MARTINA McBRIDE, JAMEY JOHNSON, JAMIE O’NEAL, JASON MICHAEL CARROLL SET TO PERFORM AT LITTLE BIG TOWN RIDE FOR A CURE
NASHVILLE, TN – Little Big Town is set to host Ride For A Cure on Sunday, June 14, 2009 benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation. The event, presented by Roberts and Lyons, marks the third year of Little Big Town’s involvement that features a motorcycle ride from the Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs to the Harley-Davidson of Columbia, a barbecue lunch provided by Applebee’s and a post ride performance by Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Jamey Johnson, Jamie O’Neal, Jason Michael Carroll, Kate & Kacey, Ray Scott, and Shelly Fairchild.
Both motorcycle riders and non-riders are welcome to attend. The T. J. Martell Foundation is offering a special VIP ticket for $300 that includes breakfast, access to the VIP areas during the ride, lunch, a gift bag, t-shirt and performance. Rider and non-rider tickets are $35 and include the ride (if a rider), lunch, t-shirt and performance. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.nashvillerideforacure.com.
Proceeds from Ride for a Cure locally supports cancer research at the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The T.J. Martell Foundation supports leukemia, cancer and AIDS research at six top hospitals in the United States. The Frances Williams Preston Laboratories were named after Frances Preston, past President and CEO of BMI and current President of the national T.J. Martell Foundation.
For more information on Ride for a Cure or the T.J. Martell Foundation, contact the T.J. Martell Foundation at (615) 256-2002 or logo onto www.tjmartellfoundation.org. Be sure to vote for Little Big Town with the CMT Awards at http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/index.jhtml.
About the T.J. Martell Foundation
The T.J. Martell Foundation is a national 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that supports innovative research for leukemia, cancer and AIDS at six top research hospitals in the United States. In Nashville, the Foundation supports cancer research at the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
The Frances Williams Preston Laboratories were established in 1993 in honor of Frances Preston, longtime president and CEO of BMI, president of the T.J. Martell Foundation board of directors and founder of Country in the Rockies.
To learn more about the T.J. Martell Foundation, please go to www.tjmartellfoundation.org.
About Little Big Town
Little Big Town is currently working on their upcoming release for Capitol Nashville. Their sophomore CD, critically-acclaimed A Place to Land included the Grammy nominated song “Life in a Northern Town.” The band released Platinum-selling record, The Road to Here, in 2005 and in 2007 they were awarded Academy of Country Music’s Top New Vocal Group. In the last year they scored a nomination for CMA Vocal Group of the Year and two Academy of Country Music nods for Top Vocal Group and Vocal Event of the Year for “Life In A Northern Town.” The band has headlined their own tour as well as toured with Martina McBride, George Strait, and others. To learn more, visit http://www.littlebigtown.com.
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Media Contacts:
RIDE FOR A CURE / FOR EVENT CREDENTIALS CONTACT:
Webster & Associates / (615) 777-6995
Kirt Webster – kirt@websterpr.com
FOR LITTLE BIG TOWN
FrontPage Publicity / (615) 383-0412
Kathy Best – kathy@frontpagepublicity.com
TJ Martell Foundation / (615) 256-2002
Laura Heatherly – Lheatherly@tjmartellfoundation.org
Monday, June 08, 2009
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
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Happy Birthday , Tom T. and Dixie !
Happy Birthday, Tom T. & Dixie!
May 25th & 26th
Love, The Daughters Of Bluegrass
We look forward to seeing everyone throughout the year at
performances by The Daughters of Bluegrass, the Daughter's respective band performances and especially at this year's IBMA WORLD OF BLUEGRASS.
BLUEGRASS BOUQUET features 17 songs and 50 daughters:
Dale Ann Bradley, Dixie Hall, Frances Mooney, Lorraine Jordan, Jeanette Williams, Janet McGarry, Michelle Nixon, Valerie Smith, Becky Buller, Rhonda Vincent, Sierra Hull, Stacy York, Dara Wray, Alecia Nugent, Jennifer Strickland, Heather Berry, Lisa Martin, Gloria Belle, Lisa Ray, Linda Lay, Sally Jones, Carol Lee Cooper, Jeanie Stanley, Sonya Isaacs, Becky Isaacs Bowman, Sophie Haislip, Louise Tomberlain, Mindy Rakestraw, Lizzy Long, Annette Kelly, Lily Lieux, Donica Christensen, Judi Marshall, Beth Lawrence, Melissa Lawrence, Rebecca Frazier, Jenni Lyn Gardner, Lisa Manning, Gena Britt, Vicki Simmons, Megan McCormick, Tina Adair, Kristin Scott Benson, Rebekah Long, Jenee Fleenor, Jeana Martin, Janice Martin, Larita Martin, Martha Adcock, Amber Burks, Beth Stevens,
and more.
If you are a voting member of the International Bluegrass Music Association,
we appreciate your consideration for the following when casting your 2009 Awards Ballot:
Recorded Event of the Year
"Bluegrass Bouquet" - The Daughters of Bluegrass - Blue Circle Records
Entertainer of the Year
The Daughters of Bluegrass
Vocal Group of the Year
The Daughters of Bluegrass
Instrumental Group of the Year
The Daughters of Bluegrass
Female Vocaist of the Year
Heather Berry, Dale Ann Bradley, Gene Britt, Lorraine Jordan, Beth Lawrence,
Janet McGarry, Frances Mooney, Michelle Nixon, Lisa Ray, Valerie Smith,
Mindy Rakestraw, Beth Stevens, Jeanette Williams
Album of the Year
"Bluegrass Bouquet" - The Daughters of Bluegrass - Blue Circle Records
Instrumental Album of the Year
"Bluegrass Bouquet" - The Daughters of Bluegrass - Blue Circle Records
Instrumental Performers of the Year
Banjo
Kristin Scott Benson, Gena Britt, Donica Christensen, Lizzy Long, Janice Martin,
Vicki Simmins, Beth Stevens
Fiddle
Becky Buller, Jenee' Flennor, Lizzy Long, Lisa Manning, Jeana Martin
Guitar
Martha Adcock, Heather Berry, Dale Ann Bradley, Becky Buller, Rebecca Frazier,
Lizzy Long, Megan McCormick, Mindy Rakestraw
Mandolin
Tina Adair, Jenee' Fleenor, Rebecca Frazier, Jenni Lyn Gardner, Sierra Hull,
Lorraine Jordan
Bass
Beth Lawrence, Rebekah Long, Frances Mooney, Jeanette Williams
Dobro
Larita Martin
Song of the Year
"I Don't Think I'm Going Back to Harlan" - The Daughters of Bluegrass
from "Bluegrass Bouquet" by the Daughters of Bluegrass
Blue Circle Records - Tom T. Hall/Dixie Hall (BMI)
Other Songs by Tom T. and Dixie Hall (BMI)
"Train Songs"
"Leaving Baker County"
"Three Silver Dollars"
"All that's Left"
The Daughters of Bluegrass are the proud winners of the
2006 IBMA RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD for their album,
BACK TO THE WELL.
Individually, the Daughters have won a multitude of awards throughout the years along with numerous 2009 SPBGMA AWARDS including:
Blue Circle Records owners Tom T. and Dixie Hall winning the 2009 SPBGMA Songwriter of the Year Award; Rhonda Vincent, the 2009 SPBGMA Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year; Jeanette Williams, the 2009 SPBGMA Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year; and Kristin Scott Benson the SPBGMA Banjo Player of the Year.
For more information on the Daughters of Bluegrass and BLUEGRASS BOUQUET, please visit the Daughter's website.
May 25th & 26th
Love, The Daughters Of Bluegrass
We look forward to seeing everyone throughout the year at
performances by The Daughters of Bluegrass, the Daughter's respective band performances and especially at this year's IBMA WORLD OF BLUEGRASS.
BLUEGRASS BOUQUET features 17 songs and 50 daughters:
Dale Ann Bradley, Dixie Hall, Frances Mooney, Lorraine Jordan, Jeanette Williams, Janet McGarry, Michelle Nixon, Valerie Smith, Becky Buller, Rhonda Vincent, Sierra Hull, Stacy York, Dara Wray, Alecia Nugent, Jennifer Strickland, Heather Berry, Lisa Martin, Gloria Belle, Lisa Ray, Linda Lay, Sally Jones, Carol Lee Cooper, Jeanie Stanley, Sonya Isaacs, Becky Isaacs Bowman, Sophie Haislip, Louise Tomberlain, Mindy Rakestraw, Lizzy Long, Annette Kelly, Lily Lieux, Donica Christensen, Judi Marshall, Beth Lawrence, Melissa Lawrence, Rebecca Frazier, Jenni Lyn Gardner, Lisa Manning, Gena Britt, Vicki Simmons, Megan McCormick, Tina Adair, Kristin Scott Benson, Rebekah Long, Jenee Fleenor, Jeana Martin, Janice Martin, Larita Martin, Martha Adcock, Amber Burks, Beth Stevens,
and more.
If you are a voting member of the International Bluegrass Music Association,
we appreciate your consideration for the following when casting your 2009 Awards Ballot:
Recorded Event of the Year
"Bluegrass Bouquet" - The Daughters of Bluegrass - Blue Circle Records
Entertainer of the Year
The Daughters of Bluegrass
Vocal Group of the Year
The Daughters of Bluegrass
Instrumental Group of the Year
The Daughters of Bluegrass
Female Vocaist of the Year
Heather Berry, Dale Ann Bradley, Gene Britt, Lorraine Jordan, Beth Lawrence,
Janet McGarry, Frances Mooney, Michelle Nixon, Lisa Ray, Valerie Smith,
Mindy Rakestraw, Beth Stevens, Jeanette Williams
Album of the Year
"Bluegrass Bouquet" - The Daughters of Bluegrass - Blue Circle Records
Instrumental Album of the Year
"Bluegrass Bouquet" - The Daughters of Bluegrass - Blue Circle Records
Instrumental Performers of the Year
Banjo
Kristin Scott Benson, Gena Britt, Donica Christensen, Lizzy Long, Janice Martin,
Vicki Simmins, Beth Stevens
Fiddle
Becky Buller, Jenee' Flennor, Lizzy Long, Lisa Manning, Jeana Martin
Guitar
Martha Adcock, Heather Berry, Dale Ann Bradley, Becky Buller, Rebecca Frazier,
Lizzy Long, Megan McCormick, Mindy Rakestraw
Mandolin
Tina Adair, Jenee' Fleenor, Rebecca Frazier, Jenni Lyn Gardner, Sierra Hull,
Lorraine Jordan
Bass
Beth Lawrence, Rebekah Long, Frances Mooney, Jeanette Williams
Dobro
Larita Martin
Song of the Year
"I Don't Think I'm Going Back to Harlan" - The Daughters of Bluegrass
from "Bluegrass Bouquet" by the Daughters of Bluegrass
Blue Circle Records - Tom T. Hall/Dixie Hall (BMI)
Other Songs by Tom T. and Dixie Hall (BMI)
"Train Songs"
"Leaving Baker County"
"Three Silver Dollars"
"All that's Left"
The Daughters of Bluegrass are the proud winners of the
2006 IBMA RECORDED EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD for their album,
BACK TO THE WELL.
Individually, the Daughters have won a multitude of awards throughout the years along with numerous 2009 SPBGMA AWARDS including:
Blue Circle Records owners Tom T. and Dixie Hall winning the 2009 SPBGMA Songwriter of the Year Award; Rhonda Vincent, the 2009 SPBGMA Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year; Jeanette Williams, the 2009 SPBGMA Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year; and Kristin Scott Benson the SPBGMA Banjo Player of the Year.
For more information on the Daughters of Bluegrass and BLUEGRASS BOUQUET, please visit the Daughter's website.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Cracker Barrel and Montgomery Gentry Suuport Wounded Warrior Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2009
CRACKER BARREL AND MONTGOMERY GENTRY SUPPORT WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT WITH EXCLUSIVE NEW CD PROJECT
For Our Heroes CD will provide funds for
wounded service men and women
LEBANON, TN. – Country music stars Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry know a lot about partnering to make some good sounds, and now they are joining with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and the Wounded Warrior Project on their newest CD, For Our Heroes. This 12-song CD features familiar hits like “Something To Be Proud Of,” and “My Town.” It also includes an exclusive new song, “One Of Those Days,” as well as four songs that have received only limited release previously. The CD will be available only at Cracker Barrel, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each CD will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.
“Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are great artists to work with on this exclusive CD project,” says Cracker Barrel’s Vice President of Marketing Peter Keiser. “They have for a long time demonstrated their support of and appreciation for our country’s service people. That concern is aligned with Cracker Barrel’s multi-year support of the Wounded Warrior Project.” Keiser added that this CD recognizes that many of the popular restaurant concept’s guests are Montgomery Gentry fans who will be excited about this opportunity to enjoy this exclusive music project while supporting the efforts of the Wounded Warrior Project.
Eddie and Troy say they were pleased to work on this CD with Cracker Barrel because “we think it’s important to support the soldiers, the men and women who fight for us every day so that we can live in the freedom of this great country, the United States of America.”
For Our Heroes will go on sale at all Cracker Barrel locations on May 25th, but you can pre-order your copy, starting May 18th, at crackerbarrel.com. And from May 18th through May 31st, Cracker Barrel will double the donation to Wounded Warrior Project for every CD that is sold. T-shirts featuring the Wounded Warrior Project’s logo of a soldier carrying a wounded compatriot will also be on sale at all Cracker Barrel locations beginning May 25th. A portion of these sales will also be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, helping them to ensure this generation of wounded is the most successful and well-adjusted in our nation’s history.
As part of this CD release, you can sign up for the Cracker Barrel sweepstakes to win some great prizes, including the Grand Prize of a trip for two to see Montgomery Gentry on Kenny Chesney’s Sun City Carnival Tour in Indianapolis, IN on September 19th. That prize includes two roundtrip airline tickets, two nights hotel stay and $200 in spending money. The sweepstakes also features three First Prizes of Copley guitars autographed by Montgomery Gentry. Enter the contest at crackerbarrel.com.
For Our Heroes is the latest project in an impressive collection of exclusive music available only at Cracker Barrel. It follows March’s release of Dolly Parton’s Collectors’ Edition of Backwoods Barbie and a number of exclusive releases in 2008 - November’s release of Bill Gaither’s Homecoming Hymns, the August release of Kenny Rogers: 50 Years, the July release of Ricky Skaggs’ The High Notes and the April release of Aaron Tippin’s He Believed. Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels.
About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Storeâ restaurants provide a friendly home-away-from-home in their old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its signature biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 588 company-owned locations in 41 states. Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. For more information, visit: crackerbarrel.com.
May 18, 2009
CRACKER BARREL AND MONTGOMERY GENTRY SUPPORT WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT WITH EXCLUSIVE NEW CD PROJECT
For Our Heroes CD will provide funds for
wounded service men and women
LEBANON, TN. – Country music stars Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry know a lot about partnering to make some good sounds, and now they are joining with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and the Wounded Warrior Project on their newest CD, For Our Heroes. This 12-song CD features familiar hits like “Something To Be Proud Of,” and “My Town.” It also includes an exclusive new song, “One Of Those Days,” as well as four songs that have received only limited release previously. The CD will be available only at Cracker Barrel, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each CD will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.
“Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are great artists to work with on this exclusive CD project,” says Cracker Barrel’s Vice President of Marketing Peter Keiser. “They have for a long time demonstrated their support of and appreciation for our country’s service people. That concern is aligned with Cracker Barrel’s multi-year support of the Wounded Warrior Project.” Keiser added that this CD recognizes that many of the popular restaurant concept’s guests are Montgomery Gentry fans who will be excited about this opportunity to enjoy this exclusive music project while supporting the efforts of the Wounded Warrior Project.
Eddie and Troy say they were pleased to work on this CD with Cracker Barrel because “we think it’s important to support the soldiers, the men and women who fight for us every day so that we can live in the freedom of this great country, the United States of America.”
For Our Heroes will go on sale at all Cracker Barrel locations on May 25th, but you can pre-order your copy, starting May 18th, at crackerbarrel.com. And from May 18th through May 31st, Cracker Barrel will double the donation to Wounded Warrior Project for every CD that is sold. T-shirts featuring the Wounded Warrior Project’s logo of a soldier carrying a wounded compatriot will also be on sale at all Cracker Barrel locations beginning May 25th. A portion of these sales will also be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, helping them to ensure this generation of wounded is the most successful and well-adjusted in our nation’s history.
