Mai was transformed into what looked like a runway show in New York, as the KEZA Fashion Show took place in Nashville. KEZA aims to develop African fashion businesses.

From the presser, “When we first entered Rwanda, we set out to develop businesses for women attempting to break out of poverty. We wanted to free them from dependency on donors and connect them to the same market that allows the western world to thrive economically. Four years later we have BURANGA, a Rwandan owned jewelry business providing 37 mothers with lucrative careers. They are proud entrepreneurs, fully capable of achieving sustainable growth. Through the proliferation of their products, and progressive industry model, they play a significant role in rebranding their country with beauty and excellence.

In order to replicate the template we created through BURANGA, we formed a luxury fashion label and business development firm called KEZA, meaning “beautiful” in Rwanda’s native tongue. Now we’re replicating the BURANGA model all over East Africa.

KEZA provides women with a sustainable income, but equally as important, it allows them to experience DIGNITY.”

Shane Messer & Dr. Michael Thomas hosted the after party.
Photo credit: Ashley wright

The 4th annual Mistletoe with MillerCoors party too over Cannery Ballroom
last Thursday. The party was the biggest yet with festive decor, free MillerCoors beers, yummy snacks, a kissing photobooth and fake snow that fell from the sky at Mercy Lounge. It was sweet! DJ MINDUB provided the ear candy downstairs, while Space Capone performed a special live set upstairs in Mercy Lounge.

Among those pictured; Aliya Frederick, Ainsley Diaz-Stevens & Marcia Sorrell, Britta Wilson, Leah Blair & Jessica Garcia, Roy Edward McGinty & Kristin Pacock, Nikki Menard & Barry Shuffitt, Tony Billings & Tammy Smartt, Amee McCray & Matt Williams, Karme Cannon, Ashley Durham & Marti McDonald, Lindsey Stamps, Joanna Beasley, Nando Rodriguez, Theo Perez & John Wurtzel

On a side note, you may remember Amanda Wyatt (the gal with the Keith Urban drama) some Steph readers at the party say she is expecting a baby boy any day now. Apparently the babies daddy is Dave Amerman AKA 12 Pack from a slew of reality shows. According to my steph spies, they are happily together and living in Florida together. Best of luck to them.

Country cutie and dancer Julianne Hough was seen canoodeling with Kings of Leon’s bass player Jared Followill late Friday night at The Bound’ry in Nashville. The couple was hanging with members of the band American Bang and with writer/producer Angelo Petraglia at the downstairs bar.

The two have been spotted out several times recently, since Julianne’s split with Chuck Wicks. While publicist had denied the two being an item, they definitely appeared to be more than friends at The Bound’ry. Pretty cute!

At one point, as Julianne was leaning over the table to flirt with Jared her long blonde hair took a dip in the burning candle. Fortunately her lovely locks were saved, but the room still reeked of burnt hair. Oops!

Awh yes, one of my favorite events of the year Santa Rampge 2009 took over downtown Nashville Saturday night. Hundreds of Santa’s rampaged down 2nd Ave and up Broadway, filling the streets with Christmas cheer, ho ho ho’s and of course ruling every bar in sight.
There was a slew of naughty bearded jolly ole fellows like; Onsie Santa, Fu Man Chu and Tron Santa.

Big congrats to Nashville duo Sam & Ruby whose debut, The Here And The Now, has been selected as the #1 album for the ‘Top 10 Albums of Year’ by the Associated Press. That’s huge news for my pals, who passed leading stars like Black Eyes Peas, Mariah Carey and Jay-Z for the top spot.

I saw Sam and Ruby celebrating Thursday night at Melrose along with Ruby’s pal, actress Bonnie Piesse. Bonnie played “Aunt Beru” In Star Wars II.

on Friday, four time Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John was spotted in Maryland Farms visiting EMI CMG (Christian Music Group) offices.

I pulled up to what I thought was going to be a small gathering at Kirt Webster’s home out in Hermitage Wednesday night. However, the long drive paid off to a packed party at a place that resembled Twitty City. Okay not really, but it was a nice complex grounds with several buildings and festive holiday cheer. I valet parked and jumped on a golf cart that drove me up to the barn, which was elbow to elbow with music city insiders and music artists including; Zac Brown, Lorrie Morgan & Jamey Johnson. A band played, while an open bar and a food buffet, which included some of the best pizza slices I have ever had, kept guests satisfied throughout the socializing merriment.

