March 17, 2009 – Rising country artist Katie Armiger teamed up with Great American Country (GAC) last month for one of the most successful promotions GAC has ever had, “Kapturing A Love Song with Katie Armiger.” Over 50,000 fans flocked to the GAC website to enter to win a chance to write a love song with Katie. The grand prize winner was chosen at the end of last week and immediately received an excited phone call from Katie congratulating him. 56 year old Stephen Shumacher from Charleston, West Virginia will be flown to Nashville March 23^rd to write a love song with Katie and newcomers Love and Theft, who will also produce the song.

“I have always wanted the opportunity to be a part of writing a song, so this is truly a dream come true for me. I sincerely want to thank Katie and GAC for this once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Shumacher. “As both a singer and songwriter, Katie has a combination that makes her a truly gifted talent whose music belies her age. I still can’t believe that I won and get to write with her!”

Over the last seven years Stephen Shumacher has been performing with a local cover band as an escape from his day job as a CFO for a local government agency. With music as a big part of his life, Shumacher jumped at the chance to enter GAC’s “Kapturing A Love Song with Katie Armiger.” The proud father of four could not pass up a chance to write with one of country music’s rising young stars, who he became a fan of about a year ago.

“I am so excited to write and record with Stephen. After speaking with him I know this is going to be a really great experience and am thrilled he won,” said Katie. “And getting to work with Love and Theft, they are so talented. I cannot wait to see what we all come up with.”

Katie will get together with Shumacher at the legendary Sound Kitchen Studios in Nashville next week to write and record a love song. Country music newcomers Love and Theft, whose debut single “Runaway” is currently climbing the country charts, are set to join Katie and Stephen Schumacher in writing the love song. The guys will produce the song as well. Once completed, the song will be released exclusively to iTunes. 

Before stepping into the Sound Kitchen studios next week Katie will step into the New York City CBS studios for her first national television debut. Katie will be performing on the CBS Early Show Saturday, March 21^st. Fans across the country can tune in at 8:15am EST (check local listings) and hear Katie perform her latest single “Trail of Lies” as well as “Movin’ On,” off of her critically acclaimed second album Believe.

For more information on Katie you can visit her website at www.katiearmiger.com.

For more information contact:

Denise Carberry                                                          

Paul Freundlich Associates (PFA)                                

212.334.6116                                                             

Dcarberry@pfamedia.net

March 17, 2009 – Rising country artist Katie Armiger teamed up with Great American Country (GAC) last month for one of the most successful promotions GAC has ever had, “Kapturing A Love Song with Katie Armiger.” Over 50,000 fans flocked to the GAC website to enter to win a chance to write a love song with Katie. The grand prize winner was chosen at the end of last week and immediately received an excited phone call from Katie congratulating him. 56 year old Stephen Shumacher from Charleston, West Virginia will be flown to Nashville March 23^rd to write a love song with Katie and newcomers Love and Theft, who will also produce the song.

“I have always wanted the opportunity to be a part of writing a song, so this is truly a dream come true for me. I sincerely want to thank Katie and GAC for this once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Shumacher. “As both a singer and songwriter, Katie has a combination that makes her a truly gifted talent whose music belies her age. I still can’t believe that I won and get to write with her!”

Over the last seven years Stephen Shumacher has been performing with a local cover band as an escape from his day job as a CFO for a local government agency. With music as a big part of his life, Shumacher jumped at the chance to enter GAC’s “Kapturing A Love Song with Katie Armiger.” The proud father of four could not pass up a chance to write with one of country music’s rising young stars, who he became a fan of about a year ago.

“I am so excited to write and record with Stephen. After speaking with him I know this is going to be a really great experience and am thrilled he won,” said Katie. “And getting to work with Love and Theft, they are so talented. I cannot wait to see what we all come up with.”

Katie will get together with Shumacher at the legendary Sound Kitchen Studios in Nashville next week to write and record a love song. Country music newcomers Love and Theft, whose debut single “Runaway” is currently climbing the country charts, are set to join Katie and Stephen Schumacher in writing the love song. The guys will produce the song as well. Once completed, the song will be released exclusively to iTunes. 

Before stepping into the Sound Kitchen studios next week Katie will step into the New York City CBS studios for her first national television debut. Katie will be performing on the CBS Early Show Saturday, March 21^st. Fans across the country can tune in at 8:15am EST (check local listings) and hear Katie perform her latest single “Trail of Lies” as well as “Movin’ On,” off of her critically acclaimed second album Believe.

For more information on Katie you can visit her website at www.katiearmiger.com.

