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 MACHO MAN |
| The photo above shows a tough guy image of traditional country music superstar Randy Travis. He was rebellious as a kid before making his way to the top. At one point, he worked as a cook opposite the Opryland Hotel. At least he was getting closer to the big theatre itself just down the road. He performs in Laughlin tonight at the Aquarius. See story below. |
Travis' Trek To Stardom A Tough One; In Laughlin Tonight
Looking back, Randy says she helped him purify his mind and turned his back on substance abuse, focusing on music. At that time, Nashville was deep in the "Urban Cowboy" phase of the early 80s, but Travis was intent on bringing back fiddles, steel guitars and honky-tonk lyrics. He recorded for Paula Records and in classic country fashion (much like Loretta Lynn) drove from radio station to radio station to promote his work.
After five years of paying his dues in North Carolina, Randy and Lib (who had become his manager), moved to "Music City" in 1981. In those days, not a single executive on Music Row could hear the possibilities in Travis' baritone voice -- and he was turned down by every record label in Nashville. Hatcher took a job managing The Nashville Palace, a popular nightclub. Randy also worked there as a dishwasher and short-order cook. Occasionally, he'd get to shed his apron and sing and it was during his days there that Randy recorded an independent album under the name Randy Ray. "Randy Ray Live" was enough for Hatcher to secure a deal with Warner Brothers Records.
In 1985, the label released the single "On the Other Hand," which only made it to number 67 on the Billboard country singles chart. Randy's second single, "1982," was the Top 10 hit that changed it all. The label then re-released "On the Other Hand" in 1986, which this time hit the very top of the Billboart Country chart. Travis followed it up with charttopping hits "Diggin' Up Bones" and "Forever and Ever, Amen," which won the Country Music Association's single of the year in 1987. Travis won the CMA's prestigious Horizon Award in 1986, won album of the year honors in 1987 for "Always and Forever" and took home male vocalist of the year trophies in 1987 and 1988. George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, the Grand Ole Opry cast and the rest of country's classic stylists voiced their support for the plainspoken young man from North Carolina -- saying they had found someone to "carry the torch" into the future.
Randy's major label debut album, "Storms of Life," was released in 1986 and went on to sell more than 4 million copies. "Always and Forever," his second collection, was number 1 for ten months and won him another Grammy. "Old 8x10," his third box set, also won a Grammy. Then, in 1986, Travis was invited to join the fabled Grand Ole Opry. By the time he turned 30 in 1989, he'd sold more than 13 million records and paved the way for stars like Garth Brooks, Clint Black and Travis Tritt.
Randy married Lib in 1991 and the following year, he was the first country artist to release two albums at the exact same time. Both volumes of his "Greatest Hits" were blockbusters. Later that year, he and Alan Jackson collaborated on Jackson's number 1 hit "She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)." Travis then scored back-to-back top charting hits, "If I Didn't Have You" and "Look Heart, No Hands."
In '94, Travis launched his film career with a bevy of roles and has been a guest star on several top-rated TV dramas, including "Touched by an Angel" and "Matlock."
Randy left Warner Brothers Records and signed with the upstart DreamWorks Nashville in '97. His first album, "You and You Alone," put him back in the spotlight with Top Five singles "Out of My Bones," and "Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man," and the Top 10 selling "The Hole." He managed to record the album while filming roles in Francis Ford Coppola's production of John Grisham's "The Rainmaker" and the Patrick Swayze feature "Black Dog." He also put out a second DreamWorks album, "A Man Ain't Made of Stone" in 1999.
In 2000, Randy followed with "Inspirational Journey," a contemporary Gospel album on Warner Brothers. He released a second Christian-themed album, "Rise and Shine," in 2002. Its first single, "Three Wooden Crosses," unexpectedly reached Number 1 in country radio, then won the CMA song of the year in 2003 and a Grammy in 2004. After this surprising career boost, he contined to release inspirational albums, including 2003's "Worship and Faith," "Passing Through" in 2004 and Glory Train the following year.
Tonight, Randy Travis brings his collection of hits to the Aquarius Pavilion starting at 8pm. Tickets are still available for $30 and $40, where locals can buy one ticket and get one free with their A.C.E. Rewards Club card. For tickets, see the box office on the main casino floor or call 1-800-435-8469.
