Artist Corey Frizzell News

Frizzell To Create A Portrait of The Late SGT Ryan Baumann To Be The Focal Point of A New FT. Campbell Conference Room

2010-01-27T21:56:00.000-08:00

Corey Frizzell visiting 1LT Joel Steffel in the under construction conference room at FT. Campbell

Frizzell is proud to add SGT Ryan Baumann to his "Fallen Heroes" project. Fort Campbell base where Ryan was stationed as part of the 101st is constructing a conference room which will be dedicated to the memory of the late Baumann. Ryan's mom, Cindy Lohman and base representative 1LT Joel Steffel have commissioned the portrait to be the focal point in the room. The conference room, when finished will have many memories of Baumann from his time of service, including medals and awards that Ryan earned.

Baumann, Ryan Patrick Birth: 1983-09-17 in Loveland, Ohio. Residence: Jeffersonville, Indiana
Death: Friday, August 01, 2008. Laid to Rest: Monday, August 11, 2008 in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Sergeant Ryan Patrick Baumann (USA) of Fort Campbell, Kentucky was killed in action on August 1, 2008 while serving his country in Afghanistan. Ryan was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Ryan was killed in action while leading the convoy on Route Alaska in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device.

Ryan was born in Loveland Ohio on September 17, 1983. He moved to Germany when he was five where he attended American, German and International schools and excelled in both baseball and soccer. He moved to Maryland in 1996 and attended Esperanza Middle School and graduated from Great Mills High School in 2003. While in high school, Ryan continued to play and referee soccer and enjoyed cars and racing. Ryan also developed his interest in photography while in High School and even won awards from the School Board and did the photos for a walking guide to St. Mary's County. After graduation, Ryan met his fiancee, Lauren Smith, who is also a graduate of Great Mills High School. Ryan enlisted in the Army in 2004 and served a 12-month tour in Iraq prior to this year's deployment to Afghanistan. Ryan and Lauren were planning on getting married on January 10, 2009.

"I am very proud and honored to be asked by Ryan's mom, Cindy and Ft. Campbell to create this portrait of a hero. This project has actually been in the works for over seven months but due to some personal circumstances, I am just getting to start it. I know that many people will see this portrait for years to come so it needs to be perfect and I am putting everything into it." - Corey

Frizzell In New Book "Is There Anybody Out There Who Can Help Me" By Glorya Wilson

2010-01-27T17:09:00.000-08:00

Frizzell is honored to have a page dedicated to him and the portrait of the late Bob Wilson he created in the new book "Is There Anybody Out There Who Can Help Me" by Glorya Wilson.

From the book: Isn’t there anybody out there who can help me? Is the cry of people’s hearts everywhere. Sometimes it is verbalized during a desperate time of emotional turmoil like mine. Other times it is just the unsettled desire of a man or woman functioning in their normal day-to-day situations. But a hollowness remains that no job, no human relationship, or no material possession can fill.

“There IS somebody out there who can help you; IS NAME IS JESUS!"

The book is available at www.mustardseedfaith.org

In June of 2009 Corey was asked to create a special portrait of the late Bob Wilson, award winning Christian Country DJ and co-founder of AGAPE FEST. Bob Wilson passed away on Tuesday, October 7th, 2009.

The Agape Christian Country Gospel Music Festival Association began in 2000 and at the 4th Annual Award Ceremony the portrait was unveiled.

8 years ago, Glorya Wilson,a Christian Country Gospel Evangelist and Bob Wilson a Christian Country DJ founded the AGAPE FEST. (Name was given by James Marvel) They had a strong vision to unite those who loved and ministered in the Christian Country Gospel Music field. They felt by uniting and working together with artists from all over the world, they could form a bond and build a music industry that could truly spread God's message of salvation through the Country music that so many love. They knew that good Christian music can sometimes reach a soul when nothing else can. They had a vision to have a music ministry association with great integrity, high moral standards, and that would be open to everyone, not just an elite few. All these things have been accomplished along with many more over the last 8 years.

Frizzell Asked To Be A Part of The New "Favorite Recipes of Tennessee Celebrities" Book

2009-12-28T12:19:00.000-08:00

Frizzell is honored to be asked by KY Author Pamela Whinnery to be a part of her new book.

