LEE BRICE

Lee Brice’s New Single “Love Like Crazy” Cracks The Top 30 Country Radio Loves Lee Like Crazy

Curb Records recording artist Lee Brice is heating up the Billboard and Country Aircheck country singles charts, cracking the Top 30 this week with his latest single “Love Like Crazy” and it is about to ignite.

Written by Doug Johnson (Mike Curb Music/Sweet Radical) and Tim James (Warner/Chappell Music) and produced by Doug Johnson, this inspiring mid-tempo song tenderly captures sage advice on how to make young love and a career last a lifetime. The record is from his forthcoming debut album Picture Of Me to be released in 2010.

The song is already getting rave reviews from fans, critics and country radio who are all stepping up to show just how much they Love Lee Like Crazy.

“Lee is an amazing singer and songwriter. We’ve been playing ‘Love Like Crazy’ for awhile on KNIX, and this is the week to step on the gas…to prove once and for all this is a hit!” – Mark Medina, KNIX Phoenix, AZ

“It sounds great on the radio, holy moly!” – Nate Deaton, KRTY San Jose, CA . “Lee just moved up to POWER. We’re hearing some great feedback and it’s an excellent song!” – Captain Jack, WKMK Monmouth Ocean City, NJ

When Lee Brice first entered the country consciousness with the Top 30 hit “She Ain’t Right” in 2007, his voice carrying over FM radio waves like honey trickling through lines of melody etched in leather, his rugged sound and raw emotion spoke for a new generation of Nashville recording artists. As follow-up singles “Happy Endings,” “Upper Middle Class White Trash,” and current Top 30 hit “Love Like Crazy” have doggedly climbed the charts, Brice has continued to change the landscape of country with images inspired by the Carolina backcountry where he was raised—of a tightly packed car heading from Myrtle Beach into the sunset, of a trailer park full of Cadillacs, of 58 years of marriage lived in a 2-story house on Maple Street.

Not only has Brice established himself as one of the most promising new voices in country, he has proven himself as one of Nashville’s top tunesmiths, with cuts by Jason Aldean, Adam Gregory, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and Garth Brooks to his credit.

“More Than A Memory,” the Garth Brooks smash that became the first song in Billboard chart history to debut at #1, seems more like a dream to Brice. And, the dream continues to realize as Brice is currently on the road headlining shows and opening select dates for Country Music superstar Clay Walker.

In-between tour dates, he is putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming debut album Love Like Crazy. To learn more about Lee Brice, log on to: www.leebrice.com

CLAY WALKER

Attention Clay Walker FANS!

Clay is happy to announce the date for his 2010 "fam" club get together. Members should mark Wednesday, June 9th on their calendar for the big event! The gathering will be held in Nashville, Tennessee in conjunction with the Country Music Association's annual music festival also known as fan fair.

Please join Clay Wednesday, June 9th, in Nashville for his annual "Fam" Club party! This year's event will again be held at the beautiful Country Music Hall of Fame, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Nashville. The doors will open at 11:00 a.m., and will include lunch, a mini-acoustic performance, surprise souvenir, meet & greet (for members w/valid membership cards), silent auction benefiting BAMS and much more! Clay has a very intimate afternoon planned and we know you won't want to miss a minute of the fun!

Go to www.claywalker.com for more info!

BOMSHEL

Fighting The Fight!

When you walk into a record store, you will undoubtedly see many pieces of music that are available. Keep in mind that each release you see is the product of hard work and determination on the part of the artist. With that said, one act that takes a lot of pride in the fact that their album is out is Curb Records’ duo Bomshel.

“Everytime I go into Walmart, I go “whoa,” exclaims Kristy Osmonson. Her partner, Kelley Shepard echoes her sentiments. “Even if I just go in for milk, I have to look there. Then, I’ll take all of them, and put them next to Taylor Swift on the end cap, so somebody else will see it.”

Seeing the release of their Fight Like A Girl album in October was a long-awaited dream come true for the duo.

“It’s nerve wracking,” Shepard admits. "You spend so much time on it. We wrote every song on it except for ‘Just A Girl,’ so it’s such a part of who we are.”

Putting that much of themselves out there is quite the revealing experience, according to Osmonson.

