Hard Rock To Induct Katie Armiger’s Black Dress Into Memorabilia Collection

(Nashville, Tenn. – May 17, 2013) On Wednesday, May 22nd, country artist Katie Armiger will perform at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas (3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S.) as part of an event, hosted by 102.7 The Coyote.  The show is free and open to the public, ages 21 and older.  Doors will open at 6 p.m. PT.  Donations are being collected in support of The Children’s Miracle Network.  A $5 donation will get you a Katie Armiger CD with 100% of the proceeds going to the Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon.

In addition to the performance, Armiger will also donate a dress to Hard Rock to become a permanent part of Hard Rock’s world-famous music memorabilia collection.  Armiger wore the black dress on the historic Opry stage in August 2012, the night her “Better In A Black Dress” music video went #1 on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown.

“I am a longtime fan of Hard Rock Cafe,” said Armiger.  “Ever since I was little girl I can remember visiting the restaurants around the country and admiring the eclectic array of memorabilia that graced the walls.  Being asked to include one of my dresses to display for thousands of people to see at such a well-respected franchise is such a great honor.”

To learn more about Katie Armiger, visit www. KatieArmiger.com or find her on social media at www.facebook.com/armiger1 and www.twitter.com/KatieArmiger. To watch Armiger’s current video, “Playin With Fire” click here and to download Armiger’s complete album Fall Into Me click here.

About Katie Armiger:
Cold River Recording artist Katie Armiger has charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Since 2009, every video she has released has been voted by fans onto GAC’s “Top 20 Countdown” including “Leaving Home,” which lodged itself in the countdown for an astonishing four-and-a-half months. Fan votes also netted her the No. 1 spot in Country Weekly’s Hottest Bachelorette issue two years in a row, as well as the No. 3 slot in the magazine’s most beautiful women in country music list. In 2012, she appeared during a pivotal date on ABC’s hit show “Bachelor Pad.” 2013 kicked off with the release of her current album, Fall Into Me, which became her highest charting album debuting at #7 on Billboard and iTunes Country Album chart on day of release. The album includes her current single, “Playin With Fire” which is at Country radio now and the recently released music video which debuted at #2 on GAC Top 20 Fan Voted Countdown.

About Hard Rock:
With a total of 179 venues in 57 countries, including 141 cafes, 18 hotels and 8 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands.  The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the companies’ two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida., as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Biloxi, Chicago, Cancun, Las Vegas, San Diego and Singapore. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include San Jose, Ibiza, Chennai, Istanbul and Tenerife. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Daytona Beach, Palm Springs, Aruba, Riviera Maya, Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen and Haikou in China. New Hard Rock Casino projects in development include Hungary and Northfield, OH.  For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.HardRock.com.

(Nashville, Tenn. – May 15, 2013) Two award-winning Nashville-based television producers have come together to develop an adoption series called, Finding Home. The series will explore the rise of adoptions in the United States and will deliver a compelling look at how families are formed through adoption and how that impacts adoptees, birth and life parents, and communities in the present and for years beyond.  The show will deal with the phenomenon of modern adoptions, the family dynamics created and how that is impacting our society and communities.

Greg Travis, President of Travis Television and Jeanette Jolley, Producer, were both adopted as children and were separately using the Internet and other tools to look for some answers towards their adoption history.  It was by chance they discovered this separate, but parallel path.

This time, the two are turning to Kickstarter and social media to help find and fund interest in navigating a creative path for the captivating TV series, Finding Home.

Travis commented, “We have some very interested television agents, network executives and celebrities in Los Angeles regarding our concept, but we felt we needed a pilot that truly captured our vision of the show’s direction before we started pitching to the major networks.  Kickstarter funding gives us the freedom to present the stories in their rawest and most honest form.”

“What we have found is that these stories are many faceted,” added Jolley, “and we wanted to show all of it.  Not take a side. Not sugarcoated.”

The show promises an open and powerful view of adoption and family issues whether they are international stories, gay/lesbian adoptions, single parents, traditional, famous or the kids next door.

