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(Nashville, TN – March 10, 2010) Dallas-based independent label, Carved Records, has announced a distribution agreement for No Justice through RED Distribution and MRI Associated Labels, Inc.

The agreement is a co-venture between Carved Records and MRI, with RED handling all distribution duties for Carved product.

“Securing distribution for Carved Records through our deal with RED and MRI is a key component to the success of this label,” says Carved Records CEO Tim Porter. “Both companies have a proven track record when it comes to working with independent artists, and we’re thrilled to be working with them to distribute No Justice and Texas Hippie Coalition.”

RED Distribution is an independent record distributor and artist development company owned by Sony Music Entertainment. RED currently handles distribution duties for more than 50 independent and major record labels, including MRI.

“We are very excited and proud to welcome Carved Records into our family of labels. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Carved’s VP of Operations, Phil Thomas, for more than 15 years. With Phil’s and Tim Porter’s impeccable leadership, coupled with their great love for music, this label will be a leader in the indie music scene,” says Dewayne Brown, RED Nashville, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

Stillwater, Oklahoma’s No Justice recently finished their debut album for Carved Records with producer Dexter Green. Titled Second Avenue, the new album was recorded in Nashville and is scheduled for a late spring 2010 release. A debut single will be released to radio in the coming weeks.

Founded in 2009, Carved Records has already signed two acts to its label thus far in 2010: Texas radio chart-toppers No Justice and Southern metal act, Texas Hippie Coalition. For more information on No Justice and Carved Records, visit: www.NoJustice.com and www.CarvedRecords.com.

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(Nashville, TN – Feb. 8, 2010) Dallas-based independent record label, Carved Records, has officially opened its doors for business and signed its second artist in just two months with the addition of Texas chart-toppers, No Justice.

Founded by entrepreneur and CEO Tim Porter in 2009, the Carved Records team is anchored by VP of Operations Phil Thomas (formerly of UMG Distribution/Fontana, RED Distribution) and Label Director Jenn Littleton (CO5 Music, former Sr. Marketing Director/A&R Geffen Records).

“Carved Records was founded with a mission to encourage artistic integrity and career longevity,” says Carved Records CEO Tim Porter.  “The Carved Records family has already signed two very unique and very diverse acts in No Justice and Texas Hippie Coalition, which is something that our label will continue to do in the pursuit of our creative vision.  Our intent is not to sign as many acts as we can, but to keep our roster manageable so that we can build careers with them.”

The label’s first Country artist signing is No Justice, a five-piece band from Stillwater, Okla.  The group has enjoyed significant regional success and airplay in Oklahoma and Texas, playing more than 150 dates per year and landing numerous No. 1 singles on the Texas charts, including “Never Come Back” and “Don’t Walk Away.”

“No Justice is a band that has proven hit-making ability,” says Carved Records VP of Operations Phil Thomas.  “These guys have enjoyed great success regionally with multiple No. 1s, and we can’t think of a better act to introduce to Nashville and the rest of the nation than Carved Records’ first Country signing, No Justice.”

The No Justice team includes veteran Nashville artist manager Scott Welch of Scott Welch Management and veteran agent Jon Folk of Red 11 Music.

“Jon and I are excited about the partnership between No Justice and Carved Records,” says No Justice manager, Scott Welch.  “The industry is going through a very challenging evolution today.  To be successful in developing an artist globally, it takes great talent, work ethic, and the “special sauce” known as passion.  Carved has demonstrated to all of us that they have the expertise and the “special sauce” to be one of the new forces in music.”

No Justice is currently in Nashville completing their debut album for Carved Records with producer Dexter Green.  The project expands on the group’s Country, Rock and Roots sound and is scheduled for a late spring 2010 release.

For more information on No Justice and Carved Records, visit:  www.NoJustice.com and www.CarvedRecords.com.  For label inquiries: info@CarvedRecords.com.

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(Nashville, TN – Jan. 11, 2010)  Pioneering Country duo, The Bellamy Brothers, have released “Heart of My Heart” to radio, the second single from their career-spanning greatest hits collection, The Anthology, Volume 1.

