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CAMILLE SHAVON On August 16, 2018, the Red Carpet rolled out for a host of Celebrities during the 3rd Annual Black Music Honors Award Ceremony produced by Central City Productions (CEO Don Jackson) and hosted by Rickey Smiley and LeToya Luckett. It was phenomenal! BeBe and CeCe Winans, the younger siblings of the world re-known Winans family, was honored with the Gospel Music Icon Award, Faith Evans (Urban Music Icon Award). Whodini (Hip Hop Icon Award). Dallas Austin (Music Innovator Icon Award), Stephanie Mills(Legends Award), and Mr. “My Prerogative” Bobby Brown received the R&B Soul Music Icon Award. In an interview with Brown on the Red Carpet he stated regarding his future and life, “God is still working with me”.
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Jackson-Madison County Library to Host Annual Library Card Sign-Up Event A library card provides endless opportunities to transform the school year JACKSON, Tenn. – As students begin the school year, there is one essential school supply that requires no shopping and doesn’t cost a penny – it’s a library card. This September, the Jackson-Madison County Library is joining with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month, to encourage parents, caregivers and students to obtain a free library card that will save them money while reaping rewards in academic achievement and lifelong learning. Whether it’s providing free access to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs, educational apps or in-person and virtual homework help, a library card is one of the most cost effective back-to-school supplies. Resources at the Jackson-Madison County Library are available to anyone with a library card and not only include access to thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks, but ebooks, emagazines, online language lessons, online test preparation, online reference databases and even online music instruction. Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning. “Throughout the school year, our library offers a variety of programs to stimulate an interest in reading and learning,” said Dinah Harris, library director. “Storytime exposes young children to the joy of reading and encourage school readiness, while older children have access to technology and digital tools such as the Tennessee Electronic Library, the online Testing, Education and Reference Center, Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. ebook and e-audiobook collection, Transparent Language Online, ArtistWorks and the help from library staff to use those resources.” This year, Disney’s the Incredibles are Library Card Sign-up Month honorary chairs, helping to promote the value of a library card and bring attention to the many ways libraries and librarians transform lives and communities through education. During September, the library will host a special Library Card Sign-Up Event at 5 pm at the Main Library on Tues., Sept. 4. Presented by the Library, Councilman Ernest Brooks, the Butterflies and Bookworms Book Club and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the event will include activities for children as well as refreshments. Local author, James Cherry, will encourage parents to instill a love of reading during a brief presentation at 5:30 pm. Any child who signs up for a library card throughout the month of September will be entered to win one of five Kindle Fire tablets. “I am proud to partner with the library to promote this event. Studies show that children who are read to at home and who use the library perform better in school,” said Councilman Brooks. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the ALA and libraries unite together in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card. Library cards are free to patrons who live, work, go to school or own property in Madison County. Adults must apply in person with a photo ID and proof of current address. Children under 17 years of age must be present and accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who must present ID and proof of residence. The Jackson-Madison County Library is located at 433 E. Lafayette St. in downtown Jackson. For more information, visit the Library’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/JMCLibrary or its website at www.jmclibrary.org.
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St. James Missionary Baptist Church held their groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, August 19th at 6PM. The celebration was held at 701 W. Main on the site of the new (and old) church - and was well attended by church members, city and county officials and other Humboldt residents. It was just 8 months ago on December 9th that the church burned and was determined to be irreparable. We’re thrilled to see the progress that’s been made since then, and look forward to cutting a ribbon at the beautiful new church when it’s completed.
