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Top 10 Super Country Hits - May 7th, 2007 - 17th Survey - Fifth Year
songs rated based on points system from radio and tv play

Artist/Song

    * 1 - Carrie Underwood - Wasted
    * 2 - Sugarland - Settlin
    * 3 - Emerson Drive - Moments
    * 4 - Toby Keith - High Maintenance Woman
    * 5 - Blake Shelton-Don't Make Me
    * 6 - Billy Currington-Good Directions
    * 7 - Rascal Flatts - Stand
    * 8 - Bucky Covington-A Different World
    * 9 - Kenny Chesney - Summertime
    * 10 - Alan Jackson-A Woman's Love

Hot Rising Single
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - I Need You

Keep An Eye On Single
Martina McBride - How I Feel


InProcess - Borderlands Podcast - (do not need an iPod to listen to this 
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A&R Takes On A New Shape


(Nashville, Tenn.) - Music Row veterans Jeff Teague and Tom Long have formed 
a new company, Artist & Repertoire, LLC. Artist & Repertoire will provide 
outsourced A&R for the entertainment industry at large including: Artists, 
Labels, Management and Publishing Companies. This work will encompass artist 
& career development, production and music publishing. Daryl Burgess is the 
flagship writer signed to the A&R publishing division, Rich N Rare Music 
(ASCAP). Kristy Bigham has joined the team as the Executive Assistant. 
Artist & Repertoire is located at 1102 17th Ave. South, Suite 306. Office 
number is 615-613-0420. Jeff can be emailed at 
jeffteague@artistandrepertoire.net, Tom at tomlong@artistandrepertoire.net 
and Kristy at kristy@artistandrepertoire.net.

WRANGLER CONTINUES TO MAKE COUNTRY MUSIC LOOK GOOD"



Wrangler Pushes Forward With New Endorsees, Campaigns


NASHVILLE, TN - WRANGLER Western Wear adds big things under its belt buckle 
with the signings of GAC host STORME WARREN and country music newcomer TODD 
FRITSCH in addition to extending its relationship with DARRYL WORLEY.

As retailers fill up on Wrangler gear, Wrangler fills its roster and 
continues to strengthen the bonds of their endorsees. GAC host of Country 
Music Across America, Storme Warren, is one of the newest additions to the 
Wrangler family. The twenty-five year broadcasting veteran, is one of the 
first television personalities to become endorsed by the revered Wrangler 
brand.

Joining Warren, Texas cowboy and country singer Todd Fritsch, a personal 
patron of Wrangler, boasts an interesting detail regarding his Wranglers-he 
was wearing his "lucky" Wrangler jeans when he broke attendance records at 
the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (93,642) and at The Hideout (5,011) last 
month. Fritsch's relationship with the Wrangler brand could not come at a 
better time-the rising star's second CD, SAWDUST recently hit stores and his 
current single and video "What's Wrong With Me" follows a string of hits 
including "Small Town Radio," "I Don't Live Here Anymore," I Got Mexico" and 
"Every Honky Tonkin' Hero (Has His Day)" -a duet with Texas legend Gary P. 
Nunn.

Wrangler is also proud to announce the continuation of their relationship 
with Darryl Worley for another year and another promotion for his 2007 
Darryl and Dickel Tour. Wrangler maintains representation for Worley as he 
launches into his tour with a new album on 903 Music, Here and Now and his 
newest single, "Living in the Here and Now." The promotion allows customers 
to receive a free poster of Worley, donned in his best pair of Wrangler 
jeans, when they purchase $30 worth of Wrangler apparel. The campaign also 
includes a chance to win tickets and/or meet and greet passes for a show in 
that region during his 2007 tour.

Edyie Brooks-Bryant, marketing manager for Wrangler, comments on the 
acquisition of Warren and Fritsch and the extension of its affiliation with 
Worley "Wrangler proudly welcomes Storme and Todd into our family and is 
excited to continue to work with Darryl. We are happy to have a hand in 
making country music look good!"

