AristoMedia CEO Jeff Walker and his wife Terri welcomed international artists and executives to CMA Music Fest with a party Sunday night at their Brentwood, TN home, the day before the kickoff of the Billboard Country Music Summit. CMA CEO Steve Moore, Red Light Management‘s Fletcher Foster, Charles Dorris & Associates president Charles Dorris and Zamek World Marketing CEO Paul Zamek were among those attending as well as a large contingent of international artists including Rick Caballo, Pete Kennedy, High Valley, Travellin Rose, Adam Gregory and Jessica Ridley.

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Lineup to showcase new faces, Grammy-nominated veterans during CMA Music Fest week event

(Nashville, Tenn. – May 16, 2011)  The AristoMedia Group has announced the lineup for its Aristo Summer Show, to be held Tuesday, June 7 at downtown Nashville venue The Second Fiddle.

The Aristo Summer Show kicks off at 3:00 p.m. CDT and features performances from Deborah Allen, Lacy Green, Adam Gregory, Amber Hayes, Ty Herndon, Rachel Holder, DJ Miller and Margaret Phillips.  Each artist will perform a 15-minute set of original material.  The event is hosted by Adam Gregory and takes place immediately following The AristoMedia Global Show at The Second Fiddle.  The show will be open to the public.

For event inquiries, contact Matt Watkins at mwatkins@aristomedia.com or (615) 269-7071.  For media inquiries, contact Christy Walker-Watkins at christy@aristomedia.com or (615) 269-7071.

About The Artists:

Deborah Allen – Deborah Allen is best known for her Grammy-nominated smash, “Baby I Lied,” but this singer/songwriter/producer’s career has been bolstered with numerous hits on the Pop and Country charts: “Rock Me,” “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” “I Hurt For You” and plenty of others.  Deborah’s new album (out this summer) features her signature sound of Country, Blues, Pop and Rock influences – delivered in a way that only this sultry Delta singer from Memphis can.  The first single is a fun-loving, funky Country shuffle called “Anything Other Than Love.”  www.DeborahAllen.com

Lacy Green – North Carolina native Lacy Green was exposed at an early age to the Country, Bluegrass and Folk music that dominated her local music scene.  Her 2011 debut single, “For the Summertime,” reflects those influences admirably in a warm, Alison Krauss-inspired sound.  The 21-year-old college student and singer is currently busy recording her debut album in Nashville with renowned producer and songwriter Ronnie Bowman.  “For the Summertime” is due at Country radio in June, with an EP release scheduled for this fall.  www.LacyGreen.com

Adam Gregory – This Edmonton, Alberta native secured his first record deal at age 13 and was a Gold-selling artist in Canada by the time he moved to Nashville in 2007.  He released his U.S. debut single, “Crazy Days,” in 2008 and followed up the Top 30 Music Row effort with the ballad, “What It Takes.”  In 2010, he starred in the film “What Would Jesus Do?” with John Schneider.  Currently, Adam is splitting his time between Edmonton and Nashville, where he is writing material with a number of prominent, chart-topping songwriters in preparation for his next project.  www.AdamGregory.com

Amber Hayes – Amber Hayes had a breakout year in 2010 with her Top 40 debut single, “C’mon.”  Her follow-up, “Wait,” is currently climbing the charts and closing in fast on another Top 40 appearance.  Award-winning director Steven Goldmann shot the video for “Wait,” which world-premiered on Yallwire.com on May 13.  This Oklahoma native and former theater star is as genuine as they come and one of those rare artists today that can make radio-friendly Country music without straying too far from tradition.  Her debut EP was released through FUNL Music in September 2010.  www.AmberHayesMusic.com

