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"Healthways' Strat5 Only Local Band Chosen to Compete Saturday in FORTUNE's Battle of the Corporate Bands"

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2007--In an unprecedented representation of the two industries for which Nashville is best known (music and healthcare), Healthways' band Strat5 will compete this weekend in the 7th Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands at the Gibson Summer Jam for a chance to advance to finals at Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame October 5-6.

Strat5 is one of 18 corporate bands from across the country (and Australia) chosen to compete in the first round of the competition. Two winners will advance from each semi-final competition, the first of which was held July 7 in Los Angeles followed by Nashville on Saturday, July 14, and Austin, Texas, on July 28.

"Being in a rock and roll band has been a lifelong dream for many of us," says vocalist and Strat5 founding member Robin Davis, director of Knowledge Management and Proposals for Healthways, the nation's leading provider of Health and Care Support(SM) services designed to help people lead healthier lives and, as a result, reduce healthcare costs. "And like a lot of other people here in Nashville with careers outside of the music industry, we're musicians at heart. We're thrilled to represent Healthways, and Nashville, on Saturday night."

Strat5 got its start in 2005, after Healthways President and CEO Ben R. Leedle Jr. overheard founding members Davis, Nadine Conley, Jeff Elkins and Marty Leinwand discussing plans to start an all-Healthways rock and roll band. Although they hadn't yet scheduled a first practice, they soon found themselves booked for an inaugural gig, Healthways' annual company meeting, a mere four weeks away.

The name Strat5 was inspired by Healthways' program model, which stratifies members in its disease management programs into levels 1 through 4, with level 4 members requiring the most intensive interventions.

"We thought if Strat 4 is severe, Strat 5 must be extreme!" Davis says.

Since Nashville is Music City USA, it wasn't hard to find more musicians throughout the company to join the band. Today, Strat5 has 15 band members at any given gig and the occasional special guest. The breadth of the band's instrumentation reflects its Music City heritage. Electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, harmonica, mandolin, horns, banjo and plenty of cowbell - sometimes played by Leedle - round out the band's blues - and soul-influenced rock and roll sound.

This is Strat5's first time in the FORTUNE competition. Over the past few years, the band has honed its sound at Healthways company-wide functions and charity events by playing mostly covers with the occasional original tune penned by Davis. The band's rehearsal space at Healthways offices in Green Hills and upcoming gig at a Healthways conference in Austin, Texas underscore the top-down support the band receives from the Company.

"Healthways has always been passionate about instilling a culture that inspires our colleagues to do their best work," says Chris Cigarran, Healthways senior vice president of Human Resources and Organizational Development. "One of the ways we do that is by supporting each other's goals and interests. When Strat5 takes the stage Saturday night, it will be with a built-in fan club cheering them on as they represent Healthways - and Music City, USA - at the Battle of the Corporate Bands."

Strat5 will compete against five other corporate bands during this weekend's Gibson Summer Jam being held at the Gibson Custom Shop, 1612 Elm Hill Pike, Saturday, July 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. CDT. For more information about the competition visit www.rockhall.com/fortunebattle/.

All media please RSVP to Jonathan Burns at jonathan.burns@healthways.com or 615-627-7755 to be placed on the guest list.

About Healthways

Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) is the leading provider of specialized, comprehensive Health and Care Support(SM) solutions to help millions of people maintain or improve their health and, as a result, reduce overall healthcare costs. Healthways' programs are designed to help healthy individuals stay healthy, mitigate and slow the progression of disease associated with family or lifestyle risk factors and promote the best possible health for those already affected by disease. Our proven, evidence-based programs provide highly specific and personalized interventions for each individual in a population, irrespective of age or health status, and are delivered to consumers by phone, mail, internet and face-to-face interactions, both domestically and internationally. Healthways also provides a national, fully accredited complementary and alternative Health Provider Network, offering convenient access to individuals who seek health services outside of, and in conjunction with, the traditional healthcare system. For more information, please visit www.healthways.com. - Healthways Press Release


"“Strat 5” From Healthways Wins Ninth Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands"

Leaving the conference room to take the stage, “Strat 5” from Healthways was crowned the national winner of the ninth annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands presented by NAMM and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, on Oct. 3. The band competed against seven other corporate bands from across the country selected in regional semi-final events in Los Angeles and Nashville, Tenn.

“Playing music has been proven to relieve stress and increase workplace morale,” said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM, and life-long drummer. “NAMM applauds these progressive companies and employee musicians, and it would be good if every company encouraged its staff members to play music.”

FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands is a partnership between NAMM (the trade association of the international music products industry), FORTUNE magazine, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The event is also generously supported by Gibson Guitar. The national competition celebrates the positive effects of making music, which has been shown to increase employee morale and productivity in the workplace. Event proceeds benefit the Rock Hall’s educational programs.

Founded in 1995, Strat 5 is comprised of seven Healthways employees. Headquartered near Nashville, Healthways is located in the heart of the music scene and regularly performs in the area.

The additional seven FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Band finalists were selected from a total of 34 entries battling in regional competitions across the country. These bands include: “Aeroroot” from Frontier Natural Products (Norway, Iowa), “Manage This” from Symantec (Lindon, Utah), “Roland’s Stones” from Chevron (Pascagoula, MS), “The S.A.P.’s” from Johnson & Johnson (Morristown, NJ), “Slump” from Oceanside Glasstile (Carlsbad, Calif.), “The St. Jude’s Mighty Electric Band” from St. Jude’s Hospital (Memphis, Tenn.), “The Weasels” from The Sunflower Group (Overland, Kan.).

