LEE GREENWOOD TOPS THREE AMAZON CHARTS WITH BEST-SELLING PATRIOTIC CHILDREN'S BOOK, PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN

Colorful, Fully-Illustrated Hardback is named A Bestseller

Following Memorial Day Release

PRESS RELEASE

Lee Greenwood is taking the Amazon charts by leaps and bounds as a children’s book author following the release of his patriotic, fully-illustrated hardback, Proud To Be An American, over the Memorial Day weekend. Debuting at No. 1 on the “Movers and Shakers” chart and named one of Amazon’s top “Hot New Releases,” the book comes in as the No. 1 best-seller on both Amazon’s “Children’s Books On The U.S.” and “Children’s Multicultural Story Books” charts.

Greenwood penned the new book, Proud To Be An American, in the words of his iconic anthem, “God Bless The U.S.A.,” with the hope of instilling American patriotism in the hearts of our nation’s youth.

“After more than 30 years of singing ‘God Bless The U.S.A,’ I’ve watched my song be passed down to three generations,” Greenwood said while on a media tour this week in New York City. “Given the unrest in America today, and the U.S. having to defend its very existence with much of the world, I felt it was time to give the next generation something to hold and read, that tells in a very simple way why it’s good to be an American and why we should be proud of it.”

Along with the lyrics and a free download for a never-before-heard rerecord of “God Bless The U.S.A,” Proud To Be An American features colorful illustrations by Amanda Sekulow that paint the portrait of scenic farmland and cityscapes throughout the country, American soldiers, and even Arlington Cemetery.

“The illustrations in my book paint in a childlike way, a picture of this country in colorful snapshots that teach geography, pinpoints the cities that they soon will know and visit, and show on several pages the servicemen and women that we honor,” Greenwood added.

As a father, Greenwood recalls reading to his own children when they were very small -- watching as they fervidly flipped through the pages and became captivated by all of the vivid photos and drawings.

“Reading to my own children when they were young was a way for my wife and I to hold them close and bond with them while teaching them all they needed to know about life,” said Greenwood. “It’s my sincere hope that this book will become an educational tool for all parents, grandparents, and even teachers at schools throughout the U.S. to help teach the lessons of patriotism at an early age.”

Released by Clovercroft Publishing, Proud To Be An American is currently available for purchase online at LeeGreenwood.com, Amazon and in various bookstores nationwide including Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million, Christian Family Stores and others.

After a national TV appearance last night on Hannity on FOX News, (in case you missed it, watch here), Greenwood is slated to appear at Book Expo America trade show in New York City this week and will commence his national tour performing at fairs, festivals, casinos and theaters immediately following. Tune in on July 3 to watch him perform LIVE as part of the FOX and Friends All-American Summer Concert Series kicking off Fourth of July weekend.

For a full list of upcoming tour dates and additional information on Lee Greenwood, please visit www.leegreenwood.com.

PICK UP YOUR COPY OF "GEORGE STRAIT", THE NEW "BOOKAZINE" FROM ACM AND CBS WATCH! AVAILABLE NOW!

The ACM has partnered with CBS Watch! magazine to release the commemorative "bookazine" George Strait. The publication takes an intimate look at Strait's life, including exclusive photos from his ranch and behind-the-scenes moments, as well as a retrospective of 50 years of the ACM Awards. It also gives fans a sneak peek at the upcoming 50th Annual ACM Awards. Clint Black provides the introduction. It's available today on newstands and HERE.

NEW MUSIC REVIEW: "RADIO UP", THE NEW SINGLE FROM STEVE HOLY

There are certain voices in music that were put there for a reason, that you know from the first note were created just for that purpose. They're timeless, flawless and there's just that something that you immediately love. Steve Holy was blessed with one of those voices and just when you think you've heard his best vocals, he tops himself yet again. From "Blue Moon" to "Good Morning Beautiful" to "Love Don't Run", his strength, power and range have only improved with time and his new single, "Radio Up" proves it once again. The single was just released country radio a couple of weeks ago and is available for download on iTunes and Amazon. The single was included in iTunes' "New and Noteworthy" section as one of the top new singles to keep an ear on. As far as serious recording goes, Steve's had a couple of years off to really focus his efforts on the direction he wants to take, choose the perfect songs and make sure his voice is at it's absolute best and I can tell you, having been a dedicated fan for years, he's reached that goal ... he is at his absolute vocal best.

