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The 2008 recipient of the Bob Hope “Spirit Of Hope” award for his service to our nation and our servicemen and women in 2007, Michael Peterson is loved for such million selling country music chart toppers as “Drink Swear Steal & Lie” and “From Here To Eternity”, this multiple Grammy and CMA award nominee has moved audiences all over the globe for over a decade.
Recognized by Billboard magazine as the top selling new male artist and top new airplay artist in 1997 -1998 in country music, he burst on the scene with 5 consecutive Billboard and R & R top 20 hits between 1997 and 2001. Three top five singles and three number one CMT music videos including “From Here To Eternity” recently chosen as one of G.A.C’s top 100 greatest love song videos of all time.
Michael’s latest release “In Black” reveals his powerful, moving artistry and according to Country music’s pre-eminent music critic Robert K. Oermann, “Michael Peterson in back with the album of his career.”
He is also a proven hit songwriter with multiple #1 songs in gospel and country both in the U.S and Europe. His songs have been recorded by Grammy winning superstars like Travis Tritt, Timothy B. Shmitt (The Eagles), The Classic Imperials, Ty Herndon, John Berry and Deniece “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” Williams.
Raised in Richland, Washington this former National Champion collegiate football player spent twelve years reaching hundreds of thousands of Junior High and Senior High school students across North America with his “Who Cares?” student assembly programs prior to embarking on the road to hit records and country music stardom.
His commitment to “moving people” has caused organizations as diverse Special Olympics, Selective Service, Ronald McDonald House, the USO, St Jude Children’s research hospital, the American Legion and most recently the New Holland Corporation and the U.S Army to seek him out as a voice for messages that matter.
During the spring of 2008 Michael brought the MY REAL LIFE TOUR sponsored by Sea-Ray Boats, The American Legion, New Holland Tractors and his presenting sponsor the U.S. Army to over 100,000 people. This marks the first time the U.S. Army has backed an innovative tour by a civilian artist. The success and powerful messaging for young people astounded educators, school administrators and students across the nation.
For nearly 25 years, Michael Peterson has consistently created, inspired and entertained audiences around the world. 2009 will be no exception as Michael continues the MY REAL LIFE TOUR, releases his 4th new country music CD in four years, produces music projects for the Military Child Education Coalition, the American Legion, gospel music legends - The Imperials and begins working with new managing partner, Colonel Jill Chambers U.S. Army (ret). She will oversee operations and business development.
For more information about how Michael Peterson can help with “Moving People” for your organization email Jill Chambers at mpmovingpeople@yahoo.com, call (615) 337-6006 or visit www.myspace.com/michaelpetersoninfo.
”Moving People - The Way We Go About It Matters”
Michael Peterson is loved around the world for million selling country music chart toppers like “Drink, Swear, Steal and Lie” and “From Here To Eternity.” His consistent commitment to excellence and passionate sharing of his gifts have brought him repeated recognition for outstanding service to our nation, the most recent being the 2008 Bob Hope “Spirit Of Hope” award from the USO and the U.S. Army. Previous recipients include Walter Cronkite and Senator Strom Thurmond.
His creativity and uncanny ability to move people has attracted organizations as diverse as American Bankers Association, the National Bio Diesel Board, the U.S. Army, FFA, USA Racing, the NRA, D.A.R.E., the American Legion, the New Holland Farm Equipment Corporation and most recently the Military Child Education Coalition seeking his assistance in developing and delivering strategic messaging, products and events for their audiences.
Current involvement with other organizations:
NEW MP Music featuring the single “You Could Hear a Pin Drop”. Michael has created this CD to benefit the American Legion Legacy Scholarship. Formore information on the American Legion Legacy Scholarship please visit www.legion.org/programs/donations/legacy
 The My Real Life Tour - TAG! You’re It student programs featuring Michael Peterson will continue through the fall of 2009 and spring of 2010. For more TAG! information visit www.tagyoureitonline.com
 NEW MP Music “Baby, I’m Sticking With You” European release. August 2009. For more information on ordering visit www.myspace.com/michaelpetersoninfo
 Michael is co-producing this CD for the Military Child Education Coalition to be released in February 2010. For more MCEC information visit www.militarychild.org/
 Co-Producing music CD for the multiple Grammy award winning gospel group formerly known as “The Imperials” newly named “STILL STANDING.”
For more information on Michael Peterson visit www.myspace.com/michaelpetersoninfo For booking contact Jill at movingpeople@yahoo.com or call 615-337-6006
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