“It’s kind of like a diary and opening your soul up to the world,” she tells MusicNewsNashville. “You hope that people like all the heartbreak and falling in love and everything. You feel kind of naked, but it’s exciting.”

So, how do Bomshel describe their music?

“I don’t even know. I don’t know if I’ve ever been asked that question. It’s a piece of Kelley and I. I think that sonically, it’s very similar to a show. It’s very much high energy, and it’s very honest.”

Not afraid to speak what’s on their mind, one of the more intriguing titles on the disc is “Karma Is A Female Dog.” Osmonson says the story behind that song has a tie to one of 2008’s most-talked about singles.

“I had written a song with Joey + Rory called “Cheater, Cheater,” where it said ‘no good white trash ho’, which I think a ho is a ho, especially if you’ve been cheated on.”

While the song garnered some well-deserved attention for the husband / wife duo, the line might have had an adverse effect on its’ chart position.

“Country Radio didn’t necessarily like that as much, so we were trying to come up with alternative ways of saying the same thing. Maybe a family friendly way, I guess we were looking for something that was grandmother approved.”

A song that leans to the other end of the emotional spectrum is the tender title cut. Osmonson says the song is extremely personal to her. ‘Fight Like A Girl’ was inspired by a friend of mine who battled with breast cancer at a very young age. I don’t think Kelley or I had any idea of the life changing impact of that song. It’s a daily experience, having people come up and share their story with us. They may be sad or they may be amazing, and to have the song be the Susan G Komen song for last October was the most incredible experience.”

Writing the song has changed some of her thoughts on the craft.

“I used to think it was so cheesy when songwriters would say ‘I just held the pen, God wrote through me. But I feel that on that song that I had little to do with it. We were vessels and we put it out there. The fact that it has been used to help fund new research is a great thing. There’s so much new technology, and so many things being developed right now, so we’re just so excited to be a part of that. That’s the best part of what we do.”

The pair recently spent some time catching up with their friends in radio at the 2010 Country Radio Seminar. Shepard said of the event that “It’s like a big family reunion because we spend a lot of time out visiting these guys, and we see a lot of people more than we see our own families. They really do become like best friends, and we’ll celebrate birthdays and big things with them. It’s nice to see that we have developed relationships with these people. It’s not like work or anything like that.”

Another aspect of the seminar that makes it fun for them is the fact that they get to see some of the artists that they admire, as well. Shepard says with a smile that in addition to being artists, they are also huge fans.

“The thing is Kristy and I aren’t cool. You see all the other acts, and they are like ‘Hey, Brad, how’s it going? Not us! I saw Reba and went into a cold sweat. I started sobbing and crying in the middle of interviews that she was in the middle of doing. Anything from 1990 up, I am the biggest fan of in Country Music and can tell you anything about that, and so for me, I just freaked out. I was just like a diabetic on a sugar shake. You grow up admiring these people, and to be two feet away from them is kind of unreal.”

Osmonson feels the same way adding that “Kelley and I have both have been in this business for a long time, and you think that one time we would play it cool, and be like ‘How’re you doing.’ That’s kind of our problem. We’re honest with our feelings to a fault. We can’t ever just play cool.”

The pair has much on their plate in 2010, including dates from Switzerland to Iraq, where they will be playing for the troops on July 4. State-side, they will open several shows for Miranda Lambert this year, as well. Both ladies are grateful for the opportunities.

“I think just the fact that you lay in your bunk at night, and you think ‘I’m on a tour bus, and I’ve wanted to do this since I was six, and the fact that your little kid gets inside of you and you think ‘I’m on a bus and people are singing my music back to me. It’s a dream come true,” admits Shepard.

Being able to share the ride with someone she is close to is one of the highlights for Osmonson.

“For me the best thing about touring is that I get to do it with my best friends. Kelley and I have so many great experiences that we get to share together. I couldn’t do this by myself. I would become miserable. Having someone to go through this with is really fun.”

by Chuck Dauphin

HANK WILLIAMS JR.

Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival 2010 Line Up Grows With the Announcement of Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Gretchen Wilson and 9 Additional Artists

ENTERPRISE, AL -The Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival is proud to announce more amazing, talented acts to the already star studded lineup for 2010. The festival welcomes one of Billboard Magazine's “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”, the founding member of The Allman Brothers Band and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Gregg Allman. Joining the event for the first time is Buddy Guy, who is one of the greatest blues guitarist and singers who has been an inspiration to Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughn and many other guitarists. He is also a member of the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Grammy Award winner and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Gretchen Wilson is the perfect addition to the already rockin’ country acts set to perform.

Other country acts joining Wilson include country rock singer Stoney LaRue; Austin, TX, based singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen; Alabama native and favorite, The Wayne Mills Band and Texas country band Rio Grande. The festival is staying true to the concept of a country music festival with a mix of rock, jazz, alternative and bluegrass by announcing IBMA’s 2-time Entertainer of the Year, The Grascals; revolutionary New Orleans brass band, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band; alternative rock, singer songwriter, Citizen Cope; punk and country infused rock band, Lucero and bluegrass band, The Wells.

Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts festival takes place on June 3, 4, and 5th, 2010 in Enterprise, AL. Fans from all over the United States come together for an amazing weekend filled with great music and fun. To date the 2010 lineup announced includes: Train, Hank Williams, Jr., Zac Brown Band, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, Travis Tritt, Randy Houser, Jake Owen, Chris Young, Rodney Atkins, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Jonathan Tyler and Northern Lights, Danny Gokey, Colt Ford, LoCash Cowboys, Blackberry Smoke and Houston County. Kenny Chesney will headline the festival on Saturday night, June 5th to close out the star-filled weekend!

Last chance to purchase and take advantage of the early bird ticket pricing is March 12th, 2010.

Purchase 3-day festival tickets now until March 12th, 2010 for only $99. 1-day flex tickets are available for $49 only until March 12th, 2010.

TIM MCGRAW

CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Tim McGraw has been added to the 2010 CMA Music Festival!

Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Kellie Pickler are the latest additions to the artist lineup for 2010 CMA Music Festival, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13 in Nashville, Tenn.

Previously announced artists include Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band. All of the announced artists will perform during the Nightly Concerts at LP Field.

This will be McGraw's first appearance at the event since 2001, when he was a surprise guest during Kenny Chesney's performance as part of the Nightly Concerts at LP Field and the event was still known as Fan Fair. His last announced appearance was in 2000, the last year Fan Fair was held at the Nashville Fairgrounds. He has participated in the event eight times since his Fan Fair debut in 1993. McGraw has won 11 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 2001; Male Vocalist in 1999 and 2000; Album of the Year in 1998 (A Place in the Sun) and 1999 (Everywhere); and Musical Event of the Year in 2007 on "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" with Tracy Lawrence and Chesney.

"We are thrilled to welcome Tim back to CMA Music Festival in 2010," said Steve Moore, CMA Board Chairman. "Our event established its tradition of hosting the superstars of our format at its inception in 1972 with artists such as Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette. Take a glance at this year's performer list and you'll see we're living up to

WYNONNA

Wynonna will play herself on an upcoming episode of Army Wives. The singer will appear on the May 16th episode of the Lifetime series, where she’ll perform two songs as part of a USO-style concert for the troops at Ft. Marshall in Charleston, South Carolina.

Army Wives airs on Lifetime on Sundays at 10 PM.

LARRY GATLIN

Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers will pay a visit to the Fox News and Fox Business Channels this week with appearances on Hannity, Imus in the Morning and America’s Nightly Scoreboard. Tuesday evening, Larry stops by the Fox Studios for several panel discussions including a reserved seat on Sean Hannity’s Great American Panel and Dave Asman’s America’s Nightly Scoreboard. Brothers Rudy and Steve join Larry Wednesday morning for a chat with legendary talk radio host Don Imus and will later burn up the set with a performance from the country music trio.

MIKESCHAIR

MIKESCHAIR Receives Four Dove Nominations For 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards!

MIKESCHAIR Also Recognized At SESAC Awards

What a year for MIKESCHAIR! Their self-titled debut project, which released just last summer from Curb Records has not only delivered some major radio hits but now it's delivered award nominations. MIKESCHAIR has been nominated an astounding four times by the voting members of the Gospel Music Assocation for the upcoming 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards. Recognized for the top honor of Song of the Year with "Let The Waters Rise," the song is also acknowledged in the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year category. The band's first hit single, "Can't Take Away," is nominated for Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, while the album is up for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.

