Jamie Lee Thurston

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 1, 2011)—Vermont’s own Jamie Lee Thurston will return to the Green Mountain State in June to show his care and support of his lifelong friends, neighbors, and community—and those who are suffering because of the tragedy of the spring floods.



The singer/songwriter/national recording artist who has resided in Nashville for the past 15 years, makes frequent trips home to perform for the hometown fans who originally brought him to the dance. He will return in mid-June to perform at a FREE concert for the benefit of the flood victims on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Higher Ground in So. Burlington. Doors open at 6:30PM.



“When I was a teenager, we endured the ‘Flood of ’83’ in Isle la Motte, and really, as a kid, I felt powerless. As I sat at home in Nashville in the comfort of my living room, watching the news about the ‘historically’ high waters along Lake Champlain and Central Vermont [I was born in Montpelier], and the damaging effects, I knew I had to, and could now, do something to help,” said Thurston.



With the help of his friends in music in Chittenden County and surrounding areas, Thurston organized a group of musicians who will lend a hand to donate their time and talents to assist Thurston in his endeavor. The Growlers will kick off the show.



Now a staple in the Music City community and a sought-after songwriter, Thurston has enjoyed recordings by country music artists such as Montgomery Gentry, Trace Atkins and Rodney Adkins with cuts including “15 Minutes” and “It Can All Be Gone.” He is currently in the studio recording his eighth CD project, and plans are in the works to film a movie surrounding his life story.



Music enthusiasts, residents and community supporters, one and all, are invited to come out for a rockin’ good, fun-filled evening; monetary donations for flood victims will be welcomed at the door. Higher Ground located at 1214 Williston Road, S. Burlington, VT. • Tel. (802) 652-0777



“I was catching up with Dan Dubonnet (WOKO, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Burlington, VT) and we were talking about the flooding and how it was the worst in decades, how many people were being affected, and how we might be able to help,” Thurston added “We hit on this idea to do a concert to raise whatever money we could to help the flood victims. I spent part of my life growing up in the Champlain Islands and it holds a special place in my heart. I am looking forward to giving back to the community that has helped me pursue my dreams.”



“Jamie Lee's music is as good as any on the radio today; we get requests daily for many of his songs!" said Dubonnet. "What better way to draw attention to the people in need than to bring a FREE show to the area with one of the area’s favorite sons performing!”



WOKO-98.9FM (Burlington) and Froggy 100.9 (WWFY/Barre, VT) are the presenting radio stations. Event sponsors include Ben & Jerry’s, Citizens Bank, Gardener’s Supply and Select Design. Proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Flood Relief Fund (local unit).



For information as to how you can assist with this charitable endeavor (as a sponsor or with a donation), contact: Dan Dubonnet, Senior Vice President & General Manager, WOKO/WKOL/WJOY/WBTZ/WIZN, e-mail: ddubonnet@hallradio.com.









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Jamie Lee Thurston: “I ain’t out to reinvent the wheel,” Thurston declares in “I Just Wanna Do My Thing,” a high-powered up-tempo he co-penned with Little Texas songsmith Porter Howell. Thurston may not have a desire to change country music as we know it, but he certainly has the potential to help shape the relationship between radio and small indie labels like Country Thunder. JLT is by far the most polished, radio ready, and artistically-engaging mainstream independent artist set to make a push in 2008, and coming on the heels of “I Loved Her First,” Country Thunder has a chance to prove that being the little guy in the ring no longer means that your product is going to sound cheap or second-hand. “Fifteen Minutes” is a hit waiting to happen–sonically, it is just as good, or perhaps better, than its major label competition, and Thurston’s huge voice is as big-time as it gets.