FLY PALAMINO TOUR
The Infamous Stringdusters – Trampled by Turtles
www.thestringdusters.com – www.trampledbyturtles.com
"The Infamous Stringdusters epitomizes the ethic of today's young 'new-grass' artists. Their instrumental virtuosity is front and center, but it's paired with an insouciant curiosity for everything from shiny Nashville harmonies to jam-band wonkery." - LA Times
Click here to check out the recent show review in Huffington Post
September 16th, 2010 – Nashville, TN - The definition of bluegrass is being challenged. Ever since the "O Brother" bubble burst, string-bands have developed into the mainstream redefining bluegrass and shifting the limiting paradigm of acoustic instruments. Divergent string-band worlds collide as thrash grassers Trampled by Turtles and virtuosic-jammers The Infamous Stringdusters team up to bring you the Fly Palomino Tour.
The Infamous Stringdusters are at the forefront of a new movement in bluegrass music and touring in support of their Sugar Hill release Things That Fly. Their unmatched virtuosity has enabled them to take acoustic music to a completely new level. They wield an expansive repertoire touching on masters from Jimmy Martin to John Hartford, but their strength lies in their original compositions. Dedication to arrangements sets them apart and extended improvisation makes every performance completely unique. The live Stringdusters experience is anti-formulaic, groove friendly, and mind-expanding - not your granddaddy's bluegrass. Unless your granddaddy was Jerry Garcia.
Trampled by Turtles continue touring in support of their latest release, Palomino, which in April became their first #1 debut on Billboard’s Bluegrass chart. Separating the band from the pack is the contrast of their lightening fast, punk-influenced barn-burners and their lonesome, Townes Van Zandt-inspired ballads. Frontman/songwriter Dave Simonett’s vocals and lyrics capture the stark MN landscapes and the mood of the North Country like no other current artist with his hauntingly beautiful songs. The bands' unique mixture of rock influences and authentic style have garnered them coverage from a wide range of publications from Daytrotter to Paste to Relix to CMT.
Fly Palamino Tour Dates
11/04/10 Chicago, IL @ Double Door
11/05/10 Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
11/06/10 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
11/08/10 Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse Music Hall
11/09/10 South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
11/10/10 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
11/11/10 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
11/12/10 Falls Church, VA @ State Theatre
11/13/10 Baltimore, MD @ 8×10
11/14/10 Charleston, WV @ Mountain Stage
11/16/10 Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle
11/17/10 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
11/18/10 Wilmington, NC @ Soap Box Laundro Lounge
11/19/10 Charlotte, NC @ Visulite Theatre
11/20/10 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
"Farmboy" - Ray Stephenson - A Single Review
This story song has a real old time country sound to it, that is not real slick, but it is toe tappin music. This is written by Ray and Bob DiPiero. "I was born in Dixie, like it or not
I'm southern by the grace of God" - This song is a classic , really is catchy and the words are country as can be. I love the sound of the drums, almost sound like someone poundin' on a bucket, and I have seen a southern group do this. Find out more about Ray @ www.raystephenson.com .
I'm southern by the grace of God" - This song is a classic , really is catchy and the words are country as can be. I love the sound of the drums, almost sound like someone poundin' on a bucket, and I have seen a southern group do this. Find out more about Ray @ www.raystephenson.com .
Sunday, April 18, 2010
"Hell Still Ain't Frozen Over" - Susan Hickman - Single Review
This country ballad from Susan Hickman's self titled CD has a haunting Quality to it. The pedal steel and sweet textured rhythm guitar accompany her very emotive vocals. This is an excellent composition and production by Doug Deforest.
This gal has a very strong voice and sings with confidence. I do not find the term "Hell Still Ain't Frozen Over" used in a trite way. It is part of the emotion of the song which is carefully constructed with a great melodic melody full of strong hooks. This gal knows how to get inside of a song. This song deserves a lot of airplay.
Jim Moulton
www.susanhickman.com
-from album "Susan Hickman"
This gal has a very strong voice and sings with confidence. I do not find the term "Hell Still Ain't Frozen Over" used in a trite way. It is part of the emotion of the song which is carefully constructed with a great melodic melody full of strong hooks. This gal knows how to get inside of a song. This song deserves a lot of airplay.
Jim Moulton
www.susanhickman.com
-from album "Susan Hickman"
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
JW Marriot San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa
SAN ANTONIO – March 23, 2010 — The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa held its special Grand Opening Salute Gala this past weekend to commemorate the launch of the world’s largest JW Marriott Resort. The San Antonio property hosted a fundraising gala honoring America’s military service men and women who have been injured in the line of duty. More than 25 Wounded Warriors and their families attended the weekend festivities.
The star-studded gala culminated in a once-in-a-lifetime concert featuring three generations of country music legends. John Rich was joined by Wynonna and Kenny Rogers for a special performance. Celebrity support of the event reaches all aspects of news, armed forces and entertainment.
All proceeds from the event weekend will be donated to the national Fisher House Foundation, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
Media Contacts:
For Wynonna and Kenny Rogers
media inquiries, please contact:
Webster & Associates Public Relations
Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
(615) 777-6995 x 230
The star-studded gala culminated in a once-in-a-lifetime concert featuring three generations of country music legends. John Rich was joined by Wynonna and Kenny Rogers for a special performance. Celebrity support of the event reaches all aspects of news, armed forces and entertainment.
All proceeds from the event weekend will be donated to the national Fisher House Foundation, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
Media Contacts:
For Wynonna and Kenny Rogers
media inquiries, please contact:
Webster & Associates Public Relations
Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
(615) 777-6995 x 230
Monday, February 22, 2010
2010 Verizon Wireless Bamajam Music and Arts Festival
For Immediate Release
Early Bird Ticket Pricing Ends March 12th, 2010
2010 Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival
ENTERPRISE, AL – Get ready for an exciting, star-packed lineup at the 3rd Annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival 2010! Exclusive limited time ticket pricing, super star announcements, premium preferred seating, all packed into a 3-day, one-of-a-kind festival, June 3-5 in Enterprise, Ala. The festival presents dozens of Grammy award-winning, platinum selling artists in Country, Rock, Bluegrass and Alternative music, all at one one-of-a-kind jam packed 3-day festival!
More than 40 entertainers are set to appear on Verizon BamaJam’s four stages during the 3-day extravaganza. To date, organizers have announced superstars Jake Owen, Miranda Lambert, LoCash Cowboys, Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford and Blackberry Smoke, along with country newcomers Matt Kennon and Houston County. Multi-award winning entertainer Kenny Chesney will headline the 3rd annual event, offering a rare opportunity to catch Chesney in one of just 10 appearances he’ll make in 2010! The one and only Hank Williams, Jr. will also appear at BamaJam in what will be his only Alabama appearance in 2010! Are you ready for some BamaJam?!
Purchase your tickets now and take advantage of special early bird pricing before it is too late! Purchase 3-day festival tickets now until March 13 for $99. One day flex tickets are available only until March 13 for $49. Note the dates and changes below on pricing:
Beginning March 13 – May 1, 3-day tickets: $130 general admission
Beginning May 1 – June 2, 3-day tickets: $160 general admission
June 3 – 5, gate prices: $179 general admission
Youth (ages 7-15) 3-day tickets: $99 general admission
Children 6 & under: free
Three-day, limited Peanut Gallery Premium Preferred Seating is available as well. The Peanut Gallery package includes a logo chair to keep after the event, a close-up view of the stage, drink vendors and special parking. Three-day reserved seats are $365.
To order three-day tickets, along with camping packages, and the Peanut Gallery Premium Preferred seats are available for purchase by calling 877-422-6252 or visiting www.bamajamfestival.com
More star announcements to come……stay tuned for a big announcement this week!
ABOUT RONNIE GILLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Ronnie Gilley Entertainment, a division of Ronnie Gilley Properties, is a full service entertainment company located in Enterprise, Alabama. RGE is active in all facets of the entertainment industry, including recording/engineering, music publishing and artist management/promotion and live events.
RGE’s music interests include Stroudavarious Records, Country Crossing Records and BamaJam Records. The company produces the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival, and is the developer of the country themed Country Crossing destination resort near Dothan, Alabama.
For more information, visit www.bamajammusicfestival.com
Early Bird Ticket Pricing Ends March 12th, 2010
2010 Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival
ENTERPRISE, AL – Get ready for an exciting, star-packed lineup at the 3rd Annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival 2010! Exclusive limited time ticket pricing, super star announcements, premium preferred seating, all packed into a 3-day, one-of-a-kind festival, June 3-5 in Enterprise, Ala. The festival presents dozens of Grammy award-winning, platinum selling artists in Country, Rock, Bluegrass and Alternative music, all at one one-of-a-kind jam packed 3-day festival!
More than 40 entertainers are set to appear on Verizon BamaJam’s four stages during the 3-day extravaganza. To date, organizers have announced superstars Jake Owen, Miranda Lambert, LoCash Cowboys, Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford and Blackberry Smoke, along with country newcomers Matt Kennon and Houston County. Multi-award winning entertainer Kenny Chesney will headline the 3rd annual event, offering a rare opportunity to catch Chesney in one of just 10 appearances he’ll make in 2010! The one and only Hank Williams, Jr. will also appear at BamaJam in what will be his only Alabama appearance in 2010! Are you ready for some BamaJam?!
Purchase your tickets now and take advantage of special early bird pricing before it is too late! Purchase 3-day festival tickets now until March 13 for $99. One day flex tickets are available only until March 13 for $49. Note the dates and changes below on pricing:
Beginning March 13 – May 1, 3-day tickets: $130 general admission
Beginning May 1 – June 2, 3-day tickets: $160 general admission
June 3 – 5, gate prices: $179 general admission
Youth (ages 7-15) 3-day tickets: $99 general admission
Children 6 & under: free
Three-day, limited Peanut Gallery Premium Preferred Seating is available as well. The Peanut Gallery package includes a logo chair to keep after the event, a close-up view of the stage, drink vendors and special parking. Three-day reserved seats are $365.
