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Columbia Nashville artist Keith Anderson spent the day yesterday at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field where he was invited to sing the national anthem and perform at halftime during the Steelers match-up against the Indianapolis Colts. Anderson also enjoyed meeting Steelers alums John Stallworth and Mel Blount, both 4-time Super Bowl champs, as well as CBS broadcasters Jim Nantz and Phil Simms.

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Columbia Nashville artist Keith Anderson will perform the national anthem as well as a halftime set at this Sunday’s match up between the AFC North division leader Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Kickoff is at 4:15 p.m. eastern and the game will be carried on CBS.

Anderson is currently on tour in support of his latest single, “Somebody Needs A Hug,” from his C’MON! LP.

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Country Music: Road takes Keith Anderson to Nashville
BY BRANDY McDONNELL

Standing on stage at Oklahoma City’s Zoo Amphitheatre, country singer-songwriter Keith Anderson started talking about the time-honored tradition of cruising Main Street on Friday nights.

"It doesn’t matter where we go — New York, Florida, Nebraska ... wherever — everybody knows about dragging Main if they’re from a small town,” Anderson said before launching into his mischievous hit "Pickin’ Wildflowers.”

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KEITH ANDERSON’S GOT YOU COVERED

It’s no secret that Columbia Nashville artist Keith Anderson is a demonstrative guy. In fact, a quick perusal through his website chat boards will find an occasional conversation about the ‘Anderson hug,’ something that’s become his signature. So it’s no surprise that Anderson and co-writers Bob DiPiero and David Lee Murphy penned “Somebody Needs A Hug,” Anderson’s new single. And, now with his “Somebody Needs A Hug” website – www.somebodyneedsahug.com – anyone can send one of Anderson’s famous bear hugs to friends, co-workers or loved ones that are having a bad day. Not only will recipients get a virtual hug, but they’ll also see an exclusive, live, acoustic version of his so ng, “Somebody Needs A Hug.”

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BY BRANDY McDONNELL
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Rising country star Keith Anderson is returning to Oklahoma Friday for a show in his hometown and concerts at two of the state’s historic venues.

"I can’t wait,” Anderson said in a phone interview earlier this week from Florida. "To get back to Oklahoma is always one of the coolest things I can do. ... I’ve got tons of family coming out to all three of those shows.”

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By Mark Jordan,

At 6-foot-1 and with a body that once earned him second place in the Mr. Oklahoma bodybuilding competition, Keith Anderson more closely resembles the professional athlete he always wanted to be rather than one of Nashville's top songwriters and fastest-rising singers.

Keith Anderson is the headliner Saturday at the Hernando Music & Heritage Festival. The two-day event begins this evening.
"That's what my dreams was growing up, to be a professional athlete,"

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Long before he built his career as a country singer, Keith Anderson had his eye on professional baseball, and he snagged some interest from the major leagues, too.

Unfortunately, his first showcase for a pro team also destroyed his chance of ever playing in the big leagues. The Kansas City Royals asked him to work out for them, and he ended up tearing his rotator cuff at the beginning of the tryout.

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Keith arm wrestled an audience member for money at the Stars for Second Harvest event. Stars for Second Harvest, is a musical extravaganza benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, is returning after a five-year hiatus. The concert, organized by hit songwriter Craig Wiseman and presented by O’Charley’s, was held at the Ryman Auditorium at 7.30 PM on September 20th. For more information on Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and its programs, please visit www.secondharvestnashville.org.
Photo: Aaron Crisler

The 2008 Fall Festival wrapped up Saturday night with a concert by Cumby band Exit 110 and headliner Keith Anderson. From all accounts this year's festival was "a great success."

Although Hurricane Ike cancelled the Relay for Life Barbecue on Sept. 13, the domino tournament enjoyed a large turnout.

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