Rustie Blue

September 24th, 2004

RUSTIE BLUE & BILL ANDERSON/CHIP CHIP

Writer: Bill Anderson/Melba Montgomery, Producer: Rex Schnelle; Publisher: Sony ATV Tree/Mr. Bubba. Center Stage Productions (track) (www.rustieblue.com)

-Whisperin' Bill singing strongly here and Rustie's harmony vocal is on the money. The production thrumps right along. And the song is a catchy dandy, too.

- Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine

September 8, 2008

RUSTIE BLUE Featured in September 8 Issue of Country Weekly!
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Lancaster, OH (August 25, 2008) – RUSTIE BLUE is a featured artist in the NEW issue of Country Weekly magazine! The issue dated September 8 – with Taylor Swift on the cover – hits newsstands today! Rustie appears on page 56 in LISTEN UP! In conjunction with the new issue, Rustie is also featured on the Country Weekly website! She is offering a FREE download for “Where I Used to Be” to fans in the FREE MUSIC section at www.countryweekly.com.

The Country Weekly staff has long been supportive of Rustie’s career for several years. In fact, one of the first stops Rustie made to preview songs from her forthcoming album was to their office in Nashville, where she performed “Cowgirls Do It Better” (one of 13 songs on her new album, Stronger Than Steel). The song had just been penned in a songwriting session earlier in the day and was so new that Rustie sang it with lyric sheet in hand! Larry Holden, Senior Editor of the long-running publication, described the tune as being “a rompingly funny look at the romantic world of guys and gals.”

Stronger Than Steel – Rustie’s fourth album – also receives high marks from Larry: "Rustie is a stand out performer and this is a stand out album!”

“One Hot Summer Ago” is the lead single from Stronger Than Steel, which officially releases TOMORROW, August 26, 2008!

Fans who pre-order directly from www.rustieblue.com/merch/item?id=3 will receive their copies AUTOGRAPHED!


mp3 for “One Hot Summer Ago” and review copies of Stronger Than Steel are available upon request. Please direct all interview/media inquiries to Estella at info@starcountrymedia.com.

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July 17th 2006

Check out link below for photos!

http://www.rustieblue.com/photos/?p=2;c=1

Cowgirl Hit!

Rustie Blue stopped by one afternoon during the CMA Music Festival and played a song hot off the pen--she had a songwriting session that morning and wrote "Cowgirls Do It Better," a rompingly funny look at the romantic world of guys and gals. The song was so new, Rustie had to keep eyeing the handwritten lyrics. Talk about bringing us fresh music! Her current single from her Chip Chip CD is "Oh Baby." The album also includes a great duet with Opry legends Bill Anderson. Check out rustieblue.com for the latest news and music from this talented singer/songwriter.

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October 26, 2004

"Rustie Blue, who's opened for Aaron Tippin, Daryle Singletary, David Lee Murphy and other stars has been traveling the world spreading her traditional brand of country music. Late last year, just before, taking her show to Australia, Rustie went into a Nashville studio with Opry star Bill Anderson to record a duet of "Chip Chip." The song turned out so well that it's the title cut of Rustie's new 15-song CD and she and Bill sound great! And where is Rustie's next international jaunt? Norway."

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- Country Weekly, Larry Holden

December, 2004

For her debut CD Rustie Blue features a duet with Whisperin' Bill Anderson. Bill Anderson who co-wrote the title cut as well as two other tunes on the album. The other twelve cuts were written by some of Music City's premier songwriters. Produced by Mike Headrick for Center Stage Productions, the artist takes you back to what country music use to be with backing by some of the best session players in the business. Rustie Blue's strong, clear vocals remind one of such stars as Dottie West, especially on the "Same Old Who" Cut penned by Eddie Drake. This is a kickin' butt album with Texas fiddles and all. You'll want it!! Go to www.rustieblue.com or ask for it at your favorite record store.
RATING: ******* (7 out of 7 stars) - Nashville Music Guide

October 19th, 2004
Reidum Torgrimsen Agency (Norway)

Reidum Torgrimsen

"I fell in love with the song "Chip Chip". Liked the feeling that the song gave me.

