The Round Up receives Academy of Country Music Nomination in the Prestigious Nightclub of the Year" Category!!

Tampa, Fl. -- The Round Up Country and Western Nightclub located in Tampa, Fl. has been nominated by the Academy of Country Music for the Nightclub of the Year" award. The winners will be announced at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards Show on May 21, 2003, being aired on CBS at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

         Tampa, Fl. -- The Round Up Country and Western Nightclub located in Tampa, Fl. has been nominated by the Academy of Country Music for the Nightclub of the Year" award. The winners will be announced at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards Show on May 21, 2003, being aired on CBS at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.    
        
        The Round Up, a 10,000 Sq. Ft. country and western nightclub, has played host to a wide range of country artists in its 8-year history, from established acts like Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Terri Clark, and Tracy Byrd to countrys hottest rising stars like Gary Allan, Trick Pony, Blake Shelton, Rascall Flatts and literally hundreds of other artists.

   A committee of talent buyers and industry executives makes nominations for the Nightclub of the Year" award. The Round Up is one of ten nominations and the only nomination in the southeast!

   This nomination is a recognition of our reputation with artists and industry professionals, it is truly an honor to be on such an elite list of nominees." Said Mike Kelcourse, General Manager of The Round Up. The artists genuinely love playing The Round Up, the venue is very personal. I think many artists know they are playing on the same stage that some of the best in the business have played on, so they typically perform their hearts out, the fans feed off that energy."

   Steve Tolin, Publisher of the Academy of Country Music Awards Program said, The nomination is a testament to The Round Ups reputation in the entertainment industry. The committee nominated The Round Up because they know how important The Round Up is as a place to promote and market country music. This is a very select list of venues, and each one was nominated because it has an impact in the world of country music."

   The Round Up is located at 13918 W. Hillsborough Ave, on the corner of Hillsborough Ave. and Race Track Rd. For more information about The Round Up call 813-855-1464 or visit www.theroundup.com. For more information about the Academy of Country Music or for a list of awards and nominees visit www.ACMprogram.com.

CONTACT:
Mike Kelcourse
General Manager, The Round Up
Phone: 813-855-5336
Cell: 727-741-7467
Email: info@theroundup.com
www.theroundup.com
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