As part of this CD release, you can sign up for the Cracker Barrel sweepstakes to win some great prizes, including the Grand Prize of a trip for two to see Montgomery Gentry on Kenny Chesney’s Sun City Carnival Tour in Indianapolis, IN on September 19th. That prize includes two roundtrip airline tickets, two nights hotel stay and $200 in spending money. The sweepstakes also features three First Prizes of Copley guitars autographed by Montgomery Gentry. Enter the contest at crackerbarrel.com.
For Our Heroes is the latest project in an impressive collection of exclusive music available only at Cracker Barrel. It follows March’s release of Dolly Parton’s Collectors’ Edition of Backwoods Barbie and a number of exclusive releases in 2008 - November’s release of Bill Gaither’s Homecoming Hymns, the August release of Kenny Rogers: 50 Years, the July release of Ricky Skaggs’ The High Notes and the April release of Aaron Tippin’s He Believed. Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels.
About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Storeâ restaurants provide a friendly home-away-from-home in their old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its signature biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 588 company-owned locations in 41 states. Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. For more information, visit: crackerbarrel.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Charlie Daniels Contact:
Paula Szeigis - Charlie Daniels Band - 615.443.2112 ext. 123 - paulacdb@aol.com
AristoMedia Contact:
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(Nashville, TN - May 20, 2009) Charlie Daniels poses with Marty Stuart prior to his Grand Ole Opry performance in Nashville on Saturday, May 16. In spirit of the Opry's tradition of unexpected appearances, Daniels invited Stuart on stage to play during his set for a performance of "Long Haired Country Boy."
Pictured: Charlie Daniels (r) with Marty Stuart.
Photo Credit: Dean Tubb.
Pictured: Marty Stuart (l) and Charlie Daniels perform at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, May 16, 2009.
Photo Credit: Dean Tubb.
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Paula Szeigis - Charlie Daniels Band - 615.443.2112 ext. 123 - paulacdb@aol.com
AristoMedia Contact:
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Christy Watkins - Aristo P.R. - 615.269.7071 ext. 124 - christy@aristomedia.com
(Nashville, TN - May 20, 2009) Charlie Daniels poses with Marty Stuart prior to his Grand Ole Opry performance in Nashville on Saturday, May 16. In spirit of the Opry's tradition of unexpected appearances, Daniels invited Stuart on stage to play during his set for a performance of "Long Haired Country Boy."
Pictured: Charlie Daniels (r) with Marty Stuart.
Photo Credit: Dean Tubb.
Pictured: Marty Stuart (l) and Charlie Daniels perform at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, May 16, 2009.
Photo Credit: Dean Tubb.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Rural Rhythm Records unveils first single by Brandon Rickman
Rural Rhythm Records will unveil the first single, “Always Have, Always Will” by BRANDON RICKMAN next week on “Fresh Cuts and Key Tracks” serviced to radio stations. This fiery, captivating new single was co-written by Brandon Rickman and Chris Stapleton (The Steeldrivers). The song is enhanced by Brandon’s signature lead vocals, matched with the beautifully blended harmony vocals by Terry Eldridge (The Grascals), and incredible intro and reprise by fellow Rural Rhythm artist, Randy Kohrs on resonator guitar. Other musicians on the single include: Aaron McDaris (Rhonda Vincent & The Rage) on banjo, Jenee’ Fleenor (Terri Clark) on fiddle, and Brandon performing guitar, bass, mandolin.
The song is from Brandon’s upcoming first solo album, “YOUNG MAN, OLD SOUL,” set for a June 30, 2009 release where he co-wrote 10 out of the 12 tracks. Along with Stapleton, Brandon recruited many of his other talented songwriting friends including, Tammy Rogers (The Steeldrivers); Jerry Salley, Kevin Denney, and Charley Stefl. Other musicians on the album include: Jamie Johnson (The Grascals); and fellow Lonesome River Band members, Andy Ball and Mike Anglin.
Brandon can also be heard on the Lonesome River Band’s current #1 chart album, “NO TURNING BACK,” (Rural Rhythm) where he serves as lead vocalist and guitarist with the group. The Lonesome River Band is also celebrating two current chart singles, “Them Blues” with lead vocals provided by Brandon, and “Like A Train Needs a Track” with lead vocals provided by Andy Ball. Other band members include critically acclaimed banjoist and band leader, Sammy Shelor, along with Mike Hartgrove on fiddle and Mike Anglin on bass.
For more information on Brandon Rickman, please visit www.lonesomeriverband.com, www.ruralrhythm.com - Media, please visit www.hoperiverentertainment.com
The song is from Brandon’s upcoming first solo album, “YOUNG MAN, OLD SOUL,” set for a June 30, 2009 release where he co-wrote 10 out of the 12 tracks. Along with Stapleton, Brandon recruited many of his other talented songwriting friends including, Tammy Rogers (The Steeldrivers); Jerry Salley, Kevin Denney, and Charley Stefl. Other musicians on the album include: Jamie Johnson (The Grascals); and fellow Lonesome River Band members, Andy Ball and Mike Anglin.
Brandon can also be heard on the Lonesome River Band’s current #1 chart album, “NO TURNING BACK,” (Rural Rhythm) where he serves as lead vocalist and guitarist with the group. The Lonesome River Band is also celebrating two current chart singles, “Them Blues” with lead vocals provided by Brandon, and “Like A Train Needs a Track” with lead vocals provided by Andy Ball. Other band members include critically acclaimed banjoist and band leader, Sammy Shelor, along with Mike Hartgrove on fiddle and Mike Anglin on bass.
For more information on Brandon Rickman, please visit www.lonesomeriverband.com, www.ruralrhythm.com - Media, please visit www.hoperiverentertainment.com
Monday, May 18, 2009
Tomorrow, beginning at 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM EDT), "The Session Players"
Tomorrow, beginning at 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM EDT), "The Session Players" (www.thesessionplayers.com) will host a special live online chat. Taking your questions during the hour long live chat event will be Michael Douchette - 35 years of studio experience playing steel guitar, harmonica and acoustic guitar, Steven Sheehan - acoustic guitar specialist, Jimmy Nichols - one of the busiest keyboard players in Nashville, Jonathan Yudkin – master of many instruments including banjo, violin, mandolin and many obscure stringed instruments and Tom Wild - a Grammy-winning lead guitarist/session leader/contractor.
Talk directly to Mike, Steve, Jimmy, Jonathan and Tom, each featured in the premier webisode, Sand Bank Road, about the creative process that allows them to excel in the studio environment. Talk to them about the instruments that they use to create such great music or ask about their experiences working on many of the recording projects that have changed music.
To be a part of the chat, log onto the site or go directly to http://www.thesessionplayers.com/chat/ on Tuesday, May 19 beginning at 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM EDT).
Talk directly to Mike, Steve, Jimmy, Jonathan and Tom, each featured in the premier webisode, Sand Bank Road, about the creative process that allows them to excel in the studio environment. Talk to them about the instruments that they use to create such great music or ask about their experiences working on many of the recording projects that have changed music.
To be a part of the chat, log onto the site or go directly to http://www.thesessionplayers.com/chat/ on Tuesday, May 19 beginning at 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM EDT).
Saturday, May 16, 2009
"@ The Gorge" - The Dead 5 - 16-09 - A review
I must say, the quality of sirius radio is awesome, even with my small headphones, 128 bp mp3 quality, on computer, or you can get 32 if you have dial up. Let me get this out the way first, Haynes is driving me crazy with that hot envelope filter or wah he is using, He overdoes it, Chimenti on the other hand sounds like Keith Godchaux on piano. Lesh is dropping bombs like usual, He sounds great. I can't hear Weirs guitar on this song, Wait, he is playing a wah too, this is nuts, This is 2 hours into the show, I have listened to about half of it. This song is Althea, Haynes sings it nicely. Now, get that Wah out of here. Uh oh, is this, could it be, 1, 2, Yeh, "Eyes Of The world", Phil sounds perfect, Weir is nailing the guitar with a more jazzy feel, Is that Phil singing, yeh, Go, Love this, The wah is gone, nice, nice Harmonies, Whew , Go guys, Haynes is teasing with his guitar now, great interplay, Jerry would be proud. Boy, Chimenti is really tinkling those keys. Crowd is alive. Haynes does a little tinkling with the strings, real mellow.
This version of the Dead is not up to 70s standards, especially vocally, Once in a while, they get the vocals, but I just do not see Haynes fitting. Jimmy Herring, The guys from "The Other Ones". Dickey Betts, He can do a good Franklins Tower. What about, 4 real Dead members plus Chimenti. Face it, Haynes always wanted to get a few wahs and envelope filters, but Jerry was subtle with those Babies. Warren is a very good guitarist, but more of a fit with The Allman Brothers or Government Mule(his Band).
Oh, thos prices, 100 bucks, Phish is doing the summer(45-50) ,Us Deadheads are not money bags, that is why I got a free 72 hour membership to Sirius so I could listen to this. They should give Haynes, a gold mutron pedal for his going away present.(Enough , I know) I love this band, so I have earned the right to rib them, Bottom line, they gave the Crowd a great show, This year, We all need something, Amen.
www.Dead.net
This version of the Dead is not up to 70s standards, especially vocally, Once in a while, they get the vocals, but I just do not see Haynes fitting. Jimmy Herring, The guys from "The Other Ones". Dickey Betts, He can do a good Franklins Tower. What about, 4 real Dead members plus Chimenti. Face it, Haynes always wanted to get a few wahs and envelope filters, but Jerry was subtle with those Babies. Warren is a very good guitarist, but more of a fit with The Allman Brothers or Government Mule(his Band).
Oh, thos prices, 100 bucks, Phish is doing the summer(45-50) ,Us Deadheads are not money bags, that is why I got a free 72 hour membership to Sirius so I could listen to this. They should give Haynes, a gold mutron pedal for his going away present.(Enough , I know) I love this band, so I have earned the right to rib them, Bottom line, they gave the Crowd a great show, This year, We all need something, Amen.
www.Dead.net
Little Big Town Rides For Cancer Cure
LITTLE BIG TOWN RIDES FOR A CURE FOR
THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION
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NASHVILLE, TN – Capital Nashville Recording Artist Little Big Town is set to Ride For A Cure on Sunday, June 14, 2009 benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation.
The event, presented by Roberts and Lyons, marks the third year of Little Big Town’s involvement that features a motorcycle ride from the Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs to the Harley-Davidson of Columbia, a barbecue lunch provided by Applebee’s and a post ride performance by Little Big Town and friends.
“We are thrilled to be part of this wonderful event to help raise funds for the T.J. Martell Foundation,” said Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town. “Our goal is for people to attend, have some fun and feel part of this special cause that is working to find a cure for cancer.”
Both motorcycle riders and non-riders are welcome to attend. The T. J. Martell Foundation is offering a special VIP ticket for $300 that includes breakfast, access to the VIP areas during the ride, lunch, a gift bag, t-shirt and performance. Rider and non-rider tickets are $35 and include the ride (if a rider), lunch, t-shirt and performance. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.nashvillerideforacure.com.
Proceeds from Ride for a Cure locally supports cancer research at the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The T.J. Martell Foundation supports leukemia, cancer and AIDS research at six top hospitals in the United States. The Frances Williams Preston Laboratories were named after Frances Preston, past President and CEO of BMI and current President of the national T.J. Martell Foundation.
“Thanks to artists such as Little Big Town who generously give their time and talent, the Martell Foundation continues to give hope to many cancer patients and their families,” said Tony Conway, President of the T.J. Martell Foundation – Nashville Division Board of Directors. “The Foundation has a long history of being part of the music industry and we appreciate the wonderful commitment Little Big Town has given to this cause.”
For more information on Ride for a Cure or the T.J. Martell Foundation, contact the T.J. Martell Foundation at (615) 256-2002 or logo onto www.tjmartellfoundation.org. Be sure to vote for Little Big Town with the CMT Awards at http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/index.jhtml.
About the T.J. Martell Foundation
The T.J. Martell Foundation is a national 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that supports innovative research for leukemia, cancer and AIDS at six top research hospitals in the United States. In Nashville, the Foundation supports cancer research at the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
The Frances Williams Preston Laboratories were established in 1993 in honor of Frances Preston, longtime president and CEO of BMI, president of the T.J. Martell Foundation board of directors and founder of Country in the Rockies.
To learn more about the T.J. Martell Foundation, please go to www.tjmartellfoundation.org.
About Little Big Town
THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION
.
NASHVILLE, TN – Capital Nashville Recording Artist Little Big Town is set to Ride For A Cure on Sunday, June 14, 2009 benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation.
The event, presented by Roberts and Lyons, marks the third year of Little Big Town’s involvement that features a motorcycle ride from the Harley-Davidson of Cool Springs to the Harley-Davidson of Columbia, a barbecue lunch provided by Applebee’s and a post ride performance by Little Big Town and friends.
“We are thrilled to be part of this wonderful event to help raise funds for the T.J. Martell Foundation,” said Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town. “Our goal is for people to attend, have some fun and feel part of this special cause that is working to find a cure for cancer.”
Both motorcycle riders and non-riders are welcome to attend. The T. J. Martell Foundation is offering a special VIP ticket for $300 that includes breakfast, access to the VIP areas during the ride, lunch, a gift bag, t-shirt and performance. Rider and non-rider tickets are $35 and include the ride (if a rider), lunch, t-shirt and performance. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.nashvillerideforacure.com.
Proceeds from Ride for a Cure locally supports cancer research at the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The T.J. Martell Foundation supports leukemia, cancer and AIDS research at six top hospitals in the United States. The Frances Williams Preston Laboratories were named after Frances Preston, past President and CEO of BMI and current President of the national T.J. Martell Foundation.
“Thanks to artists such as Little Big Town who generously give their time and talent, the Martell Foundation continues to give hope to many cancer patients and their families,” said Tony Conway, President of the T.J. Martell Foundation – Nashville Division Board of Directors. “The Foundation has a long history of being part of the music industry and we appreciate the wonderful commitment Little Big Town has given to this cause.”
For more information on Ride for a Cure or the T.J. Martell Foundation, contact the T.J. Martell Foundation at (615) 256-2002 or logo onto www.tjmartellfoundation.org. Be sure to vote for Little Big Town with the CMT Awards at http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/index.jhtml.
About the T.J. Martell Foundation
The T.J. Martell Foundation is a national 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that supports innovative research for leukemia, cancer and AIDS at six top research hospitals in the United States. In Nashville, the Foundation supports cancer research at the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
The Frances Williams Preston Laboratories were established in 1993 in honor of Frances Preston, longtime president and CEO of BMI, president of the T.J. Martell Foundation board of directors and founder of Country in the Rockies.
To learn more about the T.J. Martell Foundation, please go to www.tjmartellfoundation.org.
About Little Big Town
Friday, May 15, 2009
"The Sessions Players" announces Line Up For Chat
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2008
"The Session Players" Announces Line Up For May 19, Live Online Chat
Douchette, Sheehan, Nichols, Yudkin and Wild Will Take Your Questions Live
NASHVILLE, TN - On Tuesday, May 19 beginning at 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM EDT), "The Session Players" (www.thesessionplayers.com) will host a special live online chat. Taking your questions during the hour long live chat event will be Michael Douchette - 35 years of studio experience playing steel guitar, harmonica and acoustic guitar, Steven Sheehan - acoustic guitar specialist, Jimmy Nichols - one of the busiest keyboard players in Nashville, Jonathan Yudkin - master of many instruments including banjo, violin, mandolin and many obscure stringed instruments and Tom Wild - a Grammy-winning lead guitarist/session leader/contractor.
Talk directly to Mike, Steve, Jimmy, Jonathan and Tom, each featured in the premier webisode, Sand Bank Road, about the creative process that allows them to excel in the studio environment. Talk to them about the instruments that they use to create such great music or ask about their experiences working on many of the recording projects that have changed music.
To be a part of the chat, log onto www.thesessionplayers.com/chat/ on Tuesday, May 19 beginning at 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM EDT). Log onto the site for updates!
