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Brad Paisley Announced as Expert on ABC’s “Rising Star” Competition Series

By on May 16, 2014 in In The Press
Country music superstar Brad Paisley has been announced as a member of the panel of experts on ABC’s new singing competition series Rising Star. Singer, songwriter Josh Groban will host and Paisley, pop music sensation Kesha and hip hop artist and actor Ludacris will be the panel of experts.  Rising Star, which premieres Sunday, June 22 (9:00 – 11:00pm ET/PT), completely reinvents the traditional singing competition by being the first ever interactive music competition and the audience has the final say in real time.  The show follows a group of aspiring singers as they perform live.  During the performances, viewers vote in real time via an App to determine if the singer will advance in the competition.  If the voting reaches a certain threshold, the performer moves on.  In addition, the performer can see how the voting is going throughout the performance, so the feedback is immediate and dramatic. http://abc.go.com/shows/rising-star
Paisley, Groban, Kesha and Ludacris will make their debut appearance on The 2014 Billboard Music Awardsas Rising Star’s host and experts on Sunday, May 18th at 8:00pm ET on ABC.
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Big Machine Music Partners with Inc. Magazine

By on May 16, 2014 in In The Press

Big Machine Music (BMM), the publishing arm of the Big Machine Label Group (BMLG), has officially partnered with Inc. magazine for its annual Grow Your Company Conference (GROWCO) in Nashville next week (May 20-22).

 

Hosted at the Omni Nashville Hotel, the national event will bring hundreds of CEOs and high-ranking executives of established companies to Music City.

 

As the “live soundtrack” for the conference, BMM artists and songwriters will perform throughout the week to give attendees an authentic Nashville music experience. Those confirmed to appear are Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney, Jonathan Singleton, Dustin Lynch, Josh Thompson, Greg Bates, Maddie & Tae and Courtney Cole.

 

BMM will be branded as a sponsor throughout the conference in addition to showcasing how attendees can enlist BMM for original or licensed music for their company’s branding and commercial initiatives. BMM recently created original music content for companies and brands such as General Mills and Crown Royal.

 

“We believe songwriters are just as much entrepreneurs as anyone, especially in Nashville,” said BMM Vice President Mike Molinar. “Inc. magazine is dedicated to covering the most business-savvy and creative companies of our generation and we are ecstatic to align Big Machine Music alongside them. We look forward to showcasing our incredible songwriters and uncovering opportunities to partner with those companies in attendance.”

 

“The Inc. Media family couldn’t work with a better group than Big Machine for our first GROWCO event in Nashville,” said Inc. Media President/Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. “Some 1,000 entrepreneurs from Nashville and beyond are congregating to hear from the best in class — and by that I mean not only Inc.’s great entrepreneurs, but also the immensely talented roster from Big Machine Music.”

 

BMLG President and CEO Scott Borchetta will also have a strong presence, speaking to a select group of business leaders on behalf of Capital One – another sponsor of GROWCO. He joins an elite list of other conference speakers including Dallas Mavericks’  owner Mark Cuban and Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter.

 

For more information, please visit: http://growco.inc.com/

 

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About Big Machine Music: Big Machine Music is a thriving full-service publishing company based in Nashville whose song catalog includes a medley of today’s top songwriters and recording artists. The multi-genre music company encompasses a joint venture with global mega-hit pop producer Lukasz Gottwald’s (Dr. Luke) Prescription Songs. BMM is a subsidiary of the Big Machine Label Group, the leading independent record label home to music superstars Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Reba, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Florida Georgia Line.

 

About Inc. Media: Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. Media is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from two million in 2010 to more than six million today. For more information, visitwww.inc.com.

 

About the Grow Your Company Conference (GROWCO): The 17th annual Inc. magazine’s Grow Your Company Conference (GROWCO) brings together nearly 600 of the nation’s brightest, most innovative entrepreneurs and business owners who want to achieve sizable growth within their organization. From emerging trends to best practices, the event’s agenda offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and unique networking opportunities to help advance companies. For more information, visitgrowco.inc.com

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SARA EVANS Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down In Support Of Seventh Studio Album ‘Slow Me Down’

By on May 15, 2014 in In The Press

Multi Platinum-selling recording artist Sara Evans, one of the most compelling and authentic vocalists in country music, continues to show no signs of slowing down in support of her critically acclaimed seventh studio album Slow Me Down. On Friday, May 23rd Evans will kick off the Fox & Friends Summer Concert Series at 8am EST on FOX (check local listings). Evans is also set to hit the road starting next week for her Slow Me Down Tour with shows across the country including a performance at LP Field Saturday, June 7th during the 2014 CMA Music Festival, where she will also have several other performances and make a few special appearances. For up to date information on tour dates and Sara Evans you can go to www.saraevans.com.

