JAMBER RECORDS & SHARP OBJECTS
ANNOUNCE AMBER RHODES SONGWRITING CONTEST WINNERS
A National Radio Contest For The Aspiring Songwriter—
Successfully Complete!
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (July 1, 2008)--Jamber Records and Sharp
Objects are pleased to introduce the winners of the Amber
RhodesSongwriting Contest, a national radio promotion/contest
designed and held to encourage songwriters (from novice to
accomplished) from around the country to submit their material as a
contender to win a writing session in Music City with Jamber
recording artist Amber Rhodes.
Nearly 300 songs were submitted and more than 3,300 fans cast
their online vote for their favorite demo.
Grand Prize Winner: "Taken Man" by Jo Clark of Franklin, TN
(written with Steven Strobel)
The radio stations that hosted the Amber Rhodes Songwriting
Contest were: WCJW/Warsaw, NY, KAUS/Austin, MN, WLOC/Horse
Cave, KY, WKSR/Pulaski, TN, KTJJ/Farmington, MO, KRAZ/Santa
Barbara, CA, KSNI/Santa Maria, CA, KKJG/San Luis Obispo, CA,
and KJUG/Visalia, CA.
Songs were judged based on the initial 15-second allure, lyrical
content and musical composition. The radio stations submitted
their finalists and the contending songs were posted on Amber’s
web page (www.amberrhodes.com) where the public elected their
favorite as a winner.
In addition to a signed Epiphone guitar, Grand Prize Winner, Jo
Clark, has won a co-writing session with recording artist Amber
Rhodes in Nashville, a single-song publishing deal with Sharp
Objects, and a professional Nashville demo. She will take her
initial meeting with Amber on Friday, July 18.
Ms. Clark began her musical career as a member of a barbershop
trio. Jo was twice selected in 2002 and 2003 to attend Barbara
Cloyd's Play for Publishers workshops where she developed
relationships with new publishers and other co-writers. Most
recently, Jo worked with the Nashville New Music Seminar to
organize and promote the Triple Threat Showcase; she was among
the seven women featured in the showcase. Jo can be seen from
time to time performing at the Bluebird Café in Nashville.
The 1st runner-up will receive an Amber Rhodes autographed
Epiphone Guitar and 8X10 photo along with a framed award
certificate. All finalists will receive a certificate of participation and
an autographed 8X10 photo.
Rhodes herself is a published songwriter (Sharp Objects,
Nashville/ASCAP). She released her debut CD (GOODBYE
YESTERDAY) in 2007 and was named “Who New to Watch” in 2008
(CMA Close-Up Magazine). The songstress wrote or co-wrote the
ten songs contained on the CD. She was a finalist in “American
Idol” – Songwriter and will grace the pages of CMA Close-up
Magazine once again in the “Artist Debut Spotlight” this fall.
Sharp Objects represents Britton Cameron, Michael Peterson,
Amber Rhodes, Joshua Rush, Randy Sharp, and Maia Sharp,
among others.
For more information on Amber Rhodes and the top contenders of
the Amber Rhodes Songwriting Contest visit www.amberrhodes.
com /or/ www.MySpace.com/AmberRhodesMusic.
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CHRIS CAGLE LENDS HAND TO GIVE KIDS THE WORLD
NASHVILLE, TN (July 22, 2008)-Chris Cagle (Capitol
Records-Nashville) is slated to headline the Give Kids The World
Second Annual Benefit Concert Series--a three-day musical event to
be held August 12, 13 & 14 at various locations in the Golden State
(Sacramento/Fresno/Riverside).
The private concert series is being held for the benefit of Give Kids
The World Village (GKTW), a Kissimmee, Florida-based children's
charity. GKTW is a 70-acre non-profit resort that creates magical
memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their
families. With the help of many generous individuals such as Chris
Cagle, a variety of corporations and partnering wish-granting
organizations, Give Kids The World provides a cost-free fantasy
vacation to children in need offering week-long accommodations at
its whimsical resort, attractions tickets, meals and more to ensure
that no child is ever denied the opportunity to live their special
dream.
In its 22nd year, Give Kids The World is among the top 20 highest
rated non-profits overall nationwide. The Four-Star rated
organization has welcomed more than 88,000 families from all 50
states and over 65 countries. [www.gktw.org - (800) 995-KIDS or
(229) 227-7691]
This is the first time Chris Cagle's tour schedule has enabled him
to participate in this satellite concert event. The Give Kids The World
Third Annual Benefit Concert is a progressive event that will be held
at three different California locations. On Tuesday, August 12, Chris
will perform at the Crest Theater in Sacramento; on Wednesday,
August 13, he will take the stage at the Fresno Convention Center.
He will close the charity function at the finale scheduled for
Thursday, August 14 at the Landis Auditorium in Riverside. (The
concert series is not open to the public.)
"I truly enjoy the opportunity to give something back," Cagle said.
"But, what's even more important to me, is to be able to offer these
children the opportunity to make a wish come true and live their
dream, because that's what life is all about--creating a bright and
hopeful future for our children to make it a better tomorrow. I'm
honored and humbled to be part of this event."
During his career, Cagle has graced the country singles charts with
numerous hits--including five Top Tens. The gold recording artist's
earlier career chart-toppers include "I Breathe In, I Breathe Out,"
"Laredo," "Miss Me Baby," "Country By The Grace of God," "What A
Beautiful Day," and "Chicks Dig It."
In February, Cagle celebrated the release of his fourth album
entitled MY LIFE'S BEEN A COUNTRY SONG. The CD debuted at
No. 1 at the top of Billboard's Country Chart and the first single from
the project ("What Kind Of Gone") made it to the Top 10. He's slated
to release a third single, entitled "Never Ever Gone," in late August.
For more information on Chris Cagle visit www.chriscagle.com.
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