe Joey Allcorn. He has a sound that is wholly different from popular country music today but very representative of country music 50 years past. Allcorn is well versed in traditional country music style and he sticks to his roots by writing songs that are humorous, meaningful, and above all else timeless" - MurMur (Savannah, GA)

  In case some of you have not heard of Joey Allcorn, don't wait another minute to become acquainted with this up-and-coming, extremely talented artist. At 27 years old, Allcorn has already been recording and playing real country music for ten years. His sound reflects country's golden age when steel guitar and fiddle were still the signature sound of the genre, and when the lyrics actually moved its listeners. Allcorn does those old school cheatin-heart-honky-tonk-blues for fans that long for the real deal. So, even though he dons the cowboy hat and suit garb that Opry stars sported in the 1950s, Allcorn channels his wide variety of musical influences to ensure that his take on the Drifting Cowboys is up-to-date and original.

  "50 Years Too Late" was released on October 3rd, 2006. This was Joey's first studio release and was highly anticipated by fans who had traded bootlegs in the years prior to it's release. The album featured musicians Donnie Herron (BR5-49/Bob Dylan), Andy Gibson (Hank III, Bob Wayne), and guitar virtuoso Johnny Hiland. Guest vocal performances were made by Hank Williams III and gothic-country band "Those Poor Bastards." Upon it's release, Joey and his band embarked on a five week east coast tour.

"On the opening track, "50 Years Too Late," Joe Allcorn laments the fact that he was born 50 years to late to share the stage with the likes of Hank WIlliamms Ernest Tubb, and Patsy Cline. And you believe it too. He's got the Hank Williams sound down pat, capturing both the archetypal nasal twang as well as Williams' sincerity. From there we get song after song Joey Allcorn originals that sound like they were discovered in the trunk of William' Cadillac the day he died. "Son of A Ramblin' Man" "Tired of Being Blue" are highlights among this strong set of tunes." - Taproot Radio

  In June of 2007, Joey travelled to Washington, D.C. on behalf of SaveNetRadio.org to testify before the United States Congress concerning impening royalty rate increases on Internet Radio broadcasters. Joey's testimony was broadcast live on C-Span and was quoted in Time Magazine, Billboard & CNN. The issue has yet to be resolved, but Internet radio remains on the air today thanks in part to the SaveNetRadio.org coalition.

"Country music artist Joey Allcorn testified that traditional radio won't play his music. But Internet radio stations like Last.fm and Pandora will play it. With a "buy" button on their sites, he's able to sell CDs and have his music heard. "Yet three judges I've never heard of have set rates," Allcorn said, that he believes "will put Internet radio - big and small - out of business unless the CRB decision is changed." - Billboard Magazine

  After his tetimony in June, Joey was asked to become an advisory board member to The Digital Freedom Campaign, an organization started to protect the rights of individuals, including artists, innovators, and consumers, to use digital technology free of unreasonable government restrictions or the threat of costly lawsuits. Joey continues to serve on the board for this organization and would like to invite you to join the cause by visiting www.DigitalFreedom.org

  Joey's "Honky Tonk History Concert Series" was also launched at this time. These are a special series of shows Joey does in an acoustic solo format that look back at the history of country music. Joey sings the songs of Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, Faron Young and a host of others while telling the stories of his Honky Tonk Heroes.

  2008 will see the release of Joey's second studio album entitled "A Good Time In Huntsville." The album is scheduled for a March release and features legendary steel guitar player Don Helms with one of the most in demand Nashville studio musicians today, guitarist Johnny Hiland. The album is the first in a series of albums Allcorn will release this year. With the ever changing music industry, Joey is changing the way he releases his music. Instead of the traditional 12 track CD every 12-18 months, Joey will be releasing a 5 track EP every 3-4 months. This way there is more music, more often.

  Joey plans to continue touring and releasing records throughout 2008 so check back in often for updates and tour info !