Ross Key Country receives “Overwhelming” response to live interview

Lynchburg, VA, August 16, 2010: - During the one hour “Beyond Country” live radio show on WDHC 92.9 FM - located in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia - the studio phone lines never stopped ringing once Ross Key performed his first song on his six-string acoustic guitar on the air, an instrumental titled Under the Double Eagle. The show’s host, Disc Jockey “The Doctor” - Ed Asher - interviewed the professional singer/songwriter and master musician, Ross Key of Ross Key Country, a native of Lynchburg, Virginia. Fielding as many of the calls as possible during the hour-long show, Asher stated, “I have never had such an overwhelming response during any show.”

Key and his personal manager, Brenda Porter, had expected to give away two CDs during the interview, but ended up contributing a total of four due to the number of calls received. Asher has asked Key to return in the future for another interview.

Ross Key also performed two of his original songs during the show. Saturday Night, which currently holds the number one spot on ReverbNation’s local country music chart for Lynchburg, Virginia and has held the position since January 2010. He also sang his upcoming release titled Little Bungalow. It has fluctuated on NumberOneMusic, a global chart, hitting number one there and recently had three of the band's songs in the Top Ten.

During the interview, Asher asked Key where he would like to perform that he hasn’t yet. Ross immediately replied, “The Grand Ole Opry.” Key stated he sold his first song, The Prodigal Son, through ASCAP without retaining any rights back in the mid-80s. The Statler Brothers recorded the song and was later performed on the Grand Ole Opry by Larry Gaitlin.

Prior to the show, Asher said he would talk to the station’s Program Director in regards to putting Key’s song, Saturday Night, into regular rotation. By the end of the show, Asher told Key the song would be put into rotation immediately and would play again within the hour.

“I never expected the response I received from WDHC 92.9 FM listeners,” Key said. “I thought we’d be doing good to give away two of my CDs. I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the people of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia and those who listened in throughout the coverage area.”

Ross Key Country is represented by BMI in Nashville, Tennessee; 20 South Promotions in Charlottesville, Virginia; and, Buttonwood Productions in Lynchburg, Virginia. Ross is also a direct descendent of Francis Scott Key, the author of our nation's National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.

ABOUT ROSS KEY COUNTRY
Ross Key Country performs traditional country, bluegrass, and gospel music. He began playing guitar at 12 years of age when his brother gave him a guitar and a Willie Nelson album, The Redheaded Stranger, for Christmas. Self-taught, Key learned every song on the album. At 16, Key traveled abroad with the Boy Scouts of America and performed before King Gustaf of Sweden and many other dignitaries throughout Europe. He traveled professionally with Roy Campbell and the Nashville Sound—a country music band based in Lynchburg, Virginia—at the age of 15. He has fronted for such well known entertainers as Willie Nelson, Alabama, Hank Williams Jr., Ronnie Milsap, Emmylou Harris, Freddy Fender, and many more. Key also sit-in on stage with Willie Nelson. He later moved from country music into the professional bluegrass circuit performing with Lower 40 Grass. He switched over to the professional gospel circuit, and traveled with the Vessels of God. He left his professional career to raise a family in Campbell County, Virginia in the early 90s. In early 2009, his current personal manager, Brenda Porter, heard him performing in a private setting. That meeting marked Ross Key’s return to the one true love of his life, the professional country music circuit. For more information and booking, visit www.rosskeycountry.com.

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Lynchburg Native Singer/Songwriter Performs At Louisville Opry
Ross Key of Ross Key Country debuts in Louisville, Kentucky

LYNCHBURG, VA, June 28, 2010: Professional singer/songwriter from Lynchburg, Virginia, Ross Key, appeared at the Louisville Opry in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Standing among some of Nashville's most recognized talents, Key performed on stage with Carl and Irma Brown's band backing him. The Browns have a long-standing history embedded in Nashville. A former lead guitar picker for George Jones, a 15-year veteran, was also present.

