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  • Tanya Tucker coming to The Carolina Opry Theater January 26


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    August 7, 2018

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    Tanya Tucker coming to The Carolina Opry Theater January 26

    Tanya Tucker will perform at The Carolina Opry Theater on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 6pm as part of Calvin Gilmore’s Myrtle Beach Performing Arts Series.

    In 1974, Rolling Stone ran a cover story on Tanya Tucker with the headline that said “You’re Gonna Hear From Me.” Truer words have never been spoken. For four decades, her sultry voice and vivacious stage presence has helped to make her one of the most admired and respected female vocalists in the Country Music genre. Tanya’s reign includes 23 Top 40 albums and a string of 56 Top 40 singles, 10 of which reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts. Along the way, she has provided some of the biggest country music hits of each decade, including, “Blood Red and Goin’ Down,” “Would you Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)” and “Texas (When I Die),” just to name a few. Tucker is also the recipient of numerous awards, including two CMAs, two ACMs, and three CMT awards.

    Tanya Tucker will be live at The Carolina Opry Theater, for one night only, on January 26, 2019 at 6:00pm. Tickets are on sale now. To buy tickets call 800-843-6779 or visit www.thecarolinaopry.com/events/tanya-tucker-2019 .

    More Information about Calvin Gilmore and Gilmore Entertainment

    Gilmore Entertainment and The Carolina Opry Theater have long been the leader of musical variety show entertainment in the Southeast, with the classic Carolina Opry Show, retro Time Warp, Thunder & Light, the all new Pure Magic and The Carolina Opry Christmas Special. Gilmore and his shows have been featured by USA Today, NBC Nightly News, Southern Living Magazine, Variety, and a host of other newspapers and television shows. It is the only Myrtle Beach show to receive the coveted South Carolina Governor’s Cup, as well as being voted South Carolina’s Most Outstanding Attraction. In recent years, Gilmore has performed regularly on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and he is designated as South Carolina’s Official Country Music Ambassador.

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    August 7, 2018
  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for December 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for December 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – December 4, 2016 – Dance tracks dominate the proceedings in our monthly workout music recap. While that sounds like the introduction to one-dimensional playlist, the tracks approach the genre from different avenues. Plus, there are a handful of pop singles mixing things up along the way.

    The first batch of dance tracks are the remixes—where Top 40 favorites like The Weeknd and clubland stars like Flume both find their recent hits reimagined. Elsewhere, you’ll find David Guetta and Nevada each leading collaborative covers of a pair of ’90s, R&B singles. Finally, you’ve got straightforward pop tunes including a rousing send off to past loves from Little Mix and a contribution to the Sing soundtrack featuring Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande.

    On the surface, it might appear that the common denominator at work here is a steady dance/pop vibe. But, there’s a bit more variety at work than you might expect. Accordingly, the list’s true consistency lies in its lively, uncomplicated beats—which will make for excellent motivation on your next run. To that end, here’s the full top 10 list—according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    The Weeknd & Daft Punk – Starboy (Kygo Remix) – 94 BPM

    The Chainsmokers & XYLØ – Setting Fires – 105 BPM

    Nevada, Mark Morrison & Fetty Wap – The Mack – 106 BPM

    Calvin Harris – My Way (Offaiah Remix) – 124 BPM

    Flume & Tove Lo – Say It (Clean Bandit Remix) – 130 BPM

    Little Mix – Shout Out to My Ex – 126 BPM

    David Guetta, Cedric Gervais & Chris Willis – Would I Lie to You (Extended) – 124 BPM

    Stevie Wonder & Ariana Grande – Faith – 158 BPM

    Sia – Move Your Body (Alan Walker Remix) – 128 BPM

    Bebe Rexha – I Got You – 99 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at Run Hundred. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.
    Contact:

    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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    December 9, 2016
  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for November 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for November 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – November 1, 2016 – This month’s top 10 workout songs span a wider tempo range then normal—with the fastest song clocking at more than double the speed of the slowest. Moreover, that’s just the beginning of this playlist’s variety. So, with no further ado, let’s get into the mix.

