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PRESS RELEASE
November 15, 2010 |
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For Immediate Release
(850) 585-5451
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Award Winning Country and Pop Singer/Songwriters Bring Top Hits To Destin Venues on November 20
Destin, FL - The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) today is proud to announce The Northwest Florida Songwriter's Series event beginning at 1:00 p.m. CST on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Thirteen talented songwriters from country and pop music will tell stories about their songwriting and perform their music and acoustic sets throughout the day and into the evening at two Northwest Florida venues - the HarborWalk Village in Destin and Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center in Miramar Beach.
These award-winning songwriters are a who's who of songwriters of country music and have written for and collaborated with such stars as Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and many, many more. The songwriters will entertain audiences with their collective talents for three shows at the two locations.
The event is free and open to the public and sponsored by FRLA's "Back to the Beach - Fall Back into Summer" marketing campaign established to speed the economic recovery for Florida's hospitality industry in Northwest Florida. The Emerald Grande at HaborWalk Village has special travel packages for those who would like to enjoy the weekend of free music events and the comfort of a luxury vacation residence. Click on website link below for special accommodation rates.
"Thank you to Broadcast Music, Inc. for working with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association in bringing these award winning composers to Northwest Florida," said Carol Dover, President/CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. "This is a great time for visitors and residents alike to discover the beauty of Northwest Florida during the fall season and we encourage everyone to come enjoy not only this unique Songwriter's Series, but also the many fishing tournaments, concerts, seafood and arts festivals all promoting Florida's unique culture and cuisine."
Songwriter Series at The HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Blvd.
On The Destin Harbor, Destin, Florida
850.424.0600 - Event Hotline
1:30 p.m. - Scotty Emerick, Bridgette Tatum, Danny Myrick and Brent Cobb
4:30 p.m. - Bobby Tomberlin/Candi Carpenter, Bill LaBounty, Aaron Barker and Jeff Cohen
7:00 p.m. - Tim James, Rodney Clawson, Charlie Worsham and Alissa Moreno
Songwriter Series at Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin's Town Center in Miramar Beach
600 Grand Boulevard
850-654-5929
1:00 p.m. - Bobby Tomberlin/Candi Carpenter, Bill LaBounty, Aaron Barker, Jeff Cohen
3:30 p.m. - Alissa Moreno, Rodney Clawson, Charlie Worsham, Tim James
6:00 p.m. - Scotty Emerick, Bridgette Tatum, Danny Myrick, Brent Cobb
* Note schedules may be subject to change. Shows are approximately 2 hours, unless otherwise noted.
Based in Nashville, these musicians are on the leading edge of the music industry with many of their chart-topping hits achieving the notoriety of being Grammy, Country Music Association (CMA) and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award nominees and winners. These songwriters also span into the world of television with their music being featured on shows such as Laguna Beach, Dancing With The Stars, How I met Your Mother, Will & Grace and CMT's Singing Bee.
About Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA)
FRLA's mission is to protect, educate and promote Florida's hospitality industry - which represents a $57 billion industry, 20% of Florida's economy, $3.4 billion in sales tax revenue, and more than 900,000 employees, making it Florida's largest employer. In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that has devastated areas of Northwest Florida, FRLA has led the charge in representing the industry through marketing, communications, tourism briefings, claims procedures, and paid advertisements to let the world know that Florida is open for business. FRLA is among the most influential trade associations in Florida, counting among its 10,000 members some of the largest businesses across the state in lodging establishments, restaurants, and thousands of suppliers to the industry. For more information, go to www.FRLA.org <http://www.frla.org/> .
About Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)
BMI currently represents some more than 6.5 million compositions and collects license fees on behalf of the more than 475,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers it represents and distributes those fees as royalties to members whose works have been publicly performed. As a performing right organization, or PRO, BMI issues licenses to various users of music, including television and radio stations and networks; new media, including Internet services and websites and mobile technology businesses such as ringtone and ringback providers; satellite audio services like XM and Sirius; nightclubs, discos, hotels, bars, restaurants and other businesses; digital jukeboxes; and live concert venues. For more information, go to www.BMI.com <http://www.bmi.com/> .
About Emerald Grande
Emerald Grande is Destin's most unique waterfront resorts. The suites are filled with style and luxury, offering 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom vacation residences that all have the comforts of home, right on the Destin Harbor. A full service friendly spa and state of the art fitness center offers classes and pampering treatments for both men and women. Emerald Grande offers a very special way to relax with family and friends. Voted Best Wedding Venue on the Gulf Coast by Emerald Coast Magazine in 2008-2009-2010, Emerald Grande's weddings are the perfect beginning to a happily ever after.
About HarborWalk Village
HarborWalk Village offers a variety of ways to play and relax. Visitors can explore unique shops, art galleries, dance to great live music, and enjoy fun-loving, colorful restaurants. Finding something for everyone's tastes will be easy. Stunning sunsets and spectacular fireworks are a memorable way to end the day on the Destin Harbor. Fishing and water sports are world class, year round. Pontoon rentals, wave runners and kayaks offer a whole range of ways to enjoy the crystal clear water and abundant marine life. Voted Best Place To Be Seen on the Emerald Coast 2008-2009-2010 by readers of Emerald Coast Magazine.
Please visit our Emerald Grande or HarborWalk Village website or Facebook page.
 
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