JOANNA SMITH TO MAKE OPRY DEBUT

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - RCA Nashville singer/songwriter Joanna Smith will have a life-long dream come true when she makes her Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

"Playing the Opry is the biggest honor I can imagine," said an elated Joanna. "I can remember watching it on my great grandmother's tv and dreaming of the experience. It's the most hallowed stage in country music and I'm truly humbled and excited."

While she is still working on her set list for the memorable appearance, Joanna is sure to get a little crazy on the Opry stage with her new single "Girls Are Crazy." Co-written and co-produced by Joanna, the uptempo song shows another side of the multifaceted artist and is quickly making an impact at country radio.

Joanna has been on the road opening dates for Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley on their "Locked and Reloaded" tour, and the experience has been incredible for her. "To get to open for them is just a huge honor," shares Joanna. "To me Miranda is the ringleader of a good time for us girls!"

To hear the new single and watch the lyric video for "Girls Are Crazy" and for more information on Joanna visit http://www.joannasmithofficial.com

To purchase tickets to see Joanna's Opry debut, go to www.opry.com.

 

TRACY LAWRENCE AND FRIENDS KICK OFF TIN PAN SOUTH

"Tracy Lawrence & Friends” Show Presented By LMG Featuring Joanna Smith, Rick Huckaby, and Flip Anderson; Lawrence Set To Perform Songs From His Highly Anticipated Forthcoming Studio Album

NASHVILLE, TN. – March 28, 2013 – Multi-platinum selling Country music superstar Tracy Lawrence is set to kickoff performances at The Station Inn with Tracy Lawrence & Friends during Nashville’s 21st Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival on April 2 at 6:00pm.

Lawrence who has written five chart topping hits “If The World Had A Front Porch,” “Can’t Break It To My Heart,” “How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye,” “Lessons Learned,” “My Second Home,” and  “Stars Over Texas” has enlisted some of Nashville’s finest song smiths and artists to celebrate the songwriters during the Tin Pan South Festival. The event will feature long time Lawrence collaborator and producer Flip Anderson; Nashville favorite Rick Huckaby (“Beer With Jesus” for Thomas Rhett, “Muddy Water” for Trace Adkins, “The Singer” for Tracy Lawrence); and RCA recording artist/songwriter Joanna Smith (“Flyin’ By,” “Gettin’ Married,” “We Can’t Be Friends”). Smith is currently on tour with Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley.

Tracy Lawrence is set to perform songs he has written including music from his highly anticipated forthcoming album Headlights, Taillights And Radios to be released in August 2013. The entertainers first single from the upcoming album “Stop Drop And Roll” was written by hit songwriters Casey Beathard who penned Lawrence’s CMA and ACM award winning hit “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” and Brandon Kinney.

Lawrence who launched Lawrence Music Group in 2011 has enjoyed 18 number 1 singles on top of the charts with more than 13 millions albums sold in his career.

TICKETS FOR STORME WARREN'S NASHVILLE NAVY PARTY ARE ON SALE

Tickets for Storme Warren's Nashville Navy Party are now available! More artists being added to the lineup and will be announced very soon. 

Lineup as of 3/11/12: Ray Scott, Keith Anderson, Trent Wilmon, Wade Hayes, Jace Everett, Joanna Smith, Brassfield Aly, Joe Bachman, Tony Bridges, Shannon Mock, Jaimie Fox, and Shane Thomas.

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JOANNA SMITH DEBUTS "150 THINGS ABOUT JOANNA" SERIES

Fun Facts, Videos, Photos & More to Culminate New Years Eve

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - Midway through a nationwide tour promoting her "We Can't Be Friends" single, RCA Records artist Joanna Smith has launched the "150 Things About Joanna" series. Each day via Twitter & Facebook, fans learn something new about the spunky artist ranging from her favorite songs, artists and memories to her biggest pet peeve.

