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Top 10 Super Country Hits - Ferbruary 10th  - 5th Survey - Sixth Year
songs rated based on points system from radio and tv play

Artist/Song

    * 1 - Brad Paisely-Letter To Me
    * 2 - Taylor Swift - Our Song
    * 3 - Rascal Flatts - Winner At A Losing Game
    * 4 - Gary Allan - Watching Airplanes
    * 5 - Billy Ray Cyrus w/ Miley Cyrus - Ready, Set, Don't Go
    * 6 - Carrie Underwood - So Small
    * 7 - Sugarland - Stay
    * 8 - Alan Jackson - Small Town Southern Man
    * 9 - Kenny Chesney/George Strait - Shiftwork
    * 10 - Rodney Atkins - Cleaning This Gun

Hot Rising Single
Blake Shelton - Home

Keep An Eye On Single
Kassie DePaiva - Too Little

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RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE NAMED ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR!
RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE DOMINATE THE SPBGMA AWARDS


(Nashville, TN) The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music 
Association Awards were held last night at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in 
Nashville, TN and the New Queen of Bluegrass and her very talented band 
members were honored with many prestigious awards.

"It was an especially exciting night because it was Kenny's first Banjo 
Player of the Year Award," said Rhonda Vincent. "He's been my own Banjo 
Player of the Year for quite a while. It was also wonderful to see Kenny and 
Hunter awarded for all their hard work. It was thrilling!"

The group won in the following categories:

 Rhonda Vincent & The Rage- Entertainer of the Year

 Rhonda Vincent & The Rage- Vocal Group of the Year

 Rhonda Vincent- Female Vocalist of the Year

 Hunter Berry- Fiddle Player of the Year

 Mickey Harris- Bass Player of the Year

 Kenny Ingram- Banjo Player of the Year

Rhonda's latest album, Good Thing Going is the #1 Album on Billboard's 
Bluegrass Chart for the third consecutive week since its debut. Her first 
single, "I'm Leavin", has garnered the # 1 spot on the Sirius Satellite 
Radio Countdown for the third week as well.

Rhonda & The Rage are also burning up your television airwaves with upcoming 
appearances on Fox & Friends (airing February 17th), GAC's Master Series 
with Bill Cody (airing February 3rd), and The Crook & Chase Show (airing 
February 7th). Check local listings for airtimes.

For more information on Rhonda Vincent, please visit www.rhondavincent.com.


Media Contacts:
Webster & Associates Public Relations 615-777-6995
Newspaper: Megan Jakes / megan@websterpr.com
Magazines: Don Grubbs / don@websterpr.com
TV: Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
Online: Mary Michael / mary@websterpr.com
Syndicated Radio: Chelsey Shults / chelsey@websterpr.com
International: Marty / marty@websterpr.com



McGuffey Lane Upcoming events

Saturday, February 23, 2008 9:00 pm
with McGuffey Lane in Springfield
Spirits, 2118 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503 (MAP)
Big First visit for "the Lane"
Call your friend(s)
937.399. 4577  call the club for tickets and info


other gigs with McGuffey members

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 9:00 pm
Very Fat Tuesday Party
Gallos Tap Room, 5019 Olentangy River Road, Columbus Ohio, OH (MAP)
John Schwab w/Special Guest Mike Nugen
Great Cajun menu by Tommy Gallo....1 night only

Terry Efaw solo guitar- every wed.7-10
Mezzo Italian Kitchen & Wine
130 creekside plaza
gahanna,oh. 614.476.9900

Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:30 pm
John @Coaches Bethel Road
Coaches, 1480 Bethel Road, Columbus Ohio, OH (MAP)
This is a solo gig.
Coaches Bar & Grill.
1480 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220
John plays at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 8, 2008
John Schwab Party Band @Rude Dogs
Rude Dog 8711 Sancus Blvd, 8711 Sancus Blvd, Columbus OH, OH (MAP)
John plays his first date this year with the Party Band at the Rude Dog. 
Music starts at 9:30 and goes to 12:30  Come check out this club at 8711 
Sancus Blvd   Columbus, OH  43240

Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:00 pm
John Schwab Solo/Coaches Centerburg Ohio
Coaches, 29 N Clayton St, Centerburg, OH 43011 (MAP)
See you at Coaches
(740) 625-7400

Friday, February 15, 2008
New Date Fitzgeralds
Fitzgeralds, 2640 Bethel Road, Columbus Ohio, OH (MAP)
Come listen to John Schwab and the Party Band
9 pm
Fitzgerald's Sports Tavern
2640 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH
(614) 457-3489

Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:00 pm
John Schwab solo at The Copper Penny
The Copper Penny, 15396 Thorn Twp Road 403 NW, Thornville Ohio, OH (MAP)
John plays @ 7:00 p.m.
The Copper Penny
15396 Thorn Twp Rd 40
Thornville, Oh
(740)246-4651

