Hey Romeo Signs Exclusive Booking Deal with Invictus Entertainment Group
For Immediate Release:
January 16, 2013
2012 CCMA AWARD WINNERS HEY ROMEO SIGN EXCLUSIVE BOOKING DEAL WITH
INVICTUS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Toronto, ON – Canadian Country Music Association Award winners Hey Romeo announce the signing of their exclusive booking deal with Jim Cressman and Invictus Entertainment Group. With the reputation as one of Canada’s hardest working country bands, Hey Romeo joins a roster at Invictus that includes Terri Clark, George Canyon, Emerson Drive and more. The trio’s current single, “Maybe You Remember Me Now,” off their third studio album, Twist Of Fate, is climbing the country charts entering the Top 30 on Mediabase this week. Signed to Royalty Records, Hey Romeo consists of Stacie Roper (vocals), Darren Gusnowsky (guitar) and Rob Shapiro (keyboards).
“Royalty is thrilled to have Jim Cressman and his team at Invictus sign Hey Romeo to their roster,” says Rob Smith, President / CEO of Royalty Records. “Jim has been a long time supporter of the band and we at Royalty would like to thank him for his belief in Hey Romeo.” Rob Shapiro, keyboardist for Hey Romeo continues, “We have great respect for Jim and his amazing team and are all excited to be a part of the Invictus family.” Cressman, President of Invictus Entertainment group, adds, “I admire this band for their perseverance and their work ethic. Glad to have them as part of our elite team of clients.”
Following the release of Twist of Fate, Hey Romeo took home Group or Duo of the Year at the 2012 CCMA Awards, an award they also won in 2011. Additionally, they received nominations for Fans’ Choice Award and Interactive Artist of the Year. The group joined country icon Gord Bamford on select dates during his 2012 cross-Canada tour and hosted the first annual Alberta Country Music Awards at Westerner Park in Red Deer. Known for spending much of their career on the road, Hey Romeo has shared the stage with artists including Sugarland, Darius Rucker, Johnny Reid and Marty Stuart.
In 2010, Hey Romeo’s sophomore album,That’s What I Am, sparked five hit singles including “Searchin’ For You,” which went Top 20 on both the Mediabase and BDS charts, and “That’s What I Am” which peaked at #13 on the Billboard Canada Emerging Artist chart. A year after the release of their debut album, the band’s perseverance paid off when they took home a 2008 CCMA Award for Top New Group of the Year.
Website: www.heyromeo.com
Twitter: @heyromeo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heyromeoband
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Invictus Entertainment Group
Invictus Entertainment Group takes a focused and concentrated approach with our boutique agency. Our agency is committed to bolstering brand recognition and extracting maximum revenue opportunities for our clients.
In addition to strategic planning and execution of touring initiatives, Invictus has developed alliances and partnerships to explore commercial endorsement opportunities, as well as film and television placements for our sterling roster of clients.
Website: www.iegroup.ca
For additional information about Hey Romeo or to request an interview, please contact:
Strut Entertainment
Liz Reid
416.861.0387
liz@strutentertainment.com
Strut Entertainment
1240 Bay Street, Suite 205
Toronto, ON M5R 2A7
416.861.0387
Tenille’s Play It Forward Alberta School Tour – GRAND PRIZE WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED THIS THURSDAY!
Tune in the morning of January 17th to find out who the winner is and to hear their story!
ABOUT PLAY IT FORWARD
- Tenille is the Youngest ever recipient of the 2012 CCMA Slaight Music Humanitarian Award.
- The 2012 Alberta Country Music Association Female Artist Of The Year.
- Youngest ever Canadian Country Music Awards nominee for Female Artist of the Year in 2011.
- Tenille’s ultimate goal is to make a difference with her passion for music.
WHY:
Today’s youth hold the opportunity to prove that passionate actions can truly make a difference!!