The engaging, entertaining and informative posts launched Friday, August 3rd and will continue through December 31, 2012, ending in her New Year's resolution. The series will include photos, videos and general fun facts. So far, Joanna has included her favorite book, the city she where she wants to make a return visit (New Orleans), special talent (magically packing her checked suitcase so it weighs under the 50-pound limit) and what recently grossed her out (gum wall in Seattle.)

Now in its fourth week, RCA's "Joanna Smith for Today's Country" radio tour campaign has taken her from border to border and coast to coast, from Charlotte to Seattle and from New York City to New Orleans. For news, updates on tour dates, her popular Road-isodes and more, visit www.JoannaSmithOfficial.com.

JOANNA SMITH TO SING ANTHEM AT RED CROSS EVENT HONORING 101ST AIRBORNE

 

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - Columbia/BNA Records artist Joanna Smith has been tapped to sing the National Anthem at the 10th Annual Lifesaver Breakfast, hosted by the Nashville area chapter of the American Red Cross, on Thursday, April 12 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena.

Thursday's Lifesaver Breakfast event will honor the military who continue to proudly serve the Nashville community, the Tennessee region and our nation. The American Red Cross, providing humanitarian services to the military, veterans and their families for over 130 years, will celebrate the 101st Airborne Division based in Fort Campbell. Honored guest, Major General James McConville, Commanding General of the 101st Division will accept the "Service to Excellence Award" on behalf of the 101st and provide remarks. Sherri Brown, American Red Cross' National Senior Vice-President of Service to Armed Forces (SAF) will also be speaking at the breakfast.

"To sing our nation's anthem at a Red Cross event that is honoring the military is a very special opportunity for me. The Red Cross has been proudly serving our country for over 130 years, and for them to intersect at an event with the Tennessee 101st Airborne provides a unique chance for me give my thanks for all they do for my fellow Americans!"

This year, the Red Cross is expecting over 600 of Nashville's most influential business and community leaders at the event which ensures the financial funding necessary to provide the core humanitarian services of the American Red Cross including; lifesaving services, local disaster response and service to the Armed Forces.

For more information on Joanna, view tour dates, catch up on Road-isodes, news, Tweets or purchase a copy of her brand new EP Be What It Wants to Be, visit www.JoannaSmithOfficial.com.

JOANNA SMITH FEATURED IN HORSE DIGEST

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - Columbia/BNA artist Joanna Smith is laser-focused on her career, and when she needs some down time from the hectic pace of an up-and-coming artist she hooks up with the main man in her life - her three-year-old quarter horse Jack. Until recently, Joanna had to travel home to South Georgia to ride, but last week her father brought Jack to Tennessee to make Nashville his permanent home.

Joanna opened up about Jack, her father and her overall love of horses in a feature in the current issue of Horse Digest magazine.

"I think I was four or five when my daddy bought our first horse for the farm," Joanna told the magazine. "I remember I stood up on the tailgate of his truck so he could hoist me up behind the saddle so I could ride with him. I thought it was the best thing in the world."

She credits her father for mentoring her about riding. "My dad taught me to ride, and taught me to respect horses. He grew up riding and is a very natural horseman."
The full issue can be viewed here, and Joanna's feature is on page 42.
As she readies her new Buddy Cannon-produced single release on Columbia/BNA, due out this spring, Joanna continues to write and perform.

For up-to-date details on appearances, news, her latest "Roadisodes" and more, visit www.JoannaSmithOfficial.com.

The Cold Beers and Reindeers tour kicks into gear on December 8 in Victoria, Texas and the lineup is Josh Thompson, his fellow labelmate, Joanna Smith and Broken Bow Records' James Wesley.

2010 Cold Beers and Reindeer Tour Dates:

December 8 - Victoria, Texas, Victoria Community Center

December 9 - Lufkin, Texas, Wildhorse Saloon

December 10 - Texarkana, Ark., Shooters

December 14 - Tyler, Texas, Electric Cowboy

December 15 - Abilene, Texas, Guitars and Cadillacs

December 16 - Wichita Falls, Texas, Outskirts

December 17 - Lubbock, Texas, Wild West

December 18 - Amarillo, Texas, Midnight Rodeo