About NAMM

The National Association of Music Merchants, commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global musical instruments and products industry. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of more than 9,000 Member companies. For more information about NAMM, interested parties can visit www.namm.org or call 800-767-NAMM (6266).

About Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is the nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational programs.

The Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, the Museum is open until 9 p.m. Museum admission is $22 for adults, $18 for adult residents of Greater Cleveland, $17 for seniors (65+), $13 for youth (9-12), children under 8 and Museum Members are always free, for information or to join the membership program call 216.515.8425. For general inquiries, please call 216.781.ROCK or visit www.rockhall.com. The Museum is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

About FORTUNE

FORTUNE is a global leader in business journalism with a worldwide circulation of more than 1 million and a readership of nearly 5 million, with major franchises including the FORTUNE 500 and the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For. FORTUNE Live Media extends the brand's mission into live settings, hosting a wide range of annual conferences, including the FORTUNE Global Forum. FORTUNE magazine’s online home is CNNMoney.com, the most visited and utilized business destination website.

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Public Relations, Phone: 213-623-4200
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or
Kymberly Drake – NAMM
Public Relations, Phone: 760-438-8007, ext. 162
kymberlyd@namm.org
or
Margaret Thresher – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Public Relations, Phone: 216-515-1215
mthresher@rockhall.org
or
Daniel Kile – FORTUNE
Public Relations, Phone: 212-522-3640
daniel_kile@timeinc.com
- Smart Brief -CLEVELAND-- (BUSINESS WIRE)


"HEALTHWAYS’, STRAT5, BAND CHOSEN TO COMPETE SATURDAY IN FORTUNE’S BATTLE OF THE CORPORATE BANDS"

Local band again fights to represent Music City as Best Corporate Band
Healthways' band, Strat5, will compete for the second consecutive year this weekend in the 8th Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands at the Gibson Summer Jam. If they win, the band will advance to finals at Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame October 3-4 and will be in the running for the title of the best corporate band.

Strat5 is one of 18 corporate bands from across the U.S. and Australia chosen to compete in the first round of the competition. Two winners will advance from each semi-final competition. Healthways received another honor from FORTUNE this year, being recognized as one of FORTUNE’S best places to work for 2008.
"Being in a rock and roll band has been a lifelong dream for many of us," said vocalist and Strat5 founding member Robin Davis, director of Knowledge Management and Proposals for Healthways, the nation's leading provider of health and wellness programs. "And like a lot of other professionals here in Nashville with careers outside of the music industry, we're musicians at heart. We're thrilled to represent Healthways, and Nashville, on Saturday night."
Strat5 got its start in 2005, after Healthways President and CEO Ben R. Leedle Jr. overheard founding members Davis, Nadine Conley, Jeff Elkins and Marty Leinwand discussing plans to start an all-Healthways rock and roll band. Although they hadn't yet scheduled a first practice, they soon found themselves booked for an inaugural gig, Healthways' annual company meeting, a mere four weeks away.
The name Strat5 was inspired by Healthways' program model, which stratifies members in its disease management programs into levels 1 through 4, with level 4 members requiring the most intensive interventions.
"We thought if Strat 4 is severe, Strat 5 must be extreme!" Davis said.
It wasn't hard to find more musicians throughout the company to join the band. Today, Strat5 has 15 band members at any given gig and the occasional special guest. The breadth of the band's instrumentation reflects its Music City heritage. Electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, harmonica, mandolin, horns, banjo and plenty of cowbell - sometimes played by Leedle - round out the band's blues and soul influenced rock and roll sound.
This is Strat5's second time in the FORTUNE competition. Over the past few years, the band has honed its sound at Healthways company-wide functions and charity events by playing mostly covers with the occasional original tune penned by Davis.
Strat5 will compete against five other corporate bands during this weekend's Gibson Summer Jam being held at the Gibson Custom Shop, 1612 Elm Hill Pike, Saturday June 21st, from 4:00 to 7:10 p.m. CDT. For more information on the competition or to register to attend the event visit www.rockhall.com/fortunebattle/. For additional information about the band please go to their website www.sonicbids.com/strat5.
- Healthways


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Strat5 got its start in 2005 when a small group of colleagues at Healthways, a Nashville-based health management organization, discovered their mutual love for music and started discussing plans to form a band. The company’s CEO, Ben Leedle, Jr., soon learned of the plans and commissioned the band for Healthways’ annual company meeting.

Since that inaugural performance, Strat5 has performed at numerous events including school picnics and corporate ribbon cutting ceremonies; at local venues like the General Jackson showboat, the Sommet Center and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center; and represents Music City at Healthways-sponsored events in Austin, TX and Washington, DC. Strat5 has been honored the last three years with an invitation to compete in the Fortune 500 Battle of the Corporate Bands at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, taking home the title of Best Corporate Rock Band in the 2009 finals.

Playing primarily Top-40 from a number of different genres, over the past few years the band has also added originals written by some of its members. Working with a core group of electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals, Start5 has enjoyed incorporating the talents of additional colleagues on harmonica, mandolin, banjo and horns rounding out the band’s rock-and-roll, country and soul-influenced sounds, and giving them tremendous flexibility to adapt to particular conditions or performance requirements.

By adopting more traditional careers, the members of Strat5 have dodged many of the risks inherent in the music industry in Nashville while continuing to enjoy their rock-and-roll dreams.