Artist Spotlight: John T. Woodall

John T. Woodall is a prolific songwriter and he delivers his songs with beautiful and powerful vocals. His style might best be described as soul rock, with a heavy infusion of blues and jazz. Joining the likes of the newer generation of singer/songwriters,
John T. performs music his way, in a style that appeals to people of all generations.
If you’ve forgotten what really good music sounds like, John T. will help you remember.
Playing and singing his own personal songs, John T. adds the familiar music of Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Dan Powter, James Taylor, and many others to his sets.

A Video from ABC 11 Previews NC Ag Jam 2009!

Artist Spotlight: Sarah Buxton

Sarah Buxton grew up in Lawrence, Kan., and became actively involved in music as a child by learning piano, playing flute and joining a children's choir. She became interested in songwriters and began writing poetry. After graduation, she met one of her musical idols, Stevie Nicks, who encouraged her to pursue music, which meant a move to Nashville.

Buxton enrolled at Nashville's Belmont University and started a Southern rock band called Stoik Oak, which toured the region for three years. She felt discouraged about finding a place for her unique-sounding voice in the music business but found further encouragement from one of her friends, John Rich of Big & Rich. She asked her publisher to set up some co-writing sessions, and she became more confident in her approach to singing and songwriting.

Keith Urban cut one of her songs, "Stupid Boy," for his 2006 album, Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing. Buxton released her debut album on Lyric Street Records in 2007. (CMT.com)

Come out and see Sarah perform for yourself on September 12!

Homegrown Taste of North Carolina!

So far, here are a few of the great NC companies joining us at Ag Jam 09!

Karen & Nancy's Homemade Goodies
ACW Enterprises, LLC
Pig Pen Enterprises
D'Vine Foods
Pluto's Inc
Peggy Rose's Sweet Pepper Jelly
Hawaiian Dave's Tropical Treats
Alamance Foods, Inc.
Lumpy's Ice Cream
Holm Made Cookies
Jack and Gigi Enterprises LLC
Butterball, LLC
Enoch Winery, LLC
Tay's Sauce LLC
Joe Seay Sauce, Inc.
Ken's Corn Maze
Foss Gourmet Foods
Dunlap Farms, LLC
Home Industries
Pepper Dog Specialty Foods
Julia's Pantry
Mile High Hot Sauce
Hawk Sauce Company
Williamson Peanuts

More vendors are signing up everyday, so come out to NC Ag Jam 09 and get a homegrown taste of NC!

Local, Local, Local!

A big thank you to our Got to Be NC Ag Jam vendors for helping us to support local agriculture! Many local food producers have already signed up to sample and sell their products at NC Ag Jam 2009. Spaces are going fast! Make sure you bring your appetite to sample and take home some of these great products. If you are an NC farmer or producer and would like more information on this event feel free to contact us!

The Method behind the NC Ag Jam Madness--"Got to Be NC"

North Carolina is home to a wide variety of fresh produce, seafood, nursery products, and processed items. In essence, that's why the Got to Be NC logo and program was created. When shopping for the best and freshest produce and foods, simply look for the Got to Be NC logo because it’s your way of knowing you’re getting a true North Carolina product. When you buy local, you are supporting North Carolina farmers and producers, and you can rest assured that you are receiving the highest quality products for you and your family.

For more of the freshest, locally grown foods, visit any of the five Got to Be NC driven State Farmers Markets located in Raleigh, Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Lumberton. For more information on North Carolina products, recipes, and nutrition, visit GottoBeNC.com. After all, when you want the best, its Got to Be NC!

So now you know... NC Ag Jam is a way for Got to Be NC and all of our NC sponsors, companies, and partners to showcase the agriculture bounty and heritage that our state is so proud of! But don't take our word for it... see for yourself on September 12 =)

2009 NC Ag Jam Artist Schedule

LINE UP: Here is the complete local and national artist line up so you can enjoy the music while filling up on NC goodies!

12 Noon: Gates
1:05-1:35: Joey Panzarella Band
2:00-2:30: Madonna Nash
2:55-3:25: John Woodall
3:50-4:20: Brian Davis
4:45-5:30: Johnny Orr & The South Station Band
5:55-6:40: Jason Jones
7:05-7:50: Sarah Buxton
8:15-9:00: Josh Thompson
9:30-11:00: Gretchen Wilson