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Win the new “Red State Update: How Freedom Sounds” cd!

Chad Riden — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:25:19 +0000

Some 10 million people have logged online to watch their favorite Southern comedic political pundit wannabees, Red State Update, sound off on everything from politics to pop culture and now after all this waiting, the time has finally come. Yes, America, you’re in for a treat! Red State Update finally released their highly anticipated debut album, “How Freedom Sounds,” on Tuesday, July 22.
And they’re taking no prisoners, gunnin’ for Miley Cyrus who happened to be releasing her CD that very same day. “I tell you what, if we don’t outsell Miley Cyrus in the first week of sales, Jackie and I are retiring from Red State Update. We are outta here!” says Dunlap, the younger, fatter of the pair. “But don’t worry… that ain’t gonna happen. I mean really, think about it, what’s Miley Cyrus gonna sell… like a million tops? I think we can beat that, no problem.”
“How Freedom Sounds” features a blend of comedy skits about topics such as illegal immigration, yard sales and strippers, as well as a handful of quality musical recordings including such future hits as “Iraq (I Don’t Wanna Go),” the Bonnaroo-inspired “Get the Hell Out of My Store, Hippie,” and their moving anthem “Red State State Of Mind.”
Many of the themes featured on “How Freedom Sounds” should be familiar to their thousands of internet fans who have been following Red State Update since its inception in 2005 — that’s when Jackie and Dunlap first began their video blog to mouth off about politics and whatever else topped the headlines of the day. And it was just last summer when Red State Update got their big break during the nationally televised CNN/YouTube debates where they featured a video asking the candidates whether all the media attention on Al Gore “hurts y’all’s feelings?”
It was that wacky video which helped boost the Redneck duo’s popularity well beyond their loyal internet following and soon the mainstream media began knocking on their doors. Since then, they’ve been profiled by the Associated Press, appeared in USA Today and Newsweek, featured on the cover of the Nashville Scene and The Tennessean, and have made numerous pundit appearances on CNN.
But none of the accolades are a surprise to the confident (perhaps, overly so) pair when asked if they ever imagined being signed by a label, releasing a CD and receiving so much attention. “Oh, I figured this would all happen to me and Jackie, making a hit album and getting our rightful place on the world stage. I think we’ll do like 75-80 million in our first week of sales, easy,” says Dunlap, who dons his trademark American flag t-shirt over his abundant-sized belly. “I mean, after all, we are the
salvation of the failing music business.”
“Oh shut up,” responds Jackie, the older curmudgeon of the two. “Why do you have to go and say something stupid like that? I’m just happy that we recorded a good quality album that will stand the test of time, that people can listen to while they’re doing chores around the house… or hell, they can just play us in their trucks while they’re out driving around.”
Speaking of trucks, Dualtone Music Group is giving Red State Update fans a chance to win a Chevy truck… and not just any truck! Dualtone is giving away Jackie’s 1982 white Chevy Scottsdale pick-up truck to a very lucky winner; and to see more details about the contest click here: www.youtube.com/watch%3fv=WROqq6X4jGA
For more information about Red State Update and their new CD, “How Freedom
Sounds,” which hit stores July 22nd, please visit:
youtube.com/travisandjonathan
www.redstateupdate.com/
And make sure to watch for Red State Update on the campaign trail as they
make featured appearances on TV, radio and the web throughout the rest of
the year leading up to the presidential election.

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Win FREE tickets to “Thursday Night Stand Up” @ Bongo Java

Chad Riden — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:42:47 +0000

Nashville Comedy Chaos presents.. “Thursday Night Stand Up” May 3, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at Bongo Java After Hours Theatre. The line-up includes 10 comics for just $5.. but the bad news is.. it’s COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. Tickets are all gone. Except for two. Want ‘em? Register to win below:
UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner, Mar Augelli. Mar was randomly selected from random entries to our random drawing. Mar says, “how random!” Thanks to everybody who entered to win.

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Ralphie May @ Ryman (Friday, March 2nd at 8pm)

Chad Riden — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:05:47 +0000

Ralphie May returns to Nashville Friday, March 2nd at 8pm at the Ryman Auditorium (tickets are on sale now). Ralphie loves Nashville and is a great supporter of NashvilleStandUp.. (as is his feature/middle act, Nashville’s own Billy Wayne Davis) ..and he’s offered to give away a pair of (that’s two!) tickets to his show right here. Want ‘em? Sure you do. Register after the click.

