PRESS RELEASE from Bachmann for
President
For Immediate
Release
July 27, 2011 |
Contact: Alice Stewart
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Bachmann
Announces
Entertainment for 2011 Ames Straw Poll
Artists Richie McDonald, Tim Rushlow and Charles Billingsley to
Perform
Urbandale, Iowa
- Republican presidential candidate Michele
Bachmann announced today a list of inspiring and accomplished artists
who will perform on the Team Bachmann stage at the 2011 Iowa GOP Straw
Poll.
Team Bachmann's entertainment program, and related activities, are
being developed to ensure that the day's events are enjoyable and
meaningful for
her supporters and their families who make the trip to Ames on August
13. Renowned country music singers Richie McDonald and Tim Rushlow
along with
Christian artist Charles Billingsley will perform as part of the
exciting Team Bachmann straw poll entertainment program.
"Richie, Tim, and Charles are all extremely accomplished and inspiring
artists and I'm excited to have them perform for our supporters at the
straw poll," Bachmann said. "While Iowa Republicans take great pride
in participating in the straw poll, I also recognize the time
commitment involved so I want to do all I can to make it a fun and
comfortable day for
my supporters and their families."
Richie McDonald
has long been one of music's most
accomplished and wide-ranging talents. Recognized as one of country's
best singers, he was the face and voice of Lonestar, ranked among the
genre's
preeminent groups. A polished and engaging entertainer, he was the
focal point of the group's storied touring career. As one of the
industry's most
successful songwriters, he has penned some of the era's most memorable
songs and earned a mantle full of awards and nominations. Now, with the
upcoming release of "Slowdown," he launches his much-anticipated solo
career and demonstrates that he is just now hitting his stride. His
was the voice behind songs like "
Amazed,"
"Smile"
and "No News" and the pen behind the song "My Front Porch Looking In"
and "Let Them be Little." He
has earned six gold and platinum albums, several CMA and ACM awards as
well as BMI awards for songwriting. In writing and singing "
I'm Already There,"
he was responsible for a song
embraced so warmly by the military and their families, it has become an
unofficial anthem for US troops serving in the Middle East. (
www.RichieMcDonald.com)
Tim Rushlow
is an award-winning American country music
artist. Between 1991-1997 - Rushlow was co-lead vocalist of the country
music band Little Texas, which recorded four albums and a greatest hits
package, in addition to charting fifteen singles on the Billboard
country singles charts. After Little Texas disbanded in 1997, Rushlow
began a solo
career. His first recording was the musical track "Totally Committed"
with comedian Jeff Foxworthy. Two years later, Rushlow signed to
Atlantic Records, recording one album and charting a Top Ten single on
the country charts titled "
She Misses Him."
When Atlantic closed its country
division in 2001, Rushlow formed a six-piece band called Rushlow, which
charted two singles and recorded one album for Lyric Street Records in
2003. Tim has also won several ACM and CMA awards and is a three time
Grammy nominee." Tim has just released his first pop single to
Christian radio
with the full record being released in the fall of 2011. Tim has also
done four world tours for the troops and will do another this October
with
Richie McDonald. Tim will also be hosting a musical reality show on
network television in 2012. (
www.TimRushlow.com)
Charles Billingsley
is an accomplished Christian
artist, song writer and worship leader. He spent two years with the
award-winning group NewSong, where the album People Get Readyhad four
#1 hits
including the song "Arise, My Love." Following his time with NewSong,
Charles pursued a solo career. In 2002, he became the worship pastor
at Thomas Road Baptist Church, as well as the artist-in-residence at
Liberty University. In 2005, Charles moved to San Diego, CA to work
with Dr.
David Jeremiah at Shadow Mountain Community Church, home of Turning
Point Ministries. Charles returned to Thomas Road in 2007 and resumed
his position
of worship leader. He continues to serve on the advisory council of the
Center for Worship at Liberty University. He is also the President of
Red Tie
Music, a new Christian music publishing company. In his career of
almost 20 years, Charles has performed 2,800 concerts in more than
2,000 churches
all over the world. His newest solo project will release this fall.(
www.CharlesBillingsley.com)
For more information on the Team Bachmann straw poll events, please go
to
Ames.MicheleBachmann.com.
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