NoShoesRadio.com Partners with Hooters

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Screenshot from NoShoesRadio.com

Screenshot from NoShoesRadio.com

Atlanta-based Hooters restaurants partnered with NoShoesradio.com, Kenny Chesney’s new online radio station which launched last week. The station located at www.noshoesradio.com reflects Kenny’s eclectic taste, ranging from country to reggae to rock, and beyond. The radio station promotional launch takes place in major cities across the country. Chesney appeared at last week’s kick off at the Hooters of Jacksonville Landing. “Kenny’s fans are our customers.  They want to have a great time and enjoy themselves, just like when they are at Hooters,” says Noela Scarano, Director of Marketing for Hooters of America, Inc.  “The fit is perfect and we are excited for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing internet launch.”

NoShoesRadio.com is scheduled to broadcast from seven additional Hooters restaurants over the summer including Troy, MI; Toronto, Canada; Manassas, VA; Raleigh, NC; Tallahassee, FL; Charleston, SC; and Bloomington, IL.

The Hooters Happy Hour segment along with others will be heard daily on NoShoesradio.com. Hooters plans to host listening parties throughout the 2009 Sun City Carnival Tour with Hooters Girls on site during each tour stop.

McGraw Offers Fans Southern Voice

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McGraw-SoVo-CD-Cvr-fnl_300Tim McGraw will release Southern Voice on Curb Records, Oct. 20. The new album will contain his current single “It’s A Business Doing Pleasure With You” written by Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger and Brett James. This release, recorded in Nashville with producer Byron Gallimore, marks McGraw’s first studio set in almost 2 and a half years.

TimMcgraw.com notes that the superstar will perform on NFL Opening Kickoff Presented By EA Sports which will be simulcast on NBC and NFL Network on Sept. 10. The show starts the 2009 season and pays tribute to six-time Super Bowl Champions the Pittsburgh Steelers and the city of Pittsburgh. McGraw, together with the Black Eyed Peas, will open the celebration with a free live concert at Point State Park in Pittsburgh.

Here’s the final track listing for Southern Voice:

1. Still

2. Ghost Town Train

3. Good Girls

4. I Didn’t Know It At The Time

5. It’s A Business Doing Pleasure With You

6. If I Died Today

7. Mr. Whoever You Are

8. Southern Voice

9. You Had To Be There

10. I’m Only Jesus

11. Forever Seventeen

12. Love You Goodbye

Possum Returns, Sony Sign, Katie Armiger & Craig Morgan

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To help celebrate Cracker Barrel’s 40th year anniversary, George Jones’ newest album goes on sale August 31 exclusively at all Cracker Barrel locations. A Collection Of My Best Recollection has 12 tracks including two songs that have never been released before, “I Don’t Want To Know,” and “I’m A Long Gone Daddy.” 

To help celebrate Cracker Barrel’s 40th year anniversary, George Jones’ newest album goes on sale August 31 exclusively at all Cracker Barrel locations. A Collection Of My Best Recollection has 12 tracks including two songs that have never been released before, “I Don’t Want To Know,” and “I’m A Long Gone Daddy.”

Sony's new logo has made it onto the sign outside their offices on Horton Ave.

Sony's new logo has made it onto the sign outside their offices on Horton Ave.

Craig Morgan recently shot the video for his single, "Bonfire," where he surprised bystanders in a variety of locations with impromptu performances. The video is said to be a cross between Jackass and Candid Camera.

Craig Morgan recently shot the video for his single, "Bonfire," where he surprised bystanders in a variety of locations with impromptu performances. The video is said to be a cross between Jackass and Candid Camera.

Kate Armiger recently stopped by WWQM to ride the cow with MD, Kenny Jay.

Katie Armiger recently stopped by WWQM to ride the cow with MD, Kenny Jay and promote her single, "Gone."

Murray Lands Premiere Position

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msthd3Entertainment marketing veteran Rick Murray joins the Premiere Radio Networks team as Director of Marketing and Brand Development for After Midnite with Blair Garner. Murray will report to Premiere Radio Networks SVP of Programming Jennifer Leimgruber and handle all promotions for the program. He will also manage marketing and branding initiatives for www.BlairGarner.com.

