MKOC Newsletter March 29, 2005

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***** Webster and Associate PR News ******

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 29, 2005

For artist information contact:
Kathi Atwood / 615.777.6995 xt. 22
KATwood@websterpr.com

CLASSIFIED: Billy Gilman—In Search of That Girl!

(NASHVILLE, TN)—Sixteen year-old Billy Gilman is in search of that girl! The teen sensation extended a special invitation last week to “girls only!” Billy Gilman made the invitation official via radio and press announcements to invite young ladies between the ages of 15 and 18 to participate in a casting call for his upcoming video. The young talent would play opposite Gilman in the upcoming video that corresponds to his new single “Everything And More” (released in February, 2005). Over 500 young women responded to the call-out to be considered for the part.

Based on telephone interviews, Billy, along with his management team and the video producer, narrowed the number of possibles down to a couple hundred and interviews with all 200 hopefuls were conducted this past Friday and Saturday (March 25 and 26) at Sonalysts in Waterford, CT. The young ladies came from across the country. Some flew in from California and Virginia. Others came in from New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Billy participated in the interview process meeting each and every candidate talking with each and every girl personally. “Girls, Girls, Girls! This was definitely an adventure! I have never met so many nice girls all at the same time—it was an opportunity of a life-time—more like a dream come true,” says Billy of the experience. Now, after two full days of interviews, the finalists have been narrowed down to eight.

Monday, March 28, marked the day of the final decision. Billy will pick that special girl—the young lady who will guest star in his video which is scheduled to be filmed this weekend on the beach of Westerly Rhode Island (April 2 & 3). Tune in tomorrow to find out who is—the chosen one!

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"Media Marketing Specialists to the Entertainment Industry"
Webster & Associates Public Relations
Nashville: 615.777.6995 / Hollywood: 323.822.0168 / www.websterpr.com

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March 29, 2005

COUNTRY THUNDER USA ANNOUNCES ARIZONA “YOUNG GUNS” COMPETITION WINNER!

Web-Based Reality Competition Comes to an End with the Public’s Favorite “Young Gun” Contestant to Perform at This Year’s Arizona Festival, held April 14th-17th

(Nashville, TN) – The 12th Annual Country Thunder USA festival officials have announced the 2005 reality web-based talent competition results, otherwise known as the “Young Guns” competition, and the winner is Los Angeles based KANE! Officials were overwhelmed with thousands of votes cast daily for the 50 acts competing for the coveted spot on the Country Thunder USA main stage and a cash prize of $3,000. Due to an unprecedented number of votes, KANE is now slated to open for country music’s favorite duos, Brooks & Dunn and Big & Rich!

Held at historic Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, Arizona April 14-17, Country Thunder USA will include performances from Brooks & Dunn, Big & Rich, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Chris Cagle, Katrina Elam, Darryl Worley, Blake Shelton, and more. With the results from the competition, Country Thunder USA is proud to announce that all performance slots are now full, and fans should expect KANE to bring additional ammunition to the stage as the “Young Guns” winner!

KANE has very quickly gathered a following unequaled by any L.A. band in their genre, voted one of L.A.'s 100 Hottest Unsigned Bands by industry magazine Music Connection. Front-man Christian Kane spent the last part of 2004, and the beginning of 2005, filming a Steven Spielberg-produced six-part, 12-hour epic about the settling of the American West called INTO THE WEST. The project, which will air on TNT in June, has found Christian riding horses and shooting scenes in both the US and Canada. Hopefully they will find a place in the film for KANE's music as it is a film about the West. Christian has spent any time not filming busy writing and recording new songs in Nashville, LA, and even on the set. The only question remaining for Christian Kane is which career will launch him to superstardom first—music or acting? With the results of this year’s Country Thunder USA competition, it looks as if his music is steppin’ up the pace. Be sure to check out KANE at this year’s ! festival on the main stage. More information about KANE is available by visiting http://www.kanemusic.com.

The Country Thunder USA festival is a four-day event, considered a premiere country music experience, featuring top outdoor camping, food, and arts attracting over 140,000 fans each year. Tickets are available now starting at $39 for a single day and $129 for a four-day pass, and they are available for purchase at http://www.countrythunder.com/ or by calling (480) 966-9920.

