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Codepink Women For Peace: It’s no longer a secret: our civil liberties and right to privacy are under attack. The National Security Agency is spying on your phone, Facebook, and they’re reading your emails. We know this now because a 29 year-old man named Edward Snowden risked his future by leaking NSA documents that blew … Continue reading »

GOD’S “PHONE” NUMBER Hello God, I called tonight To talk a little while I need a friend who’ll listen To my anxiety and trial. You see, I can’t quite make it Through a day just on my own… I need your love to guide me So I’ll never feel alone. I want to ask you … Continue reading »

James Marvell Never Misses A Beat.. This time With His Superdad Off To Watch Superman, On  Opening Weekend James Marvell sent us some pictures of his 100 year old Dad, celebrating the opening of the new Superman movie. James admits he does not know of anyone, that is more positive about life than his Dad. … Continue reading »

Living Near Heavy Traffic Really Is Bad For Kidneys Research suggests that polluted air can lower the kidney’s filtering ability       Living near a major road may result in reduced kidney function, which could, in turn, increase people’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study. The study, published in … Continue reading »

There’s a lot to be said about marital bliss when applying for a job… A while back there was an opening in the CIA for an assassin. These highly classified positions are extremely difficult to fill, requiring an extensive background check, training, and testing before candidates are even considered for the position. After reviewing several … Continue reading »

Obama’s/Soetoro’s Columbia ID has again arrived in my email box. I don’t really know if Obama is really an American or not. The thing is there seems to be a dispute about his nationality that will not go away. All the liberals say he is American, and most of the Republicans say he is not. … Continue reading »

JEANNIE SEELY TALKS ABOUT JACK GREENE “TREASURED MEMORIES” (Nashville, TN-6-12-13) Country Stars Central magazine presented Grammy award-winning country music star and Grand Ole Opry member, Jeannie Seely with a framed plaque of their June 2013 issue in honor of the late Jack Greene, with a very special tribute that will include an in-depth interview with Jeannie. This month Country … Continue reading »

Randy Travis Debuts Moving Tribute in Honor of George Jones Nashville, Tenn. (June 12, 2013) – Randy Travis has delivered a hit with the surprise debut of the George Jones tribute song, “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum.”  The heartfelt single is now available on iTunes.  “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum” was recently recorded by the country icon and … Continue reading »

NAOMI JUDD SPEAKS OUT ON CMT’S DISREGARD FOR COUNTRY MUSIC FANS . The following “Letter to the Editor” from Naomi Judd could not have come at a better time.  It brought attention to the fact that CMT who has annually stunk up the television with their so-called awards shows and their Rock n Roll grouping of … Continue reading »

. Jim Ed Brown’s new single moving up all charts.  This past week at the CMA Music Fest, Jim Ed joined a panel to talk about the country music industry, he performed his new single on the world famous Grand Ole Opry, appeared at the R.O.P.E. Breakfast with the Stars, and joined the great line-up … Continue reading »

The leader of a controversial nationalist party in Britain caused a stir on Monday with a series of tweets in which he called Nelson Mandela a terrorist whose “ANC regime has incited ethnic cleansing murders of thousands of Boer farmers”. The leader of the British National Party, Nick Griffin, said on Twitter on Sunday: Saint … Continue reading »

SHOULD NASHVILLE SYMPHONY FACE REALITY ? Is Schermerhorn Symphony Center Headed For Bankruptcy Again? (Nashville, TN-6-10-13)  I consider Peter Cooper as one of the best writers to come to Nashville in all of the years I have been involved in the country music industry.  I read his article in our Sunday Tennessean today (6.9.13) “Sound the alarm, save … Continue reading »

JUDY WELDEN IN NEED OF PRAYERS FOR UPCOMING SURGERY! Many in the music industry call themselves friends of JUDY WELDEN.  It is easy to see why …. she is a remarkable, very likeable, talented Recording Artist, Songwriter, and Creator  of unique Bandana hats.  Judy’s mind is always thinking of new ways to help people , and … Continue reading »

Young Mother Of Two Dies In A Hail Of Bullets a True South African Story, Episode #100,896 ? Journalist Jacques Steenkamp writes on June 9 2013: “A hunting weekend ended up in tragedy when young mom of two Melinda Lee Bam, 30, of Nelspruit, was shot dead in her bed at a hunting lodge near … Continue reading »

10 Tips On How To Get Through A Spartan Race We caught up with Richard Lee, winner of the most grueling race on the planet – ‘The Death Race’ and UK Race Director for Spartan Races. Richard is best placed to offer his advice on getting through a Spartan Race because as an ex Royal … Continue reading »

R.O.P.E. (Reunion of Professional Entertainers) OPENED CMA MUSIC FEST WEEK WITH THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN (Nashville, TN-6.8.13) Mel Tillis holding the R.O.P.E. Intl. Appreciation award presented to him during his performance on June 5th for our Breakfast with the Stars.  And there were many, many stars, some 40 artists from Hall of Famers, Grand … Continue reading »

