IVEYCAKE PLANS EXPANSION INTO METRO NASHVILLE

IVEYCAKE PLANS EXPANSION INTO METRO NASHVILLEWITH NEW LOCATION COMING SOON IveyCake’s Flagship Franklin Store to Expand Hours Brentwood Location to Celebrate Last Day on Valentine’s Day Sunday, February 14

IveyCake, the local gourmet cupcake and cake boutique, will expand to the Metro Nashville area later this year with a new location to be announced. IveyCake’s original location in historic downtown Franklin will expand its hours to handle demand for the Brentwood/Franklin area, while the Brentwood location closes with the expiration of its current lease. Located in the Target shopping center on Old Hickory Blvd., IveyCake’s Brentwood storefront will celebrate its last day of business on Sunday, February 14. IveyCake’s founder, Ivey Childers states: “We’ve always known that we wanted to expand the business and with the expiration of our lease in Brentwood, we knew that now was the right time to pursue a location in Metro Nashville. As a longtime resident of the Brentwood area, we love and appreciate our Brentwood neighbors, and we’ll continue to serve them with our Franklin location.” Customers can celebrate Valentine’s Day at both the Brentwood and Franklin locations with IveyCake’s signature Valentine’s Day flavor – “Hopeless Romantic” – a chocolate cupcake with strawberry filling and strawberry buttercream icing topped with a chocolate-covered strawberry. IveyCake offers both mini and regular-sized cupcakes and made-to-order cakes. For details on location hours and more, visit IveyCake online at www.iveycake.com. Ivey Childers, founder of IveyCake, is a self-taught baker who began creating cupcakes and cakes after her graduation from college in her tiny apartment kitchen. Determined to make the best product from the best ingredients, Ivey soon gained a devoted following amongst her friends and family who were wowed by her creations. IveyCake opened its first store in historic downtown Franklin in 2008. Now known as Nashville’s “Baker to the Stars,” Ivey’s confections are fixtures at celebrity parties, Music Row celebrations and multiple charity events. Ivey and IveyCake have been recently featured on Food Network’s Guilty Pleasures, in People Magazine, Country Weekly and on CMT.com.

STYLIST ON CALL, NASHVILLE LAUNCHES TODAY

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 13, 2016) – Stylist On Call, Nashville launches today in Metro Nashville providing clients professional and affordable hair and makeup services that come straight to the client. Anchored by a team of professional stylists, the “glam on demand” team visits clients at their home, office, hotel, event or wherever needed. To learn more about the service, please visit www.stylistoncallnashville.com or download the free app for convenient bookings.

Owner Jules Wortman has worked in the entertainment industry for many years and understands the need in Nashville for such a service. “Glam isn’t just for the celebrities, it is something we all can use,” states Wortman. “Nashville is one of the hottest cities today. Not only do we have numerous awards shows, galas, weddings and many other opportunities to get glamorous, we have a record number of wedding parties coming to town for bachelorette parties, as well as executives needing services for that big presentation or for a romantic anniversary dinner. As of today, Nashville can offer this mobile beauty service to everyone,” she continues.

Stylist on Call, Nashville is proud to have an elite group of stylists ready to provide their services, including celebrity stylist Debbie Dover Hall, who will serve as the company's exclusive style director. Stylist On Call, Nashville offers services in Nashville and the surrounding communities, including Bellevue, Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Mount Juliet, and more.

Similar business models are thriving in other cities, and we are proud to be the first to bring on-demand beauty services to Nashville. To book an appointment, visit the website or download the free app, available for Apple and Android users. The booking process is simple; clients select their preferred appointment date, time and location and make a secure online payment. A stylist will then contact the client to confirm the appointment. Same-day appointments are accepted, making this the perfect option for every occasion from date nights to bachelorette parties. The website and app include all information regarding booking, as well as a style gallery and images of our stylists’ previous work.

For further information, please contact Wortman Works Media & Marketing at 615.431.5059 or visit www.stylistoncallnashville.com.

Lisa Chader Named Principal, Wortman Works Media & Marketing

Public relations and media veteran Lisa Chader joins colleague Jules Wortman in the role of Principal at Wortman Works Media & Marketing, it was announced today by Wortman, president of Wortman Works. Effective immediately, Chader is charged with client branding, communications and business development for new and existing Wortman Works clients, including country music/lifestyle brand, Rare Country.   President Jules Wortman states, “Lisa Chader is one of the sharpest and most respected public relations strategists I have had the pleasure to work with throughout my career. We are thrilled to bring her insights and energy into the firm at this very pivotal time in the industry.”

  Chader joins Wortman after an almost two year stint as Executive Vice President at PR agency, NPG. While at NPG, Chader worked with a wide variety of entertainment and hospitality clients including AT&T, BMI, City Winery, CMT, dick clark productions, NCAA Women’s Final Four, Wild West Comedy Festival and more.

  Prior to joining NPG, Chader served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications for CMT in Nashville. During her nine-year tenure, she was responsible for creating and executing all network and program publicity strategies for original series, live music events, benefit concerts, specials and corporate strategy across all CMT brands. She spearheaded publicity for the CMT Music Awards and all CMT concerts.

  Chader joins the existing Wortman Works team led by Wortman, and including Elyse Wiser, Account Executive; and Jake Wheat, Social Media Coordinator. Wortman Works is currently engaged on a variety of projects including management on such clients as Grammy-nominated bluegrass band, The SteelDrivers, Deana Carter, and Taylor Brashears; as well as PR and marketing for Salt Life, the Dove Awards, eOne Entertainment Nashville, Redneck Riveria and more.

  Lisa Chader has over 20 years of publicity experience, having worked for TBS in Atlanta; Comedy Central and MTV Networks in Los Angeles; and CMT in Nashville. Chader is a native of Atlanta and a graduate of Florida State University. She is a graduate of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute via Women in Cable and Telecommunications (WICT) and is a past member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Southern Foodways Alliance, the Academy of Country Music, and the Americana Music Association. She is currently a member of the Country Music Association and an alumnus of Leadership Music’s Class of 2009.

Industry Veteran, Dennis Disney, Named Vice President at Maxximum Artist Group

Aaron Benward Joins Company as Director of National Promotions in L.A.Additional Moves Announced

Long-time industry veteran, Dennis Disney, has joined Maxximum Artist Group as Vice President. The announcement was made by Mitchell Solarek, President of the Nashville-based artist management and development company. In this newly-created position, Disney will oversee daily operations for the firm that manages award-winning artists and producers, including Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, Bernie Herms, Donald Lawrence, and others.

“Dennis and I have known each other for over 18 years, having first met and worked together when he was head of marketing at Benson Music for Natalie Grant’s debut album,” states Solarek. “We reconnected this fall when he worked with us on the launch of Natalie’s new album.” Grant’s Be One project (Curb Records) released November 13, 2015 and debuted No. 1 on Billboard Magazine’s Top Christian Albums chart.

