The Country Network Now Available On Roku

The innovative television network dedicated to providing today's country music enthusiasts more choices in televised and digital programming, The Country Network (TCN), is pleased to announce its carriage on the Roku streaming media platform. Country music fans with the device or Roku-enabled Smart TV can now access the latest and best videos from their Country, Americana, Red Dirt and Texas artists, as well as TCN's original programming—including series such as Live from the Couch, On the Rise, Our Land: The Music Highway, Studio B Sessions, and more!

This news comes as TCN expands into nine (9) additional markets throughout the heartland, renewal with Cocola Broadcasting, and the launch of eight original series for its initial fall lineup. It also recently launched its creative, state-of-the-art fan-incentive program, TCN All-Access. The carriage through Roku will add an additional 10.6M potential viewers to TCN's overall household reach, now estimated at over 50 million DMA households, putting it squarely on pace with its growth strategy to reach 100 million homes within the next three years. For more information on The Country Network, please visit www.tcncountry.com.

"The addition of Roku is extremely important to us," states Tim Eaton, President and CEO of The Country Network. "4 in 10 households currently own an OTT streaming device, and by next year, Streaming Media Players (SMP) penetration will reach 40 percent of all U.S. homes with internet," he explains. "The number of ways people are receiving TV content is expanding rapidly and we want to be a part of this conversation and be available to fans through a wide variety of sources."

Roku is the leader in SMP market share. There are currently 10.6M active Roku accounts across SMPs and smart TV, reaching 49% of SMP households. These figures are expected to climb steeply based upon reports by IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS): 56 percent of all North American TV shipments in Q1-2016 were smart TVs; Roku-powered smart TVs earned 12% of all sales for the entire first half of 2016.

For more information on The Country Network, upcoming show announcements, and a complete list of broadcast affiliates and channels, please visit www.tcncountry.com.

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About the Country Network:
The Country Network ("TCN"), is an innovative music video network dedicated to providing today's country music enthusiasts more choices in televised and digital programming. TCN will be the only television network dedicated exclusively to airing country music content. TCN is "all Country Music, all the time."

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LORDS Of The GUITAR - LIVE

Jean Beauvoir and his band Crown of Thorns playing "Dying For Love" - LIVE - Sala Caracol, Madrid Spain - April 27th, 2011.

Incidentally, two Veteran Rock Guitarists who made ROCKWiRED MAGAZiNES 2016 list of Favorite "Guitarist of the Year" in October are from the Jean Beauvoir led band CROWN of THORNS.

Micki Free from the original Crown of Thorns lineup and Tommy Lafferty who took over when Free went solo. Free whose career includes the debut Crown of Thorns album which set off a bidding war in the industry is also a multi-platinum recording artist and Grammy award winner.

The guitarist on the right is Dario just being Dario. In music magazine reviews he is routinely mentioned as being one of the most charismatic and entertaining bass guitarists performing today. Beauvoir who is well known for his stage presence and charisma doesn't hold back making the combination and stage interaction with both Dario and Lafferty one of the most entertaining LIVE ROCK events to see.

Watch for their 2017 schedule.

Follow Crown of Thorns:
COT | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crown-of-Thorns-40894144971

Some Crown of Thorns Videos:
COT | Dying for Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSokqQ-YAEY

COT | Hike It Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qYueiEsSsM

COT C House of Love: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssgiEdF7l_4

COT | Rock Ready https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoC1tqED7LI

COT | iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crown-of-thorns/id360719715

Follow Tommy Lafferty:
TL | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommy.lafferty
FTF | Website: http://fromthefire.com
FTF | Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fromthefireband

Follow Jean Beauvoir:
JB | Website: http://www.jeanbeauvoir.com
JB | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanBeauvoirOFFICIAL
JB | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JeanBeauvoir

Website: http://www.allindianz.com
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJviR0uhYx0

Classically Trained Saxophonist Taking Bold Steps - New Jazz Music

A 25-year-old with an old soul. Sunny personality, with homemade qualities, and a love of relationships between music passion, family and friends. Braxton’s positivity acts as a way to create a message and theme in his music and overall brand of new jazz music

As a recent Juilliard graduate and a classically trained saxophonist, Braxton is now taking bold steps to create his own lane in music -- even if that means defying what his schooling and peers may expect of him. In his upcoming single, "Somewhere in Between," Braxton debuts his vocal talent to show the world you can find balance in who you are, what others expect of you, and ultimately find your own lane.

