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Steven Phillips has hosted "The Morning Dish", a live radio show, on Lake 97.7 WJUL for the past 9 years. He has won the 2017 and 2020 Gabby Award for Best On Air Personality of the Year in Georgia. "The Morning Dish" is a lighthearted, mixed up combination of, as Steven says it best, "Unfair and Unbalanced" sideways views of current events and news stories with a long list of great interviews from all walks of life.
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He has numerous owner/trainer awards and titles and many many victories Steve is a native Miamian. He was a pioneer in the starter and alternator and car parts industry. His passion is horse racing and philanthropy. His enthusiasm for life, devotion to family and generosity is unparalleled.
An owner and trainer in South Florida since 1969, Dwoskin has long been a partner with Sylvester Comprehensive Care Center, a part of the University of Miami Health System (UHealth). A generous donation to Sylvester funded the Dwoskin Proton Therapy Center, which began treating patients with advanced and precise radiation therapy in September 2020. A few months ago he endowed the Dwoskin Children's Cancer Research Laboratory. In the 48 year history of Calder Racetrack, he was the only person to win the owner and trainer award. (most wins)
In the horse racing industry they gave Steve an award for "Distinguished Service" out of its 10K members. (Like the Oscar's)
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Paul's latest Never Too Late To Call is now available on CD, vinyl, and your favorite streaming service.
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In the middle of 1996, The Nashville Network announced that Chapman would replace Tom Wopat as host of their evening talk show, Prime Time Country. The show ended after 1999. Chapman went on to produce Muzik Mafia on CMT as well as appearing numerous times on the network's Gone Country as a songwriting mentor. Chapman, along with John Rich and Big Kenny (the country duo Big and Rich) traveled to Vietnam to document the story of Niles Harris, a Vietnam veteran, in the production of The 8th of November: A True Story of Pain and Honor. Chapman produced, wrote, directed, and scored the documentary.
singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who formed the Christian rock band Third Day with guitarist Mark Lee, with both of them being the only continuous members of the band prior to their disbandment in 2018. Powell also delves into country music, having released several independent country albums. As of 2021, he continues his career in Christian music as a solo artist.
James Craigmyle is a World Renowned certified international K9 trainer with over a decade of experience training dogs. Craigmyle served as a dual purpose K9 Handler, internationally certified in narcotics and patrol for the largest Sheriff’s Office in the State of Missouri. Craigmyle served as a SWAT K9 Handler and during his career he worked with federal, state, and local officials. Craigmyle has trained hundreds of dogs of all sizes - from personal dogs to law enforcement canines. Craigmyle is an instructor on dog psychology, canine obedience, scent work, personal protection, and dietary needs.
Craigmyle is a judge for the National Association of Canine Scent Work. The judge is responsible for determining if the team has correctly called the 'Alert' given the hide location and conditions of the day and for making decisions relating to faults and conduct during the actual competition search.
Craigmyle is a strong believer in positive reinforcement, making it fun for the dog and owner. This type of training results in building a stronger bond between the dog and owner.
Craigmyle was a featured fan favorite with his partner K9 Lor on LivePD on A&E. Craigmyle hosted and assisted in the development of America's Top Dog on A&E. In 2022 he hosted the first annual Project K9 Hero Awards on GAC Family. Craigmyle spent several years as an expert analyst on NewsNation and CourTV. Craigmyle has trained celebrities' dogs and dog owners in foreign countries via Zoom.
"The only thing consistent about dog training is inconsistency."
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In 1989, a critically-acclaimed newcomer to the country music fold, Sammy Sadler, had already charted several successful singles and was ready to release his first album on Evergreen Records when he was caught up in the assassination of then Cash Box chart-manager, Kevin Hughes, and a payola scandal that would bring down the magazine and rock the music industry.
Despite suffering a near-fatal gunshot wound that would require multiple surgeries to repair, Sadler remained under suspicion until the murder was solved thirteen long years later - by then, his career was dead, as well.
In March 9, 2004, Sadler attempted to reboot his career, releasing Hard On A Heart on the Tri label. The title track placed in the top-10 on the Texas Music Chart and went No. 1 in Europe for seven weeks but produced lackluster results in the states. In 2009, Sadler released another album, Heart Shaped Like Texas on Audium Records, which transitioned to Koch Records and eventually sold to E1 Music. Despite rave reviews for singles "I'll Always Have Denver," and "No Place to Land," E1 Music ultimately closed and Sadler's recording career ended. Since that time, Sammy continued to play to fans with two successful tours-one with Doug Stone in 2012, and the other lasting from 2015-2016 with Ken Mellons and Jeff Carson called the "Taking the Country Back Tour."
Record promoter Chuck Dixon, who was suspected of ordering the hit against Hughes, was reported to have died mysteriously in 2013, and triggerman Richard D'Antonio would die in prison in 2014. The passing of both provided a newly found confidence to Sadler, who had spent years looking over his shoulder as a result of PTSD.
In 2021 Sammy released his highly acclaimed album 1989 produced by Buddy Hyatt, which featured duets with country hitmakers T. Graham Brown, Marty Rabon and Larry Stewart. Sammy's reemergence was featured in exclusives with People Magazine and Newsmax. Sadler was also featured and shared his new music and story of personal triumph with WSMV's Today In Nashville, Fox 17's "Rock n' Review" and The Dr. Ward Bond Show.
Sammy's new album will be tentatively released in 2024. The single, Louisiana Rain, was released in May of 2022. His latest single, Everything's Gonna Be Alright, was released in February 2023.
Sammy's story is far from over, in fact, it's still being written.
Tre' Corley and The Music City Connection is the band for the Mike Huckabee Show based in Nashville,
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I am giving you a fish, but I am teaching you to fish, as well.
If you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or fictive kinship who is now raising someone else’s child, or if you are a counselor or educator working with this client population, this book will be invaluable to you. It is packed full of good advice and valuable resources.
A lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into putting this information together. This book contains advice on how to gather resources in your specific area and discusses issues and potential dilemmas that you probably have not thought of yet., that I have lived through already!
At the end of this book, you will find an extensive resource directory. There is a resource directory by topic, a state directory that is specific resources for within that state, and an international directory. You will also find a resource section specifically for counselors and educators which includes websites, journal articles, books, and video resources that will help the reader gain a better perspective of this specific population's needs.
You may laugh, you may cry, but you will no longer feel like you are alone in your journey!
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What would the Grizzly Bear sound like if it could sing? It would sound like it had taken lessons from J Edwards. It's that voice that rocks the streets of downtown Nashville, but it's his original songs that bring the city alive again with the spirit of long gone story-tellers. It's the voice that draws you in and the power in those words that nail you to the chair until the last strum of that old acoustic guitar. Folks have missed their planes back to California and New York while under the spell of those smoke-like songs.
J Edwards has had some kind of instrument in his hand since birth. While other babies were grasping at rattles, he was playing Black Gospel tambourine from under the front pew of the "Holy Roller" church. A little up high and double time. Writing his first official song at 9 years old he quickly found an outlet for his writings with his already husky vocal sound and soon became the voice of the "hollaring" songs sure to turn the worship into a hand clapping, foot stomping good time. It wasn't long before Edwards was the fill in person on whatever instrument was unoccupied during each church service. So many different notes to express so many different of moments.
Being raised Pentecostal brought it's share of ridicule and some lack of connection with his friends at school, so in his teens J Edwards turned to the gut-wrenching sounds of Blues, R&B and the lonely stories told in the 70's and 80's country songs coming out of that beat up clock radio. A little misguided teasing by counterparts and being a little disregarded by female friends due to their lack of understanding and his "different" appearance was the nail through the soul that scratched out onto paper some of the most heart aching lyrics we've ever felt in a song. It could have been that wrasslin' with religion and the knowledge of it that mashed the spiritual and the longing for a specific woman together and brought us songs of a soft healing touch that still couldn't save him.... or maybe it was just an old T.G. Sheppard song. "She said, Do you wanna go to heaven and I said yes, just lead me on...".
But, that voice will shake the rafters. It's kind of like somebody mixed the attributes of Joe Cocker, Bob Seger, Merle Haggard, Rev. Al Green, Bonnie Raitt and all of your favorite singers that poured it out from the heart and came up with something not like any of them, but still had the sound to take you to forgotten places where you were scared and comforted all at the same time. Somebody said "That voice has purpose. It comes out of his mouth with a job to do and does it. It gets it done" Those smoky tendrils of J Edwards' songs are creeping across the room at you right now. It's gonna put a spell on you.
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Corey Layne's East Tennessee roots have greatly influenced his music as a country singer-songwriter. Inspired by his grandfather who had played the Grand Ole Opry, Corey’s music is heartfelt and emotional. His work covers the gamut of personal struggle and loss – to finding happiness and love. His original music inspires the listener with the resounding sincerity of his genuine vocals and searing lyrics. #countrymusic #georgejones #georgestrait
Corey first began singing at around age five and writing music as a pre-teen. He has focused on honing his music skills as a writer, singer, and musician for most of his life. By 2003, he won an international singing competition, Teen Talent, which was held at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. In 2010, he began traveling to sing background vocals with several prominent gospel artists, including Eddie James, among others.
In 2004, he signed his first record deal with an independent label. While traveling to promote his first album, he hit rock bottom after a near-death experience. He says, “This was the lowest point of my life up until that time.” Corey became singularly focused on his talent as a singer and songwriter - putting to words and music to his real-life experiences. You can hear some of that story in his single entitled, “Let’s Take Tonight.”
Corey recently contracted COVID 19, was hospitalized, and was told that he would not survive it. “Though I had a strong faith, it made me question everything. What gave me solace was believing there had to be a purpose in life for God to have given me this talent and the belief that I had something to offer country music fans. As it turns out, it was music that proved to be the most healing medicine of all.”
Corey has just released his latest single, “Searchlight,” and his new album, ‘Bend-or-Break ‘ He recently made his national television debut on the popular RFD Network show, ‘Larry’s Country Diner.’
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“Corey’s vocals and songwriting are authentic and pure, a singers singer. He’s a fresh sound that country listeners will be hearing for years to come.”
— Buddy Owens, Award-winning American country music singer & songwriter
Born in Lima, Peru, and currently based in the United States, Eduardo’s wistful brand of acoustic pop is finding listeners all over the world. Influenced by everything from classic rock to the masterpieces he studied while earning his master’s degree in Literature, his songs are a combination of pensive humor, peaceful feelings, and thought-provoking lyrics. Eduardo’s songs have a little something for everybody, and with his latest release, he is poised to reach his largest audience yet.
Eduardo honed his craft traveling and performing across America. Collaborating with a diverse range of artists, he steadily built up his repertoire, leading to the release of two well received albums and a live in-studio performance. His first major artistic breakthrough came with his 2018 EP ‘Rusty Strings.’ The six-track compilation was widely played on college and commercial radio and earned Eduardo a nomination from Toronto’s Independent Music Awards. One of the album’s stand out tracks, ‘La Farra’ was a winner of RadioAirplay's summer contest, while singles ‘Hole In The Wall’ and ‘Complacency’ were praised by the music press for their sunny vibes and engaging melodies.
In the Summer of 2020, he released a new single called 'Sunrise' and he is also preparing the release of his first live album. This live album, called 'En Vivo', is made up of performances from his 2018 and 2019 tours. The album captures the singer/songwriter in his natural element as he brings his energetic music to his ever-growing fan base.
Eduardo has already carved out a unique niche in the music world and proven to be as compelling a performer and writer as anyone in his genre. His songs inspire hope for a better tomorrow while reminding listeners to appreciate the present moment. Eduardo’s story is just beginning, and there is no telling how far his music will take him.
“There is no one on this green earth who could better tell the tales of Hollywood Lights, Nashville Nights than Victoria Hallman and Diana Goodman. And, oh, the tales they can tell! There they were, right in the middle of it all, falling in and out of love with the biggest names in show business. They were given a front row seat to the greatest show on earth, Hollywood, Vegas and Nashville, and were surrounded by some of the most brilliant talent we have ever known. Fasten your seat belts – Hollywood Lights, Nashville Nights will be a bumpy, fun-time ride for all.” – Robert Hicks New York Times best-selling author of The Widow of the South Editor of A Guitar and a Pen “Hee Haw was all about friends and family having a great time and laughing together – both on the set and with everyone watching at home. One big family! Some of the relationships formed while making that show will last forever. Victoria Hallman is one of those people – my forever friend. I think so much of her because she cares about people. I know she cares about my family and me. I know that she would be there for me if I needed her. As special as she makes me feel, I know she does this for everyone, because she’s just that kind of person.” – Irlene Mandrell Co-star of Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters Hee Haw Star “My first crushes were the Hee Haw Girls.” – Robert Reynolds, the Mavericks Grammy Winner Country Music Association Award Winner Academy of Country Music Award Winner #elvispresley #heehaw #burtreynolds #buckowens
Dr. Alveda King
About Alveda King: Dr. Alveda C. King is the daughter of the late slain civil rights activist Rev. A. D. King and the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a Christian Evangelist. Author of the best seller KING RULES and WE’RE NOT COLORBLIND, she is also founder of Speak for Life, Chairman of the Center for The American Dream - AFPI, and currently serves as a Fox News Channel contributor and is the host of "Alveda King’s House" on Fox Nation and a NEWSMAX opinion contributor; a member of Optimist International; former college professor; and a film and music veteran. Alveda is also a former Georgia State Legislator, college professor, a twice assigned Presidential appointee, and a 2021 recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
Roger Reaves grew up a poor farm boy in Georgia and went from making ‘moonshine’ to becoming one of the most prolific smugglers of the 20th century. He covered six continents, transporting 20 ton ship loads of hash, tons of cocaine, and completed more than 100 sorties across the US border with plane loads of marijuana. #drugs #pabloescobar #smugglers
His friends and associates spanned the globe. From Medellin Cartel kingpins Jorge Ochoa and Pablo Escobar; to “Mr Nice” Howard Marks and the infamous Barry Seal who was Rogers close friend and employee.
He escaped from prison on five seperate occasions; was shot down in both Mexico and Colombia; and tortured almost to death in a Mexican prison. Despite it all, Roger still has a twinkle in his eye as he recounts his life story.
And you have probably never heard of him…till now. Get Roger's book here: https://amzn.to/35SXgga
Roger Reaves grew up a poor farm boy in Georgia and went from making ‘moonshine’ to becoming one of the most prolific smugglers of the 20th century. He covered six continents, transporting 20 ton ship loads of hash, tons of cocaine, and completed more than 100 sorties across the US border with plane loads of marijuana.
His friends and associates spanned the globe. From Medellin Cartel kingpins Jorge Ochoa and Pablo Escobar; to “Mr Nice” Howard Marks and the infamous Barry Seal who was Rogers close friend and employee.
He escaped from prison on five seperate occasions; was shot down in both Mexico and Colombia; and tortured almost to death in a Mexican prison. Despite it all, Roger still has a twinkle in his eye as he recounts his life story.
And you have probably never heard of him…till now.
Carvin Walls is a married country duo based out of Nashville, TN! Kelly (formally Carvin) Walls and Troy Walls are a powerhouse duo that could only be created in the heart of Music City! Kelly, a sassy, fun Jersey girl who played professionally in the NJ tri-state area as a pop/rock, hippie singer/songwriter, and Troy Walls, a down to earth country boy from West Virginia who was playing the Ohio river valley while making regular trips to Nashville for songwriting, both officially made the move to Nashville, TN in 2012. Shortly after, they met at a songwriters round and started writing together! The magic between them happened instantly! They began to play songwriter rounds together, and soon officially became the duo everyone was talking about!
What is so special about this country duo? They are vastly different from each other and somehow, some way, it works! Kelly, raised in NJ on rock n’ roll and pop while Troy was raised in WV on traditional country; both loving motown and r&b, combine their styles into an oddly perfect combination! When the two come together as writers, it mixes pop rock and country in a very organic way with a splash of soul, reminiscent of Mo-Town! Their debut album “Between Us” has been reaching fans across the country, with tons of requests on radio and a huge outpour of love and support! It has just the right mix of fresh, fun and real that fans are organically latching onto! Their album debuted at #59 on Itunes Country Album charts, and they were nominated for the 2019 NIMA Awards for “Duo of the Year” and “Performers of the year”! Their single “Sometimes I Lie” reached top 100 and “Hippie” top 80 for 6 weeks on Music Row Charts.
MEET DEAN MILLER
Born into a musical family, Dean Miller has a lifetime of experience in the music industry. He is the son of the late Roger Miller, best known for the song “King of the Road” and the Tony Award-winning Broadway play “Big River.”
His Career
Dean has been signed to Capitol Records, MCA, Universal South, and Koch as an artist. In addition, he also signed to Sony, Universal, and other music publishers as a songwriter. Dean takes pride in being an award-winning songwriter who has produced multiple albums and toured to share his music around the world.
The Success
All of Dean’s achievements in the music scene gave him an opportunity to appear and perform with some of the biggest names in the industry. Dean’s songs have been recorded by various artists including George Jones, Trace Adkins, Trisha Yearwood, Jamey Johnson, Terri Clark, and many more.
The inspiration for Tommy’s transformation? That would be guitar legend Chet Atkins, who represented to Tommy the pinnacle of guitar playing. One man, one guitar, and unlimited, passionate song. Like Dylan, who made a pilgrimage from the Midwest to New York to meet his idol, Woody Guthrie, Tommy always knew he had to get to Chet. To let Chet hear his music, which had been so shaped by his years listening, and absorbing, Chet’s genius.
When he finally made that trek around the globe to meet the man himself, in Nashville, their bond was immediate, and like their music, existed beyond words. Chet picked up his guitar, and the two men jammed joyously for hours. It started a lifelong friendship which shaped Tommy’s music forever. Chet welcomed Tommy into guitarist knighthood by bestowing upon him the coveted title of CGP (Certified Guitar Player), an honor awarded only to four other humans ever. Though already devoted to the life of a solo player, receiving the love and esteem of Chet lifted Tommy into a different realm. Because, as Chet recognized instantly and told the world, musicians like this don’t come along that often; pay attention to this man. Of course, Chet knew of what he spoke. Tommy’s triumph on his singular solo path has been extraordinary. From the Midget Surfaries he’s become beloved and revered around the planet for the music. And, for the joy.
“When I was a kid, I wanted to be in show business. Now, I just want to be in the happiness business. I make music, and you get happy. That’s a good job.”
– Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Prine is a Nashville-native, singer-songwriter, and performer. He picked up a guitar at age 10 and started picking melodies. Though he has crafted his own unique sound over the years, he learned from observing one of the best. He is the son of the late legendary multi-Grammy award-winning artist, John Prine.
The watermark of Tommy’s sound comes from his unique finger-picking style combined with soul-stirring songwriting. His debut album has been recorded and is yet-to-be released. #johnprine #interview #bonnieraitt #grammyawards
DID I SHAVE MY LEGS FOR THIS (1996)
Album Information: Did I Shave My Legs for This is the debut studio album of American country artist Deana Carter, released via Patriot Records in the UK in 1995. In 1996, Capitol Records had Carter record new material for the North American release of the album, which included three songs from the original release.[8] This version features her breakthrough debut single "Strawberry Wine", a number-one hit on the Billboard [[Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart at the end of that year. "We Danced Anyway", "Count Me In", and the title track were also released as a singles. Of these, "We Danced Anyway" and the promotional single "How Do I Get There" also reached number one. (Wikipedia)
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Everything's Gonna Be Alright (1998)
Everything's Gonna Be Alright is the second studio album by American country music artist Deana Carter. Released in 1998 as her second and final studio album for Capitol Records Nashville, it features the single "Absence of the Heart", a number 16 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts in late 1998. "You Still Shake Me" and "Angels Working Overtime" were released as the second and third singles, and peaked at numbers 36 and 35, respectively. "Ruby Brown" failed to chart in the U.S., but managed to reach number 74 on the country charts in Canada.
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Father Christmas (2001)
This holiday album manages to be great despite itself -- one of Deana Carter's strengths is her songwriting; this is a collection largely of standards. Even though it adds a kind of fireside charm, the guitar accompaniment, provided by her father, Fred Carter, Jr., seems ham-handed and often off-tempo. The only thing about the album that isn't flawed is her voice. Subtle and sweet, she charms throughout and sets a gentle, soothing tone that is perfect for a wintry evening. Carter has also managed to present a holiday album that manages to exude a down-home country style without resorting to stereotypical twanginess and fiddles. Father Christmas may not go too far to try to be original or different, but it is pretty memorable just the way it is.
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I'm Just A Girl (2003)
I'm Just a Girl is the fourth studio album released by American country singer/songwriter Deana Carter. The album peaked at #6 on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart and #58 on the Billboard 200, and produced two singles. "There's No Limit" was released in late 2002 as the lead single. The song was Carter's first Top 20 hit since "Absence of the Heart" in 1998, when it peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks #interview #countrymusic #deanacarter chart in early 2003. The title track was released as the album's second single, which was a minor Top 40 hit. This was Carter's only release on Arista Nashville; she then switched to Vanguard for her next albums. The cover resembles a magazine cover.
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The Story of My Life (2005)
The Story of My Life is the fifth studio album released by American country singer/songwriter Deana Carter. The album peaked at #26 on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart and #150 on the Billboard 200. "One Day at a Time" was released in March 2005 as the lead-off single, and entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 9, 2005 at #57. It reached a peak of #55 after three weeks, although the song later reappeared on the chart for two additional weeks in late June-early July. The follow-up singles, "The Girl You Left Me For", "Sunny Day", and "In a Heartbeat", failed to enter the chart altogether.
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The Chain (2007)
The Chain is the sixth studio album of American country singer/songwriter Deana Carter, first released in 2007. Since, the album has peaked at #60 on the US Country chart. The first and only single off the album, "On the Road Again," was released in 2007, failing to land on the
Who are The Boxmasters?
Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960’s. Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, Byrds and Beach Boys, but also important to The Boxmasters are The Mothers of Invention, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Big Star.
Since forming The Boxmasters, several long-time friends have contributed to the sound of the band, but the core of The Boxmasters has always been Andrew and Thornton. As primary songwriters, the sound of the Boxmasters has been an evolution as the duo constantly strive to find new inspiration, new sounds and new ways of expressing what is in their hearts and on their minds. But at the core, there is a backbeat, a lyric with meaning and music played with emotion.
As a touring band, The Boxmasters have cultivated a rabid cult fanbase across the United States and Canada. Opening for the likes of ZZ Top, Steve Miller, George Thorogood and Kid Rock The Boxmasters have proven to win over large audiences. As a headliner, frequent stops in Kansas City at “Knuckleheads”, Springfield, Illinois at “Boondocks” and “Merrimack Hall” in Huntsville, Alabama have shown dedicated yet still growing audiences. Two appearances at Levon Helm’s “Midnight Ramble” in Woodstock, New York were highlight performances for the band, as well as the “Ramble at The Ryman” that Levon hosted in 2008. The Boxmasters performed on “The Grand Ole Opry” in 2015, another in a growing resume of must-play venues.
Lead guitar player for the late Billy Joe Shaver with a new band Surrogate Son a tribute band honoring the memory and music of Billy Joe and Eddy Shaver.
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Baillie & the Boys were an American country music group. They were founded in 1987 by Kathie Baillie (lead vocals, guitar) and her husband, Michael Bonagura (background vocals, guitar), along with Alan LeBoeuf (bass guitar, background vocals). Not including Kathie Baillie's solo recordings, Baillie & the Boys have recorded five studio albums and charted ten Top-40 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts (between 1987 and 1991).
Artist and musician from Kansas City, Missouri.
Graduate of The Kubert School.
Currently living in Atlanta, Georgia, Art Directing on a cartoon for Marvel/Hulu. Storyboard artist on seasons 3-10 of the Emmy Award winning animated show Archer for Floyd County Productions/FX, as well as having storyboarded on Dicktown (FXX), America: The Motion Picture (Netflix), The Vampire Diaries (seasons 6-8), Black Lightning, Legacies, Dynasty (all CW), and Bigger (BET).
Creator / Writer / Artist of Suicide Sisters.
Co-creator / Artist of:
Gearhead and LoveSTRUCK with Dennis Hopeless
HEART with Blair Butler,
American Muscle with Steve Niles
13 Steps with Phil Hester
Passion, determination, dedication, focus, challenge. These qualities have remained consistent throughout Randy Bachman’s lengthy and remarkable career. He is a legendary figure in the music world through his talents as a guitarist, songwriter, performer, record producer and mentor. As founder of two formidable rock bands, The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Randy has accrued over 120 platinum, gold and silver album/singles awards from around the world. His songwriting has garnered the coveted #1 spot on radio play lists in over 20 countries and his total record sales exceed 40 million albums and singles.
Randy’s distinctive brand of guitar-driven, no-holds-barred hard rock is instantly recognized worldwide.
Randy’s music is a veritable soundtrack of the last forty years of popular music. “These Eyes”, “Laughing”, “Undun”, “No Time”, “American Woman” and “No Sugar Tonight” with The Guess Who all resonate with the Bachman touch. Between 1969 and 1970, The Guess Who sold more records than the entire Canadian music industry combined with the Bachman-Cummings songwriting team becoming the most celebrated partnership in Canadian music to that point. The Guess Who brought Randy’s music to North America.
He followed that with “Let it Ride”, “Roll on Down The Highway”, “Takin' Care of Business”, “Looking Out For #1”, “Hey You” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet” with Bachman-Turner Overdrive, taking his name and hit-making abilities worldwide. In 1974, BTO was the biggest-selling recording act in popular music.
Randy also stands in rarified air as a member of a very exclusive handful of artists who have topped the charts in two different bands: “American Woman” (co-written by Randy) with The Guess Who and “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” (composed wholly by Randy) as leader and singer with Bachman-Turner Overdrive. In addition, “No Sugar Tonight”, written by Randy, was a double A-sided #1 hit paired with “American Woman”.
Randy’s songs have been recorded by a wide spectrum of artists including Lenny Kravitz’ version of “American Woman” which topped the charts 29 years after the original, as well as appearing on television and movie soundtracks including Seinfeld, The Simpsons, American Beauty, and Austin Powers 2. He has been animated on the SIMPSONS and is listed in the Guinness Book of Worlds Records.
Randy Bachman’s name is synonymous with the guitar. The instrument is an extension of who he is and he is rarely far away from a guitar. His playing has earned the respect and admiration of the finest guitar practitioners, many of whom have sought him out both as a kindred spirit and collaborator. Since first picking up the instrument in his teen years in Winnipeg, Canada and teaching himself to play, the guitar has been Randy’s first love. He was fortunate early on to be mentored by one of the greatest guitar players of all time, the legendary Lenny Breau. Those tutorials from Breau served Randy well allowing him to develop a versatility that is the envy of his contemporaries.
In 2006, Randy paid tribute his mentor by recording his acclaimed Jazz Thing album which, through digital technology, allowed Randy to duet with hero. To honour Lenny Breau’s legacy, Randy founded Guitarchives Records whose goal has been to rescue and release otherwise lost Breau recordings.
Randy’s career has been built on his indomitable drive and dedication to music. Never content to rest on his stellar laurels, Randy has consistently reinvented himself. He has released albums, in a variety of genres and styles throughout his career, from hard rock to blues, country, and jazz.
As host of the top-rated CBC and Sirius XM radio program Randy Bachman’s Vinyl Tap, Randy’s listeners each week worldwide number in the millions. He can also add best-selling author to his numerous list of accomplishments, having penned both Vinyl Tap Stories and Tales From Beyond The Tap.
Caperton is an Actor, Producer and Stuntman. He is the Managing Partner and an Executive Producer at Bitter End Media Group in Los Angeles California which develops properties for feature films and documentaries. In 2016 Caperton and his partner Mark Burman produced "Dog Eat Dog", directed by 4 time Oscar winner Paul Schrader and starring fellow Oscar winners Nicolas Cage and Willum Defoe. "Dog" premiered worldwide at the "Cannes International Film Festival" and won the "Directors Fortnight" Award! "Dog" opened in theaters nationwide on November 8th.
In the same year, this great duo also produced the multiple award-winning documentary "South Bureau Homicide" based on the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Precinct. In September Sony Television signed a deal to develop "South Bureau" into a dramatic television series. Caperton and his team are currently developing several projects including a film based on the book "Devils Soldier" by Caleb Carr and have attached Oscar-winning Director Antoine Fuqua.
Also an actor, Caperton has appeared alongside such actors as Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Curt Russel, Kate Hudson, Tommy Lee Jones, Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson, Brad Pitt, and many others in blockbuster films such as "Deepwater Horizon", "The Big Short", "Daddy's Home" and many more. Caperton also had a reoccurring part on "NCIS New Orleans" for two seasons.
Caperton began his career in 1984 at ABC News in Los Angeles covering and producing stories for "World News Tonight", "Nightline", "20/20" and "Good Morning America". In 1986 Caperton won an Emmy Award and a Los Angeles Press Club Award for his coverage of the Mexico City Earthquake. Years later in 2015, Caperton's team produced the TV movie "The Heart of Christmas" which was nominated for an Emmy Award.
Caperton is the Producer of the dramatic urban crime series "Be Someone" staring Tisha Campbell-Martin, Jamal Dennis, Khalil Kain, and others which will premier in Fall 2021. He also makes a brief appearance in the show as Captain Johnson. After many years in Los Angeles, Caperton now lives in his hometown of Houston Texas.
Josh Turner’s most treasured childhood holiday memories are of listening to Randy Travis’ “An Old Time Christmas,” as it was the soundtrack to the holiday season in his Hannah, SC home. When Turner set out to record his first Christmas album “King Size Manger,” Travis’ country Christmas collection was his guidepost.
The Morning Dish interview with Paul Thorn. He toured with the likes of Sting, Mark Knopfler, Bonnie Raitt and Jeff Beck, and I think the most underrated musicians of our time. I love his music and you will too!
Jordan is an actor, screenwriter, host and public speaker based out of Dallas, TX. He was born in 1990 in Arlington, TX, 2 months premature. This led to several medical issues - specifically minor cerebral palsy, severe scoliosis & even more severe asthma. Because of these conditions, Jordan spent much of his early life in and out of hospitals, undergoing countless medical procedures. Unlike other children, Jordan was never able to play sports or overexert himself. So, he was forced to find other hobbies. He was 6 when he discovered his love for acting after being cast in a local production of A Christmas Carol (playing Tiny Tim). By the time he was 16, Jordan had appeared in over 40 professional productions throughout Texas and California. He ventured into the film/TV when he was 12 - following in his grandpa's footsteps - actor Barry Corbin. Jordan is currently a series regular on The Chosen - the largest crowd-funded project of all-time! He is also a key antagonist in the upcoming historical drama, Washington’s Armor and has several other projects in various stages of development. His past credits include guest starring roles in TV shows such as Nickelodeon's Just Jordan, HBO's True Blood & Comedy Central's Reno 911, in addition to several inducement films.
His career began in earnest when a young John Elefante auditioned as the new lead singer and keyboardist for Kansas, in 1981. That year, the band was one of the top-grossing concert acts in the world and Elefante had never been in a band apart from his family. Although several of the top vocalists of the day applied for the job (e.g. Sammy Hagar, Doug Pinnick, Jim Stafford), Elefante received the part.
Elefante sang the lead vocals and performed keyboards on two Kansas albums. He was also a major songwriting contributor (along with lead guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter Kerry Livgren). On 1982's Vinyl Confessions, he co-wrote and sang the No. 4 Billboard Mainstream Rock hit, "Play the Game Tonight". He also wrote the acoustic-based classic "Chasing Shadows", along with the Top 40 single, "Right Away". The next year, on the following album, Drastic Measures, he wrote the early MTV favorite, "Fight Fire with Fire", which remains the band's highest charting single at No. 3 (Mainstream Rock) as well as a staple of Kansas' live shows to this day. Elefante was also responsible for "Everybody's My Friend," which was released as the second single from the album and reached No. 34 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Around this time the band began to buckle under the increasing strain of maintaining the consistent radio hits and record company commercial expectations. In addition, contemporary pop music was quickly becoming antithetical to the band’s organic, sophisticated aesthetic. A new age of sequenced synthesizers and drum machines confronted Kansas with the near-impossible challenge of maintaining their musical essence and commercial integrity. In 1984, on the retrospective collection The Best of Kansas, Elefante wrote the album's one new track, "Perfect Lover". That same year Elefante, Kerry Livgren, and Dave Hope left Kansas.
In 1985, "Young and Innocent" appeared on the soundtrack to St. Elmo's Fire and was credited to "Elefante" as a collaborative effort by brothers John and Dino Elefante.
1985–1989
Elefante discovered another calling while still with Kansas—record producer. In 1984, he produced Perfect Timing for ground-breaking Southern California group, Sweet Comfort Band. While not a major commercial success, Petra’s Back to the Street was a Grammy-nominated, breakthrough, commercial success for both Elefante and the band. He also contributed songwriting, keyboards, background vocals and engineering to the effort.
With both John and Dino Elefante as the band’s primary producers, Petra's already popular Christian pop/rock niche was given a timely boost. Their accolades include multiple gold albums, 10 consecutive CCM Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards, induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Hard Rock Cafe, and the only artist to ever have four albums in the SoundScan top-100 Christian chart.
In 1987 while producing a various artists album called California Metal, the album's production team of John and Dino Elefante ended up one track short and they decided to add a song written for Kansas called "Wasn't It Love" (originally entitled "What About Love") under the name Mastedon. Regency later requested a full-length album which became Mastedon's debut, It's a Jungle Out There.
Closing out the decade, Elefante had produced five major label albums, and performed on 12. Over the next five years, Elefante worked at an almost frenetic pace as one of the most in-demand producers in Nashville. In addition to Petra's further releases, he worked as the producer on 30 other albums. He usually performed on the releases as well, often sharing songwriting credits, as well. Elefante was committed to his role as producer, eschewing other opportunities such as an offer to replace Bobby Kimball as lead singer for Grammy winners, Toto.
The Josie Music Awards is a brand of The Josie Music Association, LLC owned by the highly respected partnership team of Josie Passantino and Tinamarie Passantino. The Josie Music Awards is the largest, all-genre, privately-owned award show globally. This team set out and successfully created an award show where winners are selected on their talent, skill, material, professionalism, and more and NOT by button pressing voting. Nominee suggestions go through a lengthy review process by a team of industry leaders and the official nomination list is created from their final decisions. Winners are also selected by this industry leader deciding panel.
The Josie Music Awards is an all-genre music award show ceremony which includes a lavish red carpet and many performances. Since its inaugural celebration in 2015, the Josie Music Awards was, is, and remains the largest independent artist award show globally. Certainly, the most gala from the red carpet to the breathtaking venues the award show has been held in such as The Gaylord Opryland Resort "The Springs" building and the world-renowned Schermerhorn Symphony Center Concert Hall, The Nissan Stadium (all located in Nashville, Tennessee) , The Celebrity Theater in Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee), and the Country Tonite Theatre (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee). Thousands of people from around the globe attend such as independent artists, songwriters, record labels, talent agencies, promotion companies, producers, engineers, management companies, press, music industry businesses, family/friends/fans, spectators, and more come out each year to enjoy the performances, award recognition, and the elaborate celebration.
The Josie Music Awards was created solely to celebrate those in the independent music industry that work so hard every day and deserve to have a night of their own. This night is not only a celebration, it is also an outstanding way to connect with others in the industry and be seen by some of the top names/companies in the business. The EXPOSURE can not be beat or matched!
Past Award Show Celebrations:
2015: We are so thankful for the amazing response to our very first award show. We outgrew our large venue so many times we had to add two shows in one day. This is an award show to celebrate the hard work of amazing independent artists. This award show is for the artists! Artists will NOT be asked to sell anything, pay to be a part of this event, or have to ask for votes to be celebrated when they celebrate with Josie, The Josie Show, and Country Blast Radio (all owned by Josie Passantino and Tina Passantino). We have filled this night with award celebrations, meaningful readings from the artist's fans, and fun performances. The Lifetime Musical Achievement Award was presented to Razzy Bailey who was in attendance to accept his award.
2016: We had an incredible event this year at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee! Make sure to stop by the gallery tab to take a look! This year was packed with music artists in all genres from around the world. The night included red carpet photos, red carpet interviews by Casie Mason, radio station interviews, red carpet reception performances, an outstanding ceremony with 81 award presentations, and concert event with 38 performances! The award presentations included a Lifetime Musical Achievement Award for Vern Gosdin (Accepted by Beverly Gosdin).
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Gary Chapman (born August 19, 1957 in Waurika, Oklahoma) is an American singer/songwriter and former television talk show host.
The son of an Assemblies of God pastor, Gary Chapman grew up in De Leon, Texas. He performed in bands throughout high school and college. After college, he moved to Nashville and was hired as bass player for The Rambos. In 1979, his song "Father's Eyes" was recorded as the title track to Amy Grant's second album. In 1982, his song "Finally" recorded by T.G. Sheppard reached #1 on the country music charts. He also received a Dove Award as Songwriter of the Year from the Gospel Music Association. That same year, he married Grant.
During the rest of the 1980s and the early 1990s, Chapman continued to write, record, and produce music, while touring as an opening act and bass player for Grant. His career reached new heights in the mid 1990s. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1994. The Light Inside also resulted in a Dove Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year. and also yielded a Contemporary Christian Music chart #1 song, "Sweet Glow of Mercy." He won a second Dove Award in 1994 for co-producing the album, Songs From The Loft, featuring various artists.
In April 1996, Chapman was honored as Male Vocalist of the Year by the GMA. His 1996 album, Shelter, delivered another #1, "One of Two," with "Man After Your Own Heart" resulting in a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year and being featured on the Dove Award winning Special Event Album of the Year, My Utmost For His Highest. Shelter also received a 1997 Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.
In 1996, Chapman was selected as the host of The Nashville Network’s music and talk show, "Prime Time Country." The show experienced improved ratings, but was canceled in 1999.
At the 1998 Dove Awards, his album featuring other artists, Hymns From The Ryman, won Country Album Of The Year.
Growing up in Memphis, Tn. "The Birthplace of Rock & Roll", it should come as no surprise that Jay chose a career in music. From his early days participating in plays, musicals and church cantatas, Jay is used to being on stage in the spotlight. Even in his early adulthood, he worked in nightclubs and bars, where music remained a BIG part of his life. After his family bar (which featured live music) closed, he began singing in a local cover band, where he honed his talent. In 2017 he began working in the studio with Grammy nominated producer, Justin Rimer on his original music. In April 2018 he released his debut album "Country Boy Proud". He took his love for both country and rock, combined the two and created his own sound that he calls Headbanging Country. in 2020 Jay Jones was nominated for Southern Rock Group Of The Year and Southern Rock Vocalist Of The Year for The Josie Music Awards. Jay is set to re-release his full album in September 2021 along with the video release of "Country Boy Proud".
From campgrounds to coffee houses, college campus to clothing optional resorts; Alt Country/Americana/Rock Artist Wil Van Winkle has played them all. No stranger to the road Wil has entertained audiences through three continents, 6 countries, and cities all over the USA, Wil Van Winkle has served up some lively music infused with interesting polyrhythms and his strong and unique voice. (- Rocky Stone from Music News May 2007)
Born in Tampa, Florida; raised in Houston, Texas, Wil was introduced to live music at the age of three. Whenever his grandfather would play guitar, Wil would hold a violin mimicking him. At the age of 13 Wil received a pawn shop guitar for Christmas and began on his path to becoming a singer/songwriter/performer. With influences ranging from Alternative to Blues, Rock, and beyond he found it hard to stick to just one style but found that by incorporating all of these influences into his writing he was able to appeal to a wide range of audiences, which can be seen when looking at some of his past gigs, including a Democratic Convention and a Republican Fund Raiser/Police Chief's Party both in Texas, Cancer Benefits, and various coffee shops, hotels, clubs, house concerts, and wineries.
Playing such a wide range of concerts in so many places has earned him sponsorships from Heineken, KAO Kampgrounds, Prilosec OTC and an endorsement deal from Knucklehead Guitar Strings. Wil Van Winkle has seen his share of attention from the media; as well, he has appeared on Fox Morning News with his former collaborator, Brit Shea, been written up in several entertainment circulars, and performed and been interviewed on radio stretching from the former USSR to California.
When asked about his experiences on the road Wil simply states, People tell me all the time how interesting my life must be, to me it's just my life. I never really thought about it from somebody else's perspective
“You sound just like me, honestly”
— Ozzy Osbourne
“Little Ozzy embodies his idol in such a way it will leave you with an eerie feeling that you were in his presence.”
— Howard Stern
The Nation's biggest Ozzy Osbourne tribute band with the shortest frontman (4'8" tall)! He looks and sounds just like OZZY!
Little Ozzy appeared on A&E and The History Channel with Ozzy Osbourne himself and his son, Jack! Little Ozzy was a part of "Ozzy and Jack's World Detour" and was told by Ozzy himself, "You really do sound like me honestly." and “You are very good!”. The show included recommendations by Sharon Osbourne, as he performed for her on an episode of NBC's "America's Got Talent".
Little Ozzy performs accurate Ozzy/Black Sabbath live shows.
Little Ozzy sang the song that Ozzy wrote for his wife, Mama I'm Coming Home, to Sharon Osbourne in front of 14 million people on NBC’s "America's Got Talent". The producers were searching specifically for a pint-sized, Ozzy impersonator. Little Ozzy knew from the beginning that he wasn't there to compete. He was there to put a smile on Sharon's face, and he did!
Little Ozzy and his band have performed all over the country, and they pack the house! Little Ozzy also appeared on SPIKE TV's "Tattoo Nightmares" in Los Angeles. He has become known worldwide and is recognized every day! Little Ozzy follows Ozzy's lead and always makes time for autographs and pictures!
Little Ozzy has been featured in Rolling Stone, E Hollywood, TV Guide, Revolver Magazine and Blabbermouth. The night he aired on NBC, he was Twitter's fourth most searched name in the entire WORLD! He has also appeared in countless newspapers, TV shows, and on radio interviews all over the USA. Including a major Hollywood film with Kevin Nealon and Tom Arnold.
My first “professional” job in California was associate editor for Chrysler Power magazine, which led to more freelance writing for magazine titles like Mopar Action, Drag Racing Monthly, Popular Mechanics New Car Buyers Guide, Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords, and Scale Auto Enthusiast. These writing gigs were exciting and really got me thinking about becoming a full time staff member on a big title like Hot Rod or Car Craft. I also worked as a machinist at Eric Hansen’s Stage V Engineering in Walnut, CA. If you don’t know, Stage V Engineering produces a wide range of products for the 426 Hemi engine family. Ranging from complete cast aluminum Hemi cylinder heads to ultra-duty roller rocker arms to freshly-designed intake manifolds, it was a great experience to be part of the Stage V family for three years.
In the late summer of 1997 I got a phone call that would literally change my life. It was Ro McGonegal, then the editor of Hot Rod magazine. He wanted to know if I was interested in coming to work for him as Technical Editor. He’d seen some of my published writings and wanted me to join the staff. I must say, trying to remain calm and collected during the interview process was a real test of my acting skills! In the end, I spent the next 7 years aboard the fantastic, glorious ship that is Hot Rod magazine.
During the next 7 years, I had the honor of working in the hallowed Petersen Publishing building at 6420 Wilshire Blvd. with guys like Ro McGonegal, Gray Baskerville, Jeff Koch, Terry McGean, John Dianna, Drew Hardin, David Freiburger, Matt King, Doug Glad, Jeff Smith, Matt Stone, Henry De Los Santos, Steve Campbell, Steve Temple, Rob Kinnan and many other professional writers – many of whom I’d been reading since youth. On the other side of the pages, I formed ties within GM, Ford and Chrysler and was granted access to their inner sanctums as part of numerous magazine articles devoted to Detroit high performance engineering. I was also thrilled to have worked with racing and customizing icons like Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, Ronnie Sox, Jake King, Buddy Martin, Dick Landy, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, Richard Petty, George Barris, Linda Vaughn, Richard Schroeder, Art Carr, Don Nicholson, Troy Trepanier and many others.
Another thing that happened during my time at Hot Rod was the opportunity to appear on Hot Rod Magazine TV, which was then produced by WATV and (as it does today) aired on SPEED TV. This is where I got my first exposure to regular TV work and was able to put some of my training to work. Though there was no extra pay for my efforts (as Tech Editor at Hot Rod I was a salaried employee), the experience was awesome. Quickly we discovered that viewers loved it
any time we took the camera into one of the many self-serve automotive boneyards in Southern California. Before long, I hosted over a dozen of these so-called “Junkyard Crawls” and ratings spiked whenever one was included in an episode.
By 2005 I had been on staff at Hot Rod for 7 years, that’s longer than most Tech Editors – the constant pressure of meeting monthly deadlines has a way of chewing you up. Also, my interests were moving toward doing more TV work and less magazine writing. So I resigned and quickly got a number of jobs hosting automotive TV programming. Maybe you saw me on Classic Car Restoration on the DIY Network, Off Road Adventures on the Outdoor Channel, Rides Reunited on the History Channel as well as some commercials and promotional bits on SPEED TV.
Tim Phillips, portrays Bo "Bandit" Darville, made famous by the Legendary, Burt Reynolds, whom Tim worked with for several years. Tim has the look and laugh down to a tee.
Sean Bailey recreates Jackie Gleason's character, Sheriff Buford T Justice, with a striking resemblance and mannerisms of the "Great One"
Jason Bobbitt revives Junior Justice, the moose twit son of Sheriff Buford T Justice. Jason, a huge Smokey and the Bandit, fan joins East Bound and Down, and tributes Mike Henry’s character with complete authenticity.
Together, these three bring the 1977 classic, Smokey and the Bandit to you, for fun for all — East Bound and Down - The Ultimate Smokey and the Bandit Tribute is always the life of the party.
East Bound and Down The Ultimate Smokey & the Bandit Tribute
Tim Phillips, portrays Bo "Bandit" Darville, made famous by the Legendary, Burt Reynolds, whom Tim worked with for several years. Tim has the look and laugh down to a tee.
