Emerson Drive Whatever rigors they encountered on their travels over the past year or so were blown away by distinctions – ACM Top New Vocal Group/Duo [awarded in 2003]; Billboard's #1 Top Country Artist of the Year for 2002; R&R's #1 New Artist MVP for 2002; Group of the Year for two consecutive years, from the Canadian Country Music Association; two Top 5 hits with "Fall Into Me" and "I Should Be Sleeping"; as well as a number one music video on CMT's Top Twenty Countdown with "Fall Into Me" -- that flashed past like mileage markers enroute to their next engagement. All it takes is one spin through the album, What If?, to realize why these accolades have come their way: Emerson Drive is more formidable than they've ever been. The invigorated sound of Emerson Drive is apparent throughout What If?. They've always had powerful vocals, with solid harmonies behind Brad's electrifying lead. But now, there's nothing they can't handle; from the exuberant interplay of the voices on their cover of "Fishin' in the Dark" to the nifty basso on the chorus to "Waitin' On Me" (that's Dale, by the way) to the passion and unity that drives the ballad "I'll Die Tryin'," they chomp down every challenge and seem hungry for more. Recently securing themselves a new deal with Midas Records Nashville. This newly launched label staffed by industry heavyweights announced the signing of Emerson Drive as their debut project. Emerson Drive's first single will release to radio February 2006, with the new album (co-produced by Teddy Gentry from the legendary group Alabama) slated to arrive at retail early summer 2006. "Working on Emerson Drive's new record has truly been a great experience, many times Brad and I have found ourselves completely awestruck at the talent level these guys have as pure musicians" says Keith Follese. (Midas Records Nashville).