{"id":24056,"date":"2013-08-24T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2013-08-24T20:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whisnews21.com\/?p=24056"},"modified":"2013-08-24T15:00:29","modified_gmt":"2013-08-24T20:00:29","slug":"latest-artists-news-from-bkd-pr-associates-nashville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/2013\/08\/24\/latest-artists-news-from-bkd-pr-associates-nashville\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Artists News From BKD PR and Associates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\"MartyMartel\"<\/b>
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Jean Shepard<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nJean Shepard, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and Matriarch of Country Music<\/b>.\u00a0 Jean is now putting the finishing touches on her book that has been long overdue in being released.\u00a0 It will be a best seller no doubt.\u00a0 She just performed August 9th<\/sup> along with Jim Ed Brown, Jan Howard, and Stonewall Jackson at the historic Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.\u00a0 A super show by great Grand Ole Opry legends.\u00a0 Jean says hello to all of her fans and wants you to check out her website, and leave her a message. \u00a0She is still doing her spots on the Grand Ole Opry and taking selected dates for personal appearances.\u00a0 When you hear her on the Opry, the great thing about her is that you know exactly who it is by her voice, and it is still so great, and she is still a master of yodeling, but no dancing!!!!!
\nJean\u2019s Website:\u00a0 Stop in and say hello<\/b>
\nhttp:\/\/jeanshepardcountry.com<\/a>
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\n\"jimbrown\"Jim Ed Brown, Century II Recording artists <\/b>new single \u201cIn Style Again,\u201d<\/b> still moving up the country airplay charts and beginning to get great airplay on all stations that play country music and want to hear the legends such as Jim Ed bringing music to them that is up to the standards of today radio.\u00a0 Jim Ed had a great evening on August 10th<\/sup> when he celebrated his 50th<\/sup> anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and then after the Opry, he was the host of the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree, and we all know that E.T. was there in heart and mind, and had to be so proud of Jim Ed.\u00a0 David McCormick presented Jim Ed with a beautiful plaque commemorating his anniversary and what he has accomplished in country music, and still making it known that he is not ready to \u201cretire,\u201d especially now that he is in the 4th<\/sup> chapter of his musical career.\u00a0 By the way, the size of the cake that was baked for him to commemorate this great achievement of 50 years as an Opry member, could have fed the entire city of Nashville and more.\u00a0 I heard it weighed about 300 pounds!!!!!!!\u00a0 A very large cake for a legendary artist who has been so large in the country music industry.\u00a0 Congrats Jim Ed.
\nJim Ed is looking for material for his next single, and Century II might just have a surprise for everyone in the country music business.\u00a0 Jim Ed keeps in touch with his website, so why not stop by and say hello.<\/p>\n
\nJim Ed\u2019s website:
\nhttp:\/\/jimedbrown.com<\/a>
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\n\"allenkarl07ss\"Allen Karl, CEO of Century II Records <\/b>still climbing right to the top of the charts with his self-penned hit \u201cI Get So Lonesome,\u201d plus a song written by Hall of Fame Songwriter, Jerry Foster \u201cAs Sure As I\u2019m Standing Here,\u201d also hitting the top of the charts.\u00a0 <\/b>Allen\u2019s dream of producing a CD of songs by some of the great legends of country music, will be a 2014 project, as the fans of these legends will be able to hear new music because of Allen Karl\u2019s love of traditional country music. \u00a0He will be sending out exiting news of his Legends CD in a few weeks, and the names that he will try and sign to include on the CD will be history making.\n<\/div>\n
\nThe Traditional Country Music Association in LeMars, IA,<\/b> which has been in existence for over 35 years headed up by Bob Everhart, has selected Allen\u2019s single CD, \u201cAs Sure As I\u2019m Standing Here\u201d <\/b>as their Traditional Country Single for 2013<\/b>.\u00a0 Hopefully Allen will be able to be there to accept his award.
\nAllen Karl\u2019s Country Corner on the CMP Radio Network<\/b> (CountryMusicPlanet.com) continues to gain popularity worldwide and Allen has lined up more great artists to do interviews.
\nAnother piece of news that is so important to Allen.\u00a0 On September 15, 2013 at 1:30PM Allen along with Vince Gill, the late John Hughey (Hall of Fame Steel Guitarist), legendary songwriter Dallas Frazier, and bluegrass legend Larry Sparks will be inducted at the George D. Hay Hall of Fame Theater in Mammoth Spring, Ark<\/b>.\u00a0 This will be one of the most prestigious awards ever received by Allen and he is excited about becoming an inductee into this great Hall of Fame.\n<\/div>\n
\nAllen\u2019s website:
\nhttp:\/\/allenkarlproductionsllc.com<\/a>
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\n\"donna\"Donna Cunningham, <\/b>another artist recording for Century II Records.\u00a0 Donna now has released her new single \u201cGone For Good.\u201d\u00a0 <\/b>Exciting new music from this exciting woman The DJ\u2019s have been waiting with much anticipation for this new single, and she has not let them down.\u00a0 From the reviews being written, it is going to be another smash for her.
