Our 'Someday Is Today' If we...

Believe that anything is possible.

Don't give up when the road gets rocky.

Are open to new ideas.

Have a great team of dependable experts.

Give more than we receive.

Give God the credit, and develop the talents he's given us.

Offer our shoulders to cry on.

Recognize others for their contributions.

Persevere, persevere, persevere.

Are eager to learn more and more.

Appreciate the little wonders around us.

Learn to laugh, then laugh freely.

Realize the past is behind us, and unlimited possibilities are ahead of us.

Pray, reflect, listen and act.

Country/Blues/Americana Artist Amy Allen to Perform at Various Arkansas Venues This Fall

            NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 2014) – Country-blues-Americana artist Amy Allen is staying close to home this fall with several performances in her hometown of El Dorado, Ark.

            Allen, who is celebrating her top-15 single "Josie Rae", will appear at the El Dorado Golf and Country Club on Oct. 4 for a private retirement party for Charles and Melinda Hayes Gatheright from the Systems Contracting Corp. and on Oct. 10 for the "Burger, Blues and Beer" event. Other solo performances are set for PJ's Coffee on Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Allen will close at the year performing for hundreds of celebrants at "First Night Alexandria" near Washington, D.C. Next spring, the artist will hit the road again, performing at the Garden Hotel in Machakos, Kenya; the Acoustic Coffeehouse in Johnson City, Tenn.; and the Songwriters Showcase in Fredericksburg, Va.

Amy Allen

            "I'm really looking forward to performing in Arkansas and Virginia this fall," said Allen, whose "Someday Is Today" album has generated two hit singles on terrestrial and Internet radio. "Next year looks to be exciting, too, with a return to Kenya for the Global Village Foundation."

            Allen's "Josie Rae" single reached number 15 on Roots Music Report's Top 50 Pop Country Song Chart (just below Luke Bryan, Big & Rich, and The Band Perry) and number 23 on RMR's Top 50 Country Chart. The song continues to air on radio stations around the world, including Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

            "Josie Rae", a mid-tempo country/pop song about motherhood, is being promoted to radio stations across the United States by Nashville-based Bill Wence Promotions. The song is the second single from her "Someday Is Today" CD. The album reached number 38 on RMR's Top 50 Country Album Chart and number 2 on the RMR Arkansas Album Chart. The first single, "Someday Is Today", hit the Top 15 on the STS Main Country Chart.

            Allen's concerts feature various songs from her albums "Someday Is Today" and "Night Vision", as well as classic covers in blues, country, pop, rock and Americana. View her latest performances on video at www.TheAmyAllen.com/music/video/.

            Allen is represented in the United States by Bill Wence Promotions, Whiting Publicity and Promotions, Music City Artist Management, and in Europe by Hemifran.

            To book Allen for an upcoming event, call (615) 423-9857 or (870) 918-4403; send an email message to info@TheAmyAllen.com, or mail correspondence to Wormwood Records, 736 Bodenhamer Drive, El Dorado, AR 71730. To learn more about the artist, visit www.TheAmyAllen.com. Media and management-related inquiries may be directed to Arts@WhitingPublicity.com or by calling (615) 423-9857.

My 'Reaching Your Dream' Arts Career/PR Workshop Can Help Artists Of All Kinds

            I am so excited about partnering with Nashville publicist/author/composer Chuck Whiting for several upcoming workshops and artist vision sharing events called "Reaching Your Dream". Chuck and I will be bringing some great ideas and concepts that have helped us “make a living… living the dream.” The music business is not what it used to be.  I know that is the same with every thing.  It is changing with progress and advancement just like every other business. The boom of the Internet has helped grass roots artists like myself by allowing me to be easily found and heard. Another thing that has helped artists like me is that CD production has become much easier and affordable. I read a recent article that some self-produced artists and bands are actually doing better financially because they have not been signed to major labels, avoiding the huge debt that sometimes occurs. You also hear a lot these days about how major artists and labels are losing money because of the Internet and free downloads.

Amy Allen performs in an Arkansas art gallery

            Our workshops are not limited to musicians. We want to reach anyone who needs help getting their specific craft to a new level. If you are a painter, we can provide tools to get your work seen in local galleries. Did you know I am a painter? I love building multi-media on wood and canvas. My art projects have been in several galleries in Arkansas. That brings up another great reason our workshop can help you get to the next level. You might be a musician who loves to dabble in the art world. We can help you with that. You might be a songwriter who has written a novel and needs help publishing. Chuck is a published author and can get you linked with how to get published. I think you will find some way our workshop can help.