The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at Nashville's legendary Grand Ole Opry House, and will be televised nationwide on gmc (www.gmclife.com) Sunday, April 25th.

Since their self-titled project released on July 14th, MIKESCHAIR - Mike Grayson, Sam Tinnesz, Jesse Hale, Jon Haire - are so honored to be recognized by their peers and the industry as a whole.

Bassist Jon Haire explains, "“Being the one guy in MIKESCHAIR that has grown up in Nashville, the Doves have always been an exciting time of year for me to watch my parent’s friends and musical influences receive recognition for their achievements. I am just blown away that I too now have an opportunity to experience such a wonderful thing. God has once again connected a dream of mine to a calling of His, and for that reason alone I am honored and humbled.”

"Dove Nominations are something we definitely didn't expect at all," lead vocalist Mike Grayson adds. "We already feel so blessed just to be nominated!" "God has been really doing some incredible things this year in our lives and in our ministry," Sam Tinnesz, lead guitarist shares. "He has protected us in some of the most dangerous moments and also really encouraged us by opening doors that we could never open by ourselves. Being nominated for a Dove is truly an honor."

The music of MIKESCHAIR was also recently recognized by the performing rights organization SESAC. Held at the the famed Loveless Cafe and Barn in Nashville earlier this month, both songs "Can't Take Away" and "Let The Waters Rise" were acknowledged at SESAC's Christian Awards, which honors songwriters and the hit songs that topped Billboard's Christian charts in 2009. A photo from the awards presentation is below.

MIKESCHAIR is a band well-known for infectious songs that inspire action to change the world through love. The group, also known for their humanitarian efforts, specifically with mikestable, visited Peru this past December with Tampa's JOY-FM in support of Buckner International's "Shoes for Orphaned Souls" program (www.buckner.org), where thousands of shoes were donated to orphaned children of Peru, South America.

Partnering with organizations and utilizing mikestable at many of their shows, it is the band's hope for people to be aware of what's going on in the world in terms of need, to give them empowerment, while also give options. Audiences are welcomed to visit mikestable, which is dedicated to offering information for various causes such as Food for the Hungry, IJM, Love 146 and much more. MIKESCHAIR is currently touring on WINTERBLAST 2010 with Building 429, Britt Nicole and Chris And Conrad. The band will join the last leg of Winter Jam 2010 starting in mid-March where they will hit such markets as Little Rock, AR, Shreveport, LA, and Grand Rapids, MI. Visit www.MIKESCHAIR.com for the most updated tour schedule, especially for more concert dates being added for the spring and summer.

MIKESCHAIR is managed by Creative Trust, Inc., and booked by Jeff Roberts & Associates, both located in the Nashville, TN area.

www.MIKESCHAIR.com

RODNEY ATKINS

Rodney Atkins Remembers His First Time

Rodney Atkins charted his first country single in 1997 after being signed to Curb Records. The song, 'In a Heartbreat,' reached No. 74. Six years -- and several heartbeats -- later, Rodney cracked the country Top 40 with 'Sing Along.' The Tennessee native eventually landed his first Top 5 hit in 2004 with 'Honesty (Write Me a List').

Rodney went through hell in 2006, which ended up being a good trip. 'If You're Going Through Hell' was named the No. 1 country song on Billboard's year-end chart in 2006, and 'Watching You' topped that same year-end chart in 2007. Like all artists, the first song of yours that you hear on the radio seems like a ticket to ride. Rodney tells The Boot where he was when he heard his first record on the radio.

"I was driving down the road in my truck in 2003. It was the single 'Sing Along' from the 'Honesty' album. I had to pull over. I was by myself, and I wanted to call my wife in the middle of the song, but then I would've had to turn it down. So I waited until the song was over. I remember thinking it was cool because they played Alan Jackson before they played my song and then George Strait was after me. I was in the middle of those two legends. It was overwhelming!"