Webster & Associates is known for guiding the publicity and marketing campaigns for such legendary artists as Hank Williams Jr., Dolly Parton and George Jones as well as artists as diverse as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sam Moore and Kid Rock.

Among those pictured- Brent Young & Jamey Johnson, Lisa Konicki with CMMG and Suzanne Alexander of GAC, Lorrie Morgan and friends, Carley Chilton & artists Traci Snowe, Josh Mullin with Gaylord Entertainment, Betsey Walker with the CMA, Ben Bennett with CMA and George Uribe of Guestbooker, Fletcher Foster of Universal South with Carla Patterson & Chad Lauderdale, Trent Rhodes with DJ Chance and Chance’s dad Tim, Chip Saltsman with Julie & Kevin McClutcheon,
Doke Turner & Alyssa Adams, Ali Alden & Curt Wiles of on the scene, Shaun Bertrand & Andrew Bailey, Brent and Tammy Genovese, Stephanie Langston (me) with Jamey Johnson

Amber Hayes, who is fresh off a national tour as Kathy Twitty in the Conway Twitty Musical, will be shooting her debut music video for her song “C’mon” at the Tin Roof tonight (Tuesday).

Fans, readers or those just looking for something to do on this rainy night should C’mon down to the Tin Roof to be in the video.

Amber just finished her debut album and it is set for release nationally this spring.

Check out the video I did for Nashville 360TV on Martini Monday at Miro. If you’re looking to get out, I recommend you stop by.

The 57th annual Nashville Christmas Parade took over downtown Nashville Friday night, with merriment, music and a tree Lighting ceremony. Country singer John Rich served as the grand marshal.

The Fray, lyaz, Boys Like Girls and Ke$ha (Tik Tok) were among those that performed Saturday night at War Memorial for 107.5 The River Acoustic Christmas.

Early January, Gwyneth Paltrow and country star Tim McGraw will be fimiing Love Don’t Let Me Down in Music City. Gwyneth will play a country singer in the movie, and Tim will be her hubby/manager. Local agents have been casting local talent for additional rolls in the film.

Nashville agents have also been casting parts for “Tough Trade,” the first original series pilot for EPIX. In which country star Trace Adkins will portray the character named “Scared,” a friend and bodyguard to Linwood Tucker (Sam Shepard).

According to a press release: superstar duo Brooks & Dunn said they weren’t about to call it a day as a recording duo without one more chance to party with their fans, and Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are ready to do it in style with the announcement of dates for their final tour, The Last Rodeo. A celebration of their 20 great years together, the tour will launch on April 23 of next year, with 47 shows running through August 8. A Nashville date isn’t yet on the calendar, but officials say there will be a special Nashville date to be announced at a later time.

Picture © Eamonn McCormack, WireImage.com.

Little Richard has been released from a Nashville hospital after hip surgery. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, who’ll be 77 Saturday, is recovering at his home near Nashville. He says he plans to work hard to complete his recovery so he “can get back on the road as soon as possible.”

Hundreds gathered on the green as Amy Grant hosted the annual outdoor Christmas concert at Lipscomb University Tuesday night. The Lighting of the Green is always one of my fav holiday events.

Keith Urban flew in town to celebrate yet another #1, with music industry folks at BMI Tuesday.

Guy Fieri, season two winner of The Next Food Network Star, and host of three Food Network Shows, “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” “Guy Off the Hook, “ and “Guys Big Bite” recently took time to pop in to Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge on lower Broadway in Nashville. He came in a little after midnight with some of his production crew and stayed until closing time. Tootsie’s regular performer, Leslie Craig, invited him on stage to sing for a couple songs before they sat in the legendary front VIP booth for a few drinks. He is pictured with pals and Sinister from the reality show Daisy of Love.

Bucky Covington, Sawyer Brown and Love And Theft (pictured) all joined together to bring a little extra pre-holiday cheer to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital recently with a surprise guitar pull. Their performance included a mix of favorite Christmas carols and country hits. Many of the children jumped in and played toy drums, tambourines and maracas along to the music. After the show, all of the performers visited with the children, their families and hospital employees.

Crew trucks and lights took over the village area last week until the wee hours of the morning while Mat Kearney shot a video at one of my favorite dive bars, The Villager.

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