Recently released to country radio, "Radio Up", the first single on Curb's new label MMC. It's is a catchy, mid-tempo song that tells the story we're all too familiar with and every single one of us can relate to, the inevitable impending break up that you know is coming but you don't want to hear, and would do anything to not have to hear those heart breaking words, "it's over". Few artists have a knack for putting you right smack in the middle of the story of a song, but Steve Holy has the ability to do just that. In the song, the subject does what any music lover would do in his position, he turns the "Radio Up" and drowns out the words to music. We've all been that person at least once in our lives, the person with their hand on the volume, turning it up before the words we didn't want to hear reached our ears and our hearts. We have all turned the radio up in life. The song, written by 3 of Nashville's best writers, Brian White ("Watching You", Rodney Atkins), Ben Glover ("Love Don't Run") and Bruce Wallace, is well crafted and will have you singing along probably by the 2nd or 3rd time you've heard it and you will find yourself singing the chorus to yourself even when the song isn't playing. The chorus is catchy and fun and the melody contagious. This is the quality of music that first made people take notice of Steve's talent and it's the kind that will have them want to keep hearing more from him. "Radio Up" will definitely make you want to turn your own "Radio Up".


We think Steve Holy has another top hit on his hands with this one and from the feedback we've seen and heard so far, I think listeners agree. We hope to see him back at the top of the charts where he should be.

On a Marshall amp, I give it a 12 on a scale of 1-11. Turn the "Radio Up", turn it up LOUD!

You can purchase the single on iTunes or on Amazon now.

Please be sure to leave a review of the single when you purchase. Keep requesting the single on your local stations and keep an eye on your music charts because this one's gonna move fast!

Join Steve's official street team at www.steveholy.com and spread the word. Steve is also on Twitter at @SteveHoly (he's a funny Texas son of a gun) and on Facebook as well.

ALABAMA & FRIENDS AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL PRE-ORDERS THROUGH iTUNES ON AUGUST 13

Special bundle packages now available for purchase 

Check out this fun Alabama MegaMix by DJ Du

Nashville, TN - August 12, 2013 ... ALABAMA & Friends - the new tribute album honoring country music's most iconic group ALABAMA - will be made available for digital pre-orders starting August 13 through iTunes. Fans can access the pre-ordering of the album before it hits the streets on Tuesday, August 27 by visiting iTunes.

Special bundle packages are available now via the group's official website www.thealabamaband.com.  The "Ultimate Bundle" package consists of a vintage ALABAMA baseball tee, an ALABAMA & Friends CD and vinyl LP for $50.00. A vintage tee and CD package is also available for only $35.00. Orders are expected to arrive on album release day or soon after.

ALABAMA & Friends features some of country music's hottest stars delivering their own unique versions of ALABAMA classics, including Jason Aldean ("Tennessee River"), Luke Bryan ("Love in the First Degree"), Kenny Chesney ("Lady Down on Love"), Eli Young Band ("The Closer You Get"), Florida Georgia Line ("I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)"), Jamey Johnson ("My Home's in Alabama"), Toby Keith ("She and I"), Rascal Flatts ("Old Flame") and Trisha Yearwood ("Forever's As Far As I'll Go").

The 11-song collection will also feature two new songs from ALABAMA - "That's How I Was Raised" and "All American." It's the first taste of new music from the legendary and award-winning group in over a decade.

After signing with RCA in 1980, ALABAMA soared to the top time and again with 21 No. 1 hits in a row. They have had 43 chart-topping singles and have sold more than 73 million albums worldwide. They have won more than 150 major industry nods, including two Grammys, the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian award, Entertainer of the Year awards three times from the CMA and five times from the ACM, as well as the ACM Artist of the Decade award. The Hall of Famers have earned 21 Gold ®, Platinum ® and Multi-Platinum ® albums, and were named the RIAA's Country Group of the Century.

ALABAMA is currently in the midst of their Back to the Bowery Tour that has them playing to capacity crowds all across the country since its launch earlier this year. The new tour will continue through the fall, making stops in cities including Detroit, MI, Greenville, SC, St. Louis, MO, Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL.

For more news and a complete listing of tour dates visit www.thealabamaband.com.

NEW MUSIC TUESDAY (AUGUST 13, 2013): JASON MICHAEL CARROLL,

Please remember to leave a review for any digital purchase you make on a cd or a single. Reviews make a big impact with management and that's what they're looking for. Your feedback or lack of feedback can determine if a new single is released or even if the artist keeps their record deal. Value the ability to leave feedback and exercise your right to voice your opinion about an artist's work. They value your insight and even your constructive criticism.