Veteran comedian Ralphie May’s popularity exploded after the success of the first season of NBC’s hit reality series, “Last Comic Standing”. Long-time fans of Ralphie’s stand-up were joined by countless new fans when America thought he was robbed of the winner’s title. Despite the show’s outcome, Ralphie’s special brand of comedy combines the familiar elements of hip-hop and topical comedy with a dash of southern down-home flavor and quick wit making Ralphie May one of the most popular comedians in the country. His first DVD, appropriately titled “Just Correct,” went PLATINUM! Released on February 10th of 2004 by Melee Entertainment, a division of DreamWorks, the collection has been described as “fresh and very, very funny.” The DVD also includes footage of his USO Tour to Iraq where he could be seen swimming in Saddam Hussein’s pool.
His special brand of humor and incredible timing has allowed him to cross social, cultural, and ethnic barriers and has earned him roles in such films as FOR DA LOVE OF MONEY and GAS, to name a few of several independent productions. Ralphie has worked as an actor, writer and producer on ESPN’s Mohr Sports starring Jay Mohr and had four appearances on CBS’s The Late Late Show w/ Craig Kilborn as well as eleven appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has been seen on Tough Crowd, The Man Show and MTV’s Bash as well as in guest-starring roles on numerous television shows including NBC’s Whoopie. In an appearance on The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno he received a standing ovation, the first comedian in 10 years to receive this honor. The New York Times raves, “Ralphie is phenomenal..” The Washington Post describes his comedy style as a “Tour de Force.” At the age of seventeen, Ralphie entered a talent show, to which the winner would get to open for Sam Kinison. A dream came true.. Ralphie won the contest and after the show, Sam turned to Ralphie and said, “That was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.”
A long way from that first night opening for Sam Kinison, Ralphie’s 2nd DVD/CD was recorded in Knoxville, Tennessee April 2006. “Girth of a Nation” was released in the fall of 2006 (and Ralphie gave away a copy right here on N’Sup). His new Comedy Central Hour Special will also air in the fall of 2006. Ralphie is currently touring the Nation’s finest Theatres and Comedy Clubs.
Want to win two tickets to see Ralphie May in Nashville Friday, March 2nd at 8pm at the Ryman Auditorium? Register now:
EDIT: Sorry! The contest is over.
CONGRATULATIONS to our winner: Brian Bates.
If you didn’t win, tickets are just $29 and they’re on sale now. Visit the Ryman box office, or hit up Ticketmaster.
Ryman Auditorium;
116 Fifth Avenue North;
Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 889-3060
www.RalphieMay.com
MySpace.com/ralphiemay
MySpace.com/BillyWayne

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“Wal-Mart Woman” Needs Your Vote!

Chad Riden — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:36:38 +0000

The video for Sue Fabisch’s song “Wal-Mart Woman” has advanced to Round One of the CMT Music City Madness Contest. This first round runs through Feb 27 and SHE NEEDS YOUR VOTE!
Whether it’s 25 people or a group of 5000, Top 10 Billboard Artist Sue Fabisch (pronounced Fay-bish) has made them laugh (and cry!). Her hit parody, “The MOM of Constant Sorrow”, catapulted her onto the mainstream airwaves of country music when it found it’s way to over 200 radio stations and the video network Great American Country. The song seemed to strike a chord out in the real world, where all of Sue’s songs are real-life scenarios for over-worked and underpaid parents.

If you could take 2 minutes and cast your vote, it would be much appreciated.
1. Go to the link below and look for her name, Sue Fabisch, in the right hand column, (7th from the bottom),
2. Click on her name to watch “Wal-Mart Woman” and the contender.
3 Then cast your vote, (hopefully for Sue!) by checking CLICK TO SELECT under the video.
4. After closing out that screen it will ask you to submit your vote…
Easy as pie, right? Way to go, CMT.
And remember, you can vote MORE THAN ONCE A DAY!
VOTE NOW @ CMT.COM
www.MommyMusic.com
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‘Ralphie May: Girth Of A Nation’ Winner: Linda Cole

Chad Riden — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:07:10 +0000

Congratulations to Linda Cole in Mount Pleasant, TN for winning an autographed, personalized (and most importantly.. FREE!) copy of Ralphie May: Girth of A Nation. Linda entered the random drawing and randomly beat many random other entrants in a random fashion. “How random!” said an excited Linda via email.

If you entered and didn’t win, don’t worry. You can buy a copy for yourself at Amazon.com and damn near anywhere funny stuff is sold.
www.RalphieMay.com
www.myspace.com/ralphiemay
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