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The Morgan Family
| The Morgan Family and Uncle Bean, from Sunbury, Pennsylvania, have been playing ever since the three daughters brought home fiddles two years ago. (The kids ages are 10, 9, 6, and 3). We began to play, (and it’s still our favorite place) in our family living room. We branched out a little bit with our local community arts council and added a few fairs here and there, and are now beginning a beautiful family repertoire of songs that are wholesome and fun. Our genre’s include bluegrass, country, southern gospel,and patriotic songs. Little Henry, who brings laughter from the crowd with his antics, will soon start serious music as well. (Dad says he'll be a great 5-string banjo picker.) We enjoy your feedback! We can be reached at: morganfamilyband@gmail.com. | |||
The Dazzling Mills Family
| The Dazzling Mills Family is a group of four talented jugglers, unicyclists and acrobats plus their dog Peppy. Together, they have appeared at countless fairs, schools, corporate events, parks, and Christian events not to mention on many television shows such as, The Discovery Channel,Crook and Chase, Penn and Teller, The Statler Brothers, and now The Shotgun Red Variety Show!. On top of their many appearances they hold numerous national championships and even a world record. The Dazzling Mills Family strive to show audiences how family values and working together can make great things happen, all while having fun in the process. The official site of The Dazzling Mills Family is www.DazzlingMills.com |
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The Cobb Brothers
| The Cobb Brothers are from Mountain View, Arkansas, and perform regularly at the Ozark Folk Center and the White River Hoedown. In Branson, Missouri, they have played at Mickey Gilley's Theater, Silver Dollar City with Chubby Checker, and has opened for Michael Cleveland. You catch their performances at many bluegrass festivals across Arkansas. Caleb is 16 years old and has won the Arkansas State Junior Fiddling Championship when he was 12. He has played backup fiddle on many CD's and was featured on "Woodsongs Old Time Radio Show." Samuel is 14 years old and plays mandolin. Nathan is 12 years old and plays string bass. The brothers are All-State and National clogging champions. Samuel is the current state reigning jig dance champion. They have recorded two CDs. If you would like to contact The Cobb Brothers about performing at your function, or to buy CDs, please contact them at 870-731-7085. |
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Clarence Neiman
| Clarence Neiman, a Texas farmer, has been singing since he was eight years old when he entered his first singing competition and won! He recorded his first record in Lubbock, Texas. back in the 70s. Clarence Nieman has been performing in the Texas area for over 40 years. For three years he was one of the featured acts at Cagles Steak House in Lubbock. Clarence has a new CD that was recorded at the Don Cawell Studios in Lubbock. Shotgun Red says … “It’s great!” If you would like a copy of his CD with lots of great traditional country music , send $14.95 to: Clarence Nieman, 471, FM179, Tahoka, TX. 79373 Shipping and Handling is free! For bookings or more info call: 806-924-7791 | |||
| Alaina Wiley is proof that dynamite comes in small packages. Since the age of four, Alaina has been blowing audiences away with her well seasoned performances. At the young age of 11, she has won numerous national awards for her singing, entertaining, and songwriting abilities. Alaina has shared the stage with many well known country music legends, such as Stella Parton and Charlie Louvin. She has appeared on many TV and radio shows all over the Southeast including live stage shows at the Chattanooga Choo Choo in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Alaina is the youngest member of ROPE (Reunion of Professional Entertainers) and is a member of NU Country. She is currently working on a project in Nashville with Grammy and CMA Award winning Producer Brien Fisher. For more info. Go to www.myspace.com/alainasings or www.nu-country.com Contact info cindywiley@wildblue.net |
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| Wes Harrison, "Mr. Sound Effects," uses his remarkable talent to give the world what it needs, - LAUGHTER - and, that's the best sound of all! Wes discovered at a young age that he had a talent for making sound effects with his mouth. Any other child with this ability might have put it aside and grown up to become a teacher or an accountant or a biologist. But Mr. Sound Effects grew up and found employment making sound effects with his mouth! In the 1950's he provided noises for the Disney productions of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Peter Pan and worked at MGM Studios on Tom and Jerry cartoons. He's made guest appearances on every major talk and variety show on television, and each year his comedy act plays at the world famous Crazy Horse Saloon in Paris. Wes appears in cities around the world bringing laughter to hundreds and hundreds of audiences. Check him out at: www.mrsoundeffects.com | |||