Pamela Whinnery is a former lab analyst from USEC, Paducha, KY. While on a business trip, she came across a cookbook that consisted of favorite recipes of celebrities and sports figures. She thought it was such a great idea, she decided to create a cookbook of favorite celebrity recipes from her home state of KY. After much success with her first book, Pamela has decided to create a second one called "Favorite Recipes of Tennessee Celebrity's" and has asked Frizzell to submit one of his own. Right now she has over 100 recipe's submitted including, Flatt & Scruggs (by their family members), George S. Curtis who wrote the "Austin Powers" movies, Country Legend Tom T. Hall and Billy Ray & Miley Cirrus (Hannah Montana).

"I am flattered to be asked by Pamela to be a part of her new book. It's a little different than anything else I have been a part of but I am very honored. She told me I could send her a family recipe, one I just like or one of my own. I am gonna have to put some thought into this one. I do make a mean chili. Guess will have to see." - Corey

For more information on Pamela Whinnery and her books, visit her website at http://celebritycookbooks.blogspot.com/

Check back for updates on Pamela's new book and what Corey has submitted.

Frizzell Designs Website for Double E Promotions

2009-11-23T21:12:00.000-08:00

Among other projects Frizzell found time to design a new website for Double E Promotions, founded and ran by Perry Edge. Double E provides radio promotion, booking, recording and artist production along with catering to the talent buyer looking to book talent for their next event. With clients like Marty Haggard, Jimmy Fortune, Gerald Smith, David & Allen Frizzell, Double E Promotions is on the rise. Check out the new site at www.doubleepromotions.com, look around and let them know what you think by visiting their comment page.

Frizzell Takes Top Prize for The Lyric Frizzell Fund

2009-11-02T06:54:00.001-08:00

Corey Frizzell, Vanderbilt Cheerleaders & The Elephants win top prize for their charitys

Frizzell with his winning replica Lefty Frizzell/ Nudie suit scrubs

Frizzell being interviewed at the event

Corey Frizzell & Perry Edge from Double E Promotions

Frizzell with MedVance Institute Representative

Frizzell with American Idol finalist, Corey Clark

Crystal, Corey Clark & Wife and Corey Frizzell

Frizzell & rising Country Artist, Billy Ryan

Frizzell with Country Artist, Megan James

It was a successful night at Nasvhille's 2009 Scrubs for a Cause event for the Lyric Frizzell Fund. Corey Frizzell's design joined the Vanderbilt Cheerleader's team and the Elephant's from the Nashville zoo, as the favorite scrub designs, taking home a $1000 check for the charity of their choice. Not only did Frizzell's scrub's beat out 27 other celebrity designs, including Country Music Stars, Reba McEntire, Craig Morgan & Deana Carter and The Nashville Predators hockey team, but received the first bid and largest bid in the silent auction with proceeds from the sale of the Corey's scrubs also benefiting the Lyric Frizzell Fund. Corey was also honored to receive two tickets to the Nashville Symphony as a reward for the "Most Artistic Award", voted on by everyone in attendance.

Below is a description of what Corey's scrub design was about.

Replica Lefty Frizzell "Nudie" Suit

Lefty Frizzell broke new ground, not only with his vocal style, but by being the first country singer to wear rhinestones on stage. Around 1953, shortly after relocating to California, Frizzell teamed up with the best western tailor in the Los Angeles area, Nudie Cohen. Lefty brought to Nudie the idea to add detachable fringe to his suites so that he would be able to easily change the color and keep the women from tearing his expensive stage cloths to pieces when they pulled at him. But Nudie had his own plans for the Columbia Records discovery of the year, asking Lefty to be his guinea pig, he designed a white cowboy suite with an “L” and an “F” scripted on the lapel filled with blue rhinestones. This would be the first time Nudie, the Rodeo Tailor, would ever put rhinestones on a country singer’s clothes. But not the last, he would go on to create many of Lefty’s well known stage outfits.

Nudie and his wife Bobbie, came to California in the early 1940's and started making clothes out of their garage. He became established as a cowboy clothier around 1946 when he outfitted Tex Williams' band. Although Lefty is credited for helping Nudie become forever known as the “Tailor to The Stars”, his most famous suits were created for Hank Williams and in 1957, Nudie made a $10,000 gold lame' suit for Elvis Presley.

