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CONTENTS

4 Carolyn Corlew

Crowned Ms. Senior America

5 An Evening with

Travis Tritt in Concert

7 CD Reviews

Brenda L. Madden

8 Alston Entertainment

Presents Clay Alston

11 Hank Williams Jr.

Headline's New Year‟s Eve Bash

12 IndieWorld

Top 40 Chart

14 Ricky Skaggs

Artist-in-Residence

15 Video Reviews RSVP Staff

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Longtime Charlie Daniels Band background vocalist Carolyn Corlew was crowned

Ms. Senior America at the National pageant at Resorts Casino Hotel's Superstar Theater in

Atlantic City, NJ. The competition featured 34 women age 60 and older from around the

country. Corlew won the title of Ms. Senior Tennessee April 27th. While representing

Wilson County at the Tennessee State convention, Corlew encouraged ladies that have

reached the "Age of Elegance" to consider participating in the pageant.

"I am thrilled, honored and so excited about wearing this crown for the next year," said

Corlew. "These women were over the top - there were professional dancers, opera singers

from Broadway... I sang a bluesy Etta James song and we had a 93 year old that rocked the

competition. I'm blown away. From this point it's spirit, mind and then body - it's gotta

come from within. I've got a 20 pound dress on and a crown and I'm proud to represent all

the senior women of America!"

Ms. Senior America, established by Dr. Al Mott in 1972, is the world's first and foremost

pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the "Age of Elegance."

It is a search for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner

beauty of all senior Americans. By giving women 60 years of age and older an opportunity to display their "inner

beauty," talents, and elegance, the Pageant seeks to draw attention to the achievements of senior women. The Pag-

eant motivates and encourages women to utilize their full potential and share a positive outlook on life with others.

Participants represent a cross section of America.

"Certainly youth is beauty that excites, but age is charm

and character that inspires," Mott said. "One of the rea-

sons this pageant is thriving is because it's a celebration

of women who've reached - perhaps "achieved" is the

more apt term, the "age of elegance."

The Pageant's philosophy is based upon the belief that

seniors are the foundation of America, and our most

valuable treasure. It is upon their knowledge, experi-

ence and resources that the younger generation has the

opportunity to build a better society.

"These remarkable women have had successful careers,

raised families, survived cancer, strokes, heart attacks;

struggled, lived and thrived, yet they remain steadfastly

elegant and inspiring," said Dr. Mott.

For more information on the Ms. Senior America Pageant, visit: www.senioramerica.org

Photo by David Corlew

Photo by David Corlew

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If you have a chance to see Travis Tritt in concert - this is one concert you don‟t want to

miss! I recently had the opportunity to see Travis

Tritt perform at the Trump Taj Mahal casino in At-

lantic City, NJ.

In these days of high tech, extravagant, and some-

times talentless shows, it is refreshing to see and

hear an artist who is so talented, that he can com-

mand the stage and entertain an audience by simply

sitting on a stool in the stark darkness with just one spotlight on him,

playing and singing his heart out to some of the most beautiful hit

songs ever written and recorded. With vocals so rich and comforting, I

felt like I was in pure heaven, as he sang some of his greatest hit songs

including “Tell Me I Was Dreaming,” “Can I Trust You With My

Heart,” “Best of Intentions” and more! I felt like I was sitting in a

comfortable chair in a living room with a fire crackling in the fireplace,

hanging out and listening to Travis Tritt playing guitar and singing in

this intimate setting.

For the more rockin, and/or honkey tonk songs such as, “Country Club,”

T-R-O-U-B-L-E, “The Whiskey Ain‟t Working,” and one of my all-time favorites, “Here‟s a Quarter (Call Some-

one Who Cares),” I felt like I was in Billy Bob's in Fort Worth Texas, rather than being in the less intimate arena

that I was actually in. Ironically, I looked at his tour date schedule and found out that he actually is going to be

playing at Billy Bob‟s coming up shortly! (Nov. 23rd) So for all you out there near the Fort Worth area in Texas -

be sure to catch his show!

