LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 COUNTRY WITH HEART BENEFITING ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL #CMAFEST2024

Country music fans seeking a true "fan fair" experience are in store for an epic event on Saturday June 8th at the 10th annual Country With Heart benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital presented by Workout Anytime 24/7 and Springer Mountain Farms. Host and founder, hit singer/songwriter Bobby Marquez will lead an amazing night of entertainment at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre, beginning at 5pm.


2024 Country With Heart for St. Jude Lineup:

• Triple threat master guitarist, soulful singer & top notch songwriter - Lee Roy Parnell
• Christian Music Hall of Fame entertainer -Barbara Fairchild
• Western Music Hall Fame singer/songwriter/producer/narrator - Rex Allen Jr.
• Celebrated singer-songwriter and former Little Texas member - Brady Seals
• Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry star - Charlie McCoy
• Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter - Wood Newton
• Entertainer, TV and Radio host, grandson of Floyd Cramer - Jason Coleman
• Awarded Gospel Music singer/songwriter - Johnathan Bond

*Surprise celebrity guests will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

This unique gathering during CMA Fest week features all of the elements of the Music City's magic. The intimate theatre setting will include a home cooked southern dinner, a silent auction with rare celebrity items and a night filled with the biggest hits over the decades in country music from the most famous, legendary names in the business and talented songwriters who created these mega-hits. Best of all, at the center of the "Volunteer" state, Country with Heart is a benefit with AlLL proceeds going directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to fund their mission of Finding Cures and Saving Children.

Fans will find a treasure trove of celebrity collector items from a limited, numbered Lee Greenwood autographed God Bless the USA guitar to a custom Donna Fargo Rodeo King Hat, illustrated Muppets memorabilia from famed artist Guy Ghilchrist, a rare Grand Ole Opry Memory Book from the show's move to the Grand Ole Opry House and so much more.

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame DJ and Emmy nominated journalist Jennifer Herron will emcee the evening's event.

Tickets are available now on www.eventbrite.com or by clicking HERE

The Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre's special buffet dinner will be available for purchase, separately at the door. And fans can enjoy free parking in the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre's Music Valley location across the parking lot from the famed Troubadour Theatre and directly across the street from the Grand Ole Opry House.

For updates on the 2024 Country With Heart benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, keep up with Bobby Marquez daily at www.facebook.com/bobbymarquezmusic

JOIN SCOTTY McCREERY’S “SOUTHERN BELLES” AND SUPPORT ST. JUDE’S WALK/RUN TO END CHILDHOOD CANCER ON SEPT. 26

Scotty McCreery has been a strong supporter of charitable causes close to his heart, such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This month in honor of the Mercury Nashville / 19 / Interscope recording artist, the Scotty McCreery Fan Club has created “The Southern Belles,” a team named after his new single, “Southern Belle,” to participate in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer in Nashville on Sept. 26 at Edwin Warner Park at 8:00 AM -- and they are asking their fellow fans to join them.

Anyone who wants to join “The Southern Belles” can visit http://walkrun.stjude.org/southernbelles to sign up to walk with the team, donate money to St. Jude for the fight against childhood cancer, or both. Each person who donates will be entered in a drawing for a McCreery prize pack. More information can also be found at www.scottyfans.com/news.

As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, St. Jude will be holding Walk/Runs all over the nation on Sept. 26. The Nashville event has a goal to raise $210,000 for the cause, and “The Southern Belles” are excited to help the hospital reach its goal.

“I’ve always said I have the greatest fans in the world, and it makes me both happy and proud to see them create ‘The Southern Belles’ as a way of raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said McCreery.  “St. Jude performs miracles regularly for children from all walks of life. I am truly honored and thankful that my fans want to support such a worthwhile organization in my name.”

McCreery’s new single “Southern Belle” can be heard nationwide on country radio and is available for purchase at http://umgn.us/southernbelle.

For more information on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, visit stjude.org. For more information on McCreery, visit ScottyMcCreery.com.