Sean Bailey recreates Jackie Gleason's character, Sheriff Buford T Justice, with a striking resemblance and mannerisms of the "Great One"
Jason Bobbitt revives Junior Justice, the moose twit son of Sheriff Buford T Justice. Jason, a huge Smokey and the Bandit, fan joins East Bound and Down, and tributes Mike Henry’s character with complete authenticity.
Together, these three bring the 1977 classic, Smokey and the Bandit to you, for fun for all — East Bound and Down - The Ultimate Smokey and the Bandit Tribute is always the life of the party.
“There’s something intrinsic about humanity and a survival instinct. Most of us will do whatever we can to keep our head above water, to take one more breath in and out…to keep breathing and keep our heart beating.
But God’s intent for His children, His creation, wasn’t limited to survival. He intends for us to thrive. “I have come that you may have life to the full.” (John 10:10).
For Natasha Owens that verse isn’t merely a comfort or a pick-me-up… It’s a decree. A mantra for life…and it is the very thing that has turned her darkest days into a light that is too bright not to share.
“Life is hard and heartache, tragedy and loss aren’t selective or rare. But for many people, as soon as they make it through the given crisis, they stop there. They stagnate,” she says, reflecting on her own season of loss and the dark days when all she could do was breathe in and out.
A few years ago, Natasha’s father, 58 at the time, was doing a simple task he’d done hundreds of times before. There was no drama. There was no build up. There was no warning. While cleaning his guns one day, one misfired, placing a bullet in his chest. He died soon thereafter.
“After the shock wore off, the depression set in,” she shares. “For some reason, our pastor came to me and said he thought I should be the music minister at the church.”
Even now, the memory of that conversation stirs a small laugh of disbelief.
“I couldn’t even get out of bed every day,” she says. “How could I get up and motivate anyone else?”
After a lot of time in prayer, alongside her husband, Natasha accepted the position. Soon, the music, the mission and the ministry captivated her heart. It stole away the listlessness and confusion and hopelessness. Week after week, as she poured herself into the music of the church, thereby pouring herself into the lives of all who comprised that church body, the Holy Spirit poured into her a peace, a reassurance and a drive to take this opportunity even further than she could have imagined.
“Sometimes you have to pour out to other people,” she says. “You have to pour out in faith. That’s when and how you get your healing. I took the music minister position and while it was still a long process of climbing out of the depression, I was so focused on songs, it stopped the spiral. It took time, but the music held me. The songs gave me strength enough to get out of bed.”
Unbeknownst to Natasha at the time, those songs lent more than strength. They laid the foundation for what would become the next chapter in her heart, her healing and her ministry. Vacillating between the church platform and a writer’s room, Natasha soon had another collection of songs; songs of restoration, hope and peace. At the prompting of a friend she took her music into the recording studio and created her first full-length project. It didn’t take long for the album to circulate within the music industry, opening doors left and right. The brand-new recording artist landed an opening slot for CCM icon, Michael W. Smith. She was invited to tour with Dove Award Artist of the Year recipient, Jason Crabb. She shared the stage with Sanctus Real.
With each new opportunity came another chance for Natasha to share her heart, her message and her hero. The songs that had been her healing, her comfort and her restoration were becoming that very thing to people around the world. By all accounts, she had succeeded and overcome. More accurately, she had allowed the God whose love burned through the darkness to be her victor. Victory after victory, her own stagnation began to give. She wasn’t just surviving anymore. She was beginning to thrive.
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Legendary all-American frontman and guitarist, Mark Farner, was the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad repeatedly to the top of the charts, and today he’s a platinum recording artist 30 times over. At age 70, Farner commands the stage with the same intensity and outpouring of love as he did during the summer of ’69 and his fans are still flocking to see “the Captain.” The rock patriot’s synergy and open heart still come through in epic hits that defined a generation including— “I’m Your Captain” (Closer to Home)” “We’re An American Band” “Heartbreaker” “Bad Time To Be In Love” and recut covers of “The Loco-Motion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.” Being viewed as a “Rockstar” is only one facet of the legacy of this Michigan-born son. Mark is as real as they get: he’s a husband, a father, and grandfather, and in his fourth decade of marriage to wife Lesia. He’s a true family man.
“I think our fans originally connected to our songs because we were sincere” Farner said. “My lyrics were about Mother Earth, stopping the war, and all about love. They still have a point of reference with me in their heart.”
After the 1969 Atlantic Pop Festival put Grand Funk Railroad on the fast track, the band topped the Billboard Chart twice with both the anthem “We’re an American Band” (1973) and 1974’s “The Loco-Motion.” The Flint, Michigan trio reached the top 10 again with “Some Kind of Wonderful” (No. 3) and “Bad Time” (No. 4) before GFR disbanded for the first time in 1976. Farner briefly rejoined Grand Funk during the 1980s and 1990s and he has collaborated with many other artists over the years. However, his focus has been to forge an enduring solo career based upon bringing his message of love to his fans in all corners of the world.
“Love is unconditional,” he explains. “Just like when you hold a baby, the love transfers. I feel that love from the audience when I’m on stage.”
The son of a World War II veteran, four-time bronze star recipient and career fireman, Farner also knows the importance of brotherhood and commitment. On his mother’s side, he champions his Cherokee heritage and the fact that his mother was the first woman welder in the United States to weld on a tank during World War 2. It just so happened to be the same type of Sherman tanks his father drove. Farner’s work on and off the stage is focused on honoring service personnel and veterans and offering support to American farmers, individuals with disabilities, and downtrodden populations.
Bruce Sudano returns on October 1st, 2021 with a fresh offering of dispatches from the heart on his latest EP of new original songs, Ode to a Nightingale, to be released on his own Purple Heart Recording Co.
The new record succeeds a pair of equally immediate, thoughtful, and urgent mini-albums issued in 2020. Released last April, Spirals Vol. 1: Not a Straight Line to Be Found was praised by Americana Highways for its “five moving songs about life, love and death that captivate and hold the listener’s attention.” Sudano’s October 2020 release Spirals Vol. 2: Time and the Space In Between garnered a four-star review from American Songwriter, with freelance writer/author Lee Zimmerman noting, “Sudano’s found himself on a steady roll.”
Noted for his songwriting for Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, and Donna Summer and his own hits with the band Brooklyn Dreams, Sudano has established a burgeoning reputation in his own right. Fittingly, his latest release began with solo sessions at his home studio in Milan, Italy.
“I live half my life there,” says Sudano, who also maintains a home in Los Angeles. “I basically walked in my studio, did all the vocals and acoustic guitar, and then e-mailed it all over to my producer Randy Ray Mitchell in L.A., and he put guitars and bass on. Depending on the song, we employed who we thought would be the appropriate drummer.”
He says that for the new record, “I delved more and more into my harmony thing – I came out of a tradition of harmonies in Brooklyn Dreams, and growing up in Brooklyn at the end of the doo-wop era. The ability to do harmonies, to create harmonies, is a gift that I’ve kind of ignored in this evolution of myself as a solo singer-songwriter.”
The song “Ode to a Nightingale” – derived not from John Keats’ 1819 romantic poem, but from imagery in the work of Italian poet and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini – was written in the aftermath of the 2020 election, and draws on the same political charge that powered “The Mountain” on Spirals Vol. 1 and “American Sunset” and “For the Sake of Humanity” on Spirals Vol. 2. He says, “I see the nightingale as a voice in the darkness, hopefully singing beautiful melodies that are leading us out of the darkness and into the dawn and the light of a new day.”
Likewise, in the set-closing “All Hands” he cautions against complacency: “We can’t let our guard down. We have to be vigilant, because we’re certainly treading a very fine line in our country.”
The dream-like song “In Shadowland” – which is being launched by a vision-infused video directed by Furio Ganz, with striking visual effects by Claudio Bellini – shouldn’t be pinned down by any definitive interpretation, the writer says.
“I decided that I’m not going to describe that song, because it’s an illusion – it’s an illusion lyrically, it’s an illusion sonically, and it’s an illusion visually when you see the video. Everybody who has heard the song or seen the video so far has had their own interpretations of what is being said. If you’re sensitive enough to listen to your inner spirit, your inner voice, it’s this whole world of shadows.”
While there is no shortage of serious and introspective material on Ode to a Nightingale, Sudano adds, “I didn’t want this record to be as heavy and dark as some of the things I’d been writing in the past. I’ve transitioned through a lot of loss, and I wrote a lot about that. I wanted this record to be a little light, and I wanted to revisit the vocal side of things. I wanted it to have more of a pop element to it.”
The bouncing, blissful “Do Be Do (Daytrippin’)” was inspired by the time he spent with his wife Francesca, whom he married in February 2020, in the months after the pandemic hit.
Having made his feature film debut starring in the teen comedy CAVEGIRL Daniel Roebuck quickly realized that there was only one direction to travel in his career. Up!
Soon after CAVEGIRL, Roebuck established himself as one of the industry’s youngest character actors with his haunting portrayal as the teenage killer, Samson in THE RIVER’S EDGE.
Since then Daniel Roebuck has continually challenged himself with each new role he undertakes.
His fearlessness was readily apparent as Roebuck took on the guise of Jay Leno in THE LATE SHIFT, HBO's critically acclaimed telefilm, written by Bill Carter, directed by Betty Thomas, and executive produced by Ivan Reitman. THE LATE SHIFT detailed the "late night wars" as NBC jockeyed for the services of Jay Leno and David Letterman following Johnny Carson's retirement from "The Tonight Show." Roebuck described the task of playing such a high-visibility entertainer as "the hardest thing I've ever done." However, after driving past Leno while on his way to an initial make-up test for the role, Roebuck believes there is a "definite serendipity" to his involvement in the project.
Never one to be satisfied, Daniel stepped into another set of famous shoes when he was asked to play Garry Marshall in BEHIND THE CAMERA; MORK AND MINDY, THE UNAUTHORIZED STORY. A long time fan of Marshall’s oeuvre, Roebuck was thrilled to yet another leap into the world of Bio pics.
Aside from his numerous on camera projects, Daniel has recently lent his voice to two animated films. In the first, CHRISTMAS IS HERE AGAIN, Daniel plays an elf named Paul Rocco. Roebuck is also producing the 2007 release.
The second film is THE HAUNTED WORLD OF ELSUPERBEASTO. In it, Daniel reprises his role of Morris Green, from Rob Zombie’s THE DEVIL’S REJECTS. Although many actors have played the same character in 2 different movies, this may be the first time that one project was live action and the second film was animated!
In 2005 Roebuck settled back into series television when he joined the cast of LOST in the last three episodes of the acclaimed series’ first season. Daniel played the misunderstood Dr. Leslie Arzt and made TV history when he exploded on camera in the season finale!
Roebuck has been a familiar face on television over the last 20 years, he was a regular for three seasons on the evergreen hit drama, MATLOCK, portraying attorney 'Cliff Lewis," the junior partner of the law firm headed by Andy Griffith's beloved character, 'Ben Matlock.' Interestingly, his landing the role was the fulfillment of a promise made several years earlier with his first appearance on "Matlock" in its inaugural season. At that time, Roebuck was told that Griffith had been so impressed with his work that he would be back as a regular on the show. It took five seasons, two more guest shots as different characters, and a change of networks, but Griffith kept his promise and Roebuck indeed became a series regular.
In the fall of 2003 Mr. Roebuck returned to series television as Pete Peterson in A MINUTE WITH STAN HOOPER, Fox TV’s new comedy starring Norm MacDonald. In the series Roebuck portrayed a gay owner of the local diner where much of the action took place.
Audiences will also remember Daniel for his many unforgettable guest star roles on television over the years. Grateful that he’s never been typecast Roebuck has played cops to crooks and everything in between.
Some of his memorable characters include a super villain attempting world domination on LOIS AND CLARK, THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, a Romulan on STAR TREK, an Army lieutenant on THE WEST WING, a Catholic Priest on ANY DAY NOW, a sex addict on SIX FEET UNDER, a distraught husband on ER and a fleeing mob accountant on MONK. Other recent credits include NAVY NCIS, GHOST WHISPERER, CSI, BOSTON LEGAL, LAW AND ORDER and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and CLOSE TO HOME.
However it was a turn as the gun wielding crazy,
The message has always been to stand for peace, love, and happiness. For legendary singer songwriter, FELIX CAVALIERE, making people feel good is primary to his illustrious 50-year career that includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame. Few artists can claim they defined a generation; FELIX CAVALIERE continues to remind us to keep listening for the world’s beauty.
The classically trained pianist, born in Pelham, New York, idolized Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Sam Cooke. FELIX CAVALIERE embraced the Hammond Organ and pioneered a fresh, rock and roll sound. Upon leaving Syracuse University to form the Escorts, and become a backup musician for Joey Dee and the Starliters and later Sandy Scott, who knew that his legendary next stop would be the beginning of an illustrious hall of fame career.
Early in 1965, FELIX CAVALIERE formed the ‘Young Rascals’ with Dino Danelli, Eddie Brigati, and Gene Cornish. That October, they caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island’s elite club, Barge. Signed to Atlantic Records, and now called The Rascals, the mega hit “Good Lovin’” struck No. 1 in February 1966. They followed suit with a string of hits like “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long,” “Groovin’(No. 1 in 1967), “How Can I Be Sure,” “A Girl Like You,” “A Beautiful Morning,” and “People Got to Be Free” (No. 1 in 1968). The Rascals are considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s, as well as one of the groups with the most record sales.
By the early 70s, The Rascals experimented with more jazz-influenced sounds, and moved to Columbia Records. The Rascals disbanded in 1972. FELIX CAVALIERE’s solo career thrived during this decade. He released his self-titled debut album with Todd Rundgren at the producer helm. His follow-up albums were Destiny (1974), Castles in the Air (1979) (Castle in the Air produced another Top 40 hit – “Only a Heart Sees” reached No. 2), Dreams in Motion (1994) and in 2008 he collaborated with Stax guitar legend, Steve Cropper, on the Grammy-nominated Nudge it Up a Notch and again in 2010 with Midnight Flyer.
FELIX CAVALIERE calls Nashville home base, where he is constantly collaborating and writing new material. He’s also finishing his memoir and has an active tour schedule with FELIX CAVALIERE’S RASCALS.
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.
The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell's “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Judy’s dreamy and sweetly intimate version of “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, won "Song of the Year” at the 1975 Grammy Awards. She’s garnered several top-ten hits gold- and platinum-selling albums. Recently, contemporary and classic artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen honored her legacy with the album Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins.
Judy began her impressive music career at 13 as a piano prodigy dazzling audiences performing Mozart's “Concerto for Two Pianos,” but the hard luck tales and rugged sensitivity of folk revival music by artists such as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger seduced her away from a life as a concert pianist. Her path pointed to a lifelong love affair with the guitar and pursuit of emotional truth in lyrics. The focus and regimented practice of classical music, however, would be a source of strength to her inner core as she navigated the highs and lows of the music business.
In 1961, she released her masterful debut, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, which featured interpretative works of social poets of the time such as Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, and Tom Paxton. This began a wonderfully fertile thirty-five-year creative relationship with Jac Holzman and Elektra Records. Around this time Judy became a tastemaker within the thriving Greenwich Village folk community and brought other singer-songwriters to a wider audience, including poet/musician Leonard Cohen – and musicians Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman. Throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and up to the present, she has remained a vital artist, enriching her catalog with critically acclaimed albums while balancing a robust touring schedule.
Prolific as ever, Judy recorded a DVD special Judy Collins: A Love Letter To Stephen Sondheim, in her hometown of Denver, CO. Along with the Greely Philharmonic Orchestra, Judy dazzled the audience with Sondheim’s beautiful songs and her lovely, radiant voice. DVD and CD companion will be released in early 2017. Judy also released a collaborative album in June 2016, Silver Skies Blue, with writing partner, Ari Hest. Silver Skies Blue has been GRAMMY nominated for BEST FOLK ALBUM in 2017, this is the first GRAMMY nomination for Collins in over 40 years.
In 2012, she released the CD/DVD Judy Collins Live At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art which aired on PBS. This special television program was nominated for a New York Emmy and won a Bronze Medal at the 2013 New York Festival International Television & Film Awards. Based on its success, in 2014 she filmed another spectacular show in Ireland at Dromoland Castle. Live In Ireland was released in 2014. This program also won a Bronze Medal at the 2014 New York Festival International Television & Film Awards and the program will broadcast on PBS in 2014 and 2015.
JC Cole and Folsom '68 is the definitive Johnny Cash Tribute.
So realistic in both sound and look that they've been endorsed by the Cash family members and former members of Johnny's own band.
Seeing this show is a kin to re-visiting a special time in history with one of the legends of music and pioneers of both country and rock.. performed LIVE again with perfect detail.
Kirt Webster has masterfully worked the dials behind the screens to illuminate his chosen land of the fantastic and the fanciful with bombastic bursts of eventful and often awe-inspiring sound and lights. So has been his approach to the land of entertainment. Webster has been nothing if not the skilled ringmaster of the artistic—a man in charge of directing the sequence of the three-ring circus that is show business.
He came by his flair for the business of entertainment quite naturally. His early absorption in music and his relationship with his uncle, Murl “Doc” Webster, who was successful in the carnival trade, left the young Kirt with a fascination for the artistry and ‘smoke and mirrors’ skill it takes to entertain an audience, or successfully direct the business careers of those that do.
Growing up in Arizona he chose the inroads of country music radio and live touring concerts to provide access to the fringes of his dream of working with major artists in Nashville. As a teen, Kirt would dummy fake “all access” backstage passes to get closer to the pulse beat of the music industry and to the performers he was listening to on radio and now meeting on tour. Worthy to note that several of these “road built” relationships were destined to become his earliest publicity clients. Associations that would become long-term business relationships and friendships included major name artists of the day such as Janie Fricke and Freddy Fender who met him initially on tour when Kirt was still too young to vote.
In 1995, and just breaking 20, Webster packed his Chevy S-10 Blazer with dreams and determination to reach for the stars and headed for Nashville. Setting up Webster Public Relations — first in his small apartment and soon after in a cramped space on Music Row, he soon became “the buzz” in the small town music clique of Nashville. His reputation of working 24/7 in pursuit of news placement for his clients combined with his innate ability to create “events,” that made news, quickly positioned Webster PR as a fast runner.
Throughout the late 90’s and early 2000’s, Webster PR grew into a nationally known and respected creative home-turf for major country artists such as The Bellamy Brothers, Carl Perkins, The Little River Band, Lee Greenwood, Crystal Gayle, and The Gatlin Brothers. With Carl Perkins’ passing in January 1998, it was his young publicist who helped orchestrate the top names in music — names such as former Beatle George Harrison, Ricky Skaggs, Billy Ray Cyrus, Wynonna — and even former Beatle Paul McCartney on video — to gather in Jackson, Tennessee, and celebrate a legend they had loved in a star-studded final tribute.
In 2002, Webster scored a major move into representing the iconic with his signing of Hank Williams, Jr. A year later, at the request of Johnny Cash’s longtime manager, Lou Robin, Webster was asked to help stage the now memorable Cash Memorial event held at the historic Ryman in Nashville. Webster worked with Robin on several Cash projects and it was even noted in the book, “The Man Called Cash,” how Kirt became a valued personal friend of Johnny and June . Orchestrating press that flew in from around the world and major artists that flocked to Nashville from literally every genre of music and performing arts, Webster’s help in staging the tribute event for Johnny Cash proved to be a labor of love as well as a flawless movement of people and creativity.
With his gift for “creating media magic” for the legendary careers as well as his own personal astute sense of the entrepreneurial, Webster’s reputation and client roster exploded exponentially. By the mid 2000’s Webster PR was the principal major publicity agency in Nashville to specialize in television and facilitate major network TV ties for their clients — CMA Awards and ACM Awards
Mark Bowden is a world-renowned body language expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. Voted Global Gurus’ #1 Body Language Professional in the world, Mark’s unique GesturePlane™ system of nonverbal communication helps audiences maximize the power of using their own body language to stand out, win trust, and gain credibility every time they communicate.
Founder of communication training company TRUTHPLANE®, Mark’s live and virtual keynote speeches and training prove invaluable to business leaders and teams from influential companies across the world including Zoom, Shopify, Toyota, KPMG, American Express, the US Army and NATO; and prime ministers of G7 nations. Mark has years of experience training business and political leaders across the globe on how to use their body language both live and over digital media most effectively for superior communication.
His bestselling books on body language and human behavior, translated into multiple languages, are: Winning Body Language; Winning Body Language for Sales Professionals; Tame the Primitive Brain; and Truth & Lies, What People are Really Thinking. Mark is a regular instructor for Canada’s #1-ranked EMBA program at Kellogg-Schulich School of Business, and he is President of the National Communication Coach Association of Canada.
Mark’s highly acclaimed TEDx talk “The Importance of Being In-Authentic” continues to reach millions of people, as does his own YouTube Channel and the weekly YouTube sensation “The Behavior Panel” as featured on The Dr. Phil Show. He is a go-to media commentator on the body language of politicians, celebrities and public figures, appearing regularly on CNN, CBS, and Global News, and he is frequently quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and GQ Magazine.
What would the Grizzly Bear sound like if it could sing? It would sound like it had taken lessons from J Edwards. It's that voice that rocks the streets of downtown Nashville, but it's his original songs that bring the city alive again with the spirit of long gone story-tellers. It's the voice that draws you in and the power in those words that nail you to the chair until the last strum of that old acoustic guitar. Folks have missed their planes back to California and New York while under the spell of those smoke-like songs.
J Edwards has had some kind of instrument in his hand since birth. While other babies were grasping at rattles, he was playing Black Gospel tambourine from under the front pew of the "Holy Roller" church. A little up high and double time. Writing his first official song at 9 years old he quickly found an outlet for his writings with his already husky vocal sound and soon became the voice of the "hollaring" songs sure to turn the worship into a hand clapping, foot stomping good time. It wasn't long before Edwards was the fill in person on whatever instrument was unoccupied during each church service. So many different notes to express so many different of moments.
Being raised Pentecostal brought it's share of ridicule and some lack of connection with his friends at school, so in his teens J Edwards turned to the gut-wrenching sounds of Blues, R&B and the lonely stories told in the 70's and 80's country songs coming out of that beat up clock radio. A little misguided teasing by counterparts and being a little disregarded by female friends due to their lack of understanding and his "different" appearance was the nail through the soul that scratched out onto paper some of the most heart aching lyrics we've ever felt in a song. It could have been that wrasslin' with religion and the knowledge of it that mashed the spiritual and the longing for a specific woman together and brought us songs of a soft healing touch that still couldn't save him.... or maybe it was just an old T.G. Sheppard song. "She said, Do you wanna go to heaven and I said yes, just lead me on...".
But, that voice will shake the rafters. It's kind of like somebody mixed the attributes of Joe Cocker, Bob Seger, Merle Haggard, Rev. Al Green, Bonnie Raitt and all of your favorite singers that poured it out from the heart and came up with something not like any of them, but still had the sound to take you to forgotten places where you were scared and comforted all at the same time. Somebody said "That voice has purpose. It comes out of his mouth with a job to do and does it. It gets it done" Those smoky tendrils of J Edwards' songs are creeping across the room at you right now. It's gonna put a spell on you.
The 2019 album, Cold is now available on all major forms of streaming media including Amazon, Google Play, iTunes and Spotify. For the latest on J Edwards music sign-up for his email newsletter.
In 1997, Scott became the official voice of Hanna-Barbera’s famous cartoon dog character, Scooby-Doo. He has gone on to become other voices for the Scooby-Doo franchise.
And in 2001 became the voice of Norville “Shaggy” Rogers and Scooby-Doo’s nephew, Scrappy-Doo! Scott has also professionally voiced other cartoon characters such as Popeye, Snagglepuss, Professor Pat Pending from the Wacky Racers, Shag-A-Long from The Hillbilly Bears and most recently, the world-famous stone-age characters from that famous town of Bedrock, Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble.
Scott Innes has voiced over five Scooby-Doo animated motion pictures and his voice was in the first “live-action” Scooby-Doo movie in 2002. He has voiced over 1,000 talking Scooby-Doo items such as toys and video games, which have been sold worldwide. He has appeared on countless TV shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Fox and Friends, Cajun Pawn Shop on The History Channel , and most recently TV Land’s 100 Greatest Quotes and Catchphrases of All Time. Scott’s own catchphrase of “Hug them babies when you get home” has become a staple of the Baton Rouge airways.
Scott has been featured not only in the Warner Bros. Live Action movie Scooby Doo 2002, but had cameos in the movies, LA 308, The comedy Huntin Buddie's with Tim Conway & Mel Tillis, & the John Schneider directed Movie thrillers "Like Son" & the soon to be released "Tres Leches" & 4:Go,
Scott Innes has written many songs for some of Nashville's biggest names such as Sammy Kershaw, T-Grahm Brown, & Kenny Rogers, In 2017 Scott wrote 4 songs for John Schneider's Ruffled Skirts Cd.Including the hits "How do you stop the water" & "Every Friday Night" a song that pay's tribute to every kid that ever dreamed of being Bo & Luke Duke on the Dukes of Hazzard!
Scott was voted Baton Rouge’s favorite On-Air Personality three years in a row by Parents Magazine, in 1997 he won the CMA from the Academy of Country Music for Air personality of the year, In 1999 He won Radio's biggest award "The Marconi" and he won Air Personality of the Year by the CRB in Nashville, Tennessee in 2002. In 2006, he was voted the Academy of Country Music’s Air Personality of the Year! He's the only Person to ever Win the The Gold'n Mike award twice by the Louisiana Association of broadcasters, and a Lifetime Achievement award.
Scott Innes is also an award winning concert promoter for over 20 years! Having produced some of the biggest concerts in not only Louisiana but in other states as well!
Scott's Son Josh Innes is an Award winning sports talk radio host in Houston, Tx.
Whether or not Scott is driving Baton Rouge home to “Hug The Babies” on his very popular radio show on Classic Hits 103.3, or Mid day Country Show on 106.1 Nash fm in New Orleans or visiting hundreds of local schools, and raising money for countless charities, or providing the voice of Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and Scrappy-Doo…Scott Innes has spent a lifetime touching the hearts of his listeners not only in Southern Louisiana but around the world each and every day! Scott Innes is Louisiana Radio at it’s best!
Gary Chapman (born August 19, 1957 in Waurika, Oklahoma) is an American singer/songwriter and former television talk show host.
The son of an Assemblies of God pastor, Gary Chapman grew up in De Leon, Texas. He performed in bands throughout high school and college. After college, he moved to Nashville and was hired as bass player for The Rambos. In 1979, his song "Father's Eyes" was recorded as the title track to Amy Grant's second album. In 1982, his song "Finally" recorded by T.G. Sheppard reached #1 on the country music charts. He also received a Dove Award as Songwriter of the Year from the Gospel Music Association. That same year, he married Grant.
During the rest of the 1980s and the early 1990s, Chapman continued to write, record, and produce music, while touring as an opening act and bass player for Grant. His career reached new heights in the mid 1990s. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1994. The Light Inside also resulted in a Dove Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year. and also yielded a Contemporary Christian Music chart #1 song, "Sweet Glow of Mercy." He won a second Dove Award in 1994 for co-producing the album, Songs From The Loft, featuring various artists.
In April 1996, Chapman was honored as Male Vocalist of the Year by the GMA. His 1996 album, Shelter, delivered another #1, "One of Two," with "Man After Your Own Heart" resulting in a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year and being featured on the Dove Award winning Special Event Album of the Year, My Utmost For His Highest. Shelter also received a 1997 Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.
In 1996, Chapman was selected as the host of The Nashville Network’s music and talk show, "Prime Time Country." The show experienced improved ratings, but was canceled in 1999.
At the 1998 Dove Awards, his album featuring other artists, Hymns From The Ryman, won Country Album Of The Year.
Songs written by Anthony Smith are weaved into the fabric of country music. His songs have shaped the careers for some of the most iconic country music artists like George Strait, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Montgomery Gentry and others.
He has won numerous awards from BMI, ASCAP, and NSAI as well as the prestigious Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year award by Music Row Magazine. As a recording artist, his critically acclaimed record “If That Ain’t Country” produced three Billboard top 40 singles.
Anthony has the uncanny and rare talent of writing songs in ways that have never been written before, that generates visuals and impacts emotions for listeners. With memorable song titles like “Cowboy’s Like Us”, “Who Invented The Wheel”, “Half a Man”, “Run”, “I’m Tryin’”, “Up To The Depths”, “Infinity” and more, you know Anthony’s songs are interesting and capture the imagination of the listener.
When you hear Anthony Smith perform his original songs and take in the lyrics, you can see why he is an award-winning songwriter. When you take in an Anthony Smith show as he entertains a sold-out crowd, you can see why he is a highly favored performer. When you hear an Anthony Smith production you become a believer in all things Anthony Smith.
A former P.E. teacher, Reno Collier has endeared himself to a wide range of audiences.
Reno’s journey began at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta, GA where he tended bar to supplement his day job. One night he found himself on stage during the weekly open mic night. His unique outlook on life – mixed with a six-pack – was instantly popular and provided a platform to launch a career as a comedian.
Reno has built a reputation by selling out comedy clubs and colleges nationwide. In 2004 he joined Larry The Cable Guy on the hugely successful Tour of America. Following the success of that tour, in 2005 Reno taped his own Comedy Central Presents half-hour special.
Reno’s other national tours look more like a comedian’s wish-list than a resume, including theater and arena tours with the legendary Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Ron White. From January 2007-2016, he re-joined Larry the Cable Guy for his wildly successful arena tour spanning the United States and Canada.
Reno’s past TV credits include NBC’s Late Friday, The Martin Short Show, TBS’s Blue Collar Comedy: The Next Generation, his own Comedy Central Special, and The Roast of Larry the Cable Guy. He also appeared in CMT’S holiday special, Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula Palooza Christmas Luau and the 2012 special Them Idiots. Reno also made appearances in the feature films Witless Protection (2008) and Jingle All the Way 2 (2014).
Through the years, Reno has headlined the Comics on Duty tour for American troops stationed in the Middle East, Africa, and all over the world. He is a weekly correspondent on the Bob & Tom and regular guest on the Big D and Bubba syndicated radio shows and Country Music Television (CMT), hosting various specials for the network. He was a cohost on the Sirius Satellite Radio show Chewing the Fat with fellow comedian Leanne Morgan for 3 years. Reno has performed at prestigious comedy festivals such as HBO Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, CO, as well as Just for Laughs in Montreal where he just performed his third gala. Reno’s personable comedy makes him a hosting favorite, having hosted NBC’s summer family reality show Great American Road Trip, AXIS TV’s Gotham Live, multiple CMT specials and Animal Planet’s competition series, Top Hooker. Reno taped a comedy special for Dry Bar Comedy and hosted an episode of STAND UP NASHIVLLE at Zanies Comedy Club for the Circle Network in 2020.
Reno is also the national spokesperson for A Soldier’s Child, an organization that serves the children of fallen military personnel.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a life, a career or a body of work quite like that of singer/songwriter/composer H. Jack Williams.
Jack himself credits equal parts luck, talent and tenacity. “My whole life, I’ve gone out and gotten stuff done,” he says. “I think I have unique emotional connections within me, and I’ve always found a way to make that connection musically.” But for one of Nashville’s hardest working songwriters and most in-demand co-writers – and now with flourishing work in film and television – it’s been a one-of-a-kind 40+ year ride with some of the biggest names in Folk, Rock and Country. And in many ways, he’s just getting started.
Raised in the tiny town of Eureka, Florida, Williams began writing songs shortly after his 1971 discharge from the US Marines Force Recon. It was while working in Atlanta as a trained Escoffier chef and moonlighting as a roadie that Williams went after his first break by knocking on Richie Havens’ hotel room door.
“Actually banged on it all night long,” Jack laughs, “until he opened the door and I handed him a cassette.” The Woodstock icon invited Jack to New York City to be his opening act, eventually playing on and producing the demo that got Jack a $500 advance from Clive Davis (who insisted on first playing Jack the demo of ‘Mandy’). By 1974, Jack was back cooking in Atlanta when he spotted a tour bus belonging to The Who. Still in his chef whites, Williams approached the road crew and boldly asked for an introduction to Roger Daltrey. “I knew Roger loved songwriters,” Jack says, “and Pete Townsend knew songs.” Williams was ushered backstage that night and spent the next 2 months on tour with the band, eventually signing a deal – his first – with the publishing company owned by Daltrey, Townsend and Who manager Bill Curbishley. For the next two years and dozens of unmentionable road stories, Jack was mentored by one of the greatest acts in rock history.
Christian music has come a long way. From church hymnals to the Jesus Movement to Jesus-loving dubstep and hip-hop, we are witness to an explosion of expressions of Jesus in modern music.
In Spring 2012, the folks behind NewReleaseToday—the largest Christian music site online—started asking some “what if” questions. What if we started an awards show? What if we celebrated the best of a given calendar year? What if we had some unorthodox categories? What if the fans had a say in who took home the trophies?
We love Christian music. And chances are, if you’re reading this, you do, too. From the worship songs sung by millions on Sunday morning to the niche genres that surprise even the most seasoned mainstream music fans, to the crossover artists making an impact on the Top 40 charts, there is much to love about Christian music these days.
The WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS is a chance for those of us who create, share and appreciate faith-based music to celebrate the achievements and innovation of that which we love.
Paul Overstreet is a two-time Grammy Award winning, country music singer-songwriter. Not only writing hits for himself, Paul has also penned #1 songs for fellow country acts, including Randy Travis, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Keith Whitley, Allison Krauss, Tanya Tucker, Ronnie Milsap, and George Jones.
In 2018, Paul released his latest album, Somewhere in the Caribbean. He received the TRMA award in October of 2020 for "Song of the Year" for the title cut. His new single, "Wine, Sunshine, and An Ocean" was just released this fall and will be followed with his 2nd "Beach" CD.
Billy won several award with the Amazing Rhythm Aces. The group was nominated for a Grammy for "Best New Artist" in 1975. They won the Grammy for Country Group in 1976 for their recording of "The End Is Not In Sight." That same year, they won the Cash Box Award for "Best Progressive Group." Other honors with the Aces include several ASCAP awards, as well as receiving the "Key to the City of Memphis" in 1976. The Aces also won a gold record for "Goin South," a double CD compilation of Southern music.
One of Billy's special honors was the proclamation by Shelby County Mayor William Morris of June 28, 1985 as "Billy Earheart Day" in Memphis, Tennessee!
The awards continued with Billy's association with Bocephus. The CMA presented Hank Williams, Jr. and The Bama Band with two video awards: for "My Name is Bocephus" in 1986, and for "Young Country" in 1987. 1989 brought an Emmy for the Rowdy Friends Theme from "Monday Night Football." And in 1989, the documentary and live video featuring Hank Jr. and the band, "Full Access" was certified platinum. Billy also played on the gold records Hank Live, Wild Streak, Greatest hits 3,and America the way I see it. The Bama Band also won the "Lifetime Achievement" award from the Ohio Country Music Association. Billy is a lifetime member of the Country Music Association and the Hank Williams Appreciation Society.
Billy E. has also had the honor of playing for four different US Presidents, Carter,Clinton,Bush Sr.,& George W.
Outrageous Road Experiences
Hanging out for days with legendary Gonzo writer, Hunter S. Thompson, well known for writing "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas".
Billy considers a wild and strange trip to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago with Ace Cannon as one of his most memorable road experiences. Ace is known for the 60's sax instrumental "Tuff."
Tours with the Amazing Rhythm Aces were also memorable. A tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1980 was notable for the addition of comic actor Bill Murray, who was there to hang out with the band. Bill Murray was later on stage with the band - playing tambourine - when the Aces performed on "Saturday Night Live."
Cross country tour in a van with Legendary soul singer Al Green, were spectacular.
Billy has seen lots of fun, killer road parties, and great music while playing 21 years with Hank Williams, Jr. Tours with The Bama Band have been very good as well.
Early in his career he was offered a position at Opryland USA after an audition. However, he was deep in debt at the time and had to turn down the offer because he could not afford to move. Sometime later, in 1994, he relocated to Nashville, where he recorded demos and played locally. Producer Gary Morris heard him perform and got him an audition with Atlantic Records, who signed him and released his debut in 1997. Soon after he performed at the Grand Ole Opry in a Johnny Russell tribute, with Earl Scruggs, Roy Clark, Ricky Skaggs, and Vince Gill.
On September 30, 1978, the award-winning band who had initially set out to play small clubs in Richmond, Kentucky back in 1963, skyrocketed to world-wide fame with their multi-week chart-topper “Kiss You All Over.” In fact, it made Billboard’s Year End Hot 100 Singles of 1978 (Top 5) and later placed in Billboard’s The 50 Sexiest Songs of All Time (Top 10) category. The iconic song has been showcased in feature films such as “Happy Gilmore,” “Employee of the Month,” “Zookeeper, “Wildhogs,” and is played in it’s entirety at the end of the 7th episode of “Mindhunter” currently available as a Netflix original.
In the early 1980’s, Exile began to focus on country music. During their run on the country charts Exile had 10 number one singles including “I Don’t Want To Be A Memory,” “Give Me One More Chance” and “She’s A Miracle.” The band wrote their own songs, played on all their recordings and also proved to be prolific songwriters composing hits for other artists such as Alabama, Restless Heart, Engelbert Humperdinck, Huey Lewis, Diamond Rio, Janie Fricke and many more. During this country phase of their career, Exile received 11 nominations including Vocal Group of The Year and Best Instrumental Performance for the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards.
The 5 original Exile members re-formed in 2008 with J.P. Pennington, Les Taylor, Sonny LeMaire, Marlon Hargis and Steve Goetzman. The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame members continue to perform for legions of fans on the 2018 No Limit Tour and have appeared over 100 times on the Grand Ole Opry. Exile recently released their latest project Hits and the album contains 11 number one songs spanning three decades, along with four additional top ten’s. The ultimate, cross-over band has sold over 8 million records worldwide, with three Gold albums. Exile has lasted longer than most marriages.
It's happened before, you know. Forty-odd years ago an earlier gang of troublemakers had to knock some sense into the slicked-up boot scooters who had taken over the dance floor. Their names are legend now — Waylon, Willie, Kris. Their impact revitalized a genre that had lost touch with its rowdier roots.
But time passes and once again, to borrow a phrase from Ol’ Waylon, we need a change. That’s Tommy’s cue to sling on his guitar, crank it up and … well, the title of his new album says it all.
Turn Back The Clock is rough around the edges, full of attitude and proud of it. It draws a line in the dirt and dares us to cross it, to leave behind the weary tropes of commercial country and reclaim the muscle and spirit of the outlaw era.
Townsend's connection to these forebears dates back to a family vacation when he was about 13. While driving to Panama City, Florida from northeastern Georgia, his uncle popped in an 8-track of the album Ol’ Waylon; by the time they reached the beach, Townsend was hooked.
Shortly after that, his parents took him to hear Jennings perform live, at Lanier Land Music Park. After the show, Mom and Dad talked their way past the Hell’s Angels security guards and into the backstage area, where he introduced his son to the man who would become Tommy’s inspiration and mentor.
Townsend was soon welcomed into the Jennings fold. He befriended Waylon’s wife Jessi Colter, their children and members of the Waylors, whose bassist Jerry Bridges and Waylon himself co-produced Townsend’s first solo session. They took him out on the road and even brought him up onstage now and then to play with the band. Tommy and Waylon spent time alone together too, talking about lessons learned from life and conveyed through songs.
These experiences were invaluable — and, as Townsend grew beyond his formative years, sometimes a hurdle too. “People still think of me as the young Waylon Jennings,” he says. “It took me a while to get past that and start finding out who I am as an artist.”
That process accelerated in his late teens as he began writing songs. While he doesn’t deny Jennings’ impact -- in fact, he acknowledges it gratefully — Townsend used it to nurtured his own artistry. These two facts of his musical life run separately: Since 2008 he has honored his musical hero by singing with Waymore’s Outlaws, whose lineup includes former Jennings sidekicks Bridges on bass, Richie Albright on drums and steel guitarist Fred Newell. In 2014 they hit the road, opening for Waylon’s son Shooter Jennings and then backing him through his set as well.
The more time they spent together on the road, the more Shooter recognized his friend’s uniqueness and sensed that he was ready to step out from his Waylon shadow. “He heard that I did his dad’s songs in my own way,” Townsend says. “That’s what Shooter liked about what I was doing with the band. Jessi Colter told me the same thing: ‘You’re not trying to sound like Waylon. You’re doing the songs in your own way.
After a series of shows, Shooter expressed an interest in producing an album on Townsend focused on Tommy’s electric rhythm playing. They began gathering songs, beginning with Brandi Carlisle’s “The Eye,” which Jennings heard as a great vehicle for Townsend’s voice. By December they had assembled a diverse list of originals and covers, unified by Townsend’s ability to deliver them with passion and insight, and started recording what is now Turn Back The Clock.
On this exceptional, much-needed solo debut, Townsend turns Steve Young’s “Renegade Picker” into a swaggering, hard-hitting honky-tonk anthem. By changing the lyric to reflect a male point of view, Townsend personalizes “Drinkin’” as no artists have other than its composer, Holly Williams. The magic of Gordon Lightfoot’s immortal “Sundown” deepens in a new, bluesy interpretation.
The bone in his right forearm. Snapped.
His left hand, almost always swollen and bruised. Smashed.
The ligament in his knee. Ripped.
His pelvis. Separated.
Cody Nance began riding bulls when he was 14 with the help of his uncle and stepfather.
Lungs. Punctured.
Brain. Bashed to the point of blackout.
No matter how many times Cody Nance could have died being thrust off or crushed by a nearly one-ton bull, he still straddles the bowed back of the beast. For this Tennessee boy-turned-professional bull rider, those coveted eight seconds for which he fights are a show of faith and a defiance of fear.
"It gets ahold of you," he says, his blue eyes shining under the brim of his white hat.
"Whether it costs you your life or not."
Gary Chapman talking about being the host of TNN's Prime Time Country when Waylon Jennings, Mel Tillis, Jerry Reed & Bobby Bare was promoting the Old Dogs Album Gary Chapman's career as a Christian singer/songwriter spans more than 20 years and includes eight Dove Awards, four #1 songs on multiple charts, three Grammy Award nominations, and three years as host of TNN's Prime Time Country (1996). Chapman began writing songs after he was given a new Yamaha processor board for hosting at a music technology convention.
novelist: BLOOD IN THE STREETS, MORRIS PI; Actor STAND ON IT, POKER RUN; A2: FNC, FBN, TNF; Podcaster
Casey Chesnutt is a live music entertainer, recording artist and songwriter. His influence varies from red dirt, classic country, and rock. Casey follows in the foot steps of his father, Country music legend Mark Chesnutt. Casey began his career at the early age of 15 and quickly began making the most out of what Southeast Texas had to offer local musicians. Working any club, restaurant or bar that would welcome him, Casey found himself going to high school in the day, and strumming a guitar at night. His career was put on hold when Casey decided he would join the Marine Corps. immediately after high school. He served as a rifleman for 5 years and ended his career as a sergeant with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 2nd Marines. Following the end of his military service, Casey began falling back into his old ways and now makes a living chasing his dream with his loving wife Claire, and their baby girl Annie. Casey can be found in just about any live music venue all over the southern United States area.
I am Steven Phillips with Lake 97.7 WJUL Radio. I do a live talk show every morning from 8-9 eastern time called “The Morning Dish”. I won the 2017 and 2020 best On-Air Personality of the Year for the state of Georgia. Our station is rated #1 five years running and my show is the biggest and at 9 years, the longest running show in the North Georgia and Western North Carolina mountains. With the Nielsen ratings in this year 23,900 out of 88,700 total people listen to us each week. That’s amazing, considering how many people listen to satellite or internet radio and don’t listen to AM/FM. I have interviewed lots of people in these 9 years. It is more comedy than serious; we like to call it “unfair and unbalanced”.
Some of the people that I have interviewed are Mark Farner, Paul Roberts (Sniff “n” the Tears), Tommy Emmanuel, Chuck Leavell, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Paul Teutul Sr, Matt King, Stuart Margolin (Angel Martin on Rockford Files), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke), Charles Bernstein, Scott Innes (the official voice of Scooby Doo), Markos Papadatos, Josh Morningstar, John Schneider, Barry Corbin, Rodney Justo, Barton Gilliam, Reno Collier, Adam Boyer, T Graham Brown, Jon Reep, Brande Roderick, Georgette Jones, Cindy Wills, Thomas Gabriel, Bo Hopkins, Don McLean, Ronnie Millsap, Kyle Bush, Dean Miller, Gigi Garner, Sonny Sawyer, Whitney Miller, James Gregory, Gary Chapman, Sid Davis, Paul Thorn, who regularly calls into the show and some people we would be ashamed to mention and the list keeps growing. It is a good time with dedicated listeners.
You can listen in live every morning at wjulradio.com or listen to past shows on the YouTube Channel “Steven Phillips with The Morning Dish”.
Tiger King (subtitled in marketing as Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness for its first season, Tiger King 2 for its second season and Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story for its third season) is an American true crime documentary streaming television series about the life of former zookeeper and convicted felon Joe Exotic. The first season was released on Netflix on March 20, 2020. A second season, Tiger King 2, was announced in September 2021 and was released on November 17, 2021, while a third season, Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story, was announced on December 3, 2021 and released one week later on December 10. The series focuses on the small but deeply interconnected society of big cat conservationists such as Carole Baskin, owner of Big Cat Rescue, and collectors such as Exotic, whom Baskin accuses of abusing and exploiting wild animals.
Season 1 received positive reviews from critics, and according to Nielsen ratings, was watched by 34.3 million people over its first ten days of release, ranking as one of Netflix's most successful releases to date, partly due to its release amid the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and also inspired several memes online. Despite its success and popularity, the season received criticism from conservation and animal rights groups for its framing and inaccuracies related to private breeding and wildlife conservation issues. A special after show hosted by Joel McHale was released on April 12, 2020, with McHale interviewing several of its subjects about Exotic and the series itself. The second and third seasons in contrast received mostly negative reviews from fans and critics, and the former was subject of a lawsuit by Carole and Howard Baskin over footage used in the series.