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Contact:
Megan Burns - media@thompsonentertainmentgroup.com/615-742-8004
1300 Division Street, Ste 105
Nashville, TN 37203
615-742-8004
media@thompsonentertainmentgroup.com
www.thompsonentertainmentgroup.com
May 14, 2008
"The Session Players" Announces Line Up For May 19, Live Online Chat
Douchette, Sheehan, Nichols, Yudkin and Wild Will Take Your Questions Live
NASHVILLE, TN - On Tuesday, May 19 beginning at 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM EDT), "The Session Players" (www.thesessionplayers.com) will host a special live online chat. Taking your questions during the hour long live chat event will be Michael Douchette - 35 years of studio experience playing steel guitar, harmonica and acoustic guitar, Steven Sheehan - acoustic guitar specialist, Jimmy Nichols - one of the busiest keyboard players in Nashville, Jonathan Yudkin - master of many instruments including banjo, violin, mandolin and many obscure stringed instruments and Tom Wild - a Grammy-winning lead guitarist/session leader/contractor.
Talk directly to Mike, Steve, Jimmy, Jonathan and Tom, each featured in the premier webisode, Sand Bank Road, about the creative process that allows them to excel in the studio environment. Talk to them about the instruments that they use to create such great music or ask about their experiences working on many of the recording projects that have changed music.
To be a part of the chat, log onto www.thesessionplayers.com/chat/ on Tuesday, May 19 beginning at 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM EDT). Log onto the site for updates!
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Contact:
Megan Burns - media@thompsonentertainmentgroup.com/615-742-8004
1300 Division Street, Ste 105
Nashville, TN 37203
615-742-8004
media@thompsonentertainmentgroup.com
www.thompsonentertainmentgroup.com
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sirius Radio to Host Premier Of New CD By Russell Moore & 3rd Time Out&
SIRIUS Radio to Host World Radio Premier of New CD by
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Tomorrow - May 13, 2009 - 11:00 am ET
On Wednesday, May 13th at 11:00 AM ET, Sirius-XM Satellite Radio will host the world radio premier of the long awaited new album by multi-award winning band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out. The self-titled new CD will be featured on Bluegrass Junction’s “Track by Track” show hosted by Kyle Cantrell airing on Sirius (Channel 65) and XM (Channel 14). The show will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 14 at 9:00 PM ET and Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 AM ET.
Russell Moore recently stated, “We're all very excited about the release of our newest CD for a number of reasons, including the fact we are collaborating with the very hard working people at Rural Rhythm Records. This is our first studio release with all new songs in almost five years and we are very excited this is being showcased as a 'World Premier' on Sirius Radio. We were extremely honored to sit down with Kyle Cantrell to preview the songs on the new CD and to usher in, not only the new recording, but a new era for the band.”
The first single, “Hard Rock Mountain Prison (‘Til I Die)”, was released for commercial sale on March 3, 2009 and to radio via Rural Rhythm’s “Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks, No. 4." The album’s official release date is Tuesday, May 19th and will be available at iTunes, Wal-Mart, Amazon and numerous other retail sites.
Band includes members, Russell Moore, Steve Dilling, Justen Haynes, Wayne Benson, and Edgar Loudermilk. The popular Bluegrass Blog recently featured a seven episode Travel Report by Dilling as he shared notes from the group’s April cross country tour. The two week trip began in Johnson City, TN, out to California and ended in Georgia. For more information and a complete tour schedule for Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, please visit the band's website!
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RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS
Radio Contact: Sammy Passamano III Email
800-776-8742
MEDIA CONTACT FOR RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS
Hope River Entertainment
Penni McDaniel Email
678.377.3298
RUSSELL MOORE & IIIrd TYME OUT Contact Info:
Booking Info:
IIIrd Tyme Out
4075 Mini Trail
Cumming, GA. 30041
Ph.: (678) 644-9276; (919) 398-0366
Fax: (770) 889-7339
E-mail: band3to@bellsouth.net
Band Tour Publicity:
East Public Relations
Kimberly Williams
931-808-8083
info@eastpublicrelations.com
www.EastPublicRelations.com
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Tomorrow - May 13, 2009 - 11:00 am ET
On Wednesday, May 13th at 11:00 AM ET, Sirius-XM Satellite Radio will host the world radio premier of the long awaited new album by multi-award winning band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out. The self-titled new CD will be featured on Bluegrass Junction’s “Track by Track” show hosted by Kyle Cantrell airing on Sirius (Channel 65) and XM (Channel 14). The show will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 14 at 9:00 PM ET and Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 AM ET.
Russell Moore recently stated, “We're all very excited about the release of our newest CD for a number of reasons, including the fact we are collaborating with the very hard working people at Rural Rhythm Records. This is our first studio release with all new songs in almost five years and we are very excited this is being showcased as a 'World Premier' on Sirius Radio. We were extremely honored to sit down with Kyle Cantrell to preview the songs on the new CD and to usher in, not only the new recording, but a new era for the band.”
The first single, “Hard Rock Mountain Prison (‘Til I Die)”, was released for commercial sale on March 3, 2009 and to radio via Rural Rhythm’s “Fresh Cuts & Key Tracks, No. 4." The album’s official release date is Tuesday, May 19th and will be available at iTunes, Wal-Mart, Amazon and numerous other retail sites.
Band includes members, Russell Moore, Steve Dilling, Justen Haynes, Wayne Benson, and Edgar Loudermilk. The popular Bluegrass Blog recently featured a seven episode Travel Report by Dilling as he shared notes from the group’s April cross country tour. The two week trip began in Johnson City, TN, out to California and ended in Georgia. For more information and a complete tour schedule for Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, please visit the band's website!
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RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS
Radio Contact: Sammy Passamano III Email
800-776-8742
MEDIA CONTACT FOR RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS
Hope River Entertainment
Penni McDaniel Email
678.377.3298
RUSSELL MOORE & IIIrd TYME OUT Contact Info:
Booking Info:
IIIrd Tyme Out
4075 Mini Trail
Cumming, GA. 30041
Ph.: (678) 644-9276; (919) 398-0366
Fax: (770) 889-7339
E-mail: band3to@bellsouth.net
Band Tour Publicity:
East Public Relations
Kimberly Williams
931-808-8083
info@eastpublicrelations.com
www.EastPublicRelations.com
Monday, May 11, 2009
Win A Trip To 2009 CMA FEST
Winning a trip to the 2009 CMA Fest =
LoCash!
LoCash Cowboys that is!!!
You can win it ..... or buy it. If you buy it and then win it, you get your money back!
This is an opportunity of a lifetime for any country music fan! You could be the lucky winner of a 6 day, 5 night trip to Nashville, Tennessee for the 2009 CMA Music Festival courtesy of LoCash Cowboys and Stroudavarious Records, along with Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 !!
This entertainment filled 6 day, 5 night trip will include;
Coach airfare for two
5 night double occupancy accommodations (Wednesday, June 10 - Monday, June 15, 2009) at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel (CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair tickets to include:
Concerts at LP Field starring Brad Paisley | Brooks and Dunn | Darius Rucker | Dierks Bentley | Julianne Hough | Reba McEntire | Jake Owen | Jason Aldean | Lady Antebellum | Little Big Town | Luke Bryan | Rodney Atkins | Zac Brown Band | Jamey Johnson | Josh Turner | Lee Ann Womack | Martina McBride | Trace Adkins | Wynonna | Jack Ingram | Miranda Lambert | Montgomery Gentry | John Rich | Taylor Swift
Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park with performances by Aaron Tippin , Ashton Shepherd, Bellamy Brothers, Bill Anderson, Bucky Covington, Chris Young, Chuck Wicks, Clay Walker, Collin Raye, Darryl Worley, Diamond Rio, Eli Young Band, Emerson Drive, Eric Church, Gloriana, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, Jamie O'Neal, Jason Michael Carroll, Jeff Bates, Jessica Harp, Jo Dee Messina, Joe Nichols, Joey and Rory, John Anderson, Josh Gracin, Keith Anderson, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Lorrie Morgan, Lost Trailers, Mark Wills, Neal McCoy, Oak Ridge Boys, Phil Vassar, Randy Houser, Randy Rogers Band, Restless Heart, Tracy Byrd, Trent Willmon
Daily autograph signings and exhibits at the Fan Fair Exhibit Hall
“New Artist Showcase” featuring new artists chosen by “Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40” to perform a very exclusive acoustic performance to include LoCash Cowboys, hosted by Bob Kingsley.
“Behind The Hits” featuring Jeffrey Steele and friends, hosted by Bob Kingsley.
All you need to do is enter to win at www.ct40.com. The last day to enter is Sunday May 24th.
LoCash hopes YOU are the winner!
About Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40
Every time he gets in front of the microphone, Bob Kingsley adds to his status as the most listened-to radio voice in country music history. The Host and Executive Producer of Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, far and away the most successful show of its kind, has been the king of the country countdown for three decades now, and to hear him tell it, the process retains every bit of its magic. Bob's love for the genre, its people and its history has always been evident in that warm, rich voice, and the combination has given him both a vast and loyal audience and legendary status within the industry. He has twice been named the CMA's National Broadcast Personality of the Year and his show received Billboard's Network/Syndicated Program of the Year award no fewer than 16 times. Bob also received the ACM’s National Broadcast Personality of the Year Award in 2007 and, perhaps most tellingly, he was inducted in 1998 into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame.
About What A Trip! Entertainment
Since launching in 1998, What A Trip! co-founders Grace Reinbold and Darlene Williams have guided the company to unprecedented success. Today, What A Trip! Entertainment is recognized as the leading purveyor of unique trips and travel planning for record labels as well as radio and television networks. In 2009, packages offering the public an opportunity to experience the extraordinary trips that What A Trip! Entertainment is known for, have been introduced. What A Trip! Entertainment continues to offer the very best in exclusive experiences for everyone from industry leaders to celebrity artists to the fans that make it all possible, treating everyone as a VIP along the way.
Media Contacts
Darlene Williams/Grace Reinbold
What A Trip Entertainment
(615) 269-0039
Darlene@whatatripent.com
LoCash!
LoCash Cowboys that is!!!
You can win it ..... or buy it. If you buy it and then win it, you get your money back!
This is an opportunity of a lifetime for any country music fan! You could be the lucky winner of a 6 day, 5 night trip to Nashville, Tennessee for the 2009 CMA Music Festival courtesy of LoCash Cowboys and Stroudavarious Records, along with Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 !!
This entertainment filled 6 day, 5 night trip will include;
Coach airfare for two
5 night double occupancy accommodations (Wednesday, June 10 - Monday, June 15, 2009) at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel (CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair tickets to include:
Concerts at LP Field starring Brad Paisley | Brooks and Dunn | Darius Rucker | Dierks Bentley | Julianne Hough | Reba McEntire | Jake Owen | Jason Aldean | Lady Antebellum | Little Big Town | Luke Bryan | Rodney Atkins | Zac Brown Band | Jamey Johnson | Josh Turner | Lee Ann Womack | Martina McBride | Trace Adkins | Wynonna | Jack Ingram | Miranda Lambert | Montgomery Gentry | John Rich | Taylor Swift
Daytime Stages at Riverfront Park with performances by Aaron Tippin , Ashton Shepherd, Bellamy Brothers, Bill Anderson, Bucky Covington, Chris Young, Chuck Wicks, Clay Walker, Collin Raye, Darryl Worley, Diamond Rio, Eli Young Band, Emerson Drive, Eric Church, Gloriana, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, Jamie O'Neal, Jason Michael Carroll, Jeff Bates, Jessica Harp, Jo Dee Messina, Joe Nichols, Joey and Rory, John Anderson, Josh Gracin, Keith Anderson, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Lorrie Morgan, Lost Trailers, Mark Wills, Neal McCoy, Oak Ridge Boys, Phil Vassar, Randy Houser, Randy Rogers Band, Restless Heart, Tracy Byrd, Trent Willmon
Daily autograph signings and exhibits at the Fan Fair Exhibit Hall
“New Artist Showcase” featuring new artists chosen by “Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40” to perform a very exclusive acoustic performance to include LoCash Cowboys, hosted by Bob Kingsley.
“Behind The Hits” featuring Jeffrey Steele and friends, hosted by Bob Kingsley.
All you need to do is enter to win at www.ct40.com. The last day to enter is Sunday May 24th.
LoCash hopes YOU are the winner!
About Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40
Every time he gets in front of the microphone, Bob Kingsley adds to his status as the most listened-to radio voice in country music history. The Host and Executive Producer of Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, far and away the most successful show of its kind, has been the king of the country countdown for three decades now, and to hear him tell it, the process retains every bit of its magic. Bob's love for the genre, its people and its history has always been evident in that warm, rich voice, and the combination has given him both a vast and loyal audience and legendary status within the industry. He has twice been named the CMA's National Broadcast Personality of the Year and his show received Billboard's Network/Syndicated Program of the Year award no fewer than 16 times. Bob also received the ACM’s National Broadcast Personality of the Year Award in 2007 and, perhaps most tellingly, he was inducted in 1998 into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame.
About What A Trip! Entertainment
Since launching in 1998, What A Trip! co-founders Grace Reinbold and Darlene Williams have guided the company to unprecedented success. Today, What A Trip! Entertainment is recognized as the leading purveyor of unique trips and travel planning for record labels as well as radio and television networks. In 2009, packages offering the public an opportunity to experience the extraordinary trips that What A Trip! Entertainment is known for, have been introduced. What A Trip! Entertainment continues to offer the very best in exclusive experiences for everyone from industry leaders to celebrity artists to the fans that make it all possible, treating everyone as a VIP along the way.
Media Contacts
Darlene Williams/Grace Reinbold
What A Trip Entertainment
(615) 269-0039
Darlene@whatatripent.com
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Justin Moore Breaks into Top 30
Justin Moore Breaks into the Top 30!
Rising Star’s New Single is Highest Chart Mover of the Week (Mediabase)
Featured on RFD-TV’s Crook & Chase May 7th at 8pm ET/ 7pm CT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 6, 2009) – Valory Music Co. recording artist Justin Moore's “Small Town USA” was the biggest chart climber on the USA Today/ Country Aircheck (powered by Mediabase) chart this week, rising 10 positions to #26. In addition, “Small Town USA,” rode into the Top 30 on the Billboard Country Songs Chart.
"It's very cool to see that the hard work that everyone involved in my career has put in is starting to pay off. I can't tell you how exciting it is to have my first top 30 hit be one that I wrote. I owe a whole lot to country radio and I can't thank them enough for taking a chance on me and this song!", says Justin.
Moore News....
Justin will appear on the new season of the Crook & Chase television show to air on May 7 at 7 PM CST on RFD-TV! Lorianne and Charlie interviewed Justin backstage at the new Opry Country Classics series at the Grand Ole Opry. Other guests include Jeannie Seely and Mel Tillis.
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.
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
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Rising Star’s New Single is Highest Chart Mover of the Week (Mediabase)
Featured on RFD-TV’s Crook & Chase May 7th at 8pm ET/ 7pm CT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 6, 2009) – Valory Music Co. recording artist Justin Moore's “Small Town USA” was the biggest chart climber on the USA Today/ Country Aircheck (powered by Mediabase) chart this week, rising 10 positions to #26. In addition, “Small Town USA,” rode into the Top 30 on the Billboard Country Songs Chart.
"It's very cool to see that the hard work that everyone involved in my career has put in is starting to pay off. I can't tell you how exciting it is to have my first top 30 hit be one that I wrote. I owe a whole lot to country radio and I can't thank them enough for taking a chance on me and this song!", says Justin.
Moore News....
Justin will appear on the new season of the Crook & Chase television show to air on May 7 at 7 PM CST on RFD-TV! Lorianne and Charlie interviewed Justin backstage at the new Opry Country Classics series at the Grand Ole Opry. Other guests include Jeannie Seely and Mel Tillis.
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.
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
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Oak Ridge Boys, "A Gospel Journey" DVD debuts at #2
The Oak Ridge Boys “A Gospel Journey” DVD debuts at #2 on Billboard Music Video Charts
Oak Ridge Boys “A Gospel Journey” TV Special
to air on GAC, RFD, and Gospel Music TV
Nashville, TN – In the times of declining music sales, one thing is for sure – Legends Last Forever!!! This past week, Gaither Music Group released The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey on DVD and CD, which debuted on the Billboard Music Video chart at #2!!!
Hosted by Bill Gaither and filmed before an intimate audience of friends and fellow-artists at Gaither Studios, this DVD release features more than 90 minutes of live performances by the Oak Ridge Boys singing their best-loved gospel favorites, combined with vintage footage and photos of their 36-year journey together.