#CMAFEST2015 - ST. JUDE PRESENTS "JOHN RICH AND FRIENDS" FEATURING BIG & RICH, LEE GREENWOOD, LORRIE MORGAN, TG SHEPPARD, FRANKIE BALLARD AND JOHN CONLEE

Big Kenny and comedians Williams & Ree join the show to help tee off the 

2015 FedEx St. Jude Classic

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 20, 2015) – Country music singer-songwriter John Rich will again headline St. Jude Presents John Rich and Friends, an evening of songs, stories and hope, Tuesday, June 9, at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Joining Rich this year are Lee Greenwood, Lorrie Morgan, T.G. Sheppard, John Conlee, Frankie Ballard, comedians Williams & Ree and his Big & Rich bandmate, Big Kenny.

 Proceeds from the event, which kicks off the 2015 FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament week, benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Funds from this event help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

Rich has a string of hits as a solo artist and with Big & Rich, including “Comin’ to Your City,” “8th of November” and “Lost in the Moment.” Fellow performers Lee Greenwood, Lorrie Morgan, T.G. Sheppard and John Conlee have more than 30 No. 1 singles combined.

 "I’m incredibly proud that the St. Jude Presents John Rich and Friends charity event has grown into an amazing entertainment event over the past four years, while continuing to support the kids of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Rich. “It’s a blessing to be part of an industry that has supported St. Jude so passionately for the past 30 years.”

 St. Jude partner Window World® is presenting sponsor for the fourth consecutive year, and plays an important role in the success of St. Jude Presents John Rich and Friends. Through its charitable foundation Window World Cares®, the company supports St. Jude throughout the year and has raised more than $5 million for the kids of St. Jude.

Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster, ranging from $40-$80 per person.

COUNTRY SONGWRITER JENN SCHOTT AND 7 YEAR OLD BRAIN CANCER SURVIVOR ARE "WINNING" TOGETHER

If you're a country music fan, you're probably very familiar with this Saturday’s St. Jude Country Music Marathon in Nashville. The race attracts 30,000 runners from around the world and benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Those who particpate and raise funds are known as St. Jude Heroes and that's exactly what they are, helping kids who are battling cancer and other life threatening and terminal diseases.

Among this year's St. Jude Heroes is Jenn Schott, a  singer/songwriter who wanted to do more than just run and raise money. She truly wants to help raise awareness and bring attention to the misson of St Jude. Jenn joined forces with Parallel Music Publishing and songwriter Michael White and produced a song they've titled "Winning” which came from the inspiration of Ian, a 7 year old St. Jude patient.

Ian, a brain cancer survivor who was treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will be present at this weekend's Country Music Marathon. Running in his honor is a team named Ian’s Rockin’ Runners. This year mark's Ian's 5 year post treatment anniversary. To celebrate this very important and signficant year, Ian will not only be present at the run, he will be running the 5K with his mom while his dad runs the half-marathon. Ian's Rockin' Runners, determined to raise at least $5,000.00
have already surpassed that goal. Ian's St. Jude journey to wellness and a new life gave Jenn the inspiration to write and surprise them with this song which debuts this month on Country Music Nation. Jenn will perform the song at a party for St. Jude Heroes being held at the Music City Center Friday night, April 24, with Ian and his family in attendance. Ian’s dad is also going to share his family’s story as a guest speaker at the event.


"Winning" is available on iTunes and 100% of the sales go directly to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Purchase single here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/winning-single/id987021970

Generosity is what we here at Lovin' Lyrics are about - giving back to those who truly need it, who give to others and who make an impact on hearts. These songwriters have done that in such a large scale way. We'd like to share the song with you and hope that you'll purchase the song and maybe consider a donation in addition to your download to Ian's Rockin' Runners on Ian's behalf.