Hannah Noel is an up-and-coming, Nashville based country music artist. She is known for the honesty and vulnerability in her lyrics, accompanied by catchy melodies that you love to get stuck in your head. Heavily influenced by Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile, and Miranda Lambert- Hannah released her debut EP “Dive in” in 2020. Throughout her years performing in Nashville, she has had the pleasure of playing in well-known venues such as The Listening Room Cafe. This southeast Georgia native is currently in Belmont University’s Songwriting Program and was the recipient of the 2020 ASCAP Foundation Bert Howard Scholarship Award. In 2021, she released her single “Doin’ Just Fine”. With much success, Hannah Noel is continuously recording and releasing music with excitement for the future.
Hailing from Samsula, Florida, Brandon Bing brings a gritty, unique voice to traditional country music that makes him stand out from the rest. Brandon writes true, inspiring stories turning them into songs that his loyal following finds relatable as a songwriter. His first EP, ‘The Florida Man’ released in 2020, launched Brandon into the country music scene. Brandon’s most recent EP ‘Dyin’ Breed’ released in 2021, is filled with vulnerable and rowdy songs that every crowd sings along to. Brandon’s most popular songs include “Back Porch” and “I’m American,” both surpassing 10K streams. Brandon has over 45K streams on Spotify and 27K views on YouTube.
Brandon is a serial entrepreneur and entertainment brand encompassing his music, a solar company, and a Whiskey Brand, Bangtail Whiskey. Brandon discovered his passion for country music while performing for the first time in Nashville during the CMA Fest. With over 21K followers on Instagram, Brandon has made strong relationships with his rapidly growing fan base, #HossNation
After an eye-catching performance in the teen coming-of-age epic The Outsiders (1983), ex-child rodeo star C. Thomas Howell was one a promising young actor in the mid-1980s.
When Tommy isn't acting, you'll more than likely find Howell out on the ranch with his horses, Trick and Wesley. As an accomplished team-roper, you'll see that his passion for rodeo runs deep as he's been competing since he was four-years old! Tommy also enjoys a good game of golf, playing his guitar and writing songs and spending as much time as possible on the ranch and being with his family.
Christopher Thomas Howell was born in Los Angeles to Candice (Webb) and Chris Howell (a professional bull rider turned stuntman). He started working in the film industry at the age of seven. In 1981, he was cast as Tyler in Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Shortly thereafter, he nabbed the lead in Francis Ford Coppola's classic The Outsiders (1983). Earmarked as an up-and-coming actor, his career soon skyrocketed with roles in films including the comedy Grandview, U.S.A. (1984), alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, and the violent Cold War invasion drama Red Dawn (1984). His career was not helped by the controversial racial comedy Soul Man (1986), which was not well-received. However, he did meet and fall in love with his co-star from that movie, Rae Dawn Chong, whom he later married. He has notched up in excess of 90 feature film appearances. including starring roles in Side Out (1990), Gettysburg (1993), Baby Face Nelson (1996), Fatal Affair (1998), Asylum Days (2001) and Hoboken Hollow (2006).
He played unpredictable Officer Bill "Dewey" Dudek in the TNT drama series Southland (2009) and as the sadistic serial killer "The Reaper" on CBS's Criminal Minds (2005). More recent television appearances include The Glades (2010) (A&E) and Torchwood (2006) (Starz Channel). He appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) (Sony). A budding film director, he has directed a number of films, including The Big Fall (1997), Pure Danger (1996), The Land That Time Forgot (2009), and The Day the Earth Stopped (2008).
A Georgia Native with a Heart for the World
Front Man, Solo Artist, and Author of the songs you love, Keith never stops working.
Keith Burns, founding member of the Grammy-nominated ACM & AMA award-winning, platinum-selling group Trick Pony. He has had three Top 10 songs for such artists as Trick Pony and Joe Diffie and has also written several Top 40 songs with such artists as Hootie & The Blowfish, Sammy Kershaw, Burns & Poe, Mo Bandy. You’ve probably sung out loud to his signature hits “Pour Me” and “Just What I Do” for Trick Pony and many more!
His latest single “Everybody Loves a Comeback”, co-written by InsideEdition’s Lisa Guerrero (@4lisaguerrero) premiered to a nationwide audience on the show.
Nominated in 2018 for the NIMA Best Country Male Solo Artist & Best Country Entertainer of the year, Keith has also been awarded Music Row’s prestigious Independent Artist of the Year award.
Shanna Toft grew up in the Austin, Texas area and participated in theater, choir, and dance all through school. She added modeling in her early college years and her modeling debut was as a live Barbie for Mattel. Though she acted for years in school, her professional acting took the course of working as an extra/background/stand-in in Dallas before gaining her first television role in the UK as the wife of a bank robber in a documentary reconstruction.
Shanna continues to work in theater, commercials, music videos, television, and film as well as modeling.
Early life and music career
Born in Waurika, Oklahoma, Chapman grew up in De Leon, Texas, the son of an Assemblies of God pastor, the Rev. Terry W. Chapman, who ministered for 56 years before his death in 2009.
Chapman performed in bands throughout high school and college. After going to Bible college at what is now Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and was hired as guitar player for The Rambos.[citation needed] In 1979, his song "Father's Eyes" was recorded as the title track to Amy Grant's Grammy-nominated second album My Father's Eyes. In 1982, his song "Finally", recorded by T. G. Sheppard, reached No. 1 on the country music charts. He also received a Dove Award as Songwriter of the Year from the Gospel Music Association in 1981.
During the rest of the 1980s and the early 1990s, Chapman continued to write, record, and produce music, while touring as an opening act for various artists. He sang "Brave Hearts" in 1987 for the Touchstone Pictures film Ernest Goes to Camp. He also collaborated with numerous artists in the singing of "Amazing Grace" in the 1994 film Maverick.
He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1994 for The Light Inside. The album also resulted in a Dove Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year, and yielded a contemporary Christian music chart No. 1 song, "Sweet Glow of Mercy." He won a second Dove Award in 1994 for co-producing the album Songs from the Loft, featuring various artists.
In April 1996, Chapman won Male Vocalist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards. His 1996 album, Shelter, delivered another No. 1, with "Man After Your Own Heart" resulting in a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year and featuring on the Dove Award-winning Special Event Album of the Year, My Utmost for His Highest. Shelter also received a 1997 Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. At the 1998 Dove Awards, his album Hymns From The Ryman, featuring him and other artists, won Country Album of the Year.
Television career
In the middle of 1996, The Nashville Network announced that Chapman would replace Tom Wopat as host of their evening talk show, Prime Time Country. The show ended after 1999. Chapman went on to produce Muzik Mafia on CMT as well as appearing numerous times on the network's Gone Country as a songwriting mentor. Chapman, along with John Rich and Big Kenny (the country duo Big and Rich) traveled to Vietnam to document the story of Niles Harris, a Vietnam veteran, in the production of The 8th of November: A True Story of Pain and Honor. Chapman produced, wrote, directed, and scored the documentary.
Radio show host
Gary Chapman hosted the weekly syndicated program CCM Countdown.Billboard
IN-CAHOOTS is made up of the dynamic trio of Nashville icon , Luther Lewis, Dawn Marie Richey and J.T. "The Chief' Greenfield...
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The multi-instrumental driving grooves of IN-CAHOOTS, along with their extensive and varied song list ranging from, the most Country, "belly rubbin'... tear jerkers" to the most " Make ya wanna get up and shake your booty" Rock and Roll standards...
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Steven Phillips and the Midnight Express is a group of musicians that have come together and formed one of the best country/southern rock bands you’ve heard in a long time featuring a wide variety of original songs including “Lightning Road” and “Brayton Mountain” which are getting high ratings. Steven also is with Lake 97.7 WJUL Radio. He does a live talk show every morning from 8-9 eastern time called “The Morning Dish”. He won the 2017 and 2020 best On-Air Personality of the Year for the state of Georgia. Our station is rated #1 five years running and my show is the biggest and at 9 years, the longest running show in the North Georgia and Western North Carolina mountains. With the Nielsen ratings in this year 23,900 out of 88,700 total people listen to us each week. That’s amazing, considering how many people listen to satellite or internet radio and don’t listen to AM/FM. I have interviewed lots of people in these 9 years. It is more comedy than serious; we like to call it “unfair and unbalanced”.
Some of the people that he has interviewed are Mark Farner, Paul Roberts (Sniff “n” the Tears), Tommy Emmanuel, Chuck Leavell, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Paul Teutul Sr, Matt King, Stuart Margolin (Angel Martin on Rockford Files), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke), Charles Bernstein, Scott Innes (the official voice of Scooby Doo), Markos Papadatos, Josh Morningstar, John Schneider, Barry Corbin, Rodney Justo, Barton Gilliam, Reno Collier, Adam Boyer, T Graham Brown, Jon Reep, Brande Roderick, Georgette Jones, Cindy Wills, Thomas Gabriel, Bo Hopkins, Don McLean, Ronnie Millsap, Kyle Bush, Dean Miller, Gigi Garner, Sonny Sawyer, Whitney Miller, James Gregory, Gary Chapman, Sid Davis, Paul Thorn, who regularly calls into the show and some people we would be ashamed to mention and the list keeps growing. It is a good time with dedicated listeners.
You can listen in live every morning at wjulradio.com or listen to past shows on the YouTube Channel “Steven Phillips with The Morning Dish”.
One would think having good manners is just utlizing some common sense. However, it’s not uncommon for people to experience a lot of upset, over the holidays, due to someone else's lack of awareness and regard.
We've all been through a tough past couple of years. Civility seems to have gotten lost, and the holidays can be a very sensitive time. In fact, the one gift most people could probably use THIS SEASON would be a crash course in holiday etiquette.
Zoë Yeoman founded and ran an etiquette school for 13 years in Phoenix, Arizona. (She also happens to be highly accomplished actress and producer with numerous theatre, film and TV credits.)
Zoe Yoeman has coached people from all over the world on how to be more civil toward one another. She also has a lot to teach you about manners, when it comes to Christmas Cards, gift giving, parties, eating and more. Yeoman shows us how to make the holidays little more enjoyable for all, simply by the way you conduct yourself and by having some accountability.
You can learn more about Zoë by visiting zoeyeoman.com or follow her on instagram @theogetiquetteexpert
Dane Rhodes is an actor and director in New Orleans La. He has appeared on stages and in films around the world. Some of his favorite experiences have included working on a world premier play called MAcbeth at the Gates with Roy Marsden and his friend David Lumsden and getting to work with John Travolta, Scarlette Johannson, and Shanie Gable on A Love Song for Bobby Long (the movie that launched his journey into film).
Dane has acted with too many celebrated and gifted actors to list and has worked with genius directors like Tony Scott, Martin Campbell, Walter Hill, Jay Roach, and Timur Bekmambetov among others. He has also gotten to be a part of the magic that happens when Quentin Tarantino stands behind and in front of the camera.
When he isn’t chasing his career, he is chasing his dog Hunter around the Big Easy… his home away from home.
Michael Sullivan Bio: His day job is a senior attorney for Social Security Administration. Michaels done numerous local theater productions. Hes most recognized for playing Father McPorter in SandiRoads long-running production of Joey and Mary's Irish Italian Wedding (an interactive). He's played a priest or cleric of some sort in 8 different productions. He won a Big Easy (New Orleans theater award) for playing a nun in Divine Sister. He's been in two web series, was Rabbi Lander in Suit Up and Agent Sloan in The Cybernaturals. He's been in several John Schneider movies including Smothered, Like Son, Christmas Cars, Stand On It and, of course, Poker Run. I was in an off Broadway production of Orpheus Descending.
Mike Manning is an Emmy-winning actor and producer. Hitting the ground running when he first appeared on the scene in 2010, Manning has forged an enviable career with a wide variety of characters on screen and stage.
As an actor, Manning is most known for his role in Disney's popular snowboarding movie "Cloud 9," and MTV's "Teen Wolf." Manning's other TV credits include "Hawaii Five-0" on CBS, "Major Crimes" on TNT, a recurring role on multiple Emmy-winning series "The Bay" on Amazon Prime and Popstar! TV, "Crash & Bernstein" on Disney XD, Hallmark's "Operation Cupcake" and the series regular role of Charlie on NBC's "Days of Our Lives."
Growing up between Colorado and Florida, Manning showed an interest in acting at an early age, getting involved in high school productions such as "Oliver!" and "The Secret Garden." He has since performed at the Santa Monica Playhouse in productions such as Lisa Visca's original "Climax" and later the lead role in "Raise Me Up."
Playing the voice of Denver in the English version of the Netflix worldwide hit "Money Heist" (La Casa de Papel), Manning has also voiced characters in a variety of other Netflix productions. Other notable acting credits include Tyler Perry's "The Haves and The Have Nots", a lead in the third installment of the "God's Not Dead" blockbuster series, the WWII drama "D-Day: Battle of Omaha Beach," and "The Call" featuring Lin Shaye and Tobin Bell. Manning will also be seen in the highly anticipated civil rights movie "Son of the South," directed by Barry Alexander Brown and executive produced by Oscar-winner Spike Lee.
Trinity Faith is 19 years old, Born and raised in Tampa Florida. Trinity has been involved in music her whole life and took her first voice lesson at 4 years old and at the age of 6 sang her first song In church “Jesus take the wheel.” She continued to work with her vocal coach 10 (ten years and counting) to grow her voice and skill and later started competing at pageants with her cousins from the young age and really focused on the talent portion of the competition. Throughout the 8 years she competed she won 5 overall talent international titles and 4 florida state titles. From then on Trinity knew that music was her passion and wanted use her gift to bring joy to others and started performing at charity functions including events like “No Kid Go Hungry”, fallen officer tributes, assisted living homes, while also doing national anthems all across Florida including University of Florida, NASCAR In Daytona Florida, University of South Florida, NBA Orlando Magic, MLB Tampa Bay Rays and much much more.
During her high school years she was heavily involved with her Tampa church as a worship leader and continued to lead others to the Lord and give all the glory to God through her voice. She first met her current studio musicians and producer during her junior year of high school when her uncle (also manager) and family decided to book her first trip to Nashville and record her first Ep which include the two songs, “Broken Wing” and “All By Myself.” She graduated high school with the class of 2019 and made the choice to pursue her music career in Nashville Tennessee.
Following her move to Tennessee she immediately began to write and develop her own music seeking to find her direction in the industry with the guidance of her manager. Just a month after she moved to Nashville they booked the 2nd session to record the first few songs that will be on her first album. She feels beyond grateful to not only work with James Cook (producer/bass) Kent Slucher (drums) Tim McDonald (keys/piano) Dan Cohen (guitar) but also be able to call them family and build life long friendships. Her faith and relationship with the Lord and her family’s support will always be the rock and core of her life and will continue to be the light to her path.
Melissa Gail Klein is a banjo player, flute player and songwriter based out of Austin, Texas, with a knack for creating catchy melodies with thought provoking lyrical content. Melissa's 5 piece live band hit the studio with producer Grant Johnson (The Recording Apparatus), weaving a bold and varied musical statement ranging from folksy ballads reminiscent of Laura Marling to alt rock tunes nodding to bands like White Denim and the Strokes. Crystalline Charm features members of the Deer, Ley Line, Phoebe Hunt, Wilson Marks, and other noteworthy local Austin legends.
Some years ago I happened to see Paul Thorn performing on an outdoor stage at a street festival in the heart of a small Mississippi town. Suddenly, in mid song, Thorn stopped playing and looked down at the upturned, sugar-splattered face of a fan on the front row. “I sure would like me a funnel cake,” Thorn announced. The crowd exploded with laughter. By the end of the next song, someone in the audience had responded, and soon Thorn was happily munching on the doughy confection.
And that, dear people, is one more shining example of how Paul Thorn is able to breathe in the air around him, everyday and commonplace, and exhale something original and often side-splitting funny. It’s a kind of genius, and it’s there plain to see, in his music, his art and through his performances, which not only showcase his chops as a singer-songwriter, but as a pitch-perfect improv comic.
His audiences love it. And they come back for more because no two Paul Thorn performances are alike. For further confirmation of this, check out Thorn’s YouTube videos, though I warn you. You will find yourself a long time in this rabbit hole.
We live in a world where the terms “artist” and “genius” have been rendered meaningless through overuse. To use either in describing Thorn, though, is not overreach. Pick up any of his dozen or so CDs. The evidence is plain to see. Just listen.
The scenery of Thorn’s rural South is changing. The trailer parks, gravel roads around Tupelo and high school beauty queens flicker in the rear-view mirror.
The three original principal songwriters - Colin Brooks, Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist - shared the bill at Momo's, an Austin club.[1] Originally, each singer/songwriter performed his own set. However, they eventually started sharing the stage, and collaborating with bassist Seth Whitney. The Wednesday night series was billed as "The Good Time Supper Club". A misprint in a local paper billed the act as "The Heathens." Drummer John Chipman joined the band in 2007, and Keyboardist Trevor Nealon, who played in the studio during the recording of both "One Foot in the Ether" and "Top Hat Crown & the Clapmaster's Son", joined the touring unit in 2011.
Their first recording, "Live from Momo's", recorded at the now closed club on West 6th Street in Austin brought the band national attention and they were voted "Best New Band" at the 2007 Austin Music Awards. Following the Momo's release, the band released a second live recording, the CD/DVD "Live at Antone's" which was recorded at the venerable Austin club.
May 20, 2008 the band released their first, self-titled, studio album. Produced by Ray Wylie Hubbard, and featuring notable guests Patty Griffin, Stephen Bruton, and Gurf Morlix, the record went to #1 on the Americana Music Association's radio charts. In November 2008 the album was ranked 8th place on the Americana Music Association's Top 100 Albums of the Americana Charts for 2008.[2]
In July 2009 BOH taped an Austin City Limits show that aired in the Fall of 2009. The year was especially significant for ACL in that Austin City Limits was celebrating its 35th anniversary year. The band's unique genesis and creativity were highlighted during the Austin City Limits interview conducted after their performance.[3] The TV performance showcased a set by both the Band Of Heathens and Elvis Costello.[4]
My history of The Cyrkle starts in the fall of 1961 at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. when I met Tom Dawes in line to get a medical checkup which I guess must have been required for all freshmen. But before I continue I’d like to share a bit of my personal musical history leading up to that time.
My mom tells me that at the age of 10 months she was surprised to hear me hum “Little Brown Jug” back to her after singing it to me while being diapered. But that spurt of musicality gave me no interest in the guitar and piano lessons that I had for a short time in early grade school.
There were two events that happened around the fifth grade that really turned me on to music.
The first occurred in the car on family trips when we listened to music on the radio and if we were in the car at the right time we would hear Martin Block’s “Make Believe Ballroom” which played the current hits of the day. I found myself harmonizing to Rosemarie Clooney’s “This Old House” It was weird at first but after hearing it several times on different trips I began to own the experience really enjoyed my mastering of the ability to harmonize.
The second event occurred on our back porch in Brooklyn after receiving a portable transistor radio for my birthday. I was with friends tuning to different stations and came across Alan Freed’s rock and roll radio show. I had never heard anything like it and I was totally mesmerized. I listened all evening and happily missed some of my favorite tv shows. One particular song that stands out that evening is “Story Untold” by The Nutmegs. It’s a typical 4 chord doowop song but it was mind blowing to me. From that moment on I was one with rock and roll.
As I’m writing this a third event came to my mind. It’s not significant in my musical development but is an indication of my perception relative to music. There was a tv show called “Your Hit Parade”. They had a house band and house singers that would perform the nations current hits. It was after my bedtime but I could hear it as I was falling asleep. Most of the songs came under the heading of “standards” and the performers and arrangements were fine. One day they performed a rock and roll song that had made it to the national charts. I don’t remember the song but I have a clear memory of noting how poor the performance was. They clearly didn’t understand how to do rock music and I remember saying to myself “this show is over”. It went off the air not long after that.
We moved from Brooklyn to Eastchester, N.Y. in 1955 where I began the 7th grade. I took piano lessons for a while during this time but changed over to guitar, inspired cause I so loved seeing Elvis singing with a guitar in his hand.
I also introduced myself to rudimentary recording techniques. I was given a tape recorder followed by a second tape recorder on subsequent birthdays. The first recorder allowed me to record songs off the radio and also to record myself singing and playing. But the coolest thing happened when I got the second machine. I sang a background part of “In The Still Of The Night” into the first recorder. I then put my head next to the speaker of machine #1 and played back that part while singing the second part with the microphone from the second machine in front of “us”. When finished I had 4 background parts and a lead vocal recorded. The quality was awful but the parts and the concept were correct. Today we simply call it overdubbing and it is taken for granted in the music industry but at the time it was really cool.
In high school I had a decent f hole acoustic guitar with an electric pickup and a decent guitar amp. My friend and next door neighbor played accordion in a band which also had a guitar player. They were scheduled to play at a high school dance when the guitar player’s amp broke. He asked if they could borrow my amp for the evening. Encouraged by my mom, I told them ok if they let me
One listen and it becomes crystal clear that Alyssa Bonagura was born to make music. With a voice that touches somewhere deep inside, Alyssa’s soulful sound and powerful lyrics will send you jet-setting into a broad range of human emotions. Growing up on the open roads of America, with her RCA country recording artists parents, Baillie & The Boys, made it impossible for Alyssa not to witness the power and magic of music. At just 3 weeks old, her cradle was the gentle rocking of a tour bus. Her play ground encompassed sound checks at fairs and festivals and back stage dressing rooms at a slew of different venues including the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Award shows, and her “extended family” consisted of managers, promoters, roadies, musicians and other fellow mainstream country artists.
At the age of 3, Alyssa performed on the Ralph Emory television show, Nashville Now. Where her version of the Leslie Gore classic; It’s My Party brought the house down in front of millions of national viewers. At age 10, one of those major acts, Kenny Rogers, decided Alyssa was the perfect child singer to record a duet with him on his Christmas CD, Christmas From The Heart. By age 13, Alyssa had her first batch of songs written and received an endorsement from Gretsch Guitars. She had figured out her own unique style of guitar playing with open tunings inspired by Joni Mitchell. By age 16 she landed her first 50 date tour opening up for Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives. It soon became obvious that she was the real deal, not only as a musician and singer but as a prolific songwriter as well.
While in high-school, Alyssa became a go-to session singer for people like Christian artist Matt Maher, where she created her own layered harmony vocal approach from years of hearing her parents sing together. Her songs started finding their way into television shows, (Switched! on ABC Family, MTV), movies, as well as getting her first cuts on other artists projects.
After graduating high school, Alyssa received a full scholarship from Sennheiser to Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts in Liverpool England, where she would spend the next three years earning a degree in Sound Technology while continuing to perform in local venues throughout Europe. While playing at a venue called The Zanzibar in Liverpool, Alyssa was spotted by Liverpool Rock Star Pete Wylie and was asked to join his band playing electric guitar and singing background vocals. Alyssa of course said yes, and experienced what most artists never experience; a private performance requested by the Queen to help support one of Liverpool’s local charities. A performance with Ringo Starr at the 800th Anniversary of Liverpool’s, “Capital Of Culture 2008” event; a performance slot at one of the UK’s largest music festivals; Knowsley Hall on the same bill as The Who, and from there on scored her own slots performing on the Acoustic stage at Glastonbury in 2009, and a UK tour opening for Raul Malo of The Mavericks.
While at LIPA, Alyssa was inspired by their music community and the extreme amount of talented people attending the school. She lived in Lennon Studios, an apartment complex that used to be the old maternity ward where John Lennon was born. Her incredibly unique experiences abroad inspired her debut album, The English Diaries, an all acoustic intimate collection of songs she produced and recorded herself in her one bedroom Beatles inspired flat.
After graduating LIPA and receiving her diploma from Paul McCartney himself, Alyssa returned to Nashville and signed her first publishing READ MORE AT http://www.alyssabonagura.com/
You can call him Steve Mags, it’s easiest that way. You’ve seen him on the BARRETT-JACKSON auction block and Roadkill’s JUNKYARD GOLD on Motor Trend. You’ve read his technical and feature stories in HOT ROD, CAR CRAFT and MUSCLE CAR REVIEW magazines (and many others). You’ve seen his books; “How-To Build Altered Wheelbase Cars”, “Rusted Muscle; A Collection of Derelict Dream Machines” and “Steve Magnante’s 1,001 Muscle Car Trivia Facts”, “Steve Magnante’s 1001 Corvette Facts” and “Steve Magnante’s 1001 Mustang Facts” (all of which are available from CARTECHBOOKS.com, as well as his twice-weekly podcast “The Steve Mags Muscle Car Show”.
Join Duke On Another Great American Adventure!
Tiny and Timmy Needham are at it again when they bankroll a traveling/racing illegal hybrid Texas Hold’em poker game by fronting Frosty, Fred, Sonny and Papa each half a million dollars while Duke has to put up the $500,000 he just won in Stand On It!
Everyone goes “all in” making the pot two and a half million dollars. Winner take all!
The trick is that each deal of the poker hand (the Flop, the Turn and the River) is played in a different location and the players have to race from table to table in the road, 9 in the dirt and even on the water!
Race cars, cop cars, Duke’s car, trucks, boats, Jet Skis and Frosty’s eighteen wheeler are all involved.
The question is: Can you stay friends with someone with that much money at stake?
And… can you keep far enough ahead of the cops to get to the next table?
Hang on to your hats, folks. This is a wild ride!
Just a Guy Loving Country Music and His Country
John PayCheck is just a guy trying to enjoy country music and have fun with some other rowdy musicians while continuing to carry on the music traditions his father left behind. He also just happens to be the son of a country music legend, a combat veteran, any Army helicopter and fixed wing pilot, a firefighter, a civil servant, a computer engineer, a musician, a small business owner, comic book collector, board game nerd, rodeo lover, horse lover, a whiskey drinker and a pretty darn good guy....oh and he some how finds time to be a father and husband.
John has been a part of the music business for years and only recently decided to jump back in after some encouragement from friends in the music industry. John started out working for his dad every summer as a kid. Working his way up from roadie to road manager. He played in a few different bands for fun while pursuing his other interests outside music like finishing his Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems and his Masters in Military Strategy and Diplomacy. To top it all off he is married to his wife Samantha, a combat veteran, and together they are raising three wonderful girls. Flying planes and helicopters, working with computers at IBM and raising a family just wasn’t enough for him though, he missed the road and music.
With talent handed down from his father, an immense appreciation for classic country music and a vocal style all his own he is looking to carry on his family tradition of writing and playing neo-traditional country and country western music. The next generation of PayCheck has decided to return, the prodigal son is making his way home....not from the ashes of failure as he has tasted success....but from the spirit of love for country music and his love for his father.
There’s a new performer on the way, and he’s one that has a legitimate claim to arguably the most important bloodline in country music history. That’s right, the son of Hank Williams III is getting ready to emerge, and to do so under the moniker “IV.” And though all we have to work with at this point is snippets and snapshots, he appears to be taking after pops in more ways than one.
The 30-year-old from Nashville is not named Hank, but rather Coleman, and isn’t adopting the “Hank” name specifically, only the numeric “IV” as a fourth generation performer in the direct bloodline of Hank Williams as Hank’s great grandson.
“Four writes folk songs,” says his producer, Jason Dietz. “The band is responsible for turning them into something else. We try to keep an essence of their original form, while adding drums, 100 watt amps, fuzz bass and fiddle.”
Jason Dietz is also known as the bass player for the band The Hardin Draw, and has worked with former Hank3 bass player Joe Buck in the past. Guitarist David Talley and fiddler Laura Beth Jewell also of The Hardin Draw are involved in bringing the project to life under what they’re calling “The Strange Band.” At the moment they plan to release a debut single from IV called “Son of Sin” on April 4th, with a debut EP coming April 20th.
The discovery of “IV” is one of the major reasons that Hank Williams III got involved in country music in the first place. Primarily playing in punk bands and installing garage doors for a living, Hank3 was hit with a paternity suit when Coleman was five-years-old, and told by a judge to “get a real job” to help pay child support. Hank3, who is now 48-years-old, had not known about Coleman prior to the paternity motion.
So to help pay child support, Hank3 signed with Curb Records, and emerged as a neotraditional country singer and songwriter in the vein of his grandfather, while playing in metal and punk bands on the side, and forming his own “Hellbilly” style of music. Hank3 released his magnum opus Straight to Hell in 2006, and fulfilled his contract with Curb in 2008 after a contentious relationship. He then went independent, releasing multiple records on his own. Hank3 has been mostly inactive since 2014 after his last tour.
Whenever talking about the Hank Williams bloodline, a bit of disambiguation is always necessary. Hank3 is Hank Williams Jr.’s son, and Coleman, a.k.a. “IV” is Hank3’s son. Hank Williams Jr. also has another son from a later marriage named Sam Williams, who is also a performer. Hank3 is the half brother of Sam, and of Hilary and Holly Williams, who are also performers.
Then there is the case of Ricky Fitzgerald, a.k.a. “Hank Williams IV,” who is also a performer and currently active, and who uses the Hank name on stage. He is the grandson of Lewis “Butch” Fitzgerald, who is the long-rumored supposed illegitimate son of Hank Williams. To take a deep dive into that complex story,CLICK HERE.
It’s also important to point out that Hank Sr.’s real name was Hiram King, which he changed to Hank, thinking it would be better for country music. The ‘Hank’ in Hank Jr. and Hank3’s name comes from their given middle name, not their first name: Randall Hank Williams and Shelton Hank Williams respectively. IV’s official last name is Finchum after his mother, since at birth he was not in the life of Hank 3. IV though says he’s planning to change his last name to Williams.
But just to underscore again, “IV” is not claiming the Hank name, even though hypothetically, he possibly could for the stage. Instead he’s keeping clear of any controversy that could come from it, while still laying claim to his legitimate standing in the Hank Williams lineage.
The Morning Dish Featuring Bogi From All Girls Garage and Andrew Walker from Hallmark Channel
Johnny Bitcoin Pushes Back with Hilarious Country Parody, “Take This Jab and Shove it"
Monday, November 8, 2021 — While our nation stands divided over mask and vaccine mandates, Johnny Bitcoin is pushing back with his hilarious country parody, “Take This Jab and Shove It!” The single is available exclusively at iTunes.
Johnny Bitcoin is the less-refined alter ego of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gary Chapman, whose parody of Johnny Paycheck’s No. 1 smash hit “Take This Job and Shove It" is a fitting tribute to the millions of Americans who have lost faith in the CDC. Says Bitcoin, “It’s also a no-confidence vote of Dr. Fauci who changes his COVID guidelines about as often as people change their socks.”
“‘Take This Jab and Shove It’ isn’t about someone choosing to get the vaccine,” Chapman said from his Nashville recording studio. “It’s a call for freedom, for Americans to resist the DC swamp-dwellers who love to control every aspect of our lives including mandating the vaccine or we lose our jobs.”
As the chorus states…
Take this jab and shove it
We ain’t buying this no more
We ain’t woke but we’re wide awake
And know what freedom’s for
Joe and the swamp done poked the bear
So we’re showing them the door
Take this jab and shove it
We ain’t buying this no more
"Get your copy for less than a cup of yuppie coffee,” says Bitcoin.
Due to a previous “incident,” Johnny Bitcoin will not be available to the media. However, Gary Chapman has known him his whole life and Johnny trusts him to speak on his behalf.
For more information, visit TakeThisJab.com.
About Gary Chapman: For over three decades, Chapman has seamlessly blurred the lines of contemporary Christian pop, country and southern gospel, racking up an impressive list of Dove Awards and Grammy nominations while working with the likes of Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Big & Rich, Kenny Loggins and countless others. His writing credits include well-known songs for legendary artists such as Kenny Rogers, Alabama, T.G. Sheppard, Wynonna, Lee Greenwood, BJ Thomas, Vanessa Williams, Barbra Mandrell, Restless Heart, and his former wife, Amy Grant. Chapman is also widely remembered as the host of TNN’s popular Prime Time Country television series, and the recent TNT reality series, Private Lives of Nashville Wives.
For more than twenty years now, Andrew Peterson has been about the business of quietly changing lives in four-minute increments. In the city of Nashville where music is an industry in the same way fast food, generic greeting cards, and bumper stickers are industries, Peterson has forged his own path, refusing the artistic compromises that so often come with chasing album sales and radio singles and creating instead a long line of songs that ache with sorrow, joy and integrity, and that are, at the end of the day, part of a real, ongoing, human conversation.
In 2019, Andrew celebrated the 20th anniversary of his Behold the Lamb of God project with an anniversary tour and brand new album recording.
Andrew is also the award-winning author of The Wingfeather Saga, a four-book fantasy adventure series for young people, described as The Princess Bride meets The Lord of the Rings. The books have been re-released as collectible hardcover editions through Penguin Random House in 2020, and production is underway on the first season of the animated series through Angel Studios (The Chosen), set to release in 2022.
Andrew’s second nonfiction book, The God of the Garden: Thoughts on Creation, Culture, and the Kingdom, will release in October of 2021, which follows his 2019 memoir, Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making, book released through B&H Publishers.
In 2008, driven by a desire to cultivate a strong Christian arts community, Andrew founded a ministry called The Rabbit Room, which led to a yearly conference, countless concerts and symposiums, and Rabbit Room Press, which has published over thirty books to date.
Andrew and his wife, Jamie, have been married for over 24 years and have three children, Aedan, Asher, and Skye. In his spare time Andrew keeps bees, builds dry stack stone walls, gardens, draws, and sleeps.
The Morning Dish - Featuring Paul Teutul Sr. Talking about Orange County Choppers Road House.
“There’s something intrinsic about humanity and a survival instinct. Most of us will do whatever we can to keep our head above water, to take one more breath in and out…to keep breathing and keep our heart beating.
But God’s intent for His children, His creation, wasn’t limited to survival. He intends for us to thrive. “I have come that you may have life to the full.” (John 10:10).
For Natasha Owens that verse isn’t merely a comfort or a pick-me-up… It’s a decree. A mantra for life…and it is the very thing that has turned her darkest days into a light that is too bright not to share.
“Life is hard and heartache, tragedy and loss aren’t selective or rare. But for many people, as soon as they make it through the given crisis, they stop there. They stagnate,” she says, reflecting on her own season of loss and the dark days when all she could do was breathe in and out.
A few years ago, Natasha’s father, 58 at the time, was doing a simple task he’d done hundreds of times before. There was no drama. There was no build up. There was no warning. While cleaning his guns one day, one misfired, placing a bullet in his chest. He died soon thereafter.
“After the shock wore off, the depression set in,” she shares. “For some reason, our pastor came to me and said he thought I should be the music minister at the church.”
Even now, the memory of that conversation stirs a small laugh of disbelief.
“I couldn’t even get out of bed every day,” she says. “How could I get up and motivate anyone else?”
After a lot of time in prayer, alongside her husband, Natasha accepted the position. Soon, the music, the mission and the ministry captivated her heart. It stole away the listlessness and confusion and hopelessness. Week after week, as she poured herself into the music of the church, thereby pouring herself into the lives of all who comprised that church body, the Holy Spirit poured into her a peace, a reassurance and a drive to take this opportunity even further than she could have imagined.
“Sometimes you have to pour out to other people,” she says. “You have to pour out in faith. That’s when and how you get your healing. I took the music minister position and while it was still a long process of climbing out of the depression, I was so focused on songs, it stopped the spiral. It took time, but the music held me. The songs gave me strength enough to get out of bed.”
Unbeknownst to Natasha at the time, those songs lent more than strength. They laid the foundation for what would become the next chapter in her heart, her healing and her ministry. Vacillating between the church platform and a writer’s room, Natasha soon had another collection of songs; songs of restoration, hope and peace. At the prompting of a friend she took her music into the recording studio and created her first full-length project. It didn’t take long for the album to circulate within the music industry, opening doors left and right. The brand-new recording artist landed an opening slot for CCM icon, Michael W. Smith. She was invited to tour with Dove Award Artist of the Year recipient, Jason Crabb. She shared the stage with Sanctus Real.
With each new opportunity came another chance for Natasha to share her heart, her message and her hero. The songs that had been her healing, her comfort and her restoration were becoming that very thing to people around the world. By all accounts, she had succeeded and overcome. More accurately, she had allowed the God whose love burned through the darkness to be her victor. Victory after victory, her own stagnation began to give. She wasn’t just surviving anymore. She was beginning to thrive.
That’s precisely the point that her new album found its genesis.
Dallas Wayne considers himself lucky to be able to make a living doing something he loves. Some people might say it has more to do with talent than luck. A native of Springfield, Missouri, Dallas is a singer, songwriter, radio DJ, voice-over artist, actor and music producer. He released his most recent album, Songs The Jukebox Taught Me Volume 2, on the Heart of Texas Records label in June 2018. Stay tuned for a new album project coming soon!
Dallas has performed throughout North America and Europe, releasing 12 albums of his own, and performing on various compilation and band recordings including the honky-tonk supergroups Heybale! and the TwangBangers, as well as a Grammy-nominated bluegrass album. He began performing professionally while in school before moving to Nashville, where he developed his vocal style singing demos for the top music publishing houses and started songwriting. While touring Europe in the early 90s, Dallas signed a record deal and soon moved to Scandinavia where he was a staff songwriter for Warner/Chappell Music. After four years living and touring in Europe, Dallas returned to the U.S. and signed with HighTone Records.
He currently lives in Bristol TN/VA, the Birthplace of Country Music.
On the Air
Dallas can be heard six days a week on SiriusXM Radio: Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Eastern at Willie’s Roadhouse (channel 59), Tuesday through Friday in Outlaw Country (channel 60) from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern at Willie's Roadhouse.
Dallas got his start in radio in 1989, drawing on his many years as a performer. He solidified his radio career when he joined Outlaw Country on Sirius Radio in 2005. A year later he accepted a position at KHYI 95.3 FM in Dallas, Texas, where he served as Program Director and morning drive-time DJ until the end of 2007. After the merger of Sirius and XM in 2008, Dallas became On-Air Personality and Associate Format Manager for the Texas-based honky-tonk channel Willie’s Place, which later became Willie’s Roadhouse.
From campgrounds to coffee houses, college campus to clothing optional resorts; Alt Country/Americana/Rock Artist Wil Van Winkle has played them all. No stranger to the road Wil has entertained audiences through three continents, 6 countries, and cities all over the USA, "Wil Van Winkle has served up some lively music infused with interesting polyrhythms and his strong and unique voice.†(- Rocky Stone from Music News May 2007)
Born in Tampa, Florida; raised in Houston, Texas, Wil was introduced to live music at the age of three. Whenever his Grandfather would play guitar, Wil would hold a violin mimicking him. At the age of 13 Wil received a pawn shop guitar for Christmas and began on his path to becoming a singer/songwriter/performer. With influences ranging from Alternative to Blues, Rock, and beyond he found it hard to stick to just one style but found that by incorporating all of these influences into his writing he was able to appeal to a wide range of audiences, which can be seen when looking at some of his past gigs, including a Democratic Convention and a Republican Fund Raiser/Police Chief's Party both in Texas, Cancer Benefits, and various coffee shops, hotels, clubs, house concerts, and wineries.
Playing such a wide range of concerts in so many places has earned him sponsorships from Heineken, KAO Kampgrounds, Prilosec OTC and an endorsement deal from Knucklehead Guitar Strings. Wil Van Winkle has seen his share of attention from the media; as well, he has appeared on Fox Morning News with his former collaborator, Brit Shea, been written up in several entertainment circulars, and performed and been interviewed on radio stretching from the former USSR to California.
When asked about his experiences on the road Wil simply states, "People tell me all the time how interesting my life must be, to me its just my life. I never really thought about it from somebody else's perspective.â€
Lar's five-year, two character role on "Knots Landing" (1990) offered her the opportunity to work with such luminaries as: Michele Lee, William Devane, Kathleen Quinlan, Mario Van Peebles, Michael Landon, and Angela Lansbury. She has been a featured guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) and Entertainment Tonight (1981), plus numerous local and syndicated talk and radio shows. Lar produced & directed a serious short about racial discrimination, "Black and White."
Lar has survived breast cancer, stalkers, and was widowed with young children. Her daughter, Piper Lincoln, also an actor, lives in France and her son, Trevor is a college campus minister. Lar took an LA break, and returned to Texas after losing her husband and parents to raise her children. She has written one book, Get Started, Not Scammed, and is completing her auto biography, Lucky Girl. While appearing graceful & sexy on camera, she often jokes that "In real life, I'm a walking Lucy Ball !" Her most recent projects have been the Sci-fiction film "Expulsion" and several independent film projects. Lar enjoys traveling and appearing at fan conventions, coaching actors and collecting poodles!
Road Manager and Personal Assistant to Levon Helm. at Traveling Around the Country and the World
Comedic performer and renowned radio personality, Rick Dees has made an indelible mark in the entertainment world with his captivating enthusiasm and quick-witted style. His number one internationally syndicated radio show, "The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40", is heard each weekend by more than 70 million people around the world, including virtually every city in the United States, 125 countries, 27 massive ships at sea, and on the Armed Forces Radio Network. Dees' familiar voice and multitude of characters have become a mainstay of the American psyche and have even extended into Beijing, China becoming the first English speaking radio show to entertain Chinese listeners on weekends.
Dees became the hottest property in radio when he began hosting the top-rated morning radio show in Los Angeles on KIIS-FM in July of 1981. In a short time, he turned KIIS-FM into the number one revenue generating radio station in America. With unprecedented ratings success, Dees garnered many accolades including being named Billboard Radio Personality Of The Year ten years in a row. Additional honors included the Marconi Award, induction into the National Radio Hall Of Fame, and his induction into the National Association Of Broadcasters' Hall Of Fame.
Latest ventures expanded Dees' abundant entertainment brands to mobile apps.His innovative hit music app BYOChannel streams an ever-expanding universe of music channels, plus invites users to "build their own" personalized channels for FREE using its growing 40-million track song library. Dees further upped the digital ante with his "Rick Dees Hit Music app, putting his "Rick Dees Weekly Top 40" and "Daily Dees" directly into the hands of every Apple and Android device owner.
Rick Dees' introduction to the international entertainment arena began during the disco craze of the late 70's. Dees wrote and recorded "Disco Duck, the award-winning runaway hit that sold more than six million copies. This platinum recording earned him a People's Choice Award (1977) and the BMI Award for highest record sales in one year. In 1984 Dees received a Grammy Award nomination for his comedy album, "Hurt Me Baby - Make Me Write Bad Checks" and was further honored by winning his own Grammy Governor's Award.
Television came calling in the early 90s with Dees hosting multiple late-night television series on both the ABC and Fox Television Networks. He guest-starred on "Roseanne", "Married With Children", "Cheers", "Diagnosis Murder" and many other hit television shows while also hosting the popular syndicated hit series "Solid Gold" from Paramount Television. His globally-recognized voice has been enjoyed on numerous animated features including "The Flintstones" where he starred as "Rock Dees", "Jetsons: The Movie "portraying "Rocket Rick", and most recently a featured voice in the cast of the hit Fox Entertainment series Family Guy.
In feature films, Rick Dees held a leading role in the biographical film La Bamba portraying Ted Quillen, the young man who helped launch the career of rock 'n' roll star Ritchie Valens.
While his ingrained sense of the absurd and his fervent love of comedy have earned him top ratings in every city in which he has performed, Dees also has become a consummate businessman and entrepreneur outside the radio world. He is the founder/partner of what is now the "Cooking Channel" on Discovery Networks.
An avid outdoorsman, Dees is passionate about preserving the open land in America, and farms both crops and cattle in central Kentucky. He loves water skiing and golf, has a handicap of 6 on the links, and caddied at The Masters in Augusta, Georgia for PGA champion Mark O'Meara.
An ardent pastry chef, Rick loves to bake - especially anything with chocolate. His desserts cookbook "Rick Dees All-Time Top 40 Greatest Desserts" has received rave reviews. Dees graciously donates all of its sales to the Salvation Army.
He is a bass player born Jeffrey Lynn Davis in Tennessee.
Often known as Jeff “Stick” Davis, he has played with numerous artists including B.B King, Little Richard and Al Green and The Memphis Blues Revue with Billy Earhart III. In 1972, in Memphis, he was a founder member of the Amazing Rhythm Aces . He has also played with The Beat Daddys and The Flying Burrito Brothers.
He has also appeared in TV shows such as Saturday Night Live and Xena, Warrior Princess.
Robert Glover first visited China in 1996 as a UK social worker to research how he could use his professional training to support disadvantaged children. In 1998 Robert and Elizabeth founded ‘Care for Children’ and moved to Shanghai with their family of eight, to work in partnership with the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau.
To acknowledge the unprecedented success of the pilot project, in 2002, Robert was awarded the White Magnolia award by the Mayor of Shanghai for outstanding services to the city.
Robert and Elizabeth were then asked by the Beijing government to move to Beijing to act as an advisor to China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs and to roll out foster care across China .
In 2005 Robert was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, London, for his work for Care for Children.
In 2012 Care for Children was invited to begin a pilot project in Thailand, 2014, a third project was launched in Vietnam.
In 2018, the documentary “Children of Shanghai” began development, charting the Glover’s journey to China, and showing the huge impact of their work in the lives of thousands of vulnerable children. The documentary, due for release in 2020, connects with five of the first children placed in foster care in Shanghai to show how their lives have been transformed over the last twenty years.
Robert and Elizabeth have had remarkable success in replicating family placement across Asia. They act as advisors at conferences, events and consortiums around the world. Their work has seen a generation of orphans lives transformed through the love of a family!
The Morning Dish with Steve Rubin. Nobody does 007 encyclopedias better than Bond historian Steven Jay Rubin. Packed with behind-the-scenes information, fascinating facts, trivia, bloopers, classic quotes, character bios, cast and filmmaker bios, and hundreds of rare and unusual photographs of those in front of and behind the camera.
From the humble beginnings as a traveling family gospel group from Joplin, Missouri, to the renowned Oak Tree Productions in Hendersonville, TN, the dynamic duo brothers Paul and Tre' Corley continue to make an impact on the music industry.
In the early 90's Paul, Tre' and their late brother Sam III were always recording records in a small studio in Joplin, Missouri. In 1997 they all up and decided to move to Nashville to persue their dreams and never looked back!
We record all genres of music but we have a passion for positive music. We know our business is successful because we understand the concept of ministry and enjoy helping new and established artists get their music out to people so it can change lives.