The ultimate reality show, the creative team is joined by associate producers whose personal life added to the adoption story.  Melissa Fitzgerald loves to talk about her grandmother, who was adopted.  Cathy Gurley’s family album features a colorful rainbow with three of her five grandchildren adopted.

Check out the video and levels of Kickstarter participation here.

CONTACT:
Cathy Gurley – 615-414-7870 – cathy@gurleybiz.com

(Nashville, Tenn. – May 8th, 2013) Country singer Katie Armiger has been chosen as the newest brand ambassador for Pastry, the lifestyle brand focused on producing ‘Sweet, Chic and Unique’ apparel, accessories and footwear for junior girls worldwide. Armiger is the first country singer chosen to be a face of Pastry and she joins current standout celeb brand ambassadors Cody Simpson, Alli Simpson, Madison Pettis, Jessica Jarrell, MZ Bratt, Colette Carr, Vanessa Simmons and Angela Simmons.

“I am so honored and excited to join the Pastry family,” says Armiger. “Not only do I love the shoes, I love the message Pastry sends to young girls encouraging them to express themselves in a unique and fun way. I’m excited for the future of this new relationship and can’t wait to start promoting this terrific line.”

“With the increasing mainstream popularity of country music, we knew introducing Pastry to that market would be very beneficial,” states Donna Grecco, Sr Director of Marketing of Pastry Brand. “Katie is the perfect blend of mainstream and country, so we knew she would be the perfect artist to represent our brand in that arena. We are more than excited to have her on board.”

Cold River Recording artist Katie Armiger has charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Since 2009, every video she has released has been voted by fans onto GAC’s “Top 20 Countdown” including “Leaving Home,” which lodged itself in the countdown for an astonishing four-and-a-half months. Fan votes also netted her the No. 1 spot in Country Weekly’s Hottest Bachelorette issue two years in a row, as well as the No. 3 slot in the magazine’s most beautiful women in country music list. In 2012, she appeared during a pivotal date on ABC’s hit show “Bachelor Pad.” 2013 kicked off with the release of her current album, Fall Into Me, which became her highest charting album debuting at #7 on Billboard and iTunes Country Album chart on day of release. The album includes her current single, “Playin With Fire” which is at Country radio now and the recently released music video which debuted at #2 on GAC Top 20 Fan Voted Countdown.

To learn more about Katie Armiger, visit www.KatieArmiger.com or find her on social media at
www.facebook.com/armiger1 and www.twitter.com/KatieArmiger. To watch Armiger’s current video, “Playin With Fire” click here and to download Armiger’s complete album Fall Into Me click here.

ABOUT PASTRY:
Baked up in 2007, Pastry is about serving fun fresh product to junior girls. Pastry allows young girls to express themselves with unique looks.  Starting out in the lifestyle footwear arena, today Pastry has blossomed into a full lifestyle brand. Pastry’s product assortment ranges from athletic, dress, and children’s footwear to apparel and accessories. Pastry embodies an eclectic lifestyle for junior girls. It is about self-expression and having a sweet time.

Today, Pastry has distribution in over 15 countries. They bring the sweet feminine product to girls all over the world.  And the message has become global as well. Today, girls all over the world are embracing the Pastry message of Live Life Sweet. Vanessa and Angela Simmons, the founders of the brand, still remain as a driving force behind the product. Their passion and involvement is why Pastry is Sweet, Chic and Unique.

Pastry’s social as follows: FB: lovepastry T: @lovepastry I: @lovepastry

(Nashville, Tenn. – May 7, 2013) Country artist Robby Armstrong’s debut single, “Rodeo,” is currently at Country radio.

Written by Armstrong and Darrell Brown, the toe-tapping track is Robby’s first single from his forthcoming 2013 full-length album, which is additionally produced by Brown (LeAnn Rimes, Ty Herndon, Radney Foster).

“The song is a rowdy, joyful rocker,” said Armstrong. “It captures that special moment of when you are doing exactly what it is that makes you excited in life. It’s about having fun and being in good spirits.”

To watch the video for “Rodeo,” click here. To stream the single, click here.

