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Message To Jesus: We Could Use Some Peace On Earth Slingshot Entertainment Group, LLC recently released a powerful video in support of platinum-selling Country singer Lila McCann's new, emotionally-gripping single “Peace On Earth” .
MESSAGE TO JESUS: WE COULD USE SOME PEACE ON EARTH "It's been a really hard year/Many more heartaches than we bargained for/So much loss all around us/Between hurricanes and desert wars.... Jesus if you're listenin' on Christmas Eve/We could use some peace on earth"
LILA MCCANN SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH NASHVILLE , TN. – (October 8, 2004) – Broken Bow Records country star LILA MCCANN joins Big D & Bubba to help raise awareness and funds during October for Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating her bra for their “Bras Across The Cumberland” special promotion. On Friday, October 15 at 5pm at the Cumberland bridge downtown Nashville , Big D & Bubba and 98 WSIX plan to string together the thousands of bras they receive across the Cumberland River to show support and raise awareness to help fund breast cancer research. All the bras collected from the awareness campaign will be donated to local women's shelters. All the money raised will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help fund breast cancer research. “As a woman, I feel it is really important to get involved in causes that support breast cancer research,” shares Lila McCann. “I'm happy to be a part of it and help in any way that I can.” Check the WSIX website (wsix.com) for more details on making a monetary donation.
LILA MCCANN ONLINE CHAT To celebrate their 7 th anniversary, LilaFans (www.lilafans.com), home of the Official Lila McCann Online Fan Club , will host a live online chat with platinum-selling artist Lila McCann , October 15 th at 9:30 p.m. EST . McCann will be at the keyboard ready to answer questions fans have been eager to ask her. LilaFans is also excited to announce that they have selected First Steps, Inc. , a Nashville based special organization used for the education and development of kids with special needs, as the beneficiary of their 6 th Annual LilaFans Online Auction . In the past five years, LilaFans has raised $5,000 for various children's charities and look forward to adding to the total again this year. Auction dates will be announced soon. Lila is currently recording her new album for Broken Bow Records . The first single is planned for January with the album expected in March 2005.
LUCKY FAN COLLECTS LILA McCANN AUTOGRAPHED DAISY ROCK BUTTERFLY ELECTRIC GUITAR AT CMA FAN FAIR NASHVILLE, TN - June 13th, 2004 - Platinum-selling country artist Lila McCann has become officially endorsed by Daisy Rock Girl Guitars . Lila will be joining Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Deana Carter, Hilary Duff and artists as diverse as Share Ross (Bubble), Nina Hagen, Annie Minogue, Lisa Loeb, and Wanda Jackson. McCann selected the Daisy Rock Plum Purple Burst Pixie Acoustic Electric Guitar for her personal use on stage and in the studio. Lila chose the winner of a autographed Daisy Rock Butterfly electric guitar during the CMA Music Festival's Fan Fair on Sunday, June 13th in Nashville, TN. Kyle Kenney of Walworth, Wisconsin was the lucky winner of the unique shaped electric guitar. Lila is currently recording her new album for Broken Bow Records. The first single is set for August with her highly anticipated album slated for late 2004.
PHOTO CAPTION: BBR recording artist Lila McCann, selected the lucky winner of an autographed Daisy Rock Butterfly guitar during CMA Fan Fair on Sunday June 13th. Kyle Kenney of Walworth, Wisconsin will collect the unique Daisy Rock "Butterfly" shaped electric guitar.
LILA McCANN Platinum-selling country artist Lila McCann has become officially endorsed by Daisy Rock Girl Guitars the company that produces guitars specifically for girls. Lila will be joining Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Deana Carter, Hilary Duff and artists as diverse as Share Ross (Bubble), Nina Hagen, Annie Minogue, Lisa Loeb, Wanda Jackson, etc. Lila’s choice from many was the tongue twister Dasiy Rock’s Plum Purple Burst Pixie Acoustic Electric Guitar. On Sunday June 13th in Nashville Lila will draw the winning raffle ticket for an autographed Daisy Rock butterfly shaped guitar at her fan club’s Fan Fair booth. The winner does not need to be present to win. Lila fans have been given the opportunity to win the multi-colored butterfly shaped guitar by supporting her at different events through out Fan Fair such as attending her performance at the Riverfront Stages in Nashville on Saturday June 12th at 1:30PM. For other ways to win Lila’s guitar go to www.lilamccann.com or email LilaMcCannFanClub@yahoo.com. Daisy Rock is the world's first and only company successfully supplying and marketing pro-quality guitars for females. The company is led by its President, Tish Ciravolo, and co-owned and distributed by Alfred Publishing. Daisy Rock's ongoing mission is to provide females of all ages with whatever it takes to learn to play guitar and enjoy music. Daisy Rock has established and continues to strengthen its reputation as "THE female guitar company." Lila is currently recording her new album for Broken Bow Records. The first single is set for August with her highly anticipated album slated for October.