Brothers Paul and Tre' are both family oriented. Paul and his wife Cindi have been married for 30 years and have two children, Emily who is a High School English teacher, and Andy who works at Oak Tree along side his Dad and Uncle. Tre' and his wife Shawnel have been married for 22 years and have two children as well, Tristen age 15 and ShayLee age 11.
Paul and Tre' have won and been nominated for many awards for their talents including Grammy's, Dove's and Stellar's. Tre' is in his 4th season of Huckabee as Music Director/Producer along with his brother Paul who is Senior Audio over TBN Nettwork. And we know it's only just the beginning.
Chapman performed in bands throughout high school and college. After going to Bible college at what is now Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and was hired as guitar player for The Rambos. In 1979, his song "Father's Eyes" was recorded as the title track to Amy Grant's Grammy-nominated second album My Father's Eyes. In 1982, his song "Finally", recorded by T. G. Sheppard, reached No. 1 on the country music charts. He also received a Dove Award as Songwriter of the Year from the Gospel Music Association in 1981.
During the rest of the 1980s and the early 1990s, Chapman continued to write, record, and produce music, while touring as an opening act for various artists. He sang "Brave Hearts" in 1987 for the Touchstone Pictures film Ernest Goes to Camp. He also collaborated with numerous artists in the singing of "Amazing Grace" in the 1994 film Maverick.
He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1994 for The Light Inside. The album also resulted in a Dove Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year, and yielded a contemporary Christian music chart No. 1 song, "Sweet Glow of Mercy." He won a second Dove Award in 1994 for co-producing the album Songs from the Loft, featuring various artists.
In April 1996, Chapman won Male Vocalist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards. His 1996 album, Shelter, delivered another No. 1, "One of Two",[citation needed] with "Man After Your Own Heart" resulting in a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year and featuring on the Dove Award-winning Special Event Album of the Year, My Utmost for His Highest. Shelter also received a 1997 Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. At the 1998 Dove Awards, his album Hymns From The Ryman, featuring him and other artists, won Country Album of the Year.
Jeff Allen combines clean, hilarious humor like no other comedian working today. Besides performing at corporate functions and fundraisers, he regularly appears on television, radio, and casinos across the country. Jeff has been featured on America’s Got Talent, Netflix, Amazon, Dry Bar Comedy, Pureflix, Huckabee, Warner Bros., Bananas, Apostles of Comedy, Thou Shalt Laugh, and numerous other networks and shows. Consistently making heroes out of meeting planners, Jeff Allen provides world-class comedy. With over 200 Million video views on YouTube and Facebook, comedian and viral sensation Jeff Allen is the world’s funniest, most inspiring comedian!
Jeff Allen is the best at what he does – making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. His Happy Wife, Happy Life® message of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage.
MAJOR APPEARANCES
Performed for the troops in Bahrain and on ships in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean
America’s Got Talent, Amazon Prime, Netflix
Starred in comedy specials on: Comedy Central, Showtime and VH1
Starring in the Bananas Comedy Television Series syndicated nationally
Featured performances on Pureflix & Huckabee
Regular columnist for magazines including: Living with Teenagers, Homelifeand Homecoming
One-hour comedy special, Happy Wife, Happy Life®, on both the Odyssey Channel and Family Net
Featured in the Warner Bros. comedy film, Thou Shalt Laugh
Featured on The Blaze television network with Glenn Beck
Starring in the critically acclaimed film, Apostles of Comedy (given the Dove Foundation seal)
Starring in the recently released film, Apostles of Comedy, Onwards and Upwards(given the Dove Foundation seal)
Two-time featured performer at the National Prayer Breakfast and featured performer for George W Bush’s inauguration
Co-hosted the Gospel Music Associations Pre-Dove Awards
Starred in national tours, Apostles of Comedy and Jeff Allen & Friends: Funny People of Faith
Featured comedian on Bill Gaither’s Homecoming tours
Toured with his wife, Tami, delivering a message of hope and inspiration in: Laughter and Tears on the Edge of a Marriage
One of the most incredible things about great music is that it has the ability to take the listener to a place they’d rather be. A compelling song can carry someone back in time to a treasured memory, or transport a person to a spectacular western prairie they’ve only visited in their dreams. Ned LeDoux’s music has that kind of power. As a songwriter, he has a knack for bringing people, places and emotions vibrantly to life with his insightful lyrics, and warm, strong voice that makes him sound like a beloved friend you always want to hang out with. Those gifts are fully on display on LeDoux’s new album Next In Line.
“I’m writing my own story and if people take a liking to it, that’s wonderful,” says LeDoux. “As long as I’m writing from the heart, and writing about what I know, I can definitely listen back to it and be proud."
LeDoux has good reason to be proud of Next In Line. It’s populated with songs that reflect his roots and honor the hard-working characters who have influenced his life;like his grandfather, Bud Rhoads, who he tips his cowboy hat to with the earnest tribute “Worth It”. He celebrates his brother Beau on the upbeat “A Cowboy is All” and he closes the album by putting his own spin on his famous father, Chris LeDoux’s “Homegrown Western Saturday Night."
On his second full-length album, LeDoux again delivers songs that transcend mere entertainment to celebrate a life that many aspire to, but few actually live. Like his father, LeDoux’s music is as expansive as the western sky he was raised under and celebrates the ranch lifestyle that is such an integral part of his heritage. There’s an authenticity to his songs that brings our nation’s beloved western culture to life, even for listener’s who’ve never ventured onto the Great Plains.
“I’m proud to carry on the tradition and a lot of songs that I write are going to relate with songs that my dad wrote and recorded because I lived the same life,” the young singer/songwriter says. “I was born and raised on a ranch, which my family still owns outside of Kaycee, Wyoming. That was my life and it’s reflected in the songs I write. I just think back to those days working on a ranch and hanging out with my granddad, who taught me how to drive a tractor, work cows and everything that is associated with ranching, but music has always been my dream.”
LeDoux began pursuing that dream at an early age, and even though he grew up in the shadow of his legendary father, he’s successfully carved his own path. “If I can be half the man he was I think I’ll be okay,” he says with an easygoing grin, “but when it comes to songwriting I’ve got to write my own story. I’ve played drums for years and got my first band when I was in junior high. I went on to play drums with my dad from 1998 until he passed away in 2005, and then I started doing solo gigs.”
LeDoux made his recording debut with the 2016 EP Forever a Cowboy and followed up with his first full-length project, Sagebrush, in 2017. Both projects, as well as his new effort, Next In Line, were produced by singer/songwriter/guitarist Mac McAnally, who has won the CMA Musician of the Year Award an unprecedented 10 times. “He’s my songwriting mentor and his guidance in the studio is wonderful,” LeDoux says. “He’s a great guy to be around. Nobody phrases things like he does. I don’t know if there’s something in that Muscle Shoals water or what, but he’s a very inspiring character. He gave me great songwriting advice. He said, ‘Just write about what you know. Write the truth because it comes out a lot easier and people are going to believe you.”
LeDoux says his years playing drums were a factor when choosing songs to record on the new album. “I was going for some more tempo and trying to write stuff that has a little more kick to it. I think we definitely got that,”
Vincent Neil Emerson is a torchbearer of the Texas songwriter tradition. He channels the straightforward truth-telling and resonance of his songwriting heroes in Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, and Steve Earle into something fresh and distinctly his own. Where his 2019 debut Fried Chicken and Evil Women proved that he is one of the most reverent students of country and Western musical traditions, his follow-up LP, the masterful Rodney Crowell-produced Vincent Neil Emerson, which is out June 25 via La Honda Records/Thirty Tigers, is a brave step forward that solidifies his place as one of music's most compelling and emotionally clarifying storytellers. His songs are cathartic and bluntly honest, never mincing words or dancing around uncomfortable truths.
Raised in Van Zandt County in East Texas by a single mother of Choctaw-Apache descent, Emerson's world changed when he first heard Townes Van Zandt's music. "To hear a guy from Fort Worth say those kinds of things and make those songs was pretty eye opening," the now 29-year-old songwriter says. "I had never heard songwriting like that before." He's spent the better part of the past decade honing his songwriting and performance chops playing bars, honky-tonks, and BBQ joints across the Fort Worth area. His first album Fried Chicken and Evil Women, which he wrote in his mid-twenties and came out on La Honda Records—the label he co-founded that now includes a roster of Colter Wall, Local Honeys, and Riddy Arman—is a snapshot of his growth as a songwriter and stage-tested charm with songs like "Willie Nelson's Wall" and "25 and Wastin' Time" expertly combining humor and tragedy.
These marathon gigs and the undeniable songs on his debut introduced Emerson to Canadian songwriter Colter Wall, who quickly became a close friend and took him on tour. With Wall's audience, and sold out theater shows on runs with Charley Crockett, Turnpike Troubadours, and many others, Emerson found his niche. "It took a guy from Canada bringing me on tour for people to actually start paying attention," says Emerson. "Before that it was a grind like anything else, just trying to make a living." Crockett is another staunch early supporter of Emerson's and covered Fried Chicken highlight "7 Come 11" on his 2019 LP The Valley.
Like every working musician, 2020 pulled the rug out from under Emerson. With the pandemic shuttering live music venues and cancelling promising tours, he processed the upheaval the only way he knew how: by writing his ass off. "At the beginning of quarantine, I was really frustrated with everything else going on," says Emerson. "Everything was falling apart around me, and I didn't know what to do." He took to his writing shed and came up with the single "High On Gettin’ By," a gorgeous song full of self reflection and resilience: the most autobiographical thing he's ever written. He sings, "I got my first child on the way / And the bills are all unpaid / I should have finished high school / Got a job and learned to save / But the words keep on fallin’ / And the highway keeps on callin’ / To my pen."
That song proved to be a turning point for Emerson. "After I wrote it, the floodgates opened up for me in my songwriting and emotionally," he says. " Songwriting has always been a therapeutic thing for me. So I just started writing more from the heart." Allowing himself to be open and revealing some of the most intimate details of his life was a scary, yet freeing, prospect for Emerson, especially on the raw and devastating "Learnin' To Drown," which addresses his father's suicide. "I've been trying to write a song about my father's passing for a while," he says. "I was just having a hard time processing that emotionally. Before I was always trying to find a way to kind of dance around it and not really give too much away. But there's no beating around the bush here." He sings, "Well there ain’t much that lasts too long / All the rig
Born in Jesup, Georgia, United States, Bramblett studied religion and psychology at the University of North Carolina, with the objective of entering the seminary. However, finding inspiration in the music of James Taylor, Carole King, and Bob Dylan, he abandoned his theological studies and pursued songwriting, soon moving to Athens, Georgia.
After establishing himself as a session musician in the early 1970s, recording with artists like Gregg Allman and Elvin Bishop, Bramblett toured with bands such as the Gregg Allman Band, Sea Level, Widespread Panic, and Traffic. Bramblett, along with Chuck Leavell, has been credited with giving Sea Level, described as "a jazz-influenced spinoff from the Allman Brothers Band," a new, unique direction. Bramblett has been described as an outstanding lyricist and vocalist. The songs he wrote during his time with Sea Level have been described as "philosophical, despairing soul and funk tunes and rockers.
As of 2017, Bramblett has recorded a total of fourteen albums, with the first two, That Other Mile and Light of the Night, issued by Polydor in the 1975 and 1976, and multiple albums in each succeeding decade. Bramblett's 2001 album, No More Mr. Lucky, features Bramblett playing the Hammond B-3 and saxes. Tracks on that album has been described as rich, funky, hip, and raw.
In 2015, Bramblett released Devil Music. The title track was inspired by the story of Howlin' Wolf trying to reunite with his estranged mother, who had abandoned him for "playing the devil's music
Vocalist Carter Robertson is no stranger to the music community, singing on such hits as Waylon’s “Are You Ready For the Country,” “Come With Me” and “Luckenbach Texas” to name a few. During the Outlaw Country years she backed up Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter both on the road and in the studio. She later joined back up with old friends to form the Waymore Blues Band. Some of her studio credits include working with James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Graham Nash, Don Was and many others. Carter is currently engaged in performing her live show “Playin’ on the Tracks-LIVE!,” which is based on “Playin’ On the Tracks,” a book she has written.
Carter Robertson has worked as an artist, writer, and background singer in the music industry for most of her life. She holds the distinction of being the only female member of Waylon Jennings' band, the Waylors, throughout Country Music's "Outlaw" era. She backed up both Waylon and his wife, Jessi Colter, on stage and in the studio. Her recording credits include Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Don Was and many others. In the late 1990s, she joined up with old friends to form the Waymore Blues Band. Carter has written five musicals for children, as well as numerous songs published by various companies. She is the proud mother of three daughters, Becky, Emily and Joanna, who are Country Music recording artists, Carter's Chord. Carter lives in Franklin, Tennessee with her Grammy Award-winning husband, Barny.
BOGI LATEINER
Bogi started out as an outsider to the automotive industry. As a young woman first learning to drive, her experiences at repair shops led her to want to learn about her car to feel less vulnerable during the repair process. She surprised everyone when she fell in love with working on cars and the automotive industry as a whole and decided to pursue automotive repair as a career. After attending Universal Technical Institute, Bogi went on to BMW factory training through the BMW STEP program and worked as a dealer technician for 7 years. While she loved working on the line as a technician, she missed customer interaction and had a vision for an auto repair shop that was welcoming to women and offered career opportunities to female technicians beginning their career in the industry. Bogi’s passion for empowering women through auto repair led her to start her first shop 180 Degrees Automotive in her driveway in 2006. She learned everything the hard way and has cultivated those lessons into a wildly successful award-winning, nationally recognized facility. Built on the belief that car care should be easy, this shop is run by women, staffs virtually all women, and offers women-only monthly basic car care classes. Despite the success of 180 Degrees Automotive Bogi strives to stay true to her mission of encouraging the entry of women into the automotive industry, providing learning opportunities, and fostering connections between women of all ages and skill levels within the industry. This passion has led her to open her namesake shop, whose purpose is to provide an environment where newbies and experts can come together, commiserate, contrast, and collaborate in real world, hands-on learning opportunities.
Additionally, Bogi has spoken and taught thousands all over the country, written and been featured in articles for both industry and non-industry publications. Her passion for the industry is difficult to miss and is undoubtedly bringing a fresh perspective to closing the gender gap within the male-dominated automotive industry. Bogi also hosts the Automotive TV show All Girls Garage, is an industry spokesperson, teaches women’s car care classes, and performs shop evaluations for independent repair shops across the country.
By becoming a supporter of Bogi, you are committing to investing in her mission of advocacy, education, and empowerment of women and girls with a desire to enter the auto industry. By supporting her, you are also supporting Girl Gang Garage, and other Bogi led female automotive programs like the Chevy Montage and High-Yellow 56 all-female builds. The Chevy Montage Build attracted 90 women from cities throughout the US, and we hope to double that number with the upcoming Volvo PV544 Build.
Ashlie’s Bio
Clad in her stilettos and her mimosa in hand, Ashlie Lawson has been working in both the film and theatre industry.
Ashlie has played duel characters in a Drunk History genre short film. She plays a drunk narrator, and a not so secret Agent in this short comedy about stealing the answers to all life’s questions. In a Western film, Ashlie is the lead female character. She portrays a frontier woman ready and willing to do whatever is necessary to protect her land after her husband dies, and old enemies come knocking. One of her favorite projects was working on a Hallmark Christmas movie,Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses starring Jill Wagner (Braven, Teen Wolf) and Matthew Davis (Legally Blonde, The Vampire Diaries), which aired it’s premiere on the network during Christmas 2019.
Ashlie’s upcoming projects include Beneath The Trees in which she holds a lead role; filming early 2021 for a major streaming network. Casting the First Stone filming in 2021. And she was recently offered the female lead in a sitcom entitled Safe At Home also filming in 2021.
Ashlie currently trains with both Gleen Morshower (The Resident, The West Wing) and Lar Park Lincoln (Knots Landing, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood). Both still active in the industry, Ashlie takes scene study and character development classes with these two excellent coaches.
Ashlie also has theatre credits under her belt. Theatre is where she started, and honed in her acting chops. Starring as the Red Fairy in Sleeping Beauty, she got to play her first villain role. She also played vulnerable characters in the Holocaust play, Nellis’ Song, and the Queen in Many Moons, which served as her very first leading role.
In her freetime, Ashlie is working on her first novel. A suspenseful thriller sure to leave readers turning the pages till the end. She also makes no apologies for her Amazon shopping habits.
It would be impressive enough for an actor to star in a single show that changed the course of television history with iconic characters and cross-generational appeal, but the fact that John Schneider’s done exactly that on a consistent basis for at least four decades makes him nothing short of legendary. Whether it’s currently playing Jim Cryer on Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, previously immortalizing Jonathan Kent on Smallville and Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, or showing off his own fancy footwork Dancing with the Stars, the man of many hats is synonymous with success and one of most ubiquitous faces in all of pop culture.
Add in a simultaneous career as a four-time chart-topping country artist with over 20 albums to his credit, including a whopping 72 tracks within the last year alone, alongside a burgeoning movie career with executive producer Alicia Allain under their own John Schneider Studios/Maven Entertainment banners, and he could quite realistically be counted amongst the most prolific and recognized entertainers of all time. And it turns out his heart is just as huge as the fame that follows thanks to his co-founding of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at the genesis of this extraordinary career that’s accompanied by his tireless work with ongoing fundraising efforts to this very day.
“The balance of careers really takes care of itself,” he insists of the delightfully crazy calendar he and Allain keep. “We spend time recording an album and then there’s time spent mixing the album, which gives me time to be off either touring with music or working on a movie. When the movie is finished filming, there are many aspects of postproduction that need to be done, and if I am not doing them myself, then naturally so I don’t get bored, I am out on the road. I guess the moral to the story is that Alicia and I are both hard, hard workers who don’t really, at this point anyway, seem to need any downtime!”
That’s certainly the case in Schneider’s recent musical outpouring after spending all of 2018 releasing one song a week as part of an ambitious project called The Odyssey, which was produced by longtime friend, personal champion, superstar session man and fellow Dukes collaborator Paul Leim, in addition to Greatest Hits…Still! (featuring acoustic re-recordings of several smash hits), plus the holiday EP Merry Christmas Baby. The unstoppable streak continued into 2019 with the release of the Southern Rock-inspired album Redneck Rebel, and a deeply personal inspirational album, Recycling Grace, which expands upon his remarkable crossover ability into a wide array of artistic territory.
“Coming from a musical theater background, I naturally gravitate toward many different aspects of entertainment. Personally it just seems like the right thing to do. I couldn’t imagine being locked into one area,” he explains of the desire to stay equally involved in music and acting. “The inspirational album is jam packed with a few standards, but also new songs whose intention is to make you think and feel something. The music itself is intentionally more raw, bluesy and edgy. I believe these inspirational songs especially should elicit some sort of physical reaction from the listener. These will do that for sure!”
In the meantime, longtime fans and newcomers alike can catch Schneider starring on Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, not only a flagship series of OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), but also the #1 primetime cable series on Tuesday nights. “I hope The Haves and Have Nots will show people that there is a versatility to my storytelling through acting that is much brighter than they suspected,” Schneider observes of his widely embraced Jim Cryer character. “Of course it’s always fun to play the bad guy, but it also takes a little more for thought. One of the best things about it is it gives me a (Read more about John at www.johnschneiderstudios.com
JAMIE DAILEY
Jamie grew up singing and playing with family and regional groups all over middle Tennessee and Kentucky, but gained national attention when he joined Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1998 as lead baritone and tenor singer. During Jamie’s tenure, the band won 13 IBMA Awards–including seven Vocal Group of the Year awards and earned four Grammy® and five Dove Award nominations. Jamie has recorded with Dolly Parton, appeared on five Gaither Homecoming DVD’s, was a guest on Ricky Skaggs’ Grammy-winning Brand New Strings album, as well as dozens of other guest performances and collaborations to his credit. Jamie is a skilled musician, vocalist and songwriter, with a gift to entertain and always make folks feel right at home.
DARRIN VINCENT
Darrin started singing at age three and playing music at age six as part of his family band, The Sally Mountain Show, along with sister Rhonda Vincent. As a member of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for more than 10 years, Darrin has won five Grammy Awards and eight IBMA Awards for Instrumental Group of the Year. He has performance and recording credits with dozens of artists including Dolly Parton, Nora Jones, Emmylou Harris, Earl Scruggs, Bruce Hornsby, Vince Gill, John Hartford, and many more. As well as producer credits on Grammy nominated projects with Rhonda Vincent, Susie Luchsinger, Cherryholmes and Hunter Berry. He is an accomplished musician and vocalist with expert abilities to arrange and create captivating music.
ABOUT MICHAEL
At the tender age of just seventeen, Michael enlisted in the United States Army. He served two years as an enlisted man before being chosen to become an officer, receiving his commission in June of 1967. After Ranger leadership and patrol training, followed by Jungle Training with the Special Forces in Panama, he was sent to Vietnam as an Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader where he joined his new platoon during the heat of battle. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart for being wounded in action.
After the war he found refuge in acting and writing as an escape from his own demons and the fog of war. He is now an award-winning playwright having won First Place at the Smithfield One Act Play Festival and his plays have been featured in many locations in the U.S. as well as internationally. His very emotional play (Think Twice) about homelessness, was the second most read play on the internet and was produced by the Durban University Theater in Durban, South Africa.
Michael was once referred to as one of the lost veterans when he drifted into the mountains of Blue Lake, California, and lived alone in a trailer with his dogs. This is where he started the catharsis of writing, to expel all of the horrors he had experienced, and in his work are many of the truths he had to endure.
Michael was a part of the creative input and development of Vietnam War Stories, one of HBO's first successful mini-series.
He is also proud to say that he was invited to dance in the Circle of Warriors, and is an honorary member of both the Shoshone and Nez Perce Indian Tribes. He learned many things from his native brother warriors. The one thing that he cherishes most of all is learning to walk the Red Road in harmony with all living things.
In his latest work, A Soldier's Final Act, he also brings us closer to the alarming suicide rates of our Veterans. We are all familiar with the tragic statistics but very few of us actually know of one of these troubled souls.
Rancher at Sunset Ranch, CEO & Founder at Kent Perkins Capital, Inc. and President at Kent Perkins Capital, Inc. He has been married to Ruth Buzzi since December 10, 1979.
The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st. Since the original members first sang together as kids at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in the late 1930s (including Jimmy Carter, who leads the group today), the band has persevered through seven decades to become one of the most recognized and decorated roots music groups in the world.
Touring throughout the South during the Jim Crow era of the 1940s and 1950s, the Blind Boys flourished thanks to their unique sound, which blended the close harmonies of early jubilee gospel with the more fervent improvisations of hard gospel. In the early 1960s, the band sang at benefits for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and were a part of the soundtrack to the Civil Rights movement. But as the years passed, gospel fans started to drift away and follow the many singers who had originated in the church but were now recording secular popular music. And the Blind Boys, who refused many offers to ‘cross over’ to secular music, also saw their audiences dwindle. However, the Blind Boys persevered and their time came again, starting in the 1980s with their starring role in the Obie Award-winning musical “The Gospel at Colonus,” which began a new chapter in their incredible history. It’s almost unbelievable that a group of blind, African-American singers, who started out touring during a time of whites-only bathrooms, restaurants and hotels, went on to win five Grammy® Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and to perform at the White House for three different presidents.
Few would have expected them to still be going strong—stronger than ever, even—so many years after they first joined voices, but they’ve proved as productive and as musically ambitious in recent years as they did in the beginning. In 2001, they released Spirit of the Century on Peter Gabriel’s Real World label, mixing traditional church tunes with songs by Tom Waits and the Rolling Stones, and won the first of their Grammy Awards. The next year they backed Gabriel on his album Up and joined him on a world tour, although a bigger break may have come when David Simon chose their cover of Waits’ ‘Way Down in the Hole’ as the theme song for the first season of HBO’s acclaimed series The Wire. Subsequent Grammy-winning albums have found them working with the likes of Ben Harper, Robert Randolph, Aaron Neville, Mavis Staples, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Allen Toussaint and Willie Nelson.
In 2013 the band worked with Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver) to release I’ll Find A Way, a powerful collection of gospel and spiritual songs new and old, featuring some of the Blind Boys’ most fervent vocals as well as contributions by a new generation of Blind Boys fans, including Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Patty Griffin, and Justin Vernon himself. In 2014 the Blind Boys released Talkin’ Christmas!, a collaboration with Taj Mahal, that continued the band’s streak of creating original and interesting work. It includes new versions of Christmas standards, covers of hidden gospel gems, and seven brand-new holiday songs featuring Money Mark on keyboards, Taj Mahal on vocals and songwriting collaborations with Stax Records soul legend William Bell.
American rock band Blackberry Smoke - Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) - has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk. Since their debut in 2004, the Atlanta-based band has independently released six full-length albums and toured relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. The band has also had unparalleled success with sales of each of their last albums. In 2015 they released Holding All the Roses, which was the first independently-released record to hit #1 on the Billboard Country album charts in modern history. Like An Arrow followed in 2016, again putting them at #1. 2018 saw the band outsell all other releases with their self-produced Find A Light plus the acoustic accompaniment, The Southern Ground Sessions. Most recently, in 2019 Blackberry Smokereleased Homecoming: Live in Atlanta, a recorded performance from their annual show in the band's home town. It also debuted at #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk sales charts. This became the 4th consecutive album for Blackberry Smoke to be atop the charts. In addition to their success domestically, the band has also had #1 Rock, #1 Independent, and #1 U.K. Americana album chart releases in the United Kingdom and Europe.
The son of a preacher man, Mississippi-raised Thorn spent much of his childhood in church, participating in multiple weekly services with his father as well as at neighboring African American congregations, where he became entranced with the music whose infectious spirit is captured on the new album.
Don't Let the Devil Ride collects soulful songs originally cut by black southern gospel groups and features guests the Blind Boys of Alabama, The McCrary Sisters, the Preservation Hall Jazz Horns, and Bonnie Bishop.
The album was recorded at three temples of sound: the Sam C. Phillips Recording studio, whose namesake gave another son of Tupelo his start; at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, where Thorn worked as a songwriter for legendary producer Rick Hall early in his career; and at Preservation Hall, where horn players from the celebrated jazz venue lent songs a New Orleans vibe.
The new release marks Thorn's first time recording gospel music after a dozen albums in roots-rock mode, though his upbringing has previously been reflected in his creation of a body of strikingly original songs. In his own songwriting, Thorn often addresses the foibles of human relationships, although he doesn't favor the sacred over the profane.
As an accomplished painter, former professional boxer, and seasoned skydiver, Thorn has never shied away from new challenges, but cutting a gospel record was just like going home.
Thorn's father Wayne was a bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy, a Pentecostal denomination, and Thorn was just three when he began singing and playing tambourine at services. Congregational participation was valued more than skilled soloists, and Thorn also found a showcase for his talents at Saturday night "singings."
But his most memorable musical experiences were at an African American branch of his father's church, the Okolona Sunrise Church of Prophecy. "There might be ten people playing the tambourine, but the rhythm was locked in, and they'd let me play bass. I loved the Appalachian gospel of my parents' church, but it was a treat to play with those musicians. They worshiped in a different way and the music was different, and I feel blessed to have been in that church setting."
The sermons in Church of God of Prophecy churches warned sinners of fire and brimstone and it wasn't uncommon for congregants for congregants to speak in tongues. But the lasting legacy for Thorn wasn't a strong sense of guilt as it was for many others who grew up in Pentecostal churches. "I think that they use guilt to intimidate you, but I don't buy into that anymore. There ain't no love in that."
Instead he continues to be inspired by the strong sense of communion that was fostered by musical fellowship. "One of things that I take a lot of pride in is that I love everybody, and what I learned in church paid dividends. When I'm up there entertaining it's also a glimpse of what my life has been and how gospel music has molded me into who I am."
Thorn's parents wouldn't allow him listen to secular music at home (in his teens, he had to hide his only two LPs - Elton John and Huey Lewis - from his father), so he listened at friends' houses to Kiss, Peter Frampton, and the bawdy "chitlin' circuit" comedy albums that he credits with inspiring the dark sense of humor that pervades his lyrics. But gospel music remains Thorn's most abiding musical touchstone, the sound that first stirred his soul.
He was just 14 when sometime gospel artist Elvis Presley died - "The world stood still in Tupelo," he recalls - and while the King's records weren't a major influence, Thorn emphasizes the similarity of their early experiences.
"Elvis literally went to a lot of the same churches I did. It's almost identical how we started. When they filmed him from the waist up it wasn't vulgar, it was the moves he learned in church, dancing in the Read more at www.paulthorn.com
Born in Chicago and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Francine Reed has had a passion for singing since her early childhood. She began singing professionally with her family's gospel group when she was five. "I always say I was born singing," Reed has said in a biographical release. "I can still remember my first performance when I was a 3-year-old in my aunt's church. I used to listen to rehearsals with her gospel choir and I'd sing 'I Wanna See Jesus' in front of the congregation...It's a natural, God-given talent."
After marrying young, the everyday struggles of life kept Reed from pursuing her dream of singing full-time until her children were older. Fortunately, she was able to sing in local jazz clubs and at various functions in Phoenix. She became known for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence, and delivered an eclectic blend of jazz, blues, and R&B. She was often the opening act for such headliners as Miles Davis, Etta James, Smokey Robinson, and the Crusaders.
In 1985, friends introduced Reed to Lyle Lovett, who was searching for a female singer
for his new band. Lovett was still a struggling, virtually unknown performer when they began their association, but as his star rose, Reed became an integral part of his show. Reed began touring with Lovett and his Large Band as a background vocalist, and also often performed duets with the country musician. She was featured with Lovett on several albums, and appeared with him on television shows such as "Late Night with David Letterman," "The Tonight Show," and "Regis and Kathy Lee."
In the mid 1990s, she decided to pursue a solo career and moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Here she recorded her debut solo album, "I Want You to Love Me," which featured a duet with Lyle Lovett. Her follow-up, "Can't Make It On My Own," featured a duet with Delbert McClinton. The success of these early works resulted in nominations for the prestigious W.C. Handy Award. (Blues Song of the Year and Soul/Blues - Female Artist of the Year - 1997)
Reed continued to release several solo albums and has collaborated with other great performers, as well. She performed on Willie Nelson's acclaimed album Milk Cow Blues (2000), lending her soulful voice to the title track as well as to the song "Funny How Time Slips Away." She has also contributed vocals to the recordings of Delbert McClinton and Roy Orbison.
Francine Reed has become one of Atlanta's most treasured artists and continues to expand her fan base at venues around the country. For several months out of the year, she performs in Seattle or San Francisco, appearing as the Chanteuse for Teatro ZinZanni. She describes the avant-garde production as "Cirque du Soleil meets dinner-in-the-round, on acid." Reed continually blesses audiences with her amazing vocals and vibrant personality; she is truly a musical experience that should not be missed.
Born in the Southern coalfields of West Virginia, by the age of two, Morgan White had already begun exhibiting a musical talent which would become her life-long passion. With a baby bottle in one hand and a microphone in the other, she performed at local nursing homes where her mother would stand her in a chair and she would sing classic gospel songs.
Influenced by legends like Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood...Morgan is a true vocal stylist. This sassy, strikingly powerful, ultra- entertainer is bound and determined to follow in the footsteps of these greats!!! While she has some pretty big shoes to fill, this little lady is up for the challenge!!!
Morgan has always known that singing would carry her far beyond the Appalachian peaks that she calls home. Referred to as a modern day “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” her first album entitled “I’m Gone” produced TWO #1 Singles!!! The album's title track "I’m Gone" remained at the top of the charts for TWELVE WEEKS STRAIGHT on Hot Country Radio in the Carolina’s.
In the fall of 2009, Morgan headed south to Nashville, Tennessee to begin her pursuit of a recording contract. A year later, she was contacted by a well-known industry engineer who told her that her efforts were paying off. Morgan soon met with Elbert West, a multi-talented, Nashville-based Producer/Singer/Songwriter and was signed to MooTown Records in November of 2010. She remained on the label for the next year and a half crafting her songwriting skills and gaining knowledge about the business.
In 2017, Morgan released her highly-anticipated, self-titled, sophomore album!!! The album, all co-penned by White, is a blend of modern country and the Classic, All-American Sound Morgan's fans have grown to love. The first Nationally Released single "Sad and Lonely," with it's soaring chorus, has garnered national attention on several music industry charts and media outlets. In 2018 Morgan was nominated for 6 Josie Music Awards, including: Female Artist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Entertainer of The Year, Song of the Year for "Sad and Lonely," and Music Video of the Year!!!
2019 was a huge year for Morgan! She signed a recording contract with MC1 Nashville/ Sony Orchard and released her brand new single "Good Thing Gone"! The single hitting Music Row and National Radio stations worldwide was written by Nashville hit songwriters Carly Pearce, Joel Shewmake, and Allison Veltz! Produced in Brentwood, T.N. by Hit Producer Sal Oliveri ( Chris Stapleton/ Pink "Love Me Anyway"). This Sassy Anthem takes Morgan to the grittier side of her country roots! Morgan wrapped up her 2019 Tour at the Josie Music Awards with THREE NOMINATIONS and taking home the coveted FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR award!!!
2020 was a very difficult time for many in the music industry, but true to Morgan’s style she continued pressing forward. She took the time to immerse herself in the recording studio and in her songwriting! She soon INKED a deal with NashTown Entertainment and is set to take 2021 by storm!
Morgan is currently touring with her band, headlining major state fairs and festivals. She has grown tremendously as a singer/songwriter and looks forward to establishing herself as a talented artist alongside many of her fellow Country Music Idols and Legends!!!
From the days of playing greasy local juke joints to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. His presence before an audience is something startling and immediate, at times a funk rave-up, other times a sort of mass-absolution for the mortal weaknesses that make him and his audience human. When you see JJ Grey and his band Mofro live—and you truly, absolutely must—the man is fearless.
Onstage, Grey delivers his songs with compassion and a relentless honesty, but perhaps not until Ol’ Glory has a studio record captured the fierceness and intimacy that defines a Grey live performance. “I wanted that crucial lived-in feel,” Grey says of Ol’ Glory, and here he hits his mark. On the new album, Grey and his current Mofro lineup offer grace and groove in equal measure, with an easygoing quality to the production that makes those beautiful muscular drum-breaks sound as though the band has set up in your living room.
Despite a redoubtable stage presence, Grey does get performance anxiety—specifically, when he's suspended 50 feet above the soil of his pecan grove, clearing moss from the upper trees.
“The tops of the trees are even worse,” he laughs, “say closer to 70, maybe even 80 feet. I'm not phobic about heights, but I don't think anyone's crazy about getting up in a bucket and swinging all around. I wanted to fertilize this year but didn't get a chance. This February I will, about two tons—to feed the trees.”
When he isn't touring, Grey exerts his prodigious energies on the family land, a former chicken-farm that was run by his maternal grandmother and grandfather. The farm boasts a recording studio, a warehouse that doubles as Grey's gym, an open-air barn, and of course those 50-odd pecan trees that occasionally require Grey to go airborne with his sprayer.
For devoted listeners, there is something fitting, even affirmative in Grey's commitment to the land of his north Florida home. The farms and eddying swamps of his youth are as much a part of Grey's music as the Louisiana swamp-blues tradition, or the singer's collection of old Stax records.
As a boy, Grey was drawn to country-rockers, including Jerry Reed, and to Otis Redding and the other luminaries of Memphis soul; Run-D.M.C., meanwhile, played on repeat in the parking lot of his high school (note the hip-hop inflections on “A Night to Remember”). Merging these traditions, and working with a blue-collar ethic that brooked no bullshit, Grey began touring as Mofro in the late '90s, with backbeats that crossed Steve Cropper with
George Clinton and a lyrical directness that made his debut LP Blackwater (2001) a calling-card among roots-rock aficionados. Soon, he was expanding his tours beyond America and the U.K., playing ever-larger clubs and eventually massive festivals, as his fan base grew from a modest group of loyal initiates into something resembling a national coalition.
Grey takes no shortcuts on the homestead, and he certainly takes no shortcuts in his music. While he has metaphorically speaking “drawn blood” making all his albums, his latest effort, Ol’ Glory, found him spending more time than ever working over the new material. A hip-shooting, off-the-cuff performer (often his first vocal takes end up pleasing him best), Grey was able to stretch his legs a bit while constructing the lyrics and vocal lines to Ol’ Glory.
“I would visit it much more often in my mind, visit it more often on the guitar in my house,” Grey says. “I like an album to have a balance, like a novel or like a film. A triumph, a dark brooding moment, or a moment of peace—that's the only thing I consistently try to achieve with a record.”
Grey has been living this balance throughout his career, and Ol’ Glory is a beautifully paced little film. On “The Island,” Grey sounds like Coleridge
Born in Brooklyn, Rob is best known for his 31 year tenure with the Imus in the Morning Program, providing many of the show's most popular characters. In the early 1980's he was one of the three members of the Improv Group, 'The Identical Triplets', with Eddie Murphy, and when the group went their separate ways he began a 10 year career as a National Stand Up Comic Headliner. He made his Broadway debut as author and star of 'More to Love, A Big Fat Comedy', with Dana Reeve, and his many Broadway roles include Mushnik in the Original Broadway Cast of "Little Shop of Horrors", Amos Hart in "Chicago", Speed in "The Odd Couple" with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, and the dual character roles of 'Mr. Twimble' and "Wally Womper" in the Broadway Revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" with Daniel Radcliffe. Off Broadway, Rob won a Drama Desk Award for his role in 'Tabletop'. Along with appearances on The David Letterman Show, and Late Night With Conan O'Brien, Rob won Two Emmy Awards for his 'Not For Profit Television Special' and had recurring Television roles as Troy, the Security Guard in ABC's "Ugly Betty", Defense Attorney Milton Schoenfeld in 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" on NBC, Bond Attorney Bernie Bucovitz on the last season of the hit CBS drama "The Good Wife", and Guest Starred' in a five episode story arc on "Elementary" as Captain Dwyer.
He is also considered one of the 'Top Ten Worst Announcers in Professional Wrestling History' for his work as one of the original hosts of 'WWF Monday Night Raw', and, one day, hopes he will achieve the honor of being named Number 1.
Currently, Rob hosts 'The Rob Bartlett Radio Comedy Hour', which he also writes, with the venerable Andrew Smith
As a young musician straight out of Texas, Radney Foster spent the lengthy drives in between tour stops reading the likes of John Steinbeck, Larry McMurtry, and Harper Lee. Over 30 years of artist cuts later, there is no question that he himself is an established storyteller. Whether it’s navigating the ever-changing music industry or battling a sudden, terrifying illness – Foster definitely has a story to tell.
In late Fall 2015, the legendary songwriter got the diagnosis every musician fears-- a severe case of pneumonia and laryngitis. However, for someone who’s been producing songs for almost 40 years, the desire to write doesn’t fade along with the voice. During a grueling six week period of vocal constraint, Foster’s creative side emerged in the form of a short story inspired by the song, titled “Sycamore Creek,” and the idea for Foster’s newest endeavor was born.
For You To See The Stars is a project comprised of two parts – a book and a CD. The book is a collection of short stories published by Working Title Farm. Though the stories are fiction, they are informed by Foster’s upbringing on the Mexican border in Del Rio, TX. The story that most closely resembles memoir, “Bridge Club,” is a humorous and poignant retelling of the song “Greatest Show on Earth,” a recollection of playing music with family and friends on the back porch on a Saturday night.
While it’s evident that Texas has always been an inspiration for his music, in For You To See The Stars, Foster explores various landscapes, both physical and emotional, from the story of a retired spy in New Orleans, to the tale of a Dallas lawyer wandering the Rocky Mountains in search of redemption, to a post apocalyptic parable of a world in endless war.
The beauty of this CD/book combo lives within Foster’s extensive imagery, which not only further expands the meaning behind Foster’s songs, but gives the reader a look at the thought process behind his songwriting. “For me, the goal of writing is always to touch that one person so much that they wonder how I got a peek into their living room--how I understood exactly what they felt. More than just rhyming or having a pretty melody, I try to express a part of the human condition that can make someone want to laugh, cry, make love, or all of the above.”
Although the literature can be enjoyed independently, each story is uniquely coupled with a song. The 10-track album, also titled For You To See The Stars, features nine new songs and a special re-recording of “Raining on Sunday,” the song Foster co-wrote with Darrell Brown, which became one of Keith Urban’s top Billboard singles. The album was recorded at the historic Nashville studio Sound Emporium and was produced by award-winning Will Kimbrough, who also plays multiple instruments and sings on the record.
For You To See The Stars is Radney Foster’s eleventh album. Foster has written eight number one hit singles, including his own “Nobody Wins,” and “Crazy Over You” with duo Foster & Lloyd. His discography contains countless cuts by artists ranging anywhere from country (Keith Urban, The Dixie Chicks, Luke Bryan, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) to contemporary (Marc Broussard, Hootie & The Blowfish, Kenny Loggins, Los Lonely Boys). Although highly recognized and accomplished in the music world, Foster is a true renaissance man. In addition to For You To See The Stars being his first book, Foster recently starred in the world premiere of "Troubadour,” at Atlanta’s Tony Award winning Alliance Theatre. He also appears in the upcoming feature film, Beauty Mark.
Entertainer Darren Dowler is one of the finest variety performers in show business. Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Lettermen, The Beach Boys Al Jardine, Mitch Ryder, and the Detroit Wheels, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, The Fifth Dimension, The Backstreet Boys, The Ojays, The Jordanaires, Jerry Lee Lewis are but few of the names he's shared worldwide concert stages with. An award winning vocalist, entertainer, screenwriter and film director, he's known for his blues rock vocals, guitar and writes and performs music of most genres. He's currently producing new material and working on the pilot for a new television series. On tour he's performs his new show, 'Darren Dowler Live', a mixture of great music, including new songs and songs from many of the famous groups he's performed with, impressions, and comedy. His show is premiering around the world, on the main stage on larger cruise ships, private shows, conventions and soon in New York and Las Vegas. Join the mailing list below for updates on his performance schedule and activities.
Established in 2018, Lucky Giraffe began as a way to cater to a tier of filmmaking that was in sore
need of an established location and talent to call upon. We quickly realized that the needs of the industry needed us to expand and grow our current offerings and we began working to save and reuse as much material as possible. Our main focus is to eliminate overages, waste, and excess in the film industry that stems from the inevitable nature of our short lived projects. Doing this, we can handle
large feature films down to student productions, and everything in between.
In 2019, Lucky Giraffe developed it’s in house services with the future goal to provide a “one stop shop” for all requirements of film. We have a large number of contacts we have made over our careers and are able to call on qualified and reliable people to assist in all areas of production.
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"Too Funk for Rock, Too Rock for Funk." Mothers Finest has always been a band impossible to force into artificially-labelled boxes. One of the most energetic and charismatic groups to cut a swath through the music industry, Mothers Finest defies boundaries and creates its own genre. Led by superbly talented vocalists Glenn "Doc" Murdock and Joyce "Baby Jean" Kennedy, and anchored by the tight, crunchy rhythm section of Gary "Moses Mo" Moore and John "Red Devil" Hayes on guitars, Juan Vandunk on bass, and Dion Derek on drums, Mothers Finest drives through the pocket like a Mack truck and peels the paint off the walls.
Now approaching their fiftieth year of crushing the groove and bangin' their fans' heads upside, Mothers Finest hasn't lost any of their signature energy and passion. These veterans of the music industry - and Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductees - continue to tour, delighting long-time fans and drawing many new ones into the fold.
From the rollicking mashup "Mickey's Monkey" and the soulful "Thank You For The Love" on their iconic album "Another Mother Further," to the bone-jarring funk-metal of "Black Radio Won't Play This Record," the band has never rested on their laurels, and has consistently refined and grown its sound while remaining true to its funk-rock roots.
They are a live band without peer, and many a well-known artist has regretted having to follow Mothers Finest as an opening act.
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Gretchen Keskeys’ speaking and music ministry began with a prayer. She was raising her young children and watching the show “Intervention.” As she was hurting for these people who were deep in addiction and self destruction, she noticed they all mostly had the same background: Abused, neglected and somehow abandoned (often through parental alcoholism and drug addiction.) All were looking for value, love, security, peace. She would cry out to Jesus: “Oh if only these people knew You.” One day this turned into an earnest prayer as she knew deep in her heart she could minister to hurting people through her testimony of healing through Jesus Christ.
Gretchen asked for God’s will and help and He helped her use all her gifts to share her testimony through music and appearances. Gretchen has recorded three full length Christian albums: “Walking in the Spirit,” “Pure Hope” and her latest, “Words of Truth.” God has opened up doors for her to share her testimony and music with the exact people she prayed about. She is a regular worship leader with Prison Fellowship at Folsom Women’s Facility at Folsom Prison. She speaks and shares her music at churches, women’s conferences and events. She has appeared on Christian TV and radio including: “Babbie’s House,” CTN’s “It’s Time for Herman & Sharron,” Cornerstone Television Network’s “Real Life,” CTN’s “Bridges,” Dove Broadcasting’s “Nite Line,” WATC-TV’s “Magnify,” WREG-TV’s “Live at 9,” Atlanta Live and “Christian Music Spotlight,” plus prominent radio programs such as “Game Changers with Lisa Faulkner,” “The Long Version with Fletcher Long,” “Kingdom News” and “Debra Evans in the Morning,” “Corner Café Radio,” “Pastor to Pastor” on KFIA AM and many others. Gretchen has a BA Journalism from California State University Sacramento and studied for four years at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. She has worked in television news as an associate producer, news writer and assignment editor at KOVR-TV and as a talk radio producer at KSTE-AM in Sacramento. She has had acting parts in television and commercials and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Gretchen has been married 20 years to her husband Randy who she credits for encouraging and supporting her ministry. He is a lifelong devoted Christian who also serves in ministry. They are blessed by three wonderful children, Ian, Megan and Grace, who is now in college. Gretchen is passionate about her relationship with Jesus. The gratitude she has for the great healing He has done in her life pours out in the songs she writes and the message she shares. Jesus has healed her mind which was once paralyzed in fear and depression. Since that time thirty years ago, she lives her life in a deep lasting peace and joy in all her circumstances. She sees Jesus continuing to mold her life and she remains humbly in awe of all He has done. – These are a few of her songs:
Don’t You Know (who you are child of God,) Then I Met Jesus, The Hope of Heaven
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Before acting, Gilliam was a member of the Coast Guard's boxing team where he won 201 out of 217 fights. He remained in the boxing world for decades, working as a referee in California.
