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: Ontario Country Music Association forming Board of Directors; The Ontario Country Music Association is in the process of forming its board of directors as part of its incorporation process. This current version of an association for country music in Ontario started in October 2007 through the efforts of Durham residents Rob MacArthur, Sara Turner, and Greg Gillis, as well Terry Fernihough of Ottawa. All four felt that country music in Ontario needed a boost and an association to lead that charge. Funding for incorporation came from the members of the soon-to-be association themselves. Over 60 members believe in the cause with more joining every week. A general call went out for those that wanted to sit on the board, and now forming members are going directly to industry people in Ontario that they feel that would help champing the cause and be a benefit to the association and their members. The mandate of the association is promote, develop, and support country music in Ontario. They have already started the promotion part by having a showcase, with more in the works. Acoustic Open Mics hosted by the association are also in the works across Ontario. The development part will come in the form of education to its members on how to be successful in the very tough business of country music. Regular education courses on song writing, marketing, promotion, radio tracking, showcasing, and touring, are in the plan. The final item of support will be in the form of lobbying on the members behalf, as well as help them to get funding for projects, tours, and other areas that will advance the member's career. Anyone interested in learning more about the association, its plans, or on joining the association, can visit the web site at www.ontariocountrymusicassociation.ca, or, contact Rob MacArthur at ocma@rogers.com or (905)424-0155.; Posted by: robertmacarthur

: LISTEN UP: Conman Radio Show Shines Spotlight On RUSTIE BLUE!; Englewood, CO (July 17, 2008) – RUSTIE BLUE will be on The Conman Radio Show TOMORROW evening! She is the featured artist in the "Bar Bands & Basement Tapes" segment, which is scheduled to air at 8:15 PM, Mountain time zone (9:15 PM Central/10:15PM Eastern time). The show’s host, Chris Conn, will highlight several songs from Rustie’s forthcoming album, Stronger Than Steel! Fans are invited to tune in to the show via the stations who carry the show or online at http://www.ConmanRadio.com. Chris’ inspiration for implementing "Bar Bands & Basement Tapes" into his show sprung forth from a simple concept. "Years ago, I started a feature on my radio show called ‘Bar Bands & Basement Tapes.’ It was designed to give Independent country talent 15 minutes of fame in front of a national audience. Since it's conception, I have featured hundreds of up and coming talents. Some have gone on to sign major recording contracts (Danielle Peck, Ashley Gearing, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Amanda Wilson) and some simply fade away." He is excited to be featuring Rustie on tomorrow’s show! "This Friday, I will be featuring a great singer/songwriter by the name of Rustie Blue. I have known Rustie for years and continue to watch her star rise! She recently sent me a copy of her new CD, Stronger Than Steel, and I was blown away by her level of talent and maturity of the album. This is exactly why I started ‘Bar Bands & Basement Tapes’! I want the rest of the nation to know that there is more to country music than just the top 40 songs you hear on most radio stations!" Stronger Than Steel is the follow-up to Rustie’s critically acclaimed album, Chip, Chip, and is set for a August 26, 2008 release. Rustie co-wrote the title track and "Cowgirls Do It Better" on the new album. Other writers on the album include Terri Clark on "Fall In the First Place" (written with Gilles Godard and Bobby Tomberlane) and Deborah Allen on "It Hurts Like Love" (written with Chuck Jones). Rustie also recorded "Where I Used to Be," co-written by Country Weekly magazine’s Senior Editor, Larry Holden, (written with fellow CW colleague, Jerry Holthouse and also Sergei Olkovsky). Willie Mack produced the album and is also a featured guest vocalist on "Stronger Than Steel" and "It Hurts Like Love." The first single from the new album is "One Hot Summer Ago" which has already been shipped to radio. mp3 for "One Hot Summer Ago" and review copies of Stronger Than Steel are available upon request. Please direct all interview/media inquiries to Estella at starcountryangel@sbcglobal.net. ### About The Conman Radio Show: Chris Conn was hired by Jones Radio Network in 1995 to fill the evening slot on its country format, CD Country. That year, CD Country had 24 national affiliates. After the addition of "The Conman Radio Show," it grew to over 130. In 1997, The Conman Radio Show was officially launched in to syndication. To this day, Chris continues to host "The Conman Radio Show for Dial-Global/Triton Radio Networks. His nightly radio show is broadcast in over 100 markets across the country and heard by nearly 3 million listeners an hour. The show is also streamed online at http://www.ConmanRadio.com. Estella Pan, Public Relations Director STAR Country Media E-mail: STARCountryAngel@sbcglobal.net Website: http://www.STARCountryMedia.com Thanks so much! Center Stage Productions Robert D. Keister 512 West Sixth Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 740.653.1916 Email: rdkeister@rustieblue.com http://www.rustieblue.com; Posted by: rdkeister

: Dates Announced For The 27th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic; The dates have been announced for the 27th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic. It's scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday, March 13th and 14th at the San Antonio Rose Palace in San Antonio, Texas. The event started as a small family roping by George and his brother Buddy in 1982.; Posted by: Greg

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