Miranda Lambert's "Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars" Tour

Nashville, TN (March 11, 2010) -- With her sharp-tongued, no-holds barred attitude, incendiary stage performances, and gun-toting anthems, platinum recording artist Miranda Lambert is a force to be reckoned with -- a woman most men would think twice about double-crossing. Her recent number one hit “White Liar” along with hits like “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Gunpowder & Lead” and “Kerosene” leave no question that the gal can hold her own. But there’s a new breed of rough & rowdy country artists who think they are man enough to keep up with the 6x ACM nominated star.

Miranda embarks on her “Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars” headlining tour next week and for all but a handful of dates, she’s enlisted some of the hottest male talents in country music - James Otto, David Nail, Randy Houser, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Eric Church, Jake Owen, Wade Bowen, Luke Bryan and Chris Young. Each will join Miranda for select dates through out the tour.

“I like pink guitars and puppies so how scary can I be?” laughs Miranda. "Seriously, it’s going to be a lot of fun. I’ve been on tour with some great male headliners so I thought it’s only natural that I invite some talented guys on my first official headlining tour!”

"We're excited to join Miranda for a few dates on her upcoming tour," exlaims Cross Canadian Ragweed's guitarist Grady Cross. "It's been about 5 years since we've performed with her and we're proud to be back. Miranda is a great entertainer and its guaranteed to be a good time!"

“Miranda is one of the most talented singer/songwriters out there,” says Chris Young. “I have always loved her music and her live shows, and I’m very excited about being on the road with her.”

“I can’t wait to get out on the road with Miranda,” says an enthusiastic Jake Owen. “She and her band know how to rock and our show is a perfect fit with that. Her fans are always ready to have a good time and we’re ready to show them a party.”

"Miranda has always been one of the most confident women I've been around. It seems she always has her head in the game and ready for the next step before she even knows what that might be," says fellow Texan Wade Bowen. "Her music is original and unique without sticking herself under the radar and with every album release, I find myself anxious to see what she is going to do next. Not many artists have that effect on people anymore!"

"Miranda and I both have a lot of respect for each other musically," says Eric Church. "I consider her a badass and she considers me one. Put us both together and it should be unsafe at best. Everybody better rest up for this one cause we're gonna blow it up."

Miranda’s newest single “The House that Built Me,” a song that showcases her softer, sentimental side, became the #1 most added song this week at over 100 country radio stations. With six 2010 ACM nominations under her belt, a newly celebrated Gold certification of both her first #1 single, "White Liar," and her critically acclaimed third studio album, Revolution, and her first headlining tour, Miranda Lambert has laid a strong foundation in becoming country music's next big superstar.

ABOUT MIRANDA LAMBERT:
Platinum and three-time Grammy nominated recording artist Miranda Lambert recently scored six Academy of Country Music nominations, including Album of the Year for Revolution, and both Song and Single of the Year nods for her first #1 hit "White Liar." Her critically-acclaimed third album, Revolution, debuted at #1 and joins her previous two releases that debuted at the very top of Billboard’s Country Album Charts, making her one of four artists in country music history whose first three albums landed the #1 spot out of the box. Lambert received rare perfect reviews from countless publications including 4 stars from Rolling Stone and USA Today, an ‘A’ from Entertainment Weekly and exuberant praise from SPIN, NY Times, Washington Post and more. Many have claimed Revolution the “Best Album of the Year” in any genre including Houston Chronicle and NPR’s All Things Considered. She won the coveted ACM Album of the Year in 2008 and ACM Best New Female Award in 2007. Her string of nominations include CMA’s Horizon Award (2005, 2006), ACM’s Top Female Vocalist Award (2008, 2009) and Grammys for Best Female Country Vocal Performance (2006, 2007). With this much artillery under her belt, it’s no surprise the fiery Texas bombshell packs a pretty hard punch - her live shows no exception.

ABOUT DAVID NAIL:
Missouri native David Nail’s debut record I’m About To Come Alive was released on MCA Nashville August ‘09 and became the 3rd highest new artist debut on the country charts for the year. Single “Red Light” peaked at #6 and holds the record for the longest charted single in Mediabase history at 42 weeks. The track also just earned an Academy of Country Music Award nomination for “Single of the Year”. Nail wrote five of the eleven tracks for Alive, which boasts many notable names. Lambert lends her vocals to the moody “Strangers On A Train” and both Rascal Flatts lead Gary LeVox (“Summer Job Days”) and Kenny Chesney (“Turning Home”) appear in the songwriting credits. People magazine boasts Nail as “One of Nashville’s Hottest New Stars” and praises the album saying it’s "a rewarding set that showcases his soulful, nuanced vocals" and awarded it three out of four stars. He has also been featured by Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, Us Weekly, Ladies Home Journal and on iTunes, AOL and ESPN 2. He’s performed at Kenny Chesney’s pre-show tailgating parties, opened for Sugarland and on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Nail’s new single is “Turning Home”. Visit www.davidnail.com to hear it or http://awe.sm/50VWX to purchase it.

ABOUT RANDY HOUSER:
Los Angeles Times wrote that Randy Houser adds “grit to the genre” with his debut album ANYTHING GOES, which has positioned the Mississippi-born, soul-drenched country singer and songwriter to become one of the next big artists to emerge in the genre. Houser, was ranked No. 1 in Country Aircheck's 2009 Airplay Stats list in the New Artist category and was named one of this year's New Faces, receiving a great response from both fans and radio programmers with his first single “Anything Goes,” which catapulted into the Top 20 after an appearance on Late Show with David Letterman. His most recent hit single, “Boots On,” reached Top 5 on Billboard and Mediabase charts, and spent 2 weeks at #1 on Music Row charts. A viral video for the song, featuring a talented toddler rocking out and lip synching with his toy guitar, became a YouTube phenomenon tallying over 1 million views and garnered attention from CNN, The Early Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Fox & Friends: Weekend, and Perez Hilton, among others. Incorporated into the official music video, it has earned Houser Video of the Year nominations for both the 2009 CMA and 2010 ACM Awards. Houser co-headlined his first tour with longtime pal Jamey Johnson on CMT ON TOUR 09 and completed his first USO tour overseas with Johnson and Kellie Pickler in January 2010. His new single, “All About It,” will hit radio airwaves soon and will appear on his forthcoming album, THEY CALL ME CADILLAC, which he is currently recording.

ABOUT CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED:
With one million albums sold to date, Cross Canadian Ragweed has successfully blended the best of what Country and Southern Rock has to offer. Critically acclaimed, they've earned praise in New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, People, Country Weekly, Billboard, Pollstar and others. With a massive fanbase, the band of brothers draws nearly 60,000 fans each year at their perennial Red Dirt Round Up and Family Jam Music Festivals. With recent sold out dates up and down the West Coast, an upcoming tour in Japan and a performance at Bonaroo the band will play over 200 dates in 2010.

ABOUT WADE BOWEN:
The path Wade Bowen is following continues to be well decorated with media acclaim, radio airplay, and an ever growing fan base that has attracted a ceaseless tour schedule totaling 200 plus dates a year. The essence of Wade Bowen has been perfectly captured on the Live at Billy Bob’s Texas CD/DVD as he solidifies his brand as a true, authentic artist. Bowen will release the next installment of the Live at Billy Bob’s Texas music series in the spring of 2010. Bowen’s release, If We Ever Make It Home debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top New Artist Chart, #29 on the Top Current Country Albums and #176 in the Top 200 Albums. It was the #3 most downloaded country album on ITunes in its first week. If We Ever Make It Home has produced four number one singles on the Texas Music Chart and Texas Regional Radio Charts. The Texas Music Chart deemed the title track and “Nobody’s Fool,” as two of the Top 30 songs of 2009. Bowen’s current music video, “Trouble” debuted at #1 and is presently aired on CMT’s Pure 12 Pack.

ABOUT CHRIS YOUNG:
RCA Nashville recording artist Chris Young recently scored his first #1 smash with “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” and the Tennessee native is on the charts now with “The Man I Want to Be,” the title track to his acclaimed sophomore album. Young’s talents have earned him a nomination as Top New Solo Vocalist for the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards. Visit Chris online at www.chrisyoungcountry.com .

ABOUT ERIC CHURCH:
Capitol Nashville recording artist, Eric Church recently released his widely praised sophomore effort Carolina. The album debuted at #4 on the country charts and yielded the Top 10 single “Love Your Love the Most” and the current single,“Hell on the Heart,” which is Top 20 and climbing. Rolling Stone praised the album’s “surging guitars bolstering good-ol’-boy narratives,” and The New York Times declared, “His music puts rock muscle behind honky-tonk and turns ballads into intimate close-ups.” Carolina follows the breakthrough success of Church’s critically acclaimed first effort Sinners Like Me, which claimed three Top 20 singles and a #1 video. The album earned Church widespread praise from Associated Press, Rolling Stone, People Magazine and The New York Times.

ABOUT LUKE BRYAN:
Capitol Records Nashville singer/songwriter Luke Bryan’s sophomore album, Doin’ My Thing, landed at #2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and #6 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 album chart selling over 57,000 albums in its first week of release, more than doubling the first week sales of his debut album I’ll Stay Me in 2007. Bryan recently celebrated his first #1 song “Do I” which he co-wrote with Lady Antebellum members Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. His current single “Rain Is A Good Thing” has become Bryan’s fastest rising single to date, it’s currently inside the Top 30 on the charts and climbing.

ABOUT JAKE OWEN:
Since releasing his debut album, Startin' With Me, RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive Top 15 singles. In the last two years, Owen made his national TV debut on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and has toured non-stop with the biggest names in Country Music. Jake has received nominations for Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, a GRAMMY Award, and was named “Top New Male Vocalist” at the Academy of Country Music Awards this past April. His sophomore album, Easy Does It, hit stores on February 24, 2009.

ABOUT JAMES OTTO:
Warner Bros. Records and GRAMMY nominated Artist James Otto spawned Billboard’s No. 1 Hot Country Song with “Just Got Started Lovin’ You,” the lead single off of his debut album, Sunset Man, in 2008. Sunset Man, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart, scored three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and remained in the Top 5 Country Albums chart for six weeks after its release in April 2008. Otto won an ACM and CMA Award winner in the Song of the Year category as a co-writer for “In Color” (a track that also earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song). He will release his new single, “Groovy Little Summer Song” to radio on March 8, from his forthcoming new album due from Warner Bros. Records later this year.

Jamey Johnson To Be Honored At Alabama Music Hall Of Fame

JAMEY JOHNSON TO BE HONORED AT
ALABAMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME


Blind Boys of Alabama, Mac McAnally, Mac Davis to receive awards

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. – The Alabama Music Hall of Fame Board has announced the selection of seven people to be inducted during the 13th Induction Banquet and Awards Show to be held in the Convention Center in Montgomery, Ala., Thursday, March 25, 2010.

David Johnson, executive director of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, said, “We are proud to be returning to Montgomery for this celebrated event honoring our state’s great music achievers and unmatched musical heritage. During this event, the audience will be entertained by some of the most successful and talented Alabamians in the music industry as well as witness seven achievers being awarded with our most prestigious honor – induction into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.”