Rick-Murray-04Murray brings over 25 years of experience to this new position including over 20 years with the Country Music Association where he served as VP of Strategic Marketing. While handling his new duties, he will continue to serve as President of Greylock Entertainment, a full service integrated entertainment marketing and promotional company he established several years ago.

Murray was honored with the Canadian Country Music Association’s Leonard T. Rambeau International Award in 2007 and serves on the Board of Directors for both the International Entertainment Buyers Association and the T. J. Martell Foundation, Nashville Chapter.

Aldean’s Wide Open Live & More

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e1250514087Jason Aldean’s live concert DVD Wide Open Live & More will be released Aug. 25, but has already been certified gold by the RIAA. The 15 song hi-definition special includes his current single “Big Green Tractor,” “She’s Country” and hits from his first two albums, Jason Aldean and Relentless.

Aldean’s ticket sales have doubled since the early April release of his third album, Wide Open, and the tour continues through the fall. He will also appear on an episode of E!’s late night talk show Chelsea Lately today (Aug. 17) and on ABC’s CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock on Aug. 31.

Veronica Ballestrini

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“Amazing”

Timbob Records

vballestrini-playlistVeronina Ballestrini’s latest single “Amazing” is currently making its mark on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart and beyond. Veronica might not be the household name that our American Idol-era industry is capable of producing overnight—yet. But there’s no doubt that she is well on her way to mastering the art of our new media age and bringing a legion of fans with her in the process, as a recent story about her in the New York Times suggests.

“I spend about four hours a day answering messages from fans,” she reveals. “Every message I get, I answer myself.” It’s a formula that has paid big dividends for the surprisingly down-to-earth young star.

With one modest dream and an Internet connection, the teenager from Waterford, Connecticut has raised more than a few eyebrows with her self-made success story. The staggering numbers on her social network sites are proof that Veronica has that special ability to connect with people. On Myspace alone, that number totals more than 120,000 friends, 7.5 million page views and 11.5 million plays of her music. On country-lifestyle portal DigitalRodeo.com, Veronica is one of the most in-demand artists on the entire site.

“What Veronica has done without a label, without television and with virtually no press is absolutely astounding,” says Digital Rodeo Director of Marketing and Promotions John Pyne. “She is one of the most self-motivated artists I’ve ever seen and knows how to use the online tools at her disposal exceptionally well. It just so happens that she’s also a very talented young singer, and I personally think there’s no end to what she can accomplish.”

“It’s important that people know that I’m not trying to be anyone else,” adds Veronica. “I’m just trying to be who I am. I’m writing from the heart about issues and things I’m experiencing, and hopefully people can identify with that.”

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http://www.myspace.com/veronicaballestrini
http://twitter.com/veronicabal

Live Nation Giving Away Tickets Via Twitter

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live-nation-logoTwitter users are coming up with new ways to use the service all the time…the latest is contest giveaways.

During the month of August Live Nation is giving concert fans a chance to win the Ultimate Concert Access Pass, which allows the winner and a guest to attend any and twitter-logoevery show at any and every Live Nation owned and operated venue across North America for 1 year, beginning January 1, 2010.

Additionally, Live Nation is giving away 38 Ultimate Local Venue Passes in 38 cities, which gives the winner and a guest access to every concert at one Live Nation owned and operated venue of their choosing for an entire year.

The Twitter sweepstakes will be held on Live Nation’s national and local Twitter pages through August 31st. Fans can enter once a day to increase their chances of winning. Daily prizes include concert tickets, artist merchandise, parking upgrades and concessions discounts.

To enter the Ultimate Concert Access Pass Sweepstakes:

1) Follow @LiveNation on twitter

2) Send a tweet to @LiveNation and include the hashtag #LiveNationUltimateAccess

Example tweet: Please @LiveNation! I want #LiveNationUltimateAccess!

To enter the Ultimate Local Venue Pass Sweepstakes:

1) Follow your local Live Nation twitter page (visit www.livenation.com/ultimateaccess for a map of participating cities) Example: @LiveNationNYC

2) Send a tweet to your local Live Nation twitter page and include the hashtag #LiveNationUltimateAccess

Example tweet: Please @LiveNationNYC! I want #LiveNationUltimateAccess

Friday Photos: “People” Party, Country At The White House, More

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While gearing up for the September 29th release of her highly anticipated third album, Revolution, Miranda Lambert hosted the People Country Issue celebration party at Nashville's Hutton Hotel. Among a few celebrities joining to celebrate was RCA Nashville's Martina McBride and Chris Young. Pictured (l-r): Chris Young; Lambert; Lisa Ramsey-Perkins, Sen.Director A&R Sony Music; Martina McBride; Renee Bell, EVP A&R Sony Music.

