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Music Notes for Monday

A few notes about updates and music news:

Bret Michaels will release his newest single “A Beautiful Soul” on April 1. It will be available on iTunes and other digital retailers as well. Checkout bretmichaels.com for more information.

He will also release the video for the song on April 2 in conjunction with his appearance on Oprah’s Lifeclass on Oprah.com.

Michaels’ official YouTube Channel –> http://www.youtube.com/bretmichaelsofficial

Next, a reminder that you can pick up Peter Keys‘ CD at CDBaby, iTunes and Amazon. Autopsy-Turvy is a funky mix of styles and topics that you won’t be able to turn off. Toe-tapping, head-bobbing fun for all. You can also keep up with Peter by subscribing to his YouTube Channel.

Charlie Daniels will release “Off The Grid – Doin’ It Dylan” on April 1. For more information visit CharlieDaniels.com.

SAM MOORE PERFORMS AS PART OF “A CELEBRATION OF BLUES & SOUL: THE 1989 INAUGURAL CONCERT” PREMIERING MARCH 2014 on PBS

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SAM MOORE PERFORMS AS PART OF “A CELEBRATION OF BLUES & SOUL: THE 1989 INAUGURAL CONCERT”
PREMIERING MARCH 2014 on PBS

World Television Premiere of Dazzling 1989 Concert Featuring Sam Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley, Ronnie Wood, Billy Preston,
Percy Sledge, Delbert McClinton, Dr. John and more

Sam Moore set to perform on Imus in the Morning and Huckabee in early April

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 17, 2014) – This March, PBS viewers will be treated to the world television premiere of a never-before-seen historic concert featuring Sam Moore and some of the biggest names in blues, soul and rock history performing their greatest hits. Recorded during a live Presidential Inaugural Concert Event in 1989 for President George H.W. Bush, the video and audiotapes of this concert were presumed lost for nearly 20 years after the untimely death of Lee Atwater, the concert organizer and host.

A CELEBRATION OF BLUES & SOUL: THE 1989 INAUGURAL CONCERT is part of special programming premiering on PBS stations beginning March 1, 2014.

A CELEBRATION OF BLUES & SOUL
   features Sam Moore’s performance of “Soul Man,” Dr. John’s performance of “Right Place, Wrong Time,” Bo Diddley’s performance of “Hey! Bo Diddley,” with Ronnie Wood from the Rolling Stones, “Hoochie Coochie Man,” performed by Willie Dixon with Albert Collins, fellow Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Joe Louis Walker and Delbert McClinton, and McClinton’s own performance of “Just A Little Bit,” with both Albert Collins and a stunning duet by 5th Beatle Billy Preston and Carla Thomas performing the Sam & Dave classic “When Something Is Wrong With My Baby”.

“PBS viewers are in for a once-in-a-lifetime musical treat,” said Joyce Moore, one of the principal producers of the 1989 concert. “This broadcast of the concert originally called ‘A Celebration for Young Americans’ is especially significant because it contains truly magnificent performances from brilliant American icons we have since lost — Billy Preston, Willie Dixon, Albert Collins, Bo Diddley, Duck Dunn, Lafayette Leake and Stevie Ray Vaughan. It was an honor and the thrill of a lifetime to have been part of and associated with this inaugural event when it occurred in 1989.”

In addition, the special features nearly 20 minutes of dazzling historic Stevie Ray Vaughan performances including “Superstition,” “Love Struck Baby” (with guest artist Jimmie Vaughan), and “Frosty,” with guest artists Jimmie Vaughan and Blues Hall of Fame legend Albert Collins and Rolling Stone Ronnie Woods.

Finally, A CELEBRATION OF BLUES & SOUL has the elements of being a very special tribute to the legendary artists who recorded for Memphis’ Stax Records. Including Eddie Floyd’s performance of “Knock on Wood,” Moore’s “Soul Man”, the and a stirring Carla Thomas and Billy Preston rendition of “When Something Is Wrong With My Baby.” These performances also include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Steve Cropper and bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn from the Stax Records legendary group Booker T and the MG’s, who played on the original studio recordings for these songs, and fellow Stax guitarist Michael Toles of the Bar-Kays. The companion pledge drive dvd also features Stax label mate William Bell performing the Albert King classic, Booker T penned “Born Under A Bad Sign”.

