tag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:/blogs/let-there-be-shirts?p=4Blog All About It2022-02-17T19:52:14-05:00John PayCheckfalsetag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/69006932022-02-17T19:52:14-05:002023-10-16T10:57:48-04:00Made it as an Editors Choice!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/951eb8200e8f3510b775baa722560fd825c8919e/original/digitaldreamdoor-compagesbg-hitsbg-hits-2021-html.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/68613642021-12-30T00:00:00-05:002022-01-06T19:43:09-05:00Merry Christmas and Happy New Years<p> </p>
<p>Here is hoping for a better year in 2022! </p>
<p>We have had COVID here at the PayCheck house but are doing our best to get back at it for the new album we are working on. Check out the new section on writing and the new "Fans and Friends" only membership section that will be available soon.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/99fd45e255b707aa5915c592259b0278e0569c4e/original/img-1879.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/68187022021-11-23T00:25:52-05:002021-11-23T00:25:52-05:00Happy Thanksgiving <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/3c990acdff265fb2b956fc52ffd6929eccacf79c/original/happy-thanksgiving-facebook-post.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>You know what's up next!!!!!</p>
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<p> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/68187012021-11-23T00:24:34-05:002021-11-23T00:24:34-05:00New Shirts and Hats and other Goodies<p>We have a ton of new items in the store, just in time for the holiday season. Take a look and pick up something for your friends, family and yourself!<a contents="Click Here To Go To The March Shop" data-link-label="Music and Merch Store" data-link-type="page" href="/music-and-merch-store">Click Here To Go To The March Shop</a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/d2fda6a34745b75457f1217fd7b0a48b41d4e063/original/screen-shot-2021-11-22-at-1-08-56-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/f830fbd9225ef3212c63d3288356cc60187dc37b/original/screen-shot-2021-11-22-at-1-11-15-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/926b2180e57cf40f4b329fbe0ca4b4a6e41e0ed0/original/screen-shot-2021-11-22-at-1-11-41-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/e678ed7165e29dd3fac57e3b938ef214ce2a82e9/original/screen-shot-2021-11-22-at-1-10-56-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/da1309fec52d0eef94d15107dc25740867cba779/original/enamel-mug-white-12oz-front-619427c3afbe8.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/08caa5472ad95311c07d5ea64d0a7d6654e6de8d/original/screen-shot-2021-11-22-at-1-09-44-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/a3950962fe85d2e316d07d3b0f9311c0dba49d90/original/american-bison-vintage-logo.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/5dfb030ad087bd451268031dc50619f37dc61382/original/america-buffalo-paycheck.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/290f2737f3e08a7dff732a24253c3bce1cb07d81/original/black-vintage-texas-longhorn-country-western-bull-cattle-logo.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/2219350a6bd3d4948b9af72437764f57b633d6c2/original/black-emblem-badge-vintage-retro-livestock-farm-logo-2.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/d0a5893b78349fb26d80b66e1673a79c134e5521/original/everyone-wants-to-sing-about-trains-till-someone-mentions-takin-ya-to-the-train-station.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/68059402021-11-11T14:38:15-05:002021-11-11T14:38:15-05:00HAPPY VETERANS DAY!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/60af56cfdc3c8d933bdb47c3efb4ec8dfbe05cd2/original/red-blue-flag-veterans-day-instagram.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/67718492021-10-10T17:01:02-04:002021-11-06T17:17:00-04:00Bobby Bones got my Facebook Removed...sort of<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/2b876361fd5964b26f122a5e953029a0fcfcd5cc/original/i-need-your-help-facebook-removes-my-page.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>So Bobby Bones got my page kicked off Facebook...sort of :) , ok not exactly but me reposting his instagram post did.</p>
<p>So it looks like FB is probably not going to help me out. It appears when I posted an article about a upcoming TV show and one of Bobby Bones's videos on how the music business is corrupt it violated Facebooks community standards. So they removed my page and now I am unable to appeal the decision. So I am out of luck. Maybe having others reach out to Facebook on my behalf will help.</p>
<p>Where to request help on Facebook</p>
<p>https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/268228883256323</p>
<p>https://www.facebook.com/business/help/support</p>
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<p>Emails maybe these work</p>
<p>appeals@support.Facebook.com</p>
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<p>Something like this might be a good............</p>
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<p>Dear Facebook Team:</p>