To order three-day tickets, along with camping packages, and the Peanut Gallery Premium Preferred seats are available for purchase by calling 877-422-6252 or visiting www.bamajamfestival.com
More star announcements to come……stay tuned for a big announcement this week!
ABOUT RONNIE GILLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Ronnie Gilley Entertainment, a division of Ronnie Gilley Properties, is a full service entertainment company located in Enterprise, Alabama. RGE is active in all facets of the entertainment industry, including recording/engineering, music publishing and artist management/promotion and live events.
RGE’s music interests include Stroudavarious Records, Country Crossing Records and BamaJam Records. The company produces the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival, and is the developer of the country themed Country Crossing destination resort near Dothan, Alabama.
For more information, visit www.bamajammusicfestival.com
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Michael Martin Murphey on Billboard Chart
Michael Martin Murphey on Billboard Magazine’s Top 50 Bluegrass Chart
Murphey and Son Receive Nominations for Texas Music Awards
Rural Rhythm Records is pleased to announce Michael Martin Murphey lands in two spots today on Billboard Magazine’s™ TOP 50 Bluegrass Chart: #15 “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS II – RIDING SONG” released February 9th; and #22 the Grammy nominated “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS” that also appears in the #1 spot on the ROOTS MUSIC BLUEGRASS REPORT.
Both Murphey and his son, Ryan Murphey certainly set the tone with the original “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS” with its appeal to a wide range of music fans - blending bluegrass, country, cowboy, roots and Americana music with the drive and energy Murphey has become known for. “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS II – RIDING SONG,” continues the journey. “Even the well-trod Wildfire, with its echoes of ‘70s soft rock, gets a fresh garland of twang and a powerful duet vocal from Carrie Hassler,” said Hyperbolium and No Depression.
The label is also proud to announce that Michael Martin Murphey, the 2009 Texas Music Award’s Entertainer of the Year, has just been nominated for that honor again, along with Ryan Murphey receiving the nomination for Producer of the Year for “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS.” Winners will be announced at the 8th Annual Texas Music Awards show on May 15, 2010 in Marshall, hosted by B. J. Thomas.
Michael and Ryan will be featured performers with Leroy Parnell during an evening live broadcast and internet stream on KGSR- 93.3 (www.kgsr.com) March 5th, 2010 from the legendary "Saxon Pub" in Austin, Texas (where Michael got his start) during the Texas Heritage Songwriter Awards Weekend, March 5-7th. The Texas Heritage Songwriter Awards Hall of Fame Inductee Reception will be held March 6th at the Bob Bullock Museum of Texas History, and the Texas Heritage Songwriter Hall of Fame Induction is on Sunday, March 7th at the Paramount Theater (Michael Martin Murphey was inducted into the Texas Songwriter Hall of Fame with Willie Nelson, Guy Clark and Alan Shamblin in 2009.)
For more information on Michael Martin Murphey, please visit:
www.michaelmartinmurphey.com or www.ruralrhythm.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Penni McDaniel, Hope River Entertainment
www.HopeRiverEntertainment.com
Murphey and Son Receive Nominations for Texas Music Awards
Rural Rhythm Records is pleased to announce Michael Martin Murphey lands in two spots today on Billboard Magazine’s™ TOP 50 Bluegrass Chart: #15 “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS II – RIDING SONG” released February 9th; and #22 the Grammy nominated “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS” that also appears in the #1 spot on the ROOTS MUSIC BLUEGRASS REPORT.
Both Murphey and his son, Ryan Murphey certainly set the tone with the original “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS” with its appeal to a wide range of music fans - blending bluegrass, country, cowboy, roots and Americana music with the drive and energy Murphey has become known for. “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS II – RIDING SONG,” continues the journey. “Even the well-trod Wildfire, with its echoes of ‘70s soft rock, gets a fresh garland of twang and a powerful duet vocal from Carrie Hassler,” said Hyperbolium and No Depression.
The label is also proud to announce that Michael Martin Murphey, the 2009 Texas Music Award’s Entertainer of the Year, has just been nominated for that honor again, along with Ryan Murphey receiving the nomination for Producer of the Year for “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS.” Winners will be announced at the 8th Annual Texas Music Awards show on May 15, 2010 in Marshall, hosted by B. J. Thomas.
Michael and Ryan will be featured performers with Leroy Parnell during an evening live broadcast and internet stream on KGSR- 93.3 (www.kgsr.com) March 5th, 2010 from the legendary "Saxon Pub" in Austin, Texas (where Michael got his start) during the Texas Heritage Songwriter Awards Weekend, March 5-7th. The Texas Heritage Songwriter Awards Hall of Fame Inductee Reception will be held March 6th at the Bob Bullock Museum of Texas History, and the Texas Heritage Songwriter Hall of Fame Induction is on Sunday, March 7th at the Paramount Theater (Michael Martin Murphey was inducted into the Texas Songwriter Hall of Fame with Willie Nelson, Guy Clark and Alan Shamblin in 2009.)
For more information on Michael Martin Murphey, please visit:
www.michaelmartinmurphey.com or www.ruralrhythm.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Penni McDaniel, Hope River Entertainment
www.HopeRiverEntertainment.com
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Mud River Lee & The Bluegrass Orchestra
Mud River Lee & The Bluegrassa Orchestra 414-333-3334
Saturday February 20th 8pm- Midnight - Chili Cook-Off Competition-Bluegrass Show !
Wild Breed Saloon - St. Martin's Fair Area in Franklin
11430 West Swiss Street Franklin, WI 53132-2130 - (414) 425-4967
Sunday February 21st 3-7pm - Bluegrass Jamboree
Wild Breed Saloon - St. Martin's Fair Area in Franklin
Free Chicken Dinner For ALL ! Entertainers Welcomed and Encouraged to Join Us !
Come One ! Come All !
11430 West Swiss Street Franklin, WI 53132-2130 - (414) 425-4967
Thank You on Behalf of Mud River Lee & The Bluegrass Orchestra and We Hope to See You at Our Next Show!
Saturday February 20th 8pm- Midnight - Chili Cook-Off Competition-Bluegrass Show !
Wild Breed Saloon - St. Martin's Fair Area in Franklin
11430 West Swiss Street Franklin, WI 53132-2130 - (414) 425-4967
Sunday February 21st 3-7pm - Bluegrass Jamboree
Wild Breed Saloon - St. Martin's Fair Area in Franklin
Free Chicken Dinner For ALL ! Entertainers Welcomed and Encouraged to Join Us !
Come One ! Come All !
11430 West Swiss Street Franklin, WI 53132-2130 - (414) 425-4967
Thank You on Behalf of Mud River Lee & The Bluegrass Orchestra and We Hope to See You at Our Next Show!
Monday, February 01, 2010
"DANDELION" -New CD by Becky Schlegal
Natural Nuance, Poetic Imagination And Magical Tone Highlight Becky Schlegel's New CD, DANDELION
Purchase Now Online Or In Stores April 6
Nashville, TN (February 1, 2010) -- Becky Schlegel's newest CD, DANDELION (LILLY RAY/IGO Records), is a live-sounding record that is rich with natural nuance, poetic imaginings and magical tone. Co-produced by Schlegel and Brian Fesler and recorded in Minnesota, the project drops April 6, 2010. "We took a more relaxed, spontaneous approach on DANDELION," says Becky, a new Nashville resident. "We let the songs be free to end up where they were destined to be.”
The 13-song collection resonates with Schlegel's insightful originals and ever-engaging voice. Two very special guests appear on the disc: Randy Kohrs (Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall) and Josh Williams (Rhonda Vincent, 2009 IBMA Guitar Player of the Year). Seasoned musicians adding their talents include: Brian Fesler (Banjo, Acoustic/Electric Guitars); Richard Dworsky, Benny Weinbeck (Piano); Gordon Johnson (Bass); Marc Anderson, Phil Hey (Percussion/Drums); Michael Witcher (Resonator Guitar); Kenny Wilson (Pedal Steel, Electric Guitar); Clint Hoover (Chromatic/Diatonic Harps) and Josh Williams, Jeff Midkiff and Joe Cruz on Mandolin.
What makes DANDELION so striking is the continued growth of Becky's songwriting and her polished comfort in the producer's chair. While her voice has been compared to Alison Krauss, and her writing compared to that of Sarah McLachlan and Jewel, there is no denying that DANDELION offers the purest and best of Becky Schlegel all around. An Appalachian thread runs throughout the project, and Schlegel draws heavily upon her bluegrass heritage to add an earthy sparkle and subtle shine to each track. From the memories of her grandmother, glimpsed throughout the disc's opener "Anna," to the haunting vignettes invoked by the title track, her imaging paints portraits that are startling in their vividness. Her current single, "Colorado Line," is a mid-tempo look back at a well-remembered goodbye - and what might have been, while the engaging “I Never Loved You Cowboy,” is a tune inspired by a real-life teenaged breakup. Schlegel confronts infidelity in "So Embarrassing," which features the artful harmonies and signature Resonator Guitar of Kohrs. "When It Rains" showcases Williams joining Schlegel to create a mesmerizing vocal pairing.