Key was well received by those in attendAnce and many commented that he take his talents to Nashville. When asked, Key stated, "I'm having to pay my dues all over again after leaving the professional music circuit back in the early 90s to raise a family in Campbell County, Virginia. I just re-embarked on my career and goals in early 2009 after meeting my personal manager, Brenda Porter."

Key is the author of The Prodigal Son which was sold through ASCAP in the 80s during the time he traveled professionally in the gospel circuit for 15 years with the Vessels of God. The song has since been recorded and performed by country music legends such as The Statler Brothers, and performed on the Grand Ole Opry by Larry Gaitlin. He was recently surprised to find that the song is available as a karaoke soundtrack.

Since his return to professional country music, Key has released several CDs, including his original - Saturday Night - which has held the number one spot on ReverbNation.com's local country music chart for six months, and their Top 10 Global "All Genres" chart. Saturday Night is available as a single release CD or Mp3 for purchase through Amazon.com.

Performances are scheduled throughout the upcoming holiday weekend in Waynesboro, Scottsville, and Glade Spring, Virginia.

For more information and Key's "Resurrecting Music Row" 2010 tour schedule, visit www.rosskeycountry.com.

BUTTONWOOD PRODUCTIONS PUTS NEW SPIN ON OPEN MIC/KARAOKE
LYNCHBURG, VA, March 16, 2010: Buttonwood Productions has unveiled its innovative new spin on the Open Mic/Karaoke craze. The company, who represents local Lynchburg BMI Nashville recording artist Ross Key of Ross Key Country, has jumped into the arena of Open Mic/Karaoke by offering professional, digital recording to Open Mic/Karaoke singers at events where RECORD-U OPEN MIC is booked. Not only will the venue offer this new service to its patrons, but if Ross Key Country is available, Key will perform live during the show.

Record-U Open Mic will record Open Mic/Karaoke singers and offer them the opportunity to opt-in on a professionally mastered, mixed-down, and professionally packaged CD of their performance for a small fee. This fee is much less than what a studio would charge for just one song. Up to three songs can be placed on a single CD from that particular show. There is also an option to purchase more than one CD at a reduced rate. While these CDs can not be commercially distributed or sold, nor reproduced, they can be used as demos and given for gifts to family, friends, and co-workers.

Buttonwood Productions has contracted with Classic Country Karaoke's Bill and Betty White to handle the Open Mic segment of each show. This KJ duo has been hosting open mic shows for months and has a state-of-the-art computerized show with thousands of karaoke songs.

Venues which book Record-U Open Mic stand to gain a higher percentage of attendance by open mic/karaoke singers, which could increase their overall sales by offering this new and unique service.

For booking or more information, please email b.f.porter@comcast.net or call 804-859-0316 or 434-382-7090.

"SATURDAY NIGHT" CLAIMS THE #1 SPOT ON TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC CHART AT NUMBERONEMUSIC.COM
LYNCHBURG, VA, March 9, 2010: Ross Key Country's single release Saturday Night has claimed the number one spot on NumberOneMusic.com in their global Traditional Country music genre. Currently, Saturday Night, is also number one on the local country music chart at ReverbNation.com and has held that position since early January 2010. It has held a Top 10 position on this chart since August 2009.

RKC's manager apprised him of the achievement which is no easy feat within the past hour. Key was happy to hear the news and stated, "This is what my 2010 tour is all about. Letting Nashville know that traditional country music still has fans that want to hear and buy those 'lying and drinking' songs.

Those who wish to purchase the single release CD, can do so by visiting Amazon.com and searching for 'Ross Key Country' under their music category. It's also available as an Mp3 download. Visit RKC's official website at www.rosskeycountry.com.

ROSS KEY COUNTRY TO HEADLINE AT EVINGTON SPRING FESTIVAL
Community event promises activities for the whole family

LYNCHBURG, VA, February 21, 2010: The Evington Community Association (ECA) will be holding its 2nd Annual Evington Spring Festival on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm on the grounds of the Evington Ruritan Club. This is a rain or shine event.

