UPDATE: Breakin' Loose was released in Jan. 2005 with promotion by Wild Oats Records.
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SO MANY THANKS goes to the 500 + incredible fans that came out to Central Park for my concert on July 7th 7-8:30pm, this was the largest turn-out to date with the 11 at 7 open-air concerts series in Owatonna, MN., I'm still smiling as I update my fan website and there's no doubt I will have sweet dreams tonight! I love you all!
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EXCITING NEWS TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH.....Missouri based Nashville Recording Artist Steven Hammontree, the talented artist with me on my Wild Oats Records debut CD Breakin' Loose will be a very special guest star at my show on Aug. 21, 2005 1-3 pm at the Steele County Fair(concert info. below) This is going to be a great time for my fans to meet one of my label mate's and hear this very talented country singer.
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EXCITING FAN UPDATE: On July 23, 2005 I had the pleasure to meet and have a lengthy chat with Iowa based country artist Kendall Obermier of Kendall Obermier and Common Ground(Cd available on Cdbaby.com and Towerrecords.com) while he was passing through Minnesota on tour in Hayfield and what a show my husband and I had the delight in enjoying that evening as well, Anyways keep an eye and ear out for breaking news on the horizon....that's certain to please all our incredible fans!(Photo's of Kendall and I and of his band can be found under the Nashville 2005 link to your left)
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TO ALL MY FANS......CHECK THIS OUT: A bunch of CD covers from my Nashville Record label "Wild Oats Records" will be in a jukebox scene in the predicted huge summer hit movie by Warner Brothers "The Dukes of Hazzard" starring Willie Nelson and Burt Reynolds! Be sure to take in this action packed movie due out August 5, 2005. I know I'll be going opening night and maybe I'll see some of you there!
UPDATE ON THE MARCH 17, 2005 DUKES OF HAZZARD ARTICLE IN THE ROCHESTER POST BULLETIN: THANKS once again to the Rochester Post Bulletin for the great story on the cover of their entertainment section. And as always followed up by such heart warming fan mail that I want you all to know means so much to me and the answer is "YES" to my many Rochester, MN. FANS I will indeed take in the Dukes of Hazzard movie at the Rochester Chateau Movie Theater over opening weekend and I look forward to seeing many of you there too!(See personal appearances update below)
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FAN UPPDATE: Check out the rave reviews from cdbaby.com of my songs from my debut cd Breakin' Loose on the Review link to your left. Thank you once more goes out to my many FANS for without you all I wouldn't be here celebrating this magical moment in my life.
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COOL UPDATE: Due to increased debut cd on-line sales, Breakin' Loose is now also available for sale on-line at www.towerrecords.com along with the present www.cdbaby.com
I thank all my loyal fans from the U.K.,U.S.and in Canada with all of my heart!
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FAN UPDATE: I began recording my full length CD in June 2005 and I will resume my recording project later this year wrapping up the project at that time, I'm excited to share that the song selections on this CD are sure to not only entertain you but surprise you as well for there's something for everyone even if your not a diehard country music fan!
Check out the "Behind the Scenes" link to your left for more info. and great photo's from Nashville!
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THANKS to all my generous sponsors listed below for their continued support of my career, I encourage all my loyal fans to seek out these fine establishments to fit your needs and they are:
Budget Host Inn 745 State Ave.
Owatonna, MN. 55060
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Cash Wise Foods 495 W. North St. Owatonna, MN. 55060
507-451-7220
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Coca~Cola
Choose an ice cold Coca~Cola everytime you thirst for a soft drink, my favorite is diet Coke!
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Hursh Motors located at 198 S.E. 18th St. Owatonna, MN. 507-451-6934
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Hy-Vee Food Store
1620 S. Cedar Ave. Owatonna, MN. 507-451-0138
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John's Supervalue Foods
20 Airport Rd. Dodge Center, MN. 507-374-6440
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McCabe Motors located at 425 18th St. S.E. Owatonna, MN. 507-444-9494
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Owatonna License Bureau located at 1825 S. Elm Owatonna, MN. 507-451-2040
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Randall Electric located at 2010 S. Cedar Ave Owatonna, MN. 507-451-2614
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Ron Heise Motors located at 5698 Hwy 218 Owatonna, MN. 507-451-0915
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Sign Pro 3275 Highway 14 West
Owatonna, Mn. 507-444-6261
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Star Limousine located at 1830 3rd Ave S.E. Rochester, MN. 507-281-0969
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The Kitchen Restaurant located at 329 N. Cedar Ave Owatonna, MN.
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Tone Music main store located at 114th N. Cedar Owatonna, MN. 507-451-5196 and at Tone's Albert Lea and Medford Outlet Center locations.