Amy Allen with her artwork

          Photo (right): This is a piece of my art that is now in a private collection. I look forward to meeting and seeing you at one of our "Reaching Your Dream" workshops or shows.

          To learn more or to register for the "Reaching Your Dream" arts career-building/PR workshop, visit www.ReachingYourDream.net . Upcoming workshops will occur in Nashville (July 26); Independence/Galax, Va. (Sept. 12-14); and Roanoke, Va. (TBA).

Join Amy Allen and Chuck Whiting on July 26 for the 'Reaching Your Dream' Artist Workshop

            NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 2014) -- Artists of all kinds can receive invaluable insights on the professional steps needed to achieve success by attending the "Reaching Your Dream" workshop from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 26 (Saturday) at the Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike in West Nashville.

            The career and publicity training workshop will be led by country/blues/pop artist Amy Allen and award-winning publicist/educator/composer/author Chuck Whiting. Attendees will learn how to write and distribute press releases; develop a one-of-a-kind hook; believe in their talents; plan creative events; develop stage presence; form a team of experts; develop, manufacture, market and sell original products; obtain copyrights; and build Internet exposure.

Amy Allen

            Allen and Whiting will lead artists through the career-building and publicity process step by step with hands-on instructions, examples and feedback. Artist Q&A spotlights (case studies) will feature insights from Nashville filmmaker/visual artist Robyn Morshead, singer/songwriter/musician Sean O'Shea, and author/speaker/edu-tainer/edu-preneur Debbie Watts.

            Attendees will participate in an artist vision-sharing event called "Arts on the Row" from 7-9 p.m. Saturday. The first 15 professionals to sign up for the workshop will enjoy a complimentary tour and demonstrations at a local media operation on July 25 (Friday). They also will have the opportunity to receive complimentary writing and editing critiques during a brainstorming lunch on July 27 (Sunday).

            Tuition for the "Reaching Your Dream" workshop is $95 (registration by July 20) and $120 (registration after July 20). Participation in the "Arts on the Row" artist vision-sharing event, media tour, and critiques/Q&A sessions are included with registration. Meals are not included. Discounts are available for couples, company-sponsored groups, and non-profit organizations. Artist scholarships are available.

            For more information or to register for the "Reaching Your Dream" workshop, call (615) 423-9857 or (888) 80-SHINE, send an email inquiry to Arts@WhitingPublicity.com, or visit www.ReachingYourDream.net.

            "I hear many fellow artists say how overwhelmed they are with the multi-tasking involved in the career-building process," said Allen, who has collaborated with Whiting on product development, performances and publicity for her "Someday Is Today" CD project. "Overcoming self-doubt to believe in yourself can be a huge struggle. And many artists don't realize how important it is to establish a professional self-image. It's very important to develop a one-of-a-kind persona, top-notch marketing tools, and a great team. We also need to protect our intellectual property rights in a fast-changing digital world. Achieving success is a combination of heart and business."

            Allen recently landed two Top-15 country hits from her latest album, “Someday Is Today”. Amy has performed at venues ranging from the White House to the Ryman Auditorium, opening for stars such as John Conlee, Patty Loveless, and Brooks & Dunn. She has overcome a major health-related challenge to become successful in the arts. Learn more about Amy Allen at www.TheAmyAllen.com.

            A former newspaper reporter, Whiting founded Whiting Publicity and Promotions in Music City in 1993 to provide exposure for artists and the organizations that support them. He is the author/co-writer of the book/song “The Littlest Star”, editor of Music City Arts Update, and host of the songwriters show “Tunesmithing”. He teaches communication courses at Middle Tennessee State University and Motlow State Community College. Learn more about Chuck Whiting at www.WhitingPublicity.com.

Chuck Whiting

            "Our goal will be for each musician, author, actor or visual artist to have a career-changing hook, game plan, or press release in hand by the end of the weekend," said Whiting, who is completing a new CD of instrumentals and vocal tunes for release in 2014. "We will be available to provide feedback during a follow-up brainstorming lunch on Sunday."

            For more information about the "Reaching Your Dream" workshop, visit www.ReachingYourDream.net.

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Amy Allen News...

     Country/blues/Americana artist Amy Allen is preparing for a host of summer and fall appearances.

     * Amy will join award-winning PR professional Chuck Whiting in Nashville on July 26 for the “Reaching Your Dream” artist workshop and artist sharing. The activities are designed to help artists believe in themselves, get better organized, and promote on a professional level. The workshop will feature Q&A spotlight sessions with some of Music City’s top professionals. More details coming soon!