 

The title track from Slow Me Downshowcases Evans at her finest with her signature powerful vocals and marked Evans’ fourteenth Top 20 single. Slow Me Down is the follow-up album to 2011’sStronger. The album, which debuted at #2 on the Country Album Chart and landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, continues to win over fans and media alike and has been highlighted for Evans’ collaborations with Country legend Vince Gill, Isaac Slade and a cover of Gavin DeGraw’s “Not Over You.” Fans can also purchase Slow Me Down now by going tohttp://smarturl.it/itunesslowmedown.

 

Sara Evans is enjoying a prolific recording career with nearly 6 million records sold and 5 #1 Country singles, including “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” which spent 2 weeks at #1 and was certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A. Evans has garnered numerous accolades over the course of her stellar career, including the Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist honor and the Country Music Association’s Video of the Year for her hit chart-topping single, “Born to Fly” from her double-platinum album of the same name. Named to People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People,” Sara’s career also includes the Platinum-selling studio albumsReal Fine Place and Restless, the Gold-certified No Place That Far and the double-Platinum selling Born To Fly.

 

Slow Me Down Tour Dates:

May 24th               Caruthersville, MO          Lady Luck Casino             

June 7th                Nashville, TN                      LP Field

June 12th              Lemoore, CA                      Tachi Palace Casino

June 13th              Oroville, CA                        Gold Country Casino

June 14th              Santa Rosa, CA                  Sonoma Country Fairgrounds

June 21st              Cullman, AL                        Rock The South

July 5th                  Bossier City, LA                 Margaritaville Resort

July 10th                Duluth, MN                        Bayfront Park

July 11th                Clinton, IA                           Wild Rose Casino & Resorts

July 12th                Emmetsburg, IA                               Wild Rose Casino & Resorts

July 13th                Rhinelander, WI                               Hodag Country Festival

July 18th                Bremen, GA                       Mill Town Music Hall

July 19th                Panama City, FL                Bay Pointe Marina

July 25th                Deadwood, SD                  Deadwood Mountain Grand

July 26th                                       Colorado Springs, CO      World Arena

July 27th                Denver, CO                         Coors Field

August 1st            Waverly, IN                        Bremer County Fair

August 2nd           Michigan City, IN              Blue Chip Casino

August 9th            Sedalia, MO                        Missouri State Fair

August 15th         West Wendover, NV      Peppermill Concert Hall

August 16th         Lewiston, ID                       Clearwater River Casino

August 17th         Brownsville, OR                The Willamette Country Music Fair

August 29th         Cohasset, MA                    South Shore Music Circus

August 30th         Hagersville, Canada         Hagersville Summer End Festival

August 31st          Jackson, NJ                         Six Flags

September 1st   Woodstock, CT                  Woodstock Fair

September 5th   Thief River Falls, MN       Seven Clans Casino

September 6th     Fort Yates, ND                  Prairie Knights Casino

September 27th Fort Worth, TX                  Bass Performance Hall

October 19th       Thousand Oaks, CA         Kavli Theater

October 23rd       Santa Ynez, CA                  Chumash Casino

October 24th       Reno, NV                             Grand Sierra Resort

 

For more official Sara Evans news and ticket information go to www.saraevans.com.

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Tyler Farr Visits The Opry

By on May 15, 2014 in In The Press

Columbia Nashville breakthrough artist Tyler Farr played his Top 15 hit single, “Whiskey in My Water” for the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday night in Nashville. Tyler also celebrated his first CMT Awards nomination for Breakthrough Video of the Year for his #1 platinum-selling hit title-track, “Redneck Crazy.”

 

The video, available here:http://vevo.ly/XHMcw8, currently has 11.5 million views combined and features a series of cameo appearances from friends, including Willie Robertson, Lee Brice, and Colt Ford. Voting begins now at CMT.com and continuesuntil Sunday, June 1 at midnight ET. To Vote for Tyler for Breakthrough Video of the Year, visit: http://smarturl.it/TFCMT. The fan-voted award will be announced on Wednesday, June 4th, during The 2014 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, which will air LIVE from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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Darius Rucker Reveals Fifth Annual “Darius And Friends” Concert Lineup

By on May 15, 2014 in In The Press

Darius RuckerThree-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Darius Rucker will be hosting his fifth annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert on Monday, June 2 at the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville. Featuring performances by Rucker and a star-studded lineup including Clint Black, Eli Young Band, David Nail, Cassadee Pope, Kenny Rogers, Corey Smith and Thompson Square, the sold-out show unofficially kicks off CMA Music Festival Week. All proceeds from the concert will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 
Additionally, the annual Darius and Friends Celebrity Golf Tournament, also benefiting St. Jude, will take place on Tuesday, June 3. Artists and celebrities set to tee off for the cause this year include Colt Ford, Scott Hamilton, JT Hodges, Randy Houser, Tommy John, Charles Kelley, Dustin Lynch, Derek Mason, David Nail, Jon Pardi, Eric Paslay, Keifer Thompson and more. Since its inception, “Darius and Friends” has raised more than $225,000 for St. Jude through the concert, celebrity golf tournament and charity auction.