Established in 1947, Wrangler is one of the oldest and most recognized jean 
companies, providing apparel for men, women and children.

Wrangler Western Wear, a VF Company, is available at over 2,500 western 
specialty, mid-tier and workwear stores nationwide that provide quality men's 
and women's apparel and accessories. For more information regarding the 
Wrangler family of products or to locate the Wrangler retailer nearest you, 
visit www.wrangler.com or call 1.888.784.8571.
www.wrangler.com

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      Wrangler & Darryl Worley Media Contact:
      Webster & Associates Public Relations (615) 777-6995
      Kirt Webster - kirt@websterpr.com

      Todd Fritsch Media Contact:
      So Much Moore Media (615) 746-3994
      Martha Moore - martha@somuchmoore.com

      Storme Warren Media Contact:
      Travis Television (615) 327-2500
      Melissa Carr - travistv@aol.com

      Country Music Newcomer Natalie Stovall Performs at 93rd Annual White 
House Correspondence Dinner

      Washington, DC ---  A native of Columbia, TN and as a child performer 
in the Opryland Kid's Club, country music newcomer Natalie Stovall had the 
opportunity to perform on such television programs as the Oprah Winfrey 
Show, Nashville Now, Crook and Chase and the Grand Ole Opry.   Since then, 
Stovall has come a long way and developed in to the wonderful 
singer/songwriter that she is today.

      Stovall has now achieved yet another milestone in her young career. 
She was invited to perform at the 93rd Annual White House Press 
Correspondent's Dinner where she had the honor of performing for President 
and Mrs. Bush along with other distinguished guests. This was the first time 
in the history of the event that a soloist was invited to perform.  Stovall 
sang "God Bless America," a cappella, to which President Bush commented to 
her, "You nailed it!"

      Stovall commented, "I was deeply honored that I was chosen to perform 
at this event and have a chance to meet The President of our country.  When 
I was informed the song was to honor those at Virginia Tech, my purpose in 
being there took on a whole new meaning. I was honored to sing such a 
poignant and beautiful song.  I have never felt more proud to be an American 
than when I was standing at The President's podium with the military 
orchestra and sitting behind me and the color guard poised in front of the 
stage."

      Steve Scully, White House Correspondents Association President 
remarked after Stovall's moving delivery of "God Bless America," "Thank you 
to Natalie Stovall.soon to be Grammy Award winning Natalie Stovall!"

      Stovall is currently working on a new recording project with hopes of 
an impending record deal and publishing deal to follow.

      To view the performance log on to www.youtube.com/nataliestovall

      For more information about Natalie Stovall please log onto to her web 
site or MySpace page at www.nataliestovall.com or 
www.myspace.com/nataliestovall



      Sonny Burgess Closes Season for 'Kids Who Care' International Theatre


      (Nashville, Tennessee) - CPI recording artist, Sonny Burgess  has been 
chosen to headline the closing of the Kids Who Care, Resident Company's 
2006-2007 season. Kids Who Care is a non-profit international theatre 
company based in Fort Worth, Texas.  It's mission revolves around producing 
confident and creative children through musical theatre education and 
performance.  The event will close with the one-night performance of Deep in 
the Heart on May 4th, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. The performances will be held at The 
Scott Theatre in the Fort Worth Cultural District.


      This is the first time that Sonny has performed for the Kids Who Care 
event. Although, he has participated in their summer program Cookin' For 
Kids.  He explains, "This is a wonderful organization and I am proud to be 
part of the closing event this year."


      Founder and Executive Director of Kids Who Care, Deborah Jung stated, 
"Sonny is the real thing -- the kind of Texan we can all be proud of.  He 
has incredible talent with a big generous heart. I am thrilled that the kids 
get to work with him!"