For more information contact:

Denise Carberry                                                          

Paul Freundlich Associates (PFA)                                

212.334.6116                                                             

Dcarberry@pfamedia.net

March 2, 2009 – Katie Armiger will be making her national television debut on the CBS Early Show March 21st. Fans across the country can tune in at 8:45am EST (check local listings) and hear Katie perform her latest single “Trail of Lies” as well as “Movin’ On,” off of her critically acclaimed second album Believe. “Trail of Lies,” which Katie co-wrote, is currently climbing the country charts at #54 on Music Row and #42 on R&R Indicator, with the music video in the Top 20 on GAC.

“I cannot even put into words how excited I am to perform on the CBS Early Show,” said Katie. “This is a dream come true for me to perform on a national television show and have my music heard by such a wide audience. I am so thankful for this opportunity and cannot wait.”

Katie’s performance marks another check on a long list of successes in her growing career as a country music artist. Her current single “Trail of Lies” set a record for the most one week Adds by a female independent artist in the history of the R&R Indicator Chart while her last single, “Unseen,” set a record as the highest charting single by an independent female artist on the R&R Indicator Chart since 2006. In 2007 her debut single, “17 In Abilene,” also set the record as the highest charting debut for a solo independent artist on Music Row since 2003. Katie Armiger is proving to be an artist to watch, especially on March 21^st.

For more information on Katie you can visit her website at www.katiearmiger.com.

For more information contact:

Denise Carberry                                                          

Paul Freundlich Associates (PFA)                                

212.334.6116                                                             

Dcarberry@pfamedia.net

With New Single on the Horizon, Aria/Quarterback Recording Artist’s
Innovative Marketing Garners an “Addy” Award

Nashville – Between his recent tour of the Middle East, scores of benefit
appearances on behalf of his fellow veterans, and constant roadwork in
support of his acclaimed, self-titled debut album, Stephen Cochran has a lot
on his plate these days. And while he has built his loyal fan base one gig
at a time, some innovative and very cool marketing strategies have helped
with the steady growth of the singer/songwriter’s career.

One such strategy, created by Nashville’s GrassRoots Marketing, recently
took home a Silver Addy award from the American Advertising Federation. The
award, presented to GrassRoots Marketing at ceremonies held recently in
Nashville, recognized the popular online game the company created in
conjunction with Cochran’s single, “Thinkin’ I’m Drinkin’.” The game gives
fans the chance to upload their photo, which is inserted into a virtual
barroom standing next to Cochran. Skilled players watch their faces change
the more they “consume,” as the rowdy “Thinkin’ I’m Drinkin’” plays in the
background. With over 60,000 entries annually, the Addy Awards are one of
the world’s largest and toughest advertising competitions.

Even as he celebrates this latest award, Cochran has found the time to head
into the studio and begin work on his highly anticipated sophomore release.
In fact, the album’s debut single, “Wal-Mart Flowers,” is already completed
and is scheduled to ship to radio stations on April 13.

“‘Wal-Mart Flowers’ is one of those special songs that only comes along once
in a while,” Cochran says. “The first time I heard it, I knew I had to
record it and I knew I had to do it my way. That’s why I ended up
co-producing the record with my longtime producer, Jim Allison. I’ve never
been as excited about a song as I am about ‘Wal- Mart Flowers.’”

For up-to-the-minute news and concert information, visit
www.stephencochran.com.

CONTACT: Elaine Schock or Meredith Louie Shock Ink (818) 932-0001

With New Single on the Horizon, Aria/Quarterback Recording Artist’s
Innovative Marketing Garners an “Addy” Award

Nashville – Between his recent tour of the Middle East, scores of benefit
appearances on behalf of his fellow veterans, and constant roadwork in
support of his acclaimed, self-titled debut album, Stephen Cochran has a lot
on his plate these days. And while he has built his loyal fan base one gig
at a time, some innovative and very cool marketing strategies have helped
with the steady growth of the singer/songwriter’s career.

One such strategy, created by Nashville’s GrassRoots Marketing, recently
took home a Silver Addy award from the American Advertising Federation. The
award, presented to GrassRoots Marketing at ceremonies held recently in
Nashville, recognized the popular online game the company created in
conjunction with Cochran’s single, “Thinkin’ I’m Drinkin’.” The game gives
fans the chance to upload their photo, which is inserted into a virtual
barroom standing next to Cochran. Skilled players watch their faces change
the more they “consume,” as the rowdy “Thinkin’ I’m Drinkin’” plays in the
background. With over 60,000 entries annually, the Addy Awards are one of
the world’s largest and toughest advertising competitions.

Even as he celebrates this latest award, Cochran has found the time to head
into the studio and begin work on his highly anticipated sophomore release.
In fact, the album’s debut single, “Wal-Mart Flowers,” is already completed
and is scheduled to ship to radio stations on April 13.

“‘Wal-Mart Flowers’ is one of those special songs that only comes along once
in a while,” Cochran says. “The first time I heard it, I knew I had to
record it and I knew I had to do it my way. That’s why I ended up
co-producing the record with my longtime producer, Jim Allison. I’ve never
been as excited about a song as I am about ‘Wal- Mart Flowers.’”