Television’s
Emmy Awards will be televised on ABC Sunday night and among the
expected winners are HBO’s “John Adams” miniseries,
plus Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, and their comedy series,“30
Rock.” Many critics expect the popular AMC’s “Mad
Men” to take some top prizes. The stars will all walk the
red carpet for the 60th annual Emmy awards. Competing for best
drama series along with "Mad Men," set in a 1960’s
advertising agency; legal dramas "Damages" and "Boston
Legal" as well as "Lost," "Dexter," and
"House." |
Here’s
something that has Bette Davis eyes on it. A new U.S. postage
stamp honoring the great actress was issued on Thursday. The 42-cent
commemorative item features a portrait of the Oscar winner as
she appeared in the 1950 classic film “All About Eve,”
in which she played Margo Channing, an aging stage actress battling
to save her career as a younger woman schemes to replace her.
(She was nominated, but didn’t win one of her two Oscars
for it, but “Jezebel” and “Dangerous”
instead.) Bette Davis chose “She did it the hard way”
for her epitaph because she viewed a lot of her life as difficult,
but rewarding. |
Rich Prize at Colorado Belle and Edgewater
Grand Prize Event participants who don’t draw a jack and an ace won’t go home empty handed. Each envelope in the contest will contain a playing card symbol. Contestants whose symbols total 17 or greater will receive $500. Contestants whose symbols total 16 or less receive $200. Duffin said: “The Endless Summer Promotion is a great example of the fun new games and promotions we are pleased to introduce to our guests and to the market.”
Players may continue to earn drawing tickets while playing slots, blackjack and poker. Slot players receive a drawing ticket for every 500 base points they earn. Blackjack players receive two drawing tickets for any suited Blackjack with a $5 minimum bet, and one ticket for the following hands (with a minimum $5 bet): any natural Blackjack, any 5 cards totaling 21 or under or any 6-7-8. Poker players will receive a drawing ticket for one hour of play in the Poker Room.
Drawings for “Coolers of Cash” (which include more drawing tickets) will continue to be held on Tuesdays and Saturdays through September 23. Grand Prize drawing tickets may be earned through 6pm September 27 and until 7pm that evening to redeem points for drawing tickets. All drawing tickets earned during the Endless Summer promotion will be placed in a giant drawing drum where the Grand Prize Drawing Event will take place outdoors on the deck at the northeast end of the Colorado Belle.
Three interesting and totally different movies have opened this weekend – Animated comedy, “Igor,” spooky comedy, “Ghost Town,” and the thriller, “Lakeview Terrace.” All of them have received mixed reviews. So, it’s the genre in question for moviegoers. “Igor” is the story of the assistant to evil Dr. Glickenstein (a takeoff on you-know-who) and a laboratory filled with various miscreants. The voice of John Cusack is Igor. Anyone who’s ever watched the HBO comedy series “Extras” knows how funny Ricky Gervais is. He’s the lead character in “Ghost Town” and he sees dead people, one is Greg Kinnear. “Lakeview Terrace” shows what can happen if a bad racist black cop gets his say when a mixed couple moves next door. It stars Samuel L. Jackson in all his bad-guy demeanor. Get lots of popcorn handy and a cola to wash it down. |
Good
Sunday Goes Inside “Price Is Right” It’s the longest running game show on television. This weekend, “The Price Is Right” producer Stan Bilts goes one-on-one with Good Sunday host Roger Galloway for an inside peek at how it all works, including best contestants ever, hints on winning, and how new host Drew Carey is doing compared to venerable former host Bob Barker. “Come on down!” Then, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano joins Roger for solutions she has for some of the state’s economic woes and her latest thoughts on the presidential race. Finally, reporters from Hollywood, New York, and Nashville – Andre Fortin, Jack Russell, and Don Hinson dish out the latest on Ryan O’Neal’s arrest, a special award for Hank Williams, Jr., and predictions on this weekend’s Emmy Awards. See times and stations below. Catch it all this week on "Good Sunday." Times for the one-hour show airing on all four Murphy Broadcasting stations are listed below. KVAL (K-Hits) - Good Sunday 5am-6am KRRK (K-Rock) - Good Sunday 6am-7am KRCY (Krazy) - Good Sunday 7am-8am KZUL (Kazual) - Good Sunday 8am-9am Also tune to 980AM KNTR for "Good Sunday" at 6am. |
Trent attended school in Italy. During his late teen years there, he produced a few records of his own music. With this accomplished, he moved back to the United States in 1987, making Florida his home. One could always find him performing in local clubs.
With the death of Elvis in 1977, Trent's musical direction changed. He decided to devote himself to recreating the style of the man who had greatly influenced his life. In 1988, he was chosen to star in the Annual Birthday Tribute to the King at the Star Plaza Theater in Indiana. Performing with such greats as the Jordanaires, the King's own vocalists; J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet; D.J. Fontana, Elvis’ drummer; Charlie Hodge, the King's guitar man; and Joe Esposito, the right-hand man and road manager of Elvis –not bad company to be in. Due to overwhelming popular demand, Trent has returned to headline this show for the past ten years.
