The Oak Ridge Boys 2010 Christmas Tour
The Boys Are Back Home for Christmas
Nashville, TN (November 16, 2010) – Each year, The Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas tour plays to packed houses across America. This year The Boys Are Back for Christmas Tour will take the group to 18 states and 29 cities, mid-November through December 22. For the first time in ten years The Oak Ridge Boys will be bringing their Christmas show back home to Nashville and are doing so at the newly renovated Gaylord Opryland Resort on December 21.
The two-hour extravaganza features a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs—including religious, romantic, and fun holiday tunes—as well as the group’s classic Country-Pop hits, likeElvira, American Made, andThank God For Kids. The full-production show features beautiful sets, falling snow, and a visit from Santa Claus, and it includes songs from the Oaks’ five bestselling Christmas CDs.
The Boys are thrilled to be ending their holiday tour in Nashville. “It’s such an honor to play the last day of our tour this year in our hometown. It will provide a great opportunity for all of our local friends, fans and family to celebrate Christmas with The Oak Ridge Boys,” The Oaks’ Joe Bonsall explains, “we have been doing a full out Christmas tour since 1988, and since we last brought the tour to Nashville, our children have grown and we all have grandkids. The Boys are back home for Christmas in Nashville at Opryland…I’m not sure how it gets any better!”
VIP and Basic show ticket packages are available now by calling 1-888-677-9872. Packages include overnight accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort with a private viewing of the Gaylord Opryland’s Hall of Trees, as well as dinner prior to the Christmas concert. General show tickets are also available.
To find out more information about The Boys Are Back For Christmas show in Nashville visit http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland/specials-packages/specials/oak-ridge-boys-christmas/index.html.
You can also follow the tour on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/9XKCcZ and Twitter at http://twitter.com/ORB_Christmas
Media Contact:
Webster & Associates, LLC
Jenelle Scott / 615-777-6995 x222
jenelle@websterpr.com
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Oak Ridge Boys to appear on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives tonight 9 pm (cst) ! !
The Oak Ridge Boys to appear on Food Networks’ Diners, Drive-ins and Dives tonight 9 pm (CST)!!!
Hendersonville TN - The Oak Ridge Boys along with Diners, Drive-ins and Dives host Guy Fieri will cook up a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes based on centuries-old family recipes like Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Falafel and Tabbouleh at Café Rakka tonight on the popular Food Network television show. This cozy, comfortable restaurant in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is fast becoming a Middle Tennessee favorite, serving signature dishes with flair and a perfect pick for Guy Fieri!
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives are popular again thanks to faithful baby boomers, a slew of younger fans and a whole new generation of owners. Join Guy Fieri as he visits classic "greasy spoon" spots, from a roadside shack in Tarpley, Texas to a Las Vegas sports bar with stellar stromboli.
Hendersonville TN - The Oak Ridge Boys along with Diners, Drive-ins and Dives host Guy Fieri will cook up a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes based on centuries-old family recipes like Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Falafel and Tabbouleh at Café Rakka tonight on the popular Food Network television show. This cozy, comfortable restaurant in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is fast becoming a Middle Tennessee favorite, serving signature dishes with flair and a perfect pick for Guy Fieri!
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives are popular again thanks to faithful baby boomers, a slew of younger fans and a whole new generation of owners. Join Guy Fieri as he visits classic "greasy spoon" spots, from a roadside shack in Tarpley, Texas to a Las Vegas sports bar with stellar stromboli.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Top 5 Nominees Announced For The 16th Annual ICMA
TOP 5 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 16th ANNUAL
INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Love and Theft, Joey + Rory, The Roys, Nathan Stanley along with Dr. Ralph Stanley and 2009 ICM Entertainer of the Year, CrossCountry The Band, Tommy Brandt to perform
Award Show Set for Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Trinity Music City USA Auditorium
NASHVILLE, TN-August 26, 2010—Top 5 category nominees announced for the 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show. The ICM Awards are set for Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
The following 2010 Top 5 nominees are listed in alphabetical order within each category:
Entertainer of the Year*
Andrew Heller; Barry McGee; Jason Crabb; Point of Grace; Steve Richard; Tommy Brandt
Male Vocalist
Greg McDougal; Jason Crabb; Philip Dain Powell; Russ Murphy; Tommy Brandt
Female Vocalist
Amanda Fessant; Emma Jacob; Kathy Joy Bell; Mary James; Sandra Dee
Vocal Duo
Austins Bridge; Branded; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Joey & Rory; The Roys
Vocal Group*
Corey Brooks Band; CrossCountry The Band; Katalyst; Last Light Band; Point of Grace; The Springs
Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
Love Like Crazy – Lee Brice
That’s God – Jo Dee Messina
Temporary Home – Carrie Underwood
The Man I Want To Be – Chris Young
This Ain’t Nothing – Craig Morgan
Mainstream Country Artist
Carrie Underwood; Craig Morgan; Josh Turner; Jeff Bates; Ricky Skaggs
Christian Country Song
Beautiful – The Roys
Come To The Well-Mary James
Cowboys Love Jesus Too – Russ Murphy
Eighty Acre Church – Steve Richard
Faith In God-Tommy Brandt
Songwriter
Del Way; Dianna Paul; Greg McDougal; James Payne; Russ Murphy
Legend/Pioneer Award
Barry McGee; Dan Cowart with Last Light Band; LuLu Roman; Melanie Walker; Ricky Skaggs
Video
All I Ask For Anymore –Trace Adkins Label: Capitol Nashville Director: Deaton-Flanigen
Temporary Home – Carrie Underwood Label: Arista Nashville Director: Deaton-Flanigen
The House That Built Me – Miranda Lambert Label: Columbia Nashville Director: Trey Fanjoy
The Man I Want To Be – Chris Young Label: RCA Nashville Director: David McClister
This Ain’t Nothing – Craig Morgan Label: BNA Nashville Director: Steven L. Weaver
New Artist
Chip Willmore; Dianna Paul; Emma Jacob; Laura Dodd; Will Peppers
Musician
Dennis Agajanian; Gordon Mote; Greg McDougal; Ricky Skaggs; Tim Atwood
Comedy Act
Barry McGee; Chonda Pierce; Jeff Treece; Johnny Lee Cook; LuLu Roman
Radio Personality
BJ Fessant; Gary Richardson; J.R. Pitsenbarger; Leon Joplin; Rich Miller
Inspirational Country Radio Network
WCWV-Summersville, WV; WJCR - Upton, KY; WSM AM 650 – Nashville, TN
WTYS- Marianna, FL
Inspirational Bluegrass Artist
Cherryholmes; Lawrence Bishop; Rhonda Vincent; Ricky Skaggs; The Isaacs
Youth In Music
Abbey Gregory; Hannah Faith; Matthew Wacaster; Renee Spencer; The McDougal Kids
Music Evangelist
Amanda Fessant; Del Way; Greg McDougal; Russ Murphy; Tommy Brandt
Faith, Family & Country Movie
Flicka 2
Letters To God
Preacher’s Kid
The Blind Side
What Would Jesus Do
Television Network
Daystar; GAC; Gospel Music Channel; TBN; TCT Networks
*Denotes tie
Love and Theft, Joey + Rory, The Roys, Nathan Stanley along with Dr. Ralph Stanley and 2009 ICM Entertainer of the Year CrossCountry The Band and Tommy Brandt are all confirmed to perform on the award show. In addition, Megan Alexander, Correspondent for the national television show "INSIDE EDITION”, will co-host the show.
Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now. Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, will benefit from a portion of the ticket sales. For tickets, more information and show highlights, please visit www.icm-awards.com
The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music. Inspirational Country music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country™.
Previous show presenters and performers have included: Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Randy Houser, Jamie O’Neal, Josh Turner, Lee Greenwood, Emerson Drive, Richie McDonald, Linda Davis, Diamond Rio, Brian Littrell, Randy Owen, The Isaacs, Point of Grace, Phil Stacey, Melanie Walker, Jeff Bates, Tammy Cochran, the Carter Twins, Del Way and many more. Presenters and performers will be announced in the coming months.
The Inspirational Country Music Convention and Awards Show is a yearly event that draws music fans, broadcast media (radio, print, and TV) and the industry's top artists to Nashville to showcase music and to discuss industry related issues. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Week, slated for October 10-14, in Nashville, TN. The convention and show are presented by the 501C-3 not-for-profit corporation, founded in 1992, The Christian Country Music Association. For more Information on ICM Week, please email info@ccma.cc or visit www.ccma.cc
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For more information on ICM Awards Show, please contact:
Kim Dettwiller, Team Strategies, 615-321-4073, teamstrategies@comcast.net
Jason Higgins, Power Source, 615-248-8105 x223, Jason@ccma.cc
1803 Broadway #519 | Nashville, TN 37203 | phone: 615.321.4073
www.teamstrategies.net
INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Love and Theft, Joey + Rory, The Roys, Nathan Stanley along with Dr. Ralph Stanley and 2009 ICM Entertainer of the Year, CrossCountry The Band, Tommy Brandt to perform
Award Show Set for Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Trinity Music City USA Auditorium
NASHVILLE, TN-August 26, 2010—Top 5 category nominees announced for the 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show. The ICM Awards are set for Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
The following 2010 Top 5 nominees are listed in alphabetical order within each category:
Entertainer of the Year*
Andrew Heller; Barry McGee; Jason Crabb; Point of Grace; Steve Richard; Tommy Brandt
Male Vocalist
Greg McDougal; Jason Crabb; Philip Dain Powell; Russ Murphy; Tommy Brandt
Female Vocalist
Amanda Fessant; Emma Jacob; Kathy Joy Bell; Mary James; Sandra Dee
Vocal Duo
Austins Bridge; Branded; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Joey & Rory; The Roys
Vocal Group*
Corey Brooks Band; CrossCountry The Band; Katalyst; Last Light Band; Point of Grace; The Springs
Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
Love Like Crazy – Lee Brice
That’s God – Jo Dee Messina
Temporary Home – Carrie Underwood
The Man I Want To Be – Chris Young
This Ain’t Nothing – Craig Morgan
Mainstream Country Artist
Carrie Underwood; Craig Morgan; Josh Turner; Jeff Bates; Ricky Skaggs
Christian Country Song
Beautiful – The Roys
Come To The Well-Mary James
Cowboys Love Jesus Too – Russ Murphy
Eighty Acre Church – Steve Richard
Faith In God-Tommy Brandt
Songwriter
Del Way; Dianna Paul; Greg McDougal; James Payne; Russ Murphy
Legend/Pioneer Award
Barry McGee; Dan Cowart with Last Light Band; LuLu Roman; Melanie Walker; Ricky Skaggs
Video
All I Ask For Anymore –Trace Adkins Label: Capitol Nashville Director: Deaton-Flanigen
Temporary Home – Carrie Underwood Label: Arista Nashville Director: Deaton-Flanigen
The House That Built Me – Miranda Lambert Label: Columbia Nashville Director: Trey Fanjoy
The Man I Want To Be – Chris Young Label: RCA Nashville Director: David McClister
This Ain’t Nothing – Craig Morgan Label: BNA Nashville Director: Steven L. Weaver
New Artist
Chip Willmore; Dianna Paul; Emma Jacob; Laura Dodd; Will Peppers
Musician
Dennis Agajanian; Gordon Mote; Greg McDougal; Ricky Skaggs; Tim Atwood
Comedy Act
Barry McGee; Chonda Pierce; Jeff Treece; Johnny Lee Cook; LuLu Roman
Radio Personality
BJ Fessant; Gary Richardson; J.R. Pitsenbarger; Leon Joplin; Rich Miller
Inspirational Country Radio Network
WCWV-Summersville, WV; WJCR - Upton, KY; WSM AM 650 – Nashville, TN
WTYS- Marianna, FL
Inspirational Bluegrass Artist
Cherryholmes; Lawrence Bishop; Rhonda Vincent; Ricky Skaggs; The Isaacs
Youth In Music
Abbey Gregory; Hannah Faith; Matthew Wacaster; Renee Spencer; The McDougal Kids
Music Evangelist
Amanda Fessant; Del Way; Greg McDougal; Russ Murphy; Tommy Brandt
Faith, Family & Country Movie
Flicka 2
Letters To God
Preacher’s Kid
The Blind Side
What Would Jesus Do
Television Network
Daystar; GAC; Gospel Music Channel; TBN; TCT Networks
*Denotes tie
Love and Theft, Joey + Rory, The Roys, Nathan Stanley along with Dr. Ralph Stanley and 2009 ICM Entertainer of the Year CrossCountry The Band and Tommy Brandt are all confirmed to perform on the award show. In addition, Megan Alexander, Correspondent for the national television show "INSIDE EDITION”, will co-host the show.
Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now. Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, will benefit from a portion of the ticket sales. For tickets, more information and show highlights, please visit www.icm-awards.com
The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music. Inspirational Country music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country™.
Previous show presenters and performers have included: Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Randy Houser, Jamie O’Neal, Josh Turner, Lee Greenwood, Emerson Drive, Richie McDonald, Linda Davis, Diamond Rio, Brian Littrell, Randy Owen, The Isaacs, Point of Grace, Phil Stacey, Melanie Walker, Jeff Bates, Tammy Cochran, the Carter Twins, Del Way and many more. Presenters and performers will be announced in the coming months.
The Inspirational Country Music Convention and Awards Show is a yearly event that draws music fans, broadcast media (radio, print, and TV) and the industry's top artists to Nashville to showcase music and to discuss industry related issues. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Week, slated for October 10-14, in Nashville, TN. The convention and show are presented by the 501C-3 not-for-profit corporation, founded in 1992, The Christian Country Music Association. For more Information on ICM Week, please email info@ccma.cc or visit www.ccma.cc
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For more information on ICM Awards Show, please contact:
Kim Dettwiller, Team Strategies, 615-321-4073, teamstrategies@comcast.net
Jason Higgins, Power Source, 615-248-8105 x223, Jason@ccma.cc
1803 Broadway #519 | Nashville, TN 37203 | phone: 615.321.4073
www.teamstrategies.net
Labels:
awards,
bluegrass,
gospel,
Nashville Country,
roots music
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The ICM Awards to be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium
The ICM Awards to be Held on Thursday, October 14, 2010
at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium
NASHVILLE, TN-August 18, 2010—The 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show (ICM Awards) announces that Love And Theft, Joey + Rory, The Roys, Nathan Stanley along with Dr. Ralph Stanley and 2009 ICM Entertainer of the Year CrossCountry The Band, are all confirmed to perform on the award show.
When you see husband & wife duo Joey+Rory, you don’t need to be told that what they have is genuine. Just listen to their music or listen to them talk and you can tell that what they have is the real deal…not just as a musical duo, but as a couple. The deep connection they have doesn’t just shine through their music, it’s the reason their music shines.
“It’s such a blessing to get to play music and travel and see things we’ve never been able to see before. But the highlight of it all is being able to do it together.” states Joey
“Our plan is the same as it’s always been - to show up, do what we do and hope that magic will happen,” says Rory. “As hard as we work, we ultimately know that God’s plans are a lot bigger and better than we can make ourselves.”
Megan Alexander, Correspondent for the national television show, "INSIDE EDITION”, will co-host the award show that will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now. Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, will benefit from a portion of the ticket sales. For tickets, more information and show highlights, please visit www.icm-awards.com.
The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music. Inspirational Country music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country™.
Previous show presenters and performers have included: Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Randy Houser, Jamie O’Neal, Josh Turner, Lee Greenwood, Emerson Drive, Richie McDonald, Linda Davis, Diamond Rio, Brian Littrell, Randy Owen, The Isaacs, Point of Grace, Phil Stacey, Melanie Walker, Jeff Bates, Tammy Cochran, the Carter Twins, Del Way and many more. Additional presenters and performers will be announced in the coming months.
The Inspirational Country Music Convention and Awards Show is a yearly event that draws music fans, broadcast media (radio, print, and TV) and the industry's top artists to Nashville to showcase music and to discuss industry related issues. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Week, slated for October 10-14, in Nashville, TN. The convention and show are presented by the 501C-3 not-for-profit corporation, founded in 1992, The Christian Country Music Association. For more Information on ICM Week, please email info@ccma.cc or visit www.ccma.cc .
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For more information on ICM Awards Show, please contact:
Kim Dettwiller, Team Strategies, 615-321-4073, teamstrategies@comcast.net
Jason Higgins, Power Source, 615-248-8105 x223, Jason@ccma.cc
at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium
NASHVILLE, TN-August 18, 2010—The 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show (ICM Awards) announces that Love And Theft, Joey + Rory, The Roys, Nathan Stanley along with Dr. Ralph Stanley and 2009 ICM Entertainer of the Year CrossCountry The Band, are all confirmed to perform on the award show.
When you see husband & wife duo Joey+Rory, you don’t need to be told that what they have is genuine. Just listen to their music or listen to them talk and you can tell that what they have is the real deal…not just as a musical duo, but as a couple. The deep connection they have doesn’t just shine through their music, it’s the reason their music shines.
“It’s such a blessing to get to play music and travel and see things we’ve never been able to see before. But the highlight of it all is being able to do it together.” states Joey
“Our plan is the same as it’s always been - to show up, do what we do and hope that magic will happen,” says Rory. “As hard as we work, we ultimately know that God’s plans are a lot bigger and better than we can make ourselves.”
Megan Alexander, Correspondent for the national television show, "INSIDE EDITION”, will co-host the award show that will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now. Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, will benefit from a portion of the ticket sales. For tickets, more information and show highlights, please visit www.icm-awards.com.
The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music. Inspirational Country music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country™.
Previous show presenters and performers have included: Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Randy Houser, Jamie O’Neal, Josh Turner, Lee Greenwood, Emerson Drive, Richie McDonald, Linda Davis, Diamond Rio, Brian Littrell, Randy Owen, The Isaacs, Point of Grace, Phil Stacey, Melanie Walker, Jeff Bates, Tammy Cochran, the Carter Twins, Del Way and many more. Additional presenters and performers will be announced in the coming months.
The Inspirational Country Music Convention and Awards Show is a yearly event that draws music fans, broadcast media (radio, print, and TV) and the industry's top artists to Nashville to showcase music and to discuss industry related issues. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Week, slated for October 10-14, in Nashville, TN. The convention and show are presented by the 501C-3 not-for-profit corporation, founded in 1992, The Christian Country Music Association. For more Information on ICM Week, please email info@ccma.cc or visit www.ccma.cc .
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For more information on ICM Awards Show, please contact:
Kim Dettwiller, Team Strategies, 615-321-4073, teamstrategies@comcast.net
Jason Higgins, Power Source, 615-248-8105 x223, Jason@ccma.cc
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
So Much MOORE Media Adds Guy Penrod to Roster
so much MOORE media Adds Guy Penrod to Roster
Nashville, TN (July 13, 2010) -- Veteran industry publicist, Martha "skates" Moore, President of so much MOORE media, announces the firm's newest client, Guy Penrod, today. Moore will handle all aspects of country-oriented public relations efforts for Guy's newest disc, BREATHE DEEP (Servant Records/Gaither Music Group). "He's a joy to work with," says the up-beat Moore. "Great voice and experience are always a plus!"
Penrod, a 14-year veteran of the GRAMMY ® and Dove Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, is excited to explore the country market. "I think there are so many correlations between great country and gospel songs that this project will resonate with fans of both genres," says Guy from his Tennessee home.
Guy, a highly sought-after studio singer in Nashville early in his career, appeared for three years on TNN's popular Music City Tonight as a vocalist in the house band prior to joining the GVB.
Moore, who's background includes stints as a publicist for major record labels (ABC, MCA, PolyGram), launched so much MOORE media in 1988. Martha's current artist roster includes: singer/songwriting legend Hank Cochran; Texas-based entertainer Mark Wayne Glasmire; country/bluegrass sextet, The Grascals; vocalist Susan Hickman and singer/songwriter Ray Stephenson.
For more information on Guy Penrod, go to guypenrod.com.
Get "the dish" on MM at www.somuchmoore.com, or email Martha at somuchmoore@charter.net.
Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE media - Established in 1988!
(O) 615.746.3994 / (M) 615.202.1313
Nashville, TN (July 13, 2010) -- Veteran industry publicist, Martha "skates" Moore, President of so much MOORE media, announces the firm's newest client, Guy Penrod, today. Moore will handle all aspects of country-oriented public relations efforts for Guy's newest disc, BREATHE DEEP (Servant Records/Gaither Music Group). "He's a joy to work with," says the up-beat Moore. "Great voice and experience are always a plus!"
Penrod, a 14-year veteran of the GRAMMY ® and Dove Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, is excited to explore the country market. "I think there are so many correlations between great country and gospel songs that this project will resonate with fans of both genres," says Guy from his Tennessee home.
Guy, a highly sought-after studio singer in Nashville early in his career, appeared for three years on TNN's popular Music City Tonight as a vocalist in the house band prior to joining the GVB.
Moore, who's background includes stints as a publicist for major record labels (ABC, MCA, PolyGram), launched so much MOORE media in 1988. Martha's current artist roster includes: singer/songwriting legend Hank Cochran; Texas-based entertainer Mark Wayne Glasmire; country/bluegrass sextet, The Grascals; vocalist Susan Hickman and singer/songwriter Ray Stephenson.
For more information on Guy Penrod, go to guypenrod.com.
Get "the dish" on MM at www.somuchmoore.com, or email Martha at somuchmoore@charter.net.
Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE media - Established in 1988!
(O) 615.746.3994 / (M) 615.202.1313
Labels:
Christian Music,
country music,
gospel,
male singer,
Nashville Country
Friday, June 25, 2010
"Are You The One" - Guy Penrod - Single Review
This is a single from Guy Penrod's debut country CD "Breathe Deep". Singles are fun to review, you just get into one song, not 12 or 15. This is a fine sounding Nashville Country song, produced by Brent Rowan who probably plays electric guitar on the CD too.
