Award-winning country music singer Julie Roberts and Schwan's Consumer Brands North America, Inc. -- an international leader in the frozen foods industry -- announced today that Sara Addicott of Hermitage, Pa. is the grand prize winner of the private Julie Roberts concert. Addicott was the lucky winner among thousands of entrants around the country who had the opportunity to win the private concert with Roberts, a fast-rising star in the country music business. The contest and concert is the result of an exclusive frozen foods partnership between Schwan's Consumer Brands and Roberts that was formed in December 2006 because Roberts is a fan of frozen Red Baron(R) SINGLES and Asian Sensations(TM) snacks and appetizers. She contacted the company about working together because their products are her favorite choices for pizzas and snacks.
Addicott, who is married and has four grown children and numerous grandchildren, is a long-time country music fan. "I'm thrilled to be the winner of this private concert with Julie," said Addicott. "I've always enjoyed Red Baron SINGLES products and I'm a big fan of Julie so I'm really looking forward to hearing her perform." The concert will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007 in Sharon, Pa. As part of her winnings, Addicott is able to invite up to 100 guests to the private concert and she plans to invite all of her family and friends.
Known for her deep, blues-soaked voice that poignantly captures the pain of the wronged and forgotten, Julie Roberts has quickly become a favorite of fans and music critics alike. Entertainment Weekly awarded her 2004 self- titled debut CD an 'A', calling it "one of the most auspicious debuts in years." The New York Times said Roberts' aching and resolute hit, "Break Down Here," was "one of the year's best country ballads." Spotting her talent early, CMT selected Roberts to be the first artist ever to appear in In the Moment, the music network's hour-long documentary on the making of a star.
The album was certified gold and led to two Horizon Award nominations from the Country Music Association, as well as a Top New Artist nomination and a Top New Female Vocalist nomination from the Academy of Country Music Awards, as well as a Breakthrough Artist nomination from the CMT Awards. She delivered three memorable performances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and was chosen over artists in all musical genres to sing the "Good To Go" theme song of the television show Good Morning America.
Now with her second album, Men and Mascara, Roberts proves she's in it for the long run. Her acclaimed sophomore album has brought accolades and critical acclaim far and wide, including raves from The New York Times, USA Today, People, and Vanity Fair, to name a few. In Touch summed it up this way: "With the Country-blues sound of Bonnie Raitt and the voice and looks of Faith Hill, it won't be long before Julie Roberts is a household name." With her music released in the UK and Ireland on Wrasse Records, it looks like her domestic success will soon be following her overseas. For additional information, visit http://www.julieroberts.com/.
