NEW BERLIN, WI (January 16, 2015) - America's most patriotic band, http://www.madisonrising.com/">Madison Rising, take their unique and hard-driving style to Las Vegas to perform at http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/">Sportsman Channel's 2014 Sportsman Choice Awards on January 21 during the annual SHOT (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade) Show. The American band will perform a full one-hour set, including "Amazing America," the original theme song for the network's original series Amazing America with Sarah Palin airing Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Madison Rising, whose rendition of the Star Spangled Banner has been viewed nearly 6 million times on YouTube, has performed at military and USO events, NFL half-time shows, NASCAR, Sturgis, and other major venues, as well as opened for rock legends including: Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steppenwolf, Kansas, Weezer, Toby Keith and others.

"It's an honor to be invited to Sportsman Channel's premiere event," said Madison Rising lead singer Dave Bray, a navy veteran and former 8404 FMF Corpsman. "Sportsman Channel supports our troops and the spirit of the Red, Wild & Blue. Singing about American values and culture is at the core of our belief system and we can't wait to meet some of the greatest people in the outdoors at the Sportsman Choice Awards."

The night recognizes the outdoor industry's top performers during the 2014 Sportsman Choice Awards. Nearly 300,000 viewers voted online for 11 winners to be announced during the ceremony. The process began in November with viewers voting online at Sportsman's website (www.thesportsmanchannel.com) for their favorite shows, moments, production and hosts. All shows and show hosts airing on the network in 2014 were eligible. Viewers also voted on the Shot of the Year award. This "moment" or sequence celebrates and honors the one moment that most exemplifies what is truly cherished about the outdoor lifestyle.

Finalists for the 2014 Sportsman Choice Awards are:
Best Hunting Show/Big Game: Midwest Whitetail with Bill Winke, North American Whitetail, Pigman: The Series, Realtree's Monster Bucks and The Western Hunter
Best Hunting Show/Small Game: Avian-X, Dead Dog Walkin', Heli-Hunter presented by Fusion, Predator Nation and Predator Quest
Best Shooting Show: Guns & Ammo, Guns & Gear, Hot Shots, NRANews Cam & Co. and Ruger Inside and Out
Best Fishing Show: Addictive Fishing, Alaska's Fishing Paradise, Extreme Angler TV, In-Fisherman and Louisiana Outdoor Adventures
Best Full Draw Show/Bowhunting: Bowhunter TV, Easton Bowhuning, Major League Bowhunter, Outback Outdoors and Relentless Pursuit
Best Educational/Instructional Show: Bowhunter TV, Conquest 200, Major League Bowhunter, MeatEater and Midwest Whitetail with Bill Winke
Best Special Program Show: Buck Knives - Edge of a Legend, Fred Bear: Father of Bowhunting, Hog Dawgs, Iditarod and Murph the Protector
Best Variety Show: Brotherhood Outdoors, Gun It with Benny Spies, MeatEater, Meet the McMillans and The Outfitters Built by Ford F-Series
Best New Series: Amazing America with Sarah Palin, Heli-Hunter presented by Fusion, Mathews Dominant Bucks, NRA Life of Duty and Winchester Deadly Passion
Shot of the Year: Brad Farris Game Plan - Eye to Eye Bull, Larysa Unleashed - Fast Reflex Doe, Long Range Pursuit - High Country Elk, Pigman: The Series - Dead Locked and Relentless Pursuit - Flying Duck
Best Overall Host(s): Benny Spies, Bill Winke, Brian "Pigman" Quaca, Jana Waller and Tim Wells
Best Overall Production: Dropped: Project Alaska 2.0, Into High Country, MeatEater, Saving Private K-9 and YoungWild
Best Commercial: Buck Knives (Rival Wild), Bushnell - TrophyCam Wireless, Danner (Pronghorn 2014), Duluth Trading Company and Yeti Coolers
Best Show Intro: Gun It with Benny Spies, Hallowed Ground Outdoors, Pigman: The Series, The Western Hunter and YoungWild
The 2014 Sportsman Choice Awards will be announced on January 21 at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV.


About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel/Sportsman HD is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to honoring a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans. The leader in outdoor television, Sportsman Channel delivers entertaining and informative programming that embraces outdoor adventure, hunting and fishing, and reveals it through unique, surprising and authentic storytelling. Sportsman Channel embraces the attitude of "Red, Wild & Blue America" - where the American Spirit and Great Outdoors are celebrated in equal measure. The network also is dedicated to promoting our nation's military heroes and veterans, as well as providing a voice for conservation throughout the United States. Sportsman Channel reaches more than 36 million U.S. television households. Stay connected to Sportsman Channel online at www.thesportsmanchannel.com; Facebook, (www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel); Twitter (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl and www.twitter.com/SportsmanPR) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/TheSportsmanChannel).


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