While gearing up for the September 29th release of her third album, "Revolution," Miranda Lambert hosted the "People Country Issue" celebration party at Nashville's Hutton Hotel. Among a few of the celebrities in attendance were RCA Nashville's Martina McBride and Chris Young. Pictured (l-r): Chris Young; Lambert; Lisa Ramsey-Perkins, Sen.Director A&R Sony Music; Martina McBride; Renee Bell, EVP A&R Sony Music.

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"Country At The White House" will air tomorrow (8/15) on GAC. Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss and Charley Pride performed at show in the East Room. The 90-minute episode features opening remarks from the President and performances by the three Opry stars. It debuts this Saturday, August 15, 8 PM/CT on GAC.

Katie Armiger brings friends to her mall stop in Indianapolis (Castleton Mall)…..GAC’s Nan Kelley and the Top 20 team tape a show at Kate’s mall stop and recruit a new talent…Hall of Famer, JD Cannon, PD WFMS to help with the broadcast.

Katie Armiger's mall stop in Indianapolis (Castleton Mall) was taped by GAC. She is pictured here with GAC’s Nan Kelley and WFMS PD JD Cannon.

Mackenzie Adkins, 11 year-old daughter of Trace Adkins, will be "CMT Insider’s" special correspondent this weekend as she brings host Katie Cook a report about Warner Bros. action-adventure comedy film, Shorts. The film hits theatres nationwide on Saturday, August 15. "CMT Insider" airs Saturday at 12:30 PM/CT and Sunday at 10 AM/CT.

Mackenzie Adkins, 11 year-old daughter of Trace Adkins, will be "CMT Insider’s" special correspondent this weekend as she brings host Katie Cook a report about Warner Bros. action-adventure comedy film, "Shorts." The film hits theatres nationwide on Saturday, August 15. "CMT Insider" airs Saturday at 12:30 PM/CT and Sunday at 10 AM/CT.

Nathan Lee Jackson

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“Desperate Man”

StarCity/Nine North

nljackson-playlist“Desperate Man” is the latest single from StarCity/Nine North artist Nathan Lee Jackson. The song comes from Jackson’s debut album Complicated Hearts, recorded with the help of Jeff Glixman, producer of famed ‘70s rock legends Kansas.

Hailing from Winchester, Kentucky, Jackson came of age during country music’s new wave of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. He sang hymns on the front porch with his Grandma, and was grounded in classic country by singing with central Kentucky’s jamboree bands.

Shortly after high school graduation Jackson moved to Nashville, where his hard work and writing found the ears of Glixman. Jackson was invited to make an album at Glixman and partner Jim Gentile’s StarCity Recording Company in Bethlehem, PA.

“The recording process of my album was the kind that every artist dreams about,” Jackson says. “Jeff told me up front that neither producers nor artists often get to make the album that they want to make, but we had an opportunity at StarCity to do just that.” Jackson plays piano on the recording and had a hand in writing each of the album’s 13 songs.

“We didn’t really worry about what ‘kind’ of album we wanted to make,” Jackson says. “We just wanted to make magic—the kind of album we’d still love listening to in thirty years.”

http://www.nathanleejackson.com/
http://www.myspace.com/nathanleejackson

O’Reilly Opens Nashville Office, Signs Buddy Jewell

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buddy-jewellBuddy Jewell has signed with O’Reilly International for management, company president Louis O’Reilly announced today. Brad Allen, president of the newly-formed ALL Entertainment, will co-manage Jewell with O’Reilly.

O’Reilly International, one of Canada’s leading artist management companies, recently opened an office in Nashville. The company, in partnership with its two independent award-winning Canadian record labels, On Ramp Records and 306 Records, represents Country artists Shane Yellowbird, Brad Johner and Victoria Banks. O’Reilly is the 2007 winner of the Canadian Country Music Award for Record Company Person of the Year.

As previously reported, ALL Entertainment has partnered with New Revolution Entertainment to promote Jewell’s debut single, which is due to hit national airwaves mid-September.