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Top 10 Super Country Hits - May 27th, 2007 - 20th Survey - Fifth Year
songs rated based on points system from radio and tv play

Artist/Song

    * 1 - Toby Keith - High Maintenance Woman
    * 2 - Emerson Drive - Moments
    * 3 - Bucky Covington - A Different World
    * 4 - Brad Paisely - Ticks
    * 5 - Taylor Swift -Teardrops On My Guitar
    * 6 - Rascal Flatts - Stand
    * 7 - Billy Currington-Good Directions
    * 8 - Carrie Underwood - Wasted
    * 9 - Kellie Pickler - I Wonder
    * 10 - Martina McBride-Anyway

Hot Rising Single
Sugarland - Everyday America

Keep An Eye On Single
Reba McEntire (w/ Kelly Clarkson) - Because Of You

InProcess - Borderlands Podcast - (do not need an iPod to listen to this 
podcast)
www.theborderlands.podomatic.com

Mark Trail Music Presents:2007 M-T-M Artist Industry Showcase
http://www.marktrailmusic.com/2007showcase/mtm07showcase.htm
June 7th 5:30
Douglas Corner Cafe
2106-A 8th Avenue, South
Nashville, Tennessee 37204
(NO COVER CHARGE)
Emceed By: GAC Hotpick Artist Pete Schlegeland Hit Songwriter Gilles 
Godard..
Special guest Appearance: Daryle Singletary

Featured Artists include:

John Foster, Chase Tyler, JC Andersen, Sherida Eastman, Chris Gilburg, Traci 
Kennedy, Rustie Blue, Shane Warner, Codie Prevost, Adam Wayde, Jeff Taylor, 
Rachel Lilliot

The 2007 M-T-M Showcase will be held on June 7th 2007 at the legendary 
Douglas Corner Cafe during this years CMA Festival. This showcase will 
feature select artists Showcasing for music row industry professionals and 
fans alike... *This is a live band/acoustic showcase for music row industry 
professionals and fans alike... DJs / Press your invited to stop in check 
out some of tomorrows country music stars!


CMA Music Festival 2007 Performances, Photo & Interview Opportunities for 
LANTANA & Todd Fritsch

Lantana Makes Debut at CMA Music Fest

Live Performance: Friday, June 8 @ 11-11:30pm - CMA After Hours Kick-
Off Concerts -
Hard Rock Cafe Stage
CMA Parade- June 6  @ 2:30pm
Lantana Booth #638, Other booth signings: Mary Kay, Indie Islands & Y'ALL

Since the release of their debut album, UNBRIDLED, LANTANA has broken 
barriers - both musically and demographically.  This Dallas-based female 
trio has spent the last year performing their musical fusion of country, 
rock & blues to enthusiastic crowds across Texas, and they've quickly proven 
that a woman's life isn't over at 30.  You've heard their radio hits: 
"Country as a City Girl Can Be" and "Let Somebody Love You," and read about 
them in Country Weekly, CMA Close Up and dozens of newspapers including the 
Dallas Morning News. Recent performances include COUNTRY THUNDER, CRS, 
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, The Wildhorse and Holloman AFB in New 
Mexico. Lantana's Website , Lantana's MySpace

Remaining INTERVIEW SLOTS:  Tues (6/5) 2-3:30pm, Wed (6/6) 11am-12:30pm, 
Thurs (6/7) 12:15- 2pm, Fri ( 6/8) 10:15-10:45am, 12:15-12:45pm

Todd Fritsch Returns to CMA Music Fest

Live Performances:  Mon, June 4 @ IFCO's 40th Fun Fest/Ryman Auditorium & 
Sun., June 10 @1:45pm - RIVERFRONT STAGE

CMAParade - June 6 @ 2:30pm

The Michael Peterson/New Holland Celebrity Tractor Race - Sunday, June 4 - 
Todd arrives 2:15pm

Booth Signings- Wrangler, Country Weekly, Sportsman Channel, Y'ALL & Indie 
Islands