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Tri M Graphics located at 625 E. Main St. Owatonna, MN. 507-451-3920
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I'm pleased to announce that KRFO Kat Country 104.9FM out of Owatonna, MN. has been giving my preview song "Goin Through The Motions" from my Wild Oats Records Debut CD Breakin' Loose daily airplay since Sept. 27, 2004 evn before it was released with great feedback! thanks Lisa Marie and Loren Hart both radio personalities of KRFO for all your time.
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INCREDIBLE FAN UPDATE: Thanks to YOUR overwhelming fan response to hear my 4 debut songs from my Wild Oats Records Debut CD Breakin' Loose in your area, I have as you requested listed the radio station you sent me, so call your favorite Country Radio Station listed below and request my songs and if they don't have it yet request they get it!....Thanks just doesn't seem to cut it with how I feel to all my incredible fans, for without you this wouldn't be happening and I don't take a moment for granite!
KMFX FM 105 out of Rochester, MN.
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KWWK FM 96.5 out of Rochester, MN.
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KYSM FM 103 out of North Mankato, MN.
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KRRW FM 101.5 out of St. James, MN.
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KNUJ AM 860 out of New Ulm, MN.
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KEEY FM 102.1 out of Minneapolis, MN.
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WSCD FM 92.9 out of St. paul, MN.
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KQYB FM 98.3 out of Spring Grove, MN.
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KSUM AM 1370 out of Fairmont, MN.
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KKOJ AM 1190 Hot Country out of Jackson, MN.
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WWJO FM 98.1 out of St. Cloud, MN.
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KZPK FM 98.9 out of St. Cloud, MN.
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KLCI FM 106.1 out of Princeton, MN.
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KTCO FM 98.9 out of Duluth, MN.
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A HUGE THANK YOU to the Rochester Post Bulletin for the incredible feature story of me Jan. 6, 2005 on the cover of the entertainment section on the release of my Wild Oats Records Debut CD...I have received LITERALLY HUNDREDS of fan E-mail since the story hit the news stands as included at the end of the story was my website that has my fan mail address.
NOTE TO All MY FANS: I will personally reply to all your e-mails as each and every one means so much to me, so even though it might take me a while because the amount is incredible and I'm still overwhelmed and again I must thank you all for such warm e-mails. I look forward to seeing you all too at one time or another at my personal appearances and my concerts in the near future so please do come up and introduce yourselves, till then......KEEP THAT FAN MAIL COMING!
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Thanks to Todd Hale of the Owatonna Peoples Press for the great story he wrote about me in his weekly column on April 24, 2005
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Be sure to visit www.cdbaby.com and/or towerrecords.com to order my CD Breakin' Loose on-line or check with your local music stores such as:
Tone Music located at 114 N. Cedar st. Owatonna, MN. 507-451-5196
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Tone Music Medford Outlet Center Medford, MN. 507-214-1528
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Tone Music downtown Albert Lea, Mn. 507-377-1691
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Down Town Sound Music located at 104 E. Main St. in New Prague,MN. 952-758-5166
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Eastman Music 303 Central Ave Faribault, MN. 507-334-5434
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Hamilton Music, 301 N. Broadway Rochester, MN. 507-288-6248
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Waseca Music Co. 111 S. State St. 507-835-2980
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all those who joined me in my Wild Oats Records Debut Cd celebration on Jan. 13, 2005 with a Champagne toast at The Owatonna Grand Hotel in Owatonna, MN.
The evening began with star quality transportation provided by Star Limousine out of Rochester, MN. followed by great personable coverage by ABC KAAL 6News First reporter Carla Johnson, the lavish surroundings of the Owatonna Grand Hotel and their superb attentive staff to the special time spent autographing Cd's, flyers, photo opts and chatting with loyal fans that braved -32* below zero windchill temps. to celebrate this memorable evening with me.
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AN EXTRA SPECIAL THANK YOU: To Star Limousine out of Rochester, MN. for providing all my star quality transportation.
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CD SIGNINGS/PERSONAL APPEARANCES/INTERVIEWS:
Personal appearance and singing live with songs from my Wild Oats Records debut Cd Breakin' Loose at 6:30pm on Friday August 5, 2005 at the Chateau Theater on N. Broadway & 37th St. Rochester, MN. 507-536-7469 opening night of "The Dukes of Hazzard" movie. My transportation will be provided by Star Limousine of Rochester, MN.
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Semi-Formal evening to celebrate with my Sponsors and my fans my full length Wild Oats Records CD release in early 2006; date, time and location TBA. So be sure to watch for details that will be posted on this fan website on how one lucky fan and their guest can win an evening for two to commemorate the exciting release of my Wild Oats Records full length CD, this winning package will include for fan and guest: a full make-over, semi-formal attire for the evening and limousine transportation all sponsored by area merchants.
