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HONKY TONK TV SPONSORS EBAY AUCTION TO BENEFIT CITY OF HOPE
Partners With CountryMusicIsLove To Offer "Lunch With Ty Brown"
During CRS Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 15, 2011)—As the country music radio business readies for one of its busiest weeks, Country Radio Seminar (CRS), “Honky Tonk TV” (HT-TV)is gearing up for a Nashville event to raise money for a very important cause, City Of Hope, a research center dedicated to finding cures for life-threatening illnesses. The music entertainment television program has teamed with CountryMusicIsLove to host an eBay auction in conjunction with the 2nd Annual CountryMusicIsLove Concert to be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011(sponsored in part by HT-TV). Beginning TODAY bidders can vie for a personal luncheon at Nashville’s Hard Rock Café with the hunky artist Ty Brown and tickets to the concert. The auction is currently underway on eBay (http://bit.ly/iejh0B) and closes on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 10:50AM CST.
Lucky winners will share an intimate lunch with Ty prior to the concert (the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville will donate lunch for everyone) and awarded two tickets to attend the 2nd Annual CountryMusicIsLove Concert. The concert will take place that evening March 1, 2011 at 7:30 PM and feature performances from Ty Brown, Chris Cavanaugh, Troy Olsen, Brett Eldredge, Thompson Square, Chuck Wicks and Josh Thompson. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.countrymusicislove.com. (Travel accommodations are not included in the prize package.)
"I am so excited to be performing with the talent that will be there and, more importantly, joining my friends in music to support such a great cause,” Brown states of his appearance at the events. “I hope we raise a ton of money. No matter how much is raised, I know it will be appreciated. I am also looking forward to making some new friends over lunch!”
Any fan of ABC’s The Bachelor and the show’s counterpart, The Bachelorette, will likely recognize country music up-and-comer, Ty Brown. On season 6 of The Bachelorette, Brown made it into Ali Fedotowsky’s “Top Five.” While on the show, he serenaded Ali with a song he wrote entitled “Living In The Moment” during a group date in Malibu, CA. His cameo on The Bachelorette moved Ty to make a life-changing decision. While reality TV viewers may be acquainted with him via his appearance on the The Bachelorette, fans may now also recognize Ty’s voice on country radio. Rather than return to medical sales, he made the decision to follow his ultimate personal dream in making music; he is on the fast track to make a name for himself on the country music stage. [tybrownmusic.com]
Producing a weekly half-hour country music and entertainment news show in Orlando and Tampa, FL across 3.3 million homes, “Honky Tonk TV” is a dynamic broadcast that also airs in Bakersfield, CA, Detroit, MI, Indianapolis, IN and Birmingham, AL. and in a shorter format, online at HonkyTonkTV.com following its original broadcast. With plans to move into new markets next month, HT-TV continues to expand its viewing audience. [honkytonktv.com]
About City Of Hope
City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" in cancer and urology by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org or follow City of Hope on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Flickr.
About Hard Rock International
With a total of 161 venues in 52 countries, including 129 cafes and 13 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya, Bali, Macau, Penang, Tulsa and Singapore. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Punta Cana, scheduled to open in 2010; Panama, scheduled to open in 2012; and Hungary, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2013. Hard Rock International is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.hardrockhotels.com. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.