Co-written with the iconic but often overlooked songwriter Jerry Lynn Williams before his death in 2005, “Heart of My Heart” follows the release of Anthology’s first Top 40 single and duet with The Bacon Brothers, “Guilty of the Crime.”

“Jerry Williams’ been called the most famous unknown songwriter in music history,” says David Bellamy.  “Howard and I only wrote a few songs with Jerry because we met him just a couple of years before he died, but he was one of the best writers we’ve ever worked with.  We are really proud to have written ‘Heart of My Heart’ with him.”

Williams’ songwriting credits include Eric Clapton’s “Running on Faith” and “Pretending,” Bonnie Raitt’s “Real Man,” Delbert McClinton’s “Givin’ It Up For Your Love” and Jimmy and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Tick Tock.”  He also contributed tracks for legends such as Ringo Starr and B.B. King.

In addition to a handful of new and previously unreleased songs, such as “Heart of My Heart” and “Guilty of the Crime,” Anthology, Volume 1 features 13 No. 1 hits from the Bellamy’s prolific career, including “Let Your Love Flow,” “Old Hippie,” “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” “Kids of the Baby Boom” and “For All the Wrong Reasons,” among others.

Brothers Howard and David are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year and plan to release The Anthology, Volume 2 in the fourth quarter of 2010.  The duo is currently touring in the U.S., with their annual European tour taking place later this summer.  A Bellamy Brothers biography is also in production and is scheduled for release in 2011.
Visit www.BellamyBrothers for news, tour dates, merchandise and more.

(Vancouver, BC) September 12, 2009 – The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) was pleased to present the following industry awards during Country Music Week in Vancouver, BC:

CCMA GALA DINNER & AWARDS:
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Songwriter(s) of the Year: Johnny Reid / Brent Maher for “A Woman Like You”

Record Company of the Year: Open Road Recordings

Record Company Person of the Year: Ron Kitchener (Open Road Recordings)

Radio Station of the Year (Major Market): CISN-FM – Edmonton, AB

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Radio Station of the Year (Secondary Market): CICX-FM – Orillia, ON

Top Selling Canadian Album: Dance With Me ~ Johnny Reid

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Artist Hall of Honour Inductee: Buffy Sainte-Marie

Builder Hall of Honour Inductee: Barry Haugen

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ALL-STAR BAND AWARDS
Drums: Mark Branconnier (Gord Bamford)

Bass: John Dymond (Various)

Guitar: Murray Pulver (Doc Walker)

Keyboards: Rob Shapiro (Hey Romeo)

Fiddle: David Pichette (Emerson Drive)

Steel Guitar: Jeff Bradshaw (Gord Bamford)

Special Instrument: Mike Norman – Saxophone (Johnny Reid)

CCMA INDUSTRY BRUNCH & AWARDS
Country Club of the Year: Cook County Saloon – Edmonton, AB

Album Design of the Year: Garnet Armstrong/Mark Maryanovich – What I Do (George Canyon)

Recording Studio of the Year: Bart McKay Productions  – Saskatoon, SK

Music Publishing Company of the Year: ole

Management Company of the Year:

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Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year: Ron Sakamoto (Gold & Gold Productions Ltd.)

Retailer of the Year: Walmart Canada Corp.

Website of the Year: docwalker.ca (Doc Walker) – Ashley Harms/Tim Neufeld/House of Bands,
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Booking Agency of the Year: Cressman Sakamoto Agency

Music Director of the Year (Major Market): Mark Patric (CJJR-FM) – Vancouver, BC

Music Director of the Year (Secondary Market): Peter Walker (CJKX-FM) – Oshawa, ON

On-Air Personality of the Year (Major Market): Odd Squad With Doug, Robyn, & Dan (CKRY-FM) – Calgary, AB

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Video Director of the Year: Warren P. Sonoda, Director – “Go To Bed Angry” (Tara Oram)

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Country Music Program or Special of the Year: Live At Revival (CMT)

Congratulations to all of the artists!  For more information and highlights from the 2009 CCMA Awards and Country Music Week, please visit www.ccma.org or www.countrymusicvancouver.com.

