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November 23, 2011

BLUE ANGELS MAKE PRE-SEASON VISIT FOR 2012 GREAT TENNESSEE AIR SHOW

NASHVILLE -- In preparation for the 2012 Great Tennessee Air Show, scheduled for May 12-13 2012, Lt. Commander Todd Royles and Lt. Mark Tedrow from the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flew into Smyrna Airport yesterday for a pre-season visit.

After performing survey maneuvers, the F/A-18 Hornet touched down, marking the Blue Angels' first return to middle Tennessee since their 2008 Great Tennessee Air Show appearance. Meetings were then held at the Smyrna Airport executive offices to review logistics for the upcoming air show.

"We are proud to welcome back the Blue Angels," said John Black, Smyrna Airport's executive director. "They are world-renowned and represent the best of the best out there defending our freedom. Their demonstrations inspire our youth, our next generation of pilots, and are a thrill for everyone that witness all that they can do."

Since 1946, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership, and serve as international ambassadors of good will.

The Great Tennessee AIr Show has been held at Smyrna Airport for over 40 years, allowing the community to experience aviation up close and personal.

This Spring's Air Show will feature many other aerobatic acts including Dan Buchanan, Matt Chapman, Rob Holland, Corkey Fornof, plus more to be announced. It will also have ground aircraft static displays and activities for children.

Tickets to the Great Tennessee Air Show are now available at www.greattennesseeairshow.com.

Black adds, "Tickets make great Christmas presents!"

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October 10, 2011

THE LANO COMPANY INTRODUCES BRIDGETTE TATUM COLLECTION LIGHT UP LIP GLOSS

NASHVILLE — The Lano Company, which specializes in lanolin-based cosmetic products, has partnered with Root 49 Records country recording artist and hit songwriter Bridgette Tatum to release a limited edition and unique lip gloss aptly named Hillbilly Rockstar.

Tatum’s signature color, developed after a year’s careful process, is a soft mocha with ultra-shimmery color. It uses a revolutionary “travel mica” that shimmers between pink and brown depending on the lighting. Perhaps the most distinctive feature is the LED-lit applicator with mirror that reduces the need for carrying an additional compact or finding a lighted space in which to apply the gloss. Coupled with the unique formula combining the naturally therapeutic powers of medical-grade Lanolin, Jojoba, Sweet Almond Oil and Vitamin E, this product is truly a staple for any “rock star” on the go.

Hillbilly Rockstar - The Bridgette Tatum Collection by Lano Company

“This is by far the best lip product I have ever used and the light up feature is the coolest and most practical thing ever,” saidTatum. “Whenever I use it while out and that light goes on, people immediately start asking me about it. I am excited to sing its praises while on the road for the upcoming She's Country Tour because it is a great product."

Having discovered the Light Up Lip Gloss seeing an interview that LanoCompany CEO Miranda Coggins did in Nashville in 2009, and relating toCoggins’ chronic chapped lip problem, Tatum began using the product religiously and found it the most effective product on the market. Additionally, this product is practical for Tatum, who has a rigorous touring schedule and faces the challenges of changing climates on the road that wreak havoc on her lips. It is perfect for last minute back-stage application, and comes in handy when her lips dry out during her numerous songwriting sessions.

Coggins commented, “The Lano Company is excited to be partnering with Bridgette Tatum. She is such a talented artist and songwriter and we truly enjoyed her unique sound the minute we heard her music. Bridgette's love of our products and desire to keep our lip gloss ‘Made In the USA’ has resulted in a perfect combination of healing lip gloss and super fun color! We look forward to future releases from our Bridgette Tatum Collection.”

Hillbilly Rockstar retails for $20 and can be purchased online or at one of the many outlets where The Lano Company’s products are sold.

