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Friday, March 30, 2012
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Jones Appears on Talk Show To Support New Book
Jones appears on talk show to support new book
My Country: 50 Musicians on God,
America & the Songs They Love
Nashville, TN – Country music has always played a huge role in the story of American culture, but never has country music—in all its forms—been more of-the-moment than right now. Capturing this moment is award-winning photographer, Melanie Dunea. For her new book, Dunea focuses her camera lens on the musical form most intrinsically linked to American identity- country music. In MY COUNTRY: 50 Musicians on God, America & The Songs They Love, Dunea explores the world of country music, from its gritty roots to today’s country-pop.
The book profiles 50 country music icons and includes Dunea’s stunning and highly imaginative portraits of each, shot in locations from the Grand Ole Opry to a decommissioned prison in Tennessee to the shores of the Caribbean. Alongside each portrait are a series of questions which explore the artist’s musical roots and inspirations, their defining moments, and what makes country music the heart and soul of America to them. The answers offer a revealing, highly personal look at these iconic subjects.
George Jones knew he wanted to be a country musician when he first heard Hank Williams on the radio. For Shelby Lynn there’s never been any other option: “No, that’s all I’ve ever done. It’s the most natural thing. It’s like breathing.”
Barbara Mandrell wishes she had written “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Rosanne Cash, “Hey Porter.”
Had they not been country singers, Little Jimmy Dickens would have been a jockey “not a disc jockey, just a jockey”; Dwight Yoakam would have been an industrial designer “My inclination is to design things, although I lack the formal training. I’ve always been a fan of Raymond Loewy and Coco Chanel.” Gretchen Wilson, a forensics expert and Crystal Gale would have joined the FBI.
When asked if he could thank god in person for one thing, the notorious David Allan Coe replied “I’m not sure that I believe in the God that you’re wanting me to think of.”
Kenny Chesney describes his ultimate musical experience: “A behind-closed-doors jam session in Jamaica with Bob Marley and the original Wailers…”
Also included in the book are playlists of each artists’ five favorite songs of all time—gathered together, for the first time ever.
Among the other musicians featured in MY COUNTRY are: Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Jimmy Wayne, Julianne Hough, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Shelby Lynn, Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, George Jones, plus many more.
About the Author:
Melanie Dunea has photographed the most influential and powerful people in the public eye. Her photographs are regularly published in magazines such as Town and Country, Vanity Fair, People, Gourmet, Newsweek, New York, Redbook and Ladies Home Journal. She is also the author of My Last Supper. Dunea resides in New York City.
Media contacts:
For George Jones
Webster & Associates Public Relations / 615-777-6995 x230
Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
My Country: 50 Musicians on God,
America & the Songs They Love
Nashville, TN – Country music has always played a huge role in the story of American culture, but never has country music—in all its forms—been more of-the-moment than right now. Capturing this moment is award-winning photographer, Melanie Dunea. For her new book, Dunea focuses her camera lens on the musical form most intrinsically linked to American identity- country music. In MY COUNTRY: 50 Musicians on God, America & The Songs They Love, Dunea explores the world of country music, from its gritty roots to today’s country-pop.
The book profiles 50 country music icons and includes Dunea’s stunning and highly imaginative portraits of each, shot in locations from the Grand Ole Opry to a decommissioned prison in Tennessee to the shores of the Caribbean. Alongside each portrait are a series of questions which explore the artist’s musical roots and inspirations, their defining moments, and what makes country music the heart and soul of America to them. The answers offer a revealing, highly personal look at these iconic subjects.
George Jones knew he wanted to be a country musician when he first heard Hank Williams on the radio. For Shelby Lynn there’s never been any other option: “No, that’s all I’ve ever done. It’s the most natural thing. It’s like breathing.”
Barbara Mandrell wishes she had written “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Rosanne Cash, “Hey Porter.”
Had they not been country singers, Little Jimmy Dickens would have been a jockey “not a disc jockey, just a jockey”; Dwight Yoakam would have been an industrial designer “My inclination is to design things, although I lack the formal training. I’ve always been a fan of Raymond Loewy and Coco Chanel.” Gretchen Wilson, a forensics expert and Crystal Gale would have joined the FBI.
When asked if he could thank god in person for one thing, the notorious David Allan Coe replied “I’m not sure that I believe in the God that you’re wanting me to think of.”
Kenny Chesney describes his ultimate musical experience: “A behind-closed-doors jam session in Jamaica with Bob Marley and the original Wailers…”
Also included in the book are playlists of each artists’ five favorite songs of all time—gathered together, for the first time ever.
Among the other musicians featured in MY COUNTRY are: Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Jimmy Wayne, Julianne Hough, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Shelby Lynn, Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, George Jones, plus many more.
About the Author:
Melanie Dunea has photographed the most influential and powerful people in the public eye. Her photographs are regularly published in magazines such as Town and Country, Vanity Fair, People, Gourmet, Newsweek, New York, Redbook and Ladies Home Journal. She is also the author of My Last Supper. Dunea resides in New York City.
Media contacts:
For George Jones
Webster & Associates Public Relations / 615-777-6995 x230
Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
Monday, March 15, 2010
More News From George Strait
SUPERSTAR ENTERTAINER GEORGE STRAIT
ANNOUNCES BIG NEWS
FOR SAN ANTONIO AND NASHVILLE
Nashville, TN (March 12, 2010) – At the opening festivities of the 28th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic finals in San Antonio today, George Strait announced to the hometown crowd that he is bringing his superstar tour to the Alamodome. The stadium show is scheduled for May 1st and includes the King of Country Music along with Reba and special guests Lee Ann Womack and the Randy Rogers Band. Tickets go on sale March 27th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster.