Tenille Announces 2013 Big Hearts for Big Kids Fundraiser Event Lineup!!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2013
The lineup of artists for Big Hearts for Big Kids Concert Fundraiser benefiting the Sunrise House has just been released!
Deric Ruttan, Jason McCoy, Victoria Banks,
The Jeffersons, Sean Hogan, Wyatt and Tenille.
“I am so excited to have this event back in our community supporting the GPYESS,” says Event Organizer and Founder, Tenille, “And I can’t wait for everyone to hear the entertainment coming!”
“My favorite part of this event is the way that people come together with their Big Hearts to help youth at risk of homelessness. Three years ago I was inspired to start this formal concert fundraiser in honour of the Sunrise House/Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter after hearing about the positive difference they make in our community and how many youth right here at home turn to it.”
Big Hearts For Big Kids is a spectacular evening of country music and entertainment on Saturday February 23rd, 2013 at the TEC Centre. This 600 ticket event will feature the musical talents of Canadian Country Music Award Winning Artists in two intimate, personal Songwriter’s Circles followed by headliner Deric Ruttan. The evening will involve appetizers, raffle items, a silent auction, and live auction in an intimate setting with amazing artists!
Headline Sponsors this year include Caron Measurement and Controls and Canadian Tire.
Over the past 3 years, the event has raised over $194,000 thanks to Grande Prairie’s incredible support. The Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter has been able to help more families in need of assistance as a result of the growing awareness.
Tickets go on sale Monday, January 14th at the Crystal Centre Box office.
Please call (780) 538-0387 or purchase online www.crystalcentre.com.
This event SELLS OUT each year and limited tickets are available so hurry!
For more information, contact Tenille at (780) 518-5252, OR Tanya Wald, Executive Director of the Sunrise House at (780) 539-3287.
You can also visit http://www.tenille.ca/bigheartsforbigkids2013
Dear Heart
THE 2012 ACMA NOMINEE’S ARE…..
The 2012 Royalty Records ACMA Nominee’s Are:
Female Artist of the Year
Katie Mission
Tenille
Male Artist of the Year
Jason Greeley
Shane Chisholm
Group/Duo of the Year
Friday Night Satellites
Hey Romeo
The Orchard
Fan’s Choice
Friday Night Satellites
Hey Romeo
Jason Greeley
Katie Mission
Shane Chisholm
Tenille
The Orchard
New Category: Industry Person of the Year
Chris Nielsen-Smith – Royalty Records
Ed Harris – Highnote Marketing
R. Harlan Smith – Royalty Records
Rob Smith – Royalty Records
Cast your vote by visiting our website at:
http://www.abcountrymusic.ca and click on “Vote”
Tickets for the Awards Show Go On Sale
Monday December 17th, 2012
Get into the Holiday Spirit with Royalty Records….
Pick up a copy at iTunes just in time to add to your holiday playlist!
Hey Romeo’s New Tradition continues to be holiday favourite and s song that reminds you of loved ones passed. Pick up your copy today on iTunes and enjoy a Christmas playlist essential!
Maybe You Remember Me Now
The Orchard holds the #1 spot for 6 weeks running
The Orchard holds the #1 spot for 3 weeks running on NewCanadianMusic.ca “Top 30 most Popular Emerging Artists” Chart!
Hey Romeo’s “Maybe You Remember Me Now” Canadian country radio and CMT!
Hey Romeo’s newly released single “Maybe You Remember Me Now” to country radio, follows up with this music video exclusively available to view on CMT.ca. The #1 track on the band’s latest album “Twist of Fate” was co-written and produced by Nashville’s, Byron Hill.
WATCH NOW ON CMT.CA
Hey Romeo’s latest single “Maybe You Remember Me Now” playing on CMT Canada & online everywhere!
Hey Romeo’s newly released single “Maybe You Remember Me Now” is now playing on Canadian country radio, CMT Canada and online everywhere. The #1 track on the band’s latest album “Twist of Fate” was co-written and produced by Nashville’s, Byron Hill.