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WORLD WALK: SAMARITAN’S FEET CALLS AMERICA TO “GO BAREFOOT” IN OCTOBER ON WALK TO PROVIDE SHOES FOR WORLD’S NEEDIEST
Nashville, Tennessee –(August 25, 2008) – It’s an amazingly ambitious, tremendously compelling humanitarian event that’s calling America to “walk barefoot” this October to benefit a world in which a pair of shoes can be life changing gift. That’s the short definition of “World Walk,” –the fulfillment of Nigerian-born Samaritan’s Feet founder Emmanual “Manny” Ohonme’s passion to provide shoes for the world’s neediest children—a mission that to date is on course to bring 10 million “soles” to the feet of the impoverished people of the world.
Founding Samaritan’s Feet in a world community where today more than 300 million children are without shoes, perhaps more than almost anyone else Manny Ohonme profoundly knows first hand the “hope” a simple pair of shoes can give to a child.
The seeds of the vision of Samaritan Feet to shod the world’s poor were planted some twenty-eight years ago on a hot summer afternoon in Lagos, Nigeria when a missionary gave a poor barefoot African child the simple gift of a pair of tennis shoes. That 9 year old boy was Manny Ohonme and that one pair of treasured shoes carried him on the beginning a journey that ultimately allowed him to play basketball, receive a scholarship from a U.S. University, and go on to receive both a Bachelors and Master Degree from the University of North Dakota. In 2003, Manny left a lucrative career in the technology industry to devote his life to founding the ministry work of Samaritan’s Feet.
To date, through the efforts of the organization more than three quarters of a million pairs of shoes have been delivered to children in need, both globally and within the U.S. to locations as far flung as South Africa, Sudan, Ukraine, Haiti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Brazil, Nigeria, Peru, Guyana, Mexico, Malawi, Sri Lanka in response to the devasting Tsunami, and within the U.S. to New Orleans in response to the after effects of the Katrina disaster. The outreach has grown to include medical supply resources for children affected with diseases—such as in Guatemala where ringworm and other infectious outbreaks are a result of being barefoot in unsanitary conditions.
THE WALK:On October 11th, Manny Ohonme will put his feet where his heart is, and once again go barefoot. This time, to begin a 300 mile “barefoot walk” to raise awareness for Samaritan’s Feet and their global mission. To him, it is a personal journey to fulfill a God given dream of “giving back.”
It’s a mission for which the Charlotte, North Carolina based non-profit humanitarian organization is enlisting a lot of famous—and not so famous feet—to join them on. NASCAR is a major supporter that will help launch the “World Walk” from Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, on Saturday, October 11th. In conjunction with that’s day’s Bank of America 500 Sprint Cup series and Speedway Children’s Charities, a “Barefoot Breakfast” will be held. The Nationwide Garage at Lowe’s Motor Speedway will be the host site for the morning kick-off event expected to draw major names from the world of NASCAR, as well as the NBA and the NFL. Guests will be asked to check their shoes at the door.
Charlotte is only the starting point of a course that will take Ohonme on a 300 mile, two week barefoot walk through North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia--concluding its final steps at Atlanta’s Motor Speedway on October 26th. Along the way the gift of shoes to those in need will be distributed at designated stops in Greenville, South Carolina (October 16th) and Athens, Georgia on the 20th.
On October 25th, just prior to its conclusion at Atlanta’s Motor Speedway, the “World Walk,” by Samaritan’s Feet will be joined by walkers from around the globe in a world encompassing “simul-walk.” Pre-arranged shoe distribution points in South Africa, Haiti, Peru, Malawi, Nigeria and 25 other countries served by Samaritan’s Feet are organized to simultaneously have thousands of participants join the walk in their own respective countries.
THE GOALS:
At the conclusion of the 2008 “World Walk,” Manny Ohonme and his team hope to have far exceed their initial vision of raising 100,000 pairs of shoes and more than half a million dollars during their two week walk.
Additionally, the organizers are hoping the raised media awareness will encourage those interested to join the mission of Samaritan’s Feet. Donate shoes, join the October “World Walk,” or simply go online at: www.samaritansfeet.org to catch the vision of what a single pair of shoes can do to change a child’s world.
