Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! At this time, will you please take a moment and join me as I remember the victims, and families, of the Newtown tragedy. They will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. xoxo Lizzie
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 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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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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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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Lizzie Sider, the fourteen year old singer-songwriter balancing her high school and musical career, spreads her wings on a smashing, autobiographical debut, Butterfly. Penned by Lizzie, 2x #1 singer/songwriter Jamie O’Neal, Jimmy Murphy and Lisa Drew (There Is No Arizona), Butterfly is a track that parallels Lizzie’s current journey to country music as songwriting served as her escape from being teased and humiliated in elementary school. “Scribbling down lyrics and playing the piano became an escape to a happier and safer place when I was being teased and not accepted,” says Lizzie. “Now, I can’t even explain how much…
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About PLA Media is an award-winning public relations and marketing full service/boutique agency in Nashville, Tennessee. The company was founded in 1985 by business marketing guru Pam Lewis. With 20 years plus of PR/Marketing experience, Pam has an extensive background in corporate and entertainment, marketing, publicity, management, major/independent record labels, consulting and publishing. PLA Media offers publicity/marketing, music publishing and radio promotion for a broad base of industries including real estate development, literary and corporate projects, restaurants, special events, and start-ups to IPO’s. We strive at PLA to really hear and interpret a client’s message through cost effective, results oriented…
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The Story Behind The Song “Butterfly” Bullying is a huge problem right now. Whether it’s verbally or physically, many kids are getting effected one way or another. I went through it to some degree when I was in elementary school. During that time, some of the kids were mean really mean to me. I was different. I was more mature, and acted older, and talked like I was older. And, for example, I loved to sing. I was excluded from games and playing at recess. I would always be singing. Sometimes, to tease me, the kids, at recess, would come…
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Indie Country and Americana artists: Ok.. You’ve got a new single… You’ve lined up radio promotion and you’ve set an impact date for that single to hit at radio… You’ve just shot a music video for that single as well …What are you going to do with that video you just shot? You’re going to make that video work for you to help you build your brand. To do that, you’re going to need video promotion. Message me and let’s talk about your marketing plans for your single/video. I’d love to talk with you. I’ve been promoting indie music videos…
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