    On the lower end of the spectrum, you’ll find new tunes from The Weekend and Lady Gaga that are perfect for warming up, cooling down, and stretching. At the other end, you’ll find lightning fast tracks from Green Day and Dagny that will give you an extra boost mid-routine. Those tracks alone incorporate country touches, Scandinavian melodies, pop punk, and Daft Punk. Elsewhere, you can find remixes from Ellie Goulding and The Chainsmokers alongside soundtrack hits by Years & Years (from Bridget Jones’ Baby) and Christina Aguilera (from The Get Down).

    Whatever your tastes, new faves await. When you’re ready to make tracks, here’s the full top 10 list—according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Christina Aguilera & Nile Rodgers – Telepathy (Rare Candy Radio Mix) – 123 BPM

    The Weekend & Daft Punk – Starboy – 93 BPM

    Green Day – Revolution Radio – 180 BPM

    The Chainsmokers & Halsey – Closer (Wuki Remix) – 108 BPM

    Dagny – Ultraviolet – 150 BPM

    Lady Gaga – A-YO – 75 BPM

    Years & Years – Meteorite – 120 BPM

    Maroon 5 & Kendrick Lamar – Don’t Wanna Know – 100 BPM

    Bruno Mars – 24k Magic – 107 BPM

    Ellie Goulding – Still Falling for You (Jonas Blue Remix) – 123 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com

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    November 1, 2016
  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for October 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for October 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – October 3, 2016 – This month’s top workout songs include a perfect blend of comebacks and collaborations. In the mix below, rockers Kings of Leon return to the charts with a new single and Lady Gaga returns to her pop roots—following her jazz duets album with Tony Bennett. Elsewhere on the comback front, you’ll find Sting leading an uptempo tune that hearkens back to the sound of his work with The Police.

    On the collaborative front, you’ll find recent hits—like the pop/rap track featuring Sia and Kendrick Lamar or a song that topped Billboard‘s Latin chart from Enrique Iglesias and Wisin. Additionally, there are after-the-fact collaborations–in the form of dance remixes of rock songs from Fitz & The Tantrums and Blink-182. Throughout playlist below, you’ll find plenty of variety as new and veteran acts from different genres duke it out—occasionally in the course of a single song. Here’s the full top 10 list—according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Sia & Kendrick Lamar – The Greatest – 96 BPM

    Fitz & The Tantrums – HandClap (Luxxury Remix) – 118 BPM

    Kings of Leon – Waste a Moment – 152 BPM

    Carly Rae Jepsen – Higher – 114 BPM

    Blink-182 – Bored to Death (Steve Aoki Remix) – 161 BPM

    Sting – I Can’t Stop Thinking About You – 138 BPM

    Lady GaGa – Perfect Illusion – 124 BPM

    Jason Derulo – Kiss the Sky – 110 BPM

    Calvin Harris – My Way – 120 BPM

    Enrique Iglesias & Wisin – Duele El Corazon – 91 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com

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    October 3, 2016
  • Top 10 Workout Songs for September 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for September 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – September 7, 2016 – The key to any workout mix is finding the right balance between fresh and familiar tracks. Ones in the former category keep your routine from getting repetitive, while those in the latter provide a reliable thrills when you need an instant boost. As luck would have it, this month’s top 10 list is heavy on hits of both varieties.

    On the fresh side of things, you’ll find a blistering track from Norway’s Dagny, a ’90s cover from Betty Who, and blast of energy from the aptly-named Fitz & The Tantrums. On the familiar front, there’s the latest from Ariana Grande, a remix featuring Calvin Harris and Rihanna, and a charity collaboration between Jennifer Lopez and Hamilton‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda. If you’re looking for a bit of kinetic inspiration, you can check out the full top 10 list—according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    DJ Snake & Justin Bieber – Let Me Love You – 100 BPM

    Krewella – Broken Record – 86 BPM

    Flume & Kai – Never Be Like You (Martin Solveig Remix) – 125 BPM

    Jennifer Lopez & Lin-Manuel Miranda – Love Make the World Go Round – 99 BPM

    Dagny – Backbeat – 141 BPM

    Betty Who – I Love You Always Forever – 106 BPM

    Ariana Grande – Into You – 108 BPM

    Fitz & The Tantrums – Roll Up – 93 BPM

    Calvin Harris & Rihanna – This Is What You Came For (R3HAB & Henry Fong Remix) – 129 BPM