Friday, February 22, 2008 9:00 pm
With the Party Band
Gatsbys, 151 N Hamilton Rd, Gahanna Ohio, OH (MAP)
with The Party Band
9 pm
Gatsby's Bar & Grille
151 N Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
(614) 476-6428

JAMES MARVELL
who has a cross-over song in Country Music and Gospel Music, written by 
Rhonnie Scheuerman, BMI and  Jim Harmon, BMI is smiling as he sees his song 
being played all over the world.. Rhonnie knew when James took her song that 
many lives would be changed in a wonderful way with the desire of  unity 
expressed in the song, and James bringing in over 50 people to be part of 
"EMBRACE THE WORLD".  James has taken the song to many states and the 
reaction from the audiences is nothing less than awesome.  This week on the 
New York charts "EMBRACE THE WORLD" went number 1 on Inspirational Gospel 
chart , and #1 on Country chart. Artists dream of this happening and it has 
to James. JAMES MARVELL is not new to the music industry..in fact read about 
his career below please:
Marvell in Branson, Cash Endorsement, Finding God and More!
James Marvell, original lead male vocalist of the 60's group Mercy, is still 
shaking his head in amazement over something that happened more than three 
decades ago.
- In 1969 Mercy skyrocketed to # 2 in Billboard with their million selling 
Warner Brother's mega-hit, "Love Can Make You Happy." They shared the top 10 
with Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and The Beatles. Mercy followed up with 
another Billboard chart hit titled "Forever." [ 
http://www.jamesmarvell.com/group/mercy.html ]

It was the only time that those pop legends shared the top 10 
simultaneously. Marvell still can't believe he was part of music history. 
Mercy's many interviews and TV appearances included Dick Clark and The Mike 
Douglas Show.
Fresh from their big hit, James Marvell and another Mercy member, Buddy 
Good, were feeling uncomfortable with the trappings of stardom. Drugs were 
everywhere and promoters weren't exactly paragons of virtue.

Soon Marvell heard the call of another voice-the voice of Jesus. He decided 
to take His direction, devoting his life's work to Christ and arming himself 
in a war against drugs. "I felt the mission to go into Country Music and 
steer kids away from drug abuse." The new duo Country Cavaleers [ 
http://burningcountry.com/countrymusic/james/marvell.html ] made up of Good 
and Marvell was an oddity because of the members' long hair. "You've got to 
remember it was right after the movie Easy Rider," explains Marvell.
But they got the chance to perform with such major stars as Faron Young, 
Freddy Fender, Barbara Mandrell, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn and many of the 
Grand Ole Opry legends. TV appearences included ABC's Wilburn Brothers plus 
several of the early morning Ralph Emery TV shows at WSM. Future stars Don 
Williams and Dikie Lee produced their first record.

The MGM/CSA recording duo Country Cavaleers disbanded in 1976.

Marvell went solo in 1976 turning his attention back to Gospel Music and the 
original calling on his life which only got stronger in 1973 when he 
accepted Jesus as Savior through the ministry of Bob Harrington aka The 
Chaplin of Bourbon Street. In 1974 James met another powerful minister who 
inspired him greatly, evangelist Leroy Jenkins. He began making special 
singing appearances on the Leroy Jenkins Crusades all across America during 
the middle to late 70s and even took a musical program to a South Carolina 
prison in the 80s to perform for Jenkins and his other co-inmates. Another 
crucial turn for Marvell in the 70s is when he met Teresa Hannah, co-host of 
the popular gospel TV show, Nashville Gospel.

It was during one of those early Nashville Gospel tapings that James Marvell 
met Dr. Bobby Jones who in 1978 asked Marvell to perform his dramatic 
composition "Prophecy" on one of his early gospel shows at WSM. Yes, Bobby 
Jones saw way ahead, that the song "Prophecy" would stand the test of time! 
[ In 1986 Johnny Cash called Marvell ..."One Of The Finest Singers 
Around." ]

* Marvell credits the early 90s and the small friendly town of Branson 
Missouri for the inspiration to follow Christian Country & Country Gospel 
Music. It was there in Branson that James joined Country Legend Willie 
Nelson who opened his theatre to sunday worship services and even allowed 
James to place an Anti-Marijuana exhibit in his Willie & Friends Museums in 
both Nashville and Branson. Every weekend the Johnny Minick family would 
bring their anointed musical sounds and preaching to Nelson's Branson 
theatre. James Marvell became part of the artist line-up and also helped to 
promote the services into the largest weekly gospel programs in Branson's 
history! The worship services became the talk of the town in the early 90s 
and today there are many such weekly gatherings throughout all of Branson, 
Missouri. [ Note: Marvell will soon have a link and display of the Branson 
Newspaper articles about these historical worship services. So come back 
again to view them. ]