DANDELION is her most “country” effort to date; the result of songs pulled from past memories and dreams unfulfilled and heretofore unspoken. The disc will be in stores nationwide on April 6, but fans can order copies online now. DANDELION is Becky's fourth solo album of originals, following RED LEAF, DRIFTER LIKE ME, and the critically-acclaimed FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE. The Minnesota Music Academy has honored her for five consecutive years, and in 2003, 2005 and 2008, she performed at the IBMA’s prestigious Songwriters’ Showcase. Schlegel continues to entertain fans at intimate venues surrounding her new Nashville home, and across the Midwest.
Fans can learn more about Becky and purchase her music at www.beckyschlegel.com. For interviews or press materials, email somuchmoore@charter.net or call Martha at 615-746-3994.
Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE media - Established in 1988!
(O) 615.746.3994 / (M) 615-202-1313
somuchmoore@charter.net
http://www.somuchmoore.com
MySpace, Linked In & Facebook
Twitter: @skates23
Purchase Now Online Or In Stores April 6
Nashville, TN (February 1, 2010) -- Becky Schlegel's newest CD, DANDELION (LILLY RAY/IGO Records), is a live-sounding record that is rich with natural nuance, poetic imaginings and magical tone. Co-produced by Schlegel and Brian Fesler and recorded in Minnesota, the project drops April 6, 2010. "We took a more relaxed, spontaneous approach on DANDELION," says Becky, a new Nashville resident. "We let the songs be free to end up where they were destined to be.”
The 13-song collection resonates with Schlegel's insightful originals and ever-engaging voice. Two very special guests appear on the disc: Randy Kohrs (Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall) and Josh Williams (Rhonda Vincent, 2009 IBMA Guitar Player of the Year). Seasoned musicians adding their talents include: Brian Fesler (Banjo, Acoustic/Electric Guitars); Richard Dworsky, Benny Weinbeck (Piano); Gordon Johnson (Bass); Marc Anderson, Phil Hey (Percussion/Drums); Michael Witcher (Resonator Guitar); Kenny Wilson (Pedal Steel, Electric Guitar); Clint Hoover (Chromatic/Diatonic Harps) and Josh Williams, Jeff Midkiff and Joe Cruz on Mandolin.
What makes DANDELION so striking is the continued growth of Becky's songwriting and her polished comfort in the producer's chair. While her voice has been compared to Alison Krauss, and her writing compared to that of Sarah McLachlan and Jewel, there is no denying that DANDELION offers the purest and best of Becky Schlegel all around. An Appalachian thread runs throughout the project, and Schlegel draws heavily upon her bluegrass heritage to add an earthy sparkle and subtle shine to each track. From the memories of her grandmother, glimpsed throughout the disc's opener "Anna," to the haunting vignettes invoked by the title track, her imaging paints portraits that are startling in their vividness. Her current single, "Colorado Line," is a mid-tempo look back at a well-remembered goodbye - and what might have been, while the engaging “I Never Loved You Cowboy,” is a tune inspired by a real-life teenaged breakup. Schlegel confronts infidelity in "So Embarrassing," which features the artful harmonies and signature Resonator Guitar of Kohrs. "When It Rains" showcases Williams joining Schlegel to create a mesmerizing vocal pairing.
DANDELION is her most “country” effort to date; the result of songs pulled from past memories and dreams unfulfilled and heretofore unspoken. The disc will be in stores nationwide on April 6, but fans can order copies online now. DANDELION is Becky's fourth solo album of originals, following RED LEAF, DRIFTER LIKE ME, and the critically-acclaimed FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE. The Minnesota Music Academy has honored her for five consecutive years, and in 2003, 2005 and 2008, she performed at the IBMA’s prestigious Songwriters’ Showcase. Schlegel continues to entertain fans at intimate venues surrounding her new Nashville home, and across the Midwest.
Fans can learn more about Becky and purchase her music at www.beckyschlegel.com. For interviews or press materials, email somuchmoore@charter.net or call Martha at 615-746-3994.
Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE media - Established in 1988!
(O) 615.746.3994 / (M) 615-202-1313
somuchmoore@charter.net
http://www.somuchmoore.com
MySpace, Linked In & Facebook
Twitter: @skates23
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
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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
Country SuperGroup Lonestar Debuts new Studio Album, Party Heard Around The World
COUNTRY SUPERGROUP
LONESTAR DEBUTS NEW STUDIO ALBUM,
PARTY HEARD AROUND THE WORLD,
IN STORES APRIL 27TH
SAGUARO ROAD RECORDS BRINGS GROUNDBREAKING NEW MUSIC FROM MULTI-PLATINUM LEGENDS
Nashville, Tennessee – The New Year of 2010 launches with the promise of the much-anticipated return to the charts of a true country music super-group—LONESTAR –whose career path to date has been marked by countless multi-platinum milestones.
The band is releasing their first studio album in four years—cause enough for celebration to the universe of country/pop cross-over fans who have long embraced them. And the news gets better. Party Heard Around The World, their 10th album, is a total ‘hands on’ creative effort, produced by the band with eight of the ten tracks written by the foursome. Noted lead guitarist and original member Michael Britt said in a recent interview: “We feel that this album is a complete reflection of the group, circa 2010. It’s personal and powerful music that reflects the core values of Lonestar through lyrics, performance and production.”
Lonestar’s commitment to open the new decade with a new chapter of music will have the full label support of Saguaro Road Records and be the subject of a major multi-phase national retail/radio/media/marketing campaign set to roll-out in advance of the April 27th street date.
Known both for their strong country roots as well as their multi-genre crossover appeal that’s led to a history of success on the pop/rock charts, Lonestar has only their own career records to break. To date, the band has RIAA certified sales in excess of 10 million album units since their national launch in 1995. The Texas bred band has had an impressive list of hit singles on the country charts, including ten #1’s as well as nine Top 40 songs on the pop charts. Signature songs in the mid-90’s included early #1 hits such as “No News,” and “Come Cryin’ To Me.” Their 1999 album release, Lonely Grill, produced Lonestar’s biggest crossover smash to date, the ballad “Amazed,” which spent eight weeks at the #1 spot on the country charts as well as reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The dual win made them the first country act since Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton’s “Islands In the Stream” in 1983 to accomplish this career milestone. Three more singles from the band (“Smile,” “What About Now,” and “Tell Her”) followed to #1 as the Lonely Grill album was certified multi-platinum. Lonestar dealt listeners a follow-up platinum hand with the release of their I’m Already There album (2001) with the title track lead-off single spending six weeks at #1 as the album was on the way to platinum certification.
In addition to garnering music accolades, Lonestar has been oft- lauded for their continuous outreach in the arena of humanitarian goodwill. The band was recognized by The Academy of Country Music with the coveted Home Depot Humanitarian Award in 2003 for their continued commitment to help build the dreams of those in need—this in recognition to the group’s single handed dedication to the building of a playground for children in tornado ravaged Jackson, Tennessee. America’s military forces have been a major focus for concert and fund raising efforts by the band as has St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, to mention only a few of their ongoing humanitarian interests.
Lonestar consists of original members Dean Sams, Keech Rainwater, and Michael Britt, as well as lead vocalist Cody Collins who joined the group in 2007.
Party Heard Around The World is set to make a legion of new fans, as well as re-connect Lonestar to a universe of dedicated fans for whom their latest studio project has been eagerly awaited. Tour dates in support of the new album release are expected to be announced within the next few weeks.
About Saguaro Road Records and Direct Holdings:
Saguaro Road is an imprint launched by Direct Holdings Americas Inc, the company that markets and sells audio and video entertainment products under the Time Life brand, using it under license from Time Warner Inc. The label focuses on artists that have a uniquely American roots oriented sound and has recently released albums from Patty Loveless, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Tanya Tucker, Joan Osborne and Edwin McCain.
Time Life and the Time Life logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies, used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc. Headquartered in Fairfax VA, Direct Holdings Americas Inc.'s history began in 1961 as a direct marketing division of Time Incorporated specializing in music and books. The business has been operated as a separate company since the mid-1970s when it relocated to Virginia, and has since grown to become one of the world’s largest direct marketers of audio and video products throughout North America, Europe and Australia. The Company has set the standard in the direct response industry by pioneering direct marketing techniques and building one of the most trusted and recognized brands in commerce. The Company now also sells its products through major traditional and non-traditional retailers around the world as well as via the Internet. The Company was sold in 2003 to private investors. Saguaro Road Records is a trademark of Direct Holdings Americas Inc.
LONESTAR DEBUTS NEW STUDIO ALBUM,
PARTY HEARD AROUND THE WORLD,
IN STORES APRIL 27TH
SAGUARO ROAD RECORDS BRINGS GROUNDBREAKING NEW MUSIC FROM MULTI-PLATINUM LEGENDS
Nashville, Tennessee – The New Year of 2010 launches with the promise of the much-anticipated return to the charts of a true country music super-group—LONESTAR –whose career path to date has been marked by countless multi-platinum milestones.
The band is releasing their first studio album in four years—cause enough for celebration to the universe of country/pop cross-over fans who have long embraced them. And the news gets better. Party Heard Around The World, their 10th album, is a total ‘hands on’ creative effort, produced by the band with eight of the ten tracks written by the foursome. Noted lead guitarist and original member Michael Britt said in a recent interview: “We feel that this album is a complete reflection of the group, circa 2010. It’s personal and powerful music that reflects the core values of Lonestar through lyrics, performance and production.”
Lonestar’s commitment to open the new decade with a new chapter of music will have the full label support of Saguaro Road Records and be the subject of a major multi-phase national retail/radio/media/marketing campaign set to roll-out in advance of the April 27th street date.
