Highway 101

From the moment they formed, Highway 101 presented a new approach to country music. The group’s blend of country roots and tradition with rock ‘n roll energy helped to catapult the country genre forward.  Highway 101, a stunning album with a style that had never been heard before in the world of country music. The album also yielded four top five hits, including two number ones, “Somewhere Tonight” and “Cry, Cry, Cry”.  . Highway 101-2, which spawned four top 10 singles including the number one hit “(Do You Love Me) Just Say Yes”. 1988 provided more than hit singles as the group was recognized by their peers, receiving the nod as “Vocal Group of the Year” from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. They were also acknowledged at the Grammy Awards with a nomination for “Album of the Year” and “Single of the Year”. By this time, the group’s sound was breaking some molds in country music and this seemed almost revolutionary to many at the time. Highway 101 was the first country band to feature aggressive production fronted by a female singer. Highway 101 has performed hundreds of concerts from; Casinos, festivals, conventions, clubs, town celebrations and fairs, with occasional trips abroad and shows no signs of slowing down.  2006 marked the exciting return of Nikki Nelson

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