While working as a fireman for the city of Dallas,[2] Gilliam appeared in the role of "Floyd", the desk clerk in the film Paper Moon. He then went on to appear in such popular movies as Blazing Saddles and Back to the Future Part III. Performing in Blazing Saddles was difficult for him since he played a despicable racist who repeatedly racially insults the African-American characters as "niggers," especially the hero, played by Cleavon Little. Gilliam was so uncomfortable that he apologized to Little who had to remind him that the slur was simply in the script and was treated unambiguously negatively since he was playing a villain.
Gilliam has had roles in movies such as Honeymoon in Vegas, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Farewell, My Lovely, Fletch, Gator, Telefon, and The Terror Within II. His television appearances include Alice, Charlie's Angels, The A-Team, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Fall Guy, and he appeared as a regular on Evening Shade.
Sonny Shroyer Jr. (born August 28, 1935) is an American actor and singer who has appeared in various television and movie roles. He is known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Enos Strate in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard. He also starred in the short-lived spin-off series Enos based around his Dukes of Hazzard character. Shroyer is married and has two sons, Chris and Mark.
Shroyer was born in the town of Valdosta, Georgia. He attended Florida State University on a football scholarship, but his career was cut short by an injury. He finished his degree at the University of Georgia.
He began a career as a professional model in 1961. His first screen role came in the 1972 film Payday. Shroyer almost became typecast as a bad guy before landing the role of the naive Deputy Enos Strate in the hit pop culture series The Dukes of Hazzard in 1978 (first broadcast early 1979).
The Dukes of Hazzard role was Shroyer's most visible. His character was written out at the start of the third season to be given a spinoff series titled Enos in 1980. The new show was not a success and was canceled after eighteen episodes. Shroyer returned to The Dukes of Hazzard at the start of the fifth season in 1982 and remained with the series until it ended in 1985. Shroyer also released a children's album in 1982. The album was called Back in Hazzard and featured a cover of Roger Miller's classic, "You Can't Rollerskate In a Buffalo Herd". He also recorded a song "Children in Need" with fellow actor Randall Franks for Franks's 2001 CD God's Children. He and Franks have made personal appearances together.
Shroyer remains active as a character actor. He portrayed University of Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant in Forrest Gump, Delbert Birdsong in The Rainmaker, and Governor Jimmie Davis in Ray. He is also a country and gospel singer.
Siya is an actor and engineer. He immigrated to USA to pursue his higher education and graduated from LSU with M.Sc. of engineering. He started acting in 2017 and appeared in several international campaign. He is fluent in 5 languages including: Kurdish, English, Persian, Turkish, and Arabic. He was professional Kung Fu Toa fighter.
Chapman performed in bands throughout high school and college. After going to Bible college at what is now Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and was hired as guitar player for The Rambos. In 1979, his song "Father's Eyes" was recorded as the title track to Amy Grant's Grammy-nominated second album My Father's Eyes. In 1982, his song "Finally", recorded by T. G. Sheppard, reached No. 1 on the country music charts. He also received a Dove Award as Songwriter of the Year from the Gospel Music Association in 1981.
During the rest of the 1980s and the early 1990s, Chapman continued to write, record, and produce music, while touring as an opening act for various artists. He sang "Brave Hearts" in 1987 for the Touchstone Pictures film Ernest Goes to Camp. He also collaborated with numerous artists in the singing of "Amazing Grace" in the 1994 film Maverick.
He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1994 for The Light Inside. The album also resulted in a Dove Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year, and yielded a contemporary Christian music chart No. 1 song, "Sweet Glow of Mercy." He won a second Dove Award in 1994 for co-producing the album Songs from the Loft, featuring various artists.
In April 1996, Chapman won Male Vocalist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards. His 1996 album, Shelter, delivered another No. 1, "One of Two",[citation needed] with "Man After Your Own Heart" resulting in a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year and featuring on the Dove Award-winning Special Event Album of the Year, My Utmost for His Highest. Shelter also received a 1997 Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. At the 1998 Dove Awards, his album Hymns From The Ryman, featuring him and other artists, won Country Album of the Year.
Five singles & 12 years on a label, earned me some Verified badges. I'm a singer, filmmaker, creator, and storyteller. Follow me. I'll entertain you. Tyler Dean grew up in Hendersonville, Tennessee - just a stone's throw away from Nashville and Music Row. Music was close by - at all times. The son of Ronnie McDowell - he started his recording career early and has toured all over the country. His iPod contains a diverse group of songs and artists from Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, and Ray Charles to the Black Keys, Garth Brooks, and Dierks Bentley. Tyler's passion for music pours out with each performance. "When I sing one of my songs, I know that it has the opportunity to become an anthem or theme song for someone's life right at that very moment. Music has the unique ability to do just that. That's what fuels my passion," says Tyler. Tyler has been developing his music under the guidance of Mike Curb. Mike is responsible for a long line of legendary performer's such as Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes and Wynonna to name just a few. Mike signed Tyler to Curb Records and is excited not only by his obvious musical talent but his passion and dedication. In 2010, his single "Taylor Swift" hit the airwaves causing quite a stir among young ladies throughout the county. Now after some time in the studio, he is back with followup single, "That Smile". Whether in the recording studio or performing on stage, Tyler knows he's a dreamer and is thrilled to be doing what he loves - his music, his way.
Ray Wylie Hubbard is the secret handshake amongst those who know. Earthy, real, funky, unabashed, his records have been swapped and played on the road by everyone from Blackberry Smoke and Georgia Satellites to Black Stone Cherry. “Snake Farm” alone could be the red-blooded touring male’s reality-based point of connection.
That passion for the man who’s as much a renegade poet as a roadhouse saint brought together an eclectic mix of guests for Co-Starring, his first ever high-profile label release. Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, the Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Ronnie Dunn, Don Was, Larkin Poe, Pam Tillis and The Cadillac Three were just a few who clamored to jam, sing and generally be in the studio with the wizened icon.
The Austin Music and Eric Church-inducted Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Famer was born in Soper, Oklahoma, went to high school with cosmic cowboy Michael Martin Murphey and spent his summers playing folk music in Red River, New Mexico. It all added to an iconoclastic, hell-bent for truths and textures in writing about the way outlaws live – and added to his outlier bona fides that he made 16 albums without ever signing to a major label.
That’s all about to change for the go-to songwriter for Lucinda Williams, Hayes Carll, Pat Green, Jerry Jeff Walker, Waylon Jennings, Slaid Cleaves and Willie Nelson. Whether it’s bluegrass/folk legend Peter Rowan on the tender “Hummingbird,” emerging Nashville renegade Ashley McBryde on the tough girl homage “Outlaw Blood,” SiriusXM femme fatales Paula Nelson and Elizabeth Cook on the randy “Drink ‘Til I See Double” or the trippy rocker Aaron Lee Tasjan on the elegiac “Rock Gods,” Co-Starring is a supple, musky affair.
New music featuring Matt King, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Heidi Newfield. "Midnight Oil and Holy Water"
"The old poet gods smiled on Matt King as well as the legendary blues saints, so you got one badass walking cool songwriting and guitar playing mother's son who got the solid goods."
-Ray Wylie Hubbard
Ronnie McDowell has an amazing string of hit songs that he has amassed over the years, but it is his riveting stage presence and genuine warmth that fills the seats again and again. Like all great entertainers, Ronnie McDowell has a personality that remains luminous long after the lights go dim. These qualities have inspired a nationwide network of fan-clubs with thousands of members, each one a devoted promoter of everything McDowell does.
Following the death of Elvis Presley in 1977, Ronnie McDowell came out of nowhere to dazzle the world with his heartfelt and self-penned tribute song “The King Is Gone” on the independent Scorpion label. The record took off immediately, gaining airplay on country and pop stations across the country and around the world. To date, “The King Is Gone” has sold more than 5 Million copies.
All of a sudden, the young Vietnam Veteran from Portland, Tennessee was a star, and he quickly proved that he wasn’t just a one-trick pony. McDowell scored a second hit for the Scorpion label titled “I Love You, I Love You, I Love You” before being wooed and signed by CBS Records – Epic label in 1979.
Ronnie McDowell charted a string of hit singles and albums for Epic between 1979 and 1986. Every single release with the exception of just one became a Top 10 Hit including the chart toppers “Older Women” and “You’re Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation.” Other hits during his Epic years included “Watchin Girls Go By,” “Personally,” “You Made A Wanted Man Of Me,” “All Tied Up,” and “In A New York Minute.”
McDowell toured constantly to support each album release and consequently built an astounding fan base throughout the country. He sought the advice of artists such as Conway Twitty who became, in essence, not only his mentor but his friend as well. Twitty helped the young singer with advise about touring, recording and most of all entertaining the fans. Twitty was certainly the master and Ronnie McDowell quickly became his prize pupil.
Moving to Curb Records in 1986, his current label to date, McDowell scored a Top 10 hit with “It’s Only Make Believe,” a duet with Conway Twitty on what was Twitty’s breakthrough hit from 1958. Two years later Ronnie teamed up with Jerry Lee Lewis for a rocking duet that McDowell wrote titled,”You’re Never Too Old To Rock N’ Roll.” He also recorded yet another Top 10 hit with his version of the pop standard “Unchained Melody,” which also became a #1 country music video. To date, McDowell has scored over 30 top ten records. His entertaining abilities soared and he began to draw larger crowds. He started appearing in larger venues and touring with artists such as Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn before headlining his own shows.
Two of McDowell’s most recent projects on Curb Records include an album of beach music with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters, entitled, “Ronnie McDowell with Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters”. The second project is a new country album titled “Ronnie McDowell Country”, a collection of six new McDowell penned songs, and a few country standards by such Legendary writers as Buck Owens, Harlan Howard and Dallas Frazier.
Ronnie McDowell is still constantly in demand on the road and he tours relentlessly with his band. Additionally, he often tours with Elvis Presley’s original sideman D.J. Fontana along with Ray Walker a longtime member of The Jordanaires staging a tribute to Elvis Presley’s music. Ronnie McDowell sang 36 songs on the soundtrack “Elvis,” the Dick Clark-produced television movie that featured Kurt Russell as the performer. He also was the singing voice for the television movie “Elvis And Me”, the ABC television series about the early years of Elvis’ career titled simply “Elvis” as well as, the 1997 Showtime special “Elvis Meets Nixon.”
While Elvis Presley has played a big part in Ronnie McDowell’s musical career over the years,
ABOUT JAMES
James Craigmyle is a certified international K9 Trainer with over a decade of experience. Craigmyle served as a dual purpose K9 Handler, internationally certified in narcotics and patrol for the largest Sheriff’s Office in the State of Missouri. During that time, he also served as a SWAT K9 Handler and worked with federal, state and local officials. He has trained hundreds of dogs of all sizes - from personal pets to law enforcement canines. Craigmyle is an instructor on dog psychology, canine obedience, scent work, personal protection, combat medicine, and dietary needs.
Craigmyle is a judge for the National Association of Canine Scent Work. The judge is responsible for determining if the team has correctly called the 'Alert' given the hide location and conditions of the day and for making decisions relating to faults and conduct during the actual competition search.
Craigmyle is widely known for his time spent on LivePD on A&E. He assisted in the development of America's Top Dog on A&E. Craigmyle has trained celebrities’ dogs and dog owners in foreign countries via Zoom.
Craigmyle is a strong believer in positive reinforcement, making it fun for the dog and owner. This type of training results in building a stronger bond between the dog and owner.
Join the Cutter family as their father (Matt Cutter) goes to any extreme to get his family (Wendy, Reese & Max) to appreciate country music by getting them a front row seat to a private concert given by unexpecting country artists. Watch as the father’s plans don’t always go as intended.
In 1975, Diana Goodman would be crowned a pageant queen and fall in love with the King.
The Southern belle who became Miss Georgia USA and would later appear in the popular variety show “Hee Haw,” revealed how her life forever changed in the new book “Hollywood Lights, Nashville Nights."
Before Goodman made her mark on television, she was involved in a passionate affair with Elvis Presley that ended in heartbreak.
The then-25-year-old first met Presley shortly after she became Miss Georgia in 1975 and was visiting Memphis on a media trip for the pageant. Presley and his wife Priscilla divorced in 1973
“She viewed him as an extremely special, loving, kind, godly man,” Victoria Hallman, Goodman’s pal, co-star and co-author, told Fox News about the brief romance. “He will always have a very, very special place in her heart. I think she always felt that he truly held love in his heart for her. I think it’s important for people to know that their love was real.”
In the book, Goodman candidly described how she was easily captivated by the rock ’n’ roll icon. And while Presley couldn’t resist the blonde beauty from the Deep South, he had specific requirements for his special lady.
“I like long hair,” Presley allegedly told Goodman. “I like long nails too. But you know what I don’t like? Jeans. You see, growing up, we were real poor and the only kind of clothes my mama and daddy could afford to buy me were dungarees and overalls, so blue jeans remind me of that, and I don’t like thinking about being poor, so I’d rather see you in something else when we’re together.”
And there was no denying Presley had an insatiable appetite for food.
For one of their nights together, the singer attempted to impress Goodman by ordering every single dish on the menu.
“I was flabbergasted,” wrote Goodman. “Stepping to the cart, he began lifting the domes to show me my choices: Hamburgers and fries; onion-smothered hamburger steak with mashed potatoes and gravy; fried chicken; fish and hushpuppies; and a T-bone steak with a loaded baked potato.”
And while Presley is best known for wolfing down grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches, his preferred dish for date night was a hearty steak and onions with iced tea.
As for their sexual encounter? Goodman insisted Presley was an unforgettable lover.
“… I’d never felt safer than right there, with Elvis holding me while I trembled like a virgin bride on her honeymoon,” she wrote. “… He kissed me like he wanted to eat me up, and made love to me like he could never get his fill.”
And while Presley was “a creature of the night," his days away from the stage were surprisingly ordinary, involving pancakes with "a puddle of syrup, butter and jelly," along with a generous serving of “The Price is Right.”
For Presley, his shows for fans always came first, but when cameras weren’t rolling, Goodman witnessed a completely different side to the beloved entertainer.
Raymond Kohn was born in 1977 in Richmond, Virginia. The Dukes of Hazzard first aired in January of 1979 and as a small child, it made a big impression on him. Ray was obsessed. His parents could not keep him from the television when it would air. As he would eat his dinner in front of the T.V. watching the Duke boys race around in their General Lee, during commercial breaks Ray would dream about the day when he would be old enough to have a General Lee of his own.
In 2007 we had a crazy idea. Why not jump a General Lee at Yankee Lake Truck Night? Well, others agreed, and we did it. Since those humble beginnings, we grew from a single jump to a full sized stunt show with car turn-overs, chases, car skiing, and of course, the finale jump of the most famous car in the world. A family friendly show that is just like watching a real life episode of the actual show. Who knows, you may even be able to meet and greet famous actors from the television series
Zoë Yeoman made her professional acting debut at the age of 16 at Kings Hall in Heidelberg, Germany, in a production of Godspell. Since then she’s worked in almost every major market across the United States.
A working actor and a member of Actor’s Equity • SAG|AFTRA and at times Producer and Director, some of Zoë’s favorite roles include Lisa Kron in Well with the Arizona Women’s Theatre Company, Ruth Steiner in Donald Margulies’ Collected Stories, Dr. Vivian Bearing in Wit, and as Haley Walker in Theresa Rebeck’s Bad Dates, a role which she recently reprised at The Aux Dog Theatre, directed by Victoria Liberatori in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She originated the role of Margaret in James Riordon’s award winning play, Apollo Redux, and played dual roles in the Washington, D.C. premiere of Emma’s Child, for Horizons’ Theater.
On film, Zoë most has appeared in many short and feature films, The Five Cent Curve, by Brendan Hayward and in All About You, directed by auteur Christine Swanson. Starring roles include Vanessa in Carrots and Onions and K.K.Kettering in the short film, Creole Lady Angelle. She recently played a police captain in festival favorite, Raising Buchanan, written and directed by Bruce Dellis. Additionally, she waits for the release of M.E.C.C.A.-The Film.
On Television, you’ve seen Zoë in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims’ Unit, David E. Kelley’s The Practice; Strong Medicine, The Drew Carey Show and the ABC Sitcom, Rodney. She earned her Equity card with “the best understudy performance in 20 years” at the Kennedy Center/Eisenhower Theatre in Washington, D.C., during a run of The Magic Fire, produced in conjunction with and by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, (directed by Libby Appel). Zoë’s producing and directing credits include multiple One-Act plays, short films and theatrical productions for the Arizona Women’s Theatre Company’s, “Pandora Festival” and for Aux Dog Theatre’s “Laughing Dog” 10-minute play festival.
Zoë is the athletic type, enjoying every major sport; especially Baseball. She is an avid Golfer and has played courses from the Bay Area to Scottsdale, Arizona to Williamsburg, Virginia. Having learned to Ski in the Austrian Alps, she has skied the Alps of Europe and the Eastern and Western slopes of the United States. She also rides horses and recently gave up her beautiful APHA 16.2h gelding, “Zoë’s Situation Comedy” (AKA “Rolling!”), so that he could have the life he deserves by trailering, mountain and streams rides through Flagstaff, AZ. An avid collector of antique furniture and 20th Century Modern Art, Zoë has visited most of the major museums and cathedrals of Europe, adding a few more during a past trip to Greece, Italy and Turkey.
Her two Standard Poodles, Pale Ale, and Porter are the lights of her life. Her Shih Tzu, Barley Wine rounds out her beer-named Pups. She drives a 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V among other things and looks forward to getting her ’67 Honda CB-450 back on the road very shortly. A new bike was in the cards for her recent Birthday, but that plan was interrupted by the purchase of a home in Albuquerque, NM where she currently resides with her husband of almost 30 years, Daniel.
Ms. Yeoman was on the Board of Directors and was very proudly, the first female Membership Chair of the Friars’ Club of California and is a past president of the Arizona Women’s Theatre Company. She’s a member of the Santa Fe chapter of The Hamptons Table, belongs to the New Mexico Chapter of Women in Film and her on-going search for a theatre company to call home, continues. To reach out, please do so through the Contact page herein, or call her Agents, Katrina or Mina at South West Artist Group in New Mexico/Arizona or Linda Ryan at Cross Beam Talent, Atlanta, GA.
Mayf was the youngest honoree in the Nashville Country Music Hall Of Fame, Walkway of Stars.
He is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
On their opening day celebration, The Bakersfield Country Music Museum inducted Mayf Nutter and Buck Owens as their first honorees.
Mayf won the "Video Of The Year" award two years in a row performing as Artist, Songwriter, Director, and Producer. He invented the technique of "acting a role" (not just being the singer); and was the first, perhaps only singer, to never use lip synchronization for a single line of the song; and introduced the use of dialog in Music Videos. His "Rock-a-Billy Money" video marked the first time an artist, not supported by a major record label, reached the #1 spot on CMT. Nhyl Henson, who conceived the idea and started CMT said, "Mayf Nutter is the definition of Recording Artist. He writes the songs, produces the records, writes the video script, hires the actors and crew, directs the videos, acts in them, and produces the whole project. There are lots of singers, Mayf Nutter is an ARTIST."
Mayf has been a performer at Jamboree In The Hills nine times, beginning with the first one in 1977. Inspired by that first event and encouraged by a fan to write a song about that first weekend, Mayf wrote the song that has been used as the Theme Song for this event since 1980.
Before beginning his solo career, and just out of high school, Mayf was the guitarist for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member, Del Shannon (Classic Hit Song "Runaway", etc.). Later Mayf became the leader, front man, and Columbia records producer for the internationally acclaimed folk singing group, The New Christy Minstrels - who also claim Kenny Rodgers and Kim Carnes as alumni
Rock icon, Frank Zappa formed a new record label, just for Mayf Nutter. He called it Straight Records and the first release, "Everybody's Talkin'" from the movie Midnight Cowboy, hit the top of radio play lists across the U.S. and in Europe. The musicians were Merle Haggard's Strangers. The song was cut in a horse barn that Merle had converted into a studio at his Bakersfield home.
Soon Capitol Records released more Mayf Nutter Hits including "Never Ending Love", "Green Door", "Party Doll and The Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy".
Next Mayf wrote the crowd pleasing songs, "Goin' Skinny Dippin'" and "Jamboree In The Hills" (the song), and others.
Mayf also has the distinction of writing and recording the first environmental impact song. "Simpson Creek Won't Never Run Clean Again". Directly influenced by the message in the song, mining companies yielded to public outcry and restored life to every stream in Mayf's native county in West Virginia. All life forms had been previously killed by pollution. A Mayf Nutter Week Celebration resulted.
While flying over miles of the now famous, Alaskan oil slick, on his way to a concert in Anchorage, Mayf witnessed the environmental devastation brought on by the tragic oil spill caused by the tanker ship, Exxon Valdez. That night, as he often does in live performances, he decided to write a song on stage using suggestions from the audience. Moments later "The Ballad Of Valdez" had the audience laughing hysterically. Within a week the song was recorded and being played on all formats of radio from Country to Talk shows. It was featured on ABC TV, CBS TV and was used on network News shows for months. 100% of Artist Royalties went to restore fish and wildlife in Alaska.
His LIVE PERFORMANCES range from Las Vegas Headliner to Carnegie Hall. From the Los Angeles Coliseum (65,000 fans) to The Grand Ole Opry. From the WWVA World's Original Jamboree in Wheeling, West Virginia to the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Center in the Peoples Republic Of China in 1982 (the concert was broadcast "live" on China National TV). Thus, Mayf became, historically, the very First American to ever sing on China National Television.
Corporate comedian Chad Thornsberry has an instant likeability the second he steps behind a microphone. Chad’s slow paced, conversational style is the perfect backdrop for his hilarious observations.
Drawing on experiences ranging from growing up in a trailer park, being a former public school teacher, marriage, kids, and all of life’s everyday problems, Chad’s own unique view of life has him quickly becoming one of the most sought after clean comedians today.
A contrast to the high energy, in your face comedians that are prevalent today, Chad’s slow paced, conversational style immediately puts audiences at ease.
Often referred to as a “great writer” or a “classic monologist” (which is a word Chad had to look up after reading this bio), Chad allows audiences to take a humorous journey through well written stories always ending in laugh-out-loud punchlines.
Credits: Travel Channel, BET, ESPN (joke writer), NFL Network (joke writer), DryBar Comedy
Past Corporate Engagements: Godfather’s Pizza, Dollar General, HyVee, McClane Trucking, Missouri Agribusiness Association, South Dakota Soybean Association, Clint Bowyer Foundation, Ohio Medical Research Benefit, ROC Housing Management
Multi award-winning filmmaker and actor Harley Wallen has starred in over 40 feature films and TV shows with legendary stars such as Tom Sizemore, Tara Reed and John Savage among many others.
He started his journey as a Martial Artist early with Judo at age 7 and is now a 5th degree black belt. Harley also spent time learning other arts (Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon - Do black-belts as well) and Mixed Martial Arts. His other love at a young age was dance as he was an outstanding break dancer in his teen years. His sheer talent and skill is what landed him his first opportunity in acting as a dancer at the syndicated Swedish TV cult hit 'Solstollarna'! Soon after, he realized he was bitten by the acting bug. Harley then moved from Sweden to the United States to boldly pursue his dreams. After a short stint these plans got sidetracked by business opportunities as Harley climbed various career ladders. After returning to acting It wasn't long before the roles started coming and the growth he had experienced in the business world started happening to him in the acting world. After the film incentives ended in Michigan, he decided to start making films of his own. Not having a film school background with only limited experience, he decided to go online to further his education in filmmaking and took several more classes and seminars in acting. Finally in 2016 Harley and his wife Kaiti formed the film production company 'Painted Creek Productions'. The one thing he really takes pride in is his commitment to the character he is playing regardless the size of the role or the paycheck. Harley is now writing, producing, acting and directing and has found his life's purpose.
Fred Newell is a bona fide veteran of the Nashville studio scene who has recorded with everyone from Ray Charles to George Strait. In addition to being the staff lead guitarist on numerous TV shows including Nashville Now, he is respected worldwide for his ability to generate feeling and sounds out of his instruments that many struggle to emulate without success. The first country guitarist to ever receive an endorsement from Marshall Amplifiers, Newell is a guitar legend in many circles. He is unique in that he is considered not only a legendary guitarist, but also one of the top steel players of all time.
Fred Newell. Newell has backed artists including Waylon Jennings, Porter Wagoner, and dozens of other frontline artists, He also plays with Waymore’s Outlaws and was member of the house band on “Nashville Now”
Chokachi began his acting career in 1995 on Baywatch in the role of Cody Madison, eventually replacing David Charvet as a main cast member. In 1999, he left Baywatch and took up the role of Jake McCartey in the TV series Witchblade, which lasted until 2002. Following that, he appeared in various TV series and made-for-TV movies. Chokachi then landed the role of main character Justin Healy on The N's 2006 TV series Beyond The Break. He also appeared on VH1's Confessions of a Teen Idol, a reality show in which former teen idols attempt to revitalize their careers.
Chokachi was one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" in 1997.
Last Call in the Dog House
The Dog House is a legendary New York dive bar, owned by an extraordinary family. Three people, from different back grounds, enter at closing time on separate nights, carrying the world on their shoulders; but by the time each of them leaves after "last call", their souls are saved, while two of them realize how connected they are.
Tim Phillips has been a Burt Reynolds look alike for 10yrs working with Burt Reynolds himself for 3yrs until his recent passing. He is available for all car related events, party's, and social functions. Prices vary depending on location and any extra's needed. Buford T.Justice look alike, Bandit Trans am,Snowman's Rig, and Buford T.Justice vehicle are available for a extra fee(s). You can Contact for pricing at thebandittim@aol.com
Southern feel, soul, rhythm and blues, country, rock & roll, greasy honky tonks; these things come to mind when thinking about Grammy-award winning keyboardist, Billy Earheart. He grew up in Tullahoma, Tennessee (an hour south of Nashville), and from there went to Muscle Shoals, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville and currently in North Mississippi, playing with an impressive list of artists along the way.
Billy is also an original member with the Amazing Rhythm Aces, (46 years),and also has played with; Bocephus Hank Williams Jr(21 years), Al Green, B.B. King, Memphis Slim, Waylon Jennings, Eddie Hinton, Billy F.Gibbons, Reggie Young, Phineas Newborn, Earl Gaines, Roscoe Shelton, Little Larry LaDon, Jimmy Church, Fred Sanders, Kid Rock, Dickie Betts, Ace Cannon, Gatemouth Brown, Willie Cobbs, Kris Kristofferson, Sammy Hagar, Jimmy Buffet, Glen Frey, Rufus Thomas, Leslie West ,Otis Clay, Homesick James , Delbert McClinton, Bobby Rush, Eric Gales, Mark “Muleman” Massey, Kingfish(Christone Ingram), Sunnyland Slim, Watermelon Slim ,Johnny Woods, Tommy Talton, David Hood, Barry Beckett, Roger Hawkins, Jimmy Johnson (Muscle Shoals Swampers),Rev.John Wilkins, Big Jack Johnson , Rodney Crowell, Jamey Johnson, Warren Haynes, Robert Bilbo Walker, Vassar Clements, Teenie Hodges, James Burton, Alan Jackson, Fred Ford, Garry Burnside , DuWayne Burnside, Cedric Burnside, Dave and Robert Kimbrough, Johnny Jones, Charles Wigg Walker, The Decoys, Travis Wammack, Spooner Oldham, Roland Janes, Jimmy Hall & Wet Willie, Merle Kilgore, Jumpin Gene Simmons, Fingers Taylor, Ray Benson and more…
Billy is plays a Roland 88 key digital PF-50 model piano and a; Hammond XK-3c organ Proud to be a Hammond endorsee.
Billy started with a Farfisa Compact in 1966. He moved to a Hammond M-2 and the big Hammond C-3 (1959 model). When he played with the Amazing Rhythm Aces in the '70s he played the Hammond C-3 as well as a six-foot Yamaha grand piano, and Wurlitzer electric piano. Billy also has a 50's Wurlitzer electric piano 120, and 2 vintage accordions, and three Leslies, along with two old upright pianos and a pump organ.
Musical Highpoints and Awards
Billy won several award with the Amazing Rhythm Aces. The group was nominated for a Grammy for "Best New Artist" in 1975. They won the Grammy for Country Group in 1976 for their recording of "The End Is Not In Sight." That same year, they won the Cash Box Award for "Best Progressive Group." Other honors with the Aces include several ASCAP awards, as well as receiving the "Key to the City of Memphis" in 1976. The Aces also won a gold record for "Goin South," a double CD compilation of Southern music.
One of Billy's special honors was the proclamation by Shelby County Mayor William Morris of June 28, 1985 as "Billy Earheart Day" in Memphis, Tennessee!
The awards continued with Billy's association with Bocephus. The CMA presented Hank Williams, Jr. and The Bama Band with two video awards: for "My Name is Bocephus" in 1986, and for "Young Country" in 1987. 1989 brought an Emmy for the Rowdy Friends Theme from "Monday Night Football." And in 1989, the documentary and live video featuring Hank Jr. and the band, "Full Access" was certified platinum. Billy also played on the gold records Hank Live, Wild Streak, Greatest hits 3,and America the way I see it.
The all-female Vintage Vixens’ playlist includes covers of the biggest hits from the 60s & 70s--groovy, funky, hippie!
Dinner Drive with Kyle Petty is a TV series hosted by former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty. Petty combines his love for cool cars, good food and incredible stories into fun-filled hometown visits with some of the biggest names in sports, music and entertainment. You can watch Dinner Drive live on Circle Network or stream it on Peacock.
Kyle Petty is an auto racing icon, a champion of philanthropy and one of the most popular personalities in NASCAR. The son of NASCAR champion Richard Petty and grandson of NASCAR pioneer Lee Petty - Kyle followed in their footsteps, starting his 30-year NASCAR career as a Sprint Cup driver in 1979 at age 19, before also becoming an owner and media commentator.
In 2004, Kyle and the Petty family opened the doors to Victory Junction - a camp created for children with chronic or serious medical illnesses - in honor of his late son, Adam Petty.
For 26 years, Kyle Petty has hosted hundreds of NASCAR fans, drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts on his annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. The Ride travels cross-country each spring to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction. To date, the Ride has raised more than $19 million for children with chronic and serious illnesses, and is the most successful philanthropic event staged by any person in the NASCAR family.
Additionally, Kyle is a featured analyst on NBCSN's daily show, NASCAR America and on pre and post-race NASCAR Cup and Xfinity coverage on NBC and NBCSN. He also co-hosts the weekly radio show, "Fast Talk" on the Performance Racing Network.
Jon Reep is a nationally touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in comedy clubs, on tv and in film. As a stand-up he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials and as the winner of NBC’s fifth season of Last Comic Standing. He can currently be seen in Netflix’s “Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo” and his new standup special on Amazon Prime “Ginger Beard Man” or his new standup album “Ginger Pain” released in March 2019 on 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Jon’s hour standup special Jon Reep: Metro Jethro and his half hour standup special both aired on Comedy Central.
Jon is also host of the popular podcast Country-ish on Bill Burr and Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy digital platform. As an actor, Jon has been seen in Tig Notaro’s Amazon Series One Mississisppi, CW’s Jane The Virgin, ABC’s Black-ish, HBO’s Eastbound and Down, and as the “Hemi Guy” from Dodge’s popular ad campaign. On the big screen he appeared in the feature film Into the Storm and as the beloved “Raymus, the pot smoking farmer” in Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay.
On a nonstop tour since he burst onto the scene, Jon performs to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country.
Welcome to Fowl Players Radio- the Official Podcast of The Fowl Players of Perryville! This Podcast is an oral history of art, music, entertainment, and pop culture featuring interviews that tell the stories of those who made it happen. Authors, artists, musicians, actors, directors, filmmakers, media personalities- you name it, we've got it! Stop by and check it out!Let's have some fun!Hosted by Actor/Musician Michael Spedden.Fowl Players Radio is a production of The Fowl Players Group.For more information on the Fowl Players of Perryville- information, bookings, etc., you can contact us at fowlplayersperryville@yahoo.com www.fowlplayersofperryville.com For more information or to contact Michael Spedden michaelspedden@yahoo.com
RCS Productions is the southeast leader in acquiring and providing National and Regional talent to festivals, concert series, radio shows, corporate & other special events.
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Matt is a stand up comedian and podcaster, surprise huh? Did you really expect to find much here. Originally from West Virginia, I spent years wandering the United States, now I’m in Ohio with my wife and 2 kids.
I'm retired after 29 years with Southern Wine and Spirits as a Sales Manager.
Previously I was a musician,starting in Tampa,Fl. with The Mystics (soon to be Rodney and The Mystics-sorry guys)
I then joined Roy Orbison and The Candymen (soon to be The Candymen-sorry Roy) when that ended, I returned to Tampa to join up with some friends of mine in a band called Noah's Ark, followed by moving to Atlanta to become a founding member and singer for The Atlanta Rhythm Section.
Later moved to New York to work as a studio musician,as well as the band leader for my friend B.J.Thomas.During this same period I also did a stint singing for legendary guitarist Roy Buchanan.
Finally with the band Beaverteeth
You can hear some of the music I've done on my MySpace page.
Oh, I almost forgot.
29 years later guess what?
I'm in a new band in Tampa called Coo Coo Ca Choo that plays music exclusively from the 60's---Don't expect to hear Mustang Sally, Midnight Hour, or Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog, but I'll be honest with you,........we're good
Now, if we could just find more places to play.
Hey, I guess I should update this a little.....I'm back singing with The Atlanta Rhythm Section (took a little 28 year break) and having a ball. Paul Goddard our Uberbassplayer (made it one word to make it look German) also came back. So I went from not singing a note for 28 years, to being in TWO bands! ....Ya' never know!
Television career
In the middle of 1996, The Nashville Network announced that Chapman would replace Tom Wopat as host of their evening talk show, Prime Time Country. The show ended after 1999. Chapman went on to produce Muzik Mafia on CMT[13] as well as appearing numerous times on the network's Gone Country as a songwriting mentor.[14] Chapman, along with John Rich and Big Kenny (the country duo Big and Rich) traveled to Vietnam to document the story of Niles Harris, a Vietnam veteran, in the production of The 8th of November: A True Story of Pain and Honor. Chapman produced, wrote, directed, and scored the documentary.[15]
Radio show host
Gary Chapman hosted the weekly syndicated program CCM Countdown.Billboard
If you are going to a Beth Nielsen Chapman concert get ready to laugh and cry and, well, just fasten your seat belt. One thing you can count on is one great song after another and some fascinating stories woven between them.
Twice Grammy-nominated Nashville based, Beth Nielsen Chapman has released thirteen solo albums and written seven #1 hits and songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo’, Roberta Flack, Waylon Jennings, Indigo Girls, & Faith Hill’s Mega-hit This Kiss, ASCAP’S 1999 Song Of The Year. Her songs have been featured in film and TV and as an artist Beth’s work has been diverse, from singing in nine different languages on Prism (2007) to The Mighty Sky (2012) Grammy-nominated astronomy CD for kids of all ages in addition to her deeply moving body of work as a singer-songwriter throughout her other releases. 2014’s UnCovered in which she reclaims her hits, features legendary guests from Vince Gill to Duane Eddy. Sand & Water (1997), written in the wake of her husband’s death, was performed by Elton John to honor the memory of Princess Diana. In the fall of 2016, Beth, along with Olivia Newton-John & Amy Sky created and toured behind an inspiring project called Liv On – A New Album to Aid & Comfort Those Experiencing Grief & Loss While Using the Power of Music To Heal.
Recently inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Beth is also a breast cancer survivor and environmentalist and considers herself a creativity midwife, passionate about inspiring others to fully blossom into their creative life.
Throughout her career, Beth has been in demand as a keynote speaker and teacher of workshops on creativity, songwriting, grief, and healing through art, using a unique inspiring approach to tapping into the creative process. She has also taught at Universities internationally including the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama, The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, and the Berklee School of Music among others.
Hearts Of Glass, Beth’s 2018 album, riveting and sparse, is a powerful collection of songs that reach into the place within us where vulnerability meets strength which is often where Beth’s songs will take you, right into the center of the full beautiful dance of contradictions that inhabit love and life.
Early in 2020 Beth will debut “The SongSchool Podcast” powered by ACME Radio Live, which will feature legendary guest songwriters describing what they consider the “perfect song” as well as on the spot critiques for songs submitted, both live in the studio and down the phone line from the other side of the world. After the feedback, any songs that are rewritten and improved will be brought back to the show. All about making good songs GREAT!
Most recently Beth has been invited to be an Ambassador for the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation.
Hank Garrett was raised in a multi-cultural neighborhood. In the 1950s where poverty was a way of life, Survival was the goal and violence was the means. By age 12, Hank was carrying a .25 caliber handgun. He would either end up dead or in prison. But a serendipitous meeting with Sammy Davis Jr. changed the trajectory of Hank’s life, and Hank stepped into the worlds of comedy, acting, martial arts, and wrestling. Lying about his age, at 17, Hank balanced a career as a pro wrestler with doing comedy acts at various clubs, all while still attending high school. By age 19 he had landed a role in a successful television series. With success also came challenges, however. Hank experienced love, loss, injury, and discrimination. Opportunities were lost or stolen from him. But Hank persevered. The fight inside the man, which could have proved disastrous, became his greatest asset. Up from the Streets is a true story of survival, redemption, and hope.
His book, “From Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight,” will make you happy, sad and will make you laugh all the way through as he tells us all the stories of his life, the famous people he worked with and all he had to go through to make it from the streets of Harlem to his hard-earned stardom. He was going to survive the street life of Harlem where he learned to become a professional wrestler along with reaching the top as a martial arts expert inducted into the Hall of Fame in both sports. Hank was also an accomplished comedian and moved on to acting where he landed the part of officer Nicholson in the highly acclaimed Car 54 Where Are You. His story will surprise and entertain you as you read of all his accomplishments, his successes, the surprises in his life and the sometimes sad stories, told in his book, From Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight. One thing guaranteed is that Hanks book will entertain and surprise you reading about all he accomplished in his life written with his unique style of comedy and truth. His book will leave you smiling at Hanks take on life….so far. Hank Garrett was born in Monticello, New York. His parents soon relocated to Harlem, New York. At age 15 Hank started performing in the Catskill Mountains, and turned professional wrestler at age 17 (by lying about his age). A small sample of his credits are: Officer Nicholson on the TV sit-com “Car 54, Where Are You,” Muscles Malone in “Serpico” (starring Al Pacino), and as the award-winning assassin in “Three Days of the Condor” (starring Robert Redford), and voices on “GI Joe” and “Garfield & Friends.”
Hank has had a long, successful career as a performer, comedian, wrestler, and speaker. His incredible life story is detailed in his book, available now from Amazon.
Here are some of Hank’s other notable accomplishments:
Opened as comedian for Tony Bennett for several years at Copa Cabana in New York, Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, London Paladium, etc.
First white comedian to perform at the world known Apollo Theatre in Harlem, NY.
Regular on English BBC TV Show starring David Frost – “That Was the Week That Was” (18 months)
Winner of New York Film Critics Award for “Three Days of the Condor” (played Killer Mailman)
Has appeared in countless movies / TV shows (as shown on IMDB and Wikipedia)
I have been writing songs since before I could actually write. :) I had beautiful notebooks with very specific scribble that I wrote in every day. I told everyone that those were my songs.
Well, not too much has changed since then. I still have beautiful notebooks with barely legible scribble that are my songs today!!
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I have been performing since I was 5 years old and have never stopped.
I have performed for huge audiences over 20,000 people opening for kids bop as well as super small local audiences. I have been on tv, interviewed by radio DJ's as well as been on the cover of Role Model Magazine.
I am always working on new music. I have written tons of songs and have been co-writing with some really amazing songwriters. I have also been very blessed to work with some grammy award-winning producers on my latest projects which I can’t wait to share with you.
They’ve been part of the Southern Rock scene for nearly 50 years. Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, Homesick, and Spooky. But there’s so much more...
With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents the good things the phrase “classic rock” implies.
Steve is the best kept country secret in Nashville. With a smooth, deep, rich, sound; he' s a phenomenal singer, songwriter, and multi-talented musician. Perhaps the best way to describe Steve is with the title to one of his own songs, "Stone To The Bone Country". Steve lives in Nashville but has stayed true to his roots www.nikkinelsonandsteveoliver.com
Former Keyboard Player for Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. Member of the Waymore Blues Band. Keyboardist, Arranger, engineer at Independent Music Producer.
New York Times Best Selling author of “Confessions of A Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated”, Alison Arngrim is best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty “Nellie Oleson” on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House On The Prairie," and continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television, stage and multi-media appearances.
Her one woman show “Confessions of a Prairie Bitch”, which started at Club Fez in New York in 2002, has now become a world-wide phenomenon, having been performed to packed houses in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Green Bay, San Francisco, Seattle, and in France, where Alison performs entirely in French to standing room only crowds in her all French version titled: “Confessions d’une Garce de La Prairie” and “La Malle aux Tresors de Nellie Oleson.”
As a stand-up comedian, Alison has headlined at nightclubs such as the Laugh Factory, the Comedy Store and the Improv in Los Angeles; as well as the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York and assorted comedy venues all across the United States and Canada.
She is currently starring in two comedy series pilots: “Life Interrupted”, as the ex-wife of commercial child star Mason Reese, with Erin Murphy, (“Bewitched”) as her new wife and Dawn Wells, (“Gilligan’s Island), as her mother, as well as, “C.P.R. - Child Performers Resurrection Talent Agency”, as an ex-child star gone wrong, trying to save herself and her assorted misfit cohorts by opening a talent agency.
Alison has mocked her status as an “ex-child star” on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show, during their month long parody, “Hollywood Survivor” and continues to be a frequent interview subject on everything from “A&E”, “E! Entertainment”, “TV Land” and “VH-1”, to CNN and the Travel Channel. The TV Land network honored her undying image as TV’s worst bitch, by declaring her the winner of their 2006 award for, “Character Most Desperately In Need Of A Time Out”.
She starred in the heartwarming, gay, Christmas cult classic, “Make the Yuletide Gay”, as the overbearing “Heather Mancuso”. Her other television and film appearances include, “Livin’ the Dream”, “Tinder & Grinder”, “The Bilderberg Club”, “For the Love of May” with Ru Paul and Patricia Neal, and “The Last Place On Earth” with Billy Dee Williams and Phyllis Diller. In 2007, she began her foray into French cinema with the role of “Edith” in the French detective comedy, Jean Pierre Mocky’s “Le Deal”.
Alison’s stage work includes, “The Vagina Monologs”, “Sirena: Queen of the Tango”, "Dear Brutus", "The Wool Gatherer", the French bedroom farce, "In One Bed And Out The Other", Michael Kearns’ “AIDS/US II”, “Rita” in the 2005 GLAAD Award nominated production of “Last Summer At Bluefish Cove”, ”, the somewhat off kilter “Reverend Pat Miass” in “Joni and Gina’s Wedding”, and the Ovation Award Nominated musical-drama, “Flirting with Morty”, as the abusive, trashy and tragic Ray Lee.
In her spare time, she takes tourists on the rollicking comedy outing, “Nasty Nellie’s Tour of Hollywood”, (featured at Dearly Departed Tours), where she simultaneously enlightens and amuses passengers with behind the scenes tales from both Hollywood history and her own life.
Never one to forget her “Prairie” roots, Alison enjoys making appearances several times a year at various “Little House on the Prairie” historical sites for educational events and gatherings of fans. She has been a frequent visitor to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in the real life Walnut Grove, Minnesota as well as Green Bay, Wisconsin’s Heritage Hills, Mumford’s Genesee Country Village, Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum in Mansfield, Missouri and many, many others.
Alison has a long history of activism. In 1986 when her friend and "Little House husband" co-star............ Read more at www.bonnetheads.com
Loyola Law School Professor Stan Goldman Releases Historical Memoir of His Mother’s Holocaust Survival
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Professor Stanley Goldman has published his newest book, “Left to the Mercy of a Rude Stream: The Bargain That Broke Adolf Hitler and Saved My Mother,” from Potomac Books.
The historical memoir documents evidence uncovered by Goldman that the release of his mother Malka from the Nazi concentration camp at Ravensbrück, Germany was the result of a secret negotiation between a Jewish envoy and Heinrich Himmler, Nazi interior minister and SS head. The epic tale uncovers a piece of history about the undermining of the Nazi regime, the women of the Holocaust and the nuanced relationship between a survivor and her son.
“Left to the Mercy of a Rude Stream” has found early praise from prominent readers. “Professor Goldman’s account of this previously untold moment in history is seismic,” writes Ashleigh Banfield, the HLN, CNN and MSNBC anchor. “What a tale! It is not only purposeful but also riveting and enlightening. It’s a must-read, especially at a time when, sadly, there are creeping global similarities to the festering mindset in the run-up to World War II.”
Charles Rosenberg, best-selling author of such books as “Death on a High Floor,” echoed that praise: “A harrowing, haunting memoir and history. I couldn’t put it down.” Kirkus Reviews was equally as enthusiastic: “His mother’s story is astonishing; her survival, virtually impossible.”\
Founder of Loyola’s Center for the Study of Law & Genocide, Goldman’s previous work includes “The Jew Who Met Himmler,” a historical examination of the origins of the international crime of genocide as it arose out of the Holocaust). A prolific writer, Goldman has published numerous scholarly works in the areas of evidence, criminal law and criminal procedure. As a legal analyst, Goldman has provided regular legal commentary to every major national news outlet. He has published about 90 columns as a special correspondent for the New York Daily News and he has served as a regular cable news network host.
At Loyola, Goldman founded the Center for the Study of Law & Genocide, which couples research and practical advocacy to help victims of genocide achieve justice. It aims to promote legal scholarship on genocide and mass violations of human rights with a particular focus on improving and making more accessible and effective legal resources and remedies both in the U.S. and internationally. It also seeks to train current and future legal practitioners on using existing remedies to help victims of genocide and mass violations of human rights achieve a measure of justice. It regularly presents the Raphael Lemkin Award to those committed to combatting genocide.
