From left to Right: Brent Mason, Vince Hatfield, Randy Mason

Vince Hatfield's latest single is an awesome heartfelt rendition of the Kiss classic, "Beth," recorded and produced by Eric Paul.  Vince had never heard "Beth" up until February 2010 when his wife, Shawn, a big fan of "Kiss" since childhood, played Peter Criss' original single for him. During his recent February 2010 recording session at Ricky Skaggs studio in Nashville, Shawn asked Vince to record the song. The song was recorded and mixed but remained unheard outside of the studio until fate stepped in. While on vacation in July 2010 with his kids at a condo in Corpus Christie, the kids turned on the TV to an episode of Gene Simmon's Family Jewels. As the show aired a segment of Kiss on tour in Australia, Vince, Shawn and the kids watched as Gene explained to the new drummer, (of appx. 5 years), why he said "no" when he asked if he could sing "Beth" live. Gene stated emphatically that he had given his word to Peter Criss (the original "Kiss" drummer, co-writer, and vocalist on "Beth") when he left the band that Kiss would never do "Beth" live again.  Vince says he really admires Gene Simmons for being the type of person that kept his word with Peter Criss. Vince believes that in business, as well as in life, that trait of keeping ones word, is regretfully very rare in this day and time.

Check out what some of the stations are already saying about the latest single from one of Texas' greatest natural resources, Vince Hatfield:

"The new Vince is great! Really like it as good as I did the original.  Vince brings a new dimension to the song!"

Mickey Alexander - WQNZ - Natchez MS

“One of the best rock anthems in music history has been re-recorded. Who would have believed a country artist could take it 30 plus years later and make it a multi-format hit?”

Randy Adams - KKRB/KFLS - Klamath Falls, OR

"This one is testing through the roof. It needs to be on your radar today. Like Sunny Sweeny, this one is going to have some legs, so hop on it today!"

Ted Cramer - WIFE - Rushville, IN

VINCE HATFIELD is from a small West Texas town called Big Spring, approximately 40 miles east of Midland. Growing up as the son of a hard working welder and oil refinery worker, his life was set to music at an early age. Vince was raised before the onslaught of cable television, that means his family had to create it's own entertainment most of the time. What better way to do that than through playing great music . . . Vince's inspiration for music came from country music icons like Marty Robbins, Bobby Goldsboro, Merle Haggard and Ronnie Milsap. Early in his career, Vince had to work a job to pay the bills like most of the rest of us. His first job included cleaning the inside of old oil tanks. If country's roots are laid during challenging circumstances, Vince has an entire system of roots from which to draw inspiration. He got his encouragement by singing and playing country standards at family gatherings and he soon began to develop his own style. He went on to record with some of the best producers and musicians in Nashville and was able to put out some great albums. He continues to find new and different songs to release, Vince has had thus far 30 different charted singles, and he says he still loves country music as much as ever. Known for his unique sound and ballads, Vince recently started receiving national attention outside of his home state of Texas. The votes were counted and Vince won the prestigious award as New Music Weekly's 2010 "Break Through Artist of the Year." Vince has charted several #1 hits on the country charts at New Music Weekly and is finally getting the recognition he has long deserved. This award follows the course of a career history that has already included five Billboard songs that reached the top 100; as well as major scores on the Music Row and New Music Weekly Charts.

Nashville (PRWEB) -- Known for his unique sound and ballads, Texas based Country Artist Vince Hatfield wins big. The votes were counted and Vince Hatfield won the prestigious award as Break Through Artist of the year. Vince, who has charted several #1 hits on the country charts at New Music Weekly, has finally gotten the recognition he long deserves. This award follows the course of a career history that has already included five Billboard songs that reached the top 100; as well as major scores on the Music Row and New Music Weekly Charts, with this past year charting high with Santa Barbara and I'm Gonna Let You Down. Vince is very excited about this win and stated ' I am honored that the music industry has recognized me in this prestigious way'

VINCE HATFIELD is from a small West Texas town called BIG SPRING, TEXAS (approximately 40 miles east of MIDLAND, TX). Vince enjoys fishing, hunting and a lot of different things in life, but, of course most of all, his wonderful family, as well as his Ranch, which is app. 38 miles S/E of his home in Big Spring, Texas. (Vince has had, thus far, 30 different charted singles, and he says he still loves country music as much as ever.