      Sonny's second album, Stronger, has yielded three solid chart singles, 
"Jesus and Bartenders," "The More I'm Around Some People, The More I Like My 
Dog," and "A Little Bit Stronger."


      ###


      The one-night performance, including Kids Who Care's Deep in the Heart 
and a Sonny Burgess concert, will run Friday, May 4th, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at 
The Scott Theatre, 1300 Gendy St. in Fort Worth. For ticket information 
please visit www.kidswhocare.org.

      Jeff Walker - AristoMedia - 615.269.7071 / ext. 123 - 
jwalker@aristomedia.com
      Kati Winniczuk - AristoMedia - 615.269.7071 / ext. 144 - 
kati@aristomedia.com

      Larry "Sundance" Piatt - Europe Trip
      www.SundanceandtheRoughriders.com

      Larry "Sundance" Piatt ("She's Sleeping Like a Baby") will begin a 
promotional tour of Europe beginning 2 May, 2007.  If you would like to meet 
with Sundance please contact Shona Promotions and Entertainment at 
SHOSHONEONE@aol.com or 44#7870881062.

      Fran MacLeran
      Sundance and the Roughriders
      P.O. Box 128717
      Nashville, TN  37212

      LIZ CARLISLE: FROM BIG SKY COUNTRY TO 'BIG DREAMS', MONTANA BRED, 
HARVARD EDUCATED SINGER/SONGWRITER STIRS UP AN ECLECTIC BLEND OF 
CONTEMPORARY AND CLASSIC COUNTRY, POP, FOLK, AND AMERICANA ON HER FIRST 
NASHVILLE RECORDING
      * * *
      As "Let Me Be The One," The First Single From 'Big Dreams'
      Hits Country Radio, Carlisle Will Be Touring Extensively This Summer,
      Playing Festivals And Opening For Josh Turner, Billy Currington,
      Jack Ingram, The Wreckers and Heartland
      * * *
      The Phi Beta Kappa And Summa cum Laude Graduate In Ethnomusicology
      Has Opened Shows For LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, Travis Tritt, Lonestar,
      Diamond Rio, Steve Holy, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Joe 
Nichols

      Liz Carlisle is a poster child for a new generation of country music, 
a true renaissance woman who quotes George Jones as effortlessly as George 
Washington and George Orwell. Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, the 
23-year-old singer/songwriter recently graduated from Harvard University, 
where she became an award-winning undergraduate scholar in ethnomusicology. 
Far from leaving her roots behind, however, Liz chose to study American 
music. And she brought her boots, hat, and guitar with her.  She's a young 
woman with Big Dreams, an apt title for her first release on Wildground 
Records.

      Set for release on May 18, less than a year after Liz gave the 
undergraduate address at her commencement, the compelling, multi-faceted 
recording was co-written and produced by Carlisle's longtime collaborator, 
Russell Wolff.

      The album's first single "Let Me Be The One" is set to ship to 
commercial country radio on April 30, while the collection as a whole will 
also be marketed to public radio, college radio, Triple AAA and Americana 
outlets nationwide.

      Liz has already scheduled nearly 20 tour dates this summer, including 
several large music festivals (including the Moondance Country Jam in 
Walker, Minnesota and the Bethlehem Musikfest in Pennsylvania) and opening 
spots for well-known country acts like Josh Turner, Billy Currington, Jack 
Ingram, The Wreckers, Heartland and Lonestar. The line-up of dates will be 
announced shortly.

      Both Liz's music and the way in which her career developed say much 
about the modern audience for country music. The young singer/songwriter 
began as a darling of the acoustic music scene in Cambridge, a storied 
hotbed of sixties folk music that has since launched the careers of artists 
like Tracy Chapman and Jewel. As her career developed, however, she was 
equally comfortable opening large stage shows for major country artists in 
both rural and urban communities across the United States.

      "I think most people have come to the long overdue realization that 
country music is not hick music," Liz says.  "It's an incredibly rich 
tradition with a lot of wisdom about humanity, and I think people of all 
backgrounds are attracted to that."

