TIMOTHY CRAIG/One Small Miracle
Writer: Timothy Craig;
Producer: Tom Harding & Timothy Craig;
Publisher: Timothy Craig Music ASCAP;
Ball & Chain Entertainment (track) (www.timothycraig.com)

It is "ballad" week here on Music Row.

Steve Azar, Alan Jackson, John Anderson, Carrie Underwood, Timothy Craig, Josh Canova and John Fogerty are all vying for your attention with slower-paced outings.

-This acoustic ballad of pleading and yearning is Craig's finest single to date. I like the simplicity of the organ/accordion/guitar arrangement as well as his heartfelt vocal. It is a benefit disc for St. Jude's.

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow's promise inspired the Gators. It has now inspired a song, too. Nashville singer Timothy Craig adapted a song he wrote about not giving up on his dream of a career in music. It's titled "Not Done Yet," and Craig tailored the lyrics to Tebow and the promise Tebow made after the Gators lost to Ole Miss last season. "It actually came out really fast, which was kind of crazy," Craig said. "It came out in about an hour. All the signs kept saying to do this. Even getting in the studio to redo the verses. There was no signs or hurdles that I was wasting my time. I did it out of passion. I felt really driven to get this song done." Craig, who grew up a Gators fan in Fort Myers, originally wrote "Not Done Yet" for his 2008 album entitled "You Got it." After UF's loss to Ole Miss, Craig said he sent the album to UF coach Urban Meyer and wrote him a note telling him to check out track No. 8 - which was "Not Done Yet." Craig decided to re-record it about Tebow after he was watching the first college football games of the season on ESPN and saw Kenny Chesney's recording of "This Is Our Moment." Craig's inspiration came when saw the issue of Sports Illustrated that came out after Tebow's decision to return to Gainesville for his senior season. The headline on the front of the SI was "Not Done Yet." "I was like, 'I want a song for the Gators, not just for college football, but for the Gators,' " Craig said. "I looked down at the coffee table and saw Sports Illustrated. I was like, 'You dummy.' I already have the song." The song is available on iTunes and at several sports shops near Florida Field. It also can be heard on his Web site, www.timothycraig.com.

Tebow's mom has copy of song about Florida quarterback, Gators

By DAVID DORSEY

Timothy Craig, a country/rock musician, had a chance encounter with University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow’s mom at a Gainesville mall last weekend. Craig, from Ft. Myers, now a Nashville, Tenn., resident, ran to his car and back to the store, hoping to hand Pam Tebow a copy of his new CD single, “Not Done Yet,” a homage to the Florida quarterback and the Gators. By the time he got back, she was gone. “So the next day, it’s Saturday, and I’m walking toward the stadium,” Craig said. “And who do I see?” Craig saw Pam Tebow again. This time, he approached her and offered her two copies of his CD. She already had a copy in her purse, Craig said, which thrilled him. He gave her two more. Craig visited Gainesville last week to promote his new single. Since being featured in The News-Press on Sept. 22, Craig’s song has been made available on iTunes for 99 cents. Over the weekend, a college rock station in Gainesville, Rock 104, played it at least four times, he was told. Thunder Country in Ocala also has picked up the song, which was rewritten from his 2008 CD “You Got It,” in order to take on the tone of Tebow leading the Gators. “Five stores in Gainesville are carrying it now”. If anything, Craig has the desire to make it happen. “I won't quit,” his song says. “My heart won't let me break a promise. I can't forget. I'm not done yet.”