    Kenny Chesney & Pink – Setting the World on Fire – 94 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com

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    September 12, 2016
  • Top 10 Workout Songs for August 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for August 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – August 1, 2016 – Collaborations and remixes reign in this month’s top 10 list—with all but one of the tracks being credited to multiple artists. In the mix, you’ll find an unlikely pairing between country superstar Brad Paisley and pop siren Demi Lovato. Equally unusual is a club cut featuring Bright Light Bright Light and Sir Elton John. Lastly, there’s a Top 40 hit featuring festival giants Major Lazer, Danish songstress MØ, and Justin Bieber.

    On the remix front, you’ll find an ode to weekend featuring Flo Rida and Jason Derulo and an uptempo version of the rap anthem “All the Way Up.” In addition, there’s a song that Alan Walker released as in instrumental dance cut in 2014, which was re-released with vocals in 2015, and is back on the charts in 2016—after being reworked by Tungevaag & Raaban. For all of these tunes and more, check out the full top 10 list—according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Brad Paisley & Demi Lovato – Without a Fight – 113 BPM

    Martin Garrix & Third Party – Lions in the Wild – 128 BPM

    Bright Light Bright Light & Elton John – All in the Name – 124 BPM

    Fat Joe, Remy Ma, French Montana, Infrared, David Guetta & GLOWINTHEDARK – All the Way Up (Remix) – 98 BPM

    Major Lazer, Justin Bieber & MØ – Cold Water – 93 BPM

    Carlos Vives & Shakira – La Bicicleta – 90 BPM

    Alan Walker – Faded (Tungevaag & Raaban Remix) – 128 BPM

    Cash Cash, Digital Farm Animals & Nelly – Millionaire – 100 BPM

    The Chainsmokers, Tritonal & Emily Warren – Until You Were Gone – 127 BPM

    Flo Rida & Jason Derulo – Hello Friday (Owen Norton Remix) – 128 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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    August 6, 2016
  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for July 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for July 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – July 10, 2016 – The artists behind this month’s top workout tunes could easily pass for the lineup of a great, summer music festival. Kicking off the day, you’d find upstarts like Shawn Mendes and crossover favorites like Tegan & Sara. Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood could headline the country stage. Meanwhile, club acts like Sigala and The Chainsmokers supply beats in the dance tent.

    Other noteworthy tracks this month include a Coldplay remix from Seeb (who turned Mike Posner’s “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” into an unlikely hit). Adele makes an appearance with any unusually jaunty cut from her most recent album. Finally, Elle King turns up with a track from the Ghostbusters reboot. If any of these options strikes your fancy, here’s the full top 10 list—according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Keith Urban & Carrie Underwood – The Fighter – 132 BPM

    Shawn Mendes – Treat You Better – 83 BPM

    Tegan& Sara – Stop Desire – 159 BPM

    Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover) – 82 BPM

    Pitbull& Enrique Iglesias – Messin’ Around – 80 BPM

    Sigala, John Newman & Nile Rodgers – Give Me Your Love (Cedric Gervais Remix) – 126 BPM

    Coldplay – Hymn for the Weekend (Seeb Remix) – 102 BPM

    Elle King – Good Girls – 88 BPM

    The Chainsmokers & Daya – Don’t Let Me Down (Hardwell & Sephyx) – 151 BPM

    Selena Gomez – Kill Em With Kindness – 119 BPM


    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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    July 15, 2016
  • Top 10 Workout Songs for June 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for June 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – June 1, 2016 – The summer possesses a strange magic that allows it to draw pop songs out of the woodwork—even from acts that aren’t necessarily pop acts. Even if the season itself isn’t pulling the strings, music lovers are definitely gravitating to big choruses from a variety of sources. In this playlist, we recap the best of those for working out in June.

