Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood Signature Bourbon took home the DOUBLE GOLD from Food & Beverage Magazine’s 2020 PR%F awards, scoring 97 points, as announced in their February 2021 issue. Great spirits flowed together in camaraderie and amazing tastings when over 40 spirit industry leaders gathered for the PR%F Awards 2020 and PR%F Awards Design distinction. Upwards of 700 spirits and wine brands and other beverages were submitted for consideration during the two-day, double-blind tasting point-rating competition held at Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas in early December. The partnership between Greenwood and Nebraska-based Soldier Valley Spirits won alongside other notable iconic brands and celebrity entries.

“When you spend so much time making an album, you just hope people like it and ultimately hope it gets nominated or wins an award. I never thought I would have that same feeling when working on the creation of this bourbon whiskey,” says Greenwood. “I am so looking forward to Memorial Day when the product hits the shelves of liquor stores.”

Some of the PR%F Awards entries included KISS Army Wines, Bob Dylan Heaven’s Door Rye Whiskey, Bryan Cranston Dos Hombres Mezcal, Snoop Dogg Indoggo Gin, Fifty Cent Le Chemin du Roi brut champagne, Jesse James Dupree American Outlaw Barrel Strength Tennessee Whiskey, Aisha Tyler Courage + Stone line, and Stephan Jenkins Summer Gods Blanco Tequila.

In addition, the Lee Greenwood Signature Bourbon bottle, shaped like a WWII canteen, took home the GOLD award in the industry’s leading magazine’s design category.

“I’m excited to have Lee Greenwood on board with Soldier Valley Spirits and with his Signature Bourbon,” said Soldier Valley Spirits founder, Jeff Hadden. “From the time I met Lee, our moral compasses have aligned. We both love our country and appreciate our military, veterans, and first responders, and all they do for us.”

“The competition was a huge recognition that our beverage industry is still highly progressive and moving forward despite the world’s current affairs,” said Michele Tell, executive director of PR%F Awards. “The innovation, creativity, and passion toward creating the ultimate beverage, in many categories, was represented beautifully by all of the submissions coming into our competition this year.”

The PR%F Awards 2021 is set for September 21-22 in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.proofawards.com.

About Lee Greenwood Signature Bourbon:
This special ‘90 proof’ bourbon whiskey is bottled in a canteen-shaped bottle embossed with the number “6” and includes a hanging military-style dog tag showcasing the letters “LG”. The silver foil label contains the replica signature of Lee Greenwood. As announced in Whisky Advocate, the special blend of bourbon will be at retail by Memorial Day 2021! For more information on Soldier Valley Spirits, or to pre-order, visit soldiervalleyspirits.com.

About Lee Greenwood:
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious awards nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others.

His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001, and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours.

Greenwood was appointed to the council of the National Endowment for the Arts in 2008 by President George W. Bush, confirmed by the United States Senate, and continues to serve on the NEA at the pleasure of the President. His latest book release is a children’s book called Proud To Be An American, which is currently available at leegreenwood.com.

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Eight catalog albums by Grammy-award winning Lee Greenwood are available today for the first time across all streaming formats. Albums included for release are: If Only For One Night, If There’s Any Justice, Inside Out, Love Will Find Its Way To You, Love’s On The Way, Streamline, This Is My Country, and When You’re In Love. These albums have remained fan-favorites throughout the years creating singles such as “Ring On Her Finger,” “Hearts Aren’t Made to Break (They’re Made to Love),” “Ain’t No Trick (It Takes Magic),” “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “She’s Lying,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns (If You’re the Rose),” “Don’t Underestimate My Love for You,” “Didn’t We,” ” Mornin’ Ride,” “You Can’t Fall in Love When You’re Cryin’,” “I’ll Be Lovin’ You,” ”Touch And Go Crazy” resulting in four #1 hits, and 6 Top 10 hits.

“We have gone from LPs to cassettes to CDs and now I can say my music has gone streaming! This is great for my fans who have supported my career from the beginning as well as the new legion of fans that are discovering my music for the first time through these new forms of distribution,” shares Greenwood.

