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ThumbPeople Invites Public to Choose New Thumbuddy Character Via Survey

Thumbuddy children’s books is allowing the public to choose the new look for the next new Thumbuddy character. - June 02, 2011 - ThumbPeople, Inc.

John Corigliano's "Winging It" Takes Flight on New Cedille Records CD with Pianist Ursula Oppens

"Winging It," a recent work by acclaimed American composer John Corigliano, receives its world-premiere recording on a disc devoted to his solo and two-piano music featuring performances by Ursula Oppens. - May 31, 2011 - Cedille Records

A Cycle of 14 Serial Etudes for Clarinet Solo Released

Heemrec Music has released the cycle of “14 Serial Etudes for Clarinet Solo.” - May 29, 2011 - Heemrec Music

May Lyrics for Lyric Show to Benefit Nashville Artist, Corey Frizzell’s Daughter, Featuring Marty Raybon, Claire Lynch, Carl Jackson, Cia Cherryholmes and Mark Newton

Nashville based, Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell will proudly be in attendance as the Nashville Music Guide Magazine and the Famed, Picks Nashville present the May 25th Lyrics for Lyric show, hosted by Award Winning, Stylist/ Musician, Mark Newton, featuring Marty Raybon, Claire Lynch, Carl... - May 19, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Nashville Based, Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Creates the New Logo for Honky Tonk Country Artist, Curtis Lyn Cook

Nashville based, Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell created the new logo for Honky Tonk Country Artist, Curtis Lyn Cook, due to make a debut on Cooks forthcoming album. The Scopus, Missouri native fronts the band with a home town namesake, Cowboy Scopus, currently working on their third album... - May 17, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Author Mark Jones Releases Second Book on Kindle

Author Mark Jones releases his second book on Kindle. "A Story Worth Telling… Best Short Stories" is a collection of delightful short stories designed to stir everyone’s emotions. They are written so the whole family can enjoy them. - May 17, 2011 - Mark Jones Music

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell to Emcee Double E Promotions Showcases at 1st Annual CGM Fan Fest & Award Show

Nashville based, Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell will emcee the Double E Promotions showcases at the 1st Annual CGM Fan Fest and Awards Show, held at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. - May 14, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Frizzell to Produce Keith Whitley Tribute Show with the Kentucky Blue Band Featuring TCM Records Artist, Chris Caskey & Original Miami Band Member, Randy Hayes

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell is producing a Keith Whitley tribute show, presented by the Nashville Music Guide Magazine and performed by the group Kentucky Blue, to be held May 13th 2011, at the world famous Picks Nashville, formally known as the Hall of Fame Lounge and located on Division St in Nashville, TN. Kentucky Blue features original Keith Whitley Miami Band member, Randy Hayes and TCM Records Artist, Chris Caskey. - May 12, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell, Added as Celebrity Judge for "Billy Ryan Talent Search" (Competition for a Cause) Held in Boaz, AL

Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has been added to the “Billy Ryan Talent Search” (Competition for a Cause), as one of three celebrity judges. Boaz, AL’s largest music talent show, hosted by Nashville recording artist, Billy Ryan will award a full produced song by Grammy award winner, Mike McGuire from the legendary group, Shenandoah and an opportunity to open a July charity concert to benefit the ECD Foundation (Erica Carmen Droze) to raise awareness for domestic abuse. - May 11, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Original Meters Drummer Zigaboo Modeliste Releases “New Life” CD

Legendary drummer Zigaboo Modeliste released his 4th solo album on his label JZM Records entitled “New Life” in stores and digitally on May 3, 2011. The album provides a rejuvenated take on classic New Orleans R&B and features the talents of several music icons including legendary arranger Wardell Quezerque, saxophonist Norbert Stachel, and trumpeter Mic Gillet of Tower of Power fame. - May 05, 2011 - JZM Records

Music Providers Get Royalties for Streaming Videos

A brand new way to license music for video synchronization has led independent artists as well as music publishers to realize fees from a new revenue stream. This is yet another business model that has been created in an industry that continues to reinvent itself. Indoor Cycling (often called Spinning®) has finally begun to pay artists for the music they use through live broadcasting and subscription based on-demand videos. - April 28, 2011 - Cycling Fusion

"The Long Road to Nowhere" Released on Kindle

Author Mark Jones releases his first book on Kindle. The book, "The LONG ROAD to NoWhere," is about the importance for us to examine and Understand God's Gifts as we make everyday decisions. Everyone has gifts; using those gifts is the key. We lose our focus when we get down... in trouble... depressed. We don't have to Understand everything, we just have to Do It. - April 25, 2011 - Mark Jones Music

Digital Distributor Valleyarm Launches Indonesian Website

As part of its expansion of its global operations, digital distributor Valleyarm have just launched an Indonesian local site of its website at www.valleyarm.co.id. - April 22, 2011 - Valleyarm

