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STAFF
4... Mickey Gilley
Returns To Touring
5... CD Reviews
Brenda L. Madden
Managing Editor:
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Editor:
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Writers:
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CD Reviews:
Brenda L. Madden
Video Reviews:
RSVP Staff
7... Country Artist Amber Hayes
Returns To The Big Screen
8...
Clay Walker Presents
Chords of Hope Benefit Concert
9...
Poem “ As If ”
by Karen Lyon Pingleton
11...
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Mickey Gilley Returns To Touring
After Paralyzing Accident In 2009
The original Urban Cowboy, Mickey Gilley, is hitting the road and will return
to touring after recovering from 2009 tragic accident that left him paralyzed.
“I have always loved performing and I know nothing else,” says Mickey
Gilley. “Getting back on stage in all of these cities is something to look forward to each and every day. The outpour of love and concern from the fans,
my fellow artist friends, and the music community has kept me fighting to
walk back on that stage, so I am glad that time is finally here.”
Throughout Gilley‟s career, he has released 39 Top-Ten country hits with 17
of them hitting No. 1 on country charts including, Stand By Me, True Love
Ways, You Don‟t Know Me and A Headache Tomorrow (Or A Heartache Tonight). In 1976, he swept the ACM Awards, receiving Entertainer of the Year,
Top Male Vocalist, Song of the Year, Single of the Year and Album of the
Year. He has been ranked among the top-fifty country music hit makers in the
1989 book written by record research historian Joel Whitburn.
Aside from his many hits and being known as the cousin to Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart, Gilley was instrumental in creating the “Urban Cowboy” era with the opening of Gilley‟s in 1971 – known as the World‟s Largest
Honky-Tonk. The famed-club included mechanical bulls, pool tables, a rodeo area, punching bags, a shooting gallery and a dance floor that could hold thousands becoming the forerunner of Hard Rock Café and other theme restaurants. Esquire Magazine wrote an article “The Ballad of the Urban Cowboy” based on Gilley‟s, which later became the movie, “Urban Cowboy,” starring John Travolta.
In 2009, while helping his friend move, Gilley became paralyzed from the neck down after a sofa landed on top of
him and crushed four vertebrae. After several years of intense physical therapy he has returned to the stage and is
now walking, singing and performing.
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The Oak Ridge Boys • Boys Night Out
www.oakridgeboys.com
The Oak Ridge Boys consisting of Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and
Richard Sterban have a long and illustrious musical career to their credit. Having set the
bar high for other country groups to follow, they themselves continue to reach that mark.
This live recording entitled Boys Night Out features some of their greatest hits like “Y‟all
Come Back Saloon,” “Tryin‟ To Love Two Women” and “Elvira.” The “Mighty Oaks”
are still going strong!
Sherry Lynn • A Beautiful Life
www.sherrylynnmusic.com
Sherry Lynn‟s CD, A Beautiful Life is a contemporary country music treasure. Her vocals are precise and on target with an enthusiastic production backing her up perfectly.
The opening cut, “I Like „Em Like That,” is a great up-tempo opener setting the pace for
the rest of the project. She ends the album with the title cut, “A Beautiful Life” which is a
duet with the legendary Crystal Gayle. Their vocals blend nicely and Crystal sounds
amazing as always!
Andy Stanley • Snowgoose
www.andystanleystan.com
Andy Stanley‟s CD, Snowgoose is a mixture of country classics and a couple new songs
written by Andy. The title song, “Snowgoose,” is one of those self-penned tunes and one
of his most requested songs. He also tackles classics like “Storms Never Last,” “Why Me
Lord,” and “Too Old To Die Young.” His smooth vocal style flows easily throughout the
material adding to the already traditional feel.
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Country Artist Amber Hayes
Returns To The Big Screen In Cowgirls „N Angels 2
Country artist Amber Hayes makes her return to the big
screen in the Cowgirls „N Angels sequel, Cowgirls „N Angels 2: Dakota‟s Summer.
Hayes makes a cameo appearance in the film and performs
the classic tune, “Cotton Eyed Joe,” which is featured on
the soundtrack along with her song “Home.”
Hayes has also released a music video to “Cotton Eyed
Joe,” which is now available for viewing.
“I am so honored to have been asked to record one of
Country music‟s most recognized dance songs, „Cotton
Eyed Joe,‟ for Dakota‟s Summer," said Hayes. "The track
is very different from what my fans might expect from me,
but I suspect that they will enjoy our twist on the track. I‟m
thrilled with the music video and can‟t wait for the release of this wonderful, family film.”
Cowgirls „N Angels 2: Dakota‟s Summer will premiere at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival in April. The
film will be available digitally on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and other major digital retailers on April 1 and released April 15 on Blu-Ray and DVD through Wal-Mart. The official trailer for the movie is available on iTunes
and can be viewed here.