As the nephew of Country Music Stars, David & Lefty Frizzell and the son of award winning, Country Gospel Great, Allen Frizzell, Corey’s proud of his musical heritage and pays tribute to his roots by creating a replica, Lefty Frizzell “Nudie” suit. Being an artist and having royal, country music blood running through his veins, Frizzell’s design is sure to set itself apart and have nostalgic country music appeal.

“Artist to the Stars” Corey Frizzell Joins 25 Other Celebrity Designers For MedVance Institute’s “Scrubs for a Cause” Charity Event

2009-10-13T21:59:00.000-07:00

Nashville, TN – October 29th, 2009 – “Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell has been selected as one of Nashville’s celebrity designer’s to participate in the MedVance Institute’s “Scrubs for a Cause” charity event. This event features an array of medical scrubs personally designed by influential members of the Nashville, TN community, anything goes! The scrubs will be on display at the Nashville, TN MedVance Institute’s campus during a cocktail reception on October 29th. Invited community leaders and guests will vote on their favorite scrubs with the top three highest vote getters taking home a $1000 check for their Charity. In Addition, each set of scrubs will be auctioned off to the highest bidder, guaranteeing each charity a share of Nashville’s philanthropic nature. Being an artist and having royal country music blood running through his veins, Frizzell’s design is sure to set itself apart and have nostalgic country music appeal.

As the nephew of Country Stars, David & Lefty Frizzell and the son of Country Gospel Great, Allen Frizzell, Corey’s proud of his musical heritage, but took a very different path, one not filled with creating music but instead with art and boxing. Although Corey's passion for boxing kept this former Golden Gloves Champion in and out of the ring for a decade, his love for drawing has always been there. Over the years he perfected his craft, starting with cartoons and now creating portraits for the general public. In 2006, Frizzell came full circle when he started creating portraits for Country Music stars like George Jones, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt and Willie Nelson to name a few. Although Frizzell’s portraits hang on the walls of many legendary Country Music Stars and writers, his works can also be found on display in many public venues like the KY Music Hall of Fame and the world famous Nashville Palace. It looks like Frizzell found his niche, carrying on the family name while blazing a path of his own.

Corey’s charity of choice is the Lyric Frizzell Fund. In July of this year Corey’s daughter, Lyric Alana Frizzell was diagnosed with an aggressive, rare form of Leukemia and is being treated at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. For more information on Corey, visit www.coreyfrizzell.com. For more information on Lyric Frizzell, visit www.lyricfrizzell.com.

Other confirmed participating celebrity designers are as follows: The Tennessean & Nashville Metro Mix Columnist, Heather Byrd; Country Music Star, Deana Carter; American Idol Season 2 Contestant, Corey Clark; Owner/Designer for LaBosh Handbags, Tosha Cole Clemens; Nashville Predators Player, JP Dumont; WSMV NBC4 Anchor, Jennifer Johnson;
Rising Country Artist, Billy Ryan; DJ Ron Slomowicz; Five-time winner in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Bobby Hamilton, Jr; Nashville Sounds Mascot, Ozzie; Glencliff High School; WZTV FOX17 Entertainment Reporter, Stacy McCloud; Country Music Star, Craig Morgan; Nashville Predators Hockey Team; Country Music Star, Reba McEntire; Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Elephants; Nashville Chief of Police, Ronal Serpas; WTVF CBS5 Meteorologist, Lelan Statom; Tennessee Titans Cheerleading Squad; Tennessee Titans Mascot, T-Rac; The Rymer Art Gallery Director, Tonya Trotter; Vanderbilt University Cheerleaders; Vanderbilt University Football Team; Edgar Award-Winning Author, Steven Womack & The Tennesean Columnist, George Zepp

Frizzell Adds Spc. Robert Ray Arsiaga to His “Fallen Heroes” Project

2009-10-03T11:48:00.000-07:00

SPC Robert Arsiaga

Sylvia Arsiaga, Roberts Mother

“Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell is honored to add Spc. Robert Ray Arsiaga from Midland TX as his next portrait to his “Fallen Heroes” project. Frizzell launched a new project in early 2009 to honor the memory of soldiers who have been killed in action while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Frizzell has a tribute page on his website at www.coreyfrizzell.com that honors these fallen and showcase the portraits he has created of these men and women. These portraits are created and presented free of charge to the families of these soldiers for their sacrifice.