This man just reeks talent! Performing for two hours, not only is he a talented singer, multi-hit songwriter, and ex-

ceptional guitarist - he also has some pretty cool, unique dance moves too. All of the musicians in the band did a

great job. Some members of his band have been with him for the past 20 plus years! He really inspired me as a

songwriter to keep plugging away writing, recording, and performing for the sheer love of it!

I am happy to announce that Travis Tritt‟s new CD, entitled “The Calm After” is now available. Check out his web-

site at www.travistritt.com for more information on that. Travis‟ daughter, Tyler Reese is making her debut on the

CD singing with Travis on the Patty Smythe-Don Henley duet, “Sometimes Love Just Ain‟t Enough.” There is a

you tube video of that on his website as well.

Be sure to check out www.travistritt.com for lots of upcoming tour dates, to buy his latest CD, "The Calm After,"

and for the latest news and information on Travis Tritt. And a special note - check his website for soon to be re-

leased information on a new, mostly acoustic project with his former No Hats Tour chum Marty Stuart!

www.TravisTritt.com

An Evening with Travis Tritt in Concert A Star That is Shining Brighter than Ever!

by Cindy B. Gordon

Photo by Judith Ann


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Marty Raybon & Full Circle • The Back Forty • www.martyraybon.com

Marty Raybon & Full Circle‟s new release entitled, The Back Forty, highlights not only

Marty‟s Bluegrass vocal style, but his songwriting skills as well, co-writing five of the ten

songs with writers Jerry Salley, John Fountain, Michael Bonagura, and Thom Case. From

the first song, “That Janie Baker” to the last, “Mountain Love,” Marty & Full Circle have

a blend that is so genuine and honest - it‟s refreshing!

by Brenda L. Madden

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Skylar Elise • Skylar Elise • www.skylarelise.com

Under the watchful eye of producer, D. Scott Miller, teenager, Skylar Elise, has released a

six song self-titled EP. Skylar‟s vocals are quite developed for her age and the songs are

geared for the young country music audience. She wrote one song “You Wish,” which

stands out on the project. Skylar should garner some attention as she continues to develop

her talent - the country music world will be hearing more from her.

Diana Kelley • Lines • www.reverbnation.com/dianakelleymusic

Singer/songwriter, Diana Kelley offers up a fourteen song CD on which she has written/co

-written all of the songs. Her lyrics are thoughtful and relatable and the melody‟s compli-

ment the mood of each song nicely. While the production is simple and the vocals unpol-

ished, this CD will appeal to those interested in feeling the song‟s emotion like in “Jesus

In New Orleans” and “Ain‟t Through Sinnin‟ Yet.”

Tim Ash • Up On Blocks • www.timash.net

Tim Ash‟s CD, Up On Blocks, opens with a rockin‟ song entitled, “Tattoos, Tractors,

Tanktops, and Trucks” and while this song sounds more pop/rock than country, there are

some country music gems on the project including “Losing Her All Over Again,”

“Warning Signs,” “Beertropolis.” And “Lay It On Me.” There is a passion in Tim‟s vo-

cals that makes this project appealing.


Mike Aiken • Captains & Cowboys • www.mikeaikenmusic.com

Mike Aiken‟s CD, Captains & Cowboys includes twelve songs, eight of which Mike had a

hand in writing. This project is filled with raw emotion and goes from the ocean to the

honky-tonks. Of particular interest is the song, “Your Memory Wins” (co-written with

Austin Cunningham) and “Captains & Cowboys” (co-written with Brad Davis). All in all,

Mike has a lot to say and he delivers his message well.


New, rising, country music artist, Clay Alston, has many

exciting “irons in the fire.” Alston, born in Deridder, La and

residing in Morgan City, La has been a singer for 30 years and

a songwriter for 20. He‟s been a CMA voting member for the

past 2 years, and is a member of the Grammy‟s. He was also

inducted into the Independent Superstars Songwriters Hall of

Fame in 2013.

Clay Alston has recently developed his very own publishing

company, SnoopBug Publishing, and is currently working on his own record label,

NCA Records. He is excited to kick-start his creativity and love of country music by

announcing his recent album release, "Nashville Bound." The song, "Another Round"

from this album reached number 5 on the IndieWorld Country Chart and he just re-

leased the next single, entitled “Memory Lane.”