 

“This is one of my favorite events every year and I’m so glad we’re able to support St. Jude for the fifth year in a row,” said Rucker. “St. Jude does such amazing work for young cancer patients and their families, and I’m grateful to all my fellow artists and friends for coming together to have some fun and support such a great cause.”

 

Rucker is currently on the road headlining his True Believers Tour. For more information, please visit www.DariusRucker.com or connect with Darius on Twitter and Facebook @DariusRucker.

 

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Since opening more than 50 years ago, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. No family ever pays St. Jude for the care their child receives and, for every child treated here, thousands more have been saved worldwide through St. Jude discoveries. The hospital has played a pivotal role in pushing U.S. pediatric cancer survival rates from 20 to 80 percent overall, and is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. It is also a leader in the research and treatment of blood disorders and infectious diseases in children. St. Jude was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, who believed that no child should die in the dawn of life. Join that mission by visiting stjude.org or following us on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.

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Craig Morgan Recovering From Shoulder Surgery

By on May 15, 2014 in In The Press

Craig MorganKnown for his adventurous spirit and daredevil streak, country music star and former soldier CRAIG MORGAN was scheduled for routine shoulder surgery yesterday to repair torn tendons that had accumulated over the years. The minor procedure turned out to be more complex than anticipated, requiring several hours of surgery and six screws to remedy bone fractures. As a result, the singer has been forced to cancel his commitments into next week, including shows in Chattanooga, TN and Twenty-Nine Palms, CA along with his scheduled appearances on “The Talk” (CBS) and The Grand Ole Opry. While he’ll be sporting a sling for the next several weeks, it’s anticipated that Craig will recover fully and be able to return to his usual hectic lifestyle, including concert dates and filming for the new season of his award-winning TV show, “Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors” (Outdoor Channel).

The Black River Entertainment artist’s latest single, “Wake Up Lovin’ You,” from The Journey (Livin’ Hits), is Top 15 and climbing on the charts. Morgan recently returned from Afghanistan and his eleventh overseas tour for our troops.

ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN: One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits:  “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” “International Harvester” and “This Ole Boy.” He’s recently released his new album The Journey (Livin’ Hits), featuring the soulful single “Wake Up Lovin’ You,” on Black River Entertainment. Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves.  He is an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. In addition to a prolific country music career, he hosts the award-winning show “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” airing on Outdoor Channel. For more information on Craig Morgan, visit www.craigmorgan.com and engage with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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JT Hodges Takes Fans Into the Studio in the Video for “Lay It Down”

By on May 15, 2014 in In The Press

JT-Hodges-single-artSinger – songwriter, JT Hodges releases a highly anticipated studio performance of his summer smash, “Lay It Down”!

 

JT takes fans behind the scenes in his latest release, making them feel as if they are a part of the recording process at Destiny Studio in Nashville. The video premiered on SiriusXM The Highway, where the song has been a fan favorite since release.

 

JT shares, “I’m all about making music that makes you wanna move, get your head noddin’ and put you in a mood,” which perfectly sums up his new track, “Lay It Down”. Combining the infectious “uh uh uhh’s” with the sultry melodies, this tune definitely has it all!

 

You can watch the brand new video for “Lay It Down” HERE.

Hodges will be playing this song among others at his upcoming performance at Show Dog Universal’s Fan Appreciation partyon June 5th at The Silver Dollar Saloon as part of CMA Fest. Stay tuned for other performances to be announced shortly!

 

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[Fun Quiz] Sandra Lynn “Where Do You Belong” Quiz

By on May 14, 2014 in The Latest

Click here or link below for quiz if can not view below:
http://www.playbuzz.com/thecountryclub10/where-do-you-belong



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WEST END UMC’S 4TH STORY THEATER PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE OF “THE GLEANER’S SONG: A STORY OF RUTH” MAY 16-18, 2014

By on May 14, 2014 in In The Press

The 4th Story Theater and West End United Methodist Church’s Drama Ministry will present the world premiere of “The Gleaner’s Song: A Story of Ruth” a new musical play written by Michael Williams and Harry Robinson on May 16, 2014 at 7 p.m. “The Gleaner’s Song” runs May 16-18 at the 4th Story Theater at West End United Methodist Church (2200 West End Avenue).