      Her unique contribution to this tradition demonstrates its widening 
scope. Among the songwriter's influences are her father's James Taylor 
records, as well as the pop and rock music of her own formative years.  But 
there is no question as to where Big Dreams is rooted.  "I like country 
music that sounds like country music," Liz says.  "Dolly, Reba, a big loud 
pedal steel guitar.  There's so much emotion packed into that sound."

      Considering the depth of the lyrics of the songs on Big Dreams, it's 
hard to believe that these songs came from a songwriter fresh out of 
college. (Liz co-wrote much of the material with Wolff, but penned most of 
the words herself).  By the second track, "Maybe in the Next Life," Liz is 
already delving into the challenges faced by her parents, who were both 
divorced with children when they began dating.  "Hey California," while 
tongue-in-cheek in its country-rock poke at city slickers, takes on serious 
issues faced by growing rural communities.  "Let Me Be The One" is a 
straightforward love song, but the catchy track is still chock-full of 
mature observations.

      Nashville's top studio talent was tapped for the recording of this 
album, and it shows. Mixer Bart Pursley (Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson) put 
together a stellar band with a collective resume spanning Johnny Cash to 
Vince Gill to Alison Krauss to Dierks Bentley.  Sessions were held at John 
and Martina McBride's Blackbird Studios (where The White Stripes and Martina 
herself were also recording at the time) and The Tracking Room. With all the 
Music City muscle behind Big Dreams, however, much of the credit for the 
album's strength goes to its producer Wolff, an alt-pop singer-songwriter 
based in New England.

      Although Big Dreams is destined for even more national attention, Liz's 
first full album, also produced by Wolff, garnered much praise - 
particularly for an independent debut (and considering that the artist still 
had to finish her senior thesis while promoting it).  Five Star Day, 
released in 2005, garnered favorable reviews from such media outlets as The 
Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, and The BBC.  The 
single "Montana" continues to play on commercial country radio, and the full 
album has received heavy airplay at public radio stations around the world. 
On the strength of this album, Liz received several songwriting awards, 
toured England and Scotland for three consecutive summers, and sang the 
national anthem at a New England Patriots game.

      Last summer, just two months after graduation, she landed her first 
opening gig for a major country artist. Her show at Hampton Beach Casino in 
New Hampshire with Sugarland was a resounding success, leading to shows in 
larger venues with a virtual who's who of country music: LeAnn Rimes, Travis 
Tritt, Little Big Town, Lonestar, Diamond Rio, Steve Holy, Miranda Lambert 
and Hal Ketchum.

      Four years of nonstop touring  - the last two at nearly 100 dates per 
year - clearly separate Liz from many debut country artists whose stage 
experience is limited to Nashville showcases or their own regional circuit. 
"I've never seen anything like it," admits booking agent Jake Kennedy.  "I 
thought Liz was a great talent from the beginning, but even I was surprised 
to see the response from the venues, agents, and management companies I work 
with - not to mention the audiences.  She walks in there as an unknown, no 
make up, no radio single yet, and just her and Russell on stage - and she 
walks out with 5,000 new fans all asking for her autograph.  That's when you 
know it's more than just great songs."

      The genuineness and positive energy that Liz projects on stage are a 
big part of what Big Dreams is all about.  "This is a celebration of the 
human spirit," Liz says of her budding life's work. "That is the starting 
point of all our goals and aspirations, whether we're trying to be President 
or just be a good mother, daughter, or spouse.  I want to connect on a human 
level with everyone there.  I want to help create that environment in which 
those dreams can flourish."

      # # #

      For more information on LIZ CARLISLE or to arrange an interview 
contact:
      Steve Levesque or Guy McCain at Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. at (310) 
860-9170
      info@luckmedia.com, www.luckmedia.com, or www.lizcarlisle.com

Now Booking M-T-M #23 Radio Sampler CD (limited slots left)

*M-T-M Radio Sampler Comp CD's  are archived Country Music Hall of Fame....