Being his first single puts a lot of pressure on it. Guy has sang 14 years with the Gaither Vocal Band, a household name in Gospel Bands. So, Penrod decides to step away from this group and sing on his own. Well, the lyrics to this song, really make you think about yourself, written by (Tammy Hyler and Shaye Smith). It is a very familiar sounding song with the typical "A call" studio musicians in Nashville playing on the disc with Brent producing it. Penrod has a very nice voice with the help of Wes Hightower on vocals. Give this a listen, there is a message here for you and me.
wwww.guypenrod.com
Being his first single puts a lot of pressure on it. Guy has sang 14 years with the Gaither Vocal Band, a household name in Gospel Bands. So, Penrod decides to step away from this group and sing on his own. Well, the lyrics to this song, really make you think about yourself, written by (Tammy Hyler and Shaye Smith). It is a very familiar sounding song with the typical "A call" studio musicians in Nashville playing on the disc with Brent producing it. Penrod has a very nice voice with the help of Wes Hightower on vocals. Give this a listen, there is a message here for you and me.
wwww.guypenrod.com
Labels:
Christian Music,
country music,
gospel,
male singer,
Nashville Country
Friday, May 28, 2010
Mountain Heart - Live At Sellersville Theatre, Sellersville, Pa.- A Review
Mountain Heart has been around quite a while as an excellent bluegrass band, they are in the process of changing into a country rock, Southern rock jam band, The newest member, Josh Schilling, has sang and played with several types of bands, and I read he has a separate project on the side, which would not surprise me. This is exciting, I thought I was going to a bluegrass show last and it turned into a jam session with several cover songs, some new songs for the new CD that they are working on, They are looking for a label, but their manager Brian says they are going on with or without a label, they can get some Distribution help and keep on Touring. They are already working on the CD. He gave me a three song demo CD, I can't let anyone hear it, but He said I can tease folk about. Here's a tease for ya, if your good, I will give you another tease at end of review, This CD has drums on it.
I got to Sellersville Theatre right after the first act was done (Fitzmaurice), heard they were good, from the nice couple behind me, This guy sent me some nice pics tonight,I had asked him if He would, and he did, will see if I can add a couple to the review, when it goes on CSO.
A little about Mountain Heart, in a big way ,this is a shame, I sampled some of their stuff, they have a real big discography. They have been a big bluegrass band, making lots of great songs. But on the other hand, When I talked to Jim Van Cleve He is excited about it. They know how great that Josh Schilling is, There is a great chemistry in the group, everyone plays together. Josh Schilling could take them places. He is a great singer, his vocals are so mature and strong, heard a youtube of him singing the national anthem with the rest of the group. He is an incredible keyboard player, reminds me of a young Chuck Leavell.(Who can sing and play guitar)
I really was not prepared for what I heard last night. I was expecting a show like the Ark,
but I got like a professional cover band. They started out playing an instrumental. It was good, one of the many short ones the group does. After that, the small crowd in the front started chanting, Louder!! Louder!! , Well, The Mountain Heart sound guy complied. From then on, it was real loud. The room right behind me, the rest of the Theatre that was empty
was loud, but the room had lots of noise, which made the signal midrangey.
Next, I heard a very familiar bass thump and the ride began as Jason Moore, on bass played the intro to "Whipping Post" by the Allman Brothers. They virtually nailed the song note for note, in an acoustic way. The hi guitar parts were played by Jim on fiddle. The difference is Josh slows it down in the middle and does some sct singing with it.He is on electric piano here. Aaron Ramsey , their new mandolin player really is a great player and adds alot to the show.
They did an accapello gospel number and I thought it was weird that 2 members went into the side stage.
The show was pretty much focused on the very talented Josh Shilling , who has a great voice, is a great guitarist and played a lot of electric piano this night. I'm listening to the Ark show as I write this, The group seemed more focused that night, tonight ,they are sort of p rowling the stage. I also miss Barry's ongoing dialog with the crowd at the Ark.
The band jams on and on, and for a while, they settle down and do a few really nice songs. All of which will be on the new CD. They do a real nice version of Bruce Hornsby's "That's Just the Way it Is" , That one really caught me off guard as it is just plain rock music.
Also, "Very Superstitous" with some wah, caught me off guard. I did notice some people leave during the show, as they were expecting bluegrass, I mean, we are in a small town, in rural, Pa. This is a country/bluegrass group venue where the group is playing mostly rock and jam oriented music. They ended with more jamming, and left the stage, I mean, you knew they were coming back. Pretty soon, Josh and the bass player Jason come back and and Josh sits at the keyboard for another Allman brothers song, a newer one "Soul Shine".
And that was it, that's just the way it goes. The group sticks around and sign some Cds and stuff, I talk to Brian and JIm, very nice, down to earth group. I'm looking forward to this new CD.
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I got to Sellersville Theatre right after the first act was done (Fitzmaurice), heard they were good, from the nice couple behind me, This guy sent me some nice pics tonight,I had asked him if He would, and he did, will see if I can add a couple to the review, when it goes on CSO.
A little about Mountain Heart, in a big way ,this is a shame, I sampled some of their stuff, they have a real big discography. They have been a big bluegrass band, making lots of great songs. But on the other hand, When I talked to Jim Van Cleve He is excited about it. They know how great that Josh Schilling is, There is a great chemistry in the group, everyone plays together. Josh Schilling could take them places. He is a great singer, his vocals are so mature and strong, heard a youtube of him singing the national anthem with the rest of the group. He is an incredible keyboard player, reminds me of a young Chuck Leavell.(Who can sing and play guitar)
I really was not prepared for what I heard last night. I was expecting a show like the Ark,
but I got like a professional cover band. They started out playing an instrumental. It was good, one of the many short ones the group does. After that, the small crowd in the front started chanting, Louder!! Louder!! , Well, The Mountain Heart sound guy complied. From then on, it was real loud. The room right behind me, the rest of the Theatre that was empty
was loud, but the room had lots of noise, which made the signal midrangey.
Next, I heard a very familiar bass thump and the ride began as Jason Moore, on bass played the intro to "Whipping Post" by the Allman Brothers. They virtually nailed the song note for note, in an acoustic way. The hi guitar parts were played by Jim on fiddle. The difference is Josh slows it down in the middle and does some sct singing with it.He is on electric piano here. Aaron Ramsey , their new mandolin player really is a great player and adds alot to the show.
They did an accapello gospel number and I thought it was weird that 2 members went into the side stage.
The show was pretty much focused on the very talented Josh Shilling , who has a great voice, is a great guitarist and played a lot of electric piano this night. I'm listening to the Ark show as I write this, The group seemed more focused that night, tonight ,they are sort of p rowling the stage. I also miss Barry's ongoing dialog with the crowd at the Ark.
The band jams on and on, and for a while, they settle down and do a few really nice songs. All of which will be on the new CD. They do a real nice version of Bruce Hornsby's "That's Just the Way it Is" , That one really caught me off guard as it is just plain rock music.
Also, "Very Superstitous" with some wah, caught me off guard. I did notice some people leave during the show, as they were expecting bluegrass, I mean, we are in a small town, in rural, Pa. This is a country/bluegrass group venue where the group is playing mostly rock and jam oriented music. They ended with more jamming, and left the stage, I mean, you knew they were coming back. Pretty soon, Josh and the bass player Jason come back and and Josh sits at the keyboard for another Allman brothers song, a newer one "Soul Shine".
And that was it, that's just the way it goes. The group sticks around and sign some Cds and stuff, I talk to Brian and JIm, very nice, down to earth group. I'm looking forward to this new CD.
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Labels:
alternative,
bluegrass,
country music,
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jam band,
male group,
Nashville Country,
Rural Rhythm
Thursday, March 04, 2010
The Country Music Hall OF Fame AND Museum Presents Sunday In The Country
THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM PRESENTS
SUNDAY IN THE COUNTRY
12 INSPIRING HITS FROM TODAY’S TOP COUNTRY ARTISTS
Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban Among the Artists Featured in New CD Collection Benefiting Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
Nashville, TN – Themes of family and faith run deep in country music, as evidenced by the explosion of inspiring hits topping the mainstream radio and sales charts.
New Haven Records in partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will release the CD Sunday in the Country: 12 Inspiring Hits From Today’s Top Country Artists this month. The project is set for a March launch at Christian retail through Provident-Integrity Distribution, and will be released to mainstream outlets through SONY Distribution.
The landmark new release includes a virtual “Who’s Who” of Grammy, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music award-winning artists. Artists featured include Trace Adkins, Alabama, Diamond Rio, Vince Gill, Tracy Lawrence, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Steve Wariner and Lee Ann Womack.
Ken Harding, president of New Haven Records, comments, “For more than 20 years, our company has focused on the uniquely American genres of country, southern gospel, and black gospel music. Sunday in the Country, the third project in our outstanding partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, has the potential to be our most successful release in the series.”
“Inspirational songs have always had an important place in the country music canon,” adds Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Director Kyle Young. “The songs that comprise Sunday in the Country uphold this rich tradition, offering hope, fellowship, solace and gratitude. New Haven Records has been releasing meaningful country and gospel recordings for two decades, and we’re pleased to be partners with them on this project.”
Joining successful collections such as Three Wooden Crosses, Amazing Grace, Country’s Salute to Gospel and Songs for Worship—Country, this newest, unparalleled compilation of today’s favorite inspirational country songs represents the top-voted selections in a survey sent to hundreds of country radio programmers. The list was then reviewed by historians at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum who developed the final artist/track selection for the project in association with New Haven Records President, Ken Harding.
The twelve tracks presented in Sunday in the Country are songs that have individually sold millions of units—they are songs that have become modern country-gospel classics and touched the lives of countless listeners with the message of faith.
Executive producers for the album are Ken Harding, LeAnn Bennett and the staff of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
The package includes photos and extensive liner notes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization.
Sunday in the Country will be the subject of a major media/promotional campaign in both the mainstream and Christian retail markets.
Track listing:
Long Black Train
Josh Turner
I Believe
Diamond Rio
But for the Grace of God
Keith Urban
Blessed
Martina McBride
Drugs or Jesus
Tim McGraw
Muddy Water
Trace Adkins
Go Rest High on That Mountain
Vince Gill
Holes in the Floor of Heaven
Steve Wariner
Up to Him
Tracy Lawrence
Angels Among Us
Alabama
Get Up in Jesus’ Name
Lee Ann Womack
I Found Jesus on the Jailhouse Floor
George Strait
About the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The Museum’s mission is the preservation of the history of country and related vernacular music rooted in southern culture. With the same educational mission, the Foundation also operates CMF Records, the Museum’s Frist Library and Archive, CMF Press, Historic RCA Studio B, and Hatch Show Print. More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.
About New Haven Records
Founded in 1990 by veteran label executive Ken Harding, New Haven Records is an independently owned Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies focusing on the uniquely American genres of Country, Gospel, and Black Gospel. Today, over twenty years later, New Haven continues to produce and promote life transforming music and artistry with integrity and excellence. Resource online: www.newhavenrecords.com
Media Contacts:
For New Haven Records:
Jackie Monaghan
Morningstar PR
(615) 646-5990—Direct
morningstarpr@comcast.net
For country media/radio opportunities:
Kirt Webster
Webster PR
(615) 777-6995
kirt@websterpr.com
SUNDAY IN THE COUNTRY
12 INSPIRING HITS FROM TODAY’S TOP COUNTRY ARTISTS
Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban Among the Artists Featured in New CD Collection Benefiting Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
Nashville, TN – Themes of family and faith run deep in country music, as evidenced by the explosion of inspiring hits topping the mainstream radio and sales charts.