In the movie, Oscar® Winner Keith Carradine (Cowboys & Aliens) stars alongside a young, popular cast that includes Haley Ramm (X-Men: The Last Stand), Jade Pettyjohn (American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars), and
Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow) in this inspiring second chapter of the beloved Cowgirls ‟N Angels story. After she
receives unexpected news about herself, a 17-year-old girl (Ramm) experiences an exciting, yet challenging life in
and out of the rodeo circuit in this wonderful coming-of-age story. Filled with heart, horses and high-reaching adventure, Cowgirls ‟N Angels 2: Dakota‟s Summer is an uplifting reminder that with courage, friendship and passion,
anything is possible.
An accomplished theater performer, Hayes‟ break in Nashville came during her role as Kathy Twitty in the Conway
Twitty production, It‟s Only Make Believe. Hayes then made her film debut in the major motion picture Cowgirls
„N Angels. Hayes is credited for three songs on the soundtrack, including her duet with Lonestar‟s Richie McDonald, “Always There For Me."
Hayes was also featured in the 2013 documentary Music City U.S.A., which took home the Golden Drover for Best
Feature Documentary at the 2014 Trail Dance Film Festival.
www.AmberHayesMusic.com
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Clay Walker Presents Fifth Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert
Critically acclaimed recording artist, Clay Walker will return to Nashville on
Tuesday, June 3rd to host the fifth annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert at 3rd &
Lindsley. The concert, presented by The Big 98 WSIX, sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners, and produced by Clay‟s charity, Band Against MS (BAMS), will
help raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS) research with proceeds
going to the MS Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Performers for the night include Blaster Records duo, Montgomery Gentry and Broken Bow Records artist, Dustin Lynch. Montgomery Gentry has celebrated over a
decade of sold out shows and No. 1 hits while Dustin was named one of Rolling
Stone's 'Nashville's New Hit Makers' and has gone on to sell over one million copies of his debut smash single "Cowboys & Angels."Doors open at 6:00 PM and the
concert begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are now available through Eventbrite and
www.bandagainstms.org.
"Chords of Hope is my chance to raise awareness of MS in the Nashville community and come together with amazing artists to put on a great show,” said Clay. “With Montgomery Gentry and Dustin Lynch's help, this is sure to be our best one yet!"
Band Against MS, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3), or not-for-profit, public charity committed to providing educational information for those living with Multiple Sclerosis. Clay Walker established BAMS in February 2003 because he wanted to
help others living with the same disease he has battled since 1996.
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“ As If ”
Read this poem as if you've known me
Right from the very start.
Absorb each word, each feeling
Straight into your heart.
Read this poem as if you love me,
Like you've never loved before.
A love with depths never reached,
And heights never soared.
Read this poem as if you miss me,
Like I'm always on your mind.
Feel the love embrace you,
In the rhythm of my rhyme.
Read this poem as if I'm beautiful,
Like I take your breath away.
Let your imagination be a Utopia
For endless joy-filled escapades.
Read this poem, ponder and smile,
As the jealous twitching faces
Watch and wonder, all the while
They’d relish switching places.
Read this poem as if I'm giddy,
Like you can hear my laughter.
As if our souls run wild and free,
Refusing to be captured.
Read this poem as if you would have...
When I was still alive.
Keep me pictured in your heart,
Then my spirit may forever thrive.
by Karen Lyon Pingleton
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Song
Artist
Label
1. Texas Women Suits Me Best / Nathan Young / Indie
2. He's A Good Man / Eldon Hunt / Eldon Hunt Records
3. Overnight Success / Zane Williams / Be Music
4. Cowgirls Make The Rules / Terry Brown / THB Records
5. Another Round / Clay Alston / Indie
6. Possible / Sara Beth / Circle S Records
7. When It Comes To You / Laura Cantrell / Thrift Shop Recordings
8. You Never Know / J.K. Coltrain & Nikki Nelson / Colt Records
9. A Light Is Shining / Cameron Milford / Storybridge Sounds
10. When Your Lips Are So Close / Gord Bamford / Cache Entertainment
11. Are You Leavin' / Ben Stillwater / Alan's Music Group
12. A Woman Scorned / Tanya Marie Harris / Indie
13. Give Me Some Peace / Ray Benson / Bismeaux Records
14. Until The Right One Comes Along / Four Leaf Clover / Indie
15. Lonely & Blue / Thomas K White / Platinum Plus
16. Sunday Morning / Junior Gordon / Indie
17. Without My Baby / Red Dirt Rangers / Ranger Records
18. Somebody Prayed / Wyatt Easterling / Phoenix Rising Records
19. Here's Your Song / The Whiskey Gentry / Indie
20. Trophy Wife / Kristi Stafford / Colt Records
21. His Eyes Were So Blue / Maxine Vader / Indie
22. Two Cigarettes Out Of Memphis / J.K. Coltrain / Colt Records
23. Stay / Jeremy Steding / Indie
24. Shake It Off / Michael Martin Murphey / Red River Entertainment
25. Until The Earth Stands Still / Chris Loid / Silver Buckle Records
26. If You Drive Me to Drinking / Dennis Ledbetter / Mallory Records
27. Memory to Me / White & Spears / Honk Records
28. Make Each Moment Last / Ryan Broshear / Painted Horse Records
29. Going Home / Ben Stillwater / Alan's Music Group
30. Sunday Morning Girl / David Carter / Playback Records
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