In 1992, "Legends in Concert" producer John Stuart saw a video of Trent and promptly flew him to Las Vegas where he was hired as Elvis for his production there. Trent's uncanny resemblance to the King, his incredible vocal range, and high-energy charisma, has led to performances in Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, United States, and Italy, where the European media called him "The New King of the 21st Century". He even starred on the very same stage of Elvis at the Las Vegas Hilton (International Hotel) selling out 4 years in a row.
Today, Trent Carlini is living his dream of re-inventing the phenomenon in his Las Vegas show, "The Dream King." In this production, Trent takes the audience through a magical journey of the King's career: from the hip-swiveling 50's, through the unforgettable army and movie years, through the hot-leather years of the '68 Comeback, all the way to the Las Vegas years of the 70's.
TRENT CARLINI TONIGHT(AND SUNDAY) RIVERSIDE RESORT 8pm $32.
1-800-227-3849.
She fills two converted bedrooms with clothes — one for casual and a second for glamorous outfits. That’s helped to propel singer Fergie to People magazine's 2008 list of best dressed women. She’s a pack rat too and says -- "I don't like to throw anything away." Joining her in the top 10 list are actresses Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, Eva Mendes, singer/actress Jennifer Lopez, singer Rihanna, supermodel Heidi Klum, and Democratic presidential candidate wife -- Michelle Obama. |
Comedienne
Amy Poehler has decided to leave Saturday Night Live following the
election in November,. She and her husband Will Arnett are expecting
a baby in April. Amy has been critically acclaimed for playing Hillary
Clinton on the late night weekend NBC show and for co-anchoring
the Weekend Update comedy news segment, After her baby is born,
she will go back to work, but not on Saturday Night Live. She will
star in her own series - a spin-off of “The Office." |
Too
Good To Be True? – Never! When nice things happen, it’s in the “Good News Report.” TSN is zeroing in on positive, uplifting stories with a special type of news reporting. We all know there are plenty of bad things happening out there on a daily basis. Is the good news being overlooked or too often put aside? The “Good News Report” will focus on uplifting and yes -- feel-good stories. It might be about something heroic in which a life is saved, a dog finding its way back home after a 400 mile journey, a new business opening up providing jobs and a better economy for the Tri State, or a good deed that is worth remembering. The “Good News Report” will air news from the area, state, region, nation, and world and show that sometimes hidden out there among the bad, are many special happy occurrences worth reporting. If you know of something personally or hear of a story being unnoticed, perhaps from the Internet, let us know. It might make the “Good News Report” and thus, make others feel better that day as well. Please send your ideas to rgalloway@maddog.net. |
| The
big Abba musical movie, Mamma Mia! is at the top of the global box
office chart – taking in $17point-5-million across 44 countries
in the last week. The Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan-starring musical
has proved a far bigger hit outside the U.S. - grossing a total
of $310 million in foreign territories to date, compared to $140
million in American movie theatres. Meanwhile, internationally,
the remaing top five at the box office are Will Smith’s “Hancock,”
“The Mummy,” “Wanted,” and – “The
Dark Knight.” Altogether, the Batman movie is close to making
$1-BILLION-dollars. |
Miley Cyrus, the 15-year-old Hannah Montana star is set to star in an untitled Disney film based on an upcoming novel by author Nicholas Sparks. Sparks is writing the book and the screenplay simultaneously. Miley’s mom, Tish, will serve as the film’s executive producer. Sparks also wrote “The Notebook” and “Message In a Bottle,” which were both made into movies. Miley will not sing in the drama, whose plot is a secret for now. Her mom is not the only one involved in her professional life. Singer/Actor Billy Ray Cyrus plays her dad on her TV series. |
Heather Mills is suing her former publicist for more than $460,000 for breach of confidence after the ex-employee criticized the one-time wife of Paul McCartney in a revealing newspaper interview. Heather launched a lawsuit in London against Michele Elizabeth earlier this month following claims that Heather was a pathological liar who is obsessed with money and fame and was impossible to work for. Heather filed the lawsuit the day after the article hit the streets claiming breach of confidence and falsehood. Michele worked for Heather for four years until earlier this year. |
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| Actress
Katie Holmes won praise for her debut on Broadway Thursday night
in a preview performance in Arthur Miller’s “All My
Sons.” Among those in the audience were her husband Tom Cruise