New Haven Records in partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will release the CD Sunday in the Country: 12 Inspiring Hits From Today’s Top Country Artists this month. The project is set for a March launch at Christian retail through Provident-Integrity Distribution, and will be released to mainstream outlets through SONY Distribution.
The landmark new release includes a virtual “Who’s Who” of Grammy, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music award-winning artists. Artists featured include Trace Adkins, Alabama, Diamond Rio, Vince Gill, Tracy Lawrence, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Steve Wariner and Lee Ann Womack.
Ken Harding, president of New Haven Records, comments, “For more than 20 years, our company has focused on the uniquely American genres of country, southern gospel, and black gospel music. Sunday in the Country, the third project in our outstanding partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, has the potential to be our most successful release in the series.”
“Inspirational songs have always had an important place in the country music canon,” adds Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Director Kyle Young. “The songs that comprise Sunday in the Country uphold this rich tradition, offering hope, fellowship, solace and gratitude. New Haven Records has been releasing meaningful country and gospel recordings for two decades, and we’re pleased to be partners with them on this project.”
Joining successful collections such as Three Wooden Crosses, Amazing Grace, Country’s Salute to Gospel and Songs for Worship—Country, this newest, unparalleled compilation of today’s favorite inspirational country songs represents the top-voted selections in a survey sent to hundreds of country radio programmers. The list was then reviewed by historians at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum who developed the final artist/track selection for the project in association with New Haven Records President, Ken Harding.
The twelve tracks presented in Sunday in the Country are songs that have individually sold millions of units—they are songs that have become modern country-gospel classics and touched the lives of countless listeners with the message of faith.
Executive producers for the album are Ken Harding, LeAnn Bennett and the staff of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
The package includes photos and extensive liner notes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization.
Sunday in the Country will be the subject of a major media/promotional campaign in both the mainstream and Christian retail markets.
Track listing:
Long Black Train
Josh Turner
I Believe
Diamond Rio
But for the Grace of God
Keith Urban
Blessed
Martina McBride
Drugs or Jesus
Tim McGraw
Muddy Water
Trace Adkins
Go Rest High on That Mountain
Vince Gill
Holes in the Floor of Heaven
Steve Wariner
Up to Him
Tracy Lawrence
Angels Among Us
Alabama
Get Up in Jesus’ Name
Lee Ann Womack
I Found Jesus on the Jailhouse Floor
George Strait
About the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The Museum’s mission is the preservation of the history of country and related vernacular music rooted in southern culture. With the same educational mission, the Foundation also operates CMF Records, the Museum’s Frist Library and Archive, CMF Press, Historic RCA Studio B, and Hatch Show Print. More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.
About New Haven Records
Founded in 1990 by veteran label executive Ken Harding, New Haven Records is an independently owned Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies focusing on the uniquely American genres of Country, Gospel, and Black Gospel. Today, over twenty years later, New Haven continues to produce and promote life transforming music and artistry with integrity and excellence. Resource online: www.newhavenrecords.com
Media Contacts:
For New Haven Records:
Jackie Monaghan
Morningstar PR
(615) 646-5990—Direct
morningstarpr@comcast.net
For country media/radio opportunities:
Kirt Webster
Webster PR
(615) 777-6995
kirt@websterpr.com
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Oak Ridge Boys To Receive Prestigious SGMG President's Honor
Oak Ridge Boys to Receive
Prestigious SGMG President’s Honor
SGMG Announces 2010 Harmony Honors Celebration Concert
Nashville, TN – Today, Judy Nelon, Southern Gospel Music Guild (SGMG) President and on behalf of the SGMG Executive Board, announced The Oak Ridge Boys as the 2010 recipients of the SGMG President's Honor during the SGMG Harmony Honors at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel on April 19, 2010. All four members of The Oak Ridge Boys - Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban – will be in attendance to accept this honor.
“I fondly recall having the opportunity of presenting a Gospel Music Award to the Oak Ridge Boys in Los Angeles, California in 1973. It just happened to have been Joe Bonsall’s first week with the group. Now, thirty-seven years later, it is such a privilege to present the prestigious SGMG President's Honor to this same amazing group, consisting of Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban and Joe Bonsall in recognition of their long successful career and significant contributions to the field of southern gospel music,” says Nelon.
The Oak Ridge Boys continue to make new music and entertain millions of fans. With numerous Gold and Platinum albums, they have also enjoyed more than a dozen Number One singles and over 30 Top Ten hits with over 30 million records sold throughout their illustrious 40 year career. With talents that have long been recognized by their peers, this Grammy Award winning group has also received eight Dove Awards, four ACM Awards, four CMA Awards and are members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2009, the Oak Ridge Boys released their acclaimed new album, The Boys Are Back on SpringHill Records and they continue to perform (with a full touring schedule) live nationwide throughout the year.
Founding member, Duane Allen commented on this great honor, "I have always felt that it was a huge honor to be recognized by your hometown or from one's roots. Gospel music is the foundation of The Oak Ridge Boys' music, Southern style quartet music. I would like to thank all of the former members of The Oak Ridge Boys' organization for laying the groundwork for all of us, and to offer my deepest gratitude to the SGMG for this wonderful honor."
The SGMG Harmony Honors Celebration Concert showcases artists with outstanding accomplishments and award nominations over the past year including Grammy, Dove and Singing News Awards, as well as radio airplay and touring success. The top ten songs of the genre are also recognized. The event will include performances by The Oak Ridge Boys, Jason Crabb, Guy Penrod, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Karen Peck & New River, Bowling Family, Gold City, Perrys, Blackwood Brothers, Tribute Quartet and more.
The SGMG Harmony Honors Celebration Concert will be held on Monday, April 19th at 7:00 pm (CST) in the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The SGMG Celebration Concert is free and open to the public.
Media Contacts:
For press credentials contact:
Aaron Crisler
aaron@thejudynelongroup.com
615-474-8673
For more information about SGMG and other media inquiries contact:
Crystal Burchette-Johnson
Prestigious SGMG President’s Honor
SGMG Announces 2010 Harmony Honors Celebration Concert
Nashville, TN – Today, Judy Nelon, Southern Gospel Music Guild (SGMG) President and on behalf of the SGMG Executive Board, announced The Oak Ridge Boys as the 2010 recipients of the SGMG President's Honor during the SGMG Harmony Honors at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel on April 19, 2010. All four members of The Oak Ridge Boys - Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban – will be in attendance to accept this honor.
“I fondly recall having the opportunity of presenting a Gospel Music Award to the Oak Ridge Boys in Los Angeles, California in 1973. It just happened to have been Joe Bonsall’s first week with the group. Now, thirty-seven years later, it is such a privilege to present the prestigious SGMG President's Honor to this same amazing group, consisting of Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban and Joe Bonsall in recognition of their long successful career and significant contributions to the field of southern gospel music,” says Nelon.
The Oak Ridge Boys continue to make new music and entertain millions of fans. With numerous Gold and Platinum albums, they have also enjoyed more than a dozen Number One singles and over 30 Top Ten hits with over 30 million records sold throughout their illustrious 40 year career. With talents that have long been recognized by their peers, this Grammy Award winning group has also received eight Dove Awards, four ACM Awards, four CMA Awards and are members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2009, the Oak Ridge Boys released their acclaimed new album, The Boys Are Back on SpringHill Records and they continue to perform (with a full touring schedule) live nationwide throughout the year.
Founding member, Duane Allen commented on this great honor, "I have always felt that it was a huge honor to be recognized by your hometown or from one's roots. Gospel music is the foundation of The Oak Ridge Boys' music, Southern style quartet music. I would like to thank all of the former members of The Oak Ridge Boys' organization for laying the groundwork for all of us, and to offer my deepest gratitude to the SGMG for this wonderful honor."
The SGMG Harmony Honors Celebration Concert showcases artists with outstanding accomplishments and award nominations over the past year including Grammy, Dove and Singing News Awards, as well as radio airplay and touring success. The top ten songs of the genre are also recognized. The event will include performances by The Oak Ridge Boys, Jason Crabb, Guy Penrod, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Karen Peck & New River, Bowling Family, Gold City, Perrys, Blackwood Brothers, Tribute Quartet and more.
The SGMG Harmony Honors Celebration Concert will be held on Monday, April 19th at 7:00 pm (CST) in the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The SGMG Celebration Concert is free and open to the public.
Media Contacts:
For press credentials contact:
Aaron Crisler
aaron@thejudynelongroup.com
615-474-8673
For more information about SGMG and other media inquiries contact:
Crystal Burchette-Johnson
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
"My Sisters and Me" - Gold Heart - A review
This young group of sisters playing guitar, fiddle and mandolin along with their sweet three part Appalachian harmonies has put out their third full CD. This CD has a very full and professional sound, it is an excellent job of recording and mastering. The sound quality is as good as any group that has been around like Union Station, or Melonie Cannon. It has a real live feel to it, not a heavily layered type recording, which is hard to find in bluegrass anyway. This album just shimmers with the sound of great acoustic music.
Jocelyn Gold is a teenager who you would never think is playing all of the guitar on this CD. It really sounds like Tyminski or a real seasoned player like Bryan Sutton. She plays some lead guitar parts that plain out sparkle. She is playing a hand made guitar ,made by Mike Long who she has a endorsement with. She also endorses GHS strings and Blue Chip picks. Gold is a very accomplished songwriter , writing ten of the twelve songs on this CD. One song that she wrote "Heavenly Home" is an accapello three part gospel song that is sung so tightly and with so much emotion. Just three vocals and that is it, it sounds great.
These gals are so refreshing ,honestly, if they keep making this Quality of music, I do not know how they can not be successful. Big Sis, Analise plays some great mandolin and has some great singing in the mix too. She does a lot of the emcee duties on the road. She is the band organizer and helps with the song arrangements.
Shelby plays a hot fiddle and adds her lead and harmony vocals as well. Andy Hall(Sugar Hill Records) plays Dobro on most of the songs, this was Dad, Trent's idea. Trent played bass on one song called "Miles" and he is their bass player on the road. Alan Bartram (McCoury Music) plays bass for the rest of the songs on the CD. I love the Christianity and encouragement which is in their songs. One of my favorites by Gold is "Amidst Life's Storms", a great song for encouragement. The more that I listen to Jocelyn's lyrics, the more impressed I am with her writing. Another part of the sound on this CD is the great banjo picking by Aaron Mcdavis (Pinecastle Records).
This type of Bluegrass has a bit more modern type sound to it because of the way it is recorded and it has more of a beat to it than traditional bluegrass. I think that traditional bluegrassers would love these gals. Rural Rhythm has had added lots of new artists in the last couple of years like Carrie Hassler, Melonie Cannon, and they have veteran groups like Mountain Heart and The Lonesome River Band.