Greenwood has some exciting projects in the works for the coming months including his partnership with Soldier Valley Spirits to develop and distribute the Lee Greenwood Signature Bourbon Whiskey. This special ‘90 proof’ bourbon whiskey is bottled in a canteen shaped bottle embossed with the number “6” and includes a hanging military-style dog tag showcasing the letters “LG”. The silver foil label contains the replica signature of Lee Greenwood. The special blend of bourbon is available for pre-order at soldiervalleyspirits.com and will be at retail by Memorial Day 2021.

Later in the year, Greenwood is also being honored for his significant contribution to the music industry with an all-star salute celebration which will encompass his 40 years of hits. This exclusive event features special guest appearances from a few of Greenwood’s friends. The celebration is yet another marker in the illustrious career of Lee Greenwood, commemorating years of success in the music and entertainment industry. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville Alabama. Fans will not want to miss all Greenwood has in store for the coming months.

About Lee Greenwood:
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious award nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others.

His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001 and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours.

To keep up with everything Lee Greenwood, visit leegreenwood.com.

Award-winning recording artist Lee Greenwood is being rightfully honored for his significant contribution to the music industry with an all-star salute celebration which will encompass his 40 years of hits. This exclusive event features special guest appearances from a few of Greenwood’s friends including well-known artists Riley Green, Michael W. Smith, Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Michael Ray, Jamey Johnson, Big & Rich, Randy Owen (of Alabama), Home Free, Sam Moore, Tracy Byrd, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, Mark Wills, The Frontmen of Country and more to be announced. The celebration is yet another marker in the illustrious career of Lee Greenwood, commemorating years of success in the music and entertainment industry. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville Alabama.

“With this crazy year we have had to endure, I am really excited to be celebrating in 2021!” says Lee Greenwood. “I have been part of so many of these tribute concert events and they are literally like a family reunion with everyone hanging backstage telling their favorite stories from the road or studio. You know, when you get in the music business you just hope for success. I can’t believe I have actually been having hits for 40 years. I never knew so many of my songs had influenced so many of these great artists that are joining me for this celebration. It’s going to be spectacular, something that Huntsville has never seen before!”

Tickets for the event will be available for presale on Wednesday, December 9 at 10:00 am CST until Thursday, December 10 at 10:00 pm CST, and tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, December 11 at 10:00 am CST. A variety of ticket prices are available from $25 to VIP Packages, which include a private dinner and Meet & Greet with Lee Greenwood on Monday, October 11th. For purchase, visit Ticketmaster.com or the Von Braun Center box office.

ABC Supply Company Presents Lee Greenwood: An All Star Salute is being produced by Outback Presents in association with Lee Greenwood, Inc. Perry Hooper serves as Chairman of the VIP dinner/meet & greet event the night before the concert event. Partnering sponsors include Patriarch Distillery, Springer Mountain Farms Chicken, Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, Patriot Coolers, Jelly Belly, and Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe.

About Lee Greenwood:
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious award nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others.

His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001 and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours.

Greenwood was appointed to the council of the National Endowment for the Arts in 2008 by President George W. Bush, confirmed by the United States Senate, and continues to serve on the NEA at the pleasure of the President. His latest book release is a children’s book called Proud To Be An American, which is currently available at leegreenwood.com.

To keep up with everything Lee Greenwood visit leegreenwood.com.

About Outback Presents:
Outback Presents is the leading independent, full-service promoter of live entertainment. From their home base in Nashville, TN, Outback Presents specializes in producing music and comedy shows, tours, and festivals across North America and connecting their diverse roster of artists with their fans. For more information, visit www.outbackpresents.com.

About the Von Braun Center:
The Von Braun Center is a multi-purpose facility located in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. The VBC offers multiple venues for presenting cultural, educational, entertainment, sporting, and social events. Venue spaces include the Propst Arena, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Mars Music Hall, North Hall, South Hall, and East Hall.  Additionally, the VBC has an on-site full-service restaurant and rooftop bar – Rhythm on Monroe. With over 170,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the VBC is able to accommodate events of all types and sizes. The VBC hosts multiple community events including the Huntsville Christmas Parade, Family Fun Festival & Expo, and the Von Brewski Beer Festival. For more information visit www.vonbrauncenter.com.