The new millenium now finds James Marvell still at it with over a dozen 
christian hits and noted TV appearences on Gospel Country with Jimmy Snow, 
TBN, Nashville Gospel, Bobby Jones and The Pat Boone Show. "Prophecy", 
"NewAgeWorld" and "America You Must" by Marvell have been airing as theme 
songs on the worldwide prophetic radio and TV program NEWSWATCH MAGAZINE, 
hosted by David J. Smith and reaching every city in the U.S.A. daily. 
Rhonnie Scheuerman, President of RhonBob Promotions is happy to announce 
that "EMBRACE THE WORLD" was originally released on WHP compilations and 
then on Ready Records, thereafter more compilations asked permission to 
release the song.  "EMBRACE THE WORLD" is a song that will live on from one 
year to another. James is to be complimented on his devotion, hard work and 
commitment to our song.  His wife Faye has been by his side encouraging him 
every step of the way. Not only the music industry has become involved the 
TV industry has, some top people in theatre. As long as folks keep asking 
for the project "EMBRACE THE WORLD" James and I will keep it promoted, and 
alive. If ever there was a time for a song like this it is NOW!!!  It will 
be on U Tube shortly.  Any DJ wishing a copy, contact: rhonnies@aol.com.  We 
would be happy to MP3 it to you, or James will mail an autographed CD.

Contact Marvell at: (813) 935-8453 e-mail: jmarvell7@yahoo.com P.O. Box 
151952 Tampa, Florida 33684-1952 Website: www.jamesmarvell.com



Universal Records South To Host First Annual Country Radio Broadcasters' 
Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame Post Party
(Nashville, Tennessee - January 31st, 2008) Universal Records South will 
host the first annual Country Radio Broadcasters' Country Music DJ and Radio 
Hall of Fame post induction party on Tuesday, March 4th, 2008. The party 
will celebrate Hall of Fame inductees, present and past, and will be held at 
Nashville's Union Station Hotel. Shuttle service will transport attendees to 
the event from the Renaissance Hotel as well as the Hilton. The party will 
feature Universal South artists Joe Nichols, Phil Vassar, Jennifer Hanson, 
newcomer Randy Houser and Shooter Jennings. Desserts, coffees and open bar 
will be available to all.

Honorees at the 2008 Country Radio Broadcasters' Country Music DJ and Radio 
Hall of Fame celebration include Bill Cody and Bob Robbins (Country Music DJ 
Hall of Fame Inductees), and Jaye Albright, Bobby Kraig and Michael Owens 
(Country Music Radio Hall Of Fame Inductees). Charlie Daniels will receive 
the Career Achievement Award and Mike Milom will receive the President's 
Award.

The event is open to all CRS registrants, Hall of Fame inductees, and those 
attending the Hall Of Fame dinner.

Teddi Bonadies, Vice President of National Promotion at Universal Records 
South, "Universal South is proud to honor 2008 inductees at our first annual 
Hall of Fame dinner post party. We feel it is an opportunity to celebrate 
the unique and successful partnership between country radio and music row- 
as well as the accomplishments of the Broadcasters that are being honored."

A limited number of tickets are still available for the event, which is 
preceded by a cocktail party commencing at 5:30. The event will be held at 
the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom. Single tickets may be purchased for $100; 
while sponsored tables are $2000. Proceeds go to the DJ and Radio Hall of 
Fame. To purchase tickets, please contact the Country Radio Broadcasters at 
615-327-4487 or visit www.crb.org.

CRS-39 takes place March 5th through March 7th, 2008 at the Nashville 
Convention Center. Complete seminar information may be obtained by 
contacting CRB, Inc. at 615.327.4487 or by visiting www.crb.org. Country 
Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.

BILLY YATES HITS GLOBAL AIRWAVES ON VOICE OF COUNTRY

(Nashville, Tennessee -- January 31st, 2008) Voice of Country(VoC), the 
Nashville-based radio station broadcasting from voiceofcountry.com, has 
announced the addition of Country star Billy Yates to their on-air D.J. 
roster. The station has a world-wide listenership, with a targeted focus to 
audiences in the United Kingdom(UK) and Ireland.

Yates, who has developed an extensive UK fan-base through touring and 
cultivation of the UK and European markets, will be heard Saturday 
afternoons from 2 to 4 UK time (9 to 11 a.m. US Eastern). He'll be spinning 
the unique mix of current hits, album tracks and Country classics that have 
earned VoC a worldwide following.

Director of Programming Pat Geary stated, "Having lived in the UK for the 
past twenty years, I think I have a good feel for what the VoC audience 
wants to hear, and Billy Yates fits perfectly into our plan. He's shown 
great respect for his UK fans, touring frequently and making them feel 
they're his friends as well as fans."