<p>The page "John PayCheck" that I and my colleagues were Managers of was unpublished in early September and we are really surprised because we did not expect this to happen at all. Our fanpage was doing very well and we loved interacting with our loyal fans. We have always posted as per rules set. We would like clear reasoning as to why our page has been unpublished and if the reason is unjust which I think it is, then we would like my page to be republished with immediate effect, we hope for the best and a reply from the Facebook Team. If the reason is minor and just, we would like the opportunity to amend the mistake so we can move forward with republishing the page better informed and following Facebooks guidelines more clearly.</p>
<p>Page Address: https://www.facebook.com/Johnpaycheckmusic</p>
<p>John PayCheck</p>
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<p>Or this...........</p>
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<p>John PayCheck's page has been unpublished for spam or it might have been hacked. His real name is being used and the posts he had flagged on his personal page don't seem to violate any community standard as far as I can tell. His page really needs tone restored, he is an independent artist and social media is one of the only ways he can promote his music. This is hurting a community that has always stood by platforms like Facebook and independent musicians. Please help me restore this page. For a famous country music family this is extremely problematic. Please help us figure this out. https://www.facebook.com/Johnpaycheckmusic</p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/67531092021-09-21T13:56:03-04:002021-09-21T14:18:42-04:00Facebook is not a fan of independent musicians<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/93caa2d08918b882f33b629cf87b6d54e6d45844/original/screen-shot-2021-09-21-at-1-35-16-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Well we are going on months now and technically many months now since Facebook decided to remove my Artist Page for what they referred to as spamming on the first page and on this last page I am not certain. I did try to talk to Facebook support about this and they have been less than helpful. I was told they would get back to me within 48 hours to explain the issue (not exactly resolve it) but I haven't heard anything as of today. I tried again today to talk to support about the issue but got nowhere. </p>
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<p>This isn't just happening to me, this is happening to lots of other independent artists out there. Facebook doesn't seem to want to support us but they are more than happy with taking our money for advertising and boosting posts. How is any of this right?</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/34491ca17a2076a0aaf3bafd4d6c70e06217b613/original/screen-shot-2021-09-21-at-1-29-47-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>I have been on the Facebook platform as a user for years and never had an issue. Only recently did I start using it as a business platform. I have paid relatively a large amount of money for an independent artist to advertise on the platform, I have placed my Facebook page address on promotional material and business material. This is what Facebook would like you to do so they can say they are being used and are relevant. Now all of a sudden they are hurting the very small businesses that have been in a partnership with them and given Facebook a lot of money. This doesn't seem right.</p>
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<p>The support center really is just paid offsite contractor support it appears. They can't really do anything for you and are just reading a script for the most part. They might be able to do something for you if you are just learning how to use Facebook but if you have a major issue like this you are out of luck. This evidently is awaiting a review board that will make a decision, which you will have no part in and when they make their decision it is supposedly final. You can do nothing more than Appeal the first decision and after that its up to them to decide...decide on what I am not sure. This is a terrible way to run a business. Their should be collaboration, education and support to their customers (paying customers like us small business). </p>
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<p>Still Down</p>
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<p>Facebook at the end of the day is a business and they can do as they wish but where it gets complicated is when we pay them money for a service which is linked to their original service. That is something that will be an issue later on if this isn't resolved soon. I have no delusions this is going to go well for me, I didn't do anything wrong ethically or outside their policies but I dont have much faith they will actually review the site or care to do the right thing. Much like the DMV, I am waiting in line only to be told they can't do anything for me as they eat their lunch on the other side of the desk spilling mustard on my forms telling me the computer system is down and its some how my fault for coming in at the end of the day. I hope this does get resolved and the page comes back up but Im not so sure, gotta go I think my number was just called for window number 9.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/8d2e204e90672deadd8819a936ac4788f5162db2/original/445671.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />To my fellow artists who are going though this same exact thing....Good luck out there in Facebook land, we need to find another platform.</p>