The inductees and their categories are:

Performing artist/group category
The Blind Boys of Alabama and Eddie Levert, (the lead singer of the O’Jays.)
The Blind Boys of Alabama trace their heritage to 1939 at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega. The Grammy-winning a capella vocalists continue to influence the music world. Just last fall, they released a duets album with several major acts including Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Bonnie Raitt and Solomon Burke and others. Clarence Fountain is the only original member still living, but he has retired from the road, while other members carry on the tradition. They went 58 years before winning their first Grammy, but then picked up the award every year between 2002 and 2005. They have been inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame.

Alabama’s Rising Star Award - Singer Jamey Johnson, of Enterprise.
Jamey Johnson, who was born in Enterprise and grew up in Montgomery, has been on a hot streak in recent years. He co-wrote the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music 2007 Song of the Year “Give It Away,” recorded by George Strait. The Grammy-nominated artist won the ACM’s and CMA's Song of the Year for his single “In Color.”

Jerry Wexler Award - Former Muscle Shoals recording artist Mac Davis, of Los Angeles, California.
Mac Davis is a songwriter who found success as a recording artist with Rick Hall as his producer at Fame in Muscle Shoals. Among their hits were “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked On Me,” “Stop And Smell The Roses,” Texas In My Rear View Mirror" and "Hooked on Music.” In 1974, Davis was named the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year.

Arthur Alexander songwriter’s award - Singer/songwriter Mac McAnally, of Sheffield.
Mac McAnally, a Red Bay native who grew up in Belmont, Mississippi, has won numerous awards for his songwriting. He writes and tours with Jimmy Buffett, whom he also produces. He will know January 31 if he wins a Grammy Award for the best country collaboration with vocals for his duet with Kenny Chesney on “Down The Road.”

Music creator
Dothan songwriter/record producer Buddy Buie and Florence session musician Jerry Carrigan

Entertainment industry
Elba Native, record producer/musician Paul Hornsby

John Herbert Orr Pioneer Award
The late Muscle Shoals musician Terry Thompson and singer/Colbert-Lauderdale County State Senator Bobby Denton.

Governor’s award
B. A. Nugent, of Point Clear.

Music industry award
Integrity, Inc. chief executive officer Michael Coleman, of Mobile.

Sam Phillips innovator’s award
Concert promoter Tony Ruffino, of Birmingham.

Media award
Original MTV veejay Alan Hunter, of Birmingham.

SunnyD and Country Music Songstress Martina Mcbride Encourage moms to share Stories of Children's Shining Moments

SunnyD And Country Music Songstress Martina McBride Encourage Moms To Share Stories Of Their Children’s Shining Moments For The Chance To Win $10,000 And A VIP Trip To Meet Martina At A Performance in Nashville

Nashville, Tenn. (March 10, 2010) --- SunnyD partners with Martina McBride – Superstar and Mom – to encourage the shining moments of children in a national marketing campaign. This marks SunnyD’s first music and entertainment partnership. The partnership is a fun and exciting way for SunnyD to connect with Martina’s fans who share an optimistic and youthful outlook with the brand. The campaign includes a national TV, print and retail campaign, national consumer promotion, and concert tour sponsorship.

"SunnyD is delighted to be partnering with Martina McBride for the Time to Shine promotion. This partnership is a great fit as it brings together two enduring, spirited brands that encourage children to achieve their best,” said Mark Ozimek, Assistant Brand Manager for SunnyD. "Martina's music is all about optimism. And since 1964, SunnyD has been bringing out the best in kids."

"Every child has their own unique qualities and interests and as a mom I know how important it is to help nurture those attributes," said Martina. "I love that SunnyD is celebrating and encouraging the spirits of kids nationwide and am honored they asked me to help. I can't think of anything more important to champion than our children's future."

Both Martina and SunnyD believe that every child shines at something and they are celebrating kids’ bright spirits through the “Time to Shine” promotion. Consumers are encouraged to pick up a bottle of SunnyD, go to www.sunnyd.com and share a brief story about how their child shines. The grand prize winner receives $10,000 and a VIP trip to meet Martina at a performance in Nashville! Monthly winners are also chosen to receive gifts which are scholarships and/or other prizes to encourage them to continue achieving excellent results (for example, a soccer player may receive a scholarship to a soccer camp). No one goes home empty handed because each entrant receives a free three-month Martina McBride fan club membership and access to exclusive behind the scenes footage from the SunnyD Shine All Night Tour.

As part of the campaign, Martina is featured in SunnyD television commercials which feature shadows of children celebrating in every day moments. Martina also recorded the “Shine On” jingle for the commercial campaign. In magazines such as People and Better Homes & Gardens, SunnyD print ads feature Martina and drive consumers to SunnyD.com to enter the “Time to Shine” promotion.

A new website, featuring video and audio of Martina, was also developed for the “Time to Shine” promotion. Consumers can either enter the contest, or scroll through the numerous entries that are posted on the site.

Fans will also find Martina and the “Time to Shine” promotion featured on select SunnyD bottles and on retail merchandising materials.

SunnyD’s mobile tour, including the brand’s signature VW van, will be visiting select concerts to offer fans fun and interactive experiences. Text to Screen Promotions allow fans to send messages to Martina and enter to win a new ipod fully loaded with Martina McBride music along with other SunnyD prizes. Playing into the party atmosphere of the SHINE ALL NIGHT TOUR, SunnyD will be tossing T-shirts, Beach balls, and distributing other items to the crowd during the concert. Fans receive a free bottle of SunnyD on the way out the door allowing fans to “Shine On” long after the concert experience.

About Martina McBride
One of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music, Martina McBride is a four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and GRAMMY winning recording artist with more than 18 million in album sales and 23 Top 10 singles, including six that hit #1.

The breadth of her talents - as recording artist, producer, songwriter, and concert entertainer - has made her an in-demand performer and personality, appearing on such high-profile programs as VH1 Divas (singing with Jordin Sparks), Dancing with the Stars, the Today Show's "Today Throws a Wedding," American Idol, The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special, and much more.

Celebrated for her beauty and sense of fashion, as well as her everywoman perspective in life and music, Martina is a wife and mother of three who has been featured on the covers of publications like Redbook and Shape.

Among her hits are such anthemic and empowering songs as "Independence Day," "This One's for the Girls," "Anyway" and "Ride," all of which have underscored her incredible popularity as one of music's preeminent female vocalists. Her latest album is the chart-topping Shine, which includes her beautiful current single, "I Just Call You Mine."

About the Sunny Delight Beverages Co.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co., based in Cincinnati, OH, is a leading producer of juice-based drinks in North America and Western Europe. The company is dedicated to helping Moms improve the vitality of their families by creating and marketing more wholesome beverages. Privately held, the company's brands include SunnyD citrus punch, Elations, FruitSimple fruit smoothies, Fruit F2O flavored waters, VeryFine 100% juices and juice drinks, and Bossa Nova "superfruit" beverages.

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"Cowboy" Jack Clement Marks Milestone With Apples's iTunes

"Cowboy" Jack Clement Marks Milestone With Apple's iTunes And Johnny Cash
"Guess Things Happen That Way" Is Site's 10 BILLIONTH Download

Nashville, TN (March 4, 2010) -- Legendary songwriter "Cowboy" Jack Clement celebrated yet another milestone on February 26 when Apple's iTunes store announced their 10 billionth download: Guess Things Happen That Way, a song penned by Clement and sung by Johnny Cash.
When Cash's hit was released in the 1950s, Clement was launching his musical adventure at Sun Records, a career that would grow to encompass songwriting, arranging, recording and producing - and flourish for nearly six decades. A "jack of all trades," Cowboy continues to be active on the musical scene, currently hosting the Cowboy Jack Show on Sirius Satellite Radio's Outlaw Country Channel 63, XM 13 which airs on Saturdays (2-6 p.m. ET) and Sundays (6 - 10 p.m. ET), writing songs and philosophizing. Upcoming projects include the development of a television series and preparations for a live event to benefit the National Health Care for the Homeless Council with The Old Crow Medicine Show, Marley's Ghost and special guests at Nashville's historic Belcourt Theatre on April 29.

A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Jack has written hits for countless stars of multiple genres. Among the songs he's most famous for are: Ballad of a Teenage Queen, I Know One, Got Leavin' on Her Mind, Just A Girl I Used to Know, Let's All Help the Cowboy Sing the Blues and Dirty Old Egg Sucking Dog. A visionary producer who helped launch the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Charley Pride and George Jones, Clement has produced Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Roy Orbison, Townes Van Zandt, Carl Perkins and U2.

Fans can see photos from the legendary Cowboy Arms Hotel & Recording Spa, read Jack's unique philosophies and songwriting tips, hear audio clips and enjoy videos. You can also sign up for the Cowboy Jack Clement monthly email newsletter at www.cowboyjackclement.com.
(Photo Credit: Thom Bresh)

The Grascals Release New CD "The Famous Lefty Flynn's"

Celebrated Bluegrass Group The Grascals Release
The Famous Lefty Flynn’s March 30th on Rounder Records

Band to Tour with Hank Williams Jr.’s Rowdy Friends Tour in April




NASHVILLE, TN - The Grascals, one of bluegrass music’s most highly awarded and acclaimed bands, will release their brand new CD, The Famous Lefty Flynn’s, on Rounder Records March 30, just a few days before the band hits the road as a part of Hank Williams Jr.’s Rowdy Friends Tour, an opportunity that will showcase bluegrass music to tens of thousands of music fans. As a guest on the CD, Williams also joins the band for a quintessential country/bluegrass version of “I’m Blue, I’m Lonesome,” written by his dad, Hank Williams, and the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe.

Known for their seamless harmonies, soaring trios and stellar instrumental talents, The Grascals rose to critical acclaim in 2005 when they won Emerging Artist of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. This was only the beginning as they catapulted to the top of their genre, being named 2006 and 2007 Entertainers of the Year the following two years. The Boston Globe said, “DJs rhapsodize about The Grascals as though they were the second coming of Bill Monroe. The hype machine is at full throttle, but the Grascals justify every scrap of it… astonishing instrumentalists.”

This Grammy nominated, Dove nominated group takes another stride forward on this, their 4th album. Vocally, the trio of Terry Eldredge, Jamie Johnson and Terry Smith are tighter than ever, cutting loose on driving solo vocals and soaring trios with equal fire and passion.

The Grascals have never sounded sharper as an instrumental unit, with mandolin ace Danny Roberts, fiddler Jeremy Abshire and new banjo player Kristin Scott Benson leading the charge. As a result, The Famous Lefty Flynn’s features cutting-edge modern bluegrass delivered with a deep knowledge of and admiration for the work of the music’s founding fathers. Timely yet timeless, The Grascals make music that is entirely relevant to the here and now, yet immersed in traditional values of soul and musicianship. It’s a unique sound that has earned two of their previous releases, The Grascals (2005) and Long List of Heartaches (2006) Grammy® nominations for Best Bluegrass Album.