By Pat Gallagher The Boot

The Oil Palace Presents Rodney Atkins

Rodney Atkins grew up in hills of East Tennessee surrounded by gospel music and front porch picking. On Feb. 12 at the Oil Palace in Tyler, Atkins will be in the Rose Capital performing from his platinum-selling album, "If You're Going Through Hell" as well as new material from the much-anticipated new album, "It's America."

Atkins may be a platinum-selling artist, but his success hasn't changed his love of creating real, genuine country music.

"I've always been drawn to country music," Atkins said. "I love the stuff that keeps your toes tapping along, like "If You're Going Through Hell," you just want to sing along with it."

It's important to him that his music is real, he said, and much of it talks about the simple things in life. "I think I'm just a regular guy, and I try to do the best I can," he said. "I love songs about friends and family. I think that's what life revolves around. Those are the things that are always on my radar and what I'm thinking about constantly."

Life for Atkins may not seem ordinary to us, but offstage, he's a husband and a dad with a 7-year-old son, Elijah, and two teenage stepdaughters who like to call him "Big R." "I am so blessed with my family and my wife," he said. "She keeps it all together with the kids in school and lessons and here and there, playing sports. And then with a husband on the road working, she somehow manages to keep us balanced."

Country music has allowed dreams to come true for both Atkins and his family - Atkins started out working at a warehouse driving a forklift and delivering office furniture.

"We absolutely had nothing, nothing at all, and then you realize what you actually do have is a great thing, and that's always been the foundation for us," he said. And that foundation is important when he's on the road. "You miss your kids like crazy," he said. "Now days we've got iChat and we can look at each other, but it's nothing like them actually being there. They'd actually love to be on the road with me."

But the challenge of missing family also brings the rewards of seeing how his music affects to lives of his listeners. "When folks come up to you and tell you how their songs have touched your lives, it's a rewarding feeling," he said. "When a father and son come up and they say "Watching You" is our song, and every single Joe comes up and says, "Going Through Hell" helped get them through one of the toughest times in their lives, as well as people dealing with illness, health issues, soldiers - that's rewarding."

And that is what makes his shows so much fun - everyone can relate.

"Everyone sings along, you can pump your fist - it's a celebration of being alive," Atkins said. "It isn't just a guy standing there singing - that's not what we do. Everybody comes to party and have a good time! So come out, forget your worries and bring your friends." Ticket prices for the show are Floor Reserve $45, GA Risers $35.

Contact the Oil Palace Box Office for additional information 903-566-2121.

By MAEGAN MCGOWEN

MIKESCHAIR

Curb Record’s Recording Artists MIKESCHAIR Involved In Accident

Nashville, TN – January 30, 2010–The winter storm that gripped the mid-state area with icy roads proved too much early this morning for Curb Records, MIKESCHAIR. The group was on their way to perform at a Disciple Now Weekend, for a Christian youth ministry event in Petal, Mississippi, when their van and trailer hit a patch of ice heading south on I-65 causing it to spin and roll on to its side into the median. The four members of the band which include, Mike Grayson (lead singer, guitar), Sam Tinnesz, (lead guitar) Jesse Hale (violin, keyboards), and Jon Haire (bass guitar) were able to crawl out and walk away unhurt. Mike Grayson says they were very lucky, “We're all a little shook up but most thankful that everyone is OK. This accident is a challenge and reminder to hold fast to what we believe with what we sing about from stage night after night; that in the midst of a raging sea, or bad circumstances, we’re confident that God is faithful and in control. We’re disappointed that we won’t be able to make our event tonight in Petal, but we're looking forward to getting everything fixed and back up and running as soon as we can.

The band’s second single; “Let The Waters Rise” is currently top ten on the Christian AC charts and continues to gain momentum. The popularity of the “Let The Waters Rise” has helped their album see an 84% sales increase in the past week.

MIKESCHAIR released their self-titled debut album in July of 2009. Almost simultaneously the band garnered their first top 5 CHR radio hit with “Can’t Take Away” the lead single off the same album. Having met and formed on the campus of Belmont University in a dorm room, more precisely Pembroke Hall 106 their freshman year, the now alumnae, Mike Grayson, Sam Tinnesz, Jesse Hale and Jon Haire are choosing to focus their music and platform to helping those in need. The band has developed “mikestable” as the humanitarian arm of their ministry. It is the band's hope for people to be aware of what's going on in the world in terms of need, to give them empowerment, while also give options. Audiences at each MIKESCHAIR show are welcomed to visit their table that is dedicated to offering information for various partners such as Food for the Hungry, IJM, Love 146 and much more.