\nAnd Donna and Allen Karl still have their duet \u201cAin\u2019t That A Lovin\u2019 Shame\u201d<\/b> pushing all charts for the #1 position. They are close to selecting their next duet single.\u00a0 I have heard both songs, and they are going to have a difficult time choosing which song for release.
\nDonna continues to receive awards and recognition worldwide and she was thrilled to find that The Traditional Country Music Association<\/b> has selected her single CD, \u201cA Satisfied Me\u201d as their contemporary single of year for 2013<\/b>, and the award will be presented to her during a ceremony at this year\u2019s National Traditional Country Music Festival<\/b> being held from Aug 26 – Sept 1, 2013<\/b>.\u00a0 <\/b>No doubt the State of Ohio is so very proud of this woman who has pushed her career to being one of the newest and best traditional country music artists with her music.
\nShe invites you to visit her website and leave her a message.
\nDonna\u2019s website:
\nhttp:\/\/donnacmusic.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\"bobbygrice02\"Bobby G. Rice, Century II Recording artist has done it again.\u00a0 <\/b>His new single \u201cIs This The Way You Say Goodbye,\u201d<\/b> is at all radio stations and promises to be the best song Bobby has recorded since his #1 song.\u00a0 Bobby G\u2019s performance on this great song is as good as he has ever had.
\nHe has mastered the art of finding material that is labeled \u201cFor Bobby G. Rice Only.\u201d\u00a0 <\/b>Bobby is excited about his new single as is Century II Records.
\nBobby G. invites you to visit him at his website and say hello and leave him a message.\n<\/div>\n
\nBobby’s Website:
\nhttp:\/\/bobbygrice.com<\/a>
\n.\n<\/div>\n
\n\"chuckhancock\"Chuck Hancock, Double C Records, new single \u201cJust Can\u2019t Get The Texas Out of Me\u201d is getting super airplay here in the states and it is a monster in Europe already.\u00a0 <\/b>Chuck wrote the song and once again gave one of his great vocal performance along with his usual great production.\u00a0 His home State of Texas can be extremely proud of their native son.\u00a0 Even though he lives in GA, his heart and soul are in Texas and you can hear how much he loves Texas, and the DJ\u2019s are jumping all over this song.
\nChuck who is the VP of the International Country Gospel Music Assoc.) recently attended the ICGMA Convention and Wards Show in West Plains, MO.\u00a0 3 great nights of shows and he was the co-host on two of the nights entertainment.\u00a0 He won the Songwriter of the Year Award<\/b> and Gold Cross Male Artist of the Year<\/b> (equivalent to Entertainer of the Year in Country Music).\u00a0 Gold Cross is the associations top award of the year.\u00a0 Chuck said \u201cI was very shocked and humbled to receive both of these awards when there 4 other artists in both categories who were more deserving than I.\u201d
\nGreat news that Chuck has been nominated as a semi-finalist for the ICM Faith, Family, and Country Awards Show which will be held on Oct. 24th<\/sup> at the Twin Rivers in Opryland.\u00a0 He is nominated in the following categories:\u00a0 Male Vocalist of the Year-Inspirational Song of the Year (They Don\u2019t Stay Little Long Enough)-Songwriter of the Year.\u00a0 <\/b>His blessings are many and his gratitude is who Chuck Hancock is.<\/b>\n<\/div>\n
\nChuck has written a song that will have a duet partner, and she is one of the best country female singers in our industry.\u00a0 We will be announcing his plans for studio time to record with her, and we will keep you on pins and needles wondering who it is for a few more weeks.\u00a0 They could be the Indie Duet of the Year.\u00a0 Take a minute to visit Chuck\u2019s website and let him know you were there.\u00a0 He wants to know what you think of his music.\n<\/div>\n
\nChuck\u2019s website:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/chuckhancock.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\n\"julierichardson02\"Julie Richardson, MSR Recording artist<\/b>.\u00a0 Julie is working on her new single release and finishing a new CD. \u201cOle Violin\u201d <\/b>is still getting great chart action.\u00a0\u00a0She is trying to find the right song to follow up Ole Violin, and we are all nervous and excited that one of the great charts could take Ole Violin to #1 and that would be so great for Julie, and it would allow Johnny PayCheck to Rest In Peace know that his song should have been #1 back in his day, but Julie Richardson might finally be able to give herself and John the #1 that they both deserve, thanks to all of the DJ\u2019s worldwide.\n<\/div>\n
\nJulie\u2019s website:
\nhttp:\/\/julierichardsonmusic.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\"missjeaniemaritz\"Miss Jeanie, Megalith Recording artist,<\/b> new single \u201cWalk A Little Faster,\u201d<\/b> has made it to the TOP 10 in many charts, and this is the 3rd<\/sup> single from her latest CD \u201cSweet Sarcastic\u201d to go Top 10.\u00a0 Jeanie\u2019s new single could be a super ballad from the CD.\u00a0 She does an awesome performance on ballads, so be looking for her new single in the coming weeks.\u00a0 She continues to work in the WV area and is beginning to branch out for more personal appearances in the surrounding areas.