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LEGENDARY QUEEN OF L OVINENTERTAINMENT SOUL ARETHA FRANKLIN CELEBRATED WITH SPECIAL TRIBUTE FROM SYLEENA JOHNSON, ANGELA WINBUSH AND PARIS BENNETT AT 3RD ANNUAL BLACK MUSIC HONORS BOBBY BROWN, FAITH EVANS, BEBE AND CECE WINANS, WHODINI, STEPHANIE MILLS AND DALLAS AUSTIN RECEIVE RECOGNITION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN MUSIC Hosted by Rickey Smiley and LeToya Luckett at Nashville’s Tennessee Performing Arts Center PERFORMANCES BY BELL BIV DEVOE, DEMETRIA MCKINNEY, KIERRA SHEARD, YO-YO, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, REGINA BELLE, JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS, MONIE LOVW, DOUG E. FRESH & MORE NASHVILLE, TN – The 2018 Black Music Honors recognized the legacy of Aretha Franklin during the award show taping on Thursday, August 16. . Hosted by 2017 Marconi Award Winner Rickey Smiley and singer/actress LeToya Luckett, the annual two-hour television special honors artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music. This year’s honorees were Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, Bebe & Cece Winans, Whodini, Stephanie Mills and Dallas Austin. The night included performances by Bell Biv Devoe, Next, Jade Novah, Kierra Sheard, Tasha PageLockhart, V. Bozeman, Demetria McKinney, DJ Mell Starr, Sammie, Donnie McClurkin, Sammie, Yo-Yo, Koryn Hawthorne, Rhyon Brown, Raheem DeVaughn, Regina Belle, Paris Bennett, Syleena Johnson, Angela Winbush, Jonathan McReynolds, Monie Love, Ruben Studdard and Doug E. Fresh. Additional VIP’s in attendance included Shiggy, Kyla Jade, Stevie J and more. Proceeds from the 2018 Black Music Honors will benefit the 2019 opening of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville. NMAAM’s mission is to educate the world, preserve the legacy, and celebrate the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack. Event sponsors include AT&T, McDonald’s, Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, Chevrolet and State Farm as title sponsor. The annual two-hour television special taping will broadcast in national syndication from Sept. 8-30, 2018 and will air on Bounce TV on Sept. 28, 2018. For more information on Black Music Honors visit www.blackmusichonors.com . Connect with Black Music Honors on social media @blackmusichonors, #BMH2018 and #BlackMusicMatters.
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JMCSS LOVINEDUCATION SHOWS IMPROVED GROWTH ON TNREADY TESTS JACKSON, Tenn. – The commitment of the students and educators of the Jackson-Madison County School System during the 2017-2018 school year resulted in significant academic growth for the district. Results from the TNReady assessments show that the district tripled the number of subject areas performing “at expectations” or higher based on the Tennessee Department of Education’s rating system for academic growth. As a result, more schools were also recognized as scoring “at expectations” or higher than the previous school year. The Tennessee Department of Education uses a system called the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) to indicate whether schools and districts are performing as expected on state assessments. TVAAS results are placed on a 1 to 5 scale, with a score of 1 being the lowest (significantly below expectations), a score of 3 being the average (at expectations, and a score of 5 being above average (significantly above expectations). Jackson-Madison County Schools improved the overall number of reported subject areas receiving a 3 or higher to 45% in 2017-2018, a significant increase from 14% during the 20162017 school year. This improvement was largely based on improved academic growth in math and English/Language Arts. On the 2017-2018 assessments, 57% of individual grade levels at JMCSS schools received a score of 3 or higher for academic growth on the math assessments, up from 43% during 20162017. In English/Language Arts, the district saw an even larger increase in academic growth. The percentage of individual grade levels at schools receiving a score of 3 or higher for academic growth in English/Language Arts increased from 38% in 2016-2017 to 70% in 20172018. This jump in academic growth on the state reading assessment improved the district’s overall literacy score from a 1 to a 3 on the TVAAS scale, indicating a performance level of “at expectations.” REASONS BEHIND THE IMPROVEMENT District leaders point to a few specific areas as the causes for the jump in academic growth. A more focused approach on coaching teachers on effective teaching strategies, a new aligned curriculum, and teachers’ willingness to embrace new initiatives are at the center of the district’s strategy. “We are focused on what we teach, how we teach, and incorporating literacy in all areas. Our teachers, staff, and administrators have done a great job embracing our new areas of focus” stated Dr. Eric Jones, Superintendent of JMCSS. “The 2017-2018 school year was our first year implementing an instructional framework that focuses all teachers on a few effective strategies and giving administrators an opportunity to focus on helping teachers grow in those areas. The framework also places a big emphasis on literacy and the expectation that all teachers are literacy teachers on a daily basis.” The 2017-2018 school year was also a first for the district’s new math curriculum and a pilot year for the new English/Language Arts curriculum. Dr. Jared Myracle, Chief Academic Officer for JMCSS noted the positive effects of using a more aligned and challenging curriculum across the district. “We began a district-wide implementation of the math curriculum in August of 2017 and began a pilot of English/Language Arts curriculum by the end of September of 2017, so we really had a strong start in both areas. Teachers also received training on the curriculum during the school year. For a student to achieve the best results, you need a great teacher and a strong curriculum, and we are confident in the direction the district is headed.” While district leaders are encouraged by the academic growth experienced in 2017-2018, Dr. Jones acknowledges there is still a long way to go. “As a district, our overall score is not where we want it to be. We can’t be satisfied until all of our students experience the kind of growth that will set them up for options and opportunities to be successful in their future. Our job is to build on this strong start and make sure that we keep pushing forward.”