Known both for their strong country roots as well as their multi-genre crossover appeal that’s led to a history of success on the pop/rock charts, Lonestar has only their own career records to break. To date, the band has RIAA certified sales in excess of 10 million album units since their national launch in 1995. The Texas bred band has had an impressive list of hit singles on the country charts, including ten #1’s as well as nine Top 40 songs on the pop charts. Signature songs in the mid-90’s included early #1 hits such as “No News,” and “Come Cryin’ To Me.” Their 1999 album release, Lonely Grill, produced Lonestar’s biggest crossover smash to date, the ballad “Amazed,” which spent eight weeks at the #1 spot on the country charts as well as reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The dual win made them the first country act since Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton’s “Islands In the Stream” in 1983 to accomplish this career milestone. Three more singles from the band (“Smile,” “What About Now,” and “Tell Her”) followed to #1 as the Lonely Grill album was certified multi-platinum. Lonestar dealt listeners a follow-up platinum hand with the release of their I’m Already There album (2001) with the title track lead-off single spending six weeks at #1 as the album was on the way to platinum certification.
In addition to garnering music accolades, Lonestar has been oft- lauded for their continuous outreach in the arena of humanitarian goodwill. The band was recognized by The Academy of Country Music with the coveted Home Depot Humanitarian Award in 2003 for their continued commitment to help build the dreams of those in need—this in recognition to the group’s single handed dedication to the building of a playground for children in tornado ravaged Jackson, Tennessee. America’s military forces have been a major focus for concert and fund raising efforts by the band as has St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, to mention only a few of their ongoing humanitarian interests.
Lonestar consists of original members Dean Sams, Keech Rainwater, and Michael Britt, as well as lead vocalist Cody Collins who joined the group in 2007.
Party Heard Around The World is set to make a legion of new fans, as well as re-connect Lonestar to a universe of dedicated fans for whom their latest studio project has been eagerly awaited. Tour dates in support of the new album release are expected to be announced within the next few weeks.
About Saguaro Road Records and Direct Holdings:
Saguaro Road is an imprint launched by Direct Holdings Americas Inc, the company that markets and sells audio and video entertainment products under the Time Life brand, using it under license from Time Warner Inc. The label focuses on artists that have a uniquely American roots oriented sound and has recently released albums from Patty Loveless, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Tanya Tucker, Joan Osborne and Edwin McCain.
Time Life and the Time Life logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies, used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc. Headquartered in Fairfax VA, Direct Holdings Americas Inc.'s history began in 1961 as a direct marketing division of Time Incorporated specializing in music and books. The business has been operated as a separate company since the mid-1970s when it relocated to Virginia, and has since grown to become one of the world’s largest direct marketers of audio and video products throughout North America, Europe and Australia. The Company has set the standard in the direct response industry by pioneering direct marketing techniques and building one of the most trusted and recognized brands in commerce. The Company now also sells its products through major traditional and non-traditional retailers around the world as well as via the Internet. The Company was sold in 2003 to private investors. Saguaro Road Records is a trademark of Direct Holdings Americas Inc.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Just Days Away From One of This Years Biggest Country Music Tours,George Strait,Reba and Lee Ann Womack
Just Days Away From One of This Year’s Biggest Country Music Tours – King of Country George Strait Along With Entertainment Superstar Reba
and Grammy Award Winner Lee Ann Womack
Nashville, Tenn. (January 14, 2010) - Excitement continues to grow as the kick-off of the George Strait and Reba tour approaches. Only 8 days away from opening night in Baltimore, MD when Strait, Reba and Lee Ann Womack bring an arena full of fans what they came for – a memorable night of star-studded entertainment packed with hit after hit of unparalleled country music. After Baltimore, they continue to Greensboro, NC with additional dates coast to coast through March.
With a repertoire of countless fan favorites and award-winning hits, choosing a set list will be the biggest challenge for the three stars. Of course recent hits including Strait’s fast moving “Twang” which currently sits at #12 on Billboard and Reba’s four week number one “Consider Me Gone” will certainly be among the list. Lee Ann Womack’s “Solitary Thinkin” which earned her a Grammy nomination for “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” at the upcoming 2010 awards will certainly make the cut and fans can definitely anticipate the Grammy nominated Strait/Womack duet “Everything But Quits” during the night. The duet from Strait’s current and also Grammy nominated album Twang is up for “Best Country Collaboration with Vocals”. Strait also scored a third Grammy nomination for “Best Male Country Vocal Performance” for “Living For The Night” and Womack also received three Grammy nominations with “Best Country Album” nomination for Call Me Crazy.
To see a full tour schedule with ticket information and show dates, visit www.GeorgeStrait.com.
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 recent release Twang debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart. This is the fourth time in Straits 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 and title track sits at #12 on the charts.
Strait recently scored Grammy nods for “Best Male Country Vocal Performance for “Living For The Night,” “Best Country Collaboration with Vocals,” for “Everything But Quits” with Lee Ann Womack and “Best Country Album” for Twang.
At the 2008 CMA Awards, George became the artist with the most CMA Awards in history with Album of the Year for Troubadour and Single of the Year for “I Saw God Today.”
His platinum-selling Troubadour was named “Best Country Album” at the 51st Grammy Awards and in 2008, Strait was the fifth artist ever to receive the Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade honor. Strait has won 19 Academy of Country Music Awards including "Entertainer of the Year."
Reba’s latest hit, “Consider Me Gone,” is the longest-running #1 single of the superstar’s career. With it’s 4th week at #1, Reba joins Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson as the only female Country artists to log more than 3 weeks at #1 in the past 10 years. Reba’s reign of #1 hits now spans four decades. The multimedia superstar was also recently recognized by Billboard, Country Aircheck and Mediabase as the biggest female hit-maker in country music history.
One of the most successful female recording artists in history, Reba has sold over 55 million albums worldwide and her last 13 studio albums have all achieved platinum-plus status. The two-time GRAMMY Award-winner is also an acclaimed film, TV and Broadway actress. Reba signed with The Valory Music Co. in November 2008. The move reunited the multimedia entertainer with industry leader Scott Borchetta, now President and CEO of Big Machine Records and sister label The Valory Music Co.
Lee Ann Womack has sold over 6 million albums, won two Grammys, numerous other milestone awards, and received notoriety for her last album There’s More Where That Came From. Released February of ’05 on CD and classic vinyl, There’s More swept CMA Award trophies fall of the same year for “Album of the Year” and “Single of the Year” (“I May Hate Myself In The Morning”). She is also recognized for #1 singles “The Fool,” “A Little Past Little Rock,” “I’ll Think Of A Reason Later” and the mega smash “I Hope You Dance”.
Womack’s current album Call Me Crazy has garnered critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard and The New York Times, to name a few. In ’09 she was nominated for “Top Female Vocalist” at the ACM Awards and single “Last Call” was nominated for a Grammy for the “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” category. She was also nominated for “Musical Event of the Year” with George Strait for “Everything But Quits” at the CMA Awards. Womack will vie for three Grammy awards at the ’10 ceremony for “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” for “Solitary Thinkin’”, “Best Country Collaboration With Vocals” for “Everything But Quits” with George Strait and “Best Country Album” for Call Me Crazy. Current single “There Is A God” is #37 on the charts and climbing. Click here to listen – www.leeannwomack.com
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and Grammy Award Winner Lee Ann Womack
Nashville, Tenn. (January 14, 2010) - Excitement continues to grow as the kick-off of the George Strait and Reba tour approaches. Only 8 days away from opening night in Baltimore, MD when Strait, Reba and Lee Ann Womack bring an arena full of fans what they came for – a memorable night of star-studded entertainment packed with hit after hit of unparalleled country music. After Baltimore, they continue to Greensboro, NC with additional dates coast to coast through March.
With a repertoire of countless fan favorites and award-winning hits, choosing a set list will be the biggest challenge for the three stars. Of course recent hits including Strait’s fast moving “Twang” which currently sits at #12 on Billboard and Reba’s four week number one “Consider Me Gone” will certainly be among the list. Lee Ann Womack’s “Solitary Thinkin” which earned her a Grammy nomination for “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” at the upcoming 2010 awards will certainly make the cut and fans can definitely anticipate the Grammy nominated Strait/Womack duet “Everything But Quits” during the night. The duet from Strait’s current and also Grammy nominated album Twang is up for “Best Country Collaboration with Vocals”. Strait also scored a third Grammy nomination for “Best Male Country Vocal Performance” for “Living For The Night” and Womack also received three Grammy nominations with “Best Country Album” nomination for Call Me Crazy.
To see a full tour schedule with ticket information and show dates, visit www.GeorgeStrait.com.
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 recent release Twang debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart. This is the fourth time in Straits 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 and title track sits at #12 on the charts.
Strait recently scored Grammy nods for “Best Male Country Vocal Performance for “Living For The Night,” “Best Country Collaboration with Vocals,” for “Everything But Quits” with Lee Ann Womack and “Best Country Album” for Twang.
At the 2008 CMA Awards, George became the artist with the most CMA Awards in history with Album of the Year for Troubadour and Single of the Year for “I Saw God Today.”
His platinum-selling Troubadour was named “Best Country Album” at the 51st Grammy Awards and in 2008, Strait was the fifth artist ever to receive the Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade honor. Strait has won 19 Academy of Country Music Awards including "Entertainer of the Year."
Reba’s latest hit, “Consider Me Gone,” is the longest-running #1 single of the superstar’s career. With it’s 4th week at #1, Reba joins Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson as the only female Country artists to log more than 3 weeks at #1 in the past 10 years. Reba’s reign of #1 hits now spans four decades. The multimedia superstar was also recently recognized by Billboard, Country Aircheck and Mediabase as the biggest female hit-maker in country music history.
