After 50 plus years of touring, George Jones has decided he is ready to slow down and spend more time with family and friends. George Jones was quoted as saying “It is tough to stop doing what I love, but the time has come”. As a tribute to his loyal fans he wants to tour one more year and let them know, this will be the last.

In 2013, “The Grand Tour” will visit approximately 60 cities, including Branson, MO. George Jones will appear twice at The Mansion Theatre – Friday, October 11 and on Sunday, November 10. George Jones will perform many of his hits such as “White Lightning,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” and “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair”. Tickets will go on sale in the near future, please check www.TheMansionTheatre.com for up-to-date information. For Group Sales, please contact Amy Leaming at (417) 239-3057.

This year, George Jones will also appear at The Mansion Theatre on Friday, October 12 and Friday, November 9. Great seats are still available, while supplies last. To purchase tickets, call (417) 239-1333 or (866) 707-4100.

George Jones also plans to record a new studio album for the fans, and Dolly Parton has been writing songs for him. At this time, there is no scheduled release date for the album.

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Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, home of Legends in Concert in Branson, Missouri, is pleased to announce that they have added several keepsake’s of Whitney Houston to the extensive collection of memorabilia on display in the theater’s lobby from Dick Clark Productions. Albums of one of the world’s best-selling music artists have joined the extensive collection of unique memorabilia that celebrates the history of rock n’ roll. Included in the recent additions to the exhibit is one of Whitney Houston’s dresses worn during her 1988 “Moment of Truth World Tour”. The Moment of Truth World Tour was the second worldwide tour by the superstar American R&B/Pop singer. The tour began in North America during the summer of 1987 during which she sold out arenas and stadiums across Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia, following the release of her second hit album Whitney.
Take this very unique opportunity to remember the recording artist fondly known as “The Voice” as never before. You will take a step back in time as you enter Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, the only theater in the world that houses priceless artifacts from Dick Clark’s personal collection. Visitors to the theater may enjoy this amazing experience at no additional cost.

Legends in Concert, the renowned live musical celebration featuring the world’s greatest celebrity tribute artists with performances six days per week year-round. Show times are 3 & 8 p.m. and the characters in the show featured during August are Michael Jackson, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Blues Brothers and Elvis Presley. Beginning in September the featured performances will be paying tribute to Liberace, Aretha Franklin, George Strait, Blues Brothers and Elvis Presley. For more information, call 1-800-374-7469 or visit
www.legendsinconcert.com.

David Ruprecht

(Branson, Missouri) – The Welk Resort Branson is excited to announce the new celebrity host of “The Price Is Right Live!”. Starting August 13, 2012, Monday through Saturday at 8pm, David Ruprecht will host the live stage show version of the popular television show, complete with audience interaction!

As host of TV’s “Supermarket Sweep” for more than a decade, David Ruprecht, is a familiar face who is instantly recognized and warmly received wherever he goes. He’s been seen in the more than 50 sitcoms and dramas in which he has guest starred, including “Cold Case,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Three’s Company.” He has also been one of the many hosts of The Price Is Right Live in Las Vegas throughout its six year run at Bally’s.

The Price Is Right, Live! follows virtually the same format as the TV show: anyone can register to participate as a contestant and may be called to, “Come on down!’. The contestant who wins the initial one-bid is then given a chance to win more prizes by playing one of the iconic and popular games such as Plinko, Cliffhangers, Punch-A-Bunch, and The Big Wheel to name just a few. And of course, two lucky contestants will get a chance to compete in the Showcase. Also, in the live stage show version, more than 40 audience members will receive prizes.

David Ruprecht brings a professional style and charm that will make The Price Is Right Live! one of the most popular and talked about shows in Branson.

The Price Is Right, Live! schedule covers July through December 2012. Performance times are 8 pm Monday through Saturday. Box Office price for adults is $29.95 + tax and a Kid (17 and under) is FREE! with paid adult. Additional kids tickets are $15 + tax. Tickets are available by phone at 800-505-9355 or on-line at WelkBranson.com.

No ticket purchase necessary to play. To play without purchasing a ticket, visit the Welk Branson box office on show days for more information.

The Bank of Missouri is pleased to announce they will bring big band dancing to the Branson Veterans Homecoming Week. Jerry Ford’s 14-piece orchestra from Cape Girardeau will have six performances during the Branson Veterans Homecoming Week in November. The dances are open to all Veterans and the public.

“This is the first time big band dancing has been available to our veterans in Branson,” stated David Cook, Community Bank President of The Bank of Missouri in Branson. “The Bank of Missouri’s mission is to give back to the communities we serve. We are all proud of our veterans and happy to bring this event to them and the public.”

Ford has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest for decades, has performed with many national performers, and has played for the past five Missouri Inaugural Balls in Jefferson City. “We are excited to bring our big band style of music to Branson,” Ford stated.

