The Pulse of Entertainment: Canyon Star TV Launches Under the Golden Spotlight with ‘The Hollywood Times'
Judy Shields
(July 23, 2024) - "He came up with the idea and the name," said
Judy Shields about her new show "Under the Golden Spotlight" on Canyon
Star TV (CSTV), the digital network of Country music's Joey Canyon (New Music Weekly's 2016 ‘Best New Country
Artist'). "I'm a freelance writer for an outlet here in Hollywood (The Hollywood Times) and I interviewed Joey Canyon.
We got to talking...he wanted to do interviews on Canyon Star TV."
Launched in 2023, the Canyon Star TV network is a digital platform that is already
streaming over 20,000 viewers daily. Aside from "Under the Golden Spotlight" with Judy Shields, it has 900 other
titles. Just recently CSTV added, along with "Under the Golden Spotlight," The Tim Kelly Show, Center Stage with
the Stars, Tony Durso's two shows - "Insider's Brief" and "Bouncing Back" with co-host Max James, The
Rosie & Bill Show, Branson Country USA, and Tony's Backstage Pass.
The
Canyon Star TV network strives to offer to viewers free family friendly programming that they continue to add to. The network
also airs music videos from some of Country's favorites artists such as Kelly Lang, The Oak Ridge Boys, T. Graham Brown and
more. Programming includes talk shows, children's shows, outdoor living, shopping, faith-based movies, sports, travel, and
history shows.
Judy's interviews on "Under the Golden Spotlight,"
aside from including me, she says includes TJ Sheppard and his wife Kelly, and T. Graham Brown. The Canyon Star TV streaming
network was also founded by Kelly Kantz who serves as president. I previously interviewed Kantz for The Pulse of Entertainment
when the network launched. Shields, who joined The Hollywood Times in 2013, is currently its editor-at-large.
"I still write for The Hollywood Times," she added when I asked.
When talking about her humble beginning at The Hollywood Times Judy said,
"I was working at a law firm...IT work and event planning. A friend asked if I wanted to ghost write for her. I realized
I wasn't getting credit."
Judy said that is when she started
writing her own pieces to be published. Now her interviews are on the Canyon Star TV's Under the Golden Spotlight, expanding
her audience
"My dream (guests) are Dolly Parton...for her
songwriting. Morgan Freeman, and Willie Nelson," she said when I asked.
I think Judy Shields is well on her way, as with her Joey Canyon interview all she has to do is ask because she is
a pro, and it will show. Log on anytime at www.CanyonStar.tv for "Under the Golden Spotlight" with Judy Shields on Roku, Fire
TV, Apple TV, Samsung, Google Play, or Android.
The
Pulse of Entertainment: Kat Hawley Debuts with ‘X-IX-VIII' Featuring Greg Manning, Steve Cole, Adam Hawley, Judah
Sealy
(July 19, 2024) - "The entire album has something for everyone,"
said Jazz/R&B vocalist Kat Hawley about her debut album "X-IX-VIII (10-9-8)" (MBF
Entertainment) featuring Steve Cole (sax), Greg Manning (piano), Judah Sealy (sax), and Billboard #1 chart-topper Adam Hawley
(guitar). "
The album was led by the single "Keep
On, Keepin' On" which features tenor saxophonist Steve Cole. That single was followed by the second titled "Never
Too Busy." With the release of the "X-IX-VIII " project, Kat has released yet another single titled "Rather
Be." Hawley travels the world as a vocalist for Jazz guitarist Adam Hawley, her husband who produced the album through
MBF Entertainment.
"It's my son's birthday (10-9-2008),"
Kat said about the title to the album when I asked. "I was thinking of calling it "Love Letters" or "Letters
to You" because inside of the CD its like a booklet because I have written the lyrics."
However, Kat Hawley said her son's birthday won out of the title choices because, "My son
made me who I am."
The album has a Jazz/R&B vibe that offers
10 songs created by Kat and Adam.
On selecting what songs to go
on the album Hawley said, "Some we knew...because I could vibe with them. Some I was surprised with myself...listening
back."
About selecting "Summer Breeze" Kat said,
"I hated that song. I love the lyrics I wrote for it. I thought of the South of Spain and Florida, thinking of palm trees,
me missing the summertime. But he (Adam) fixed it...I listened back, and now I love it! It's one of my favorite songs now."
"They also love ‘No Chill'," she said when I asked which songs the
audience seems to like most. "No matter the age. It's so laid back. Super smooth."
Kat Hawley travels a lot with Jazz guitarist Adam Hawley. She is his vocalist on all six of his
albums. As a soloist she gets to do her solo thing at the many Adam Hawley shows he has throughout the year.
"Yes, I perform a solo show. I did one on Dave Koz Cruise in Greece. I sang songs
from my debut album," Kat informed me when I asked. " I performed in New Port Beach. In Adam's show I sing two of
my originals. "Moon Light (For AJ)" I wrote for my son (Adam Jr.), I sing that and ‘Rather Be' my current
single. This past weekend we were at the Detroit Jazz Festival. I sang ‘Keep on, Keepin' On.' People love that one too."
The "X-IX-VIII" album also features assistance from Fabian Chavez (sax),
Carnell Harrell (keyboard), Michael Stever (trumpet), Kasey Square (keyboard), Tim Bailey (bass) Caleb Middleton (keyboard),
Eric Valentine (drums), and Ramon Islas (percussionist). www.KatHawley.com
SYNDICATED COLUMN: Dr. Eunice Moseley has an estimated
weekly readership of over one million with The Pulse of Entertainment. She is also a Public Relations
and Business Management Strategist and Consultant at Freelance Associates, and is Promotions Director (at-large) for The
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