Media Contacts:
For additional press materials, support media coverage of the “World Walk,” and interviews with Manny Ohonme contact:
Jackie Monaghan
Morning Star PR
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Webster & Associates Public Relations 615-777-6995
Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
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Zona Jones’ Debut Single “You Should’ve Seen Her This Morning” Impacts Radio
(Nashville, TN) - RCR recording artist Zona Jones hits country radio this week with "You Should've Seen Her This Morning"! This song is the Southeast Texas native's first single release from his upcoming studio album Prove Me Right . "We are so excited about this song", says Jones. "It just became available for digital download last week and stations around the country have already started playing it! I was in Houston for a show last week when I heard it on the radio for the first time! I was listening to KILT when it came on. I was speechless. I couldn't believe it was on the radio!"
Zona signed with Tracy Lawrence's Rocky Comfort Records earlier this summer. "Tracy and I have been friends for several years and I have been a huge fan since the Sticks and Stones days," says Jones. "I have always been impressed with his keen sense for a great song. Tracy is one of those rare country artists who has consistently recorded albums that fans can listen to over and over without skipping a song. Working with him on our music has been a very cool experience!"
"You Should've Seen Her This Morning," is available for download on www.plaympe.com. The hard copy CD version of the single arrives at radio via CD Pro later this week.
For more information on the single or radio promotions for Rocky Comfort Records please contact Larry Pareigis, Nine North Records, larrypareigis@bellsouth.net, or you can visit www.ninenorthrecords.com.
For more information on Zona Jones please visit www.zonajones.com
For more information on Rocky Comfort Records please visit www.rockycomfortrecords.com.
Media Contacts:
For interviews or more information on Zona Jones, please contact:
Webster & Associates Public Relations
Shaun Bertrand / shaun@websterpr.com
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Pete Schlegel Releases "You Can't Bring Her Back" Video
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Pete Schlegel has recorded and released a video for his current single "You Can't Bring Her Back," off of his sophomore cd, I'm Not Listening. Pete originally released "You Can't Bring Her Back" in March 2006.
"After the success of "Liquor To Like Her", I tend to have funny songs on my cd," says Pete Schlegel. "With my background as a former state trooper, I thought it fitting to cut a funny song about my wife running off with a state trooper!"Pete Schlegel is the story of a Mid-west farm boy's dream come true. Three nationally charted singles, "Short For Gone", "Leavin' Ain't As Easy As It Sounds" and "It Takes A Whole Lot Of Liquor To Like Her," were released from his debut CD, Strong Stuff.
Wildfire Publicity
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RUSTIE BLUE Featured in September 8 Issue of Country Weekly!
Lancaster, OH (August 25, 2008) – RUSTIE BLUE is a featured artist in the NEW issue of Country Weekly magazine! The issue dated September 8 – with Taylor Swift on the cover – hits newsstands today! Rustie appears on page 56 in LISTEN UP! In conjunction with the new issue, Rustie is also featured on the Country Weekly website! She is offering a FREE download for "Where I Used to Be" to fans in the FREE MUSIC section at www.countryweekly.com.
CLICK ON THE BANNER TO DOWNLOAD “Where I Used to Be”:
The Country Weekly staff has long been supportive of Rustie’s career for several years. In fact, one of the first stops Rustie made to preview songs from her forthcoming album was to their office in Nashville, where she performed "Cowgirls Do It Better" (one of 13 songs on her new album, Stronger Than Steel). The song had just been penned in a songwriting session earlier in the day and was so new that Rustie sang it with lyric sheet in hand! Larry Holden, Senior Editor of the long-running publication, described the tune as being "a rompingly funny look at the romantic world of guys and gals."
Stronger Than Steel – Rustie’s fourth album – also receives high marks from Larry: "Rustie is a stand out performer and this is a stand out album!"
"One Hot Summer Ago" is the lead single from Stronger Than Steel, which officially releases TOMORROW, August 26, 2008!
Click on link to purchase "Stronger Than Steel" Buy the CD or Download MP3s Here
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CRACKER BARREL PRESENTS – KENNY ROGERS!
Exclusive CD includes three new songs recorded
with renowned producer Tony Brown
LEBANON, Tenn. – (August 26, 2008) – Music legend Kenny Rogers can be counted on to delight fans with his active touring schedule and new releases, and now he is offering up his newest album exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. Kenny Rogers: 50 Years goes on sale today. This special CD, which is sure to become a favorite, includes three new songs with powerful themes.The new songs, “She’ll Believe in You,” “Something’s Wrong In Vegas,” and “Only Time Will Tell,” were produced by Tony Brown, who has over 100 #1 hit singles to his credit and who has won over a dozen Grammy® Awards, among his many other accolades. As you might expect from the title, Kenny Rogers: 50 Years also includes some of this star’s most popular and enduring songs, including “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” and “Coward of the County.”