LILA McCANN Platinum-selling artist Lila McCann is set to perform 4 acoustic songs at the second annual Country Board Festival to be held on June 13, 2004 in Nashville, TN for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The fun kicks off at 2:00 PM at Rocket Town, located on 401 Sixth Avenue South where you can see Lila perform along with a silent auction of Lila memorabilia. All proceeds collected from the door will be donated to the Nashville chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. Lila is currently recording her new album for Broken Bow Records. The first single is set for August with her highly anticipated album slated for October.
LILA MCCANN TO APPEAR ON THE DEBUT OF ‘MOTORING MUSIC CITY' TV EPISODE ON MAY 8TH AT 10:30AM Nashville TN- On Wednesday May 5, 2004 Platinum-selling country music star Lila McCann will tape an interview with Liz Allison for " Motoring Music City ", a new racing/country music lifestyles TV show. Motoring Music City debuts Saturday May 8th at 10:30 a.m. nationally ESPN2 and locally in Nashville on Comcast Channel 29. Lila will talk about her music, her first record deal at the young age of 13, breakthrough moments in her career such as hitting platinum status with "Down Came a Blackbird" and "I Wanna fall in Love", and the latest exciting events that are happening. "Motoring Music City" is a half-hour show featuring highlights from Music City Motorplex, along with human-interest stories about racers and country music entertainers. The show will replay on Wednesday nights at 8:30 on Comcast TV75. Lila is currently finishing up recording her new album for Broken Bow Records . The first single is planned for summer with the album expected in the 4 th quarter of 2004
BUDDY JEWELL, SHERRIE AUSTIN AND LILA MCCANN TO JOIN JOE DIFFIE
ONSTAGE AT HIS ANNUAL "JOE DIFFE AND FRIENDS" CONCERT
BENEFITTING FIRST STEPS INC. AT RYMAN AUDITORIUM, SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 8, 6:30 PM WHO: Joe Diffie and his friends Buddy Jewell, Sherrie Austin & Lila McCann WHAT: Diffie’s annual "Joe Diffie and Friends" concert to benefit Nashville’s First Steps, Inc., a special organization used for the education and development of kids with special needs. The program is dear to Diffie’s hear because his own son Tyler, who was born with Down syndrome, attended the school until he was three. Through his annual concerts and golf tournaments, Diffie has helped raise over $700,000 for the organization, whose programs are funded mainly through donations, grants and fundraisers. WHEN:
Sunday, February 8th, 6:30 PM WHERE:
Ryman Auditorium To
request media credentials or for interview requests, contact Kathy Medlin,
615-370-7422
or (cell phone) 615-812-7088
LILA MCCANN Platinum-selling artist Lila McCann performed at Centralia College on January 17th to help raise money for student scholarships. With a sold out show, McCann raised over $6000.00 that went directly to the students of Centralia College. Centralia College is the oldest continuously operating community college in the state of Washington, and has over 3200 students. Lila now a Nashville resident, was born and raised in the Seattle/Tacoma WA. area. McCann really shined all around that evening by impressing the staff, her fans, and lastly by selling out Centralia’s venue the same night as Trace Adkins & Buddy Jewell’s performances across town. Lila is currently recording her new album for Broken Bow/C4 Records. The first single is planned for spring with the album expected in the 4th quarter of 2004.
LILA MCCANN
TO TOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL, WHO: Broken
Bow/C4 recording artist Lila McCann, who will take part in Joe Diffie’s
annual "Joe Diffie and Friends" concert at The Ryman Auditorium
on February 8th. The event benefits Nashville’s First Steps, Inc. Lila McCann will be available for interviews and photo opportunities.
