For Immediate Release:
Rodeo Opry Presents Shawna Russell with special
guest, Kylie Morgan on March 13
Show to be Emceed by FOX 25 News Air
Personality, Matt Austin
The Rodeo Opry, located in the historic
stockyards district of Oklahoma City, will present Country artist, Shawna
Russell and special guest, rising teen singer Kylie Morgan, on Saturday, March
13. The show will be hosted by FOX 25 News air personality, Matt Austin. Also
appearing will be Matt Johns, Ariel Faith and other Rodeo Opry favorites.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from
$6.00-$12.00, and may be purchased online at http://www.rodeoopry.com,
and at the Rodeo Opry box office at 2221 Exchange Ave. (Agnew and Exchange),
OKC, OK 73108. (405) 297-9773.
The FOX 25 News morning show will host Russell
and Cindy Scarberry, Executive Director of the Opry Heritage Foundation of
Oklahoma, on Wednesday, March 10, to discuss the concert. The focus of the
appearance will be to interview Scarberry, who will discuss the roles that the
Rodeo Opry and Granville Community Music School play in the development of Oklahoma's
local talent. And, to spotlight two artists who have benefited from the
organization: Shawna Russell, the professional veteran and
nationally-recognized artist from Okemah, whose 2008 debut Way Out West
Records CD, Goddess, won rave reviews from Country Weekly, CMA Close Up and Music Row Magazine; And, Kylie Morgan, a freshmen from
Newcastle, who recently released her holiday CD, Christmas with Kylie Morgan,
with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. She has just been
recognized by the Country Music Association as a "Who New to Watch" artist in 2010.
About the Opry Heritage Foundation of Oklahoma:
The
Rodeo Opry, “Oklahoma’s Official Country Music Show” as declared by Governor
Brad Henry, is one of the projects made possible by the Opry Heritage
Foundation of Oklahoma, a non-profit organization founded by Granville “Grant”
Leftwich and a board of directors. Mr. Leftwich had produced the best in family
entertainment for over 30 years and had helped many artists get their start in
a family-friendly environment. Therefore, in 2004 the non-profit organization
was established in order to continue his mission of developing talent and the
music industry in Oklahoma. The Opry Heritage Foundation continues Grant’s
legacy by providing artist development training and workshops and recently
opened the Granville Community Music School to provide musical training to
children from low-income families for just 50¢ per lesson. For more
information, please contact Executive Director, Cindy Scarberry, oprystaff@ohfo.org (405) 297-9773.
About Shawna Russell:
Shawna
Russell was introduced onto the national music scene with the release of her
debut CD, GODDESS, on Way Out West Records, in early 2008. But her reputation as a
world-class talent had already caught the attention of many folks in the music
industry. Prior to the release of the CD, Shawna made her national television
debut on the popular show "INSIDE MUSIC ROW" and the COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION named her as one of
their "Who New To Watch in 2008" artists. Since then, Shawna’s
music has received rave reviews from the CMA Close Up, Country Weekly,
The Oklahoman, and esteemed Music
Row critic, Robert K. Oermann. She has
also earned International acclaim from some of Europe’s top music publications,
including Maverick Magazine (UK)
and DreamWest Magazine (France).
Visit Shawna Russell online at: www.ShawnaRussell.com and www.MySpace.com/shawnarussell878.
About Kylie Morgan:
Kylie Morgan is a 14-year-old singer/songwriter,
and a freshman in high school in Newcastle, Oklahoma. By age seven, Morgan was
training in gymnastics and would go on to win over 100 medals in the sport.
Later, she began cheerleading and her squad won numerous State and National
titles, as well as ‘All American Cheer’ awards.’ She also attended Artworks
Academy and landed several lead and supporting roles in local theatrical plays
where she discovered her love for singing and performing. Morgan excels
academically. Her achievements include the Principal’s Honor Roll, Citizenship
Award, Reading Achievement, Newcastle's Top-Ten Achievement Award, Oklahoma
Explore Scholars Award, and she has served as Class President. Singing
professionally since she was age 12, Morgan has since assembled a band; signed
a record deal with LandRun Records; recorded a Christmas CD; and written songs
for her forthcoming official debut CD. Visit Kylie Morgan online at www.kyliemorgan.com.