and actor Dustin Hoffman. Outside the theatre, there was a group
of about 20 protesters, who were demonstrating against Scientology,
the religion Tom and Katie are part of. She got a standing ovation
at the end for her performance that co-stars John Lithgow and Dianne
Wiest. |
Brad Pitt holds the title of the Most Powerful Actor and his companion, Angelina Jolie holds the title of the Most Powerful Actress in the Guinness Book of World Records, 2009 edition. They replace Tom Cruise and Jennifer Aniston, who held the titles in the 2008 edition. Guinness editors select the winners in the publication's annual Most Powerful categories based on a combination of Internet searches, annual earnings, and stories in the news. Brad and Angelina did not rule all fields, however. The most-searched celebrity on the Internet over the past year was ---Britney Spears. (PAUSE) Sorry, Paris. Maybe next year. |
 A KIND OF A HUSH |
| Peter Noone is one of a kind. He and his band, Herman’s Hermits hit the stage in Laughlin tonight at the Tropicana Express. The group had some of the biggest selling hits of the sixties. See story below. |
Peter Noone’s “Wonderful World”
As “Herman,” Peter graced the cover of nearly every international publication, including Time magazine. He performed on hundreds of top-rated television programs and appeared with such luminaries as Ed Sullivan, Jackie Gleason, and Dean Martin. He also starred in ABC’s musical version of The Canterville Ghost, Hallmark Hall of Fame’s presentation of the classic Pinocchio (in which he played the title role) and three feature films for M-G-M.
Throughout the seventies, Noone performed, composed songs and produced recordings with such artists as David Bowie, Debby Boone and Graham Gouldman. His album with the Tremblers, “Twice Nightly” and his solo effort “One of The Glory Boys” were both critically and commercially successful.
The eighties found Peter starring on Broadway in the New York Shakespeare Festival’s production of The Pirates of Penzance. He won rave reviews for his superb portrayal of the dashing, young hero, “Frederic”. His performance was so well received, that he went on to reprise the role at the world-famous Drury Lane Theatre in London. Noone charmed audiences worldwide as he continued to play “Frederic” with both the U.S. National Touring Company and the International Touring Company of “Pirates”.
For four years, Peter served as the host of VH1’s My Generation, the highest-ever-rated half hour retrospective of popular music. He also hosted the informative PBS Special The British Invasion Returns and recorded the title song for the Kirk Douglas film., “Diamonds.” Still, with all his many ventures, his heart belongs to his band and he’ll be front and center in Laughlin tonight.
HERMAN’S HERMITS/PETER NOONE TROPICANA EXPRESS 8pm TONIGHT $25-35. 1-800-243-6846.
Actress
Sarah Jessica Parker says there may be a sequel to “Sex
and the City” after all. Fans of the show have been clamoring
to see the four female stars return to the big screen - after
the first movie made more than $390 million since its release
in May. Sarah Jessica says producers must come up with a red-hot
storyline for it to work. She adds: "It's all about the
story. If we can't tell a story that's really worthy of an audience,
then we won't do it. It’s as simple as that. We’ll
see.” |
After a few years of performing regionally, the band started writing songs for the next album. In 2003, “One Diamond” was completed and it eventually collected several awards including “Best CD of the Year” and “Song of the Year” for the opening track “King” at the All Access Magazine Music Awards. In 2004, changes transpired and drummer J.J. Garcia joined the band. In 2005, due to strong word of mouth and demand, “One Diamond” was re-released nationwide and the band toured across the U.S. several times to support it. By the end of 2005, the band performed close to 150 shows and now was looking for more.
In 2006, Judge Jackson reached new plateaus with the song “Times Been Changin” played on the popular NBC TV show, “My Name Is Earl”. Toward the end of April, the band performed at 24th Annual Laughlin River Run at The Edgewater Casino and Hotel in front of thousands with much success. In the meantime, the group was gaining notoriety as a popular support act appearing with rock icons UFO, Blues Guitar hero Joe Bonamassa and TV/Film star Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts.
Judge Jackson’s song, “King” was used by Fox Sports Network/FSN to head up its 2006 NHL Playoff campaign. A revised version of “King” has been tapped to be the new theme song for the Speed Channel/NASCAR show Victory Lane. Judge Jackson continues to grow and expand its fan base.
Tonight audiences can come to Laughlin and find out for themselves the depth, range and extraordinary talent of this great band.
Jackson returns to the Edgewater Hotel Casino after a popular stint at Kokapelli's Lounge last month. His band will be on stage from 9pm to 1pm and there's NO COVER or minimum.
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