Ty Herndon - Ty Herndon’s latest album, the Country/Christian/Bluegrass-inspired Journey On, earned the chart-topping Country singer a Grammy nomination in 2011 and a Dove Award in 2010.  The title track was also selected as the signature song for the Kevin Turner Foundation.  Turner is an ex-NFL player recently diagnosed with ALS, and after hearing “Journey On,” Turner and Herndon agreed that it was the perfect song to help raise awareness in the fight against ALS.  Both Ty and Kevin have been chosen as co-chairs in this year’s national ALS Therapy Alliance/CVS campaign, featured in 7,400 stores across the country.  Ty is currently working on a new, 100% Country effort and preparing to release a new single later in 2011.  www.TyHerndon.com

Rachel Holder – Eighteen-year-old Rachel Holder possesses the kind of voice that makes an immediate impression.   For the past several months, Rachel has been working in the studio on her debut album with industry vet and respected producer Chuck Howard.  The first single, “Chocolate,” is currently at Country radio and is already making a connection with female listeners.  Rachel also released a special holiday track and video in December for her cover of “Christmas Eve.”  Rachel’s debut album is due out later this year on All Entertainment.  www.RachelHolder.com

DJ Miller – DJ Miller is grabbing Country radio’s attention with his most recent single, “Whatever It Takes.”  The heartfelt track earned the singer his first Top 40 single on the Billboard Country Indicator, Aircheck Activator and Music Row charts.  This 21-year-old from Idaville, Indiana, is known for his entertaining stage show, and with a new album ready for release this summer, he’ll be on the road bringing that show to Country music fans everywhere.  DJ’s debut single in 2010 was the up-tempo party track, “A Little Naughty Is Nice.” DJ is gearing up for his next release, “Between Sundays,” which will be at radio in the coming weeks.  www.DJMillerCountry.com

Margaret Phillips – Newcomer Margaret Phillips has the voice to match her striking looks.  At nearly six feet tall, the model-esque Phillips is certainly a compelling presence on stage, but this Mississippi native is more than just another pretty face.  Discovered by Grammy-nominated artist Deborah Allen, the two women have been writing material for Margaret’s debut album, due out in 2011.  The bluesy, soulful influences of her upbringing are balanced nicely with her affection for Country acts like Sugarland, Lee Ann Womack and Loretta Lynn.  Produced by Allen, the project’s first single is expected this summer. www.MargaretPhillipsMusic.com

The AristoMedia Group had a number of artists coming and going this past week at CMA Music Festival.  Here’s a brief rundown of some of their activities…

The Bellamy Brothers played an entertaining set in front of thousands of fans at the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage on Thursday afternoon, despite a morning rain delay. The Brothers’ classic, “Let Your Love Flow,” recently achieved the BMI Five Million Performance Award and experienced a remarkable resurgence in popularity, shooting all the way up to No. 1 on the UK Country charts overseas, nearly 35 years after it was written.  (Photo by: Theresa Montgomery/Country Music Association)

Digital Rodeo Plays It Straight…

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Online social network and lifestyle community Digital Rodeo sponsored its first ever Celebrity Poker Tournament, hosted by Andy Griggs, at Cadillac Ranch on Thursday afternoon.  The event also included a post-game guitar pull, featuring players like Steve Holy, Jeff Bates, Tracy Byrd, Hollywood Yates, Trent Willmon, Bryan White, Sunset Slim, Bo Bice, Whitney Duncan, Andy Griggs and more.  Sunset Slim (pictured with Yates) beat out the field to take the tournament’s top honors.  The DR booth in the Convention Center also hosted dozens of artists during the week, including Megan Mullins, Jessica Harp, Adam Gregory, Point of Grace, Veronica Ballestrini, Sarah Buxton, Trailer Choir, the Dirt Brothers and more.  (Photo by: Bev Moser/Moments By Moser)

Adam Gregory… He Sings! He Swings! He Signs! He Struts!