One of the most successful female recording artists in history, Reba has sold over 55 million albums worldwide and her last 13 studio albums have all achieved platinum-plus status. The two-time GRAMMY Award-winner is also an acclaimed film, TV and Broadway actress. Reba signed with The Valory Music Co. in November 2008. The move reunited the multimedia entertainer with industry leader Scott Borchetta, now President and CEO of Big Machine Records and sister label The Valory Music Co.
Lee Ann Womack has sold over 6 million albums, won two Grammys, numerous other milestone awards, and received notoriety for her last album There’s More Where That Came From. Released February of ’05 on CD and classic vinyl, There’s More swept CMA Award trophies fall of the same year for “Album of the Year” and “Single of the Year” (“I May Hate Myself In The Morning”). She is also recognized for #1 singles “The Fool,” “A Little Past Little Rock,” “I’ll Think Of A Reason Later” and the mega smash “I Hope You Dance”.
Womack’s current album Call Me Crazy has garnered critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard and The New York Times, to name a few. In ’09 she was nominated for “Top Female Vocalist” at the ACM Awards and single “Last Call” was nominated for a Grammy for the “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” category. She was also nominated for “Musical Event of the Year” with George Strait for “Everything But Quits” at the CMA Awards. Womack will vie for three Grammy awards at the ’10 ceremony for “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” for “Solitary Thinkin’”, “Best Country Collaboration With Vocals” for “Everything But Quits” with George Strait and “Best Country Album” for Call Me Crazy. Current single “There Is A God” is #37 on the charts and climbing. Click here to listen – www.leeannwomack.com
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Bellamy Brothers Release New Single, "Heart Of My Heart" From Anthology Vol. 1 Collection
Bellamy Brothers Release New Single, “Heart of My Heart” From Anthology Vol. 1 Collection
Written with Legendary Songwriter Jerry Lynn Williams
(Nashville, TN – Jan. 11, 2010) Pioneering Country duo, The Bellamy Brothers, have released “Heart of My Heart” to radio, the second single from their career-spanning greatest hits collection, The Anthology, Volume 1.
Co-written with the iconic but often overlooked songwriter Jerry Lynn Williams before his death in 2005, “Heart of My Heart” follows the release of Anthology’s first Top 40 single and duet with The Bacon Brothers, “Guilty of the Crime.”
“Jerry Williams’ been called the most famous unknown songwriter in music history,” says David Bellamy. “Howard and I only wrote a few songs with Jerry because we met him just a couple of years before he died, but he was one of the best writers we've ever worked with. We are really proud to have written ‘Heart of My Heart’ with him.”
Williams’ songwriting credits include Eric Clapton’s “Running on Faith” and “Pretending,” Bonnie Raitt’s “Real Man,” Delbert McClinton’s “Givin’ It Up For Your Love” and Jimmy and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Tick Tock.” He also contributed tracks for legends such as Ringo Starr and B.B. King.
In addition to a handful of new and previously unreleased songs, such as “Heart of My Heart” and “Guilty of the Crime,” Anthology, Volume 1 features 13 No. 1 hits from the Bellamy’s prolific career, including “Let Your Love Flow,” “Old Hippie,” “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” “Kids of the Baby Boom” and “For All the Wrong Reasons,” among others.
Brothers Howard and David are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year and plan to release The Anthology, Volume 2 in the fourth quarter of 2010. The duo is currently touring in the U.S., with their annual European tour taking place later this summer. A Bellamy Brothers biography is also in production and is scheduled for release in 2011.
Visit www.BellamyBrothers for news, tour dates, merchandise and more.
Written with Legendary Songwriter Jerry Lynn Williams
(Nashville, TN – Jan. 11, 2010) Pioneering Country duo, The Bellamy Brothers, have released “Heart of My Heart” to radio, the second single from their career-spanning greatest hits collection, The Anthology, Volume 1.
Co-written with the iconic but often overlooked songwriter Jerry Lynn Williams before his death in 2005, “Heart of My Heart” follows the release of Anthology’s first Top 40 single and duet with The Bacon Brothers, “Guilty of the Crime.”
“Jerry Williams’ been called the most famous unknown songwriter in music history,” says David Bellamy. “Howard and I only wrote a few songs with Jerry because we met him just a couple of years before he died, but he was one of the best writers we've ever worked with. We are really proud to have written ‘Heart of My Heart’ with him.”
Williams’ songwriting credits include Eric Clapton’s “Running on Faith” and “Pretending,” Bonnie Raitt’s “Real Man,” Delbert McClinton’s “Givin’ It Up For Your Love” and Jimmy and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Tick Tock.” He also contributed tracks for legends such as Ringo Starr and B.B. King.
In addition to a handful of new and previously unreleased songs, such as “Heart of My Heart” and “Guilty of the Crime,” Anthology, Volume 1 features 13 No. 1 hits from the Bellamy’s prolific career, including “Let Your Love Flow,” “Old Hippie,” “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” “Kids of the Baby Boom” and “For All the Wrong Reasons,” among others.
Brothers Howard and David are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year and plan to release The Anthology, Volume 2 in the fourth quarter of 2010. The duo is currently touring in the U.S., with their annual European tour taking place later this summer. A Bellamy Brothers biography is also in production and is scheduled for release in 2011.
Visit www.BellamyBrothers for news, tour dates, merchandise and more.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
George Strait Adds fellow Texan Lee Ann Womack to Tour
COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR GEORGE STRAIT ADDS
FELLOW TEXAN AND TRADITIONALIST
LEE ANN WOMACK
Nashville, Tenn. (November 18, 2009) - The King of Country Music George Strait has added award-wining and platinum recording artist Lee Ann Womack to his previously announced arena tour with Entertainment Superstar Reba McEntire. The tour kicks off in early 2010 and continues through late Spring.
“'Does Ft Worth Ever Cross Your Mind'? 'Whoever's In New England'? 'The Fireman'? 'Little Rock'? 'Wrapped'? 'The Last To Know'? We're talking classic country from the source,” praises Womack. “I can't imagine a better tour to be on than George Strait and Reba McEntire --- and now I'm not imagining!”
Womack added jokingly, “I'm trying to figure out what to wear...cause you can't out-starch George and you sure can't out-spangle Reba!”
Lee Ann Womack has sold over 6 million albums, won two Grammy’s, numerous other milestone awards, and received notoriety for her last album There’s More Where That Came From. Released February of ’05 on CD and classic vinyl, There’s More swept CMA Award trophies fall of the same year for “Album of the Year” and “Single of the Year” (“I May Hate Myself In The Morning”). She is also recognized for #1 singles “The Fool,” “A Little Past Little Rock,” “I’ll Think Of A Reason Later” and the mega smash “I Hope You Dance”.
Womack’s current album Call Me Crazy has garnered critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard and The New York Times, to name a few. She was nominated for “Top Female Vocalist” at this year’s ACM Awards and the debut single “Last Call” was nominated for a Grammy earlier this year in the “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” category. Womack was recently nominated for “Musical Event of the Year” with George Strait for “Everything But Quits” at this year’s CMA Awards. Current single “There Is A God” is currently #43 on the charts.
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 recent release 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 and title track sits at #17 on Mediabase charts and #19 on Billboard charts.
His platinum-selling Troubadour was named “Best Country Album” at the 51st Grammy Awards and in April, Strait was the fifth artist ever to receive the Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade honor. Strait has won 19 Academy of Country Music Awards including "Entertainer of the Year."
Strait, who holds the record for the most CMA wins and a record 17 CMA Entertainer of the Year nominations, is known for giving fans exactly what they want and expect at countless sold out shows across the country. This year will be no exception.
One of the most successful female recording artists in history, Reba has sold over 55 million albums worldwide, earned 33 #1 singles and was recently recognized as the biggest female hit-maker in country music history by “Billboard,” “Mediabase” and “Country Aircheck.” She is the winner of 15 American Music Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards, 9 People’s Choice Awards, 7 Country Music Awards and 2 GRAMMY Awards. Once again Reba is nominated for the American Music Awards’ “Favorite Country Female” and will appear on the AMAs this Sunday.
Reba’s new album, Keep On Loving You, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart – her first solo studio album to do so. With 11 #1 albums, Reba holds the record as the female artist with the most #1 albums in the history of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The superstar also recently scored her third consecutive Top 10 single of 2009, as her new song “Consider Me Gone” jumped into the Top 10. It currently sits at #4 on the Billboard Country Singles chart and #5 on the Mediabase charts.
In November 2008, McEntire signed with The Valory Music Co. reuniting her with multimedia entertainer and industry leader Scott Borchetta, President & CEO of Big Machine Records and sister label The Valory Music Co.
2010 TOUR DATES
Date City Venue
22-Jan Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner
23-Jan Greensboro, NC Coliseum
29-Jan Knoxville, TN Thompson Boling
30-Jan Charlottesville, VA JPJ Arena
5-Feb Phoenix, AZ US Airways
6-Feb Las Vegas, NV MGM Garden Arena
18-Feb St Louis, MO Scottrade Center
19-Feb Wichita, KS Intrust Bank Arena
20-Feb Tulsa, OK BOK Arena
25-Feb Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
26-Feb Orlando, FL Amway Arena
4-Mar Memphis, TN FedEx Forum
5-Mar New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
6-Mar Little Rock, AR Verizon
26-Mar Portland, OR The Rose Garden
27-Mar Tacoma, WA Tacomadome
8-Apr Omaha, NE Qwest Center
9-Apr Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
10-Apr Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
George Strait's Official Website - GeorgeStrait.com
FELLOW TEXAN AND TRADITIONALIST
LEE ANN WOMACK
Nashville, Tenn. (November 18, 2009) - The King of Country Music George Strait has added award-wining and platinum recording artist Lee Ann Womack to his previously announced arena tour with Entertainment Superstar Reba McEntire. The tour kicks off in early 2010 and continues through late Spring.
