Austin, TX -- If you have been listening, Texans, then you have heard the summer radio ads by Lone Star beer for its "Win Texas Land" giveaway and the grand prize of five scenic acres of land in the Texas Hill Country town of Llano. The ads feature Texas country singer Dale Watson extolling "true Texas spirit" and "the National Beer of Texas."

Consumers can enter online at www.LoneStarBeer.com. All entries must be received by Aug. 31, 2008. Three lucky finalists will then be selected to compete in a "Landowner's Challenge," a no-holds-barred test of knowledge and love of Texas, to be held during October in Austin.

Texas native and Lone Star enthusiast Gary Skrzycki was the "true Texan" who won last year's Lone Star giveaway of 4.1 acres in Llano County on which he hopes to build a place for his family.

"My wife, Julie, and I were thrilled when it was announced I won," said La Vernia, Texas, resident Skrzycki, supervisor for an electric contractor and active member of the community, including serving on the 2008 Livestock Board.

"We have never won a major prize like the land in Llano County," said Skrzycki.  "You've got to play to win."

Serving Lone Star beer at Skrzycki family gatherings is a long-time tradition since the days his great-uncle was employed at the brewery in San Antonio. At the end of most work days, Skrzycki meets up with one or more of his four brothers at his father's farm and shares some cold ones with them.

The radio spots, recorded in May at Austin's Tequila Mockingbird Studio, feature the music from "Screw You, We're from Texas" by noted songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. The ads direct all "true Texans" to specially marked packages of Lone Star beer in stores and to www.LoneStarBeer.com to learn how to win the land.

(Nashville, TN)  Country Music hit-kicker, Clay Walker recently announced the launch and inaugural ride of the Band Against MS Bike Team.  This October 4 & 5, the BAMS Bike Team will join hands and partner with the Mid South Chapter of the National MS Society for the 2008 Jack Daniel's 'Bike to Jack & Back' bike ride to raise money for the fight against MS, the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in young people throughout the world.

More than 750 riders are expected to depart at 7:30 a.m. from Page High School in Franklin, TN for the 75 mile ride to Motlow State Community College in Lynchburg, TN where they will stay overnight then return to Franklin the next morning.

'I am extremely excited and proud that the Band Against MS Bike Team will be partnering with the Mid South Chapter of the National MS Society for the Jack Daniel''s "Bike to Jack and Back" bike ride.  This event will further our efforts to raise awareness, fund research and support the fight to ultimately find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis,' says BAMS President, Clay Walker.

'We are honored and excited to have the support of Band Against MS and their BAMS Bike Team' said Jim Ward, Chapter President of the Mid South Chapter.  'It takes the efforts of hundreds of volunteers and cyclists to make an event like the Jack Daniel's 'Bike to Jack and Back' successful in our fight against MS.  The National MS Society uses the proceeds from the MS bike ride to fund local programs and cutting edge research into a cause and cure for MS,' Ward added.   'Clay Walker and the BAMS Bike Team have committed to our goal of creating a world free of MS.'

Proceeds from the Jack Daniel's 'Bike to Jack & Back' bike ride are used to support a wide range of programs for the thousands of area families and caregivers affected by MS.   For more information, visit www.msmidsouth.org or http://biketns.nationalmssociety.org.

Those interested in joining the BAMS Bike Team should contact. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (615-426-2584).

In 1996, Walker was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.  Determined to combat the disease and improve the lives of those living with it, Walker established Band Against MS in 2003.  Band Against MS is a 501 ' (3) public charity dedicated to providing education material for those living with MS as well as funding research that may one day lead to a cure. For more information visit www.bandagainstms.org.

(Las Vegas, NV) The high-powered duo Locash Cowboys are scheduled to perform live in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, July 25 at 5pm PT for the 2008 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge at Thomas & Mack Arena.

Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of Locash Cowboys are performing their original song titled "Boom-Boom" during the half-time performance of the game. Locash has added a little Vegas flare with 8 Wrangler outfitted Locash cowgirls to perform beside them during the performance.

"I'm ecstatic that Locash is going to do the half-time show for us," said MaryAnn Beaman, Director of events programming at Las Vegas Events. "We were looking for high-energy entertainment and these guys fit the bill."

The USA National Team and the Canadian National Team will face off for the only Olympic exhibition game on U.S. soil. The game is the only domestic game played by the USA team and will give fans the chance to see an exclusive preview of the best USA players before they head off to face the world. The game will be aired on ESPN and the NBA channel as well as syndicated television world wide.

A Personal Invitation From John Grubbs At Rockslide Music:

So, here's the story. My wife's sister lost her fight against Leukemia when she was only eight years old. That was a long time ago, back in the seventies, and fortunately much has changed for the better when it comes to taking on the Big C.

Despite all the advances, it is still an up-hill battle, so Anne decided to do something about that this year. She is raising money through Team in Training. Besides committing to raise $4,000, she signed on to walk a marathon in San Francisco this fall. Neither hurdle is easy to leap over, but Anne is doing both in style.
Blood Feud is a party to help raise money and awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It is also a chance to celebrate overcoming BIG hurdles. We have already booked music from the Belleville Outfit and The Greyhounds, and you never know who else might sit in. A blood drive truck and bone marrow registry table will be on site. The Texas Rollergirls and T-Bird and the Breaks have agreed to be on hand to reward any blood donors with fantastic photo ops! Who knows what could happen? Sure to be a spectacle.

Come hang out at Hot Mamas with us. There will be plenty of food and beverage available; and, trust me, you won't want to miss this one.

Hank Cochran

Cochran, a "go-to" man for performers like George Strait, Brad Paisley, Ray Price, Mark Chesnutt, and a favorite writer of the late Eddy Arnold and Patsy Cline, is the writer of timeless classics like "I Fall To Pieces," "Make The World Go Away," "Ocean Front Property" and "The Chair."  He is expected to remain in the hospital for several weeks.

Fans and friends can send their regards to Hank at www.myspace.com/songwritersingerhankcochran . 
 

Nashville, TN - George Jones University (GJU) is a no-nonsense, straight-forward clinic dedicated to teaching students the basics of how the music industry works.  Some of the industry's most successful entrepreneurs will lend their knowledge and expertise on breaking into the business, sharing the advice they were forced to learn the hard way.  The "University" will assemble twice yearly, each session being a two-and-a-half day instruction session (Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.)

"This marvelous institute of learning could not exist without the strong support and endorsement of Nancy and George Jones. It should have been done 50 years ago! Its about the BUSINESS of the Music Business and focuses on enlightening and empowering people who want to enter the industry. Its fun and glorious. Full of hugs, back pats and Atta boys. The two days spent in these seminar sessions are life changing and uplifting. Everything runs exactly on time. No alcohol. No tobacco. This is a straight-ahead, in -your- face explosion of information and excitement. No tests. No pass or fail. Everybody I know, with no exceptions, would enjoy and exult in the GJU experience," says Tandy Rice, GJU Dean.