LILA
McCANN EXCITED ABOUT HER UPCOMING PERFORMANCE Lila McCann is set for her upcoming performance at the annual Joe Diffie and Friends concert to benefit First Steps, Inc., Sunday, February 8, 2003 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. The newly-signed BBR/C4 artist will share the stage with label-mates, Joe Diffie and Sherrie` Austin, and Nashville Star winner Buddy Jewell. "I'm really excited to share the stage with my new BBR label-mates, Joe Diffie and Sherrie` Austin. Both are extremely talented and I'm honored to be a part of the event. It's going to be an incredible night with great music for a very worthy cause!" Tickets are $18.50 and $24.50, and are available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) and at the Ryman box office. Artist Circle Seats are available for $100.00 each. The Artist Circle seats will be located in the front rows of the Ryman and each ticket holder will have the chance to attend the post performance After Party to mingle and meet the stars themselves. The Artist Circle tickets may be obtained by e-mail kmedlin@comdata.com. Lila is the platinum-selling country star known for her hits "Down Came A Blackbird" and "I Wanna Fall In Love". Since signing with BBR/C4, Lila has been busy co-writing songs and will enter the studio soon.
BUDDY JEWELL,
SHERRIÉ AUSTIN AND LILA MCCANN TO JOIN Joe Diffie is set to host his annual Joe Diffie and Friends concert to benefit First Steps Inc., Sunday, February 8, 2004, 6:30 PM, at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Joining Diffie on stage will be Buddy Jewell, Sherrié Austin and Lila McCann. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster locations, on the web www.ticketmaster.com and at the Ryman box office, beginning Saturday, January 4th. Seats are priced to move at $28.50 and $18.50 each. Artist Circle Seats are available for $100.00 each. The Artist Circle seats will be located in the front rows of the Ryman and each ticket holder will have the chance to attend the post performance After Party to mingle and meet the stars themselves. The Artist Circle tickets may be obtained by e-mail kmedlin@comdata.com. Diffie, who’s had thirteen #1 hit singles and has co-headlined the blockbuster Rockin’ Roadhouse tour, is completing work on his debut CD for Broken Bow/C4 Records. Jewell rose to fame as the winner of "Nashville Star." His self titled CD debuted at #1 on the Billboard country album chart. The CD was produced by Clint Black and it yielded the top-5 single, "Help Pour Out The Rain (Lacey’s Song)." Broken Bow/C4 recording artist Austin scored her first Top 15 hit with "Streets of Heaven," the title track from her CD. "Drivin’ Into The Sun" is her current single. Platinum-selling McCann is about to enter the recording studio to start recording her Broken Bow/C4 Records debut CD. First Steps, Inc. is a Nashville based special organization used for the education and development of kids with special needs. The program is dear to Diffie’s heart because his own son Tyler, who was born with Down syndrome, attended the school until he was three. Through his annual concerts and golf tournaments, Diffie has helped raise over $700,000 for the organization, whose programs are funded mainly though donations, grants and fundraisers.