Click the link below to donate:

http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes/Heroes?team_id=150765&pg=team&fr_id=23820

Thank you

Jenn

JOHN RICH AND FRIENDS FEATURING BIG AND RICH, DEANA CARTER, CLINT BLACK, RANDY HOUSER AND COWBOY TROY TO TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 3

Big & Rich's John Rich has invited his friends Deana Carter, Clint Black, Randy Houser, Cowboy Troy and Big Kenny to take part in this year's St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends, taking place on June 3 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis. The concert will tee off the 2014 FedEx St. Jude Classic. Says Rich, "I'm very blessed to have such giving friends in the music industry who continue to show up and play this incredible event year in and year out. This group represents more than 30 million record sales and countless No. 1s. It will be a night to remember for sure."

 Guests will enjoy the intimate acoustic concert while mingling with PGA TOUR players and bidding on one-of-a-kind live auction items.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENING WILL SUPPORT THE LIFESAVING WORK OF ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL.

Schedule
Doors open: 6:45 p.m.
Show starts: 7:30 p.m.

Ticket information
Platinum tickets ~ $80.00 (orchestra and parterre)
Gold tickets ~ $60.00  (mezzanine)
Silver tickets ~ $40.00 (lower and upper balcony)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

FOURTH ANNUAL “DARIUS AND FRIENDS” BENEFIT CONCERT ANNOUNCED FOR JUNE 3, 2013

Event ticket pre-sale Wednesday, April 3 at 11 a.m. CDT

General Public on-sale Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Platinum-selling Capitol Nashville recording artist Darius Rucker will host the fourth annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert in Nashville, Tenn. on Monday, June 3 at the Wildhorse Saloon with proceeds from the night going directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A special offer code will be shared with St. Jude and Rucker’s Facebook and Twitter followers for ticket pre-sale beginning today, Wednesday, April 3 at 11 a.m. CDT with general on sale opening at 10 a.m. CDT on Friday, April 5. A fourth consecutive sell-out is anticipated, so fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. Prices start at $35 for General Admission and go up to $100 for VIP table options. Tickets will be available through the Wildhorse Saloon box office (615-902-8200 x1), www.WildhorseSaloon.com, and www.DariusRucker.com.

Fans have come to look forward to kicking off their CMA Music Festival week with Rucker and his friends, who have included Rodney Atkins, Clint Black, Radney Foster, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, and Kid Rock among others. Details on who will be joining Rucker for this year’s event will be announced soon.

“We started this event with a simple goal in mind and that was to raise money for St. Jude. I had visited their campus in Memphis and was so blown away at the facility, staff, and service that I made a pledge to contribute annually. It’s a bonus that I have had such amazing friends join us in the effort,” adds Rucker.

Since its inception, “Darius and Friends” has grown include a charity auction and a celebrity golf tournament and has raised more than $125,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Rucker has high hopes of topping past year’s totals to further benefit the pediatric treatment and research facility.

Rucker recently announced his True Believers Tour commencing May 9 in Estero, Fla. with dates running through the summer. The tour comes in support of Rucker’s upcoming May 21 album release True Believers. The highly anticipated third country album includes his current hit single, “Wagon Wheel,” and features collaborations with Sheryl Crow, Mallary Hope, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, and Hillary Scott.

For more information on “Darius and Friends,” tour dates and music updates, please visit www.DariusRucker.com.

VIDEO: CASEY JAMES GIVES THE KIDS OF ST JUDE AND HIS AUDIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE

Casey James gave the crowd a performance to really applaud when he quit singing and started shaving during his November 30th show in Shreveport, LA. Team Casey James raised a total of $13,000 total for No Shave November which benefitted the kids of St. Jude. Congratulations Team Casey James on a wonderful donation to a great cause.

KRTY TEAMS WITH ERIC CHURCH, JUSTIN MOORE AND KIP MOORE TO RAISE $6,300 FOR ST JUDES

Congratulations to one of the best mainstream stations out there, KRTY/San Jose, who plays the best new music and somewhat bucks the whole concept of "industry politics" by making their music selections based on what their listeners actually want to hear and give new artists a chance to shine. KRTY has 3 of the best and fan friendliest DJ's in the industry - Indiana Al, Renee and Eric Steel.

