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SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS - June 21

Vernon Oxford

This week's special music guest international recording artist Vernon Oxford. This man has done it all from New York stage to the Grand Ole Opry to nearly every country in the world Vernon's music is true country. Hes been in several movies (Coal Miners Daughter) and has performed on all major TV networks. The BBC TV network made a movie on Vernon called POWER IN THE BLOOD. For more info on Vernon go to;
www.vernonoxfordcountry.com.

Karree J. Phillips

Karree was born in Northern British Columbia, Canada. She was raised on a ranch off the Alaska Highway, on mile 49, in Fort St. John, B.C.

The instruments she plays includes acoustic and electric guitar, maracas, tambourine, spoons, and other assorted percussion instruments including bird calls.

Her career began at 19, as part of the New Canadian Sweethearts with Bob Regan. They toured Canada and the U.S. for six years.

In Los Angeles she formed her own group, Karree J. Rose and the Ramblers. She performed at the Palomino Club and Naval and Air Force Bases. She has appeared with artists such as Boy Howdy, Eddie Dean, Cliffie Stone, Vern Gosdin, Freddie Hart, Del Reeves and Highway 101 with whom she recorded her first album. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. the album featured a song by Billy Swan entitled "Leaving You Is On My List Of Things To Do Today". Swan helped produce and performed backup vocals on this track.

After tours to Canada, California, Branson MO, and Denmark, Karree decided to move to the home of country Music, Nashville, Tennessee.

Her first Nashville project entitled, "Pure Energy” was produced by the legendary Norro Wilson and engineered by Billy Sherill. The CD landed her with a #2 Independent hit with the song "Dog On the Dash." It allowed her to perform at the biggest Scandinavian festival in Silkeborg, Denmark along with Billy Jo Spears (Blanket on The Ground.) The tour cemented her European presence into star status providing annual tours.

Her current CD, "Pieces of my Heart" showcases her writing talents and versatility and features her six-year-old daughter Savannah. Karree’s current song, "Married Man" is included on the line dance CD's throughout Denmark and is climbing the Independent charts.

She resides near Nashville on her horse ranch and performs with her band "Totally Hot", on the local club circuit. She tours Canada and just returned from her eighth European tour to Denmark.

Karree's current CD entitled "Pure Energy," was produced by Norro Wilson who is one of the most successful producers in the business, producing numerous top selling albums by some of the most famous names in country music. As his engineer, Norro chose Billy Sherill, whose knowledge and ability have made him one of the most sought after engineer's in the business. Karree's new songs by writer Sandy Ramos, the writer of songs such as "Let It Rip, Let It Fly" for the Dixie Chicks, and "Lifes Too Short To Love Like That" for Faith Hill, brings her great voice in focus, and is available on CD. Karree's own song "Grandma's New Home," shows her talent for songwriting as well.

SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS - June 28

Gerald Smith

Songwriter Gerald Smith is from Statesboro, Georgia, and has resided in Nashville for the past 18 years, A prolific writer, Smith has penned such number one songs as "What Part Of No Don't You Understand" for Lorrie Morgan and "Every Second" for Collin Ray. He has also written songs for George Strait, – "Just Look At Me," George Jones – "The Lone Ranger," Perfect Stranger – "Cut Me Off,"Johnny Rodriquez – "The Bitter End," and Lorrie Morgan – "Behind His Last Goodbye."

Gerald has performed with Barbara Mandrell, Waylon Jennings, Roy Clark, Grandpa Jones, George Lindsey, Roy Acuff, and many others.

Gerald is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B. S. degree in Education.

You will enjoy his performance at Cowboy Church and check out his Web site: http://www.georgiaquacker.com

Holly Lynn

Raised in Linton, Indiana, Holly began cultivating her musical talents at an early age. With piano lessons and a Fisher-Price radio with microphone in hand, it was evident that Holly was on her way to becoming a vocal performer. “I can remember going around the house with that radio microphone singing Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got To Do With It” all the time,” recalls Lynn. Yet, Holly’s public debut came at church when she sang “If I Were A Butterfly”—and she practiced for that song so much that she nearly lost her voice!

