press kit - The Music Works

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press kit - The Music Works
THE ARTIST
“A young country singer with
vast potential and plenty of
resourcefulness already.”
–PEOPLE MAGAZINE
His debut single, “Lipstick,” spent an
impressive 10 consecutive weeks in the
#1 slot on Billboard’s Country Singles
Sales chart.
Lynne first made a name for himself
when he released his critically acclaimed
self-titled debut CD on Universal
Records. He was named a “breakout
artist” by ABC-TV’s “Good Morning
America.”
Billboard Magazine named him their
artist “Most Likely To Succeed.”
ROCKIE LYNNE
Lynne has made numerous media
appearances, including performances
on GMA’s Summer Concert Series,
14 appearances on the Grand Ole
Opry, Fox News Channel, “Fox And
Friends” and countless other national
media outlets.
Traditionalists who complain there’s
no real country music coming out of
Nashville, should listen to this track
… it shouldn’t be long before Lynne
is a household name. Powerful stuff.
–WALMART.COM
Lynne shows he’s got the goods to
parlay this promising start into a
significant career.
–BARNESANDNOBLE.COM
A guy who comfortably writes and
sings in genres from old-style
country to modern country rock…
–ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE
ENTERTAINER
Rockie Lynne’s electrifying
concert performances have
garnered him a fiercely loyal fan
base. Known for his chops as an
electric guitar player, Lynne’s live
show, featuring his unique brand
of rock infused country music,
has been delighting audiences
around the world for over a
decade.
ROCKIE LYNNE
“He seems poised for stardom...
helped along by his fierce work
ethic, telegenic face and most
of all, his triple-threat talent as
a singer, songwriter and guitar
whiz.” –B I L L B O A R D
MILITARY LIFE
With a life long interest in music, this native
of Statesville, N.C., has been singing and
writing songs since the age of 14. After
high school, he joined the Army, where he
served for three years in the 82nd Airborne,
Ft. Bragg, NC. Rockie was the recipient of the prestigious
IRON MIKE Award, given to him by the 82nd
Airborne Division in recognition of this
tireless support of the troops.
He was also appointed to the rank of
HONORARY ADMIRAL in the Minnesota Militia
for his distinguished service to the men and
women in the United States military. NEARLY EVERY
AMERICAN IS
TOUCHED BY
A MEMBER OF
THE UNITED
STATES ARMED
FORCES.
23.6 million veterans currently
living in the United States.
1.4 million troops on active duty.
1.2 million Americans serving
in the National Guard or Reserve forces.
MILITARY
PHILANTHROPY
Rockie has performed countless
events to benefit the brave men
and women serving in the United
States military, offering hope and
support and helping to raise millions of dollars for troops in need.
Lynne is co-founder of an annual
charity motorcycle ride, TRIBUTE
TO THE TROOPS. Now in its
seventh year, riders visit the homes
of the families of our fallen soldiers
to acknowledge them for having
made such an honorable sacrifice. The organization has raised over
$200,000 for troop related causes.
WWW.TRIBUTETOTHETROOPS.ORG
SONGS FOR SOLDIERS THE ALBUM
Rockie Lynne is the composer and performer
behind this pivotal recording. The album
contains eight original compositions that
Rockie wrote to honor the men and women
in uniform.
For every CD purchased on the website,
Rockie will send another CD to one of our
troops deployed overseas.
One third of the profits from the album will
benefit the returning troops and their families.
The album includes an instrumental performance featuring Grammy-Award winning
guitarist and artist, Steve Wariner.
DEMOGRAPHICS
GENDER DEMOGRAPHIC
Rockie Lynne’s fanbase is a cross
section of women and men, with
the vast majority falling in the
age group of 18 - 44 years of age.
MALE
56%
FEMALE
AGE DEMOGRAPHIC
45+
7%
45+7%
13-17
18%
35%
40%
25 - 44
18 - 24
44%
GREGG SCHMITT
PRESIDENT
THE MUSIC WORKS, INC.
651-257-9500
WWW.THEMUSICWORKS.COM
WWW.ROCKIELYNNE.COM