AXS TV STARTS PRODUCTION ON COUNTRY MUSIC DOCUSERIES ‘DISCOVERING LUCY ANGEL’
13-Episode Season Set to Air This Fall
LOS ANGELES – Aug. 10, 2014 – AXS TV–cable’s premier music entertainment channel–has started production on an all-new country music-themed docuseries DISCOVERING LUCY ANGEL, which is set to air this fall. The series, which has received a 13-episode order, follows the mother-daughter trio Lucy Angel and the rest of the family as they work together to launch their music career in Nashville.
The cast includes daughters Lindsay, Emily and their mother Kate Anderton, who together comprise Lucy Angel; along with father and band manager G-Man; sons Fletch and Jake; hit songwriter Anthony Smith; Anthony and Lindsay’s daughter, McCartney; and the family’s two beloved dogs, Faith and Hope.
DISCOVERING LUCY ANGEL captures the ups and downs of the family’s lives as they make a name for themselves in country music and highlights the endearing group while out on tour and at their family home in Franklin, Tennessee. The series premiere will pick up as the Anderton family prepares to launch Lucy Angel’s debut self-titled album.
“DISCOVERING LUCY ANGEL exemplifies our networks dedication to music-themed programming by putting the spotlight on fresh, new voices coming out of Nashville,” said Michele M. Dix, AXS TV’s senior vice president of programming and development. “The Anderton family’s entertaining personalities and dedication to their dream will resonate with both music and TV fans alike.”
DISCOVERING LUCY ANGEL is produced by Taylored TV and Eggplant TV. The series is executive produced and directed by Emmy® award-winning television producer JT Taylor, who is known for producing the hit reality television series The Osbournes. Eggplant TV’s Terry Tompkins’ is also an executive producer for the show. Lucy Angel is signed to Average Joes Entertainment, through G-Force Music Group, LLC.
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About Lucy Angel Consisting of mother Kate and daughters Lindsay and Emily Anderton, Lucy Angel is gearing up to release their lead-off single, "Crazy Too" from forthcoming self-titled album. Signed to Average Joes Entertainment through G-Force Music Group, LLC the trio's tight harmonies and unforgettable brand has led them to open for Jake Owen, Montgomery Gentry, Charlie Daniels, Jerrod Neiman, Casey James, Neal McCoy and more. Building their fan base worldwide, Lucy Angel was honored as the first Western/American act to ever sing at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. The release of lead-off single "Crazy Too" is set hit Country radio in the fall. For more information, visit www.LucyAngel.com; go to their Facebook page here and follow them on Twitter, @LucyAngelBand; on Instagram and YouTube.
Media Contacts: Cindy Ronzoni AXS TV Publicity 213-763-4695 [email protected] Sean Grabin AXS TV Publicity 213-763-2145 [email protected] Chelsea Dartez Lucy Angel Publicity 903-452-3579 [email protected] Carly Caramanna Lucy Angel Publicity 732-300-6698 [email protected]