HERE ARE SOME MORE CHANGES TO VINCE’S WEBSITE

THESE ARE CHARTED SINGLES FROM “A LITTLE MORE TIME” 2008 ALBUM

1. “Stuck On You” (reaching #1 for 2 weeks in New Music Weekly and making the Adult Comtemporary charts)
2. “I Always Said You’d Be Back” (#1 New Music Weekly)
3. “Santa Barbara” (reaching #1 in New Music Weekly, also reaching #10 on Adult Comtemporary)

THESE ARE CHARTED SINGLES FROM “TEXAS DREAMS, BOOTS AND JEANS” 2007 ALBUM

1. “Give That Memphis Belle A Ring” (reaching #69 MUSIC ROW and #40 in NEW MUSIC WEEKLY charts).
2. “California Cotton Fields” (reaching #56 in MUSIC ROW and #40 in NEW MUSIC WEEKLY charts).
3. “18 Inches” – (reaching #61 in MUSIC ROW and #41 in NEW MUSIC WEEKLY)
4. “Lost Without You” (reaching #42 in NEW MUSIC WEEKLY and #82 in MUSIC ROW)
5. “Stop and Smell The Roses” (reaching #72 in MUSIC ROW and #47 in NEW MUSIC WEEKLY)
6. “The Tide Turned”

THESE ARE CHARTED SINGLES FROM “VINCE” 2004 ALBUM (ONLY)

1. “The Ones Left Behind” (reaching #79 MUSIC ROW and #48 in New Music Weekly.)
2. “You’ve Been Keeping Me Up Nights” (reaching #87 MUSIC ROW and #45 in New Music Weekly.)
3. “Friday Night Football” (written by Vince and reaching #31 in the New Music Weekly charts.)
4. “My Heart Keeps Walking Right Back To You” (hitting #39 in the New Music Weekly charts.)
5. “The Hatfields & McCoys” (written by Vince and reaching #46 in the New Music Weekly charts.)
6. “Homeward Bound” (the old Paul Simon song redone by Vince #38 in New Music Weekly charts).

Vince said that he simply wished to once again and first of all, Thank the Lord for his blessed family and all his great friends, and then be Thankful for the chance to bring his music he Loves so much, to the folks everywhere, (being in the United States, as well as overseas).

Of course Vince hopes everyone will enjoy his “NEW” Gospel album, available June 2009. Now available for order or on iTunes.

Nashville (PRWEB) – Known for his unique sound and ballads, Texas based Country Artist Vince Hatfield wins big. The votes were counted and Vince Hatfield won   the prestigious award as Break Through Artist of the year. Vince, who has charted several #1 hits on the country charts at New Music Weekly, has finally gotten the recognition he long deserves. This award follows the course of a career history that has already included five Billboard songs that reached the top 100; as well as major scores on the Music Row and New Music Weekly Charts, with this past year charting high with Santa Barbara and I’m Gonna Let You Down. Vince is very excited about this win and stated ‘ I am honored that the music industry has recognized me in this prestigious way’

Growing up in the small west Texas town of Big Spring, Texas, as the son of a hard working welder and oil refinery worker, his life was set to music at an early age. He got his encouragement by singing and playing Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins’ songs at family gatherings and he soon began to develop his own style of music. He went on to record with some of the best producers and musicians in Nashville, Tennessee, and was able to put out some great albums. He continues to find new and different songs to release and with his current song Shoes and Cheese looks like his fans will truly enjoy this more upbeat song and it is already starting to climb the charts.

Vince is an exceptional artist that just also happens to be a great songwriter a very rare combination. Through his hard-work, grit and determination is starting to pay big dividends in the way of industry attention by winning this award. Expect to see more of this artist in 2010.