| Sons of the Pioneers are truly the "icons of Western Music," having singularly built a new genre and library of music that is an American original. Western Musi c evokes the image of the singing cowboy and of songs that paint vivid mental pictures of "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," "Cool Water," "Tall Timber" and that "Strawberry Roan." From the earliest days of the film industry the cowboy has been a favorite movie subject. When musical segments were added to broaden a movie’s interest the “singing cowboy” was born. The Sons of the Pioneers was founded in 1934 with Bob Nolan, Tim Spencer, and Roy Rogers. Today's six man group is a blend of heritage and new blood. Forty-year member and “trail boss” Luther Nallie along with thirty-year member Gary LeMaster anchor the group. The four younger members have their own impressive credentials. Ricky Boen is the 1983 World Champion fiddle player. Ken Lattimore holds a college degree in music. Before joining the group Mark Abbot was a very sought after studio musician, and Randy Rudd was a top vocalist in Las Vegas and Branson venues. In addition to a full season in their Branson theater, they performed this past off season to sell out crowds in cowboy country. New fans are attracted by the current members' musical ability, by their songs which haunt you long after the concert, and by the mystique of the great American West. Visit their Web site: http://sonsofthepioneers.org | |||
| Rollie Hogrefe, the owner of Rollie's Rednecks & Longnecks in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, has been singing for over 24 years and decided he wanted to sing every night. To make his dreams come true, he became an owner of a country music niteclub and also the owner of a mechanical bull. He books all the big name acts in this fabulous club, and you can hear Rollie sing his songs almost every night, and you can try your riding skills with that bull. Visit the club Web site at http://rolliesbar.com/ | |||
| Katelyne Adams started singing at the age of six years old. Her talent was soon recognized in her hometown of Hillsboro, Ohio and throughout the state. Katelyne’s first performance in Nashville caught the attention of Shotgun Red when she sang at the Nightlife Dinner Theatre. Katelyne became a born-again Christian at the age of five years old, dedicating her talent to God. She has opened up for such talented gospel acts as, The Greenes, Triumphant Quartet, The Anchorman and others. You can soon visit Katelyne’s website at www.katelyneadams.com for CD or bookings contact: radams8899@aol.com and we will update you with all the latest happenings in Katelyne’s career. Check out this newspaper article on Katelyne at timesgazette.com. | |||
| Fifty-eight-year-old Kenny Johnson, a native of Martinsburg, West Virginia, lost his right arm due to polio at the age of six. While attending his music-filled church, he became curious about how to play the instruments. He didn't get a lot of encouragement from the musicians when he asked for help. They would say, "You can't play. You only have one arm." Finally after much prodding, one picker showed Kenny some chords. Soon after the lessons. he started playing the bass guitar. The year was 1984. Now, Kenny also plays the acoustic guitar, piano, and harmonica. Everywhere Kenny performs, he always give a message. He says, "I play the guitar with my left hand: God plays the right hand. If there's a mistake in playing, it's the left hand. God doesn't make mistakes." "Thank You, Brother Ed" is a song Kenny wrote and is a tribute to the man who taught him guitar chords and is on his "Sharing a Dream" CD. On September 10, 2010, Kenny was inducted into the West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny's mission is "Have Guitar Will Travel" with his message of inspiration. Click on this link to go to Kenny's Web page. | |||
| Kaleena Hutchins is from Melbourne, Arkansas and performs regularly at John Taylor's Sons of the Ozarks Theatre and the Ozark Folk Center in Mtn. View, Arkansas. She has played harmonica since the age of nine and has been honored to appear on The Shotgun Red Variety Show through the endorsement of Hohner Harmonicas. Kaleena is 20 years old and has won several awards which include: Arkansas State Fair Talent Winner, Midsouth Fair First Sweepstakes Winner, CBS "Living Room Live" Semifinalist, and America's Got Talent Standby Act for 2009. In addition, Kaleena was listed as a notable harmonica player for the documentary "Pocket Full of Soul." She is an active member of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH) and served as chairwoman of their first youth group, Young@Harp. In addition to playing diatonic and chromatic harmonicas, Kaleena also sings, writes songs, plays drums, and clogs and was the Ozark Heritage Festival Jig Dance Champion for 2010. Kaleena has recorded three CD's and has also done recording studio work for other musicians. To contact Kaleena about performing, doing studio work or to buy CD's please call 870-615-2409 or email at tooter12@hotmail.com or visit her Web page at http://www.shotgunred.com/Kaleena Hutchins.html |
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| When it comes to Western Music, The Ball Family has a rich history. The Family has sung together with their children for over 20 years! You could say it was destiny for the family as Gary and Sue both come from a heritage of Authentic Western Music! When they married in 1965 - the music just continued as a duet! Gary's dad was an excellent and renowned guitar and fiddle player, playing the old western classics with ease for over 50 years, passing his love of the harmonies and lyrics of these well loved melodies to his son. Sounds of a classic piano filled Sue's home as a little girl, with songs her mother played. However, along with it, came the familiar tunes of "Western Swing," which her Dad enjoyed and played in a Swing band for $1.00 a day in the 1930's. Come visit the Ball Ranch for Chuckwagon Suppers and Original Western Stage Show near Abilene, Texas. You won't find better food with singing and picking anywhere when you visit "The Ball Ranch." Check out their Web site at http://www.theballranch.com/ and check out their youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql9y9G5g4uE |
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| Bill Edwards, from Chester, South Carolina, has been playing music since he was 8 years old, watching his father play and copying his finger positions. Bill bounces between country and rock with influences ranging from Waylon and Merle to Blackfoot and Skynyrd.