This year the ECA has added live music to the day's events with Lynchburg native, and former Evington citizen, Ross Key of Ross Key Country who will headline this year's event. Ross Key Country will perform traditional country music throughout the day with breaks featuring music by Classic Country Karaoke's, Bill and Betty White, who are residents of the Evington community.

Ross Key Country is affiliated with BMI in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been a professional musician since his mid-teens, beginning his professional career with Roy Campbell and the Nashville Sound. He has over 30 years of professional and semi-professional experience in the entertainment business and re-embarked on his career in early 2009. Already making waves in the industry, Key has a number one hit - Saturday Night - on ReverbNation's local country music chart. Buttonwood Productions organized a Release Celebration event last month in recognition of the single release CD on Amazon.com.

He will begin his "Resurrecting Music Row" tour in May of this year, touring the country. He has written and composed a song specifically for the tour also titled Resurrecting Music Row.  "This is something that is very close to my heart," Key stated. "Country music is beginning to sound more and more like rock. Traditional country is being smothered by the new sound. It's not that I have a problem with the avenue now taken by Nashville, because I have a lot of respect for what Taylor Swift has accomplished for herself. But, Nashville seems to have forgotten what many of us still want to hear. There is still room for all the sub-genres of country music, but traditional country seems to have been removed from the rosters. It's time those who feel the way I do to step up to the mic and say so."

At 47, Key states he paid his dues long ago, performing those "lying and cheating" songs. And since stepping back into the arena, he has found that many will still buy them. Many still want to hear them. "I've got fans around the world that range in age from late teens to seniors well beyond my age. I get requests for songs that I haven't performed in decades. That's satisfaction. And it tells me that while music producers are after the new country, they may be overlooking what will become the next big thing in country music. A return to the basics...traditional country music that made country music big. I certainly don't profess to be the one who is turning this around. I'm just one of the few remaining messengers of traditional country music."

"When my personal manager got the call from ECA, I wanted to give something back to the community where I had once lived, and I feel honored that I have this opportunity. I also wanted to bring in local talent to keep the music going all day, and I couldn't think of anyone else I'd rather have present than Bill and Betty White of Classic Country Karaoke, who also have a strong conviction to country music's roots," Key added. "When I was in my early teens, I used to hang out at Shady Valley Bluegrass Park, which no longer exists, and pick with some of the best musicians such as Stan Dudley, Les Woody, and Bascom Hicks, who in my opinion are some of this area's biggest legends."

OFFICIAL ROSS KEY COUNTRY FAN CLUB TO OPEN SOON
Watch RKC's website for updates
LYNCHBURG, VA, February 5, 2010: Soon Ross Key Country fans will have the opportunity to join an official Ross Key Country fan club. Membership will include contests with opportunities to win tickets to his shows, backstage passes, t-shirts, CDs, and much more. Members will be given special pricing on tickets to shows and promotional items such as t-shirts, bumperstickers, CDs and posters. With a paid membership, fans receive the inside scoop on Ross Key Country before press releases are sent out. Members will have a private area to enter on the website where they will be privy to information and photos not released to the public. A packet of information will be mailed upon paid membership and will include a personally autographed picture of Ross Key.

"One contest we have planned is to have one lucky fan win a telephone call from Ross Key. Another will provide a lucky fan to meet RKC backstage at one of his concerts," stated Porter, RKC's personal manager. "Ross has received such an unbelieveable amount of fan mail from around the world, and we feel the time has come to bring his fans something special. Ross is anxious to get out on the road and meet his fans near their hometowns and show his appreciation."