Liked the beat, liked the instruments. Liked the sound of Rustie's voice together with Bill Anderson.
Liked the harmonies their voices made. As you found out by now, I loved the song.
It made me want to dance. Hope I can get that CD, and I will try to see her when she get to Norway.
From a redhair to a redhair, all the best of luck." Reidun Torgrimsen, Reidun Torgrimsen Agency, Norway


http://www.reidun-torgrimsen-agency.com/ - Reidum Torgrimsen Touring Agency

July 24, 2004

LANCASTER-The assortment of lawn chairs scattered across Zane Park for Friday night's Rustie Blue and the Stallions concert were nearly as colorful as the Italian street paintings wihich were still chalked on Broad Street.
Hundreds of locals jammed the park for the bandstand concert, which began with the Stallions performing a cover of Alabama's "Mountain Music" shortly after the courthouse bell struck 7. For the next half-hour, children danced on the park's brick pathways as the five-member band played an assortment of country covers and golden oldies, including "Pretty Woman," "Last Kiss" and Tracy Byrd's "Ten Rounds of Jose Cuervo."
At 7:30 p.m. , Blue, and energetic redhead, took the stage to belt out Elvis' hit, "Burning Love," followed by "The Devil May Care," a tune from her upcoming album, "Chip Chip" She also covered Patsy Cline, Tamny Wynette (with a member of the Stallions) filling in for George Jones and Dolly Parton.
But the cover that got the most attention was Gretchen Wilson's recent hit, "Redneck Woman. Several members of the audience got up to dance, and still more sang along with the lyrics. "I'm a redneck women, I ain't no high class broad."
Fans were in no short supply at the concert. Lancaster resident Sherry Foltz danced in her front-row seat, holding aloft a sign that proclaimed, "Rustie Blue, we love you!!


- Lancaster Eagle Gazette, Rachel Adams

Dec 14, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rustie Blue has debuted on the R&R Chart! "Cloud of Dust" made its first appearance at #65. "Cloud of Dust" was recently "picked" on After Midnight With Blair Garner's Pick It or Flick It! Rustie also debuts on the E.C.M.A. chart with Cloud Of Dust at #94

http://www.mmr247.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/Charts.asp?format=c1R&showtopn=500


"Cloud of Dust" is Rustie Blue's current single. Rustie describes “Cloud of Dust” as being “reminiscent of a Johnny Cash tune”. The song was written by Tom Damphier and Judy Rodman, who says that Rustie is "a singer who delivers with passion!" "Cloud of Dust" can also be found on M-T-M #13 track 4, and Chi Hotdisc #82.

With music influences like Patsy Cline and Elvis, it's obvious why Rustie Blue crosses so many barriers. No matter what Rustie sings, her true blue country vocals are very much apparent! Her energetic stage performance and charismatic personality makes Blue a refreshing experience and somebody you won't forget!

MP3s of the "Cloud of Dust", a copy of the Chip Chip album, interviews, and print quality photos available to media by request. Rustie Blue's music is also available on our media only download page.

For more information on booking Rustie Blue in Europe, contact Mission Country at 33 (0) 1 60 66 80 47 or email missioncountry@cegetel.net . For U.S. bookings contact, Robert Keister at 740.653.1916 or email rdkeister@rustieblue.com - Wildfire Publicity/PRESS RELEASE

May 18, 2005

Rustie Blue is once again gracing the pages of Country Weekly! Country Weekly's August 1 issue mentions in the Scene and Heard section that Rustie & Bill Anderson won the ECMA "Vocal Collaboration Of The Year" for "Chip Chip", their hit duet. The issue has George Strait on the cover, and is on news-stands now.

Country Weekly isn't the only publication catching on. Music City News has Rustie as the Artist of Interest for their August/September issue. Fans can listen to song clips and read more about Rustie in the feature!

Rustie Blue's "The Devil May Care," is currently at #4 on the Indie World Country Chart. This sassy, traditional country song is a catchy tune about a relationship gone bad. "The Devil May Care" can be found on CDX #365 track 15, Mark Trail Music compilation #10 track 9, and on the April CHi Hotdisc.

Rustie Blue's new single off of her Chip Chip cd is titled “Tomorrow Tonight”. The song was written by Deborah Allen and Bill Anderson (who is also Rustie’s duet partner on “Chip Chip”). This mid-tempo ballad is about a couple getting together for the very first time and not worrying about anything else but that moment. “Tomorrow Tonight” can be found on Chi HotDisc #79 and Mark Trail on M-T-M #12.