“'Does Ft Worth Ever Cross Your Mind'? 'Whoever's In New England'? 'The Fireman'? 'Little Rock'? 'Wrapped'? 'The Last To Know'? We're talking classic country from the source,” praises Womack. “I can't imagine a better tour to be on than George Strait and Reba McEntire --- and now I'm not imagining!”
Womack added jokingly, “I'm trying to figure out what to wear...cause you can't out-starch George and you sure can't out-spangle Reba!”
Lee Ann Womack has sold over 6 million albums, won two Grammy’s, numerous other milestone awards, and received notoriety for her last album There’s More Where That Came From. Released February of ’05 on CD and classic vinyl, There’s More swept CMA Award trophies fall of the same year for “Album of the Year” and “Single of the Year” (“I May Hate Myself In The Morning”). She is also recognized for #1 singles “The Fool,” “A Little Past Little Rock,” “I’ll Think Of A Reason Later” and the mega smash “I Hope You Dance”.
Womack’s current album Call Me Crazy has garnered critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard and The New York Times, to name a few. She was nominated for “Top Female Vocalist” at this year’s ACM Awards and the debut single “Last Call” was nominated for a Grammy earlier this year in the “Best Female Country Vocal Performance” category. Womack was recently nominated for “Musical Event of the Year” with George Strait for “Everything But Quits” at this year’s CMA Awards. Current single “There Is A God” is currently #43 on the charts.
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 recent release 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 and title track sits at #17 on Mediabase charts and #19 on Billboard charts.
His platinum-selling Troubadour was named “Best Country Album” at the 51st Grammy Awards and in April, Strait was the fifth artist ever to receive the Academy of Country Music's Artist of the Decade honor. Strait has won 19 Academy of Country Music Awards including "Entertainer of the Year."
Strait, who holds the record for the most CMA wins and a record 17 CMA Entertainer of the Year nominations, is known for giving fans exactly what they want and expect at countless sold out shows across the country. This year will be no exception.
One of the most successful female recording artists in history, Reba has sold over 55 million albums worldwide, earned 33 #1 singles and was recently recognized as the biggest female hit-maker in country music history by “Billboard,” “Mediabase” and “Country Aircheck.” She is the winner of 15 American Music Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards, 9 People’s Choice Awards, 7 Country Music Awards and 2 GRAMMY Awards. Once again Reba is nominated for the American Music Awards’ “Favorite Country Female” and will appear on the AMAs this Sunday.
Reba’s new album, Keep On Loving You, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart – her first solo studio album to do so. With 11 #1 albums, Reba holds the record as the female artist with the most #1 albums in the history of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The superstar also recently scored her third consecutive Top 10 single of 2009, as her new song “Consider Me Gone” jumped into the Top 10. It currently sits at #4 on the Billboard Country Singles chart and #5 on the Mediabase charts.
In November 2008, McEntire signed with The Valory Music Co. reuniting her with multimedia entertainer and industry leader Scott Borchetta, President & CEO of Big Machine Records and sister label The Valory Music Co.
2010 TOUR DATES
Date City Venue
22-Jan Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner
23-Jan Greensboro, NC Coliseum
29-Jan Knoxville, TN Thompson Boling
30-Jan Charlottesville, VA JPJ Arena
5-Feb Phoenix, AZ US Airways
6-Feb Las Vegas, NV MGM Garden Arena
18-Feb St Louis, MO Scottrade Center
19-Feb Wichita, KS Intrust Bank Arena
20-Feb Tulsa, OK BOK Arena
25-Feb Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
26-Feb Orlando, FL Amway Arena
4-Mar Memphis, TN FedEx Forum
5-Mar New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
6-Mar Little Rock, AR Verizon
26-Mar Portland, OR The Rose Garden
27-Mar Tacoma, WA Tacomadome
8-Apr Omaha, NE Qwest Center
9-Apr Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
10-Apr Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
George Strait's Official Website - GeorgeStrait.com
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Rural Rhythm Artists for your IBMA Voting Consideration
Rural Rhythm Artists for Your IBMA Voting Consideration ,
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The Rural Rhythm Records family would like to express our sincere appreciation for your support of our family of artists, especially over the last year. For those of you who are voting members of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), we asked for your consideration when filling out your 2nd ballot for the 2009 IBMA Awards. Below is a list of our artists that are candidates for nomination in these categories:
(Be sure to check out the song clips and allow pop-ups on your browser)
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Audie Blaylock & Redline
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Lonesome River Band
Russel Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Michael Martin Murphey
Mountain Heart
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Audie Blaylock & Redline
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Lonesome River Band
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Mountain Heart
Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Audie Blaylock & Redline
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Lonesome River Band
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Mountain Heart
Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
SONG OF THE YEAR
"Hard Rock Mountain Prison (Til' I Die)" - Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
"I Call It Gone" - Melonie Cannon
"I Can Go Back Anytime" - Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
"Like a Train Needs a Track" - Lonesome River Band
"Them Blues" - Lonesome River Band
"Whispering Waters" - Audie Blaylock & Redline
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
"Audie Blaylock & Redline" - Audie Blaylock & Redline
"Buckaroo Blue Grass" - Michael Martin Murphey
"CHHR2" - Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
"No Turning Back" - Lonesome River Band
"Pickin', Praisin' & Singin' ..Hymns from the Mountain" - Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
GOSPEL RECORDED PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
"Amazing Grace" - Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
"Darkness Wept" - Lonesome River Band
"Mary Magdaline (Why You Cryin')" - Melonie Cannon
"My Eyes Shall Be On Canaans Land" - Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
"Who'll Sing for Me?" - Audie Blaylock & Redline
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
"Going Across the Sea" - Mashville Brigade
"Struttin' To Ferrum" - Lonesome River Band
RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR
"Back to Earth" - Melonie Cannon and Willie Nelson listen / View Video
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Gold Heart
Melonie Cannon
Tommy Webb
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Andy Ball
Audie Blaylock
Tim Hensley
Russell Moore
Michael Martin Murphey
Lou Reid
Brandon Rickman
Rickey Wasson
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Carrie Hassler
Jocelyn Amanda Gold
Melonie Cannon
Vanessa Nichols
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
BANJO
Steve Dilling
Zach Gilmer
Sammy Shelor
Mike Sumner
Evan Ward
BASS
Travis Anderson
Mike Anglin
(Click title above to view online)
The Rural Rhythm Records family would like to express our sincere appreciation for your support of our family of artists, especially over the last year. For those of you who are voting members of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), we asked for your consideration when filling out your 2nd ballot for the 2009 IBMA Awards. Below is a list of our artists that are candidates for nomination in these categories:
(Be sure to check out the song clips and allow pop-ups on your browser)
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Audie Blaylock & Redline
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Lonesome River Band
Russel Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Michael Martin Murphey
Mountain Heart
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Audie Blaylock & Redline
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Lonesome River Band
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Mountain Heart
Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Audie Blaylock & Redline
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Lonesome River Band
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Mountain Heart
Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
SONG OF THE YEAR
"Hard Rock Mountain Prison (Til' I Die)" - Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
"I Call It Gone" - Melonie Cannon
"I Can Go Back Anytime" - Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
"Like a Train Needs a Track" - Lonesome River Band
"Them Blues" - Lonesome River Band
"Whispering Waters" - Audie Blaylock & Redline
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
"Audie Blaylock & Redline" - Audie Blaylock & Redline
"Buckaroo Blue Grass" - Michael Martin Murphey
"CHHR2" - Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
"No Turning Back" - Lonesome River Band
"Pickin', Praisin' & Singin' ..Hymns from the Mountain" - Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
GOSPEL RECORDED PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
"Amazing Grace" - Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
"Darkness Wept" - Lonesome River Band
"Mary Magdaline (Why You Cryin')" - Melonie Cannon
"My Eyes Shall Be On Canaans Land" - Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
"Who'll Sing for Me?" - Audie Blaylock & Redline
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
"Going Across the Sea" - Mashville Brigade
"Struttin' To Ferrum" - Lonesome River Band
RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR
"Back to Earth" - Melonie Cannon and Willie Nelson listen / View Video
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Gold Heart
Melonie Cannon
Tommy Webb
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Andy Ball
Audie Blaylock
Tim Hensley
Russell Moore
Michael Martin Murphey
Lou Reid
Brandon Rickman
Rickey Wasson
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Carrie Hassler
Jocelyn Amanda Gold
Melonie Cannon
Vanessa Nichols
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
BANJO
Steve Dilling
Zach Gilmer
Sammy Shelor
Mike Sumner
Evan Ward
BASS
Travis Anderson
Mike Anglin
Monday, July 06, 2009
Richie Fields Gives Fans Free Dose of Inspiration
Richie Fields Gives Fans Free Dose Of Inspiration Via
Download New Single, "When You Love Someone That Much," July 6 -19
Nashville, TN (July 6, 2009) --- Country rocker Richie Fields gives his fans a free dose of inspiration in the July 13 issue of Country Weekly, when he offers up his latest emotionally-charged single, "When You Love Someone That Much" via the magazine's popular Listen Up! feature. The song is available for two weeks as a free download from the magazine's website(www.countryweekly.com ) from July 6 through July 19. The track is the first release from Fields' upcoming CD, due out later this year.
"Folks are really responding to this song at radio and at our live shows," says the distinctive, baritone-voiced entertainer. "Everyone automatically thinks 'ballad' when they hear the title, but this song just drives from the very first note." Written by Chip Martin and Jan Linville, the track is an up-tempo tribute to love, faith and strength in the face of adversity, and was produced by veteran hit maker, J. Gary Smith (Lonestar, Andy Griggs) and associate producer, Clif Doyal.