<p> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/67451962021-09-14T00:10:24-04:002021-09-14T00:10:24-04:00Thank You for Supporting my Music!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/82f11c23eb0d82c90a97580dd007583f08a878b4/original/b9377ff1-2a8d-499e-86f9-dc5135af4e9e.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Thank you! Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has made a purchase on the site. Thank you so much. You are the ones who are helping make the next album possible. You are giving me support, confidence and letting me know I should keep going. Thank you.</p>
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<p> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/66824022021-07-08T12:50:26-04:002021-08-17T02:47:34-04:00The Album is out now! "We All Have A Story"<p>The new album is out now and is the easiest and quickest way to get all the songs in one shot. Pick up your digital copy now! You can grab it on my site in the shop!</p>
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<p>If you are holding out for the hard copy (a CD or vinyl) they will be out around the beginning of August. I will keep you posted through the mailing list.</p>
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<p>UPDATE: We will babe getting the first batch of CDs September 10th. You can order yours now in the <a contents="Merch Shop" data-link-label="Music and Merch Store" data-link-type="page" href="/music-and-merch-store">Merch Shop</a>!</p>
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<p>- John PayCheck</p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/66559542021-06-10T20:43:56-04:002021-06-10T20:43:56-04:00Looks like Lone Stars is going to cross over and chart in the 70's on Music Row!!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/6dab14c3d6809f5cae59eb466344bd853189f611/original/screen-shot-2021-05-28-at-9-12-12-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>We gonna have to wait and see but looks like it is a done deal! This is my first single ever and it made it on to radio! I am extremely fortunate and lucky. Thank you everyone!!!!</p>
<p> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/66390302021-05-24T18:27:36-04:002021-05-24T18:27:36-04:00Honkey-Tonk Blackout making the rounds in Korea!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kkbox.com/sg/en/album/kODCCt0QSxCIt0F70GcQ009H-index.html" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/7194bf4dbeaffd9682b4776207db6657d0f30407/original/screen-shot-2021-05-24-at-6-25-18-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>https://www.kkbox.com/sg/en/album/kODCCt0QSxCIt0F70GcQ009H-index.html</p>
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<p>The music has been making the rounds internationally and as of late I have seen lot of love from Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Ireland, Norway and the UK! Thank you so much!</p>
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<p> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/66390292021-05-24T18:23:27-04:002021-05-24T18:23:27-04:00On some new play lists like "Last Day Deaf"<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/a93f1eb34e37396cbee1e9ea78f59cc4d7149f9e/original/screen-shot-2021-05-24-at-6-19-23-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lastdaydeaf.com/young-folks-10-folk-acoustic-indie-folk-alt-country-singer-songwriter-jams-guebo%CA%92has-asaq%C9%A3-hubchihica/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/2855c88d7150890571c66b2dd74abb8db189016c/original/screen-shot-2021-05-24-at-6-19-38-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Check out some new artists and my music on <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GY3W06suAZynRmoHSWjhd?si=KfXjEqmmT7ubylQVrkLFeQ">Spotify</a>.</p>
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<p>http://lastdaydeaf.com/young-folks-10-folk-acoustic-indie-folk-alt-country-singer-songwriter-jams-gueboʒhas-asaqɣ-hubchihica/</p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/66390112021-05-24T18:10:20-04:002021-05-24T18:10:20-04:00Article in A&R Factory about where this is going<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/8457574279f87f39b1b83bc26375e27bb2ac2e57/original/screen-shot-2021-05-24-at-6-08-32-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />https://www.anrfactory.com/john-paycheck-bringing-the-toe-tapping-back-to-country-with-lone-stars/</p>
<p> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/66390082021-05-24T18:06:12-04:002021-05-24T18:06:12-04:00Article in Music Mecca about the music!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/523d9b76bfa2626546dbac26f359dbb9560ada55/original/screen-shot-2021-05-24-at-6-00-57-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />https://musicmecca.org/son-of-legendary-country-star-john-paycheck-carves-own-country-music-path-with-new-single-lone-stars/</p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/66065362021-04-17T01:30:54-04:002021-05-12T15:21:06-04:00New Music Out Today!!!!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0oxqnf8F1OwB2MfBiBX7M3?si=XqQGsCaeTw6Mk4FP0ld3ig" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/6cd91f3162896b7fb068521cb0fba0785f3a91ca/original/ol-st-pete-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0tEMSvTx8B7wacPg42H9uJ?si=DGFA-WRWR26yidKrWT8AHQ" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/d6a4d4c5c13c1ed62ce27ac1c0f9320744fd360d/original/honkey-tonk-blackout-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>Honky-Tonk Blackout and Ol' St. Pete are both out today, check it out on any platform that you listen to or download them from my site, <a contents="just click here" data-link-label="Music and Merch Store" data-link-type="page" href="/music-and-merch-store">just click here</a>!</p>