A dance remix for the song has also been created and is circulating through line dance clubs across the country. To watch an instructional video, click here.

As a dedicated and passionate musician with more than 30 years of experience, Robby Armstrong weaves elements of Alternative Country, with its warm melodies and heartfelt lyrics, and an exciting playing style into a sound that is uniquely his own.

“Robby Armstrong sounds like the illegitimate child of Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Glen Campbell and John Mellencamp all in one,” says, talent manager, Rick Yorn.

Armstrong currently resides in Huntington Beach, California and is pursuing his first love: Country music. He feels he has come full circle and found a place he can write, play and produce a great country album. While his music lends itself to the Alternative Country-Rock genre, Armstrong is confident traditional Country music lovers will not be disappointed by his style.

Robby has three songs, including “Rodeo” in the upcoming feature film, Gambit (featuring Cameron Diaz, Colin Firth), wherein he and his band make a cameo appearance.  The songs are also featured on the official soundtrack.

Additionally, “Rodeo” is also featured in The Sims video game and has been heard at Angels’ stadium as the Los Angeles Angels’ rally song.

“Rodeo” is available on iTunes and other major digital music retailers.

For more information, visit RobbyArmstrong.net.

New Single Featured In Billboard Magazine

(Nashville, TN – May 3, 2013) A-OK Entertainment/GMV Nashville recording artist Amber Hayes has released a lyric video for her uplifting current single “Any Day Is A Good Day.” Hayes is featured in the colorful video, which was shot and edited by Thomas Newton and illustrated by Christen Cole.

To view the video, click here.

The single is the first release off her new album, Any Day Is A Good Day, and it is currently at Country radio.

Billboard Magazine recently reviewed “Any Day Is A Good Day” for the current issue (5/4), which is in-stores now. Billboard journalist, Jill Menze states, “Country hotshot Hayes is full of wide-eyed optimism on her latest single, which may prove to be her breakout.” To read the full review, visit here.

For more information about Amber, visit www.AmberHayesMusic.com.

“Send Me Wings” To Be Released To Country Radio In Coming Weeks

(Nashville, Tenn. – May 1, 2013) BGC Records/GMV Nashville artist Bobby Cyrus will release his debut album, Homeplace, on May 21 through all major digital retailers, including iTunes and Amazon.

The album features 13 tracks, nine of which were written or co-written by the singer. Produced by renowned vocalist and Bluegrass musician, Don Rigsby, the album features special guest appearances by, Bobby’s cousin, Billy Ray Cyrus on “Milkman’s Eyes,” and Country legend, Tom T. Hall on the track “A Rose For Marie.”

“Since the day I picked up my first guitar this is the music I have always wanted to create,” explained Cyrus. “I thank God for giving me the gift of rhythm and rhyme and a special thank you to all those who believed in me enough to help make this dream come true. I am truly a blessed man.”

The title of the release borrows its namesake from the Cyrus family abode in rural Kentucky. A well-loved dwelling and place of tenderness and growth for generations of Cyrus’.  The home’s symbolism serves as ongoing inspiration to Cyrus and as a motif for the album.

The final track of the record is a humble, warm-hearted poem. Written by Bobby’s father, Bob Cyrus, the story centers around the family life on their home in Louisa, KY. Until his passing, Bobby’s father performed the poem at the family’s annual get together, a duty that has been bestowed upon Bobby. Additionally, its familial sincerity serves as the essence behind the title track and a theme throughout the album.

In February, Cyrus became the official spokesperson of the National Walking Horse Association (NWHA). The singer will team up with the association, performing at select events across the country as part of his 2013 “NWHA Tour” and expressing his support for the associations cause. Founded in 1998, The National Walking Horse Association, located at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, is a group of dedicated horse owners and enthusiasts committed to preserving and promoting the naturally-gaited walking horse and its welfare.  Cyrus is scheduled to appear at a series of public NWHA events in the coming months, meeting fans, signing merchandise and advocating his passion for walking horses.

