"LARRY'S COUNTRY DINER" TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY COLLIN RAYE, T. GRAHAM BROWN, RONNIE MCDOWELL AND MARTIN FAMILY CIRCUS IN FEBRUARY

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 27, 2015) – One of RFD-TV's most popular variety shows, "Larry's Country Diner," features a line-up of beloved performers in February including country music hit-maker Collin Raye, 2015 GRAMMY Award nominee T. Graham Brown, acclaimed country crooner Ronnie McDowell and fan-favorite family band, Martin Family Circus. Tune in Saturday nights at 11 p.m. ET/10 p.m. CT and Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT throughout the month to watch the show's memorable characters Larry Black, Keith Bilbrey, Sheriff Jimmy Capps, Waitress Renae and avid church lady, Nadine serve up wholesome, down-home comedy and interviews with the standout celebrity guests, who are also slated to perform some of their biggest hits.

"Larry’s Country Diner" is a product of Gabriel Communications and is taped in Music City, drawing over 1.5 million loyal viewers each month and earning top prime time ratings. The memorable show integrates interviews and music in a can't-miss weekly format, taped LIVE in front of a studio audience in the intimate setting of an old-fashioned diner. Fans have grown so passionate about the show it its 17 years of broadcast, that it upholds multiple-year waiting lists for fans to be a part of the show's studio audience.

To inquire about getting on the waiting list to see an upcoming taping, visit larryscountrydiner.com/tickets.

The following musical guests are slated to appear "Larry's Country Diner" in the month of February:

Week of:
February 7: Collin Raye
February 14: T.Graham Brown
February 21: Ronnie McDowell
February 28: Martin Family Circus
*All lineups and schedules are subject to change

To view your local RFD-TV channel listings, click here.

Collin Raye was one of the biggest hit-makers of the 90s, and continues to create heartfelt music for fans around the world. Having 24 top ten records, 16 No. 1 hits and celebrated 10 nominations for Male Vocalist of The Year between the CMA and ACM Awards, his legacy as one of the industry's top vocalists stands strong. His soulful delivery in ballads like "Love, Me," "One Boy, One Girl," "In This Life," "Not That Different," and "If I Were You," is matched with an ability to sing up-tempo flawlessly and keep the crowd going in hits like "My Kind Of Girl," "That's My Story," "I Can Still Feel You," and "I Want You Bad." His latest album Still On The Line, is a tribute to his longtime friend and country music legend, Glen Campbell, and Raye continues to tour around the world.

T. Graham Brown has recorded over 13 studio albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard charts. Three of these singles reached No. 1 and eight more reached the Top 10. Brown’s voice is also recognized from his singing in advertising campaigns for McDonald’s, Disneyland, Almond Joy, Coca Cola, Dodge Truck, Ford, Hardee’s and many others including the Taco Bell “Run For The Border” television spots. This past year his appearance in the concept video for “Working On A Building” with Marty Raybon, Jimmy Fortune and Trace Adkins was aired across multiple national television networks. T. Graham Brown still actively tours throughout the year including multiple appearances on the legendary Grand Ole Opry and television appearances such as Larry’s Country Diner and Country’s Family Reunion. Brown’s uniqueness has made him one of the most beloved and iconic performers of the day.

Ronnie McDowell has been bringing his unique style of country music to fans for four decades now, McDowell has celebrated multiple singles at the top of the Billboard singles charts and has been a favorite of radio programmers and fans alike since his tribute to Elvis Presley, "The King is Gone," which has gone on to sell five million copies worldwide. His vocals have been widely compared to Presley's over the years, earning him spots in such film projects as the 1979 biopic Elvis, and well as Elvis and Me, movies inspired by the Priscilla Presley autobiography of the same title. Other hits include "I Love You,I Love you,I Love You," Wandering Eyes, "Love Talks," and "In A New York Minute." To date, McDowell has released twenty-four studio albums including his most recent, Lost In Dirty Dancing.

For Martin Family Circus, musical talent runs in the genes. Made up of Paul and Jamie Martin, and their four children, March (15), Kell (12), Texas (8) and Tallant (6), the group comes from a long line of musical hit makers, including Duane Allen of the Oak Ridge Boys and Norah Lee Allen of the Grand Ole Opry's Carol Lee Singers (Jamie's parents). Playing a multitude of instruments and exhibiting tight vocal harmonies, the band has stirred up a following of fans in a multitude of genres who can't resist their melody-driven tunes and heart-warming tight-knit family bond.

