Kenny celebrates Ray Charles as part of 'Genius: A Night for Ray Charles' on CBS
LOS ANGELES (BNA Records) - There are few artists who blur the lines between genres and formats like the late Ray Charles - but with his heart in his throat, he created a template for all of modern music to measure themselves against. Though there will only be one Ray Charles, artists from across the ...
| Pat Green ramps up for 'Lucky Ones,' hits streets 10/19
AUSTIN, TX. () - As Pat Green gets closer to street date for Lucky Ones, his third album for New York-based Republic Records, the three time Grammy-nominee has been gaining added perspective on the follow-up to his gold Wave On Wave. For Lone Star songwriter/performer, his latest represents a deepening ...
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Country Music Band Sawyer Brown welcomes home the 1st Armored Division to Germany
WASHINGTON, DC (USO/ www.uso.org) - The USO is sending country music group Sawyer Brown to perform for troops at the 1st Armored Division Welcome Home Celebration in Germany Oct. 7. The troops will be reintegrating to their home base after a 15-month deployment to Iraq, the longest Army deployment thus ...
| Grammy-Award winner LeAnn Rimes speaks out for first time about lifelong dtruggle with chronic skin condition that affects millions of children, adults
EAST HANOVER, NJ (Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation PR/ www.pharma.novartis.com) - Chronic, recurring flares of itchy, red, irritated skin are the hallmark of atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, a disease that affects 35 million Americans. Approximately nine out of 10 people who have ...
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Malibu Storm wows Nashville with Grand Ole Opry Performance
NASHVILLE, TN. (Rounder Records) - Malibu Storm went on a victorious charm offensive in Nashville recently, as the hot country trio dazzled audiences at the Grand Ole Opry and other local clubs. The appearances come just as the video version of the band's hit single "Photograph" hits the Top 20 on the ...
| The Grascals to perform during IBMA World of Bluegrass
NASHVILLE, TN. (Rounder Records) - The six members of Rounder Records group The Grascals are heading to Louisville for the 2004 International Bluegrass Music Association 'World of Bluegrass' festivities and will perform several times during the week. They will showcase at the Galt House tonight, October ...
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Diamond Rio and Arby's have teamed up for the second annual Arby's Charity Tour Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN. (madacy Records) - Diamond Rio and Arby's have teamed up again this year for the second annual Arby's Charity Tour Nashville hosted by Diamond Rio to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. Previously, the Nashville stop of the 'Arby's Charity Tour' and Diamond Rio's long-standing ...
| Gretchen Wilson readies deluxe 'Here For The Party' package; Limited edition DVD to feature Live performances and more
NASHVILLE, TN. (Sony Music/ www.sonynashville.com/ www.gretchenwilson.com) - Gretchen Wilson literally exploded onto the national scene with her smash hit single "Redneck Woman" and chart-topping debut album "Here For The Party." With the album at record-breaking sales of over two million, TV appearances ...
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Toby Keith sets new attendance record at Pittsburgh venue
NASHVILLE, TN. (DreamWors Nashville) - It's becoming almost routine: when Toby Keith comes to town, attendance records are smashed. That's what happened the other night in Pittsburgh when Toby's "Big Throwdown" toured rolled into town to play for a sell-out crowd at the Post-Gazette Pavilion. The venue ...
| Travis Tritt donates $40,000 to Red Cross for Alabama hurricane relief
NASHVILLE, TN. (Sony Nashville) - Country music superstar Travis Tritt tonight makes good on his promise to help storm-ravaged Alabama when he donates $40,000 to the Red Cross for hurricane relief. The singer will present a personal check at the Riverview Plaza Hotel (Detonti Suite, first floor) in ...
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Chad Brock lends a helping hand
NASHVILLE, TN. (Broken Bow Records) - Broken Bow Records country artist Chad Brock will be in Daytona, Florida at DAYTONA USA, to help collect donations for people that were devastated by Jeanne, the fourth hurricane to hit Florida in six weeks. Chad, a native of Florida, will take part in the Hurricane ...
| John Corbett signs with Broken Bow Records
NASHVILLE, TN. (Broken Bow Records) - When John Corbett wanted to pursue his dream of making music, the man best known for his starring role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding (a film that earned its place in film history as the most successful independent feature ever) decided to team with indie label Broken ...
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Video News Release of major Country Music Association announcement available Tuesday, Oct. 5
NASHVILLE, TN. (Country Music Association/ www.cmaworld.com) - The Country Music Association and New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will hold a press conference Tuesday, Oct. 5 to make a major announcement. The day's events will be chronicled in a Video News Release (VNR) being serviced Tuesday, Oct. ...
| Sisters Wade has signed a label distribution agreement with CBuJ distribution
NASHVILLE, TN. (Seraph Records) - Seraph Recording duo Sisters Wade has signed a label distribution agreement with the Nashville-based firm CBuJ Distribution for the release of their new album Walls of Time. In making the announcement of the agreement, John Burns, Executive Vice President and General ...
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'The Mailman' delivers for Neal McCoy's East Texas Charity
LONGVIEW, TX. (www.nealmccoy.com) - Karl "The Mailman" Malone, the second-leading scorer in NBA history, presented country star Neal McCoy with a $100,000 check for McCoy's East Texas Angel Network foundation this weekend in Longview, Texas. The basketball star's generosity did not stop there. At auction, ...
| Kenny Rogers and Friends celebrate the season; 23-City National Tour kicks off November 26, 2004
NASHVILLE, TN (Kenny Rogers Official Website) - '04... The magic of Kenny Rogers' Christmas Show has brought joy to over one million people for nearly two decades. This year, Rogers will delight audiences with an all-new family show, 'Kenny Rogers and Friends Celebrate the Season,' featuring country ...
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Clay Walker heads to Scotland for Dunhill Links Championship
NASHVILLE, TN. (RCA Records) - Featuring some of the best golfers in the world, the Dunhill Links Championship will be played in Scotland October 7-10. RCA artist Clay Walker will be making his third trip to that country to compete in the $5 million pro-am tournament. This celebration of links golf ...
| Palo Duro Records brings Texas duo Morrison-Williams on board
AUSTIN, TX. (Palo Duro Records/ www.palodurorecords.com) - Palo Duro Records is pleased to announce its signing of Texas-based country duo Morrison-Williams, featuring guitarist/vocalist Clint Williams and former Perfect Stranger bassist/vocalist Shayne Morrison. The pair are working on their self-penned, ...
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Sammy Sadler renews commitment to NOVA - National Spokesperson
NASHVILLE, TN. (www.sammysadler.com) - Texas recording artist Sammy Sadler has renewed his commitment to the National Organization of Victims' Rights (NOVA). Sadler attended the 30th Annual North American Victim Assistance Conference held in Sacramento last month, where he spoke and performed – ...
| Glenn Cummings' single, 'Big', played at St. Louis Cardinals-Houston Astros baseball game and moves higher on the charts
ORLANDO, FL. (www.KMAcapital.com) - TS&B Holdings, Inc., has been notified that Glenn Cummings' current single "Big" was played in its entirety Tuesday night, September 28, 2004, during the third inning of the St. Louis Cardinals - Houston Astros baseball game. The event was not arranged by the company ...
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