Clay will be hosting the Big Barn Jam, a live concert in his home town of DeRidder

on November 16, 2013. The concert will feature the Nashville talents of The Kentucky

Headhunters and Jeff Bates.

You will also hear many local talents such as The Katelyn Johnson Band, The Brent Perkins Band, Waylon

Thibodeaux, and yours truly, Clay Alston. Jim King, host and owner of the “King of the Road Show” in Southeast

Texas which promotes and features independent artists as well as other well known stars of country music will be on

location filming the concert.

Clay has a positive outlook on his future as a songwriter and a country music entertainer. He acknowledges his pro-

ductive team, family, friends and fans have encouraged and assisted in his success. He is confident that his music

will help him accomplish higher goals within the next few years.

by Elaine M. Vaughn

The Kentucky Headhunters are an American

country rock & southern rock band. They were

founded in 1968 as Itchy Brother and performed

together until 1982. Then in 1986 began performing

as The Kentucky Headhunters. For more informa-

tion on Kentucky Headhunters you can go to:

www.kentuckyheadhunters.com

Jeff Bates signed to RCA Records in 2003 and

released two albums "Rainbow Man" in 2003

and "Leave the Light On" in 2005. He left RCA

in 2006 and he signed to Black River Entertain-

ment in 2008 and released his self-titled third

album. Bates had seven chart singles on the Bill-

board country charts, of which three reached top

40. For more information on Jeff Bates you can

go to: www.jeffbates.net


Clay’s motto is “you‟re not living unless you‟re giving” which is an indicator of

the impact Mr. Alston can bring to the country music world. He loves getting fans

involved by giving away t-shirts, CDs, jackets, guitar picks and guitars via Face-

book drawings. (www.facebook.com/clay.alston) His website can also be accessed

through www.alstonentertainment.com.

2013 has proven to be one of the best years for Clay Alston. He doesn‟t predict any

slowing down in the next few years to come. He has already begun working on a

new CD which will be recorded on music row in Nashville, TN. In the past, Clay

has recorded in several “mom and pop” recording studios in Nashville which have

been successful; however, he is looking forward to bringing his style of music and

personality into some of the major recording studios in order to provide the best

quality of music for his fans.

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Grammy award-winning country singer/songwriter Hank Wil-

liams Jr. will headline the fifth annual Music City New Year‟s Eve

„Bash on Broadway‟ event in downtown Nashville. A city that

knows how to throw a good party, Music City will once again of-

fer one of the biggest New Year‟s Eve celebrations in the country

with multiple days of free live music and Nashville‟s own mid-

night “Music Note Drop.”

“Football, football and Hank! All our rowdy friends are staying

over this year,” said Butch Spyridon, president and CEO of the

NCVC. “This may be the best end-of-year “mash-up” we have

ever had with the Titans, the SEC and Hank ringing in the New

Year. Are you ready?”

“This year is going to be very special on New Year‟s Eve,” says

Hank Williams Jr. “December 31st will mark the 60th anniversary

of daddy‟s death. For years, I have not performed on New Year‟s Eve in honor of my father, but this year is a monu-

mental year in the history of Hank Williams. If daddy would have lived, he would have been 90 years old this year. I

hope Music City is ready to boogie woogie, because Bocephus is going bring the party to Nashville.”

For the latest details about talent and events, visit www.visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve.

Hank Williams Jr.

Though he began his career in the shadow of his legendary father, Hank Williams Jr. emerged as a formidable

Country singer-songwriter in his own right with 1960s hits such as “It‟s All Over But The Crying” and “Cajun

Baby.” But things changed with the 1979 release of “Family Tradition,” where he broke the Nashville mainstream

by adopting a rebel image and writing/recording in a style incorporating his Blues and Southern Rock influences.

The results were staggering as 42 Top-10 hits followed, two CMA Entertainer of the Year honors, three ACM En-

tertainer of the Year honors, multiple Grammy nominations and a Grammy award for “There‟s a Tear in My Beer”,

a duet with his father using electronic merging technology.

