JUSTINE BLAZER ADDED TO NATIONAL FINALS RODEO PERFORMACE LINEUP

JUSTINE BLAZER ADDED TO NATIONAL FINALS RODEO PERFORMACE LINEUP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2013 —  Nashville recording artist, Justine Blazer, will perform for the third year in a row at the 2013 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo December 5-14^th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The concert will take place each day at the Ram Trucks outdoor stage located at the Thomas & Mack Center.

For more information on the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, visit http://www.prorodeo.com.

About Justine Blazer

Justine Blazer is a Nashville recording artist.  Her style is country rock and she currently resides full time in Nashville, TN.  Her unique vocal styling is a combination of smooth soul, southern rock and Nashville twang. Not only a singer, she plays the acoustic guitar, electric guitar and the harmonica. She's the Ram Trucks Battle of the Bands National Winner and is a 21-Time Detroit Music Awards nominee. Her sound is modern day country fused with edgy rock and roll with a little bit of soul, offering the freshest sound on the radio. Now on tour performing 150+ shows a year.  Her fifth studio album entitled, Gasoline, is available now. 

For more information on Justine Blazer, please visit: www.justineblazer.com.

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Encore Publicity

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LAUREN ASHLEY SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “STIRRED, NOT SHAKEN” AUGUST 13th

LAUREN ASHLEY SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE

“STIRRED, NOT SHAKEN” AUGUST 13^th

 Nashville, TN – Lauren Ashley announces highly anticipated new single, “Stirred, Not Shaken” with release set for August 13^th. The single will be available exclusively on iTunes, with plans to release an EP this fall.

Ashley wrote the track with Adriene Smith and Anthony Focx; with Focx as producer, mixing, and mastering engineer. With each writer having different backgrounds of country, country-rock, and an edgier rock style, “Stirred, Not Shaken” embraces a new spin on traditional country music, and will be released to iTunes August 13^th.

About Lauren Ashley:

Born in Griffin, Georgia, 21-year-old Lauren Ashley’s music is well rooted with rock and country influences. Growing up listening to a mix of rock and country music, Lauren Ashley would soon develop her own unique style as an artist and performer: country with a touch of rock n’ roll. 

With his creativity, uniqueness and crowd wowing performances, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler tops Lauren Ashley’s list of artist influences. along with Miranda Lambert who paved the way for strong, independent women and broke the mold of the country music industry. 

Lauren Ashley has spent the past three years touring and performing for crowds of as many as 10,000 fans. The many miles on the road have given Lauren Ashley the opportunity to let her electrifying stage performance shine. 

Along with her fiery stage performance, Lauren Ashley’s fierce, strong-willed spirit is displayed through her songwriting. Her songs engage the listener and relate to everyday people with the goal of making a difference in the life of someone through a song. 

Lauren Ashley’s determination can be found in her newest single, “Stirred, Not Shaken” available on iTunes August 13th. 

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Lauren Ashley Receives Nomination for the 2013 Georgia-Country Awards

Lauren Ashley Receives Nomination for the

2013 Georgia-Country Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 3, 2013, — Two-time “Georgia-Country Female Artist of the Year”, Lauren Ashley is among thirty other talented Georgia artists nominated for the Georgia-Country Awards  in the category of Female Country Artist. The nominations were announced Monday morning on the Georgia-Country.com. This is Lauren Ashley’s third year being nominated for the award.

The Georgia-Country Awards show will be held November 9^th at the 120 Tavern and Music Hall in Marietta. For voting information and a complete list of nominees visit: http://www.georgia-country.com/awards.php

ABOUT LAUREN ASHLEY

Born in Griffin, GA, Lauren Ashley’s music is well rooted with southern rock and country influences. Lauren Ashley found her love for country music at an early age.

While in her first year of college at Georgia Southern University, Lauren Ashley soon gained a large fan base, playing in local venues throughout Georgia.

Lauren Ashley has spent the past three years touring and performing for crowds of as many as 10,000 fans. Lauren Ashley’s large fan base helped her win the title of the 2011 and 2012 Georgia-Country Female Artist of the Year, which is a fan-voted award.

Lauren Ashley is currently performing an average of six shows per month throughout the southeast and will be co-headlining the Southern Throwdown College Concert Series this fall.

For more information on Lauren Ashley, please visit: www.laurenashleymusic.com.

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Media Contact: Haley Redmond

Encore Publicity Nashville

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NIXA COUNTRY AND NASH VEGAS RADIO PRESENTS THE "WORLD'S LARGEST FAN CLUB PARTY"

NIXA COUNTRY AND NASH VEGAS RADIO PRESENTS

“WORLD’S LARGEST FAN CLUB PARTY”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NASHVILLE, TN — Nixa Country and Nash Vegas Radio will be hosting the 6^th Annual “World’s Largest Fan Club Party” during CMA Music Festival, June 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m at Big Shotz Bar and Nightclub. Over 24 artists will perform and have the opportunity to interact with fans. To make this the “Worlds Largest Fan Club Party”, the event will be open to the public, and Nixa Country will be broadcasting the event live, allowing fans who couldn’t make it to Nashville the honor of enjoying the fan club party too.  Fans, family, and friends can log into the internet to view live streaming of the event on NixaCountry.com.