"SATURDAY NIGHT" SINGLE RELEASE CD AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON.COM
LYNCHBURG, VA FEBRUARY 5, 2010: Ross Key Country's current number one hit on ReverbNation.com for the Lynchburg/Central Virginia area has been released for purchase on Amazon.com. The song - written, composed and performed by Key - is available on CD and as an Mp3 download.

Key has written another song recently that he states will debut during his upcoming "Resurrecting Music Row" 2010 tour. The song - by the same name - is performed in the same traditional country music style that Key is associated with. "Perhaps a little more upbeat, but still traditional country music," he added.

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LOOKING BACK AT 2009: A Word From Ross Key

When I re-embarked on my music career back in the Spring of 2009 after a 15+ year hiatus, I didn't think I would make a lot of headway to re-establish myself. With my song, Saturday Night, still on paper and just performed sitting in someone's living room or at a cookout, I never thought it would make much of an impact on any chart. After only one week here on ReverbNation.com, it soared to the Top 10 local country chart to the #9 spot. Then it jumped to #4 in just a week or so. And here, 5 months later, it is still on the Top 10 local chart at #1! So thank you, to all of you, who have played the song on my website, at NumberOneMusic, or on ReverbNation. Saturday Night also held the #1 spot on the Traditional Country chart over on NumberOneMusic.com for a couple of weeks. It's played on Clear Channel radio as well. And, now...Saturday Night will be released on Amazon.com for purchase as a Single Release CD or Mp3 download within the next few weeks.

I also know that it takes marketing and promotions behind the scenes to even get your name out there. I've been fortunate to have someone with experience and training in this field. It's something that most artists spend years trying to acquire. I have a line of promotional items such as t-shirts, calendars, hats, mugs, tote bags, etc. that my promotional manager has had developed. The release of my single to a global audience in less than a year is phenomenal alone.

My fans. What can I say? I'm thrilled that so many support me and my music. I never dreamed I'd get fanmail. There again, I've been proven wrong. I consider myself as a messenger for traditional country music. Music Row has gone through an unbelieveable transformation and what made country music, country music, has all but disappeared. I hope to resurrect that sound for so many who still love the good ol' country music. To my surprise over the past year, many of my fans are young adults...late teens and early to mid 20s. That's been one of my biggest inspirations since my return to music. I wouldn't be where I am without your support. My fans...all around the world...I could never thank you enough. All I ask is that you continue to support traditional country music. It would be devastating for that foundation to crumble and erode into nothingness. Forever lost.

In summary, I think I have had a most successful 2009. All because of my fans, family, friends, and the people who have worked so diligently behind the scenes. I can't begin to thank everyone or to describe how I feel. Thank you so much.

"SATURDAY NIGHT" SINGLE RELEASE CD CELEBRATION

Awesome! It was just totally awesome! If you couldn't make it to the release celebration held on Thursday, January 7 at Moose Lodge 715 in Lynchburg, Virginia, you missed one heck of a party! Music was non-stop and everyone had a fantastic time. Ross Key Country played to a full house all night. Ross was joined by Classic Country Karaoke - Bill and Betty White - and supporters from as far away as the Bristol, Tennessee area. Bob "Smokey" Moore joined Ross on stage, playing bass. Smokey and his wife, Bernice, added to the mix of non-stop music by doing a couple of traditional country songs. There were surveys on the tables for addendees to complete. One liked everything and will attend other RKC shows although they stated they didn't like traditional country music. Now, folks, that's what making an impact/impression is all about! RKC gave away two Saturday Night single release CDs as door prizes.

UPCOMING TELEVISION, STAGE, RADIO APPEARANCES

Ross Key Country will be making a taping to air on television in the Bristol, Tennessee area around the end of January or first part of February. A definite date for the taping is currently being arranged to coincide with his upcoming appearances in that area as well as one in the Asheville, North Carolina area. There is also a radio station in Richmond, Virginia who has requested his song, Saturday Night, for airplay and, hopefully, a live interview. Be sure to watch for listings on ReverbNation and here on RKC's official website for appearance dates as they come in.

THE "RESURRECTING MUSIC ROW" 2010 TOUR

The scoop! Ross Key Country has written and is in the process of recording his upcoming release to coincide with his tour titled Resurrecting Music Row. There is also a full 12-song CD with all original songs written and performed by Ross Key which will be available for sale once the tour begins in the spring. Tour dates will be announced soon and as they are added. If you haven't seen Ross Key Country live, be sure to catch him on this tour. It's traditional country music at it's best.

The new year promises to hold even bigger and better things in store for Ross Key Country. We encourage you to spread the word that RKC is bringing back the popularity of traditional country music to the air waves once again. Tell your friends, coworkers and family to check out his music here on ReverbNation. Add widgets to your webpages to help spread the "Resurrecting of Music Row" message!

BREAKING NEWS!

ROSS KEY COUNTRY'S "SATURDAY NIGHT" TAKES #1 SPOT ON GLOBAL TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC CHART

LYNCHBURG, VA 12/15/2009:  News just came across our desk today. After submitting "Saturday Night" to internet radio station www.numberonemusic.com on Monday evening, December 14, 2009, Ross Key Country's original song soared overnight to the number one spot on their Traditional Country music chart globally. It has also claimed the number two spot on their Country music chart globally and is the #2 song of the most played today.

RKC has had numerous fans join his fan club from around the globe and received praises for his talent and song. Some of the comments from his fans are:

Looking Back At 2009 and Ahead At 2010

Lynchburg, VA, December 12, 2009: With lots going on in his career over the past eight months, Ross Key of Ross Key Country, has had little time to slow down. He's played locally and regionally during the early part of the year, and then branched out to play in states up and down the east coast. When asked how he thought the year had gone for him, Key stated, "Considering where I started eight or nine months ago, and where I am today, I believe 2009 has been successful for me. I've got a song I wrote and perform that has held a Top 10 spot on ReverbNation's country music chart for the state of Virginia over the last five months. Saturday Night has now held the number three spot for three of those months and is still climbing. Although I'm on an indie label, I have had A&R out of New York call wanting me to sign on with them. And I'm still waiting to hear back from Metzgar with Universal as to whether or not I'm getting in on their 2010 roster. Touring has been good. I've got a great publicist."

Coming up next month on Thursday, January 7, 2010 Ross Key Country will celebrate with an official release party for his hit, Saturday Night, at Moose Lodge 715 located at 3207 Lakeside Drive in Lynchburg, Virginia. The event will begin at 7:30 PM and RSVP is strongly encouraged. Reservations should be emailed to RKC@rosskeycountry.com. Ross Key Country will be performing throughout the evening. Special guest appearances are being lined up and the evening promises to be exciting. The release party will be in conjunction with his "After the party's over, RKC still parties" 2010 event.

Key stated he hoped the turnout would be substantial. Not so much in support of him, but in support of traditional country music on a whole, which many - including Key - believes to be in danger of extinction. While this year has been dubbed as "Taylor Swift's World", and Key takes nothing away from her for what she has accomplished, it's her style of music that is taking over Nashville. And, although Key has had many tell him, "no one wants to hear those cheatin', drinkin' songs", he has to chuckle.

"I've stepped back onto the stage and been told that mostly by other entertainers. Yet, within a week or two, they are up on stage singing the same songs I've always sung. Imitation is a good thing. But, that aside, the audience response is the barometer. And I've gotten fantastic feedback from them. It really means something when you've got the younger crowd - late teens to late twenties - supporting you along with all those my age and older who still love traditional country music."

Want to meet this down-to-earth-always-the-same entertainer? Be sure to RSVP to attend the January 7, 2010 event. Because the Moose Lodge is a private organization, if you are not a member, be sure to RSVP so arrangements can be made.