The original video for A CELEBRATION OF BLUES & SOUL was professionally recorded with seven cameras, along with a separate 24-track audio recording. When these original recordings were relocated six years ago, the original video was restored, re-mastered, color-corrected, and converted to HD, and the audio was remixed to a 6-channel, 5.1 format by the legendary audio engineer Ed Greene, who has won more than 20 Emmy® Awards for sound mixing and engineering, for programs such as American Idol, and numerous productions of the Grammy Awards® and the Academy Awards®

TUNE-IN INFORMATION:
Check local PBS schedules here for airdate and times:www.pbs.org/tv_schedules

HANK WILLIAMS JR. SONG “ANGELS ARE HARD TO FIND” FEATURED IN GEORGE CLOONEY & SANDRA BULLOCK MOVIE GRAVITY

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“There are a couple of parts in the movie where the grizzled man astronaut, played by the devastatingly charming George Clooney, is floating around listening to music in his suit. He’s listening to Hank Williams Jr.’s “Angels Are Hard To Find” which ostensibly is about a woman but can be applied to basically anything else. It was just a tiny part of a gigantic movie, but it was entirely moving. It was so peaceful and terrifying. I loved it.” – Shea Serrano, LA Weekly

HankWilliamsJr_AngelsAreHardToFind_600pxNASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 2, 2013) – Will Hank Williams Jr. be headed to the stage of the Academy Awards?? Having won three Emmy Awards for his composition of the ever-popular theme song to Monday Night Football for 21 years, Williams is garnering rave reviews for his musical contribution “Angels Are Hard To Find,” to the current Warner Bros. Picture Gravity.

“This song was on both my 1974 album Living Proof and the 1991 album Pure Hank.  It just proves good songs resurface at the appropriate time,” says Hank Williams Jr.  “I like both Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in their roles.  Then hearing my song in the movie, for me, already made it a winner.”

“Angels Are Hard To Find,” is included twice within the movie where Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney). But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone – tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into… More the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth…and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.

http://gravitymovie.warnerbros.com/

Download “Angels Are Hard To Find” on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/angels-are-hard-to-find-from/id730789086

Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and Brantley Gilbert set to headline Country Thunder Wisconsin in 2014!

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CountryThunder_logo_lrgTWIN LAKES, Wisc. (December 2, 2013) – Country Thunder is preparing for a massive musical onslaught from July 24-27, 2014. Country music fans will two-step the night away with Jason Aldean, reigning ACM “Male Vocalist of the Year.” Aldean brings the power to the party wherever he performs. Alongside powerhouse Aldean is four time and current ACM and CMA female vocalist of the year Miranda Lambert. With her massive catalogue of hits, her high-energy show and her fiery personality, fans will come to see the real face of new country music.But that’s not all. 2013 ACM Top New Male Artist Brantley Gilbert is also coming to this party. The outlaw country boy who’s also a bit of a heart-throb, is the real deal, delivering the hits that he’s written for others, and a set of tunes that will raise the temperature through the roof in Twin Lakes in July!

Joining these three powerhouses, are some names everyone will know. The festival site will become a massive sing-a-long when the likes of Gary AllanSawyer BrownCraig MorganMark ChesnuttJoe Diffie, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band hit the stage. “Fishin’ in the Dark” is the unofficial Wisconsin state song… right?Joining these legendary acts are some of the hottest artists up and coming in country music. Enter Colt FordCharlie WorshamWill Hoge, and Chad Brownlee with a few acts still to be announced and you’ve got the makings of an epic weekend of country music.

“We feel it’s important to get the right mix of talent every year,” said Troy Vollhoffer, executive producer. “We think we’ve gotten it right yet again. Our headliners are incredibly strong and we’ve backed them up with a good mix of hot, young talent, and classic artists who appeal to our entire demographic. We know that our fans are going to have a blast this summer!”

Four day passes are still available for only $130, but that price won’t last! Get your tickets today before they go up at midnight tonight to $160. A Country Thunder ticket is the easiest gift anyone can give and it’s an amazing value. Visit www.countrythunder.com or call 866-802-6418 to purchase tickets or for more festival information. Also receive CT updates directly to your mobile phone by texting WISCONSIN to 74455. Like us on Facebook at: facebook.com/countrythunderusa and follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/countrythunder.

Every year without fail, Country Thunder Wisconsin fans come out in droves to Twin Lakes, Wis., for the premier country music and lifestyles event. In addition to award-winning music featuring the hottest acts from yesterday and today, patrons enjoy tasty food and beverages, incredible shopping, thrill rides, camping and much more. Electronic Thunder, featuring DJs spinning country, red dirt and rock and giving it an EDM/club twist, offers late-night entertainment to festival-goers.