Prior to joining the faculty at Loyola, Goldman spent eight years as a deputy Los Angeles County public defender. He tried approximately 70 jury and 300 court trials and has appeared as counsel in every level of federal and California court, including the California and United States Supreme Courts. He teaches Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence and The Law and Genocide.
More information about the book is available for purchase via Potomac Books or Amazon.
Tim Smith, best known for his starring role in Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners” and for his critically acclaimed Tim Smith’s Original Climax Moonshine, is a third generation moonshiner who’s managed to keep his family’s 100-year-old moonshine recipe a secret while successfully turning it into a major national brand.
Call of the Wildman was an American reality television series that aired on Animal Planet from 2011 to 2014.
Caperton is the Managing Partner and an Executive Producer at Bitter End Media Group in Los Angeles California which develops properties for feature films and documentaries. In 2016 Caperton and his partner Mark Burman produced "Dog Eat Dog", directed by 4 time Oscar winner Paul Schrader and starring fellow Oscar winners Nicolas Cage and Willum Defoe. "Dog" premiered worldwide at the "Cannes International Film Festival" and won the "Directors Fortnight" Award! "Dog" opened in theaters nationwide on November 8th.
In the same year, this great duo also produced the multiple award-winning documentary "South Bureau Homicide" based on the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Precinct. In September Sony Television signed a deal to develop "South Bureau" into a dramatic television series. Caperton and his team are currently developing several projects including a film based on the book "Devils Soldier" by Caleb Carr and have attached Oscar winning Director Antoine Fuqua.
Also an actor, Caperton has appeared alongside such actors as Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Curt Russel, Kate Hudson, Tommy Lee Jones, Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson, Brad Pitt, and many others in blockbuster films such as "Deepwater Horizon", "The Big Short", "Daddy's Home" and many more. Caperton also had a reoccurring part on "NCIS New Orleans" for two seasons.
Caperton began his career in 1984 at ABC News in Los Angeles covering and producing stories for "World News Tonight", "Nightline", "20/20" and "Good Morning America". In 1986 Caperton won an Emmy Award and a Los Angeles Press Club Award for his coverage of the Mexico City Earthquake. Years later in 2015, Caperton's team produced the TV movie "The Heart of Christmas" which was nominated for an Emmy Award.
Caperton is the Producer of the dramatic urban crime series "Be Someone" staring Tisha Campbell-Martin, Jamal Dennis, Khalil Kain and others which will premier in Fall 2021. He also makes a brief appearance in the show as Captain Johnson. After many years in Los Angeles, Caperton now lives in his hometown of Houston Texas.
Felicity Joy Solomon, PhD, has been a Dream Strategist since 2012. This career found her after over 20 years
as a stage and screen performer and director. As she coaches people, her passion is encouraging them to
strengthen their strengths and, as soon as possible, outsource their weaknesses. She holds people accountable to their own values, not hers, which allows them to shine the way they were created to. She recently starred in her first movie, Reflections, a short film about the power of prayer.
Her education includes a Bachelor’s from Princeton University, a Master’s in Teaching and a Doctorate in Christian Counseling.
She has made her own dream of being a talk show host come true and now stars in 3 talk shows: Simply Felicity, about
transformational Christianity; The Dag Show, where she trades wits with her “Odd Couple” style co-host Darren
Dag, and the most successful, Black. Conservative. Female. If you are looking to sharpen the vision for your life, consider following her Facebook page, Virtual Vision U.
One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry, Bruce Vilanch has become a recognizable face in his own right, thanks to the feature-length documentary “Get Bruce!” (1999) and his one-time stint as a regular on “Hollywood Squares” (1998 ), for which he also served as head writer.
Mr. Vilanch was born in New York on November 23, 1948, but was adopted by the Vilanch’s–his late father, Jonas, an optometrist and his mother, Henne, a former Broadway show girl–and then grew up in Patterson, New Jersey. He has a very special bond with Henne and according to him, gets a lot of his show biz humour from her.
“She’s as obsessed with image as famous people,” Vilanch says of his mother, his hands making the kind of hyper motions that indicate adoration of the stage veteran. “When I was little, the house had what she called the showcase room. The furniture was all wrapped in plastic and nobody except company could go into it. Of course she took the plastic off then. A few years ago, the dog discovered the room, ripped through the plastic and ruined the upholstery. She called me and said she was going to redecorate it. And when I asked her what excuse she would use, she said, ‘I’m telling people it’s because Sonny Bono died.”
Known for his eclectic eyewear and collection of unique T-shirts, he began as a child model for Lane Bryant, but when his initial efforts as an actor came to naught, he became an entertainment writer for the Chicago Tribune instead. Impressed by his review of her cabaret performance in 1970, Bette Midler hired him to punch up her act where he gave birth to Midler’s famed Sophie Tucker jokes. He later moved to Los Angeles where he wrote for variety shows like the original “Donny and Marie” and “The Brady Bunch Hour” (both ABC) and provided material for Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin and Joan Rivers. He has maintained his connection with Midler through the years, working on such projects as the feature “Divine Madness” (1980) and the TV special “Bette Midler–Diva Las Vegas” (HBO, 1997), as well as writing for her short-lived but lively sitcom, “Bette!” (CBS, 2000 ).
He made his feature debut as a dress manufacturer in “Mahogany’ (1975), starring Diana Ross, and also contributed material to her live act. Mr. Vilanch put his Muppet-like persona to excellent use as Santa’s number one helper in the syndicated TV-movie “It Nearly Wasn’t Christmas” (1989). On the heels of “Get Bruce!”, Vilanch performed his comedy stylings Off-Broadway in “Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous” (2000). After a first act reminiscing on his odd path to almost famousness, he opened up the floor to questions in Act II, displaying his amazing ability for off-the-cuff one-liners. As he told US WEEKLY (June 12, 2000), there is a downside to celebrity: “Now, I get knocked if someone tries something that doesn’t work. Before it was the fault of these anonymous people, ‘the writers.'”
Vilanch began contributing to Academy Awards telecasts in 1989, collaborating with the likes of Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and David Letterman, and graduated to head writer in 2000. He has roasted celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and President Clinton. The Whoopi connection led to his providing the notorious material Ted Danson performed in blackface at a certain 1993 Friars Club roast of his then-girlfriend Goldberg, but his resume also includes “You Made Me Watch You”, the touching Emmy-winning valedictory Midler crooned as a send-off to Johnny Carson.
He scripted most of the Academy Awards telecasts over the last decade, two of which won Emmys, including the one featuring Billy Crystal’s Hannibal Lecter entrance. Mr. Vilanch has also written for The Tony’s, The Grammy’s, The Emmy’s, and just about every other award show to brighten your television screen. He also participates and volunteers at almost every charity function, especially those dealing with GLBT issues.
Bach's professional debut was as one of the children in a production of The Sound of Music. Bach's first screen appearance was in the Burt Lancaster murder mystery, The Midnight Man, shot in upstate South Carolina in 1973, in which she played the murdered coed, Natalie Claiburn. Her next role was Melody in the 1974 film Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.
Bach heard about the audition for The Dukes of Hazzard through her husband.[12] When she arrived there, she found the producers were looking for a Dolly Parton-lookalike; despite not looking like what they were searching for, she was hired on the spot.One of the earliest costume ideas from the producers was that she wear a tight white turtleneck, go-go boots and a poodle skirt, but Bach asked if she could bring her own outfit, which was a homemade T-shirt, a pair of cut-off denim shorts and high heels. Bach had concerns about the appropriateness of the cut-off shorts at first, saying she could not wear them in a restaurant scene. When prompted by the producers to visit a restaurant across the street, Bach found the waitresses were wearing "little miniskirts that matched the tablecloths!".[12] She starred on that show, opposite Tom Wopat, John Schneider and James Best.
At the suggestion of the show's producers, Bach posed as Daisy Duke for a poster, which sold 5 million copies. The poster once caused a stir when Nancy Reagan took a liking to it after Bach visited the White House with one as a gift for one of her former schoolteachers then working there.
While she was starring on The Dukes of Hazzard, her legs were insured for $1,000,000.In 1985, she served as the model for the figurehead for the schooner Californian.[9]
After the series ended, Bach had roles in a number of low-profile films. From 1992 to 1994, she starred in the Canadian family drama series, African Skies.[18] In 2006, she guest-starred on Monk, and in 2010 had a small cameo in the comedy film You Again. In 2012, Bach joined the cast of CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless in the recurring role of Anita Lawson.
In 2002, Bach launched a line of diamond jewelry at Debenhams.
Lots of people have been asking me what’s happening with the film version of ‘Raised Eyebrows” – especially since Rob Zombie left the project last year. In fact, there has been solid progress since then and I’ve been told that I can at least say a (precious) few words about it – for now:The screenplay was initially written by yours truly. After that, it went through some rewrites from Oren Moverman (Oscar-nominated screenwriter whose credits include “I’m Not There,” “The Messenger,” “Rampart,” and “Love & Mercy,” just to name a few). Oren definitely “gets it,” I’m happy to report, and it was definitely not a case of that cliche wherein a terrific script is given to some hack who turns it into something entirely different, destroying it in the process. We’re very much on the same page – literally and figuratively.
After several years of getting an annual – and most-welcome – option payment, Cold Iron Pictures recently hauled off and purchased the rights from me – which is a solid indication that they intend making this movie sooner than later.As I say, I can’t divulge any more info than that, so please don’t hammer away at me with questions that I’m not at liberty to answer. Likewise, any and all casting suggestions will be deleted, because we’re on top of that, but thanks for your interest just the same.Bottom line: It’s definitely moving forward and not stuck in Development Hell – or even Development Purgatory.
I’ll let you know about other elements when they are made available for discussion.But for now, I’m very happy that, at long last (emphasis on the “long”), the movie seems to be a happenin’ thang.
Thanks,
Steve
Certainly one of Hollywood's most glamorous ladies, Ruta Lee is also one of its most multifaceted and top-notched civic contributors. Born in Montreal, Lee is the daughter of a Lithuanian tailor. While at Hollywood High, Lee's career in show business began at the famed Grauman's Chinese Theatre… as an usherette, then candy girl. She was quickly promoted to box office cashier and just as quickly fired. Her dancing was better than her math. She vowed to return to that famous courtyard (years later, talent and serendipity placed her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, directly in front of that box office from which she was fired).
Soon after, she was signed by MGM as the youngest of the Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and subsequently in Funny Face with Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, as Tyrone Power's secret love in Witness for the Prosecution, and Frank Sinatra's leading lady in Sergeant's Three, to name but a few of the many films in her credits. Simultaneously, Lee launched into television, with over 2000 appearances on shows from Perry Mason to Power Rangers, Twilight Zone to Murder She Wrote, Hogan's Heroes to Love Boat, and Roseanne. Lee was also co-host on NBC's High Rollers with Alex Trebek, a regular on Hollywood Squares with Peter Marshall and made several television movies. She had series leads in CBS' Coming of Age and HBO's 1st and Ten. Her stints on the Bonnie Hunt Show remain among her favorites.
Ruta and family
As a young starlet, Ruta made international headlines when she convinced Khrushchev to release her 90 year old grandmother from the Soviet Union. She brought her to the U.S. where she lived her remaining years in the sunshine of freedom. She is grateful to all for the prayers that helped in that effort.
Lee has headlined around the country in many musicals as Dolly, Annie, Molly, Peter Pan, Mame, Irene, Nelly, Irma, Rose, The Woman of the Year, and Madame in the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, these are just a few of her leading lady roles.
Critics have raved about all of her stage roles, but two stand out as favorites, The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Goodbye Charlie. Lee's performance in the former was described by composer Meredith Willson as "the greatest Molly of them all and had Ruta Lee created the role on Broadway, the original production would still be running."
More recently she took a star turn in the critically acclaimed Steel Magnolias at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theater as well as Fort Worth's Casa Manana and Funny Business at the L.A.'s Coronet. She headlined 4 seasons to the hit musical revue, Senior Class at the Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs.
Lee is highly acclaimed for her leadership role in The Thalians, a charitable organization which is committed to good mental health from pediatric to geriatric. She has been either chairman or president for over 45 years… roles exchanged between herself and Debbie Reynolds. The Thalians honored Ruta Lee for her dedication to mental health, where she joined the ranks of previous honorees, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Mary Tyler Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Lansbury and and Clint Eastwood, to name just a few.
She has served as Commissioner on the Los Angeles Board of Environmental Quality and as a member of the Economic Development Board, acted as a national spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, was honored Woman of the Year by B'nai B'rith, received the Humanitarian Award from the Beverly Hills Business Women's Association as well as top honors from the City of Hope. Ruta is very proud to be the recipient of the prestigious Yellow Rose of Texas from President George W. Bush. Recently, she received Lithuania's highest honors from President Valdas Adamkus at a magnificent ceremony in the Vilnius Presidential Palace. Ruta is also the proud recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which added to her
“It’s hard to know how people are gonna react,” Chris Knight says of Almost Daylight, his ninth album and first new recording in over seven years. “I’ve written songs about a lot of different things going all the way back to my first record, and some folks still think ‘somebody kills somebody’ is all I write about. Maybe that’s why I was bound and determined to get these particular songs on this album. If people like them, then we’ll be fine. But I wasn’t gonna do it any other way.”
For the past 20 years, Chris Knight has only made music his own way. He’s released eight acclaimed albums, played thousands of electrifying live shows and built generations of fervent fans from Texas honky-tonks to Manhattan rock clubs. He’s been hailed as “the last of a dying breed...a taciturn loner with an acoustic guitar and a college degree” (The New York Times) and “a storyteller in the best traditions of Mellencamp and Springsteen” (USA Today). Bottom line, he’s hard-earned his reputation as one of America’s most uncompromising and respected singer/songwriters. And now with Almost Daylight, Knight delivers the most powerful – and unexpected – music of his career.
Almost Daylight is very much a Chris Knight album, familiarly featuring vivid pictures of rural characters, desperate men and hardscrabble survivors. At the same time it’s unlike anything Knight has done before, with formidable testaments to compassion, redemption and even straight-up love. It’s an album both tough and tender, as bare-knuckled as it is open-hearted. “I do think there’s a cohesiveness to this album,” Knight explains in his thick Kentucky rasp.“The title is key, I suppose. Through all these songs, you could find a theme about seeking shelter.”
Produced, mixed and mastered by Grammy-winner Ray Kennedy – best-known for his 30+ year creative partnership with Steve Earle as well as producing Chris’ Enough Rope (2006),Trailer II (2009) and Little Victories (2012) albums – Almost Daylight also sounds like no other Knight record, with scorching guitars by Georgia Satellites founder and two-time Knight album producer Dan Baird, rich background vocals by Chris Clark, Siobhan Kennedy and Lee Ann Womack, and deeper instrumentation than ever before. “Chris had been playing some of these songs on the road and started developing ideas before we got to the studio,” Kennedy says. “He and I talked about keeping the Appalachian factor with banjo, fiddle, harmonica and mandolin where it felt right. It was significant that Dan was involved, as he’s the man who can play guitar with the right feeling for Chris. The background vocals really brought the fire, and this lead to ideas for piano, Hammond B-3, accordion and Wurlitzer electric piano. Everything evolved from the performance of each song and I let the songs dictate what they needed in order to evolve into an album.”
“I was determined not to do any acoustic songs on this album,” Chris explains. “I wanted it all to sound edgy and raw, but to feel big at the same time. We kept trying different approaches until I felt we landed on what worked. The thing is, some of my songs might take a year of writing before I even think they’re ready for recording and I fretted about every one of these. I’ve never put a cover song on any of my records before, but there are two covers on this one. And I think it all fits together pretty good.”
The album opens with “I’m William Callahan”, a defiant roar fueled by equal parts pride, memories and searing guitar. “Crooked Mile” is classic Knight, a piercing take on outsiders bound by love, while the poignant “Send It On Down” is a plaintive plea for salvation. There are tales of small-town despair (“I Won’t Look Back”), ominous rural menace (“Trouble Up Ahead”) and melancholic break-ups (“Everybody’s Lonely Now”). Chris’ cover of Johnny Cash’s “Flesh And Blood” – which originally appeared on the Dualtone 2002 (Read more at http://www.chrisknight.net)
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From 2004 to 2006, Popper played bass, double bass, and sang back up vocals for Ryan Adams with his backing group, The Cardinals. She also shared songwriting credits for many songs on the band's albums. Starting in 2009, Popper joined Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on tour and for the band's self-titled fifth album Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, released on June 8, 2010. The album was produced by Mark Batson and debuted at #19 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums. On November 14, 2011, Popper announced her departure from Grace Potter and the Nocturnals for the "foreseeable future" on her Facebook page.
In January 2012, Popper appeared on Late Show with David Letterman, performing "Travel As Equals" with Joseph Arthur. In 2013, Popper appeared on four tracks on Joseph Arthur's tenth studio album, The Ballad of Boogie Christ.
In May 2012, she replaced Bryn Davies in Jack White's all-female band "The Peacocks".
In April 2013 Popper appeared on Mike Doughty's crowd funded album Circles Super Bon Bon....[4][5] She then toured with Mike Doughty and drummer Pete Wilhoit in support of the album between October 16, 2013 and November 23, 2013.
In December 2013 and June 2014, Popper performed with Molly and the Zombies with Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem, Brian McGee of Plow United and Randy Schrager of the Scissor Sisters. The group released five songs for free online. Since 2015, Popper has played bass and provided back up vocals for Jesse Malin's backing group and she has appeared on all of his releases since then. She also appeared on Nothing Is Anywhere, the 2016 album by Malin's band D Generation. In July 2016 she was again with Grace Potter & The Nocturnals in Guitar Center Sessions.
She is best known for her work with Jesse Malin, Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Jack White. Popper is also a member of a trio called Puss n Boots with Norah Jones and Sasha Dobson. She released her first single, “Maybe It’s All Right” on Velvet Elk Records in 2020
"The old poet gods smiled on Matt King as well as the legendary blues saints, so you got one badass walking cool songwriting and guitar playing mother's son who got the solid goods."
-Ray Wylie Hubbard
This is an epic memoir of a boy given less than forty-eight hours to live. Fearlessly fighting for his life as he turns into a man who triumphs in the face of death.
“It’s hard to know how people are gonna react,” Chris Knight says of Almost Daylight, his ninth album and first new recording in over seven years. “I’ve written songs about a lot of different things going all the way back to my first record, and some folks still think ‘somebody kills somebody’ is all I write about. Maybe that’s why I was bound and determined to get these particular songs on this album. If people like them, then we’ll be fine. But I wasn’t gonna do it any other way.”
For the past 20 years, Chris Knight has only made music his own way. He’s released eight acclaimed albums, played thousands of electrifying live shows and built generations of fervent fans from Texas honky-tonks to Manhattan rock clubs. He’s been hailed as “the last of a dying breed...a taciturn loner with an acoustic guitar and a college degree” (The New York Times) and “a storyteller in the best traditions of Mellencamp and Springsteen” (USA Today). Bottom line, he’s hard-earned his reputation as one of America’s most uncompromising and respected singer/songwriters. And now with Almost Daylight, Knight delivers the most powerful – and unexpected – music of his career.
Almost Daylight is very much a Chris Knight album, familiarly featuring vivid pictures of rural characters, desperate men and hardscrabble survivors. At the same time it’s unlike anything Knight has done before, with formidable testaments to compassion, redemption and even straight-up love. It’s an album both tough and tender, as bare-knuckled as it is open-hearted. “I do think there’s a cohesiveness to this album,” Knight explains in his thick Kentucky rasp.“The title is key, I suppose. Through all these songs, you could find a theme about seeking shelter.”
Produced, mixed and mastered by Grammy-winner Ray Kennedy – best-known for his 30+ year creative partnership with Steve Earle as well as producing Chris’ Enough Rope (2006),Trailer II (2009) and Little Victories (2012) albums – Almost Daylight also sounds like no other Knight record, with scorching guitars by Georgia Satellites founder and two-time Knight album producer Dan Baird, rich background vocals by Chris Clark, Siobhan Kennedy and Lee Ann Womack, and deeper instrumentation than ever before. “Chris had been playing some of these songs on the road and started developing ideas before we got to the studio,” Kennedy says. “He and I talked about keeping the Appalachian factor with banjo, fiddle, harmonica and mandolin where it felt right. It was significant that Dan was involved, as he’s the man who can play guitar with the right feeling for Chris. The background vocals really brought the fire, and this lead to ideas for piano, Hammond B-3, accordion and Wurlitzer electric piano. Everything evolved from the performance of each song and I let the songs dictate what they needed in order to evolve into an album.”
“I was determined not to do any acoustic songs on this album,” Chris explains. “I wanted it all to sound edgy and raw, but to feel big at the same time. We kept trying different approaches until I felt we landed on what worked. The thing is, some of my songs might take a year of writing before I even think they’re ready for recording and I fretted about every one of these. I’ve never put a cover song on any of my records before, but there are two covers on this one. And I think it all fits together pretty good.”
The album opens with “I’m William Callahan”, a defiant roar fueled by equal parts pride, memories and searing guitar. “Crooked Mile” is classic Knight, a piercing take on outsiders bound by love, while the poignant “Send It On Down” is a plaintive plea for salvation. There are tales of small-town despair (“I Won’t Look Back”), ominous rural menace (“Trouble Up Ahead”) and melancholic break-ups (“Everybody Read more at www.chrisknight.net
Jim Suva who actually helped restore one of the original Firebirds that sold at Barrett Jackson. He also writes a blog where he has interviewed many of the writers and actors from the show. Check out his blog here http://jimsuva.typepad.com/BLOG/
Col. Bruce Hampton was a charismatic musical figure who launched and continued to influence the jam band genre over his fifty-plus years performing. Part bandleader, soul singer, storyteller, conjuror, poet, preacher, comedian, philosopher, and trickster, Col. Bruce actively sought out and dealt in the weird, wild underbelly of the American South. The Music and Mythocracy of Col. Bruce Hampton is neither a true biography in the Boswellian sense nor a work of cultural studies, although it combines elements of both. Even as biographer Jerry Grillo has investigated and pursued the facts, this life history of Col. Bruce reads like a novel―one full of amazing tales of a musical life lived on and off the road. Grillo’s interviews with Hampton and his bandmates, family, friends, and fans paint a fascinating portrait of an artist who fostered some of the best music ever played in America. Grillo aims not so much to document and demystify the self-mythologizing performer as to explain why his fans and friends loved him so dearly. Hampton’s family history, his place in Atlanta and southeastern musical history, his significant friendships and musical relationships, and the controversies over personnel in his Hampton Grease Band over the years are all discussed. What emerges is a portrait of a P. T. Barnum of the musical world, but one who included his audience and invited them through the tent door to share his inside joke, with plenty of joy to go around.
Anytime you talk to any of his fans, whether musicians or civilians, invariably they will speak of not one but two qualities that define his greatness.
The first, predictably, is his extraordinary guitar playing. Considered by those in the know to be among this planet’s greatest guitarists, his playing is simply miraculous, as it would take three musicians, or more, to do what Tommy does solo. Who else, for example, when playing “Day Tripper,” can lay down the rhythm part, dig into the riff and sing the melody all at once on just one acoustic guitar?
Which brings us to the other aspect of his music always mentioned, and without which the first might not be as powerful or as infectiously appealing: the joy. Yes, joy. Because it’s one thing to play these multi-dimensional arrangements flawlessly on an acoustic guitar. But to do it with that smile of the ages, that evidence of authentic, unbridled delight, is an irresistible invitation to feel his music as deeply as he does.
“The joy, he says, “is there always because I’m chasing it through music. Seeing the surprise in peoples’ eyes is worth living and working for… I can’t help but play to the people with all my heart, which is overflowing with joy of being in that moment that I’ve worked all my life for. And here it is!”
Although his expression is instrumental, he comes to the guitar much more like a vocalist, positively singing melodies through the strings. He inhabits the tunes he performs, delivering every nuance and turn of phrase. His own songs are also illuminated always with lyrical melodies that go right to the heart, such as his beautiful ode to his daughter, “Angelina,” or his great “story without words,” “Lewis & Clark.” That they resonate so deeply without words makes sense, as words only go so far. But music, coming from a genuine and joyful source, can go so much farther. Now with The Best of Tommysongs, he brings us a complete collection of his own songs, all rich with ripe melodicism and rendered with joy in real-time.
Born in 1955, one of six kids in Muswellbrook, New South Wales Australia, his first years were fairly uneventful, mostly mastering necessary motor skills between naps. By age four, he got busy becoming a musician. His father, an engineer who loved music and musicians, brought home an electric guitar one day with the intention of finding out how it worked. Piece by piece, he took it apart to discover its secrets. But Tommy and his brother were much more interested in music than mechanics, so that when their dad was away at work, they’d surreptitiously sneak away with the guitar.
Driven somewhat by sibling rivalry, they developed contests that were both fun and extremely educational. “We turned our backs to each other,” Tommy remembered, “and Phil would play a chord and I would have to say what the chord was, what the notes in it were.” It was competition which impacted his entire career, allowing him access to the rich interior architecture of songs. Though neither brother had any formal musical training, this self-schooling quickly transformed both into seriously sophisticated musicians.
Though they assumed their father would be angry if he found out, which he did, they were wrong. He was surprised and thrilled his sons could play music. Soon their big brother Chris was enlisted to play drums, and with sister Veronica playing lap-steel, a family band was born. They joyously rocked hip guitar instrumentals such as “Apache” by The Shadows, featuring Hank Marvin on guitar, who both Phil and Tommy adored and emulated. They called themselves The Emmanuel Quartet. But when people kept mistaking them for a classical string quartet, they changed the name to The Midget Surfaries.
They entered a band competition, and easily surpassed all contenders to take first prize,
a national TV appearance. On that show they burned through “Apache” with .... to continue this read, go to https://tommyemmanuel.com
Billy the Exterminator (formerly The Exterminators) is an American reality television series which aired on the A&E network.[1]
The show followed the professional life of William "Billy" Bretherton, an expert in the field of pest control and the proprietor of Vexcon Animal and Pest Control in Benton, Louisiana, which serves the Shreveport-Bossier metropolitan area. Bretherton, a former Senior Airman in the United States Air Force,[2] had previously been featured on the Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs series on the season 1 episode "Vexcon", and the season 2 episode "Termite Controller".[3] Both previously and in his current show, Bretherton is known for his unusual fashion style, consisting mostly of Goth-like black garments (many of them leather) with large silver jewelry and steel studs and spikes in various configurations.
Many members of Bretherton's family, such as his parents, "Big" Bill and Donnie, and his brother, Ricky, as well as other employees, make frequent appearances. Donnie Bretherton normally acts as Vexcon's dispatcher and rarely goes out on jobs. Ricky's ex-wife, Pam, resigned during the production of the first season.
As noted in many episodes, Bretherton prefers, if at all possible, to relocate captured animals and is a proponent of natural methods of control. He frequently gives a description of the pests, their preferred environment, and any diseases (usually using their Latin names) associated with them. Ricky Bretherton acquired an allergy to bee and wasp stings due to being stung so many times. However Ricky recently found that this allergy has somewhat vanished/subsided as of 2015.[citation needed]
Billy Bretherton entered the United States Air Force at age nineteen intent on a career in law enforcement. However, his military entrance examination indicated that he had an aptitude for biology, and he was sent to study both biology and entomology. His extermination career began in earnest while stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Back in 2004 Pilgrim Films contacted us and wanted to shoot a pilot for Discovery Channel (that was a) reality pest control show", said Bretherton. "They had interviewed about 200 different companies and found us and liked us. They sent scouts out that rode around with us for a day, made the determination that we would be good for filming, and we ended up on Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe". The Spike network was also approached about picking up the series.
Originally called The Exterminators during its first season in 2009 on A&E, the show was renamed Billy the Exterminator before the second season.[4] The title change is reflected in repeats of season one episodes.
Beginning in the show's fourth season, the Bretherton brothers go to various places throughout the United States to assist with local exterminators and wildlife rescue services in the removal of local vermin and wildlife, in addition to tending
Originally from Half Moon Bay, CA, Adam Jacobs began his early performing career as a pianist studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. After playing for 8 years (ages 5-13), he decided to forgo the concert pianist route and try something new. He found his artistic outlet through art classes and musical theater. After playing “Oliver” in Oliver! and “Curly” in Oklahoma! in 7th and 8th grade respectively, he auditioned for a role in the local community theater–Peninsula Center Stage’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Even though the show had been fully cast by the time of his audition, the creative team decided to foster his young talent and create a role of a “13th apostle” or “apostle wanna-be” just so he could be in the show.
While attending St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Adam was fortunate enough to be cast in the leading roles of “Billy Bigelow” in Carousel, “Drummond” in Inherit the Wind, “Marius” in Fanny (1961), and “Che” in Evita. With the help of his high-school mentor, Peter Devine, Adam discovered his love for the theater and made his decision to pursue a career in the arts. It was also during this time that he attended the summer programs of the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in downtown SF and the California Institute of the Arts (CSSSA) in Valencia, CA.
One night after a high-school performance of Evita, a representative from the SF Opera who happened to see the show invited Adam to audition for the new upcoming documentary opera based on the life of Harvey Milk, the country’s first openly gay city council member who was assassinated along with the mayor of SF in 1978. As a result of this invited audition, he was cast as “Young Harvey” and participated not only in a powerful show performed on the anniversary of Milk’s assassination, but also in a re-enactment of the historic candlelit march down Market Street just prior to the show.
At New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Adam studied with the Collaborative Arts Project Musical Theater program (CAP21) as well as the Stonestreet Film and Television Studios program. After graduating with a BFA in Theater, he worked the regional theaters, performed on cruise ships, and toured the country as Cinderella’s Prince before landing his first Equity (Actor’s Union) production as Nanki-poo in Marriott Theater’s Hot Mikado.
Around this time, he met his future wife while doing a Christmas show in Hershey, PA. She was a rag-doll/ballerina and he was a well-padded, white-bearded Santa Claus (with black eyebrows). While being paired as waltz partners might have helped the relationship blossom, it’s possible the chocolate may have had something to do with it…
Adam Jacobs and Aaron LazarAdam’s big break came with the opportunity to play “Marius” in the national tour of Les Miserables. This job led to him being cast in the Broadway revival and his subsequent Broadway debut. Within the short 14 months that the show played the Broadhurst Theater, he had the benefit of working with many Broadway veterans including Lea Salonga, Judy Kuhn, Gary Beach, Daphne-Rubin Vega, Norm Lewis, Ann Harada, Aaron Lazar (seen in photo), among many others.
Since Les Miserables, he has journeyed from the islands of Mamma Mia! to the African pridelands of The Lion King. He’s gone from the tropics of Once On This Island to the Arabian deserts of Aladdin. His mixed ethnicity has allowed him to play varied roles, and he thanks his parents for their whole-hearted encouragement to pursue a life in the arts.
Adam, his wife Kelly, and their sons Jack and Alex now make their home in Chicago. After touring for two years with the first national tour of Disney’s Mary Poppins as a dance captain and swing, Kelly happily joined the Broadway company and stayed with it until its closing in 2013.
Héctor Anchondo, the third time really became the charmed one. Anchondo entered the 2020 International Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category and came away with the top prize: winning the solo/duo category. He also took home the Memphis Cigar Box Guitar Award for best guitarist in the solo/duo competition, where he performed representing the Blues Society of Omaha. It was Anchondo’s third year performing at the IBC as the BSO’s artist. In 2015 the Héctor Anchondo Band made the semifinals (from about 250 artists down to 50 semifinalists) and in 2016 the Héctor Anchondo Band went all the way to the finals, playing in the top eight bands chosen by judges from the week of performances.
Being a winner in the International Blues Challenge is a prestigious honor. For Anchondo, it was the culmination of over two decades of work. “Winning this feels like reward for having stuck with music for 24 years,” Anchondo says. “I had flashbacks of all the journeys, sleeping on floors, years of sleeping in the van, overnight drives, no pay, credit card debt for the cause, broken-down vans, the list goes on.”
Anchondo’s dedication to music comes from his heart. He spent time in a popular rock band called Anchondo, but all the while the blues was calling him. Finally, Héctor says, “I decided to make the change to what my heart really wanted. At one point in my old band, I started playing more guitar and there were some folks that became upset because I wasn’t sticking to just the songs. That broke my heart and I decided that I was going to do what my heart was asking and switch to the blues and really let my guitar loose.”
He was serious enough about following his calling to move to Chicago for a year, learning from the old- school blues traditions there. “When I started playing all blues, I wanted to make sure I had an authentic sound. So, not only did I move to Chicago to soak up the blues, I also refused to listen to any other style of music for an entire year other than blues. I started on blues then moved to more rock-based. Switching genres later in life, it was important to me to make sure I had a real sound.”
“I’m proud that I never gave up,” Anchondo reflects now. “There were times of self-doubt and even a couple times where I questioned if I should change my path. My love of music and performing kept me focused on the blues path. My goals are to keep pushing myself to be a better musician, to push to keep growing so I can pay my bandmates more. Most of all, to keep making people happy so they can forget about all the day-in and day-out complexities that make up our daily lives.”
Anchondo is endorsed by Delaney Guitars and GHS Strings, and his guitar rack includes a custom guitar recently completely for him by Mike Delaney. “I’ve been lucky enough to be part of both families ever since I made it to the IBC finals in 2016.”
Anchondo plans to continue touring with the Héctor Anchondo Band while also “doing more solo shows. Even a solo album is in the future. Some tours I’ll have some solo shows mixed in. Hopefully I’ll be able to have the guys play in those too, but in an acoustic setting.”
For now, his wife and pre-school age children are able to travel with him most of the time, something he really appreciates because he put off a serious relationship and a family to focus on his career. Back in Omaha, he’s also the creative force behind his own festival, creating the In the Market for Blues Festival in 2015 with the help of local company E3 Music Management. His inspiration was the jam-packed Beale Street clubs with blues playing up and down the street during the IBC in Memphis. In the Market for Blues has grown exponentially each year with additional support from the BSO and other sponsors. The most recent event boasted over 40 local, regional and national bands at 12 downtown venues.
Gary Chapman's career as a Christian singer/songwriter spans more than 20 years and includes eight Dove Awards, four #1 songs on multiple charts, three Grammy Award nominations, and three years as host of TNN's Prime Time Country (1996). Chapman began writing songs after he was given a new Yamaha processor board for hosting at a music technology convention.
Artie Hoffman has been a master-level psychic medium and spiritual advisor for over two decades, and has helped change the lives of thousands of individuals who have turned to him for answers and guidance. His strong faith and natural intuitiveness, coupled with his ability to provide emotional understanding, makes him the preeminent spiritual therapist with foresight.
A nationally renowned speaker, healer, and radio personality, Artie’s weekly radio show, Angels and Answers, gives listeners a chance to connect with him from anywhere in the U.S. People call in to discuss a variety of topics from love and relationships, career/finances, and family life, to communicating with their deceased loved ones.
Due to his enormous popularity and amazing accuracy with listeners, Artie has also been a featured regular on NJ 101.5, XTU 92.5, Cat Country 107.3 and Buzz Radio.
Artie has performed his spiritual shows throughout the United States, has performed at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City numerous times pleasing his audience and was booked to perform at the Palace of Versailles in France. His seminars and workshops are always well attended, drawing a large number of people wanting to gain insight and advice, and to help better themselves.
His clients include some of the top personalities in the movie, music and television industry, as well as sports figures and athletes, and prominent political figures. Artie conducts his one-on-one private readings at his office or over the phone, as well as doing group parties and corporate events around the country
Artie continues to hone his ability to help those discover their essential selves so that they can make healthy and positive changes in their lives. He also offers psychic development classes to foster the early stages of a budding psychic’s path. Artie teaches his pupils to let go of fear, trust in one’s “gut” instinct, and learn how to tap into your higher self.
A native “Jersey guy” born on the 4th of July, with chutzpah, compassion and humor, Artie Hoffman truly is “The Hottest Psychic with the Warmest Heart.” Also know as Artie Hoffman a Jew with a Clue!
Shanna Toft grew up in the Austin, Texas area and participated in theater, choir, and dance all through school. She added modeling in her early college years and her modeling debut was as a live Barbie for Mattel. Though she acted for years in school, her professional acting took the course of working as as an extra/background/stand-in in Dallas before gaining her first television role in the UK as the wife of a bank robber in a documentary reconstruction.
Shanna continues to work in theater, commercials, music videos, television, and film as well as modeling.
I am what you call a “long Shot”. I come from a long line of “long shots”. My grandmother and her family escaped the Russian concentration camps at gunpoint on her way to America.
My father was a homeless New York street kid who eventually became a millionaire, then lost everything due to a reckless lifestyle and found himself penniless and living homeless again.
I was an unplanned child, born over two months premature, with immunity issues. Growing up, I was diagnosed with a “learning disability”, Dyslexia, and had a bad stutter.
I grew up in a broken home. I was weak, riddled with health chellenges, frequently confused, felt out of place, socially awkward, quiet, hyper, and impulsive.
When I was a kid, people were not familiar with the terms ADD, ADHD, attention deficit hyper disorder (something I learned I had later on). I eventually overcame many of these issues and have found much success and failures along the way. Below are my milestones, obstacles, failures, pivotal points of inspiration, and successes.
Age 8, I was placed in a school at UCLA’s Fernald Child Study Center for behavior disorders.
After several months, I was able to squeak by with enough progress to go back to my regular school. I was a smart kid but couldn’t focus. I was terrible at sports and didn’t excel at anything, really.
Age 10, Saw the movie Rocky. Inspired by the main character who I could identify with. He thought of himself as “dumb”, but he was a funny, kind-hearted guy who never had any success but would fight hard even though the odds were stacked up against him. The only difference between Rocky and me was he was strong…
So, I decided I would become strong and healthy and started exercising every day.
Age 16, became a physical fitness trainer.
Age 17, I was the founder and president of our high school’s leading social club (the Centaurs)
Age 18, I was ready to take on the world! I wanted to do two things. Be an entrepreneur and actor. My high school tutor told me, “You should try to find something to do with your hands; not everyone is suited for the things they want.”
The day after I graduated high school, I started my own tool company – I failed miserably and quit after two weeks. Could my high school tutor be right?
I did not have the money or interest in going to college, but I attended community college and took classes in three subjects that interested me, psychology, business, and acting.
Age 19, Started stand-up comedy, appearing at the Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and L.A. Cabaret.
Age 20, I started promoting nightclubs and became known as the leading nightclub promoter of the “young Hollywood scene” with my club called “Off The Wall.”
Age 21, I got my first acting role when my friend Paul Thomas Anderson cast me to play the lead role of Dirk Diggler in the original short film “The Dirk Diggler Story” that later became the feature film “Boogie Nights” which I Appear in as well.
Age 22, I organized and produced arguably the largest promotional movie event ever for the 1989 movie “Batman,” working closely with Guber Peters Productions, Warner Bros., and Rob Friedman.
Age 23, Became heavily involved in personal growth, NLP, psychology, and the study of human nature.
Produced and directed a documentary on the Los Angeles nightclub scene titled “The Scene”.
Age 24, Produced a Rave Concert Tour around the United States while producing and directing a documentary on the creators of House Music and the Rave Scene across the U.S. titled “Generation of Sound.”
Age 25, Left my nightclub promotion business to follow my passion, acting/filmmaking, and started working as a production assistant on feature films, commercials, and music videos.
Age 29, Wrote, direct and produce a thirty-minute dramatic short film, “Rituals and Resolutions”. The film won many festival awards, including the two largest short film festivals at t
Scott Schwartz was born in Sacramento, CA however he grew up in Sommerville & Brigewater, NJ. Attended Professional Children's School in NY, 83-85. Started in the biz March, 1977 Marion Adler of the Carson/Adler agency was his agent for 10 years. Landed the role in The Toy after 10 auditions & 2 screen tests. Shot "Kidco" in Tuscon, AZ in 8 weeks. His part in "A Christmas Story" was filmed in Cleveland, Ohio & St. Catherine's, Ontario, Canada over 6 weeks. Became President of "A Minor Consideration" in mid 2014. AMC as it's called is for the protection of children in the entertainment industry and has passed child labor laws in several states. AMC is a full 501c3 charity started in the late 1980s by Paul Peterson (Donna Reed Show), www.aminorconsideration.org Sept 2016 began shooting his own TV Talk show called "Flashback Fridays". Scott continues to Act to this day.
Kenny has been a regular touring member, producer and writer for The Steve Miller Band since 1982.
Kenny Lee Lewis
An accomplished studio guitarist and bassist for over 30 years, a few of Kenny's other credits include Bonnie Raitt, Eddie Money, Dave Mason, Billy Preston, Peter Frampton, Boz Scaggs, Brian Wilson, and Steve Stills.
Kenny's wide range of vocal stylings range from romantic ballads, blues, hard rock, reggae, and Latin. When not touring or recording, Kenny enjoys taking mature musical excursions when doing album projects, Movie and Television composing, or performing with his friends.
Kenny Lee has just released his new comtemporary jazz instrumental guitar CD "New Vintage" on the New Folk/Allegro record label. Taking a break from playing such mega-hits like "Fly Like an Eagle" and "The Joker" for thousands on tour each summer, Kenny Lee has brought together some of the finest celebrity musicians in the business to offer this celebration of classic groove-jazz. Returning back to his early influences while playing in college jazz bands, Kenny Lee borrows sounds and techniques from Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Howard Roberts.
Featuring such notable players as Ricky Peterson, keyboardist and musical director for David Sanborn and currently with Bonnie Raitt. Billy Peterson, former bassist and arranger for the Steve Miller Band, and co-owner of The Artist Quarter jazz club in St. Paul, MN. Paul Peterson, bassist for Kenny Loggins, George Benson, and Oleta Adams. Danny Pelfrey, saxophonist/composer who's credits include Diana Ross and Carole King. Gordy Knutson, drummer for The Steve Miller Band and professor of percussion at the McNally-Smith College of Music in Minneapolis, MN. Jason DeLaire, saxophonist formerly with Michael Bolton. Dianne Steinberg, recording artist and actress who portrayed "Lucy" in the Robert Stigwood production of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and many other talented session players.
"New Vintage" has recently had rave reviews in Guitar Player Magazine, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and Wine and Jazz Magazine.
Contact: Ken Onstad AC Media LLC 13715 Rhode Island Ave So. Savage, MN., 55378 612-805-1775
The only child of Tammy Wynette and George Jones together, she is now a country singing star in her own right. She was Tammy's 4th daughter.
Tamala Georgette Jones was born to the only Hall of Fame husband and wife country artists, George Jones and Tammy Wynette. She's been singing with one or both parents since the age of three. She recorded her first single with her Dad, "Daddy Come Home" when she was ten years old and performed it on an HBO special.
Georgette also worked as a backup singer for her Mom. Georgette recorded a duet with Mark McGuinn that was included on his "One Man's Crazy" CD and has appeared on TV shows such as Crook and Chase, RFD-TV and The Grand Ole Opry. Georgette is a songwriter and member of SESAC and the CMA.
Georgette has also toured Ireland, where she has developed a very loyal fan base.
A duet entitled "You and me and Time", which Georgette co-wrote for her Dad, was released as the first single from her Dad's latest CD, "Burn Your Playhouse Down".
Georgette has filmed a TV series entitled "Sordid Lives" starring along side Emmy award winner Leslie Jordan (Will and Grace) and many other big stars such as, Olivia Newton-John, Bonnie Bedelia (Die Hard), Margaret Cho and others. Georgette re-recorded three of her Mom's songs included with five songs from Olivia Newton - John in the soundtrack.
"It's been a long three years in the making, but I finally have my new cd, "Skin" released. I couldn't be more excited about this project. It's the first time I was able to make all the creative decisions and it's a dream come true.
Charles Bernstein has played jazz in the cellars of Paris – danced and played folk music with the Greeks and with gypsies from the Balkans – he has won academic honors including the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship and a Chancellor's Teaching Fellowship – conducted his own orchestral music at the age of sixteen – written and produced off-Broadway – recorded with great artists and legendary producers – studied composition at Juilliard, and with American master Roy Harris – he is equally at home with electronic, orchestral, ethnic, jazz, pop and music of the spirit.
Mr. Bernstein is very active as a composer of film and TV scores. He has composed scores for over 130 motion pictures, including genre classics A Nightmare on Elm Street (the original), The Entity, Stephen King's Cujo, Dracula spoof Love At First Bite, and a wide variety of comedies, dramas and action films. He has provided music for Academy Award winning documentaries Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision and the all-music film Czechoslovakia 1968, as well as for the Tom Hanks Vietnam saga, Return with Honor. His many made-for-television films include the Jane Seymour historical epic Enslavement (Emmy Nominated for Best Score), HBO's Emmy Award winning Miss Ever's Boys with Alfrie Woodard, the Michael Mann Emmy winning 10-hour miniseries Drug Wars, Hallmark Hall of Fame's Emmy winning Caroline?, Jack London's The Sea Wolf (Emmy nominated for Best Score), and Emmy Nominated mini-series The Long Hot Summer, as well as the acclaimed historical mini-series Sadat.
film music and everything else When he is not writing music, Charles Bernstein is writing about music. National film critic Leonard Maltin calls Charles Bernstein's award winning writings about music "stimulating, informative and fun." According to Oscar winning song writers Marilyn and Alan Bergman, he is "always a fascinating writer." His writings have won the prestigious ASCAP Deems Taylor Special Recognition Award. In addition to scoring movies, Mr. Bernstein has composed for modern dance, theater and the World Festival of Sacred Music. His MASS: Voices of the World won praise from Quincy Jones, who called it "a beacon of light bringing hope to our hearts as we enter the twenty-first century," and from best-selling author Thomas Moore, who deemed it music "to bring re-enchantment into our lives."
Mr. Bernstein is currently elected to the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Board of Directors of The Society of Composers and Lyricists, and the Board of Directors of the ASCAP Foundation. He has taught on the graduate film scoring faculty at USC, and holds an annual film scoring seminar in the summers at UCLA Extension.
