October 2013 Life’s a Beach in Myrtle Beach By: Rania Walker A Beach for all Seasons – Fall in Love with Myrtle Beach Our family loves the beach. Being a bit adventurous this year we put it out there — we asked our friends to suggest a good family-friendly beach destination. Somewhere different (Florida I love ya, but you’re too busy and about an extra day’s drive with my kids and their relentless restroom and stretch breaks) yet still family-friendly. Somewhere clean, safe, fun, not too far away… and let’s not forget, reasonably priced! Four separate recommendations rolled in suggesting Myrtle Beach — you know, ...
Read moreSeptember 2013 LaToya London, the American Idol Finalist that joined the cast of The Carolina Opry and Good Vibrations earlier this year, announced that she will be staying through the 2013 Christmas Season. This announcement followed much speculation from fans eager to hear her legendary voice performing their favorite holiday classics. Featured in this season’s American Idol show as one of “The Three Divas,” LaToya was grouped with the likes of Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson and R&B powerhouse Fantasia Barrino. LaToya will add a dynamic element to the stage of The Carolina Opry Christmas Special this holiday season. The first nightly Christmas Special on the Grand Strand – ...
Read moreSeptember 2013 Winners of The Carolina Opry’s online clogging “Challenge” have been selected and will dance live onstage this Saturday night, September 21, in The Carolina Opry show alongside America’s Got Talent finalists All That. In May, the renowned clogging group launched a multi-phase online dance lesson series with an opportunity for submission entry. Hundreds of dancers submitted their performances of the original choreographed routine and 10 winners were chosen to perform the number live on stage with the group. The entertainment world is tough to break into, which is why All That created this opportunity. All That posted four different video segments ...
Read moreMay 2013 News Release LaToya London, American Idol Finalist, to join the cast of The Carolina Opry and Good Vibrations. Featured in this season’s American Idol show as one of “The Three Divas,” LaToya was grouped with the likes of Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson and R&B powerhouse Fantasia Barrino. LaToya will add a dynamic element to the stage of The Calvin Gilmore Theater for the summer season 2013. An American Idol finalist and a multiple award winner, London’s undeniable presence and amazing vocals managed to silence the razor-sharp tongue of American Idol’s most infamous judge, Simon Cowell. Following American Idol, London signed with Peak records ...
Read moreJanuary 2013 News Release Tangena Church, long-time Carolina Opry cast member and fan favorite, is returning to the stage of The Calvin Gilmore Theater after a one-year hiatus. Known for her powerful voice, dynamic range and energetic stage performances, audiences have been eagerly awaiting her return. Tangena will return as a featured vocalist in both The Carolina Opry and Good Vibrations – but she does a lot more than just sing! Calvin Gilmore said, “That Broadway-musical-edge that Tangena brings to the show mix is a great addition.” Tangena’s return is just one exciting element among many planned for the new 2013 season of ...
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