Country Thunder is thrilled to be working with WXXQ in Rockford, IL, WMIL in Milwaukee, WI, WMAD in Madison, WI and WJVL in Janesville, WI again in 2014. Listen to our exclusive radio partners for chances to win prizes you won’t find anywhere else!

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Country Thunder Arizona Brings Out the Heavy Artillery in 2014!

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CountryThunder_logo_lrgFLORENCE, Ariz. (November 30, 2013) – Country Thunder is preparing for a massive musical onslaught in the desert from April 10-13, 2014. Country music fans will two-step the night away with Jason Aldean, reigning ACM “Male Vocalist of the Year.” Aldean brings the power to the party wherever he performs. Alongside powerhouse Aldean is the firecracker artist herself, Miranda Lambert. With her massive catalogue of hits, her high-energy show and her fiery personality, fans will come to see the real face of new country music.

Also headlining, The Band Perry, the family trio that embraces that old trusted adage of any good music – the hook. And they have a lot of great hooks. Add to that Kimberly Perry’s lusty, belting voice, and fans will be lost in the maelstrom of music that is The Band Perry.

Joining these three powerhouses, are some names everyone will know. The festival site will become a massive sing-a-long when the likes of Sawyer BrownCraig MorganMark ChesnuttJoe Diffie, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band hit the stage. Joining these legendary acts are some of the hottest artists up and coming in country music. Enter Charlie WorshamWill Hoge, and Chad Brownlee, with a few acts still to be announced and you’ve got the makings of an epic weekend of country music.

“We feel it’s important to get the right mix of talent every year,” said Troy Vollhoffer, executive producer. “We think we’ve gotten it right yet again. Our headliners are incredibly strong and we’ve backed them up with a good mix of hot, young talent, and classic artists who appeal to our entire demographic. We know that our fans are going to have a blast this spring!”

Four day passes are still available for only $99, but that price won’t last! Get your tickets today before they go up at midnight tonight to $130. A Country Thunder ticket is the easiest gift anyone can give and it’s an amazing value. Visit www.countrythunder.com or call 866-802-6418 to purchase tickets or for more festival information. Also receive CT updates directly to your mobile phone by texting ARIZONA to 74455. Like us on Facebook at: facebook.com/countrythunderusa and follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/countrythunder.

Set against the backdrop of the Arizona desert, Country Thunder offers its patrons much more than your typical music festival. With thousands descending on Florence, Arizona every year for the full-fan experience, the limitless activities include camping, thrill rides, amazing food, specialty item vendors, and much more. Electric Thunder, the latest addition to the Country Thunder experience is where the party keeps going all night long.  DJs are spinning country, red dirt, and rock while giving a EDM/club twist.

Country Thunder radio partners include KMLE in Phoenix and KIIM in Tucson.  Listen to our exclusive radio partners for giveaways and prizes you won’t find anywhere else!

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RHONDA VINCENT JOINS THE BEACH BOYS, THE BEATLES, DAVID BOWIE, AND THE ROLLING STONES FOR ALL-TIME BEST ALBUM, WORST ALBUM ART

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RV_ADreamComeTrue_cvr_600pxNASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 29, 2013) – In a recent Huffington Post poll, the “new queen of bluegrass” as named by the Wall Street Journal, Rhonda Vincent joins some of the biggest names in music for having the “BEST ALBUM” of all-time with the “WORST ALBUM ART.”

As quoted by The Huffington Post, “Hey, look! Your Sunday School teacher made an album! Hailed today as one of the best bluegrass records of the past 30 years, Rhonda Vincent’s first album may also have one of the all-time dweebiest covers. The hair. The sequins. The font. The blush. The lavender. The hair. Everything about this screams the early ‘80s (which is all the dorkier considering that the record came out in the early ‘90s). But if you are able to unsee that awkwardness, the performances on this extraordinary debut are all utterly thrilling.”

Check it out here: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/11/14/best-albums-worst-album-art_n_4257759.html

“To have my music recognized 20 years after its release as one of the best albums of all-time, is a cool thing and pretty amazing,” says the award-winning Rhonda Vincent. “Back then I was recording for an independent label and now, today, I continue to make the BEST music possible, and meet the challenge of creating the artwork for my own label.  I’ve learned so much since this CD, and now I have the tools and knowledge to make a better album cover!! But, regardless of the album art, I am thrilled to be among some of the best recording artists, and listed in the top 10 albums of all-time! Wait till you see my next album cover, to be released in January!