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(Vancouver, BC) September 13, 2009 – The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) celebrated another fantastic year in country music.  Hosted by actor and director Jason Priestley, this year’s Canadian Country Music Awards took place in Vancouver, BC at GM Place, where country music fans were treated to amazing performances by such artists as Aaron Pritchett, Paul Brandt with High Valley, Reba McEntire, and Martina McBride, to name a few.

The big winner of the night was Johnny Reid, who took home five CCMA Awards.  Also of note were newcomers Dean Brody and Tara Oram, who were each presented with their first award.

Recipients of a 2009 Canadian Country Music Association Award were as follows:

•    Single of the Year: “Brothers” ~ Dean Brody

•    Album of the Year: Dance With Me ~ Johnny Reid

•    Songwriter(s) of the Year: Johnny Reid/Brent Maher for “A Woman Like You”

•    CMT Video of the Year: “A Woman Like You” ~ Johnny Reid

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•    Male Artist of the Year: Johnny Reid

•    Group or Duo of the Year: Doc Walker

•    Roots Artist or Group of the Year: Corb Lund

•    Rising Star: Tara Oram

•    Fans’ Choice Award: Johnny Reid

Congratulations to all of the artists!  For more information and highlights from the 2009 CCMA Awards and Country Music Week, please visit www.ccma.org or www.countrymusicvancouver.com.

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(Nashville, TN – Sept. 10, 2009)  In support of their new collaboration with The Bacon Brothers, legendary Country duo The Bellamy Brothers made a recent visit to the Nashville ASCAP offices.  The group performed their new single together, “Guilty of the Crime,” later that night at the Grand Ole Opry.  The Bellamys and Bacons participated in a press conference and meet and greet event at ASCAP prior to the performance.  The Bellamy Brothers’ The Anthology, Volume 1 will be released in stores on Sept. 29, 2009.

Pictured (l to r): Howard Bellamy, David Bellamy, ASCAP Senior Vice President Connie Bradley, Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon gather during a press conference held at ASCAP in Nashville on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009.

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(Nashville, TN) Sept. 4, 2009 – Vancouver, BC, is Canada’s hub for Country music this year as it prepares for Country Music Week, beginning Thursday, Sept. 10 and ending Sunday, Sept.13 with the CCMA Awards at GM Place.

The agenda of activities includes showcases, seminars, industry events, musical performances and the star-studded CCMA Awards.  Below is a brief summary of can’t-miss events during Country Music Week and the Awards. For more specific information, visit: www.countrymusicvancouver.com/events

Thursday, Sept. 10
The Songwriters’ Café provides an intimate atmosphere where both established and national jury-selected, non-established songwriters share the stage in an acoustic, in-the-round setting.  The New Artist Showcase presents eight up-and-coming artists selected from a field of 140 applicants.  This year’s performing finalists include Shane Chisholm, Jaida Dreyer, and Darren McGinnis.

Friday, Sept. 11
Friday offers a number of informative seminars following the Keynote Address, delivered by Terry McBride, CEO of Canadian record label Nettwerk Music.  The Songwriters’ Café continues in the afternoon, with the Gala Dinner & Awards held in the evening. The 2009 Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour members will also be inducted during the Dinner & Awards ceremony. This year’s inductees are: artist Buffy Sainte-Marie, industry veteran Barry Haugen and Country radio broadcaster John Murphy.  The All Star Band Awards officially close out Friday’s events with a jam session and awards ceremony.

Saturday, Sept. 12
The Industry Brunch & Awards are held Saturday morning, followed by more seminars throughout the afternoon.  One of the most popular events during Country Music Week, this year’s FanFest will once again provide photo and autograph opportunities with artists including: Johnny Reid, Jessie Farrell, Aaron Pritchett, Doc Walker, Shane Yellowbird, Deric Ruttan, Tara Oram, Dean Brody, Steven Lee Olsen, The Higgins, Jason Blaine, One More Girl, Terri Clark, Ridley Bent, Victoria Banks and more.  The final installment of the Songwriters’ Café is also held on Saturday.

