Thursday, April 1, 2010 – One lucky band will have a song produced by James Stroud along with performing at the BamaJam Music and Arts Festival in June in Alabama.

The fest is hosting the Jim Beam Battle of the Bands 2010 competition is open to all and will result in six finalists performing a 30-minute set at Verizon BamaJam 2010 in Enterprise, Ala. “To participate in Verizon BamaJam on any level is among the most valuable experiences an artist can have,” said Trey Wilson, Vice President of Live Entertainment, Ronnie Gilley Entertainment. “All six qualifiers will have a chance in the spotlight at Verizon BamaJam, and one winner will have the experience of a lifetime with industry icon James Stroud producing a track for them.”

Applications for the 2nd annual Jim Beam BamaJam Battle of the Bands may be submitted online at www.bamajammusicfestival.com until Wednesday, April 21. The selection committee will review submissions and announce 6 finalists on Monday, April 26. The winner will be announced live on Saturday, June 5 at the festival.

Since being featured at last year’s event, Atlanta-based group, Blackberry Smoke, has signed with BamaJam Records.

With more than 40 top artists anticipated in the festival lineup, Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival offers 3 days of music.

The fest is being headlined by Kenny Chesney. Others playing include Hank Williams Jr., Zac Brown Band, Gregg Allman, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Disco Biscuits, Train, Travis Tritt, Citizen Cope, Buddy Guy, Gretchen Wilson, Danny Gokey, Rodney Atkins, Chris Young, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Alexa Carter, LoCash Cowboys, Houston County, Colt Ford, Rio Grand, The Grascals, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Robert Earl Keen, Matt Kennon, Stoney LaRue, Lucero, Wayne Mills Band, Jake Owen, Blackberry Smoke, Jonathan Tyler and Northern Lights and Edgar Winter.

http://www.bamajammusicfestival.com/

Mindy McCready

Thursday, April 1, 2010 – Mindy McCready’s alleged sex tape is false the singer and lawyer claimed.
They say that Vivid Entertainment, the adult film company slated to release the video “Mindy McCready, Baseball Mistress,” this month, doesn’t have the proof of authorization or authenticity. The tape allegedly shows McCready and a boyfriend named Peter.

The web sites Spike and Gawker pulled a teaser of the supposed tape on Wednesday containing alleged comments she made about pitcher Roger Clemens, saying he was “good” in bed, but with “a lot of problems” with erectile dysfunction.

McCready’s attorney and family friend, Adam Dread said in a statement that he and McCready are “hopeful other outlets will follow suit.”

“We are not aware of the production or release of the alleged film that seems to have surfaced via various media reports,” Dread said in a statement. “However, we can confirm that any illegally-obtained property, and/or fabricated footage, and the release thereof, will be dealt with swiftly following proper legal procedure.”

Dread said McCready was “very upset. It’s been a couple of rough years for her and now this…”

The singer released her first country album in 14 years, “I’m Still Here,” on March 23. She also has been on VH1′s “Celebrity Rehab.”