Top 10 Best Albums, Worst Album Art:
1.    The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds
2.    Blind Faith – Blind Faith
3.    Rhonda Vincent – A Dream Come True
4.    David Bowie – Diamond Dogs
5.    Iron Maiden – Iron of the Beast
6.    The Beatles – Yesterday and Today
7.    Neil Young – Zuma
8.    Ghostface Killah – Supreme Clientele
9.    Waylon Jennings – Ladies Love Outlaws
10. The Rolling Stones – Get Your Ya Yas Out

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MIDNIGHT RED HAS A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 11/28 AT 9 PM (EST)!!

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logoLOS ANGELES, Ca. (November 25, 2013) – It’s beginning to look a lot like  … Joey, Thomas, Anthony, Eric, and Colton are set to make a special announcement on Thanksgiving evening at 9 PM (Eastern).  The 2101 Records/Capitol Records recording artists, known as MIDNIGHT RED, will spread some joyful news this Thursday … watch as the boys give you a little tease of what is to come http://instagram.com/p/g_ocIDqE4Q/
“We are excited for the fans.  Our fans are the best and have supported us all year long and we are overjoyed to make this announcement,” says Anthony Ladao.

Having been named Z100 DJ Elvis Duran’s October Artist of the Month on The Today Show, Midnight Red is continuing their promotional support of the current single “Take Me Home,” with upcoming holiday radio shows and media appearances.

CATCH MIDNIGHT RED AT SHOWS LISTED BELOW:
11/26 – Chamaleon Club – 7 pm – Lancaster, PA
11/27 – iPlay America – 8 pm – Freehold, NJ & St. Peters University Hospital Pediatrics Care Unit visit
11/28 – Philadelphia, PA – Salvation Army Temple Corps Thanksgiving Day
11/29 – Q102 event – Philadelphia, PA
11/30 – WBLI event – Patchougue, NY
12/03 – 98PXY event – 5:45 pm – Rochester, NY
12/05 – 985KRZ event – 7 pm – Wilkes Barre, PA
12/06 – WRVQ event – 4:15 pm – Richmond, VA
12/07 – KHTS event – San Diego, CA
12/08 – KLJT event – Tyler, TX
12/09 – Good Day Dallas – Dallas, TX
12/11 – WERO event – 7:45 pm – Greenville, SC
12/12 – WKSE event – Buffalo, NY
12/13 – WKSZ event – 8 pm – Green Bay, WI
12/14 – B-96 event – Chicago, IL
12/15 – WDZH event – Detroit, MI
12/16 – WJHM event – Orlando, FL
12/17 – WAEZ event – 7:25 pm – Johnson City, TN
12/19 – KKHH event – Houston, TX

6About Midnight Red:
United by their intensely pure talent and passion for music of all kinds,Midnight Red’s members hail from all over the U.S.: Joey Diggs, Jr. is a Los Angeles native, Thomas Augusto was raised in rural Texas, Anthony Ladao is from Seattle, Eric Secharia grew up in Burbank, and Colton Rudloff comes from Buffalo, New York. As the second signing to the partnership between Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter RedOne’s 2101 Records and Capitol Music Group, Midnight Red is now teaming up with RedOne (Lady Gaga, U2, J.Lo, Pitbull) to create a debut album that showcases their powerhouse vocals and harnesses the combustible energy of their live show.

Near-lifelong singers and dancers hailing from wildly different backgrounds,Midnight Red saw its inception when Anthony and Eric met through their mutual vocal coach. A star dancer for Monsters of HipHop, Anthony had tried out as a backup dancer for Janet Jackson at age 12, then made it to the final round of auditions only to find he was too young to go on tour. After Anthony connected with Eric (through a vocal coach), the two reached out to Thomas, who soon relocated to L.A. from his rural Texas hometown to join the group. A self-described music obsessive “raised by MTV,” Thomas devoted his high school years to scouting out any opportunity to sing onstage, and had crossed paths with Eric through a singing competition when he was 15. Next, the group tracked down Colton after stumbling across a YouTube video of the aspiring singer/school-chorus star covering Jesse McCartney’s “Leavin.’” To round out the lineup, Midnight Red’s then-manager tapped Joey, another aspiring singer who was attending California State University, Northridge (and whose singer/songwriter father, Joey Diggs Sr., had recorded vocals with the likes of Smokey Robinson, Whitney Houston, and Rod Stewart).