Sunday, Sept. 13
In addition to the CCMA Awards, Sunday’s afternoon events include the Great Guitar Pull and the Gospel Showcase, which features both established and rising stars in the Gospel format.  The Canadian Country Music Association Awards kick off at 4 p.m. PST.  The Post-Awards Reception and Red Carpet event will take place immediately following the awards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

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Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Terri Clark, George Canyon with Crystal Shawanda and Richard Marx, Doc Walker, Jessie Farrell, Aaron Pritchett, Emerson Drive, Johnny Reid, Gord Bamford, Paul Brandt and Jann Arden.  There will also be special performances from Dean Brody, Victoria Banks and Tara Oram.

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Martina McBride, George Canyon, Aaron Pritchett, The Higgins, Jason Blaine, One More Girl, Paul McGuire, Jillian Harris (from “The Bachelorette”), Amber Marshall and Graham Wardle (from the cast of CBC’s “Heartland”), The Wilsons, Shane Yellowbird, Patricia Conroy, Deric Ruttan, Jason McCoy, Colin James, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Hey Romeo and Ultimate Fan, Richard DeJonge.

CCMA Awards’ Leading Nominees:
Johnny Reid (six), George Canyon (five), Victoria Banks (five), Dean Brody and Gord Bamford (four).

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Tickets for the CCMA Awards are available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, and by phone at 604.280.4444.  Ticket prices range from $55 to $125 (plus applicable taxes and service charges).

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About the CCMA:
The CCMA is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the growth and development of Canadian country music. For 30 years the CCMA has marked each September with Country Music Week, a four-day conference and celebration culminating in the internationally broadcast CCMA Awards (established 1983). Country Music Week is one of the largest music events in Canada with a combination of activities for both community and industry, including showcase opportunities for newcomers, educational seminars and an all day FanFest that delivers Canada’s stars to the community. In 2009, Country Music Week and the CCMA Awards will be held in Vancouver, BC from September 10-13.  Visit www.CCMA.org for more information.

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(Nashville, TN – Aug. 19, 2009)  The Canadian Country Music Association has announced Crystal Shawanda, Richard Marx, Emerson Drive and Gord Bamford as performers at the 2009 CCMA Awards, to be held Sept. 13 in Vancouver, BC, at GM Place.

CCMA Female Artist of the Year nominee Crystal Shawanda and pop rock legend Richard Marx will join George Canyon for a special vocal event in honor of the Canadian Military.  Group or Duo of the Year nominee Emerson Drive and multiple nominee and 2008 Top New Male Talent of the Year Gord Bamford will also perform.

“Having the opportunity to work with Richard Marx has been an unbelievable experience,” says Canyon.  “He is undoubtedly one of the most sincere and genuine people I have ever met within the industry, and I am proud to call him my friend.  Performing live with him is going to be awesome.”

Canyon continued, “Crystal Shawanda is one of the best pure vocalists in Country music.  It will be an honor to share the stage with her for this unique performance.”

Previously announced performers include Reba McEntire and Martina McBride from the U.S., as well as George Canyon, Terri Clark, Doc Walker, Jessie Farrell, Aaron Pritchett and Johnny Reid.  Jason Priestley will host the awards, which will broadcast nationally across Canada on CBC TV, with encore airings on CMT Canada.

Richard Marx has been an internationally known singer, songwriter and producer for more than 20 years.  He has sold more than 30 million records and written 37 Top 30 chart hits, 13 of which were  No. 1 singles.  His production credits include artists such as Kenny Rogers and Keith Urban.

Crystal Shawanda released her debut album Dawn of a New Day in 2008.  It debuted at No. 2 on the Canadian Country Albums chart and No. 16 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.  CMT Canada documented her rise to fame in the six-part series, Crystal: Living The Dream.

The success of Emerson Drive grew out of a dream that began in lead singer Brad Mates’ hometown of Grande Prairie, Alberta.  A selfless camaraderie has kept the band united through the years, and a tireless work ethic continues to make them one of Country’s busiest bands. With the release of their fourth album, Believe, they have secured their place as a premier act in contemporary Country music.

