May 22nd

You Are Cordially Invited ...

By My Country Space

Publicizing Singers, Writers, and Musicians to Music Row and Beyond Since 1995

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO NMG'S SECOND ANNUAL BLUES JAM

In honor of our Second Annual Blues issue we cordially invite you to our Second Annual Blues Jam at Soulshine Pizza on Division Street from 5pm to close to join us for a night of the blues.

Performances by some of Nashville's most soulful include Paris Delane, Cali Tucker, Emilee Allen, Tyrone Carreker, Judas Tree,Johnny Neel, Olivia West, Don Gaylord, and Kali Nolen.

A portion of the proceeds from the evening will benefit the New Hope Foundation of Middle Tennessee which provides humane and supportive services to terminally ill persons of Nashville and its surrounding counties. The New Hope Foundation conducts community outreach and education of hospice and terminal diseases. The education and outreach components are to inform community based organizations, church communities, physicians, and other health care entities of the benefits of hospice care of patients and family members facing the end stages of a terminal illness.

Nashville is known to many as Music City, USA -- but even more so it is considered the capitol for the Country Music Scene. While both are true, over the past few years Nashville has been cultivating its other genres that can be found around town.

Last year, NMG decided to start covering these other genres that have been quietly growing on the side scenes of Country.

One of these genres was the Blues, surprisingly there was a larger scene than any of us could have realized. Last year's Blues Jam, which was held at Winner's Bar & Grill included appearances by Johnny Hiland and Roni Lutrick of The Blues Connection, Bronson Herrmuth, Paris Delane, The Mauldin Brothers and numerous others. We packed the house and filled the streets of Midtown with the Blues.

CMA Festival.

Slots for June advertising are filling up. Contact us today to promote your event, product or service. We are running all kinds of specials for all kinds of budgets. NMG is ideal for getting exposure and your name in front of CMA fest fans and consumers of country music. Contact us today or more information atads@nashvillemusicguide.com. Deadline for advertising is May 25th!

NMG Blues Jam.

Come celebrate the Blues with us onThursday, May 30th at Soulshine Pizza Factory on Division Street. It is our second annual event and we also be celebrating a birthday. So come for cake and stay for awesome food, music and drink specials. Performances by Cali Tucker, Tyrone Carreker, Johnny Neel, Paris Delane and more.

18th Annual USA Songwriting Competition Deadline.

Win $50,000 Grand Prize worth of cash, cool music gear from Sony, Ibanez Guitars, D'Addario Strings, Cakewalk, Roland and more! Not to mention radio airplay for winning songs. Great Music Industry Exposure. Judges include A&R from Universal, Warner and Sony Music. Deadline Aproaching, hurry to:

http://www.songwriting.net/nashvillesongwriting

Unsigned Only Music Competition.

Unsigned Only is a unique international music compeition geared toard solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company. We are looking for an outstanding, talented performer ... the "gem" of an artist waiting to be discovered. Highly esteemed judging panel, including recording artists, Hunter Hayes, Wynona, Craig Morgan, and many more. In addition to $10,000 and other great prizes, the Grand PRize winner will also recieve mentoring from some of the world's top record labels.

5TH ANNUAL MUSIC CITY BLUES SPRING FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT CENTENNIAL PARK ON MEMROIAL DAY

Blues Giant Played With Rolling Stones;

Wrote Film Scorefor Cicely Tyson Movie Sounder: Record Attendance Expected

Centennial Park Band Shell, West End Avenue at 25^thAvenue South

Sunday, May 27, 2013

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Free & open to the public

Taj Mahal, is an American Grammy Award winning blues musician. A self-taught singer-songwriter and film composer who plays the guitar, banjo and harmonica (among many other instruments), ^[2] Mahal has done much to reshape the definition and scope of blues career by fusing it sounds from the Caribbean, Africa and the South Pacific. Taj Mahal, his stage name, came to him in dreams about Gandhi, India, and social tolerance. He started using it in 1959 or 1961—while attending the University of Massachusetts.

During this time he worked with The Rolling Stones, including performing in the film The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.

