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T.G. Sheppard to Host Heartland TV Hit Show “Country Classics” Beginning November 16
Sheppard Featured This Weekend on Nationally Syndicated Radio Show, Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 13, 2015) – After making a successful comeback with his latest album, Legendary Friends & Country Duets, country legend T.G. Sheppard continues to build on his momentum with upcoming appearances on Heartland TV’s hit show, “Country Classics.” Tune in as Sheppard hosts four upcoming episodes from the popular Willie Nelson & Friends Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to hosting duties, Sheppard also takes viewers behind-the-scenes from the recording process for his new project, which features collaborations with George Jones, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, Lorrie Morgan and many more. Legendary Friends & Country Duets, released via Cleopatra Records, is available on iTunes, Amazon, and in music retailers nationwide.
“I had so much fun taping these episodes” said T.G. Sheppard. “I always enjoy listening to classic country, which is why this was such a perfect fit. I hope everyone enjoys the special footage of myself in the studio with some of my musical heroes while recording the new album.”
“Country Classics” will air new episodes each week, beginning November 16. Additional all-new episodes will air on November 23, November 30 and December 7. Along with Heartland TV, the show will air on Blue Highways TV, The Family Channel, Angel Two (DISH TV), AMG-TV, Country TV (New Zealand) and DTC Cable (check local listings).
Fans can catch T.G. Sheppard this weekend on the nationally syndicated radio show, “Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence.” The 3-hour show takes listeners inside the career and life of some of country music’s biggest stars. Sheppard and Lawrence will reminisce about some of the biggest moments of the chart-topper’s 40-plus year career.
T.G. Sheppard on tour:
Nov 15 – Wisconsin Dells, WI – Crystal Grand Theater
Dec 06 – Branson, MO – Andy Williams Moon River Theater
Dec 23 – Sauk Rapids, MN – Rollies
Jan 14 – Crossville, TN – Palace Theater
Jan 15 – Powderly, KY – Merle Travis Music Center
Jan 30 – Ft. Worth, TX – The Stage Coach Ballroom
Jan 31 – Feb 7 – Port Canaveral, FL – Country’s Family Reunion / Larry’s Country Diner Cruise (w/ Kelly Lang)
Feb 10 – Tampa, FL – Florida State Fair
About T.G. Sheppard:
T.G. Sheppard has always had an unstoppable passion for music. This passion along with 21 number one hits and being ranked as one of the top artists in all of country music, has made him one of the most popular live performers on tour today. It’s only natural with a show chock full of chart topping hits like “Last Cheaters Waltz”, “I Loved ‘Em Everyone”,” Do You Wanna Go To Heaven”, and “Party Time” that T.G. has developed a reputation as a solid performer who delivers exactly what audiences want. All this and more combined with a steadfast dedication to entertainment has truly made him one of the great Legends in country music.
T.G. Sheppard’s ardor for life and unceasing energy allow him to fulfill his unrelenting passion for music. “Legendary Friends & Country Duets” is the latest means by which he shares that passion with the rest of us.
Stay Social with T.G. Sheppard:
Facebook: facebook.com/tgsheppard/
Twitter: @TGSheppardmusic
For more information, visit tgsheppard.com
SOURCE: Webster Public Relations
Elvis songwriter Mac Davis honored by BMI
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Songwriter Mac Davis, who wrote the Elvis Presley classic “In the Ghetto,” was honored at the BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday with tributes from Luke Bryan and Little Big Town.
Davis was given the BMI Icon award for penning five decades of hits in the pop and country worlds including “Memories,” ”A Little Less Conversation,” and “Texas in my Rearview Mirror.”
The Lubbock, Texas-native was also a film and stage actor, TV and radio personality and had a solo career as a singer. Davis said he was in awe of Elvis’ personality and thanked him for helping him as a songwriter and later as an artist.
“I watched him when he first came to Lubbock, Texas, and he stood on the back of a flatbed truck . and the girls were just screaming and yelling and climbing up and trying to get to him,” Davis told the crowd of songwriters, artists and music industry representatives. “And I said, ‘Man, I want to do that.'”
Rascal Flatts performed Davis’ song “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me,” while the four-part vocal group Little Big Town performed the softly poignant “In the Ghetto.”
“I also want to know how you wrote a lyric that tells a woman to shut her mouth,” Bryan joked before breaking into his best Elvis impression of “A Little Less Conversation.”
Rodney Clawson was named songwriter of the year for his writing credits on seven top country songs, including Kenny Chesney’s “American Kids,” and Lady Antebellum’s “Bartender.”
“Beat of the Music,” performed and co-written by Brett Eldredge, was named the song of the year.
Source: Business Insiders
Wayne Jackson Wine Label Debut
Autumn Greetings Friends –
We are thrilled to announce I now have my own wine label thanks to the fabulous folks at Delta Blues Winery! They have just launched their Memphis Legends label and yours truly is the first legend! Andrew is next followed by our joint Memphis Horns label! Who would have thought?!
The first bottles were presented to me and Kevin Kane, head of the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau. They are available exclusively at Delta Blues Winery. Worldwide shipping coming soon!
Stax Tours are going strong! Whether it is a group of 250 like the Autozone folks last week or this great group below of 24 from Pennsylvania…
or one person like my fellow West Memphis High School bandmate, Gail, pictured below, we’ve got you covered! I love sharing my memories of the musical magic we made there in Studio A!
To book a personal tour of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music with me, email Amy at sweetmedicine@aol.com.
– Wayne Jackson
Third Street in Memphis Renamed to B.B. King Boulevard
On September 16, 2015, the City of Memphis declared that Third Street would be renamed B.B. King Blvd. in honor of the late B.B. King.