Gold Heart has a lot of talent and a big future ahead if they keep at it. They remind me a bit of the Cherryholmes, whose first CD was real good, but they were older and they had a bigger family base, interestingly enough, both groups have Dad play bass for them. They actually remind me more of early Nickel Creek, who is long gone now. But they were a highly talented act, Sara Watkins just put out her first solo CD this year, singer and fiddler for Nickel Creek.
One Song that Jocelyn did not write, "Sister" by Nora Jane Struthers, is really a song that describes them well, sisters helping each other out, a really nice upbeat tune. A really cute song wrtten by another writer is "Chasing Lightning Bugs", which is sort of a mid tempo song that reminds me of Tennessee, on summer evenings. What is accomplished by this CD is hard to do, imparting a certain emotion, and their music has lots of aspects, lyrical talent, instrument accomplishment and also emotion, they really leave a sense of joy with you, as they really seem to love what they are doing, it is not contrived.
Well, I will quit with one more song that I love, The last song on the CD is "Ride Of Your Life", listen to the words of this song, it just shows the girls love for music and following the path their Savior. I have really enjoyed reviewing this and listening to it and I am not done with it. A Great Listen!
www.goldheartbluegrass.com
Jocelyn Gold is a teenager who you would never think is playing all of the guitar on this CD. It really sounds like Tyminski or a real seasoned player like Bryan Sutton. She plays some lead guitar parts that plain out sparkle. She is playing a hand made guitar ,made by Mike Long who she has a endorsement with. She also endorses GHS strings and Blue Chip picks. Gold is a very accomplished songwriter , writing ten of the twelve songs on this CD. One song that she wrote "Heavenly Home" is an accapello three part gospel song that is sung so tightly and with so much emotion. Just three vocals and that is it, it sounds great.
These gals are so refreshing ,honestly, if they keep making this Quality of music, I do not know how they can not be successful. Big Sis, Analise plays some great mandolin and has some great singing in the mix too. She does a lot of the emcee duties on the road. She is the band organizer and helps with the song arrangements.
Shelby plays a hot fiddle and adds her lead and harmony vocals as well. Andy Hall(Sugar Hill Records) plays Dobro on most of the songs, this was Dad, Trent's idea. Trent played bass on one song called "Miles" and he is their bass player on the road. Alan Bartram (McCoury Music) plays bass for the rest of the songs on the CD. I love the Christianity and encouragement which is in their songs. One of my favorites by Gold is "Amidst Life's Storms", a great song for encouragement. The more that I listen to Jocelyn's lyrics, the more impressed I am with her writing. Another part of the sound on this CD is the great banjo picking by Aaron Mcdavis (Pinecastle Records).
This type of Bluegrass has a bit more modern type sound to it because of the way it is recorded and it has more of a beat to it than traditional bluegrass. I think that traditional bluegrassers would love these gals. Rural Rhythm has had added lots of new artists in the last couple of years like Carrie Hassler, Melonie Cannon, and they have veteran groups like Mountain Heart and The Lonesome River Band.
Gold Heart has a lot of talent and a big future ahead if they keep at it. They remind me a bit of the Cherryholmes, whose first CD was real good, but they were older and they had a bigger family base, interestingly enough, both groups have Dad play bass for them. They actually remind me more of early Nickel Creek, who is long gone now. But they were a highly talented act, Sara Watkins just put out her first solo CD this year, singer and fiddler for Nickel Creek.
One Song that Jocelyn did not write, "Sister" by Nora Jane Struthers, is really a song that describes them well, sisters helping each other out, a really nice upbeat tune. A really cute song wrtten by another writer is "Chasing Lightning Bugs", which is sort of a mid tempo song that reminds me of Tennessee, on summer evenings. What is accomplished by this CD is hard to do, imparting a certain emotion, and their music has lots of aspects, lyrical talent, instrument accomplishment and also emotion, they really leave a sense of joy with you, as they really seem to love what they are doing, it is not contrived.
Well, I will quit with one more song that I love, The last song on the CD is "Ride Of Your Life", listen to the words of this song, it just shows the girls love for music and following the path their Savior. I have really enjoyed reviewing this and listening to it and I am not done with it. A Great Listen!
www.goldheartbluegrass.com
Labels:
bluegrass,
dobro,
family group,
Female singer,
gospel,
music review
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Claire Lynch, David Grier, Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland Join Lineup for Birthplace Of Country Music's All-Star Jam
Claire Lynch, David Grier, Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland,
Charlie Cushman, and Rob Ickes
Join the Lineup for Birthplace of Country Music’s All-Star Jam
Claire Lynch, David Grier, Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland, Charlie Cushman, and Rob Ickes have been added to the lineup for the Bluegrass All-Star Jam on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at The Paramount Center for the Arts for two shows, an afternoon matinee at 2:30 PM and an evening performance at 7:30 PM.
“We are very excited about these additions to the line-up,” noted Bill Hartley, Executive Director of the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance. Hartley commented that the additions compliment the other artists in the line-up. “Adding Claire Lynch along with Kim Fox, Missy Raines, and Dale Ann Bradley, highlights some of the top female performers in bluegrass music. Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland, David Grier, and Rob Ickes are all multiple IMBA Award winners, as are many of the other artists in the line-up.” Hartley added that Ickes is the most awarded individual player in the history of the IBMA.
Due to inclimate weather, this concert has been re-scheduled from its original date of January 30, 2010. Since the re-scheduling of the concert several of the artists originally billed will not be able to perform due to prior commitments; however, these artists have been replaced by others of equal ability and renown. Artists who were originally scheduled but will not be attending include: Kenny and Amanda Smith, Alan Bibey, and Sammy Shelor. These artists have been replaced with Claire Lynch, David Grier, Michael Cleveland, Mike Compton, Charlie Cushman and Rob Ickes. Those remaining on the roster include Terry Baucom, Dale Ann Bradley, Mike Bub, Kim Fox, Steve Gulley, Adam Haynes, Phil Leadbetter, Justin Moses, Missy Raines, Don Rigsby, and Tim Stafford. Cindy Baucom from the nationally syndicated “Knee-Deep in Bluegrass” and 2005 IBMA Broadcaster of the Year will emcee the show.
Now in its fifth year and previously billed as “Pickin’ at the Paramount,” the Bluegrass All-Star Jam will feature some of the genre’s best artists. This show is the second in the Birthplace of Country Music @ The Paramount Winter Concert Series. This show is sponsored by Alpha Natural Resources, Bristol Virginia Utilities, City of Bristol Tennessee, Fox Tri-Cities, WETS, WOPI, Virginia Commission for the Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Ticket prices are $25, ($15 students / $20 advance). Show times for the Bluegrass All-Star Jam at 2:30 and 7:30. Tickets must be purchased individually for each of the day’s performances and are available at The Paramount Center for the Arts box office at 423.274.8920 or visit www.theparamountcenter.com or www.etix.com All tickets purchased for originally scheduled date of January 30, 2010 will be honored on the 28th of February.
The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance is a non?profit organization dedicated to telling the story of the living musical heritage of the Appalachian mountains and the cultural traditions that sustain it. The BCMA is funded in part by grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, and National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, call (276) 645?0111 or visit online at
www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
# # #
Artist images are available upon request.
CONTACT:
Suzanne G. Brewster
Director of Marketing and Administration
Birthplace of Country Music Alliance
PO Box 216
Bristol, TN 37621
brewster@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
276.591.4667
BLUEGRASS ALL-STAR JAM CONTACTS:
Charlie Cushman, and Rob Ickes
Join the Lineup for Birthplace of Country Music’s All-Star Jam
Claire Lynch, David Grier, Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland, Charlie Cushman, and Rob Ickes have been added to the lineup for the Bluegrass All-Star Jam on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at The Paramount Center for the Arts for two shows, an afternoon matinee at 2:30 PM and an evening performance at 7:30 PM.
“We are very excited about these additions to the line-up,” noted Bill Hartley, Executive Director of the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance. Hartley commented that the additions compliment the other artists in the line-up. “Adding Claire Lynch along with Kim Fox, Missy Raines, and Dale Ann Bradley, highlights some of the top female performers in bluegrass music. Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland, David Grier, and Rob Ickes are all multiple IMBA Award winners, as are many of the other artists in the line-up.” Hartley added that Ickes is the most awarded individual player in the history of the IBMA.
Due to inclimate weather, this concert has been re-scheduled from its original date of January 30, 2010. Since the re-scheduling of the concert several of the artists originally billed will not be able to perform due to prior commitments; however, these artists have been replaced by others of equal ability and renown. Artists who were originally scheduled but will not be attending include: Kenny and Amanda Smith, Alan Bibey, and Sammy Shelor. These artists have been replaced with Claire Lynch, David Grier, Michael Cleveland, Mike Compton, Charlie Cushman and Rob Ickes. Those remaining on the roster include Terry Baucom, Dale Ann Bradley, Mike Bub, Kim Fox, Steve Gulley, Adam Haynes, Phil Leadbetter, Justin Moses, Missy Raines, Don Rigsby, and Tim Stafford. Cindy Baucom from the nationally syndicated “Knee-Deep in Bluegrass” and 2005 IBMA Broadcaster of the Year will emcee the show.
Now in its fifth year and previously billed as “Pickin’ at the Paramount,” the Bluegrass All-Star Jam will feature some of the genre’s best artists. This show is the second in the Birthplace of Country Music @ The Paramount Winter Concert Series. This show is sponsored by Alpha Natural Resources, Bristol Virginia Utilities, City of Bristol Tennessee, Fox Tri-Cities, WETS, WOPI, Virginia Commission for the Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Ticket prices are $25, ($15 students / $20 advance). Show times for the Bluegrass All-Star Jam at 2:30 and 7:30. Tickets must be purchased individually for each of the day’s performances and are available at The Paramount Center for the Arts box office at 423.274.8920 or visit www.theparamountcenter.com or www.etix.com All tickets purchased for originally scheduled date of January 30, 2010 will be honored on the 28th of February.
The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance is a non?profit organization dedicated to telling the story of the living musical heritage of the Appalachian mountains and the cultural traditions that sustain it. The BCMA is funded in part by grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, and National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, call (276) 645?0111 or visit online at
www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
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Artist images are available upon request.
CONTACT:
Suzanne G. Brewster
Director of Marketing and Administration
Birthplace of Country Music Alliance
PO Box 216
Bristol, TN 37621
brewster@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
276.591.4667
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
THE "Shine All NIght" Kicks Off for 2010 This Weekend In Little Rock
THE “SHINE ALL NIGHT TOUR” KICKS OFF FOR 2010
THIS WEEKEND IN LITTLE ROCK
Lyric Street’s Sarah Buxton is Added to the Star Line-up
Nashville, Tenn. (January 20, 2010) – The 2010 leg of the SunnyD Presents the Shine All Night Tour starring Martina McBride and Trace Adkins kicks off this weekend and fans are getting even more music than they anticipated. Lyric Street recording artist Sarah Buxton will be joining headliners Martina McBride and Trace Adkins for a fun-filled evening of superstar entertainment.