In 2009, Tatum co-wrote the most played song on country radio stations across the United States. “She’ Country,” written with Danny Myrick and recorded and released by platinum-selling country superstar, Jason Aldean, held the No. 1 position on the country radio charts for two consecutive weeks. In 2010, Tatum’s song “Loud” was selected as the official theme song of the ACC Football Conferences’ 2010 season. This fast-paced anthem captured in a raucous music video resulted in exposure for Tatum in over 27 million households. Additionally in 2010, Tatum released her debut album, SEX, CHURCH & CHICKEN, on Root 49 Records. On November 2, 2011, Tatum embarks on the national She’s Country Tour, an all-female country genre tour, with recording artist Heidi Newfield (“Johnny & June”).

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About The Lano Company:

Miranda Coggins is leading a lip balm revolution, relieving chronic dry lips while providing a practical yet fashion-savvy packaging that has women stopping her on the street to ask about the great colors and unique applicators ofLanoLip Balm, Plumpers, and Gloss. It all began with Miranda’s “ah-ha” moment after she had her first child and started experimenting with lanolin, an ointment primarily used by women who are breastfeeding, to soothe her dry lips. Feeling relief, she knew she was onto something. Her entrepreneurial spirit was sparked and, through trial and error over her kitchen stovetop, she finally found a lip balm formula that worked—and The Lano Company was born less than a year later. Her lip treatments are doubly amazing because they not only soothe lips, improving their overall condition, but also come in a range of colors to suit every woman’s mood and skin tone. No mirror? No problem. The glosses and plumpers come with an LED light and mirror built right in, making it easy to beautify on the go. Specializing in lanolin-based cosmetic products, The Lano Company produces nature-inspired, high quality natural hydrating therapies including lip plumpers, lip glosses and mascara. Miranda’s products are now featured in more than 5,000 boutiques, salons and doctors’ offices worldwide. For additional information on the Lano Company or to schedule an interview with Miranda Coggins, please visit www.PureIllumination.com, www.TheLanoCompany.com, or email TheLanoCompany@comcast.net.

JULY 28, 2011

LOCASH COWBOYS AND ZAC BROWN BAND TEAM UP TO ROCK COUNTRY JAM USA

The duo defies the odds to perform at the popular festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin Saturday night

NASHVILLE, TN -- It is not uncommon for problems to occur when bands are zig-zaggingacross the country to entertain their fans. TheLoCash Cowboys are no exception, as they discovered this weekend as they attempted to travel from the Berlin Raceway in Marne, MI to Country Jam USA in Eau Claire, WI, hurdling mechanical and logistical problems, as well as battling Mother Nature. But, thanks to a determined management team, Country Jam promoters, and Country Jam headliner, ZacBrown Band, fans were not disappointed in the end.

After their show on Friday evening in Michigan,Preston Brust, Chris Lucas, and their band exited the stage at 2:00am only to discover their bus would not start. There were neither mechanics nor rental cars to be found and it wasn’t until 9:00am on Saturday morning that they finally got their bus rolling. Despite the odds, including the fact they had 500 miles to drive, Lucas stated, “Country Jam has always been great to us, and we were determined not to miss the show. We didn’t want to let our fans down.

The team attempted to find a charter plane to shorten their trip, calling all over Illinois and Michigan, until they finally found one in Madison, WI. – a two hour drive to Eau Claire. They arrived at the plane around 4:00pm, loaded it up, and the band took off for the 45-minute flight. A police escort was waiting with a van from the festival to take them to the grounds upon landing and they pulled up to the steps of the stage at exactly 4:59pm to perform. Thankfully, their tour manager had called ahead and arranged to borrow some equipment for the set, but as they walked up the steps to go on stage the stage manager shut down the main stage until approaching rain and thunderstorms passed.