By MEGHAN McCOY

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A professional Nashville country singer, who grew up and attended schools in Cape Coral, recently experienced a dream come true with his song, "Not Done Yet." It's a track off of his fifth record, which was released last year. Timothy Craig said his song has become very popular over the past two weeks after he saw a Sports Illustrated magazine with University of Florida Gator quarterback Tim Tebow making the statement that he is "Not Done Yet." He said the quarterback was referring to a promise he made last season to his teammates after the Gators' loss to Ole Miss. Craig said his promise to himself, which gave him inspiration to write the song, was the same promise Tebow made to his teammates of not quitting and not being done yet.
Craig took it upon himself to send his new CD "You Got It" to the University of Florida Gators head football coach Urban Meyers. In the package he sent the original lyrics to "Not Done Yet." "I won't quit, my heart won't let me break a promise, I can't forget, I'm not done yet," his lyrics state.
Craig said he re-wrote the verses of one of the songs on the new CD to tailor Tebow's promise to the Florida Gators, but he said he kept the same lyrics for the chorus. After sending the package to the coach, he said he received a thank you card in the mail from the coach and quarterback, along with two autographs, after they defeated Oklahoma for the national title. "I wanted to write a song about college football and about the Gators specifically," Craig said. He said he has always loved the Gators. The single, "Not Done Yet," is available at Rainbow Records in Cape Coral, Brents Music in Fort Myers and at the University of Florida bookstores for $5. Craig said the single will be available on iTunes in about a month. "I'm excited for it to be on iTunes because then it's instant for people to purchase," he said. Craig said his musical journey began during middle school when he first got a taste for the drums. After he graduated from High School he moved to Gainsville to attend Santa Fe, where his passion of music grew. While in Gainsville, Craig taught himself how to play the acoustic guitar, along with writing song lyrics for the first time. He said his journey then led him to Nashville, Tenn., where he continued his musical dream of playing with a band and in front of others. Craig's journey then led him to L.A. where he expanded his passion of music. While there he decided to move back to Nashville where he wrote his most recent album."I played in L.A. forever and then decided that country music became edgy in Nashville and thought that's where I wanted to be," he said. "That's where everything started really happening. "It's been a really fun ride, it's been really great," Craig said about his success in the music industry. He said he does not regret not finishing school or where his journey has led him. "I would do the same thing over again," Craig said. For more information about his career, visit: www.timothycraig.com or www.myspace.com/timothycraignotdoneyet.

Timothy Craig and Tim Tebow are "Not Done Yet."
 
Tebow, the University of Florida quarterback, landed on the Jan. 19 cover of Sports Illustrated with those three words as the headline. He and the Gators hope to win their third NCAA title in four years in this, his senior season. Craig, a Cape Coral native and professional musician in Nashville, Tenn., already had co-written an inspirational country/rock song, coincidentally titled "Not Done Yet," released in the summer of 2008. During the past two weeks, Craig has rewritten some of that song's lyrics, tailoring them toward the Tebow-led Gators. He re-recorded the new lyrics and packaged the song into a CD single. Then, he drove from Nashville to Gainesville, where he marketed the song to the university's athletic department and the Florida Book Store, where it's being sold for $5. Eventually, the song will be available on iTunes. Craig co-wrote the original version with Billy Falcon, who has written 10 songs with Jon Bon Jovi for his band's last five releases. "It was about me and my passion for music and not stopping,"Craig said of "Not Done Yet." "I won't quit," the song says. "My heart won't let me break a promise. I can't forget. I'm not done yet."Craig mailed a copy of his fifth and most recent CD, "You Got It," to Florida coach Urban Meyer late last year, urging him to listen to track No. 8, the original version of "Not Done Yet." On the same day Florida defeated Oklahoma for the national title, Craig received a thank-you card from Meyer along with an autographed photo from him and Tebow. That, combined with the Sports Illustrated cover, got Craig thinking two weeks ago while watching ESPN's "College Game Day." Craig heard songs from country artists Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney being played, and wished he could have such a song, too. "The lightbulb went off," Craig said. "Like a lightning bolt hit me. I already had the song. I rewrote it. I re-recorded the chorus. I mastered it. It was in Gainesville within two weeks." Craig said he has been in contact with ESPN about playing his song on a future show. He took a side trip to Cape Coral and Fort Myers on Sunday and Monday, catching up with family. "We're very happy and proud of him," said Fort Myers resident Dee, Craig's sister. "He's a fabulous songwriter and musician. I think his songs are fabulous. He can put music to his words, and not many people can do that."When Tebow promised his fans last year that he would not quit following a loss to Ole Miss, part of his speech landed on a T-shirt, which remains one of the biggest sellers at the Florida Book Store. Nandy Ferguson, store general manager, said Craig's CD just might take off there as well. "He's got a lot of people excited about it," Ferguson said. "It's all about not letting your team down."

Timothy Craig recently rewrote one of the songs on his album, "You Got It," with lyrics about his favorite football team, the Florida Gators. The song is called "Not Done Yet." (Amanda Inscore/news-press.com)

Just What The Doctor Ordered
 
Timothy Craig's new single "Tell Me Where It Hurts" from his new album You Got It might just be what the Doctor ordered! lol...The song was shipped out today to over 1,800 Country Radio Stations in America. It was written by Timothy and Sandy Ramos, Sandy has written songs for Faith Hill, Dixie Chicks and Kenny Rogers just to name a few. We also want to thank you for supporting Timothy's first single "You Got It" as well as his second single "Got Good Friends". Please call in your prescription for "Tell Me Where it Hurts", to a Country Station near you. It's sure to ease your aches and pains!

