MEDIA RELEASES

Leading Music Industry Executive and Promotions Guru Johnnie Walker Coming To Cincinnati To Meet Potential Rising Star

"Is Greater Cincinnati a hotbed for undiscovered R&B talent? Are we a Mecca for musical artists with a flair? Johnnie Walker, one of the top music industry executives and artist promoters, thinks so and she’s coming to the area December 8 to find out.

“This is an excellent opportunity for artists in the TriState to gain access to a leading music industry executive. Also, Johnnie will be talking about how people can get involved and become empowered on a grass roots level in their own success.” said independent recording R&B/Jazz artist and NABFEME member, Dawn Woods who is organizing the event.

Ms. Walker is founder of the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment, Inc. (NABFEME), a non-profit whose mission is to raise the profile and increase the awareness of Black women in music and entertainment. As Head of Urban Promotion for Stephen Spielberg’s DreamWorks Records, she marketed the musical careers of superstars The Isley Brothers, Floetry, Burt Bacharach and more. As Sr. Vice President of R&B Promotion for Island Def Jam, she marketed Eddie Murphy’s comeback movie, “The Nutty Professor”, Jackie Chan’s “Rush Hour” and #1 Gold and Platinum albums from artists such as Jay-Z, DMX, Dru Hill, Ashanti and LL Cool J.

Who will be next? Entertainers and musicians are invited to this free, rare opportunity to meet and network with Ms. Walker, and learn more about “how to make a career work” in the music industry. Save the date, Friday, December 8th, 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. at Mesh in West Chester (6200 Mulhauser Rd). To learn more, the public may visit www.nabfeme.org or www.dawnwoods.com

Forty Under 40 Class Teeming With Talent
Cincinnati Business Courier

"Educators, attorneys, politicians, doctors, corporate and nonprofit directors and managers, entrepreneurs, accountants, architects -- all up-and-coming community leaders under the age of 40". (Dawn Woods was 1 of 40 selected out of 280 nominees)

Eddie Hedges, founding member of Blessid Union of Souls, comes back to Cincinnati to help write and produce songs to help local singer/songwriter Dawn Woods

For Immediate Release
Contact: Ginny McCabe
Friday May 27, 2005 513-604-6720
Gmwriteon@aol.com

Eddie Hedges Hometown recording artist and founding member of Blessid Union of Souls, Helps Friend Launch Music Career

Dawn’s complete new CD is scheduled for release in September, which will feature a special song written and produced by Eddie called “After the Storm.” The song is about overcoming obstacles and recovering after bad relationships. Mr. Hedges says about his song “All of us go through struggles in relationships, and this song is about having the courage and strength to move on.” In addition, he says about Dawn.

“Dawn is an excellent singer/songwriter and really just a good person. Her CD is going to be wonderful. I’ve known Dawn for awhile and sometimes, it is hard to get the break you need, so I am glad to help in whatever that I can".

Dawn self released her first CD entitled “Imagine” in 1999. She has performed locally at various fundraising events including Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure, the Urban League Gala and other local Foundation events. She is also a marketing manager for HealthSpan.To find out more about Dawn Woods – go to www.DawnWoods.com or Eddie go to www.EddieHedges.com.

Also, you can catch Eddie Hedges on Saturday June 4 for an appearance and autograph signing 2 to 4pm at the Shield of Faith Bookstore.

Shield of Faith Bookstore
6600 K Dixie Highway
513-874-5673
(next to Blockbuster, across from McDonald's)