Bill's debut album was recorded in his bathroom (those rooms have great acoustics) with just him and his guitar -– nothing fancy, just simple and to the point. Bill is also a songwriter using material from real life situations and sometimes the material is very personal. "Country music is all about three chords and the truth. I never chose to write music, it chose me," says Bill. For bookings and product information call: 803-581-3776. Check out Bill's Web page at: http://www.shotgunred.com/bill edwards.html |
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| As a child, Kevin Heller was obsessed with becoming a magician. Throughout the years, he has meticulously studied thousands of books, watched literally thousands of magic shows, and through thousands of performances has spent countless years developing a magical style that he could call his own. At 14 years old, Kevin performed his first "paid gig" for which he was paid $25. Times have sure changed and the days of the $25 booking are long gone, but so are the days of the $25 show. Today, Kevin tours throughout the midwest with what has been described as a roller coaster ride of magic, comedy and illusion. Along with his wife Robin, the couple has become a magical tour de force. From the smallest banquet rooms to the largest grandstands and theaters, Kevin and Robin have presented their unforgettable style of magic for corporate and private events, schools and colleges, fairs, festivals and theaters throughout the Midwest. Your mind will bend when you see the large "Vegas Style" stage illusions only to be bent in another direction by even the most intimate miracles that may happen right in your own hands. Call today and experience the magic for yourself. Expect the unexpected! Visit their Web site at: http://www.hellermagic.com/ |
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| The Bar D Wranglers perform at their Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers venue from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, just outside Durango, Colorado. After supper the group sings songs of cowboys and the old west, performs comedy and picks lively instrumentals to please the whole family. They have a great Western-style menu, and you won't go away hungry. Reservations are required. Here's the number for reservatons: 970-247-5753. For more information, check out their Web site: http://bardchuckwagon.com/ | |||
| When Sam Griesbaum made his first comedy appearance at George McKelvey's Comedy Club in Denver in 1986, he had no idea how far his dreams would take him. Since then he has shared the stage with Tim McGraw, The Statler Brothers, The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, and many others. You may have seen his numerous television apprearances on A & E's Evening at the Improv, Comedy Central, Showtime, and TNN.
Sam is a story teller who charms and entertains audiences with his unique mannerisms and common sense humorous look at the hazards of modern day life. He is a welcome addition to any venue, and he fulfills those needs of the venue and exceeds the expectations of every audience from coast to coast. When he's not on the road performing, Sam resides with his family on the Gulf Coast of Texas. Visit his Web site at: http://samgriesbaum.com/ |
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| Donny Boggs
For more information, check out his Web page: www.shotgunred.com/Donny_Boggs.html or |
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| Steven Whitson is twenty-nine years old from the small town of Trimble in West Tennessee. His Mother says Steven started singing in Church at the early age of three with the hymnal turned upside down. Steven began writing and recording his music when he was sixteen. His first recording was a Gospel CD, and to date has now recorded a total of six cd’s ranging from Christmas, Country, Gospel, and Patriotic music. Upon receiving his Bachelors Degree in Music from Lambuth University in 2005, he served as the Church Music Director at Grace UMC in Jackson, Tennessee. Steven won the title of West Tennessee Idol in 2003 and went on to open for numerous country music acts including: Aaron Tippin, Craig Morgan, and Rascal Flatts. Most recently, Steven served as the Host and Lead Vocalist at the Tennessee Shindig from Fall 2007 – Spring 2010 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He currently resides in Nashville and works as a “Singing Tour Guide” / Host giving tours of the Fontanel Mansion – former home to Country Legend, Babara Mandrell. Steven attributes his success to God and the loving support of his parents Ricky and Kathy Whitson. If it weren’t for the following of his fans who call themselves the “Believers”, and their “Believin’ in Steven”, this dream wouldn’t be a reality. Steven’s advice for anyone with a dream to be a performer or anything for that matter is to always believe in yourself and never give up. When you give it to God and if it’s in His will for your life than it will all fall into place. And if not, He will open the door that will lead you to where you are destined to be. Visit Steven Whitson's Web site: http://www.stevenwhitson.bandzoogle.com/fr_home.cfm |
