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'Oktoberfest' in Thompson Station Will Benefit Two Nonprofits

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Nashville, TN 10/27/2016  Come on out to this family event this Saturday at Thompson's Station Park benefiting the Alzheimer's Mid-South Chapter and the Gauge Stevens diabetic alert dog fund. There will be plenty of things for the family to do and wonderful live music.  Thompson Station Park The Third Coast Music “Oktoberfest 2016” will be held on Saturday, October 29th, at the Thompson’s Station Park, from 9am to 5pm. This year’s music festival is benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association Mid-South Chapter and the Gauge Stevens Diabetic Dog Fund. Come and enjoy a fun filled day of live music, a special visit from Vanderbilt LifeFlight, Classic Cars for a Cause, artisans, arts and crafts, food vendors, a kids’ zone, Halloween costume and pumpkin fun, and much more. Performers: Rock n’ Roller and recent contestant on "The Voice" Dan Shafer; Singer-songwriter-guitarist, producer Thom Bresh; Hillbilly blues, Caribbean rock n’ roll performer Les Kerr; Blues

Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry's heartbreaking loss as he says goodbye to his son

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Eddie loses son Hunter due to a tragic accident Eddie Montgomery of the iconic band Montgomery Gentry is facing a parent’s worst nightmare today as he says goodbye to his son.  The 19 year old son of Montgomery was involved in a serious accident.  The only thing known so far about the accident is that he was on life support in a Kentucky hospital shortly before his death.  Eddie Montgomery is the brother of country star John Michael Montgomery as seen here in a photo with his nephew Hunter.  Hunter with uncle John Michael Montgomery Montgomery had this to say about the loss of his son: “My son Hunter went to heaven today. I appreciate all your prayers and love and thank you  for giving us privacy as we grieve and say goodbye.”   Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry posted this on the Montgomery Gentry Facebook page .  “Unfortunately, we have to fill you in on more heartbreaking news this morning from the  Montgomery Gentry family. Our sincerest love, th

Kenny Rogers makes a shocking announcement this morning

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Kenny Rogers  Kenny Rogers makes a shocking announcement on the today show.  He announced that his 2016 tour will be his last on the today show.  In a more private video to his fan club, he explained that he wasn’t there for his older boys and he wants to be a bigger part of his younger boy’s life.  Kenny Rogers New Christmas Album He tells his fans how much he loves them and needs them but that is time for him to be with his boys.  He also says that he has seen the end of the rainbow with his wonderful career but it is time to retire.  He is releasing a new Christmas album, the first in 17 years and he will be touring that album.  http://www.today.com/video/kenny-rogers-im-going-out-with-a-flurry-532220995902 EXTRA CASH Earn cash while watching TV I am always looking for ways to make extra cash.   I am a mother and grandmother of 10 and I need all the spare cash I can get for birthday gifts and surprises for grandkids.  I found a way to make some extra cas

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Divorce

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Music Row and several reputable publications are reporting that this is a true statement of fact.  The couple has filed for divorce in Oklahoma and Blake is getting the ranch in Oklahoma and Miranda will keep the house in Nashville .  The couple released this statement: "This is not the future we envisioned and it is with heavy heart that we move forward separately. We are real people, with real lives, with real family, friends and colleagues. Therefore, we kindly ask for privacy and compassion concerning this very personal matter."  They fell in love in 2005 and in 2015, ten years later, it is over.   BUZZ-ZINGA is saddened by this news but would like to wish each one the best. 

Angel Mary & The Tennessee Werewolves release 'Ramblin' today

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The country trio Angel Mary & The Tennessee Werewolves dropped a single to radio and iTunes today.  The song is called 'Ramblin," and it features Kenny Olson of 'Kid Rock," fame on lead guitar.  This song was recorded at the world famous Sam Phillips Studio in Memphis.   'RAMBLIN'  Available on iTunes

Song donated to help children with Autism & Marie's Garden- April is Autism Awareness Month.

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Used by permission - Marie's Garden  This song is being donated by two Nashville songwriters who do not wish to be identified to help raise funds for Marie's Garden!! They just want to help raise funds for this fantastic cause and "Be The Change," fits perfectly.  If you can't donate directly, you can help by sharing this link and either downloading the song or playing the YouTube Video.   2 ways to help without spending your own money Play the music video by clicking the arrow in the middle of the video. Share this to your friends through your social media accounts. April is Autism awareness month.  Let's get a jump on it by sharing this today!    Marie's Garden is a safe haven for children with Autism, Aspergers, OCD, ADHD and more.   All too often children are bullied and it seems to be even worse for children who are not like everyone else.  This song,  BE THE CHANGE  is being donated to this cause.  If you download the song a

Marie's Garden is a safe haven for autistic children

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Marie's Garden is a brand new organization raising funds to start facilities that will help families with children that have been diagnosed having any of the conditions within the ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).  Marie's Garden   will also accept children who have OCD and ADHD into the after hour and weekend programs as well.  Marie's Garden has a Mission Statement that says, “To provide a safe haven and nurturing environment for children to visit that have been diagnosed with conditions within the Autism Spectrum Disorder, plus diagnosed with OCD and ADHD.   The Founder/Director/Fund Raiser Danielle Watt is striving to open a facility in one of the southern states in America and a prime location in Australia.   The amount of funding garnered will dictate where each facility will be opened as different regions require different start up funding amounts.  The Founder and Major fund raiser Danielle Watt has a young daughter who was diagnosed last year wi