For up-to-the-minute news and concert information, visit
www.stephencochran.com.

CONTACT: Elaine Schock or Meredith Louie Shock Ink (818) 932-0001

Katie To Perform “Trail Of Lies” On CBS’s Great Day Houston February 27^th

February 24, 2009 – Katie Armiger has been tapped to help CMT.com with their coverage of The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contestat the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, February 28^th, where Katie will also perform on the Bar-B-Que Stage at 2:30pm. Katie will give fans a behind-the-scenes look as teams vie for the coveted title of the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest Grand Champion. As cameras follow Katie will reveal a fun and quirky side to the biggest show in Texas as she talks with team members on the final day of their three day contest. To help promote Katie’s performance at the Rodeo she will be on her hometown CBS station KHOU’s morning show Great Day Houston February 27^th where she will perform her latest single “Trail of Lies” from her critically acclaimed second album Believe.

Following Katie’s correspondence duties for People.com at the 42^nd Annual CMA Awards red carpet, CMT.com asked Katie to help out with their coverage of The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, which launches the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Katie will be talking to contestants as they compete to win trophies in the best dish categories with brisket, chicken, and spare ribs. Cameras will follow Katie as she gets the inside scoop on what makes for a good Bar-B-Que and how they create the sweet aroma that drifts over the Houston metropolis, drawing crowds like bees to honey as a record 209,313 guests joined the feast in 2008. Katie will also speak with teams as they are awarded the most colorful team, the team with the cleanest area, the most unique pit, among others on the final day of the contest.

This is Katie’s second appearance on Great Day Houston and at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Great Day Houston will run a live stream of Katie’s performance on their website http://www.greatdayhouston.com/, as well as a link for fans to check it out for two weeks following the performance. “Trail of Lies” is climbing the country charts and currently sits at #43 on the R&R Indicator Chart and #54 at Music Row’s Country Breakout Chart.

To check out Katie at The World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo you can go towww.cmt.com. For more information on Katie Armiger please visit www.katiearmiger.com.

For more information please contact:

Denise Carberry                                                                              

Paul Freundlich Associates (PFA)                                             

212.334.6116                                                                                     

Dcarberry@pfamedia.net

Nashville – Whether it’s his exploding country music career or his undying commitment to honor and assist his fellow veterans, Aria recording artist Stephen Cochran is seemingly unstoppable. Just back from the Middle East, where he entertained and energized the troops with songs from his acclaimed, self-titled debut, Cochran will head to Washington, DC on February 25, where he will do an interview and performance for Voice of America radio, before heading over to the Pentagon Channel for another interview centering on his music and his message.

A decorated Marine veteran of campaigns in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Cochran overcame severe combat injuries to make his way back to the stage, quickly growing into one of country music’s fastest-rising stars. From the start, the singer/songwriter, despite a non-stop touring schedule, has made it his business to help his fellow veterans at every turn. Through his tireless work as a board member for the Independence Fund, Cochran has already helped purchase 17 costly i-Bot wheelchairs for injured veterans.  Cochran also spends as much time as he can helping The Coalition to Salute Heroes, an organization that allows individuals, corporations and others to help severely wounded and disabled rebuild their lives.

“If we can pay a guy a million dollars to shoot a basketball, a man that shoots his rifle in defense of this country should make at least that much,” Cochran says. “Anything that I can do for these American heroes is something that I love doing.”

Following his Voice of America and Pentagon Channel interviews, Cochran will fly to Pensacola, Florida to perform a benefit show to raise funds for the upcoming EscaRosa Independence Weekend. Held from From May From 14-17, the event, which will combine a Bicycle Rally, a Motorcycle Ride, a 5k Walk, and, of course, a full-blown Stephen Cochran performance.

Somehow, between tour dates, benefit performances and personal appearances, Cochran has found the time to head into the studio to begin work on his highly anticipated sophomore release. Although the singer, who will co-produce this time out, promises to take more time recording his all-important followup CD, you can hear the excitement in his voice when he talks about the album’s debut single, “Wal-Mart Flowers,” which he’s already recorded.

“I really feel like this is my first top 10 single,” Cochran says. “Jay Turner, a program director out in California, recently told me, ‘Stephen, you’re only three minutes away from that next big hit, and when you find it, you’ll know it.’ And the first time I heard the finished version of ‘Wal-Mart Flowers,’ it hit me; this song is my three minutes.”

For up-to-the-minute news and concert information, visit www.stephencochran.com.

GAC “KAPTURING A LOVE SONG WITH KATIE ARMIGER” SWEEPSTAKES TO KICK OFF TODAY   Katie Armiger is GAC’s February Artist of the Month