“CRY TO THE BLIND”, ROCK GROUP PAYS TRIBUTE TO SANDY HOOK

        The song “Night Light” was born one evening while Cry to the Blind artist, Jon Lamanna was rocking his daughter to sleep. The lyrics magically came to him as he thought about how much he loved his daughter, and how no matter how hard life gets, she will be always be his own personal inspiration to forge ahead and be his “Night Light” helping him through the darkness and struggles that many of us surely might face. The song is a promise of unconditional love to children, and a promise that we will guide them through…
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Teen Songstress Lizzie Sider Becomes a Leading Lady with GWEN

Teen Songstress Lizzie Sider Becomes a Leading Lady with GWEN Global Women’s Empowerment Network Lizzie Sider becomes an advocate of empowerment with the Global Women’s Empowerment Network sharing her personal story of encouragement with their community.  This Blue Steel Records recording artist knows firsthand the impact of heckling on school grounds, but, with the support of her family, channeled that frustration into writing what became her breakthrough single Butterfly. “Lizzie is a role model for all people around the world, as she has the courage to take a stand,” says Tess Cacciatore, GWEN Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer. “The story behind…
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Praise Continues For New Studio Project From Bobby Brooks Wilson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Praise Continues For New Studio Project From Bobby Brooks Wilson It’s About Time Receives High Marks From Critics, Industry Vets And Fellow Performers Alike Nashville, TN (December 4, 2012) – Critics on both sides of the Atlantic continue to heap praise on It’s About Time, the brand new release from Bobby Brooks Wilson. From the UK, Juke Blues Magazine reviewer Ray Ellis says, “Bobby Brooks Wilson’s vocal similarity to that of his father Jackie Wilson is quite remarkable: his passion and fortitude on this finely tuned set of well-known songs and original material is only matched by…
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Apple Launches iTunes in 56 New Countries

MOSCOW–Apple Inc. (AAPL) expanded its signature iTunes Store into 56 additional countries Tuesday, including Russia, India, South Africa and Turkey, nearly doubling its geographical reach. Music lovers will be able to choose from 20 million songs, including those from many artists popular in individual countries as well as songs by international stars, the company said. Movies and television series will also be available for rent and purchase inRussia, Turkey, India and Indonesia, with availability in other countries being added soon. The expansion brings the iTunes Store to 119 countries. The company’s App Store is available in 155 countries. There are…
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Interview with Lizzie Sider: ‘Butterfly’

An interview with up-and-coming country singer Lizzie Sider, where she talks about her new single “Butterfly.” By Markos Papadatos on Nov 28, 2012 On Nov. 28, Suite101 chatted with rising country singer Lizzie Sider. She has been inspired musically by such powerhouse female vocalists as Jamie O’Neal, Faith Hill, Sara Evans and Carrie Underwood. She co-wrote her newest song “Butterfly” about overcoming the hurt of being excluded, teased and picked on by her peers in elementary school. “I would come home crying, begging my parents to home school me.  One day, my dad said to me, ‘Nobody has the power to…
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“Ameir Smith” wins big at the 2012 HMMA’s (Hollywood Music in Media Awards)

On November 15th, 2012 at the Historic Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Ameir picked up his 1st award for best song in the Contemporary Christian/Gospel Category. Ameir had his management team Brenda Brown Entertainment there to support as this honor was received. As an independent artist the mountain climbing can be tenuous and takes such a special dedication and commitment to see it through. Quoting Ameir: “I am honored to have been nominated let alone having won this prestigious award. It is a sign to me that we are on the right track, and that our music is impacting the culture in…
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Jimmy White Gives Thanks “HAPPY THANKSGIVING”

There are so many things that I’m thankful for on a daily basis but in light of the recent storms that hit the part of New Jersey that I live in, I’m most thankful for people that put themselves before others.  The area all around me has been so devastated and so many people have lost everything and yet, there are people that have been coming in from all over the nation to offer their services to help others rebuild. Those people have left their homes, families and jobs to lend a hand to complete strangers who have, in some…
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