“I want to go on record saying that I think that what Cracker Barrel is doing with its exclusive music program is a great opportunity for me and for other artists.” said Rogers. “I’m thrilled that they gave me the opportunity to create this album exclusively for their guests. In this business, where the Internet has become so important, to reach individual people shopping at Cracker Barrel is such a great gift,” Rogers added.
“We are pleased and honored for the opportunity to work with Kenny Rogers on presenting new songs for our guests,” said Cracker Barrel’s Vice President of Marketing Peter Keiser. “This new album offers an opportunity to hear just how good Kenny Rogers is with new material as well as for another listen to some of his classics.”
With a retail price of $11.99, the 12-song Kenny Rogers: 50 Years CD is the latest project in an impressive collection of exclusive music available only at Cracker Barrel. Kenny Rogers: 50 Years follows the July release of Ricky Skagg’s The High Notes and the April release of Aaron Tippin’s He Believed. Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels.
About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® restaurants provide a friendly home-away-from-home in their old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its signature biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly held CBRL Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL). Cracker Barrel was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. operates 577 company-owned locations in 41 states. Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.
Cracker Barrel Media Contact:
Julie Davis
615-443-9266
jdavis@crackerbarrel.com
Media Requests Contact:
Brittany Gearheart
Webster & Associates Public Relations
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BO BICE PERFORMS AT 2008 HERO AWARDS
Los Angeles, CA – The 2008 Hero Awards, which honors ordinary people who do extraordinary things, will be hosted by Dean Cain and air on My Network TV at 8 PM on September 11th. The Hero Awards banquet and event benefit Feed The Children.
The event will feature appearances by close to 100 film and television stars as well as several musical performances. American Idol runner up BO BICE will perform an acoustic version of “I’m Gone,” from his latest album See the Light.
For a station listing or information on The Hero Awards visit: www.heroawards.org
Media Contacts:
For Further Information Please Contact:
Webster & Associates Public Relations 615-777-6995
Kirt Webster / kirt@websterpr.com
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Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A. - Hermosa Beach will again celebrate Labor day with Fiesta Hermosa on August 30-31, September 1, 2008, 10 am to 6 pm. The 37th Annual will host Buck McCoy at Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, California. For the past 36 years, the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce has produced Fiesta Hermosa, the "largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California". More information may be found at www.fiestahermosa.com. Over 270 venders and crafters are featured, including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, and handicrafters. With the ocean as a backdrop, Hermosa Beach, California is an ideal place for a summer festival with temperatures of 80 degrees and balmy sea breezes.
To country music fans one of the highlights of ABC's 2007 smash hit "The Next Best Thing" was Buck McCoy. 10 million television viewers chose Buck McCoy as the Next Best Thing. This California native is a dyed-in-the-wool country singer whose electrifying vocals have won him the hearts of fans from coast to coast. Buck's Hollywood career didn't start there. In 2004 he also appeared on FOX's "Performing As" showing his music talent to 8 million people. Buck has also had appearances on the "Days of our Lives" and "Santa Barbara" daytime television series. It was no surprise when Buck decided to pack it up and move to Nashville to persue his true calling. To be a country music super-star! Once in Nashville, Buck assembled a team of world class musicians and recorded his debut album "Top Dog". The first single released from this album "A Few Steps Away" immediately began to chart on regional and national charts. The second release "Got It All With You" went straight to number 1 on the STS Tracking system where it stayed there for 3 consecutive weeks. Then the song "What Might Have Been" was selected by director Michael Damian (Young and the Restless) to be in his Disney movie release "Moondance Alexander" starring Don Johnson and Heather Laughlin. The sound track is currently the record company's biggest release yet. With all the attention Buck's music and show is receiving, he decided to put it on the road and give it to his fans. With dates slated for 2008 and 2009, everyone should be able to get a glimpse of the newest thing sweeping the country, Buck McCoy!
Debut Album "Top Dog" now available on:
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That's all Folks!
As always, Thanks for being there and take care,
Marli
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