Earlier this week, Strait announced plans to perform a full concert in Nashville, for the first time since 2004 when he broke the house record for most attendance. The Music City date is set for April 28th at the Bridgestone Arena and will also include 2010 tour mates Reba and Lee Ann Womack. Tickets for the Nashville show go on sale March 20 at 10:00am at www.ticketmaster.com
Tickets can be charged by phone at Ticketmaster Express 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
George Strait has sold out and broken numerous attendance records on his tour again this year including Phoenix, AZ, Wichita, KS, Tulsa, OK, New Orleans, LA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Orlando, Fl and Des Moines, IA. Among those, he set a house attendance record of 18,000 at the Bank of Oklahoma Center in Tulsa, OK.
Strait, named Artist of the Decade last year, is nominated this year for ACM Entertainer of the Year for the 12th time and Top Male Vocalist for the 20th time, bringing the ACM Artist of the Decade’s all-time record to 81 ACM nominations. The ACMS will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18 at 8:00 PM live EST on CBS.
With a career spanning more than 25 years, George Strait has the most number one singles of any artist in history including Elvis (57 To Date). He has sold more than 67 million records and with 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Strait’s CD Twang debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart. This is the fourth time in Strait's career that a new release has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the 13th time debuting at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart. The current single, “I Gotta Get To You,” is Number 20 on Billboard and Media Base singles charts.
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ANNOUNCES BIG NEWS
FOR SAN ANTONIO AND NASHVILLE
Nashville, TN (March 12, 2010) – At the opening festivities of the 28th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic finals in San Antonio today, George Strait announced to the hometown crowd that he is bringing his superstar tour to the Alamodome. The stadium show is scheduled for May 1st and includes the King of Country Music along with Reba and special guests Lee Ann Womack and the Randy Rogers Band. Tickets go on sale March 27th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster.
Earlier this week, Strait announced plans to perform a full concert in Nashville, for the first time since 2004 when he broke the house record for most attendance. The Music City date is set for April 28th at the Bridgestone Arena and will also include 2010 tour mates Reba and Lee Ann Womack. Tickets for the Nashville show go on sale March 20 at 10:00am at www.ticketmaster.com
Tickets can be charged by phone at Ticketmaster Express 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
George Strait has sold out and broken numerous attendance records on his tour again this year including Phoenix, AZ, Wichita, KS, Tulsa, OK, New Orleans, LA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Orlando, Fl and Des Moines, IA. Among those, he set a house attendance record of 18,000 at the Bank of Oklahoma Center in Tulsa, OK.
Strait, named Artist of the Decade last year, is nominated this year for ACM Entertainer of the Year for the 12th time and Top Male Vocalist for the 20th time, bringing the ACM Artist of the Decade’s all-time record to 81 ACM nominations. The ACMS will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18 at 8:00 PM live EST on CBS.
With a career spanning more than 25 years, George Strait has the most number one singles of any artist in history including Elvis (57 To Date). He has sold more than 67 million records and with 33 different platinum or multi-platinum albums has the most RIAA platinum certifications in country music and the third in all genres, behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Strait’s CD Twang debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart. This is the fourth time in Strait's career that a new release has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the 13th time debuting at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart. The current single, “I Gotta Get To You,” is Number 20 on Billboard and Media Base singles charts.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Harry Kalas,Philly Legend, Dies to leave a City of grieving fans
Harry Kalas, longtime announcer and friend of the Philadelphia Phillies died of Heart Disease yesterday. Kalas had been at the job for well over 30 years ,announcing games and doing community service. He was known as "The Voice of the Philly's", He moved here from Illinois a long time ago and the fans here quickly accepted his friendly ways and his always being there to sign an autograph or have his picture taken with a Fan. Yesterday, I listened as many Philly fans called into Philly Radio Sports show WIP, to share their experience with Harry.
Harry had not a strike against him in his many years here, unusual in the Sports world. Myself, not necessarily a Philly's or Baseball fan, listened with great interest at their last 2 seasons ,the latest ending in winning the World series. I will miss that voice and his many Kalasisms like for a home run- "That ball is out a here" with his personal touch on the phrasing. He would get excited over his Phillies, the team considering him a member. Harry smoked , so before the last game, a number of them , lit a smoke in the dugout and took one puff in honor of Harry K. The airways won't be the same without Kalas, an unusual guy, who would sing High Hopes at the 7th inning stretch. Kalas is like unto a country legend.
Harry had not a strike against him in his many years here, unusual in the Sports world. Myself, not necessarily a Philly's or Baseball fan, listened with great interest at their last 2 seasons ,the latest ending in winning the World series. I will miss that voice and his many Kalasisms like for a home run- "That ball is out a here" with his personal touch on the phrasing. He would get excited over his Phillies, the team considering him a member. Harry smoked , so before the last game, a number of them , lit a smoke in the dugout and took one puff in honor of Harry K. The airways won't be the same without Kalas, an unusual guy, who would sing High Hopes at the 7th inning stretch. Kalas is like unto a country legend.
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