NU-BLU’s LATEST ALBUM TEN AVAILABLE NOW ON RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS

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Nu_Blu_TEN_lrgNASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 26, 2013) – Nu-Blu was founded ten years ago by husband and wife team, Carolyn and Daniel Routh, who are joined by long time band members Levi Austin and Austin Koerner to comprise one of today’s most popular bluegrass groups.  Through the years, and after numerous charted bluegrass and gospel titles, Nu-Blu has developed a solid fan base utilizing the strong lead vocal talents of Carolyn, Daniel and Levi along with their diverse selection of material including original songs, traditional favorites and songs from other genres of music.
Now with five albums to their credit, Nu-Blu has developed a unique sound which combines their love for bluegrass music and respect for its traditional roots, along with an edgy feel that gives their music a fresh energy and spirit.  The recent release of their latest digital album TEN, has garnered rave reviews

“TEN is a wonderful blend of The Tradition with their own Contemporary spin. Strong songwriting, tight vocal harmonies and fantastic instrumental work from Carolyn and Daniel Routh, Levi Austin and Austin Koerner show why North Carolina IS Bluegrass Country and produces some of today’s best musicians and bands. – Dennis Jones, WNCW

“TEN – is one of their best projects to date! … The CD has many memorable songs and is full of strong performances. They just keep getting right!! – Jerry Salley, award-winning singer/songwriter

Appropriately titled, TEN contains ten new songs performed in their unique and distinctive style with award-winning special guest musicians Ron Stewart and Jim Van Cleve.  The up-tempo “That Road”, written by Honi Deaton, kicks of the album and is the first single from TEN.

TEN celebrates our 10th anniversary with new songs that we feel pass through the full range of emotions. We explore life on the road, family devotion, tragic loss, the joys of love, patriotism, and no regrets. We’ve even included a brand new original instrumental that will leave you breathless. This is our best album to date and we can’t wait to share it with our fans,” says, Carolyn Routh.

TRACK LISTING
1.    That Road
2.    Without A Kiss
3.    Caught In The Middle
4.    Eddie’s Garage
5.    Train’s I Didn’t Take
6.    The Seed
7.    It’s A Good Day To Be With You
8.    All Americans
9.    Giant Squid
10.  Shadows Of The Night

Nu_Blu_promo_2_lrgNu-Blu are now on tour, for more information on the album and tour dates, please visit:
Nu-Blu.com
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Twitter
Instagram: @nublubluegrassartists

Country Entertainer Lisa Matassa Sings National Anthem LIVE On The Golf Channel, October 30

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Country Entertainer Lisa Matassa Sings National Anthem LIVE On The Golf Channel, October 30

 2013 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Final To Reach 120 Million Homes

Lisa Matassa head shot

Nashville, TN (October 29, 2013) -Country entertainer LISA MATASSA will sing the National Anthem live from Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the opening ceremony of the 2013 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Final onWednesday, October 30 at 9 p.m. ET.  The LIVE UNDER THE LIGHTS event broadcasts globally on-air and online to over 120 million homes and celebrates the new partnership between Long Drivers of America and Golf Channel/NBC.  North American broadcast dates include:Wednesday, Oct. 30, 9 p.m.,Thursday, Oct. 31, 4 a.m.,Monday, Nov. 4, 12:30 a.m.,Sunday, Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. andMonday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m.  The international schedule can be found at http://www.longdrivers.com/remax-wldc/television-schedule.

While Matassa isn’t a golfer herself, she does admire the sport since her husband Frank competed in Long Drive events in 2009.  “I’ve been lucky enough to sing our anthem at two Major League Baseball games this summer,” Lisa notes.  “I’m thinking the golf crowd might be a bit quieter than the ballparks,” she jokes.  “But it’s Vegas – so who knows!”

Lisa’s current single, the attitude-infused “I Won’t Ask,” is moving up the Country charts, landing at #44 this week.  The track is also spinning on Aol Radio’s “New Country First,” Slacker Radio’s “New Country First” Channel, “Ladies Of Country” Channel and Radio.com’s“Big Country” Channel.  The companion video, shot in Austin, Texas, is currently in rotation on GACTV.comCMT.com, CMT Pure!, ZUUS Country, ClubCom Network’s Country Reel, VideoDetective.com/IVA, Sidewalks TV, and additional outlets.