In addition to writing and searching for songs for his upcoming CD, Fields' summer is a busy one, with tour dates stretching from the East Coast to the Colorado Rockies.
Richie was a "hit" at this year's CMA Music Fest, signing autographs for hundreds of fans at the Roughstock, VAULT, Digital Rodeo and Music City Zone booths, as well as filming interviews with the Pentagon Channel, Hit Country TV, Country Home, True Country GoTV Networks and Country Music Tattletale. Country Weekly readers were first introduced to Fields last month in the magazine's Who's New feature.
Fans can catch this rising star at www.richiefields.com or www.MySpace.com/richiefields . For interviews, email somuchmoore@charter.net or call Martha at 615-746-3994
(Photo Credit: Melinda Norris)
Download New Single, "When You Love Someone That Much," July 6 -19
Nashville, TN (July 6, 2009) --- Country rocker Richie Fields gives his fans a free dose of inspiration in the July 13 issue of Country Weekly, when he offers up his latest emotionally-charged single, "When You Love Someone That Much" via the magazine's popular Listen Up! feature. The song is available for two weeks as a free download from the magazine's website(www.countryweekly.com ) from July 6 through July 19. The track is the first release from Fields' upcoming CD, due out later this year.
"Folks are really responding to this song at radio and at our live shows," says the distinctive, baritone-voiced entertainer. "Everyone automatically thinks 'ballad' when they hear the title, but this song just drives from the very first note." Written by Chip Martin and Jan Linville, the track is an up-tempo tribute to love, faith and strength in the face of adversity, and was produced by veteran hit maker, J. Gary Smith (Lonestar, Andy Griggs) and associate producer, Clif Doyal.
In addition to writing and searching for songs for his upcoming CD, Fields' summer is a busy one, with tour dates stretching from the East Coast to the Colorado Rockies.
Richie was a "hit" at this year's CMA Music Fest, signing autographs for hundreds of fans at the Roughstock, VAULT, Digital Rodeo and Music City Zone booths, as well as filming interviews with the Pentagon Channel, Hit Country TV, Country Home, True Country GoTV Networks and Country Music Tattletale. Country Weekly readers were first introduced to Fields last month in the magazine's Who's New feature.
Fans can catch this rising star at www.richiefields.com or www.MySpace.com/richiefields . For interviews, email somuchmoore@charter.net or call Martha at 615-746-3994
(Photo Credit: Melinda Norris)
Aristovideo and Travis Television Productions Announce Downcast Service
AristoVideo and Travis Television Productions Announce DownCast Service
Companies Form Strategic Alliance to Offer Video Content Production and Distribution Service
(Nashville, TN - July 6, 2009) AristoVideo and Travis Television Productions have announced the formation of a strategic alliance that bundles the two companies' specialized video services into one consolidated package, named DownCast.
The arrangement integrates broadcast-quality video content with a distribution network that services an extensive list of radio, television, national and regional video programs, newspapers, trade publications, celebrity and entertainment shows, wire services, closed-circuit partners, global outlets and a full range of online destinations.
"This is a service that has been in development between AristoVideo and Travis Television since the beginning of the year," says AristoVideo Senior Vice President Craig Bann. "We feel like this alliance is a natural marriage between two companies that have a proven history of success in the entertainment industry. From download to broadcast, DownCast will provide clients with top-notch, professional video content that is created and then distributed in a format that is already prepared for streaming and broadcast use."
In addition to its video delivery mechanism, DownCast is designed to provide outlets with easily accessible tour press materials and a variety of content in advance of album releases. Outlets are notified electronically as new assets are uploaded. The system provides on-demand access to video content, digital photos, audio clips and press materials as needed on a secure, password-protected server.
"Thanks to our years of network television experience, we are extremely proud to offer entertaining and informative packages that can tell an artist's story in a matter of minutes," says TTV President Greg Travis. "It's truly amazing that we can reach millions of people with this new service, and it was important to us that we could offer artists the same broadcast-quality video we use for network television shows. DownCast is a great new way to personalize the introduction of a new album or tour, and the artists retain ownership of all the content."
AristoVideo, the veteran video promotion department of The AristoMedia Group, handles the distribution duties in the agreement. Travis Television Productions is responsible for creating and producing the content, which includes electronic and digital press kits, video news releases, video profiles and a diverse variety of Internet streaming material. The two Nashville-based companies have a combined 45 years of experience creating, promoting and distributing professional video content.
The DownCast service operates through a customized distribution application developed and managed by AristoWorks, The AristoMedia Group's new media marketing and development department. The service's extensive database is compiled from resources provided by the various departments within the company, including Aristo PR (publicity), AristoVideo and AristoVision (video promotion), AristoWorks (new media), Marco Promotions (secondary radio promotion) and Marco Club Connection (dance club promotion).
For more information, visit: www.AristoWorks.com/DownCast
About AristoVideo:
A division of The AristoMedia Group, AristoVideo has built a 25-year history of marketing artists through visual mediums, including music videos, EPKs, liners and interview features, which are serviced to television, closed-circuit and Internet outlets across the globe. Visit www.AristoVideoPromo.com for more information.
Companies Form Strategic Alliance to Offer Video Content Production and Distribution Service
(Nashville, TN - July 6, 2009) AristoVideo and Travis Television Productions have announced the formation of a strategic alliance that bundles the two companies' specialized video services into one consolidated package, named DownCast.
The arrangement integrates broadcast-quality video content with a distribution network that services an extensive list of radio, television, national and regional video programs, newspapers, trade publications, celebrity and entertainment shows, wire services, closed-circuit partners, global outlets and a full range of online destinations.
"This is a service that has been in development between AristoVideo and Travis Television since the beginning of the year," says AristoVideo Senior Vice President Craig Bann. "We feel like this alliance is a natural marriage between two companies that have a proven history of success in the entertainment industry. From download to broadcast, DownCast will provide clients with top-notch, professional video content that is created and then distributed in a format that is already prepared for streaming and broadcast use."
In addition to its video delivery mechanism, DownCast is designed to provide outlets with easily accessible tour press materials and a variety of content in advance of album releases. Outlets are notified electronically as new assets are uploaded. The system provides on-demand access to video content, digital photos, audio clips and press materials as needed on a secure, password-protected server.
"Thanks to our years of network television experience, we are extremely proud to offer entertaining and informative packages that can tell an artist's story in a matter of minutes," says TTV President Greg Travis. "It's truly amazing that we can reach millions of people with this new service, and it was important to us that we could offer artists the same broadcast-quality video we use for network television shows. DownCast is a great new way to personalize the introduction of a new album or tour, and the artists retain ownership of all the content."
AristoVideo, the veteran video promotion department of The AristoMedia Group, handles the distribution duties in the agreement. Travis Television Productions is responsible for creating and producing the content, which includes electronic and digital press kits, video news releases, video profiles and a diverse variety of Internet streaming material. The two Nashville-based companies have a combined 45 years of experience creating, promoting and distributing professional video content.
The DownCast service operates through a customized distribution application developed and managed by AristoWorks, The AristoMedia Group's new media marketing and development department. The service's extensive database is compiled from resources provided by the various departments within the company, including Aristo PR (publicity), AristoVideo and AristoVision (video promotion), AristoWorks (new media), Marco Promotions (secondary radio promotion) and Marco Club Connection (dance club promotion).
For more information, visit: www.AristoWorks.com/DownCast
About AristoVideo:
A division of The AristoMedia Group, AristoVideo has built a 25-year history of marketing artists through visual mediums, including music videos, EPKs, liners and interview features, which are serviced to television, closed-circuit and Internet outlets across the globe. Visit www.AristoVideoPromo.com for more information.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
"Walk Through The Fire" - Mark Karan - A Review
I became interested in reviewing Mark Karan for one reason only, because He played in Ratdog, Bob Weir's Band, and He had played with the Other Ones a few years ago, a group consisting of The Dead without Jerry. He and Steve Kimock were the guitarists. This is a very eclectic recording, but one thing is consistent , Mark provides lots of good guitar chops and jams many a song out at the end. Mark is a super talented guitarist, with many tones being shared in the mix. His guitar sound reminds me a bit of Dickey Betts and others.
"Walk Thru The Fire" is a song wrote while going thru cancer treatments, which is a slow paced, but victorious song. He plays some beautiful slide on this song. He has some help with some all star musicians like the Persuasions, Billy Payne (Little Feat), The Rowan Brothers, and a release of rock legend Delaney Bramlett, that was released after his death.(Love In Vain)
"Leave A Light On" (Mark Karan) is my favorite, it has a real nice slow, groove to it and I love the guitar jam at the end of the song. The whole album has a neat Americana, bluesy type sound to it. He does a great job at jamming out on the Dead's "Easy Wind" which is the only Dead song here. His vocals have some Pigpen Grit here, John Molo, sounds great on drums.
Walk Through The Fire was recorded over a four year period in six studios by eight engineers with twenty five musicians. Mark produced the record himself. It was mixed by Davy Vain, and mastered by the great Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering(student of the great Doug Sax). "Memphis Radio" is another bouncy song I like alot, real melodic, great hooks, nice guitar.
Mark's present band "Jemimah Puddleduck" shows up all over the place. This group showcases Mark on lead and all guitar, John Molo on drums, JT Thomas (Bruce Hornsby) on keyboards, and Bob Gross (Albert King, Delaney Bramlett) on bass. This is a solid recording, go on and pick up a copy.
http://www.walkthroughthefire.com/blog/
"Walk Thru The Fire" is a song wrote while going thru cancer treatments, which is a slow paced, but victorious song. He plays some beautiful slide on this song. He has some help with some all star musicians like the Persuasions, Billy Payne (Little Feat), The Rowan Brothers, and a release of rock legend Delaney Bramlett, that was released after his death.(Love In Vain)
"Leave A Light On" (Mark Karan) is my favorite, it has a real nice slow, groove to it and I love the guitar jam at the end of the song. The whole album has a neat Americana, bluesy type sound to it. He does a great job at jamming out on the Dead's "Easy Wind" which is the only Dead song here. His vocals have some Pigpen Grit here, John Molo, sounds great on drums.