<p> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/66065332021-04-17T01:13:01-04:002021-04-17T01:13:01-04:00Fastline Fast Track interview with Brent Adams<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/rXp2VUplVEM" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/aab5ffa784a1dfa45cc66ae36f91fbb29ef85c75/original/screen-shot-2021-04-17-at-1-05-25-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Big THANK YOU to my friend Brent Adams for his time on "Fastline Fast Track" last week! https://www.facebook.com/FastlineFastTrack/</p>
<p>If you have some time it was a pretty good interview! https://youtu.be/rXp2VUplVEM </p>
<p>Brent is a fan of traditional country music and protecting our farmers and ranchers. Really enjoyed talking with him about how I could possibly help out in the future.</p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/65917532021-04-02T06:00:00-04:002021-04-02T06:00:03-04:00Interview with Skip and Deb <p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/lijy3IjkJpc"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/40c1ed5689479044231c4959818ab95ef6a50874/original/screen-shot-2021-04-02-at-2-24-03-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Had a great time last night with Skip and Deb talking about music, dad, life on the road and the military. Go check out the show on their <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/lijy3IjkJpc">YouTube</a> or the Facebook Live. You can get to either of them through my social media sites or a quick search.</p>
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<p>Thank you again to Skip for reaching out and having me on the show!</p>
<p><a contents="Skip Clarks podcast Skip Happens!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_QlS_Kpc3JGlKNmXXFcxA">Skip Clarks podcast Skip Happens!</a> </p>
<p><a contents="Skip is on 92.1 the WOLF in Syracuse NY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://921fmthewolf.com/skip-clark/">Skip is on 92.1 the WOLF in Syracuse NY</a></p>
<p>Deb is the President of the <a contents="Official Country Music Fan Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theofficialcountrymusicfanclub.com/home.html">Official Country Music Fan Club</a> The Official CMFC is a membership organization with the purpose of promoting the Country Music while offering VIP experiences.</p>
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<p> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/65811622021-03-22T04:34:11-04:002021-03-22T04:34:11-04:00When Veterans Come Home the Battle Doesn't Always End<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/0743b889789e71b165846c58e2dd7ff5105acb90/original/screen-shot-2021-03-15-at-3-36-09-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>As a combat veteran I can understand how hard it is coming back home for some of us. I can understand how dark the night can get and how lonely it can sometimes feel. I can understand how it seems like no one understands or cares. I can understand how certain memories just won't go away and crop up at the most unfavorable times. I can understand how sometimes it feels like others are so far removed from what you know of the world that it is frustrating to the point of anger then sadness, sometimes in the same breath. I also understand how at times it feels like you will never feel good or normal again....but it's not true. You will.</p>
<p>I promise that there is light and there are better days. Some people will never understand us but it's not their fault and it doesn't matter, because there are a lot of people who do understand, the many that do understand....we have been there. Just like basic training or SERE school, it is just something you have to experience to get it. We have been through a lot but we can hold on and weather the storm so we can see those sunny days on the other side of it and there will be those sunny days I promise. It may take some time to get there but you will. </p>
<p>My brothers and sisters in arms, if you get to a point where it gets dark and you need a hand. Please don't hesitate to call on a professional who can help. The Veterans Crisis Line is a great place to start 1-800-273-8255</p>
<p>If not the Veterans Crisis Line, then reach out to someone because those storms don't last forever I promise. Once they pass and you can see clearly again, that feeling is just like the sun coming out after a downpour and everything feels fresh again. Hang in there, get help (no different than combat support) and see the sun again. I look forward to seeing you at one of my shows so I can shake your hand.</p>