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| Kristyn Harris, 16, loves playing swing rhythm guitar, singing and yodeling. At age 13, she discovered the singing cowboys of the silver screen, which ignited her passion for Western music. She lives the songs she sings as top hand for her family ranch near McKinney, Texas, (milking cows and goats daily) with her best friends, her quarter horse and the wild mustang she gentled and trained. She shares her love of horses by volunteering weekly at a therapeutic horse riding facility and participating in 4-H. Proud to be a native Texan, she’s helping preserve our Western heritage by performing regularly with Fort Worth’s Cowtown Opry and as a solo performer at Western and Cowboy venues. She was nominated for WMA’s 2010 top five Youth Crescendo award, and recently won the Rising Star Showcase at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival in BC, Canada. Her debut album, My Mustang, My Martin, and Me is now available from her Web site: http://www.kristynharris.com/howdy.cfm | |||
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Jeff Hunt
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| The Gaudry Boys are a popular group of musicians from St. Laurent, Manitoba. In 2002 The Gaudry Boys began with three brothers, Dylan on the fiddle, Zachary on the spoons, and Ryan playing the violin and jigging. Since then The Gaudry Boys love to play many of the musical instruments. The group enjoys sharing their love of the traditional Metis fiddling music and the sounds of country music. The Gaudry Boys have had the opportunity to be the opening act for Charlie Major, Sammy Kershaw, Crystal Shawanda, Tom Jackson and Johnny Reid. The group played at numerous festivals across western Canada and the United States. A highlight of their career was performing at the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC. They also participated in the grand opening of the National Museum of the American Indian Smithsonian Institute in 2004. Visit their Web site: http://www.gaudryboys.com/ | |||
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| Canadian Naomi Bristow is a 13 year old cowgirl with a great love and talent for singing country music. Naomi’s love for old tyme traditional country music lead her to self taught yodeling. Among the many accolades received this past year Naomi cherishes the “Fans Choice Award” from the Havelock Jamboree, the “Rising Star Award’ from the BC Cowboy Heritage Festival and The Western Music Association “Youth Yodeler of the Year”. On Canada Day Naomi received awards from Municipal, Provincial, and Federal Governments for her outstanding achievements in music. Naomi is also very drawn to musical theatre performing in several principal roles in school plays and other professional productions. She also has a great appreciation for Western cowboy music, enjoying it’s story telling and simplicity. Naomi’s strong faith has guided her to gospel music, and she loves to sing with her church band. Her fourth CD "Lookin' Back" was just recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and Naomi had the honor to sing two duets with Jim Ed Brown, Grand Ole Opry Star. Naomi is presently releasing an album with a collection of all her yodeling songs titled “Yee Haw Yodelin’. Naomi will capture your heart as she savors the many wonderful people that have embraced her. I leave you with Naomi’s favorite words…. “Why sing when you can YODEL." Visit Naomi's Web site: http://www.naomibristow.com/ |
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| Daniel Marion Hobbs was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. He loves to sing, act, write, and play music. Daniel has worked in south Texas at Alamo-Village, performing three music shows per day. Daniel received presidential recognition for his patriotic song during the Persian Gulf War. Daniel has won several talent shows, including a Texas traditional favorite Johnnie High's Country Music Review, where Daniel was picked as a Saturday Night regular male singer and Lee Ann Rimes as a regular female singer. Daniel has recently won a talent contest at the "Little Nashville Opry" in Nashville, Indiana. Daniel has opened for The Crab Family, The Ball Family, The Harvesters, and Ivan Parker. For booking information, email Daniel at truesound@msn.com or by telephone at 812-786-7363. Daniel's latest CD is "Without You." Visit Daniel's Web site: http://www.danielmarionhobbs.com/ |
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| Chelsea Beck is an energetic seventeen year- old singer, yodeler, and songwriter who has a love for country, bluegrass and traditional western music. She is from rural western Oklahoma. and she performs at music festivals throughout the United States. Chelsea began her pursuit of western music thanks to her dear friend and mentor, Janet McBride, the International "Yodeling Queen." Chelsea is a member of the Academy of Western Artists where she won the 2007 AWA Will Rogers Grammy Award for Western Music Yodeler. She is also a member of the Western Music Association. Cheisea is also a member of American Kids and Cowtown Opry of Fort Worth, Texas, where she shares her talent. In 2005 she was the Patsy Montana International Yodeling Champion. She has been featured in American Cowboy Magazine and has been featured in an episode of Texas Country Reporter. In September 2010, Chelsea's CD "Way Out West" was chosen as Western CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission. Chelsea was recently crowned the 2011 Miss Shattuck, Oklahoma. Check out her Web site: http://www.chelseabeck.com/ |
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| Storm Seymour
Storm Seymour and his family perform at fairs, concerts, rodeos, festivals, special events, and pow-wow's. You can contact him by phone at (641) 484-6087 or |