    Justin Timberlake’s new single—from the Trolls movie—is the single most popular song in the gym right now (and an early contender for song of the summer). Elsewhere on the conventional pop front, you’ll find a blast of sass from Meghan Trainor and a slow, but feisty number from Pink. Beyond the Top 40, there’s a comeback track from pop punk favorites Good Charlotte and an indelible melody from Swedish trio Peter, Bjorn & John. Taken as a whole, the list features an unreasonable number of memorable hooks. So, when you need an instant boost for your summer workout sessions, here are the month’s top tunes—according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling – 113 BPM

    Calvin Harris & Rihanna – This Is What You Came For – 124 BPM

    Pink – Just Like Fire – 82 BPM

    Meghan Trainor – Me Too – 124 BPM

    Zayn – Like I Would – 113 BPM

    Alan Walker – Faded – 90 BPM

    Peter, Bjorn & John – What You Talking About – 127 BPM

    Good Charlotte – 40 oz. Dream – 112 BPM

    BRKLYN & Mariah McManus – Can’t Get Enough – 129 BPM

    Nick Jonas & Tove Lo – Close (Dan E Radio Edit) – 125 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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    June 5, 2016
  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for May 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for May 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – May 6, 2016 – This month’s tops songs provide an excellent mix of college radio favorites, Top 40 hits, and clubland remixes. Starting with the outliers, you’ve got the latest from guitarless wonders Fitz & The Tantrums and the throwback sound of Ladyhawke. From the pop charts, you’ll find a new single from Jennifer Lopez along with Lizzo’s feelgood contribution to the new Barbershop movie. Finally, directly from the dancefloor, you’ll find remixes of G-Eazy’s breakthrough hit and an anthem from Jess Glynne.

    If your tastes lean toward certain styles, you’ll find a few excellent tracks to round out your playlist. Alternatively, if you’re looking for something fresh and eclectic, you can swap this mix wholesale. The opportunities abound. When you’re ready to explore them, here’s the full list—according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Fitz& The Tantrums – HandClap – 140 BPM

    Ladyhawke – A Love Song – 120 BPM

    The Goo Goo Dolls – Over and Over – 123 BPM

    Jess Glynne – Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself (KREAM Remix) – 125 BPM

    Keith Urban – Wasted Time – 100 BPM

    Jennifer Lopez – Ain’t Your Mama – 120 BPM

    G-Eazy& Bebe Rexha – Me, Myself & I (Viceroy Remix) – 113 BPM

    Jason Derulo – If It Ain’t Love – 129 BPM

    Fifth Harmony – The Life – 105 BPM

    Lizzo – Good As Hell – 96 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com

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    May 9, 2016
  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for April 2016


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for April 2016

    Fort Wayne, IN – April 4, 2016 – Ladies rule the gym this month—with females out front on all but three of the month’s top tunes. The list also favors the poppier end of the musical spectrum. At the same time–even with these elements in common—there’s still room for a few surprises.

    The most anticipated songs of the month are the new singles from Sia and Meghan Trainor. Collaborations also proved popular—with Zara Larsson and Fifth Harmony teaming up with MNEK and Ty Dolla $ign, respectively. Lastly, from the fellows, you’ll find the latest from Pitbull, a remix from Coldplay, and a fast track from St. Lucia.

    In short, what seems like a homogeneous playlist on the surface turns out to be a remarkably fluid mix of dance, pop, rap, and rock on further inspection. Moreover, it’s spring—when pop’s jauntiness returns after months of hibernation. So, it’s a great time of year for buoyant beats and an even better time to get outdoors.

    Here’s the full list—according to the votes logged on workout music site Run Hundred.

    Pitbull – Freedom – 118 BPM

    Zara Larsson & MNEK – Never Forget You – 73 BPM

    Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime (Matoma Remix) – 112 BPM

    Years& Years & Tove Lo – Desire – 126 BPM

    Sia – Cheap Thrills – 90 BPM

    Meghan Trainor – NO – 94 BPM

    St. Lucia – Help Me Run Away – 158 BPM

    JoJo – When Love Hurts (Hugel Remix) – 120 BPM

    Fifth Harmony & Ty Dolla $ign – Work from Home – 105 BPM

    Tori Kelly – Something Beautiful – 93 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com

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    April 4, 2016
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