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Registration Now Open for Tennessee’s Student Mock Election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Secretary of State’s office is pleased to announce Tennessee’s 2018 Student Mock Election. The Student Mock Election was first introduced during the 2016 presidential election, which drew participation from 165,968 students and 479 schools across the state. Students in preschool through high school from all public and private schools, as well as home school associations across the state, can cast a vote for Tennessee’s next governor and U.S. senator. Registration is open through Oct. 12, and results must be submitted by Mock Election Day, Oct. 30. “Our goal with the Student Mock Election is to emphasize the importance of civic engagement in our schools, hopefully preparing our students to be engaged citizens as they reach adulthood,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. The Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee has prepared lesson plans for teachers to incorporate civic engagement into their curriculum leading up to the Student Mock Election. For more information about the Student Mock Election and other civic engagement initiatives, visit sos.tn.gov/civics
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Dr. Michelle Stewart Speaks for Lane College Opening Convocation Jackson, Tenn - Lane College will welcome the new academic year with its Opening Convocation at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, in the Chambers-McClure Academic Center (CMAC). Dr. Michelle Stewart will speak at the ceremony, which marks the official opening of the Fall 2018 academic session. Dr. Stewart returns to Lane College after serving as an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for the 2017-18 academic year. The ACE Fellows Program is designed to strengthen institutions and leadership in American higher education by identifying and preparing faculty and staff for senior positions in college and university administration through its distinctive and intensive nominator-driven, cohort-based mentorship model. Dr. Stewart was among 46 fellows nominated following a rigorous application process. Dr. Stewart serves as Lane’s Vice President for Academic Affairs. She earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Indiana University. She also received a Master of Arts in Sociology from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Pre-Law from Alcorn State University.
UT MARTIN NAMES LOCAL STUDENTS TO SUMMER SEMESTER CHANCELLOR’S HONOR ROLL MARTIN, Tenn.—The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Summer 2018 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. To be eligible for the Chancellor’s Honor Roll recognition at UT Martin, a student must take at least 12 hours of credit (pass-fail courses are not included) and achieve a 3.2 (B) grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. Students can make the Chancellor’s Honor Roll with honors (3.2 through 3.49), high honors (3.5 through 3.79) or highest honors (3.8 through 4.0). Jackson – Jacob R. Brady, Honors; Mackenzie L. Cotner, Highest Honors; Brandi Dancer, Honors; Caleb T. McArthur, High Honors; Madison M. Montchal, Highest Honors; Janki A. Patel, Highest Honors; Trisdan C. Ragland, Honors; Robert A. Winans, Highest Honors. Medon – Amy C. Arnold, Highest Honors; Jasmina Lacy, Highest Honors. Oakfield – Christian R. Cathey, Highest Honors; Kimberly P. Mueller, Highest Honors. In addition, Chancellor’s Honor Roll honorees with ties to Madison County include: Humboldt – Jennifer L. Kudla, Highest Honors. UT Martin is a IN GOD WE TRUST comprehensive public Phone (731)642-7566 university that Fax maintains an excellent (731)642-7566 95 Jones Bend Rd. - Paris, TN 38242 reputation for its highcell “Buy, Sell & Trade quality undergraduate 731-676-9962 email: NEW & RECONDITIONED PALLETS programs, its beautiful yanders123@yahoo.com campus and caring “Specializing in Custom Made Pallets” professors.
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Friends of the Library to present Before We Were Yours (Jackson, TN-) Please join the Friends of the Library on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 12:00 p.m., for the Noon Book Review. Ken Newman, retired educator from the Madison County School System and Professor of Educational Leadership at Union University, will review Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. This is the story of Georgia Tann, an American child trafficker who operated the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, an adoption agency in Memphis, Tennessee. Joining him will be Carolyn Malone, one of the Tann children. Before We Were Yours is a fictionalized account of a young girl names Rill and her four siblings who lived on a shanty boat on the Mississippi River in 1939. After their mother was rushed to the hospital, the siblings were snatched by strangers who said they were there to care for the children until the parents were able to return. In reality, the strangers were emissaries from a Tennessee Children’s Home Society, which was operated by the infamous Georgia Tann of Memphis. The story tells of Rill’s efforts to keep her sisters and brother together in a world of danger and uncertainty. In addition to a brief synopsis of the book, Carolyn Malone, an adoptee of Georgia Tann, will tell her story of being placed in a loving home in Memphis, which will assure listeners that there were many happy endings to the Georgia Tann saga. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy desserts provided by the Friends of the Library during the review. The Noon Book Review, Thursday, September 6, 12:00 p.m., the Jackson-Madison County Library Program Room, 433 East Lafayette St., Jackson, TN 38301 For more information, contact Sue Ann Barnes, Friends of the Library Chairman, at 422-5253.