Tinatin Releases Debut EP "Wild," Focusing Attention on Potential Ravages of Climate Change; Released on the Eve of Annual Earth Day

Singer/songwriter Tinatin and collaborator and co-songwriter/producer Ayhan Sahin -- both New York-based musicians have banded to record Tinatin’s debut EP, “Wild” on Young Pals Music. It’s no coincidence that the six-song collection is timed for release on April 19, the eve of Earth Day. Its title track offers a socially conscious anthem about the consequences of climate change, as a rash of alarming trends sweep the land. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxWAcP-2VAE - April 19, 2011 - Young Pals Music

Media Music Now Adds DJ Drops to the Mix

UK based company Media Music Now adds new voice imaging service offering DJ drops, intros and radio imaging. - April 14, 2011 - Media Music Now

Mark Jones Music Releases New Book by Award-Winning Author - "The Long Road To Nowhere"

Understanding God’s Gifts for the Betterment of Ourselves - Mark Jones, "It is important for us to examine and Understand God's Gifts as we make everyday decisions. Everyone has gifts. We lose our focus when we get down... in trouble... depressed. We don't have to Understand everything, we just have to Do It." - April 14, 2011 - Mark Jones Music

Multiplatinum Producer Kevin "Khao" Cates "Bridges DA Gap" with Comedian Rickey Smiley

Multi-platinum Producer, Kevin "Khao" Cates literally Bridges the Gap on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show by introducing the "Bridge DA Gap" Curriculum. (DA = Developing Academics) - April 07, 2011 - Khao Music

UK Audio Book Production Company Goes Global

Media Music Now audio book production service set its sights on an international market, offering quality audio book narration and production. The company is set to expand its voice talent with UK, American and Australian audio book narrators. - March 31, 2011 - Media Music Now

New Website: Media Music Now Heads for the Cloud

Media Music Now's major rebuild features a completely redesigned website, cloud-driven content delivery and continues to deliver hand-selected, high quality royalty free music and customer focused service. - March 26, 2011 - Media Music Now

Studio Band Early Jitters to Cut New Album

The studio band Early Jitters plans to reunite in Dallas to cut a new album and work on a music video before touring. - March 24, 2011 - Early Jitters

Corey Frizzell, Jamie Johnson of the Grammy Winning Group, the Grascals and Bluegrass Legend, Mark Newton to be on the Better Nashville TV Show Hosted by Jennifer Herron

Nashville based, Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell will join the Grascals lead singer, Jamie Johnson and award winning Bluegrass artist, Mark Newton on Nashville’s WSMV Channel 4 TV Show, Better Nashville, hosted by Jennifer Herron to discuss the upcoming March 23rd, Lyrics for Lyric show... - March 23, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Frizzell Client & TCM Recording Artist Chris Caskey Improves to Top 5 Nomination for Fan Based King Country Male Horizon Award – Final Round of Voting Begins

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars Corey Frizzell is proud to announce his client, TCM Records recording artist Chris Caskey, has been voted into the top 5 nomination bracket for the 2011 King Country Agape Fest Male Horizon Award by the fans. Founded by Glorya and her late husband, award... - March 19, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Frizzell Client, TCM Recording Artist Chris Caskey’s Single, “God's Pocket,” Jumps 33 Spots to #63 on National Radio Top 100 Chart

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars Corey Frizzell is proud to announce his client, TCM Records recording artist Chris Caskey’s first single, “God’s Pocket,” has crossed over and jumped an amazing 33 spots from 96 to 63 on the National Christian Voice Country Gospel Top... - March 18, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars Corey Frizzell & Award Winning Bluegrass Artist Mark Newton Appear on the Rivers of Faith Talk Show Hosted by Donna Hambrick Tyson

Talk show host Donna Hambrick Tyson interviewed Nashville’s Artist to the Stars Corey Frizzell and Bluegrass Legend Mark Newton, Tuesday, March 15th, live on the Rivers of Faith radio show about the monthly Lyrics for Lyric show organized by Frizzell and Newton to benefit Frizzell’s two... - March 17, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

World’s First Wikimusical Ready for Contributors

The Xerxes’ Atlas team in Auckland have today announced they’re ready for contributors to the world’s first Wikimusical. Like the jet boat, the bungee jump, and even the humble pineapple lump; this is a true New Zealand invention. ‘Xerxes’ Atlas’, the... - March 03, 2011 - Xerxes' Atlas

February’s Lyrics for Lyric Show to Feature Grammy Winning Country Star, Billy Yates & Benefit Nashville's Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell's Daughter Lyric

The Nashville Music Guide Magazine and the Famed, Picks Nashville are proud to announce February 23rd’s Lyrics for Lyric show, hosted by Award Winning, Stylist/ Musician, Mark Newton will be headlined by Grammy winning Country Star, Billy Yates and have a preshow jam packed with hit song... - February 14, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