  “We have ambitious plans to grow the impact of our artists and expand the footprint of our business,” Solarek continues. “Over these past few months, it became clear that Dennis was suited to take an executive role with our firm. With his three decades of experience as an artist manager, record label executive, publishing executive, business owner, and university adjunct instructor, he brings an abundance of insight and expertise uniquely qualifying him to lead the operations of Maxximum.”

  First beginning in marketing at Word Records in 1985, moving into the manager role for Steven Curtis Chapman (1987-1990), and then back to the corporate side of the business, Disney has held leadership and executive positions at major companies in addition to operating his own agency. Notably, as Vice President of Marketing at Benson Music (Provident/Sony), he oversaw the faith-based team for Bob Carlisle’s Double-Platinum Butterfly Kisses (2.5 million units sold), Fred Hammond’s Platinum-selling double-album Pages of Life, and 4HIM’s Gold album, The Basics of Life. Most recently at Worthy Publishing, as Vice President of Marketing he led the book publisher’s marketing team on John Hagee’s ECPA Gold Medal book, Four Blood Moons (over 700,000+ in print), and The Jeremiah Study Bible (over 250,000+ in print), the top-selling Study Bible in 2014. Since 2009, Disney has been an adjunct instructor at Belmont University in Nashville, teaching a course on “Entertainment Distribution and Promotion.”

  Says Disney, “I’m thrilled to formally reconnect with Mitchell and to join the talented team at Maxximum Artist Group as we passionately serve the artists, writers, and producers who work hard to create life-affirming content.” In other Maxximum moves:

  Aaron Benward is joining the company as Director of National Promotions and Development and will helm a Los Angeles office for Maxximum. Benward is a former solo artist, founding member of Curb Records’ three-time ACM-nominated “Duo of the Year ,“Blue Country,” and creator of the Las Vegas-based live show, “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song.” He will facilitate national promotion across broadcast, streaming, and event platforms on behalf of Maxximum artists.

  MarQuis Hardin has been hired as Management Assistant/Social Media Coordinator. A former intern at Maxximum, Hardin recently graduated from Belmont University’s Music Business program.

  Rounding out the Maxximum staff are artist managers Kristi Brazell (who oversees the day-to-day management for Natalie Grant), Penny Railey (responsible manager for Danny Gokey), and project coordinator, Ben Pogue. “I’m thankful to have such wonderful talent on our team,” Solarek says. “Each brings a level of creativity, expertise, and network that strengthens our ability to fulfill our mission to influence those who influence hearts and minds.” About Maxximum Artist Management:

  Maximum Artist Management is a Nashville-based artist management and devel-opment firm founded in 1998 by Mitchell Solarek. Currently, the firm’s roster includes four-time Gospel Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year and Grammy® nominee, Natalie Grant; Grammy® nominated producer Bernie Herms (Josh Groban; Barbra Streisand; Natalie Grant); Grammy® and Stellar® award-winning artist/producer Donald Lawrence; American Idol alumnus, Danny Gokey; singer/songwriter Kolby Koloff; new artist 3for3; and Koryn Hawthorne.

UKULELE MASTER JAKE SHIMABUKURO OFFERS UP 2 CD SET LIVE IN JAPAN

Recorded live in Japan during his sold-out 2015 World Tour“JAKE IS TAKING THE INSTRUMENT TO A PLACE I CAN’T SEE ANYBODY ELSE CATCHING UP WITH!” EDDIE VEDDER

Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro is set to release his “best of” live collection Live In Japan, his second release on Hitchhike Records/eOne, Friday, February 26, 2016. Pre-orders are available today on Amazon, iTunes and the website. The 2 CD collection features some of Shimabukuro’s favorite songs from his 15-year career including a 10-minute classic reworking of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” which currently has over 14 million views on YouTube.

The collection of uniquely crafted tunes was recorded during his fall 2015 dates in Japan on his 2015 world tour which begins with a 9-minute medley including the War classic “Low Rider,” and performances of “Dragon, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “Blue Roses Falling,” to name a few. The band set also includes several original selections from his most recent studio album, Travels, which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top World Album Chart in 2015.

  2016 is shaping up to be Shimabukuro’s biggest of his career. Beyond the live release, his first in seven years, he will be working on a collaborative new studio album as well as launching a tour starting on January 23rd in Napa, California, that will take him across the United States and around the world.

  TRACK LISTING:

  CD 1: 1. Medley – Trapped, Me & Shirley T, Low Rider 2. Passport 3. Red Eye 4. Ichigo Ichie 5. I’ll Be There 6. Oama 7. Travels 8. Kawika 9. Hula Girl 10. Blue Roses Falling

  CD 2: 1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. Dragon 3. 3rd Stream 4. Orange World 5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps Produced by Jake Shimabukuro

2016 Tour Dates: 1/23 Napa, CA 1/29 Cincinnati, Ohio 1/30 Ft. Wayne, Indiana 1/31 Cleveland, Ohio 2/1 Chicago, IL 2/2 Chicago, IL 2/3 Vancouver, CN 2/5 Fairbanks, Alaska 2/6 Anchorage, Alaska 2/7 Kodiak, Alaska

SALT LIFE INTRODUCING FALL 2016 PRODUCT LINE AT UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AND ORLANDO, FLORIDA SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY COLIN MCPHILLIPS, JIMMY NELSON, SARAH JARRETT, LUIZA BARROS, DON DINGMAN AND MORE

Leading lifestyle brand Salt Life will introduce the Fall 2016 product line at upcoming trade shows in California and Florida with special appearances by Salt Life ambassadors, a team of athletes who represent the best in surfing, fishing, diving and more.

The Agenda trade show will be held January 7-8 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. The Salt Life team will be in Booth H3, along with special guest, surfer Colin McPhillips. For more information, see the Agenda website and download the app.

Surf Expo will be held January 14-16 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Salt Life will be in Booth 2434. In addition to viewing the Fall 2016 product line, attendees will get the chance to meet Salt Life ambassadors Jimmy Nelson, Sarah Jarrett, Luiza Barros, Don Dingman and more. For more information on Surf Expo, visit the website and download the app. Check out this video of Salt Life's "Top Five Moments of 2015," and learn more about Team Salt Life here.

About Salt Life:

Salt Life is an authentic, aspirational and lifestyle brand that embraces those who love the ocean and everything associated with living the “Salt Life”. Founded in 2003 by four avid watermen from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the Salt Life brand has widespread appeal with ocean enthusiasts worldwide. From fishing, diving and surfing, to beach fun and sun-soaked relaxation, the Salt Life brand says, “I live the Salt Life”. From its first merchandise offerings in 2006, Salt Life has grown to more than $30 million in annual sales, with distribution in surf shops, specialty stores, department stores and sporting goods retailers.