They raised $6,300 for St. Jude Children's Hospital with the help of Justin Moore, Kip Moore and Eric Church. Following the Blood Sweat And Beers tour stop in San Jose on Friday, November 9, the party continued at Rodeo Club where Justin Moore performed an acoustic set for 1,000 fans who paid $10 at the door or $5 if they produced a ticket stub from the BS and B show. KRTY's Nate Deaton told Country Aircheck, "Justin played for an hour, then Kip came up and played "Somethin' 'Bout A Truck." Church, who planned on just hanging out, jumped onstage and played 'Chevy Van' and 'Two Pink Lines.' Justin donated every dime at the door to St. Jude kids; it was amazing."

Justin Moore at the KRTY After Concert Party

Photo credit: Indiana Al of KRTY (@IndianaAl's Twitter Page)

Eric Church at the KRTY After Concert Party

Photo credit: Indiana Al of KRTY (@IndianaAl's Twitter Page)

30 DAYS ... SUCH A SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME TO DO SO MUCH ... NO SHAVE NOVEMBER KICKS OFF TOMORROW

If you want to give back and help those who truly need you, please join Team Lou, WMG and Lou Ramirez and go grizzly for the kids of St. Judes with No Shave November. You can participate via donation only if you would rather do that. No amount is too small and every one is appreciated.

The event as a whole raised over $35,000 last year. We can do better this year. It's one month, 30 days out of your life to help better their lives.

Thank you for giving so little time to do so much.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

DARIUS RUCKER ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR THIRD ANNUAL "DARIUS AND FRIENDS"

Rodney Atkins, Clint Black, Sunny Sweeney, Chuck Wicks and special surprise guests to join Darius Rucker for music event benefiting St. Jude

Third Annual "Darius and Friends" concert and golf tournament has been announced for Monday, June 4, and Darius Rucker is pleased to announce friendsRodney Atkins, Clint Black, Sunny Sweeney, Chuck Wicks and special surprise guests will join him at the concert event benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville is once again hosting the evening with doors opening at 6:00 pm and the concert beginning at 7:30 pm.

"We’ve had so much fun the last two years with friends jamming on stage for a great cause," says Rucker. “I’m excited to continue that tradition with this year’s event.”

Rucker is currently in the studio with producer Frank Rogers working on his follow-up to his 2010 release Charleston, SC 1966 and his now-platinum debut, Learn To Live (2008).

Event posters and t-shirts will be available on-site with all sales, along with all ticket sales from the night, going directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to support their continued success and mission to find cures and save children struggling against deadly diseases. A limited number of tickets remain and may be purchased at the Wildhorse Saloon (615.902.8200) and on www.ticketmaster.com.

For additional information, please visit www.dariusrucker.com.

Chris Young Supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital With Monthly Quilt Auction

Handmade Quilts Produced By Chris’s Grandmother, “Nanny”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 7, 2012) – RCA Nashville recording artist Chris Young continues his feverish support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases, by offering up a one-of-a-kind handmade quilt designed and produced by his grandmother, “Nanny.”

May’s quilt, which highlights many of the songs Chris has recorded across his three albums, is available for bidding via the Forum on Chris Young’s official website. Bids can be made on the Chris Chatter Forum on his website. A new quilt, handmade by “Nanny,” will be offered each month with all monies donated to St. Jude.

“I think it’s really cool that Nanny has taken up the cause to help raise money for these incredible St. Jude kids who are fighting for their lives,” said Young. “I hope my fans will check out her handmade quilts each month and consider making a bid to help support St. Jude.”

EVENT (NASHVILLE, N): April 13, 2012 - SPRINGTIME STROLL FOR ST JUDES FEATURING RANDY MONTANA

    

WHAT:

Fun loving people with big hearts will unite on Music Row for the eighth annual Spring Time Stroll for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the world-renown center dedicated to finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

These participants will be supporting St. Jude by taking part in a “grueling” 100-yard walk between two restaurants.