ROSS KEY COUNTRY GEARING UP FOR 2010 TOUR
RKC WILL PERFORM TONIGHT WITH JOE BLANKENSHIP
LYNCHBURG, VA 12/03/2009: Ross Key Country has only re-embarked on his professional music career in the last eight months and already has a sure footing in the country music industry. With a Top 10 hit on ReverbNation.com's country music chart for the state of Virginia, his original song - Saturday Night - is shaking up the east coast wherever he performs. The song has held the #3 spot on the chart for the past 3 months and been in their Top 10 for over 5 months to-date.

ReverbNation is the #1 site on the internet for musicians and is utilized by the industry's top record producers and promoters for discovering new talent. MySpace is another site which is utilized in this manner as well.

Key has traveled through eight states in the past six weeks, performing and doing photo shoots. He spent a few days relaxing in Florida before returning home to Lynchburg and begin recording a new CD.

Key is affiliated with BMI Nashville and has previously sold through ASCAP.

Fellow musician, Joe Blankenship, has asked Key to perform with him tonight at Moose Lodge 715 in Lynchburg from 7:30pm until 11:00pm. Key has always made an effort to help fellow musicians whenever possible.

Key will soon release a full CD to coincide with his upcoming "Resurrecting Music Row 2010" tour. The title will be "Resurrecting Music Row...one country song at a time". Key is scheduled to appear on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Moose Lodge 715. You can keep up with Ross Key Country by joining his fan club and get all the latest updates on performances and news.

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ROSS KEY COUNTRY TO PERFORM LIVE AT LENOIR CITY JAMBOREE

Lynchburg, Virginia, 11/02/2009:  Ross Key Country will perform at the Memorial Building in Lenoir City, Tennessee on Friday, December 10, 2010 from 8:45pm until 9:45pm during the Lenoir City Jamboree which is held twice each month. Tickets will be sold in advance at $8.00 or $10.00 at the door. Seating is limited to 600 and advanced ticket purchases are encouraged. Open to all ages. No alcohol. Key will follow Trey Jewell, another country music artist.

Ross Key Country has performed with music greats such as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr. and many others. He has 30 years of professional and semi-professional experience in the industry, and is an affiliate member of BMI Nashville. Not only a professional musician and vocalist, Key is also a professional songwriter and composer having sold through ASCAP in the past.

He currently holds a #3 hit - Saturday Night - on the local country music chart for the state of Virginia on ReverbNation.com. Key wrote, composed, performs, and recorded the song.

Visit his website at www.rosskeycountry.com or follow him on www.reverbnation.com/rosskeycountry.

ROSS KEY COUNTRY’S SATURDAY NIGHT AT #3 ON LOCAL CHART
RKC is one of ReverbNation’s HOT! artists

Lynchburg, VA, October 19, 2009: Ross Key Country’s Saturday Night is a #3 hit at ReverbNation.com and still climbing their country music chart for the state of Virginia. The song has been on their Top 10 chart for more than 10 weeks. The song is also climbing the National chart (top 10%). He is considered one of ReverbNation’s hot artists, having jumped to #50 on their list in the past week. With his fanbase rapidly growing, much attention is being paid to this seasoned performer.

A tri-state mini-tour will begin shortly, which will take him through West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee this Fall. Another tour is being scheduled for Spring 2010 throughout the southeast.

He recently performed two shows at the Mountain Day festival in Buena Vista, Virginia and has been tentatively scheduled to return in 2010, his schedule permitting. Pat Ohleger, organizer of this year's event stated, "Everyone I've spoken with thoroughly enjoyed his music and performances. It was a great addition to our event."

Two CDs are scheduled to release soon with distribution via Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, iTunes, eMusic and five other top music distribution sites online. Saturday Night is being released as a single CD and his debut CD titled "What You See..." contains five of his top requested songs including his hit single.

Ross Key is affiliated with BMI Nashville as a professional songwriter, composer, and musician. In the past, he has sold his works which have been recorded by artists such as The Statler Brothers and Larry Gaitlin.