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Chamber Announces 2018 Leadership Jackson Class Participants Jackson, TN - Jackson Chamber is pleased to announce the nominees selected for its 2018 Leadership Jackson class. Leadership Jackson is a leadership development program for community members who demonstrate leadership potential. Sponsored by the Jackson Chamber, the program is an opportunity for local professionals to learn more about the community and the challenges it faces. The class will participate in a full day information session in early September to get acquainted and find out more about what their Leadership Jackson experience will entail. Guiding the group will be Leadership Jackson 2018 Chair Pierre DuVentre, owner, D’Top Roofing and Repair; and the program’s Vice Chair Lauren Saliba, branch manager, Apria Healthcare. In two weeks, Leadership Jackson class members will go on a two-day opening retreat. “Many people within our community and the Jackson Chamber have made sacrifices to get us to our exciting 40th class of Leadership Jackson,” says DuVentre. “It is a blessing and an honor to serve with Lauren as co-chair of this year‘s class. As we engage in skill-building exercises and get deeply exposed to our community; new perspectives will be formed, new ideas will be discussed, and leaders will emerge ready to serve and connect to assist in propelling Jackson forward. This year will be filled with many great expectations.” Class members will meet weekly for sessions on various topics. A leadership skill-building component is incorporated into each session. Leaders in key areas, such as health care, criminal justice, economic development, quality of life, education and government will share an overview of the present state, challenges, and future vision. This information provides the class with a broad understanding of the inner workings of Jackson-Madison County and a big picture view. It also engages them in a self-analysis of where they can best make a positive impact by getting involved or by being a resource for their company or sphere of influence. The 2018 Leadership Jackson class Mr. Freeman McKindra, Lane College includes: Erin Mitchell, Leaders Credit Union Carl Alexander, Jackson Fire Department Jennifer Morehead, Stanley Black & Decker (County Commissioner) Summer Nichols, Zebra Marketing Jeffery Arview, TN Department of Labor and Abby Norville, Alexander Thompson Arnold Workforce Development PLLC Sabrina Blue, Helping Hands of Tennessee Summer Paris, Paris Creative Agency Melody Brown, Tennessee Quality Homecare Aubrey Richardson, Jackson Police Ben Colling, Benefits Direct Department Alli Damas, The STAR Center Jason Robertson, FirstBank Jill Erling, Jackson Chamber Tara Skinner, Century 21 Action Realty Jen Free, Byrd & Byrd, Attorneys at Law, Amy Smith, The Jackson Clinic, P.A. PLLC Becky Smith, BancorpSouth Jason Garrett, Union University Pam Stanfield, University School of Jackson Jeff Haynes, The Carlstar Group Julie Taylor, Spire Rehabilitation Hospital Fennix Johnson, Madison County Juvenile Jake Whitby, Durham Chiropractic Court Sheree Williams, Highland Place Bed and Austin Lewis, Freed-Hardeman University Breakfast Blake Marlar, TLM Associates, Inc. Michelle Willis, Gerdau Shelby Matthis, Community Activist April Wilson, Loving Arms, LLC Russ McKelvey, Mack Pest Control Lee Wilson, Jackson Escape Rooms About the Jackson Chamber: The Jackson Chamber was founded in 1905 – seven years prior to the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber consists of a diverse and talented staff, an executive committee, dedicated volunteers, and more than 1,350 business members – all committed to growing the economy and quality of life for everyone in Madison County and the region.