** Select past featured artists from M-T-M Radio Sampler CD's will be 
showcasing  at the 2007 M-T-M Artist Industry Showcase 
http://www.marktrailmusic.com/2007showcase/mtm07showcase.htm
*****************************************************
To: artists, publicity, producers & record labels
From: Mark Trail
           Mark Trail Music
           707 18th Ave South Suite 4
           Nashville, Tn 37203
Phone: (615)874-5635
email: mtrail@marktrailmusic.com
web: www.marktrailmusic.com

**see below for some industry feedback on M-T-M Comps!

  I am currently putting together another Artist Promo Radio Sampler 
Compilation CD (M-T-M #23) to mail out In mid-late May (cut off deadline 7 
May) first come first serve bases on paid approved  tracks. I also limit the 
# of tracks on my comps so slots will most likely be booked before the 
deadline... I am only charging $250.00 (US)  to have a song on this 
compilation, which is a great deal as many of you know and I also guarantee 
I will mail to the stations that I claim to mail to...

My Cd's have included quality tracks that have included artists such as 
Tracy Lawrence, Pam Tillis, The Wilkinson's, Deborah Allen, Pete Schlegel, 
Chris Young, Sylvia, John Berry, Randy Archer, Razzy Bailey, Johnny Cash, 
Willie Nelson, John Foster, Clear Blue 22, Eddie Eastman, Billy Yates, Jerry 
Reed, Willie Mack, EC&R with George Jones, Jeff Carson, Daryle Singletary, 
John Arthur Martinez... to name a few.. I am very picky about the quality of 
what I will accept to send out (all tracks must be approved).. I have a very 
good reputation with DJ's that I know, for presenting a variety of styles of 
great country songs and artists..  M-T-M compilation CD is a quality 
professional promotional CD presented with full details of the tracks on 
it..

- This is what I am doing for $250.00
a) One of your tracks on the M-T-M compilation #23 which will be sent out to 
over 600 radio DJ's, stations, industry professionals & music media etc, in 
Australia, New Zealand, Japan, parts of Europe, Canada and the US
Approx 120+- Europe, Central and South America
Approx 120- Canada (includes all CCMA source book stations)
Approx 90- Australia, New Zealand & Japan
Approx 290+- US (including all Texas Chart & all Music Row Chart  and 
Americana Chart reporting stations, which I will give you a list with their 
full contact info)

     I am adding new stations all the time to my mailing list that will play 
indie country artists...
b) your promo picture and website link will be posted on my website
c) I will mail you a 2 copy's of the CD
d) Your music listened to by the right people, possibly aired on radio and 
reviewed in the music press... a few of my reviewers: Larry Delany - editor 
of "Country Music News Magazine", Dave Schmidt-  newsletter "Dave's 
super-top 10 hits" & Alan Cacket of Maverick magazine in England..
e) Details of your song, your contact details and other information are 
included on the sleeve so that media people can contact you direct.

For this low price it represents exceptional value. Not only do you get your 
music placed onto a quality Radio Sampler Compilation CD, but all prep and 
postage is done for you. I do it all - saving you time and money. It is a 
brilliant cost-effective promotion for your act - and at a fraction of the 
cost of doing it yourself! I operate a very professional and efficient 
service..

 - WHAT DO I NEED FROM YOU?
a) A copy of your track on CD ( mastered copy)..
b) A Short paragraph biography (please email text format) and photo of your 
act (please email .jpeg),
c) Your contact info for the CD sleeve (e-mail, website, phone number, 
address),
d) The track info: writer, publisher, & record label details if applicable 
for the sleeve.
e) and lets not forget a check or international money order for $250.00US 
made out to "Mark Trail Music"

*** This is NOT a record contract - it is a promotional CD


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