In 1997 he won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album for Señor Blues, followed by another Grammy for Shoutin' in Key in 2000. Taj Mahal said he prefers outdoor performances, noting: "The music was designed for people to move That's why I like to play outdoor festivals-because people will just dance.” No doubt the people attending this special event in Centennial Park will respond accordingly

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Apr 18th

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Celebrates Contributions of 2013 Honorees to Sold Out Crowd

By My Country Space

Class of 2013 Includes Exile, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Hilltoppers, Skeeter Davis, Old Joe Clark, Emory & Linda Martin and Steven Curtis Chapman

Lexington, KY (April 18, 2013) – Kentucky music’s finest were honored at the 2013 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at Lexington Center’s Bluegrass Ballroom on Friday evening, April 12, to a sold out crowd. The event, sponsored by Rockcastle Regional Hospital & Respiratory Care Center and UK HealthCare, recognized the accomplishments of Exile, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Hilltoppers, Skeeter Davis, Old Joe Clark, Emory & Linda Martin, Halfway to Hazard, Josh Bleidt and Steven Curtis Chapman. To view additional photos from the event, or for more information on the 2013 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, please visit: www.kentuckymusicmuseum.com.

The highlights of the evening included: a chorale tribute to the Hilltoppers by the Western Kentucky University RedShirts; a tearful remembrance of Skeeter Davis by brother James Penick and his wife, Peggy; and powerful performances by Exile and The Kentucky Headhunters.

Exile, who closed the show, expressed their deepest gratitude to all the previous members of their group, including the great Jimmy Stokley, who was recognized posthumously. Kim Owens, Jimmy Stokley’s cousin, accepted the award on Stokley’s behalf.

“It’s such a great honor and such a highlight to be recognized,” expressed a humble Les Taylor, lead singer of the group Exile. “But it’s even more of a highlight to join our friends, The Kentucky Headhunters, Richard Young and the boys, in this honor.” This year, Exile celebrates their 50th year.

Kentucky, which is known as the “Bluegrass State,” is rich in its musical heritage across all genres including pop, rock, country, Gospel and folk. Since its founding in 2002, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame has inducted over 40 of Kentucky’s most notable musicians including Dwight Yoakam, The Everly Brothers, Ricky Skaggs, John Conlee, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, Florence Henderson, Patty Loveless and Steve Wariner, to name a few. For more information on the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum, please visit: www.kentuckymusicmuseum.com.

About Exile:
Exile burst onto the music scene in 1978 with their hit “Kiss You All Over” from Mixed Emotions, which sold five million copies. Following the departure of lead singer Jimmy Stokley, in 1983, the band re-invented themselves and signed to Epic Records. With a new country twist, the group enjoyed wild success landing nine consecutive No. 1, singles including “I Don’t Want To Be A Memory,” “Give Me One More Chance,” “Woke Up in Love,” and “I Can’t Get Close Enough.” In the decades to follow, the band’s achievements include three gold albums, two greatest hits CDs and several multi-platinum singles including 11 No. 1 hits. The band received 13 award nominations from the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association (CMA). For more information on Exile, please visit: www.exile.biz

About The Kentucky Headhunters:
The Kentucky Headhunters, best-known for their blues and rock infused country fried sound, exploded onto the charts in 1989 with their tongue and cheek album, Pickin’ on Nashville which hit No. 2 on the U.S. Country Charts. Fans clamored for the perfect marriage of country and rock, propelling the Headhunters’ rendition of the Don Gibson’s classic, “Oh Lonesome Me,” to No. 8 on the Country Billboard chart. Other fan favorites included “Dumas Walker,” “Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine,” and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Angel.” The band was awarded a GRAMMY award for “Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.” Their sophomore album, Electric Barnyard, hit No. 3 on the U.S. Country Chart, which included another fan favorite “Only Daddy That Will Walk the Line” Prior to their chart success, The Kentucky Headhunters had a rich history dating back to 1968 when they originally formed as the Itchy Brothers, enjoying regional success throughout the state of Kentucky. The Kentucky Headhunters still enjoy an active touring schedule and are a cult favorite of fans that enjoy country and rock. For more information on the Kentucky Headhunters, please visit: www.kentuckyheadhunters.com