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<p>I have added a charities section to the website if you are looking for an organization to support, donate to or to volunteer with. This March I am donating a portion of all my profits to <a contents="The Gary Sinise Foundation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.garysinisefoundation.org">The Gary Sinise Foundation</a>.</p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/65811412021-03-22T02:05:13-04:002021-05-12T15:21:58-04:00Support America's Farmers, Donate to Farm Aid<p> </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://give.farmaid.org/johnpaycheck"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/afe75d60c1ea78571199a3eb198cab3a354ed073/original/70317440-5103-4fcc-8cfe-9031b3a70fe2.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>In the month April I will be donating a portion of all sales to Farm Aid in an effort to help our farmers. If you would rather make a donation directly to Farm Aid to help in this effort I have started an online campaign on their website as well. Just click on the link below.</p>
<p>Since 1985, Farm Aid has put family farmers center stage. The annual Farm Aid festival is a celebration of family farmers, incredible music and the culture of agriculture, but Farm Aid works hard every day to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. </p>
<p>Farm Aid has stood with family farmers and ranchers for 35 years elevating farmer voices and fighting for policies that value and support them. I know I can count on you to join me on the Farm Aid Bandwagon and stand up for those who grow and raise the good food we all depend on. Please make a donation today to support this critical work.</p>
<p><a contents="Donate Now To Our Family Farms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://give.farmaid.org/johnpaycheck">https://give.farmaid.org/johnpaycheck</a></p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/65732272021-03-14T01:38:52-05:002021-03-14T03:12:57-04:00Rising up in the Charts<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/b7f522d34da81766ba7f5fff8e8bc819c5a369c9/original/img-9292.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I am amazed at the response so far. I have not been a touring artist, I haven't been playing a lot online, I am not on my 8th album but you have come out to support me in huge numbers. It just keeps growing! Everyone has been so kind and supportive. I have two songs out as of today and two more on the way this Friday, March 19th. I didn't have a huge following before this or a bunch of industry friends to help me out. I have done this with your support, thank you!</p>
<p>We are done with the second week in the charts and we have gone from starting at 140 on the Music Row charts to placing at 114, we are doing pretty good. We just gotta keep that momentum going for "Lone Stars". Again for a brand new artist and no industry backing...I am amazed and so happy. </p>
<p>With all of your help we can get this air plane off the ground. Keep helping me push country music, help me make a mark that shows the big labels and the industry that YOU want a more traditional sound. Maybe you don't want to only have the traditional sound, I get that. I just want to make sure there is room for us too at the table. I want to make sure our legends are not forgotten and the traditional sound still has a place in country music. We can also have some fun along the way doing this music thang.</p>
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<p>Keep like and sharing the social media, keep sharing my music with others, keep calling the radio stations, keep telling people about the music and maybe we can make this happen on a bigger scale. I believe you because you have been believing in me.</p>
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<p>Thanks you</p>
<p>PayCheck</p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/65623822021-03-02T01:05:59-05:002021-03-02T20:24:44-05:00New Music on the March 19th<p>Two new singles "Half" and "Ain't How My Story Ends" coming out on the 19th of March.</p>
<p> "Half" is a great love song about a guy who seems to try real hard at doing the right thing in life, wanted kids and a wife but things just never seem to turn out...till that one day and it seems like things might turn around, turning tow halves into an amazing pair.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/1793d3fcaf7291865f8ef838e424981908f879b1/original/half.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>"Ain't How My Story Ends" is a song about hope and overcoming the odds when they are too heavy to for just one person to deal with but somehow we keeping reaching for that light and move forward. It seems dark but there is always something to struggle for, some reason to keep going...thats why we can all say when times are dark we won't allow it, we won't let this be how my story ends.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/072b2ee2e369415475c7d872a5f4a68411edb551/original/story.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>I am really excited for you all to hear them. Keep watching for the preserve links and my social media pages for more information!</p>
<p>As always, thank you so much for your support on this adventure and helping all of us keep country music alive...you are all part o this country music cavalry, ain't no one stopping the cavalry when they show up!</p>
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<p>Love and Respect,</p>
<p>John PayCheck</p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/65529382021-02-18T14:00:00-05:002021-04-21T13:14:23-04:00What Are People Saying About The Music?<p>"That JP tune is a breath of clean fresh country air! Musical respirator that will keep the format breathing" </p>