TCM Recording Artist, Chris Caskey Receives Award Nod from King Country Agape Fest

TCM Records recording artist, Chris Caskey’s first single, “God’s Pocket” just hit radio Jan 1st and he’s already received a top ten nomination nod for the 2011 King Country Agape Fest Male Horizon Award. Founded by Glorya and her late husband, award winning DJ, Bob... - February 06, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell to be on Atlanta Live & Babbie’s House TV Shows

Nashville based Artist, Corey Frizzell will be visiting the Atlanta WATC Studios as a guest for two TV shows. Frizzell will appear live on Atlanta Live February 2nd and take part in a taped interview on Babbie’s House to be aired at a later date. Frizzell will visit both TV programs to... - February 06, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Chris Caskey’s New Single Bursts Onto the National Top 100 Two Months After Teaming with Frizzell

Congratulations to rising Country Artist, Chris Caskey for having his crossover radio single, “God’s Pocket” break onto the National Christian Voice Christian & Country Top 100 chart for February at number 96. Just two months after teaming with Nashville’s Artist to the... - February 06, 2011 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Cedille Records Announces 2011 Release Schedule

Cedille Records, the Grammy Award-winning, Chicago-based independent classical record label, has announced its CD releases for 2011. Cedille’s first new album of the year, "In Eleanor’s Words: Music of Stacy Garrop" (CDR 90000 122), arrives February 22. Garrop is a... - February 04, 2011 - Cedille Records

Koffeehouse Music Produces Largest Evening of Independent Music in the History of The Sundance Film Festival

2nd Annual “Koffeehouse Chateau” Event Named in “Top 10 Parties of Sundance 2011” by Film.com - February 03, 2011 - Koffeehouse Music

ThumbPeople Experiences New Form of Theft

ThumbPeople Warns Others of Affiliate Program Fraud - February 03, 2011 - ThumbPeople, Inc.

Joe Blessett Sets Release Date for the Long Awaited Singapore Nights. Smooth Contemporary Jazz Reserved for Quality Audio Systems.

Joe Blessett sets release date for Singapore Nights and dedicated it to a friend & all others who lost their life to a silent killer. - January 19, 2011 - Joe Blessett Music

Lybert Ramade to Release New Album "Une Autre Chance"

Third Project Issued in January 2011 on Young Pals Records, Ayhan Sahin’s Compositions in French - January 04, 2011 - Young Pals Music

Cory "Checkmate" Robison’s Jan 7th Strikeforce MMA Opponent Pulls Out - New Opponent to Be Announced

Although word reached team Robison this week that Cory’s Jan 7th Strikeforce opponent pulled out, training camp will continue as usual with the expectation of a replacement opponent to be announced any day. “World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Champion, Cory “Checkmate”... - December 30, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Cedille Records Founder Receives $25,000 Arts Achievement Award

Philanthropy presents check to James Ginsburg's Chicago Classical Recording Foundation. - December 25, 2010 - Cedille Records

ThumbPeople Donates Encouraging Books to Teen Challenge Moms

ThumbPeople Offers Encouragement to Challenged Moms - December 25, 2010 - ThumbPeople, Inc.

Frizzell Puts Together Winning Team to Release KY Native, Chris Caskey to Radio

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell may be best known for his artistic collaboration with some of today’s biggest names in Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music but he also happens to have Country Music blood running through his veins. As the nephew of Country Stars, David... - December 18, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Frizzell Returns to His Roots, Not Music But Fighting, Training World MMA Champion, Cory "Checkmate" Robison for Upcoming Showtime Strikeforce Fight

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell returns to his roots, not family music roots but his boxing roots, being named World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Champion, Cory “Checkmate” Robison’s striking/ Boxing coach and setting their sights on their first fight together... - December 13, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Joins the Dalton Gang on WVRY 105.1 Solid Gospel

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell joined Gospel Greats, The Dalton Gang on WVRY 105.1 Solid Gospel to talk a little about upcoming projects. The Dalton Gang’s music is heard nationally on Christian radio and television. The Dalton Gang has enjoyed Top 20 songs nationally. - December 12, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Teams with Nashville Music Guide to Create December Cover

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has teamed with leading Nashville based music magazine, the Nashville Music Guide to create the December Cover. “Frizzell is quickly becoming the go to guy in Nashville for music related art. From fine art portraits of the stars for the... - December 12, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell Designs Flash Website for Hee Haw Cast Member, Gerald Smith

Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell has teamed with “Hee Haw” cast member, Gerald Smith to create a one of a kind flash website for Gerald. Gerald Smith is from Statesboro, Georgia, and has resided in Nashville for the past eighteen years. He may be best known as the... - December 11, 2010 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell

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