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For additional materials, information, or to schedule an interview or television segment, please contact:
Ebie McFarland / 615-777-6995 ext. 25
ebie@websterpr.com


* Our interest is in the Country Thunder USA festival *

"Media Marketing Specialists to the Entertainment Industry"
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Nashville: 615.777.6995 / Hollywood: 323.822.0168 / www.websterpr.com  

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FUN FACTS ABOUT JACK AND MISTY
(that I'll bet you didn't know.)
By Jeff Lemlich, author of “Savage Lost”.

(Reprinted by permission of author.)

(1) Jack wrote the song "Gemini"
that became a minor hit by the Ventures.
He cut the original 45 on his Zodiac label,
and a vocal version was cut by a chick
who called herself "Jacqueline Hyde".
"Jacqueline Hyde" was none other than Misty Morgan!

(2) Jack was part of an early group called the DAWN BREAKERS
 that recorded a single for Coral:
Coral 61619   The Things I Love/Boy With The B-Bop Glasses

(3) Jack's rockabilly song (on the legendary Mida label)
was called "The King O'Hearts".
That's the club where Sam & Dave got their start,
and was named for Sam & Dave's first manager,
Johnny Lomelo, owner of Miami's King o' Hearts Club
(who later went to jail for racketeering and mail fraud,
and still later was elected mayor of a Miami suburb).

(4)  Misty Morgan's real name was Maryanne Donahue.

(4) Jack & Misty have a web site,
and they'd love for you to visit...
TENNESSEE BIRDWALK, THE JACK & MISTY HOME PAGE:
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Jeff Lemlich: http://www.limestonerecords.com

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***** Rustie Blue & Bill Anderson/ECMA 2005 Awards *****

Hi all,

I hope you had a great Easter!

I would like to thank everyone that has voted for Rustie and Bill Anderson in the European CMA Awards 2005. We can't thank you enough for your great support!

This is the last week for voting. (Deadline is March 31, 2005).   We would really appreciate your vote!   We are asking Rustie's fans, friends and supporters to spread the word around.  You can go the below link to cast your votes. 

 http://www.europeancma.com/awards_2005.htm

 If you get the opportunity, stop by Rustie's website, sign her guestbook and say hello! I know Rustie would love to hear from you!   Thanks again for your wonderful support to Rustie and Bill!!

 http://www.rustieblue.com

Thanks so much!

Robert Keister

Center Stage Productions

512 West Sixth Ave.

Lancaster, OH  43130

(740) 653-1916

 Ken Pearson

Bluesprings Music Group

413 W. 64th St.

Anniston, AL 36206

(256) 820-0803

kdp35@yahoo.com

http://www.bluespringsmusic.com

 
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Rustie Blue and Bill Anderson Nominated in the (ECMA) European CMA's.

 Rustie Blue and Bill Anderson teamed up to record “Chip Chip” in the Sony studio just days before Rustie left for Australia. "Chip Chip" the single was released to radio in early August 2004, and became the title track to Rustie's third album, released in mid-October. Rustie Blue and Bill Anderson have been nominated for the Vocal Collaboration of the Year for “Chip Chip” in the 2005 European CMA Awards Choice! To cast your vote, please visit - 

 www.europeancma.com/awards_2005.htm 

Voting ends March 31, 2005. Your vote is greatly appreciated!

***** Paddy Dougherty Quartet April Dates *****

 
The seeds that were planted last fall are starting to bloom.  So many new opportunities have developed since the release of our CD "Wait on the Moon".  With upcoming shows in Charlottesville, Richmond, Staunton and Hampton (and now radio play on FM 93.7 "Sunrise on the Coast" in the Hampton/Norfolk area), we're making new friends in new cities and having a ball. Thanks for supporting us and hope to see you out soon!

                                                                                                   ~Paddy

 
Wednesday, April 6th

Meriwether's / Lynchburg, VA

7:30-10:30pm

434.384.3311

Fabulous food matched only by the fabulous folks who come out to enjoy the evening.  Reservations are recommended.

 
Saturday, April 9th

Acoustic Charlottesville / Charlottesville, VA

Live ARTS Building / 3rd floor

8pm

This show will feature the Paddy D Trio unplugged as well as several other artists in the Charlottesville area including TigerLily (a wonderful all female 'rootsy-blues' treat) www.geocities.com\acousticcharlottesville

 
Friday, April 22nd & Saturday, April 23rd

Jazz Street / Lynchburg, VA

8-11:30pm

434.385.0100

This has always been a comfortable favorite for us to try new material on the locals.  They don't take reservations, but after last month's crowd, they may reconsider. Give 'em a call.