As groundbreaking as Hank Williams Jr. became, it wasn‟t just his performance that people took note about, but

rather his songwriting that became so notable. The driven musician penned hits songs year after year scoring 20

BMI Awards. One of the arguably most-heard Country song of modern times, the four-time Emmy award-winning

“Are You Ready For Some Football?,” which was heard nationally as the theme song of ABC and ESPN‟s Monday

Night Football telecasts, was aired for 21 years.

As the accolades kept coming, Williams sold over 55 million albums, achieving gold, platinum, and multi-platinum

status along with 13 of those albums hitting the no. 1 spot on the Billboard chart. In 2008, Williams was honored

with the BMI Icon award at the 56th annual BMI Country Awards, joining an elite group of past honorees including

Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton.

www.HankJr.com

Hank Williams Jr. to Headline Fifth Annual New Year’s Eve "Bash on Broadway"

1 DON’T LEAVE ME STANDING HERE Billy White, Jr. - Ayemaydah Records

2 TRIP AROUND THE SUN Michelle Murray - MP3 / Airplay Access

3 GONE FOR GOOD Donna Cunningham - Century II Records

4 YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY Mike Schikora - Front Range Records

5 HIGH OCTANE CRAZY Christine Van Hoy - Big 7 Records

6 FIGHT WORTH LOSING Chris Tarkington - Diamond Music Group

7 WALKING ON MY MEMORIES Wade Baynes-Pretty World/Radio Submit

8 GOD BLESS TEXAS Robyn Young - Pretty World Records

9 PARTY LIKE A REDNECK Amy Rose - Wild Rose Music

10 BACK IN THE DAY Downday - Render Records

11 BEAUTIFUL LIFE Sherry Lynn.Crystal Gayle - Hillcrest Records

12 MAMA WAS A WARRIOR Joyce Shaffer - Red Boot Records

13 YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan-WHP#148

14 WAKE UP LOVIN’ YOU Craig Morgan - Black River Rec.

15 IS THIS THE WAY YOU SAY GOODBYE Bobby G. Rice - Century II Records

16 FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON Tracy Lawrence - LMC Records

17 BORROWED ANGEL Billy Joe Burnette - MP3 / Pretty World

18 SUNNY AND 75 Joe Nichols - Red Bow Records

19 RESIDENT REDNECK Matt Farris - Skytone Records

20 OUTTA MY HEAD Craig Campbell - Bigger Picture Records


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21 THE BARTENDER Ed Bruce - Pretty World Records

22 HEY GIRL Billy Currington - Mercury Records

23 LOVESICK COWGIRLS Bobbi Lynn - Canadian American

24 SOMEWHERE BETWEEN Taylor Made - LGR / CDX Vol. 579,Cut # 8

25 OUT OF THE PICTURE Todd Stanford - Main Street Records

26 JUST ONE GLANCE Bill Barnes - MP3/James Allen Promotions

27 ANGELS WITH BROKEN WINGS Natasha James - Highway One Records

28 AMONG MY SOUVENIRS David Wayne - Sugarfoot Records

29 TEXAS HONKY TONK Jerry Croston - Pretty World Records

30 BEING LONELY WITH YOU The Haskins - MP3

31 HIT MAN Rocky Scott - Pretty World Records

32 GOOD OLE COWBOY Duke Michaels - DMB Records

33 TROPHY WIFE Kristi Stafford - Colt Records

34 HEART OF DREAMS Kathy Joy Daugherty - JoyTown Rec/NRP

35 TWO CIGARETTES OUT OF MEMPHIS J. K. Coltrain - Colt Records

36 HEY BULLY Morgan Frazer - Sidewalk Records

37 THANK YOU FOR LEAVIN’ Brooke Byam - Twang Thang Music

38 FADED BLUES Michael Martin Murphey - Red River Records

39 NASHVILLE’S IN ME Earl Parker - Door Knob Records

40 AUCTIONEER Brett Rigby - Pretty World Records

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Ricky Skaggs will be the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum‟s 2013 Art-

ist-in-Residence. Skaggs will present two intimate evening performances on

November 18 and 19, at 7:00 p.m. The concerts will be the museum‟s first pub-

lic programs in the new CMA Theater.