Notable film and television roles
His first notable supporting role was as Pt. Romero in Viva Max! in 1969.
Hankin is known for his roles in TV shows Breaking Bad, Matlock, Friends (as Mr. Heckles) and Seinfeld (as Tom Pepper), as well as for his major role in Escape from Alcatraz (1979) with Clint Eastwood. He also acted in How Sweet It Is! (1968) with Debbie Reynolds and James Garner and the Adam Sandler movie Billy Madison (1995). He had cameo appearances in three John Hughes films, Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987); She's Having a Baby (1988); and Home Alone (1990); which coincidently featured Roberts Blossom (playing Old Man Marley), whom he co-starred with in Escape from Alcatraz. He had brief appearances in Pretty Woman as the landlord (1990), as well as minor roles in Loose Shoes (1980), The Sure Thing (1985), and Running Scared (1986). Hankin also appeared in Married... with Children, as well as one of the Halloween specials of Home Improvement. Hankin also appeared in three episodes of Star Trek: Voyager as Gaunt Gary and one episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Hankin and Curtis Armstrong played the hippie entrepreneurs who purchased "Buy the Book" (the bookstore where the titular character works at) on Ellen.
On Seinfeld, Hankin portrayed Tom Pepper, the actor cast as Kramer on the pilot-within-a-TV-show Jerry. He portrayed a homeless man in season 5 of Malcolm in the Middle. He then appeared again with Bryan Cranston in seasons three and five of Breaking Bad as junkyard owner Old Joe. He reprised his old role from Breaking Bad in the Netflix sequel film El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.
Other work
In 1977, Hankin appeared in the episode "The Bums vs. the Reds" of the situation comedy The San Pedro Beach Bums. He also played Mickey the Bartender in a WKRP in Cincinnati episode called "Hotel Oceanview" that also has a cameo appearance by Dr. Joyce Brothers as "Vicky Von Vicky".
In 1982, he played the dog catcher that tries to take Sandy in Annie.
In 1980, Hankin's short film Solly's Diner earned him and the film's producers a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Hankin was a founding member of the commedia dell'arte improvisation group The Committee in 1963, located at an indoor bocce ball court in San Francisco's North Beach district.
He appeared in the Janet Jackson music video for her 1986 hit single "What Have You Done for Me Lately" as a cook/waiter.
He recently portrayed a depressed Chechen hitman in the HBO series Barry in 2018.
Harvey Jason actor in films including The Gumball Rally and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, he also played in dozens of TV roles in the 1970s and 1980s, including Pinky in Rich Man, Poor Man and Harry Zief in Captains and the Kings, both made in 1976.
Mystery Pier Books, Inc.
Turn through an unexpected entryway on the famed Sunset Strip, proceed down a few stone steps, then just a bit further through a slim, magical passage right out of old Europe, and be met with blooming flowerbeds fronting a charming English cottage that might well have been plucked from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Inside, it’s as visitor-friendly as it is atmospheric and cozy: a virtual treasure trove of books, several thousand—each and every single one a First Edition—immaculately organized, beautifully kept.
This is Mystery Pier Books, Inc., the noted independent bookshop with a prestigious reputation extending far beyond Tinseltown. Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian
Booksellers (ILAB), the shop is regularly featured on television and in the major national entertainment magazines. Indeed, Mystery Pier is a true favorite for a great many of the Industry elite, who visit often.
Extremely popular with clients close to home in the worlds of motion pictures, television and music, Mystery Pier regularly provides gifts for nominees and winners in the major Awards shows. Books from here grace the bookshelves of Johnny Depp, Bono, Daniel Craig, Martin Scorcese, Barry Gibb, Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman, Hans Zimmer, John Malkovich, Bette Midler, Eric Idle, Anthony Hopkins, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Caine, Flea, Pierce Brosnan, Patti Smith, and Jeremy Irons, among many, many others.
Owned and operated by the hospitable and knowledgeable father-and-son team of Louis M. Jason (son) and Harvey Jason (father), the shop is embraced not only for the warm friendliness and helpful expertise of its proprietors, but for its extraordinary selection of titles, with the strongest emphasis placed upon quality and condition.
One may browse here at leisure through First Editions (in great number signed or inscribed) of authors from Steinbeck, Hemingway, Faulkner and Orwell to Salinger, Ayn Rand, Raymond Chandler and Ian Fleming; from Dickens, Joyce, and Virginia Woolf to J.K. Rowling, Barrie, Milne and Twain; from Heller, Kesey, Kerouac and Hunter Thompson & Burroughs to Vonnegut, Bradbury, Agatha Christie,
John D. MacDonald and Rex Stout.
In addition to presenting a full range of the acknowledged American & British literary highspots and Modern Firsts, the gleaming wooden shelves stock a wonderful selection of Antiquarian, Mystery & Detective, Children’s Classics, Books into Film (dozens signed not only by the books’ authors, but also by the stars of the various movie adaptations), Uniquities, and the very best of True Crime.
The shop is happy to ship, as it does regularly, with care and high efficiency to customers throughout the world. All major credit cards are accepted.
Terminus Media tells stories that are entertaining and enlightening using every storytelling tool available to us.
We create unique concept comics and 100+ page graphic novels that will blow your mind. We animate award winning shows for government, private and public companies – as well as our own projects. We work toward common goals with other companies that share our values of integrity and excellence. We are a diverse company with creative and technical talent from all over the world.
We want everything we do to honor the Creator who has authored the greatest true story of love and redemption that the world has ever seen. We want to love our neighbors (ALL our neighbors) by using our gifts and talents to entertain and equip them to live abundant lives.
Sniff 'n' the Tears formed in 1978 and after releasing their first album Fickle Heart, had a worldwide hit with Driver’s Seat, which reached 15 on the billboard chart in the USA in 1979. The band toured extensively following the success of Driver’s Seat, including a two and a half month tour of the States, and performed and recorded together until 1982.
In the early nineties Driver’s Seat reached number one in Holland after being used in a car ad campaign which introduced it to a new generation and led to the band reforming for a European tour and to make another album. Hollywood films such as Boogie Nights and Anchor Man 2 as well as the series The Walking Dead have kept Driver’s Seat in the public eye, and it has become a perennial favorite loved by successive generations.
Although the band members have all been engaged with other projects in the intervening years, they have stayed in touch and continued to work together. Random Elements is the latest album with the full band.
In 2018, Paul Roberts and Les Davidson started performing together as an acoustic duo. A new album is on its way, due to be released early 2020. The acoustic project marks a long-awaited return to live performance, and a new creative approach to Sniff’n’the Tears songs old and new.
“Slice of life lyrics with a musical form that incorporates a distinct folk consciousness with rock, country twangs and synthesised shadings. The result is so irresistible that certain songs send chills through one’s body.”
— From a review of Fickle Heart, Billboard magazine, Ed Harrison 1979.
At age 16, Greg Morton got first job at a local department store, as a P.A. announcer. That same voice that grabbed the attention of shoppers, recently wowed judges, on the season 14 premier of America’s Got Talent. Howie Mandel said, “I can’t believe there isn’t a banner with your name on it in Vegas,” and called him a one-man variety show!
After 35 years of entertaining audiences worldwide, opening for Celine Dion, Harry Connick Jr. and Luther Vandross at Radio City Music Hall – appearing on Just for Laughs, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Comic’s Unleashed, and his own Dry Bar Comedy Special, he’s here to perform for you tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, Greg Morton!
John Reinke (born in 1957) is an American famous personality, professional Bungee Jumper, and ZooKeeper from Texas, United States. He is well-known as the manager and zookeeper of Joe Exotic’s Zoo. He becomes famous in the eyes of people, after the Netflix series, The Tiger King is released. He worked for the zoo owner named “Joe Exotic”. Joe was a businessman, who sells the animals illegally.
Shanna was born and raised in South Louisiana in a small town called Gonzales (located on a bayou between Baton Rouge and New Orleans).
Shanna is a serious and trained film and television actor who has studied a version of the Eric Morris process, and studies with an Ivana Chubbuck certified instructor.
Shanna continues to work on feature film and television projects, and her natural charm and warm smile also continues to win her a place in many regional and national commercials.
Shanna splits her time between New Orleans, Louisiana and Los Angeles, CA. She is a dual citizen - legally able to live and work in the United States and Canada.
My Calm World is an online gathering of curated work by a variety of creative artists to help you find your calm.
Ranging from music, to guided meditations, to children’s bedtime stories and visual art, we work to create a singular place for you to find various art forms that bring you peace and joy.
Our products are generally available on all digital content delivery outlets including Apple Music, Amazon, Soundcloud, Pandora, Spotify and others.
James Gregory is an American stand-up comedian. He was born in Lithonia, Georgia, on May 6, 1946, and worked as a salesperson until he was 36, when he began introducing performers at The Punch Line comedy club in Atlanta. His first feature act at the Punch Line was February 17, 1982.
Margolin played the recurring character Evelyn "Angel" Martin, the shifty friend and former jailmate of Jim Rockford (played by James Garner) on The Rockford Files, whose various cons and schemes usually got Rockford in hot water.
Other times Rockford would pay Angel to "hit the streets" and discover information that would help solve a case. Margolin won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for this role, in 1979 and 1980; he is one of only five actors to win this award twice for the same role.
In 1969 Margolin wrote and co-produced The Ballad of Andy Crocker, an ABC television movie that was one of the first films to deal with the subject matter of Vietnam veterans "coming home". He also had an uncredited role as the Station Wagon Driver in Heroes, another story about Vietnam veterans dealing with what we now refer to as PTSD.
Margolin played Rabbi David Small in the 1976 movie, Lanigan's Rabbi, based on the series of mystery novels written by Harry Kemelman. Scheduling conflicts prevented him from continuing the role in the short-lived TV series of the same name that aired in 1977 as part of The NBC Sunday Mystery Movie, where Small was played by Bruce Solomon.[citation needed] Margolin was earlier paired with James Garner in the Western series, Nichols (1971–72), in which he played a character somewhat similar to the Angel character in The Rockford Files. That show lasted for only one season.
Margolin appeared in two episodes of the television series MASH ("Bananas, Crackers and Nuts", "Operation Noselift"), The Partridge Family ("Go Directly to Jail", "A Penny for His Thoughts"), The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, an episode of Land of the Giants ("The Mechanical Man"), Twelve O'Clock High ("Mutiny at Ten Thousand Feet"), The Monkees ("Monkees Watch Their Feet"), Love, American Style (in which he was a member of the Love American Style Players and his brother Arnold Margolin was the executive producer of the series), The Fall Guy (where he played Ace Cochran in "The Molly Sue"), Magnum, P.I., Hill Street Blues (as bookmaker Andy Sedita in the consecutive episodes "Hacked to Pieces" and "Seoul on Ice"), and Touched by an Angel ("With God as My Witness").
In May 2009, Margolin appeared on an episode of 30 Rock, opposite Alan Alda; it was the first time the two actors appeared together since MASH in 1974.
Margolin appears in the 2009 CTV/CBS police drama series The Bridge.
Margolin appeared as bail jumper Stanley Wescott in The Overpass Season 5 Episode 2 (2013) of the Canadian CBC Television series Republic of Doyle, which itself was inspired by The Rockford Files. While not a wholesale recreation of the Angel Martin character, the Stanley Wescott role sported many similar attributes. The episode also featured Margolin's stepson Max Martini in the role of Big Charlie Archer.
Margolin appeared in such feature films as Kelly's Heroes, Death Wish, Futureworld, The Big Bus and S.O.B.
Margolin has directed TV shows since the early 1970s, including episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show; the 1976 western series Sara; The Love Boat; Magnum, P.I.; Bret Maverick; Quantum Leap; Wonder Woman and Northern Exposure.
Margolin also directed some episodes: "Dirty Money, Black Light" (1977), "Caledonia - It's Worth a Fortune!" (1974), "The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play" (1996), "The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads" (1998).
He won the 1996 DGA Award for children's programming for directing the film Salt Water Moose, He was also nominated for a DGA Award for drama series direction for a 1991 episode of Northern Exposure entitled "Goodbye to All That".[13] He also directed, co-starred and scored The Glitter Dome (1984) with James Garner, Margot Kidder and John Lithgow for HBO Pictures.
Margolin is stepfather to actor Max Martini, costume designer Michelle Martini, and editor/producer/director Christopher Martini.
Corporate comedian Chad Thornsberry has an instant likeability the second he steps behind a microphone. Chad’s slow paced, conversational style is the perfect backdrop for his hilarious observations.
Drawing on experiences ranging from growing up in a trailer park, being a former public school teacher, marriage, kids, and all of life’s everyday problems, Chad’s own unique view of life has him quickly becoming one of the most sought after clean comedians today.
A contrast to the high energy, in your face comedians that are prevalent today, Chad’s slow paced, conversational style immediately puts audiences at ease.
Often referred to as a “great writer” or a “classic monologist” (which is a word Chad had to look up after reading this bio), Chad allows audiences to take a humorous journey through well written stories always ending in laugh-out-loud punchlines.
Credits: Travel Channel, BET, ESPN (joke writer), NFL Network (joke writer), DryBar Comedy
Past Corporate Engagements: Godfather’s Pizza, Dollar General, HyVee, McClane Trucking, Missouri Agribusiness Association, South Dakota Soybean Association, Clint Bowyer Foundation, Ohio Medical Research Benefit, ROC Housing Management
The Kentucky Headhunters are an American country rock and Southern rock band consisting of Doug Phelps, Greg Martin, and brothers Richard Young and Fred Young. They were founded in 1968 as Itchy Brother, which consisted of the Young brothers and Martin, along with Anthony Kenney on bass and vocals. Itchy Brother performed together until 1982, with James Harrison replacing Martin from 1973 to 1976. The Youngs and Martin began performing as The Kentucky Headhunters in 1986, adding brothers Ricky Lee Phelps and Doug Phelps to the membership.
Author of Bounce, Don't Break ... Brande's guide to life love and success, All-Star Celebrity Apprentice, Actress, Model, 2001 Playmate of the Year, BUSINESS WOMAN!
Brande Roderick is best known for her acting career. She has starred in such movies as Starsky & Hutch, Dracula II, The Nanny Diaries, Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror, and more. In television Brande has starred in Baywatch Hawaii, Surreal Life, and Celebrity Apprentice just to mention a few. In print Brande has been featured in multiple magazines, and is internationally recognized for being Playboy's 2001 Playmate of the Year.
What Brande Roderick is less known for, yet she is just as proud of, is her daily life as a professional business woman. Brande started her first production company in 2000, a film and television production company, which has seen success under Brande's guidance and vision. Currently, new ventures include Alkaline88 Water. Brande is a true workaholic always focusing on new ways to expand her acting career as well as manage and expand her company. When not working (which is rare) she is volunteering with various charities and reaping the awards of being a mother.
Brande Roderick Your Celebrity Realtor
Real estate has always been a passion of mine, that I have pursued since I was a young girl. Growing up in the northern California wine country, I was always helping my family tackle remodeling projects head on. Whether it was working on a fixer upper, or hanging drywall in my bedroom, I loved every minute of it and knew instantly that I wished to pursue something further in that realm.
When I was sixteen, I was already taking my first real estate course, and by the time I was eighteen I was ready to start selling real estate. I worked with a top selling brokerage, and every day I felt my sales experience consistently grow and improve. But being an eighteen year old in such an important industry became a challenge, and I decided to take a break from real estate to move to Hollywood and pursue a career in acting. I have had a very successful career in this field as well, I am proud to have been in several successful films and TV shows, but my passion for real estate always remained in me.
As I settled with my family in La Jolla, I stumbled upon the town of Temecula and fell completely in love. It felt like home to me, and it reminded me of my childhood setting which I knew was where I belonged. I was passionate about the school system, the people, and everything else that makes Temecula so unique and remarkable. It also allowed me to combine my life experience and my childhood dreams, by reigniting my passion in real estate and allowing me to once again become a realtor.
I know what it is like to want to pursue your dreams and my job as a realtor is to help you fulfill yours. I cannot wait for us to embark in this journey together!
Best known as Leonardo DiCaprio’s sister in Django Unchained, Laura has acted in over 60 movies and TV shows including Kill Bill, Now You See Me, Friends and a recurring roles on Treme and Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar.
Laura has authored several books including Know Small Parts: An Actor's Guide to Turning Minutes into Moments and Moments into a Career with foreword by Richard Dreyfuss and endorsements from Kevin Costner and more. Her Charlotte Reade Mystery series begins during the Saints march to the Super Bowl amid Mardi Gras 2010 and features local characters, a haunted chandelier and mysteries, not murders. Cayouette is also the author of Lemonade Farm, a coming-of-age novel set in a commune in rural Maryland in 1976.
Cayouette earned her Master's Degree in creative writing and English literature at the University of South Alabama where she was presented the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award. She’s taught both English and acting/directing at various universities. She currently resides in New Orleans and writes a blog, latonola.com, about her love for the city.
“Tom Gray and Mark Johnson are the rusty, banged up Cadillacs of the slide guitar, side by side coughing up smoke and spitting backwoods dirt, but unswerving in their precision and singular style.” — Tom Clarke, Hittin’ the Note
“Icouldn’t imagine life without being able to play music,” says Delta Moon’s Mark Johnson. “We call ourselves lifers. We will play until we simply can’t do it any more.”
He and bandmate Tom Gray have been doing it a while now, laying down double slide guitar improvisations that often seem downright telepathic. It has been two decades since they started playing together — Mark on bottleneck slide and Tom on lap steel — first in Tom’s studio, and then in clubs, coffee shops and barbecue joints around Atlanta. The name Delta Moon came to Mark on a pilgrimage to Muddy Waters’ cabin near Clarksdale, Mississippi, when a brilliant full moon rose over the highway. With the addition of bass and drums Delta Moon quickly gathered a wall-full of local “best” awards. After winning the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January of 2003, the band went on that year to play the prestigious Montreal Jazz Fest and other festivals, theaters and clubs across America and England. They have worked steadily on the road and in the studio ever since, recording critically acclaimed albums and crisscrossing the United States, Canada and Europe. Bassist Franher Joseph joined Delta Moon as a permanent member in 2007, adding a solid pocket and rich bass vocals.
Delta Moon won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2003.
The Roots Music Association named lead vocalist Tom Gray Blues 2008 Songwriter of the Year. Tom has long been well known in the music industry as a songwriter, having penned Cyndi Lauper’s hit “Money Changes Everything” as well as songs recorded by Manfred Mann, Carlene Carter, Bonnie Bramlett and many others.
Delta Moon’s music has been featured in television programs on Showtime, Lifetime, the Food Network and more.
Delta Moon tours extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe.
Delta Moon’s 2015 album, Low Down, was named one of the year’s best by both Downbeat and Blues Music Magazine.
Delta Moon’s latest album, Babylon is Falling, came out September 21, 2018.
“Great grooves, thought provoking lyrics, infectious hooks, sweet slide guitar work and mountains of superb tone….” — No Depression
“Exquisite playing and fine songcraft….” — Living Blues
“Delta Moon is deep blues with a fury…. Hot stuff!” — Vintage Guitar
Paul Teutul Sr. you all know from Orange County Choppers has now moved to Florida and opening a restaurant and museum in St. Petersburg. Listen as he talks about his move and the new and up and coming adventures in his future.
Nikki Nelson (born January 3, 1969 in La Mesa, California) is an American country music singer. At the age of seven, her family moved to Topaz Lake, Nevada. In 1991, she replaced Paulette Carlson as lead vocalist for the band Highway 101, and their first album together was that year's Bing Bang Boom. She also sang lead vocals on the band's next album, 1993's The New Frontier.
Nelson signed a solo recording deal with Columbia Records, Nashville. She released the single "Too Little Too Much" in 1997 and charted at No. 62 on the Hot Country Songs charts.
Award winning & Official Grammy Ballot selected CCB Nashville recording artist Mercy Shine is sure to bring a new and fresh feel to the country-rock scene. Comprised of Jason Clark and Matt Barfield, Mercy Shine is unapologetically honest and true to themselves.
Born and raised in the tidewater area of Virginia. Jason and Matt spent years in the rock arena, playing shows with some of the biggest names in the industry such as; KISS, Godsmack, Fuel, Saliva and Deep Purple, just to name of few. Playing for sold out crowd's.
In August 2019, they released their debut feel good single "Curves” along with their self-titled EP. In July 2020 they released their follow up single "That's Where You'll Find Me". In December 2020 the duo released their follow up EP Mercy Shine 2 along with the first single from the EP in February 2021 titled "Why Can't It Be Tonight" with their label CCB Nashville & producer Kimo Forrest; guitarist for the Country Music Hall Of Fame group Alabama.
Mercy Shine isn't wasting any time pulling in some very prestigious nominations in 2019 & 2020 at the Josie Music Awards. The Josie Music Awards is a brand of The Josie Network, LLC and is the largest independent artist awards show in the world. The nominations were for Duo of the Year and Fan Choice of the Year (Winning the Duo of the Year Award in 2019). Mercy Shine was also nominated for two KICMA Awards in 2019 for Duo of the Year and Single of the Year. They also won the SB Productions Rising Star Of The Year Award in 2019. In September 2020 Mercy Shine was notified that they were placed on the Official Ballot for the 2021 63rd Grammy Awards for Record of the Year & Best Country Duo or Group Performance.
BILL RAHN - DIRECTOR/PRODUCER USA based producer and director, Bill Rahn, has had an illustrious career in TV and multimedia production as well as the international film industry. During the past four decades, Bill has become an accomplished expert in many fields from Producing, Directing, Writing, Editing and Cinematography. www.tri-rahnpictures.com
Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News.Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 14,000 original articles over the past 14.5 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music including Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Nana Mouskouri, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Dame Vera Lynn, Olivia Newton-John, Academy Award winnes Jeff Bridges, Regina King, and Rita Moreno, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, actor Dean Cain, Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, Lee Ann Womack, Idina Menzel, Mike Posner, Hank Williams Jr., Connie Smith, Lynn Anderson, Martina McBride, Cheap Trick, Rascal Flatts, Backstreet Boys, N Sync, New Kids on the Block, Kiefer Sutherland, Cyndi Lauper, Carol Burnett, Fran Drescher, Ray Price, Charley Pride, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Hardwell, The Marshall Tucker Band, Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Barenaked Ladies, Andy Summers of The Police, Charlie Daniels, Ann and Nancy Wilson from Heart, Kristen Chenoweth, Susanna Hoffs and Vicki Peterson from The Bangles, Matchbox 20, Hot Chelle Rae, Martin Garrix, Jewel, Amy Grant, Kris Allen, David Cook and Phillip Phillips from American Idol, Cody Simpson and Austin Mahone, Daniel Powter, Matt Nathanson, Little Big Town, Easton Corbin, Chris Young, Sandi Patty, Matthew West, Paul van Dyk and Sander van Doorn, Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls, Dan Tyminski, Ron Block and Jerry Douglas from Alison Krauss and Union Station, Rhonda Vincent, Del McCoury, Gene Watson, among countless others.He has also interviewed Olympic gold medalist in wrestling Mark Schultz (whose life was made into the film "Foxcatcher"), as well as Olympic gold medalist in diving David Boudia, Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter in shot put, Olympic bronze medalist pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, and the world's greatest magician Criss Angel; moreover, he has interviewed the following Olympic swimmers: Nathan Adrian, Caeleb Dressel, Cody Miller, Ryan Murphy, Natalie Coughlin, Tyler Clary, Jacob Pebley, Michael Andrew, Tom Shields, Kaitlin Sandeno and Ricky Berens.In daytime television, he has interviewed Emmy winners Scott Clifton ("The Bold and The Beautiful"), Gina Tognoni ("The Young and the Restless"), Patrika Darbo, among many other soap actors.In 2017, he won "Best Twitter from Long Island" for @Powerjournalist in the Arts & Entertainment category in the "Best of Long Island." In 2018 and 2019, he won additional "Best of Long Island" honors in Arts & Entertainment for his journalism and blogging. In 2020, Markos Papadatos was named "Best Long Island Personality."
Duck Dynasty star Tim Guraedy is best known to the show’s millions of hard-core fans as “Mountain Man,” the slow-talking air-conditioning repairman/radio host who is a neighbor to the Robertsons.
Before his professional music career began he was a professional boxer where he established a respectable 10–3–1 record. Boxing career highlights include winning the Mid-South Middleweight Championship in Memphis, Tennessee and culminated with a nationally televised bout with former world champion Roberto Durán,[1] After a few years of working in a Tupelo furniture factory and playing in local clubs he was discovered by music professional Miles Copeland (brother of The Police drummer Stewart Copeland).
In 1997, while performing at a singer-songwriters night at a local pizza shop (Vanelli's), Roger Sovine representing BMI overheard Thorn and was impressed with his singing and song writing ability. He asked Thorn if he had his permission to share his name with other record companies in Nashville. A couple weeks later, Thorn called vOz Vanelli (owner of Vanelli's) and mentioned that several record companies were coming to Tupelo to hear him perform. Thorn asked if he could come and play at Vanelli's which vOz agreed to. After hearing Thorn perform, Wyatt Easterling (an associate of Miles Copeland III) brought Thorn to Nashville and within thirty days, Thorn opened for Sting. Thorn was subsequently signed to a recording contract with A&M Records and recorded his first album, Hammer & Nail, in 1997. He left A&M soon after and followed Hammer & Nail with thirteen more albums, all self-released and self-produced with his writing and production partner, Billy Maddox.
Thorn's 2010 album Pimps and Preachers debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard 200 chart, his highest chart position to date. His 2012 album What the Hell Is Going On was the 12th Most Played Album of 2012 on the Americana Music Association Year-End Chart. What the Hell Is Going On was Thorn's first album to feature the songwriting of other artists and the second record of his to debut on the Billboard Top 100 during its first week of release.
Thorn has toured as an opening act for Huey Lewis & the News, Sting, John Prine, Marianne Faithfull, Mark Knopfler, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Jeff Walker, Toby Keith and Jeff Beck.
In 2014, Thorn released Too Blessed to Be Stressed, which he described as a collection of "positive anthem songs. I wrote these songs hoping they might put people in a positive mindset and encourage them to count their own blessings, like I count mine," Thorn observes. "There's no higher goal I could set for myself than to help other people find some happiness and gratitude in their lives.
In March 2018, Thorn released an album, titled Don't Let the Devil Ride, featuring several covers of gospel songs that were inspiration to him during his youth and adolescence. The album features several prominent artists in that genre such as the Blind Boys of Alabama, The McCrary Sisters, Bonnie Bishop, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The album peaked at No. 1 in the Billboard Blues Albums Chart.
Later that month, the Mississippi House of Representatives named March 27 'Paul Thorn Day' in recognition of Paul's constant support of his home state. On May 7, 2018, Mississippi Public Broadcasting premiered a special featuring Paul's current tour titled "Mission Temple Fireworks Revival, which features special guests such as the Blind Boys of Alabama, The McCrary Sisters, Bonnie Bishop, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
In 2019, Paul Thorn's lead electric guitarist of 30 years, Bill Hinds, parted ways with the band. In a statement on Paul's website, Hinds explains that he is starting a new chapter in his life but will remain a musician. Bill's spot in the Paul Thorn Band has been filled by Chris Simmons, a guitarist from Alabama, who played in Leon Russell’s band for 5 years.
In May of 2020, multi-Grammy award winning vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur released an album featuring a cover of Thorn’s “Everybody Looks Good at the Starting Line.
Hi, I’m Setorii Pond
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Setorii is a goal-driven creative visionary who stays on the forefront of trends in fashion/luxury/lifestyle industry. Industry professional with over 16 years as a proven creative leader with a unique passion for developing and directing engaging content and storytelling experiences. Helped companies build deeper relationships with their consumers while finding meaningful ways to engage new audiences. Strong understanding of how to grow audiences loyalty and intrigue in meaningful ways which translates to an increase in sales, brand awareness and affinity across all platforms (print, digital, social & TV).
Extensive experience in conceptualizing and implementing content strategies with team and clients. Builds rich storytelling experiences that resonate deeply with consumers while maintaining client’s unique brand integrity. Produced and creative directed: lifestyle, fashion, luxury, celebrity photo and video shoots, some of which include: Lady Gaga, The Kardashian's, Sophia Bush, Jaime Pressly and others including corporate clients, brands and industry projects.
Worked on a broad range of projects and curated a variety of content for high-impact campaigns and publications. Is passionate, self-motivated and enjoys working in teams while also works well alone. Experience, interests and knowledge spans in: Fashion, Automotive/Transportation, Lifestyle, Luxury, Collections, Design and Celebrity highlights.
www.triplemartiniproductions.com. Listen as he talks about his movie "Trooper", a story of a father and son, two veterans from two very different wars, helping each other to get through each day, and heal the wounds of war, as well as other movies he has written and produced. He is the brother to Max Martini, and step-son of Stuart Margolin, who played Angel Martin off of "Rockford Files"
Ilyssa Panitz is an accomplished Journalist, Writer, Editor, Field Producer and Reporter.
During the course of her 20-year career, Ilyssa has worked at: CNN, MSNBC, 1010 WINS, WCBS-AM, New York-1 News, Westwood One, Star Magazine, Closer Magazine, and Meredith Publishing. In September 2020, Ilyssa launched a daily column on “Authority Magazine” on Medium called, “5 Things You Need to Know How to Survive and Thrive During & After A Divorce.” She also serves Content/Editorial Director for The National Association of Divorce Professionals and Co-Host of "All Things Divorce" on Clubhouse.
Among some of the big news events Ilyssa covered include: The Tony Awards, The MTV Movie Awards, the Television Network Upfronts, the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, The September 11th Attacks on America, The NBA Finals, the 1994/1995 Major League Baseball Strike as well as producing hundreds of “At Home” photo shoots with Hollywood celebrities.
Being able to connect with people when conducting a one-on-one conversation is one of Ilyssa’s strongest qualities. Ilyssa understands that people, regardless of how famous they are, are often faced with challenging situations. Ilyssa’s ability to instantly make them feel comfortable and share how they pushed through their personal obstacles has granted her access to interview: Jane Fonda, Justin Bieber; Justin Timberlake; Amy Robach; Tom Hanks; Oprah Winfrey; Tom Cruise; Luke Perry; Tim Allen; Don Rickles; Bob Newhart; Christie Brinkley; Bradley Cooper; Angelina Jolie; James Earl Jones; John Travolta; Ryan Seacrest; Barbara Walters; Jennifer Hudson; Clint Eastwood; Alicia Keys; Olivia Newton John; Eli Manning; Donny & Marie Osmond; Kelly Ripa; Dr. Jennifer Ashton; Sylvester Stallone, Betty White, Gloria Estefan, Simon Cowell; Emmy Rossum; Al Roker; Boomer Esiason; Lesley Stahl; Kourtney Kardashian; Meryl Steep; Keith Richards; Usher, Kiefer Sutherland; Dolly Parton; Billy Joel; Norah O’Donnell; Christian Slater and many other famous faces.
Now as a “Divorce Columnist,” Ilyssa is on a mission to use her voice and experience to help people navigate this complicated maze.
The Radio Gunners – Jeff Weber, Pete Nalda and Paul Shreve combined musical roots include Western Swing, Basque, Folk, Country, Rock, Americana, Sinatra’s Rat Pack, Musical Theater and New Wave. This high-spirited soulful trio brings their unique melodies to audiences with guitar, accordion, and mandolin arrangements. The Radio Gunners are not your ‘same old’ CW sound. They bring their diverse backgrounds together to play music to touch your soul.
Cody McCarver’s emotion-filled voice displays a life full of heartache and lessons. Yes, when you hear Cody sing, you know he has a story to tell.
Raised in the mountains of Dunlap, TN, Cody’s first musical influence was in his home church. Even as a young child, Cody loved music and became the church piano player before the age of ten. It’s that musical connection to faith that has helped Cody through dark and troubled times, including the imprisonment of his father and his death inside a jail cell.
Cody spent over a decade with country music super-group, Confederate Railroad, eventually leaving to start his own solo career. This career was extremely lucrative with numerous accolades - including three number one videos’ on CMT Pure Country and earning the title of Independent Artist of the Year from Music Row Magazine.
Throughout his career, Cody has shared the stage with legends such as Charlie Daniels, David Allan Coe, Merle Haggard and more. His solo career saw his music topping the charts and even being featured in several motion pictures, which led to McCarver acting in several western films. His solo music has featured guest appearances by Colt Ford and The Oak Ridge Boys’ Richard Sterban.
The bright lights of fame and fortune brought many enjoyable things but it also exposed Cody to a very dark side. “Here I was with everything I could imagine,” states Cody, “but something was missing and I was miserable. So, I started filling that void with Jack Daniels, who became my best friend, every single day.” Cody’s life began to spiral out of control. “I was headed for death,” says Cody. “I knew something had to change…so I went to church.” Cody searched and found joy in his renewed relationship with God. Cody says: “God let me know that He never left me and He was with me the entire time.”
Today, Cody shares his story anywhere and everywhere he can – and there’s no signs of slowing down. In fact, Cody’s just getting started!
Cody has released 2 country CDs and 3 Christians CDs since leaving the band Confederate Railroad. The Lords Will, I'm Forgiven and his latest CD Rise Up have established him and his message in the Christian music world. In 2018 God gave him a #1 single with Rise Up. The top 100 Christian country charts have Rise Up at #18 for 2018 and his single Run & Hide which was featured in a motion picture at #57 for 2018.
What does 2019 hold for Cody McCarver? A brand new CD titled "Blessings" will be released. The CD is produced by Lew Card who also is a co-writer with Cody On several tracks. Cody called on his friend John Schneider to sing a duet titled "These hands" and John Anderson to help sing the old hymn "The Old Rugged Cross". Sounds like the title for the new CD "Blessings" is the perfect title.
Today, Cody shares his story anywhere and everywhere he can – and there’s no signs of slowing down. In fact, Cody’s just getting started! 2019 will bring a prison tour with actor singer John Schneider.
Members of the Aces played in Fatback, a local band in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Russell Smith, bassist Jeff "Stick" Davis, drummer Butch McDade (born David Hugh McDade in Clarksdale, Missouri; February 24, 1946 – November 29, 1998),[1] and Fatback's first lead guitarist Mike Brooks and later Dan Kennedy. The band left Knoxville in the early 1970s.
In 1972, the Aces came together in Memphis, Tennessee, at the recommendation of Barry "Byrd" Burton (born in Greene County, Tennessee; September 7, 1946 – March 10, 2008),[2] who was engineering and producing at the famous Sam Phillips Recording Studio in Memphis. Davis and McDade, who had recorded and toured with singer-songwriter Jesse Winchester as "The Rhythm Aces",[3] recruited Smith, keyboardist Billy Earheart III, lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Burton and pianist James Hooker to develop a sound mixing of pop, country and blue-eyed soul.
Stacked Deck, their debut album, released in 1975, resulted in two crossover (rock and country) hits, "Third Rate Romance" and "Amazing Grace (Used to Be Her Favorite Song)," the group's lone Top 10 country single. In 1976, "The End Is Not in Sight (The Cowboy Tune)," from the album Too Stuffed to Jump, won a Grammy for Country Vocal Performance by a Group. "Third Rate Romance" reached No. 1 on the Canadian pop/rock charts. These tracks were engineered by Burton, who produced their first three albums.
Burton left the group after the release of Toucan Do It Too in 1977 and was replaced by Duncan Cameron.
In 1978, the Aces released Burning the Ballroom Down, followed the next year by a self-titled album featuring songs with Joan Baez, Tracy Nelson and the Muscle Shoals Horns. Both albums received critical approval but sold poorly. They released another album, How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum, before disbanding. The Aces re-formed in 1994. The group, composed of Smith, Davis, McDade, Earheart, Hooker and new guitarist-mandolinist Danny Parks, released Ride Again, an album of new renditions of their biggest hits.
Butch Patrick (born Patrick Alan Lilley; August 2, 1953) is an American former child actor. Beginning his professional acting career at the age of seven, Patrick is perhaps best known for his role as child werewolf Eddie Munster on the CBS comedy television series The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and in the 1966 feature film Munster, Go Home!, and as Mark on the ABC Saturday morning series Lidsville from 1971 to 1973.
After The Munsters ended, Patrick continued to appear in guest-starring roles on various popular television series of the 1960s, including I Dream of Jeannie, Death Valley Days, Gunsmoke, The Monkees, Daniel Boone, and Adam-12, as well as a recurring role as Gordon Dearing on the CBS family comedy series My Three Sons. During this time, Patrick also appeared in several Walt Disney films, including Way Down Cellar, The Young Loner and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, as well as portraying the role of Milo in the 1970 MGM live-action/animated film The Phantom Tollbooth.
In 1971, Patrick landed the starring role on Sid and Marty Krofft’s Saturday morning children’s program Lidsville, broadcast on ABC. In the psychedelic fantasy series, Patrick portrayed Mark, a boy lost in a strange land of walking, talking, singing hats, opposite veteran character actors Charles Nelson Reilly and Billie Hayes.The show was in production from 1971 to 1973.
It would be impressive enough for an actor to star in a single show that changed the course of television history with iconic characters and cross-generational appeal, but the fact that John Schneider’s done exactly that on a consistent basis for at least four decades makes him nothing short of legendary. Whether it’s currently playing Jim Cryer on Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, previously immortalizing Jonathan Kent on Smallville and Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, or showing off his own fancy footwork Dancing with the Stars, the man of many hats is synonymous with success and one of most ubiquitous faces in all of pop culture.
Add in a simultaneous career as a four-time chart-topping country artist with over 20 albums to his credit, including a whopping 72 tracks within the last year alone, alongside a burgeoning movie career with executive producer Alicia Allain under their own John Schneider Studios/Maven Entertainment banners, and he could quite realistically be counted amongst the most prolific and recognized entertainers of all time. And it turns out his heart is just as huge as the fame that follows thanks to his co-founding of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at the genesis of this extraordinary career that’s accompanied by his tireless work with ongoing fundraising efforts to this very day.
Burton Gilliam was born on August 9, 1938 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Blazing Saddles (1974), Back to the Future Part III (1990) and Paper Moon (1973). One of our biggest hassles during the making of "Blazing Saddles" was a number of shooting delays which occurred because we actors couldn't stop giggling. Mel Brooks took as much of this as he could, and then cut us a deal: he'd film at least two takes of every scene, the first of which would be to get it all out of our system. After that, we'd have to get serious. At least we knew the audience would love it!
The dramatic story of ‘90s country music star Brady Seals, from the heights of fame with Little Texas to personal lows with anxiety, depression and divorce. Brady was the keyboardist/ singer of multi-platinum country group Little Texas and is the cousin of Dan Seals (England Dan & John Ford Coley) and Jim Seals (Seals & Crofts). Brady co-wrote the iconic radio smash "God Blessed Texas" and in this book he reveals how God not only blessed Texas, but how He blessed and guided Brady through the triumphs and tribulations that fame and fortune bring. The memoir starts at the peak of Little Texas' chart storming career and takes the reader through him leaving the band, working in the recording studio with the legendary Rodney Crowell, fronting another critically acclaimed group called Hot Apple Pie and shares some unbelievably hilarious road stories along the way. Brady writes honestly about his walk with God and talks openly about his struggles with temptation and grief. Each chapter is filled with biblical inspiration and how God's awesome power, mercy and grace was instrumental in making him the father and man he is today.
Jim's talent on the steel guitar has made him one of the top "A" team recording musicians in the world. He is the recipient of the "Super Picker Award" (for musicians who have played on million-selling records). Some of the artists Jim has recorded with include:
Waylon Jennings, Ronnie McDowell, David Allan Coe, T. G. Sheppard, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Duncan, Charlie Louvin, Pee Wee King, Bobby Vinton, John Anderson, Janie Frickie, Shelby Lynne, Grandpa Jones, Joe Stampley, Vern Gosdin, Freddy Weller, Linda Davis, Tim Mensey, George Jones, Roy Acuff, Less Taylor, Charlie Rich, Kansas, Moe Bandy, Willie Nelson, Hank Cockran, Boxcar Willie, Ray Price, Statler Brothers, Ivory Joe Hunter, Lorrie Morgan, and many more.
This morning's show with Eugene Moles . He started playing live with Merle Haggard when he was 18 and was a Buckaroo on Hee Haw as well as playing the Grand Ole' Opry for ten years. Lake 97.7 wjul or online wjulradio.com
Whey Jennings grew up in a family full of country music royalty. His grandfather, the legendary Waylon Jennings and grandmother Jessi Colter both had major success in the major music charts for decades. Jennings is a "rough around the edges, unpolished singer" with a voice as big as Texas. He couldn't go pop with a mouth full of crackers! Jennings is the oldest son of his mother Katherine and father Terry Jennings. Whey has always had a deep love for music since the first time he stepped foot on stage.
Whey was just a boy when, at one of his grandfather's shows, Jessi Colter left a microphone on a chair backstage after performing "Storms Never Last". Young Whey picked up the microphone and pranced out onto the stage and began singing "Mamma's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys." Whey's grandpa Waylon shouted out: "Hey hold up there Hoss...wait for me!" Waylon went to pickin' and when the song was finished, the crowd went nuts. It was on that day that Whey fell in love with music and as they say... the rest is history.
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He started out at Muscle Shoals Fame Studio and ended up being Waylon Jennings' bass player for 23 years.
In 1997, Scott became the official voice of Hanna-Barbera’s famous cartoon dog character, Scooby-Doo. He has gone on to become other voices for the Scooby-Doo franchise.
And in 2001 became the voice of Norville “Shaggy” Rogers and Scooby-Doo’s nephew, Scrappy-Doo! Scott has also professionally voiced other cartoon characters such as Popeye, Snagglepuss, Professor Pat Pending from the Wacky Racers, Shag-A-Long from The Hillbilly Bears and most recently, the world-famous stone-age characters from that famous town of Bedrock, Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble.
Scott Innes has voiced over five Scooby-Doo animated motion pictures and his voice was in the first “live-action” Scooby-Doo movie in 2002. He has voiced over 1,000 talking Scooby-Doo items such as toys and video games, which have been sold worldwide. He has appeared on countless TV shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Fox and Friends, Cajun Pawn Shop on The History Channel , and most recently TV Land’s 100 Greatest Quotes and Catchphrases of All Time. Scott’s own catchphrase of “Hug them babies when you get home” has become a staple of the Baton Rouge airways.
Scott has been featured not only in the Warner Bros. Live Action movie Scooby Doo 2002, but had cameos in the movies, LA 308, The comedy Huntin Buddie's with Tim Conway & Mel Tillis, & the John Schneider directed Movie thrillers "Like Son" & the soon to be released "Tres Leches" & 4:Go,
Scott Innes has written many songs for some of Nashville's biggest names such as Sammy Kershaw, T-Grahm Brown, & Kenny Rogers, In 2017 Scott wrote 4 songs for John Schneider's Ruffled Skirts Cd. Including the hits "How do you stop the water" & "Every Friday Night" a song that pay's tribute to every kid that ever dreamed of being Bo & Luke Duke on the Dukes of Hazzard!
Scott was voted Baton Rouge’s favorite On-Air Personality three years in a row by Parents Magazine, in 1997 he won the CMA from the Academy of Country Music for Air personality of the year, In 1999 He won Radio's biggest award "The Marconi" and he won Air Personality of the Year by the CRB in Nashville, Tennessee in 2002. In 2006, he was voted the Academy of Country Music’s Air Personality of the Year! He's the only Person to ever Win the The Gold'n Mike award twice by the Louisiana Association of broadcasters, and a Lifetime Achievement award.
Jason Kirkpatrick is an actor and producer, known for 2 Guns (2013), Deepwater Horizon (2016) and Evan's Crime (2015).Other Works
The Jack of Spades
True Detective
Mercy Street
Underground
Like Son
Deepwater Horizon
GiGi Erneta was born in New York, to Argentine parents. She is most notably known for her
starring role as Captain Judith Rainier in the feature film, Flag of My Father. She is currently
recurring on Roswell New Mexico as Dr. Margot Meyerson, also was recurring on The Purge,
VEEP, The First, Dallas, Veronica Mars, Spanish soap operas and has had guest roles on
Nashville, Jane The Virgin, American Crime, Scandal, NCIS New Orleans, Friday Night Lights,
Strong Medicine and many others network shows.
She studied in the Royal Academy of Dance program, Meisner at Playhouse West under the
direction of Robert Carnegie and Comedy at the Second City Los Angeles. GiGi has been in the
entertainment business for over 30 years and also has experience anchoring news, reporting
and hosting, giving her an edge across a variety of media platforms. She’s looking forward to
having her own series not only as an actress but also as a writer/director.
Current ramblings:
1. Finishing second script, this one is a comedy, will be directing with my bestie, also have
TV series pitch
2. Been coaching other actors during Pandemic
3. Looking forward to getting on more television shows this season and filming in different
locations this year
4. Adjusting to the new way of doing biz because of pandemic
5. Stunts
6. Stories from The Purge, VEEP, Happy Death Day and hoping for a Happy Death Day 3!
Nuggets
My first corporate job – I worked at NASA
I love Jesus
Favorite snack Dunkin Donuts
Outsider, Loner, Outlaw: These are the roles that define Christian Stokes, the actor. From an undercover biker cop in "Monster" featuring an Academy Award winning performance from Charlize Theron, to an intimidating mob enforcer going through cigarette withdrawals opposite of Brad Dourif and Kenny Johnson in the indy feature, "Few Options", Christian has embraced these characters with intensity and a raw, talented grit. He continues to find the hearts of darkness that lurk within these men in projects in Los Angeles and from his home in Dallas, Texas.
Christian Stokes, the man, was raised in East Texas and grew up the oldest son of a firefighter. He credits his laid back, easy going manner to growing up with his grandparents and learning the value of hard work and determination. That focus has led Christian to working steadily in show business for 22 years. He is a veteran of the Hollywood film scene, having performed with such actors as Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey, Bruce Dern, and Sylvester Stallone. Some of his other highlighted credits include "Nashville", "Escape Plan", "Revolution", "No Ordinary Family", "Alias" and "Bernie" starring Jack Black.