\nMiss Jeanie will be appearing at the Middletown Community in Fairmont, WV on the 23 Aug.<\/b>\u00a0 Her new website is under construction at the present time and should be available for all of her fans to stay in touch with her within the next 30 days.
\nPaul & Betty Cole, Midland Record artist <\/b>new single, \u201cPatent Leather Shoes,\u201d <\/b>which is getting great reaction in Europe and now catching on here in the states.\u00a0 Paul and Betty continue their love of recording traditional country music because the still believe that pure country music is making the turn on radio to return to the sounds that made it the giant of the music that it was, and they continue to record songs that they love and that they feel are what the country DJ\u2019s wish to include on their playlists.\u00a0 They would like for you to review their website at the following:
\nWebsite:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 www.pbcolecountry.com<\/a>
\nDavid Church-<\/b> RFD-TV\u2019s David Church\u2019s Music spurs new interest in country line dancing<\/b>
\n\"davidchurch01\"Country music artist, David Church has recently captured the interest of country line dancers, both here in the US and Internationally.\u00a0 Ira Weisburd, an award winning, internationally recognized Choreographer developed a dance to Church\u2019s song, \u201cA Dime At A Time\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 After putting up a video on YouTube, Weisburd immediately captured the interest of line dance enthusiasts and instructors all over the world.\u00a0 \u201cWithin the first 7 days the video set an all time record with more than 3,550 views of the dance on the website, Copperknob\u201d, Weisburd stated.
\nDavid Church has been featured on the RFD-TV network for over 9 years, \u201cmost requested artist\u201d and star of the Midwest Country show. He is making a huge connection to fans who are starving for the traditional sound of \u201cRetro Country\u201d music.\u00a0 From college students to great grandparents the impact of his \u201croots\/retro\u201d music brings a connection that crosses generations.\u00a0 After releasing his new album, \u201cFalling\u201d, he was interviewed by international country music magazine, \u201cDreamwest\u201d.\u00a0 His song, \u201cA Dime At A Time\u201d captured the interest of Tony Taylor, the magazines Artistic Director\/Editor.\u00a0 He suggested that he send it to an internationally acclaimed dance choreographer named Ira Weisburd.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cI loved the upbeat tempo of the song, but was astounded by the reaction it has received,\u201d Ira stated. “I’m very excited about the interest we are receiving, and video’s are already starting to pour in from all over the world.\u00a0 This could be as big as the electric slide,”\u00a0Weisburg said.\u00a0 Plans were quickly made to put together a music video with over 100 line dancers with Church performing the song.\u00a0 \u201cThis will be such a treat for the dancers to get up close and personal not only with the choreographer, but the singer of the song as well, and to be a part of the “Official Music Video,\u201d Ira commented.
\nDavid Church was born and resides in Lancaster OH, just outside of Columbus.\u00a0 A traditional roots country artist, he has been featured on the RFD-TV network since 2003 during Saturday prime time\u2019s \u201cMidwest Country\u201d show.\u00a0 He performs with his wife, Terri Lisa, who is also very popular on the TV show.\u00a0 David has fans all over the world.\u00a0 The RFD-TV network devoted \u201cRural\/Urban\u201d viewers is broadcast to over 60 Million viewers on Dishnet, DIRECTV and Cable.\u00a0 David and Terri Lisa have also been featured on “Kelly’s Kountry Junction”, a comedy and music show reminiscent of “Hee Haw”.\u00a0 The show is produced in Joplin MO and syndicated to numerous cable and local stations around the country.
\nThe event will take place on Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 AM at the Gillie Recreation Center located at 2100 Morse Rd in Columbus.\u00a0\u00a0 Additional updates will be forthcoming.<\/b><\/em>
\nFor more information call 614-645-3106
\nKaren Shilling \u2013 740-304-1828 or Terri Church – 740-974-9885
\nVisit websites:
\nwww.davidchurch.net<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dancewithira<\/a>
\nwww.rfdtv.com<\/a>
\nwww.davidchurch.net<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Jean Shepard, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and Matriarch of Country Music.\u00a0 Jean is now putting the finishing touches on her book that has been long overdue in being released.\u00a0 It will be a best seller no doubt.\u00a0 She just performed August 9th along with Jim Ed Brown, Jan Howard, and Stonewall Jackson at the historic Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.\u00a0 A super show by great Grand Ole Opry legends.\u00a0 Jean says hello to all of her fans and wants you to check out her<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13231,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24056"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24056"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24056\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24056"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24056"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whisnews21.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24056"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}