BUDDY LEE ATTRACTIONS BOOSTS TALENT ROSTER
WITH FOUR STELLAR NEW ACTS IN COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS
Kristen Kelly, Lower 40, Ralph Stanley II & Judge Talford Sign Exclusive Deals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 12, 2014) – Buddy Lee Attractions, Inc. (BLA) continues to substantiate its knack to seek and sign superb talent to attract audiences of all genres. Owner/CEO Donna Lee has just announced the agency’s most recent additions to the BLA roster including national recording artist
Kristen Kelly, country group Lower 40 and the extraordinary Bluegrass performers Ralph Stanley II and Judge Talford.

“As an all-encompassing entertainment agency with the goal to cater to a variety of venues and audiences, we are thrilled to add this diverse group of performers to the BLA lineup,” said Donna Lee.  “These acts have undeniable talent. We feel confident we can take each and every one to the next level in their careers and we’re very excited about this next chapter for these extraordinary performers.”

Singer-songwriter Kristen Kelly is staking her claim as “the one to watch in 2015” with her latest single “Kiss By Kiss.”  The “Featured Female” on The Highway (Sirius XM) in October, Kelly is emerging as a contending talent in the country music genre. She has graced the stages of the historic Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame and signifying her growth as a sought-after songcrafter, Kelly recently signed a publishing deal with Cavalier Music Group. She is currently in the studio working on her next recording project.  [For more on Kristen Kelly and her music, visit: www.kristenkellymusic.com.]

Country group Lower 40 is one of the Southwest’s fastest-rising bands. Band members Kyle Earhart (vocals), Zach Felts (guitar/keyboard/vocals), Sherman Haynes (drummer), Michael Lloyd (bass/vocals) and Nick Work (guitar) enfold a touch of southern rock into their new age country style and are characterized by original music, tight harmonies and engaging stage performance. The dynamic group has shared stages with Sammy Hagar, Uncle Kracker, Easton Corbin, Thomas Rhett and many more. Lower 40’s latest single, entitled “Shot In The Dark,” is on Texas radio now.  [For contact and tour information, visit: www.lower40music.com.]

Son of renowned banjo player Dr. Ralph Stanley, Ralph Stanley II found his talents and success in the guitar. Stanley II is an accomplished songwriter with six solo albums and two Grammy nominations to his credit. In 2002, he earned his first Grammy alongside his father for their collaboration on “Lost In The Lonesome Pines” with Jim Lauderdale.  [For contact and tour information, visit: www.ralph2.com.]

Judge Talford, the five-member act comprised of Buddy Mason (guitar), Shane Norman (mandolin), Michelle Bailey (vocalist/fiddler), John Pennell (bass) and Markus Stadler (banjo), is a unique assembly of talent with backgrounds ranging from successful songwriting and professional music training to self-taught instrument masters. The band’s sound emerges from Bluegrass, pop, folk, country, blues, rhythm and blues and Rock and Roll influence. Each member embraces a unique independent musical journey and history with previous projects that include two Number 1 recordings, a spot in the Top-50 Bluegrass Albums Of The Year and road experience on tour with Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, Phil Vassar and other top country music artists.  [For Judge Talford touring and artist information, visit: www.judgetalford.com.]

These new talent additions suit to usher the commemoration of Buddy Lee Attractions’ 50th Anniversary this year and arrive on the heels of the agency’s recent deal signings with Brooke Hogan,  Darin and Brooke Aldridge, Jeff Brown & Still Lonesome and THE ROYS to exclusive booking agreements for worldwide representation.

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