In order to stay on schedule for the evening’s headliner, the Zac Brown Band, the announcer told the crowd that due to the rain delay,LoCash Cowboys would not be able to appear on the main stage. The crowd was clearly upset as their audible “boos” echoed throughout the grounds. Upon hearing the boos, Zac Brown and his band started asking what the ruckus was about and once told, Brown asked the duo and their band if they wanted to stay and perform after his set. The decision was easy, especially considering all they had endured just to arrive at the show. They went on stage, but during their performance of “Keep in Mind,” Brust’s piano was not working, apparently having gotten wet during the storm. Again, refusing to be deterred, the duo sang their last single acoustically. Once they finished the song they turned around and Brown was on stage with them. The crowd went crazy and Chris and Preston thanked him profusely for allowing them to follow his set. Brown told the crowd he was happy to open for LoCash Cowboys.

“I made sure I personally thanked Zac when he came off stage that night. He was so genuine, cool, and sincere about giving us the opportunity to close the night on the main stage,” says Brust. “It was a historical night for LoCash, to perform in front of 30,000 fans under such conditions, and we can’t thank the Zac Brown Band and Country Jam enough for giving us such a great memory. It’s definitely going in our book some day!”

The duo has been serious road warriors these past six years, honing their craft and earning a reputation as being one of the most entertaining live shows in country music. They have been winning fans in droves along the way with their charisma and unrestrained performances and proved this past weekend that they will do whatever it takes never to miss a show.

While they have shared bills with artists including Charlie Daniels, ZZ Top, Toby Keith, Train, Blake Shelton, and Tom Petty, among others; performed at halftime of NBA and U.S. Olympic team basketball games; and performed on Fox News Network's New Year's Eve broadcast in front of two million people in Times Square, Lucas states, “We have worked with several artists and for the ZacBrown Band to help us out and let us close the show out shows how great and humble they are with their much-deserved success. I was always a fan of theirs, but now I put them at ‘Legend’ status. I wish them many more successes – what great guys!”

In May 2011, LoCash Cowboys made their prestigious Grand Ole Opry debut. On June 8, they were featured on an episode of Man v. Food Nation on the Travel Channel, which aired the week of the CMA Music Festival. Events they participated in included the Kickoff Parade, Country Weekly fashion show, Musicians on Call benefit at the Hard Rock Café, City of Hope charity softball game, and Chevrolet Riverfront stage performance! LoCash Cowboys’ last single, “Keep In Mind,” reached 35 on the Billboard Country chart. Their previous single, “Here Comes Summer,” cracked the Top 40 at country radio, while the video peaked inside the Top 5 on the GAC and CMT Pure Country countdowns. Chris and Preston also wrote (with Jaren Johnson) “You’re Gonna Fly,” a song on Keith Urban’s current album, GET CLOSER.

Currently, LoCash Cowboys are busy promoting their current single, “You Got Me.” Written by Lucas and Brust with bandmate EricHalbig, this up-tempo, harmony-laced song is about that feeling one gets when falling in love. Produced by hit-maker Jeffrey Steele, “You Got Me” will appear on LoCash Cowboys’ forthcoming R&J Records debut album, THIS IS HOW WE DO IT.

For additional information, visit www.locashcowboys.com.

Photo courtesy of Country Jam USA.

July 21, 2011

LoCash Cowboys bring in C-O-U-N-T-R-Y

"C-O-U-N-T-R-Y" is the song that was jamming when the performers hit the stage. Guess what that spells? Rocket science isn’t needed, but it’s not more about the word itself, more like the lifestyle.

LoCash Cowboys came rolling into town for Saturday night’s headliner for the Roar on the Shore. I know you might be saying to yourself, “They are not local, why did you cover them?” Well, let’s face it, it’s a show that hundreds of people went to see for free, great stage, and they are nationally known. It was more like, who WASN’T there on Saturday night? But these Nashville fellas felt right at home playing for a crowd of bikers and bike enthusiasts.

Preston Brust and Chris Lucas are the LoCash Cowboys. Hailing from Baltimore and Arkansas/Indiana, these two music duos got together in Nashville, TN. Can you think of a better place to start a band? The Music City is the staple for country musicians looking to hit it big, and the LoCash Cowboys are well on their way.

Besides playing for our Erie crowd, they have played on bills with Charlie Daniels and ZZ Top. They have also played at halftime of the NBA Finals as well as the US Olympic basketball team. But they don’t just perform, they write too.