LILA McCANN Nashville, TN - Lila McCann has sealed a new recording contract with Broken Bow Records it was announced today by BBR President/ C.E.O. Benny Brown. The Consortium entertainment group’s C4 imprint will provide A&R, Marketing, Artist Development and Publicity Consulting services for BBR and Lila for the up coming project. The BBR team, with C4’s consulting services, has been responsible for recent hit singles and albums by Sherrie Austin and Craig Morgan. Others notable artists on the successful Sony Red-distributed label include Joe Diffie and Chad Brock. Says, Benny Brown, "We are excited about having Lila join the BBR family of artists. She is an incredible talent. Even though she has just recently turned 21, Lila has been making great music and connecting with country music fans for nearly a decade. I believe that Lila’s attitude, experience and commitment to excellence fits perfectly within the BBR label philosophy. The entire BBR staff and Artist roster welcome Lila with open arms." Lila McCann adds, "I am fortunate to have found a new home at BBR. Their vision and experience, already proven during the recent changes in the music business, will allow us to make beautiful music together. It’s hard for me to believe but I’ve been in this business for almost ten years now. It will be a real pleasure for my manager Kasey Walker and me to work closely with Benny and the talented staffs of BBR and C4." At the age of thirteen, McCann was signed to Asylum Records where Lila her self-titled debut album went "platinum" with over one million units sold behind the hit songs "Down Came a Blackbird" and "I Wanna Fall In Love." Something in the Air, her sophomore CD sold more than 500,000 units and was certified "gold." McCann has already achieved more in her teens than many artists do in their entire careers. She appeared in such high-profile media outlets as People, USA Today, Billboard, Teen, Regis & Kathie Lee, Good Morning America, CNN. She was in Time Magazine in 1997 as "Most Successful New Artist," and Teen People magazine as one of "20 Teens Who Will Change The World." CBS Network’s 48 Hours profiled her in segments twice as an "outstanding member of the class of 2000." McCann and her first apartment were also covered by E! Celebrity Homes. What other new country artist can brag that their first concert tour was the George Strait Country Music Festival? McCann received a multi-platinum award for her Diane Warren-penned "To Get Me To You" for the Hope Floats soundtrack. McCann sang and made her acting debut as a character written especially for her in an episode of TV’s "Walker Texas Ranger." And even with her busy schedule she has made time to participate with several charities including St. Judes Children’s Research Center, My Friend’s Place for homeless young people, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, The Weingart Center and the Todd M. Beamer Foundation. Lila will enter the studio shortly with producer and release dates for the first single and album to be announced.
LILA MCCANN NASHVILLE, TN: Platinum-selling country singer Lila McCann, will be featured on CMT’s original series CMT Rediscovered. The four-part series catches up with some of country’s brightest stars who have taken some time away from the spotlight or embarked on new phases of their careers. On Friday, November 14th at 9:00 P.M. Central time, Rediscovered will recap Lila’s musical triumphs and how she climbed up the music charts with "I Wanna Fall in Love" and "Down Came A Blackbird" at such a very young age. The CMT series will also inform viewers of what Lila has planned for the next chapter of her career.
LILA MCCANN
NASHVILLE, TN: Platinum selling singer/songwriter, LILA McCANN, wasn’t the only "star" out at the Gaylord Entertainment Center this past Saturday, October 11th, as the Nashville Predators took on the Dallas Stars. Lila sang her amazing a cappella rendition of the National Anthem at the second game for the Predators sixth season. The 21-year-old
Lila McCann will soon have an announcement regarding her recording career.
More details to follow!
LILA MCCANN'S APPERANCE AT KELLOGGS' JAMMIN' JINGLE CONTEST Platinum-selling country music star Lila McCann, made an appearance Saturday September 13TH in Mission Viejo, CA at Albertson’s. KELLOGG’S and the Country Music Association kicked off a national competition for kids at Fan Fair in Nashville, TN, that continued throughout the summer. Lila performed at the event at the Albertson’s parking lot and supported the competition where children performed the new RICE KRISPIES JAMMIN’ JINGLE CONTEST. Also, appearing at the event with Lila was country singer Michelle Wright.
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Rick Murray CMA's Sr. Director of Strategic Marketing, Brian Ferriman Manager of Michelle Wright, Country Music Singer Michelle Wright, Brian Douglas of KZLA, Country Star Lila McCann, and Tom Fink Kellogg's Sr. Manager of Consumer Productions.
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Country Music Singers Lila McCann and Michelle Wright with Snap, Crackle, and Pop.
LILA McCANN
Platinum-selling country music star Lila McCann, will make a special appearance on Saturday September 13TH in Mission Viejo, CA at Albertson’s 25872 Muirlands Blvd. 12-2pm. KELLOGG’S and the Country Music Association kicked off a national competition for kids at Fan Fair in Nashville, TN, that has continued throughout the summer. Lila will be spending her Saturday on the 13TH at the Albertson’s parking lot supporting her fans in a competition where children will perform the new RICE KRISPIES JAMMIN’ JINGLE CONTEST. The event will include an on stage Q&A session with Lila followed by a full hour of autograph signing. She will also perform acoustically for the audience. Following the artist Q & A, kids will be able to sing the new RICE KRISPIES JAMMIN JINGLE and compete for a chance to win a trip with their family to the CMA Awards this November in Nashville, TN. Lila McCann lives in Nashville and is currently writing and preparing songs for her new album. More details to follow.