Timothy had his best year yet in the 2009 CMA Music Festival, a record year of selling the new album You Got It and T-Shirts in the Convention Center! The same goes for the Star Spangled Celebration in Wisconsin on June 27th. Other artist that performed in the Star Spangled Festival were Gretchen Wilson, Kenny Rogers, James Otto, Kelly Pickler, Blake Shelton, Rodney Atkins etc.

To learn more, visit the latest news or photo gallery at:  www.timothycraig.com
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Timothy meeting fans after the show!

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Band: TIMOTHY CRAIG

Album: You Got It

Label:  Ball & Chain Entertainment

 

 

 

 

Timothy Craig is no stranger to music fans in multiple genres. As a matter of fact in the early 2000’s he was a little too rock for country and made his way to Los Angeles. While there he played a majority of the major clubs bringing his pop rock driven sounds to LA where he was told he was too country for rock. What? Craig himself says it best when he said, “I’m doing what I always have done except now country has come to me.” With the changing landscape of country thanks in part to guitar driven rockers like Keith Urban, Craig now fits the country mold and he shows it with the release of You Got It. It doesn’t take you long to find out what Craig is all about. He gives it to you on the album opener “You Got It,” as he blends his influences from country and rock together perfectly and sings a playful lyric focused on doing just about anything for the girl you are in love with and as you know guys, we’ve all been there and done it. His poppy brand of rockin’ country shows up again and again throughout the album on cuts like current single “Got Good Friends,” “Not Done Yet,” “Real Big Love,” and “Groupie Love Song,” all which grab you with their catchiness as they pull you through the song driving it home in the chorus. He does slow things down from time to time on the album with tracks like “Tell Me Where It Hurts,” where we see a heartfelt Timothy Craig singing a lyric to friend showing them that he will be there to help them get through a broken heart. With the combination of a Jack Ingram meets Tom Petty style in his voice, mixed together with modern country branded pop/rock, Timothy Craig is certainly an artist to keep a watch on if this album is any indication.

 

Tomorrow's Country...TODAY! Timothy Craig Interview
 

Ball & Chain Entertainment (CDX) (www.timothycraig.com)

"The song is sturdy ... he practically speaks the lyric." [Much like his influences, Tom Petty and Johnny Cash]

Picks & Pans

With Nashville's Top Music Critic, Stacy Harris

Timothy Craig - You Got It

I’m more used to books that I can’t put down than CDs that grab my “undivided,” as Paul Harvey calls it, from the get-go, but Timothy Craig’s You Got It had me hooked from the first bars of the opening, title song.

No, Craig hasn’t covered Roy Orbison’s classic, though the lyrics of Timothy’s debut single, which he cowrote with Billy Falcon, suggest the same desire to please. What woman wouldn’t fall for a guy who is willing to forgo football to view a movie with his beloved or to join her as she shops at Target?

Timothy’s energy, coupled with his cookin’ musicians, compels a listener to keep listening to this highly original talent.

Tell Me Where It Hurts is radio-friendly, concluding with One Small Miracle!  Timothy wrote or cowrote every song on this CD, I know I’ll be looking forward to hearing more from him.

Album Review: Timothy Craig / You Got It
Current mood: rockin
Category: Music

Artist:  Timothy Craig
Title:  You Got It
Label:  Ball & Chain Entertainment
Produced by:  Tom Harding and Timothy Craig
Released:  2008

The Scoop

Timothy Craig Proves He’s “Got It” with His New Album

Timothy Craig, a Sunshine State native, is heating up the music scene this summer with his latest release, “You Got It.”  He recently attended the CMA Music Fest selling more than 100 CDs each day and connecting with his excited fans at his booth.  His video, “You Got It,” is currently in rotation on GAC and is competing in their latest competition The Next GAC Star.  After the video was highlighted on the station, his Youtube views on the video went from 1,400 to more than 15,000 in a ten day span.  Fans can currently request his single, “You Got It,” at 103 WKDF in Nashville and 104.1 WUCZ in Carthage, TN or download it on iTunes.com. 

Many may recognize Timothy’s face from his previous small screen appearances in numerous network series including NYPD Blue and American Dreams.  To stay updated on Timothy, visit www.timothycraig.com.

