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Greg Bates Helps Young Fan Invite His Girlfriend to the Prom

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:37:17 +0000

WYRK in Buffalo does two special acoustic shows per year -- one in the spring and one in the fall -- where they bring in three artists for what amounts to a guitar pull. The acts play songs individually and together and sign some autographs after the fact. The 2013 spring edition saw Greg Bates, Maggie Rose and Kip Moore performing on March 20 at the UB Performing Arts Center, but Bates had to work overtime. In addition to playing a few tunes, the 'Did It for the Girl' singer actually helped a Buffalo local ask his girlfriend to prom.

Greg Bates, 'Fill in the Blank' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:19:25 +0000

Greg Bates flashes a mischievous sense of humor in his new single 'Fill in the Blank.' The 'Did It for the Girl' hitmaker is proving to be from the George Strait school of music, but he must have taken a Master Class on Tracy Byrd somewhere along the way.

Greg Bates Reflects on the 'Best Year of His Life,' Looks Forward to 2013

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:00:48 +0000

Newcomer Greg Bates made his debut on the country scene with his Top 5 single 'Did It for the Girl' in 2012. While he considers 2012 "the best year of my life," he is looking forward to bigger and better things in 2013. Why stop at a Top 5 song when he's got an album on the horizon and tons of new fans to convert?

Darius Rucker vs. Greg Bates – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:00:08 +0000

It was a close vote yesterday, but a call for votes on Darius Rucker's Facebook page sent 'True Believers' to a fifth and final round of Showdown voting. His new ballad beat Kenny Chesney's 'El Cerrito Place,' taking over 70 percent of the online and phone votes via Taste of Country Nights radio.

Greg Bates, 'Did It for the Girl' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:30:59 +0000

Greg Bates‘ ‘Did It for the Girl’ lyrics are simple, sweet and just what country music fans eat up. The heartfelt tune was penned by the newcomer — along with Lynn Hutton and Rodney Clawson — and will be found on Bates’ debut album on Republic Nashville, slated for release later this year.

Greg Bates Makes His Debut at the Grand Ole Opry

Megan Pacella — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:00:43 +0000

Before now, country newcomer Greg Bates had probably only dreamed of performing on Nashville’s famed Opry stage, but on Friday night (April 27), that became a reality. Bates sang his new single ‘Did It for the Girl’ for the Grand Ole Opry crowd. While Bates is a fresh face, his song is becoming familiar. The week of its release, ‘Did It for the Girl’ was the most radio added song with 29 adds. It landed just behind superstar Keith Urban.

Greg Bates, 'Did It for the Girl' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:00:21 +0000

Newcomer Greg Bates makes it look much too easy in his debut song ‘Did It for the Girl.’ The tune is country music, stripped of pomp and circumstance. His sweet molasses voice doesn’t hide behind any trumped up studio tricks or vocal effects. While the sound isn’t quite the same, his style is similar to the man he sings about during the second verse.