Matt Birk, Former Baltimore Raven, Skips White House Visit Over Obama’s Abortion Stance Former Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk refused an invitation to the White House this week out of consideration for his pro-life principals. “I would say that I have great respect for the office of the Presidency,” Birk told Minnesota’s KFAN-AM on Thursday. … Continue reading »

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING – HOSTED BY MARTY MARTEL MARK YOU CALENDAR SATURDAY-June 8, 2013 (Nashville, TN-6.7.13) “Off The Cuff News” tomorrow, SATURDAY at 10am  to 10:30 CST.  It will air “Worldwide on Wildhorse Entertainment.”  Off The Cuff will deliver current news & views of legends and veterans of country music, indie artists, and editorials regarding … Continue reading »

What Kind Of Governor Leaves His Post and get’s Drunk and is Proud of It? After Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was arrested following an exhaustive manhunt, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick left town and got “quite drunk” at a Berkshires restaurant. While speaking to a marketing firm in Cambridge, Mass. on Wednesday, Patrick gave … Continue reading »

What’s with all this spying and bullying on America’s own people or should I say opposition ? WASHINGTON — The government has been secretly collecting the telephone records of millions of U.S. customers of Verizon under a top secret court order, according to the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. The Obama administration defended the National … Continue reading »

Announcing the Return of Organic Records® A historically eclectic label re-emerges as a home for new artists and unique releases . Arden, NC — For more than a decade, Organic Records® has been anticipating a new life. The label previously served as a home for a variety of unique artists and releases and now it … Continue reading »

The future isn’t digital – it’s people By: Travis Bussiahn 5 Jun 2013 08:291 comments4 BizLikes There’s an interesting thing I’m watching in the content strategy & marketing space: A separation of paths, a divergence in the wood. I might be tired and on the wrong side of too many coffees as this epiphany comes, … Continue reading »

SHOW SCHEDULE Don’t miss The Jake Clayton Band during this year’s CMA Music Festival in downtown Nashville! Jake will be doing a special performance on Saturday at 4pm in the Rock Bar (located inside Tequila Cowboy). Yes, it will be rockin! Jake will be performing new songs from his upcoming album (due out summer 2013). … Continue reading »

CELEBRATE THE LEGEND OF HANK WILLIAMS THE LAST RIDE . The Intimate Look at the Final Days of One of the Greatest Singer-Songwriters in American History Debuts on Blu-ray and DVD June 4 “Just watched ‘The Last Ride’ story of Hank Williams’ last trip. “Hey Good Lookin’” was the first song my mom taught me.  Michael … Continue reading »

R.O.P.E. 2013 BREAKFAST / SHOW WITH MEL TILLIS & FRIENDS The time has finally arrived for the annual R.O.P.E. Breakfast with the stars. There will be more Country Stars at the breakfast than you can even begin to imagine. The breakfast will be held at the world-famous ’Nashville Palace” on McGavock Pike next to Willie Nelson Museum. For a list of all … Continue reading »

Obama Political Appointees Using Secret Email Accounts By JACK GILLUM WASHINGTON — Some of President Barack Obama’s political appointees are using secret government email accounts to conduct official business, The Associated Press found, a practice that complicates agencies’ legal responsibilities to find and turn over emails under public records requests and congressional inquiries. White House … Continue reading »

If you know something, it’s time to talk ! Our daughter, Lauren Spierer, disappeared on June 3, 2011.  Every time we write, think or utter those words we are riveted back to the afternoon we received the phone call about her disappearance.  It is impossible to explain, as we continue to search for Lauren, what … Continue reading »

New music from Wayne Jacobs In Cold Blood UKCountryRadio.com Listeners’ Club Award 2012 Winner Wayne Jacobs is on his way to writing his 50th song. His latest, “In Cold Blood” has just been released and, once again, given some top-notch production treatment in Nashville. Wayne was injured in a motorcycle accident earlier this year and, … Continue reading »

Kacey Musgraves UK Dates . Kacey Musgraves was a contestant on the 2007 series of US TV Talent show “Nashville Star” and has recently released her debut album. It includes the single “Merry Go Round” which was a big hit in the US, and also received mainstream radio airplay here in the United Kingdom. Kacey … Continue reading »

COUNTRY MUSIC MOURNS THE LOSS OF A GREAT MUSICIAN AND FRIEND RAY EMMETT Ray Emmett one of the great musicians in our country music industry has passed away at the age of 75.  I do not have cause of death at this time.  Ray was having several health issues for the past several months.  I … Continue reading »

Carrie Underwood Joins the Rolling Stones Onstage in Toronto Country superstar Carrie Underwood gave fans of the Rolling Stones a little extra bang for their buck in Toronto Saturday night (May 25), joining the iconic rockers onstage for a performance of ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It).’ Guitarist Ronnie Wood tweeted enthusiastically … Continue reading »