Updating...CALVIN RAY RECEIVES SEVERAL AWARDS AT MDA BENEFIT
Written on 27 September 2007 by bsw**IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE**
CALVIN RAY RECEIVES SEVERAL AWARDS AT MDA BENEFIT
8-26-2007
The Epiphone Guitar Company (A Division of Gibson Musical Instruments) presented Calvin Ray the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his accomplishments in the world of music as well as his humanitarian work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and his countless contributions of time and talent to raise funds for MDA and the programs they provide.
In addition, Calvin also works diligently is a driving force within his community to help in any possible manner, for any possible cause.
The award was presented at the historic
The list of attendees at the MDA benefit hosted by Mr. Calvin Ray, includes legendary performers, Stu Phillips, The LeGarde Twins, Jack Green, Tommy Cash, as well as Jim Vest and the famous Nashville Cats Band, comprised of Nashville leading session musicians. The Lovin Spoonful wrote a song about this band which was listed # 8 on Billboard charts in 1967.
Epiphone representative Scott Aisenbrey explained that this is an award that is only given to an individual whose accomplishments have been completely outstanding not only in the world of music, but also in their efforts to contribute help to benefits others. Calvin Ray fully deserves and has earned this award and honor as he always gives of himself for his humanitarian work and also his contributions to the music world.
Calvin also received two additional awards from BSW Records President and CEO, Frank Wilson, and Jerry Duncan Record Promotion head Jerry Duncan. The first was to commemorate the release of his first CD, “Take That Chance” and also, for his single, “Should Have Been Singing Rock of Ages” which reached # 1 in
All attendees donated their time and talent to honor Calvin Ray and to raise contribution for the MDA.
Calvin Ray’s First Release On BSW Records
Written on 9 June 2007 by bswBSW Records president FRANK WILLSON has announced the labels shipping of CALVIN RAY’S first single, “I SHOULD HAVE BEEN SINGING”, written by Leona Williams, Lance Miller and Austin Cunningham. WILLSON went on to explain that the material is a good strong country song that can play on gospel stations as well as country stations and make for good programing.
Standard Podcast [1:30m]: BSW is also shipping the new C.D., “TAKE THAT CHANCE”, The product is being shipped in the United States as well as thirty five foriegn countrys. The entire project was produced by Jim Vest at Bucks Place in Hendersonville, Tennessee. JERRY DUNCAN RECORD PROMOTION will also be working with BSW Records promotion team on the new release.
CALVIN RAY appears on a regular basis at his county music theater in Leitchfield Kentucky, “CALVIN RAY’S LIVE MUSIC’ THEATER as well as working with MDA, to help raise funds for research as well as working personally with the different programs MDA has. CALVIN has Duchenne Muscular Distropohy but he never lets that slow him down. He is always busy helping up and comming artist in his theater or working on his own show, making sure the people who come to his theater see the best show possible. CALVINS web sight is http://www.calvinrayslivemusic.com/
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Earl E. Owens
TOTAL CONCEPT REPRESENTATION
PHONE 615 824 1578
FAX 615 822 8439
earleowens@bellsouth.net
BSW Records Celebrates 20 Memorable Years
Written on 25 May 2007 by bswFiercely independent records label BSW Records will celebrate it’s 20th anniversary, June 12, 2007. The past 20 years have been an incredible odyssey from its humble beginnings to its powerhouse operations and multiple successes in the music and entertainment industry.
What began in 1987 as a casual conversation between three friends in a Texas tavern has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent records labels. The records label derives its name from the first letter of the last name of the three friends - Ron Bates, Ralph Sacrau and Frank Willson. When Bates and Sacrau later left the company to pursue other interests, Willson became and remains as BSW Records’ sole owner, president and chief executive officer.
A full-service company, BSW Records and its component divisions operate under the leadership and control of its president. The company’s structure includes Music Production Recording, Artist Development/Management, A&R Department and Worldwide Distribution/Leasing, all directly under the record label’s management.
BSW Records superior CD albums and live performances at national and international venues by some of its most outstanding artists attracted and riveted the attention of other movers and shakers in the music entertainment industry. Additionally, the company’s used its vast worldwide distribution system to distribute albums and promotional materials for artists who were not recorded on the BSW Records label.