"For me, my sound and musical identity has always been in between the soul music that I grew up on and the jazz that I have studied and grown to love. So I wrote this song to say, that it's okay to be a little different. We should embrace our uniqueness and follow through with it." - Braxton Cook

SOUNDS LIKE: "Black American Music": laid back, mellow, soulful, honest, inspired by new jazz music, soul and R&B, singer-songwriters.

"I want people to be musically moved like John Coltrane. Moved by the music and spiritual experience." - Braxton Cook

Website: http://www.BRAXTONCOOK.COM
Music: http://soundcloud.com/braxton-cook-1/somewhere-in-between-final-master

Dan McCarthy Releases New Video And Single "Ladybug Point" Worldwide

It was 20 years ago while traveling the coast of Oregon when McCarthy and his then girlfriend Karen stopped to take in the view. It was there, as the two gazed at the beauty of the towering cliffs and with the sounds of the crashing waves below, the poem, "Ladybug Point" was written on a tattered piece of note paper. The two would later be married and go on the build their family and life together as the poem remained in a drawer for the next 18 years. In 2014, McCarthy was inspired to write a song from his poem and later was added as one of the songs on his first EP.



In 2016 McCarthy submitted one of his songs to Music 1 Radio, the internet radio station sponsored by Star 1 Group. Laura Patterson, President of Star 1 Group, Star 1 Records, and Shine On Records heard McCarthy's song and contacted him for a phone interview. What resulted was a newly produced video for Ladybug Point and a complete remix that became the soundtrack and a new single. "I was taken by both the simplicity and beauty of the song. After learning that it was inspired by a poem, it was easy to understand why", stated Ms. Patterson.



The video is available on Vevo and all of it's 11 supported platforms along with Sony's Video Zone in Europe and Music 1 Television. The soundtrack is available on iTunes, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify and from over 600 more outlets worldwide.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j82fxzysUZQ


http://www.danmccarthysoloacoustic.com

http://star1ent.com/dan-mccarthy/audio/716/ladybug-point

http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=194817

Piper Madison Brings Those Girls

She went from country girl to city girl, and now she's sippin' on Starbucks lattes, doing the Arianna Grande hair flip and wearin' that bright red lipstick, as one of "Those Girls."

Rocket ships, aliens, pretty girls, singing, dancing, playing guitar and, of course, wearing lots of red lipstick. That, the atmosphere in Piper Madison's new, fun, alternative rock/pop video, "Those Girls," expected to skyrocket the teen singer/actor and songwriter to the top of the pop music charts.

Madison's video is based on a song with catchy music and tight lyrics written by the 14-year-old, perhaps best known for her role as Zelphaba, a magic and spell-toting teen in the Nickelodeon TV show, "100 Things to Do Before High School."

In addition to acting, the talented youth plays several instruments, including guitar, which she performs on camera in the video. She has been singing and writing songs since her parents gave her a guitar for her eighth birthday. She also plays, piano, ukulele and banjo.

"I love all music," the young girl says, listing a plethora of genres, from country and rock to modern pop.

"I like to listen to Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Amy Winehouse and a lot of others," she says, adding, "I also listen to music from my country roots."

Madison and her younger sister, Skylar moved from her birthplace of Louisville, Kentucky to Toluca Lake, Calif., with their parents, five years ago.

The two young girls originally came to Los Angeles for an acting camp, and became so enamored with acting and Hollywood they talked their parents into making the cross-country move, according to Madison.

She's currently a high school sophomore in an independent homeschool-style co-op, where she not only learns general coursework but also is gleaning all she can from a sound engineering class.

"I really want to know all aspects of music and recording," she says.

Madison writes most of her own songs, with catchy tunes and lyrics well-beyond her chronological age. She says she likes to infuse her humor and sense of place in her songs.

She mostly likes to write about everyday situations and things that happen or pop into her head.

"My main technique is I take a situation and exaggerate it," she says, with a laugh.

"Those Girls" came about from a suggestion from her mother.

"My mom walked into my bedroom and (says), ‘Why don't you write a song about being one of ‘Those Girls?' so I did," Madison recalls.

She's currently working on a full-length album based on songs she's written. The album is expected to be released in 2017.

For now, she's busy promoting the video, for which she's performing at a variety of venues, including talk shows and radio interviews, as well as performing as a featured artist with recording artist David Longoria at the opening of an Angels, major league ball game.

