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Song of the Mountains wins “Telly Award” and announces PBS lineup & tapings through October 2006 |
Song of the Mountains from the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, VA now boasts a bronze “Telly Award” for their PBS series taped and released through Blue Ridge Public TV based in Roanoke, VA. Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional and cable TV programs and commercials, as well as the finest video and film productions. The Telly Awards is a widely known and highly respected national and international competition and receives over 12,000 entries annually from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Telly Awards are based on the merit of each entry, with a bronze Telly representing outstanding achievement.
“It is amazing that after our very first season of Song of the Mountains shows, we have received such a prestigious award!” stated Tim White, executive coordinator and host of Song of the Mountains. “Our second season is shaping up to be even better than the first, which is a hard act to follow”, said board member, Joe Ellis, “Song of the Mountains and the Lincoln Theatre are proud to be showcasing the music of our region on PBS”.
Song of the Mountains is now being offered to 190 PBS affiliates nationwide through syndication. For information to request that your PBS affiliate carry Song of the Mountains please visit ww.songofthemountains.org. The Lincoln Theatre is a 500 seat theatre built in the Mayan style in 1927. The theatre was restored to its original grandeur through a grassroots effort of the people of Smyth County, VA. To find out more about the “Telly Award” please visit www.tellyawards.com.
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The lineup for this year’s Song of the Mountains TV tapings are:
July 1, 2006
Roni Stoneman -Star of Hee Haw and daughter of Ernest and Hattie Stoneman of the
Famous Stoneman Family
The VW Boys
Scott Fore and His Hillbilly Hot Club
Celtibillies
Acoustic Endeavors
August 5, 2006
Mike Stevens & Raymond McLain
Lost & Found
Jeanette Williams Band
Acoustic Heritage-Tim & Debbie Yates
Malpass Family
September 2, 2006
Mike Seeger
Paul Williams & the Victory Trio
Ronnie Williams & the Carter Family Sound with Lori Carter Bennett
Wires & Wood
James Reams & the Barnstormers
October 7, 2006
Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia boys from the Grand Ole Opry
Randy Waller & the Country Gentlemen
Wayne Henderson & Jeff Little
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams
Abrams Brothers
Breaking Tradition
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Song of the Mountains tapings at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, VA begin at 7:00 pm. Tickets are only $ 10 and can be purchased at the box office or with a credit card by calling 276-783-6093. For information on lodging and other area attractions go to www.songofthemountains.org.
Funding for this show is provided by the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission.
Question/comments contact:
Tim White
423-323-7829
fax 423-323-1232
timwhitemusic@charter.net
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