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| Janice Maynard, a traditional country artist, straight from the heart of Texas, has been defined as Lee Ann Womack, Rhonda Vincent, and Tammy Wynette all rolled up in one little package. Born into a musical family, and then marrying into one, has made singing country music a way of life for her. There is no explanation for her unique, pure, heartfelt way of delivering a song other than it is simply and un-mistakeably a God-given talent. Once you've sampled some of the songs off her debut album, "There's A Better Way," and/or watched her new music video, I"m sure you'll agree! Janice has performed all over Texas on the Opry circuit. She has also made numerous guest appearances with grammy award winner, Bobby Flores and The Yellow Rose Band. She has been a guest performer on five of the prestigious San Antonio Rose Live Classic Country Music Shows at the Aztec Theater on the famous Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. In April of 2011 Janice was honored to get to perform on the Tru Country show at the Circle T Arena in Hamilton, Texas. This show will air on RFD TV in 2011. Currently, Janice has teamed up with producer Bobby Flores to work on her second album which will be traditional country all the way. It will be coming out in the latter part of 2011 on Yellow Rose Records. She will continue performing all over Texas and whereever she may be called. Check our Janice's Web site: http://www.janicemaynardmusic.com/ |
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| For over thirty years, Bobby Maynard has played the music he loves. An accomplished musician on various instruments, his career encompasses a broad range of musical styles. He has performed in approximately 45 states and Canada with some of the country and bluegrass finest entertainers. Bobby has recorded five CDs. The newest project is "Livin’ Lovin’ Laughin’" and is on the Lamon Records, a Nashville label. This CD features 13 songs, 11 of which are written by Bobby. One music video has come from this recording project as well. To view Bobby's "East To West Virginia" music video go to Lamonrecords.com, BobbyMaynard.com, or Youtube. On August 31, 2008 Bobby was honored by being inducted into the West Virginia Country Music Hall Of Fame. Bobby is the 2000 West Virginia State Banjo Champion. When not on the road, Bobby teaches music lessons in Huntington, West Virginia. He's been teaching since the age of 15 and enjoys opening up the world of music to his students. He offers private lessons and also conducts workshops throughout the country. |
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| Al Belmont travels our country performing his own feats of magic. We also provides carnival rides and attractions to provide individual elements for your event or total production. Al has created special award-winning events for many Forture 500 companies.
Visit Al's Web site:http://www.belmontmagic.com/ or email Al for more information: abelmont@wizardsfestivaloffun.com |
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| Bobby Cox
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| With over 40 years of entertainment experience behind him, "Lefty" Frank James, has become a well polished pro. His warmth and sincerity on and off stage, has endeared him to many country music fans. He is a consummate BMI song writer, singer and Nashville recording artist. He is also skilled at playing guitar, bass, drums and harmonica. Frank's country music roots go deep, stemming from his West Virginia coal mining family. The family moved to the New York city area during WWII to work in the defense plants. It was there, at the age of about 7 or 8, that Frank began singing in the Honky tonks that his family frequented. Around 1962 he began singing professionally. Relocating to Wisconsin in 1965, Frank continued his musical career, but Frank eventually moved to Nashville, where he became friends with the Merle Haggard Organization and traveled with them for two years. The professionalism he learned from this group has become invaluable to him. In November 2002, Frank finished in the top ten contestants of USA Network's Nashville Star competition in Orlando, Florida. Check out Frank's Web site: http://www.lefty-frankjames.com. Contact Sherry Lee for bookings: Email: fsa1899@yahoo.com |
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| Dallas Daisy is a 16 year old country music singer/songwriter from Flinton, Canada, that's only beensinging for three years and has airplay on many Canadian, American, and European radio stations. She has won several singing competitions throughout Ontario, Canada. Singing, songwriting and performing have become a major part Dallas' life. She says, " It's what I love to do and is my passion to pursue as a career." The highlights of her career so far have been her trip to Nashville where she performed on two television shows, as well receiving an award from the Nashville Association of Talent Directors for "Singer/Songwriter." Dallas has performed on many of the major jamborees throughout Ontario. Dallas Daisy's Contact Information: daisyarney@hotmail.com and her MySpace page is www.myspace.com/dallasdaisyarney | |||