DIY CONVENTION
AND CLUB DIY SET FOR NASHVILLE DEBUT NASHVILLE (July 23, 2003) _ The DIY Convention: Do It Yourself in Film, Music & Books has set the first Nashville appearance of its popular convention and showcase series. On Saturday, Sept. 13th, the DIY Convention will present an afternoon of panels, speeches and spotlighted discussions at the Belcourt Theatre, located at 2102 Belcourt Avenue in the city. The event will be followed by a CLUB DIY after-party presentation of live music showcases at the nearby Easy's in the Village, located at 1910 Belcourt Avenue. Filmmakers, musicians, publishers, record labels and entertainment entrepreneurs are strongly urged to attend. Admission to the DIY Convention/Nashville is $20 for those registering before August 15th and includes free admission to the CLUB DIY showcase. Paid admissions who pre-register by phone (323-665-8080) with a credit card or online at www.diyconvention.com before August 15th will receive a free transcript of CLUB DIY's most popular panel, "Independent Music in Film & Television." Kicking off the DIY Convention in Nashville will be a keynote address by Wayne Rosso, president of Grokster, the popular P2P file-sharing service. A veteran entertainment and Internet executive, Rosso will detail the opportunities for independent film, music and publishing artists to reach a wider audience in the emerging world of online content. Following the keynote will be an afternoon of panel and spotlight discussions focused on success in the world of independent film, music and books. Confirmed panelists include Derek Sivers, founder of CDBaby.com, the second largest online seller of independent music; popular songstress and Nashville Underground label owner Lari White; Al Schiltz, a partner in Consortium Management; Memphis International Records co-owner David Less; platinum-selling recording artist Lila McCann; Andy van Roon, president of Film Nashville; filmmakers Suzie and Stephen Lackey, creators of "Fans and Freaks: The Culture of Comics and Convention"; Jack Marshall, the "D.C. Phantom Editor" of "Star Wars"; Jennifer Andrews of the Nashville Mayor's Office on Film; authors Frankie Schelly, Carol Grace Anderson and Lisa Wysocky; and many more. Selections for film screening and music performance slots for CLUB DIY dates in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York are done through the 2004 DIY Music Festival (www.diymusicfestival.com) and the 2004 DIY Film Festival (www.diyfilmfestival.com). The DIY Convention teaches musicians, filmmakers, authors and entrepreneurs to create, promote, protect and distribute independent film, music and books. To join our mailing list, visit www.diyconvention.com.
Set your VCR! Lila McCann recently taped an appearance on the game show, The Pyramid, hosted by the legendary Donny Osmond, who received an Emmy for nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host. Lila's episode will air on April 24th. Joining her is fellow Country star, Ty Herndon. Check your local listings for time and channel. What is The Pyramid? "Every episode has two teams - each pairing a regular contestant with a celebrity partner - who describe words and subjects related to specific categories in a race against the clock. In the first round, players select from six categories and give clues to their partners describing six items in each category. The team with more points advances to the Winner's Circle to use clues to try and solve all six categories. In the second round, teams switch partners and compete for another chance at the Winner's Circle. A player is eligible to win up to $25,000 each episode - $10,000 for the first visit to the Winner's Circle, $15,000 for the second by the same player. The $25,000 winners ultimately can compete in a championship series, worth $100,000."
Dear Brave American, I just wanted to thank you for all your brave efforts to fight this war and be my hero. I realize how scary it must be to be so far from your homeland and family surrounded by an enemy. But always keep in mind that you are constantly in my heart and in the hearts of all the Americans back here in the states. We are all praying for your quick and safe return to us. So hold your head high and remember you are in your country's every thought and prayer. And when the times get tough please think of these words from one of my favorite songs......"I will be here, I will be strong, I'll face my fears when the night is long and still go on. I will be brave, I will be bold, follow my faith to a higher road and I'm not there yet, but I will be". God Bless You and return you safely to the loving arms of your homeland! Lila McCann
LILA McCANN'S
ARMED FORCES ENTERTAINMENT TOUR OF MIDDLE EAST
Explains McCann, "We were all set to go and I was very excited to give the soldiers something to look forward to. But we are ready to reschedule and go whenever they give us the word. I am so proud of those men and women over there. My brother was a Marine, so my family was behind me going, but also worried about the escalating scenario over there." Lila McCann is currently finishing up four songs in the studio and more announcements will be forthcoming.
