Rising country star Brian McComas stopped recently on his 2004 tour in Martin at the Soybean Festival, Saturday, Sept. 11, entertaining the audience with hits not only from his newly released CD, titled “Brian McComas,” but songs from famous artists as well. However, the real show was not in his music, but in his interaction with the audience and stage presence.
When a little girl approached the stage to take a picture of McComas, he continued singing, but took the time to pose for a picture.

Soon, women were approaching the stage with their children and McComas graciously complied.

McComas lifted one boy, about age 2, onto the stage with help, sang to him a bit, then gave him a high-five.
As a result, McComas won over the audience and their hearts as well.

McComas is a family man, married with three children; however, when asked in an after-concert interview, would not respond about his family life.

“I like to keep my family life separate. I hope you understand,” said McComas. However, his love for children and his fans appears evident in his concerts.

McComas recently achieved success with his hit 99 Percent Sure and it was a crowd pleaser during his concert.

When asked what inspired him with this song, he said, “I did not write 99 Percent Sure; it was written by Billy Austin and Greg Barnhill. However, I like the song and it inspired me, so I chose it for the album.”

But McComas is an aspiring songwriter, having written two songs on his newly released CD: Night Disappear With You and Never Meant a Thing.

McComas learned how to play the guitar by sitting in his dorm hallway at 2 a.m.

He began writing songs by “singing lines into a boom box,” according to his Web site.

McComas was heavily into audience participation during the concert in songs such as Garth Brooks’ Friends in Low Places and Keith Whitley’s When You Say Nothing At All.

While he was performing another audience participation song, Forever, Amen by Randy Travis, he said, “Sorry, I just spit on you,” making a joke.

While performing a George Strait song, he said, “Don’t be sayin’ you ain’t no George Strait. I got news for you. There’s only one George Strait.”

When asked what he anticipated his next single will be, McComas said, “We are working with a few cuts for the new album.”

When asked what his favorite performing moment was, he said, “Trading with the audience; positive feedback from the audience — seeing them enjoy it.” When asked why people should buy his new CD, he said, “They should buy it only if they like it.”

McComas said that he and his company are currently working on singles for the new album; however, when asked when the release date will be, he said, “You will have to ask the record company that.”

McComas is currently signed with Lyric Street Records.
The next stops on the Brian McComas tour will be Lynchburg, N.Y., Centerville, Md. and Buffalo, N.Y.

His quick wit, authentic country vocal styling and friendly association with his audience were evident at his stop at the Soybean Festival and one that no one will soon forget.