"It’s my view that whether you agree or not with our president or whether you agree or not with whatever war that our nation is involved in, there are men and women who are making sacrifices and defending our great nation who need our support. Not only are these soldiers making everyday sacrifices but so are their families. It’s because of the sacrifice that these brave soldiers are making on our behalf that we are able to live free and have so much opportunity. Sadly, some have made the ultimate sacrifice. We have soldiers dying that need to be remembered. They are part of the reason the Frizzell’s have been able to do what they do. The reason I am able to be who I am and do what I love to do. I have made a commitment to create as many portraits as I can of the soldiers who have lost their lives, serving in the United States Armed Forces during a time of war and present them to their families free or charge. It’s what little I can do to give back and honor their memory. These men and women deserve to be remembered.” – Corey

Spc. Robert Ray Arsiaga was part of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Combined Joint Task Force 7. Arsiaga earned the Purple Heart (Posthumous) for wounds received as a result of hostile actions. He was also presented the Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Service. Arsiaga was killed April 4Th, 2004 in Sadr City Iraq with seven other soldiers; one was his best friend, Spc. Israel Garza. Also slain were: Spc. Ahmed Cason, Sgt. Yihjyh L. "Eddie" Chen, Spc. Stephen D. Hiller, Cpl. Forest J. Jostes, Sgt. Michael W. Mitchell and Spc. Casey Sheehan.

After hearing about his “Fallen Heroes” project, Frizzell was contacted during the summer of 2009 by Vietnam veteran Wallace Craig of Midland TX about the burden Craig had to honor the men in his region killed in action since 2000. After several months of discussion, come next summer, everyone who goes into the new Midland County Courts & Administration Building at 505 N. Loraine St. in Midland, Texas will know who Robert Ray Arsiaga, Sgt. Conrad Alvarez of Big Spring, Cpl. Daniel Amaya of Odessa and 9 other heroes of the Permian Basin area were. They will be among 12 men who died in Iraq and Afghanistan to be permanently memorialized on the court house walls as fine art portraits by a Nashville, Tenn., artist Corey Frizzell as part of his “Fallen Heroes” project.

New Article in "My West Texas News" Blog

2009-10-03T11:43:00.000-07:00

Check out this article in the "My West Texas News" blog about my "Fallen Heroes" project. Read it here

http://www.mywesttexas.com/articles/2009/07/28/news/top_stories/commissioners.txt#ixzz0MYcWzIPl

Frizzell Creates Poster for Keith Whitley Tribute Concert

2009-10-01T01:47:00.000-07:00

For those that did not know, Corey also works with graphic design. Corey was asked by the Keith Whitley Association to create a poster for the up coming Memorial Tribute concert, scheduled for Oct. 10th at the world famous Nashville Palace. Not only has Corey designed the poster but will also be on hand at the show as a special guest while one of his fine art Whitley prints are auctioned off. Frizzell will autograph and present the print to the highest bidder. It will be a great show, come on out!

Anyone interested in a quote for any graphic design ideas, contact Corey at corey@coreyfrizzell.com or artistcoreyfrizzell@gmail.com

Nashville, TN – October 10th, 2009 – “Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell will be a special guest for the Keith Whitley Memorial Tribute Concert at the world famous, Nashville Palace. Frizzell will be on hand as one of his fine art prints of the late Whitley is auctioned. Frizzell will autograph and present the print to the highest bidder. The print is a copy of a portrait Frizzell created of the late Country Star, Keith Whitley and is on display as part of Whitley’s exhibit in the KY Music Hall of Fame. Frizzell’s portrait was commissioned by Bonnie Cherrie Hill, originator of a petition drive to see Whitley inducted in Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. Hill also serves as Director and co-founder of The Keith Whitley Association.Other Artists scheduled to appear are as follows: Bluegrass Artists Ralph Stanley II, Mark Newton, Randy Kohrs, Don Rigsby, and Lenny Centers; Country Artists Ken Mellons, Billy Ryan, Kevin Denney, Jesse Keith Whitley, C. J. Garton, Terry Hall, Michael Keith Whitley, Jannet Lee, Michael Ken, Korey Blake, Seth Hopkins, George Molton, Holly Lynn, Garrett Walker, Chris Caskey and Randy Hayes.The concert will be sponsored by the Keith Whitley Association. Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 8:30 pm to 1:00 am. Admission will be $20 at the door with proceeds to benefit the Keith Whitley Memorial Fund and the Lyric Frizzell Fund to help alleviate expenses incurred during her battle with Leukemia. For more information on Lyric, visit www.lyricfrizzell.com.