The video was produced by Bug on the Camel Productions and features Madison and several other talented teens, including her sister, who portrays the "Alien Queen," to whom Madison's character gifts a box of self-esteem, so she too can become one of "Those Girls.'

Madison and Skylar are used to performing together, having previously blended their voices and Madison's guitar licks in the duo, "Madison Fayre." The siblings previously released two songs together, "California Christmas" and "A Happy Holiday Medley."

Outside of her onstage life, Madison is a typical young girl, who loves shopping, reading Harry Potter books, listening to music and hanging out with friends, including her younger sister, who she says is a "good friend."

Madison also has two dogs and enjoys playing tennis.

Her vocal coach, Dennis John Napolitano, of Dennis John Studios in Burbank, describes Madison as: "A wonderful girl with the wisdom and intellect of a 22-year-old."

"She thinks deep things and has a lot of wisdom at 14," he says.

Debralynn Findon, owner of Discover Management in Studio City, has been working with Madison since the family moved to Southern California.

"Piper is fun to work with and amazing. I love her video, the singing, the acting and the direction," Findon says, adding, "She's just one of "Those Girls" with incredible passion, drive and determination."

Website: http://www.pipermadison.com/
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vemAOHaNaaM

Xavier Toscano's "Runway"

Xavier Toscano's latest video, "Runaway" is featured at Foot Locker stores nationwide. The song was also featured on the hit show Keeping Up With The Kardashians (it's just one of the five that made it into the hit show, from his latest project Feels So Good).
Xavier Toscano's latest video, "Runaway" is featured at Foot Locker stores nationwide. The song was also featured on the hit show Keeping Up With The Kardashians (it's just one of the five that made it into the hit show, from his latest project Feels So Good).

Xavier's music is influenced by Top 40 radio and video. It can best be described as enthusiastic, energetic, dance-urban pop. He also blends his love of EDM, rap, rock, reggae, and R&B with his dancing ability to create a dynamic stage show. Xavier has performed across the United States and Europe, and continues to entertain locally. Wherever Xavier performs, he is always praised for having a "ton of energy." Combine that with his strong stage presence, and you have well rounded entertainer who puts on electric and engaging show.

Website: http://www.xaviertoscano.com/epk
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7QCCEXfoUc



Xavier's music is influenced by Top 40 radio and video. It can best be described as enthusiastic, energetic, dance-urban pop. He also blends his love of EDM, rap, rock, reggae, and R&B with his dancing ability to create a dynamic stage show. Xavier has performed across the United States and Europe, and continues to entertain locally. Wherever Xavier performs, he is always praised for having a "ton of energy." Combine that with his strong stage presence, and you have well rounded entertainer who puts on electric and engaging show.

Website: http://www.xaviertoscano.com/epk
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7QCCEXfoUc

Nominated At Film Festivals Now The Album Praying For A Miracle By Michael Resin Released On Bongo Boy Records

Bongo Boy Records announces the release of "Praying For A Miracle"; the full length studio album by Swiss recording artist Michael Resin. The 10 track album is making its way to Hong Kong with Bongo Boy Records Star Program. This release will be available in Greater China, Taiwan, Malaysia and other Asian countries and here in the USA via CDBABY Worldwide distributors.

Michaël Resin residents in Lausanne, Switzerland and took music lessons at a very young age. Michaël has released a few singles and two albums with Stéphane Resin under the group name Be-Boys. In 2015 Michaël recorded his first solo single called "Point Of No Return" of his debut album "Emotion Sickness". Which were followed by a second single "What I Feel For You" and 3rd single "Only Human" in 2015.

Michaël returns to Bongo Boy Records with his solo album "Praying For A Miracle" and Bongo Boy Records is excited to distribute and promote Michael Resin’s latest album on their growing International roster.

This summer Michaël's music video "Falling feat. Benjamin Karmer" was aired on Television in New York City and went in heavy rotation Coast to Coast on 54 TV Channels that same month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoKF_JzFpg

As a Film Director, Michaël has also produced the short film. "Vicious Minds Project" was seen last month on National Television in the USA via The Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV show series. The short film has been accepted in many film festivals this winter and also has been nominated for the Nashville Universe Awards – Short Film. This film is available on Blu-ray and Amazon On Demand.

"Praying For A Miracle" is available via CDBABY as Compact Disc and Digital Downloads. The album is also available in Asia with Bongo Boy Records ASIA as a digital download with online retail sites like KKBOX, Omusic, Taiwan Mobile, OMusic, Xiami, China Telecom, China Unicom and many others.