Salt Life, LLC is operated as an operating subsidiary of Delta Apparel, Inc., where it has been managed since 2011. The flagship Salt Life retail store, which opened in Jacksonville Beach, Florida in 2012, serves as a vision for retail customers to see product placements they can utilize in their stores and across multiple platforms. Salt Life's corporate office is located in Columbus, GA and their distribution center was recently relocated to Fayetteville, NC. Numerous professional athletes and sportsmen have an alliance with the brand in cross-marketing partnerships. (http://www.saltlife.com/athletes/)

About Delta Apparel, Inc.

Delta Apparel, Inc., along with its operating subsidiaries, M. J. Soffe, LLC, Junkfood Clothing Company and Art Gun, LLC, is an international design, marketing, manufacturing and sourcing company that features a diverse portfolio of lifestyle basic and branded activewear apparel and headwear. The Company specializes in selling casual and athletic products across distribution tiers, including specialty stores, boutiques, department stores, mid-tier and mass chains, college bookstores and the U.S. military. The Company’s products are made available direct-to-consumer on its websites at Soffe, Junk Food Clothing, Salt Life and Delta Apparel. The Company's operations are located throughout the United States, Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico, and it employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide. Additional information about the Company is available here.

NASHVILLE-BASED NON-PROFIT MOTHER TO MOTHER, INC. SERVES OVER 43,000 CHILDREN IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

NASHVILLE NON-PROFIT LEADER JANIE BUSBEE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL OUTREACH WITH MOTHER TO MOTHER, INC. AS THEY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TENNESSEE FAMILIES ESSENTIALS FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN

Mother To Mother, Inc. has 6 supply centers in Middle Tennessee with the newest opening in Clarksville this month that service over 43,000 children across the Middle Tennessee

Visit Mother To Mother, Inc.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 23, 2015) -- Mother To Mother, Inc., Middle Tennessee’s non-profit organization dedicated to providing Tennessee families in need with essential equipment, clothing and products for their infants and young children, founded by Janie Busbee, is expanding its supply center chain into Clarksville this month. Currently, the non-profit has six supply centers in Middle Tennessee. To date, Mother To Mother has served over 43,000 children. Over 2.1 million items have been distributed since the organizations inception. To make a charitable donation, please log in here: Mother To Mother Donations here. Busbee founded the organization in 2004.

Founder Janie Busbee says, “As a mother, I truly understand the taxing monetary needs that need to be met in raising children. I started Mother To Mother to help provide those in our community that could use a little extra help. Reading the paper and seeing the stories, I knew I needed to help generate a means to an end for these families.

  “Today, we are pleased to have many partners such as Nashville General Hospital at Meharry, Mercy Ministries, Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Catholic Charities of Nashville and many others that we work with on a daily bases,” she continues.

  Tennessee is ranked 45th in the nation for infant mortality. Additionally, none of the government’s “safety net” programs provide diapers, therefore leaving those in need with little to no resources to secure these essentials. Busbee’s mission is to deliver and collect these essentials on a daily basis. Organizations and individuals can do their part by holding “diaper drives,” baby showers, becoming a sponsor and by monetary donations.

  By the numbers, Mother To Mother, Inc, has: provided:

  * Over 1.2 million diapers * 1,255 cribs/Pack N Plays * Over 1400 car seats * Over 342,000 pieces of clothing

  2016 is shaping up to be banner year for the non-profit as it continues its growth throughout the state. Without the help of the partners and corporations providing goods and services, along with regular donations of clothes and other items from children, churches, other organizations and more, none of this would be possible. For those interested in making monetary or physical goods donations, please visit the website, www.mothertomotherinc.org.

THE STEELDRIVERS’ THE MUSCLE SHOALS RECORDINGS EARNS A GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM

Nashville powerhouse group The SteelDrivers received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Bluegrass Album for The Muscle Shoals Recordings, marking four career nods for the group. The critically-acclaimed album, released June 16 on Rounder Records, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Chart and achieved the highest first-week sales in the band’s history. “What a great early Christmas present. We are honored and thrilled to say the least for this recognition. TMSR represents our desire to continue to push ourselves as a group and bring a fresh perspective. We are a scrappy bunch of players that love what we do and send a hearty congrats to all the nominees,” says fiddle player, vocalist and songwriter Tammy Rogers.

  The Muscle Shoals Recordings is the fifth release from The SteelDrivers, made up of Richard Bailey, Mike Fleming, Gary Nichols, Tammy Rogers and Brent Truitt. The four-time GRAMMY nominees produce “uneasy listening” music, a unique blend of bluegrass and soul that has inspired praise from critics and audiences for years, and The Muscle Shoals Recordings is no exception.

  “The group has rarely sounded more focused or passionate.” Hal Horowitz, American Songwriter

  “The aptly-named The Muscle Shoals Recordings reflects the same soul and blues ache so evident in the town made famous by Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin and the Staples family, among many others.” Suzanne Cadgene, Elmore Magazine

“You can call it power-bluegrass or country soul, but whatever you call it, Nashville's SteelDrivers have bushels of it.” AD Amorosi, Philadelphia Enquirer

  The winners will be announced on February 15, 2016 at the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

The Education of Public Relations (You say you want in?)

“PR is a great occupation,” says Jules Wortman. “It’s a fundamental and very important part of a team, whether you’re working in a hospital, an auto dealer or on Music Row, Hollywood or the White House. It’s a key component to the success or failure of any company.” In a field as popular as PR, she says the easiest way to stand out in the pack is to want it for the right reasons. “Everyone thinks they can do this,” she says. “And so many of them want to be the star. That’s the whole point: We’re not the star.”

Often, those who want to be in PR have a misconception about the industry. After years of watching glamorous publicists stroll through parties in their Louboutins onscreen, they assume the life of a PR professional is a cushy one.

The reality is that starting PR salaries do not buy Louboutins. “It takes a long time to make money. The nature of the industry is that you’re not going to make a lot starting out, you have to work your way up. It stinks in a way, but it can weed out the people who really want it and who love it from the people who are doing it for the wrong reasons.”

And those who want it need to be ready to work for it. “It’s a great, great career choice—if you like long hours, you like to be creative and you know how to write. You have to know how to do the things a PR person is required to do. A lot of people want to be in PR because of the glitz and the glam, but no one thinks about sending the photos after an event, or making edits to a press release…all the stuff that goes into being Samantha on Sex and the City.”