| The Rockin' M Wranglers are Jim and Jeanne Martin and their son Ryan. The Martins have performed together for audiences all around the U. S. for the past 22 years. Their music career has allowed them to perform with and share the stage with many great Western singers. Jim and Jeanne are most well known for their Harmony Yodeling as they have been named the HARMONY YODELING Champions in the Western Music Association six times over the years. Just last year in 2010 they were named the Harmony Duo of the Year. Ryan is also a 3 State Flat Pick Guitar Champion as well as an Instrumentalist of the Year Award Winner in the Western Music Association. Ryan is currently performing in the Phoenix area and also a very popular Guitar instructor. The Martins are looking forward to many continued happy trails as they share their musical talents with audiences across the country. Jim and Jeanne are currently appearing on a regular basis at the Blazin' M Ranch in Cottonwood, Arizona. Be sure to check their Web site for more information and their performance schedule: http://www.rockinmwranglers.com | |||
| Ray & Wanelle, each talented in their own rite, perform solo and, also, as a duet. In their duets, they bring a harmonious blend of voices that makes one think they have performed together for years rather than just a short while. Wanelle, an only child, and Ray, the seventh child in a family of 12 children, first performed together in a grammar school talent contest at Salem, a little country school near Cochran, GA, when Wanelle accompanied Ray on the piano as he sung Elvis' hit, "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again." As fate would have it, they won First Place. During their high school days, they drifted apart, and the two didn't perform together again until September, 2002, when they unexpectedly met on stage at the Powersville Opry in Powersville, Georgia, after Doug Welch, the leader of the Klassic Kountry band, which Ray performed in, invited Wanelle up from the audience to sing a few impromptu songs with them. Since that night, Ray and Wanelle have been a team, and they are now in demand as a twosome, entertaining audiences worldwide.
Ray's and Wanelle's winning personalities and talent draw people to them wherever they go. They are always ready to sing a request from their audiences. They have now achieved international fame as their music has been charted in the UK. Their music is played in the USA, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, and Ireland. Sweden's record company, MR. MUSIC, recently released Ray's and Wanelle's recording of "Fraulein Medley" as a single on their label and, also, as the "Song of the Month" in their promotion campaign. Visit their Web site: http://www.rkwe.com. |
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| Dylan Hall & Second Shift
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| Robin Kinsey grew up outside the small Florida town of Callahan on her parent's farm. Growing up, Robin developed her love of music in children and youth choirs, yet she never sang publicly. She has always been a slightly shy person who would sing at home when nobody else was there. One day her husband returned home from work early to hear her singing. Robin immediately stopped singing and turned off the music. Her husband finally persuaded her to sing in front of him and instantly recognized her talent. He convinced her to sing in front of her parents and a few family friends. A man from church was there and was so impressed he offered to pay for her to go to a recording studio. Robin first sang in public in October ,2006. Her career has really progressed since this time with two albums and performing at some of the biggest events in the Jacksonville, Florida, area opening the show with many of the top acts. Visit Robin's Web site: http://www.robinkinseymusic.com. | |||
| Born in Buffalo, Wyoming, Geoff Buell was blessed with a musical family. At the age of two his family moved to Nashville to pursue his mom’s (Linda Buell) dream of being a songwriter. The Buell’s had a home studio used to demo Linda’s songs where as a young kid Geoff was introduced to future superstars such as Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Joe Diffie, Joy Lynn White and others. Everybody who hung out at the Buell’s always said “Geoff is going to be a musician,” because he was always dragging around a guitar with no strings on it that his dad made him. At a young age Geoff had a talent for learning songs by the time the songs were finished playing. Linda had some success in Nashville having songs recorded by the top singers.. After 9 years in Nashville the Buell’s decided to get out of the city and move back home to Buffalo After watching The Younger Brothers Band in Wyoming over New Years' Eve Geoff’s interest in country music was re-sparked. Geoff made the move to Nashville in 2006 to pursue a career in country music. After hearing the intro on Josh Turner’s song “Your Man” Geoff fell in love with the pedal steel guitar, so he contacted one of the best in the business, and long time family friend Jim Vest, Vest agreed to get him started, and give him lessons. During one of his lessons Jim made him sing while he was playing, and Geoff’s singing caught Jim’s attention, and shortly after that they went in the studio and recorded four songs. Geoff took his demos home to Wyoming to play for his family and friends. His sister took a copy of Geoff’s song “White Collar Blues” to KLGT radio in the area, and the song became the most requested song. Geoff has shared the stage with country greats such as, The Western Underground, Clinton Gregory, Jay Demarcus (Rascal Flats), Rodney Atkins, and Lady Antebelum. Visit Geoff's Web site: http://www.geoffbuell.com. | |||
