Twenty-six episode series to begin airing on Australia’s Country Music Channel Oct. 23
(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 7, 2010) DigitalRodeo.com continues its global Country music initiatives with the launch of its new series, “O’SHEA USA,” to air on Australia’s Country Music Channel (CMC).
Produced by U.S.-based Country lifestyle and social network site, DigitalRodeo.com, “O’SHEA USA” is a series of edgy, 2-3 minute episodes hosted by CMT “Can You Duet” finalists, O’Shea. Originally from Australia, but based in Nashville for the last four years, the husband and wife duo give a behind-the-scenes look into life as up-and-coming Country artists and report on location from various Country music events around the U.S.
“We are very excited about this whole thing. It’s a great way for us to meet new folks, share our adventures on the road and all the crazy shenanigans that go with it!” says CMAA award-winner Mark O’Shea. The duo’s most recent single, “Old School,” is currently at Country radio in Australia, and the video is airing on CMC.
The first season of the 26 “O’SHEA USA” installments are currently in production and begin airing on CMC Australia on Saturday, Oct. 23. Archived clips will also be available at DR TV, DigitalRodeo.com’s free online video library of exclusive DR programming.
“We are very excited to be working with O’Shea,” says Digital Rodeo Director of Marketing and Promotions, John Pyne. “In addition to being an incredibly talented duo, Mark and Jay bring a great energy and a fresh, fun approach as hosts of O’Shea USA. Think of some of the great hosting couples, add some Australian charm, and that’s O’Shea.”
Adds CMC Program Director Tim Daley, “CMC is excited to bring our friends Mark and Jay O’Shea home via ‘O’SHEA USA.’ They will give CMC viewers an Aussie perspective of Country music in the USA with exclusive interviews, road stories and behind-the-scenes access. We look forward to spending time with the O’Sheas, both here in Australia and all over the USA.”
To learn more about Digital Rodeo or to watch archived episodes of “O’SHEA USA,” visit www.DigitalRodeo.com. For more information on O’Shea, visit www.TheRealOShea.com.
About DigitalRodeo.com:
DigitalRodeo.com is the premier Country news, music and lifestyle site for Country music fans everywhere. Community membership is free and offers fans and artists alike the opportunity to connect with each other, upload and download audio and video, watch exclusive DigitalRodeo.com content and stay updated on what’s happening in the world of Country music. For more information, visit www.DigitalRodeo.com.
About O’SHEA:
As Top Five finalists on the hit CMT TV Series, “Can You Duet,” husband and wife duo O’Shea were welcomed wholeheartedly into the living rooms of Country music lovers all over the U.S. Individually, Mark and Jay O’Shea have an impressive string of writing and artist credits that span the globe. Mark has won multiple CMAA awards (the Australian equivalent of the CMA Awards), and Jay has penned a No. 1 Pop song in Europe and toured as a backing vocalist for rock legends, INXS. The couple has toured with the likes of Phil Vassar and The Oak Ridge Boys and is currently preparing material for their debut album, which includes material co-written with hit-makers Dave Berg, Tim Nichols, The Warren Brothers, and Shawn Colvin.
Aussie duo O’Shea