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For more information regarding the 2009 CCMA Awards, please visit www.ccma.org or www.countrymusicvancouver.com.  To receive Twitter updates, go to www.twitter.com/CCMA_Awards.

Tickets for the CCMA Awards are available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, and by phone at 604.280.4444.  Ticket prices range from $20 to $125 (plus applicable taxes and service charges).  Lower bowl seats are now available.

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(Nashville, TN) Aug. 17, 2009 – Vancouver, British Columbia, will host this year’s Country Music Week from Sept. 10-13, featuring four days of showcases, seminars, industry events, musical performances and the star-studded CCMA Awards.

Country Music Week begins Thursday, Sept. 10, with the Canadian Country Music Association Awards capping off the week’s events on Sunday night, Sept. 13 at General Motors Place.  Leading nominees include: Johnny Reid (6), George Canyon (5), Victoria Banks (5) and Dean Brody and Gord Bamford with four nominations each.

This year’s awards, hosted by Jason Priestley, will feature performances from U.S. superstars Reba and Martina McBride, as well as many of Canada’s finest artists: Terri Clark, Johnny Reid, Doc Walker and more.  The CCMA Awards show airs live at 8 p.m. on CBC Television with encore airings on CMT in Canada. Visit www.CCMA.org for more information.

Events during the week include the Songwriter’s Café, New Artist Showcase, Industry Brunch and Awards, FanFest, Educational Panels, Gala Dinner and Awards, Gospel Showcase, All Star Band Awards and Jam Session, Guitar Pull and Open Mic Night. Terry McBride, CEO of Canadian record label Nettwerk Music, will deliver the Keynote Address.  For more specific information on each of the Country Music Week events, visit: www.countrymusicvancouver.com/events.

One of the highlights each year at Country Music Week is the free Fanfest event.  Artists appearing at this year’s FanFest include: Johnny Reid, Jessie Farrell, Aaron Pritchett, Doc Walker, Shane Yellowbird, Deric Ruttan, Tara Oram, Dean Brody, Steven Lee Olsen, The Higgins, Jason Blaine, One More Girl, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Ridley Bent, Victoria Banks and more.  Fanfest will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and offers fans unique photo and autograph opportunities, as well as performances from the artists.

The 2009 Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour members will also be inducted during Country Music Week. This year’s inductees are: artist Buffy Sainte-Marie, industry veteran Barry Haugen and Country radio broadcaster John Murphy.

Tickets for the CCMA Awards are available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, and by phone at 604.280.4444.  Ticket prices range from $20 to $125 (plus applicable taxes and service charges).

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(Nashville, TN – Aug 6, 2009)  Legendary Country duo, The Bellamy Brothers, have released a career-spanning collection titled The Anthology, Volume 1, at iTunes and through their website at www.BellamyBrothers.com.

The single-disc set, produced by brothers Howard and David and released on Bellamy Brothers Records, is a collection of songs spanning their 35-year career.  Thirteen No. 1’s are featured on the 20-track set, including “Let Your Love Flow,” “Old Hippie,” “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold it Against Me),” “Kids of the Baby Boom” and “For all the Wrong Reasons,” among others.  A handful of new songs are also featured, including the Bellamy Brothers’ new single with The Bacon Brothers, “Guilty of the Crime.”

“We’re very excited to be releasing this anthology series, because it’s the perfect combination of hits, duets and new material,” says David Bellamy.  “We’re also looking forward to publishing our book and releasing Anthology 2 next year for our 35th anniversary.  Some days it seems like just yesterday when ‘Let Your Love Flow’ hit big, and some days it seems like a hundred years ago.”

The Anthology, Volume 1 spans a remarkable career that has produced 14 No. 1 hits, international tours in 65 different countries, and commercial success for the duo on both the Country and Pop charts.  A second volume in the Anthology series is due for release next year, as well as a biography on the Bellamy Brothers’ career.  Volume 1 is currently available at iTunes, www.BellamyBrothers.com and most online digital retailers.  The physical album will be released in stores on Sept. 29.

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The Bellamy Brothers are currently on tour through the end of 2009.  Visit www.BellamyBrothers.com for more information.

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