| Johnnie Sue, from Rocky Face, Georgia, has been singing professionally for 30 years, beginning at the age of five. She has been the opening act for entertainers Garth Brooks, Waylon Jennings, John Anderson, andTravis Tritt. Johnnie Sue sings at many of the regional festivals, and she has played piano for her truck stop ministry at Cochran's Travel Center off I-75, exit 345, for 15 years. Johnnie Sue has garnered many accolades over the years. She's been inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame and was nominated for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon, Georgia. Johnny Sue is also listed in the Library of Congress in Washington, D. C., under Local Legacies. Johnnie Sue says, "I enjoy sharing my talents God gave me." You can email her at: granniejohn@yahoo.com | |||
| Fifteen year old Alexa Whipple is from Arapahoe, Nebraska, where her vocal talent was discovered at a very young age. By age 7 she was performing and competing. At age eight she sang for the first time, with live back-up at the Nebraska Country Music Festival in Hastings. She won "2nd place Amateur Youth" that year. The next year she was awarded "Top Amateur Female." At the 2007 festival Alexa was awarded "Entertainer of the Year" and the "People's Choice Award" as well as "Top Amateur Female" and "Top Female Gospel." At the 2008 festival Alexa was again honored with the "People's Choice Award." She also received the "Amateur Songwriter of the Year" Award with her original song "On My Pony." She competed in the professional vocal division and received the "2nd Place Female Gospel" award. Alexa has performed in the KIOD Colgate Country Showdown, Galaxy of Stars and Cornhusker State Games Talent constests. In 2009 Alexa won first place in the LeMars Old Time Country and Bluegrass Festival Yodeling Competition. Her first CD titled "Alexa~Old~Tyme Country Sweetheart" features a mix of traditional country, gospel and yodeling classics. She recently recorded her 2nd CD which will include five original songs and a great selection of yodeling and gospel tunes. Alexa loves to entertain and keeps quite busy singing at church and various social functions and events. She is looking forward to the Traditional Country Music festivals she will attend this year. To learn more about Alexa, where she will be performing or to purchase a CD, click on this link to go to her Web site: http://www.alexawhipple.com | |||
| Bob Plunkert has gained respect and popularity in performing traditional country music—a genre of music featured by few but requested by many. Thanks to a background in country, bluegrass and gospel, Bob and his band are favorites at fairs and conventions. Dancers have come to appreciate the blend of two-stepping shuffles along with traditional country ballads. In October, 2004, he released a new recording produced in Nashville by Grand Ole Opry Announcer Eddie Stubbs entitled "Something Called Happiness." In addition to a busy show schedule in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and surrounding states, the success of "Something Called Happiness" has made it possible for Bob to appear on the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree in Nashville and various venues throughout central Texas. In 2005 the new release appeared on the Kickin’ Cuts music charts, as published in Country Music People Magazine – a London, England publication. For more information, visit Bob's Web site: http://www.bobplunkert.com. |
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| 9 year old Colby Sheppard from Madisonville, Texas ,has been performing Western Swing Music since the age of 3. Colby sings, plays fiddle and guitar with many Western Swing bands in Texas. Colby has performed with Ray Price, Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel, Leon Rauche and The Texas Playboys, and Little Jimmy Dickens. Colby's musical talents have opened up some new ventures for him in acting. He plays the part of the 10 year old Bob Wills in Asleep At The Wheel’s musical "A Ride With Bob" that is touring Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma this year and is reading a screenplay for an upcoming feature film called "Cottonwood." Colby is an avid outdoorsman that enjoys working cows and rodeo’s with his horse Ruby, fishing, hunting. and playing baseball. He is a straight A student that will be entering the 4th grade this fall. Visit Colby's Web site: http://colbysheppard.com | |||
| Gerald Goodwin has been entertaining audiences for decades, bringing a unique combination of comedy and music that has been featured on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. Gerald has even shown his talent on Japan’s largest television network for millions to see. He also showed off his clean comedy and music on “Hee Haw”. Rarely will you find a more versatile performer who can serve up a country helping of great entertainment! Gerald has brought his award winning comedy to several Fortune 500 companies like, IBM, Prudential Insurance Co., and Data General. He has also performed regionally for Progress Energy, State Farm, and GoodSam RV festivals. Gerald also brings his his down home humor to numerous civic groups and churches. Visit Gerald's Web site at: http://www.GeraldGoodwinComedy.com. | |||
| Lisa Whitaker, is a multi-talented singer/songwriter/musician from Lakeland, Florida. She started singing country music onstage in her parent's band when she was three years old and she started playing keyboard at age eight. She plays a variety of instruments such as bass guitar, drums, rhythm guitar and mandolin. She has done alot of studio work, performed on The Haywood Henson Television Show, opened for various country music acts and has performed on national television. She runs her own home recording studio where she is currently working on writing songs for her next CD. You can book Lisa as a single act or as a family band with her mother and brother by calling: (863) 603-8721 and you can pick up your copy of her latest CD, featuring the song "Soldier Girl", (a tribute song honoring women in uniform) by visiting her Web site: www.LisaWhitakerMusic.com | |||