Rustie Blue is nominated for the 2005 Music Box Country Rising Artist and Outgoing Artist Awards! She is currently at #8. Winners will be announced in November or December in a theatre in Paris, France, and will be chosen by votes from fans (80%) and the industry (20%). Fans can vote at www.musicboxtv.com under Le Top Twenty, and clicking on the picture of the trophy.

MP3s of Tomorrow Tonight, a copy of the Chip Chip album, interviews, & photos available by request. Rustie also has a sound byte recorded about the story behind "Tomorrow Tonight" and how the song ended up in her hands.


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www.countryweekly.com - Wildfire Publicity/PRESS RELEASE

April 1, 2005

Rustie Blue and Bill Anderson have won the Vocal Collaboration of the Year for “Chip Chip” in the 2005 European CMA Awards Choice! "Chip Chip" the single was released to radio in early August 2004, and became the title track to Rustie's third album, released in mid-October.

Rustie Blue had this to say upon hearing about the award: I'm overwhelmed to have recorded with the Legendary "Whisperin Bill Anderson; It was such an honor! I'm so thankful to have had the song "Chip Chip" reach the #1 position on the ECMA chart in October, stay on the chart for several weeks, and still is high on the chart, to have performed with Bill Anderson on January 8th, 2005 at the "Midnite Jamboree" in Nashville, to hear Bill announce that night that he is releasing his new album, "The Way I Fee,l" and included “Chip Chip” on the album, to be nominated by the ECMA for "Vocal Collaboration Of The Year," now to win in that category! What an honor! Thanks goes 1st to my fans, you are the reason I do what I do, to the ECMA and the DJ's that played “Chip Chip”, thanks to Bill for giving me the privilege of recording “Chip Chip” with him and for all of his support, thanks to my entire music team, you are the bridge between my fans and me! I'm definitely on a high!

Rustie Blue recently released "The Devil May Care," the second single off of her Chip Chip album. This upbeat, traditional country song is a sassy tune about a relationship gone bad. “The Devil May Care” was written by written by Becky Hobbs (“Angels Among Us”), Don Goodman, and Craig Karp. It can be found on CDX #365 track 15, Mark Trail Music compilation #10, and on the April CHi Hotdisc.

Rustie has been featured in many publications including Country Weekly, Music Row magazine, Roots Music Report, Country Music Round-Up, and Country Gazette. Rustie was also featured on the cover of both "H.E.E.T." magazine January 2002 and Blazing Boots in February 2005! She has made numerous TV appearances, such as Fox 28 WTTE, Nashville Video Showcase, and a well known "Bingo Show" broadcast on TV Denmark 2, across the entire country and Greenland.

MP3s of Chip Chip and the Devil May Care, Chip Chip albums, interviews, & photos available on request. Radio is also encouraged to contact Kacey Jones, of Airplay Specialists, who is promoting "The Devil May Care."
- Wildfire Publicity/PRESS RELEASE

Estella Pan, Public Relations Directo

RUSTIE BLUE’s Fourth Album Is Stronger Than Steel!

Lancaster, OH (July 25, 2008) – RUSTIE BLUE’s highly anticipated fourth album, Stronger Than Steel, has been set for release on August 26, 2008! This is the follow-up album to her critically acclaimed Chip, Chip. Early feedback suggests that this should become another successful release for Rustie!

Larry Holden, Country Weekly Senior Editor: "An artist should always take a new project "up a notch" from the previous album. Rustie has done that Big Time. This is a well-crafted, well-produced CD. Rustie has definitely hit her stride."

Stuart Cameron, Radio Borders, Up Country magazine, Rush Released (formerly HotDisc): "It's been a four year wait for the new Rustie Blue album and it's been well worth the wait.

In that four years Rustie has matured into a performer who is at the very top of her tree on the independent scene, and the only problem was being able to choose the right singles to promote the album. There are so many potential singles on this album - each track offering something different and refreshing. I cannot recommend the album enough; a tremendous effort all round!"

Mark Trail, Mark Trail Music: "Rustie’s new album, Stronger Than Steel, is chock-full of great music and well penned songs! ‘One Hot Summer Ago,’ is a fantastic country song that is a well sung and produced! Congrats on a job well done!"