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We know that if we are going to maintain our momentum in job growth in Tennessee, we have to get higher education right. We’re proud of the steps we have made thus far in higher education, but we cannot rest on those accomplishments. It’s important to keep our momentum and sustain a pipeline of skilled workers moving into the workforce. Employers continue to show an interest in locating or expanding in our state, and we have seen more than 435,000 new jobs created in Tennessee since 2011. But employers constantly tell us they will need the skilled workers necessary to fill new jobs. That’s where higher education plays a major role in our state’s future. Five years ago, we launched our Drive to 55 initiative with a goal of having 55 percent of Tennesseans with postsecondary degrees or credentials by the year 2025. We began at 32 percent five years ago, and are excited to say we are currently at 41 percent. In 2014, we announced the Tennessee Promise, which made us the first state in the nation to offer two years of community college or technical school free of tuition and fees. We followed that with Tennessee Reconnect, which made the same offer to adults to go back to college and get their degree. OV ASLAM Last month, we announced Tennessee Pathways as part of the Drive to 55. Tennessee Pathways helps students, beginning in K-12 education, access more career opportunities. It EEKLY OLUMN aligns education and jobs through partnerships among school districts, higher education institutions, employers and community organizations. The state will have nine regional consultants to provide assistance to school systems. That puts Tennessee Pathways right alongside the Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, the Labor Education Alignment Program (LEAP) and the Seamless Alignment and Integrated Learning Support (SAILS) programs, all important components of the Drive to 55. LEAP, passed into law in 2013, created a statewide structure enabling students at our colleges of applied technology and community colleges, and even high school students through dual enrollment, to participate in technical training developed with employers. SAILS aligns K-12 with college curriculum to help students avoid remediation. The Tennessee Promise application for the high school class of 2019 opened on August 1 and will remain open until November 1. But just getting students enrolled isn’t enough. That’s why we have applied funds at our colleges of applied technology for equipment they need. And it’s why we are encouraging our community colleges to focus on completion. Along the way, we have also revamped our university systems. With the FOCUS Act, passed in 2016, we created separate boards for each of the four-year schools previously in the Tennessee Board of Regents system. This year, working with the legislature, we reduced the number of members of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees to make it more efficient. The Board of Regents system now consists of the 13 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology, as those schools take on a bigger role in workforce development. Each one of our institutions is creating opportunities for students to get degrees that lead to good-paying jobs. We realized early in our administration that the best jobs plan for our state begins with a good education plan, and that certainly applies to higher education. The success we’ve seen convinces us that we are taking the right approach to workforce development. It’s why Tennessee will lead in creating an environment where people will want to live, work, play and raise a family.
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COMMUNITY-LED CONVERSATION SERIES TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Nashville, TN - Humanities Tennessee and ThinkTennessee are launching a series of community conversations to address Tennessee’s consistently low voter registration and turnout. The goal of the conversations is to encourage voter turnout in advance of the 2018 midterm elections and discuss ideas to strengthen the state’s democracy. “We want to meet people who are regular voters, people who never vote, and those who vote occasionally,” said Tim Henderson, executive director of Humanities Tennessee. “It’s important that we be able to talk about why we vote or don’t vote, and how the news that we consume affects our voting habits.” Free public discussions will take place in Kingsport, Columbia, Paris, Memphis and Knoxville. The first event took place Tuesday, August 28th at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. “Voter confidence - both the belief that your voice matters and trust in the system as secure and fair - is fundamental to the future of our state,” said Shanna Hughey, president of ThinkTennessee. “As a nonpartisan think tank, we’re proud of the work we do to support smart election policy, but we’re equally invested in making sure the voices of Tennesseans are heard. We all must be part of the solution.” Attendees will take part in a discussion based on short readings of texts that focus on the First Amendment and the responsibilities of citizens, to be handed out at the event. There, citizens will engage in conversation about their news sources and how they affect voter participation. The evening will include refreshments. All of the events are free with no reservations required. The conversation model for the events are part of The Conversation Project, a program of Humanities Tennessee. Through this model, small groups of people are guided through a conversation around a central topic, allowing everyone to contribute, to feel heard, and to leave with insight into their own views and those of others. For more information about the series or a specific event, please contact Serenity Gerbman at serenity@humanitiestennessee.org, 615-770-0006, ext. 8012.
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LOVINHOMETOWNNEWS U.S. Air Force Airman Hiran Escobar graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. He is a 2018 graduate of Karns High School, Knoxville, Tenn.
