NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/
Music City News Media & Marketing) -
George King, President of Size 10 Records (Nashville, Tenn.) is pleased to announce the formation of a cross-promotional partnership with Mansion Entertainment to launch the sophomore single from its flagship artist
Dennis Wilson.
Wilson is set to introduce his second single, "Gotta Get Away," (written by R. Hemby, B. Simmons and J. Sloas) from his debut CD, CASTLES IN THE SAND, in early July. The Bad Company/Kansasesque song opens with simplistic, welcoming acoustic riffs that are tempered by fiddle, quickly heated with rock 'n roll electric keyboards and guitar. With rat-a-tat lyrics, the single is a turn-it-up, roll-the-windows-down, 'drive-all-night' tune that highlights Wilson's diversity as a vocalist and is in the driver's seat to become a signature song.
'This song is heady and immediately addictive. A lot of folks were surprised I had the raspy vocals and range to make it hot, hot, hot,' Wilson said. 'It's the perfect summertime anthem and I hope listeners will make their own getaway memories because of it!'
In conjunction with the country radio release, Size 10 Records and Mansion Entertainment will present the "Gotta Get Away" radio contest enabling listeners to enter to win a weekend getaway for two in Branson, MO. Participating radio stations will offer giveaways to callers and the winning contestant will become eligible to win an all-expense-paid grand prize getaway for two which includes air fare, accommodations, dinner with Dennis Wilson, show tickets and backstage passes to all Mansion Entertainment events during their stay including 'Peter Pan,' starring Kathy Rigby and 'Country Tonite," a country variety show featuring guest star Dennis Wilson.
More than 100 radio stations are anticipated to participate in the "Gotta Get Away" radio promotion headed up by veteran radio-man Jerry Duncan of Jerry Duncan Promotions, in Nashville, TN. In addition to becoming eligible for the grand prize getaway, each of the five local or regional contest winners will also receive the CASTLES IN THE SAND CD and a Dennis Wilson T-shirt. The grand-prize winner will be announced August 15, 2009.
Headed by founding President, Gene Bicknell, The Mansion Entertainment and Media Center is the umbrella company of various entertainment venues and productions in Branson. The Mansion Theatre is a 3,000 seat state-of-the-art entertainment venue, which features special guest performers year-round such as The Kingston Trio, Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Bill Cosby, Amy Grant, Bobby Vinton and many more. Also under the Mansion Entertainment canvas is The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre, which features performances by musicians, singers, dancers, comedy, and specialty acts in a two-hour country musical journey, old, new and hot!
'Dennis and I met during a trip to the middle east to entertain troops and give away school supplies for Operation Iraqi Children (OIC). The OIC was organized by award-winning actor Gary Sinise ('Forrest Gump', 'Apollo 13', 'CSI: NY') and best-selling author Laura Hillenbrand ('Seabiscuit: An American Legend') along with American Airlines who sponsored the tour," Bicknell introduced. "I came to know Dennis and his good-hearted nature and felt compelled to join forces. This will undoubtedly become a mutually beneficial alliance to introduce Dennis' new single and invite folks to come to Branson to discover Branson's 'Show of the Year and 'Country Tonite.''
Wilson joined notable celebrities such as Tony Orlando ('Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Ole Oak Tree'), actor Stephen Baldwin ('8 Seconds'), Nashville-based singer/songwriter Corrine Chapman, and Mary Jean Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower to perform as part of a special U.S. Department of Defense tour which encompassed several cities throughout Europe and the Middle East. The nine-day missionary itinerary hosted shows in Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Germany. As part of the tour, Wilson performed in a special concert held for wounded troops at Germany's Ramstein Air Base and members of the Navy fleet were entertained with two shows staged on the deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower docked in the Arabian Sea.
"I'm thrilled in the opportunity to work along side Gene and Mansion Entertainment Group," said Wilson. "We're including a special B-side on this CD single that features the album's title cut 'Castles In The Sand' which is a tribute to every patriot and their families who have given of themselves to defend our freedom. This is an extraordinary opportunity to open our arms wider to embrace and support our troops while offering new exciting entertainment and prizes to country music listeners."
A renowned, award-winning recording artist and songwriter in the Gospel genre, Dennis Wilson entered the country music arena with his ballad 'He Sent An Angel' in February 2009. Wilson also celebrated a notable achievement when his single, "By The Way Of The Cross," reached sheet music sales exceeding 100,000 copies and was recorded and released by a variety of artists. In addition, his song "Lonely Tonight" was the theme of the nationally televised show "You & Me" for 15 years in the running.
Wilson's "Gotta Get Away" ** is scheduled to be released to country radio on July 7, 2009 and will be available for download via Airplay Direct.
For more information on Dennis Wilson, visit www.denniswilsonmusic.com.