Nashville Palace to host Keith Whitley Memorial Tribute Concert with Special Appearance by “Artist to the Stars” Corey Frizzell

2009-09-28T18:15:00.000-07:00

Nashville, TN – October 10th, 2009 – “Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell will be a special guest for the Keith Whitley Memorial Tribute Concert at the world famous, Nashville Palace. Frizzell will be on hand as one of his fine art prints of the late Whitley is auctioned. Frizzell will autograph and present the print to the highest bidder. The print is a copy of a portrait Frizzell created of the late Country Star, Keith Whitley and is on display as part of Whitley’s exhibit in the KY Music Hall of Fame. Frizzell’s portrait was commissioned by Bonnie Cherrie Hill, originator of a petition drive to see Whitley inducted in Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. Hill also serves as Director and co-founder of The Keith Whitley Association.

Other Artists scheduled to appear are as follows: Bluegrass Artists Ralph Stanley II, Mark Newton, Randy Kohrs, Don Rigsby, and Lenny Centers; Country Artists Ken Mellons, Billy Ryan, Kevin Denney, Jesse Keith Whitley, C. J. Garton, Terry Hall, Michael Keith Whitley, Jannet Lee, Michael Ken, Korey Blake, Seth Hopkins, George Molton, Holly Lynn, Garrett Walker, Chris Caskey and Randy Hayes.

The concert will be sponsored by the Keith Whitley Association. Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 8:30 pm to 1:00 am. Admission will be $20 at the door with proceeds to benefit the Keith Whitley Memorial Fund and the Lyric Frizzell Fund to help alleviate expenses incurred during her battle with Leukemia. For more information on Lyric, visit www.lyricfrizzell.com.

Keith Whitley Portrait Prints - NOW AVAILABLE!!!

2009-09-27T22:47:00.000-07:00

In 2009, "Artist to The Stars" Corey Frizzell was commissioned by the Keith Whitley Association to create a special one of a kind portrait of the late, great Keith Whitley. On August 1st, 2009, Frizzell joined members of KY Bluebird, a Keith Whitley tribute band at the KY Music Hall of Fame for an event to honor and celebrate the memory of Whitley. It was during this event the original portrait was unveiled and presented to the Ky Music Hall of Fame to be part of Whitley's exhibit. You can now own a piece of Country Music history, a piece of Keith Whitley history. Purchase your own print of the Keith Whitley portrait on display at the KY Music Hall of Fame.

These prints are an created on fine art paper, signed by Frizzell and range in size from 20 x 24" to 12 x 18". To purchase prints visit Corey's online store here.

http://artbyfrizzell.mybisi.com

Frizzell Creates a Portait of Elvis For Private Collector

2009-09-27T22:00:00.000-07:00

In 2009 "Artist to The Stars" Corey Frizzell created a custom one of a kind portrait of the one and only Elvis Presley for a private collector. This is the first time Frizzell has created a portrait of Elvis and you the viewer are invited to witness the process. To commission your own custom portrait from your favorite photo email Corey at corey@coreyfrizzell.com to request a quote.

Photos From the Keith Whitley Portrait Presentation

2009-09-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

Corey and KY Music Hall of Fame Director, Robert Lawson unveiling the keith Whitley portrait

Chris Caskey from the KY Bluebird Tribute Band and Corey

KY Music Hall of Fame Director, Robert Lawson, Corey

and Jason Hale from the KY Bluebird Tribute Band

Performer CJ Garton

Performer Kory Blake. Kory was a runner up on the Colgate Showdown in 2009

Performer's KY Bluebird, a Keith Whitley Tribute Band

From left to right: Jason Hale, Chris Caskey & Randy Hayes

Photographer Bill Stallings and Chris Caskey

Corey talking with Kory Blake and family

Photographer Bill Stallings and Randy Hayes

Corey and Randy Hayes. Randy played guitar for Keith for about nine years

Performer Dale Pyatt singing a spin on Corey's uncle Lefty's song "Gone Gone Gone"