They have written theme songs to “Tuckerville” and “Pageant School: Becoming Miss America”. They have worked with Jeffery Steele (pretty big deal in country music song writing). The result of their skills is their debut album, “This Is How We Do It”.

Singing…check. Writing…check. Playing…check. What else can make the crowd go crazy? How about some high energy stage performing? Check!

To say these guys have fun when they are on stage is an understatement. They play like a kid waking up on Christmas morning. They even interact with the crowd asking questions and picking people in the crowd to get the camera on them. At one point, they stopped singing and asked a question about, what else, trucks and motorcycles.

Hopefully the LoCash Cowboys come back around soon, because they were a great band to see. Who knows, you may see them when they are the headliner at a bigger stage/event. For a free show, people definitely got their money’s worth.

Be sure to read up on the cowboys and listen to their tracks on their website. You can catch them on iTunes and don’t forget to see the entire photo gallery of the show by clicking here.

-Steve Puskar

February 12, 2011- US Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Makes Winter Site Visit at Smyrna Airport in Preparation for the Great Tennessee Air Show this Spring
January 17, 2011- Anna Wilson's Countrypolitan Duets Reviewed in Country Weekly
January 10, 2011 - Anna Wilson's Countrypolitan Duets Spotlighted in Country Weekly (issue date: January 17, 2011)
November 23, 2010 - Tootsie's Donates Guitars to Flood-Damaged School
November 17, 2010 - LoCash Cowboys Flying High with Keith Urban Cut
November 8, 2010 - Anna Wilson Jazzes Up "Countrypolitan Duets"
October 21, 2010 - Bobby Braddock Helps Fete Legendary Newsman
October 18, 2010 - Stephanie Greene Joins My Good Girl Music/Sony ATV Joint Venture
October 12, 2010 - Kris Kristofferson, Randy Houser + More Honor Tootsie's
September 21, 2010 - Randy Houser peforms "A Man Like Me" on Good Morning America in support of his sophomore album, THEY CALL ME CADILLAC
September 15, 2010 - Sparkart Unveils The Killers' Groundbreaking New Website
September 1, 2010 - LoCash Cowboys Do "Double Header": Kicking Off with National Anthem at LP Field

Honeywagon Honors Michael Jackson with Bluegrass Tribute Album

Read the news as covered on AOL's The Boot, the web's No. 1 country music blog!

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August 19, 2010

LOCASH COWBOYS HIRE JIM HAVEY PR FOR PUBLICITY

NASHVILLE - Stroudavarious Records artists LoCash Cowboys have retained Nashville-based publicity firm Jim Havey Public Relations. The compellingly charismatic duo, comprised ofPreston Brust and Chris Lucas, make the move as they gear up for the release of their upcomingStroudavarious debut album, THIS IS HOW WE DO IT, produced by renowned hit-maker Jeffrey Steele.

“LoCash Cowboys are poised for great success," says publicist Jim Havey. "They have it all going for them. They’re dynamic and captivating entertainers, with great vocals and world-class moves, yet have amazing depth as artists. Preston and Chris have an indefatigable work ethic and are incredibly driven to succeed. And, they can write to boot! My company is excited to be working with such talented artists and the Stroudavarious Records and Ontourage Management teams."

Jim Havey and his associate, Meghann Zolan, can be reached at info@jimhaveypr.com or (615) 251-8802.