To catch the television special highlighting A Gospel Journey, check out the following air dates and times.
DATE TIME NETWORK
May 17th 3am & 11pm Cornerstone Satellite
May 19th 9:00p Liberty Channel
May 22nd 12:00a Liberty Channel
May 22nd 9:00p Vision TV CANADA
May 23rd 1:00a Golden Eagle Satellite
May 23rd 3:30p/5:00p Crossroads TV CANADA
May 23rd 5:00p Guardian Enterprise/WSFJ-TV 51
May 23rd 8:00p Daystar TV
May 23rd 8:00p/12:00a GAC
May 23rd 10:00p Miracle Channel
May 23rd 12:00a Vision TV
May 23rd 7:00p Family Net
May 23rd 9:00p Liberty Channel
May 23rd times vary Total Living Network
May 24th 10:00a GAC
May 24th 7:00a Daystar TV
May 24th 9:00p Gospel Music TV Network
May 24th 5:00p Guardian Enterprise/WSFJ-TV 51
May 24th 7:00p Family Net
May 25th 9:30a/4:30p/7:30p/11p Christian TV
May 25th 12:30p Trinity Broadcasting Network
May 26th 3:30a Christian TV
May 26th 9:30P Trinity Broadcasting Network
May 27th 2:00a Gospel Music TV Network
May 28th 7:00p RFD-TV
May 29th 3:00a/11:00a RFD-TV
May 30th 6:00p RFD-TV
Bill Gaither describes the motivation behind this new release, stating, "Over the years, the Oak Ridge Boys have taken gospel music into places I, and most other gospel artists, would have never been invited.
This celebration of their gospel journey was more than just a fun opportunity to hear their gospel favorites ... it was about honoring their deep commitment to their gospel roots. I applaud that; and through this DVD I believe countless listeners will enjoy seeing four hearts that truly beat for music with a message."
Oak Ridge Boy, Joe Bonsall, also comments, "This is the most exciting time I've ever experienced with the Oak Ridge Boys. I can remember sitting and watching Gaither Homecoming videos on television and being so blessed. Then on my 50th birthday, we were invited to sit in the audience for the Cathedrals Farewell Celebration and I couldn't believe it ... and when we were called to the stage to sing, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven! Now, more than 10 years after that video was released, we consider Bill and Gloria and many of our other heroes to be friends. Being in their studio, standing in the places where so many legends have stood, to create a video documenting our gospel journey was definitely a full-circle moment for the Oak Ridge Boys."
The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey is distributed by EMI and is available in stores everywhere.
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Oak Ridge Boys “A Gospel Journey” TV Special
to air on GAC, RFD, and Gospel Music TV
Nashville, TN – In the times of declining music sales, one thing is for sure – Legends Last Forever!!! This past week, Gaither Music Group released The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey on DVD and CD, which debuted on the Billboard Music Video chart at #2!!!
Hosted by Bill Gaither and filmed before an intimate audience of friends and fellow-artists at Gaither Studios, this DVD release features more than 90 minutes of live performances by the Oak Ridge Boys singing their best-loved gospel favorites, combined with vintage footage and photos of their 36-year journey together.
To catch the television special highlighting A Gospel Journey, check out the following air dates and times.
DATE TIME NETWORK
May 17th 3am & 11pm Cornerstone Satellite
May 19th 9:00p Liberty Channel
May 22nd 12:00a Liberty Channel
May 22nd 9:00p Vision TV CANADA
May 23rd 1:00a Golden Eagle Satellite
May 23rd 3:30p/5:00p Crossroads TV CANADA
May 23rd 5:00p Guardian Enterprise/WSFJ-TV 51
May 23rd 8:00p Daystar TV
May 23rd 8:00p/12:00a GAC
May 23rd 10:00p Miracle Channel
May 23rd 12:00a Vision TV
May 23rd 7:00p Family Net
May 23rd 9:00p Liberty Channel
May 23rd times vary Total Living Network
May 24th 10:00a GAC
May 24th 7:00a Daystar TV
May 24th 9:00p Gospel Music TV Network
May 24th 5:00p Guardian Enterprise/WSFJ-TV 51
May 24th 7:00p Family Net
May 25th 9:30a/4:30p/7:30p/11p Christian TV
May 25th 12:30p Trinity Broadcasting Network
May 26th 3:30a Christian TV
May 26th 9:30P Trinity Broadcasting Network
May 27th 2:00a Gospel Music TV Network
May 28th 7:00p RFD-TV
May 29th 3:00a/11:00a RFD-TV
May 30th 6:00p RFD-TV
Bill Gaither describes the motivation behind this new release, stating, "Over the years, the Oak Ridge Boys have taken gospel music into places I, and most other gospel artists, would have never been invited.
This celebration of their gospel journey was more than just a fun opportunity to hear their gospel favorites ... it was about honoring their deep commitment to their gospel roots. I applaud that; and through this DVD I believe countless listeners will enjoy seeing four hearts that truly beat for music with a message."
Oak Ridge Boy, Joe Bonsall, also comments, "This is the most exciting time I've ever experienced with the Oak Ridge Boys. I can remember sitting and watching Gaither Homecoming videos on television and being so blessed. Then on my 50th birthday, we were invited to sit in the audience for the Cathedrals Farewell Celebration and I couldn't believe it ... and when we were called to the stage to sing, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven! Now, more than 10 years after that video was released, we consider Bill and Gloria and many of our other heroes to be friends. Being in their studio, standing in the places where so many legends have stood, to create a video documenting our gospel journey was definitely a full-circle moment for the Oak Ridge Boys."
The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey is distributed by EMI and is available in stores everywhere.
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International Country Music Conference To Offer Historical Perspectives
International Country Music Conference To Offer Broad Historical Perspectives on Country Music May 21-23
Conference to Cover Variety of Country-Related Genres with Diverse Range of Panels
(Nashville, TN - May 6, 2009) The 26th annual International Country Music Conference, to be held May 21-23 in Nashville, Tenn. at Belmont University, will host a broad cross-section of panels and topics in the field of country music.
This year's ICMC will feature more than three-dozen panels on a variety of influential artists and subjects in all country-related genres, including Bluegrass, Americana, Western Swing, Country Rock, Honky-Tonk, Gospel and more. Notable artists to be profiled in selected presentations will include Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Gram Parsons, Kitty Wells, Cowboy Troy, Charlie Louvin and Jimmie Rodgers, among others.
Renowned author and country music expert Don Cusic will co-host the panel "Defining Country Music: What It Is and Does It Matter?" His recent book, "Discovering Country Music," chronicles the evolution of the genre "from the fiddle to the Pop charts" and will be an ICMC Special Feature at this year's event.
"The history of country music is being preserved by these academics and journalists," says Cusic. "We treasure the present by honoring the past, and the International Country Music Conference demonstrates the impact country music has had, and is still having, on culture throughout the world."
Additional ICMC panels will cover subjects ranging from international topics ("Teaching Country Music in Australia: Teaching Australian Country Music" and "New Zealand Country"), regional interests ("A Cajun Music Mystery: Dr. James F. Roach, 'Song of the Crocodile,' and the First Commercial Recording of a Cajun Folksong") and political themes ("Barack Obama, Country Music Stardom, and a New Black American Narrative").
A number of panels will be packaged together and presented on specific themes, including the Bluegrass genre and artists Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers.
The Belmont University Book Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award and The Charlie Lamb Awards will also be presented at this year's conference.
Registration is $100 and checks should be sent to James Akenson, Box 5042, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN, 38505.
The complete 2009 ICMC Program Schedule can be found here: www.internationalcountrymusic.org/schedule.html
Conference to Cover Variety of Country-Related Genres with Diverse Range of Panels
(Nashville, TN - May 6, 2009) The 26th annual International Country Music Conference, to be held May 21-23 in Nashville, Tenn. at Belmont University, will host a broad cross-section of panels and topics in the field of country music.
This year's ICMC will feature more than three-dozen panels on a variety of influential artists and subjects in all country-related genres, including Bluegrass, Americana, Western Swing, Country Rock, Honky-Tonk, Gospel and more. Notable artists to be profiled in selected presentations will include Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Gram Parsons, Kitty Wells, Cowboy Troy, Charlie Louvin and Jimmie Rodgers, among others.
Renowned author and country music expert Don Cusic will co-host the panel "Defining Country Music: What It Is and Does It Matter?" His recent book, "Discovering Country Music," chronicles the evolution of the genre "from the fiddle to the Pop charts" and will be an ICMC Special Feature at this year's event.
"The history of country music is being preserved by these academics and journalists," says Cusic. "We treasure the present by honoring the past, and the International Country Music Conference demonstrates the impact country music has had, and is still having, on culture throughout the world."
Additional ICMC panels will cover subjects ranging from international topics ("Teaching Country Music in Australia: Teaching Australian Country Music" and "New Zealand Country"), regional interests ("A Cajun Music Mystery: Dr. James F. Roach, 'Song of the Crocodile,' and the First Commercial Recording of a Cajun Folksong") and political themes ("Barack Obama, Country Music Stardom, and a New Black American Narrative").
A number of panels will be packaged together and presented on specific themes, including the Bluegrass genre and artists Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers.
The Belmont University Book Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award and The Charlie Lamb Awards will also be presented at this year's conference.
Registration is $100 and checks should be sent to James Akenson, Box 5042, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN, 38505.
The complete 2009 ICMC Program Schedule can be found here: www.internationalcountrymusic.org/schedule.html
Charlie Daniels Visits troops Overseas
Charlie Daniels Visits Troops Overseas
(Nashville, TN - May 6, 2009) The Charlie Daniels Band recently concluded their third overseas visit of U.S. military troops in Kuwait and Iraq. The legendary musician toured bases in Ar Ramadi, Balad, Al Qayyarah, Tikrit and Kuwait, performing for thousands of appreciative servicemen and women. Stars for Stripes, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing celebrity entertainment to troops deployed overseas, organized the seven-show, nine-day trip.
"The reason I enjoy going to Iraq is because for a few days I am honored to walk among the finest young people America has to offer," Daniels recently wrote in his website soapbox. Daniels is currently on tour through the end of 2009. Tour dates can be found at www.CharlieDaniels.com/tour.htm.
Daniels (r) visits with Lt. Commander Pronk at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Aristo P.R. | The AristoMedia Group | P.O. Box 22765 | Nashville, TN 37202
Phone: 615-269-7071 | Fax: 615-269-0131 | publicity@aristomedia.com
(Nashville, TN - May 6, 2009) The Charlie Daniels Band recently concluded their third overseas visit of U.S. military troops in Kuwait and Iraq. The legendary musician toured bases in Ar Ramadi, Balad, Al Qayyarah, Tikrit and Kuwait, performing for thousands of appreciative servicemen and women. Stars for Stripes, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing celebrity entertainment to troops deployed overseas, organized the seven-show, nine-day trip.
"The reason I enjoy going to Iraq is because for a few days I am honored to walk among the finest young people America has to offer," Daniels recently wrote in his website soapbox. Daniels is currently on tour through the end of 2009. Tour dates can be found at www.CharlieDaniels.com/tour.htm.
Daniels (r) visits with Lt. Commander Pronk at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Aristo P.R. | The AristoMedia Group | P.O. Box 22765 | Nashville, TN 37202
Phone: 615-269-7071 | Fax: 615-269-0131 | publicity@aristomedia.com
Audie Blaylock & Redline CD hits #1
Audie Blaylock & Redline Album Hits #1
Band Signs with Chris Joslin/Class Act Entertainment
The new CD, Audie Blaylock and Redline hit #1 on the Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine (BMP) Top 10 Album Chart this month along with two singles appearing on the BMP Top 30 Song Chart: Whispering Waters at #11 and Lonesome Weary Heart at #14. Whispering Waters is already making its way up numerous other charts including hitting #4 on Sirius Radio’s Top 40 Songs this week and climbing again on the Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine (BU) Top 30 this month. The album, produced by Audie Blaylock, debuted at #12 on the BU Top 15 Album Chart and continues on Sirius Radio’s Top 40 Artists Chart.
Audie Blaylock & Redline just announced the band’s booking will now be handled by Chris Joslin in cooperation with Class Act Entertainment. “We are very happy about working with Chris and Class Act Entertainment. The entire band is excited with the positive responses we have been receiving for both the new album and at our live performances. We look forward to growing the tour schedule even more,” said Blaylock.
The CD has been receiving rave reviews including iTunes Reviewer, Eli Messenger calling it a, “Stellar album of hard-charging bluegrass,” and Roughstock.com asking, “What’s not to like? The instrumentals sparkle, the vocals are on point and the production is crisp.”
Audie Blaylock & Redline will be performing this weekend in Hollywood, Florida at the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival sponsored by the South Florida Bluegrass Association. Next week, the group heads to Branson, Missouri for numerous performance dates at Silver Dollar City.
For more information on Audie Blaylock & Redline including a complete tour schedule, plus news on their 2009 IBMA Showcase selection, please visit the band’s website.
Band Signs with Chris Joslin/Class Act Entertainment
The new CD, Audie Blaylock and Redline hit #1 on the Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine (BMP) Top 10 Album Chart this month along with two singles appearing on the BMP Top 30 Song Chart: Whispering Waters at #11 and Lonesome Weary Heart at #14. Whispering Waters is already making its way up numerous other charts including hitting #4 on Sirius Radio’s Top 40 Songs this week and climbing again on the Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine (BU) Top 30 this month. The album, produced by Audie Blaylock, debuted at #12 on the BU Top 15 Album Chart and continues on Sirius Radio’s Top 40 Artists Chart.
Audie Blaylock & Redline just announced the band’s booking will now be handled by Chris Joslin in cooperation with Class Act Entertainment. “We are very happy about working with Chris and Class Act Entertainment. The entire band is excited with the positive responses we have been receiving for both the new album and at our live performances. We look forward to growing the tour schedule even more,” said Blaylock.
The CD has been receiving rave reviews including iTunes Reviewer, Eli Messenger calling it a, “Stellar album of hard-charging bluegrass,” and Roughstock.com asking, “What’s not to like? The instrumentals sparkle, the vocals are on point and the production is crisp.”
Audie Blaylock & Redline will be performing this weekend in Hollywood, Florida at the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival sponsored by the South Florida Bluegrass Association. Next week, the group heads to Branson, Missouri for numerous performance dates at Silver Dollar City.
For more information on Audie Blaylock & Redline including a complete tour schedule, plus news on their 2009 IBMA Showcase selection, please visit the band’s website.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
'Bocephus Bailout Package'
For immediate release
HANK WILLIAMS JR. OFFERS 'BOCEPHUS BAILOUT PACKAGE' TO ALL AMERICANS
Hank Jr. new single “RED WHITE and PINK-SLIP BLUES” hits radio today!!!
Nashville, TN – In today’s economic climate, Hank Williams Jr. brings you the Bocephus Bailout Package (www.bocephusbailout.com) in an effort to help tax-paying Americans get through these hard times.
On TAX DAY, April 15th, Hank Williams Jr. appeared and performed a snippet of his new single “Red White and Pink-Slip Blues” on America’s #1 national morning cable show Fox & Friends before doing a round of non-stop interviews with radio stations all across America.
The Bocephus Bailout Package will allow one American to become a
“Honorary Crew Member for the Day.”
The Bocephus Bailout Package includes:
$1000 Spending money; plus an additional $1500 towards travel and hotel to concert location.
For you plus one guest as Honorary Crew Member of the Day
Premium seats to the concert
Meet Hank Jr. backstage
One Limited Edition Collector’s Tin featuring three classic CD’s
Family Tradition
Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound
The Pressure Is On
One Limited Edition 'Monday Night Football' Guitar
One autographed copy of the brand new single “RED WHITE & PINK-SLIP BLUES”
To enter your name for the Bocephus Bailout Package, logon to www.bocephusbailout.com
HANK WILLIAMS JR. OFFERS 'BOCEPHUS BAILOUT PACKAGE' TO ALL AMERICANS
Hank Jr. new single “RED WHITE and PINK-SLIP BLUES” hits radio today!!!
Nashville, TN – In today’s economic climate, Hank Williams Jr. brings you the Bocephus Bailout Package (www.bocephusbailout.com) in an effort to help tax-paying Americans get through these hard times.
On TAX DAY, April 15th, Hank Williams Jr. appeared and performed a snippet of his new single “Red White and Pink-Slip Blues” on America’s #1 national morning cable show Fox & Friends before doing a round of non-stop interviews with radio stations all across America.