Performers from the Keith Whitley Day and Portrait Presentation

From left to right: Dale Pyatt, Kory Blake, Corey Frizzell,

CJ Garton, Randy Hayes, Chris Caskey and Jason Hale

On August 1st, 2009 Frizzell appeared with performers, Kory Blake, CJ Garton and KY Bluebird, a Keith Whitley Tribute Band to celebrate the life and career of the late Keith Whitley. This celebration centered around a portrait Frizzell created of Keith Whitley and unveiled as to be part of Keith's exhibit at the KY Music Hall of Fame in Renfro Valley, KY. Several months before, Frizzell's portrait was commissioned by the Keith Whitley Association, founded by Bonnie Hill and Flo Whitley. Prints of this portrait are available in Corey's online store.

View Photos of Corey on "Making it Happen" TV Show with Victoria Lee

2009-09-27T20:03:00.000-07:00

Corey with Making it Happen TV host, Victoria Lee and her Husband Rex

Getting miked for show

Corey talking about the portrait he did of the late award winning radio DJ, Bob Wilson which was presented to Bob's wife, Glorya at the Agape Fest Award Show.

Corey speaking to Victoria about his daughter Lyric Alana, who has just been diagnosed with and aggressive and rare form of Leukemia and is being treated at the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Corey created the portrait for Lyric to go in her hospital room while living in the hospital. To read more and follow Lyric on her journey with Leukemia, visit her website at www.lyricfrizzell.com

Back in August of this year, Corey was honored to be invited to do the "Making it Happen" TV show with Victoria lee in Tulsa, OK. The show had been booked for several months before Corey's 10 month old daughter, Lyric had been diagnosed with Leukemia. Corey spoke about his testimony as a Christian, his career as a boxer and now an artist and all the new projects he is involved in. Victoria was kind enough to add a ten minute segment about Lyric. To view Corey's appearance on the show visit http://www.makingithappentv.com/.

David, Allen & Corey Frizzell on The Midnight Jamboree Tonight

2009-09-12T18:55:00.001-07:00

Tune in tonight at 12PM CST to WSM 650-AM to the Midnight Jamboree. Lyric's daddy, Corey, her Pa Pa Allen and uncle David will be on to talk about Lyric and perform the song "Sweet Lyric Alana", written by David Frizzell and Jimmy Fortune from the Statler Brothers.

America’s 2nd longest running radio show...still being broadcast every Saturday night on WSM 650-AM, following the Grand Ole Opry. The WORLD FAMOUS MIDNITE JAMBOREE continues the tradition of bringing fans the country music they love FOR FREE at our TEXAS TROUBADOUR THEATRE in Music Valley Village (across from Opryland.) Tune in on your radio, or be there in person for a part of America's Country Music History. MC of the Midnite Jamboree is Jennifer Herron.

Catch Lyric's Commercial on Monday, September 7th, 2009, 7:00 PM CST on RFD-TV

2009-09-06T22:05:00.000-07:00

As you may or may not know, on July 28th of this year, Corey's daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia at 10 months old. In fact she is the only known case in documented history to have the type of AML Leukemia she has. Lyric's parents, Crystal and Corey were a part of something very special last week. Corey's uncle David Frizzell and Statler Brother, Jimmy Fortune wrote a great song for Lyric called "Sweet Lyric Alana" and performed it along with Corey's dad, Country Gospel Great, Allen Frizzell and Grand Ole' Opry star, Helen Cornelius during the filming of a commercial which will air as part of David's "Frizzell & Friends" concert series on the RFD-TV Channel.

On the series David teams up for performances with several legends of Country Music like Merle Haggard, Crystal Gayle, Gene Watson and Jimmy Fortune to name a few. Crystal and Corey were asked to be a part of the commercial to speak about Lyric and her fight with Leukemia.

"We are very honored to be a part of this and appreciate everyone coming together to help. It means a lot to us." - Corey

You may catch the commercial during the airing of the "Frizzell & Friends" concert series on September 7th, 2009, Monday 7:00 PM CSTon RFD-TV,

Comcast channel 136,

Dish channel 231 &

Direct TV channel 345.