     * A special “Tunesmithing” for the Americana Music Festival” on Sept. 16 will spotlight Amy, along with professional acts Chris Beall, Mary Beth Cross, Suzahn Fiering, and Brian Ashley Jones.

     * Amy will hit the road again on Sept. 19 for a performance at the Acoustic Coffeehouse in Johnson City, Tenn.

     * She will join Chuck Whiting, Joyce Rouse (Earth Mama), and Bonnie Cranmer on various weekends in September and October for “Reaching Your Dream” arts weekends. Dates will be announced soon for Independence/Galax, Va.; Roanoke, Va.; and other areas along the Blue Ridge.

     * Amy will take the stage for a big concert in El Dorado, Ark., on Sept. 26 to help raise funds for the Global Village Educational Foundation. Because of this, she had to postpone her performance at the Songwriters Showcase in Fredericksburg, Va., till April 24, 2015.

     * Do you live near Washington, D.C.? If so, please come out to see Amy when she performs at “First Night Alexandria” on Dec. 31. More details to come!

     Please touch base with us if you’d like to book Amy for a venue in your area. Call us at (615) 423-9857 or send an e-mail inquiry to info@TheAmyAllen.com or arts@WhitingPublicity.com. To learn more about Amy Allen, visit her website at www.TheAmyAllen.com.

Amy Allen's Single 'Josie Rae' Climbs Music Row Country Breakout Chart

           NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 2014) – Country-blues-Americana artist Amy Allen's new single, "Josie Rae", continues to climb the Music Row Country Breakout Chart, hitting number 101 on April 17.

            Allen also learned that the single is climbing other charts, reaching number 12 on Roots Music Report's Top 50 Pop Country Song Chart (just below Luke Bryan, Big & Rich, and The Band Perry) and number 44 on RMR's Top 50 Country Chart. "Josie Rae" is airing on hundreds of terrestrial and online radio stations around the world.

            "Josie Rae", a mid-tempo country/pop song about motherhood, is being promoted to radio stations across the United States by Nashville-based Bill Wence Promotions. The song is the second single from her "Someday Is Today" CD.

            "Response to 'Josie Rae' and other songs from the CD has been wonderful," said Allen, who will launch her "Blue Ridge Mountains" tour later this year. "My new single expresses a mother's love for a daughter. The song prompts tearful reactions from mothers of all ages everywhere I perform. It's a reflection of what I've experienced raising my children."

            The "Someday Is Today" CD features 11 original songs inspired by real-life experiences. The artist describes her sound as a versatile mix of blues-accented country, pop and Americana with hints of Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Elton John, and Patsy Cline. The online retailer iTunes named the album "New and Noteworthy" shortly after it was released. "Josie Rae" and other selections from the album can be heard at http://www.TheAmyAllen.com and purchased from iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/someday-is-today/id710800873?ign-mpt=uo%3D4.

            In the song "Josie Rae", the singer-songwriter writes: "You make my world such a wonderful place to stay... Thanks for making everyday for me Mother's Day." Allen penned the song for her daughter, drawing inspiration from the unforgettable, life-changing experiences mothers have while raising children.

           

          According to a reviewer for Skope Magazine, the artist has an "irresistible, bubbly personality backed by powerful vocals that evoke real emotion. She sings loud and proud in the song "Josie Rae" about her daughter. When she is describing her [daughter's] smile, you can't help but grin ear-to-ear yourself."

            Produced and recorded in Nashville by Denny Martin Productions, "Someday Is Today" offers heartfelt ballads, mid-tempo crowd pleasers, and rock-accented dance numbers. Allen is joined by an all-star cast of Nashville session musicians, including guitarist Scott Neubert, background vocalists Jaimee Pauland Vickie Carrico, electric guitarist Jason Roller, and keyboardist Steve Peffer. The album, which retails for $15 (USD) and $9.99 (USD) for digital sales at iTunes, is distributed by Wormwood Records.

            "I produce a lot of artists in my studio, and Amy is truly an original," said Denny Martin, who co-wrote her bluesy ballad, "Cryin' Time". "Her natural-given voice is stunning in its clarity and expressiveness. Her sense of humor and joyful personality come through in her writing and her singing. I consider myself extremely fortunate to know her, to write with her, and to produce her. The world is about to hear what I've been hearing for more than two years."