Spring Time Stroll participants will begin their walk outside the Dan McGuiness Pub on Demonbreun Street. As a group, they will make the “long” trek to the finish line at the Tin Roof Restaurant, just a few doors down from the start.

Following the walk, participants will then be treated to musical performances by Cas Haley from “America’s Got Talent”, Randy Montana, John Wesley Satterfield and others! Auction items will also be available for purchase. (You do not have to participate in the walk to attend the show.)


WHEN:

Friday, April 13
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
Walk begins at 6:00PM and ends at approximate 6:03PM


WHERE:

Register for walk at Dan McGuinness Pub, 1538 Demonbreun St.
Show will take place at Tin Roof Restaurant on Demonbreun following the “walk”. The show will feature Cas Haley from “America’s Got Talent”, Randy Montana, John Wesley Satterfield and other artists TBD.


REGISTRATION/SHOW COST:
Donation to St. Jude – whatever you would like to give!


** If you cannot participate in the walk to attend the show, but you would like to donate to St. Jude in honor of EJ’s Springtime Stroll, please donate here!**

EVENT (Elyria, OH): Feb 28 - Concert for Chuck Collier Featuring Phil Vassar and Neil McCoy - SOLD OUT

source: www.countryaircheck.com

Clear Channel's WGAR/Cleveland is holding a tribute show for longtime MD/afternoon personality and Country Radio Hall of Famer Chuck Collier, who died unexpectedly last September. Rodeowave's Phil Vassar and Neal McCoy will perform at the Feb. 28 show, which is already sold out. Proceeds from the concert will go to Collier's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More details here on the Concert for Chuck website where you can also leave a message for Chuck's family. 

Even though it's sold out, always stay tuned to WGAR because you never know if tickets will open up or be given away. 

Rodney Atkins and Gloriana Entertain for the St Jude's Country Music Marathon and Half Marathon

Source: http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/nashville/event-details

Dates, Times & Location

Date: April 28, 2012

Location: Bridgestone Arena – 501 Broadway, Downtown Nashville

Times: Doors open at 6:00pm

Join Rodney Atkins, with special guest Gloriana and ROCK with participants, friends and family at the post-race concert. Runners get in free with their race number and friends and family can buy tickets* to join in the fun- Purchase Additional Tickets ►

There’s a very good reason that no less than four songs from Rodney Atkins’ platinum-selling 2006 album If You’re Going Through Hell became No. 1 hits—a feat that no one had accomplished since 2002. It’s the same reason that two of those songs became the most-played of 2006 (“If You’re Going Through Hell [Before the Devil Even Knows]”) and 2007 (“Watching You”), and why concert audiences all over the country are cheering him on and singing along.

Gloriana has become the best-selling debut country act of 2009. Gloriana debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and No. 3 on the Top 200 chart and spawned the gold-certified hit single “Wild At Heart.” Gloriana also won the fan voted-on American Music Award for Breakthrough Artist, as well as the “Nationwide On Your Side” honor at the CMT Awards.

*TICKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED TO YOU. Tickets will be available for pick up at the concert ticket will call booth at the Health & Fitness Expo on April 26 & 27 or at the Bridgestone Arena box office on the day of the concert. 

*All half-marathon and full marathon participants will gain free entry with their race number. Children 2 and under are free.

Purchase Additional Tickets ►

New Music: Take a Listen: "Behind the Hits, Volume 1"

Check out the new cd, "Beyond The Hits, Vol. 1", a 20-song collection of songs you've probably never heard from top country artists such as Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride and more. A portion of the sales proceeds will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, ACM's Lifting Lives and CMA's Keep The Music Playing. You can purchase the cd now which is available for $9.99 on iTunes. You can purchase the cd on iTunes and "gift it" to someone else. What a great gift to give someone and help a great cause at the same time this Christmas.

Chris Young Supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through NEON Holiday Tree

Special Tree Part of Gaylord Opryland® Resort’s Fifth Annual Hall of Trees

For the second consecutive year, RCA Nashville recording artist Chris Young is sponsoring a special holiday tree in the Gaylord Opryland® Resorts fifth annual Hall of Trees to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases.