Larry’s Country Diner promises a refreshing October lineup: Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie McCoy, CMA-winning songstress Deana Carter, Bluegrass act Mountain Faith, and balladeer Collin Raye
 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – "Larry's Country Diner," the down-home variety program produced by Gabriel Communications that draws over 1.5 million loyal viewers each month on RFD-TV and FamilyNet, continues to serve up hearty laughs and great music that will leave you thirsty for more!  "Larry’s Country Diner" promises a refreshing October lineup: Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie McCoy, CMA-winning songstress Deana Carter, Bluegrass act Mountain Faith, and balladeer Collin Raye. For more information on "Larry's Country Diner" please visit larryscountrydiner.com.

Each week in October, you can catch Larry and the gang on the RFD-TV network, as well as FamilyNet**:

Week of:
October 4: Charlie McCoy
October 11: Deana Carter
October 18: Mountain Faith
October 25: Collin Raye

"Larry's Country Diner" airs Saturday nights at 11 P.M ET/10 P.M. CT and Sunday evenings at 7 P.M. ET/6 P.M. CT on RFD-TV. "Larry's Country Diner" also airs on FamilyNet (check local listings for airtimes in your area). All lineups and schedules are subject to change.

"Larry's Country Diner" has captured the hearts of consumers across the nation, regularly earning top primetime ratings for viewership with ages 50+ [Nielsen]. Fervent fans and the shows' growing popularity have led to a multiple-year waiting list to be a part of the studio audience.

Charlie McCoy was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia, and while growing up, he played in a band with future country legend Johnny Paycheck. He moved to Nashville in the 1960s, and became one of the most sought-after instrumentalists in town. His first session was Ann-Margret’s “I Just Don’t Understand.” His harmonica work has also graced recordings from Perry Como, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Bob Dylan. He was a crucial part of such classics as “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” In 1972, McCoy scored a rarity with 1972’s Good Time Charlie, which topped the Billboard Country Albums chart. McCoy has been featured on such television series as Music City Tonight and Hee Haw, where he served as Music Director. McCoy was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009.

Music has always been a part of Deana Carter’s life – long before she became a recording artist, as the daughter of legendary musician Fred Carter. A graduate of Hendersonville High School, Carter once dated future Desperate Housewives star Jamie Denton. She signed with Capitol Nashville in the mid1990s, hitting the top of the charts with her 1996 debut “Strawberry Wine,” which won the CMA Single of The Year trophy. Future hits included “We Danced Anyway” and “There’s No Limit.” Carter’s current album is titled 2013’s Southern Way of Life.

Comprised of Sam McMahan, Luke Dotson, Dustin Norris, Summer McMahan, and Brayden McMahan, Mountain Faith has carved out a spot as one of the most-respected acts in the business. They successfully blend the traditions of the past as well as the energy of today with their combination of Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, and R&B. A fan favorite on the road, they play to packed houses in concert at theatres as well as theme parks such as Dollywood. They have also been consistent award winners from SPBGMA, as well. Their most recent recording project is Battlefield.

Arkansas-born Collin Raye burst upon the Country Music scene in 1991 with “All I Can Be (Is A Sweet Memory),” and soon found himself at the top of the charts with such hits as “Love, Me” “In This Life,” and “Not That Different.” Six of his releases have been certified Gold, with three also going Platinum. 2014 has seen no letdown in his creativity, with the release of Still On The Line: The Songs of Glen Campbell, as his autobiography A Voice Undefeated.

ABOUT "LARRY'S COUNTRY DINER":
"Larry's Country Diner" is a unique down-home variety show which integrates interviews and music in an entertaining weekly format, taped LIVE in front of a studio audience in a country diner setting. The show features regular characters including Larry Black, Keith Bilbrey, Sheriff Jimmy Capps, Waitress Renae and avid church gossip, Nadine along with special guest appearances by country music artists of yesterday and today.  Since its initial airing on August 3, 2009, "Larry's Country Diner" has produced over 100 episodes and has become one of the most popular shows on RFD-TV, garnering 1.5 million viewers monthly. The show can also be seen on FamilyNet, check your local listings. For more information, please visit larryscountrydiner.com.

"Larry’s Country Diner" is a product of Gabriel Communications. Owned and operated by longtime disc jockey Larry Black, Gabriel Communications was created in 1996 and specialized in "Reunion" videos. The success of these videos spurred the creation of more than a dozen more "Country's Family Reunion" projects, featuring hundreds of songs and stories as well as Country’s Family Reunion News, a monthly newspaper which highlights the music of yesteryear. For more information on "Country's Family Reunion" products, please visit: cfrvideos.com.