“Timothy Craig”

Under the Spotlight
By JB BRUCK

Name: Timothy Craig
Birthplace:  Wisconsin
Number of years in Nashville:  Lived in Nashville for several years, moved to Los Angeles from 2000 to 2005, just moved back to Nashville a few months ago.
Hobbies: Working on my house 
Favorite Places to hangout:  Anywhere there is a good friend or family!
Email: timothycraigmusic@hotmail.com
Website: www.timothycraig.com

JB: Give us ten words that best define your life & music.
TC:  Honest, Fun, Free, Risk, Chance, Happy, Positive, Strong, Fearless and Love.

JB: What’s been the biggest thrill associated with your musical career?
TC:  Playing “Phil Everly” of the “Everly Brothers” on the NBC series “American Dreams”, my band performing in the Anaheim Stadium before the Hollywood All-Star/Anaheim Angeles baseball game, playing several shows at the famous Roxy & Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood, writing a good song, putting out albums and hearing my songs on the radio!

JB: What’s been the biggest disappointment associated with your musical career?
TC:  Not being able to get my music to the public on a much larger level.

JB: Give us a little background on your first couple years in Nashville. 
TC:   I put a band together and played every club and outdoor event that Nashville offered. I met some great musicians/friends that have lent their talents to me through the years like; “Donny “The Twangler” Roberts, John McTeige, Wayne Killius, Chip Winter, Rob Dalton, Trey Gray, Billy Falcon, Billy Crain, Mitchell Fox, Bill Cuomo and Tom Harding just to mention a few. I actually recorded my first three albums here in Nashville before my move to LA.

JB: How do you describe the type of music that you write, sing & play?
TC: Passionate, Honest, Fun and Rockin!

JB: Who were the early influences that got you interested in playing & writing music?
TC: Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Jimmy Buffett, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen.

JB: I understand you have a new CD you recently completed. What can you tell us about it?
TC:  The new album is entitled “Grand References” and is my fourth release. I wrote all ten songs, produced it myself and it was recorded in Los Angeles with my own band. I was just chosen by Radio Lightning 100 to be the featured artist of the week in April.  They played the song “Can’t You Feel My Heart” from the new CD twice a day, everyday over the course of that week. It is also available at Tower Records, timothycraig.com or at the live shows.

JB: How has your career on the “live” music scene evolved over the years?
TC:  I think living and playing in Los Angeles really helped my live shows. Just by being in some of those famous venues and performing with so many different bands over five years. It kind of made me fearless!

Now I’m fortunate enough to have a great band again here in Nashville. I have John Mcteige on drums, Michael Joyce on bass and Donny “The Twangler” Roberts on lead guitar.

JB: What avenues are you using to promote your music?
TC:  Well, the most important avenue for me is the live show. Mervin over at Douglas Corner has been great and giving us Saturday nights. The crowd has really been growing, especially since we have only played three shows since I moved back from Los Angeles. In fact we have another show at Douglas Corner on Saturday, May 20^th @ 6:00pm.

I also have been co-writing with singer/songwriters Billy Falcon, Amanda Williams and Michael Joyce.

I’m very excited to be working with a prominent entertainment attorney here in Nashville as well named Robin Mitchell Joyce. I have a great deal of respect for Robin and feel with her on my team that the stars could be lining up! Of course, I use my website, emails, CD Baby, Tower Records, Flyers, Posters, My Space, and I  always use my big mouth as ways to promote my music. I also have the TCB Street Team that consists of Chet Creswell, Bill Morton, Beth Brazil and Marjorie Lee. They really help get the word out about my music and help get people out to the shows. Hope you can make it to our next show at Douglas Corner on Saturday, May 20^th. @ 6pm!

JB: If you had to pick your five favorite songs of all time, which songs would you pick?
TC:  To tough of a question for me, there are just too many songs that move me!

JB: If you weren’t playing & making music, what would you be doing?
TC: I really can’t imagine my life being about anything else. Life’s short and I have no regrets, I would live it the same way all over again. When you’re hooked you’re hooked, it’s in your soul. I wake up everyday happy and excited, ready to take on what ever is next on my music to do list. I guess I feel lucky that I have something I’m so Passionate about!

JB: What words of advice do you have for newcomers to the Nashville music community?
TC:  Persistence… “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent”.

-Calvin Coolidge-

“I’ve had that quote on my bulletin board for years”!

-Timothy Craig-

January 18, 2006  The City Paper (Nashville's Daily Newspaper)