Each tree in the Hall of Trees includes major gifts donated by sponsors and is tied to a charity. Tree decorations, along with all the gifts, will be auctioned off to benefit the sponsor's designated charity. Chris, a Country Cares for St. Jude Kids supporter, has chosen St. Jude to benefit from the proceeds of his NEON tree, which is currently on display at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort.

“During my visit to St. Jude I met some incredible little kids who were fighting for their lives,” said Young. “I hope my fans will enjoy the NEON tree and help me raise funds for St. Jude to support its lifesaving mission.”

The NEON tree also comes with the following gifts:

- Chris Young autographed guitar

- $100 worth of iTunes gift cards

- Chris Young snow globe

- Autographed 4 pack of Chris Young CDs

- Country Strong hatch print poster autographed by Gwyneth Paltrow

- Autographed 8x10 of Miranda Lambert

- 10 inch digital picture frame

- Hand smocked baby dress & little black dress tree ornament hand made by Chris' 83 year old grandmother

- Autographed handwritten lyrics of Chris' current single "You"

- Neon tree ornaments

- Custom made Neon logo Chris Young sign

- Miscellaneous Sony music artist autographed CDs and 8x10s

Bids for Chris' NEON tree may be placed here or in person at the Hall of Trees in Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Hotel through January 3.

No Shave? No Brainer (source - Country Aircheck)

Source: www.countryaircheck.com

Last week’s Beard Bash officially wrapped up No Shave November, which raised more than $35,000 for
St. Jude – far exceeding the original $2,500 goal. NSN, however, may just be getting started. This year’s hastily assembled, industry-only affair has the potential to become an annual radio promotion with wide
reach. And the blueprint may be found in the efforts of WSIX/Nashville morning personality Billy Greenwood, who was honored as NSN’s top fundraiser with a final tally of $3,185 – almost 10% of the total. The social media component, an ever-growing point of emphasis for radio, was key. “I introduced it over a weekend and within a couple of hours I had received close to $1,000,” Greenwood says. At that point he hadn’t even mentioned the event on-air, but those announcements eventually came, too. “I
probably hit it a couple of times per week,” he explains. “The last week it was every day, but I talked about it on Facebook and/or Twitter every day. Every time I posted I’d get about five people who would donate.
“It was a very cool and unique way to raise money for a cause we all believe in,” he says. “The response I got on the Web was far more than what happened on the air. Maybe it’s because they’re sitting in front of the computer and it’s easy to donate. I really hope radio will get behind this a lot more next year.”
Greenwood tracks numerous shows for Clear Channel stations across the U.S. and says that even though that helped, Facebook was the catalyst. “It had a grass-roots feel. I think that’s why we got a great response. It was amusing. There’s also something inside of us guys with this competition where we wanted to outgrow each other.”

WMN regional Lou Ramirez originally took the idea to St. Jude/Nashville’s Jackie Proffit and Teri Watson, and agrees with Greenwood that there’s plenty of room for growth – awareness, financial and otherwise. “This time it was organic and fun, but if we could get them talking about it and personalities posting
photos on their station websites, that will be key to passing our total from this year,” he says. “We’ve been talking about putting together a ‘Beard of Directors’ for next year to get more organized. There are a group of guys who have been passionate about this. Maybe we can start doing events ahead of November and even get more labels involved. There’s definitely a buzz.”

Bob Pittman

And The No Shave November Winners Are In!

It's been a long and itchy month for those participating in No Shave November and the winners were announced today at the Beard Bash held at The Moose - Men's Grooming Lounge in Nashville. Congratulations to all of the winners, participants for a job well done and most of all to the kids of St. Jude who benefit the most from this giving group of people with donations of over $30K. Can't wait to see what next November brings! Thank you to EVERYONE who participated whether it be via donation and letting it grow, The Moose for being the host with the most, those who helped via spreading the word and most of all the great group of guys who started this as an office bet - Lou Ramirez, George Meeker, and Tyler Wall of Warner Nashville. Now off with the beards, let's see those baby faces and you can finally get rid of the Thanksgiving leftovers you found in there!