Matassa’s whirlwind summer kicked off with her CMA Music Festivaldebut, her Grand Ole Opry debut (during the celebration of the U.S. Postal Service’s limited-edition Johnny Cash Forever stamp), and an appearance at the inaugural Taste of Country Festival in New York. This summer alone, Lisa has shared the stage with Lady Antebellum,Carlene Carter, Jamey Johnson, her “tweet buddies” The Oak Ridge Boys and Randy Travis.  She continues with tour dates throughout the fall, including the “Playin’ Possum! The Final NO Show” November 22 in Nashville.  She’ll wrap the year at home in New York with family and close friends.

Lisa’s social circle keeps on growing with nearly a half-million Twitter followers and almost 200,000 Facebook friends.  Fans can learn more about Lisa on her website.

About Long Drivers of America:  Long Drivers of America is a dynamic golf event company that specializes in producing events for long drive professionals.  The company is owned and operated by long drive pioneer Art Sellinger.  Founded in 1995 and based in Roanoke, Texas, LDA is best known for staging the annual RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship, the premier event in power golf.  For more information visit www.longdrivers.com.

About Golf Channel:  As the fastest-growing network on television, Golf Channel is a multimedia, golf entertainment and services company based in Orlando, Fla.  The Golf Channel cable network, co-founded by Arnold Palmer in 1995 and part of the NBC Sports Group, is available in more than 120 million homes worldwide through cable, satellite and wireless companies.  As part of the NBC Sports Group, professional golf coverage on NBC is branded “Golf Channel on NBC,” further extending the Golf Channel brand to NBC’s broadcast audiences.  Exclusive partnerships with the world’s top tours allow Golf Channel to feature more live golf coverage than all other networks combined, added to a programming schedule distinguished by golf’s best news, instruction and original shows.  Golf Channel’s digital platform of businesses is led by www.GolfChannel.com, a leading golf destination on the Internet, delivering unmatched coverage of the world of golf, as well as services that help the recreational player with how to play, what to play and where to play golf.

CAROLYN CORLEW, LONGTIME CHARLIE DANIELS BAND MEMBER, CROWNED MS. SENIOR AMERICA TODAY IN ATLANTIC CITY

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CAROLYN CORLEW, LONGTIME CHARLIE DANIELS BAND MEMBER, CROWNED MS. SENIOR AMERICA TODAY IN ATLANTIC CITY

CarolynCorlew_MsSrAmerica_reaction_medAtlantic City, NJ (October 24, 2013) – Longtime Charlie Daniels Band background vocalist Carolyn Corlew was crowned Ms. Senior America today at the National pageant at Resorts Casino Hotel’s Superstar Theater in Atlantic City, NJ.  The competition featured 34 women age 60 and older from around the country.  Corlew won the title of Ms. Senior Tennessee April 27th.  While representing Wilson County at the Tennessee State convention, Corlew encouraged ladies that have reached the “Age of Elegance” to consider participating in the pageant.
“I am thrilled, honored and so excited about wearing this crown for the next year,” said Corlew.  “These women were over the top – there were professional dancers, opera singers from Broadway… I sang a bluesy Etta James song and we had a 93 year old that rocked the competition.  I’m blown away.  From this point it’s spirit, mind and then body – it’s gotta come from within.  I’ve got a 20 pound dress on and a crown and I’m proud to represent all the senior women of America!”

Ms. Senior America, established by Dr. Al Mott in 1972, is the world’s first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the “Age of Elegance.”  It is a search for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans.  By giving women 60 years of age and older an opportunity to display their “inner beauty,” talents, and elegance, the Pageant seeks to draw attention to the achievements of senior women. The Pageant motivates and encourages women to utilize their full potential and share a positive outlook on life with others. Participants represent a cross section of America.

“Certainly youth is beauty that excites, but age is charm and character that inspires,” Mott said.  “One of the reasons this pageant is thriving is because it’s a celebration of women who’ve reached — perhaps “achieved” is the more apt term, the “age of elegance.”

The Pageant’s philosophy is based upon the belief that seniors are the foundation of America, and our most valuable treasure.  It is upon their knowledge, experience and resources that the younger generation has the opportunity to build a better society.

“These remarkable women have had successful careers, raised families, survived cancer, strokes, heart attacks; struggled, lived and thrived, yet they remain steadfastly elegant and inspiring,” said Dr. Mott.

For more information on the Ms. Senior America Pageant, visit www.senioramerica.org