| Brother Andrew Hall “AKA” Cousin Arthur has served as full time pastor of churches in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia for more than 35 years. Brother Hall has written and published six sermon books entitled “Brother; These Will Preach”. He occasionally writes articles for the Camilla Enterprise of Camilla, Ga. He also wrote four Sunday school lessons from the Bible Studies for Life series published in the December 2008 editions of the Christian Index. For more than twelve years Brother Hall, the son of a Georgia sharecropper, has traveled extensively across the southeast sharing country humor at cooperate banquets, wild game suppers, senior adult rallies, and all kinds of church groups. His stand up routine of clean country humor is some of the best you have ever heard. His stories about growing up as a country boy will keep your audience in stitches. Brother Hall has produced two CDs of country comedy entitled “Meet Cousin Arthur” and “Cousin Arthur; Live at the Cultural Center.” Visit Cousin Arthurs's Web site: http://www.cousinarthurcomedy.com/ |
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| Centralia, Kansas, claims singer and entertainer, B. J. He began singing in church at the age of eight, progressing to other local venues. In the early 70's he joined the Red River Special band as the lead singer, playing locally in taverns and clubs, and after a few years the band was dissolved. Later, B. J. joined Marvin Hoffman and the Sage Brush Boys as their lead singer. Wanting to do a different style of music, he formed his own band, B. J. and the Red River Special, traveling the United States and opening shows for top acts, as Asleep at the Wheel, Gene Watson, T. G. Sheppard, Johnny Lee, and Lane Brody. B. J.’s a crowd pleaser, especially with his impersonations of Willie, Waylon, Merle, George, and Garth. He proclaims it’s a gift from God that allows him to impersonate these artist without any practice. B. J. has three grown children and his wife, Cathy, manages his career and public relations. For more information and booking, call 785-966-2101 or email at cmforgy@yahoo.com. Visit the Web site: www.bjandtheredriverspecial.com. | |||
| Singing since the age of three, Anna Massey has no question about what she wants to be when she grows up. With a voice beyond her years, this 14 year old country singer captivates audiences wherever she performs. With several awards to her credit, Anna received the top award of “Entertainer of the Year” at the North America Country Music Associations, Int’l. held in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, when she was seven years old. Anna stays busy year round performing at local festivals such as the Brush Creek Bazaar, Rooster Days, Mayfest, Blue Bell Ice Cream Festival, and the Oklahoma State Fair. She also enjoys singing at oprys like “The Poncan Opry” and “Downtown Country” at NSU in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a regular cast member of the olio at the Tulsa Spotlite Theatre which houses “The Drunkard”, the longest running play in the United States. Anna is a girl with a dream and every person she can make smile along the way gives her the drive to go for it even more. For information, visit her Web site: http://www.annamasseymusic.com | |||
| Blake and Kendall Barnes are a father/daughter singing duo dedicated to keeping classic country music alive. Blake Barnes has been singing classic country music in Texas for over 25 years and has whom numerous awards, as well as being into the Grapevine (Texas) Opry Hall of Fame for Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year. Blake believes if it was recorded after 1975, then it “ain’t country.” Kendall Barnes is twelve years old and loves to sing classic country music. She was awarded Favorite Artist 16 and Under and Favorite New Female Artist 2010 from the Grapevine Opry Association, being only her first year to perform on stage. Check out their Web site: http://www.barnescountry.com or email them for bookings and more information: barnescountry@yahoo.com. | |||
| Jimmie Lou grew up in the Texas panhandle in what they now tag as “the trailer hood.” She started playing the guitar and singing at the age of eight and then graduated to the “school of hard knocks” at the age of twelve, singing in the Texas honky-tonks and bars with a few “names” before they were “names.” Jimmie Lou, at the age of thirty six, moved to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and right away begin singing at funerals, benefits and churches everywhere. She dabbled a little in recording, but not really finishing recording anything. At her performances her fans would ask for her CD, but she didn’t have one. So, she went into the recording studio, and just wanted to record something the grandkids would enjoy someday, but she has received great reviews. Jimmie Lou says, “It’s been an interesting journey, opened a few shows for people, made and ate lots of “bullonie” sandwiches, and God is the greatest.” Visit Jimmie Lou’s Web page at: www.jimmieloumusic.com or email her at grammylou@centurytel.net. You can visit CD Baby to order her CD: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jimmielou | |||
