AUSTIN, Texas — An exceptional lineup of roots, bluegrass and Americana artists will perform at the 25th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival Thursday, April 19, through Sunday, April 22, at the Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in the Texas Hill Country, just south of Austin on FM 1826.
Tim Dugger Set To Perform At Talladega Super Speedway
Thursday, 03 May 2012 14:39
TALLADEGA, Ala. – (April 30, 2012) – Curb recording artist Tim Dugger (@Tim_Dugger) has been chosen to sing the national anthem at this year’s “Prelude to the Dream” on Wednesday, June 6 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The all-star dirt Late Model race will feature more than 25 world renowned drivers as they battle for dirt supremacy on the half-mile clay oval track.
“I’m honored to be chosen to sing the national anthem again at this event,” said Dugger, who sang the national anthem for the 2010 Prelude to the Dream. “This is an opportunity for the stars and fans of kinds of motorsports to come together to raise money for this wonderful cause.”
Dugger’s racing connections run deep.
World Famous Irish Tenor, Michael Londra Signs With WBA Entertainment, Inc.
Thursday, 03 May 2012 14:33
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 3, 2012) - Robert Williams, President of WBA Entertainment, Inc. proudly announces the signing of Michael Londra (Chicago/Ireland based Celtic star, from the opera capital of Ireland, a small town called Wexford). Londra, recently named 2012’s “Best Irish Tenor” by the Irish Music Awards. Londra was also nominated for “Best Solo Performance.” Appearing with such names as Pavarotti, Bocelli, II Divo, Sarah Brightman and Kathyrn Jenkins on Universal Records Asia’s 2009 release, Arias, Londra’s version of “Danny Boy” was described by The Irish Emigrant as “one of the best recordings of ‘Danny Boy’ in history.” The YouTube video of this recording has been viewed by almost 6 million people.
Julie Roberts Dedicates New Song To Alma Mater, University Of South Carolina
Thursday, 03 May 2012 14:13
Nashville, Tenn. (May 3, 2012) - As a part of the University of South Carolina's (USC) 'Carolina Promise' campaign, USC alum and country music artist Julie Roberts has written and recorded "Sweet Carolina," a special song honoring her home state and beloved University.
According to USC, the 'Carolina Promise' campaign is its "Commitment – or promise - to students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and the communities we serve that we will continue to lead the way to improve the quality of life for all in our state and world.
Lisa Nemzo Writes "Anthem For Our Generation", Inspired By True Story Of A Fallen Hero
Tuesday, 24 April 2012 13:02
Nashville, TN (April 24, 2012) - "We need to take care of our heroes and the families of the fallen," said hit songwriter Lisa Nemzo, who transformed her sorrow for the plight of American servicemen and women into action by writing and recording a stunning song in their honor, "Arlington."
Nemzo, long beloved as one of Los Angeles' most revered singer-songwriters as well as an accomplished producer, is shining a light on an aspect of American life often kept hidden: the tragedy of the military returning from war injured and suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), something Nemzo has experienced herself.
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Old Settler's Music Festival Announces Schedule For 25th Annual Event
AUSTIN, Texas — An exceptional lineup of roots, bluegrass and Americana artists will perform at the 25th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival Thursday, April 19, through Sunday, April 22, at the Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in the Texas Hill Country, just south of Austin on FM 1826.Top MP3s
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