Todd Fritsch  returns to Music Fest for the second year with his brand new 
CD, Sawdust,  in hand. The Willow Springs,TX  working cowboy has logged over 
325 tourdates and 3 million hits on his website in the past 18 months.Todd's 
hits include: "Small Town Radio," "I Don't Live Here Anymore," "I Got 
Mexico," "Every Honky Tonkin' Hero (Has His Day)" and "What's Wrong With 
Me." (video on CMT LOADED).  He's played honky tonks, arenas and even a show 
with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra.  He's opened for the likes of Lee Ann 
Womack,  Ronnie Milsap, Joe Nichols, Jack Ingram and Trick Pony, and 
headlined at the Houston Livestock Show& Rodeo, MusicFest (Steamboat 
Springs) and COUNTRY THUNDER. Now through August, CMT.com is hosting a HEAR 
MUSIC NOW listening party for Sawdust. You've read about him many times in 
Country Weekly, Best in Texas, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, etc. 
Todd's Website , Todd's MySpace

Remaining INTERVIEW SLOTS:  Mon (6/4) 2-4pm, Tues (6/5) 12-2pm, Wed (6/6) 
10a -12pm , Thurs 12:45- 1:45pm, 3:15-3:45pm,

Fri (6/8) 10:15- 10:45am , Sun (6/10) after Tractor Race

Schedule your interviews today -
Martha E. Moore
so much MOORE media
615.746.3994
somuchmoore@charter.net

Now Starting to Book M-T-M #24 Radio Sampler CD for July Mailout..


*Due to an increase in US postal rates we have had to rasie our price a 
slight bit.. However, We are now offering a returning artist discount rate 
in which the new fee would $250.00US instead of $275.00US...

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

*****************************************************
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 #24) to mail out In mid July (cut off deadline 7 July) 
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 $275.00 (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 $275.00
a) One of your tracks on the M-T-M compilation #24 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

Curtis Wright, lead singer of super group Shenandoah  and band member of 
Pure Prairie League wants to  tell it like it is. He will be one of the many 
sincere instructors who want to share what they know about the music biz and 
realities of being a songwriter. See him Wednesday, June 13th.

Grammy Award winner and Platinum and Gold recording engineer & producer 
Richard Adler will share a potpourri of personal knowledge and experiences. 
Wednesday, June 13

Gibson Miller Band lead singer Dave Gibson, rose to the top with "Texas 
Tattoo", "Big Heart", "Red White and Blue Collar","Mama Don't Let Your 
Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys. Songs Dave wrote for other artists did as 
well. #1 songs like "Queen Of Memphis" & "Daddy Never was the Cadillac 
Kind", "Ships That Don't Come In", "Jukebox In My Mind", "Lonely & Gone" to 
name a few. Last year Dave did a mini concert last year playing 6 songs 
while sharing his first hand experiences with the class.  A real treat! 
Wednesday, June 13

SESAC  "Legacy Award"  winner Stan Webb, (Only three SESAC  "Legacy Awards" 
have been given in 75 years.) Stan shares his life's personal ups and downs 
of being a songwriter.  "I'm From the Country", (Tracy Byrd) and a whole lot 
more... Wednesday, June 13

Song Plugger, Steven Sharp will speak on "The Politics of Getting a Song 
Heard and Cut & Innovative Ways to Present Your Songs to Music Row.  Steve 
has promoted over 60 #1 Singles. Hear his words of wisdom Friday, June 15.

14 year Music Row veteran Jo Crowe will talk about "How to get your songs 
ready to plug from publisher to label"  and  Jo will also do Song Critiques. 
(Bring 1 song on CD & lyric sheet.)  Thursday, June 14
"The business and skills of the performing songwriter." by Radio Host Karen 
Reynolds  and....."How to Get Somewhere in the Music Business from Nowhere 
with Nothing" by Radio host and author Mary Dawson. (Karen and Mary will be 
accepting unsolicited material at the retreat for consideration in use of 
their programs.)  Thursday, June 14

"How to start and maintain a Publishing company from A-Z" by Bob Dellaposta. 
Bob has over 40 years in the biz. Friday, June 15

How to navigate your way through the maze of the music business and be 
"Ready for the Row" by Barbara Cloyd  Wednesday, June 13

"How to Host a Successful Writers  Night" How to put on, host and pull off a 
successful writer's nite and writer's nite do's and don'ts by Debi Champion 
Wednesday, June 13

"Collaboration: THE Way to Get Your Songs Cut" Write your way to success by 
Co Writing! by Pete & Pat Luboff  Thursday, June 14

"Networking in the Music Business" and "One Thing a Day for My Songwriting 
Journey" by Doak Turner, Editor of the Nashville Muse.  Friday, June 15

After the Writers Retreat in the evenings of Wednesday and Thursday, June 13 
and 14 we will be having a pre fest warm up open Mic.

