NEWS RELEASES City of Knoxville, Tennessee Bill Haslam, Mayor

Tennessee Shines Live Radio Show Comes to the Bijou

July 30, 2008 - Mayor Haslam, AC Entertainment, WDVX, Knoxville Americana Music Foundation and the Maid Rite Stringband announced this afternoon the creation of a new live monthly radio show that highlights the music of Tennessee and the region.

Mayor Haslam "plays" a tune with the Maid Rite Stringband in honor of the announcement of the Tennessee Shines show coming to the Bijou Theatre

It will be called "Tennessee Shines" and will debut on Wednesday night, August 27, at 7 p.m. live on the stage at the Bijou Theatre and broadcasted on WDVX. It will consist of a fast paced, two hour format of high energy performances and rare collaborations. Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale will be the host of the show and will be showcasing multiple local and national touring artists each month. Tickets are on sale now - $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Confirmed concert dates are as follows: August 27, 2008 September 24, 2008 October 29, 2008 November 26, 2008 December 31, 2008 January 28, 2009 February 25, 2009 March 25, 2009 April 29, 2009 May 27, 2009 June 24, 2009 July 29, 2009 Find more info at www.TennesseeShines.com.

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