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		Meet Some Of The Performers For 2004: Guitar Pickin' Mama (Janice Payne) What a talented lady she is! Janice Payne's Music is influenced by some of the greatest musicians that ever lived. She gets her inspiration from a wide variaty of styles from such greats as Hank Williams Sr., Redd Stewart and Marty Robbins, to Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elton John, and Steve Vai! Janice blends all this influence together to create her own unique style of music. We look forward to her performance at the festival and thank her for giving of her time and talents. www.guitarpickinmama.com Leona Williams Leona is one of country music's great lady singers. Ask anyone and you'll hear the same answer- this lady is pure country. Her songs, including several #1 songs, have been recorded by Merle Haggard, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Moe Bandy, Tammy Wynette, Connie Smith, Willie Nelson, Randy Travis and others. Her natural abilities have made her one of country music's most admired singers and songwriters. The Redd Stewart Country Music Festival welcomes Leona Williams to our show with open arms! www.leonawilliams.homestead.com Keith Thompson Singer/songwriter born in Belfast Ireland who now calls Guelph Ontario his home, has performed with and opened for a wide range of bands and performers, showing what a truly versatile entertainer he is. Keith first picked up an acoustic guitar in his early teenage years and after writing and playing for some time put together a band “Athen Rye”. Keith has entertained audiences as a solo artist and with his new band, “The Rye”. In 2001/2002 Keith has appeared with: The Fables, Dr. Hook, Julian Austin and Jason Barry to name a few. www.keiththompsonmusic.com *CanJoeJohn** The Most Unique Musician in the World, Playing the Most Unique Instrument in the World!!!...the 'Canjoe'... CanjoeJohn brings to the stage a very unigue one string instrument and combines his music with stories of hope and inspiration. He will play for anyone at anytime on or off stages but the biggest reward he finds comes through the smiles and thumbs up he gets from those he touches with his 'uncanny' CanJoe picking style and his messages of inspiration, in reaching out for dreams. www.canjoe.com* Lolene Born in Maysville, Kentucky to Allene and Bill Soward, Lolene is a natural born creative artist. Lolene's mother imbued a love for music in Lolene from her earliest years and encouraged Lolene to follow her dreams of singing and playing guitar. Lolene learned early at her mother's side as she watched her mother and aunt Francis perform as the Singing Dugan Sisters. Her mother's encouragement has truly paid off as you will see when you hear and experience Lolene! lolene.net Click Here For More Artists


2004 Artist Index Main Events Special Guest: Buster Doss Guitar Pickin' Mama Leona Williams Keith Thompson CanJoe John Lolene Ernie Ashworth Frank James Colonel Robert Morris W.S. Holland Dalton Roberts Joe Rucker Lowell Shyette Britni Jean Hendrickson The Mateki's Ben Adler Tammy Cassidy Bobby Wynne Jose Daniel FOXX Margaret Penn Joanna And Julie Allen Les Alexander Angela White Karissa Stepter Bob Timmers Fred Atkins Robert Clarkson Phil McGarrah James Segrest Roger Liles John Story Aaron Jesy Keys Harold Rogers Milton Woolridge Jack Greene Candi Carpenter Steve Turnbow