The Famous Lefty Flynn’s kicks off with start-to-finish three-part harmonies featured in a rousing cover of “Last Train to Clarksville.” The energy doesn’t let up as Terry Eldredge takes the lead in the infectious, fast-paced “Son of a Sawmill Man” – a straight-ahead bluegrass tune with room for solos by Kristin Scott Benson (banjo), Danny Roberts (mandolin), and Jeremy Abshire (fiddle). The ballad “Satan and Grandma” follows, a powerful testimony to the strength of a righteous grandmother conveyed with perfect emotion by Jamie Johnson.

The life-affirming “Everytime” features Terry Eldridge, and reminds us of new possibilities and adventures that could be just ahead. Like an old-time folk song, “Out Comes the Sun” paints a mysterious, foreboding picture of a lover. Terry Eldredge, with the help of a bass interlude by Terry Smith, sets just the right chilling mood with this one. The instrumental “Blue Rock Slide” keeps that old-time bluegrass spirit front and center – in a more upbeat way – with solos and instrumental interplay in abundance.

The title track, written by Jamie Johnson and Morry Trent, is a story song, an outlaw’s tale, delivered convincingly by Terry Eldridge. Another Grascals original, “My Baby’s Waiting on the Other Side” (Johnson, Smith, Roberts) with Jamie Johnson singing lead, is a barn-burner, fueled by precise three-part harmony and solos on fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin. Steve Earle’s “My Old Friend the Blues” follows with its easy-going irony. The bluesy spirit continues with the two Terrys joining Jamie for the choruses of the wistful but sprightly “Up This Hill and Down.” To close out the album, Jamie Johnson sings lead in the uplifting “Give Me Jesus.”

Song Titles from The Famous Lefty Flynn’s
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1. Last Train to Clarksville 2:58
2. Son of a Sawmill Man 2:33
3. Satan and Grandma 3:34
4. Everytime 2:32
5. Out Comes the Sun 3:09
6. Blue Rock Slide 4:17
7. The Famous Lefty Flynn’s 2:52
8. My Baby’s Waiting on the Other Side 2:37
9. My Old Friend the Blues 2:20
10. Up This Hill and Down 2:41
11. I'm Blue, I'm Lonesome - with Hank Williams Jr. 2:54
12. Give Me Jesus 2:46

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Chelsea Field Wraps Up First Country Radio Seminar Experience

Chelsea Field Wraps Up First Country Radio Seminar Experience, Announces Debut Single

(Nashville, TN – March 4, 2010) Moxy Records recording artist Chelsea Field has wrapped up her first Country Radio Seminar and will release her debut single, “Things I Should’ve Said,” in the coming weeks to Country radio.

Field attended CRS 2010 in Nashville last week (Feb. 24-26), where she spent several days doing interviews, networking and preparing for the release of her first single, “Things I Should’ve Said.” She also helped to close out this year’s CRS with a performance at Digital Rodeo’s “Guilty Pleasures” show on Friday night alongside acts like Emily West, Love & Theft, Mark Wills, Steve Azar, Julie Roberts, Buddy Jewell, Mallary Hope, Bomshel and Laura Bell Bundy.

“The whole CRS experience for me was just amazing,” says Field. “There is so much you can learn about the Country radio business at CRS, and the timing of it couldn’t have been better for me, personally. We got feedback from so many people at the seminar, and I know it’s going to help us when we release ‘Things I Should’ve Said’ in the coming weeks.”

Award-winning songwriter and producer Trey Bruce (Trace Adkins, Chris Ledoux, Rebecca Lynn Howard) produced Field’s debut album and single. In February, Field became the first artist to sign with new Nashville-based independent label, Moxy Records.

A video is currently being planned for “Things I Should’ve Said.” Field’s debut album is scheduled for release in summer 2010.

For more information about Chelsea Field, visit www.ChelseaFieldOfficial.com.

Moxy Records recording artist Chelsea Field (r) poses with fellow Country newcomer Laura Bell Bundy after the Digital Rodeo “Guilty Pleasures” show. The event closed out CRS 2010 in downtown Nashville on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. Photo: Randi Radcliff

The Country Music Hall OF Fame AND Museum Presents Sunday In The Country

THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM PRESENTS

SUNDAY IN THE COUNTRY

12 INSPIRING HITS FROM TODAY’S TOP COUNTRY ARTISTS

Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban Among the Artists Featured in New CD Collection Benefiting Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum


Nashville, TN – Themes of family and faith run deep in country music, as evidenced by the explosion of inspiring hits topping the mainstream radio and sales charts.

New Haven Records in partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will release the CD Sunday in the Country: 12 Inspiring Hits From Today’s Top Country Artists this month. The project is set for a March launch at Christian retail through Provident-Integrity Distribution, and will be released to mainstream outlets through SONY Distribution.

The landmark new release includes a virtual “Who’s Who” of Grammy, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music award-winning artists. Artists featured include Trace Adkins, Alabama, Diamond Rio, Vince Gill, Tracy Lawrence, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Steve Wariner and Lee Ann Womack.

Ken Harding, president of New Haven Records, comments, “For more than 20 years, our company has focused on the uniquely American genres of country, southern gospel, and black gospel music. Sunday in the Country, the third project in our outstanding partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, has the potential to be our most successful release in the series.”

“Inspirational songs have always had an important place in the country music canon,” adds Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Director Kyle Young. “The songs that comprise Sunday in the Country uphold this rich tradition, offering hope, fellowship, solace and gratitude. New Haven Records has been releasing meaningful country and gospel recordings for two decades, and we’re pleased to be partners with them on this project.”

Joining successful collections such as Three Wooden Crosses, Amazing Grace, Country’s Salute to Gospel and Songs for Worship—Country, this newest, unparalleled compilation of today’s favorite inspirational country songs represents the top-voted selections in a survey sent to hundreds of country radio programmers. The list was then reviewed by historians at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum who developed the final artist/track selection for the project in association with New Haven Records President, Ken Harding.

The twelve tracks presented in Sunday in the Country are songs that have individually sold millions of units—they are songs that have become modern country-gospel classics and touched the lives of countless listeners with the message of faith.

Executive producers for the album are Ken Harding, LeAnn Bennett and the staff of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

The package includes photos and extensive liner notes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization.

Sunday in the Country will be the subject of a major media/promotional campaign in both the mainstream and Christian retail markets.

Track listing:

Long Black Train
Josh Turner

I Believe
Diamond Rio

But for the Grace of God
Keith Urban

Blessed
Martina McBride

Drugs or Jesus
Tim McGraw

Muddy Water
Trace Adkins

Go Rest High on That Mountain
Vince Gill

Holes in the Floor of Heaven
Steve Wariner

Up to Him
Tracy Lawrence

Angels Among Us
Alabama

Get Up in Jesus’ Name
Lee Ann Womack

I Found Jesus on the Jailhouse Floor
George Strait

About the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The Museum’s mission is the preservation of the history of country and related vernacular music rooted in southern culture. With the same educational mission, the Foundation also operates CMF Records, the Museum’s Frist Library and Archive, CMF Press, Historic RCA Studio B, and Hatch Show Print. More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.

About New Haven Records
Founded in 1990 by veteran label executive Ken Harding, New Haven Records is an independently owned Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies focusing on the uniquely American genres of Country, Gospel, and Black Gospel. Today, over twenty years later, New Haven continues to produce and promote life transforming music and artistry with integrity and excellence. Resource online: www.newhavenrecords.com







Media Contacts:



For New Haven Records:
Jackie Monaghan
Morningstar PR
(615) 646-5990—Direct
morningstarpr@comcast.net

For country media/radio opportunities:
Kirt Webster
Webster PR
(615) 777-6995
kirt@websterpr.com

Gatlin Borothers Raid Fox News and Fox Business Channels This Week with National Appearances

GATLIN BROTHERS RAID FOX NEWS & FOX BUSINESS CHANNELS THIS WEEK WITH NATIONAL APPEARANCES ON HANNITY, IMUS IN THE MORNING & AMERICA'S NIGHTLY SCOREBOARD

Nashville, TN – March 1, 2010 - The national television bookings for Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers continue to roll in as the boys from Texas sweep the Fox News and Fox Business Channels this week with appearances on Hannity, Imus in the Morning and America’s Nightly Scoreboard.

This Tuesday evening, Larry stops by the Fox Studios for several panel discussions including a reserved seat on Sean Hannity’s Great American Panel and Dave Asman’s America’s Nightly Scoreboard. Brothers Rudy and Steve join Larry Wednesday morning for a chat with legendary talk radio host Don Imus and will later burn up the set with a performance from the country music trio.

The GRAMMY Award winning brothers have returned to the country music scene with the recent release of their first country album in 17 years, Pilgrimage.



TUNE IN:

Fox News Channel – Hannity
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 9 PM EST


Fox Business Channel – America’s Nightly Scoreboard – Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 7 PM EST


Fox Business Channel – Imus in the Morning – Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 6 AM EST

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Proudly Representing: Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Pam Tillis, WWE Diva Mickie James, Danielle Peck, Alabama's Jeff Cook, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Mishavonna (American Idol), Scott Lindsey, Tay Humphrey and Nash Street

Rural Rhythm To ReIssue Two Rediscovered Treasures on March 23, 2010

Rural Rhythm to Issue Two Rediscovered Treasures on March 23, 2010
Reno & Smiley with Special Guests Carter and Ralph Stanley “Bluegrass 1963”Mac Wiseman with special guest, Lester Flatt & Chubby Wise “Bluegrass 1971”




Rural Rhythm Records is very proud to announce the upcoming March 23, 2010 album releases of two first generation bluegrass legends: “BLUEGRASS 1963” by Reno & Smiley with special guests Carter and Ralph Stanley, and “BLUEGRASS 1971” by Mac Wiseman with special guest, Lester Flatt & Chubby Wise. These are the first two album projects by a new and exciting joint venture between Rural Rhythm Records and Ronnie Reno. These historic albums will be available for purchase wherever bluegrass music is sold including; Walmart, Amazon, Borders, iTunes, Rhapsody, e-music, County Sales, Music Shed, plus the Rural Rhythm website.

Produced by Ronnie Reno, “BLUEGRASS 1963,”, is a welcomed treasure for those lucky enough to have seen and heard Reno & Smiley perform on their legendary “Top O’ the Morning” daily TV show in Roanoke, Virginia during the early 1960’s. This 18 song collection features their long time sideman, The Tennessee Cut-Ups, Mac Magaha on fiddle, John Palmer on bass, guitarist Steve Chapman, plus a young Ronnie Reno on mandolin. There are fine renditions of their classics like “I Know You’re Married,” “I’m the Talk of the Town,” “Love Please Come Home,” “I Wouldn’t Change You If I Could,” and “I’m Using My Bible for a Roadmap.”