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Previous concert dates:
Summer Open-Air Concert Series: Thursday July 7, 2005 7-8:30pm in Central Park located in downtown Owatonna, MN. sponsored in part by the downtown Owatonna Merchants.(Follow-up note:This evening was marked with a record breaking audience of 500+ loyal fans that joined my band Mustang Heart and I for a picture perfect evening!)
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Upcoming Concert dates:
Sunday August 21, 2005 1-3pm
Steele County Free Fair Owatonna Fairgrounds, Owatonna, MN.(With special guest star and a Wild Oats Records label mate of mine; Missouri based Nashville Recording Artist Steven Hammontree)
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Saturday Nov. 5, 2005 7-9pm
Elks Lodge 1401 NW 2nd St.
Faribault, MN.
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Marine Corp Toys for Tots Benefit Concert:
Saturday Nov. 19, 2005 8-9:30pm at the Hugo Matejcek V.F.W. Post, 135 West Oakdale St. Owatonna, MN.
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Saturday April 22, 2006
Time TBA
Four Seasons Arena
South Elm Ave.(Located within the Owatonna fairgrounds)
Owatonna, MN.
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July 2006
Date and Time TBA
Open air concert in Central Park Owatonna, MN.
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August 2006(Date and Time TBA)
Steele County Free Fair
Owatonna Fairgrounds
Owatonna, MN.
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Keep an eye out for more concerts coming to your town in 2005-2006!
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BAND NEWS: Magic is happening with my present band members as we ready for our regional tour.
Keep an eye and ear out to see just when we will be touring in your area by watching for personal appearances/Cd signings and future concert dates here on this website and/or on KRFO 104.9FM RADIO out of Owatonna,MN. KOWZ 100.9 RADIO out of Owatonna,MN. and in your local newspapers such as the Rochester Post Bulletin, Claremont News, West Concord News, Dodge Center News, Kenyon Leader, Owatonna People's Press and on your favorite news channels such as ABC KAAL 6 News First & ABC KSTP 5EYEWITNESS News.
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BAND NEWS: The name for my band as of Jan. 30, 2005 has been decided on and it's:
"Dotty Peterson and Mustang Heart"
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Bandleader/Rhythm Guitar/Vocals: Mark Breitinger of Northfield, MN.
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Drums: Gary Voxland of Kenyon, MN.
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Fiddle/Mandolin: Mike Hildebrandt of Faribault, MN.
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Lead Guitar: Michael Anderson of Northfield, MN.
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Bassist: Monte Pena of Owatonna, MN.
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Background Vocals: Lisa Gross of Le Sueur, MN.
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Pedal Steel Guitarist: Jim Sanford(On hiatus)
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(Photo's of Dotty Peterson and Mustang Heart coming in mid 2005.)
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MY CHARITY: Marine Corp Toys for Tots program(Every child deserves a toy)
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Take a unique glimpse of my RECORDING SESSION(click under the link to your left) with photo's taken by me during my recording session of my great record producer Steve Haggard; as a producer Steve has worked in the studio with world class recording artists and musicians such as Glen Duncan(Bill Monroe/Rodney Crowell/Faith Hill); Al Perkins(Bob Dylan/Gram Parsons/Emmylou Harris); Andrea Zonn(Vince Gill/Lyle Lovett/Stuart Duncan); Jim Hoke(Jimmy Buffett/Alan Jackson/Billy Joe Shaver) and Troy Lancaster(Martina McBride/Anita Cochran).
Enjoy with me the fun photo I took after a long day of recording at the studio of Supe Granda, Kathy Burkly, John Kearns and my phenomenally talented recording engineer Randall Merryman who has recorded sessions with(to name just a few)Elvis' original band featuring Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana along with the Jordanaires, Jim Capaldi(Traffic), Neil Diamond, The Artimus Pyle band(Lynryd Skynryd) Tanya Tucker, The Marshall Tucker Band, K.T. Oslin, Eddie Rabbit, Kitty Wells, Alabama blues project featuring Debbie Bond, Johnnie Johnson and mastered CD's for the likes of James Brown, George Jones, B.J. Thomas, The Dominoes and Dr. John.
Meet the 6 world class musicians who recorded with me: Supe Granda on Electric Bass, Kathy Burkly on Drums, stellar Music City session player John Kearns on Acoustic & Electric guitars, Jim Wilson on Keyboards, Gary DiBenedetto on Pedal steel guitar, fiddle/mandolin virtuoso David Russell taking part and backing vocalist Debi Champion whom all equally with their phenomenal talent flawlessly graced all my songs and with that being said a must mention of the other two fine artists who are featured with me on the CD and they are: Steven Hammontree of Mo. and Bradley C. Williams of CA.
Together we all undoubtedly created a masterpiece!