Cumulus Media, #1 for country and radio's dominant source for country music, announced tonight the NASH Next 2016 Challenge artist development competition named singer Todd O'Neill from Hammond, LA,the grand prize winner.
With an estimated seven to 10 million people around the world suffering from Parkinson's disease - a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the ability to walk, talk, balance and move - treatment is more important than ever. Enter Rock Steady Boxing, a nonprofit organization that uses the principles of boxing training to help those with the disease fight to stay as healthy as they can. A new book released by Dog Ear Publishing features the story of these inspiring fighters and how they have moved toward being 'rock steady' in their lives. 'I Am Rock Steady: Fighting Back Against Parkinson's Disease' tells the story of Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), founded in 2006 in Indianapolis. RSB now has hundreds of affiliate locations around the country and the world, and it's still growing. Readers will be inspired by stories like RSB founder Scott Newman, a prosecutor who learned he had early onset Parkinson's when he was just 40, who began one-on-one boxing training and improved his physical health and daily functioning immensely. Readers also hear about a young woman with Parkinson's disease who learned she was pregnant, a pastor who gains bodily strength and camaraderie during through boxing, an IBM software engineer who helped bring the Rock Steady program to New England and stories of others who have successfully battled Parkinson's with the help of Rock Steady Boxing. Recent medical studies, including one at the Cleveland Clinic, focus on intense 'forced' exercise and indicate that certain types of exercise are neuro-protective - they may actually slow the progression of disease. As described in the book, Rock Steady Boxing uses stretches to help with muscle stiffness, punching to steady tremors, voice activities to strengthen vocal chords and footwork to promote balance. Research shows the program can help delay, decrease or even reverse symptoms of Parkinson's. Ultimately, 'I Am Rock Steady' provides a message of hope for those who have the disease or care for someone who does. Author Julie Young is an award-winning freelance writer and author in the Indianapolis area. Her work has appeared in publications such as the 'Indianapolis Star,' 'Indianapolis Monthly' and CNN.com. She has written two books for the Complete Idiot's Guide series, six books on local history, and a young adult novel: 'Fifteen Minutes of Fame.' Marc Morrison, a professional photographer based in Austin, took the photographs highlighted in the book. He's been a worldwide advertising photographer for more than 20 years, shooting many advertising campaigns for major agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather and TMP Worldwide. His clients include Chevrolet, HBO, BP and United Airlines. Morrison has taken portrait photos of subjects such as Lil Wayne, Fortune 500 CEOs, world leaders and Merle Haggard, with his work published in 'Time,' 'Rolling Stone,' 'Spin' and Sports Illustrated.' For additional information, please visit www.iamrocksteadybook.com I Am Rock Steady: Fighting Against Parkinson's Disease As Told to Julie Young Dog Ear Publishing ISBN: 978-1-4575-4890-1 158 pages $18.99 US Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere. About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Dog Ear Publishing reviews services and other book marketing services are available to connect great content with interested readers. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis. Dog Ear Publishing - self-publishing that actually makes sense.
Youngest member of #IrishTenors shares memorable moments, favorite sopranos and more!
For the first time ever, Shania Twain's full album catalog will be available on vinyl. Twain is an international superstar and a five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist.
The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts will present a special evening of music and memories with Bob Eubanks' Backstage with The Beatles, featuring Ticket to Ride, at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Youngest member of #IrishTenors shares memorable moments, favorite sopranos and more!
In honor of her indelible impact and achievements in country music, CMT announced today that country icon Shania Twain will be the first female to receive the prestigious "Artist of a Lifetime" award when CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR, premieres
As a Wisconsin native, Jerry Schmitt has seen more dairy farms than cattle ranches, but his cowboy hat is real and his music is pure country twang.
Host and producer of'Reno's Old Time Music,' Ronnie Reno, has enjoyed many blessings in his life, not the least of which is a nearly five-decade long friendship with the legendary Merle Haggard, who passed away in April.
Recording artist Tori Kelly performed a moving tribute to those lost this year in the television industry on last night's 68th ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS.
Pioneering music legend Glen Campbell will be honored tonight at the 10 th Annual ACM Honors with the Career Achievement Award and a star-studded tribute featuring Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban performing some of the Rhinestone Cowboy's most beloved songs.
Jason Aldean, reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, will be honored with the Academy's prestigious Triple Crown Award. This award is given to those who have won New Male/Female Vocalist of the Year, Male/Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year
For nearly a quarter of a century, 'Reno's Old Time Music' has always had the goal of bringing fans the best Bluegrass music on the planet. With this in mind, September's lineup is a hat trick of talent featuring Rhonda Vincent, Sierra Hull and Bluegrass royalty--three big scores for the fans!
Miranda Lambert will receive the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at the 10TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS, which makes its television debut on Friday, Sept. 9 (
Grammy-nominated folk and gospel-tinged singer-songwriter Iris DeMent brings her 'heady, heart-stopping music' to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Thursday, September 29 at 8 p.m.
Jason Aldean, reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, will be honored with the Academy's prestigious Triple Crown Award. This award is given to those who have won New Male/Female Vocalist of the Year, Male/Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year
Veteran Grand Ole Opry pianist Tim Atwood is inviting a few hundred of his closest friends and fans to an old-fashioned "dinner on the grounds" in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on Sunday, August 14. The occasion is the release of "That Old Time Religion" (i2iRecords), Atwood's second album, but first gospel project since leaving the Opry's house band in 2014, after 38 years.
Loudon Wainwright and Iris Dement will perform at the Boulder Theater on August 6th, 2016.
The Smith Center is ushering in a dazzling fall-winter lineup featuring the world's favorite Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals, seasonal concerts and world-renowned shows.
Country music hit-maker Mark Chesnutt releases his fifteenth studio album today, aptly titled Tradition Lives.
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