About The Hilltoppers:
The Hilltoppers started out as a vocal trio at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. Don McGuire, Jimmy Sacca and Seymore Spiegelman soon welcomed Billy Vaughn; Although Vaughn was considerably older than the trio of friends, he fit their vocal style well perfectly thus becoming their fourth member. He brought with him a song he had written called “Tryin,” which the foursome recorded, and through this single the group attracted the attention of Randy Wood, the head of Dot Records in Nashville, Tenn. Without hesitation, Wood signed the Hilltoppers to the label. The single peaked at No. 7. After “Tryin,” a the Hilltoppers produced a series of top 10 hits including “PS I love You, “ “I’d Rather Die Young,” “To Be Alone,” “Love Walked In” “From the Vine Came the Grape” and “Till Then,” and “Marianne” making The Hilltoppers one of the top U.S. vocal groups of the 1950s.

About Skeeter Davis:
Mary Frances Penick, better known as Skeeter Davis, began her solo career in the 1950s making her mark as a pop-country crossover artist. From 1960 to 1962, Davis had top-10 hits with the songs “(I Can’t Help You) I’m Falling Too,” “My Last Date (With You),” “Where I Ought to Be” and “Optimistic.” Davis was the first female country singer to be nominated for a GRAMMY for her single “Set Him Free.” Skeeter was also the first female country artist to be featured on the Midnight Special. Davis went on to receive a total of five GRAMMY Award nominations, including four for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. In 1963 She released her widely-recognized pop classic “The End of the World." Hailed as an “extraordinary country/pop singer” by The New York Times music critic Robert Palmer, Skeeter Davis continued to achieve major stardom in country music as a solo vocalist and songwriter. Davis penned nearly 70 songs, earning two BMI awards for her songs “Set Him Free” and “My Last Date With You.”

About Old Joe Clark:
As a tap dancing, guitar-strumming, mountain balladeer, Manuel “Speedy” Clark joined the ranks of a local band that was playing the schoolhouses and theaters throughout East Tennessee. After 12 years of learning his craft as an all-around entertainer he made his way to Renfro Valley Barn Dance where Mr. John Lair, Renfro Valley’s founder, recognized this young man’s potential as a full-time comic and helped him develop an old man character he called “Uncle Joe Clark,” named after a popular fiddle song of the day. Old Joe’s fame grew over the radio, television and movies. The character appeared in such classics as “Country Music on Broadway,” “Second Fiddle,” “A Steel Guitar,” “Marshall of Windy Hollow” In addition, he even played the Grand Ole Opry with illustrious performers like Bill Monroe.

Emory and Linda Lou Martin:
Billed as “The World’s Only One-Armed Banjo Player,” Emory Martin emerged as one of the most transcendent and revolutionary musicians Nashville had ever seen. Emory played banjo for Kitty Wells and Uncle Dave Macon’s band as well as performing regularly at the Grand Ole Opry. In 1943, he married Linda Lou Arnold and went on to become a regular at the Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Emory dabbled in other professions, but his heart always remained with his wife, Linda, and with country music. In 1991 Emory and Linda published a memoir called “One-Armed Banjo Player: Early Years of Country Music with Emory Martin.” Emory Martin died in April 2006 and is survived by his wife Linda Lou Martin.

Jackie DeShannon:
Beginning her professional solo career in the late 1950s, Jackie DeShannon encompassed many different sub-genres of music including teen pop, country ballads, rockabilly, blues and Gospel. Her big break came in February 1964 when she supported The Beatles on their first U.S. tour. Her music was heavily influenced by the American West Coast sounds and folk music. Performing in England led to a songwriting partnership with Jimmy Page, followed by DeShannon’s iconic hit of the Bacharach-David classic “What the World Needs Now Is Love” in 1965. DeShannon scored another smash with her own composition, “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” in 1969. Her songwriting skills have delivered hits to other artists including Kim Carnes, Al Green and Annie Lennox, Marianne Faithful, Brenda Lee and others. Jackie won a Grammy for co-writing “Bette Davis Eyes” and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Jackie DeShannon’s achievements as a singer and songwriter make her a well-deserved recipient of the Governor’s Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Halfway to Hazard and Josh Bleidt:
Country music duo, Halfway to Hazard is composed of singer-songwriters David Tolliver and Chad Warrix. Alongside their manager Josh J. Bleidt, of Average Joes Entertainment, Halfway to Hazard has earned great respect in country music and songwriting. Their debut single, "Daisy", was a Top 40 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Charts 2007. Halfway to Hazard has toured with heavy hitters like Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and received a nomination from the Academy of Country Music for Duo of the Year. Tolliver now writes full time for Tim McGraw's publishing company, StyleSonic. Tolliver and Warrix have penned the tracks "Die by My Own Hand," "Let Me Love It Out of You” for Tim McGraw’s 11th and 12th studio albums. For more information on Halfway to Hazard, please visit: http://www.halfwaytohazard.com/