            Allen recently performed to full houses at the South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado, Ark., and the Co-Creators Coffeehouse and The Row in Nashville. Upcoming performances include the Acoustic Coffeehouse in Johnson City, Tenn., on Sept. 19 and the Songwriters Showcase in Fredericksburg, Va., on Sept. 26. The artist is available to perform at concert venues, arts centers, nightclubs, art galleries, hotels, casinos, festivals, assisted living centers, and churches.

            The "Someday Is Today" CD is available through major online retailers such as Amazon, iTunes and CD Baby. The singles "Someday Is Today", "Josie Rae", and "Cryin' Time" are available for download at iTunes. A portion of the proceeds from album and concert ticket sales will benefit local non-profit charities that provide the support and resources people need to discover their dreams.

            "Every note I sing or every note or chord I strum is given with all of the love I have for the song I am performing," the former Warner Music Nashville studio singer said. "My voice is the voice of someone who has been down many different roads, including motherhood."

            Allen is represented in the United States by Bill Wence Promotions,Whiting Publicity and Promotions, and Music City Artist Management, and in Europe by Hemifran.

            For more information about the CD or booking Allen for an upcoming event, call (870) 918-4403, send an email message toinfo@TheAmyAllen.com, or mail correspondence to Wormwood Records, 736 Bodenhamer Drive, El Dorado, AR 71730. To learn more about the artist, visit www.TheAmyAllen.com. Media and management-related inquiries may be directed to Arts@WhitingPublicity.com or by calling (615) 423-9857.

Amy Allen Offers 'Someday Is Today Artist Workshop' for Musicians, Authors, Visual Artists and Others

    How many times have you asked yourself, "What do I do next?" You know you have talent, but you're not sure how to get your songs, voice, paintings and books out there. There are so many things to do with so little time in the day. Still, you don't want to give up on your dream.

Amy Allen

     Singer-songwriter/visual artist/speaker Amy Allen and publicist/manager/composer Chuck Whiting know the frustrations and joys that artists go through on their artistic journeys. Both have worked in the arts for many years, planning, publicizing and playing events from Nashville to Kenya. They are eager to share what they've learned to help other promising artists find success through the "Someday Is Today Artist Workshop".

You will learn how to

            * Develop an in-depth "Artist Success Game Plan".

            * Discover a one-of-a-kind hook.

            * Put together a life-changing event.

            * Hone your chops for outstanding performances and presentations.

            * Use publicity to land news media coverage.

            * Build a base of devoted fans.

            * Overcome discouragement to believe in your talents.

            * Make money with your art.

How to Book the Workshop:

     To book or learn more about the workshop, please write us at Info@TheAmyAllen.com or call (870) 918-4403.

About the Workshop Leaders:

     Amy Allen is a blues-accented country, pop and Americana singer-songwriter who has sung on three continents, appearing at venues ranging from the White House and the Ryman Auditorium to the Garden Hotel in Machakos, Kenya. The artist is re-launching her music career with the "Someday Is Today" CD and national tour. The album, which was recorded in Nashville, features 11 original songs inspired by real-life experiences. The title track has hit the Top 15 of the STS Main Country Chart. Amy was only 20 years old when she was first "discovered" in an Arkansas honky-tonk by a music industry executive. Her rendition of Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" led her to the footsteps of Shoney's on Music Row and eventually a contract with an independent record label. With stars in her eyes, she recorded her first album with some of Nashville's top musicians. Amy will share how she almost gave up on her dream -- overcame a heartbreaking experience in Music City to rediscover her artistic mission to achieve success.

     Chuck Whiting is an award-winning publicist, artist manager, educator, songwriter/composer, music publisher and author. A former newspaper reporter, he founded Whiting Publicity & Promotions in 1993. His clients include songwriters, musical performers, authors, visual artists, art galleries, hotels, non-profit organizations, and businesses of all kinds. Shine Time Records and Books, the book and music publishing arm of Whiting Publicity, provides promotional and logistical support for authors and performing artists of all kinds. Chuck is the author and co-songwriter of "The Littlest Star: a musical story", a book and CD featuring performances by musical performers Margo Smith, Denny Jiosa and Conni Ellisor. "The Littlest Star" single has received radio airplay in the U.S. and Europe. In 2010, Shine Time Records and Books published the book "Wordabulous!: Celebrating the Positive Power of Words" by professional songwriter/National Vocabulary Championship Coach of the Year Debbie Watts. The firm's Striking Moon Music (ASCAP) recently landed a song written by the late Marcia Jones in the Hallmark movie "Lake Effects" starring Jane Seymour.