Jamey Johnson's Debut Album on XM Radio!

I was very happy to get to listen to Jamey Johnson's brand new, debut album "The Lonesome Song" on XM Radio (Highway 16 channel) today! I already have his CD and like it a lot... you should check it out on XM over the next day, preview it or buy it on iTunes, or just go to the store and get it! It's sound and genre seems to be a step back in time, in that it revisits the older outlaw country--Waylon Jennings and maybe even some Willie Nelson thrown in. I love the old stuff and feel like some of the new sounds of country are just overrated sometimes. Check out his style and sound then come see and hear him live at NC Ag Jam '08! Only 2 weeks and a day away... =)

Happy Birthday to Jake!!

Today is also Jake Owen's birthday!! Stop by his Myspace page and give him a big 'ol Happy Birthday shout out =)

www.myspace.com/jakeowen

A little something for the ladies

We ladies love the looks and voices of our favorite male country crooners. Not one, but TWO of our Ag Jam artists are being featured in the contest for Country Weekly's Hottest Male Country Singer! Go to the link below to find out just which Ag Jam artists are featured and vote!! From George Strait to Keith Anderson and our Ag Jam boys, you're sure to agree with what you see. Don't see your favorite NC Ag Jam artist listed? Write 'em in and let Country Weekly know what's up!

http://www.countryweekly.com/sexiest_man/vote/survey/494

Just can't get enough BS.... (Blake Shelton that is)!!

Blake Shelton Visits People Magazine In NYC

"While in New York, Blake Shelton stopped by to visit the lovely ladies of People Magazine. He promised to give them the exclusive shots of his visit in exchange for them posting an interview with him on their site. Click on http://www.people.com/people/videos/0,,20219943,00.html to watch Blake give his opinions on cocktails, ringtones and Miranda Lambert." (www.blakeshelton.com)

What a fun way to preview even more of Blake before NC Ag Jam =)

A quick update on our additional NC Ag Jam vendors!

Applications are flowing in weekly from our North Carolina companies excited about serving you at NC Ag Jam! Below is a list of the additional vendors that will be serving up your favorite southern foods and products at our first annual NC Ag Jam:

RG Foods: BBQ Sauce, Dipping Sauce
Ford's Foods: Bone Suckin' Sauce Products
Ken's Produce & Garden Center: Mums, Pumpkins
NC Cattlemens Beef Council: Beef Recipes, Nutrition Info
Smokey Mt. Native Plant Association: Cornmeal, Cornmeal w/ Ramps

More vendors will be added to this list soon, but make sure you come out to Ag Jam on Saturday, September 13 to check out our 40+ vendors and get a taste of the treats and products our great state has to offer! See you soon!

Jake Owen's new single out today!!

We are excited to announce that Jake Owen's newest single "Don't Think I Can't Love You" is being released today! If you love "Something About a Woman", "Yee Haw", and "Startin With Me", all of which were co-written by Jake himself, you're sure to love his new tune. "Don't Think I Can't Love You" is the first single off of his upcoming sophomore album which is sure to see as much success as his debut. Check out Jake's new single and re-visit his debut songs before you come out to NC Ag Jam 08! Less than 3 weeks til Jam time =)

A little about Got to Be NC.... the driving force of NC Ag Jam!

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 13 =)