For anyone interested out of state, please check with your local cable subscriber for RFD-TV.

http://www.rfdtv.com/
http://davidfrizzell.com/news.htm
http://allenfrizzell.com/introduction/
http://jimmyfortune.com/
http://www.helencornelius.net/

http://lyricfrizzell.com/

Corey To Be On The "Making It Happen" TV Show Aug. 26th

2009-08-21T12:13:00.000-07:00

Making It Happen Christian Television Talk Show
Making It Happen
Celebrities such as singers, songwriters, musicians, artists, comedians, preachers, authors will be appearing on the Making It Happen show hosted by Victoria Lee

Wensday August 26th 12:30 pm
kwhbt 47 Cable 7 in Tulsa, OK and Dish Network 47

Check Out Today's Sioux City Journal

2009-08-21T12:03:00.000-07:00

Check out Corey's interview with the Sioux City Journal about his experience being cast in the original Stephen King movie "Children of The Corn" and his new portrait series celebrating the 25th anniversary. In print all over Iowa on F...riday Aug. 21st. You may also read a part of the interview online at
The Sioux City Journal

Read Corey's Interview in the Sioux City Journal

2009-08-14T15:19:00.000-07:00

Corey interviewed with Sioux City Journal newspaper reporter, Joanne Fox on Friday, August 14th about his connection to the original 1984, Stephen King horror movie, "Children of The Corn". For those who didn't know, Corey had two roles in the major motion picture, cast as one of the evil children from Gatlin and a stand-in double for the character "Job". This happens to be the 25th anniversary of the movies debut. In celebration of the anniversary Corey has launched his Children of The Corn 25th Anniversary Portrait series and has been doing several interviews about the making.

To read the interview just pick up your copy of the Sioux City Journal (Iowa) or log on to their online version Friday, Aug 21st. http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/

For more information on Corey's acting career go to http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3251728/
To view other Children of The Corn interviews Corey has done go to http://childrenofthemovie.com

Corey's 10 Month Old Daughter, Lyric, Diagnosed with Leukemia

2009-08-05T22:51:00.000-07:00

Corey and family received devastating news on July 28Th, 2009. Lyric Alana Frizzell, Corey's daughter was diagnosed with an aggressive, rare form of Leukemia and is being treated at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, TN. This is going to be a long struggle as they fight this disease. Please keep Lyric and the Frizzell family in your prayers. Lyric is only 10 months old and could be in the hospital for at least 6 months during treatment. If you would like to follow Lyric's journey as she fights against Leukemia, please click on the banner below. Once on Lyric's page you will find an option to receive email updates. You may also copy and paste the code below and add the banner to any website or social site you may have to bring awareness to Lyric's struggle.

Corey Presents Second "Fallen Heroes" Portrait to Linda Patrick & Family

2009-07-19T17:54:00.000-07:00

Corey traveled to Rockvail, TN to present a portrait of Master Sergeant, Ernest E. Cole as part of his "Fallen Heroes" project. The portrait was presented to Linda Patrick (Ed's Sister) and family. Ed was stationed in Germany and was sent to Turkey for a SPECIAL MISSION during the Iran hostage situation where on February 9, 1981 he was killed. He was a career soldier, he was also stationed at Warner Robbins, GA; Homestead, FL. This was his third tour in Germany. He was also a Viet Nam Veteran.

"I would like to thank the ED Cole family for their hospitality and for allowing me to do this for Linda, it means a lot. Many men and women have made great sacrifices for our freedom and need to always be remembered. Thank you." - Corey

For this project Corey is creating portraits of our U.S. soldiers who have been killed in action and presenting them free of charge to their family members for their sacrifice. Please check out Corey's ."Fallen Heroes" tribute page for more information.

Corey On The Country Turnpike Radio Show

2009-07-14T18:44:00.000-07:00

Be sure to tune in tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 15Th at 7 to 9PM Central on The Country Turnpike radio show with DJ Mike. Mike will be interviewing Corey about his up-coming appearance at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame on August 1st to present a portrait of the late Keith Whitley to the Hall of Fame. The Keith Whitley Association, founded and ran by Bonnie Cherrie Hill and Flo Whitley has commissioned The portrait of Whitley which will be part of Whitley's exhibit at the Hall of Fame.

The Country Turnpike radio show is broadcast every Wednesday at 8PM to 10PM Eastern (7PM to 9PM Central),and rebroadcast Saturday at 8AM on WHAY 98.3. You can hear it live online at www.hay98.com. Once on the home page, just click "Listen Live".