Adam Gregory had another successful CMA Music Fest week this year.  He graced the catwalk at the Country Weekly fashion show, played some softball at the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game, made the daily media rounds for interviews and took the opportunity to meet hundreds of excited fans at his booth signings during a packed Music Fest week.  Adam was also given a special award before his performance at Cadillac Ranch for his involvement with Operation Troop Aid, an organization that sends supplies to troops overseas. (Photo by: Bev Moser/Moments By Moser)

Marsh On Solid Ground For Music Fest Debut…

Newcomer Amanda Marsh made her first visit to Music City and the CMA Music Festival this year.  Along with her 18-year-old brother Travis (who is also an artist), the California-based duo performed at the Durango Acoustic Corner, hosted the Operation Troop Aid show and signed autographs at Amanda’s booth.  A solid stream of fans turned out from all corners of the country to meet the siblings in person. Amanda recently released her debut album, Love Is In The Details, which won a Mavric Music Award for Song of the Year.  The pair also star in their own online drama series, Anywhere , which is directed by director Patrick Norris (Gossip Girls, Dawson’s Creek, Friday Night Lights).

Telstra Winner Rocks Riverfront…

Australia’s Peter McWhirter was the winner of this year’s Telstra Road to Tamworth, the Aussie version of American Idol. As part of his prize package, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter performed on the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage in front of thousands of enthusiastic Music Fest concert-goers.  He also played a set at Monday night’s CMA Global Artist Party alongside other international performers from Australia, Ireland, the UK, Canada and New Zealand.  He’s currently spending a few weeks in Nashville working with producer Mark Moffatt on his debut album.  (Photo by: Kenny Mims)

Film to feature original music from Gregory

(Nashville, Tennessee – May 4, 2009) Country recording artist Adam Gregory has signed on to co-star in the upcoming film “WWJD” based on one of the best-selling Christian books of all-time.

Based on the classic Charles Sheldon book, “In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do,” the novel currently sells an average of 100,000 copies per year and is available in 26 languages around the world.  More than 40 million copies have been sold since it was written in 1896, second only to the Bible.

Gregory will star in the film alongside John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard tv show, Nip/Tuck, CSI, Smallville) and Maxine Bahns (The Mentalist, The Lost Tribe).

“My faith and my music are very closely related,” says Gregory.  “I feel truly blessed for an opportunity where I can incorporate both into a project that serves a bigger purpose and will hopefully reach millions of others.”

Gregory’s original song “What Would Jesus Do,” from his recent Canadian release Crazy Days, will also be featured in the film.  The song was co-written by Keith Follese and Billy Yates.

The film, produced by Joe and Jack Nasser and Kevin Otto of Nasser Entertainment Group, follows four individuals (a singer, a newspaper editor, a wealthy philanthropist and a minister who has lost his faith) as they vow to walk in “the steps of Jesus.”

Filming on the project begins this week in Los Angeles, CA.

About Adam Gregory:
Twenty-three-year-old recording artist Adam Gregory is a native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After signing his first record deal with Sony Music Canada at age 13, he scored several Top Ten hits and Gold records in his native country before permanently relocating to Nashville in 2007.  The rising star sped up the U.S. charts in the summer of 2008, breaking into the Top 30 with his first stateside single, “Crazy Days.”  Gregory released his follow-up single, “What It Takes,” in November, followed by promotional tours with both Cricket Communications, Inc. and Soles4Souls.  His album, Crazy Days, was released in Canada in March, with a U.S. debut to follow.  Visit www.AdamGregory.com for more information.

(Nashville, TN – April 23, 2009) Big Machine/NSA/Midas recording artist Adam Gregory recently wrapped up a successful six-week tour partnership with Nashville-based charity organization Soles4Souls.

Gregory visited select markets across the country during his “What It Takes 2009″ club tour, playing shows and partnering with local radio stations to raise money and awareness for the Soles4Souls organization.”Soles4Souls is a great charity that’s really helping out a lot of people,” says Gregory.  “People forget about the basic comforts that most of us take for granted, like a simple pair of shoes, but think about how miserable you’d be without them.  I’m proud to say that we helped make a difference in a lot of people’s lives through this partnership.”

Country singer Adam Gregory showed his support for U.S. troops last week in Nashville, Tenn. when he kicked off Operation Troop Aid’s care package initiative in the Convention Center at CRS-40.

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