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About LoCash Cowboys:

Gearing up for their debut album onStroudavarious Records, LoCash Cowboys’ Preston Brust and Chris Lucas have been busy hitting the road working dates at major festivals and top venues across the nation. Because their over-the-top energy is winning fans in city after city, LoCash Cowboys have appropriately titled their upcoming album THIS IS HOW WE DO IT, produced by renowned songwriter/producer Jeffrey Steele. LoCash Cowboys’ recent single, “Here Comes Summer,” reached the Top 40 at radio, while the video was Top 5 on CMT Pure Country and GAC countdowns. LoCashCowboys have shared bills with artists including Charlie Daniels, ZZ Top, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, and Tom Petty, among others; performed at halftime of NBA and U.S. Olympic team basketball games; and earned television appearances on Fox News Network's New Year's Eve Broadcast before two million people in Times Square, Tanya Tucker's reality show "Tuckerville," "Pageant School: Becoming Miss America," writing the theme songs for both, and their music will be featured on Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ “Making the Team.” Official website:www.locashcowboys.com .

Tootsies Orchid Lounge is featured in the “Experience Music City" section of the Nashville destination guide now live on

Delta Sky magazine online

Kris Kristofferson First Performer Announced for Tootsies' 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Ryman Auditorium, Sunday, November 7

Concert to be Part of Network TV Special and Documentary

NASHVILLE, TN - The venerable Tootsies Orchid Lounge, country music's most famous honky-tonk, announced today that Kris Kristofferson will perform at Tootsies' 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Ryman Auditorium, on Sunday, November 7. Additional performers will be named in the coming weeks. $150 VIP packages, including pre-sale tickets to the show, are available now by visiting www.tootsies.net, or at the Tootsies booth in the Nashville Convention Center during the 2010 CMA Music Festival.

Photo credit: Marina Chavez

The Tootsies' 50th Anniversary Celebration VIP Package includes: a preferred seat to the Ryman show; access to all activities at Tootsies' throughout the day (beginning at 10 a.m.), including the pre- and after-show parties; a commemorative Tootsies 50th Anniversary shirt; complimentary hors d'oeuvres; artist meet and greets, and more.

The Ryman show will include a retrospective presentation paying tribute to Tootsies and the iconic woman it's named for, Hattie Louise "Tootsie" Bess, who died in 1978. The concert will be part of a network television special and documentary celebrating Tootsies (details to be announced), produced by Nashville-based Travis Television.

Tootsies' proprietor, Steve Smith commented, "Tootsies has become a country music institution and Kris Kristofferson is a part of its rich history. For Tootsies' 50th anniversary show, we are booking artists which most honor its past, present, and future."

Legend asserts that Tootsie allowed Kristofferson and Willie Nelson to reside upstairs from the bar when times got tough for them early in their careers. After struggling in Music City for several years, Kristofferson achieved remarkable success as a country songwriter at the start of the 1970s. His songs "Me and Bobby McGee," "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "Sunday Morning Coming Down," and "For the Good Times," all chart-topping hits, helped redefine country songwriting. He won the Country Music Association's song of the year award in 1970 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004.

After the Ryman show, Smith will host the official VIP after-party at Tootsies. VIP package ticket holders will walk the purple carpet those famous 37 steps from the stage door of the Ryman to the back door of Tootsies where, in the 50s and 60s, the greatest Opry stars like Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, and Ernest Tubb would make that stroll to hang out, pick their guitars, and fraternize with the country fans who would pack Tootsies.

Today, Tootsies Orchid Lounge is a must-see Music City destination for tourists and is frequented by locals, including some of the biggest names in country music, who often drop in and surprise patrons with impromptu performances. In 2008, Tootsies opened another establishment at Pier Park, Panama City Beach.

$40 tickets for the Ryman show only will be available via TicketMaster or at the Ryman box office. For additional information, visit www.tootsies.net.

(L to R): Little Jimmy Dickens and Randy Houser at Tootsies Panama City Beach, Florida location. Courtesy: Robert Cooper

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COUNTRY STARS CELEBRATE SOUTHWEST CONNECTION

Randy Houser and Little Jimmy Dickens Led Nashville Delegation on Southwest Airlines’ Inaugural Non-Stop Flight Between Nashville and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, Sunday, May 23

Nashville, TN (May 24, 2010) – Fans of the world famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, have something new to celebrate. Southwest Airlines is now offering non-stop flights between Nashville and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, bridging the gap between its Nashville and Panama City Beach locations. To fete the occasion, on Sunday afternoon, country stars Randy Houser and Little Jimmy Dickens led a Nashville delegation to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport on Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight from Nashville.