“The Gleaner’s Song” is the story of Ruth as found in the Book of Ruth in the Bible. This is a fresh version of the story that is set in the mid 1800’s
in California and Iowa. Naomi, her husband and two sons move to California to “strike it rich” in the gold rush. Her sons marry Native American women, Ruth and Orpah. The father and sons are killed in a mining accident leaving Naomi, Ruth and Orpah alone. Naomi and Ruth move back to Iowa where they face hard times, prejudice, romance and new birth.

“‘Gleaners’ grew out of conversations between Harry Robinson and me about how much we loved the book of Ruth from the Bible. That was almost five years ago. During a renewal leave four and a half years ago, I wrote the first draft of the book and lyrics. Since that time Harry has been hard at work composing the music, and the book has gone through several revisions,” says playwright Michael Williams. “The story as ‘Gleaners’ tells it is set in the era of the California gold rush but addresses topics that are alive and well today such as discrimination based on ethnicity, race, economic status and even religious background. At its heart though, it focuses on the courage and determination that Ruth demonstrates. Ruth refuses to be left behind by Naomi and is willing to glean (an ancient equivalent of the welfare system and a dangerous undertaking) and suffer other indignities in order

to make sure that she and Naomi will survive. This probably sounds like the play is entirely serious, but it’s not. While ‘Gleaners’ is not your typical musical comedy, it does have its humorous moments, and I hope we handle some very serious subjects with a light and graceful spirit.”

Performances will be in the 4th Story Theater at West End United Methodist Church May 16-18 at 7 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Children ages 5 and under are free, but do need to reserve a ticket. Seating is limited to 150 per show. Tickets can be bought online at westendumc.org/gleanerssong or by calling the church office at 615.321.8500.

For all media requests, please contact Shelley Kuhlmeyer (615.321.8500 | skuhlmeyer@westendumc.org.)

About The 4th Story Theater

Newly revived, the 4th Story Theater at West End United Methodist Church features a state-of-the-art facility for theater production. Housed on the 4th Floor of the church building, extensive remodeling and work has occurred over the last few years to make the venue one to be sought after. For more on the 4th Story Theater please visit westendumc.org.

About Michael Williams:

Michael Williams is currently serving as Senior Pastor of West End UMC and is an elder in the Tennessee Conference. He became active in
theatrical production in high school and later earned a B.A. in Drama (Vanderbilt) and following his M.Div. a PhD in Religion, Speech and Theatre (Northwestern). His first play to be produced was an adaptation of a short story by Andrew Lytle” Jericho, Jericho Jericho” while he was still and undergraduate, and a few years later he authored the children’s musical “Vision at Caney Fork” for the Model Cities Program in Cookeville, TN. IN 1973 he was part of the first cast of “The Smokey Mountain Passion Play”. He studied improv at The Piven Theatre Workshop with Joyce and Byrne Piven in Chicago and had performed in numerous community and educational productions. Michael is perhaps best known as a storyteller, has been a featured storyteller at The National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and has taught at the National Institutes of Storytelling.

About Harry Robinson:

After 25 years touring with country artists, Harry settled down as Director of Music and Arts at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Franklin. Back in his youth he graduated from Leland Powers School in Boston with a two year degree in theater. Since then he has appeared in countless plays and TV shows as a musician and actor. He has been a composer for the guitar for nearly fifty years, with two solo albums and several group projects released over that time. His songwriting credits include cuts by Linda Davis, Tommy Overstreet, Doug Stone and others. He has also had songs and instrumental tracks in many motion pictures. His co-writing adventure with master storyteller Michael Williams has been a wonderful ongoing experience.

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CRAIG MORGAN SET FOR BACK-TO-BACK TV APPEARANCES

By on May 14, 2014 in In The Press
Following his return from Afghanistan and his eleventh overseas tour for our troops, country music star and former solider CRAIG MORGAN will make his first appearance on the hit daytime program, THE TALK, on Monday, May 19, airing at 2pm ET/1pm PT/CT on CBS. The Black River Entertainment singer, whose latest single “Wake Up Lovin’ You” from The Journey (Livin’ Hits) is Top 15 and climbing on the charts, will showcase his culinary skills for hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood. The following evening Craig can be seen presenting with Carrie Underwood as part of ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute To The Troops airing May 20 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on CBS.

 

ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN: One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits:  “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” “International Harvester” and “This Ole Boy.” He’s recently released his new album The Journey (Livin’ Hits), featuring the soulful single “Wake Up Lovin’ You,” on Black River Entertainment. Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent nearly nineteen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves.  He is an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. In addition to a prolific country music career, he hosts the award-winning show “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” airing on Outdoor Channel. For more information on Craig Morgan, visit www.craigmorgan.com and engage with him onFacebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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