USA Today has declared Sarah Buxton to have "one of the most immediately arresting voices I've heard in a while." She's appeared on The Today Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live and has also appeared in the pages of People, Redbook and Country Weekly magazines.
The SunnyD Presents Shine All Night Tour Starring Martina McBride & Trace Adkins kicked off before the Thanksgiving holiday and night after night fans and critics praised the unique pairing.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote, “The two musicians brought together opposite ends of popular country music spectrum to create a cohesive package,” “McBride was comfortable straddling the lines between pop star and country girl” and Adkins performance was “a hit-filled set that traveled from rowdy fun to emotionally gripping nostalgia and romance.”
The Oklahoman wrote, “Between McBride's powerful voice and sassy energy and Adkins’ rowdy honky tonk and heartfelt ballads, the pair's Shine All Night tour seemed to thrill the near capacity Ford Center crowd.”
The evening runs the gamut of emotional release combining countless radio hits and award-winning music. Songs flavored with boisterous revelry, sexy romance and honest reflection leave fans no choice but to dance in the aisles, fist wave, chant and hold on tight to loved ones while remembering what matters most.
Enthusiastic crowd reaction and highly animated audience participation has proven McBride has shattered all illusions of a sit-in-your-seat-and-clap-politely evening as the superstar entertainer unveiled surprise after surprise during her impressive 90 minute set of hit country music, costume changes, and elaborate production and staging.
A well-seasoned performer, Adkins delivers a solid, crowd-pleasing show that includes a string of hits the platinum-seller has collected since launching his career in 1996. He balances each show with light-hearted romps like "This Ain't No Thinkin' Thing," "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," "Hot Mama," and "Ladies Love Country Boys," with emotionally charged ballads such as "I'm Tryin,'" "Arlington," "You're Gonna Miss This" and "All I Ask For Anymore." The Grammy-nominated singer instantly energizes his audience the minute he steps on the stage and keeps concertgoers pumped up throughout the entire set.
The Shine All Night Tour, also sponsored in part by GAC, kicked off November 20th and covers 40 cities across the U.S. through the spring of this year. Both McBride and Adkins will each perform full-length shows and Sarah Buxton will be their special guest.
About Martina McBride
One of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music, Martina McBride is a four-time CMA "Female Vocalist of the Year" and GRAMMY winning recording artist with more than 18 million in album sales and 23 Top 10 singles, including six that hit #1.
The breadth of her talents - as recording artist, producer, songwriter, and concert entertainer - has made her an in-demand performer and personality, appearing on such high-profile programs as VH1 Divas (singing with Jordin Sparks), Dancing with the Stars, the Today show's "Today Throws a Wedding," American Idol, The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special, and much more.
Celebrated for her beauty and sense of fashion, as well as her everywoman perspective in life and music, Martina is a wife and mother of three who has been featured on the covers of publications like Redbook and Shape.
Among her hits are such anthemic and empowering songs as "Independence Day," "This One's for the Girls," "Anyway" and "Ride," all of which have underscored her incredible popularity as one of music's preeminent female vocalists. Her latest album is the chart-topping Shine, which includes her beautiful current single, "I Just Call You Mine."
About Trace Adkins
Trace Adkins is a multi-faceted entertainer who has achieved unprecedented success as a performer, author and actor. Since launching his career in 1997, he has enjoyed a remarkable career and become one of country music’s most identifiable and important artists of his generation.
An esteemed Opry member since 2003, Adkins remains one of country’s top headlining and in-demand artists today, performing for millions of fans worldwide. He has sold more than 10 million albums by recording songs that possess insightful lyrics and cover a wide range of interests --many from his own life experiences. His albums have achieved gold or multi-platinum status and have produced 27 charted singles, with 14 hits breaking into the Top 10.
Adkins’ latest Top 20 single, "All I Ask for Anymore" has received two Grammy nominations in the "Best Male Country Performance" and "Best Country Song" categories.
For the next two years, he will serve as the official face and voice of BC Headache Powder that will be sponsoring his 2010 concert tour dates. Most recently, Adkins has signed with Show Dog-Universal Music, the newly merged record label headed up by country superstar Toby Keith and famed producer, Mark Wright. A new single and album is being planned and will be announced soon. For more information, visit www.traceadkins.com.
About Sarah Buxton
Two-time ACM "New Female Vocalist" nominee Sarah Buxton has been celebrated for her uniquely arresting vocals and song styling in addition to her creative prowess as a undeniable songwriting force, including her co-scribed power ballad "Stupid Boy," which won friend and fellow performer Keith Urban a Grammy for "Best Male Country Vocal
Performance." Buxton is readying for the release of her self-titled debut
album on February 23rd, which features the hits "Outside My Window," "Innocence," "Space" and "That Kind Of Day." To learn more about Sarah Buxton, log on to: www.sarahbuxton.com or follow her on twitter at www.twitter.com/sarahbuxton.
About SunnyD
Sunny Delight Beverages Company, based in Cincinnati, OH, is a leading producer of juice-based drinks in North America and Europe. The company is dedicated to helping Moms improve the vitality of their families by creating and marketing delicious, more wholesome beverages. Privately held, the company's brands include SunnyD citrus punch, Elations ® dietary supplement for healthier joints, FruitSimple ® 100% natural fruit smoothies, Fruit2O ® flavored waters, VeryFine ® fruit beverages, and Bossa Nova ® superfruit beverages.
About Great American Country (GAC)
Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment. GAC delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, country music performance specials, live concerts and music videos. GAC is available in more than 58 million households and online at www.GACTV.com. GAC is owned by Scripps Networks, the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, including HGTV (www.hgtv.com), Food Network (www.foodnetwork.com), DIY Network (www.diynetwork.com) and Fine Living Network (www.fineliving.com). Scripps Networks is based in Knoxville, Tenn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta and Nashville, and is a unit of Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE:SNI).
About BC Powder
BC Powder®, which was first introduced in 1906 by Bernard and Commodore Council, offers temporary relief for discomfort associated with headaches, minor body aches and fever. Because BC is a powder, it gets into your bloodstream fast to provide fast, effective relief.
TOUR DATES
* Trace Adkins not on this date.
DATES CITY VENUE
Jan. 22 Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena
Jan. 23 Independence, MO Independence Event Center
Jan. 24 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center
Jan. 29 Reading, PA Sovereign Center
Jan. 30 Worcester, MA DCU Center
Jan. 31 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
Feb. 13 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center
Feb. 14 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center
Feb. 18 Auburn Hills, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
Feb. 19 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena
Feb. 20 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Feb. 21 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Feb. 25 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County War Memorial
Feb. 26 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center
Feb. 27 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center
Feb. 28 Highland Heights, KY Bank of Kentucky Center
Mar. 4 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
Mar. 5 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall
Mar. 6 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium
Mar. 12 Richmond, VA Richmond Coliseum
Mar. 13 Uncasville, UT Mohegan Sun Arena
Mar. 14 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
Mar. 26 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Mar. 27 Green Bay, WI Resch Center
Mar. 28 Dekalb, IL NIU Convocation Center
Apr. 8 Loveland, CO Budweiser Events Center
Apr. 9 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Theatre
Apr. 10 Bismarck, ND Bismarck Civic Center
Apr. 23 *Trenton, NJ Sun Nation Bank Arena
Apr. 24 Norfolk, VA Constant Convocations Center
Apr. 25 Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Center
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For Press Materials or Media Requests,
Go to www.frontpagepublicity.com or Contact:
Martina McBride
FrontPage Publicity
Kathy Best
615-383-0412
Kathy@frontpagepublicity.com
Trace Adkins
Hot Schatz PR
Schatzi Hageman
615-782-0078
info@hotschatzpr.com
THIS WEEKEND IN LITTLE ROCK
Lyric Street’s Sarah Buxton is Added to the Star Line-up
Nashville, Tenn. (January 20, 2010) – The 2010 leg of the SunnyD Presents the Shine All Night Tour starring Martina McBride and Trace Adkins kicks off this weekend and fans are getting even more music than they anticipated. Lyric Street recording artist Sarah Buxton will be joining headliners Martina McBride and Trace Adkins for a fun-filled evening of superstar entertainment.
USA Today has declared Sarah Buxton to have "one of the most immediately arresting voices I've heard in a while." She's appeared on The Today Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live and has also appeared in the pages of People, Redbook and Country Weekly magazines.
The SunnyD Presents Shine All Night Tour Starring Martina McBride & Trace Adkins kicked off before the Thanksgiving holiday and night after night fans and critics praised the unique pairing.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote, “The two musicians brought together opposite ends of popular country music spectrum to create a cohesive package,” “McBride was comfortable straddling the lines between pop star and country girl” and Adkins performance was “a hit-filled set that traveled from rowdy fun to emotionally gripping nostalgia and romance.”
The Oklahoman wrote, “Between McBride's powerful voice and sassy energy and Adkins’ rowdy honky tonk and heartfelt ballads, the pair's Shine All Night tour seemed to thrill the near capacity Ford Center crowd.”
The evening runs the gamut of emotional release combining countless radio hits and award-winning music. Songs flavored with boisterous revelry, sexy romance and honest reflection leave fans no choice but to dance in the aisles, fist wave, chant and hold on tight to loved ones while remembering what matters most.
Enthusiastic crowd reaction and highly animated audience participation has proven McBride has shattered all illusions of a sit-in-your-seat-and-clap-politely evening as the superstar entertainer unveiled surprise after surprise during her impressive 90 minute set of hit country music, costume changes, and elaborate production and staging.
A well-seasoned performer, Adkins delivers a solid, crowd-pleasing show that includes a string of hits the platinum-seller has collected since launching his career in 1996. He balances each show with light-hearted romps like "This Ain't No Thinkin' Thing," "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," "Hot Mama," and "Ladies Love Country Boys," with emotionally charged ballads such as "I'm Tryin,'" "Arlington," "You're Gonna Miss This" and "All I Ask For Anymore." The Grammy-nominated singer instantly energizes his audience the minute he steps on the stage and keeps concertgoers pumped up throughout the entire set.
The Shine All Night Tour, also sponsored in part by GAC, kicked off November 20th and covers 40 cities across the U.S. through the spring of this year. Both McBride and Adkins will each perform full-length shows and Sarah Buxton will be their special guest.
About Martina McBride
One of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music, Martina McBride is a four-time CMA "Female Vocalist of the Year" and GRAMMY winning recording artist with more than 18 million in album sales and 23 Top 10 singles, including six that hit #1.
The breadth of her talents - as recording artist, producer, songwriter, and concert entertainer - has made her an in-demand performer and personality, appearing on such high-profile programs as VH1 Divas (singing with Jordin Sparks), Dancing with the Stars, the Today show's "Today Throws a Wedding," American Idol, The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special, and much more.
Celebrated for her beauty and sense of fashion, as well as her everywoman perspective in life and music, Martina is a wife and mother of three who has been featured on the covers of publications like Redbook and Shape.