Dances will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Parish Hall during Veteran’s Week on November 6, 7 and 8. For tickets, call 1-800-689-3969.

The Bank of Missouri is an independent community bank located at 800 Highway 248 in Branson. Other locations include the Missouri towns of Perryville, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Marble Hill, Columbia, Springfield, Republic and Ozark.

Creative Solutions Marketing, LLC announced today that they have been retained as advertising and marketing consultants for LUNCH with the BRADY BUNCH show at the Yakov Theatre.

The show is hosted by Barry Williams, the real Greg Brady and features the new Brady kids. Dressed in the groovy fashions of the day, six young performers that look very much like the original Brady kids, will sing and dance their way into your heart with popular Brady songs and show tunes from the 70’s. This full production, multimedia show includes the best qualities of the Brady Bunch and brings them to life on stage. A free meal is served during the show.

“This is my second year in town and I have found a professional that understands my vision of making Branson my home, both professionally and personally,” said Barry Williams.

Ann Reinke, owner was responsible for bringing the CBS Daytime Television Soap Opera “As the World Turns” to Branson, (netting more than $42 million of PR exposure for the city.) She has also represented many Branson shows and entertainers in the past including Grand Country Square, Dick Clark American Bandstand Theatre Complex, Starlite Entertainment, LLC- Lost in the 50’s, Stuck on the 70’s, The Kirby Van Burch Show, Country Tonite, The World Famous Platters, and featured stars including Mickey Rooney, Bill Medley, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Patti Page, Ed Ames, Carol Lawrence and Carol Channing.

“I am very excited to be representing an International brand and a star of his caliber. Barry is committed to Branson, making a permanent home for his family,” said Reinke.

Ann Reinke has a Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Business Administration from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wisconsin and brings eight years of Branson marketing experience to the project.

Creative Solutions Marketing, LLC services their clients with creative, copywriting, billboards, radio, television, rack cards and brochures, posters, group marketing, social media, web, press and public relations, and marketing management.

CAM’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing Off
Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2 PM
Sight & Sound Theatres

Branson, Mo…This year’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing Off at Sight & Sound Theatres on Sunday, September 2nd will open with a guest appearance by Branson’s own Voices of Glory, Top Five Finalists in America’s Got Talent.

Competition will be tough this year according to CAM Board Chairman Jack Burke, “The level of entry talent just keeps getting higher every year. Groups that would have made it to the finals in past years, didn’t make it this year. Our preliminary judges had an extremely difficult time arriving at a decision on the final 10 contestants to perform at the Sing Off. Many of the entries were award-winners in their own right. This year’s show should truly be awesome!”

Last years winner Voices of Glory

Aside from Voices of Glory, last year’s winner Southern Raised will also be on hand for a guest appearance, as well as Branson’s premiere saxophonist Gary Dooms. Celebrity judges will include on the the Voices of Glory, Jak Knudsen, George Dyer, Ronnie Page, Monte Schisler, and Ben Dutton. Host for the fourth straight year will be the legendary Bob Hubbard of the Jordanaires and Foggy River Boys.

Burke explained that this is a critical fundraiser for the CAM Food Pantries of Branson and Forsyth, “Demand for food continues to increase and we are currently providing a 4-day supply of food to over 1,000 families per month in Taney County. Coupling that with federal cutbacks, we’ve also had to purchase much more food than in the past in order to maintain a nutritionally balanced food basket for those that need our help. This is the only operational fundraiser that we hold and we are praying that residents and tourists will fill the theater this year.”

Contestants will compete for cash prizes, as well as the opportunity for the first place winner to perform three thirty-minute shows at Silver Dollar City the following day for the closing of the Country Gospel Picnic Festival.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12. Tickets are available from the Sight & Sound Box Office at 1-800-377-1277.

2012 Ten Finalists

Heart to Heart is the Branson-based duo of Sharon and Jerry Mays. Winners of numerous awards, this couple brings an energetic blend of Southern and Country gospel with a touch of R&B and Southern Pop. Heart to Heart appears regularly at the Night Light in Branson.

Rachel Parker is a 16 year old junior at Branson High School who has won the high school talent contest and 1st place at the Dallas Expo. Rachel loves to sing for the Lord and performs at any church or venue that presents an opportunity.

Master’s Praise Vocal Group is an all-male accapella Christian gospel group from St. James, Missouri. Singing praises of God is an avocation, as each member has regular jobs and are active in their respective churches.

The Tiptons are a family-based group consisting of mother Virginia Tipton, daughter Lesa Tipton, son Dan Tipton, and friends Jamie and Dennis Esteb. Based in Evening Shade, Arkansas, the Tipton musical ministry has been celebrating the Lord in song for over 50 years.