A former heavy-machinery sales and management executive in the coal mining and construction industry of eastern Kentucky, Bobby Cyrus grew up immersed in the sounds of bluegrass and traditional Country music.  Cyrus credits artists like Waylon Jennings, Ricky Skaggs, Larry Cordle, Kris Kristofferson, Keith Whitley and Tom T. Hall as some of the key influences that helped define his songwriting and musical style.  Cyrus released “Milkman’s Eyes” (featuring his cousin Billy Ray Cyrus) in Nov. 2012.

The video for “Milkman’s Eyes,” which premiered on GAC’s Daily Countdown, is currently in rotation on The Country Network and is also featured on CMT.com.

TRACK LISTING:
1. “Cut My Teeth On (Waylon And Willie)” (B. Cyrus)
2. “Homeplace” feat. Bobby’s Dad, Bob Cyrus (B.Cyrus)
3. “Milkman’s Eyes” feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (Billy Ray Cyrus/Jim McKnight)
4. “Send Me Wings” (B.Cyrus)
5. “Hillbilly Man” (B. Cyrus/Jonathan McClanahan/Randy Wallin)
6. “A Rose For Marie” feat. Tom T. Hall (Dixie Hall/Tom T. Hall)
7. “Daddy’s Home” (B. Cyrus)
8. “Broke Down In Georgia” (Mickey Cates/Tony Ramey)
9. “If I’da Wrote That Song” (Larry Cordle/Larry Shell/Jim Silvers)
10. “Carved Our Names In Stone” (B. Cyrus)
11. “Bodan’s Home” (Jimmy Carr)
12. “Lucky Guy” (B. Cyrus)
13. “Homeplace (The Poem)”

For more information, visit www.BobbyCyrusOfficial.com.

(Nashville, Tenn. – April 29, 2013) Country artist and Texas native Templeton Thompson is garnering attention from fans around the world through the success of her breakout debut video, “When I Get That Pony Rode.”

“I am so humbled and overjoyed by the reaction we’ve experienced with this video,” said Thompson. “When we shot the video, I believed we had a great product, but I never imagined we would see so much love and support from fans from all over the world.”

This week, will mark the seventh week in a row that “When I Get That Pony Rode” has aired on the fan-voted GAC’s Daily Countdown. On Tuesday, April 30, Templeton Thompson joins host Suzanne Alexander on GAC’s Daily Countdown.  Check your local listings for show times.

To view the video, click here.

“When I Get That Pony Rode” world premiered on CMT.com in February as part of CMT’s Independent’s Day online feature and currently has over 17,000 streams.  It placed #1 in streamed videos on the day of the premiere.

In addition to GAC and CMT.com, the video is airing on The Country Network and TNN.  AristoVideo handles video promotion for “When I Get That Pony Rode” and continues to work with a panel of more than 150 video outlets, including national, syndicated, closed-circuit, Internet and regional outlets.

The video was shot and directed by Cindy Meehl, the award-winning director of Buck.

Templeton Thompson has penned songs for Reba McEntire, Jo Dee Messina and Little Texas, but currently it is her own song that is getting the attention.  The singer-songwriter has also had her songs featured in several feature-films and television shows.

For more information about Templeton, visit www.TempletonThompson.com.

Templeton Thompson

(Nashville, Tenn. – April 29, 2013) Streamsound Records has announced the addition of Tyler Waugh to the label’s promotion team.  Waugh will start the position immediately and can be reached at tyler@streamsound.com or 615-870-2040.

“I am beyond excited for the opportunity to work with Mike Culotta, Byron Gallimore, Jim Wilkes, Steve Richardson and the entire label staff at Streamsound Records,” said Waugh. “The new music I’ve heard from Dakota Bradley, Austin Webb, and Jaida Dreyer is amazingly compelling and the positivity and creativity coming from the top is infectious. This is going to be fun!”

Before joining Streamsound, Waugh was part of the promotion staff at Arista Nashville for four years. Prior to that, he held positions at RCA/Arista/J Records, Roadrunner Records and BMG Distribution/LA.  He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Music Business from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

“Tyler encompasses some of the best qualities that are in a promotion person,” said Streamsound President, Mike Culotta.  “He has been serving our industry for some time now and we believe he has the relationships, the drive, and the passion for the artists on our roster. We look forward to him joining our team.”