Praying For A Miracle - Album
1. World Is Mine 2:26
2. Vicious Minds Project 3:48
3. Get Away 2:37
4. Gates Of Hell 3:31
5. New Romance 4:00
6. Nothing Is Forever 4:44
7. Lord Knows 3:12
8. Falling feat Benjamin Karmer 3:18
9. Praying For A Miracle 3:24
10.Vicious Minds Project Acoustic 3:21

Available on Bongo Boy Records
CDBABY(USA) WORLDWIDE http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/michaelresin1
KANJIAN (HONG KONG) ASIA
Artist official website: www.michaelresin.com
Twitter @michaelresin
www.Facebook.com/MichaelResinArtiste

Website: http://www.bongoboyrecords.com

Killer Tracks Releases "Legacy"

Killer Tracks announces Legacy, a groundbreaking new addition to its production music catalog. Recorded live with an 81-piece orchestra, the collection of 12 original tracks represents the collaborative effort of four gifted composers and some of the industry's most talented contemporary vocalists. The result is a lush and invigorating musical journey blending rich orchestral arrangements and soaring vocals in trailer formats that will set the standard for the genre for years to come.

More than six months in the making Legacy is among Killer Track's most ambitious recording projects to date. "We assembled a group of composers, singers and musicians who are among the best in the business and tasked them with creating a new sound," says Killer Tracks executive producer Ryan Perez-Daple. "They pushed limits and you can hear it."

Killer Tracks composers featured in the project include Gregg Lehrman, Boris Nonte, Cyrus Reynolds and Billy Van. Vocalists include Keely Bumford, Sarah Westen Rasmussen, Ali Meredith-Lacey, Anthony Starble, Alexandra Schultz, Jay Stolar, Phillip Howard and Jeffrey Kolhede.

Lehrman, the recent recipient of an ASCAP Award for his work on the television series Ground Floor, found the concept of blending orchestra and vocals intriguing and the collaborative process of working with the other composers and vocalists (some located halfway around the globe) energizing. "There were a lot of brilliant people involved in this project," he says. "Half the fun was throwing out an idea and seeing what someone else came up with."

"It was a challenge to create big, cinematic music with vocals. The orchestra fills out the spectrum; adding vocals on top of that is a delicate craft. But, the results are amazing."

Lehrman points to the track Want It All as indicative of the album's intoxicating fusion of pop sensibilities and orchestral power. "It begins intimately with the music crafted around the vocals, and then it grows and grows toward a huge climax," he says.

It's that balance of style and grace that gives Legacy its unique sound and what makes it perfect for trailer producers looking for something new. "In the trailer world, you typically see purely instrumental tracks...all of these tracks include accompanying vocals," says Van. "It was cool to push that boundary."

Instrumental versions and shorter edits are also available for all tracks on the album.
Click here to see the behind-the-scenes making of Legacy.

Legacy
Track Listing
1. Lay Me Down (Sarah Westen Rasmussen, William Patrick Van Alstine)
2. Oh Brother (Ali Meredith-Lacey, Cyrus Reynolds, Gregg Lehrman)
3. Take These Arms (Anthony Starble, William Patrick Van Alstine)
4. Want It All (Boris Nonte, Gregg Lehrman, Keeley Bumford)
5. Dawn of Destruction (Boris Nonte, Gregg Lehrman, Phillip Howard)
6. Move Along (Alexandra Schultz, Gregg Lehrman, John Christopher Nye)
7. I Will Be Waiting (Sarah Westen Rasmussen, William Patrick Van Alstine)
8. Black Out the Sun (Jay Stolar, William Patrick Van Alstine)
9. Lux (Connor Shambrook, Cyrus Reynolds, Gregg Lehrman)
10. The Flood (Cyrus Reynolds, Gregg Lehrman, Phillip Howard)
11. The Wolves (Cyrus Reynolds, Gregg Lehrman, Keeley Bumford)
12. Half-Life (Cyrus Reynolds, Gregg Lehrman, Jeffrey Kolhede)

Executive Producer: Ryan Perez-Daple

Recorded at: Budapest Music Center, Budapest, Hungary
Performed by: the Hungarian Studio Orchestra
Conducted by: Peter Pejtsik
Concertmasters: Balazs Bujtor, Pal Jasz
Recording Engineer: Viktor Szabo
Assistant Engineer: Tibor Laho

About Killer Tracks
Killer Tracks is a global source for pre-cleared music for film, television, advertising and interactive media. With more than 2,700 active albums from 37 global libraries, the Killer Tracks catalog spans every genre and features original works from some of the music industry's most innovative composers, artists and producers. The premium catalog is continuously enhanced with exclusive recordings and new music updates. Friendly, knowledgeable support is always available through a dedicated team of music search specialists and licensing experts. When music matters, rely on the production music experts at Killer Tracks.
For more information, visit www.killertracks.com or follow @killertracks on Twitter and Instagram.