A classic example of BSW Records’ attention to working with outstanding artists, is its very first performing and recording artist - Candee Land of Seguin, Texas. she has performed with Roy Clark, Ronnie Milsap, Dwight Yoakum, Clint Black and Willie Nelson, among others, and has recorded with Johnny Bush. She has performed at many venues in the United States, toured Europe repeatedly, recorded two highly successful CD Albums, and has received numerous awards and Grammy nominations.
Moving boldly into the 21st century and new millennium, BSW Records continued its steady growth and successful productions. Among highlight accomplishments early on in the new decade, on May 7, 2001 it released the Tennessee Fat Cats “Heavy Duty” CD album. Formerly known as the world famous “Nashville Cats”, they stand tall among the creme de la creme of country music groups.
Later that same month, on May 26, 2001, the West Texas Music Hall of Fame presented Larry Butler, one of BSW Records recording artists, with the coveted “2000 Entertainer of the Year” award. A Texas-size reason for the award was the Larry Butler/Willie Nelson “Memories of Hank Williams Sr.” CD album released in 2000 on the BSW Records label. The album was an instant success, racking up phenomenal airplay time on radio stations around the world and enjoying tremendous sales. Still later that year, in September, another stellar success was achieved when the company released the Butler/Nelson album “Memories of Hank Williams Sr.- Volume 2.”
Calvin Ray To Join BSW Records Family
Written on 24 May 2007 by bswFrank Willson, CEO of BSW Records has announced that Calvin Ray has joined the family of recording artists on BSW Records. Jim Vest who heads production for the label said that he and Calvin were in the process of recording a new CD that will be available this Summer along with a single release in thirty five foreign countrys as well as the United States. BSW Records has a heavy presence in the foreign market featuring some of the countrys most popular recording artists.
Willson went on to say that Calvin has a great quality in that he sounds like no one else, and sings with perfect pitch as well as always giving an outstanding performance. Calvin makes his home in Mount Washington, KY, with his parents Max and Debbie Johnson and performs on a regular basis at his own state of the art country music theater (Calvin Ray’s Live Music) in Leitchfield, Kentucky, as well as working road dates with his band from time to time.
BSW Records is located in San Antonio, Texas and also has representation in Nashville, Tennessee. The label has been business since 1987 and for twenty years has enjoyed continued success and is still growing with a heavypush on the popular Texas market.
Willson concluded that he was looking forward to a long and successful relationship with Calvin and felt very good about having as part of the BSW Records family.
Contact:
Earl E. Owens, Total Concept Representation
Tel: (615) 824-1578
E-mail: earleowens@bellsouth.net
Kentucky’s Premier Country Music Theater Growing By Leaps And Bounds
Written on 23 May 2007 by bswFor Immediate Release:
KENTUCKY’S PREMIER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER GROWING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS
(NASHVILLE, TN)–February 25
Highway 62 hasn’t been the same since 2004 when CALVIN RAY and his parents Max and Debbie Johnson built Kentucky’s state-of -the-art Country music showplace and restaurant, “CALVIN RAY’S LIVE MUSIC,” and began to have Country music stars and showcasing new talent on a regular basis. The venue is designed for good family entertainment and dining. Each year, the popularity of the showplace has grown due to the class of entertainment which they host every Saturday night. “CALVIN RAY’S LIVE MUSIC” is being compared to the “Louisiana Hayride” and WWVA’s “Wheeling Jamboree” which were responsible for some of Country music’s greatest legends.
CALVIN RAY and his band, THE BLUE MOON HIGHWAY BAND, work there on a regular basis, except for special road dates. Besides entertaining, CALVIN RAY also manages the showroom and restaurant, as well as scheduling entertainment for the venue.
2007 promises to be their biggest year yet, because of the tradition of featuring the best in live entertainment. They are in the process of setting a host of name acts and up-and-coming talent for the entire year. CALVIN has also been recording a new CD with his producer, Jim Vest, of Hendersonville, TN, to be released to radio worldwide this summer. Because of the success of the venue they are discussing the possibility of adding on to the showroom and restaraunt as well as adding a park and amphitheater for large outdoor shows.
CALVIN RAY’S ADDRESS IS:
CALVIN RAY’S LIVE MUSIC 5170
BEAVER DAM ROAD [US HI WAY 62 WEST]
LEITCHFIELD, KY. 42754
www.calvinrayslivemusic.com
PHONE (502) 538-2893 or (270) 879-0582
Contact:
Earl E. Owens, Total Concept Representation
Tel: (615) 824-1578
E-mail: earleowens@bellsouth.net
