March 2012

Aristo

International

Report

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Vol. 5, Issue No. 1

 

World Vision Goes Country For Global Goodwill Initiatives

Promoting the World of Country Music Around the Globe

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Global humanitarian organization World Vision has discovered the power of Country music. More precisely, the Christian-based nonprofit group has discovered the generosity of not only the artists themselves, but their fans, as well. 


World Vision has made a concentrated effort to spread its message in the Country community over the past year, having gotten the support of acts like Carter’s Chord, Terri Clark, Sarah Darling, Patty Griffin, LoCash Cowboys, Ricky Skaggs, Chuck Wicks and Wynonna, among others.


Earlier this year, sister trio Carter’s Chord traveled to the Dominican Republic, where they saw the daily work being done by World Vision out in
the field.  The group had previously sponsored a child of their own through the Christian-based organization, but had never met her in person until their goodwill visit in January.  Read about the group’s experience here.


Popular syndicated radio show hosts Rick & Bubba recently partnered with World Vision for the third year in a row for their two-day Rick & Bubba Show radiothon.  The successful event resulted in the sponsorship of more than 800 children through the World Vision program.  (con’t pg. 2) 

 
American Country acts continue to pepper the international festival scene in increasing numbers, and Australia’s CMC Rocks The Hunter was a perfect example of that phenomenon.


Held March 16-18 at the beautiful Hope Estate in Australia's New South Wales wine growing region, this year’s CMC Rocks The Hunter lineup featured more U.S. acts than ever before in the festival’s five year history.  Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Dierks
Bentley, Wynonna, Eli Young Band, Tracy Lawrence, Craig Campbell and Jim Lauderdale were among the American stars taking the stage to wow the appreciative Aussie crowds.  According to reports, attendance at this year’s festival doubled over 2011 totals.


In addition to Australian acts like Lee Kernaghan, Tex Perkins, Beccy Cole, Steve Forde, James Blundell, Catherine Britt, Felicity Urquhart, Shane Nicholson, Pete Denahy, McAlister Kemp, Morgan Evans, Kirsty Akers and dozens more, there were a number of U.S.-based Aussies making a welcome return to Oz for the three-day event, including sister trio The McClymonts, Jedd Hughes, Sherrie Austin and popular husband and wife duo O'Shea.  GAC television’s “Headline Country” host Storme Warren hosted the festival again this year.  (con’t pg. 2)

 

American Acts Make Impact at CMC Rocks The Hunter Festival