The Mid-West's Pete Schlegel is the story of a farm boy's dream come true. Raised on a Paulding, Ohio dairy farm, Pete listened to country radio shows while milking the cows. As a fourth grader, he received a guitar from his dad. That simple gift a long time ago would become Schlegel's passion and livelihood.

Pete had always participated in school choirs, musicals, and the local karaoke circuit, but it was prompting from family and friends that enticed Schlegel to start a band. With his popularity on the rise and the riggers of touring, Pete would have to choose between his normal life as an ex-Ohio State Trooper and EMS helicopter pilot, and his childhood dream. It didn't take Pete long to decide. In March 2002, Pete headed to Nashville, where he began working with producer Clyde Brooks.

Brooks produced Pete's debut album "Strong Stuff". A total of three nationally charted singles were released from "Strong Stuff". The singles "Short For Gone", "Leavin' Ain't As Easy As It Sounds" and "It Takes A Whole Lot Of Liquor To Like Her" have exposed Pete to a wider audience in the United States as well as Europe. "Leavin' Ain't As Easy As It Sounds" dominated the international chart for over seven weeks and became the Number 1 single in Germany. The "It Takes A Whole Lot Of Liquor To Like Her" video was chosen as a Hot Pick Video on Great American Country (GAC) television and received substantial video spins on VH1 Country.

Pete completed his sophomore album "I'm Not Listening" under the direction of Nashville producer Ted Hewitt in January. The first single "You Can't Bring Her Back" was released to radio in March and is receiving airplay throughout the world. "I'm Not Listening" will be released on July 4th.

Pete is co-headlining The "Double S Tour" with Daryle Singletary in support of the new album. The "Double S Tour" kicks off in Haines City, Florida on July 4th at "Thunder On The Ridge" were Pete and Daryle will be joined by Jeff Carson to celebrate the release of "I'm Not Listening. The "Double S Tour" will continue through Thanksgiving.
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