Upon landing, Houser and Dickens, Butch Spyridon, President of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, and a contingency from Tootsie's Nashville, were welcomed at the Southwest gate by media, and Dan Rowe, President/CEO of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Nashville delegation then arrived in style at Tootsie’s Pier Park where they exited super-stretch limousines and walked the purple carpet to the cheers of hundreds of waiting fans. Portraits of Houser and Dickens were then unveiled and hung above the entrance to the packed honky-tonk. After signing numerous autographs and posing for photos, Houser jumped on stage and played a couple of songs for the enthusiastic crowd.

Houser, whose sophomore album THEY CALL ME CADILLAC, will be released Tuesday, September 14 on Show Dog-Universal Music, commented, "We songwriters love to get near the water. And Southwest just made it a whole lot easier for us in country music, and the whole Nashville community, to jump down here as quickly as we can."

Spyridon added, “I’m here to remind everyone that the flight goes both ways and look forward to having the fine folks from the beautiful northwest Florida beaches visiting us in Music City.”

Bon Jovi Performance Footage to be Released Exclusively on Tagged.com

Band's Live Acoustic Performance of "Saturday Night" to be Released to Innovative Social Networking Site on Monday, May 10

Los Angeles and San Francisco (May 10, 2010) - Tagged.com will exclusively premiere a live concert video of Bon Jovi performing an acoustic version of their song "Saturday Night" during a concert date on their record-breaking The Circle World Tour. Starting today, Monday, May 10, Tagged members will be greeted with an exclusive first invitation to watch the performance on Bon Jovi's official Tagged profile at http://www.tagged.com/bonjovimusic.

Tagged's premiere of the Bon Jovi video represents a continued effort to bring world-class music to its 80 million users. In addition to the video premiere, members will have a chance to listen to a personalized message from Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan. Already the nation's third largest social network, Tagged.com is quickly crafting itself as the epicenter of viral music content, supplementing centerpiece videos and songs with personalized messages from the the artists.

"Bon Jovi is such a prolific band with an extremely large fan base--this amazing effort to offer their Tagged fans first viewing of "Saturday Night" is sure to appeal to millions of our members," said Greg Tseng CEO and Co-founder of Tagged.

On May 11, Bon Jovi will also be re-releasing their entire collection of studio albums as "Special Editions" that will include bonus rare, era-specific live recording tracks. These "Special Editions" will also feature new artwork, photos, and liner notes documenting the evolution of the band during their twenty-five year career. Additionally, each "Special Edition" will unlock "backstage access" to The Bon Jovi Vaults where you can access exclusive content, including photos, tour memorabilia, and more live tracks. Visit http://www.bonjovi.com for tour information, photos, videos, news and more.

About Tagged.com:

Tagged is an industry-leading social network focused on social discovery. Based in San Francisco, Tagged reaches a global audience with 1.2 million daily visits and 40 million page views per day.. While other social networks leverage existing friendships, Tagged is a place to meet new people. The site enables its members to play popular online social games, build and customize profiles, give and receive gifts, meet other members with similar interests and more. Tagged has over 80 million registered users world wide. More information is available at http://about-tagged.com/.

About Bon Jovi:

"The Circle World Tour" follows in the wake of the release of the band's 11th studio album, The Circle, which debuted at #1 in numerous countries including the U.S. Globally, the Grammy Award-winning band has sold more than 120 million albums, and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. Bon Jovi's previous run, the hugely successful 2008 the "Lost Highway Tour," was Billboard's top-grossing tour of the year. Bon Jovi's 10-night run to open the new Prudential Center in Newark, NJ was the #1 Grossing event in 2007 and the #6 grossing event "of all time" in North America according to Pollstar. Now "The Circle Tour" is following in those footsteps - it was recently ranked the #1 grossing tour according to Pollstar. For more information on BON JOVI's tour, visit BonJovi.com

About Sparkart Group, Inc.:

Founded in 1999 and based near Silicon Valley in Oakland, California, Sparkart is the leading independent interactive technology firm that helps music artists and entertainment brands promote awareness, manage and create revenue streams, and design and produce Web sites. The company's clients include Evanescence, Janet Jackson, The Killers, Metropark, O.A.R., Ultimate Fighting Championship, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, among many others. Sparkart's music clients alone have sold nearly half a billion records. For additional information, please www.sparkart.com.