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Apr 11th

WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE CELEBRATES WITH BRETT ELDREDGE BEFORE HE STEPS ON STAGE FOR TAYLOR SWIFT’S “THE RED TOUR” ON APRIL 10 IN

By My Country Space

PHOTO ALERT

PHOTO ID (L-R): John Esposito (President & CEO, WMN), Chris Stacey (SVP Promotion, WMN),

Brett Eldredge, Scott Hendricks (SVP A&R, WMN) and Rob Baker (RLB Artist Management, LLC)

WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE CELEBRATES WITH BRETT ELDREDGE

BEFORE HE STEPS ON STAGE FOR TAYLOR SWIFT’S “THE RED TOUR”

ON APRIL 10 IN MIAMI

NASHVILLE, TN – April 11, 2013 – Atlantic Records’ powerful new vocalist Brett Eldredge was joined by Warner Music Nashville’s John Esposito (President & CEO), Chris Stacey (Sr. VP, Promotion), Scott Hendricks (Sr. VP A&R) and Rob Baker (RLB Artist Management, LLC) on April 10 in Miami. Eldredge will be in Orlando tonight and tomorrow as part of his 19 dates on Taylor Swift’s “The RED Tour.”

“What a thrill to see Brett treating Taylor's audience to that HUGE voice of his,” remarked Esposito. “His voice filled the arena and brought the crowd to ovations.” Eldredge performed his current Top 30 hit, “Don’t Ya,” and his unreleased show-stopping ballad “One Mississippi.” Also included in the set were three additional tracks (“Bring You Back,” “Tell Me Where to Park” and “Mean To Me”) which are now available for purchase on iTunes. All five tracks will be included on Eldredge’s debut album due out this summer.

Brett Eldredge has always felt the passion to perform and with his infectious new single “Don’t Ya” making an impact at radio now, this Illinois native is poised to breakout. Whether impressing audiences with his powerhouse vocals or displaying his unique sense of humor on Twitter, Eldredge’s contagious energy continues to inspire his rapidly-increasing fan base.

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Apr 10th

Manny Cuevas, Morgan Frazier, & CCAF Benefit

By My Country Space

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Blue Ridge Music Festival Ticket Price Increases on April 16

By My Country Space

See Little Big Town, Hunter Hayes and more
for only $35 for a limited time

Nashville, Tenn. (April 4, 2013) –With only a couple of months left to go, the highly-anticipated Blue Ridge Music Festival will see an increase in ticket price starting April 16. The one-day festival, to be held at Salem Stadium in Salem, Va., on June 1, will feature performances by Little Big Town, Hunter Hayes, Charles Esten, who plays Deacon Claybourne on ABC’s hit show “Nashville,” Gloriana, Colt Ford, Greg Bates, Will Hoge and Virginia’s own legendary party group, The Skip Castro Band. Tickets are currently on sale at the Salem Civic Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations and charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

The early-bird ticket price will end at 11:59pm ET on April 15, when reserved and general admission field tickets will increase to $40 (plus additional fees). In addition, a very limited number of VIP tickets are being made available. VIP ticket holders will receive preferred reserved seating, preferred parking, VIP express entry, an invitation to the exclusive festival after-party, private bathrooms, private cash bar (beer & wine only), complimentary boxed lunch and a commemorative Blue Ridge Music Festival poster. VIP Experience tickets are $99.50 (plus additional fees).

“Because of today’s economy, we wanted to offer up the chance to see all of these great artists for a low price to music fans,” says Festival Producer Carey Harveycutter. “We are excited with the response we’ve gotten about the talent line-up and can’t wait until June 1 for our inaugural event to take place.”

