Strictly Country

 “It’s About The Music”
P.O. Box 340
Hudson, Wisconsin  54016-0340
Website: www.strictly-country.com

For Immediate Release
January 15, 2009

It’s Freezing With
 Hot Country Music News!

Hudson, WI -  It may be -24 degrees Fahrenheit outside right now, however, that is not cooling down this hot country music news. Strictly Country’s President, Gina Kay Singerhouse, continues the celebration by announcing the winners of the 14th Annual Spirit Awards.

Fans of country music have officially voted to present the following awards to the following entertainers:  Miranda Lambert walks away with Entertainer of the Year, Performance of the Year, Female Vocalist of the year and Best of the Best.  These Spirit Awards are Ms. Lambert's first.

Blake Shelton claims his first Spirit Award as this year’s Male Vocalist of the Year.  While Julianne Hough claims her first Spirit Award with Starbound Award. Where as Brooks & Dunn earn their second Spirit Award claiming Vocal Group of the Year.  The honor of Living Legend of the Year is awarded to Merle Haggard.  This marks a first for Mr. Haggard.

However the big surprise came with the Spirit Award’s Song of The Year.  The fans overwhelming voted for “She’s A Stranger In His Mind” recorded by Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain and written by Mark “Brink” Brinkman.

“We had an incredible response this year,” stated President of Strictly Country Gina Kay Singerhouse.  “Country Music fans love to voice their opinion and show their support.  We give them that opportunity through the Spirit Awards.”

This year, marks the fourteenth anniversary of the Spirit Awards.  The Spirit Awards began as an opportunity for any country music entertainer to be nominated.  To earn a nomination, each country music entertainer must have performed or made a public appearance within a designated area of the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The awards then give the public the opportunity to vote for their favorite country music entertainer.  This year fans were able to choose from sixty-six nominees.

All awards will be presented to the winners at a later date.  Please call to set up an official Spirit Awards presentation date.  Please include Strictly Country on your list of finished product list and media contacts.

For More Information, Contact:
Gina Kay Singerhouse, Strictly Country,  715/497-4707
website at:  www.strictly-country.com
Strictly Country; PO Box 340; Hudson, WI  54016