The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame will be hosting the event to honor the memory and music of Keith Whitley on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will also feature live musical performances from singer/songwriter Jannet Lee, rising country star Scott Hisey, and Lexington, Kentucky native Korey Blake Rose, 2009 Colgate Country Showdown finalist. The Whitley family will also be present.

Corey asked to Present a Portrait of Keith Whitley to The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame

2009-07-01T17:04:00.000-07:00

The Keith Whitley Association, founded and ran by Bonnie Cherrie Hill and Flo Whitley has commissioned a portrait by Corey of the late Keith Whitley which will be presented to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in Renfro Valley, Kentucky as part of Whitley's exhibit. The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame will be hosting an event to honor the memory and music of Keith Whitley on Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will also feature live musical performances from singer/songwriter Jannet Lee, rising country star Scott Hisey, and Lexington, Kentucky native Korey Blake Rose, 2009 Colgate Country Showdown finalist.

Whitley has been gone for 20 years, but the legacy of great traditional hardcore honky-tonk country music he left us certainly cannot be denied. Whitley's bluegrass and country music has captivated audiences and artists for four decades. Whitley began playing professionally at the age of fifteen with Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, and later moved on as lead vocalist with J. D. Crowe & The New South. Whitley's roots were developed in bluegrass music. But his distinctive vocal style was the result of his intense study of classic country vocal stylists such as George Jones, Hank Williams, Jr., and Lefty Frizzell.

Whitley was best known for his Top 20 single “Miami, My Amy”and his three follow-up Top 10 singles, “Hard Livin’,” “Ten Feet Away,” and “Homecoming ‘63.” But it wasn’t until the release of his third RCA album “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” released in 1988, that Whitley became a country superstar. The album produced three Number 1 hits, the title cut, “When You Say Nothing At All,” and “I'm No Stranger To The Rain.” His posthumous release, 1989’s “I Wonder Do You Think of Me,” also featured 2 Number 1 singles, the title cut and “It Ain’t Nothin,” and the Top 10 hit “I’m Over You.”

"I am very honored to have been asked by the Keith Whitley Association to create a portrait of Keith and to be included in this event. I have been a fan of Whitley's for a long time and am excited to have a portrait that I have created be a part of the Keith Whitley exhibit." - Corey

The Frizzell and Whitley name's have been crossed paths many times before. Keith was a huge fan of Lefty Frizzell, cutting one of his songs titled, "I Never Go Around Mirrors" in which Corey's dad, Allen Frizzell, was asked by Keith to be a vocalist on.

Corey Asked to Create a Special Portriat

2009-06-11T19:07:00.000-07:00

Corey was asked to create a special portrait of the late Bob Wilson, award winning Christian Country DJ and co-founder of AGAPE FEST. Bob Wilson passed away on Tuesday, October 7th.

The Agape Christian Country Gospel Music Festival Association began in 2000 and It's about to have its 4th Annual Award Ceremony which is were the portrait will be unveiled.

8 years ago, Glorya Wilson,a Christian Country Gospel Evangelist and Bob Wilson a Christian Country DJ founded the AGAPE FEST. (Name was given by James Marvel) They had a strong vision to unite those who loved and ministered in the Christian Country Gospel Music field. They felt by uniting and working together with artists from all over the world, they could form a bond and build a music industry that could truly spread God's message of salvation through the Country music that so many love. They knew that good Christian music can sometimes reach a soul when nothing else can. They had a vision to have a music ministry association with great integrity, high moral standards, and that would be open to everyone, not just an elite few. All these things have been accomplished along with many more over the last 8 years.

“Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell is interviewed by Germany's, premier country music journalist, Christian Lamitschka

2009-06-10T12:40:00.000-07:00

“Artist to The Stars”, Corey Frizzell is interviewed by Germany's premier country music journalist, Christian Lamitschka during the 2009 Fan Fair/ CMA Music Fest. Corey talks about his newly launched "Fallen Heroes" project, a Keith Whitley project in the works and creating art for Country Music Legends. Corey also shows some art pieces he is creating for his online store. There will be several size prints available of portraits created of Lefty Frizzell & Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley and many more. Check out Corey's website here.

For more information on Christian click here. Corey is also available for commissions to create portraits from your photos. For a quote email Corey at corey@coreyfrizzell.com