"LET’S
ROLL" ANTHEM HAILING UNITY, FAITH AND HOPE MAKES ITS APPEARANCE
"Let’s Roll: Together in Unity, Faith and Hope," is quickly becoming an unofficial anthem of unity for our country and world. Sharing this first hand with America the producer of the Let’s Roll album, Tony McAnany, a personal friend of 9-11 hero Todd Beamer, takes the Let’s Roll tour bus across America. The bus stops in Nashville on December 16th and various artists from the collaboration will be performing at the pre-show of the Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots Monday night football game. McAnany, a Grammy winning, Oscar nominated and Dove Award-winning executive/producer/composer, produced not only the Let’s Roll album inspired by Beamer, but another one of his productions includes the soundtrack for the Oliver Stone movie Any Given Sunday – the most pronounced football movie in history. Hosted by McAnany, the pre-show begins at 5:30pm in the South End Zone Parking Lot of the stadium during tailgating time. It will go from 5:30-6pm and then will return from 6:15-6:45pm. Those performing are Country star Lila McCann, Urban rap group Grits joined by the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders, and singer/songwriter James Curlin. The Let’s Roll album features an impressive roster of artists, who donated their talents including dcTalk, Lila McCann, 38th Parallel, James Curlin, Nicole C. Mullen, Wynonna, Yo Yo Ma, Shane Minor, Steven Curtis Chapman, Jennifer Knapp, Phil Keaggy, Jody McBrayer (Avalon), Selah, Chaka Khan, Jeremy Lubbock, Out of Eden, Mark Stuart (Audio Adrenaline), Plumb, Jonathan Pierce, Street Called Straight, Anointed, Congressmen J.C. Watts and Tom DeLay, among others. "This CD, was inspired by the events of 9-11," states McAnany, "but it is a ‘9-12’ album. It’s our story as Americans making sense out of tragedy and seeing the hope in it. It is a call to action, a call to love, a call to reflection, a call to a hopeful vision for tomorrow and most importantly a call to unity. A call and mission that the Let’s Roll tour bus exemplifies." Let's Roll: Together in Unity, Faith and Hope was released on September 10th. The recording is available at retail outlets everywhere through EMI/Chordant distribution. More information about Let’s Roll can be found at www.letsrollmusic.com and following are the cities that the Let’s Roll tour bus will be visiting: December 13th
– Dallas, TX All the proceeds from Let’s Roll will benefit The Todd M. Beamer Foundation. The organization strives to equip children experiencing family trauma to make heroic choices every day. Beamer’s widow, Lisa, now author of the Let’s Roll book, created the foundation in honor of United Flight 93 and to extend Todd Beamer’s legacy of character, faith and courage.
Nashville
Gas Announces Lonestar as Grand Marshal
Nashville will kick off the holiday season with its 50th Annual Nashville Gas Christmas Parade, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, beginning at 10 a.m. in Downtown Nashville. The parade is co-sponsored and broadcast live by WKRN (ABC), News 2. Lonestar, the CMA and ACM vocal group of the year for 2001, will serve as the parade grand marshal. The band is in the midst of recording a greatest hits album, expected to be released next year. Lonestar has sold more than six million albums to date. The band’s smash hit "I’m Already There" sat atop the Billboard country singles chart for six weeks. In addition, the band has recorded seven other No. 1 hits, including "Amazed," "No News" and "What About Now." "This is a very exciting year for us," said John Clark, vice president of Tennessee operations at Nashville Gas. "We’ve been celebrating the holiday season in Nashville for 50 years, and the parade has become a part of Nashville’s Christmas tradition. We’re honored that Lonestar will be joining us as grand marshal for this anniversary parade." This year’s parade, entitled "Celebrating Golden Memories," will also feature pre-event activities beginning at 9 a.m. Hosting the activities will be Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated and Dove-award-winning executive/producer/composer, Tony McAnany. He will be introducing songs from his current project, Let’s Roll, including live performances from country artists Lila McCann and Shane Minor. The show will also feature pound-for-pound the World’s Strongest Man, Dennis Rogers, who will perform to the title track of Let’s Roll, recorded by dcTalk. The morning continues with singer songwriter James Curlin, Dove award nominee singer/songwriter Mark Schultz and Platinum selling dcTalk member Michael Tait performing Christmas classics. Pre-parade activities also include the Hillsboro High School show choir, "The SophistiCats" as well as balloon artists and face painting. McCann and Minor are fresh off the release of a collaborative CD entitled Let’s Roll, inspired by Todd Beamer and the other passengers aboard the United Airlines flight 93 that went down in a rural Pennsylvania area in last year’s Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Proceeds from the sale of the CD will benefit the Todd M. Beamer Foundation that helps children affected by 9/11 and other disasters. The