Also featured on the album are guest spots from none other than The Stanley Brothers (Ralph and Carter) performing the classic “In the Pines,” “Nine Pound Hammer,” and Ralph joining Don Reno for a twin banjo workout on “Home Sweet Home.” A special album highlight is the four-part harmony performance of “Over in the Gloryland” with Ralph & Carter Stanley joined by Reno & Smiley and their full band. ‘As I look back some 47 years ago when we recorded this, I can’t help but think of my feelings on the music we were playing. I was 16, playing mandolin in a great band on TV and recording hit records. I guess I thought all bands sounded and played like Reno & Smiley. Little did I know I was playing in one of the greatest bluegrass bands of all time.” said album producer, Ronnie Reno.

“BLUEGRASS 1971,” features Mac Wiseman with special guests Lester Flatt & Chubby Wise. Mac Wiseman has been a very important part of the Country and Bluegrass music scene for many decades recording a tremendous amount of successful albums that have contained a long list of big hits in both genres. Towards the end of 1970, Mac Wiseman and Lester Flatt talked about teaming up for an album that would re-create the mood and spirit of the late 1940s. Lester had split acrimoniously from Earl Scruggs, so Lester and Mac began touring and recording together. During this period, their albums were musically and commercially successful including their album, “Lester ‘N Mac” reaching #42 on the Billboard Top Country Album Chart.

This star-studded bluegrass album was recorded in 1971 at the Renfro Valley Barn Dance in Kentucky during this historic collaborative period between the two. “BLUEGRASS 1971” gives us a historic treat as these bluegrass legends perform three classic songs together with Lester’s Nashville Grass Band, which included Paul Warren, Josh Graves, Roland White, Haskel McCormick and Johnny Johnson, special guest, Howdy Forrester, and nine classic songs performed with Mac and his band, The Shenandoah Valley Cut-Ups that included: Billy Edwards, Hershel Sizemore, John Palmer, Tater Tate, with special guest Chubby Wise. Another highlight includes a fiery three fiddle instrumental version of the classic tune, “Liberty,” with Tater Tate, Joe Greene and Chubby Wise.


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3Rd Annual Verizon Bamajam Music and Arts Festival adds Performers

ENTERPRISE, AL – Today, the 3rd Annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival announced additional performers to the ever-growing star-studded lineup. 2010 Grammy award winning Zac Brown Band [pictured], multi-platinum hit-makers Travis Tritt and Train, Nashville Star winner Chris Young, RFD-TV host and Grand Ole Opry member Marty Stuart & his fabulous Superlatives, ACM award winner Rodney Atkins, and American Idol alum Danny Gokey join the dozens of fellow Grammy award-winning, platinum selling artists in Country, Rock, Bluegrass and Alternative music, all at one one-of-a-kind jam packed 3-day festival taking place, June 3-5 in Enterprise, Alabama.

More than 40 entertainers are set to appear on Verizon BamaJam’s four stages during the 3-day extravaganza. To date, organizers had announced superstars Jake Owen, Miranda Lambert, LoCash Cowboys, Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford and Blackberry Smoke, along with country newcomers Matt Kennon and Houston County. Multi-award winning entertainer Kenny Chesney will headline the 3rd annual event, offering a rare opportunity to catch Chesney in one of just 10 appearances he’ll make in 2010! The one and only Hank Williams, Jr. will also appear at BamaJam in what will be his only Alabama appearance in 2010! Are you ready for some BamaJam?!

Purchase your tickets now and take advantage of special early bird pricing before it is too late! Purchase 3-day festival tickets now until March 13 for $99. One day flex tickets are available only until March 13 for $49. Note the dates and changes below on pricing:
Beginning March 13 – May 1, 3-day tickets: $130 general admission
Beginning May 1 – June 2, 3-day tickets: $160 general admission
June 3 – 5, gate prices: $179 general admission
Youth (ages 7-15) 3-day tickets: $99 general admission
Children 6 & under: free
Three-day, Premium Preferred seating is being offered for the first time. “We wanted to offer fans an opportunity to purchase a guaranteed seating location,” says festival executive producer Tony Conway. The Premium Preferred purchase will include a logo chair which fans may take home after the event, and a great up close view of the stage. Drink vendors and special parking are also part of the package. The special limited Premium Preferred seating area will be called THE PEANUT GALLERY, as the festival site sits on a former peanut field. Three-day reserved seats are $365.

To order three-day tickets, along with camping packages, and the Peanut Gallery Premium Preferred seats are available for purchase by calling 877-422-6252 or visiting www.bamajamfestival.com

ABOUT RONNIE GILLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Ronnie Gilley Entertainment, a division of Ronnie Gilley Properties, is a full service entertainment company located in Enterprise, Alabama. RGE is active in all facets of the entertainment industry, including recording/engineering, music publishing and artist management/promotion and live events.

RGE’s music interests include Stroudavarious Records, Country Crossing Records and BamaJam Records. The company produces the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival, and is the developer of the country themed Country Crossing destination resort near Dothan, Alabama.

For more information, visit www.bamajammusicfestival.com

Oak Ridge Boys To Receive Prestigious SGMG President's Honor

Oak Ridge Boys to Receive
Prestigious SGMG President’s Honor

SGMG Announces 2010 Harmony Honors Celebration Concert


Nashville, TN – Today, Judy Nelon, Southern Gospel Music Guild (SGMG) President and on behalf of the SGMG Executive Board, announced The Oak Ridge Boys as the 2010 recipients of the SGMG President's Honor during the SGMG Harmony Honors at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel on April 19, 2010. All four members of The Oak Ridge Boys - Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban – will be in attendance to accept this honor.

“I fondly recall having the opportunity of presenting a Gospel Music Award to the Oak Ridge Boys in Los Angeles, California in 1973. It just happened to have been Joe Bonsall’s first week with the group. Now, thirty-seven years later, it is such a privilege to present the prestigious SGMG President's Honor to this same amazing group, consisting of Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban and Joe Bonsall in recognition of their long successful career and significant contributions to the field of southern gospel music,” says Nelon.

The Oak Ridge Boys continue to make new music and entertain millions of fans. With numerous Gold and Platinum albums, they have also enjoyed more than a dozen Number One singles and over 30 Top Ten hits with over 30 million records sold throughout their illustrious 40 year career. With talents that have long been recognized by their peers, this Grammy Award winning group has also received eight Dove Awards, four ACM Awards, four CMA Awards and are members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2009, the Oak Ridge Boys released their acclaimed new album, The Boys Are Back on SpringHill Records and they continue to perform (with a full touring schedule) live nationwide throughout the year.

Founding member, Duane Allen commented on this great honor, "I have always felt that it was a huge honor to be recognized by your hometown or from one's roots. Gospel music is the foundation of The Oak Ridge Boys' music, Southern style quartet music. I would like to thank all of the former members of The Oak Ridge Boys' organization for laying the groundwork for all of us, and to offer my deepest gratitude to the SGMG for this wonderful honor."

The SGMG Harmony Honors Celebration Concert showcases artists with outstanding accomplishments and award nominations over the past year including Grammy, Dove and Singing News Awards, as well as radio airplay and touring success. The top ten songs of the genre are also recognized. The event will include performances by The Oak Ridge Boys, Jason Crabb, Guy Penrod, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Karen Peck & New River, Bowling Family, Gold City, Perrys, Blackwood Brothers, Tribute Quartet and more.

The SGMG Harmony Honors Celebration Concert will be held on Monday, April 19th at 7:00 pm (CST) in the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The SGMG Celebration Concert is free and open to the public.





Media Contacts:


For press credentials contact:
Aaron Crisler
aaron@thejudynelongroup.com
615-474-8673

For more information about SGMG and other media inquiries contact:
Crystal Burchette-Johnson

Van Ghost Finishes first week of Recording with Justin Niebank

Chicago, IL – February 17, 2010. Van Ghost has finished its first week of recording with Justin Niebank, producer and engineer on two “Album of the Year” Grammy winners, Taylor Swift and Vince Gill. Niebank’s credits also include artists as diverse as Blues Traveler, John Mellencamp, Daughtry and Kenny Chesney.

After making its live debut to a packed house at Chicago's revered Metro in January 2008, Van Ghost released Melodies For Lovers to much critical acclaim. The band, led by charismatic singer-guitarist Michael Berg, went on to perform sets at 2009’s Rothbury Festival, opened for Company of Thieves at Wicker Park Fest, went on tour with Nershi-Law and played the Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fest, alongside Dr. Dog and Bela Fleck.

Nashville-based producer Justin Niebank got his start recording for Alligator Records in the 1980s and has gone on to produce, engineer and/or mix albums for some of the top names in country, pop and rock, including Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Rob Thomas and Leftover Salmon. He works frequently at Nashville’s Castle Studios, which opened its doors in 1981 and is housed in an amazing compound that was built in the late 1920s and once served as a hideout for Al Capone!

Niebank and Van Ghost, whose lineup includes backing vocalist Jennifer Hartswick, guitarist Grant Tye (Robbie Fulks band),pedal steel player,Rocco Labriola, bassist Klem Hayes and drummer Greg Marsh, will return to Castle Studios in April, once Hartswick finishes touring with Trey Anastasio of Phish. Niebank’s project partner, record company executive Timm Martin, was responsible for putting the current band lineup together and is working toward releasing the first single and video in early summer, 2010.

For more on Van Ghost, Justin Niebank and Castle Studios, check out:

http://www.vanghost.com/
http://www.uaudio.com/webzine/2009/september/artist.html
http://castlerecordingstudios.com/Castle/Castle.html

"My Sisters and Me" - Gold Heart - A review

This young group of sisters playing guitar, fiddle and mandolin along with their sweet three part Appalachian harmonies has put out their third full CD. This CD has a very full and professional sound, it is an excellent job of recording and mastering. The sound quality is as good as any group that has been around like Union Station, or Melonie Cannon. It has a real live feel to it, not a heavily layered type recording, which is hard to find in bluegrass anyway. This album just shimmers with the sound of great acoustic music.

Jocelyn Gold is a teenager who you would never think is playing all of the guitar on this CD. It really sounds like Tyminski or a real seasoned player like Bryan Sutton. She plays some lead guitar parts that plain out sparkle. She is playing a hand made guitar ,made by Mike Long who she has a endorsement with. She also endorses GHS strings and Blue Chip picks. Gold is a very accomplished songwriter , writing ten of the twelve songs on this CD. One song that she wrote "Heavenly Home" is an accapello three part gospel song that is sung so tightly and with so much emotion. Just three vocals and that is it, it sounds great.

These gals are so refreshing ,honestly, if they keep making this Quality of music, I do not know how they can not be successful. Big Sis, Analise plays some great mandolin and has some great singing in the mix too. She does a lot of the emcee duties on the road. She is the band organizer and helps with the song arrangements.

Shelby plays a hot fiddle and adds her lead and harmony vocals as well. Andy Hall(Sugar Hill Records) plays Dobro on most of the songs, this was Dad, Trent's idea. Trent played bass on one song called "Miles" and he is their bass player on the road. Alan Bartram (McCoury Music) plays bass for the rest of the songs on the CD. I love the Christianity and encouragement which is in their songs. One of my favorites by Gold is "Amidst Life's Storms", a great song for encouragement. The more that I listen to Jocelyn's lyrics, the more impressed I am with her writing. Another part of the sound on this CD is the great banjo picking by Aaron Mcdavis (Pinecastle Records).