Jean Beauvoir & Crown Of Thorns

Two festivals Jean Beauvoir and his band Crown of Thorns played this summer included The Graspop Metal Festival and Rockingham Live both of which features the best melodic hard rock bands from around the world. Both festivals have been able to attract the most popular international bands in the genre from around the world due to their large international followings which continue to grow annually.

Crown of Thorns was formed by Jean Beauvoir after being asked by Jimmy Iovine if he would be interested in recording something for Interscope. When word spread of the Jean Beauvoir project for his newly created band it led to a highly publicized bidding war between labels in the industry; including a bid by Prince, a fan of Beauvoir's previous works.

Interscope Records emerged the victor with a reported $1M bid with the Crown of Thorns self titled debut album eventually being released internationally through various labels. It remained on the UK ROCK charts for 6-months resulting in international stadium tours with well known bands and artists including Bon Jovi, Van Halen and Slash.

As a multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and producer Jean Beauvoir has generated sales in excess of 40-million records worldwide to date and counting. His catalogue through his company Hot Boy Music/Universal Music contains over 500 published songs internationally. He continues to write, record and produce for himself as well as many other artists/bands. He tours as a solo artist and as the front man of his two internationally recognized bands; Crown of Thorns and Voodoo X.

Over the past two decades Jean Beauvoir has appeared on over 200-albums and collaborated with five artists who have been inducted into the ROCK 'n ROLL HALL of FAME.

Jean Beauvoir | Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oPjCi8qrEo

Jean Beauvoir | Official Site
www.jeanbeauvoir.com

Crown of Thorns | Official FaceBook
www.facebook.com/crownofthornsOfficial

Crown of Thorns | iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crown-of-thorns/id360719715

Website: http://www.allindianz.com
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSokqQ-YAEY

R&B Artist Jaye Valentine Launches Pandora Station Bringing Unique Sound To 250 Million Music Lovers Nationwide

Fresh on the heels of a performance-packed summer, Jaye Valentine is announcing the launch of her own Pandora internet radio station. Valentine's move to Pandora, one of the world's most popular personalized radio platforms,puts her music at the fingertips of more than 250 million music lovers in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.

The station features new music from Valentine's much-celebrated EP, "SPECTRUM," including fan favorites This Night Only and Alter Ego. Also featured on the station are selections from other artists whose albums exemplify Valentine's musical style, which according to Pandora isis characterized by modern R&B stylings, electronica influences, a subtle use of vocal harmony, groove based composition and melodic phrasing.

"I'm ecstatic for the launch of my Pandora station and for the opportunity for new and old fans to enjoy my music in rotation with other chart-topping artists that I admire, respect and enjoy," said Valentine. "The digital music revolution continues to usher in a wealth of opportunities for artists to gain new fans and listeners from across the globe, and I'm eager for even more opportunities to share my music with the world."

While Valentine's Pandora station and other opportunities have greatly increased her online reach and influence this year, she's continued to dominate offline and on stage with several high profile performances in top markets across the country. Last month, Valentine was a featured performer during Macy's Rip the Runway, one of the biggest fashion shows in the southeast. The event took place during the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta and was hosted by Empire's V. Bozeman.

Valentine's tour schedule also recently included a performance at the Houston Jerk Festival, one of the country's largest Caribbean-themed events, and she had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at Destiny Empowerment Seminar 2016, enjoying top billing alongside some of the nation's most accomplished and celebrated leaders in business and entertainment.

To listen to Jaye Valentine's newly launched Pandora station and follow the artist on the platform, visit www.pandora.com or download the app. For more information about the artist and inquiries regarding bookings, endorsements and other elite opportunities, visit www.thejayevalentine.com or contact Velma Trayham, founder of ThinkZILLA Consulting at 888-509-1145 or velma@itsthinkzilla.com.

Website: http://www.thejayevalentine.com