The Bocephus Bailout Package will allow one American to become a
“Honorary Crew Member for the Day.”
The Bocephus Bailout Package includes:
$1000 Spending money; plus an additional $1500 towards travel and hotel to concert location.
For you plus one guest as Honorary Crew Member of the Day
Premium seats to the concert
Meet Hank Jr. backstage
One Limited Edition Collector’s Tin featuring three classic CD’s
Family Tradition
Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound
The Pressure Is On
One Limited Edition 'Monday Night Football' Guitar
One autographed copy of the brand new single “RED WHITE & PINK-SLIP BLUES”
To enter your name for the Bocephus Bailout Package, logon to www.bocephusbailout.com
Monday, May 04, 2009
Country Artist Adam Gregory to Star in new film "WWJD"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Jeff Walker - AristoMedia - 615-269-7071 - jwalker@aristomedia.com
Christy Watkins - Aristo P.R - 615-269-7071 - christy@aristomedia.com
Country Artist Adam Gregory To Star In New Film "WWJD"
Film to feature original music from Gregory
(Nashville, Tennessee - May 4, 2009) Country recording artist Adam Gregory has signed on to co-star in the upcoming film "WWJD" based on one of the best-selling Christian books of all-time.
Based on the classic Charles Sheldon book, "In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do," the novel currently sells an average of 100,000 copies per year and is available in 26 languages around the world. More than 40 million copies have been sold since it was written in 1896, second only to the Bible.
Gregory will star in the film alongside John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard tv show, Nip/Tuck, CSI, Smallville) and Maxine Bahns (The Mentalist, The Lost Tribe).
"My faith and my music are very closely related," says Gregory. "I feel truly blessed for an opportunity where I can incorporate both into a project that serves a bigger purpose and will hopefully reach millions of others."
Gregory's original song "What Would Jesus Do," from his recent Canadian release Crazy Days, will also be featured in the film. The song was co-written by Keith Follese and Billy Yates.
The film, produced by Joe and Jack Nasser and Kevin Otto of Nasser Entertainment Group, follows four individuals (a singer, a newspaper editor, a wealthy philanthropist and a minister who has lost his faith) as they vow to walk in "the steps of Jesus."
Filming on the project begins this week in Los Angeles, CA.
About Adam Gregory:
Twenty-three-year-old recording artist Adam Gregory is a native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After signing his first record deal with Sony Music Canada at age 13, he scored several Top Ten hits and Gold records in his native country before permanently relocating to Nashville in 2007. The rising star sped up the U.S. charts in the summer of 2008, breaking into the Top 30 with his first stateside single, "Crazy Days." Gregory released his follow-up single, "What It Takes," in November, followed by promotional tours with both Cricket Communications, Inc. and Soles4Souls. His album, Crazy Days, was released in Canada in March, with a U.S. debut to follow. Visit www.AdamGregory.com for more information.
Contact:
Jeff Walker - AristoMedia - 615-269-7071 - jwalker@aristomedia.com
Christy Watkins - Aristo P.R - 615-269-7071 - christy@aristomedia.com
Country Artist Adam Gregory To Star In New Film "WWJD"
Film to feature original music from Gregory
(Nashville, Tennessee - May 4, 2009) Country recording artist Adam Gregory has signed on to co-star in the upcoming film "WWJD" based on one of the best-selling Christian books of all-time.
Based on the classic Charles Sheldon book, "In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do," the novel currently sells an average of 100,000 copies per year and is available in 26 languages around the world. More than 40 million copies have been sold since it was written in 1896, second only to the Bible.
Gregory will star in the film alongside John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard tv show, Nip/Tuck, CSI, Smallville) and Maxine Bahns (The Mentalist, The Lost Tribe).
"My faith and my music are very closely related," says Gregory. "I feel truly blessed for an opportunity where I can incorporate both into a project that serves a bigger purpose and will hopefully reach millions of others."
Gregory's original song "What Would Jesus Do," from his recent Canadian release Crazy Days, will also be featured in the film. The song was co-written by Keith Follese and Billy Yates.
The film, produced by Joe and Jack Nasser and Kevin Otto of Nasser Entertainment Group, follows four individuals (a singer, a newspaper editor, a wealthy philanthropist and a minister who has lost his faith) as they vow to walk in "the steps of Jesus."
Filming on the project begins this week in Los Angeles, CA.
About Adam Gregory:
Twenty-three-year-old recording artist Adam Gregory is a native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After signing his first record deal with Sony Music Canada at age 13, he scored several Top Ten hits and Gold records in his native country before permanently relocating to Nashville in 2007. The rising star sped up the U.S. charts in the summer of 2008, breaking into the Top 30 with his first stateside single, "Crazy Days." Gregory released his follow-up single, "What It Takes," in November, followed by promotional tours with both Cricket Communications, Inc. and Soles4Souls. His album, Crazy Days, was released in Canada in March, with a U.S. debut to follow. Visit www.AdamGregory.com for more information.
Rural Rhythm Records - May News
RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS
MAY 2009 NEWS
Sirius-XM to DEBUT "Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out" May 13, 2009 - read more.
Album release: May 19, 2009
Michael Martin Murphey - Awarded the Texas Entertainer of the Year, read more.
"Buckaroo Blue Grass" appearing on Billboard's Top 10 Bluegrass Album Chart; Listen to Michael's interview with Terry Herd on INTO THE BLUE show airing on the Bluegrass Radio Network May 10th - May 16th.
Lonesome River Band hits #1 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 15 Albums - read more
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain hit #1 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Singles - read more
Audie Blaylock & Redline - See BU Chart success. Audie appears in the current issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles.
Tommy Webb's "Heartland" CD debuts at #26 on Billboard. New single, "Teardrop Inn."
CROWE BROTHERS "Brothers-N-Harmony" featured on Sirius/XM Bluegrass Junction's Track by Track. Additional airdate, May 5th. New single release: "Why Not Confess."
CODY SHULER & PINE MOUNTAIN RAILROAD-Congratulations on 2009 DOVE Nomination
TIM HENSLEY "LONG MONDAY - new single "What A Sight To Behold" with guest vocals by VINCE GILL and SONYA ISAACS. Tim is currently on tour with KENNY CHESNEY.
MOUNTAIN HEART - "Road That Never Ends" - new single “I’m Just Here to Ride the Train"
RICKEY WASSON - "From the Heart and Soul" - New single, "Billy G. Salvation"
Melonie Cannon and Willie Nelson's "Back to Earth" VIDEO now airing on
CMT's PURE 12-PACK Countdown. Just CLICK THE BANNER and cast your vote today!
Also we certainly appreciate the radio support for her bluegrass single, "I Call It Gone" currently number #9 on Bluegrass Unlimited's Top 30 Singles and the album, "And the Wheels Turn" at #13 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 15 Albums.
ATTENTION RADIO
Rural Rhythm releases are available to deejays at AIRPLAY DIRECT
Please contact
Sammy Passamano at 800-776-8742
for more information.
Visit us at www.ruralrhythm.com to check out our huge selection of CDs
Rural Rhythm Records
800-776-8742
Email
MAY 2009 NEWS
Sirius-XM to DEBUT "Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out" May 13, 2009 - read more.
Album release: May 19, 2009
Michael Martin Murphey - Awarded the Texas Entertainer of the Year, read more.
"Buckaroo Blue Grass" appearing on Billboard's Top 10 Bluegrass Album Chart; Listen to Michael's interview with Terry Herd on INTO THE BLUE show airing on the Bluegrass Radio Network May 10th - May 16th.
Lonesome River Band hits #1 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 15 Albums - read more
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain hit #1 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Singles - read more
Audie Blaylock & Redline - See BU Chart success. Audie appears in the current issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles.
Tommy Webb's "Heartland" CD debuts at #26 on Billboard. New single, "Teardrop Inn."
CROWE BROTHERS "Brothers-N-Harmony" featured on Sirius/XM Bluegrass Junction's Track by Track. Additional airdate, May 5th. New single release: "Why Not Confess."
CODY SHULER & PINE MOUNTAIN RAILROAD-Congratulations on 2009 DOVE Nomination
TIM HENSLEY "LONG MONDAY - new single "What A Sight To Behold" with guest vocals by VINCE GILL and SONYA ISAACS. Tim is currently on tour with KENNY CHESNEY.
MOUNTAIN HEART - "Road That Never Ends" - new single “I’m Just Here to Ride the Train"
RICKEY WASSON - "From the Heart and Soul" - New single, "Billy G. Salvation"
Melonie Cannon and Willie Nelson's "Back to Earth" VIDEO now airing on
CMT's PURE 12-PACK Countdown. Just CLICK THE BANNER and cast your vote today!
Also we certainly appreciate the radio support for her bluegrass single, "I Call It Gone" currently number #9 on Bluegrass Unlimited's Top 30 Singles and the album, "And the Wheels Turn" at #13 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 15 Albums.
ATTENTION RADIO
Rural Rhythm releases are available to deejays at AIRPLAY DIRECT
Please contact
Sammy Passamano at 800-776-8742
for more information.
Visit us at www.ruralrhythm.com to check out our huge selection of CDs
Rural Rhythm Records
800-776-8742
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Collin Raye Plays Big Apple Next week
COLLIN RAYE PLAYS BIG APPLE NEXT WEEK TO PROMOTE HIS NEXT SMASH ALBUM, 'NEVER GOING BACK,' IN STORES APRIL 28
Upcoming media appearances include TODAY SHOW, CBS EARLY SHOW, THE MORNING SHOW WITH MIKE & JULIET, NBC's BETTER TV, and FOX News Channel's HANNITY and HUCKABEE
Nashville, TN – Platinum selling country music star Collin Raye will kick off the release of his new Time Life album, NEVER GOING BACK, which hits stores April 28th, by taking New York by storm! His upcoming New York media blitz begins by a performance on April 28th on America's #1 rated morning program, the TODAY SHOW. Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb will also be interviewing the country artist.
In addition to the TODAY SHOW, Collin will also appear on the syndicated MORNING SHOW WITH MIKE & JULIET on Wednesday, April 29th, and on May 4th will be taping a performance for NBC's Better TV. In addition, Collin Raye will also appear April 29th on Fox News Channel's HANNITY, which air May 1st and gives another morning program performance on CBS' EARLY SHOW on May 2. Finally, he will appear and Fox News Channel’s HUCKABEE, which airs multiple times May 2nd & 3rd.
Raye’s smooth vocals have earned him 15 #1 Hits, 8 Top 5 Singles, 15 #1 Videos, along with numerous CMA and ACM award nominations throughout the years. He has sold over 5 million albums with his first four as consecutive Platinum sellers. Collin has appeared on several television specials including “Miss USA” (CBS), “Christmas with Kathie Lee Gifford” (ABC), “The Dallas Cowboys Salute”, and “Happy New Year America” (CBS).
Currently, Raye is featured in the May 4th issue of Country Weekly (on stands now).
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Media Contacts:
Webster & Associates Public Relations
Mary Michael - mary@websterpr.com 615-777-6995 ext 23
Kirt Webster – kirt@websterpr.com 615-777-6995 ext 30
Upcoming media appearances include TODAY SHOW, CBS EARLY SHOW, THE MORNING SHOW WITH MIKE & JULIET, NBC's BETTER TV, and FOX News Channel's HANNITY and HUCKABEE
Nashville, TN – Platinum selling country music star Collin Raye will kick off the release of his new Time Life album, NEVER GOING BACK, which hits stores April 28th, by taking New York by storm! His upcoming New York media blitz begins by a performance on April 28th on America's #1 rated morning program, the TODAY SHOW. Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb will also be interviewing the country artist.
In addition to the TODAY SHOW, Collin will also appear on the syndicated MORNING SHOW WITH MIKE & JULIET on Wednesday, April 29th, and on May 4th will be taping a performance for NBC's Better TV. In addition, Collin Raye will also appear April 29th on Fox News Channel's HANNITY, which air May 1st and gives another morning program performance on CBS' EARLY SHOW on May 2. Finally, he will appear and Fox News Channel’s HUCKABEE, which airs multiple times May 2nd & 3rd.
Raye’s smooth vocals have earned him 15 #1 Hits, 8 Top 5 Singles, 15 #1 Videos, along with numerous CMA and ACM award nominations throughout the years. He has sold over 5 million albums with his first four as consecutive Platinum sellers. Collin has appeared on several television specials including “Miss USA” (CBS), “Christmas with Kathie Lee Gifford” (ABC), “The Dallas Cowboys Salute”, and “Happy New Year America” (CBS).
Currently, Raye is featured in the May 4th issue of Country Weekly (on stands now).
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Media Contacts:
Webster & Associates Public Relations
Mary Michael - mary@websterpr.com 615-777-6995 ext 23
Kirt Webster – kirt@websterpr.com 615-777-6995 ext 30
Rural Rhytmn Records Announces Two #1s, Bluegrass Charts
Rural Rhythm Records Announces Two #1s
Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine National Survey Charts (May)
Rural Rhythm Records is pleased to announce two #1s on the May 2009 Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine National Bluegrass Survey with LONESOME RIVER BAND climbing to #1 on the Top 15 Album Chart (“NO TURNING BACK”) and CARRIE HASSLER & HARD RAIN at #1 on the Top 30 Single Chart (“I Can Go Back Anytime” from the album "CHHR2"). "We are thrilled to have a #1 song and album at the same time on the chart by two different artists. The artists and Rural Rhythm are very thankful to the Bluegrass Unlimited reporting stations, plus all the bluegrass radio stations worldwide who have been incredibly supportive of the song and album," said Sammy Passamano III, Rural Rhythm.
Lonesome River Band makes a strong appearance elsewhere on the chart with two songs from "NO TURNING BACK" appearing in the Top 30 Singles: “Them Blues,” (written by Bob “Cadillac” Holmes) climbing yet again to reach #4; plus another song, “Like a Train Needs a Track” (written by Marvin E. Clark and Jerry Salley) rising to #24. The album was produced by the Lonesome River Band.
Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain remain in the Top 15 Albums with “CHHR2” appearing at #12. Songwriter, Jennifer Strickland, has proven to be a perfect match for the band, penning “I Can Go Back Anytime,” plus the 2008 hit, “Going on the Next Train,” (from the group’s previous self-titled CD) that reached #11 on the Top 30 last year. Both of the band's Rural Rhythm albums were produced by Jim VanCleve.
Another Rural Rhythm artist receiving chart success for May is Melonie Cannon who climbs again to reach #9 on the Top 30 Singles with “I Call It Gone” (written by Marla Cannon-Goodman, Jennifer Hanson, Michael Heeney). The song is from her current album, “AND THE WHEELS TURN,” at #13 on the Top 15 Albums. The CD was produced by Buddy Cannon and Ronnie Bowman.
Audie Blaylock & Redline's new self-titled CD makes a fast appearance in the Top 15 Albums debuting at #12. The single, “Whispering Waters,” (written by Stanley Keach and Bill Tidwell) moves up to #25. The CD was produced by Audie Blaylock and has been receiving rave reviews since its January release.
For more information on these artists and their music, please visit www.ruralrhythm.com
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RECORD LABEL:
Rural Rhythm Records
Radio Contact: Sammy Passamano, III
Email
MEDIA CONTACT:
Hope River Entertainment
678.377.3298
Email
ARTISTS:
Lonesome River Band
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Melonie Cannon
Audie Blaylock & Redline
Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine National Survey Charts (May)
Rural Rhythm Records is pleased to announce two #1s on the May 2009 Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine National Bluegrass Survey with LONESOME RIVER BAND climbing to #1 on the Top 15 Album Chart (“NO TURNING BACK”) and CARRIE HASSLER & HARD RAIN at #1 on the Top 30 Single Chart (“I Can Go Back Anytime” from the album "CHHR2"). "We are thrilled to have a #1 song and album at the same time on the chart by two different artists. The artists and Rural Rhythm are very thankful to the Bluegrass Unlimited reporting stations, plus all the bluegrass radio stations worldwide who have been incredibly supportive of the song and album," said Sammy Passamano III, Rural Rhythm.
Lonesome River Band makes a strong appearance elsewhere on the chart with two songs from "NO TURNING BACK" appearing in the Top 30 Singles: “Them Blues,” (written by Bob “Cadillac” Holmes) climbing yet again to reach #4; plus another song, “Like a Train Needs a Track” (written by Marvin E. Clark and Jerry Salley) rising to #24. The album was produced by the Lonesome River Band.
Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain remain in the Top 15 Albums with “CHHR2” appearing at #12. Songwriter, Jennifer Strickland, has proven to be a perfect match for the band, penning “I Can Go Back Anytime,” plus the 2008 hit, “Going on the Next Train,” (from the group’s previous self-titled CD) that reached #11 on the Top 30 last year. Both of the band's Rural Rhythm albums were produced by Jim VanCleve.
Another Rural Rhythm artist receiving chart success for May is Melonie Cannon who climbs again to reach #9 on the Top 30 Singles with “I Call It Gone” (written by Marla Cannon-Goodman, Jennifer Hanson, Michael Heeney). The song is from her current album, “AND THE WHEELS TURN,” at #13 on the Top 15 Albums. The CD was produced by Buddy Cannon and Ronnie Bowman.
Audie Blaylock & Redline's new self-titled CD makes a fast appearance in the Top 15 Albums debuting at #12. The single, “Whispering Waters,” (written by Stanley Keach and Bill Tidwell) moves up to #25. The CD was produced by Audie Blaylock and has been receiving rave reviews since its January release.
For more information on these artists and their music, please visit www.ruralrhythm.com
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RECORD LABEL:
Rural Rhythm Records
Radio Contact: Sammy Passamano, III
MEDIA CONTACT:
Hope River Entertainment
678.377.3298
ARTISTS:
Lonesome River Band
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
Melonie Cannon
Audie Blaylock & Redline
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
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Kingsley's Country Top 40 introduces "Locash Cowboys"
Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40 Introduces..
LoCash Cowboys
Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 announces the first performers to its “New Artist Showcase,” an exclusive event included in the CMA Music Festival trip packages offered by Nashville’s celebrity trip company, What A Trip! Entertainment. The show will be hosted by Country Radio’s icon, Bob Kingsley. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists, get autographs, take photos and enjoy a private event unlike any other.
The dynamic duo, the LoCash Cowboys, have been selected as one of the featured acts on the “New Artist Showcase.” The high-energy hybrid of country, rock and soul is making this duo the hottest up and coming recording artists in country music! They were recently signed to Stroudavarious Records by James Stroud, one of Nashville's most well-respected producers and record company executives.
The “New Artist Showcase” will introduce artists that Bob Kingsley personally believes are on the cutting edge of breaking into country radio. This appearance is quite an accomplishment for Preston Brust and Chris Lucas who started their musical career on the stage of the Wildhorse Saloon when they were combining forces to deliver heart-pounding performances night after night. Playing over 250 shows a year, the LoCash Cowboys have energized thousands of fans from coast to coast. Now, Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 guests will have the opportunity to experience the energy and excitement of the LoCash Cowboys at an exclusive event to be held in Nashville during CMA Music Festival.
"We're excited about our new partnership with Preston and Chris. LoCash has built a unique identity and a loyal fan base without the help of a record company, "says Stroudavarious Vice President of Marketing & Artist Development Derek Simon. "We're looking forward to helping them run with their vision, which is very clearly connecting with an audience of rabid music fans."
"CT40 fans are going to love these guys...highly energized and entertaining with great songs!", says Bob Kingsley
LoCash Cowboys came from the start-line at Wildhorse Saloon to being part of Bob Kingsley's very exclusive new artist showcase at the 2009 CMA Music Fest.
About Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40
Every time he gets in front of the microphone, Bob Kingsley adds to his status as the most listened-to radio voice in country music history. The Host and Executive Producer of Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, far and away the most successful show of its kind, has been the king of the country countdown for three decades now, and to hear him tell it, the process retains every bit of its magic. Bob's love for the genre, its people and its history has always been evident in that warm, rich voice, and the combination has given him both a vast and loyal audience and legendary status within the industry. He has twice been named the CMA's National Broadcast Personality of the Year and his show received Billboard's Network/Syndicated Program of the Year award no fewer than 16 times. Bob also received the ACM’s National Broadcast Personality of the Year Award in 2007 and, perhaps most tellingly, he was inducted in 1998 into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame.
About What A Trip! Entertainment
Since launching in 1998, What A Trip! co-founders Grace Reinbold and Darlene Williams have guided the company to unprecedented success. Today, What A Trip! Entertainment is recognized as the leading purveyor of unique trips and travel planning for record labels as well as radio and television networks. In 2009, packages offering the public an opportunity to experience the extraordinary trips that What A Trip! Entertainment is known for, have been introduced. What A Trip! Entertainment continues to offer the very best in exclusive experiences for everyone from industry leaders to celebrity artists to the fans that make it all possible, treating everyone as a VIP along the way.
Media Contacts
Darlene Williams/Grace Reinbold
What A Trip Entertainment
(615) 269-0039
Darlene@whatatripent.com
Grace@whatatripent.com
Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40
Jeff Steele
(817) 599-4099 x 2234
jsteele@CT40.com
Bonnie Brozik
Webster & Associates PR
(615) 777-6995 x33
bonnie@websterpr.com
Kirt Webster
Webster & Associates PR
(615) 777-6995 x 30
kirt@websterpr.com
Webster and Associates Public Relations · PO Box 23015 · Nashville · TN · 37202
LoCash Cowboys
Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 announces the first performers to its “New Artist Showcase,” an exclusive event included in the CMA Music Festival trip packages offered by Nashville’s celebrity trip company, What A Trip! Entertainment. The show will be hosted by Country Radio’s icon, Bob Kingsley. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists, get autographs, take photos and enjoy a private event unlike any other.
The dynamic duo, the LoCash Cowboys, have been selected as one of the featured acts on the “New Artist Showcase.” The high-energy hybrid of country, rock and soul is making this duo the hottest up and coming recording artists in country music! They were recently signed to Stroudavarious Records by James Stroud, one of Nashville's most well-respected producers and record company executives.
The “New Artist Showcase” will introduce artists that Bob Kingsley personally believes are on the cutting edge of breaking into country radio. This appearance is quite an accomplishment for Preston Brust and Chris Lucas who started their musical career on the stage of the Wildhorse Saloon when they were combining forces to deliver heart-pounding performances night after night. Playing over 250 shows a year, the LoCash Cowboys have energized thousands of fans from coast to coast. Now, Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 guests will have the opportunity to experience the energy and excitement of the LoCash Cowboys at an exclusive event to be held in Nashville during CMA Music Festival.
"We're excited about our new partnership with Preston and Chris. LoCash has built a unique identity and a loyal fan base without the help of a record company, "says Stroudavarious Vice President of Marketing & Artist Development Derek Simon. "We're looking forward to helping them run with their vision, which is very clearly connecting with an audience of rabid music fans."
"CT40 fans are going to love these guys...highly energized and entertaining with great songs!", says Bob Kingsley
LoCash Cowboys came from the start-line at Wildhorse Saloon to being part of Bob Kingsley's very exclusive new artist showcase at the 2009 CMA Music Fest.
About Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40
Every time he gets in front of the microphone, Bob Kingsley adds to his status as the most listened-to radio voice in country music history. The Host and Executive Producer of Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, far and away the most successful show of its kind, has been the king of the country countdown for three decades now, and to hear him tell it, the process retains every bit of its magic. Bob's love for the genre, its people and its history has always been evident in that warm, rich voice, and the combination has given him both a vast and loyal audience and legendary status within the industry. He has twice been named the CMA's National Broadcast Personality of the Year and his show received Billboard's Network/Syndicated Program of the Year award no fewer than 16 times. Bob also received the ACM’s National Broadcast Personality of the Year Award in 2007 and, perhaps most tellingly, he was inducted in 1998 into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame.
About What A Trip! Entertainment
Since launching in 1998, What A Trip! co-founders Grace Reinbold and Darlene Williams have guided the company to unprecedented success. Today, What A Trip! Entertainment is recognized as the leading purveyor of unique trips and travel planning for record labels as well as radio and television networks. In 2009, packages offering the public an opportunity to experience the extraordinary trips that What A Trip! Entertainment is known for, have been introduced. What A Trip! Entertainment continues to offer the very best in exclusive experiences for everyone from industry leaders to celebrity artists to the fans that make it all possible, treating everyone as a VIP along the way.
Media Contacts
Darlene Williams/Grace Reinbold
What A Trip Entertainment
(615) 269-0039
Darlene@whatatripent.com
Grace@whatatripent.com
Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40
Jeff Steele
(817) 599-4099 x 2234
jsteele@CT40.com
Bonnie Brozik
Webster & Associates PR
(615) 777-6995 x33
bonnie@websterpr.com
Kirt Webster
Webster & Associates PR
(615) 777-6995 x 30
kirt@websterpr.com
Webster and Associates Public Relations · PO Box 23015 · Nashville · TN · 37202
Adam Gregory Concludes Soles4Soles Campaign
Country Artist Adam Gregory Concludes Successful Soles4Souls Campaign and Tour
(Nashville, TN - April 23, 2009) Big Machine/NSA/Midas recording artist Adam Gregory recently wrapped up a successful six-week tour partnership with Nashville-based charity organization Soles4Souls.
Gregory visited select markets across the country during his "What It Takes 2009" club tour, playing shows and partnering with local radio stations to raise money and awareness for the Soles4Souls organization.
"Soles4Souls is a great charity that's really helping out a lot of people," says Gregory. "People forget about the basic comforts that most of us take for granted, like a simple pair of shoes, but think about how miserable you'd be without them. I'm proud to say that we helped make a difference in a lot of people's lives through this partnership."
The tour generated thousands of dollars in donations and gently worn shoes. Each show benefited from local radio tie-ins and included a singles mixer component. In some cities, Gregory personally visited shelters to distribute shoes to needy individuals within the community.
"Adam Gregory is a talented young artist with a big heart," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "We expect big things from him in the future and look forward to working with this young man again."
Gregory's newest album, Crazy Days, was released in Canada on March 24. Gregory's current tour resumes May 16 in Detroit, Mich. For more information and tour dates, visit www.AdamGregory.com.
About Adam Gregory:
Twenty-three-year-old Big Machine/NSA/Midas recording artist Adam Gregory is a native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After signing his first record deal with Sony Music Canada at age 13, he scored several Top Ten hits and Gold records in his native country before permanently relocating to Nashville in 2007. The rising star sped up the U.S. charts in the summer of 2008, breaking into the Top 30 with his first stateside single, "Crazy Days." Gregory released his follow-up single, "What It Takes," in November, followed by promotional tours with both Cricket Communications, Inc. and Soles4Souls. His album, Crazy Days, was released in Canada in March, with a U.S. debut to follow. Visit www.AdamGregory.com for more information.
About Soles4Souls:
Nashville-based Soles4SoulsTM facilitates the donations of both new and used shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Soles4Souls has distributed more than 4.3 million pairs (currently donating one pair every 17 seconds) to people in over 125 countries, including Honduras, Uganda, Romania, and the United States. The charity has been featured recently in Runner's World and the Green Guide by National Geographic. It has also appeared on CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, and hundreds of regional outlets around North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS; donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
Aristo P.R. | The AristoMedia Group | P.O. Box 22765
(Nashville, TN - April 23, 2009) Big Machine/NSA/Midas recording artist Adam Gregory recently wrapped up a successful six-week tour partnership with Nashville-based charity organization Soles4Souls.
Gregory visited select markets across the country during his "What It Takes 2009" club tour, playing shows and partnering with local radio stations to raise money and awareness for the Soles4Souls organization.
"Soles4Souls is a great charity that's really helping out a lot of people," says Gregory. "People forget about the basic comforts that most of us take for granted, like a simple pair of shoes, but think about how miserable you'd be without them. I'm proud to say that we helped make a difference in a lot of people's lives through this partnership."
The tour generated thousands of dollars in donations and gently worn shoes. Each show benefited from local radio tie-ins and included a singles mixer component. In some cities, Gregory personally visited shelters to distribute shoes to needy individuals within the community.
"Adam Gregory is a talented young artist with a big heart," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "We expect big things from him in the future and look forward to working with this young man again."
Gregory's newest album, Crazy Days, was released in Canada on March 24. Gregory's current tour resumes May 16 in Detroit, Mich. For more information and tour dates, visit www.AdamGregory.com.
About Adam Gregory:
Twenty-three-year-old Big Machine/NSA/Midas recording artist Adam Gregory is a native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After signing his first record deal with Sony Music Canada at age 13, he scored several Top Ten hits and Gold records in his native country before permanently relocating to Nashville in 2007. The rising star sped up the U.S. charts in the summer of 2008, breaking into the Top 30 with his first stateside single, "Crazy Days." Gregory released his follow-up single, "What It Takes," in November, followed by promotional tours with both Cricket Communications, Inc. and Soles4Souls. His album, Crazy Days, was released in Canada in March, with a U.S. debut to follow. Visit www.AdamGregory.com for more information.
About Soles4Souls:
Nashville-based Soles4SoulsTM facilitates the donations of both new and used shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Soles4Souls has distributed more than 4.3 million pairs (currently donating one pair every 17 seconds) to people in over 125 countries, including Honduras, Uganda, Romania, and the United States. The charity has been featured recently in Runner's World and the Green Guide by National Geographic. It has also appeared on CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, and hundreds of regional outlets around North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS; donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
Aristo P.R. | The AristoMedia Group | P.O. Box 22765
Monday, April 20, 2009
"Fascination" - The Greencards - A Review
I have loved the Greencards for quite awhile, I have reviewed "Weather and Water", a tone laden newgrass CD with lots of good songs. Then there was "Viridian", their last disc with Dualtone. I had always sort of compared the Greencards to the Duhks and the Duhks latest CD was a disappointment to me, lots of odd melodies even some stuff with strings and orchestra.
The Greencards latest CD has taken a turn from their new grass beginnings, and as one Newspaper has called it, enchanting, fascinating. The recording style is remarkably different, not having Bryan Sutton and Pat Flynn on guitar to me is a big change in sound. especially Sutton seemed to work so well with them, as a three point group, they really cannot do everything they do without some help.They have Jedd Hughes on guitars, bass and vocals. Giles Reaves on percussion and autoharp. Producer Jay Joyce on bass. Jay Joyce was the well credentialed producer they had picked for this project, that was planned to be different. Young said that this CD took 8-9 months to plan , write and record where as the other Discs had only taken a couple of weeks head start. This is a very complex recording, the use of guitar is very sparse, for single line statements, not rhythm. "Rivertown" is one song that sounds a bit familiar, just listening to a live version "All the Way From Italy" from Veridian. It sounds great live. "Movin On" Live From The Ark", sounds great , This is a great live group. One thing about this recording is that it has almost a surround sound type sound, especially when you put on headphones. Tonally,
it is great, mastered by Doug Sax, one of my Favorites. Wow, the guitarist with them at the ark is awesome, He just took a long break. (Andy Falco)
Kym Warner , multi stringed instrument player is from Austalia. So, Eeamon Mcloughlin is the renegade from England, on fiddle. "We went into the studio on Fascination from Day One that this wasn't The Greencards Two years ago - this is us moving forward" Warner insists. I just noticed, one of the greatest acoustic recording engineers of all time in Nashville , Gary Paczosa, is not involved in recording, production , or mixing, He is now into A & R Direction. So now, Gary is working with finding new artists for Sugar Hill, (Bummer), I hope that he does well, it is the obvious up move, but he had a signature style of recording music,I reviewed many a disc with Gary at the controls.