Among her hits are such anthemic and empowering songs as "Independence Day," "This One's for the Girls," "Anyway" and "Ride," all of which have underscored her incredible popularity as one of music's preeminent female vocalists. Her latest album is the chart-topping Shine, which includes her beautiful current single, "I Just Call You Mine."
About Trace Adkins
Trace Adkins is a multi-faceted entertainer who has achieved unprecedented success as a performer, author and actor. Since launching his career in 1997, he has enjoyed a remarkable career and become one of country music’s most identifiable and important artists of his generation.
An esteemed Opry member since 2003, Adkins remains one of country’s top headlining and in-demand artists today, performing for millions of fans worldwide. He has sold more than 10 million albums by recording songs that possess insightful lyrics and cover a wide range of interests --many from his own life experiences. His albums have achieved gold or multi-platinum status and have produced 27 charted singles, with 14 hits breaking into the Top 10.
Adkins’ latest Top 20 single, "All I Ask for Anymore" has received two Grammy nominations in the "Best Male Country Performance" and "Best Country Song" categories.
For the next two years, he will serve as the official face and voice of BC Headache Powder that will be sponsoring his 2010 concert tour dates. Most recently, Adkins has signed with Show Dog-Universal Music, the newly merged record label headed up by country superstar Toby Keith and famed producer, Mark Wright. A new single and album is being planned and will be announced soon. For more information, visit www.traceadkins.com.
About Sarah Buxton
Two-time ACM "New Female Vocalist" nominee Sarah Buxton has been celebrated for her uniquely arresting vocals and song styling in addition to her creative prowess as a undeniable songwriting force, including her co-scribed power ballad "Stupid Boy," which won friend and fellow performer Keith Urban a Grammy for "Best Male Country Vocal
Performance." Buxton is readying for the release of her self-titled debut
album on February 23rd, which features the hits "Outside My Window," "Innocence," "Space" and "That Kind Of Day." To learn more about Sarah Buxton, log on to: www.sarahbuxton.com or follow her on twitter at www.twitter.com/sarahbuxton.
About SunnyD
Sunny Delight Beverages Company, based in Cincinnati, OH, is a leading producer of juice-based drinks in North America and Europe. The company is dedicated to helping Moms improve the vitality of their families by creating and marketing delicious, more wholesome beverages. Privately held, the company's brands include SunnyD citrus punch, Elations ® dietary supplement for healthier joints, FruitSimple ® 100% natural fruit smoothies, Fruit2O ® flavored waters, VeryFine ® fruit beverages, and Bossa Nova ® superfruit beverages.
About Great American Country (GAC)
Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment. GAC delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, country music performance specials, live concerts and music videos. GAC is available in more than 58 million households and online at www.GACTV.com. GAC is owned by Scripps Networks, the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, including HGTV (www.hgtv.com), Food Network (www.foodnetwork.com), DIY Network (www.diynetwork.com) and Fine Living Network (www.fineliving.com). Scripps Networks is based in Knoxville, Tenn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta and Nashville, and is a unit of Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE:SNI).
About BC Powder
BC Powder®, which was first introduced in 1906 by Bernard and Commodore Council, offers temporary relief for discomfort associated with headaches, minor body aches and fever. Because BC is a powder, it gets into your bloodstream fast to provide fast, effective relief.
TOUR DATES
* Trace Adkins not on this date.
DATES CITY VENUE
Jan. 22 Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena
Jan. 23 Independence, MO Independence Event Center
Jan. 24 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center
Jan. 29 Reading, PA Sovereign Center
Jan. 30 Worcester, MA DCU Center
Jan. 31 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
Feb. 13 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center
Feb. 14 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center
Feb. 18 Auburn Hills, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
Feb. 19 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena
Feb. 20 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Feb. 21 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Feb. 25 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County War Memorial
Feb. 26 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center
Feb. 27 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center
Feb. 28 Highland Heights, KY Bank of Kentucky Center
Mar. 4 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
Mar. 5 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall
Mar. 6 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium
Mar. 12 Richmond, VA Richmond Coliseum
Mar. 13 Uncasville, UT Mohegan Sun Arena
Mar. 14 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
Mar. 26 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Mar. 27 Green Bay, WI Resch Center
Mar. 28 Dekalb, IL NIU Convocation Center
Apr. 8 Loveland, CO Budweiser Events Center
Apr. 9 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Theatre
Apr. 10 Bismarck, ND Bismarck Civic Center
Apr. 23 *Trenton, NJ Sun Nation Bank Arena
Apr. 24 Norfolk, VA Constant Convocations Center
Apr. 25 Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Center
###
For Press Materials or Media Requests,
Go to www.frontpagepublicity.com or Contact:
Martina McBride
FrontPage Publicity
Kathy Best
615-383-0412
Kathy@frontpagepublicity.com
Trace Adkins
Hot Schatz PR
Schatzi Hageman
615-782-0078
info@hotschatzpr.com
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Rural Rhythm Records Announces Upcoming Album by Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road
Rural Rhythm Records Announces Upcoming Album by
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the upcoming April 13, 2010 album release of “CAROLINA HURRICANE” by bluegrass band, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road. "For several years now I have witnessed the tremendous amount energy and excitement along with a strong sense of confidence and pride Lorraine Jordan has playing her style of hard drivin' bluegrass. This not only holds true to Lorraine Jordan as an artist, but also carries over into several important industry album projects she has been involved with over the years. Lorraine is such a strong force in the bluegrass community that we wanted her to be a part of our team and Rural Rhythm Family...So, what's more appropriate for her debut Rural Rhythm album title than ‘Carolina Hurricane’...This title surely says it all," said Rural Rhythm President, Sam Passamano, Jr.
The music is hard driving bluegrass by the talents of Carolina Road band members, Lorraine Jordan, Josh Goforth, Ben Greene, Dustin Benson and Brad Hudson, along with guests, Kevin Richardson, Jason Moore, Greg Luck, Alan Perdue, Ronnie Stewart, Josh Crowe, and Wayne Crowe. The album was produced by Josh Goforth and Lorraine Jordan and engineered by Greg Luck.
“CAROLINA HURRICANE” is filled with upbeat songs, many written or co-written by Lorraine Jordan. She co-wrote the upcoming single release “Carolina Hurricane” with Louisa Branscomb; penned “Carolina Memories”; plus a song that is sure to be a fan favorite, “Lady of Tradition,” co-written with Dixie Hall and Paula Breedlove. Other songwriters include: Bill Monroe, Ernest Tubb, Lois Snapp, John Scott Sherrill, Thomas G. Caine, Brad Davis, and many more.
"I am honored to be the newest artist to sign with Rural Rhythm Records. I appreciate a label that treats their clients like a team and I already feel part of the Rural Rhythm family. There was a connection there from the first hello. They appreciate my roots and allow me to continue the style of music which I was raised on and have been performing for over a decade. I will work hard to add to their continued success,” said Lorraine Jordan.
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road kick-off their 2010 Category 5 Hurricane Tour with performances all across the country this year at venues and festivals in Arizona, Tennessee, St. Thomas, New York, Maryland, Ohio, numerous dates in Canada, plus so many more. For more information on this mega tour, please visit the band’s brand new website at: www.carolinaroadband.com. For more information on Rural Rhythm Records, please visit RuralRhythm.com
More Information on Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road:
Endorsements include: GHS Strings, Yates Banjo, Mike Long Guitars, Wayne Henderson Guitars, Gibson Mandolins, Kogut Violins, Blue Chip Picks, Intellitouch Tuners, Colorado Cases, Pope Dobros and Underwood Bass Pickups.
BOOKING CONTACT:
Doug Driskell
Email
Web: www.CarolinaRoadBand.com
BAND CONTACT:
Jordan Entertainment
Lorraine Jordan
3751 Junction Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919.779.5672
Email:
Web: CarolinaRoadBand.com
RECORD LABEL (radio requests for 2010 album)
Rural Rhythm Records
Sammy Passamano, III
Email
Ruralrhythm.com
MEDIA:
Hope River Entertainment
Email
Phone: 678.377.3298
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road
Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the upcoming April 13, 2010 album release of “CAROLINA HURRICANE” by bluegrass band, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road. "For several years now I have witnessed the tremendous amount energy and excitement along with a strong sense of confidence and pride Lorraine Jordan has playing her style of hard drivin' bluegrass. This not only holds true to Lorraine Jordan as an artist, but also carries over into several important industry album projects she has been involved with over the years. Lorraine is such a strong force in the bluegrass community that we wanted her to be a part of our team and Rural Rhythm Family...So, what's more appropriate for her debut Rural Rhythm album title than ‘Carolina Hurricane’...This title surely says it all," said Rural Rhythm President, Sam Passamano, Jr.
The music is hard driving bluegrass by the talents of Carolina Road band members, Lorraine Jordan, Josh Goforth, Ben Greene, Dustin Benson and Brad Hudson, along with guests, Kevin Richardson, Jason Moore, Greg Luck, Alan Perdue, Ronnie Stewart, Josh Crowe, and Wayne Crowe. The album was produced by Josh Goforth and Lorraine Jordan and engineered by Greg Luck.
“CAROLINA HURRICANE” is filled with upbeat songs, many written or co-written by Lorraine Jordan. She co-wrote the upcoming single release “Carolina Hurricane” with Louisa Branscomb; penned “Carolina Memories”; plus a song that is sure to be a fan favorite, “Lady of Tradition,” co-written with Dixie Hall and Paula Breedlove. Other songwriters include: Bill Monroe, Ernest Tubb, Lois Snapp, John Scott Sherrill, Thomas G. Caine, Brad Davis, and many more.
"I am honored to be the newest artist to sign with Rural Rhythm Records. I appreciate a label that treats their clients like a team and I already feel part of the Rural Rhythm family. There was a connection there from the first hello. They appreciate my roots and allow me to continue the style of music which I was raised on and have been performing for over a decade. I will work hard to add to their continued success,” said Lorraine Jordan.
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road kick-off their 2010 Category 5 Hurricane Tour with performances all across the country this year at venues and festivals in Arizona, Tennessee, St. Thomas, New York, Maryland, Ohio, numerous dates in Canada, plus so many more. For more information on this mega tour, please visit the band’s brand new website at: www.carolinaroadband.com. For more information on Rural Rhythm Records, please visit RuralRhythm.com
More Information on Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road:
Endorsements include: GHS Strings, Yates Banjo, Mike Long Guitars, Wayne Henderson Guitars, Gibson Mandolins, Kogut Violins, Blue Chip Picks, Intellitouch Tuners, Colorado Cases, Pope Dobros and Underwood Bass Pickups.
BOOKING CONTACT:
Doug Driskell
Web: www.CarolinaRoadBand.com
BAND CONTACT:
Jordan Entertainment
Lorraine Jordan
3751 Junction Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919.779.5672
Email:
Web: CarolinaRoadBand.com
RECORD LABEL (radio requests for 2010 album)
Rural Rhythm Records
Sammy Passamano, III
Ruralrhythm.com
MEDIA:
Hope River Entertainment
Phone: 678.377.3298
Labels:
bluegrass,
dobro,
fiddle,
gospel,
male singer,
roots music,
Rural Rhythm
Monday, November 09, 2009
Lou Reid and Carolina hit #1 on BMP
The new album, “MY OWN SET OF RULES” by Lou Reid and Carolina hit the #1 spot on this month’s Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine (BMP) Top 10 albums and also made its debut at #11 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine (BU) Top 15 album chart. The single, “Amanda Lynn” is #9 on the BMP Top 30 Singles and jumped five spots to reach #20 on the BU Top 30 Singles also this month.