This type of Bluegrass has a bit more modern type sound to it because of the way it is recorded and it has more of a beat to it than traditional bluegrass. I think that traditional bluegrassers would love these gals. Rural Rhythm has had added lots of new artists in the last couple of years like Carrie Hassler, Melonie Cannon, and they have veteran groups like Mountain Heart and The Lonesome River Band.

Gold Heart has a lot of talent and a big future ahead if they keep at it. They remind me a bit of the Cherryholmes, whose first CD was real good, but they were older and they had a bigger family base, interestingly enough, both groups have Dad play bass for them. They actually remind me more of early Nickel Creek, who is long gone now. But they were a highly talented act, Sara Watkins just put out her first solo CD this year, singer and fiddler for Nickel Creek.

One Song that Jocelyn did not write, "Sister" by Nora Jane Struthers, is really a song that describes them well, sisters helping each other out, a really nice upbeat tune. A really cute song wrtten by another writer is "Chasing Lightning Bugs", which is sort of a mid tempo song that reminds me of Tennessee, on summer evenings. What is accomplished by this CD is hard to do, imparting a certain emotion, and their music has lots of aspects, lyrical talent, instrument accomplishment and also emotion, they really leave a sense of joy with you, as they really seem to love what they are doing, it is not contrived.

Well, I will quit with one more song that I love, The last song on the CD is "Ride Of Your Life", listen to the words of this song, it just shows the girls love for music and following the path their Savior. I have really enjoyed reviewing this and listening to it and I am not done with it. A Great Listen!

www.goldheartbluegrass.com

2010 Verizon Wireless Bamajam Music and Arts Festival

For Immediate Release

Early Bird Ticket Pricing Ends March 12th, 2010
2010 Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival


ENTERPRISE, AL – Get ready for an exciting, star-packed lineup at the 3rd Annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival 2010! Exclusive limited time ticket pricing, super star announcements, premium preferred seating, all packed into a 3-day, one-of-a-kind festival, June 3-5 in Enterprise, Ala. The festival presents dozens of Grammy award-winning, platinum selling artists in Country, Rock, Bluegrass and Alternative music, all at one one-of-a-kind jam packed 3-day festival!

More than 40 entertainers are set to appear on Verizon BamaJam’s four stages during the 3-day extravaganza. To date, organizers have announced superstars Jake Owen, Miranda Lambert, LoCash Cowboys, Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford and Blackberry Smoke, along with country newcomers Matt Kennon and Houston County. Multi-award winning entertainer Kenny Chesney will headline the 3rd annual event, offering a rare opportunity to catch Chesney in one of just 10 appearances he’ll make in 2010! The one and only Hank Williams, Jr. will also appear at BamaJam in what will be his only Alabama appearance in 2010! Are you ready for some BamaJam?!

Purchase your tickets now and take advantage of special early bird pricing before it is too late! Purchase 3-day festival tickets now until March 13 for $99. One day flex tickets are available only until March 13 for $49. Note the dates and changes below on pricing:
Beginning March 13 – May 1, 3-day tickets: $130 general admission
Beginning May 1 – June 2, 3-day tickets: $160 general admission
June 3 – 5, gate prices: $179 general admission
Youth (ages 7-15) 3-day tickets: $99 general admission
Children 6 & under: free
Three-day, limited Peanut Gallery Premium Preferred Seating is available as well. The Peanut Gallery package includes a logo chair to keep after the event, a close-up view of the stage, drink vendors and special parking. Three-day reserved seats are $365.

To order three-day tickets, along with camping packages, and the Peanut Gallery Premium Preferred seats are available for purchase by calling 877-422-6252 or visiting www.bamajamfestival.com

More star announcements to come……stay tuned for a big announcement this week!

ABOUT RONNIE GILLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Ronnie Gilley Entertainment, a division of Ronnie Gilley Properties, is a full service entertainment company located in Enterprise, Alabama. RGE is active in all facets of the entertainment industry, including recording/engineering, music publishing and artist management/promotion and live events.

RGE’s music interests include Stroudavarious Records, Country Crossing Records and BamaJam Records. The company produces the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival, and is the developer of the country themed Country Crossing destination resort near Dothan, Alabama.

For more information, visit www.bamajammusicfestival.com

"Come Together Now" Single Available at all Digital Retailers, Music Video Debuts This Week

“Come Together Now” Single Available at All Digital Retailers, Music Video Debuts This Week

NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 18, 2010) – Artistic communities around the world continue to come together in efforts to aid the island nation of Haiti after the devastating earthquakes of January 12, 2010. Music City has done its part with the recent collaboration of the biggest names in Nashville’s own Country, Christian and Gospel music communities.

Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist Michael W. Smith gathered a community of Nashville-based artists on January 27 at Belmont University’s Ocean Way Studio to record “Come Together Now” – a song written by Smith, David Mullen and Cindy Morgan – to benefit Haiti relief efforts.

Released under the banner Music City Unites For Haiti (Various Artists), and with the studio’s, artists’ and musicians’ time all donated, proceeds from the single will go to designated charity and relief work through Samaritan’s Purse and American Red Cross.

The single is now available at all digital retailers.

Bringing aid and relief efforts to Haiti is a personal mission for Michael W. Smith, who has already traveled to the island with Samaritan’s Purse, a non-denominational evangelical Christian humanitarian organization, in the wake of the earthquake, and whose wife Debbie has done missionary work in the nation in the past.

“I’m deeply grateful to Michael for all his efforts to help those suffering in Haiti, shares Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse. “Every artist and every individual who can use their talent and ability to shed light on those in need, when it’s all added together, it makes a huge difference. My prayer is that God will use this song and video to touch the hearts of this nation to give generously to the people of Haiti.”


The music video for “Come Together Now” will be distributed by The AristoMedia Group. Please visit http://aristovideopromo.com/michael-w-smith-brings-music-city-together-to-help-haiti/ to stream the video. To request a copy of “Come Together Now” for additional streaming or broadcast purposes, contact Craig Bann at cbann@aristomedia.com.

In addition, “Come Together Now” will be the lead track for the March 2nd Healing4Haiti, a full album project featuring songs by artists including Israel Houghton, DecembeRadio, Kari Jobe, The Afters, Hawk Nelson, Flyleaf’s Lacey Mosley, Canton Jones, Lincoln Brewster and Mary Mary. For more information on the album, please visit: www.healing4haiti.info or www.samaritanspurse.org.

Artists part of “Come Together Now” Music City Unites for Haiti include:
Aaron Shust, Alathea, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Ashley Cleveland, Austins Bridge, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Chris McClarney, Chris Rodriguez, Chris Sligh, Don Poythress, Dorothy Savage, Duane Allen, Echoing Angels, Everlife, Francesca Battistelli, Jaime Jamgochian, Jared Anderson, Jody Davis, John Schlitt, Kate Lazar, Katinas, Kevin Max, Kirk Sullivan, Lee Greenwood, Manic Drive, Margaret Becker, Mark Hall, Matt Dowley, Matthew West, Matt Maher, Meredith Andrews, Michael Tait, MIKESCHAIR, Mike Weaver, Paige Armstrong, Phil Stacey, Point of Grace, PureNRG, Rachael Lampa, Restless Heart, Selah, Steven Curtis Chapman, Toby Mac, Veronica Petrucci, Wynonna, and Yellow Cavalier.

About Michael W. Smith: (Reunion Records/Provident Music Group):
Throughout his 27-year career as a recording artist, Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalog of achievements. His 21 albums have garnered multiple honors including an American Music Award, three GRAMMY ® Awards (from 13 nominations), 44 GMA Dove Awards and 33 No. 1 radio hits. In addition, he holds 16 Gold and five platinum albums for career sales approaching 15 million.

Smith, who was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2009, has scored several film projects, written 11 books and has been featured by media outlets including, NBC’s Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, Larry King Live, FOX and Friends, Hannity and Colmes, USA Today, NY Times, The Washington Post, LA Times, Newsweek, has been named one of People Magazine's "Most Beautiful People" and has presented multiple times on the GRAMMY Awards show. His tours consistently rank among the best attended in the country, and he has performed to capacity crowds throughout the world.

Constantly giving back to the community, one of Smith’s current projects is Rocketown--a nightclub for teens in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn.--which serves as safe place for young people to enjoy music and for artists to be discovered. He and wife Debbie Smith are the proud parents of five children. For up-to-date information on Michael W. Smith, please visit www.michaelwsmith.com or www.providentpress.com.

About AristoVideo:
A division of The AristoMedia Group, AristoVideo has built a 25-year history of marketing artists through visual mediums, including music videos, EPKs, liners and interview features, which are serviced to television, closed-circuit and Internet outlets across the globe. Visit www.AristoVideoPromo.com for more information.

For radio servicing of “Come Together Now” please contact Andrew Patton at andrew.patton@pattonhouseentertainment.com

Claire Lynch, David Grier, Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland Join Lineup for Birthplace Of Country Music's All-Star Jam

Claire Lynch, David Grier, Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland,
Charlie Cushman, and Rob Ickes
Join the Lineup for Birthplace of Country Music’s All-Star Jam


Claire Lynch, David Grier, Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland, Charlie Cushman, and Rob Ickes have been added to the lineup for the Bluegrass All-Star Jam on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at The Paramount Center for the Arts for two shows, an afternoon matinee at 2:30 PM and an evening performance at 7:30 PM.

“We are very excited about these additions to the line-up,” noted Bill Hartley, Executive Director of the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance. Hartley commented that the additions compliment the other artists in the line-up. “Adding Claire Lynch along with Kim Fox, Missy Raines, and Dale Ann Bradley, highlights some of the top female performers in bluegrass music. Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland, David Grier, and Rob Ickes are all multiple IMBA Award winners, as are many of the other artists in the line-up.” Hartley added that Ickes is the most awarded individual player in the history of the IBMA.

Due to inclimate weather, this concert has been re-scheduled from its original date of January 30, 2010. Since the re-scheduling of the concert several of the artists originally billed will not be able to perform due to prior commitments; however, these artists have been replaced by others of equal ability and renown. Artists who were originally scheduled but will not be attending include: Kenny and Amanda Smith, Alan Bibey, and Sammy Shelor. These artists have been replaced with Claire Lynch, David Grier, Michael Cleveland, Mike Compton, Charlie Cushman and Rob Ickes. Those remaining on the roster include Terry Baucom, Dale Ann Bradley, Mike Bub, Kim Fox, Steve Gulley, Adam Haynes, Phil Leadbetter, Justin Moses, Missy Raines, Don Rigsby, and Tim Stafford. Cindy Baucom from the nationally syndicated “Knee-Deep in Bluegrass” and 2005 IBMA Broadcaster of the Year will emcee the show.