OK, what is the Deal with Fascination, It sure does not sound like your mothers Greencards. Are you a diehard fan, you will probably find a way to like it. I have listened to this CD every way possible, and do appreciate the sonic quality, a bit too much reverb and delay to make up for empty space in the sparseness of it all, Like The Duhks, you have to let a group grow. I did not review The Duhks, it was just too weird. This is weird and different, but I probably will not listen to it again, even though it is a well done record. Life is too short to listen to music that you do not like, but at the same time, I spent lots of time with this, because I love this group and it is only 1/4 of their repertoire.www.thegreencards.com
www.sugarhillrecords.com
The Greencards latest CD has taken a turn from their new grass beginnings, and as one Newspaper has called it, enchanting, fascinating. The recording style is remarkably different, not having Bryan Sutton and Pat Flynn on guitar to me is a big change in sound. especially Sutton seemed to work so well with them, as a three point group, they really cannot do everything they do without some help.They have Jedd Hughes on guitars, bass and vocals. Giles Reaves on percussion and autoharp. Producer Jay Joyce on bass. Jay Joyce was the well credentialed producer they had picked for this project, that was planned to be different. Young said that this CD took 8-9 months to plan , write and record where as the other Discs had only taken a couple of weeks head start. This is a very complex recording, the use of guitar is very sparse, for single line statements, not rhythm. "Rivertown" is one song that sounds a bit familiar, just listening to a live version "All the Way From Italy" from Veridian. It sounds great live. "Movin On" Live From The Ark", sounds great , This is a great live group. One thing about this recording is that it has almost a surround sound type sound, especially when you put on headphones. Tonally,
it is great, mastered by Doug Sax, one of my Favorites. Wow, the guitarist with them at the ark is awesome, He just took a long break. (Andy Falco)
Kym Warner , multi stringed instrument player is from Austalia. So, Eeamon Mcloughlin is the renegade from England, on fiddle. "We went into the studio on Fascination from Day One that this wasn't The Greencards Two years ago - this is us moving forward" Warner insists. I just noticed, one of the greatest acoustic recording engineers of all time in Nashville , Gary Paczosa, is not involved in recording, production , or mixing, He is now into A & R Direction. So now, Gary is working with finding new artists for Sugar Hill, (Bummer), I hope that he does well, it is the obvious up move, but he had a signature style of recording music,I reviewed many a disc with Gary at the controls.
OK, what is the Deal with Fascination, It sure does not sound like your mothers Greencards. Are you a diehard fan, you will probably find a way to like it. I have listened to this CD every way possible, and do appreciate the sonic quality, a bit too much reverb and delay to make up for empty space in the sparseness of it all, Like The Duhks, you have to let a group grow. I did not review The Duhks, it was just too weird. This is weird and different, but I probably will not listen to it again, even though it is a well done record. Life is too short to listen to music that you do not like, but at the same time, I spent lots of time with this, because I love this group and it is only 1/4 of their repertoire.www.thegreencards.com
www.sugarhillrecords.com
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Audie Blaylock and Redline Celebrating - - -
Audie Blaylock & Redline Celebrating Billboard Chart AlbumBand Chosen as 2009 IBMA Showcase Performer
The Bluegrass Journal calls the new CD, AUDIE BLAYLOCK & REDLINE a “power-house of traditional bluegrass” as evidenced by the current chart success since the January release. The album is currently appearing on the Billboard Magazine Top 50 Bluegrass Albums, #5 on the Cashbox Magazine Top 25 Albums, and holding the #2 position on Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine (BMP) Top 15 Album Chart. TWO singles make their appearance on the BMP’s Top 30 Songs Chart this month - “Whispering Waters” at #8 and “Lonesome Weary Heart” at #22. “Whispering Waters” also debuted this month on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Singles Chart and also climbed to #2 on Sirius Radio’s Bluegrass Junction Top 40 weekly song chart as well as appearing in the Sirius Radio’s Top 40 Bluegrass Artists chart.As announced by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) yesterday, Audie Blaylock & Redline have just been chosen as an official Showcase Artist for the 2009 IBMA World of Bluegrass convention to be held September 28 – October 4, 2009 in Nashville, TN. Audie has received numerous honors and awards by the Association throughout the years including the 2001 IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award (as a member of member of Rhonda Vincent & The Rage) and the 2007 IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year Award (Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper featuring Audie Blaylock). Audie’s impressive career also includes a Grammy® nomination for Best Bluegrass Album and an IBMA nomination for Recorded Event of the Year for "A Tribute to Jimmy Martin: The King of Bluegrass.”The band is currently on tour including this weekend’s performance at the Laurel Lakes Spring Bluegrass Festival in Salemburg, NC. Next month, the band has numerous scheduled performances including the Red, White and Blue Festival in Hollywood, FL, several days at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO, and the Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival in Sneedville, TN. For a complete tour schedule, plus more information on Audie Blaylock & Redline, please visit: www.audieblaylock.com
### Listen to a song clip of Whispering Waters
The Bluegrass Journal calls the new CD, AUDIE BLAYLOCK & REDLINE a “power-house of traditional bluegrass” as evidenced by the current chart success since the January release. The album is currently appearing on the Billboard Magazine Top 50 Bluegrass Albums, #5 on the Cashbox Magazine Top 25 Albums, and holding the #2 position on Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine (BMP) Top 15 Album Chart. TWO singles make their appearance on the BMP’s Top 30 Songs Chart this month - “Whispering Waters” at #8 and “Lonesome Weary Heart” at #22. “Whispering Waters” also debuted this month on the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Singles Chart and also climbed to #2 on Sirius Radio’s Bluegrass Junction Top 40 weekly song chart as well as appearing in the Sirius Radio’s Top 40 Bluegrass Artists chart.As announced by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) yesterday, Audie Blaylock & Redline have just been chosen as an official Showcase Artist for the 2009 IBMA World of Bluegrass convention to be held September 28 – October 4, 2009 in Nashville, TN. Audie has received numerous honors and awards by the Association throughout the years including the 2001 IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award (as a member of member of Rhonda Vincent & The Rage) and the 2007 IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year Award (Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper featuring Audie Blaylock). Audie’s impressive career also includes a Grammy® nomination for Best Bluegrass Album and an IBMA nomination for Recorded Event of the Year for "A Tribute to Jimmy Martin: The King of Bluegrass.”The band is currently on tour including this weekend’s performance at the Laurel Lakes Spring Bluegrass Festival in Salemburg, NC. Next month, the band has numerous scheduled performances including the Red, White and Blue Festival in Hollywood, FL, several days at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO, and the Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival in Sneedville, TN. For a complete tour schedule, plus more information on Audie Blaylock & Redline, please visit: www.audieblaylock.com
### Listen to a song clip of Whispering Waters
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Music Business Radio Features Publicist/Artist Manager Jim Della Croce
Music Business Radio Features Publicist/Artist Manager Jim Della Croce
(Nashville, TN - April 15, 2009) - WRLT FM's Lightning 100 will air a special Music Business Radio program on Sunday, April 18th at 7:00 PM CST, featuring renowned music industry publicist and artist manager, Jim Della Croce. Host, author and consultant, David Hooper visits with the industry veteran, in studio in Nashville, as the two recount the storied career of the owner and founder of The Press Office and Pathfinder Management. The show will air again on Monday.
Music Business Radio is a syndicated, weekly, one-hour specialty program spotlighting the inside workings of the music business. The show is hosted by music marketing expert, consultant, and author, David Hooper, and features interviews with various industry professionals giving the listener their insight and expertise into the business. Our wide-ranging guest list include Grammy Award winning producers, artists, musicians, and songwriters...as well as, record executives, promoters and artist managers. Music Business Radio is produced by Gary Kraen and Engineered/Produced by Dan Buckley.
This week, on Music Business Radio, Della Croce visits some critical stops and signposts that dot the serpentine road to success that leads him on his journey through the ever changing landscape of life in the music business.
Della Croce discusses with Hooper, the privilege of writing, crafting, and executing public relations and management strategies for and with the cream of the rock, country, folk and bluegrass crop of recording and performing artists.
Della Croce discusses breaking into the music business, and growing his skills to professionally represent pioneering artists including: John Anderson, Bad Company, Levon Helm, Ralph Stanley, Jesse Winchester, Badfinger, Martina McBride, Leon Redbone, Karla Bonoff, Vince Gill, Eddie Money, Merle Haggard, The Clash, Waylon Jennings, Robert Hazard, Robert Palmer/The Power Station, Little Feat and The Beach Boys.
Corporate branding and PR are also discussed through his years of consulting seemingly every major record label from Arista, Atlantic, BMG, and Capitol Records on through to Warner Bros. Records. Major Concert Venue PR, major tour/Tour Press and songwriter PR tactics also make their way into the subject matter.
The show is broadcast from Nashville, TN Sunday, April 19th at 7pm (CST) on WRLT-fm 100.1 and rebroadcasts on Monday, April 20th at 11pm (CST) also on WRLT-FM 100.1. The show is also streamed worldwide via the Internet during these same times on www.wrlt.com or www.lightning100.com Music Business Radio can also be found on I-tunes and Zum and can be downloaded directly from Musicbusinessradio.com.
Music Business Radio reaches a worldwide audience and logs over 10,000 downloads per-month.
To listen to the show live on the web, simply click: Tune in to WRLT Lightning 100.1 on Sunday, April 18th at 7:00 PM CT for a guided tour through Rock & Roll history along with innovative methods for breaking new artists. For more information on Music Business Radio, visit www.musicbusinessradio.com or visit www.thepressoffice.com for additional information on Jim Della Croce.
http://blog.musicbusinessradio.com/2009/04/music-business-radio-jim-della-croce.html
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Media Contact:
THE PRESS OFFICE
Jim Della Croce, Owner / Publicist
o. 615.750.5938
c. 615.419.9989
f. 615.810.9492
e. thepathfinder@mindspring.com
1009 16th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
www.absolutepublicity.comMAXIMUM PR!For the Entertainment Industry
Proudly Representing:John Anderson, Aaron Tippin, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Billy Dean, Leon Redbone, NASCAR's Chase Mattioli
(Nashville, TN - April 15, 2009) - WRLT FM's Lightning 100 will air a special Music Business Radio program on Sunday, April 18th at 7:00 PM CST, featuring renowned music industry publicist and artist manager, Jim Della Croce. Host, author and consultant, David Hooper visits with the industry veteran, in studio in Nashville, as the two recount the storied career of the owner and founder of The Press Office and Pathfinder Management. The show will air again on Monday.
Music Business Radio is a syndicated, weekly, one-hour specialty program spotlighting the inside workings of the music business. The show is hosted by music marketing expert, consultant, and author, David Hooper, and features interviews with various industry professionals giving the listener their insight and expertise into the business. Our wide-ranging guest list include Grammy Award winning producers, artists, musicians, and songwriters...as well as, record executives, promoters and artist managers. Music Business Radio is produced by Gary Kraen and Engineered/Produced by Dan Buckley.
This week, on Music Business Radio, Della Croce visits some critical stops and signposts that dot the serpentine road to success that leads him on his journey through the ever changing landscape of life in the music business.
Della Croce discusses with Hooper, the privilege of writing, crafting, and executing public relations and management strategies for and with the cream of the rock, country, folk and bluegrass crop of recording and performing artists.
Della Croce discusses breaking into the music business, and growing his skills to professionally represent pioneering artists including: John Anderson, Bad Company, Levon Helm, Ralph Stanley, Jesse Winchester, Badfinger, Martina McBride, Leon Redbone, Karla Bonoff, Vince Gill, Eddie Money, Merle Haggard, The Clash, Waylon Jennings, Robert Hazard, Robert Palmer/The Power Station, Little Feat and The Beach Boys.
Corporate branding and PR are also discussed through his years of consulting seemingly every major record label from Arista, Atlantic, BMG, and Capitol Records on through to Warner Bros. Records. Major Concert Venue PR, major tour/Tour Press and songwriter PR tactics also make their way into the subject matter.
The show is broadcast from Nashville, TN Sunday, April 19th at 7pm (CST) on WRLT-fm 100.1 and rebroadcasts on Monday, April 20th at 11pm (CST) also on WRLT-FM 100.1. The show is also streamed worldwide via the Internet during these same times on www.wrlt.com or www.lightning100.com Music Business Radio can also be found on I-tunes and Zum and can be downloaded directly from Musicbusinessradio.com.
Music Business Radio reaches a worldwide audience and logs over 10,000 downloads per-month.
To listen to the show live on the web, simply click: Tune in to WRLT Lightning 100.1 on Sunday, April 18th at 7:00 PM CT for a guided tour through Rock & Roll history along with innovative methods for breaking new artists. For more information on Music Business Radio, visit www.musicbusinessradio.com or visit www.thepressoffice.com for additional information on Jim Della Croce.
http://blog.musicbusinessradio.com/2009/04/music-business-radio-jim-della-croce.html
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_____________________________________________________________________
Media Contact:
THE PRESS OFFICE
Jim Della Croce, Owner / Publicist
o. 615.750.5938
c. 615.419.9989
f. 615.810.9492
e. thepathfinder@mindspring.com
1009 16th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
www.absolutepublicity.comMAXIMUM PR!For the Entertainment Industry
Proudly Representing:John Anderson, Aaron Tippin, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Billy Dean, Leon Redbone, NASCAR's Chase Mattioli
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Harry Kalas,Philly Legend, Dies to leave a City of grieving fans
Harry Kalas, longtime announcer and friend of the Philadelphia Phillies died of Heart Disease yesterday. Kalas had been at the job for well over 30 years ,announcing games and doing community service. He was known as "The Voice of the Philly's", He moved here from Illinois a long time ago and the fans here quickly accepted his friendly ways and his always being there to sign an autograph or have his picture taken with a Fan. Yesterday, I listened as many Philly fans called into Philly Radio Sports show WIP, to share their experience with Harry.
Harry had not a strike against him in his many years here, unusual in the Sports world. Myself, not necessarily a Philly's or Baseball fan, listened with great interest at their last 2 seasons ,the latest ending in winning the World series. I will miss that voice and his many Kalasisms like for a home run- "That ball is out a here" with his personal touch on the phrasing. He would get excited over his Phillies, the team considering him a member. Harry smoked , so before the last game, a number of them , lit a smoke in the dugout and took one puff in honor of Harry K. The airways won't be the same without Kalas, an unusual guy, who would sing High Hopes at the 7th inning stretch. Kalas is like unto a country legend.
Harry had not a strike against him in his many years here, unusual in the Sports world. Myself, not necessarily a Philly's or Baseball fan, listened with great interest at their last 2 seasons ,the latest ending in winning the World series. I will miss that voice and his many Kalasisms like for a home run- "That ball is out a here" with his personal touch on the phrasing. He would get excited over his Phillies, the team considering him a member. Harry smoked , so before the last game, a number of them , lit a smoke in the dugout and took one puff in honor of Harry K. The airways won't be the same without Kalas, an unusual guy, who would sing High Hopes at the 7th inning stretch. Kalas is like unto a country legend.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Charlie Daniels Receives Joe M Rodgers Spirit of America Award
Charlie Daniels Receives Joe M. Rodgers Spirit of America Award From MTSU
(Nashville, TN - April 13, 2009) Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) officials presented legendary musician Charlie Daniels with the Joe M. Rodgers Spirit of America Award, an honor presented to a businessperson who has demonstrated the best of the spirit of America through significant contributions in government, education, and/or civic and charitable organizations. MTSU's Executives-in-Residence program presented the award at an invitation-only luncheon held on campus Wednesday, April 8, in the Tennessee Room of the school's James Union Building. "Charlie is a successful businessman with more than 50 years in the music business and a working ranch," MTSU Dean of Business Jim Burton said. "He has dedicated considerable time and talent to entertaining and building the morale of American servicemen and women, and he never fails to honor their service and dedication. He is a most worthy recipient of the Joe M. Rodgers Spirit of America Award." For more information on Charlie Daniels, please visit www.charliedaniels.com.
(Nashville, TN - April 13, 2009) Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) officials presented legendary musician Charlie Daniels with the Joe M. Rodgers Spirit of America Award, an honor presented to a businessperson who has demonstrated the best of the spirit of America through significant contributions in government, education, and/or civic and charitable organizations. MTSU's Executives-in-Residence program presented the award at an invitation-only luncheon held on campus Wednesday, April 8, in the Tennessee Room of the school's James Union Building. "Charlie is a successful businessman with more than 50 years in the music business and a working ranch," MTSU Dean of Business Jim Burton said. "He has dedicated considerable time and talent to entertaining and building the morale of American servicemen and women, and he never fails to honor their service and dedication. He is a most worthy recipient of the Joe M. Rodgers Spirit of America Award." For more information on Charlie Daniels, please visit www.charliedaniels.com.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
One of My Favorite Songs
Willie and Melonie
http://www.cmt.com/videos/melonie-cannon/343322/back-to-earth-feat-willie-nelson.jhtml?
Doesn't get much better than this
Jim
http://www.cmt.com/videos/melonie-cannon/343322/back-to-earth-feat-willie-nelson.jhtml?