Wortman is quick to remind PR newbies of the industry’s grittier aspects. “One of the first things I tell young PR people: You can wear high heels to the first event, but you’ll never wear them again,” she says. “We’ve all been there—going home with numb toes after an event, tripping and falling on the red carpet. I always say carry flats or flip flops even if you wear heels.” This is just one of the rules you learn quickly, but is an anology to the entire scope of being a PR professional.

She also advises up-and-comers to brush up on their skills. “You should have a book of etiquette and an AP Style book as part of your library. Those two things are essential,” she says. “I’ve had lessons with my clients; how to order, which fork to use. There’s all kinds of things PR does behind the scenes that people don’t have any clue about. The phone call at 2 in the morning, ‘Hey I’m in jail.’ or ‘I just cancelled a concert because I’m mad at the promoter.’ You have to keep yourself calm and not look like you’re freaking out in front of your client, devise a plan and get back to them. To handle these things requires a gift that either you innately have or you acquire.”

Wortman says gaining experience in different PR environments can help aspiring PR professionals find their path.

“It’s important that college students intern at different types of PR firms,” she says. “Don’t do just one internship in one particular field because there are different approaches to each area of PR. Corporate communications is different than working for an independent PR firm. Where you might wear a suit or a nice outfit to one, you can wear a t-shirt and flip flops to another. You need to experience different cultures to see what works for you.”

She says that great PR professionals are the ones who thrive on the unpredictability of the field. “Every day is different. Every day is exciting. Every day is a new challenge,” she says. “It’s not a 9 to 5 job, and if you thought it would be then someone told you wrong. It’s challenging, and the challenges are great. It’s a unique and exciting job with a lot of hard work and a lot of juggling. I love it.”

ROUNDER RECORDS’ AWARD WINNING GROUP THE STEELDRIVERS HIT NASHVILLE ALL WEEKEND LONG

ROUNDER RECORDS’ AWARD WINNING GROUPTHE STEELDRIVERS HIT NASHVILLE ALL WEEKEND LONG

GRAND OLE OPRY AT THE RYMAN NOV. 13 3rd AND LINDSLEY ON NOV. 14 & 15

Nashville, Tenn. (November 3, 2015) – Grammy-nominated band, The SteelDrivers, will perform at the historic Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman on November 13 and will have full show experiences at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville on November 14 & 15. Show times are 8 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit The SteelDrivers website.

  Only Nashville could give birth to a band like The SteelDrivers: a talented group of seasoned musicians – each distinguished in his or her own right. The group’s bluegrass roots combine with country and soul influences to create a refreshing, decidedly contemporary sound. This is new music with the old feeling. The SteelDrivers fan Vince Gill describes the band’s fusion as simply "an incredible combination."

  The innovative, soulful bluegrass band the SteelDrivers – Tammy Rogers, Gary Nichols, Mike Fleming, Brent Truitt, and Richard Bailey -- are celebrating the release of their acclaimed new album, The Muscle Shoals Recordings, released on June 16, 2015. The album reached #1 on the Bluegrass Chart. The band has now released four albums on Rounder Records.

  The band’s recent tour dates have wowed critics, who praise the band’s “gutsy, gritty bluegrass songs” (Juli Thanki, The Tennessean). Writing in the Philadelphia Inquirer, AD Amorosi declared “You can call it power-bluegrass or country soul, but whatever you call it, Nashville's SteelDrivers have bushels of it.”

  Early reviews of the album are equally effusive. Country Standard Time’s Donald Teplyske writes “the group has embraced his uniqueness: The SteelDrivers have established soulgrass as their own little niche,” and goes on to say “The Muscle Shoals Recordings continues the band's string of superior bluegrass recordings.” Jeff Simon of the Buffalo News says “it’s not all that long a way from Nashville to Muscle Shoals – not geographically or musically either. The trip was worth making.” All Music’s Mark Deming calls it “music played with soul, heart, honesty, and skill…the music speaks for itself, and what it says is eloquent and deeply pleasing.”

UKULELE VIRTUOSO JAKE SHIMABUKURO’S NEW ALBUM TRAVELS REACHES #2 ON WORLD CHART

UKULELE VIRTUOSO JAKE SHIMABUKURO’S NEW ALBUM TRAVELS REACHES #2 ON WORLD CHARTTRAVELS RECEIVES GLOWING REVIEWS FROM CRITICS AND AUDIENCES AS JAKE CONTINUES HIS U.S. TOUR

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 21, 2015) – Travels, the latest album from ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro, climbed to #2 on the world chart shortly after its October 9 release on eOne Music. Jake continues to tour, performing sold-out shows at venues across the country.

Jake’s undeniable artistry and musicianship is confirmed by numerous positive reviews for Travels by media and audiences alike.

“Shimabukuro’s new album, Travels, showcases why many consider him the finest ukulele player of his generation.” Singer-songwriter Bhi Bhiman

“He has been playing the ukulele since he was 4 years…but after watching him Sunday night at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, I would say he started in another life, honed his skills there and then dragged them into this incarnation. He's that good, scary good.” Twin Cities Pioneer Press

“Jake is taking the instrument to a place that I can’t see anybody else catching up with.” Eddie Vedder

“Buoyant musicianship and brisk proficiency." The New York Times

“Leading a ukulele renaissance.” PBS “NEWSHOUR”

“He has transformed the instrument.” Pollstar

Upcoming Tour Dates: October 23 Seattle, WA October 24 Bellingham, WA October 25 Portland, OR October 26 Medford, OR October 27 Arcata, CA October 28 Red Bluff, CA October 29 Malibu, CA October 31 San Diego, CA November 5 Tarrytown, NY November 6 Albany, NY November 7, 8 Buffalo, NY November 9 Hanover, NH November 10 New York, NY

For the complete list of tour dates, visit http://www.jakeshimabukuro.com/home/tour/.

About Jake Shimabukuro: He has elevated the ukulele from a beloved Hawaiian folk instrument to a world-class vehicle, fearlessly traversing boundaries and putting his inspired touch on everything from island standards, to popular tunes and, most recently, classical symphonic concertos.

No wonder Rolling Stone called him “one of the hottest axemen of the past few years (who) doesn’t actually play guitar.” Even Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has voiced his admiration saying, “Jake is taking the instrument to a place that I can’t see anybody else catching up with.”

Viewed by his peers as a musician’s musician, Jake’s discography includes collaborations with a wide range of artists, from Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Jack Johnson and Cyndi Lauper to Ziggy Marley, Dave Koz, Lyle Lovett and Bette Midler – with whom he performed for the Queen of England in 2009.

In recent years, Jake’s sizzling live performances have made him a hot commodity on national TV, guesting on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Good Morning America and the Today show. He’s wowed audiences at SXSW, Bonnaroo, the Playboy Jazz Festival and the cutting-edge TED conference.

In 2012, he was the subject of an acclaimed documentary, Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings.

46TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS HONORED TOP CHRISTIAN AND GOSPEL ARTISTS

PRODUCER/SONGWRITER SETH MOSLEY LEADS WINS WITH FOUR DOVE AWARDS WHILE LAUREN DAIGLE, LECRAE AND MATT MAHER TAKE HOME THREE AT THE 46TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS TONIGHT

LECRAE TAKES HOME “ARTIST OF THE YEAR,” “RAP/HIP-HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR” AND “RAP/HIP-HOP SONG OF THE YEAR” WITH MATT MAHER TAKING HONORS AS “SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR/ARTIST” AND WRITER/PERFORMER FOR “PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR” AT THIS YEAR’S CEREMONY CO-HOSTED BY ERICA CAMPBELL AND SADIE ROBERTSON

LAUREN DAIGLE IS NAMED “NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR” AND TOOK HOME “POP/CONTEMPORARY SONG OF THE YEAR” AND “SONG OF THE YEAR” HONORS

DEBUT PERFORMANCES AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS CAPPED AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT IN CELEBRATING THE YEAR IN CHRISTIAN AND GOSPEL MUSIC

Award Show To Air On The Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) On Sunday, October 18th @ 9:00PM CST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 13, 2015) – Tonight, the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out in 41 categories, as well as 4 special awards. Co-hosted by Erica Campbell and Sadie Robertson, the night drew a record attendance at the Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University. The entire show will broadcast exclusively on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18th at 9:00PM CST. For a full list of winners, please click: 46th Annual DOVE AWARD WINNERS

List of televised award winners: Song of the Year: “How Can It Be,” - Lauren Daigle (writers) Jason Ingram, Jeff Johnson, Paul Mabury

Artist of the Year: Lecrae

New Artist of the Year: Lauren Daigle

Southern Gospel Album of Year: Pray Now - Karen Peck & New River (producer) Wayne Haun

Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year: “I Luh God (ft. Big Shizz)” – Erica Campbell (writers) Warren Campbell, Erica Campbell, Lashawn Daniels

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Anomaly – Lecrae (producers) Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Street Symphony, S1, J. Rhodes, 808XEIite, GAWVI, Nate Robinson, Mashell, Derke Minor, Vohnbeatz, Lasanna, “Ace” Harris, Alex Medina, Jaquebeatz

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: RUN WILD, LIVE FREE, LOVE STRONG – for King & Country (producers) Seth Mosley, Tedd T. Matte Hales, Ben Glover

Gospel Artist of the Year: Tasha Cobbs

Praise and Worship Song of the Year: “Because He Lives (Amen)” – Matt Maher (writers) Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Bill Gaither

Inspirational Film: Mom’s Night Out (directors) The Erwin Brothers (producers) Affirm Films, FourBoys Ent

Provident Films, Pure Flix Ent. And TriStar Pictures Special recognition honors also presented this evening include:

Lifetime Achievement Award – Bobby Jones Gospel and John Rivers 20 The Countdown Magazine GMA IMPACT AWARD – YouTube

The Outstanding Mainstream Contribution to Gospel Music Award – Mark Burnett and Roma Downey Radio Impact Award - CCM - The Joy FM, Southern Gospel – enlighten, Gospel – WPRS – FM 104.1

“We as a body, we as Christians have a legacy to lead about love. We want to allow it to permeate and leave God’s legacy behind.” – Lauren Daigle

“I think receiving an award is sometimes a challenge for us. Thank you so much for believing in us. We’re better together!” – King and Country

“The great thing about a song is God takes your life and I’m so grateful for the church. We live in a tie where music is in a weird place. I just want to thank Jesus for the church.” – Matt Maher

“The theme better together, I’m so excited about this. Revival is going on. I see it in the theater. I’m so excited to stand shoulder to shoulder with my brothers, to see massive change. I’m excited to be up next with Woodlawn, a story about Revival. A story in 1974 to see what God did in the Jesus movement. God did it once with the Jesus movement. We need it again.” – Andrew Erwin

“What we have here is three pastors, one microphone, and an enthusiastic audience. You know what that can mean…..” – Phillips Craig and Dean

“My prayer is that I don’t want anything to upstage me. I want my flesh to die and him to rise so he always shines!” – Erica Campbell

“My prayer is that God keeps me at his feet. He keeps me humble at his feet.” - Tasha Cobbs Official images provided by John Shearer and Terry Wyatt of Getty Images for the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards:

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Joseph Habedank and Kirk Whalum were the co-hosts of the preshow ceremony where over 30 of the awards were received and outstanding performances were made by many of today's top artists. Both the preshow and the Dove Cares Red Carpet were streamed on www.hearitfirst.com/live.

Tonight’s 41 award presentations represent a wide-array of musical styles ranging from Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Rap/Hip-Hop, Urban, Country, Worship, Contemporary and Traditional Gospel, Rock, Pop, Bluegrass, Spanish Language and Inspirational categories.

Special thanks to this year’s partners: TBN, Lipscomb University, Salem Broadcasting, CCM Magazine, Country Outfitters, Billboard Magazine, LifeWay, CCLI, Sound Exchange, Compassion International, Birdsong Creative, De Lux Productions, The OverFlow, Mad Marketplace, National Museum of African American Music, YesLord Radio!, 760AM, Simple Grace and BMI.

The memberships of the GMA (Gospel Music Association) determine the winners in each category. Kraft CPA is the official accounting firm for the GMA.

About GMA: Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and more. The GMA community includes agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE. For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Family of Networks: With 28 networks and growing worldwide, the Trinity Broadcasting Family of Networks is the world’s largest faith-and-family television group, airing a broad range of church and ministry programming, Christian music, family friendly movies, children’s programming, and shows for teens and young adults 24 hours a day to every inhabited continent via 87 satellites and 20,000 television and cable affiliates. In addition, TBN’s most popular global networks are available on computers, smart phones, and other mobile devices, and over 24,000 hours of entertaining and inspiring On-Demand programming is accessible via TBN’s innovative online network, iTBN.org. To find out more about the Trinity Broadcasting Family of Networks, log on to www.tbn.org.

46TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS TO BE HELD AT LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY'S ALLEN ARENA ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

46TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS TO BE HELD AT LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY'S ALLEN ARENA ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

WHO: Hosts: Erica Campbell and Sadie Robertson Performers: Casting Crowns, Crowder, Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey, MercyMe and more Presenters: Jason Crabb, Natalie Grant, Kari Jobe, Newsboys’ Michael Tait and Duncan Phillips, Michael W. Smith and more.

For full list of nominees, click here.

WHAT: The 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music coming together to celebrate the collective impact of the genre. Over 1,500 professional members determine the Dove Award nominees with the winners voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. The awards are produced by the GMA.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena 1 University Park Drive Nashville, TN 37204

The show is sold out and will air on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18, 2015.