Now in its fifth year and previously billed as “Pickin’ at the Paramount,” the Bluegrass All-Star Jam will feature some of the genre’s best artists. This show is the second in the Birthplace of Country Music @ The Paramount Winter Concert Series. This show is sponsored by Alpha Natural Resources, Bristol Virginia Utilities, City of Bristol Tennessee, Fox Tri-Cities, WETS, WOPI, Virginia Commission for the Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ticket prices are $25, ($15 students / $20 advance). Show times for the Bluegrass All-Star Jam at 2:30 and 7:30. Tickets must be purchased individually for each of the day’s performances and are available at The Paramount Center for the Arts box office at 423.274.8920 or visit www.theparamountcenter.com or www.etix.com All tickets purchased for originally scheduled date of January 30, 2010 will be honored on the 28th of February.

The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance is a non?profit organization dedicated to telling the story of the living musical heritage of the Appalachian mountains and the cultural traditions that sustain it. The BCMA is funded in part by grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission, and National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, call (276) 645?0111 or visit online at
www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org


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Artist images are available upon request.

CONTACT:
Suzanne G. Brewster
Director of Marketing and Administration
Birthplace of Country Music Alliance
PO Box 216
Bristol, TN 37621
brewster@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
276.591.4667

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Michael Martin Murphey on Billboard Chart

Michael Martin Murphey on Billboard Magazine’s Top 50 Bluegrass Chart
Murphey and Son Receive Nominations for Texas Music Awards

Rural Rhythm Records is pleased to announce Michael Martin Murphey lands in two spots today on Billboard Magazine’s™ TOP 50 Bluegrass Chart: #15 “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS II – RIDING SONG” released February 9th; and #22 the Grammy nominated “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS” that also appears in the #1 spot on the ROOTS MUSIC BLUEGRASS REPORT.

Both Murphey and his son, Ryan Murphey certainly set the tone with the original “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS” with its appeal to a wide range of music fans - blending bluegrass, country, cowboy, roots and Americana music with the drive and energy Murphey has become known for. “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS II – RIDING SONG,” continues the journey. “Even the well-trod Wildfire, with its echoes of ‘70s soft rock, gets a fresh garland of twang and a powerful duet vocal from Carrie Hassler,” said Hyperbolium and No Depression.

The label is also proud to announce that Michael Martin Murphey, the 2009 Texas Music Award’s Entertainer of the Year, has just been nominated for that honor again, along with Ryan Murphey receiving the nomination for Producer of the Year for “BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS.” Winners will be announced at the 8th Annual Texas Music Awards show on May 15, 2010 in Marshall, hosted by B. J. Thomas.

Michael and Ryan will be featured performers with Leroy Parnell during an evening live broadcast and internet stream on KGSR- 93.3 (www.kgsr.com) March 5th, 2010 from the legendary "Saxon Pub" in Austin, Texas (where Michael got his start) during the Texas Heritage Songwriter Awards Weekend, March 5-7th. The Texas Heritage Songwriter Awards Hall of Fame Inductee Reception will be held March 6th at the Bob Bullock Museum of Texas History, and the Texas Heritage Songwriter Hall of Fame Induction is on Sunday, March 7th at the Paramount Theater (Michael Martin Murphey was inducted into the Texas Songwriter Hall of Fame with Willie Nelson, Guy Clark and Alan Shamblin in 2009.)

For more information on Michael Martin Murphey, please visit:
www.michaelmartinmurphey.com or www.ruralrhythm.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Penni McDaniel, Hope River Entertainment
www.HopeRiverEntertainment.com

Susan Hickman In Country Weekly Magazine

Susan Hickman Is "One Of Those Who Makes It Up There" In Country Weekly Magazine
Listen Up! Feature Offers Free Download Now Through March 1

Nashville, TN (February 15, 2010) -- Susan Hickman explains how classic rock, opera and religious music fueled her love of song and gave her the drive and desire to entertain in the Listen Up! feature of February 22's issue of Country Weekly (on stands today). The Texas beauty also gives the magazine's readers a sneak peek at her upcoming CD (SUSAN HICKMAN), with a free download of "One Of Those Who Makes It Up There." The track is available now through March 1 from www.countryweekly.com/freemusic.

"I grew up singin' in the choir," Hickman explains. "But there's been a lot of living 'in between' the church and the honky tonks and festivals where I perform now," the petite 24-year old says with a laugh. "And I've learned a lot along the way."
The singer will take that knowledge and her energetic stage show with her when she begins her first European tour next month. Billed as the "3 Star Texas BBQ Tour," Susan joins fellow entertainers Jody Booth and Liz Talley for 10-day tour (March 5-14) that covers Germany, Holland and Switzerland.

Fans can enjoy Susan's blog and hear more music at www.susanhickman.com and www.MySpace.com/SusanHickman, or purchase music at iTunes and CDBaby.
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Rural Rhythm February News

Billboard Bluegrass

"Buckaroo Bluegrass II - Riding Song"
Michael Martin Murphey

"Buckaroo Bluegrass" (Grammy nominated CD)
Michael Martin Murphey

"Jesus Loves Me" (Sound Traditions)
Various Artists

"I Just Want to Thank You Lord"
Larry Sparks

"My Own Set of Rules"
Lou Reid and Carolina

"Quicksand"
Randy Kohrs

"Appalachian Fiddle Breakdown" (Sound Traditions)
VARIOUS ARTISTS

"Bluegrass For Everyone" (Sound Traditions)
VARIOUS ARTISTS

"Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out"
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out

"Vintage Bluegrass Essentials" (Sound Traditions)
Various Artists

"My Sisters and Me"
Gold Heart




The following songs by
RURAL RHYTHM
artists have been chosen by
BLUEGRASS RADIO NETWORK’s
Special Edition TOP PICKS OF 2009
(Terry Herd’s “INTO THE BLUE” #0100)
"Carolina In The Pines"
Michael Martin Murphey

"Second Chances" - Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain

"Hard Rock Mountain Prison"
Russell Moore & IIIrd Time Out

"Amanda Lynn" Lou Reid & Carolina

"Long Way From Here" Lonesome River Band

"Always Have Always Will" Brandon Rickman

"Wild Bird" Michael Martin Murphey

"I’ll Go Steppin’ Too" Rickey Wasson

"Lonely River" Audie Blaylock and Redline

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Congratulations to Michael Martin Murphey and Ryan Murphey for their GRAMMY NOMINATION for BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM - "Buckaroo Blue Grass"

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Brandon Rickman wins Strictly Country Magazine's Spirit Award SONG OF YEAR
"Wearin' Her Knees Out Over Me"
from "YOUNG MAN, OLD SOUL"
Other award winners include, Brad Paisley,
Rascal Flatts, Randy Travis, Taylor Swift
and Wynonna Judd.

"Young Man, Old Soul" also named in Roughstock.com's Top Country Albums of 2009

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Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out receive
numerous year-end album honors!

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Gold Heart has been nominated in the following categories for the 24th Annual Wammie Awards.

WAMA
~Washington Area Music Awards~

Gold Heart for Bluegrass Duo / Group

Never Let Go for Bluegrass Recording

Analise Gold for Bluegrass Vocalist

Shelby Gold for Bluegrass Instrumentalist

Vote HERE For the
"Fans Favorite Award"

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Rural Rhythm Records
55 Year Celebration at the
2010 Graves Mountain Festival of Music
A special recorded event!
Performances by:
Audie Blaylock & Redline, Carl Jackson, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Crowe Brothers, Lonesome River Band, Lou Reid and Carolina, Mark Newton, and Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out.
Produced by: Mark Newton and Sam Passamano.
Watch the video announcement on youtube

Bamajam Records Recording Artist Matt Kennon set to release Debut Album On April 27

BAMAJAM RECORDS RECORDING ARTIST
MATT KENNON SET TO RELEASE DEBUT
ALBUM ON APRIL 27

Country Audiences Discovering Newcomer As Powerful Breakout
Single “The Call” Hits Top 40 at Country RadioKennon to perform
on Fox & Friends tomorrow; Better TV on Feb 17th


Nashville, TN - Riding the momentum of his poignant breakthrough single “The Call”, Matt Kennon will release his self-titled debut album on April 27, 2010 on BamaJam Records. Co-written by Kennon with Noah Gordon and Jeremy Campbell, “The Call” is lighting up request lines nationwide with its compelling reminder of the importance of reaching out to those we love. The moving video for the song, directed by Trey Fanjoy, made its debut on GAC and CMT Pure Country in December.

To tide Matt’s growing fan base over until the release of the album, BamaJam will be releasing the three-song The Call - EP on iTunes, Amazon.com and other key digital outlets on Tuesday, March 9. The EP will contain “The Call” along with two other tracks from the album, “The Man I Used To Be” and “Some People Piss Me Off”.

“I’m really glad to be getting the EP out there,” says Kennon. “It’s a great way for me to get more of my music out to people who are finding out about me through “The Call” and give them a sense of what the whole record is going to be like.”
New fans anxious to see more of Matt can catch him perform on Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends – the #1 cable morning show – tomorrow, February 12 at 8:50 am (EST) as well as his performance on syndicated Better TV on February 17. Matt also recently performed on the syndicated morning show The Daily Buzz and syndicated daytime talk show Daytime.
BamaJam Records is an imprint of Stroudavarious Records, each divisions of Ronnie Gilley Entertainment. Sony Music’s RED Distribution distributes both BamaJam Records and Stroudavarious Records.
For more information, review copies or to schedule interviews, contact Brandy Reed at (615) 830-3508 or rprmedia@cs.com.
For the latest news on Matt Kennon’s upcoming debut release and music samples, visit www.mattkennon.com or www.bamajamrecords.com.

About Matt Kennon
Georgia native Matt Kennon first tasted success in Nashville when country music superstar Randy Travis recorded his song “Turn It Around” for his Around The Bend album. He was later signed to BamaJam Records by industry legend and Stroudavarious Records CEO James Stroud. Stroud co-produced every track on the debut album with Kennon and other co-producers. The album features Matt’s straight-forward and unapologetic songs wrapped in a rugged casing.

About Ronnie Gilley Entertainment
Ronnie Gilley Entertainment, a division of Ronnie Gilley Properties, is a full service entertainment company located in Enterprise, Alabama. RGE is active in all facets of the entertainment industry, including recording/engineering, music publishing and artist management/promotion.

RGE’s music interests include Stroudavarious Records, Country Crossing Records and BamaJam Records. The company also produces the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival.

For more information, visit www.ronniegilleyproperties.com

Diva Mickie James adde To Concert lineup

WWE® DIVA MICKIE JAMES ADDED TO DUSTIN WELLS GIFT OF MUSIC CONCERT LINEUP

James to Make Live Debut, Joining Country Giants Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Jason Michael Carroll, Keith Anderson, and Little Big Town for Sold Out Event

Nashville, TN (February 11, 2010) – WWE® Women’s Champion and aspiring country singer Mickie James has joined a star-studded lineup for the 3rd annual W.O. Music School’s Dustin Wells Gift of Music concert. The sold out event will be held on Monday, February 22, 7:00 pm, at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. James joins some of country music’s biggest stars as Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Jason Michael Carroll, Keith Anderson and Little Big Town are scheduled to perform. All proceeds will benefit the W.O. Smith Music School, which has been providing 50-cent music lessons to Nashville’s underprivileged children for 25 years.

