Nashville, Tenn. (May 17, 2012) – Nashville’s Parallel Music Publishing is thrilled to announce the addition of songwriter and producer Blake Bollinger to its ever-growing list of talent. Bollinger comes to Parallel with an already impressive list of achievements in both songwriting and producing. He has cuts in multiple genres including radio singles with Marie Miller (Curb Records) and Lindsey Hager (AVJ Records). Blake has also produced several acts such as No Other Name (Curb Records), Marie Miller (Curb Records), High Road (label pending) and independent artists Chad Harris, Drew Davis and Kayla Conn. Recently, Bollinger won first place in the International Songwriting Competition with his song "Where the Heart is Found.”

"I can't believe we've lost another wonderful singer. Donna, like Whitney, had one of the greatest voices ever. I loved her records. She was the disco queen, and will remain so. I knew her and found her to be one of the most likable and fun people ever. She will be missed and remembered."

- Dolly Parton

Nashville, Tenn. (May 17, 2012) – The 4th Annual Music City Festival & BBQ Championship presented by Cumberland, to be held at Nashville’s Riverfront Park on August 24-25, is pleased to announce that this year’s headliners will be The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson (Friday, Aug. 24) and Grand Funk Railroad (Saturday, August 25). This year’s American rock lineup on the Grand Ole’ Porker Stage is only part of all the fun the annual festival offers. Downtown Nashville will become the backdrop of the annual smokin’ hot BBQ competition with over 100 Professional and Amateur BBQ teams competing for over $25,000 in prizes and cash. In addition to great food, fans can enjoy the Music City Car Show, a Kids Zone, a Biergarten (beer garden) and the ever popular People’s Choice Contest. Advance tickets are only $10 for Friday, $15 for Saturday or $20 for a weekend pass.