CD was composed and produced by acclaimed producer Tony McAnany who was a close personal friend of Todd Beamer. The vision of the album is to bring unity, faith and hope to all. "We added a variety of exciting pre-parade entertainment this year in recognition of our 50th anniversary," Clark said. "We have some wonderful performers who will give an extra spark to the day’s activities. The fact that we can highlight some of the artists who are working with the Todd M. Beamer Foundation makes this addition to our usual activities very special. We encourage families and friends in the area to join us before the parade to make this a very special day." "It is truly an honor to be part of such an exciting event," McAnany said. "Let’s Roll is meant to inspire people to take courage in all they do. I hope the album can bring peace and unity during the holidays and beyond." For the second year in a row, the parade route will begin at the Gaylord Entertainment Center and incorporate lower Broadway, 2nd Avenue North and the Woodland St. Bridge, ending at The Nashville Coliseum. The 22nd Annual Rudolph’s Red Nose Run, also sponsored by Nashville Gas, will precede the Christmas Parade. The one-mile fun run will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center. The 5k race, also starting at the Juvenile Justice Center, will begin at 9 a.m. Parade attendees can also support the runners as the race route encompasses most of the parade route--Woodland Street Bridge to Second Avenue North to Broadway. The Red Nose
Run has raised more than $200,000 during the course of its 21-year existence.
All proceeds from the run benefit the Big Brothers’ Energy Fund
to make sure Nashville’s needy stay warm during the cold winter
months. Lila McCann
kicks off the Ontario Mills Heartwalk Country singer
Lila McCann lead approximately 5,500 people on Sunday (9/15)
in a charity walk to raise money for the American Heart Association
at the Ontario Mills Mall in Los Angeles, CA. Lila kicked off The
Heartwalk, accompanied by heart-transplant recipient children that
have greatly benefited from the Heart Association's efforts. After the
event, Lila stopped by the local radio station KFrog's booth to sign
autographs and take pictures with the many fans that showed up to support
the cause.
TMB Records
Invites All Radio to Honor 9-11 Heroes by Playing "The Lord’s
Prayer" from Let’s Roll: Together in Unity, Faith and Hope TMB Records invites radio stations from every format to join in unity Sept. 11 at 9:55 am Eastern Time and play The Lord’s Prayer from the album Let’s Roll, an album to benefit the Todd M. Beamer Foundation. An MP3 version of the song is available for radio programmers at www.letsrollmusic.com/formf. "During the final minutes of United Flight 93, Todd Beamer prayed the Lord’s Prayer and then, along with Jeremy Glick, Mark Bingham, Thomas Burnett and the rest of the passengers of the flight, showed us what ‘united as one’ really means," said Let’s Roll producer, GRAMMY winning/Oscar nominated executive/producer/composer and close friend of Todd Beamer’s, Tony McAnany (Chant, P.O.D). "It has been reported that the flight ended at 10:03 a.m. on 9-11," continues McAnany. "It is our request that all radio stations around the country AM, FM, web, and satellite, regardless of format, play "The Lord’s Prayer" at 9:55 a.m., the approximate time when Todd would have prayed the Lord’s Prayer with 911 operator Lisa Jefferson." McAnany, who has worked on recordings that have sold more than 40 million copies, rallied together an all-star cast to perform a special arrangement of "The Lord’s Prayer" for the Let’s Roll CD, including, in order of appearance, Nicole C. Mullen, Steven Curtis Chapman, Joy Williams, Lila McCann, Out Of Eden, Bart Millard (Mercy Me), Jennifer Knapp, Selah, James Curlin, Plumb, Mark Stuart (Audio Adrenaline), Street Called Straight, Wynonna, Jody McBrayer, Jonathan Pierce, Anointed and the Nashville String Machine. The song also features the voices of Congressmen J. C. Watts and House Majority Whip Tom DeLay. "My hope is that The Lord’s Prayer will become our country’s prayer of unity, faith and hope, regardless of our individual spirituality. As those heroic passengers showed, those words of The Lord’s Prayer can provide peace, comfort, and strength in the worst of times," said McAnany. In addition to "The Lord’s Prayer," Let’s Roll features 17 more compelling songs that were inspired by the heroism shown on 9-11 and the hope that we all have for tomorrow. Fourteen of its 18 songs are originals, which longtime Beamer family friend McAnany wrote or co-wrote in the aftermath of Sept. 11. The recording will release nationally tomorrow (Sept. 10) through Chordant Distribution Group for the CBA market and through EMD for the general market. All profits from this tremendously anticipated, genre-spanning collection will benefit The Todd M. Beamer Foundation, whose mission is "to equip children experiencing family trauma to make heroic choices every day." Lisa Beamer, Todd’s widow, who is now the best-selling author of Let’s Roll, launched the organization to honor United Flight 93 and "to extend Todd Beamer’s legacy of character, faith and courage."