**SongWriters can attend all days of the retreat, a certain day or 
particular classes.

**Songwriters, YOU set the Tuition with a contribution to the fest. 
Songwriters determined each individuals ability to help and be a part of the 
retreat with your contribution. All we can do is the best we can do. Decide 
on your contribution level and register by email and telephone below.

Email us here to be put on the list and hold your spot. Then..... Phone in 
your reservation to 615-424-1491 to place your spot on hold. You can bring 
and make your contribution at the Writers Retreat.

The pre fest Writers Retreat will be held at the Scarritt-Bennett Center 
which was once a college, but now functions as a conference and retreat 
center. They have overnight guest rooms available for about $50 a night. 
Turn of the century architecture of stone, arches, oak, tile, copper and 
slate. Awe inspiring. Go to the Laskey Building. (Same building. as guest 
check in Room "B" upstairs.) 1008 19th Ave South, Nashville TN 37212 Tele: 
615.340.7500   www.scarrittbennett.org.  One block over and up from the fest 
stages. Free parking.

The pre fest Writers Retreat leads up to the kick off of the Nashville 
SongWriters Festival on Music Row June 15-17. Friday afternoon till Sunday 
midnight. To sign up for the Big 3 Day Weekend Fest or check out our other 
activities, go to www.SongWritersFestival.com

Popcorn
Nashville SongWriters Festival On Music Row June 13-17
www.SongWritersFestival.com
Popcorn@SongWritersFestival.com
615-424-1491
931-296-4067
http://www.myspace.com/songwritersfestivalnashville

Austrailia's KEL-ANNE  BRANDT  TO  SING  FOR  THE  TROOPS

The tradition of Forces Entertainment tours goes back to before the Vietnam 
War. The performers are all volunteers.Many previous performers, like Angry 
Anderson, have called their tours the experience of a lifetime so I'm hoping 
to have that kind of experience for myself.

I volunteered last year but didn't hear anything, then a couple of months 
ago I got a call asking me if I would be interested in going and singing for 
the Troops. I gladly said yes and so this will be my first trip.  I'll be 
part of the next tour to the Solomon Islands and my brother-in-law Izzy will 
also be going  - he's in the Screaming Jets who are in the same tour. Small 
world!

We'll be on Guadalcanal, the main island of the Solomons. We won't get put 
up in fancy accommodation.  We'll share the same food and drink, and sleep 
in the same type of accommodation as the Diggers who are on duty out there. 
We'll be singing at their main base near Honiara, the capital, and also 
putting on mini-shows at other places where they are on duty.

The Diggers are all part of Operation Anode.  It's the name for the 
Australian Defence Forces' part in RAMSI, which stands for the Regional 
Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands. RAMSI began in 2003 at the 
request of the Solomon Islands Government.

Our soldiers - along with soldiers from three other Pacific nations - are 
supporting police from a total of 16 Pacific nations (including Australian 
Federal Police) as they back up the Solomon Islands Police Force  in its 
task of restoring law and order. So I'll definitely have a multi-national 
audience.

There'll be plenty of images on the website when I get back!

Have A Look At My Web Site : http://www.shownet.com.au/brandt.html

OR
Visit My MySpace Site: http://www.myspace.com/kelannebrandt

OR
View My Electronic Press Kit: http://www.sonicbids.com/KelAnneBrandt


FOR BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION CONTACT:
KEL-ANNE BRANDT
EMAIL: Kel-AnneBrandt@bigpond.com

Lisa Dotolo
TUESDAY May 29, 2007
@ Caffeine's Cafe ( next to the tin roof)
6: 30 pm - 9:30 pm
FREE

Feature: Alan O'Day (Los Angeles Writer)
Denny Martin (Nashville)

"Angie Baby, Helen Reddy, Rock n Roll Heaven, Righteous Brothers, Undercover
Angel"




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