 
Please check our website www.paddyd.com for other news, shows and updates and if you are receiving this email and would rather not, let us know with the subject "remove" and we'll take care of it. 

 
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***** Hank Williams Museum press release *****

For Immediate release
Contact Information: Beth Birtley Hank Williams Museum
118 Commerce Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
PH: 334-262-3600
Or: Karen Shilling, Manager for David Church, PH: 740-974-9885
Subject: Hank Williams Museum to feature Nationally known Nashville Recording & Tribute Artist, David Church
Montgomery, AL 03/20/05 Nashville recording artist, David Church will be featured at the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery, AL on Sunday, May 1st for a matinees show at 2:00 p.m. The price of tickets are $12.00 each and should be purchased in advance as seating is limited. Church was featured on Nationally televised RFT-TV’s “Midwest Country,” and now is considered to be one of the most popular artist featured. Plans have been made to feature Church on several upcoming episodes.
“Hank Williams had something rare and special, something that reached inside you and touched your heart. David Church has that “something special.‘” That was the statement made by Joe Jensen, the producer of Midwest Country. “We have gotten more response from David’s performance than from any of our headliners from Nashville“ Church has gained national attention for his uncanny ability to sound like the legend, Hank Williams Sr. As Bill Mack, FX radio’s satellite cowboy put it, “ David brings Hank’s music into focus.” People all over the US have attended his concerts, and watched his television performances, and they find it amazing. Midwest Country and RFD-TV was literally flooded with calls and emails after televising Church on the show. Plans have been made to feature David on many upcoming episodes. The show is broadcast via satellite and cable on RFD-TV to over 25 million viewers. Originally slotted on Saturday evenings, it has become so popular that it is now broadcast on Monday afternoon as well.
After traveling and performing bluegrass music around the country for 10 years, Church ventured back into country music. His first country album gained international recognition with songs in the top 10 positions of mp3 and European Country charts. And in some countries the number one position. In early 2002, he was featured on a tour in Europe for 2 months. Upon returning to the US, through the encouragement of family and friends, “Images of a Country Drifter,” his personal tribute to Hank Williams was born. In 2003, he was featured at Hank Williams 50th memorial, at the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery. He was honored to be able to perform at the memorial and meet Cecil Jackson, Beth Birtley and the museum staff. And David considered the opportunity a lifetime achievement. He also met and became close friends with Don Helms, Hanks legendary steel guitarist. Don has been given much credit for creating the “sound” of Hank Williams. Later, David and Don produced an album titled, “A Legend Froze In Time,” featuring 12 of Hanks songs and the title song, written by Church. It also features a 20 minute interview with Don Helms on his life and travel with Hank.
Very much a traditionalist, David’s view on today’s “new country” is one of utmost respect. He believes it is wonderful that the producers are capturing the attention and following of the younger audience. There are a moderate amount of radio stations and promoters across the country adopting the traditional sound of country music back into their formats. But there is still a vast majority of people worldwide that want hear more of the traditional sound of country music. “There are small venues popping up all around the US that feature live country music. People are tired of sitting in front of the TV and are thirsty for what I call ‘straight-up country.‘”
David performs throughout the US with his band “Side Trak” and female artist, Terri Lisa.
The Hank Williams Museum features displays of Hank’s albums, clothing, musical instruments, and the 1952 Cadillac that made Hanks final journey. They recently added additional memorabilia made available through Hanks estate for display including: 14 suits, awards, blue suede shoes, hats, 7’ portrait that hung in his home, Hank Jrs, cowboy boots, boy scout uniform and numerous additional items; over 50 in all. They will also be opening an additional wing called “Audry’s Dream,“ to include many of Audry’s personal items. Visiting the museums gives people insight into the life of Hank and leaves you with a lasting impression and appreciation of the father of contemporary country music. The museum is located in the heart of downtown Montgomery at, 118 Commerce Street. For more information or to purchase tickets contact: Beth Birtley at: 334-262-3600 You can visit the museum online at: http://www.xaust.com/hank/homepage.htm Or to find out more about David Church visit his website at: www.davidchurch.net

 
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