LILA MCCANN
JOINS AN ALL-STAR LINE-UP ON ALBUM TO HONOR Country recording artist Lila McCann, accompanied by dcTalk, Wynonna, Chaka Khan, Yo Yo Ma, Shane Minor and many more, has lent her voice and her spirit to the upcoming September 11th tribute album, "Lets Roll: Together in Unity, Faith and Hope." Lila didn’t have to think twice when asked to sing the track "Who Else Could It Be." "I found it to be an honor and blessing to be included on the ‘Let's Roll’ album," said Lila, "It's an incredible mix of wonderful music and inspiration. " The album was inspired by Todd Beamer and the other passengers of United Flight 93, whose heroic actions brought the hijacked United Flight 93 down in a Pennsylvania field saving countless lives. This inspirational project, created by Beamer’s close friend Grammy-winning producer/composer Tony McAnany, benefits The Todd M. Beamer Foundation. "Tony, was a great guy to work with," said Lila on the experience, "I haven't met many people in my life so full of energy and excitement. We had a great time together recording at the "Sound Kitchen" in Nashville. The ‘Let's Roll’ team took over the studio for over week. It was awesome." "Let’s Roll" is set to be released Tuesday, September 10th, distributed by EMI Chordant. Who Else
Could It be? Were you there
when they said it's a girl Do you know
me Do you see me
here standing alone If I wore your
shoes Am I anything Do you see me
here standing alone
LILA
MCCANN FANS GATHER IN NASHVILLE FOR A NASHVILLE, TN – Country music fans really know how to party during the annual Fan Fair week. Fans from around the country and several foreign countries gathered at the Rainforest Café in Nashville, TN to give kudos to their favorite singing sensation, Lila McCann, at the second annual Lila McCann Fan Club Party. With monkeys hanging from the ceiling, tropical birds keeping watch and elephants peeking out of the leaf-covered walls, McCann met each fan club member and guest with a bright smile and cheery attitude as they enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Half-ways through the meet & greet, McCann took a break and treated the crowd with a short, but powerful acoustic set which included her hit singles, "I Wanna Fall In Love," "With You" and "Come A Little Closer". Fans were also given a taste of her writing skills when she performed her newly-penned ballad, "I Just Can’t Stop Loving You". Undoubtedly the crowd was in awe of the singer’s powerhouse vocals and heartfelt lyrical talents. Everyone left anxious to hear more in the future. The exotic setting of the Rainforest Café was the perfect choice, considering the large gift McCann received from her fans for her 20th birthday back in December. Loving fans and loyal visitors of LilaFans.com raised funds to adopt an African Elephant in her name with the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. As apart of the adoption, McCann was awarded with a photo and facts about the elephant, an animal conservation book, tickets to the zoo and the Zoo Parent Summer Picnic, a subscription to the zoo newsletter, zoo goodies and a framed certificate of adoption. But that’s not all. Special arrangements have been made for Lila to go behind the scenes and have her very own "elephant experience" where she will get the opportunity to get up-close with the zoo’s elephants. "The elephant is one of the coolest things anyone has ever given to me. It’s definitely the biggest gift I’ve ever received!"
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