Jackson Housing Authority is seeking Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection services for tenant-based housing choice voucher units and project-based Section 8 units. Proposals accepted until 5pm CST on October 1, 2018. RFP can be obtained from www.jacksonha.com or by email, mgordon@jacksonha.com. Published in LNW on August 31, 2018
U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman Christian T. Trivette graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. Trivette earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Regina D. Trivette and Thomas D. Trivette of Knoxville, Tenn., and brother of Ashley L. Grumback of Oak Ridge, Tenn. Trivette is a 2016 graduate of South Doyle High School, Knoxville, Tenn. U.S. Air Force Airman Jackson S. Tillman graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. Tillman is the son of Courtney M. Tillman of Memphis, Tenn. He is a 2016 graduate of Arlington High School, Arlington, Tenn.
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J ROME, SOUL SINGING REALITY SHOW WINNER AND BEYONCE’S FIRST MALE BACKGROUND VOCALIST, RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “4U” R&B Singer J Rome Releases His Long Awaited New Single and Music Video “4U” Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — R&B artist J Rome, releases his new single and music video “4 U” which is available on all digital platforms now. The silky soul vocalist is best known for winning ABC’s singing talent show “Duets”, singing viral YouTube videos, and for currently being one of Beyoncé’s background vocalists, “4 U” is a haunting ballad which J Rome co-wrote with two other songwriters, during what he describes as, “one of the most difficult periods of my J Rome’s new single and music video is now available on life.” The music and the video exhibit his wide vocal ability and iTunes, VEVO, YouTube and all digital/ streaming platforms emotional range when rendering the song’s main themes of heartbreak, lost love, and regret. The music video was shot by the award winning producers/directors duo, Deondray Gossfield and Quincy Gossfield of The Russelli & Hall Company. In a period of eight years, J Rome has gone from singing a viral “1+1” Beyoncé YouTube cover on his back porch, to now being the first male background singer to tour the world with the reigning queen of music, Beyoncé herself. Rolling Stone has acclaimed J Rome as “certainly one of the most seasoned and technically proficient amateurs in the game, and he already looks the part of a pop star.” Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has praised him saying, “J Rome stole America’s hearts with his silky smooth voice and the stage presence of a star!” In 2012, J Rome’s popular cover songs on YouTube were discovered by country star Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland) and the producers of a singing competition show on ABC called Duets. Upon the show’s premiere, J Rome’s vocal ability, showmanship, and humble persona quickly won the hearts and votes of America and he eventually was crowned the winner of the first season. After his win in front of millions, the show was canceled, and the contracts that he had received as a result quickly followed. Subsequently, J Rome who is also an Air Force veteran, found himself living in his car and songwriting for five months in between projects where he contemplated his next step. With laser focus, hard work, and more determination than ever, he continued to write and record. It was shortly after this period that he co-wrote his current single “4U.” J Rome is currently on the On the Run II tour with Beyoncé and Jay-Z in Europe/North America. His new single “4U” was released on August 10th, and is available to purchase and stream on all digital platforms. J Rome’s video for “4U” is currently available on VEVO and YouTube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME1Y_CzPgPU •BulletTown, Flatiron Bistro, 7:30pm •Tumbleweed Band, Airways VFW, 7:30pm •Skeleton Krew, Mulligans, 8pm Friday, August 31 •Colton Flanagan Band, Redbones, 8pm •Glen Case, The Blacksmith, 6pm •Gerald Richardson, Bolivar Music on the Square, 8pm •Rev. Jessie & The Holy Smokes, Mulligans, 7pm •Bryan Moffitt, The Deuce (Lexington), 8:30pm •Southern Fire Band, International Rockabilly Hall-of-Fame, 7pm •Herz, The Mic Stand (Huntingdon), 8:30pm •The Best of Deer Lake, The Flatiron Bistro, 7pm •After Dark Band, Breakers Marina (Buchanan), 9pm •Emma Webb & Dawg Creek Band, Bolivar Music on the Square, 7pm •Brandon Lewis & Rum Brown, The Tap, 9pm •Scott Myatt & Steve Short, Crown Winery, 7pm •Blake Dixon, The Downtown Tavern, 10pm •Skyelor Anderson, Redbones, 8pm Sunday, September 2 •Derrick Brantley, Fisherdale Marina (Decaturville), 8pm •STRONGHOLD, Breakers Marina (Buchanan), 4pm •Randall French & Jeff Allen, Breakers Marina (Buchanan), 8pm Whether it’s an annual event or one of our great live music venues, •Karaoke w/ Amethyst, The Office Lounge, 9pm experience the music only found halfway between Memphis and •Ryan Rooster Lee Band, The Downtown Tavern, 10pm Nashville in the heart of the Americana Music Triangle! Please share Saturday, September 1 this email with your friends. •TBD, The Blacksmith, 6pm
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