Hello.
This is our first newsletter to you. We want to see how you receive it - if you have questions, comments and so forth.
This letter is to introduce this couple as an entertaining duo performing their act, “Life and Legend of John Wayne”; a story told in skits from Duke’s life and some of his movies, with music and comedy. I think you will be impressed.
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BIO ON ERMAL AND PAULA WILLIAMSON
• For the past 24 years, Ermal has been performing as John Wayne for many major corporations.
• The Wayne family helped choose him to perform as the Duke in all the Coors Light commercials with Duke's face on his body.
• He has spent 16 years on Duke's yacht, the Wild Goose in Orange County, California, entertaining many, many celebrities.
• Ermal has appeared in two film commentaries on Duke’s life. • As an author, he now has six Western novels as a prequel and sequel to Duke's movie, "The Cowboys".
• Paula Williamson joined Ermal in 2005 and the couple has performed in Branson, Mo and across the country for that time in theaters, opera houses, schools and churches.
• Paula is a 5 times national yodeling champion as well as a fantastic Western singer, having performed as Patsy Kline in Branson. She is also a talented song writer.
• The duo has also performed at the Winterset High School in Winterset, IA where Duke was born.
• Ermal and Paula are keynote and motivational speakers.
The following is a testimonial of a recent conference where Ermal and Paula were the keynote speakers.
"I want to take this opportunity to thank you and Paula for addressing the Missouri School Plant Managers Association (MSPMA) as the keynote speakers at the General Session/Welcome for our 2011 Fall Conference. . . . Paula's yodeling at the start of the show was outstanding . . . I've never heard anything like it before. "Your portrayal of John Wayne was magnificent . . . You . . . totally captivated and fascinated everyone in the room with your depiction of the Duke and Paula's performance. I heard a lot of very complimentary comments throughout the day on you, Paula, and the show."
Michael S. Mertens
President, MSPMA
As a two-person team, they have been performing in Branson, MO for the past six years in "John Wayne and America's Yodeling Sweetheart". The show depicts the life and legend of John Wayne. Paula Williamson has sung with the Sons of the San Joaquin. She has also sung with Riders in the Sky, and with Norma Jean from Nashville for two consecutive years, as well as with other popular groups.
PLEASE NOTE: This couple is available for immediate booking. Please review their schedule on page 2.
On page 2 are some photos - just a few - of things we have recently been involved in. We welcome your feedback - what you might like to see next. Some photos are from Ridgeway, CO where he filmed "True Grit".
They would like to share some from Grants Pass, OR where Duke filmed "Rooster Cogburn" - and more as we go along.
We endorse the new "John Wayne Museum" in Winterset by distributing brochures and telling our fans about how they can contribute to it. (www.johnwaynebirthplace.org) Hello.
So, Pilgrim. Just sit back, relax and read on. Let Paula and Ermal hear from you.
Thanks.
Michael Bryan - artist - Please view his website: www.michaelbryan.com
KEYNOTE OR MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
Ermal performs as a keynote and/or a motivational speaker and can be accompanied with music provided by Paula to enhance his message. If you have a need or know someone, a church or an organization that is looking for a motivational or keynote speaker, contact Ermal at duke@ermal.com, or call him at 417-598-0088
"I want to take this opportunity to thank you and Paula for addressing the Missouri School Plant Managers Association (MSPMA) as the keynote speakers at the General Session/Welcome for our 2011 Fall Conference. . . . Paula's yodeling at the start of the show was outstanding . . . I've never heard anything like it before.
"Your portrayal of John Wayne was magnificent . . . You . . . totally captivated and fascinated everyone in the room with your depiction of the Duke and Paula's performance. I heard a lot of very complimentary comments throughout the day on you, Paula, and the show."
Michael S. Mertens
President, MSPMA
This couple has been performing in Branson, MO for the past six years in "John Wayne and America's Yodeling Sweetheart". The show depicts the life and legend of John Wayne. Paula is a 5 times national yodeling champion as well as a terrific Western singer.
TESTIMONIES ABOUT ERMAL'S WESTERN NOVELS
"Everyone is talking about you around town! All of the
other library branch managers now have your e-mail address. I told
them to check out Paula also. You were a big hit! I knew you would
be!!:) I can't thank you enough for coming, I'm glad you and my
husband made me come back to meet you in Branson. I hope we can keep
in touch, and I want to purchase any new titles you write. Ermal,
again you have made friends for life here at our library! God bless
you and keep you safe always!" Karen George"I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your show and spending the day with you. My husband was excited about the books. He loves reading books pertaining to the Civil War. Thanks for coming to Muskogee. I hope to see you again someday." -- Rhonda Lee Library Assistant/ Early Literacy Coordinator Muskogee Public Library 918 682-6657 x250 Fax: 918 682-0548
"Mr. Williamson, my name is Dave Temple. My wife Barbara and I met you in Durango, CO. about a month or so ago. We picked up all of your Brazos series books. Just wanted to say we love the way you write and can't wait for your next book to come out. We hope you had a good time in Durango. Hope to see you at the Strater again sometime.
Thanks"
Dave Temple
(Editor's note: The Strater Hotel in Durango, CO is where Louis L'Amour stayed when he wrote many of his novels.
This year we see Ermal's writings of six western novels - the latest being "The Ghost of Ginny McBride".
Another unsolicited testimony: "I have read "GWTW" and "Lonesome Dove". I have to say that "The Ghost of Ginny McBride" is by far the best." Christopher Walker, U S Army
You may order Ermal's newest novel, "Ghost",
or any of the other six copies of Ermal's novels: "Across The Brazos"; "The Man from the Brazos"; "We Conquer or Die"; and/or "The Last Bullet"
by sending $25 for each (S & H included) (check or money order) to:
Ermal Walden Williamson
340 Round Hill Road
Branson, MO 65616
And we'll send it to you immediately, autographed. Also, any of the other novels can be purchased and sent to you at $23 each.
or the revised version of "Call of the Brazos",
Paula Williamson performed with the Sons of the San Joaquin. She's also sung with Riders in the Sky, Norma Jean from Nashville for two years, as well as other popular groups.
PLEASE NOTE: Ermal and Paula are performing in the Phoenix, AZ area from Nov. 10 - Dec. 8. If you have a need or know of someone (RV park, theater, school, college, church, etc.) to help eliminate the high costs of travel.
Maybe you can help! If you think you where they can perform and/or Ermal can promote his novels, please contact us at duke@ermal.com. If we don't ask, we won't find.
We thank you very much. Please press "Page 2" to continue. Thank you.
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