Streamsound Records was launched in 2012 by Grammy award-winning producer, Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Faith Hill) and Jim Wilkes.  Artists on the roster include, Dakota Bradley, Jaida Dreyer and Austin Webb.

For more information on Streamsound Records, visit www.Streamsound.com. For general label inquiries, please contact info@streamsound.com

CRS Welcomes Eight New Committee Members

(Nashville, Tenn. – April 29, 2013) The 2013-2014 Country Radio Seminar Agenda Committee was released today by CRS officials and includes eight new members.

The complete 2013-2014 CRS Agenda Committee (Bolded and * denotes new committee member):

Lee Adams / Broken Bow Records
Daniel Anstandig / Listener Driven Radio
Lindsey Cerajewski / WUSN*
Andy Denemark / United Stations
Dale Desmond / WCKN
Shelly Easton / WXTU*
Greg Frey / Cumulus Media, Inc.
Heather (Robin Ward) Froglear / KFRG/KXFG/KVFG/KRAK*
Keith Gale / RCA Records*
Jeffrey Green / Stone Door Media Lab (Agenda Co-Chair)
Tom Hanrahan / The Bull Birmingham*
Kurt Johnson / Townsquare Media*
Judi Lakin / Cox Media Group Houston
Stephen Linn / BBR Management
Nick Martin / WXFL
Ron Rodrigues / Arbitron
Annie Sandor / Curb Records (Agenda Chair)
John Trapane / Capitol Records (Agenda Co-Chair)
Rob Williams / Greater Media Boston*
Sue Wilson / Rubber City Radio Group*

The 2013-2014 CRS Agenda Committee is made up of volunteers from all areas of the Country radio and record industries and gathers each year to plan events for Country Radio Seminar.  This year’s Agenda Committee members will meet June 19-20, in Nashville to brainstorm and develop a list of hot topics to be covered at CRS 2014, held Feb. 19 – 21, 2013.

Annie Sandor, CRS Agenda Chair stated, “Each year, we work to put together a group of industry talent that can deliver the best CRS Agenda and this year is no exception! I’m excited to work with this great team of people to deliver an amazing CRS for 2014.”

For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

About Country Radio Seminar:
Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio.  CRS 2014 will be held Feb. 19 – 21, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.  Country Radio Seminar is a property of Country Radio Broadcasters.

(Nashville, Tenn. – April 24, 2013) Nashville-based video marketing company, AristoVideo, has launched the very first independent music video premiere coordinated by an independent company utilizing Artists.CMT with Texas act, Matt Kimbrow Band. The video, “If It All Goes Right” premiered Tuesday, April 16 and marks the group’s debut music video release. View the video here.

Planned, developed and conceptualized by AristoVideo in tandem with Matt Kimbrow’s own social channels, the campaign generated more than 7,800 views and 2,300 Facebook “Likes” during its first week online. A limited number of free mp3 downloads of the track were also made available. The surge in activity made Matt Kimbrow the second most popular artist on CMT.com for the week of April 15-21, 2013.

“Independent artists like the Matt Kimbrow Band can certainly make waves on a national platform,” said AristoVideo Manager, Jaime Marconette. “Using the tools that are now available for marketing artists, a creative campaign can engage fans, spark shares and convert listeners. We’re extremely pleased with the activity generated and the exposure gained for the Matt Kimbrow Band.”

Following the premiere, AristoVideo made “If It All Goes Right” available to a panel of more than 150 video outlets, which are national, syndicated, closed-circuit, Internet and at the regional levels.

Visit AristoVideo online here: http://aristovideopromo.com

Visit the Matt Kimbrow Band online here: www.MattKimbrow.com

About AristoVideo:
A division of The AristoMedia Group, AristoVideo has built a thirty year history of marketing artists through visual mediums, including music videos, EPKs, liners and interview features serviced to television, closed-circuit and Internet partners across the globe.