For more information on Ross Key Country or to book him, visit his website at www.rosskeycountry.com.

Ross Key Country In Concert October 10, 2009
Lynchburg, Virginia, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - Ross Key Country will appear on Stage One at the Mountain Day festival in Buena Vista, Virginia on Saturday, October 10, 2009. The 2 one-hour shows start at 11:00 AM and again at 1:00 PM. Admission is free.

Hear RKC perform his current Top 10 country music hit, Saturday Night. It’s been on the Top 10 list for the state of Virginia for over five weeks on ReverbNation.com. Autographed photos and CDs will be available for purchase. 

With guest singers Brenda and David "Cadillac Cowboy" Davis. 

For more information, visit www.rosskeycountry.com.

ROSS KEY COUNTRY SINGLE HITS TOP 10 CHART
SATURDAY NIGHT© getting airtime across the nation on Clear Channel radio stations

Lynchburg, VA, September 10, 2009: Ross Key Country's original song Staurday Night has climbed over 2500 points in the last 2 weeks to the number 9 spot on ReverbNation's Country music Top 10 list of local artists in Virginia. Quite a feat! Check out the list at http://www.reverbnation.com/controller/main/bes_chart?tab=Charts. Fans are encouraged to call their local radio stations and request the song to be played.

Visit Ross Key Country's website at www.RossKeyCountry.com.

ROSS KEY COUNTRY STORE NOW OPEN
Lynchburg, VA, August 28, 2009: Ross Key Country promotors have now opened an online store for his fans. Promotional items ranging from t-shirts to pet apparel to mugs and more are available for purchase. Browse through the current selection and make your payment via Paypal, a secure and trusted e-commerce solution to buying online.

More items such as CDs, autographed photos, bumper stickers and more will be added in the coming weeks. You can visit the site at Ross Key Country Store.

ROSS KEY COUNTRY NOW AFFILIATED WITH BMI NASHVILLE
Lynchburg, VA, August 27, 2009: Ross Key Country is now a registered member of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Nashville.

BMI was formed in 1939 as a non-profit-making organization representing songwriters, composers, etc. BMI offers its members career-building and songwriter support. It also tracks performances of the music under its copyright protection for songwriters, composers and the copyright owners. BMI is one of the most effective users of the technology available today in the United States maintaining a constant watchful eye for the 6.5 million musical works entrusted to them. There are over 400,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers, more than 100,000 cue sheets, and tens of thousands of licensed establishments.

Ross Key has sold through ASCAP back in the late 70s and early 80s and had a gospel composition recorded by such popular artists as Larry Gaitlin and the Gaitlin Brothers and the Statler Brothers.

Key stated, "This is just one more stepping stone towards the professional career I'm working to re-establish. Professional representation through BMI Nashville protects my works which insures me from infringement."

ROSS KEY COUNTRY RETURNS TO MOOSE LODGE 715
Lynchburg, VA, August 25, 2009: After a six-week hiatus, Ross Key Country will perform at Moose Lodge 715 tonight during Open Mic with Roger Craig and hosts Bob and Judy Adams.

RKC has been spending time in the Buttonwood Productions studio recording original material for an upcoming CD release tentatively titled "What You See". RKC has also been working on new material for his performances. He has also utilized this time off to take care of a personal agenda that required his immediate attention.

RKC is also scheduled to appear during the Mountain Day 2009 festival in Buena Vista, Virginia on October 10th.

Due to problematic organization and conflicting schedules, RKC will not perform at the Centerfest 2009 event scheduled in Durham, North Carolina on September 19 & 20, 2009.

ROSS KEY COUNTRY TO PERFORM AT 36th ANNUAL CENTERFEST
Lynchburg, VA, August 16, 2009: Ross Key Country will be performing live at the 36th Annual CenterFest Arts Festival 2009 in Durham, North Carolina in September. The event is presented by the Durham Arts Council in the historic downtown Durham Central Park District in the Triangle Area. This year the two day festival will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, and Sunday, September 20 from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. 