Colt Ford Meets Operation Redwing's Lone Survivor,
Marcus Luttrell

NASHVILLE, TN (May 4, 2010) - Average Joes Entertainment recording artist Colt Ford stopped by Travis Television on Friday to meet Marcus Luttrell, a former United States Navy SEAL who received the Navy Cross for his actions in 2005 facing Taliban fighters during Operation Red Wing in Afghanistan. Luttrell, author of the New York Times bestseller, Lone Survivor, is the new spokesperson for the "When They Come Back, We Give Back" media awareness campaign to support military foundations. Luttrell was in town to be interviewed by Travis Television producer, Greg Travis, who is producing promotional videos for the organization.

Marcus Luttrell and Colt Ford. Photo Credit: Erick Anderson

When Ford learned that Luttrell was a fan of his music and would be in Nashville, he wanted to personally thank him for his outstanding service to our country. Ford is already a supporter of the "When They Come Back, We Give Back" campaign having posed in combat boots as a symbol to remind all Americans to support our military who have faced the harsh realities of combat, returning home with a new set of challenges.

Ford commented, "I thank America's armed forces at the end of each of my shows. We owe so much to those who put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms we have in this country. Meeting Marcus -- knowing all he went through during Operation Redwing -- was humbling, and the way he has bounced back to give back to others who need help is inspiring."

About Marcus Luttrell and Operation Redwing:
In the New York Times best-seller, Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell recounted the harrowing story of Operation Redwing and his SEAL team's fire fights in the desolate mountains of Afghanistan. During hours of attack, Luttrell's three teammates were killed. When an additional team of 8 Navy SEALs and 8 Army Special Operations forces were sent to rescue him by helicopter, they were shot down, leaving no survivors. He has since founded the Lone Survivor Foundation which supports the Lone Survivor Ranch in Central Texas and helps with the needs of returning warriors who have been wounded in battle.

About "When They Come Back, We Give Back":
The campaign was created this past Fall by five patriotic women from Texas, dubbed "The Boot Girls," to build awareness for military foundations by creating and circulating images of American celebrities in combat boots. Randy Houser, Heidi Newfield, Joe Nichols, Emily West, Chuck Wicks, Gretchen Wilson, and Derek Sholl, are among the other country artists who have posed in boots. Website: www.whentheycomeback.org.

About Colt Ford:
Average Joes Entertainment recording artist Colt Ford's sophomore country album, CHICKEN AND BISCUITS (released April 20, 2010), debuted #8 on Billboard's "Top Country Albums" chart, as well as #28 on the publication's overall sales chart, "The Billboard 200." BISCUITS features vocal performances by Joe Nichols, Randy Houser, James Otto, Josh Gracin, and more. Official website: www.coltford.com.

Sony/ATV Promotes Abbey Burkhalter

April 05, 2010

Troy Tomlinson, President/CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville, has announced the promotion of Abbey Burkhalter to Creative Director. Formerly Creative Manager, Burkhalter joined Sony/ATV in February 2006. In the past four years, she has been responsible for a significant number of major recordings and singles, and has played an integral role as liaison between Sony/ATV’s Nashville roster and the publishing company’s Los Angeles and New York writers. Burkhalter will continue to report to Senior Vice President of Creative, Terry Wakefield.