About GMA:

Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and more. The GMA community includes agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE and GMA Honors. For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org or contact the GMA directly at 615.277.1376.

Maintaining The Message In The Evolution of Communications

With 25 years of PR experience, she has seen the industry grow and change firsthand. From her early days on Music Row to the launch of Wortman Works, she has had a front row seat for the evolution of the industry. “The art of PR has shifted. It’s always been an art to what we do, but the art has become a lot more colorful than it was.” Literally. “My employees found some old notebooks of mine that were black and white photos Xeroxed onto a page and a list of all the outlets I sent the photos to. That was how we did it,” she says. “It would take two days to get pictures from the photographer, then you would fold the paper over them with the cut line. Then you’d send it out to the outlets and write each down, then write down who you followed up with. Whereas those pictures might not show up for two weeks 25 years ago, they’re showing up in five minutes today.”

She says that immediacy is one of the biggest changes in the field of public relations, and that sometimes it can cause PR professionals to lose sight of the bigger picture.

“I see a lot of people that don’t have any strategy and just shoot from this hip,” she says. “Strategy is key. Of course you’re going to have things come up at the last minute—there might be a flood and you decide to do a flood relief concert, whatever the case may be—but an overall PR strategy is the best way to be prepared.”

A big part of the shift in PR is due to the domination of social media. “Usually news isn’t broken in long lead publications because it’s too late,” she explains. “Every celebrity is posting on social media, and sometimes, if you’re not holding the client’s hand, you might get the news when the public does—just because they’re so excited about something and they’re not thinking ahead and you’re not there to reign it in. That’s the worst case scenario in the PR world because you want to be the one in charge of controlling the message, but in today’s world the consumer has gotten so close to the client. Celebrities, CEOs of major corporations; everyone wants to be interfacing directly with their consumer. That’s where strategy sometimes goes out the window, but you have to realize strategy really is a key component to building your brand overall.

“Leaks need to be planned leaks because you’re building a tease to a bigger reveal. But when the leak gets out incorrectly, your team is either scrambling to massage the message that might have been disrupted or figure out the next steps to save the strategy.”

Another change: PR has become more than just public relations. “PR is shifting. It’s becoming more marketing/branding platforms. I named my company Wortman Works Media and Marketing because I do more than PR, but my background is PR. I majored in PR. I’ve run major PR departments. But the way my company works, I’m a big picture overarching PR strategist, and I don’t just do publicity to get ink. I’m trying to build brands. A lot of companies are dropping PR from their names, they’re merging with marketing departments and social media. They’re retooling their faculties. They’re renaming it. There’s crisis communications, there’s strategy, there’s movie campaigns and album campaigns, but it all boils down to a focused message. If you don’t have that, no one is going to pay attention.

ELYSE WISER JOINS WORTMAN WORKS MEDIA & MARKETING AS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

ELYSE WISER JOINS WORTMAN WORKS MEDIA & MARKETING AS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

AGENCY ANNOUNCES WEST COAST PRESENCE WITH TOWNHOUSE WEST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 5, 2015) – Wortman Works Media & Marketing announces the addition of recent Auburn University graduate Elyse Wiser to the agency as an account executive. Additionally, the company expands to the west coast with Townhouse West in Pasadena, California. Award-winning media veteran Denise Quan serves as a consultant and content manager. “Elyse is a rock star. She joined Wortman Works as an intern in 2014 and proved to be an invaluable addition to our team. We are glad she wanted to begin her career here at Wortman Works and expect great things from her,” says President and CEO Jules Wortman. Wortman Works Media & Marketing continues to expand and evolve as a full service public relations, brand development and management company, with the addition of Townhouse West and consultant Denise Quan, who began her career at ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ and most recently served as Senior Producer at CNN. There, she specialized in broadcast, digital, radio and text projects and spearheaded multi-platform coverage of major events, such as the Grammy Awards. “Quan is one of the most respected in the business. Her abilities range from producing a story that is hard-hitting in nature to writing an introduction piece inciting interest in one of today’s up and coming celebrities,” says Wortman. “The expansion of our team and capabilities enhances the strength of our core as we strive to offer our clients progressive approaches in the ever-changing landscape of media and marketing,” continues Wortman. Please visit the Wortman Works website to read more about the company and its clients. Elyse Wiser can be reached by emailing ewiser@wortmanworks.com or by phone at 615.627.7752

ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR 46TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS HOSTED BY ERICA CAMPBELL AND SADIE ROBERTSON

ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR 46TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS HOSTED BY ERICA CAMPBELL AND SADIE ROBERTSON SOLD-OUT SHOW TO TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 13TH AT LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY’S ALLEN ARENA

KIRK WHALUM AND JOSEPH HABEDANK TO HOST PRE-TELECAST STREAMING ONLINE AT DOVEAWARDS.COM/LIVE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 6, 2015) – The GMA (Gospel Music Association) announces more performers and presenters for the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Building 429, The Erwins, Joseph Habedank, Israel & New Breed and Amber Nelon Thompson will perform. Chris August, Lincoln Brewster, Jason Crabb, Bone Hampton, Charles Jenkins, Dr. Bobby Jones, Mark Lowry, William McDowell, Jonathan McReynolds, Chonda Pierce and Kirk Whalum will present top honors along with show co-hosts Erica Campbell and Sadie Robertson. Joseph Habedank and Kirk Whalum will host the Pre-Telecast streaming live at www.doveawards.com/live.

The GMA Dove Awards will take place at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. The show is sold out and will air on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18, 2015. For ongoing Dove Awards updates and breaking news, please visit the Dove Awards website and connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

“We are excited to have a sold-out show offering unforgettable and unique performances that are becoming tradition for the Doves,” says GMA President and Executive Director Jackie Patillo. “This year, we are taking the show to the next level with more opportunities for fans to engage with their favorite artists, including the VIP experience and 200 voice choir. It’s going to be a special night of celebration and unity.”

These new appearances join already announced performers Casting Crowns, Crowder, Lauren Daigle, Kirk Franklin, Danny Gokey, KB, Matt Maher, MercyMe, NF, Karen Peck, Tedashii, I Am They, Big Daddy Weave and Brian Courtney Wilson. Presenters include Blanca, Tasha Cobbs, Jason Crabb, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaynor, Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms, Deitrick Haddon, Kari Jobe, Newsboys’ Michael Tait and Duncan Phillips, Michael W. Smith and Michelle Williams.

The GMA Dove Awards will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music coming together to celebrate the collective impact of the genre. Over 1,500 professional members determine the Dove Award nominees with the winners voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. The awards are produced by the GMA.