CD'S NOW AVAILABLE

** HOT PICK ** Luke Bryan: "Crash My Party" - iTunes / Amazon

Tim Dugger - "Tim Dugger EP" - iTunes / Amazon

Various Artists: "25 Hymns from the Old Country Church" - iTunes / Amazon

Willie Nelson: "Farther Along (The Gospel Collection)" - iTunes   

Matt Kennon: - "Four on the Floor EP" - iTunes / Amazon

Johnny Cash: "Unheard (Live)" - iTunes / Amazon

SINGLES NOW AVAILABLE

** HOT PICK ** Jason Michael Carroll: "Close Enough" - iTunes / Amazon

Cassadee Pope: "You Hear a Song" - iTunes  

Chris Janson: "Cut Me Some Slack" - iTunes / Amazon

PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE

** HOT PICK ** Alabama: "Alabama and Friends" (Available August 27) - iTunes / Amazon

Sheryl Crow - "Feels Like Home" (Available September 10) - iTunes / Amazon

WHAT'S NEW IN MUSIC THIS WEEK?

New Music Releases Week Ending Sunday, July 28, 2013

SINGLES

"Everything Has Changed (Remix)" - Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran

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Cold Beer with Your Name on It - Josh Thompson

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CD RELEASES

"My Favorite Picture of You" - Guy Clark

Download on iTunes

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"Dos Divas (Featuring Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis)" - Grits and Glamour

Download on iTunes

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"That Fiddlin' Man" - Don Rich and the Buckaroos

Download on Amazon

PRE-ORDERS

"Kicker Town" - Rusty Truck

(Expected August 6, 2013)

Pre-order on iTunes

"Crash My Party" - Luke Bryan

(Expected August 13, 2013)

Pre-Order on iTunes

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"Move Like That" - Due West

(Expected August 27, 2013)

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BILLY DEAN'S FIRST CD IN FOUR YEARS, "A MAN OF GOOD FORTUNE", AVAILABLE NOW

Billy Dean's new CD "A Man of Good Fortune" hit stores today. You can pick up your copy online at Amazon, Best Buy or CLICK HERE TO ORDER.

TRACK LIST:
I Can't Leave
A Seed
Middle of Nowhere
Dear John
All The Difference In The World
I don't Need As Much Hell
Crazy Beautiful
Imagine What I'd Do
Made For You and I
Laura Nadine

New Kix Brooks Album Available Now!

Kix Brooks, of the legendary duo Brooks and Dunn, had released his highly anticipated solo album, New To This Town, featuring the debut single and title track "New To This Town," and the new smash single "Bring It On Home."

  

NEW MUSIC: "SUMMER BACK", THE NEW SINGLE FROM ANDY GIBSON AVAILABLE NOW FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Andy Gibson fans rejoice! Andy has released his second single, "Summer Back". Make this the one summer fling you can't turn down. "Summer Back" is now available for download on iTunes and Amazon. Go get your summer started and download this one now!

NEW MUSIC: PAUL THORN'S "WHAT THE HELL IS GOIN' ON" IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES AND AMAZON. GET YOUR COPY NOW!

The new cd from Paul Thorn, "What the Hell is Goin' On" is now available for download on iTunes and Amazon. Paul Thorn is an AMAZING artist, not really country but he's made a presence in the country music world with his amazing bluesy sound. Trust me, it's good music. Go get your copy now! (Pick up all of his music, it's worth it!)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ON AMAZON

New Music: "American Farmer" By Steve Azar Available for Download Now

DOWNLOAD ON iTUNES HERE

DOWNLOAD ON AMAZON.COM HERE

BUCKY COVINGTON RELEASES NEW SINGLE “I WANNA BE THAT FEELING” TO COUNTRY RADIO

Nashville, TN…(April 16, 2012)…After signing a record deal with Entertainment One Music Group late last year, country music star Bucky Covington is excited to release his long-awaited new single “I Wanna Be That Feeling” to country radio. “I Wanna Be That Feeling,” the lead single from Bucky’s sophomore album expected mid 2012, is the perfect up-tempo country love song, written by Jimmy Yeary and Ben Hayslip. The song delivers to country radio today via PlayMPE with an add date set for May 7th.

The good news is piling up as Covington gears up for a busy touring season. He’s recently played two dates supporting injured police and fire fighters as spokesperson for one of his favorite charities, Help The Good Guys. He just performed this past weekend in Nashville, TN at the Southern Women’s Show supporting Camp Phoenix Burn Camp with Nashville Firefighters Local 140, and in Madisonville, TN with proceeds benefitting injured Tennessee Highway Patrol Officer Sgt. Lowell Russell. Upcoming Help The Good Guys dates are adding often with the next show taking place April 22nd in Little Rock, AR.

The tune is available for purchase now on both iTunes and Amazon. Get your copy, it's gonna be a chart topper!

About Bucky Covington:

Bucky Covington’s self-titled debut CD opened at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with the biggest first week sales for any debut country artist that year. He went on to become the best selling debut artist that year and delivered three consecutive Top 10 hit singles to country radio. In addition to competing on the fifth season of American Idol, Bucky’s national television appearances have included Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly!,Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show and Fox & Friends. To learn more about Bucky Covington, connect at www.buckycovington.com or follow him on twitter @buckycovington.