Established in 2003, the museum‟s residency program annually honors a musical

master who can be credited with contributing a large and significant body of

work to the canon of American popular music. Honorees are given a blank can-

vas and are encouraged to lend their own creative brushstrokes to an up-close-

and-personal musical experience. Previous Artist-in-Residence honorees in-

clude Cowboy Jack Clement, Earl Scruggs, Tom T. Hall, Guy Clark, Kris

Kristofferson, Jerry Douglas, Vince Gill, Buddy Miller, Connie Smith and

Kenny Rogers.

This year, Skaggs has chosen to perform two unique shows - each with its own

theme and lineup of guest artists. The first show, November 18, will have a

country music theme; Ricky‟s special guests that night will include Emmylou

Harris, Brad Paisley, Peter Frampton, Gordon Kennedy and The Whites. The

second show, November 19, will celebrate his bluegrass roots with special guests Alison Krauss, Bruce Hornsby,

Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Del McCoury and The Whites. Both nights will feature Skaggs‟ award-winning

band, Kentucky Thunder.

“Ricky Skaggs has created his own career path,” said Museum Director Kyle Young. “It‟s rare to find an artist who

thrives in three different genres, but Ricky does. He is highly respected in country, bluegrass and gospel music, and

he has a way of blending these styles that delights music fans. Ricky has been a great friend to the museum for

many years. He was on hand, in 2011, when we announced our plans for expanding the museum. Now he will pre-

sent the museum‟s first public program in our new CMA Theater. With its nearly 800-seat capacity, the new theater

allows us to welcome more guests while still maintaining the intimate atmosphere that makes our Artist-in-

Residence series so special.”

An innovative musician, top-notch vocalist, record producer and label owner, Grammy award-winning Ricky

Skaggs has developed a unique hybrid of traditional American music throughout his more than four decades career.

While he is regarded as a pioneer of country music‟s neo-traditionalist movement and a flame-keeper for traditional

bluegrass, he also has been creatively restless, at times moving roots-oriented music in new, progressive directions.

Ricky Skaggs was born on July 18, 1954, in Cordell, Kentucky. His father gave him his first mandolin when he was

five, and it was soon apparent that the young boy was a natural musician. A year later, when Bill Monroe performed

in the nearby town of Martha, he invited young Skaggs onstage to play his mandolin. By age seven, Skaggs earned

his first paycheck for performing “Ruby” and “Honky Tonk Swing” on Flatt & Scruggs‟ syndicated TV show.

Skaggs has released more than 30 albums and won 14 Grammys, 11 IBMA awards, eight CMA awards and nine

Academy of Country Music awards.

www.SkaggsFamilyRecords.com

Ricky Skaggs Selected As 2013 Artist-in-Residence At The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum


Video Reviews by RSVP Staff

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5 Star Rating System

Brad Puckett ~ At Least I'm Feeling Again

http://youtu.be/EBl6UuQRnhs

I really like this video, the production was good and the artist and song were excel-

lent. The combination of production, artist and song make it's a must see video, I

believe it's a healing in process that almost everybody can relate to.

Tommy Steele ~ "We ain't Drunk"

http://youtu.be/8Fzd1fjHJxg

The production was alright but could have been better and the intro was a little long.

Now as for the storyline it is just another drinkin' song but the song and music

rocked so if you like drinkin' songs then this video is for you.

www.rsvproduction.com

Buddy Good & James Marvell ~ The Country Cavaleers

http://youtu.be/mIbYUrrtExM

I would not call this a production video as I would call it a documentary but if you

like a good story and like seeing some great artist of the past then I would recom-

mend that you watch this video.

John Heinrich ~ “A Night In Tunisia" & "Lady Bird"

http://youtu.be/WfTrjo6fUKo

I would not call this a production video as it is more a work tape video but because I

know John Heinrich and used him with one of my past artist shows, I have to give

credit to where credit is due. John is multi-talented musician here in Nashville, so if

you're looking for or in need of a Steel Guitar, Saxophone, Dobro or Flute player,

then I recommend John Heinrich. I give John a 5 star but the video only 3.

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