And the winners are ...

BEARD OF THE YEAR - Brian Bowling



THE HAIRY POTTER AWARD (THE PERSON WHO LOOKS MOST LIKE HARRY POTTER WITH A BEARD) - John Flint

THE LINDSAY LOHAN AWARD (THE BEST MUG SHOT) - Andy Woods

THE SHOULDA SHAVED NOVEMBER (THE WORST BEARD, IF YOU CAN EVEN CALL IT THAT) - Bob Reeves

THE MORE SALT THAN PEPPER AWARD (THE BEARD WITH THE MOST GRAY) - Damon Mobley

THE MVP AWARD (THE PERSON WHO DID THE MOST TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT NSN) - Chuck Aly

No Shave November Goal Continues to "Grow" Past $20K

No Shave November has passed their $20K goal. The donations are growing as fast as the hair and impatience to shave! Of course, if you're that impatient, you can always take the weight of manhood off your shoulders and claim the Meeker clause ... but what kind of man ARE you then? Huh? Remember, it's for the kids of St. Jude's, suck it up! There's still time to donate!

Click Here for More Information and to Help the Fund "Grow" --> HELP THE KIDS

Join "Team Lou" and Don't Shave for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

This one is very important to me. I am a huge believer in doing what you can to help others (hence this whole music promotions thing) and an even bigger advocate of helping children because they can't help themselves. "No Shave November" brings these two loves of mine together with my love of music and love for my friend, Lou Ramirez, at Warner Brothers Nashville. Let's help his team bring in the most donations for this worthy cause and help Warner Brothers help the kids.

Ladies, you can do this too by not shaving your legs. I know it's not the most comfortable thing to go through but these kids are going through more discomfort and pain and their's doesn't end in November.

Let's do this, let's pull together and win this fight!




It all began as a light-hearted wager among co-workers at Warner Music Nashville. George Meeker, Lou Ramirez and Tyler Wall of the radio promotion team decided to see who could last the longest in a “No Shave November” competition. This year, the stakes are higher as Warner Music Nashville challenges Music Row and Country Radio to join the “No Shave November” competition and raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.


The cost to enter the challenge is $30 and sign-up here. On Oct. 31, participants will start with a clean shave and post a photo of themselves with that day’s newspaper on Facebook to officially enter the competition. On Nov. 30, participants will submit their final facial hair photos, again with that day’s newspaper. Participants will then gather for a “Beard Bash” at The Moose Music Row (www.moose4men.com) in Nashville, where prizes will be awarded to the finalists and a “No Shave November Champion” will be crowned by a panel of celebrity judges.To help raise even more money for the kids of St. Jude and help participants “save face” with families and coworkers, the contest also includes The Meeker Clause, which allows participants and non-participants to pay $30 to allow a contestant to shave before the month is through.


The clause is named for Meeker, Warner Music Nashville’s regional promotions manager, George Meeker, who entered last year’s competition as a newlywed and was asked by his bride to shave during the friendly competition. A donation of $30 is required to invoke The Meeker Clause or to cancel or “trump” a Meeker Clause request to shave.


“No Shave November” Rules and Regulations:


All participants will completely shave their face on Oct. 31 and post a photo with an Oct. 31 newspaper (to confirm the date) on Facebook.


Participants cannot shave for the entire month of November ( Clean-up shaving will be allowed around the neck and the upper part of the cheeks.)


For a $30 donation to St. Jude, a third party can pay for a participant to shave before the end of the month, or trump that request to shave. Participants also can pay $30 to shave before the end of the competition. On Nov. 30, participants are asked to take a picture showing off their final facial hair with that day’s newspaper (to confirm the date)


The “Beard Bash” will be thrown on Nov. 30 to commemorate the end of the competition.


All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.


For more information and to register for “No Shave November,” visit www.countrycares.org.


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