JO DEE MESSINA

Have you checked out Jo Dee Messina on twitter yet? Jo Dee personally tweets at twitter.com/jodeemessina! To thank everyone for all of their support, fans will have a chance to win an autograph from Jo Dee and a FREE 6 month fan club membership! It is so easy to win too! Followers who tweet daily to follow @JoDeeMessina on twitter will be entered to win. One winner chosen at random weekly. When Jo Dee reaches 10,000 followers we will also have a special grand prize! Find out more at twitter.com/jodeemessina

Today's Country

Jo Dee Messina was well on her way to achieving the massive amounts of success that she deservedly had earned with her album Delicious Surprise that spawned the huge hit single "My Give A Damn's Busted." However, in the midst of the success that she was finding she seemingly dropped off the country music radar. With a few attempts to break through to country radio with scattered singles through the years, Messina has now found the mark with "That's God," the new single from her forthcoming album Unmistakable, her first release in 5 years. With "That's God" Messina delivers the heartfelt, emotional ballad that she describes as her soul on tape.

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She delivers a simple thought that is all too often forgotten as she asks the listener questions about feeling the sun on your face, looking at the ocean, mountaintops going to the sky, etc… and then explaining very simply that all of that is God. As the song unfolds we see her hit aspects that are even closer to home for most as she talks about a child and the smile on their face. Within' the chorus comes the true selling point to the song when she states that it doesn't necessarily have to be something big, but rather just the little things that show you God is all around. Messina openly admits that she was in a low period when this realization came to her and it's usually in the down point of someone's life when one realizes its most important aspects. Jo Dee Messina was able to capture her emotions with this song and deliver a top-notch lyric that everyone could benefit from listening to in the times we find ourselves living in right now.

WYNONNA

WYNONNA, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, LEE GREENWOOD, and RESTLESS HEART JOIN MICHAEL W. SMITH AND A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS TO RECORD “COME TOGETHER NOW” TO BENEFIT HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS

A Children’s Choir of More than 250 Elementary School Students – Including 14 from Haiti - Joined Artists Wynonna, Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mandisa, Matt Maher, Lee Greenwood, Phil Stacey, TobyMac, Travis Cottrell, Darwin Hobbs, Restless Heart, Point of Grace, Brandon Heath, Margaret Becker, Michael Tait, Kevin Max, The Newsboys, Ashley Cleveland, The Katinas, Kirk Sullivan, Meredith Andrews, Matthew West, Francesca Battistelli, Everlife and More NASHVILLE, TENN. – Yesterday at Belmont University’s Ocean Way Studios, multi-platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist, gathered a who’s-who list from the music community to record “Come Together Now.”

The song, penned by Smith, David Mullen and Cindy Morgan – and produced by Bryan Lenox – was written to remind people of the need to help those in Haiti.

“The crisis in Haiti has left us all trying to figure out how we can help,” shares Smith. “We wanted to create something that the community could support, for the greater good of those in Haiti. Everyone gave of their time: the studio was donated, the musicians donated their time and all proceeds from this song will go to designated charity/relief work through The American Red Cross and Samaritan’s Purse. It’s incredible to be part of something that is going to help so many people.”

In addition to lending their voices in song, several artists also recorded PSA’s for The American Red Cross and Samaritan’s Purse for use in upcoming months. Contributing artists include:

Aaron Shust, Alathea, Amber Hezlep, Anthony Moreino, Anthony Skinner, Ashley Cleveland, Austins Bridge, B. Reith, Brady Toops, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Byron Chambers, Calvin Nowell, Charmaine, Chris McClarney, Chris Sligh, Chuck Girard, Dana Jorgensen, Darwin Hobbs, David Mullen, Don Poythress, Donovan Tea, Dorothy Savage, Duane Allen, Echoing Angels, Everlife, Francesca Battistelli, Greg Jennings, Hillary McBride, Jaime Jamgochian, Jared Anderson, Jasmine Sagginario, Jason Baird, Jason Dunn, Jimmie Allen, Jody Davis, John Ford Coley, John Schlitt, Joseph Martino, Julia Ross, Justin Rivers, Kate Lazar, Kate Schettler, The Katinas, Kevin Max, Kirk Sullivan, Lara Landon, Lanae Hale, Lannie Anderson, Lee Greenwood, Mandisa, Manic Drive, Margaret Becker, Mark Hall and Megan Garrett of Casting Crowns, Matt Dowley, Matthew West, Matt Maher, Melinda Doolittle, Meredith Andrews, Michael Cavallo, Michael Olson, Michael Tait, Michael Tash, MIKESCHAIR, Mike Weaver, Natalie Grant, Nicole C. Mullen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Paige Armstrong, Phil Stacey, Point of Grace, PureNRG, Rachael Lampa, Rachel B. James, Reco Hight, Restless Heart, Ruben Mundo, Russ Mohr, Sarah Ross, Sarah Sadler, Selah, Shannon Cochran, Shawn Cavallo, Stephanie Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terrence James, TobyMac, Tommy Coomes, Travis Cottrell, Trey Heffinger, Wynonna, and Yellow Cavalier. (Artist list subject to change.)

The song will be made available for sale soon, with all proceeds going to benefit relief efforts to Haiti. More details on the song’s release date are forthcoming.

WYNONNA & WYCLEF JEAN TO PERFORM ON CBS NEWS' “THE EARLY SHOW", SATURDAY EDITION SUPER BOWL STAGE

Music Superstars come together for the first time for monumental performance

Nashville, TN – “Are You Ready For Some Wynonna!” -- The country soul diva will take THE EARLY SHOW, Saturday edition Super Bowl stage on Saturday morning, February 6th to continue CBS News’ coverage of Super Bowl activities. THE EARLY SHOW, Saturday edition will broadcast from Lummus Park in South Beach, Florida, anchored by Chris Wragge and Erica Hill, with Weather anchor Lonnie Quinn. Fans looking for ticket information to this one-time performance can resource: http://www.1iota.com/shows,CBS---The-Early-Show,149.html

Wynonna will be making a special announcement on this ‘live’ broadcast while Wyclef Jean will talk about the recent earthquake in Haiti and the Nation’s recovery efforts.

About Wynonna 5-time GRAMMY Award winning artist, Wynonna Judd first gained fame as part of one of the most successful musical duos of all time, The Judds. On top of that amazing feat, she also holds multiple gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA in excess of 30 million units sold for albums released throughout her illustrious 25-year career. In addition to her countless musical achievements, Wynonna became a New York Times best-selling author in 2005 with the release of her long-awaited autobiography, Coming Home to Myself, released in conjunction with her live CD and DVD Her Story: Scenes from a Lifetime.

Wynonna recently released her critically acclaimed seventh solo studio album, Sing: Chapter 1, an eclectic assortment of standards paying homage to all the different genres and songs that have formed the soundtrack to her life.

Visit www.wynonna.com to learn more!

BOMSHEL

ACM Award Nomination for Bomshel!

The ACM has just announced that Bomshel is nominated for ACM’s Top New Vocal Duo.

Beginning February 26th, vote for Bomshel at www.voteACM.com

LEE BRICE BREAKS THE COUNTRY TOP 40

Curb Records recording artist Lee Brice recently delivered to radio his brand new single “Love Like Crazy” which landed in the Top 40 on the Billboard and Country Aircheck country singles charts this week and is still climbing.

Written by Doug Johnson (Mike Curb Music/Sweet Radical) and Tim James (Warner/ Chappell Music) and produced by Doug Johnson, this inspiring mid-tempo song tenderly captures sage advice on how to make young love and a career last a lifetime. The record is from his forthcoming debut album Picture Of Me to be released in 2010.

“When I first heard ‘Love Like Crazy,’ it made me think of my grandparents,” said Brice. “My grandparents lived this song and I knew immediately that I had to record it.”

BOMSHEL

TIM MCGRAW

KACI BATTAGLIA

JUST JINJER

BOMSHEL

RODNEY ATKINS