“I’m used to entertaining in front of large audiences but this opportunity is mind-blowing to say the least!” says an ecstatic James. “It’s such an incredible cause and to make my live country debut on the same stage as all of these megastars… it’s surreal!”

The annual event was created by the Dustin J. Wells Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by Nashville dentist Dr. Dennis Wells to honor the memory of his late son. Dustin was a talented musician and the partnership in his name with the W.O Smith Music School gives other young musicians the chance to thrive.

James, one of the premiere stars in the world of sports entertainment, will release her first single, "Are You With Me," to country radio next Tuesday, February 16, 2010. The full album is currently slated for a March 23, 2010 release.

Tickets for the Dustin Wells Gift of Music concert sold out in just 20 minutes. VIP tickets (include premier seating, dinner, valet parking and a chance to win autographed memorabilia) are still available for $500 each and can be purchased by calling 615-371-8878.

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Cracker Barrel and Dailey & Vincent Celebrate #1 Debut on Billboard Bluegrass Chart

CRACKER BARREL AND DAILEY & VINCENT CELEBRATE #1 DEBUT ON BILLBOARD BLUEGRASS CHART WITH DAILEY & VINCENT SING THE STATLER BROTHERS

Duo Also Makes First Entry into Top 20 of Billboard Top Country Albums Chart With Hot Shot Debut, and Clinches Top Heatseekers Spot

LEBANON, TENN. - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and Dailey & Vincent are pleased to celebrate the #1 debut of Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers on the Billboard Top Bluegrass Albums chart (issue date February 20). The album also entered the Billboard Top Country Albums chart at #19, earning the Hot Shot Debut and marking the duo’s first top-20 debut on that chart. The album has landed the #1 spot on the Heatseekers Albums chart, for artists who have never appeared in the top 100 of the Billboard 200, or the top 10 of R&B/HipHop, Country, Latin, Christian or Gospel Albums charts. It is also at #120 on the overall Billboard 200.

The twelve-song CD, now available exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and online at www.crackerbarrel.com, features Dailey & Vincent’s new bluegrass interpretations of classic Statler Brothers songs.

“We are thrilled beyond belief about the response to this album,” said Jamie Dailey. “It’s further evidence of the timelessness of these great songs.”

“We are so thankful to our fans who went out and purchased the CD,” Darrin Vincent continued, “and to Statler Brothers fans who love the music like we do and took a chance on us.”

“Cracker Barrel congratulates Dailey & Vincent on this great achievement, “ said Peter Keiser, Cracker Barrel’s Vice President of Marketing. “Debuting at #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart clearly demonstrates that these talented performers are a great fit with Cracker Barrel’s guests. We see this achievement as another important moment in the growth of Cracker Barrel’s role as a non-traditional music retailer,” he added

The chart-topping debut wraps up an incredible week for Dailey & Vincent, who celebrated the album’s release with a party at the Country Music Hall of Fame® & Museum on February 3. The Statler Brothers themselves, along with other top names including Ricky Skaggs, Bill Gaither, Ralph Emery, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, Ronnie and Rob McCoury, Steve Wariner, Rounder Records co-founder Ken Irwin and Ronnie Bowman, were on hand to congratulate Jamie and Darrin and to cheer on their performance of several songs from the album.

Music critic and historian Robert K. Oermann described Dailey & Vincent’s performance at the party for Music Row, saying, “ . . . the group performed flawlessly. Make that sensationally. People were screaming and shouting at them after every song.”

“They’ve done a great thing,” Statler Don Reid told the Staunton News-Leader in an interview. “They’re true to the arrangements and lyrics. We’re touched by their talent, character and intentions.”

Dailey & Vincent also made an in-store appearance at the Cracker Barrel location in Cookeville, Tennessee, on February 4, performing songs from the album before signing copies for their fans. On February 5 and 6, they performed two sold-out concerts at Avery Trace Middle School in Cookeville. On February 1 they appeared on Ralph Emery Live on RFD-TV and joined WSM’s Eddie Stubbs for an in-studio visit. They returned to WSM for a visit with Bill Cody on February 5.

On Sunday, February 7, Dailey & Vincent won four SPBGMA Bluegrass Awards—Vocal Group of the Year, Gospel Group of the Year/Contemporary, Male Vocalist of the Year/Contemporary for Jamie Dailey, and Bass Fiddle Performer of the Year for Darrin Vincent.

Mud River Lee & The Bluegrass Orchestra

Mud River Lee & The Bluegrassa Orchestra 414-333-3334

Saturday February 20th 8pm- Midnight - Chili Cook-Off Competition-Bluegrass Show !
Wild Breed Saloon - St. Martin's Fair Area in Franklin
11430 West Swiss Street Franklin, WI 53132-2130 - (414) 425-4967

Sunday February 21st 3-7pm - Bluegrass Jamboree
Wild Breed Saloon - St. Martin's Fair Area in Franklin
Free Chicken Dinner For ALL ! Entertainers Welcomed and Encouraged to Join Us !
Come One ! Come All !
11430 West Swiss Street Franklin, WI 53132-2130 - (414) 425-4967

Thank You on Behalf of Mud River Lee & The Bluegrass Orchestra and We Hope to See You at Our Next Show!

MIRANDA LAMBERT HEADLINES CONCERT TOUR "Roadside BARS AND PINK GUITARS"

MIRANDA LAMBERT HEADLINES CONCERT TOUR
“ROADSIDE BARS AND PINK GUITARS”
KICKS OFF MARCH 18th

2010 Performances Include Lilith Fair Tour, Bonnaroo and
Two Appearances on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Nashville, Tenn. (February 10, 2010) – Platinum recording artist Miranda Lambert brings her “Roadside Bars And Pink Guitars” Tour to her fans this Spring. Gearing up on March 18th in Beckley, WV, the tour will make stops in at least 22 cities and more to be announced. This is Lambert’s first official headlining tour. She will be joined by David Nail, James Otto, Randy Houser and Wade Bowen among others.

In addition to her own headlining tour, Lambert will take part in the prestigious Lilith Fair Tour and joins an A-list lineup including Kings of Leon, Jay-Z, Dave Matthews Band and Norah Jones, performing at this year's Bonnaroo Music Festival in June.

"In the last 5 years, I have learned so much from all the amazing artists I’ve toured with,” said Lambert. “Now it's my turn to venture out and do more shows of my own. I’m happy that there are a lot of great new artists who are willing to come out and support my tour.”

Fans, critics and peers agree it's time for the award-winning Texas singer/songwriter to take center stage. Recent performances have garnered such praise as “one of modern country’s most formidable talents” from The Oklahoman and from the Dallas Morning News “She can command a stage as good as any of the genre big boys.”

Last week, Lambert, who's latest single "White Liar" from her album REVOLUTION recently hit #1, taped an episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition, which airs this spring and was a presenter at the Grammy Awards, where she was also nominated for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her self-penned song “Dead Flowers." While in Los Angeles as part of Brad Paisley's "American Saturday Night" Tour, she will tape two upcoming shows for the Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (air dates TBA.)

The three-time GRAMMY nominee received rare perfect reviews for REVOLUTION from countless publications including 4 stars from Rolling Stone and USA Today, an A from Entertainment Weekly and exuberant praise from SPIN, NY Times, Washington Post and more. Many claimed REVOLUTION the “Best Album of 2009” in any genre including NPR's "All Things Considered." Amongst the many accolades, the Nashville Scene Critics Poll voted Miranda Lambert’s REVOLUTION as the year's best album and her "White Liar" as the year's best single; they also named her Female Vocalist of the Year and runner-up Artist of the Year.

ROADSIDE BARS AND PINK GUITARS CITIES INCLUDE:
Beckley, WV
Ft Worth, TX
Wichita Falls, TX
Kennewick, WA
Medford, OR
Duluth, GA
Orlando, FL
Airway Heights, WA
Florence, AZ

New Independent Label, Carved Records, Opens Doors

New Independent Label, Carved Records, Opens Doors
Diverse roster emerging following first Country artist signing, No Justice

(Nashville, TN – Feb. 8, 2010) Dallas-based independent record label, Carved Records, has officially opened its doors for business and signed its second artist in just two months with the addition of Texas chart-toppers, No Justice.

Founded by entrepreneur and CEO Tim Porter in 2009, the Carved Records team is anchored by VP of Operations Phil Thomas (formerly of UMG Distribution/Fontana, RED Distribution) and Label Director Jenn Littleton (CO5 Music, former Sr. Marketing Director/A&R Geffen Records).

“Carved Records was founded with a mission to encourage artistic integrity and career longevity,” says Carved Records CEO Tim Porter. “The Carved Records family has already signed two very unique and very diverse acts in No Justice and Texas Hippie Coalition, which is something that our label will continue to do in the pursuit of our creative vision. Our intent is not to sign as many acts as we can, but to keep our roster manageable so that we can build careers with them.”

The label’s first Country artist signing is No Justice, a five-piece band from Stillwater, Okla. The group has enjoyed significant regional success and airplay in Oklahoma and Texas, playing more than 150 dates per year and landing numerous No. 1 singles on the Texas charts, including “Never Come Back” and “Don’t Walk Away.”

“No Justice is a band that has proven hit-making ability,” says Carved Records VP of Operations Phil Thomas. “These guys have enjoyed great success regionally with multiple No. 1s, and we can’t think of a better act to introduce to Nashville and the rest of the nation than Carved Records’ first Country signing, No Justice.”

The No Justice team includes veteran Nashville artist manager Scott Welch of Scott Welch Management and veteran agent Jon Folk of Red 11 Music.

“Jon and I are excited about the partnership between No Justice and Carved Records,” says No Justice manager, Scott Welch. “The industry is going through a very challenging evolution today. To be successful in developing an artist globally, it takes great talent, work ethic, and the “special sauce” known as passion. Carved has demonstrated to all of us that they have the expertise and the “special sauce” to be one of the new forces in music.”

No Justice is currently in Nashville completing their debut album for Carved Records with producer Dexter Green. The project expands on the group’s Country, Rock and Roots sound and is scheduled for a late spring 2010 release.

For more information on No Justice and Carved Records, visit: www.NoJustice.com and www.CarvedRecords.com. For label inquiries: info@CarvedRecords.com.

Breaking News From "The Early Show" ,Saturday Edition

BREAKING NEWS FROM "THE EARLY SHOW," SATURDAY EDITION:

LEGENDARY COUNTRY SOUL DIVA WYNONNA JUDD WILL
REUNITE WITH NAOMI JUDD FOR FINAL “THE JUDDS” TOUR

Legendary country soul diva Wynonna Judd announced today on The Early Show, Saturday edition that she will reunite with her mother, Naomi Judd, for a final “The Judds” tour.

As part of CBS News’ broadcast plans leading up to Super Bowl XLIV, THE EARLY SHOW, Saturday edition (check local listings) broadcast from Lummus Park in South Beach. The broadcast, anchored by Chris Wragge and Erica Hill, featured a special live performance by Wynonna Judd.