About GMA: Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and more. The GMA community includes agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE and GMA Honors. For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org or contact the GMA directly at 615.277.1376.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Family of Networks:

With 28 networks and growing worldwide, the Trinity Broadcasting Family of Networks is the world’s largest faith-and-family television group, airing a broad range of church and ministry programming, Christian music, family friendly movies, children’s programming, and shows for teens and young adults 24 hours a day to every inhabited continent via 87 satellites and 20,000 television and cable affiliates. In addition, TBN’s most popular global networks are available on computers, smart phones, and other mobile devices, and over 24,000 hours of entertaining and inspiring On-Demand programming is accessible via TBN’s innovative online network, iTBN.org.

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PR CONTACTS: Jules Wortman Wortman Works Media & Marketing jwortman@wortmanworks.com

Elyse Wiser ewiser@wortmanworks.com

BLACKJACK BILLY RELEASES NEW SINGLE “NIGHT LIGHT” SEPTEMBER 18 ON REVIVER RECORDS

Nashville’s grassroots warriors Blackjack Billy are set to release new single “Night Light” on September 18 from their forthcoming project on Reviver Records. The song was written by members Rob Blackledge, Jeff Coplan and Noll Billings and produced by Jeff Coplan. It is available for purchase on iTunes.

Blackjack Billy, composed of Rob Blackledge, Noll Billings, Jeff Coplan and Brad Cummings, made their debut on the country music scene with breakout hit “The Booze Cruise” in 2013. Since then, they released “Why God Made Summertime” and continued to tour across the U.S. and Canada, performing at some of the hottest country festivals and clubs including Boots and Hearts, CMA Music Festival, Calgary Stampede and Country on the River. The band has sold over 400,000 singles and held the #1 single and album in Australia.

Arguably one of the hardest working bands in the business, Blackjack Billy has a hand in every aspect of creating new music for their fans, and “Night Light” was no exception. A far cry from the party anthems they’re known for, “Night Light” shows a softer side. The song was inspired by long stretches spent out on the road and missing the ones at home. It was written by Blackledge, Coplan and Billings and shows off the musical chemistry that makes Blackjack Billy a band to watch.

“Being songwriters, we’re always working on new music, and “Night Light” is a song that we’re really proud of,” says Blackledge. “Everything we do, we do for our families, and that’s what we hope to share with this song.”

For upcoming tour dates, visit the Blackjack Billy website.

MORE TALENT ANNOUNCED FOR THE 46TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS HOSTED BY ERICA CAMPBELL AND SADIE ROBERTSON

MORE TALENT ANNOUNCED FOR THE 46TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS HOSTED BY ERICA CAMPBELL AND SADIE ROBERTSON

MercyMe, KB, MATT MAHER, TEDASHII and BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON SET TO PERFORM

JASON CRABB, GLORIA GAYNOR, NATALIE GRANT, BERNIE HERMS AND DEITRICK HADDON TO PRESENT

TheOverflow ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 15, 2015) – The GMA (Gospel Music Association) announces more performers and presenters for 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards. MercyMe, KB, Matt Maher, Tedashii and Brian Courtney Wilson will perform, and Jason Crabb, Gloria Gaynor, Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms and Deitrick Haddon will present top honors along with show co-hosts Erica Campbell and Sadie Robertson. The GMA Dove Awards will take place in Allen Arena at Lipscomb University on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 and will air on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18, 2015. For ongoing Dove Awards updates and breaking news, please visit the GMA social networks and The Dove Awards website.

These new appearances join already announced performers Casting Crowns, Lauren Daigle, Kirk Franklin and Danny Gokey. Presenters include Blanca, Bill Gaither, Michael W. Smith and Michelle Williams.

In addition, TheOverflow is partnering with the event as the official music streaming service. For the first time ever, fans can "vote" for their favorite artists within TheOverflow app to become "TheOverflow Fans Favorite Artist" award. For more information on voting, visit their website or download the app to your mobile device.

“I am personally thrilled to be partnering with the GMA for this year's Dove Awards. The GMA and the Dove's have always been about building and showcasing excellent Christian music that extends the reach of the Gospel,” says TheOverflow CEO Stephen Relph. “TheOverflow desires to help steward the accelerating consumer shift to on-demand streaming while promoting great Christian music and driving a deeper connection to the living and active word of God.”

The GMA Dove Awards will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music coming together to celebrate the impact of their music. Over 1,500 professional members determine the Dove Award nominees with the winners voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. The awards are produced by the GMA. Tickets to the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards are now on sale at the Allen Arena box office in Nashville or at www.doveawards.com.

About TheOverflow: TheOverflow is the first and only unlimited, on-demand Christian and Gospel music service that helps users draw closer to Christ by listening to as many songs as they want anytime, online or offline, discover new music, engage in artist-led devotionals and share new music with friends. TheOverflow subscribers can build their own collections of favorite songs, albums and artists or lean back and listen to curated playlists from TheOverflow and our partners. Subscribers can currently access TheOverflow on iOS and Android phones. TheOverflow is a privately owned corporation controlled and managed by Christians.

About GMA: Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and more. The GMA community includes agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE and GMA Honors. For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org or contact the GMA directly at 615.277.1376.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Family of Networks: With 28 networks and growing worldwide, the Trinity Broadcasting Family of Networks is the world’s largest faith-and-family television group, airing a broad range of church and ministry programming, Christian music, family friendly movies, children’s programming, and shows for teens and young adults 24 hours a day to every inhabited continent via 87 satellites and 20,000 television and cable affiliates. In addition, TBN’s most popular global networks are available on computers, smart phones, and other mobile devices, and over 24,000 hours of entertaining and inspiring On-Demand programming is accessible via TBN’s innovative online network, iTBN.org. To find out more about the Trinity Broadcasting Family of Networks, log on to www.tbn.org.

MAXX RECORDINGS GOES TOP 10 WITH DEBUT ACT 3FOR3 READIES SINGER/SONGWRITER KOLBY KOLOFF AT RADIO THIS WEEK

MAXX RECORDINGS GOES TOP 10 WITH DEBUT ACT 3FOR3 READIES SINGER/SONGWRITER KOLBY KOLOFF AT RADIO THIS WEEK

KOLOFF HITS THE CHARTS WITH “GROW” FROM HER UPCOMING 2016 RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 20, 2015) – Riding the wave of the burgeoning label’s debut act 3for3’s entry into the Top 10 at CHR radio with “Halfway,” Maxx Recordings is set to release teen singer/songwriter Kolby Koloff, who rose to notoriety on the hit Lifetime TV series “Preacher’s Daughters.” Her self-penned debut “Grow,” is delivered to radio this week. Kolby Koloff single “Grow” addresses the notion of learning how to let go and grow with your faith in hand. “And with some sun and with some rain, a little shelter from the pain, with some patience and some time you'll see... it will grow and grow” is a simple lyric that provides profound wisdom in a young lady who has experienced a lot of challenges in a short 19 years. Kolby’s path to the stage was not one she dreamed of as a child. But with some convincing from her family and putting her experiences to paper, she delved in deep to offer her take on maneuvering life with God as her guide into a collection of stunning insights and hope.