“The bluegrass genre is always one that is interesting for its combination of styles and musicianship and Lou Reid and Carolina have given fans a modern twist on the foundation of bluegrass while keeping the traditions well in tact on My Own Set Of Rules,” said Today’s Country Magazine.
Lou Reid and Carolina will be a guest of SIRIUS-XM Radio Host, Kyle Cantrell on the Bluegrass Junction Track by Track show on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:00 am EST and rebroadcast Thursday, November 19 (9:00 EST) and Sunday, November 22 (11:00 am EST) featuring “My Own Set of Rules.” The album was produced by Lou Reid, and also includes band members, Christy Reid, Shannon Slaughter, Trevor Watson, with special guest Ron Stewart on fiddle.
During last month’s International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) World of Bluegrass convention, Lou joined fellow Rural Rhythm artists for a VIP Showcase where he performed “Carolina in the Pines” with Michael Martin Murphey and Audie Blaylock. He also took part in a performance of “Graves Mountain Memories” and the announcement of the upcoming Rural Rhythm Records 55 Year Celebration at the Graves Mountain Festival of Music. Lou Reid and Carolina will perform at this live recorded event to be held on June 4, 2010.
Lou Reid tours with Lou Reid and Carolina, The Seldom Scene and Longview. For more information including a complete tour schedule, please visit: www.loureidandcarolina.com
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“The bluegrass genre is always one that is interesting for its combination of styles and musicianship and Lou Reid and Carolina have given fans a modern twist on the foundation of bluegrass while keeping the traditions well in tact on My Own Set Of Rules,” said Today’s Country Magazine.
Lou Reid and Carolina will be a guest of SIRIUS-XM Radio Host, Kyle Cantrell on the Bluegrass Junction Track by Track show on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:00 am EST and rebroadcast Thursday, November 19 (9:00 EST) and Sunday, November 22 (11:00 am EST) featuring “My Own Set of Rules.” The album was produced by Lou Reid, and also includes band members, Christy Reid, Shannon Slaughter, Trevor Watson, with special guest Ron Stewart on fiddle.
During last month’s International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) World of Bluegrass convention, Lou joined fellow Rural Rhythm artists for a VIP Showcase where he performed “Carolina in the Pines” with Michael Martin Murphey and Audie Blaylock. He also took part in a performance of “Graves Mountain Memories” and the announcement of the upcoming Rural Rhythm Records 55 Year Celebration at the Graves Mountain Festival of Music. Lou Reid and Carolina will perform at this live recorded event to be held on June 4, 2010.
Lou Reid tours with Lou Reid and Carolina, The Seldom Scene and Longview. For more information including a complete tour schedule, please visit: www.loureidandcarolina.com
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Labels:
bluegrass,
dobro,
fiddle,
gospel,
male singer,
newgrass,
roots music,
Rural Rhythm
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Spirit Of America Tour
Photo Release:
Contact:
Paula Szeigis - Charlie Daniels Band - 615.443.2112 ext. 123 - paulacdb@aol.com
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(Nashville, TN - June 24th, 2009) On June 14, legendary artist Charlie Daniels helped the U.S. Army celebrate their 231st birthday at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., courtesy of the Spirit of America Tour. A standing-room-only crowd of 3,000 soldiers enjoyed a 90-minute set from the iconic musician. Founder of the Spirit of America Tour, Robert Rosenthal, was honored during the show for bringing more than 110 shows to military bases in the United States since Sept. 11, 2001. Thousands of military personnel and their families have been treated to private, full production shows at no cost to them through the Spirit of America Tour. Shown left to right are Major General Gregg Martin, Rosenthal, Daniels and Command Sgt. Major Corbly.
Photo: Courtesy of Spirit of America Tour
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(Nashville, TN - June 24th, 2009) On June 14, legendary artist Charlie Daniels helped the U.S. Army celebrate their 231st birthday at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., courtesy of the Spirit of America Tour. A standing-room-only crowd of 3,000 soldiers enjoyed a 90-minute set from the iconic musician. Founder of the Spirit of America Tour, Robert Rosenthal, was honored during the show for bringing more than 110 shows to military bases in the United States since Sept. 11, 2001. Thousands of military personnel and their families have been treated to private, full production shows at no cost to them through the Spirit of America Tour. Shown left to right are Major General Gregg Martin, Rosenthal, Daniels and Command Sgt. Major Corbly.
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Thursday, May 07, 2009
Oak Ridge Boys, "A Gospel Journey" DVD debuts at #2
The Oak Ridge Boys “A Gospel Journey” DVD debuts at #2 on Billboard Music Video Charts
Oak Ridge Boys “A Gospel Journey” TV Special
to air on GAC, RFD, and Gospel Music TV
Nashville, TN – In the times of declining music sales, one thing is for sure – Legends Last Forever!!! This past week, Gaither Music Group released The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey on DVD and CD, which debuted on the Billboard Music Video chart at #2!!!
Hosted by Bill Gaither and filmed before an intimate audience of friends and fellow-artists at Gaither Studios, this DVD release features more than 90 minutes of live performances by the Oak Ridge Boys singing their best-loved gospel favorites, combined with vintage footage and photos of their 36-year journey together.
To catch the television special highlighting A Gospel Journey, check out the following air dates and times.
DATE TIME NETWORK
May 17th 3am & 11pm Cornerstone Satellite
May 19th 9:00p Liberty Channel
May 22nd 12:00a Liberty Channel
May 22nd 9:00p Vision TV CANADA
May 23rd 1:00a Golden Eagle Satellite
May 23rd 3:30p/5:00p Crossroads TV CANADA
May 23rd 5:00p Guardian Enterprise/WSFJ-TV 51
May 23rd 8:00p Daystar TV
May 23rd 8:00p/12:00a GAC
May 23rd 10:00p Miracle Channel
May 23rd 12:00a Vision TV
May 23rd 7:00p Family Net
May 23rd 9:00p Liberty Channel
May 23rd times vary Total Living Network
May 24th 10:00a GAC
May 24th 7:00a Daystar TV
May 24th 9:00p Gospel Music TV Network
May 24th 5:00p Guardian Enterprise/WSFJ-TV 51
May 24th 7:00p Family Net
May 25th 9:30a/4:30p/7:30p/11p Christian TV
May 25th 12:30p Trinity Broadcasting Network
May 26th 3:30a Christian TV
May 26th 9:30P Trinity Broadcasting Network
May 27th 2:00a Gospel Music TV Network
May 28th 7:00p RFD-TV
May 29th 3:00a/11:00a RFD-TV
May 30th 6:00p RFD-TV
Bill Gaither describes the motivation behind this new release, stating, "Over the years, the Oak Ridge Boys have taken gospel music into places I, and most other gospel artists, would have never been invited.
This celebration of their gospel journey was more than just a fun opportunity to hear their gospel favorites ... it was about honoring their deep commitment to their gospel roots. I applaud that; and through this DVD I believe countless listeners will enjoy seeing four hearts that truly beat for music with a message."
Oak Ridge Boy, Joe Bonsall, also comments, "This is the most exciting time I've ever experienced with the Oak Ridge Boys. I can remember sitting and watching Gaither Homecoming videos on television and being so blessed. Then on my 50th birthday, we were invited to sit in the audience for the Cathedrals Farewell Celebration and I couldn't believe it ... and when we were called to the stage to sing, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven! Now, more than 10 years after that video was released, we consider Bill and Gloria and many of our other heroes to be friends. Being in their studio, standing in the places where so many legends have stood, to create a video documenting our gospel journey was definitely a full-circle moment for the Oak Ridge Boys."
The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey is distributed by EMI and is available in stores everywhere.
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Oak Ridge Boys “A Gospel Journey” TV Special
to air on GAC, RFD, and Gospel Music TV
Nashville, TN – In the times of declining music sales, one thing is for sure – Legends Last Forever!!! This past week, Gaither Music Group released The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey on DVD and CD, which debuted on the Billboard Music Video chart at #2!!!
Hosted by Bill Gaither and filmed before an intimate audience of friends and fellow-artists at Gaither Studios, this DVD release features more than 90 minutes of live performances by the Oak Ridge Boys singing their best-loved gospel favorites, combined with vintage footage and photos of their 36-year journey together.
To catch the television special highlighting A Gospel Journey, check out the following air dates and times.
DATE TIME NETWORK
May 17th 3am & 11pm Cornerstone Satellite
May 19th 9:00p Liberty Channel
May 22nd 12:00a Liberty Channel
May 22nd 9:00p Vision TV CANADA
May 23rd 1:00a Golden Eagle Satellite
May 23rd 3:30p/5:00p Crossroads TV CANADA
May 23rd 5:00p Guardian Enterprise/WSFJ-TV 51
May 23rd 8:00p Daystar TV
May 23rd 8:00p/12:00a GAC
May 23rd 10:00p Miracle Channel
May 23rd 12:00a Vision TV
May 23rd 7:00p Family Net
May 23rd 9:00p Liberty Channel
May 23rd times vary Total Living Network
May 24th 10:00a GAC
May 24th 7:00a Daystar TV
May 24th 9:00p Gospel Music TV Network
May 24th 5:00p Guardian Enterprise/WSFJ-TV 51
May 24th 7:00p Family Net
May 25th 9:30a/4:30p/7:30p/11p Christian TV
May 25th 12:30p Trinity Broadcasting Network
May 26th 3:30a Christian TV
May 26th 9:30P Trinity Broadcasting Network
May 27th 2:00a Gospel Music TV Network
May 28th 7:00p RFD-TV
May 29th 3:00a/11:00a RFD-TV
May 30th 6:00p RFD-TV
Bill Gaither describes the motivation behind this new release, stating, "Over the years, the Oak Ridge Boys have taken gospel music into places I, and most other gospel artists, would have never been invited.
This celebration of their gospel journey was more than just a fun opportunity to hear their gospel favorites ... it was about honoring their deep commitment to their gospel roots. I applaud that; and through this DVD I believe countless listeners will enjoy seeing four hearts that truly beat for music with a message."
Oak Ridge Boy, Joe Bonsall, also comments, "This is the most exciting time I've ever experienced with the Oak Ridge Boys. I can remember sitting and watching Gaither Homecoming videos on television and being so blessed. Then on my 50th birthday, we were invited to sit in the audience for the Cathedrals Farewell Celebration and I couldn't believe it ... and when we were called to the stage to sing, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven! Now, more than 10 years after that video was released, we consider Bill and Gloria and many of our other heroes to be friends. Being in their studio, standing in the places where so many legends have stood, to create a video documenting our gospel journey was definitely a full-circle moment for the Oak Ridge Boys."
The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey is distributed by EMI and is available in stores everywhere.
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