Walk Through The Fire was recorded over a four year period in six studios by eight engineers with twenty five musicians. Mark produced the record himself. It was mixed by Davy Vain, and mastered by the great Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering(student of the great Doug Sax). "Memphis Radio" is another bouncy song I like alot, real melodic, great hooks, nice guitar.
Mark's present band "Jemimah Puddleduck" shows up all over the place. This group showcases Mark on lead and all guitar, John Molo on drums, JT Thomas (Bruce Hornsby) on keyboards, and Bob Gross (Albert King, Delaney Bramlett) on bass. This is a solid recording, go on and pick up a copy.
http://www.walkthroughthefire.com/blog/
Friday, June 05, 2009
"Supposed To Be" - Jett's Creek - a Review
Jett's Creek is one of Hope River's newest Bluegrass groups. This has been a year of few releases and also the releases I have heard have been disappointments. This group has a very sparse clean sound. Their strength is a a great selection of songs from many good writers. "Supposed To Be" is written by singer Angie Young. The CD was produced by Angie Young and Adam McIntosh. The sound is very clean with a traditional, pop newgrass sound mixed with some beautiful gospel, bluegrass tunes. It is a very good recording, though it has the feel of a demo, not used to hearing such a sparse recording.
Jett's Creek is Angie Young - (lead vocals) , Adam Mcintosh - (banjo,bass, lead guitar, mandolin,lead and harmony vocals.) Jon McIntosh (guitar and lead and harmony vocals.) Pearl Bradley(guy) mandolin. plus on this disc, guest musicians : Evan Mcgregor(fiddle), Tim Kidd (bass on "When God Dips his pen of love in My Heart", "Supposed to Be" and "I'll Be Back".)
This group is a family band, each member is married and their family is a big part of their lives. A big strength also of the group is their excellent ability to harmonize with each other. On some of their songs ,you can close your eyes and hear old fashioned harmonies from years ago. I, personally, really appreciate the lead guitar work of Adam McIntosh, almost every song has a very melodic guitar solo in the mix, He reminds me a bit of Ron Block of Union Station. He plays some excellent banjo too. The fiddle of Evan Mcgregor really adds alot to the CD.
My personal favorite is the last song on the disc "I'll Be Back" (Ronnie and Buddy Cannon) This was on Melanie Cannon's last CD which I really loved. A slow bluegrass ballad that is charged with emotion. "A Song For Life" (Rodney Crowell) is a slow beauty. It has some real nice Mandolin and harmonies. Opener "Highway 40 Blues" (Larry Cordle) is a great up beat opener.
Lead singer Angie Young has a real Sweet country, bluegrass voice. Her harmonies are also sweet. These musicians really play as one, like they have played together for a long time. Give them a listen, the official CD release party is at the end of this month in Franklin Ohio.
www.jetts-creek.com
www.myspace.com/jettscreek
www.hoperiverentertainment.com
Jett's Creek is Angie Young - (lead vocals) , Adam Mcintosh - (banjo,bass, lead guitar, mandolin,lead and harmony vocals.) Jon McIntosh (guitar and lead and harmony vocals.) Pearl Bradley(guy) mandolin. plus on this disc, guest musicians : Evan Mcgregor(fiddle), Tim Kidd (bass on "When God Dips his pen of love in My Heart", "Supposed to Be" and "I'll Be Back".)
This group is a family band, each member is married and their family is a big part of their lives. A big strength also of the group is their excellent ability to harmonize with each other. On some of their songs ,you can close your eyes and hear old fashioned harmonies from years ago. I, personally, really appreciate the lead guitar work of Adam McIntosh, almost every song has a very melodic guitar solo in the mix, He reminds me a bit of Ron Block of Union Station. He plays some excellent banjo too. The fiddle of Evan Mcgregor really adds alot to the CD.
My personal favorite is the last song on the disc "I'll Be Back" (Ronnie and Buddy Cannon) This was on Melanie Cannon's last CD which I really loved. A slow bluegrass ballad that is charged with emotion. "A Song For Life" (Rodney Crowell) is a slow beauty. It has some real nice Mandolin and harmonies. Opener "Highway 40 Blues" (Larry Cordle) is a great up beat opener.
Lead singer Angie Young has a real Sweet country, bluegrass voice. Her harmonies are also sweet. These musicians really play as one, like they have played together for a long time. Give them a listen, the official CD release party is at the end of this month in Franklin Ohio.
www.jetts-creek.com
www.myspace.com/jettscreek
www.hoperiverentertainment.com
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.
_______________________________________________________
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.
_______________________________________________________
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Justin Moore To Be On Thurday Night Opry Classics
Justin Moore To Appear on The Thursday Night Opry Country Classics Show!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 27, 2009) – Valory Music Co. recording artist Justin Moore is scheduled to appear on the Opry Country Classics Show this Thursday night, April 30th. The show starts at 7 PM and will be hosted by Jeannie Seely. Justin will be performing along with Mel Tillis, Gene Watson and others. This is an all new addition to the Opry schedule and it is a spotlight on the classic country songs through live performances by the true Opry legends as well as talented new artists! The show will air on WSM- AM or Opry fans may purchase tickets by calling 1-800-SEE OPRY or visiting the website @ http://www.opry.com/TicketsAndInformation/Tickets.aspx
ABOUT JUSTIN MOORE
Born and raised in Poyen, Arkansas (Pop. 272), Southern Country Stylist Justin Moore embodies the soul and character of a kid from a small town in both life and in music with his tough-talking, straight-shooting brand of Country music.
His new single, “Small Town USA,” rises into Billboard’s Top 35 this week. The music video for “Small Town USA” was shot in Moore’s own hometown of Poyen, Arkansas, and features multiple generations of his family – from both of Moore’s grandfathers to his young cousins. His single, “Back That Thing Up,” was a Top 40 hit.
Moore has been chosen by Clear Channel as the radio giant’s NEW! Featured Artist for the month of May. As part of the program exposing new artists with the biggest potential to break through, Clear Channel will prominently feature Moore along with five tracks from his upcoming debut album across their network, including homepage placement on all country station websites during the month.
Moore has toured with Country superstar Trace Adkins as well as with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Lynyrd Skynyrd and Country music icon Hank Williams, Jr. He recently opened for superstars Brooks & Dunn and ZZ Top.
Moore has been featured in People magazine’s Country issue, was named one of Country Weekly’s “Who’s Hot in 2008,” has been featured on CMT, GAC and has been profiled in R&R, Country Aircheck and on NBC-affiliate WSMV’s Better Nashville.
For more information, please go to: http://www.myspace.com/moorejustinmusic
ABOUT THE GRAND OLE OPRY
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, TN. A uniquely American experience for more than 80 years, the Opry can heard on WSM-AM, XM Satellite Radio and opry.com. For more information, please visit opry.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com
_______________________________________________________
Media Contacts:
Webster & Associates Public Relations / 615-777-6995
Donna Schacher – donna@websterpr.com
Kirt Webster – kirt@websterpr.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 27, 2009) – Valory Music Co. recording artist Justin Moore is scheduled to appear on the Opry Country Classics Show this Thursday night, April 30th. The show starts at 7 PM and will be hosted by Jeannie Seely. Justin will be performing along with Mel Tillis, Gene Watson and others. This is an all new addition to the Opry schedule and it is a spotlight on the classic country songs through live performances by the true Opry legends as well as talented new artists! The show will air on WSM- AM or Opry fans may purchase tickets by calling 1-800-SEE OPRY or visiting the website @ http://www.opry.com/TicketsAndInformation/Tickets.aspx
ABOUT JUSTIN MOORE
Born and raised in Poyen, Arkansas (Pop. 272), Southern Country Stylist Justin Moore embodies the soul and character of a kid from a small town in both life and in music with his tough-talking, straight-shooting brand of Country music.
His new single, “Small Town USA,” rises into Billboard’s Top 35 this week. The music video for “Small Town USA” was shot in Moore’s own hometown of Poyen, Arkansas, and features multiple generations of his family – from both of Moore’s grandfathers to his young cousins. His single, “Back That Thing Up,” was a Top 40 hit.
Moore has been chosen by Clear Channel as the radio giant’s NEW! Featured Artist for the month of May. As part of the program exposing new artists with the biggest potential to break through, Clear Channel will prominently feature Moore along with five tracks from his upcoming debut album across their network, including homepage placement on all country station websites during the month.
Moore has toured with Country superstar Trace Adkins as well as with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Lynyrd Skynyrd and Country music icon Hank Williams, Jr. He recently opened for superstars Brooks & Dunn and ZZ Top.
Moore has been featured in People magazine’s Country issue, was named one of Country Weekly’s “Who’s Hot in 2008,” has been featured on CMT, GAC and has been profiled in R&R, Country Aircheck and on NBC-affiliate WSMV’s Better Nashville.
For more information, please go to: http://www.myspace.com/moorejustinmusic
ABOUT THE GRAND OLE OPRY
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, TN. A uniquely American experience for more than 80 years, the Opry can heard on WSM-AM, XM Satellite Radio and opry.com. For more information, please visit opry.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com
_______________________________________________________
Media Contacts:
Webster & Associates Public Relations / 615-777-6995
Donna Schacher – donna@websterpr.com
Kirt Webster – kirt@websterpr.com
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