For the official line-up and additional information, please visit: www.nixacountry.com/fanclubparty13 or email fanclubparty13@gmail.com

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Encore Publicity Nashville

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615-651-8397

Nashville Film Festival Artist Showcase at the Rutledge Yields Huge Turnout Among Industry Professionals

Nashville Film Festival Artist Showcase at the Rutledge Yields Huge Turnout 
Among Industry Professionals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nashville, TN— In Support of the Whole Planet Foundation, an organization who’s mission is poverty alleviation through microcredit in communities worldwide, the industry invite-only showcase yielded a huge turnout among on industry professionals.

Emily Reid- Photos by FS

The showcase was held Tuesday, April 23rd at 8:00 PM at The Rutledge.

Cook'n Up Music's Emily Reid kicked off the showcase with a crowd pleasing, outstanding performance. She has spent the last year promoting her album REID, touring in the US and Canada and making her way up the American Music Association’s Charts breaking through the Top 200 in January 2013.

The CO- Photos by FS

The CO was also on the list of performers, with song placements in the ABC TV series, “Jane By Design” and being featured on ABC Family’s Artist on the Rise. They received outstanding crowd reviews with their rocking performance.

Striking Matches- Photos by FS

The headliner of the showcase, Striking Matches was a crowd favorite. They have had their songs "When the Right One Comes Along" and "Hangin On A Lie" in the hit TV series Nashville and they are becoming regulars on the Opry stage.

For more information on Whole Planet Foundation, please visit: http://www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.

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EVENT PARTNERS:

Whole Foods Market

Words & Music

SunTrust

Dulce Dessert

 EVENT PRODUCERS:

Cook'n Up Music Publishing

Planet LA Records

Sorted Noise

ClamorHouse

MEDIA / PARTNERS:

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AIMP (Association of Independent Music Publishing)

Cook'N Up Music Publishing Presents the Nashville Film Festival Official Artist Showcase

Cook'N Up Music Publishing Presents the Nashville Film Festival Official Artist Showcase 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nashville, TN-- Cook'N Up Music Publishing is proud to present the Nashville Film Festival's Official Artist Showcase in support of Whole Planet Foundation. The industry invite-only showcase will be held Tuesday, April 23rd at 8:00 PM at The Rutledge. 

The Showcase will feature performances by leading talent including Striking Matches, Emily Reid, The Co., and more special guest performers. 

For additional information on the Official Artist Showcase, contact Heather Cook: Heather.Cook@cooknupmusicpublishing.com. 

For more information on the Nashville Film Festival, visit www.nashvillefilmfestival.org. 

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Lauren Ashley Receives Nomination for the GA Music Awards

Lauren Ashley Receives Nomination for the

GA Music Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 10, 2013, — Lauren Ashley is among eight other talented Georgia artists nominated for the GA Music Awards in the category of Female Country Artist. The nominations were announced Monday on the Georgia Music Awards website.  

In addition to Lauren Ashley, the other nominees in this field include: Amy Taylor, Angela Reign, Faith Jackson, Kelly Ballard, Crista Lynn, Rebecca Collins, Mandy Gawley, and Hope Sonam.

Voting for the awards begins Friday, April 12^th. The GA Music Awards show will be held June 8, 2013 at the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta. For more information on the GA Music awards, and to vote, visit www.georgiamusicawards.com.

ABOUT LAUREN ASHLEY

Born in Griffin, GA, Lauren Ashley’s music is well rooted with southern rock and country influences. Lauren Ashley found her love for country music at an early age.

While in her first year of college at Georgia Southern University, Lauren Ashley soon gained a large fan base, playing in local venues throughout Georgia.

Lauren Ashley has spent the past three years touring and performing for crowds of as many as 10,000 fans. Lauren Ashley’s large fan base helped her win the title of the 2011 and 2012 Georgia-Country Female Artist of the Year, which is a fan-voted award.

Lauren Ashley is currently performing an average of six shows per month throughout the southeast and will co-headlining the Southern Throwdown College Concert Series this fall.

For more information on Lauren Ashley, please visit: www.laurenashleymusic.com.

For additional information, please visit www.laurenashleymusic.com

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Ninety-One Entertainment Announces the 2013 Southern Throwdown College Concert Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nashville, TN—Ninety-One Entertainment and Encore Publicity Nashville are pleased to announce the 2013 Southern Throwdown  College Concert Series.   With three of Nashville’s most talented rising artists, Tyler Hammond, Lauren Ashley, and Jordan Rager, the Southern Throwdown tour is sure to bring a rocking night of good times and great music to college towns across the southeast.

The Southern Throwdown will kick off this fall and will continue for ten weeks, stopping at over twenty college towns across the southeast. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernThrowdown2013

For booking and tour information, please contact Mark Redmond with Ninety-One Entertainment: ninetyoneentertainment91@gmail.com

For media requests and press related materials, contact Haley at Encore Publicity: haley@encorepublicitynashville.com.