The result is a five-song EP featuring elegant, heartfelt songs designed not only to showcase Kolby’s evolving vocal style — think a dash Natalie Merchant and a bit of Edie Brickell — but also to highlight her desire to communicate both faith and familiarity to a generation with so many options, both good and bad, in front of them every day. For more information, please visit Kolby Koloff EPK.

About Maxx Recordings:

Maxx Recordings is a full service recorded entertainment group that is a division of Maximum Artist Group. Owned and founded by industry tastemaker Mitchell Solarek, the label was the next natural step in his trifecta of companies. While not genre specific, the label is focused on creating music for those that love the Top-40 sound coupled with a positive lyrical approach. Maxx is in partnership with New Day Christian and Sony Red for distribution of the multi-genre enterprise that is home to hot new group 3for3, former reality TV star Kolby Koloff and high school standout Riley Clemmons. Maximum Artist Group is the home to such award-winning artists as Plus One, Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey. Maxx Publishing is experiencing hits across all platforms that consist of a small stable of writers. Maxx Recordings is based in Nashville, Tennessee and is a privately held company.

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For further information: Jules Wortman Wortman Works Media & Marketing 615. 260.9985/ jwortman@wortmanworks.com www.maxxrecordings.com

SALT LIFE TAPS COUNTRY SUPERSTAR JAKE OWEN AS TEAM MEMBER FOR THE LEADING LIFESTYLE BRAND

Partnership To Include Jake Owen Tour, Sponsorship Presence,a Jake Owen Signature Line and much more

Announcement made today on Salt Life’s YouTube Channel

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 19, 2015) – Salt Life, one of today’s leading lifestyle brands, announced today via the Salt Life TV YouTube channel that country superstar Jake Owen is the brand’s newest team member. He joins professional fishermen, divers and surfers in promoting the brand through various sponsorships and events. Salt Life will be one of Owen’s tour sponsors, as well, commencing design on a Jake Owen signature collection with the brand. Watch the video here.

Salt Life President Jeff Stillwell states, “We are excited to welcome Jake to our team here at Salt Life. We have a number of tremendous athletes on our team and thought it was time to add some music to it as well. Music is the ultimate connector, especially with the Salt Life lifestyle. Jake’s music exemplifies our brand and we look forward to a very successful relationship with him.”

“I have been a fan of what the brand has to offer for quite a while. It compliments the life I live,” says Jake Owen. “I grew up on the water in Vero Beach, Florida and if I am not on stage you can usually find me on the water." “I am a big clothing guy and I do enjoy getting dressed up,” he continues. “I have to say I am most comfortable in board shorts, T-shirts and some flip-flops. The Salt Life relationship is a natural extension of who I am and I am really looking forward to working on the design of my collection and getting to know some of the other team members. I am a fan of a lot of them already.”

Jake Owen’s music resonates the lifestyle. It is authentic and truthful and that echoes that Salt Life brand. With such stand out #1 hits as “Beachin’,” “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” and his current Top 20-and-rising single “Real Life,” the sentiments and lifestyle are parallel with Salt Life and this is what makes the relationship so symbiotic.

Salt Life will have a visible footprint during Jake Owen tour dates across the US, as well as offer special promotions for consumers at various stops. The goal is to have a seamless cross-promotional relationship across all platforms for both brands. Salt Life Director of Marketing and Team Manager Larry Laska says, “Our relationship with Jake Owen is one that we plan to grow year after year. Jake will be a visible part of our marketing campaigns along with our supreme athletes at various sporting events, as well as across all of our retail and social media platforms. We are going to have a great time broadening our reach with such a genuine talent such as Jake.”

Please visit www.saltlife.com and http://www.jakeowen.net/ splash for tour dates and much more.

About Jake Owen:

Jake Owen ascended to stardom with five #1 smashes - the 2X PLATINUM anthem “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” PLATINUM-certified hits “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You,” “Alone with You,” “The One That Got Away” and the critically acclaimed “What We Ain’t Got.” Hailed as “infectious” by Entertainment Weekly, Owen’s new summer anthem “Real Life” is the first single from his upcoming album on RCA Nashville. Marking his fifth studio project, the album follows DAYS OF GOLD and the GOLD-certified, chart-topping BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT, which has sold well over 5 million tracks to date. Previously taking home ACA and ACM Awards, the Vero Beach, FL native has earned GRAMMY and TEEN CHOICE Awards nominations. Known for his thrilling performances and laid-back style of country, he is currently on the road with Kenny Chesney’s 2015 THE BIG REVIVAL Tour.

About Salt Life:

Salt Life is an authentic, aspirational and lifestyle brand that embraces those who love the ocean and everything associated with living the “Salt Life”. Founded in 2003 by four avid watermen from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the Salt Life brand has widespread appeal with ocean enthusiasts worldwide. From fishing, diving and surfing, to beach fun and sun-soaked relaxation, the Salt Life brand says, “I live the Salt Life”. From its first merchandise offerings in 2006, Salt Life has grown to more than $30 million in annual sales, with distribution in surf shops, specialty stores, department stores and sporting goods retailers.

Salt Life, LLC is operated as an operating subsidiary of Delta Apparel, Inc., where it has been managed under a license agreement since 2011. The flagship Salt Life retail store, which opened in Jacksonville Beach, Florida in 2012, serves as a vision for retail customers to see product placements they can utilize in their stores and across multiple platforms. Salt Life's corporate office is located in Columbus, GA and their distribution center was recently relocated to Fayetteville, NC. Numerous professional athletes and sportsmen have an alliance with the brand in cross-marketing partnerships. (http://www.saltlife.com/athletes/)

About Delta Apparel, Inc.

Delta Apparel, Inc., along with its operating subsidiaries, M. J. Soffe, LLC, Junkfood Clothing Company, To The Game, LLC and Art Gun, LLC, is an international design, marketing, manufacturing, and sourcing company that features a diverse portfolio of lifestyle basic and branded activewear apparel and headwear. The Company specializes in selling casual and athletic products across distribution tiers, including specialty stores, boutiques, department stores, mid-tier and mass chains, college bookstores and the U.S. military. The Company’s products are made available direct-to-consumer on its websites at Soffe, Junk Food Clothing, Salt Life and Delta Apparel. The Company's operations are located throughout the United States, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico, and it employs approximately 7,000 peopleworldwide. Additional information about the Company is available here.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Jules Wortman Wortman Works Media & Marketing jwortman@wortmanworks.com 615.260.9985