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MUSIC CITY WALK OF FAME

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By: JW Davis - MusicWire Magazine

MANUEL

11.06.11-Nashville, TN - With abundant sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid- seventies, seven stars were added to the Music City Walk of Fame Park across the street from the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, November 6, 2011 in downtown Nashville. This event was held in the shadows of the Country Music Associations biggest night, the 45th Annual Music Awards. The stars on the Music CIty Walk of Fame cover a wide variety of personalities in the music industry.

The ceremony started with a living fashion industry legend, Manuel. He is best known for creating celebrity personalties through fashion designs. Known as the "Rhinestone Rembradt," Manuel is responsible for creating Johnny Cash's famous 'Man in Black' ensemble, Elvis' iconic gold lame' suit and the signature 'cowboy' look for all three Hank Williams, amoung many others. Country greats have worn Manuel's designs for years, including Little Jimmy Dickens and his close friend, Marty Stuart, who is noted to have more than 3,000 pieces of custom Country Cowboy Couture.

His historic fashion creations stretch far beyond country music. Manuel has designed suites and clothing for President Ronald Reagan and President George Bush, Sr., Marilyn Monroe, the infamous Rat Pack, Roy Rodgers and the Lone Ranger. Rock 'n' Roll icon Bob Dylan turned to Manuel to crate a special design when he was asked to perform for the Pope. Over the years, presidents, athletes, dancers, movie stars and artists have all donned his famous designs. He is even responsible for the notorious insignias of the Grateful Dead and The Rolling Stones.

Manuel moved to Nashville in 1989 to be closer to his many clients in the country music industry. Today his shop Manuel's on Broadway serves as both a custom design studio for western couture garments and also an international tourist desitination.

Manuels close friend, Marty Stuart, who called Manuel "a member of my immediate family," introduced him at the ceremony and presented Manuel with his plaque awarding him a star on the Walk of Fame.

Marty Stuart introducing fashion designer Manuel.

Manuel accepting his Walk Of Fame plaque from Marty Stuart.

Country legend Marty Stuart waiting to introduce Manuel.

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DAN MILLER

11.06.11-Nashville, TN - The next inductee into the Music City Walk of Fame was Dan Miller. Miller is one of the most revered broadcasters in Nashville's history.

In the 1980's, Miller hosted his own Sunday evening program, "Miller & Company," a magazine style show featuring coversational interviews with celebrities and elite figures of the day.

The program was the first in Nashville's history to bring musical artists into viewers' dens for in-depth and personal conversations. The enormously popular program drew the biggest names in the music industry, including Minnie Pearl, Tammy Wynette, Dick Clark, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Jerry Reed, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Oprah Winfrey, Willie Nelson and Miller's childhood hero, Gene Autry.

The "Miller & Company" show's engaging style ofen lent guest stars to share more personal and in-depth information, adding to its unique appeal.

Years later, some of the biggest stars in the business would remember that they never felt as 'at ease' as they were sitting and talking with Dan Miller in his restaurant booth studio set. "Miller & Company" was featured on WSMV Channel 4 in Nashville for seven years and was resurrected later in Miller's career on TNN (The Nashville Network) for three years.

Miller earned numerous awards throughout his broadcasting career, including multiple Emmy Awards.

He was voted Best News Anchor in local Nashville publications more than 20 times and recognized as the Most Poplular News Anchor in the United States in 1986.

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DR. BOBBY JONES

11.06.11- Nashville, TN - Dr. Bobby Jones is one of the most notable figures in gospel music. He is a multiple award-winnign gospel music singer and national television host, most recognized as the host and executive producer for the national cable program, "Bobby Jones Gospel."

Dr. Jones is credited with taking gospel music to the mainstream airwaves through his multiple cable and radio programs. "Bobby Jones Gospel" first aired on the cable channel BET in 1980, and today remains one the network's most popular shows. The program features performances from all styles of gosple music and interviews with an array of gosple artists.

Jones also created "Bobby Jones World" and "Let's Talk Church," magazine-style shows that discussed and blended gospel music with world-renouned authors, entertainers and national leaders. He co-wrote and performed "Make a Joyful Noise," a black-gospel opera which aired on PBS in 1980, for which he subsequently won the Gabriel Award and an International Film Festival Award.

Jones and his Gospel performance group, New Life, have won Grammy and Dove Awards for their outstanding performances.

In 1990, he received the GMA's Commonwealth Award for Outstanding Contribution to Gospel Music. Jones has received more than 2,000 honors and awards over the period of 31 years as a broadcaster and educator.

Jones received his bachelor's and master's degree's from Tennessee State University, and a Doctorate of Education from Vanderbilt University. He currently resides in Nashville.

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DOTTIE RAMBO

11.06.11-Nashville, TN - Dottie Rambo, known throughout the industry as the Queen of Gospel Music, is a world-renouned singer, songwriter and musician. Throughout her 60+ year career, Rambo wrote more than 2,500 songs, both for herself and for some of the music industry's most notable stars. Her legendary songs have been recorded by music icon's such as Elvis Presley, Barbara Mandrell, Carol Channing, Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton.