Five-time GRAMMY winner Wynonna Judd first gained fame as part of one of the most successful musical duos of all time, The Judds. She also holds multiple gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA in excess of 30 million units sold for albums released throughout her illustrious 25-year career. In addition to her countless musical achievements, Wynonna became a New York Times best-selling author in 2005 with the release of her long-awaited autobiography, Coming Home to Myself, released in conjunction with her live CD and DVD, Her Story: Scenes from a Lifetime.

Michael Rosen is the executive producer of THE EARLY SHOW, Saturday edition.




Media Contacts:
For media inquiries, please contact:
Webster & Associates Public Relations

Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
(615) 777-6995 x 30

KENNY RODGERS : THE FIRST 50 YEARS TELEVISION SPECIAL

KENNY ROGERS: THE FIRST 50 YEARS
TELEVISION SPECIAL

Taping To Take Place At Foxwoods Resort Casino’s
MGM Grand Theater On April 10th, 2010

Kenny Rogers To Share The Stage With Many Of His Favorite Friends Including: Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Alison Krauss, Wynonna, The Oak Ridge Boys And Countless Others

Nashville TN – A beloved, universally known icon of American entertainment will be performing at the event of his lifetime this spring.

It is without question that Kenny Rogers is a living legend and this evening in Nashville, TN at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in front of the assembled media, the first details were announced for an upcoming television special worthy of his musical legacy – Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years.

However, this upcoming event is far more than just a music special, Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years, will be as star studded as any award show. It will be a rollicking celebration, filled with music and comedy from some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world performing, appearing and sharing stories about Kenny Rogers and his music.

Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Alison Krauss, Wynonna and The Oak Ridge Boys are just some of the early names already slated to appear on the show. The array of artists will be part of the performance, and a few will host different segments of the show travelling through Kenny's six decades of hits.

Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years will tape on April 10th, 2010 at the MGM Grand At Foxwoods and will be produced by Dreamcatcher Artist Management and Locomotive Entertainment Group. Filmed in pristine hi-definition, digital 3D, this multi-camera, up-close-and-personal special will find the viewer “visually surrounded and fully immersed" in the concert. Mark Lucas, who recently directed the 3D concert films for Dave Matthews and Kings of Leon, will direct, and Monty Powell, 2009 SESAC Songwriter of the Year and producer, will serve as Musical Director.

Tickets may be purchased starting February 11, 2010 at 9 a.m. online at www.mgmatfoxwoods.com, by calling the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Box Office at 1-866-646-0609, by calling Ticketmaster, or in person at the MGM Grand Box Office.

“When this was first proposed to me as a 50-year celebration, something about that sounded final, and I didn’t want that, so I suggested we call it ‘The First 50 Years,’” Rogers said. “I will tell you this, the first 50 years TV show is gonna be awesome – the next 50 years TV show is gonna be a bitch.”

The red carpet for this event will certainly have to roll for a long way, as there are so many superstars from music, movies, and sports that Kenny has touched over the course of his 50 years in entertainment. It will certainly be an unforgettable night for everyone involved.

Kenny is one of a handful of artists to sell over 125 million albums. He also holds the very rare distinction of having a hit single in each of the last six decades. His television movie “The Gambler” is one of the highest rated TV movies of all time. His duet with Dolly Parton, “Islands In The Stream,” is the #1-selling duet of all time. His extensive history of success also includes 20 platinum, 27 gold records and a Diamond-certified Greatest Hits album that has sold more than 24 million copies worldwide. He has won three Grammy Awards, five Country Music Association Awards, 18 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards and 11 People’s Choice Awards. He has recorded 65 albums and is ranked #8 on the R.I.A.A.’s list of Top Selling Male Artists of all time.

With his unique storytelling ability and soulful voice, Kenny has continued his amazing run into the 21st century with a critically acclaimed album (Water and Bridges) and a recent gold certification (21 Number Ones). Whether it’s his classic or current hits, or his recent appearance on “American Idol,” his relevance in the world of music and pop culture has never been stronger.

“The First 50 Years will reflect the diverse talent Kenny has crossed paths with and enjoyed friendships with throughout the years,” said Dreamcatcher Artist Management President/CEO Jim Mazza. “That is what will make this once-in-a-lifetime celebration so special.”

“MGM at Foxwoods has provided us with an incredible venue in which to celebrate the career of a true icon, Kenny Rogers," said Locomotive Entertainment Group President Gabriel Gornell. "We are planning on shooting a television event that will allow viewers to share in what is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime music experience."

“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to partner with Dreamcatcher Artist Management’s music industry leadership and the creative production expertise of Locomotive Group,” states Joseph Jimenez, Senior Vice President for Foxwoods Marketing. “Foxwoods is a destination recognized and unmatched in service standards and signature world class entertainment; attracting over 16 million visitors a year. We are truly honored to host this amazing event celebrating our dear friend, Kenny Rogers’ 50 years of success in the Entertainment Industry.”

Kenny Rogers is the singer, the photographer, the producer, the actor, the songwriter, and of course… the Gambler.

Details on the network airing the special, more guest stars and other surprises will be announced shortly.

About Dreamcatcher Artist Management
Dreamcatcher Artist Management is based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company, specializing in artist management and film and television production, was founded in 1998 by former Capitol Records/EMI America President, Jim Mazza, and legendary entertainer, Kenny Rogers. Kelly Junkermann, Senior Vice President of Film & Television for Dreamcatcher Artist Management, will produce Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years. Junkermann has worked with Kenny Rogers for over 25 years as a writer, producer and director of award-winning television movies, specials, and live events.

Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Set For 2010 Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival

Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson
& More Set to Shine on the 2010
Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival
Premium Preferred Seating Announced

ENTERPRISE, AL – The lineup of stars slated for the 3rd annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival shines brighter and brighter. Organizers have announced the addition of superstars Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, along with country newcomers Matt Kennon and Houston County to the festival, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 3 through Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Enterprise, Alabama.

Verizon and Ronnie Gilley Entertainment previously announced that multi-award winning entertainer Kenny Chesney will headline the 3rd annual event, offering a rare opportunity to catch Chesney in one of just 10 appearances he’ll make in 2010. Also announced earlier are appearances by Miranda Lambert, LoCash Cowboys, Jake Owen, Colt Ford and Blackberry Smoke. The one and only Hank Williams, Jr. will also appear at BamaJam in what will be his only Alabama appearance in 2010.

More than 40 entertainers are set to appear on BamaJam’s 4 stages, with more announcements to come. The festival presents dozens of Grammy award-winning, platinum selling artists in Country, Bluegrass and Alternative music, all at one jam-packed 3-day festival.

Three-day, Premium Preferred seating is being offered for the first time. “We wanted to offer fans an opportunity to purchase a guaranteed seating location,” says festival executive producer Tony Conway. The Premium Preferred purchase will include a logo chair which fans may take home after the event, and a great up close view of the stage. Drink vendors and special parking are also part of the package. The special limited Premium Preferred seating area will be called THE PEANUT GALLERY, as the festival site sits on a former peanut field. These Premium Preferred seats go on sale today at 9 a.m. Central Time. Call 877-422-6252 or go to www.bamajamfestival.com

Three-day and 1-day flex tickets, along with camping packages, and the first time Premium Preferred seats for the extravaganza may be purchased by visiting www.bamajamfestival.com or by calling (877) 422-6252. Take advantage of special early-bird pricing for a limited time only.

ABOUT RONNIE GILLEY ENTERTAINMENT
Ronnie Gilley Entertainment, a division of Ronnie Gilley Properties, is a full service entertainment company located in Enterprise, Alabama. RGE is active in all facets of the entertainment industry, including recording/engineering, music publishing and artist management/promotion.
RGE’s music interests include Stroudavarious Records, Country Crossing Records and BamaJam Records. The company produces the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival, and is the developer of the country themed Country Crossing destination resort near Dothan, Alabama.
For more information, visit www.ronniegilleyproperties.com

ARTIST PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST: CLAIRE@WEBSTERPR.COM

"DANDELION" -New CD by Becky Schlegal

Natural Nuance, Poetic Imagination And Magical Tone Highlight Becky Schlegel's New CD, DANDELION
Purchase Now Online Or In Stores April 6
Nashville, TN (February 1, 2010) -- Becky Schlegel's newest CD, DANDELION (LILLY RAY/IGO Records), is a live-sounding record that is rich with natural nuance, poetic imaginings and magical tone. Co-produced by Schlegel and Brian Fesler and recorded in Minnesota, the project drops April 6, 2010. "We took a more relaxed, spontaneous approach on DANDELION," says Becky, a new Nashville resident. "We let the songs be free to end up where they were destined to be.”
The 13-song collection resonates with Schlegel's insightful originals and ever-engaging voice. Two very special guests appear on the disc: Randy Kohrs (Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall) and Josh Williams (Rhonda Vincent, 2009 IBMA Guitar Player of the Year). Seasoned musicians adding their talents include: Brian Fesler (Banjo, Acoustic/Electric Guitars); Richard Dworsky, Benny Weinbeck (Piano); Gordon Johnson (Bass); Marc Anderson, Phil Hey (Percussion/Drums); Michael Witcher (Resonator Guitar); Kenny Wilson (Pedal Steel, Electric Guitar); Clint Hoover (Chromatic/Diatonic Harps) and Josh Williams, Jeff Midkiff and Joe Cruz on Mandolin.
What makes DANDELION so striking is the continued growth of Becky's songwriting and her polished comfort in the producer's chair. While her voice has been compared to Alison Krauss, and her writing compared to that of Sarah McLachlan and Jewel, there is no denying that DANDELION offers the purest and best of Becky Schlegel all around. An Appalachian thread runs throughout the project, and Schlegel draws heavily upon her bluegrass heritage to add an earthy sparkle and subtle shine to each track. From the memories of her grandmother, glimpsed throughout the disc's opener "Anna," to the haunting vignettes invoked by the title track, her imaging paints portraits that are startling in their vividness. Her current single, "Colorado Line," is a mid-tempo look back at a well-remembered goodbye - and what might have been, while the engaging “I Never Loved You Cowboy,” is a tune inspired by a real-life teenaged breakup. Schlegel confronts infidelity in "So Embarrassing," which features the artful harmonies and signature Resonator Guitar of Kohrs. "When It Rains" showcases Williams joining Schlegel to create a mesmerizing vocal pairing.
DANDELION is her most “country” effort to date; the result of songs pulled from past memories and dreams unfulfilled and heretofore unspoken. The disc will be in stores nationwide on April 6, but fans can order copies online now. DANDELION is Becky's fourth solo album of originals, following RED LEAF, DRIFTER LIKE ME, and the critically-acclaimed FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE. The Minnesota Music Academy has honored her for five consecutive years, and in 2003, 2005 and 2008, she performed at the IBMA’s prestigious Songwriters’ Showcase. Schlegel continues to entertain fans at intimate venues surrounding her new Nashville home, and across the Midwest.
Fans can learn more about Becky and purchase her music at www.beckyschlegel.com. For interviews or press materials, email somuchmoore@charter.net or call Martha at 615-746-3994.


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