About the Artists

Tyler Hammond
www.tylerhammondband.com 

Georgia native, Tyler Hammond, performs well over 100 shows a year across the southeast. He has performed with acts such as Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Zac Brown, Clay Walker, Rhett Akins, Brantley Gilbert and Whiskey Meyers!

Jordan Rager
www.jordanrager.com

Jordan is an 18 yr old, singer/songwriter. He performs with both his band and on his own all over Georgia and in other states around the south such as Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina. He was a member of Team Blake on season 2 of "The Voice" with Blake Shelton.

Lauren Ashley
www.laurenashleymusic.com

Lauren Ashley has spent the past three years touring throughout the southeast, and has played for as many as 10,000 fans. She has opened for national touring acts such as Luke Bryan, Ronnie Milsap, Jared Blake (The Voice), and Jimmy Wayne. She holds the title of the 2011 and 2012 Georgia Country Female Artist of the Year, which is a fan-voted award. She is currently drawing an average of 300-500 fans per show.

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Lauren Ashley Added to the ISTA Temple of Sound 2013’s “Breaking the Sound Barrier” Panel

Lauren Ashley Added to the ISTA Temple of Sound 2013’s “Breaking the Sound Barrier” Panel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 20, 2013—Nashville recording artist, Lauren Ashley will take part in the 2013 International Sound Therapy Association’s Temple of Sound conference. She will represent the Country genre and will join other artists from the Classical, Hip Hop, and New Age genres as a panelist for the Breaking the Sound Barrier discussion panel. The panel discussion will take place Saturday, March 23^rd in Atlanta at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta from 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. The panel will discuss how music helps today’s society, and the evolution of their genre of music.

International Sound Therapy Association (ISTA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in Atlanta, GA whose mission is to promote the benefits of therapeutic sound.  

For tickets and more information, please visit http://www.powerofsounds.org .

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Media Contact: Haley Redmond

Encore Publicity

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615-651-8397

ABOUT LAUREN ASHLEY

Born in Griffin, GA, Lauren Ashley’s music is well rooted with southern rock and country influences. Lauren Ashley found her love for country music at an early age.

While in her first year of college at Georgia Southern University, Lauren Ashley soon gained a large fan base, playing in local venues throughout Georgia.

Lauren Ashley has spent the past three years touring and performing for crowds of as many as 10,000 fans. Lauren Ashley’s large fan base helped her win the title of the 2011 and 2012 Georgia-Country Female Artist of the Year, which is a fan-voted award.

Lauren Ashley is currently performing an average of six shows per month throughout the southeast.

For more information on Lauren Ashley, please visit: www.laurenashleymusic.com. 

Emily Reid Scheduled to Perform Wednesday, March 20th During the Canadian Music Festival

 Emily Reid Scheduled to Perform Wednesday, March 20^th

During the Canadian Music Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 18, 2013—Nashville recording artist, Emily Reid will be performing Wednesday, March 20^th at The Annex Live during the official CMF Showcase presented by The Indie Machine, as a part of the 2013 Canadian Music Festival in Toronto. Emily Reid’s talent-loaded performance will kick off at 9:00 P.M. Other performers at the festival include: Heart, Emma Louis, Rihanna, and more.

Emily’s showcase will feature performances of her original songs including, “The River”, which received over 1,500 digital downloads within the first three weeks of release. For more information on Emily Reid, and a complete tour schedule, visit: www.emilyreid.net.

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Encore Publicity

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ABOUT EMILY REID

QUOTES:

"With an eye for hooky Sara Bareilles-esque melodies and a penchant for sprinkling in handclaps, snaps, and a bit of glockenspiel, Reid writes the kind of songs that are both unapologetically honest and unashamedly catchy."

~September 14, 2012 · by Ale Delgado in In Music Reviews

“This girl definitely has an interesting voice. I say BUY IT (the album) if you like alt-pop singers who bring something new to the table.”

~October 2, 2012 · by Dan Harr of Music News Nashville

FACTS:

•                 Over 120,000 YouTube views of “God Gave Me You” cover, a tribute to the troops!

•                 Over 8,400 YouTube views of “The River” music video since the release on August 31st!

•                 Over 3,900 Fans on social networks and growing!

•                 Over 1,500 digital downloads of “The River” sold within first three weeks of release!

•                 74 Radio stations spinning the album nationwide (Americana/AAA/College)

•                 One of 10 artists selected (out of hundreds) for the AIMP artist showcase in conjunction with Billboard/Hollywood Reporters Music in Film & TV Conference.

•                 Scheduled to perform at the Canadian Music Fest in 2013.  Headliners for 2012 included Passion Pit, Train, Jeff Beck, Slash, Feat., Myles Kennedy and the Sheepdogs among others.

ABOUT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK: Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries.  Combining three information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; a comedy festival; four awards shows and the nation’s largest New Music Festival – Canadian Music Fest – CMW spans a six-day period from March 19 to March 24, 2013 at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel and over 60 downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe.  For more information, visit www.cmw.net.