Singing throughout her teenage years in Indiana, Holly soon became a seasoned veteran in performing, with performance credits including WTWO (Terre Haute, Indiana) Channel 2 News “Live at Five” television show, Nashville Follies Musical Theater (Nashville, Indiana), Mitchell Opry House (Mitchell, Indiana), and various musical theater productions, including the lead role in GREASE. These venues marked the starting point for Lynn—setting the stage for countless performances and achievements to come.

Holly’s interest in Nashville, Tennessee, was sparked as a teenage contestant in several country music vocal competitions in the Music City, including Command Performance and Nashville Star Seek. After graduating in 1999 as the valedictorian of Linton-Stockton High School, Holly returned to Nashville to attend Belmont University. Holly graduated summa cum laude in May of 2003 from Belmont, earning a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance. While at Belmont, Holly was a member of several performing ensembles, such as the Belmont Chorale, Belmont POPS, and the Oratorio Chorus. Holly also became active in the music ministries at Belmont Heights Baptist Church as a soloist and choir member. She has also been a guest soloist at First Baptist Church (Nashville), as well as Springfield Grace Baptist Church. Holly was also named “Top School of Music Student”, as well as being named to the Dean’s List every semester during her collegiate career.

Emerging on the Nashville music scene as a promising country vocalist, Holly has performed at the French Quarter Café, The Nashville Palace, Edgehill Studios, The Five Spot, and Long Hollow Jamboree. Holly has also appeared as a guest vocalist at The Sutler, The Second Fiddle, and Otter’s on Demonbreun Street. In March 2006, Holly was invited as a featured vocalist for a benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity, which was held at the legendary BB King’s Bar and Blues Club. Most recently, Holly has become a regular guest performer at the Nashville Cowboy Church—located in the historic Texas Troubadour Theatre. This service is broadcast into over 110 countries, reaching millions through WSM Radio, XM Satellite Radio, and WWCR (World Wide Country Radio).

Even though Holly’s repertoire consists primarily of country music—ranging from traditional classics like “Crazy” to Martina McBride’s “Independence Day”—don’t be surprised by her versatile vocal abilities. “I’ve always tried to maintain a well-rounded lifestyle, so I often carry that idea into my music—so I also enjoy singing southern gospel, pop, rock, and adult contemporary songs in my shows.” With both classical and commercial training behind her powerful pipes, Holly has certainly been blessed with a versatile voice.

Holly carries a deep sense of patriotism for both our country and our troops, and often conveys this through the singing of our National Anthem. After a recent National Anthem performance at Belmont University in Nashville, Holly was approached by country artist Vince Gill—who strongly commended her traditional, accapella performance of the anthem. Holly’s rendition of our National Anthem has earned her invitations to perform for the Indiana Pacers (NBA), the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA), and for Indianapolis 500 Qualification races (IRL). She has earned repeat invitations with Belmont University athletics, the Nashville Sounds (PCL, AAA—Milwaukee Brewers), and the Indianapolis Indians (AAA-Pittsburgh Pirates). In November of 2006, Holly had the distinct honor of singing for 2,000 troops of the 101st Airborne in a welcome home ceremony in Brentwood, TN. Lynn also gives her time and talent to her hometown of Linton, IN, by opening the Freedom Festival 4th of July parade every summer for nearly 40,000 people.

With the release of her self titled CD (5/24/06), Holly’s hit song “Confused” (written by Kelly Garrett--Sony/ATV Tree Publishing/BMI) has impacted country radio on WRAY 98.1 in Princeton, IN. After “Confused” made its radio debut, Holly was invited to sing live on the air for their “Roots of Country” radio show—showcasing the hits of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn.

But no matter where Holly Lynn performs, her purpose is to impact the lives of those within her audience. Lynn strives to make a positive influence and lift the spirits of her fans through the gift of a song—regardless if it is an emotional ballad or a country anthem. That’s what Holly Lynn MUSIC is all about.

Guest schedule is subject to change.