<p style="text-align: right;">- Stan Soboleski, WFRY, Watertown, NY </p>
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<p> “...I'm really enjoying this song and would love to promote it on my music blog, coyotemusic.com. Great production, the fiddle is spot-on, and John's got enough of his dad's vocal inflection to be noticeable...."Lone Stars" is a homerun, as well. "Lone stars and crowded bars, Sing another song..." It's an anthem of the nightlife that we're all longing to return to. “ </p>
<p style="text-align: right;">-Wiley Koepp, coyotemusic.com </p>
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<p>"Riveting strings and escalating guitars ease into a country-forward vocal lead, with the "slow guitars," vocal hook at the 45-second mark being nicely accompanied by trickling guitar twangs. "Sing another song," lead-in alongside strings reminds fondly of Jeff Lynne. Guitar work around 02:10 leads effectively into a swaying, acoustical-forward vocal section, before coming into a satisfying conclusion. A catchy, well-produced track with a confident vocal lead, "Lone Stars" engages nicely. I look forward to its release." </p>
<p style="text-align: right;">- Mike Mineo, Founder/Editor of Obscure Sound; Music PR</p>
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<p>"Great rockin' country song! I could definitely hear this on the radio" </p>
<p style="text-align: right;">- Vince Hans </p>
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<p>"Mix is great, really love all the instrumentation!! ... Production is amazing!! I really hope this track is being marketed on radio! " </p>
<p style="text-align: right;">- Johnny Ramirez, Strategic Success Director, A&R Manager </p>
<p style="text-align: right;"> </p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/65525702021-02-17T04:00:00-05:002021-02-19T02:54:50-05:0019 February "Lone Stars" and "Where Did Our Country Go"<p><span class="font_large"><strong>THIS FRIDAY the 19th</strong> </span>my first two songs are release on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, iTunes, and Bandcamp!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/64a26c7046f5f88c8a9614059c82a65e86a2b528/original/paycheck-drink-lone-stars-single.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_center border_thin" alt="" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Stream and Buy Music</strong></span></p>
<p>Spotify - "Where Did Our Country Go" <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4kQiBsG6t1q6OIJWwJDjE8" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>Spotify - "Lone Stars" <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0ButQ1X99nBJuphOLbK9Zs" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>Spotify - John PayCheck page <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GY3W06suAZynRmoHSWjhd" target="_blank">here</a> </p>
<p>Amazon Music - "Where Did Our Country Go" <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Where-Did-Our-Country-Go/dp/B08TVYQ4JK">here</a></p>
<p>Amazon Music - "Lone Stars" <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Lone-Stars/dp/B08TLS7SQD" target="_blank">here</a> </p>
<p>Apple Music - Where Did Our Country Go" <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/album/1550509399?i=1550509401" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>Apple Music - "Lone Stars" <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/album/1549977678?i=1549977680" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>Apple Music - John PayCheck page <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/john-paycheck/1549964128" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>Bandcamp - John PayCheck page <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://johnpaycheck.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">here</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/0e81214835a4fd16cbba6eb14aca8acb61ea2ba5/original/735aaed4-5294-4151-801c-c21cc979ab63.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpeg" class="size_s justify_center border_thin" alt="" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Merchandise</strong></span></p>
<p>We have a lot of new merchandise available with the help of our friends at Printful. Pick the shirt or swimsuit or sticker or other great item you want and it gets made on demand and sent straight to your address!</p>
<p>Click <a contents="here now to shop" data-link-label="PayCheck's Calvary Store" data-link-type="page" href="/paycheck-s-calvary-store" target="_blank">here now to shop</a>!</p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Radio</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">If you would like to hear <strong>"Lone Stars" on your local radio </strong>station just <a contents="click here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:countrymusic@johnpaycheck.com" target="_blank">click here</a> to send an email to our team. Let us know the call sign (WKOZ, WKFL, WTOP, WKRZ, etc) of the radio station you would like us to contact. Contact the radio station and let them know you want to hear the new song "Lone Stars" by John PayCheck and then let our team help from there. The more people you get to call in to your radio station the better chance you will get to hear my song on rotation there! </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Personal Note From Me to You</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I believe