VoC Director of Business and Creative Services Barry O'Neill added, "In our 
contacts with Billy, we've been able to see he shares our vision of an 
innovative and forward-thinking approach to the development of the 
International Country market. I can't think of a better addition to our 
on-air lineup."

"I'm excited to be given this new opportunity to stay close to my overseas 
fans and to help keep them supplied with a steady stream of top quality 
Country music," Yates stated. His program begins on Feb. 2nd, preceding a 
2008 UK tour which launches March 8th in Norfolk.

VoC is the new radio service owned and programmed by the team responsible 
for 3C, the UK's national Country station from 1999 to 2007. VoC's unique 
business model is based on commercial-free 24-hour broadcasts wholly 
supported by listener contributions to a "Tip Jar". Related services still 
to come include tours of Nashville and other US locations, a discount CD 
service, and more.

For further information on Voice of Country, please contact Pat Geary at 
pat.geary@voiceofcountry.com or Barry O'Neill at 
barry.oneill@voiceofcountry.com. Office: 615-354-6984 Fax: 615-354-6984


Final CRS-39 Rate Deadline Approaches

(Nashville, TN - February 4, 2008) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. wants to 
remind everyone that the CRS-39® registration rate of $650 ends Friday, 
February 8th. The on-site rate of $700 will take effect on February 9th.

This year's event, which is set for Wednesday to Friday March 5th to 7th, 
features a wide variety of educational events, artist and songwriter 
showcases, panel discussions and luncheon performances commencing with a 
special conversation with country superstar Garth Brooks and concluding with 
the annual New Faces of Country Music Show(TM).

In addition, there are still a limited number of tickets available for the 
Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies on Tuesday, 
March 4, 2008. These tickets are $100 or $80 with CRS registration and 
include access to the post-party hosted by Universal Records South.

Single-day registrations can be purchased for Thursday's Music Industry Town 
Meeting, which includes admittance to all of Thursday's panels and events, 
for $250.

Registration for Friday's Country Radio Sales Day includes access to all of 
Friday's activities and a ticket to the New Faces of Country Music Show(TM). 
Friday registration is $350.

All agenda and registration details are available at www.crb.org. For 
additional information contact the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

M-T-M Artist Showcase
This years M-T-M Artist Showcase for music industry and fans alike will be 
held on Thursday, June 5th at the legendary Douglas Corner Cafe'. This 
showcase features only artists that are affiliated with or have appeared on 
a past M-T-M Radio Sampler CD's... Invitations Will be sent to Record 
Labels, Management Companies, Producers, Publishers and other Music Row 
Industry folk... Special Guest Emcees John Foster, Pete Schlegel(GAC Hotp 
Pick Artist) & Gilles Godard (CEO Ole' Music Nashville Office).. Special 
guest appearances by RCA Legend Razzy Bailey(www.razzybailey.com) and Hit 
singer/songwriter Billy Yates(www.billyyates.com) .... We are just starting 
the Artist selection phase for the showcase, As you know, in the past years 
the industry turn was really great.. Past Showcases have been mentioned In 
Country Music Weekly(the worlds largest country music magazine), Country 
Music News (Canada's largest country music magazine) and we have had in 
attendance folks from  numerous management and labels, and publishing 
affiliates. The feedback I got was it was the best multi-artist showcase 
that several industry people had ever been to.. This year I am hoping for 
the same thing..

The artist selection for the showcase will be made from a list of qualified 
artists.. The selection for performers will be based on recommendations from 
a couple friends of mine from the industry.. I will sit down with them and I 
will present them with bios, websites and of course I will play them a 
couple tracks..( basically we will be looking for artists that will be of 
major industry interest ) This selection will be held in early February.. 
8-10 artists will be selected to be in the showcase..  Upon selection for 
the showcase I will notify you either way.. If you are selected the cost for 
the showcase is $175.00 US... This is to help cover advertising costs (color 
postcard invitations, color posters, emails, etc) and rental of the night 
club, stage banners etc.. The fee is to be paid upon selection to be in the 
showcase, or your slot will be given to another artist.

*The showcase will consist of each artist performing 2 original songs 
acoustic.
**Absolutely no tracks or karaoke songs, this is a live showcase...

Options for the showcase..

*you may choose to perform an acoustic on your own (for those of you that 
can play and sing I Highly recommend) or have an accompaniment, If you are 
an artist and need a great guitarist and harmony accompaniment I highly 
recommend John Foster (www.tinridgeband.com). He is available and is willing 
for a small fee to sit down with you before the showcase and go over a 
couple things with you.. John has a phenomenal background within the 
industry..

Rehearsal at Douglas Corner will be limited if any at all, there is a 
warm-up area.. last year we had no rehearsals, but everyone did awesome..

Anyway, if you are interested in possibly being in the showcase I need to 
know ASAP so I can get your stuff ready for review..

Contact Mark Trail at - mtrail@marktrailmusic.com



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