PASTOR CROSSES THE LINE

From Preaching the Gospel to Singing the Rhythm & Blues

New York, NY December 1, 2008 - Many has ask what is your conception about a pastor/preacher singing Rhythm & Blues, or music of any other genre other than Gospel? Does it challenge your religious beliefs? Can a pastor/preacher do them both, or is it straddling the fence to do so? Have you ever even been confronted with the opportunity to search your soul for an answer to these questions?
Well it seems as though the time has very well come, to do so, as Kenton Rogers, who is an ordained and well known pastor, crosses the line. Certainly, he is stirring up debate and already stimulating heated conversations amongst the church, and unchurched, with his R&B singles “Confession of a Preacha Man” and “Ridin High” from his forthcoming and premiere Urban/R&B project “Reality Check” only GOD can judge me. While the naysayers hold the belief that preaching the gospel and singing the blues somehow just don’t mix and shouldn’t be mixed, there seems to be an even greater wind of support backing this free and unchained (independent) recording artist.
God’s Son Of Soul Kenton Rogers is geared up to kick-off his Heart 2 Heart Connections Radio Tour on Monday, December 15, 2008 on The Producers Corner Platinum Morning Show hosted by The Platinum Girl Floâ on BlogTalkRadio.com at 8 am ET at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/producerscorner. The tour will grant to radio hosts around the world, the opportunity of access to an upfront and personal interview with Kenton, who is one of the most progressive and inspiring personalities of this millennium.
Though he has been referred to as one of the world’s best kept secrets, by far, he is certainly not a newcomer to the industry and entertainment business. However, if you thought you were acquainted with him, think again, this is a new and more matured Kenton, who is more certain than ever about his convictions and purpose in life.
Kenton Rogers is available to perform at your next event, interviews on your radio or television show. For more information contact: BTG Management/Patricia Norman (773) 903-0228 Web Site: http://www.kentonrogers.com URL: http://myspace.com/kenrogersmusic Email: btgmanagement@aol.com

PRESS RELEASE - Chicago, IL. Nov. 27, 2008 - Entertainment Mogul & Guitarist Gerey Johnson Will Produce Hicks Talent Management Artists

Successful and talented Producer and Guitarist Gerey Johnson will produce Hicks Talent Management Services' Artists states Darnell Glover, Vice President of Hicks Management. Glover also states that we are very glad that he has proven to be a important part of our team.
Formerly the talent buyer for jazz club The Bulls, Gerey Johnson is also a gifted jazz/R&B guitarist, the leader of a band -- Cool World -- which Chicago Magazine called "the area's best contemporary jazz and R&B band."
He's been touring with Blue Moon/Atlantic Jazz Recording artist Brian Culbertson, writing and producing for RCA recording artists Chatay Savage and Tina Moore.
His song "Color Me Blue" (recorded by Moore) is featured on the television hit "Baywatch" album.
Gerey Johnson is currently working as producer and chief of talent for USAudio's 35th Street Studios Division. He has given young talent the "break" to get in the business by starting our "How to make it in music" school for talent and support personal.

PRESS RELEASE - Chicago, IL. Nov. 27, 2008 - Media Mogul Johnny Bling Joins Hicks Talent Management Services

Darnell T. Glover, Vice President of Chicago's Hick Talent Management Services has announced today that young business media mogul Johnny (Victor Vallo) Bling has been appointed Marketing & Creative Director.

Victor Vallo (born August 4, 1984), known by his stage name Johnny Bling, is a record producer, promoter, manager, men's/women's fashion designer, media mogul, and entrepreneur.

In the year 2001, Johnny Bling entered in to the music business with his fellow friends to establish their first independent record label venture, Verse-A-Tyle Entertainment.

Within the company, Victor positioned himself as the CEO, managing and overseeing the careers of 10 different urban acts. Over his career, Johnny Bling has managed such acts as A-Guttah, E-Money, Desire, Trajik, and BNIC. He is also accredited for helping to break artists throughout the Midwest.

Johnny Bling is rapidingly becoming a pioneer in the development and influence of urban music. Also in 2006, Victor 'J Bling' Vallo was added to a local Chicago television music video show called, “Tha Low TV” to help make it a household commodity with his creative style marketing and promoting strategies.

In 2008, Bling entered into an agreement with Hicks Talent Management of Chicago, Illinois, to start a label in Chicago for the city's untapped talent as well as promotional dutries. He also has created his own business enterprise, "ExtraVaGant Ent, LLc," where he has already laid the foundation for several other brands and companies.

For more inforamtion on Hicks Talent Management Services email Darnell T. Glover at hickstalentmanagement@yahoo.com