Thursday, June 23, 2016

DIGITAL RODEO EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS WITH LIVE ON BROADWAY SHOW DURING #CMAFEST2016

Lorrie Morgan performs LIVE ON BROADWAY
Photo credit: Moments by Moser

June 9th through 12th fans emerged onto lower Broadway in Nashville for one thing, COUNTRY MUSIC! According to press releases it was revealed over 88,500 fans a day enjoyed the sounds of Nashville. CMA Music Festival is unique to the music world in that it allows the artists and the fans to connect in many ways, and Digtial RodeoTV brought the connection one step further by broadcasting the LIVE ON BROADWAY show from The Valentine worldwide.

The line-up for the 2016 LIVE ON BROADWAY four day stage was stellar to say the least! Fans had opportunities to be up close and personal with the artists as sang along with iconic and memorable hit songs by some of the industries biggest name artists including: Aaron Tippin (“You’ve Got To Stand For Something", 'Kiss this"), Collin Raye (“Love, Me”,"That’s My Story"), Jimmy Fortune ("Elizabeth",“My Only Love”), Johnny Lee ("Lookin' For Love"," Cherokee Fiddle"), Lorrie Morgan ("Something In Red","Watch Me"), Darryl Worley ("I Miss My Friend”,"Have You Forgotten"), Ronnie McDowell (“The King Is Gone”,“Older Women”), Bill Anderson ("Still","Sometimes"), Ty Herndon (“What Mattered Most”, “Living in a Moment”) , Trailer Choir (“Rockin’ The Beer Gut”,“Rollin’ Through The Sunshine"), EXILE ("Kiss You All Over","Keep It In The Middle Of The Road") , John Berry ("Your Love Amazes Me"," Standing on the Edge of Goodbye"), Moe Bandy ("Bandy The Rodeo Clown","It's A Cheatin' Situation"), Lila McCann ("Down Came a Blackbird","I Wanna Fall in Love"), Jamie O’Neal ("There Is No Arizona","When I Think About Angels"), Andy Griggs ("You Won't Ever Be Lonely", "Tonight I Wanna Be Your Man"), Mila Mason ("That's Enough of That","Dark Horse"), and Bucky Covington (“Different World”,“Good To Be Us”). Fans were also treated to guest appearances by industry newcomers Adam Fears and Erin Kinsey.

Backing the artists and learning over 120 songs was a stellar band of seasoned professionals who have toured with, produced or played alongside some of today's biggest names. The band was comprised of Erik Halbig - BAND LEADER Electric / Vocals; Brian Pruit -Drums; Mike Wolofsky - Bass; Craig Mattox - Keys / Vocal; Adam Fears - Acoustic / Vocals.




L to R: Erik Halbig, Brian Pruitt, Adam Fears, Mike Wolofsky and Craig Maddox

Donations in the amount of $6500 raised during the show will benefit Musician's On Call." Musicians
On Call is grateful to Digital RodeoTV and The Valentine for their support of the healing power of music," said Pete Griffin, President of Musicians On Call. "With the funds raised we can bring more live music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities in Nashville and across the country. We're looking forward to an incredible party for a great cause!"

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