PRESS RELEASE: Adam Gregory's "Crazy Days" Earns Him 'Crazy Week' at 2008 CMA Music Festival

(Reprinted With Permission AristoMedia Group)


(Nashville, TN - June 11, 2008) NSA/Midas recording artist Adam Gregory can thank the success of his debut single "Crazy Days" for a whirlwind schedule of appearances and performances that turned into one "Crazy Week" during this year's CMA Music Festival.

Gregory broke from his current four-month radio tour to perform Thursday and Friday at the sweltering Greased Lightning Daytime Stages, but also made a surprise appearance at the CMA Global Artist Party, worked the runways at the Country Weekly Fashion Show, and hosted the first annual Adam Gregory Jam at Fuel Bar. He swung the bats for charity at the Celebrity Softball Challenge and somehow still made plenty of time to sign autographs for his fans.Gregory showed up Monday night at the Global Artist Party at The Stage on Broadway first as a spectator, but was quickly coerced into performing a spontaneous set that thrilled the international crowd. The following night he hosted and performed at his first annual Adam Gregory Jam at Fuel Bar and Nightclub. The enthusiastic crowd was treated to performances by Gregory, Jason Matthews, the Harters and an in-the-round jam session to close the night featuring Kyle Jacobs, Keith Follese and Anthony Smith.He suited up alongside fellow ballplayers Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Montgomery Gentry and Sara Evans on Wednesday afternoon to raise money for cancer research at the City of Hope 18th annual Celebrity Softball Challenge. Gregory then switched gears and tried his hand at modeling, donning the latest fashions at the Wildhorse Saloon later that night to benefit Musicians on Call.Thursday, Gregory's time was devoted purely to the fans, signing autographs (GAC, Border's booths) and performing at the Greased Lightning Daytime Stages for thousands of festival goers. His set included the hit that's shooting up the country charts, "Crazy Days," currently at #46 on the R&R charts and climbing seven spots this week to #36 on the Music Row charts. Since the CMA Music Fest, website traffic at www.adamgregory.com has shot up an amazing 500 percent.Friday, Gregory opened the day's festivities at the Greased Lightning Daytime Stages by singing the National Anthem and finished the day doing more interviews and autograph signings at the truTv Fan Fair Hall. Gregory is currently back on the road for the next two months continuing his radio tour, having already visited over 100 radio stations in 37 states. For more information on Adam Gregory, visit www.adamgregory.com or http://www.midasrecords.com/.






(Pictured above) Adam Gregory performed at the "Nashville Spotlight Show" at the Greased Lightning Riverfront Daytime Stages Thursday, June 5 in Downtown Nashville during the 2008 CMA Music Festival.


Photo Credit: Bev Moser




(Pictured above) Adam Gregory hosted the Adam Gregory Jam at Fuel Bar and Nightclub. The evening featured performances by Gregory, Jason Matthews, the Harters and an in-the-round jam session to close the night featuring Kyle Jacobs, Keith Follese and Anthony Smith. Pictured L to R are Kyle Jacobs, Adam Gregory, Keith Follese, and Anthony Smith.

Photo Credit: Bev Moser

PRESS RELEASE: JEFF GRIFFITH'S FIRST MUSIC FEST FULL OF SURPRISES - AND FUN!

(reprinted with permission So Much Moore Media)

Singer Misses Parade Ride, Sings At Ernest Tubb's, Celebrates Joe Stampley's 65th Birthday On Riverfront Stage Nashville, TN (June 10, 2008)

When Texas recording artist Jeff Griffith arrived in Nashville for his first CMA Music Festival, he never imagined how jam-packed the week would be - or how much fun he would have. "It was amazing," Griffith says. "I loved every minute of it - from the booths to performing - it was incredible."
Griffith certainly made the most out of his Music Festival debut, but admits to a moment of near-panic when he realized he'd missed his ride in the opening-day festivities parade. "I was there," says the sociable Texan. "But I guess I was talkin' to someone and didn't hear 'em call my name. The driver just fell in line - without me!"
On the Riverfront Stage, Jeff, along with compadre Joe Stampley, held sway over the crowd - and celebrated Joe's 65th birthday with the Moe & Joe classic, "Good Ol' Boys," and the title track from Griffith's debut CD, IF IT AIN'T ONE THING IT'S ANOTHER.


(Photo Credit: Bev Moser)

In the Mr. Coffee booth Jeff met a like-minded fan in six-year old Austin DeClue of Bonne Terre, Missouri. The two handsome, cowboy-hat wearin' gents shared a light-hearted moment.




(Photo credit: Martha E. Moore)
Jeff drew a large crowd to the Ernest Tubb Record Shop for a live interview with and acoustic performance for WSM Radio's Keith Bilbrey. Jeff sang his current hit, "Holed Up In Some Honky Tonk," and shared a brand new composition, "That's Why I Had To Say Goodbye," with fans.
(Photo Credit: Martha E. Moore)

In between his Festival activities, Jeff found his way to Hendersonville and the home of legendary songwriter Hank Cochran. "He was so gracious," Griffith says of Cochran. "He's already pitched me some hits for my next album."

(Photo Credit: Martha E. Moore)

2008 CMA Fest Photos for AristoMedia Group

I have been one of the exclusive on stage and behind stage photographers for the CMA Music Festival Riverfront Stages the last couple years. Let me tell you it is a lot of hard work in the hot sun .. but I would not change it for anything. This is a link that AristoMedia has put up .. if you were there .. check it out!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/aristoworks/sets/72157605503592137/

PRESS RELEASE: Operation Troop Aid Present Aaron Tippin

From the President of Operation Troop Aid
As our men and women in uniform are deployed all over the world, let us not forget our freedom, for it is because of them, past, present, and future that we can live free. What better way to express our FREEDOM than to reach out to the ones that provide it. Please help us as we let them know they are "NOT FORGOTTEN."


JUN 5 2008: Operation Troop Aid presents Aaron Tippin the 2008 Operation Troop Aid Patriot Award. This Award is given to the entertainer that goes above and beyond to support deployed Soldiers. Aaron has made numerous trips overseas and has donated his time without hesitation.

Mark presents the OTA Patriot Award to Aaron Tippin with Judy Seale from Stars for Stripes....




Photos by Bev Moser



Aaron Addresses the CMA crowd

Aaron and Mark backstage Aaron and boys Aaron on stage
Backstage about to surprise Aaron
Nashville
Aaron and family




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