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AVAILABLE NOW FOR BOOKINGS MANDY BARNETT’S NEW ALBUM HONORS THE LEGENDARY DON GIBSON Projected Release Date: November 4, 2013 Mandy Barnett Don Gibson Acclaimed vocalist and recording artist Mandy Barnett is set to release Mandy Barnett: I Can’t Stop Loving You -- The Songs of Don Gibson this November. Barnett’s album is her personal tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame member Gibson, the writer of the iconic songs “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Sweet Dreams.” In addition to these two massive hits, Gibson wrote “Oh Lonesome Me,” “A Legend In My Time,” “Blue Blue Day,” “Oh Such A Stranger,” and the other incredible classics on Barnett’s new album. Barnett and Gibson met in 2001, when the usually reclusive Gibson ventured out to hear Barnett sing at a Nashville venue. That was the beginning of a cherished friendship which lasted until Gibson’s passing in November 2003. Barnett promised Gibson that one day, she would do an album of songs that he had written and recorded. So now, on the 10th anniversary of Gibson’s death, Barnett makes good on her promise! FAST FACTS ABOUT DON GIBSON MANDY BARNETT Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member. AVAILABLE NOW FOR BOOKINGS He wrote at least 3 of the most famous songs in country music history: “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Oh Lonesome Me.” Contact: He wrote “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Oh Lonesome Me” on the same day. Charles Ray “I Can’t Stop Loving You” has been recorded by over 700 artists (such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, at Music City Artists Ray Charles, and Ella Fitzgerald) and has been played on the radio over 4 million times. telephone: Patsy Cline’s version of “Sweet Dreams” charted on both the country and pop charts – a major cross- 615-266-6223 over hit for her. A song-writing legend, he was likewise revered as one of the greatest male country singers of all time. email: As a recording artist, he recorded over 500 songs. [email protected] Mandy Barnett: I Can’t Stop Loving You – The Songs of Don Gibson features some of the most honored musicians of all time, including Country Music Hall of Fame members Harold Bradley, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, and Charlie McCoy. .