More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. You can also join Ross Key Country's email list at his website for updates and news. Visit www.RossKeyCountry.com and register today! 

ROSS KEY COUNTRY DEBUT CD TO RELEASE SOON
Lynchburg, VA, July 30, 2009: Ross Key Country is currently in the studio working on his debut album which is tentatively scheduled for release by November. The CD will be all original material that is written, composed, and performed by Key. A few of the songs to be included on the album are Saturday Night, Little Bungalow, These Bloodshot Eyes Didn't Come Cheap, Place Your Hand In Mine, and Living Between Divorces. The working title of the album is "What You See". However, the title is subject to change as the release date nears. A total of 11 original songs with a possible "hidden" track is planned.

RKC is also in the process of recording a special edition CD of traditional Christmas music for the upcoming holidays.

Ross Key Country Demo CD Available
A Live Recording
Lynchburg, VA, July 12, 2009: Ross Key Country (RKC) made his "come-back" debut at Moose Lodge 715 in Lynchburg, Virginia on July 4, 2009 to a large crowd. Joined by friends - Jack "Skipper" Brooks and Billy "Blue Eyes" Taylor - RKC successfully pulled off a five-hour show. Special appearances by Harlow and one of Nashville's most talented and recognized dobro players, Butch Bobbitt, made Key's debut even more meaningful. "I learned to play guitar and dobro with these two 30 years ago," Key said. "I had no idea they were coming out to encourage me. It was an emotional day for me. Butch and Harlow were very inspirational to me. I also learned about stage presence from them." With his sound tech on location, a live recording of the show was created.

Once the recording was in the studio, Key and his personal manager picked out the songs they wanted for the demo, and Buttonwood Productions digitally arranged the five songs onto one track for mass production. The finished demo includes two (2) instrumentals - Under the Double Eagle and Long Hard Ride - Good Hearted Woman, Saturday Night©, and Remember Me. Saturday Night© is original material written, composed, and performed by Ross Key Country.

When asked if plans had been pre-arranged to do a live recording for demo purposes, Key responded, "All I do is show up where I'm told to and play. That's my job. Everyone else makes those decisions. However, I'm glad to have a demo out." RKC also added that Under the Double Eagle was chosen because it has always been his "signature" song of any show he has performed over the past 30 years. The demo is live on RKC's website at http://www.rosskeycountry.com.

What's in the future for RKC? Key stated, "I've been told that two CD's are planned to be released before Christmas. One will be a holiday song soundtrack and the other will be my first full CD release." Key also added that he wanted to thank everyone for turning out on July 4th and making his professional re-entry into the music field so successful.

Ross Key Country To Appear At Moose Lodge 715 July 4th Celebration
Ross Key Country kicks off his return to professional music in his hometown

Lynchburg, VA, June 27, 2009: Ross Key Country (RKC) will perform on Saturday, July 4, 2009 during the hours of 1:00pm until 6:00pm at Moose Lodge 715 located at 2307 Lakeside Drive in Lynchburg, Virginia. Ross Key, a native of Lynchburg, has an impressive, as well as extensive, musical background encompassing over 30 years of professional and semi-professional experience. Not only a seasoned musician and vocalist, Key is also a songwriter and composer, having written and sold original material to Nashville.

Key has mastered both electric and acoustic guitars, playing lead, rhythm, and bass. He won the Virginia state dobro championship in his early years and is accomplished on banjo, fiddle, piano, mandolin, and drums.

Ross Key Country, currently a solo act, has once again embarked on his lifelong goal focusing on Nashville. When questioned about his return to music, Key stated, "The timing is right now."

RKC performs traditional and current country, bluegrass, blues, and gospel, as well as his own original material. He is in the process of recording his first CD due to be released before the end of the year. For more information on Ross Key Country, visit his website at www.rosskeycountry.com.