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueRidgeMusicFestivaland follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/blueridgefest

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For the City of Salem:
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Feb 23rd

- Playlist: The Country Club - Monday February 25th.

By The Country Club

Hereby we send you the playlist of our radioshow “The Country Club”.

You can listen to this show every Monday between 7.00 pm and 8.00 pm.

You can listen to our show through a livestream you can find on www.studiosudwest.nl

The radioshow also has its own website, you can find on: www.thecountryclub.webklik.nl (the site is only in Dutch)

For questions, suggestions or requests you can sent a mail to: thecountryclub@ziggo.nl

For sending us music (mp3) you can use the same email-adress

- Playlist: The Country Club - Monday February 25th.

We hope you have a good time listening to our show.

With kind regards,

Albert Draaisma & Jochum Muurling

Ps.: If you visit our website, we would ask you to leave a message in our guestbook (on the site it’s called: gastenboek)

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Feb 15th

- Playlist: The Country Club - Monday February 18th.

By The Country Club

Hereby we send you the playlist of our radioshow “The Country Club”.

You can listen to this show every Monday between 7.00 pm and 8.00 pm.

You can listen to our show through a livestream you can find on www.studiosudwest.nl

The radioshow also has its own website, you can find on: www.thecountryclub.webklik.nl (the site is only in Dutch)

For questions, suggestions or requests you can sent a mail to: thecountryclub@ziggo.nl

For sending us music (mp3) you can use the same email-adress

- Playlist: The Country Club - Monday February 18th.

We hope you have a good time listening to our show.

With kind regards,

Albert Draaisma & Jochum Muurling

Ps.: If you visit our website, we would ask you to leave a message in our guestbook (on the site it’s called: gastenboek)

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Feb 3rd

- Playlist: The Country Club - Monday February 4th.

By The Country Club

Hereby we send you the playlist of our radioshow “The Country Club”.

You can listen to this show every Monday between 7.00 pm and 8.00 pm.

You can listen to our show through a livestream you can find on www.studiosudwest.nl

The radioshow also has its own website, you can find on: www.thecountryclub.webklik.nl (the site is only in Dutch)

For questions, suggestions or requests you can sent a mail to: thecountryclub@ziggo.nl

For sending us music (mp3) you can use the same email-adress

- Playlist: The Country Club - Monday February 4th.

1. The right to remain silent - Doug Stone

2. Let 'er RIP - Dixie Chicks

3. I drive your truck - Lee Brice

4. Merry go 'round - Kacey Musgraves

5. Two Black Cadillacs - Carrie Underwood

6. Every Storm (runs out of rain) - Gary Allan

- Artist of the week: Jacqueline van der Griend! (www.jacquelinevandergriend.nl)

7. Feelin' Single, Seein' Double - Jacqueline van der Griend

8. Car in a Field - Jacqueline van der Griend

- Classic song of the week: Hank Snow!

9. I'm movin' on (1950) - Hank Snow

10. Take a ride in the country - Ben Steneker

11. I slipped and fell in love - Alan Jackson

12. Danger at my door - Mark Chesnutt

13. Bandwagon - Kellie Coffey

14. Shame on me - Ken Mellons

15. Next to me - Ilse DeLange

We hope you have a good time listening to our show.

With kind regards,

Albert Draaisma & Jochum Muurling

Ps.: If you visit our website, we would ask you to leave a message in our guestbook (on the site it’s called: gastenboek)

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Jan 27th

- Playlist: The Country Club - Monday January 28th.

By The Country Club

Hereby we send you the playlist of our radioshow “The Country Club”.

You can listen to this show every Monday between 7.00 pm and 8.00 pm.

You can listen to our show through a livestream you can find on www.studiosudwest.nl

The radioshow also has its own website, you can find on: www.thecountryclub.webklik.nl (the site is only in Dutch)

For questions, suggestions or requests you can sent a mail to: thecountryclub@ziggo.nl

For sending us music (mp3) you can use the same email-adress

- Playlist: The Country Club - Monday January 28th.

