International Country Music Association Newsletter November 2003

PO Box 292937- Nashville, TN 37229

www.radiocountry.org Email: intlcma@aol.com

 

Bobbie Patterson, Publisher: Dale Blanton, Editor: Rebecca Lynn Adams, Asst. Editor:

Rhett Ashley, Writer:  Keith Bradford, Research Assistant

 

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The Following Radio Programmers Play Independent Music

 

Most of these radio programmers have websites. We suggest you go to www.alltheweb.com and enter the programmer's name and home country, in the search box. If they have a website, you should contact them by email or postcard. Ask how they want the customs form prepared, before you mail your music. This will avoid import fees and taxes.

 

Agnar Bakke, Rugstien 17, 2006 Lovenstad, Norway

 

Alf Ardal, Radio Vest, N 6080 Gurskoy, Norway

 

Anne-Lise Olsen, Box 331, 4891 Grimstad, Norway

 

Arnt Hvidsten Radio Tonsberg, Fossan, N 3174 Revetal, Norway

 

Atle Sorensen, Stallkroa Trondheimsvn 175, N 0570 Oslo, Norway

 

Alf Hosaroygard, Skamsarvn 36, N  2692 Bismo, Norway

 

Erling Husby, PO Box 143, N 7078 Saupstad Trondheim, Norway

 

Hans Jacob Larsen, Deichmannsgate 99A, N 3925 Porsgrunn, Norway

 

Maurits Opsahl, PO Box 119, 2647 Sor-Fron, Norway

 

Thormond Hansen, Box 25, N 3340 Arnot, Norway

 

Trond Vangen, PO Box 556, N 2301 Hamar, Norway

 

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Gary Bradshaw Avoids Prison Sentence

 

According to our sources, Gary Bradshaw told a convincing mixture of lies and half truths to the detectives investigating the cold blooded murder of Kevin Hewes. His sworn testimony did its job. It kept Mr. Bradshaw out of prison. Our sources say this is not the first time Gary Bradshaw snitched on his crime partner, to avoid a prison sentence. If this is true, it reveals a great deal about the man.

 

To help you better understand the situation, allow me to offer two contrasting examples.

 

Example 1

 

Let's assume Joe is walking down a city sidewalk. Suddenly, he sees a person run from a bank with a gun in one hand and a sack of money in the other. This person jumps into a car sitting at the curb and speeds away. The bank's alarm goes off. Joe has good vision and quickly writes the license plate number of the get away car, in the palm of his hand.

 

As a good law abiding citizen of our great nation, Joe has a civic duty to report what he saw to law enforcement officers.

 

Example 2

 

Joe is the get away driver. He has made a decision to break the law, by being part of a bank robbery. The gunman robs the bank and jumps into the get away car. Joe speeds away and they divide the loot from the bank. Several years later, Joe is questioned about the bank robbery, by law enforcement officers. They have evidence which proves he was the get away driver, but they do not know who the gunman was. Joe makes a deal. He agrees to testify against his partner in crime, if the police agree to not charge him with the crime. He goes into court and testifies against his old friend.

 

In this example, Joe is has not only taken part in a crime. He has betrayed his friend, for personal gain.  Joe is not only a criminal, he is a snitch. He is the type of person who puts his own self interests ahead of the law. He is the type of person who puts his own self interests ahead of friendship and loyalty. In short, he is among the lowest of the low. He is not a person anyone can trust in any situation. He operates from absolute selfish personal interest. Whatever he believes will be good for him, he does. He has total disregard for other people. He will even sell out his friends the moment the pressure is on.

 

Anybody, who does business with such a person is sure to get the raw end of the deal.

 

Our sources report, Gary Bradshaw received a blanket grant of immunity in return for his testimony. If he was not involved in the crime, how did he have inside information? If he was not involved in the crime, why did he need a grant of immunity?

 

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MIDEM

 

The MIDEM event is about 60 days away. This is the world's largest music trade fair. It is a golden opportunity to have your music presented to dozens international record distributors. Each year millions of dollars are spent obtaining the rights to sell independently produced music. For more information about this once per year event, visit www.midem.com

 

If you would like us to represent you and your music, email us at intlcma@aol.com

 

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Booking Agency Seeks New Talent To Represent

 

GraceLand Entertainment is seeking new singers and bands to represent. They do not charge a fee to review your promotional material. For more details, visit www.gracelandentertainment.com

 

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North American Songwriters' Association Offers Free Membership

 

Most of this association's membership lives in Canada or the United States. However; their free membership is available to all songwriters. For details visit www.originalsongs.org

 

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Wynonna Charged With DUI

 

On November 13th, Wynonna Judd was stopped for driving 47 MPH in a 30 MPH speed zone. The officer's report says she smelled of alcohol, had dilated pupils, and watery eyes. She agreed to take a breath test and registered more than twice the legal limit.She posted a $500 bond and was released, after appearing in night court.

 

Her mother, Naomi Judd is a board member of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers.