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RASCAL FLATTS NAMED AMBASSADORS
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The “B1” Project is a nationwide effort specifically geared to educate youth and students on how to recognize when a friend might be struggling with thoughts of suicide or life in general, and how to help. The theme is “Someone you know may need a friend – B 1”.
As a part of their ambassador role, Rascal Flatts will be directly involved in this project through a widespread media and social networking campaign. The campaign will include public service announcements, poster distribution to schools and Facebook initiatives. Rascal Flatts will also be showing their public service announcements during concerts throughout their “Nothing Like This Tour,” which launches June 25, 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“Having been personally affected by suicide,” said Jay DeMarcus, “it's important for me to do all that we can to create more awareness and prevention, particularly with teenagers. We are proud to be partners with the Jason Foundation and we are looking forward to doing our part in trying to help them save even more lives.”
“We look forward to helping give people the right tools to recognize the signs,” shared Gary LeVox. “Our youth need to know they have options and there are people that want to help them.”
The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is an educational organization dedicated to the awareness and prevention of youth suicide.
KELLIE PICKLER ENGAGED TO MARRY
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The couple met through friends two and half years ago.
As word spread yesterday, Pickler tweeted, “Yes it’s true. Can’t wait to say I do!” She also said, "Kyle took away all my fear of marriage and has shown me the way love is supposed to be."
For more details on the engagement, check out People Magazine.
Pickler is on the road this weekend with Rascal Flatts for the opening of “Nothing Like This” Tour. Her current single, “Making Me Fall In Love Again,” is climbing the country charts.
NASHVILLE RISING BENEFIT HIGHLY BENEFICIAL
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Thanks went to donated talent from some 20 country stars including co-organizer, husband, Tim McGraw...and Hollywood's Sandra Bullock.
DANNY GOKEY SINGLE TURNS INTO POWERFUL VIDEO
Danny Gokey is poised to hit the radio airwaves with a new single, when this coming Monday marks the official radio impact date of his powerful recording, “I Will Not Say Goodbye.” The heartfelt ballad about coping with the loss of a loved one, has been one of the most acclaimed tracks from Gokey’s debut album, My Best Days, while the poignant music video made its official premiere this past weekend as part of CMT’s Big New Music Weekend.
In addition to its debut this past weekend, the music video for “I Will Not Say Goodbye” was released this Tuesday as a digital download.
Fans can also view the video online here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/danny-gokey/i-will-not-say-goodbye/GBE431000180 <http://www.vevo.com/watch/danny-gokey/i-will-not-say-goodbye/GBE431000180> .
JARON ALBUM #1 ITUNES COUNTRY
Fans went for the debut album from Jaron and The Long Road To Love, causing the album to hit #1 on the iTunes Country Chart in less than 24 hours after its release. Getting Dressed in the Dark, out yesterday on Jaronwood/Universal Republic Records in association with Big Machine Records is currently in the Top 10 overall albums on iTunes. The albums first single, “Pray For You,” has already reached Gold status, selling more than 500,000 copies.
“Pray For You” recently spent four consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart before moving into the top 40’s of the Hot 100 chart and the single is currently a Country charts Top 15 hit and rising. The “Pray for You” video, featuring Jamie Pressly, has become a hit on CMT and GAC and was number one on MySpace country videos for three weeks straight.
JULIANNE HOUGH AND RYAN SEACREST PDA IN PEOPLE
 Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest have been keeping their relationship quiet, but People reports their PDA (public displays of affection) are now more frequent around Los Angeles.
On June 13, the couple walked on the beach in Malibu with their arms around each other. Three days later, they dined at intimate new L.A. hotspot Red O restaurant, where a diner says Seacrest, 35, "was very attentive." And Sunday, Hough, 21, accompanied the American Idol host on another outing in Malibu, where the two shopped together.
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