Christian recently returned from a European Tour where he directed performances for the popular Marvel Universe Live stunt spectacular, one of the biggest action shows to ever go on tour. He has visited 96 cities and 11 countries in a span of 2.5 years. Upon his return to film/tv, Christian has launched his own production company, Spearhead Productions, and has started working to release his own content in webisode format. His first project under the Spearhead banner is a comedy/horror series entitled 'The Zomb Squad", set to go to camera later this year.
President of Upperline Entertainment, Actor/Producer Wayne Douglas Morgan has performed extensively in film and television since 2004. In addition to acting in such films as "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Deja Vu", "Blonde Ambition", "Labou", and "The Open Road", this native of Eugene, Oregon has also worked in just about every job description on a film set including Bodyguard (Lindsay Lohan and many other celebrities), Casting Director, Locations Manager, Assistant Director and Producer. A resident of New Orleans, Louisiana since 2003, Wayne's first film as producer was the well-received Independent Film "Hood Life", starring Shoney Carter, about the tough streets of New Orleans. In 2007, Wayne teamed up with entertainment attorney Murray Roth and together they formed the production company, Upperline Entertainment, which is dedicated to creating full-length independent feature films. Wayne is also actively involved in the burgeoning Louisiana film industry as the Director of the non-profit organization, Louisiana Produces, which promotes the production of film and television shows in Louisiana. In addition to producing Stanley DeBrock, Wayne and Upperline Entertainment are busy producing "The Exile", "Honey Island", "The Plantation", "The Black Ghost" and the highly anticipated "Jena 6" Story. Wayne's greatest role to date is that of Husband and Father to three beautiful actresses with one more on the way due in Nov 2010. In addition to working in the Film Industry, Wayne is also a Federal Officer (and former police officer) with over 10 years of Federal Service. Another interesting fact is that Wayne attended the United States Naval Academy (Class of 1998) and is a service connected Disabled Veteran.
Who is Charity?
Charity is an old soul from the small community of Hope Hull, just outside of Montgomery, Alabama, an area rich in traditional country music. Growing up in this rural environment and being a farm girl set the stage for her country roots to shine.
When listening to Charity sing, you can transport yourself to the emotion that she feels. Charity has performed in many talent shows around the Southeast, but her largest accomplishment has been as a 17 year old contestant on Season 11 of the NBC television show "The Voice". Charity was the 2017 Nash Next winner for the State of Alabama. Charity can be spotted around the Birmingham or Montgomery area singing in local places.
Early influences
Inspired by the classic artists, Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton, and the more modern artists, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood, you can certainly hear the reflections of the old and the new in her voice. The recipe for Charity's music can be described as some soul searching old classic country with enough contemporary country to keep it modern and a splash of bluegrass. Charity has said “Country music runs deep in my soul. Traditional ballads have such deep meaning. Music has always helped me deal with my problems. It’s a way for people to hear the truth. Sometimes it tells us truths that we don’t want to hear.”
Straight from the heart
Being true to her name, Charity believes in giving her time and talents back to her community. Charity often sings at local charity events supporting churches and other charitable organizations. With a God given talent, Charity continues to dedicate herself in promoting the music that she loves. She hopes that as you listen, you will also be transported to the place that the lyrics and music were intended to take you.
Christopher Hensel is an actor and writer, known for A Texas Ghost Story, Salvage Yard Shine Boys (2021) and The Renegades (1983).
Dr. Greg Cason is a licensed psychologist in Beverly Hills specializing in cognitive therapy. He starred in "LA SHRINKS" on Bravo I have been a psychologist for over 20 years with an expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I’m passionate about not only helping my clients recover from what ails them, but also to help them improve their lives and achieve their dreams and goals. I GET RESULTS. Part of my secret to getting good results with my clients is that I continue to evaluate my work on an individual client basis and as well as a collective whole. I use checklists and surveys as well as other markers to help us both know if we are on the right track.
In one self-study of 73 clients using the Symptom Survey-77, I was able to show an overall reduction at the end of therapy in every category being evaluated (including Depression, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, Trauma/PTSD, and Physical Complaints).
For the statistical experts out there, the scores are based on T-scores which use a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. If you do not know what that means, 50 is the average of most people who took the survey and a difference of 5 (up or down) is a big change in the score, 10 is a significant difference.
In sum, if you look at my intake scores versus my discharge scores for various symptoms, the therapy worked.
Sarah “Bogi” Lateiner is an ASE certified Master Technician, American television celebrity, poet, and an artist. Bogi is best known as a TV host of Velocity Network’s TV show “ All Girls Garage.” It is the show which has proven that repairing cars and motorcycles is not limited up to men only.
Certainly one of Hollywood's most glamorous ladies, Ruta Lee is also one of its most multifaceted and top-notched civic contributors. Born in Montreal, Lee is the daughter of a Lithuanian tailor. While at Hollywood High, Lee's career in show business began at the famed Grauman's Chinese Theatre… as an usherette, then candy girl. She was quickly promoted to box office cashier and just as quickly fired. Her dancing was better than her math. She vowed to return to that famous courtyard (years later, talent and serendipity placed her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, directly in front of that box office from which she was fired).
Soon after, she was signed by MGM as the youngest of the Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and subsequently in Funny Face with Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, as Tyrone Power's secret love in Witness for the Prosecution, and Frank Sinatra's leading lady in Sergeant's Three, to name but a few of the many films in her credits. Simultaneously, Lee launched into television, with over 2000 appearances on shows from Perry Mason to Power Rangers, Twilight Zone to Murder She Wrote, Hogan's Heroes to Love Boat, and Roseanne. Lee was also co-host on NBC's High Rollers with Alex Trebek, a regular on Hollywood Squares with Peter Marshall and made several television movies. She had series leads in CBS' Coming of Age and HBO's 1st and Ten. Her stints on the Bonnie Hunt Show remain among her favorites.
As a young starlet, Ruta made international headlines when she convinced Khrushchev to release her grandmother from the Soviet Union. She brought her to the U.S. where she lived her remaining years in the sunshine of freedom. She is grateful to all for the prayers that helped in that effort.
Lee has headlined around the country in many musicals as Dolly, Annie, Molly, Peter Pan, Mame, Irene, Nelly, Irma, Rose, The Woman of the Year, and Madame in the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, these are just a few of her leading lady roles.
Critics have raved about all of her stage roles, but two stand out as favorites, The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Goodbye Charlie. Lee's performance in the former was described by composer Meredith Willson as "the greatest Molly of them all and had Ruta Lee created the role on Broadway, the original production would still be running."
More recently she took a star turn in the critically acclaimed Steel Magnolias at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theater as well as Fort Worth's Casa Manana and Funny Business at the L.A.'s Coronet. She headlined 4 seasons to the hit musical revue, Senior Class at the Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs.
Lee is highly acclaimed for her leadership role in The Thalians, a charitable organization which is committed to good mental health from pediatric to geriatric. She has been either chairman or president for over 45 years… roles exchanged between herself and Debbie Reynolds. The Thalians honored Ruta Lee for her dedication to mental health, where she joined the ranks of previous honorees, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Mary Tyler Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Lansbury and and Clint Eastwood, to name just a few.
She has served as Commissioner on the Los Angeles Board of Environmental Quality and as a member of the Economic Development Board, acted as a national spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, was honored Woman of the Year by B'nai B'rith, received the Humanitarian Award from the Beverly Hills Business Women's Association as well as top honors from the City of Hope. Ruta is very proud to be the recipient of the prestigious Yellow Rose of Texas from President George W. Bush. Recently, she received Lithuania's highest honors from President Valdas Adamkus at a magnificent ceremony in the Vilnius Presidential Palace. Ruta is also the proud recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which added to her stars on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars and the Celebrity Walk at the Thalians Mental Health Center, Cedars-Sinai,
Marty Brown is a Country Music Singer and Songwriter. He performed on America's Got Talent Season 8 where he was a semifinalist. He is from Kentucky. He writes songs for himself and other country artists. He had 3 albums on MCA Records in the 1990's, Wildest Dreams, Wild Kentucky Skies, and High and Dry. He released one album on HighTone Records called, Here's to the Honkytonks. He is currently signed to Plowboy Records in Nashville.
"This is the culmination of my whole life in music, coming back to my gospel roots," says Paul Thorn about his newest album, Don't Let the Devil Ride. "My message on this record is 'let's get together' - I want to help lighten your load and make you smile."
The son of a preacher man, Mississippi-raised Thorn spent much of his childhood in church, participating in multiple weekly services with his father as well as at neighboring African American congregations, where he became entranced with the music whose infectious spirit is captured on the new album.
Don't Let the Devil Ride collects soulful songs originally cut by black southern gospel groups and features guests the Blind Boys of Alabama, The McCrary Sisters, the Preservation Hall Jazz Horns, and Bonnie Bishop.
The album was recorded at three temples of sound: the Sam C. Phillips Recording studio, whose namesake gave another son of Tupelo his start; at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, where Thorn worked as a songwriter for legendary producer Rick Hall early in his career; and at Preservation Hall, where horn players from the celebrated jazz venue lent songs a New Orleans vibe.
The new release marks Thorn's first time recording gospel music after a dozen albums in roots-rock mode, though his upbringing has previously been reflected in his creation of a body of strikingly original songs. In his own songwriting, Thorn often addresses the foibles of human relationships, although he doesn't favor the sacred over the profane.
As an accomplished painter, former professional boxer, and seasoned skydiver, Thorn has never shied away from new challenges, but cutting a gospel record was just like going home.
Thorn's father Wayne was a bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy, a Pentecostal denomination, and Thorn was just three when he began singing and playing tambourine at services. Congregational participation was valued more than skilled soloists, and Thorn also found a showcase for his talents at Saturday night "singings."
But his most memorable musical experiences were at an African American branch of his father's church, the Okolona Sunrise Church of Prophecy. "There might be ten people playing the tambourine, but the rhythm was locked in, and they'd let me play bass. I loved the Appalachian gospel of my parents' church, but it was a treat to play with those musicians. They worshiped in a different way and the music was different, and I feel blessed to have been in that church setting."
The sermons in Church of God of Prophecy churches warned sinners of fire and brimstone and it wasn't uncommon for congregants for congregants to speak in tongues. But the lasting legacy for Thorn wasn't a strong sense of guilt as it was for many others who grew up in Pentecostal churches. "I think that they use guilt to intimidate you, but I don't buy into that anymore. There ain't no love in that."
Instead he continues to be inspired by the strong sense of communion that was fostered by musical fellowship. "One of things that I take a lot of pride in is that I love everybody, and what I learned in church paid dividends. When I'm up there entertaining it's also a glimpse of what my life has been and how gospel music has molded me into who I am."
Thorn's parents wouldn't allow him listen to secular music at home (in his teens, he had to hide his only two LPs - Elton John and Huey Lewis - from his father), so he listened at friends' houses to Kiss, Peter Frampton, and the bawdy "chitlin' circuit" comedy albums that he credits with inspiring the dark sense of humor that pervades his lyrics. But gospel music remains Thorn's most abiding musical touchstone, the sound that first stirred his soul.
just 14 when sometime gospel artist Elvis Presley died - "The world stood still in Tupelo," he recalls - and while the King's records weren't a major influence,
It would be impressive enough for an actor to star in a single show that changed the course of television history with iconic characters and cross-generational appeal, but the fact that John Schneider’s done exactly that on a consistent basis for at least four decades makes him nothing short of legendary. Whether it’s currently playing Jim Cryer on Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, previously immortalizing Jonathan Kent on Smallville and Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, or showing off his own fancy footwork Dancing with the Stars, the man of many hats is synonymous with success and one of most ubiquitous faces in all of pop culture.
Add in a simultaneous career as a four-time chart-topping country artist with over 20 albums to his credit, including a whopping 72 tracks within the last year alone, alongside a burgeoning movie career with executive producer Alicia Allain under their own John Schneider Studios/Maven Entertainment banners, and he could quite realistically be counted amongst the most prolific and recognized entertainers of all time. And it turns out his heart is just as huge as the fame that follows thanks to his co-founding of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at the genesis of this extraordinary career that’s accompanied by his tireless work with ongoing fundraising efforts to this very day.
Angelo Lamonea the Stunt man that worked on 1. Jumpin’ Jack Flash 1986 2. Getting Even 1986 3. Pee-wee’s Big Adventure 19854. Eddie Macon’s Run 1983 5. Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker 1981 6. Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen 1981 7. Happy Days (Stunt Coordinator in “Hollywood: Part one” 8. The Dukes of Hazzard 9. The Enos Show listen lake 97.7 wjul or online wjulradio.com
Burton Gilliam was born on August 9, 1938 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for Blazing Saddles (1974), Back to the Future Part III (1990) and Paper Moon (1973). One of our biggest hassles during the making of "Blazing Saddles" was a number of shooting delays which occurred because we actors couldn't stop giggling. Mel Brooks took as much of this as he could, and then cut us a deal: he'd film at least two takes of every scene, the first of which would be to get it all out of our system. After that, we'd have to get serious. At least we knew the audience would love it!
Corbin began his career as a Shakespearean actor in the 1960s, but today he is more likely to be seen in the role of the local sheriff, military leader, or some other authority figure, though on occasion, he has effectively portrayed murderous villains, as well. To moviegoers, he is well remembered as General Beringer in WarGames, John Travolta's uncle Bob Davis in Urban Cowboy, co-starring with Clint Eastwood in Any Which Way You Can, or Roscoe Brown, July Johnson's bumbling deputy in the acclaimed Western Lonesome Dove.
In 1983–1984, Corbin played Merit Sawyer in the NBC television series Boone. Corbin's role was that of a stern father to the young actor Tom Byrd, who played Boone Sawyer, an aspiring singer. The program was set in rural Tennessee during the 1950s and was created by Earl Hamner, who had great success earlier with CBS's The Waltons.
In 1994, Corbin narrated the acclaimed TBS documentary MoonShot, telling the story of the 1960s space race from the first-person viewpoint of Mercury Seven astronaut Deke Slayton. In 2007, he played the character Clay Johnson, father of Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on The Closer series.[5] In 2003, Corbin co-starred with Northern Exposure castmate John Cullum in Blackwater Elegy, an award-winning short film written by Matthew Porter and co-directed by Porter and Joe O'Brien.From 2003–2008, Corbin played Whitey Durham, the basketball coach for the Tree Hill Ravens on The WB/CW teenager drama series One Tree Hill.[5] He also had a role in 2007's Oscar-winning film No Country for Old Men.In 2014, Corbin worked with Tracey Birdsall[7] on Dawn of the Crescent Moon,[8] followed by working alongside her for the science fiction films At the Edge of Time (2016)[9] and The Time War (2017).[10]
In 2020, Corbin had a recurring guest role as Everett Acker in Better Call Saul.
Mother's Finest is an American rock band founded in Atlanta, Georgia, by the vocal duo of Joyce "Baby Jean" Kennedy and Glenn "Doc" Murdock in 1970 when the pair met up with guitarist Gary "Moses Mo" Moore and bassist Jerry "Wyzard" Seay. Their music is a blend of funky rhythms, heavy rock guitars and expressive soul/R&B-style vocals.
Matt Stillwell is a national touring artist from Sylva, NC with 3 Billboard Charting Singles and 6 CMT and GAC Top 10 videos. He has opened for many of today’s superstars and headlined his own shows all across the country, and is currently on the "Matt Stillwell Hometown House Party Tour" playing intimate and fun shows for fans nationwide. Over his career he has partnered with Budweiser, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Textron Off Road, Ollie’s Bargain Outlets, Ezra Brooks Bourbon, and more. He has been featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, ACM's Fremont Street Experience, CBS Sunday Morning, Fox & Friends, NFL Network, and more. Matt founded the 723 Foundation in honor of heralded college baseball coach, Keith LeClair. The 723 Foundation will serve as his vehicle to support causes he cares deeply about.
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Because...Life is Funny
Being able to do life on your own terms is not always possible. Chelle T has been able to not only master the art, she shares it all with audiences across the country. The best comedy is true life and real life is really funny. Chelle T wears many hats and she talks about it in the most hilarious way.
With 16 years of comedy under her belt Chelle T has taken her comedic skills and have applied them to skits, stage plays, and even a feature film called "Restored Me". Her voice is clear and ready to bring you to side bending laughter or even jerk a few tears depending on what she's laid out in front of you. When ever you get an opportunity to be a part of this comedic phenom, don't hesitate to jump on board and go for the ride.
John Hogan Gidley is an American political aide who served as White House Deputy Press Secretary from 2019 to 2020. He previously served as a Junior Deputy Press Secretary from 2017 to 2019. In July, 2020, Gidley became the press secretary of the Trump presidential re-election campaign.
A Georgia Native with a Heart for the World
Front Man, Solo Artist, and Author of the songs you love, Keith never stops working.
Keith Burns, founding member of the Grammy-nominated ACM & AMA award-winning, platinum-selling group Trick Pony. He has had three Top 10 songs for such artists as Trick Pony and Joe Diffie and has also written several Top 40 songs with such artists as Hootie & The Blowfish, Sammy Kershaw, Burns & Poe, Mo Bandy. You’ve probably sung out loud to his signature hits “Pour Me” and “Just What I Do” for Trick Pony and many more!
His latest single “Everybody Loves a Comeback”, co-written by InsideEdition’s Lisa Guerrero (@4lisaguerrero) premiered to a nationwide audience on the show.
Nominated in 2018 for the NIMA Best Country Male Solo Artist & Best Country Entertainer of the year, Keith has also been awarded Music Row’s prestigious Independent Artist of the Year award
US southern rock vocalist, born February 1945 in New York. Founding member of Atlantic Rhythm Section. Having left the group after their first album, he rejoined ARS in 2011 as lead singer.
Candace June Clark is an American actress and model. She is well known for her roles as Debbie Dunham in the 1973 film American Graffiti, for which she received a nomination for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and Mary Lou in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth.
When a career booking agent with a love of the great sounds of the 60s picks up a bass guitar and learns to play all her favorites, what happens? She surrounds herself with talented, like-minded, ladies and voila, the Vintage Vixens are born!
Rockin that retro sound, the all-female Vintage Vixens include Amy on guitar/lead vocals, Janet on keyboards, Carol on drums, Vanessa on lead vocals and Linda on bass. Talk about Flower Power!
Inspired by 60s fashion, on stage these ladies look like the music—groovy, funky, hippie! The Vintage Vixen playlist includes covers of the biggest hits from The Mamas & the Papas, Turtles, Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Drifters, Nancy Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, The Byrds, Young Rascals, The Kinks, CCR, and more including some 70s favorites, too. It’s a happy 60s hit fest of good time, sing along music!
Peace, Love, and Vintage Vixens!
Before his professional music career began he was a professional boxer where he established a respectable 10–3–1 record. Boxing career highlights include winning the Mid-South Middleweight Championship in Memphis, Tennessee and culminated with a nationally televised bout with former world champion Roberto Durán,[1] After a few years of working in a Tupelo furniture factory and playing in local clubs he was discovered by music professional Miles Copeland (brother of The Police drummer Stewart Copeland). In 1997, while performing at a singer-songwriters night at a local pizza shop (Vanelli's), Roger Sovine representing BMI overheard Thorn and was impressed with his singing and song writing ability. He asked Thorn if he had his permission to share his name with other record companies in Nashville. A couple weeks later, Thorn called vOz Vanelli (owner of Vanelli's) and mentioned that several record companies were coming to Tupelo to hear him perform. Thorn asked if he could come and play at Vanelli's which vOz agreed to. After hearing Thorn perform, Wyatt Easterling (an associate of Miles Copeland III) brought Thorn to Nashville and within thirty days, Thorn opened for Sting. Thorn was subsequently signed to a recording contract with A&M Records and recorded his first album, Hammer & Nail, in 1997. He left A&M soon after and followed Hammer & Nail with thirteen more albums, all self-released and self-produced with his writing and production partner, Billy Maddox.Thorn's 2010 album Pimps and Preachers debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard 200 chart, his highest chart position to date. His 2012 album What the Hell Is Going On was the 12th Most Played Album of 2012 on the Americana Music Association Year-End Chart.[3] What the Hell Is Going On was Thorn's first album to feature the songwriting of other artists[4] and the second record of his to debut on the Billboard Top 100 during its first week of release.[5]Thorn has toured as an opening act for Huey Lewis & the News, Sting, John Prine, Marianne Faithfull, Mark Knopfler, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Toby Keith and Jeff Beck, Jerry Jeff Walker.In 2014, Thorn released Too Blessed to Be Stressed, which he described as a collection of "positive anthem songs."
Gary has won seven Dove Awards and five Grammy nominations as an artist. He also hosted TNN’s flagship show and the Sam’s Place series at the historic Ryman Auditorium. He has produced CMT’s Musik Mafia TV and a number of documentaries and specials.
Sonny Shroyer was born in Valdosta, Georgia, a small town on the Georgia-Florida border. Shroyer, whose given name is Otis Burt Shroyer Jr., grew up steeped in the traditions of the deep South. He worked in the tobacco warehouses pushing tobacco buggies and helped his father in their fruit stand-ice cream parlor business. His prowess in high school football landed him a football scholarship at Florida State University (he later ended up playing football in the movie The Longest Yard (1974) with another FSU football player, Burt Reynolds). However, his football career was cut short by an injury, and Shroyer finished his education at the University of Georgia, where he earned his degree in business.
In 1961 he posed in football gear for a photographer who was shooting pictures for the back cover of the program for the Georgia-Georgia Tech football game. That picture launched his professional career. After many more print ads and commercials, Sonny landed his first movie roles in Sixteen (1973) with Mercedes McCambridge and Payday (1973) with Rip Torn. His movie career blossomed with many more films, including Gator (1976), The Lincoln Conspiracy (1977), The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance (1978), Smokey and the Bandit (1977), They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way (1978) and a TV miniseries, Freedom Road (1979). While working on "Freedom Road," Shroyer, who had gained quite a reputation for playing a "bad guy", was cast in the role of "Enos," the big-grinned, bumbling, dipstick deputy of The Dukes of Hazzard (1979) television series. His popularity on the show prompted Warner Brothers and CBS to spin him off into his own series, Enos (1980). "Enos" ran 17 episodes and was nominated for two "Peoples Choice" awards, and for Shroyer as "Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Program."
Shroyer remains active in a variety of television network appearances and feature films. Appearances of note have been in the Emmy-winning NBC hit television series I'll Fly Away (1991), where he played bigoted, abusive father Bobby Slocum, and as a possessed ex-deputy sheriff in the television series American Gothic (1995). He has played a smooth-talking ladies man in a Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998) episode and a murderer-rapist in Today's F.B.I. (1981). Additionally, his credits include television appearances as a disturbed parent on In the Heat of the Night (1988). He also played University of Alabama head coach Bear Bryant Paramount's smash hit Forrest Gump (1994) with Tom Hanks.
Sonny makes numerous benefit appearances, helping out with projects such as the Los Angeles Special Olympics, Muscular Dystrophy, The Cystic Fibrosis Telethon, and the American Cancer Society. He also assisted the "Get High On Life, Not Drugs," sponsored by the Boston Police Department, and recently made a film called "Methamphetamine: Terrorist Attack in South Georgia" produced by friend Bob Brabham. He recently completed a movie called A Tale About Bootlegging (2005), an independent comedy for the whole family. He plays a small town sheriff in the mountains of North Carolina.
When free from public appearances and film or television commitments, he returns to his hometown of Valdosta, where he lives with his wife, Paula.
Don McLean was born on October 2nd 1945 in New Rochelle, NY to Elizabeth and Donald McLean. By the age of five he had developed an interest in all forms of music and would spend hours listening to the radio and his father’s records. Childhood asthma meant that Don missed long periods of school and while he slipped back in his studies, his love of music was allowed to flourish. He would often perform shows for family and friends.As a teenager, he purchased his first guitar (a Harmony F Hole with a sunburst finish) from the House of Music in New Rochelle and took opera lessons paid for by his sister. These lessons combined with many hours in the swimming pool, helped Don to develop breath control, which would later allow him to sing long, continuous phrases, in songs such as “Crying”, without taking a breath. The exercise also meant his asthma improved. In 1961, Don took his only vacation with his father – a trip to Washington D.C. Sadly, a few months later his father died. Don was just 15 years old. By this time, Don’s musical focus was on folk thanks, in part, to The Weavers landmark 1955 recording “Live at Carnegie Hall”. Don was determined to become a professional musician and singer and, as a 16 year old, he was already making contacts in the business. After managing to get his home number from the telephone directory, Don phoned Erik Darling. They become friends and Don visited his apartment in New York. Through Erik Darling, Don recorded his first studio sessions with Lisa Kindred and was invited to join a group with Darling and the other members of the Rooftop Singers. However, even at that time, Don saw himself as a troubadour and turned down the offer. While at Villanova University in 1963 (he stayed for just four months), Don met and became friends with Jim
Croce and President Kennedy was assassinated. After leaving Villanova, Don worked his ‘apprenticeship’ for “Harold Leventhal Management”. This started a six year period during which time Don performed at venues like the Bitter End and Gaslight Café in New York, the Newport Folk Festival, the Cellar Door in Washington, D.C., the Main Point in Philadelphia, the Troubadour and Ash Grove in Los Angeles and over forty colleges throughout New York and New England. He appeared alongside artists like Herbie Mann, Brownie McGee and Sonny Terry, Melanie, Steppenwolf, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Josh White, Ten Wheel Drive and others. Don also found time to attend night school at Iona College and, in 1968, graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration but turned down a prestigious scholarship to Columbia University Graduate School in favor of becoming resident singer at Caffe Lena in NY. While resident at Caffe Lena, the New York State Council for the Arts invited Don to become their Hudson River Troubadour. He accepted and spent the summer travelling from town to town in the Hudson Valley, giving talks about the environment and singing songs for whoever would turn up to listen. A year later, Don was a member of the first crew of the Sloop Clearwater. With Pete Seeger, they travelled the Atlantic seaboard giving concerts at each port and featuring in the news wherever they went. In 1969, Don recorded his first album, “Tapestry”, in Berkeley, CA. The student riots were going on outside the studio door as Don was singing “And I Love You So” inside. The album was first released by Mediarts and attracted good reviews and achieved some commercial success. The transition to international stardom began in 1971 with the release of “American Pie”. “American Pie” was recorded on 26th May 1971 and a month later received its first radio airplay on New York’s WNEW-FM and WPLJ-FM to mark the closing of The Fillmore East, the famous New York concert hall. Thirty years later, “American Pie” was voted number 5 in a poll of the 365 “Songs of the Century” compiled by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Get ready for Non-Stop Laughter!
Sid’s humor is fueled with A.D.D., a wavering ego and a grade school teacher wife who views him as a child left behind.
Sid Davis' late in life arrival in the comedy business immediately impressed several A-list comics who loved his writing and mentored him.
His first ComedyTime TV spot shot up to the highest ranking spot for over twelve consecutive weeks.
In 2012 Sid Davis was voted "Best in Fest" by the audiences at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival. In case anyone thought that was a fluke; Sid returned to the SLO fest and fans voted him Best in Fest again in 2013 and AGAIN 2014!
In mid 2014, comedy icon Joan Rivers discovered Sid while she was seeking a new opening act. After viewing hundreds of comedy videos; she watched 20 seconds of Sid Davis and declared, “Get him! He's absolutely terrific!”
This is a don't miss show, so make reservations for your group today.
After you see his one-of-a-kind show, you too will agree with Joan Rivers: “Sid Davis is terrific!"
Cleveland Francis (born April 22, 1945, in Jennings, Louisiana[2]) is an American country music singer, one of few African Americans in that genre. Before beginning his career, he was a cardiologist; he switched his focus to country music in the late 1980s, signing first to Playback Records and later to Liberty Records. Between 1992 and 1994, Francis released three studio albums on Liberty, in addition to charting four singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. In 1994 Francis returned to his medical practice in Northern Virginia. He is president of Mount Vernon Cardiology Associates.
Andy Kim is a dreamer. At the age of 12, Andy had a vision for what he would become. It is still the child within Andy that leads him along today.
Having scraped together 40 bucks, and much against the better wishes of his parents, Andy boarded a bus from Montreal to New York City. Andy was only in New York City for a couple of days, but he accomplished his goal.
He just walked into the Brill building, into the offices of Leiber and Stoller, and asked to speak to Jeff Barry. He was given 5 minutes. Jeff liked what he heard, and Andy's musical career got its start.
Eventually, Jeff signed Andy to his Steed record label and he produced and co-wrote Andy's first top 20 hit, “How'd We Ever Get This Way?”, which sold 800,000 copies.
Andy had a number of other top 20 hits at that time, including the top 5 Baby I Love You, which earned Andy his first gold record selling more than 1.5 million copies.
That same year, he co-wrote “Sugar, Sugar” for fictional popsters The Archies. The song was No. 1 for four weeks and became Billboard’s Record of the Year and the biggest-selling record of the year. Ike and Tina Turner covered the song, so did Wilson Pickett. And so did Bob Marley. All of this, in the year of Woodstock.
In 1970, the very first JUNO Award ever given out was to Andy for Male Vocalist of the Year.
In 1974, Andy wrote a new song called “Rock Me Gently” and absolutely no one wanted to produce it. Andy loved the song, and he wouldn't take no for an answer. He formed his own record company, called !CE, and produced the record on his own. When it was released, “Rock Me Gently” went straight to #1 on the Billboard charts and it remained on the charts for a staggering 4 months. This second #1 Billboard song added to Andy's international success.
Suddenly, again, he was a star. He met Elvis. He hung out with Phil Spector. John Lennon handed him his gold record.
In 2004, Andy’s collaboration with Ed Robertson of The Barenaked Ladies’ “I Forgot To Mention” gave him another Top 10, and Andy was voted by Canadian Music Week as the Best Solo Indie Artist of the Year.
2015 saw It’s Decided, a brand-new record produced by Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene on the Arts & Crafts label, home to artists such as Feist, Chilly Gonzales, The Stills, and Stars. The fans of those bands took notice. It was highly praised and talked about in Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Uncut Magazine. David Letterman was flushed with gratitude and fandom when Andy sang on his show.
A true Canadian son, Andy has recently been awarded the country’s top industry honours including the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and a star on Canada’s Walk Of Fame. Andy is a member of Songwriters Hall of Fame, was inducted into Billboard's Hit Parade Hall of Fame, and in 2017, For the 2nd time in their 70-year history, SOCAN honoured Andy with their Cultural Impact Award. Over his epic career, Andy has sold over 30 million records, and has over half a billion streams on Spotify and YouTube.
And for now, Andy just keeps writing and performing his songs, because that's all he's ever dreamed of doing.
Ray Wylie Hubbard is the secret handshake amongst those who know. Earthy, real, funky, unabashed, his records have been swapped and played on the road by everyone from Blackberry Smoke and Georgia Satellites to Black Stone Cherry. “Snake Farm” alone could be the red-blooded touring male’s reality-based point of connection.
That passion for the man who’s as much a renegade poet as a roadhouse saint brought together an eclectic mix of guests for Co-Starring, his first ever high-profile label release. Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, the Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Ronnie Dunn, Don Was, Larkin Poe, Pam Tillis and The Cadillac Three were just a few who clamored to jam, sing and generally be in the studio with the wizened icon.
The Austin Music and Eric Church-inducted Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Famer was born in Soper, Oklahoma, went to high school with cosmic cowboy Michael Martin Murphey and spent his summers playing folk music in Red River, New Mexico. It all added to an iconoclastic, hell-bent for truths and textures in writing about the way outlaws live – and added to his outlier bona fides that he made 16 albums without ever signing to a major label.
That’s all about to change for the go-to songwriter for Lucinda Williams, Hayes Carll, Pat Green, Jerry Jeff Walker, Waylon Jennings, Slaid Cleaves and Willie Nelson. Whether it’s bluegrass/folk legend Peter Rowan on the tender “Hummingbird,” emerging Nashville renegade Ashley McBryde on the tough girl homage “Outlaw Blood,” SiriusXM femme fatales Paula Nelson and Elizabeth Cook on the randy “Drink ‘Til I See Double” or the trippy rocker Aaron Lee Tasjan on the elegiac “Rock Gods,” Co-Starring is a supple, musky affair.
Hopkins appeared in more than 100 film and television roles in a career of more than 40 years, including the major studio films The Wild Bunch (1969), The Bridge at Remagen (1969), The Getaway (1972), American Graffiti (1973), The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing (1973), The Killer Elite (1975), Posse (1975), A Small Town in Texas (1976), Midnight Express (1978), and More American Graffiti (1979).
After Bo Hopkins' first roles in major films in the early 1970s he appeared in White Lightning (1973). Bo Hopkins played Roy Boone. Jerry Reed and Bo Hopkins played brothers Joe Hawkins and Tom Hawkins in the 1985 film What Comes Around.
Hopkins starred or co-starred in a number of made-for-television movies of the mid-1970s, including Judgment: The Court Martial of Lieutenant William Calley (1975), The Runaway Barge (1975), The Kansas City Massacre (1975), The Invasion of Johnson County (1976), Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway (1976), Woman on the Run (1977), Thaddeus Rose and Eddie (1978), Crisis in Sun Valley (1978) and The Busters (1978).
When Gretchen Corbett left the television series The Rockford Files in 1978, Hopkins replaced her character as Rockford's attorney John Cooper, ultimately appearing in 3 episodes. In 1981, Hopkins appeared in the first season of the prime time drama Dynasty as Matthew Blaisdel. His many other appearances on television included in miniseries Aspen (1977) and Beggarman, Thief (1979), and in episodes of Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Virginian, Nichols, The Rat Patrol, The Mod Squad, Hawaii Five-O, Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers, Charlie's Angels, Fantasy Island, The A-Team, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, The Fall Guy, Crazy Like a Fox, Murder, She Wrote and Doc Elliot. Hopkins has a role in the video game Nuclear Strike. He plays Colonel LeMonde, a mercenary who steals a nuclear weapon. The 'Strike' team tracks him through Southeast Asia.
A curious and fresh combination of grit and humor, Josh Morningstar is knocking down stereotypes with his worn boots and unforgettable raspy voice. He is a small-town boy that originally hails from Funkstown, Maryland, and he carries those roots in a suitcase with him everywhere he goes. His small-town charm is evident in the way he greets people, and in the conversational way that he weaves the stories of his life into his music.
In front of the bright lights and behind the microphone isn't where Morningstar feels most at home. Named the 2018 Texas Radio Songwriter of the Year, he and his Kristofferson signed guitar have knocked out melodies in dingy hotels all across the country. He’s written songs alongside Kendell Marvel, Channing Wilson, Autumn McEntire, and many more. Morningstar was also the writer of several Cody Jinks songs, including his #1 hit “Must Be The Whiskey".
His lyrics force listeners to sit up and pay attention, and his songs are always full of truth-bearing stories. The familial connection Morningstar forges with people continues long after his shows are over. Josh Morningstar has shared the stage with some of today’s most sought after folk and country artists, including Shooter Jennings, Cody Jinks, Tyler Childers, Todd Snider, Colter Wall, and Ward Davis. Morningstar continues to lead the charge on the front lines of a new wave of country music - one full of soulful honesty, the familiar and true twang of an old guitar, and provoking melodies that tattoo stories to the souls of the listeners. His ability to write about tragedies and victories enamor his tribe of self-proclaimed “Crazies”, and the best part of it all is that he’s just getting started.
Song writing credits with: Hayes Carll, "Big" Al Anderson (NRBQ), Kendell Marvel, Cody Jinks, Erin Enderlin, Autumn McEntire, Hannah Blaylock (Edens Edge), Sunny Sweeney, Ward Davis, Larry McCoy, Mark McGuinn, Billy Don Burns, Alex Williams, Channing WIlson, Wyatt Durette, Casper McWade, Steve Dean, Chris Gantry, John Berry, Sam Williams, Waylon Payne
Sept 4th, I joined some of my long-time radio friends as I was inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame as a recipient of the Career Achievement Award.
What an honor and milestone in a God-blessed career that I have always loved!
I literally never even considered doing anything else with my life. I caught the bug early, and just always took the next step that came my way.
Thanks to the many who have supported, encouraged, instructed, listen to, and hired me along the way. I couldn’t be happier!
For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of humorist James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch.
James is constantly touring. He’s on the road about three days a week, forty six weeks a year. He continues to entertain sold-out crowds in theaters and comedy clubs and remains in demand for corporate events. James has been the featured entertainer for hundreds of corporations, including the Coca Cola Company, Kimberly Clark Corporation, Hewlett Packard and Kroger. James has also been the featured speaker for events sponsored by various civic and church groups.
Gary has won seven Dove Awards and five Grammy nominations as an artist. He also hosted TNN’s flagship show and the Sam’s Place series at the historic Ryman Auditorium. He has produced CMT’s Musik Mafia TV and a number of documentaries and specials.In the middle of 1996, The Nashville Network announced Chapman would replace Tom Wopat as host of their evening talk show, Prime Time Country.[citation needed] The show ended after 1999. Chapman went on to produce "Muzik Mafia" on CMT as well as appear numerous times on the network's "Gone Country" as a songwriting mentor. Chapman, along with John Rich and Big Kenny (the country duo, Big and Rich) traveled to Viet Nam to document the story of Niles Harris, a Viet Nam veteran, in the production of "The 8th of November: A True Story of Pain and Honor". Chapman produced, wrote, directed and scored the documentary.
Thomas Gabriel, eldest grandson of Johnny Cash, is looking to the future while also honoring family history. Undoubtedly influenced by his iconic grandfather, Thomas seamlessly blends country, Americana and rock to create his personal sound and thus, is carving his very own path.
It's been a rough road... a road less traveled, but when you meet Thomas Gabriel you'll soon learn that each and every twist and turn has taken him from the lowest of valleys to the highest of mountain tops. His songwriting is always personal and his stories are always amazing.
“When things are tough, I can pump out songs like no tomorrow. Maybe I am not as self-aware when I am happy, but I am always working on my songwriting. I love performing live. If I sing one of my songs, I put everything that went into creating it into the performance..... For me, the best compliment I can get is when someone tells me that my music has helped them through a hard time or touched their heart in some way. When I look in the audience and someone is singing my lyrics back to me, that’s it. It’s the biggest thing by far.”
Dean Miller has a lifetime of experience in the music industry. Born into a musical family, Dean is the son of the late Roger Miller, best known for the song "King of the Road" and the Tony Award winning Broadway play "Big River."
Dean has spent years as an artist signed to Capitol Records, MCA, Universal South and Koch. He is an award winning songwriter who has produced multiple albums and toured the world with his music. He has been signed as a songwriter to Sony, Universal and various other music publishers. He has appeared and performed with some of the biggest names in the music business.
Stunt Double for Daisy Duke (Catherine Bach) and Stunt Performer/Actress for many TV shows and movies spanning the '70s '80s and '90s
Chris Turner is a Marine Corps Veteran
turned Nashville Recording Artist. Chris
has always used his platform to help raise
awareness and be a voice for his fellow
veteran community,
Georgette Jones, only daughter from Country Music Royalty - George Jones and Tammy Wynette - www.georgettejonesmusic.net -"It's been a long three years in the making, but I finally have my new cd, "Skin" released. I couldn't be more excited about this project. It's the first time I was able to make all the creative decisions and it's a dream come true.
Like a River, Cash Creek is a winding journey through a diverse musical landscape. Each member’s individual styles and influences join together to create a distinctive, smooth-yet-edgy, mile-wide sound. At the center are three guys whose friendship and musical ventures span four decades. From calm and tranquil to rough and rowdy, this is no “flash flood”.
This is Cash Creek.
Marty Brown is a Country Music Singer and Songwriter. He performed on America's Got Talent Season 8 where he was a semifinalist. He is from Kentucky. He writes songs for himself and other country artists. He had 3 albums on MCA Records in the 1990's, Wildest Dreams, Wild Kentucky Skies, and High and Dry. He released one album on HighTone Records called, Here's to the Honkytonks. He is currently signed to Plowboy Records in Nashville.
Gary has won seven Dove Awards and five Grammy nominations as an artist. He also hosted TNN’s flagship show and the Sam’s Place series at the historic Ryman Auditorium. He has produced CMT’s Musik Mafia TV and a number of documentaries and specials.In the middle of 1996, The Nashville Network announced Chapman would replace Tom Wopat as host of their evening talk show, Prime Time Country.[citation needed] The show ended after 1999. Chapman went on to produce "Muzik Mafia" on CMT as well as appear numerous times on the network's "Gone Country" as a songwriting mentor. Chapman, along with John Rich and Big Kenny (the country duo, Big and Rich) traveled to Viet Nam to document the story of Niles Harris, a Viet Nam veteran, in the production of "The 8th of November: A True Story of Pain and Honor". Chapman produced, wrote, directed and scored the documentary.
Wink Martindale is an American disc jockey, radio personality, game show host, and television producer. In his six-decade career, he is best known for hosting Tic-Tac-Dough from 1978 to 1985, Gambit from 1972 to 1976 (and again from 1980 to 1981), High Rollers from 1987 to 1988, and Debt from 1996 to 1998.
Gigi Garner, daughter of James Garner. She personally runs The Official James Garner Fan Page and has started James Garner Rescue Fund https://www.jgarf.org/ in his honor. Gigi is determined to keep the legacy of her dad alive--with the help of his fans. She says "I want people to get to know my dad as the considerate, loving, kind, generous person that he was and not just some figure from television or film.” Listen online WJULRadio.com on Monday and go check out her link and help her out.
He started acting at Georgia State University in the late 80's. In the mid 90's he came to Warehouse Actor's Theatre in Atlanta. He became the first student in the school's history to earn his Thesis there. In 1997 he landed his first lead in a feature film playing Burton Bomhoff in The Reel Reason. Since then he has been in such films as Solace, Safe Haven, ATL, Halloween 2, The Change Up, Looper and Sully. He has also appeared in the television series The Game, One Tree Hill, Necessary Roughness, Homeland, Revolution, Resurrection, Nashville, Sleepy Hollow, Powers, Ozark and of course... The Walking Dead! But he is probably most intimately known for his portrayal of Sargent First Class Leon Wisniewski or "Ski" on the Lifetime hit series Army Wives.
Christopher Hensel "Jeb Stuart Duke" on the original "Dukes of Hazzard" TV show and "Captain California" of "The Kids Super Power Hour" Saturday Morning Cartoons. And writer, known for Love is the Answer: A Good Ol Boys Story, A Texas Ghost Story and The Renegades. Also on The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985) Jeb Duke is a biker. He is a motor cross champion and he is older than Bo and Luke Duke.
Whitney is the season 1 winner of Fox’s reality cooking show, MasterChef. She is a chef, cookbook author, recipe and menu developer, food stylist and food judge.
She has been featured across the globe showcasing her Southern cuisine in China, Dubai, Malaysia, and South Africa.
Whitney develops blog posts and recipes for companies and magazines such as Big Green Egg, Tervis, Penobscot McCrum Potato Company, SousVide Supreme, Southern Living, Clean Eating, Self, and Flavors. She has appeared on Good Morning America and the FABLife show with Chrissy Teigen. She hosts satellite media tours for food and cookware companies. As well as creates beautiful dishes as a food stylist for companies such as Hampton Inn by Hilton.
She was honored to be the first Southern chef featured at Chef Dance during the Sun Dance film festival.
Whitney has had the privilege to cook for celebrities such as Fixer Upper’s Chip and Joanna Gaines, Duck Dynasty’s Jase and Missy Robertson, Tim Tebow, and Chris Tomlin to name a few.
And most recently, Whitney was chosen as one of TJ Maxx’s Hero Women. She has served as the national spokesperson for Vidalia Onion Committee and ENVY Apple, featured chef for Cooking Panda’s Cooking Panda Academy, celebrity fashion show panelists for Neiman Marcus CUSP, guest co-host for Daytime talk show, food stylist for Hampton Inn by Hilton, featured on Food Network’s Big Food Show Tip as food stylist, food expert for product promotions and owner of Whitney’s Cookies.
Whitney is the author of the cookbooks Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm (Rodale) with foreword by Gordon Ramsay, and Whitney Miller’s New Southern Table (Harper Collins Christian Publishing).
Whitney resides in Franklin, TN with her husband, Ryan and son, Miller.
Whitney develops restaurant menus, recipes, conducts cooking demonstrations and cooking classes, and also can be booked to judge or MC awards events and benefits. You can book her as a food stylist for photo shoots and food shows. She can tailor an appearance to suit your needs. To book Whitney Miller, fill out the form on the Hire Whitney page.
Steven Phillips with Paul Thorn joining the show. All the way from Tupelo Mississippi the birthplace of Elvis Presley. In 1988, Thorn was a professional boxer who fought Roberto Duran and actually bloodied him with a punch before a gruesomely slashed lip ended the bout after six rounds. In 1997, while performing at a singer-songwriters night at a local pizza shop (Vanelli's), Roger Sovine representing BMI overheard Thorn and was impressed with his singing and song writing ability After hearing Thorn perform, Wyatt Easterling brought Thorn to Nashville and within thirty days, Thorn opened for Sting. Not to mention all the songs we all love like Mood Ring, Mission Temple fireworks show and Burn Down the Trailer Park....and many many more...show starts at 8 Eastern time wjulradio.com
Gary has won seven Dove Awards and five Grammy nominations as an artist. He also hosted TNN’s flagship show and the Sam’s Place series at the historic Ryman Auditorium. He has produced CMT’s Musik Mafia TV and a number of documentaries and specials.In the middle of 1996, The Nashville Network announced Chapman would replace Tom Wopat as host of their evening talk show, Prime Time Country.[citation needed] The show ended after 1999. Chapman went on to produce "Muzik Mafia" on CMT as well as appear numerous times on the network's "Gone Country" as a songwriting mentor. Chapman, along with John Rich and Big Kenny (the country duo, Big and Rich) traveled to Viet Nam to document the story of Niles Harris, a Viet Nam veteran, in the production of "The 8th of November: A True Story of Pain and Honor". Chapman produced, wrote, directed and scored the documentary.
After the disappearance of her husband, a struggling farmer in an isolated Appalachian community discovers she is a pawn in a blood-soaked revenge plot and the only way out for her and her son could mean destroying a decades-old truce. This was also Steven Phillips' first acting gig on the big screen where he gets killed. It was a grand total of 10 seconds!!!! But he died "good", no "really good", no "amazingly good"!