Doesn't get much better than this
Jim
"Country Club" - John Doe and Sadies - From Website
Country Club
John Doe and The Sadies
In true honky tonk style Country Club is the idea from both sides. A post show hang-out between X and the Knitters' John Doe and The Sadies produced the idea to join forces to make an album of country songs. Timeless sounds abound on Country Club driven by Does gorgeously rough-hewn vocals, the dueling thousand pound chops of the guitar-wielding Good brothers and The Sadies world class rhythm section of Mike Belitsky and Sean Dean. Classic tunes by Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings stand along side corkers by Tammy Wynette and Roger Miller, all of them getting unique treatments by Doe and The Sadies. The album also features four originals; three from The Sadies and one courtesy of the timeless pairing of John Doe and Exene Cervenka. On Country Club Doe and The Sadies find the perfect blend of the reverent and the experimental resulting in a slightly psychedelic brew that just might pass for straight if you are not looking.
John Doe and The Sadies
In true honky tonk style Country Club is the idea from both sides. A post show hang-out between X and the Knitters' John Doe and The Sadies produced the idea to join forces to make an album of country songs. Timeless sounds abound on Country Club driven by Does gorgeously rough-hewn vocals, the dueling thousand pound chops of the guitar-wielding Good brothers and The Sadies world class rhythm section of Mike Belitsky and Sean Dean. Classic tunes by Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings stand along side corkers by Tammy Wynette and Roger Miller, all of them getting unique treatments by Doe and The Sadies. The album also features four originals; three from The Sadies and one courtesy of the timeless pairing of John Doe and Exene Cervenka. On Country Club Doe and The Sadies find the perfect blend of the reverent and the experimental resulting in a slightly psychedelic brew that just might pass for straight if you are not looking.
Monday, April 06, 2009
2008 Colgate Country Showdown Winners Nash Street Blow into The Windy City
2008 COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN WINNERS NASH STREET BLOW INTO THE WINDY CITY FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE ON WGN SUPERSTATION
(Nashville, TN - April 6, 2009) - Tomorrow, April 7, the 2008 Colgate Country Showdown champions Nash Street hit the national television scene with a ‘Grassroots Country' performance live from Chicago, IL on the WGN Superstation's Midday News.
Nash Street's ‘Grassroots Country' sound is the group's self-invented genre for their style of unique music.
"Our music is dominated by Country and Bluegrass sounds but you can also hear hints from of other genres like Folk and Americana" says Nash Street fiddler Hannah Melby. "We wanted to come up with some way of defining our own sound and ‘Grassroots Country' seemed so fitting!"
Nash Street stole the show at last year's Colgate Country Showdown, ultimately winning the national contest and taking home the $100,000 grand prize.
Catch the Nash Street's live performance on the WGN Superstation's Midday News tomorrow at 12:00PM CST.For more information on Nash Street visit wwww.nashstreet.com and www.myspace.com/nashstreet.
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Publicity Contact:
ABSOLUTE PUBLICITY INC.Don Murry Grubbs, Publicisto. 615.275.8380f. 615.810.9492don@absolutepublicity.com1009 16th Ave SNashville, TN 37212www.absolutepublicity.com
Absolute Publicity Inc. is proud to represent Pam Tillis, Alabama's Jeff Cook, Nash Street, Karissa and the Finnigan Bros.
Publicity Support: The Press Office: John Anderson, Aaron Tippin, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Thompson Ward, ARCA/Re-Max and NASCAR Camping World Series driver Chase Mattioli and The Liquid Fence Company
The Press Office / Absolute Publicity Inc. • 1009 16th Ave. South • Nashville • TN • 37212
(Nashville, TN - April 6, 2009) - Tomorrow, April 7, the 2008 Colgate Country Showdown champions Nash Street hit the national television scene with a ‘Grassroots Country' performance live from Chicago, IL on the WGN Superstation's Midday News.
Nash Street's ‘Grassroots Country' sound is the group's self-invented genre for their style of unique music.
"Our music is dominated by Country and Bluegrass sounds but you can also hear hints from of other genres like Folk and Americana" says Nash Street fiddler Hannah Melby. "We wanted to come up with some way of defining our own sound and ‘Grassroots Country' seemed so fitting!"
Nash Street stole the show at last year's Colgate Country Showdown, ultimately winning the national contest and taking home the $100,000 grand prize.
Catch the Nash Street's live performance on the WGN Superstation's Midday News tomorrow at 12:00PM CST.For more information on Nash Street visit wwww.nashstreet.com and www.myspace.com/nashstreet.
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Publicity Contact:
ABSOLUTE PUBLICITY INC.Don Murry Grubbs, Publicisto. 615.275.8380f. 615.810.9492don@absolutepublicity.com1009 16th Ave SNashville, TN 37212www.absolutepublicity.com
Absolute Publicity Inc. is proud to represent Pam Tillis, Alabama's Jeff Cook, Nash Street, Karissa and the Finnigan Bros.
Publicity Support: The Press Office: John Anderson, Aaron Tippin, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Thompson Ward, ARCA/Re-Max and NASCAR Camping World Series driver Chase Mattioli and The Liquid Fence Company
The Press Office / Absolute Publicity Inc. • 1009 16th Ave. South • Nashville • TN • 37212
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Americans like TV better than stereo, why we have hi-def video, but not audio
Recently, I purchased an OPPO Digital universal disc player or DVD player, I wanted to upgrade my CD player, but that is a lot of bucks. This unit ,the 1080, geared towards sound is 169 dollars, makes your regular CDs sound alot better and if you have DVD audio product or SACD CD, they sound incredible. Yes, there is technology to make much better sounding music for not much more money, Company's are not making much in the way of SACD or DVD audio these days, because we did not want it, I remember Best Buys used to have a whole aisle of it. If you do want to listen to something awesome, check out Alison Krauss's "Live DVD" , It is quite remarkable sounding in dolby digital, which the OPPO does too. I guess most people are wired for visual rather than audio. Today's CDs for the most part , don't sound that great, there is not a standard sound. When we had vinyl, it seemed like all records had about the same sound quality, well, unfortunately, not true for CDs. Another enhancement, the OPPO picks up is the HDCD, which is done alot, but if your CD player can not read the HDCD, you can't hear what it does. Alot of true audiophiles have gone back to vinyl completely, a lot of today's CDs are available on vinyl. Rhino records and MusicDirect are two good websites to look for vinyl. A common myth about CDs is that mastering is some kind of digital magic that started with CDS, mastering has been around since vinyl records are mastered too, but in analog. In truth, you cannot hear a digital signal. It has to be converted to analog so you can hear it, so one of the most important things about a CD player is its Digital to Analog converter. My old CD player, which is only about 10 years old had a 1 bit DAC(converter), that is not alot, my OPPO has a 24 bit DAC, which is a big reason that it sounds so much better.
Finally, one last modern thing we have are mp3 players, mp3s are very compressed forms of music, so they do not take up much much space and the average mp3 player that people jog around with has a DAC that costs about 15 cents. Well, enough of that, I'm sure that lots of you knew at least some of this, but I sure wish that there were more SACDs around, in fact, they make a hybrid kind now, that you can play in any CD player, so maybe they will catch on.
Best now
Jim
Finally, one last modern thing we have are mp3 players, mp3s are very compressed forms of music, so they do not take up much much space and the average mp3 player that people jog around with has a DAC that costs about 15 cents. Well, enough of that, I'm sure that lots of you knew at least some of this, but I sure wish that there were more SACDs around, in fact, they make a hybrid kind now, that you can play in any CD player, so maybe they will catch on.
Best now
Jim
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Collin raye Partners with Operation Kids To Offer Free Download
COLLIN RAYE PARTNERS WITH OPERATION KIDS TO OFFER FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEW SONG “SHE’S WITH ME” TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN FACING EXTRAORDINARY MEDICAL EXPENSES
Fairfax, VA (March 31, 2009) --- Country music star Collin Raye and Operation Kids have teamed up to offer a free download of Collin’s new song, “She’s With Me,” to anyone who donates $5 or more to Operation Kids to help children facing extraordinary medical expenses through their website (http://operationkids.org/collinraye/). After making the donation online, fans will be directed to click through to a special page where they will be able to download the track before it is available anywhere else. “She’s With Me” was recorded for Raye’s forthcoming album, Never Going Back (released April 28th on Time Life), and is an intensely personal, poignant song of unconditional love written by Raye for his severely neurologically ill granddaughter. This free download offer will run through May 10th.
Operation Kids is a non-profit organization that matches caring donors with qualified children’s charities and programs in the areas of health, education, safety and well-being. Operation Kids seeks to measurably improve the lives of children by identifying charities and programs most effectively addressing key issues.
Operation Kids will reward the metropolitan area that raises the most money during the campaign by contributing a portion of the proceeds to a local children’s health charity or program to help children in their own community.
“Operation Kids is an amazing charity in that they benefit SO MANY and in such different circumstances, not just limiting to one thing or another” says Raye. “And the lengths they go to to be accountable, assuring the donors of where the money goes and to whom,” he continues, “that in itself makes Operation Kids very special. Through them, so many children are helped. It’s a true honor and privilege to be associated with Operation Kids.”
“The song deeply touches everyone that hears it and from the beginning we wanted to work with Collin to bring Operation Kids some help for all their great work,” said Mike Jason, Time Life Senior Vice President Audio & Video Retail.
Collin Raye is one of country music’s most beloved stars, with four #1 Billboard country singles, 21 Top 10, four platinum albums, three AC hits, several CMA and ACM nominations and years of sold out tours. He will appear on the Today Show, the CBS Early Show and a number of other programs in early May to promote the release of Never Going Back. On his new album, Raye mixes up the laid back rock and folk of mid-seventies Southern California with country and rock n’ roll, creating a sophisticated and diverse album. Never Going Back evokes the spirit of the day when an artist could record an album and perform it just as it sounds in a smoky club or on a stadium stage. Recorded in Alabama’s historic Muscle Shoals, the album feels guided by the ghosts of the country, rock, blues and pop albums that the region cultivated throughout the 70s.
About Operation KidsOperation Kids is a trademarked d.b.a. of the OK Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to more effective giving. We manage donations that serve the needs of the Whole Child – their education, health, safety and well-being. Founded in 1999, the mission of Operation Kids is to support a community of children’s issues through qualified and measurably effective charities and programs. The “OK Charity” designation means donors can give with confidence and expect accountability and results. 100% of all donations go directly to programs. More at www.operationkids.org.
Blog: http://operationkids.wordpress.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/operationkids
About Time Life
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 Time Life 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.
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Fairfax, VA (March 31, 2009) --- Country music star Collin Raye and Operation Kids have teamed up to offer a free download of Collin’s new song, “She’s With Me,” to anyone who donates $5 or more to Operation Kids to help children facing extraordinary medical expenses through their website (http://operationkids.org/collinraye/). After making the donation online, fans will be directed to click through to a special page where they will be able to download the track before it is available anywhere else. “She’s With Me” was recorded for Raye’s forthcoming album, Never Going Back (released April 28th on Time Life), and is an intensely personal, poignant song of unconditional love written by Raye for his severely neurologically ill granddaughter. This free download offer will run through May 10th.
Operation Kids is a non-profit organization that matches caring donors with qualified children’s charities and programs in the areas of health, education, safety and well-being. Operation Kids seeks to measurably improve the lives of children by identifying charities and programs most effectively addressing key issues.
Operation Kids will reward the metropolitan area that raises the most money during the campaign by contributing a portion of the proceeds to a local children’s health charity or program to help children in their own community.
“Operation Kids is an amazing charity in that they benefit SO MANY and in such different circumstances, not just limiting to one thing or another” says Raye. “And the lengths they go to to be accountable, assuring the donors of where the money goes and to whom,” he continues, “that in itself makes Operation Kids very special. Through them, so many children are helped. It’s a true honor and privilege to be associated with Operation Kids.”
“The song deeply touches everyone that hears it and from the beginning we wanted to work with Collin to bring Operation Kids some help for all their great work,” said Mike Jason, Time Life Senior Vice President Audio & Video Retail.
Collin Raye is one of country music’s most beloved stars, with four #1 Billboard country singles, 21 Top 10, four platinum albums, three AC hits, several CMA and ACM nominations and years of sold out tours. He will appear on the Today Show, the CBS Early Show and a number of other programs in early May to promote the release of Never Going Back. On his new album, Raye mixes up the laid back rock and folk of mid-seventies Southern California with country and rock n’ roll, creating a sophisticated and diverse album. Never Going Back evokes the spirit of the day when an artist could record an album and perform it just as it sounds in a smoky club or on a stadium stage. Recorded in Alabama’s historic Muscle Shoals, the album feels guided by the ghosts of the country, rock, blues and pop albums that the region cultivated throughout the 70s.
About Operation KidsOperation Kids is a trademarked d.b.a. of the OK Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to more effective giving. We manage donations that serve the needs of the Whole Child – their education, health, safety and well-being. Founded in 1999, the mission of Operation Kids is to support a community of children’s issues through qualified and measurably effective charities and programs. The “OK Charity” designation means donors can give with confidence and expect accountability and results. 100% of all donations go directly to programs. More at www.operationkids.org.
Blog: http://operationkids.wordpress.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/operationkids
About Time Life
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"Ashes Won't Burn" - Jeff Cook and his Goodtimes Allstar Band
Ex- Alabama lead guitarist Jeff Cook has not stopped playing since Alabama officially broke up in 04. His Allstar Goodtime band is a group is a nine piece group including himself that he handpicked to target fairs, festivals, casinos and very diverse types of music that Cook calls Funtry' music. It is a very veteran bunch of musicians. Their album "Ashes Won't Burn" is a mix of cover songs like "Knockin' On Heaven's Door", "Mist Of Desire", "Brick House"(Commodores), Free's "All Right Now" , an excellent version of the Beatles' "I Feel Fine". Honestly, I was surprised as I listened to the CD a few times, really was not what I was expecting. It is definitely a funky ,rockin' album. This group probably puts on a great live show.
Along with Cook, Larry Hanson, also from Alabama, plays guitar, sax, keyboards and trumpet. Lead guitarist Link Detten Has been a pro entertainer for over twenty years. He has played by himself to having been in many other bands. RK Brown , began his career young at 16 hitting the road, playing bass also, played with Curtis Mayfield, Clint Black, Charlie Pride and many others.
The record is on Quest Records. It is available for download on itunes and on Cook's website. The only other project I reviewed of Cook's was a Cracker Barrel Restaurant release of "Unreleased Songs From Alabama's Farewell tour". I basically missed Alabama's careeer, not listening to music, but Church music in the Eighties when they were super hot, remember a gal that I worked with, loved Alabama, and I loved country music, but wasn't familiar with much, but their big hits. I really enjoyed The Cracker Barrel release, The band sounded great, it was a very good recording. I remember listing the musicians wrong and I got an e-mail from a Jeff Cook, He said, you are not very familiar with Alabama , are you? I confessed that I was not, and he told me that I had a couple of the musicians playing wrong instruments. I e-mailed the guy back, not knowing who it was, until I went to fix the problem and saw Jeff Cook, I had to laugh at myself. Basically, this is a bunch of super talented musicians that click well. It sounds like they enjoy what they are doing. So, you Alabama fans, go on and pick up a copy.
http://www.jeffcook-agb.com/
Along with Cook, Larry Hanson, also from Alabama, plays guitar, sax, keyboards and trumpet. Lead guitarist Link Detten Has been a pro entertainer for over twenty years. He has played by himself to having been in many other bands. RK Brown , began his career young at 16 hitting the road, playing bass also, played with Curtis Mayfield, Clint Black, Charlie Pride and many others.
The record is on Quest Records. It is available for download on itunes and on Cook's website. The only other project I reviewed of Cook's was a Cracker Barrel Restaurant release of "Unreleased Songs From Alabama's Farewell tour". I basically missed Alabama's careeer, not listening to music, but Church music in the Eighties when they were super hot, remember a gal that I worked with, loved Alabama, and I loved country music, but wasn't familiar with much, but their big hits. I really enjoyed The Cracker Barrel release, The band sounded great, it was a very good recording. I remember listing the musicians wrong and I got an e-mail from a Jeff Cook, He said, you are not very familiar with Alabama , are you? I confessed that I was not, and he told me that I had a couple of the musicians playing wrong instruments. I e-mailed the guy back, not knowing who it was, until I went to fix the problem and saw Jeff Cook, I had to laugh at myself. Basically, this is a bunch of super talented musicians that click well. It sounds like they enjoy what they are doing. So, you Alabama fans, go on and pick up a copy.
http://www.jeffcook-agb.com/
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