"One Hot Summer Ago" – the first single to be released from the album – is going for Adds at New Music Weekly this week! New Music Weekly is also making the single available for download at Airplay Access. Program Directors, Music Directors, Syndicate Radio, and Internet Radio are invited to download the single to spin on their stations

In conjunction with Rustie’s forthcoming album release, "One Hot Summer Ago" has been included on a couple compilation albums. It is a Premier Cut in the July 2008 edition of the Hot Disc Rush Released album. Stuart Cameron placed the single as the first song on an album that also includes Sylvia, Cowboy Crush, and The Bellamy Brothers. Rustie is also being featured in this month’s Up Country publication. "One Hot Summer Ago" entered the HotDisc Top 40 Chart at #17 and has climbed up to #9 this week! Disc jockeys who do not currently receive the Rush Released CD may download "One Hot Summer Ago" and other tracks from the current compilation album directly from the HotDisc website at www.hotdisc.net. Disc jockeys are asked to apply by submitting their station details, after which they will be provided with a password to the download page for that month.

"One Hot Summer Ago" is also included on Mark Trail's M-T-M #30 compilation album, which have been mailed to nearly 700 US and international radio stations.

mp3 for "One Hot Summer Ago" and review copies of Stronger Than Steel are available upon request. Please direct all interview/media inquiries to Estella at starcountryangel@sbcglobal.net.

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August 26, 2008

Stronger Than Steel is a solid country album that can stand on it's own against any of the major performers of today. If you like your country music fun and with a little attitude, then you will love Rustie Blue's latest CD Stronger Than Steel.

Read full review:
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Aug 20, 2008

About: Country Music Hosts Listening Party For RUSTIE BLUE!

Estella Pan, Public Relations Director
STAR Country Media

Lancaster, OH (August 20, 2008) – About.com: Country Music is hosting a Listening Party in honor of RUSTIE BLUE’s Stronger Than Steel album, and you’re invited! The listening party began online this morning, with all thirteen songs from the forthcoming album now posted in full-length at http://countrymusic.about.com/b/2008/08/20/rustie-blue-stronger-than-steel-listening-party.htm.

This is Rustie’s very first listening party and she is thrilled to have this unique opportunity to share her music with a wider audience. “I'm so EXCITED to be having my own Listening Party and very honored that About.com is hosting it for me! How cool is that?”

Stronger Than Steel comes four years after Rustie’s previous album. She co-wrote the title track and "Cowgirls Do It Better" on the new album. Other writers on the album include Terri Clark on "Fall In the First Place" (written with Gilles Godard and Bobby Tomberlane) and Deborah Allen on "It Hurts Like Love" (written with Chuck Jones). Rustie also recorded "Where I Used to Be," a song that Country Weekly magazine's Senior Editor, Larry Holden co-wrote with fellow CW colleague, Jerry Holthouse, and also Sergei Olkovsky. Willie Mack produced the album and also duets with Rustie on "Stronger Than Steel" and "It Hurts Like Love." Rustie also included “Chip, Chip” – her hit duet with “Whispering” Bill Anderson – as a bonus track.

"One word says how I feel about my new album: WOW!” It’s not hard to see Rustie’s exuding joy as she discusses her fourth album! “I feel that I have truly been blessed to be in the studio with such honorable musicians that have backed some of the most famous and talented in the business! To have such gifted songwriters involved with my project! To have Glenn Sweitzer [of Fresh Design + Film] do my photos and album artwork with the same passion that he shows to folks like Tim McGraw and Rascals Flatts! Willie Mack, producer and a star in his own right! What more could a gal ask for?"

The release date for Stronger Than Steel is this Tuesday, August 26, 2008! Pre-orders are being taken for the album, and Rustie will autograph each copy that is pre-ordered from her official artist website at www.rustieblue.com! (CDs will be shipped out on or before August 26.)

Also, look for Rustie in the next issue of Country Weekly magazine! She will be a featured artist in the Listen Up! section. In conjunction with the feature, Rustie will appear in the pages of Country Weekly as well as online via their website.


mp3 for “One Hot Summer Ago” and review copies of Stronger Than Steel are available upon request. Rustie is also available for interviews! Please direct all interview/media inquiries to Estella at info@starcountrymedia.com.

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- Jack Lowe, About.com