Kenny Chesney and Steve Miller "Went Out Last Night"

March 3, 2010 -- Superstar Kenny Chesney surprised patrons at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge last night when he and rock icon, Steve Miller, gave an impromptu performance at the legendary Lower Broadway honky-tonk in Nashville. Insiders say that Chesney persuaded Miller to play at Tootsie's as it's extremely rare for the classic rocker to perform at bars. Word on the street spread fast as the always-bustling bar and live music venue quickly filled to capacity. Spirited fans sang along to every word of the Steve Miller Band classic hits including "Fly Like an Eagle," "Keep On Rockin' Me Baby," "Jet Airliner," and "Abracadabra," among others. Chesney then led the crowd in singing happy birthday to Tootsie's, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Earlier in the evening, Chesney and Miller shared the stage across the back alley from Tootsie's at the Ryman Auditorium for a live taping of the hit CMT series, CMT CROSSROADS. CMT CROSSROADS: THE STEVE MILLER BAND and KENNY CHESNEY will premiere later this year on CMT.

Photos by Bev Moser.
For additional photos and video footage, please email info@jimhaveypr.com or call (615) 251-8802.

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February 9, 2010

goodkin -

A Website for Today's Modern Family, Launches Today

Actor and activist Ed Begley Jr., Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh, and screenwriter Patricia Resnick, are among contributors representing a new generation of American families

LOS ANGELES -- goodkin, a premium, lifestyle-focused website targeting the growing population of today's modern family, launched today at www.WeAreGoodkin.com. Co-founded by Los Angeles-based screenwriter Jennifer Gruskoff and creative director Laura Crawford, goodkin is where the modern family finds a home whether they are gay, single, adoptive, multi-racial or are trendsetters in culture and style. goodkin provides innovative style, creative resources, entertaining ideas, and a community that incorporates giving as a core value.

Editor-in-chief Jennifer Gruskoff commented, "We celebrate the differences and strengths of these families while honoring their similarity to all families. Our mission is to recognize the emerging and growing population of non-traditional families, however they choose to define themselves."

goodkin embodies an innovative, stylish and progressive culture, alive with relevant articles pertaining to a new generation of families. Gruskoff adds, "Original content forms the site's core, but we welcome the voices of our community to help us shape and represent the world of modern families the way they are living now - with style, open-mindedness, and an eye to the future."

Laura Crawford, executive creative director, offers, "goodkin is designed to create an open and inclusive environment. Families and communities look and feel differently than they did 50 years ago, and even 10 years ago. goodkin celebrates and reflects this evolution. The world is changing...and family is too."

goodkin pages include Style, Family, Fun, and Give, offering unique articles and video blogs. The following is an overview of content for the site's launch:

Patricia Resnick, award winning screenwriter of "9 to 5," the film and musical, is profiled and talks about her life as a lesbian mom of two teenagers
Mark Mothersbaugh, co-founder of the new wave band Devo, and his wife, Anita, discuss how adopting their two daughters from China has changed their lifestyle
Ed Begley, Jr. and Rachelle Carson discuss keeping your child motivated to be "eco" and give tips to "eco-ize" your home
The Starks, a Buddhist vegetarian family, share their parenting tips for how to try and raise two "conscious" girls in trendy Los Angeles
The Inner Style Guide section, much more than a look at trendy clothes, gets down to what style is about for kids
Design and eco-design ideas about how to live better with your family
Topical coverage of current events, from news on GLBT, adoptive, and multi-racial issues, to lighter subjects such as family movie reviews
Topics for pet parents
Q&A's for the non-traditional family, using a doctor's expertise and perspective
"All-in-one" articles centered around unique and creative events for families, including parties for the holidays, events just for fun, and more!

To explore goodkin, and for additional information, visit www.WeAreGoodkin.com

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Bios and photos for Jennifer Gruskoff and Laura Crawford are available upon request.

Mark and Anita Mothersbaugh, with adopted daughters Margaret and Hui Hui, and one of their three Pugs

For more information, please email jim@llac.com or call (615) 251-8802. We invite you to follow goodkin on Facebook and Twitter.

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