in this Country Cavalry that we are starting to build. You have shown me in a short time that we are capable of a lot more than I realized. We were placed in a "song battle" this week with a group that has been winning for over </span><span class="font_large"><strong>FIVE weeks</strong></span><span class="font_regular"> straight! But in less than 24 hours </span><span class="font_large"><strong>YOU</strong></span><span class="font_regular"> came through and we gave them a real run for their money. We didn't win this one but man it was so close...it was close and we haven't even gotten started which amazes me. I am still awestruck by how all of you are so kind and willing to help out. That supporters enjoy what I am doing and want to be a part of it. I have seen a lot in this world in my previous professions in the military, defense, and civil service but this, this right here is </span><span class="font_large"><strong>amazing to me</strong></span><span class="font_regular">...</span><span class="font_xl"><strong>You are all amazing to me</strong></span><span class="font_regular"> and I am so thankful for everything you are doing and how you are supporting me on this journey. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I don't know where we are going with any of this, maybe we are headed for the moon or maybe we are gonna just glide along for a little while but either way...you are part of something now that I am extremely grateful for. </span><span class="font_large"><strong>Thank you, so much.</strong></span><span class="font_regular"> None of this happens if people don't hear the music and like it...thank you so much for helping out and spreading the word. My family and I really appreciate it.</span></p>
<p>Love and Respect,</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/59f5ce323c6020875a56c8cc4737e539e1a85149/original/john-paycheck-white-low-res.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/65177212021-01-10T18:46:34-05:002021-04-21T13:13:22-04:00New Music in February <p>We are getting closer to the release of the two singles "Lone Stars" and "Where Did Our Country Go". I am honestly really excited for you all to hear it and see what you think. Reviews so far have been pretty good but the real test is yet to come. Been working real hard but have had a great time doing this. We got a total of 10 songs out of this record and there is a little bit of me in everyone of them. The guys in Nashville that I worked with to get this album from words on paper and me strummin a guitar, an idea in my head to the piece of work it is now I am truly grateful for. Looking forward to getting all the music out to you this year!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/61f43a8e790a41e08dfb5b824322a5ea0332e18d/original/paycheck-drink.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/64981732020-12-12T20:55:03-05:002021-02-17T19:27:27-05:00PayCheck Cavalry Merch Shop is open!<p>The online merch shop is open! We have some fun designs available and more to come. Sign up on the mailing list to stay informed on new merch, tour dates and other news. Promise we won't be sending a ton of mail, we don't like junk mail either.</p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Cav Post Store" data-link-type="page" href="/cav-post-store"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/0e81214835a4fd16cbba6eb14aca8acb61ea2ba5/original/735aaed4-5294-4151-801c-c21cc979ab63.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/64859472020-11-26T00:09:58-05:002021-04-21T13:13:40-04:00New Album Art Work<p> </p>
<p>Headed to digital providers, record stores, CD shops and radio stations this winter!!!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/2b5069210227ed6c159213fb002b85ec4236447e/original/album-art-we-all-have-a-story-back-cover.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>John PayChecktag:johnpaycheck.com,2005:Post/62914442020-04-23T02:51:03-04:002021-04-21T13:05:16-04:00Getting songs ready for you. <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/457847/b3bb54382814ddbc616962f4dd5b1d59df8bb597/original/402cb185-d4a3-4877-8691-25621e71d33f.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Pulled away from everything for a little bit here on social media. Been doing a lot of writing and have some interesting bits coming together. A lot going on in my head right now. Trying to get it all down on paper and digits as quick as I can. Some days it’s like the faucet got turned full open, others it’s a little slower. Lately we are dealing with a pretty good flow of ideas and lyrics. I think you all will enjoy it when we get it out there. </p>
<p>I will most likely be going into the studio next month to record. I am pretty excited about that. Creating anything is an amazing process I frustratingly enjoyed lol. I had said I will bring people along in the studio via social media, so I’ll make it happen so you can get an idea about how it’s all done. I am hoping I’ll get some music out to you all by this summer. </p>
<p>The virus has put a plot twist in all our lives. It is an obstacle we will all over come in time. So, if we can’t come play for ya we will get some music to you however we can figure it. I hope by this winter or sooner we can get back at it for y’all. </p>
<p>Stay safe and healthy my friends </p>
<p>John<br> </p>
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<p> </p>John PayCheck