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Award-winning recording artist Lee Greenwood who got his start in casinos will receive a Casino Entertainment Legend Award at the eighth annual Casino Entertainment Awards (CEA), which will be live-streamed as a virtual award show on Thursday, November 17, 2020.

The Casino Entertainment Awards (CEA) are the official awards exclusively honoring outstanding artists, executives, and venues in the casino entertainment industry. The Casino Entertainment Legend Award recognizes lifetime achievement in the casino entertainment industry.

An ACM, CMA, and Grammy award winner, Lee Greenwood has released more than 20 major-label albums and has charted more than 35 singles on the Billboard country music charts. He is known for his patriotic signature song “God Bless the U.S.A.” Greenwood is represented by Jeff Hill at APA Nashville.

John Meglen is President & Co-CEO of Concerts West, a global touring division of AEG Presents. A music industry veteran, Meglen has promoted casino tours for Celine Dion, The Rolling Stones, Brad Paisley, Katy Perry, Chris Young, and many other A-list artists. Casino Entertainment Awards will be presented to artists, executives, and venues in nine categories in casino entertainment. Selected from more than 1,500 online nominations, the nominees for 2020 CEAs include:

Casino Entertainer of the Year
• Patti LaBelle
• Johnny Mathis
• Barry Manilow
• Pitbull
• Reba, Brooks & Dunn

Casino Comedian of the Year
• Ken Jeong
• Jo Koy
• Sebastian Maniscalco
• Adam Sandler
• Sinbad

Casino Musical Artist of the Year
• 98 Degrees
• Pepe Aguilar
• The Beach Boys
• Lorrie Morgan
• REO Speedwagon

Casino Production Show of the Year
• The Clairvoyants
• Fantasy
• Price Is Right Live
• So You Think You Can Dance
• Thunder From Down Under

Casino Entertainment Executive of the Year
• Chris Baldizan, MGM Resorts International
• Damian Costa, Caesars Entertainment
• Tammy Kite, Golden Nugget Casino
• Joe Lupo, Hard Rock Atlantic City
• Dan Pferschy, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa

Casino Showroom/Theater of the Year
• Encore Theater at Wynn
• The Music Box, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
• Mystic Lake Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
• Pechanga Theater, Pechanga Resort Casino
• The Show, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa

Casino Arena/Amphitheater of the Year
• BECU Live, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
• Hard Rock Live at Mark G. Etess Arena, Atlantic City
• Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Hollywood
• Ovation Hall, Ocean Resort Casino
• Park Theater at Park MGM Las Vegas

Casino Booking Agent of the Year
• Adam Kornfeld, AGI
• Mark Roeder, WME/Nashville
• Darius Sabet, UTA
• Seth Shomes, UTA
• Christianne Weiss, APA

Independent Casino Talent Buyer of the Year
• Judy Alberti, Alberti Entertainment LLC
• Jordan Huneryager, C3 Presents
• Leslie Master, Live Nation Entertainment
• Michael Scafuto, The M&M Group, Inc.
• Danny Zelisko, Danny Zelisko Presents

Established in 2013, the CEA awards gala has traditionally been held at a Las Vegas casino during Global Gaming Expo week but will shift this year to The Vegas Virtual Studio for a live stream broadcast due to pandemic restrictions.

“Although most casino arenas, showrooms, and other entertainment venues are closed due to the pandemic, we are pleased to still be able to honor the outstanding casino artists, executives, and venues nationwide that were active during the nomination period of April 2019 to March 2020,” said Traci Peel, CEA producer.

“Awards presenters will be pre-recorded with an emcee opening the awards envelopes live in a TV studio to reveal this year’s CEA recipients. In show business tradition, the show always goes on,” added Ms. Peel.

About Lee Greenwood:
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious award nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others.

His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001 and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. Military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours. Greenwood was appointed to the council of the National Endowment for the Arts in 2008 by President George W. Bush, confirmed by the United States Senate, and continues to serve on the NEA at the pleasure of the President. His latest book release is a children’s book called Proud To Be An American, which is currently available in stores, on Amazon and leegreenwood.com.