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Country music takes it’s biggest step forward in the UK…

Maverick Magazine has always been a pursuit of passion and a labour of love. Now, after nine years Maverick is becoming bigger and better than ever before. Yes, the rumours are true, Maverick magazine has a new owner and will launch back into print media, to give country music it’s biggest step forward in the UK for years.

Hand Media launch the magazine back onto the newsstands and back into readers homes in the format that was much loved prior to the current digital only version.

A leading combination of editor Alan Cackett’s knowledge and country music wisdom and Hand Media’s enterprising skills and business acumen, the magazine has already taken the country by storm and we now intend to build upon the magazine’s list of impressive achievements.

For the first time in nine years Maverick will be a full colour ninety-six page print publication, gracing the newsstands throughout the UK in November. The now bi-monthly magazine will keep its focus on CD reviews, tour dates and current news, alongside detailed features and impressive editorial. Maverick retains the contributors the readers love to read. Laura Bethell also joins the design and editorial team at Hand Media and will continue to help produce the magazine and website.

Launching with Lady Antebellum and their influential number one record OWN THE NIGHT, Alan Cackett talks with Charles, Dave and Hillary about their rollercoaster ride into unexpected stardom. Alongside this will be features on the renowned Chris Rea and his brand new studio album SANTO SPIRITO BLUES, Tom Paxton and Darius Rucker.

Alan Cackett will continue as editor of Maverick and also continue with his current Maverick engagements, including his regular radio appearances for the BBC. Maverick will also continue to support the independent music labels and retain space for the commercial side of country music, making the magazine more accessible than ever before, as well as supporting live music events and festivals.

For any further information (media, PR or otherwise) please contact Cherry Batchelor.
Cherry.batchelor@hand-media.com 01622 823920

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Find the Digital Country Music Awards on Facebook and Twitter, then "like" and , "follow" to spread the word. Help your favorite artist rise to the top and gain international recognition.

The Digital Country Music Awards are produced by Cammel International: which consists of Kickin Media (Tunbridge Wells, Kent) and Cameron Tilbury Publicity (Peterborough, Cambridgeshire). According to Melanie Crouch of Kickin Media, "Cameron and I started collaborating on a few projects. Kickin Media has traditionally been based in publishing and western riding, but has recently started to help artists with their music and this is a perfect venture into the digital environment."

Cameron Tilbury agrees: "I've been working closely with mostly North American artists and helping introduce them to the rest of the world. This just seems like a great way to extend that even further." "It's a worldwide market for artists now, more than ever before," agree Cameron and Melanie. "We hope artists and fans enjoy the DCMAs."

For information visit www.digitalcountrymusicawards.com

or email info@digitalcountrymusicawards.com

For the 11th year the Best Of British & Irish Country album has just been released. The project, which began in 1999, features some of the most successful songs from British and Irish acts which have all gained exposure in the past year on radio throughout Europe, and the artists on the album feature a mixture of acts who have been on the scene for a long time and new names appearing for the first time.

The album costs £9.99 and is available direct from Hotdisc (who will throw in an extra 4 CDs for free). Send a cheque made payable to Silver Heart Television and mail to Hotdisc, The Old Manse, Hallidays Park, Selkirk TD7 4LA, Scotland. Or you can pay directly by Paypal using their dedicated Paypal e:mail address at hotdisclimited@aol.com.

The full line up for this year's prestigious release is as follows:

1 Travelin' Soldier - Rosie Horne
2 The Cheating Kind - Aubrey Lovejoy
3 Billboard Moving Picture Show - Gary Curtis (with guest Billy Swan)
4 Ghost Story - Mexican Joe Walker
5 Takes Two To Tango - Clive John
6 You've Become The Dream - Sean Wilson
7 Taylor Swift (A Face In The Crowd) - Spur
8 Take A Ride - Jackie Storrar
9 The Best In Me - Martin Smith
10 The Big Freeze - Alan West Band featuring Albert Lee & Sarah Jory
11 Golden Years - Sandy Newman
12 Love Is Supposed To Be - Susan McCann
13 Let The Leaves Go Their Way - Gary Curtis
14 If We Say Goodbye - Pete Redfern
15 This Old Town - Rosie Horne
16 I'm Not Ready Yet - Brianie
17 Saturday Night - Sam Millar
18 On Nights Like These - Clive John
19 Never Too Old To Love - Susan McCann
20 Why Don't You Spend The Night - Aubrey Lovejoy
21 Keep Calm And Carry On - The Diablos

New CDs Recorded In Texas and Canada

While many artists, with over 55 years in the business, may well be giving thought to slowing down, if not retiring, it’s quite the opposite for longtime Grand Ole Opry star George Hamilton IV.

Well known for his hectic tour schedules, both within the United States and internationally, George equally delights his legion of followers with a steady output of recordings. Certainly March 2011 is no different with not one but two new releases on offer – and both revealing his ease and ability to tackle different country music formats.

The first, recorded towards the end of last year, found the North Carolina born entertainer in Texas surroundings, the second presents the first ever complete compilation of all his Canadian recordings for RCA released during the 1960s and ‘70s.

George Hamilton IV In The Heart Of Texas – recorded in Brady, Texas and produced by one of the Lone Star’s most versatile entertainers, Justin Trevino – presents new versions of some of George’s top hits alongside Texas favourites made famous by such as Ernest Tubb and Bob Wills. It all adds up to a highly entertaining programme that includes Truck Drivin’ Man, Before This Day Ends, Somewhere South of San Antone and A Little Bit Of Everything In Texas while, as a bonus, there’s a Hamilton-Trevino duet rendition of the artist’s 1964 hit Fort Worth, Dallas or Houston.

The album is another first for George IV and in true Texas tradition, gives him the opportunity to “let loose” with musicians who keep their sounds solidly country. George Hamilton IV In The Heart of Texas is released, appropriately, by Heart of Texas Records and is launched by the singer with a series of Texas concerts, some accompanied by much acclaimed newcomer Georgette Jones, in late March.

My North Country Home brings together all George Hamilton IV’s Canadian recordings in a 3 cd pack released by Bear Family Records – and, in the best Bear Family tradition, is beautifully packaged with a 68 page booklet.

George IV was always keen to seek out new songs and songwriters and none more so when, after achieving success as a top selling country artist in the 1960s, he became intrigued by the Canadian music scene and was the first Nashville artist to record “folkier” material from North of the 49th Parallel. After becoming aware of Gordon Lightfoot (and recording sixteen of his songs, more than any other artist), he sought out material by such as Ray Griff, Buffy St. Marie, Ian Tyson, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. In total he recorded 82 Canadian songs on six albums, which included such “folk-country” songs as Steel Rail Blues, Canadian Pacific, Early Morning Rain, Urge For Going, Four Strong Winds, Both Sides Now and Did She Mention My Name. This is the first time that all the Canadian recordings have been released in one package.

It was the success of such recordings that led George Hamilton IV to host his own Canadian television series for seven years and, combined with his surfeit of European activities (both sides of the Iron Curtain), earned him the title International Ambassador of Country Music, presented by Billboard magazine in 1974.

CD Information:
GEORGE HAMILTON IV – In The Heart Of Texas (Heart Of Texas Records)
GEORGE HAMILTON IV – My North Country Home (Bear Family Records)