User:Olneythebest/Copper Mountain Band

Copper Mountain Band is a high-energy, mainstream, country music group with family roots that lie deep in the history of Montana. Members include Jacque Jolene (Lead Vocals), Israel David (Vocals, Guitar), Nate Norman (Bass), and Casey Mann (Drums).

Israel, Shawn, and Nate are all cousins who were raised on or around Copper Mountain, which is located in Troy, MT. Then in 2001, Nate and Israel had a chance meeting with Jacque during a music competition. Nate and Jacque went on to be married in 2003. It was not until Casey joined the band in 2007, that Copper Mountain Band was complete. Individually, all five members have played music with several bands for many years. However, when paths crossed for these talented young artists, a naturally bonded, high energy, explosive performing act was born.

Copper Mountain Band performs at numerous highly profiled country music clubs, along with substantial corporate events, rodeos, weddings, festivals, and fairs. In 2007, they won the Kalispell, Montana Colgate Country Showdown and in 2008, Copper Mountain Band was invited to return to the Country Showdown to perform as host band. In the summer of 2007, they opened for the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and top Nashville songwriter, Phil Vassar at the Northwest Montana State Fair. During the 2008 summer season, they had a bountiful schedule, including performing as backing band for competitors involved in a State Fair Country Music Showdown, and the opening act for American Billboard chart toppers, Emerson Drive, and legacy driven Sawyer Brown. This year, Copper Mountain Band has been spending time in the studio recording a full-length album, which is due out sometime this year. In March, they shared the stage with Country Music Association double nominee's The Lost Trailers and had their first internet review.

Copper Mountain Band has recently been featured on various radio stations across the northwest. Frequently requested songs for these stations include: “Just Like Jesse James,” a re-make of the powerful Cher rock ballad; “Beers and Beers Ago,” a story of reminiscing old party days in a small Montana town; “Circle of Fifths,” a song with a musical theory twist including the names of the band members favorite brands of liquor; and the ever popular, “Cowgirl Like Me,” a classic honky-tonk tale of a city slicker trying to outwit a beautiful cowgirl. Performing music is an extreme passion for all members of Copper Mountain Band, and is evident as they tour the Northwest, taking the independent country music scene by storm.

With so many years ahead, Copper Mountain Band has barely scratched the surface of the road to success they fully intend to pursue. Performing over 100 shows a year, the demand for this group is a testimony to the hard work and dedication each member has contributed. The word is out and the buzz has started: Copper Mountain Band is the next up and coming group to watch for in the industry. On July 15, 2015 CMB announced they will be taking a break from touring. They have not said how long they will be on break, however, fans hope for just a short rest before resuming.