The Catskill Chronicle

Photos (except for Steel Magnolia) by Carol Montana

MONTICELLO, NY (March 27, 2013) – Country music duo “Steel Magnolia” heads to Thunder Country to headline the 8^th annual ThunderBash presented by Thunder 102, The Town of Thompson and Concord Associates at the Monticello Casino & Raceway on April 27.

This free event will also feature Nashville recording artists Tommy Steele and David Adam Byrnes (third photo), along with regional favorites Iron Cowboy (fourth photo) and Sullivan County’s own and Nashville singer/songwriters Somerville (second photo)and 2012 Texaco County Showdown Winner Cathy Paty performing with Somerville  and guest host Mr. Nashville, Billy Block.

ThunderBash will open with the National Anthem performed by the Eldred Key Elements.

Donations will be taken at the door for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the YMCA of Sullivan County’s Strong Kids Program.

Since winning season two of CMT’s Can You Duet? Steel Magnolia (Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Linsey), has gone on to win over many more influential fans and supporters. Their song "Keep On Lovin’ You"has been downloaded more than a million times and landed in the major motion picture, “Valentine’s Day.” Steel Magnolia spent the summer of 2010 touring alongside Brad Paisley on his massively popular H20 Tour. They also toured with Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton and appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Lopez Tonight.

Even before the release of their debut album, Steel Magnolia snagged nine major industry award nominations, including: Vocal Duo of the Year and Top New Vocal Duo of the Year by the Academy of Country Music in both 2010 and 2011, Top Vocal Duo by the the Country Music Association in 2010, Best Country Music Video By A New Duo by Country Music Television and a 2012 ACM Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year. Their second single, “Just By Being You (Halo and Wings),” became their second Top 30 hit. Their third single, “Last Night Again”, reached No. 24 on the country charts. Their self-titled album was released in January 2011 and it debuted in the Top 10 of the pop and country album charts, entering the charts at No. 7 and No. 3, respectively.

ThunderBash is a FREE event, but you need a ticket to get in. Listen to Thunder 102, download the Radio Bold app or go online at www.thunder102.com for more details.

Doors open at 4:30 pm and show starts at 5:30 p.m. A Video Tribute to The Troops will be presented during the evening and is sponsored by Advance Testing and Monticello Motor Club. The travel Arrangements for the Stars of ThunderBash are being provided by Formaggio Cheese and Yellow Cab is the Designated Driver of ThunderBash.

Thunder Bash, presented by The Town of Thompson, Concord Associates and also sponsored by M & M Auto Group, Bethel Woods Center For The Arts, Crystal Run Healthcare, Big V Tours ….and Your On-Air, Online and On Your Cell Phone Station…Thunder 102.