Rambo's career began at the age of 8 when she started writing songs. At age 12, she had taught herself how to play guitar and was traveling to perform at churches, revivals and radio stations. Jimmmie Davis, then Louisiana Governor and noted songwriter, gave Rambo her first real break in the 1960's by providing her first professional writing contract with his publishing company. From that point her career skyrocketed as a songwriter, soloist and leader of her family trio. The Singing Rambo's, later known as simply The Rambo's, and brought her opportunites to work with industry greats such as Barbara Mandrell and Porter Wagner. Some of her more noted works include "I Go To The Rock,""He Looked Beyond My Fault" and " I Will Glory In The Cross."

Her accolades include Grammy and Dove awards, the ASCAP Lifetime Achievement Award and being inducted into the Nashville Songwrtiers Hall of Fame. She and the Rambo's are also members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Rambo died in a tragic bus wreck in 2008 as she traveled between tour stops. Her legacy continues through her timeless songs and message of hope and salvation.

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LES PAUL

11.06.11 - Nashville, TN - Les Paul will forever be synonymous with the electric guitar.

Paul was drawn to performing music at an early age, specifically interested in experimenting with sound-related inventions. He was drawn to explore and create a stringed instrument that could make electronic sound without distorting. The result was the creation of the Gibson Les Paul guitar, which went on to become one of the most popular of all electric guitar models, serving as a staple instrument for rock 'n' roll's guitar elite. Rock musicians associated with the Gibson Les Paul include Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Page.

Paul is also credited with creating many innovative audio techniques including over dubbing, tape delay and multi-track recording, all of which aided in making the rock 'n' roll sound possible. In speaking of Paul and his mark on the rock music industry, Eddie Van Halen stated "without the things you've done, I wouldn't be able to do half the things I do."

Paul was a noted musician in his own right, recording two #1 hits with his wife, Mary Ford, in the early 1950's and recording a Grammy-winning album of instrumental duets with Chet Atkins, as Chester and Lester in the late 1970's. He won two additional Grammy's at the age of 90 for his album American Made/World Played. Up unitl his death he continued to be one of the primary icons and spokespeople for Nashville-based Gibson Guitar.

Manuel addresses the guests and audience.

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ALAN JACKSON

11.06.11-Nashville, TN - Alan Jackson is one of today's most prolific songwriters - his straightforward, honest and sincere lyrics reflect the essence of country music and speak to the common man. The Georgia native has written or co-written 24 of his 35 #1 singles, including "Remember When," "Where I Come From," "Chattahoochee" and "Where were you (When the World Stopped Turning)."

His songs have also proven hits for other artists, including Randy Travis and Clay Walker. Jackson has been named Songwriter/Artist of the Year by NSAI and ASCAP numerous times and was inducted into the elite Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in October.

Jackson is one of the most honored country music singer-songwriters in the last 20 years.

He is a Grand Ole Opry member and three-time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year with a total of 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and two Grammysto his credit. He has released 19 albums, topped the country charts 35 times and has scored more than 50 Top 10 hits while amassing more than 60 million records sold.

Jackson has called Nashville home for more than 25 years. He lives here with his wife, Denise and their three daughters, Mattie, Ali and Dani.

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KIX BROOKS

11.06.11-Nashville, TN -Country Music superstar and TV Actress Reba McEntire had the privilege of introducing the last Music City Walk of Fame Inductee Kix Brooks.

Brooks has been performing and writing songs since the age of 12. In his early career, his songs were recorded by the likes of the Nitty Gritty Dirt band, John Conlee and Highway 101. In 1990, he teamed with Ronnie Dunn to create Brooks & Dunn, a career decision that changed the course of country music history.

Brooks & Dunn are the highest-selling duo in the history of country music, having sold more than 30 million records and enjoyed 23 #1 hits. They have won more than 80 major industry awards and currently hold the record for the number of awards won at both the ACM and the CMA Awards. Brooks & Dunn played their last concert as a duo in September 2010, but Brooks continues to work in the industry, serving as host of "American Country Countdown," an internationally-syndicated radio program.

Brooks is also an active civic leader in Nashville. He has served as both President and Chairman of the Country Music Association. He also served as a member of the Nashville Music Council, a select group of professionals including Mayor Karl Dean, chosen to bring the city of Nashville and the Music Industry closer together. Brooks is also on the board of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and previously served on the Nashville Convention & Visitors bureau Board. He is the local spokesperson for Monroe Harding Childrens Home and is a founding partner of Arrington Vineyards in Arrington, TN.

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Reba introducing Brooks Brooks addressing the crowd. Reba and Brooks enjoying the moment

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Brooks addressing the crowd after receiving his Walk of Fame Star from Reba.

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VIP Special Guest Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak

A VIP guest wearing one of Fashion

Designer Manuel's signature jackets.

More VIP guests arriving for the Music City

Walk of Fame on November 6, 2011.

Marty Stuart addressing the crowd.

Fashion Designer Manuel addressing the crowd after receiving his

Walk of Fame plaque from country music legend Marty Stuart.

L-R - Gospel great Dr. Bobby Jones, Reba Rambo-McGuire (Queen of Gospel Dottie Rambo's daughter), Les Paul Jr, Country Great Alan Jackson and Country Great Kix Brooks.

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