Aleah Ziegelbauer is a contemporary Christian soloist from Nixa, Missouri, who loves to carry Christ’s loving message through song.

The Barnettes of Branson, Missouri are an award-winning duo known for their tight harmonies in both original and traditional gospel music. Larry and Sandra Barnette are strongly involved with Cape Fair’s Christian Senior Ministries.

The Fair Family of Rogers, Arkansas includes Jacob, Jonathan, Sarah, Daniel, and Nathaniel, ranging in age fro 14 to 22. Instrumentalists, singers, and dancers, the Fair siblings love to celebrate Christ’s message.

The Believers Trio of Springfield, Missouri specialize in Southern Gospel. Charlie Norman, Jaimee Brummett, and Julie Renee’ Fergerson strive to see people come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ through song.

The Kings are a family band from Monticello, Illinois consisting of seven siblings. Individually award-winning instrumentalists in banjo and fiddle competitions, this lively family loves to entertain audiences with Christian messages of love.

Wendell Johnson has won many Christian vocalist awards over the years and loves to touch the hearts of others with his testimony of faith.

Silver Spring, MD – Choice Hotels named the Myer family, owners of three Choice Hotels brand properties, a Premier Alliance award recipient in recognition of their commitment to the Choice Hotels family of brands. The prestigious award was announced during an evening gala at the 58th annual convention of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH.) held in Las Vegas.

“We are deeply honored to receive the Premier Alliance award because it acknowledges the long-term, high commitment of our organization to living the concept of ‘love thy neighbor’ everyday,” said Gail Myer, Vice President of Operations. “It also reflects the efforts of a very long, productive and positive relationship between the Myer family and Choice Hotels International.”

The Premier Alliance award recognizes exceptional franchisees that develop properties with Choice Hotels, live up to the brand promise through excellent property performance, and are active in the franchise community. The award recognizes owners who are truly committed to Choice Hotels and its brands.

“The Myer family has shown a tremendous amount of commitment to Choice Hotels and its brands,” said Stephen P. Joyce, President and CEO of Choice Hotels. “They are very dedicated and passionate about the hospitality industry and have truly earned this prestigious award. We applaud this team for their numerous achievements, and are honored they choose to be part of the Choice Hotels family. We wish them continued success.”

Myer Hotels is a family owned and operated hotel company located in Branson, Mo. In the lodging business for 45 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for more than 28 years, and has received more than 100 national awards for their hospitality and for the quality of their hotels.

The Myer Hotels portfolio includes the Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills hotel, which was named Choice Hotels Hotel of the Year for 2012, the award-winning Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows hotel, which won the title in 2011 and 2009, and the Comfort Inn West hotel, a 2012 Inn of the Year Finalist and Platinum Hospitality Award winner. These Branson properties emphasize excellent locations, countless amenities and exceptional customer service, while focusing on great value in the upper mid-scale area.

About Myer Hotels

In the lodging business for over 45 years, the Myer family has actively contributed to Branson’s hospitality market for over 28 years and received numerous national awards. Myer Hotels includes the Best Western Center Pointe Inn, Best Western Music Capital Inn, Comfort Inn at Thousand Hills, Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows, Comfort Inn West, and Holiday Inn Express Green Mountain Drive. The properties emphasize excellent locations, countless amenities and exceptional customer service while focusing on great value in the upper mid-scale area. For more information about these hotels please visit www.myerhotels.com.

About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,100 hotels, representing more than 495,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 other countries and territories. As of March 31, 2012, more than 350 hotels were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing more than 30,000 rooms, and approximately 80 hotels, representing approximately 7,000 rooms, were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in approximately 20 other countries and territories. The company’s Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Hotel Collection membership program, travelers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at member hotels.

Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. web site, which may be accessed at www.choicehotels.com.
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Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and Ascend Hotel Collection are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International.

 2012 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.

In the weeks leading up to July 24th, 2012 Brett Fans were on the edge of their seats awaiting a promised BIG ANNOUNCEMENT to be posted on YouTube by Brydon Brett. Fans speculated on what kind of crazy announcement could come from Branson’s male entertainer of the year 2011 (BransonShowAwards.com), but very few came close. Watch Brydon’s BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for yourself at the following link: youtu.be/WZt0iWRL8Z4

Legends in Concert welcomes tribute artists, The Temptations, to their summer line-up for a limited engagement from July 20th through July 31st! They will be taking the place of Dean Z as Elvis for this short run. The energy of these stellar performers will literally keep you on the edge of your seat at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Let the soul of this amazing group entertain you with the hits that landed them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Don’t miss this chance to catch The Temptations at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater from July 20th through July 31st ONLY!

Show times are 3 & 8 p.m. For more information, call 417-335-STAR or visit
www.legendsinconcert.com.