1. I can take it from me - Chris Young

2. It's all over now - Desi Hickman

3. Goodbye in her eyes - Zac Brown Band

4. Better dig two - The Band Perry

5. Cardboard Boxes - Katie Armiger

6. Tip it Back - Florida Georgia Line

- Artist of the week: Freddy Fender!

7. Before the next teardrop falls - Freddy Fender

8. Silver Wings - Freddy Fender

- Classic song of the week: LaWanda Lindsey!

9. Singing my Song (1969) - LaWanda Lindsey

10. What part of no - Geesje van Wageningen

11. What a friend we have in Jesus - Steve Ivey

12. Mama Tried - Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out

13. Something I won't regret - Britta T.

14. Country Country - Bobby Dean

15. I'm not so tough - Mindy McCready

We hope you have a good time listening to our show.

With kind regards,

Albert Draaisma & Jochum Muurling

Ps.: If you visit our website, we would ask you to leave a message in our guestbook (on the site it’s called: gastenboek)

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Jan 24th

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers and Many More To Set Sail On the Inaugural COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE

By My Country Space

Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers,
Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap,
Restless Heart and Many More To Set Sail
On the Inaugural COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE

 7-Day Luxury Voyage Runs January 19-26, 2014

From Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Turk,
San Juan, St. Maarten and Half Moon Cay

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (January 24, 2013) --- The very first Country Music Cruisewill launch in early 2014 and sail through the Caribbean with an incredible group of superstars and much-loved fan favorites onboard including Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, and Restless Heart with television personality Lorraine Crook hosting the entire journey. The vacation of a lifetime for country music fans, the cruise will hold intimate concerts every day, exclusive events not available anywhere else, activities, comedians, world class dining, deluxe accommodations, and much more for seven luxurious days aboard Holland America’s MS Eurodam. All concert tickets, activities and meals are included, with further information available at www.CountryMusicCruise.com.

The stars scheduled to perform on the 2014 Country Music Cruise have an astounding 350 hit singles between them, with nearly 90 #1 hits. In addition to the headlining concerts, clubs on the ship will host performances by even more artists such as Andy Griggs, Wade Hayes, Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal, The Warren Brothers, Bryan White and others. Chuck Mead from BR549 will be playing daily poolside. Amidst the music, guests will be invited to a beach party on their very own private island, line dancing events, cooking exhibitions, wine tasting, songwriter workshops, spirited trivia contests, exclusive screenings of country music films and documentaries, games and more. The ship will also dock in several ports, where guests can explore the majestic beauty and vibrant culture of Grand Turk (Turks and Caicos), San Juan (Puerto Rico), Philipsburg (Saint Maarten), and Half Moon Cay (Bahamas). Not only will the voyage give fans the rare opportunity to see so many of their favorite singers all in one location, it all takes place among breathtaking ocean and island vistas on one of the most magnificent ships at sea.

“Country music fans are in for something really special,” says Vince Gill. “Not only will they get to experience a luxurious ocean cruise, but they can enjoy exclusive concerts by country music’s iconic superstars. The cruise is destined to become a vacation destination in the years to come.” “I couldn’t be more excited about performing on the Country Music Cruise and being a part of a vacation that my fans will never forget,” adds Kenny Rogers.

“This will be the Country Music party of a lifetime. Real stars, real music and real friends, both old and new” said Mike Jason, Senior Vice President Retail, StarVista Entertainment/Time Life. ”We have produced over 35 full ship charter music cruises and ‘Country Music’ is a perfect genre for an exciting and overall cruise experience,” said Michael Lazaroff, Executive Director of Entertainment Cruise Productions. The programming and entertainment opportunities for the Country Music Cruise are unparalleled. It will be so much fun.”

Cabins are available now at www.CountryMusicCruise.com or by calling (toll free) 1-855-332-6868. Early reservation Country Music Cruise fan rates start at just $1,925 per person and include all meals, concerts, entertainment and on-board activities.

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About Entertainment Cruise Productions Holdings, LLC
Entertainment Cruise Productions Holdings LLC is a joint venture between Entertainment Cruise Productions and Direct Holdings Global LLC. Direct Holdings Global, most notably associated with the success of the Time Life brand, is a multi-channel marketer, distributor, and leader in entertainment and lifestyle direct-to-consumer marketing.

For additional information, please contact:
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