Brenda Jackson (Basha Jaye)
Rose Jeffus Rose was born near Gatesville, Texas, which was designated by the State of Texas as the "Spur Capital of Texas" for the largest spur collection in the world. She grew up mainly in West Texas but has claimed Fort Worth as her home for many years. Rose's love for music began at a very early age, as she sat on her father's lap, listening to his harmonica renditions of Jimmy Rogers' blues music. Listening to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio every Saturday night would become a lasting influence toward country music for her. The stories she heard in the songs on the Opry inspired her to write poems and songs as a small child. Later in life, Rose developed a passion for all forms of artistic media. She began her own wedding cake decorating/catering service, expanding to a full scale catering business. This work included custom designed wedding attire, flowers, cakes, rehearsal dinners, and the planning and management of the entire event. Then as time permitted, Rose started art lessons and received a certification for teaching tole painting. She then worked in art restoration and was privileged to work on the restoration of James Walker's famous 30 x 13 foot painting , "The Battle of Lookout Mountain" located in Ochs Museum at Point Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Rose began to spend her time involved in community service work. This work led to many years of holding office of varying levels for a multitude of non-profit organizations. Her interest turned towards the music industry and Rose began to focus her attention in that area. During a time where there was an absence of any local music association for support to the artist, Rose was approached repeatedly by many artists to found one. Thus, the Lone Star Music Association was born in 1997. During this time, she opened her own artist management business. She has many credits of recognition on artist projects, (one being nominated for a Grammy Award) for those efforts. Rose presently serves on the Advisory Board of Fort Worth Song Writer's Association. While serving two years as the President of the FWSA in the past, she was the recipient of the "Songwriter Association of the Year" Award from the Tennessee Country Music Alliance. She was honored to teach a workshop on songwriting at the TCMA's 2nd Annual Showcase and Award Show. She received the Golden Eagle Award at the "Best of Texas Awards" for Songwriter Association Achievement from the Lone Star State Country Music Association. Rose was Treasurer for Fort Worth Songwriters Association in 2004-2005 and also spent those two years as co-owner of Treasure Chest Promotions. She was recently asked by the Owner of a local Opry to act as a Consultant and Talent Scout. She was honored to have the Yellow Rose Opry Band named after her due to her 30 years of local community service work. Rose has recently accepted the position of Vice President, Operations, with WINNERS RECORDS AND WINNERS CIRCLE MUSIC PUBLISHING (WCMP). As part owner of the firm, she undoubtedly will become a key player and contributor to the success of WCMP. Rose feels that a positive attitude and giving of herself to others has enabled her to explore her full potential while gaining respect and success. Credits: Small Business Owner Fine Art Technique Instructor Artist Management & Promotion Booking Agent Artist Career Development/Advisor Music Business Consultant Seminar & Workshop Coordination & Presentation Music Event Production Award Presentation Sponsorship Coordination Product Promotion Merchandising Marketing Music Talent Judging Album Review Label Consultant New Opry Consultant Location Photographer Public Relations Newsletter Publication Emcee Poetry Songwriting & Collaboration (Lyrics & Music) Elected Offices: Treasurer, Fort Worth Song Writers Association President, Fort Worth Songwriter's Association Secretary, Fort Worth Songwriter's Association Executive Advisor & Founder, State Lone Star Music Association Photographer, Metroplex Country Music Association President, Fort Worth Single's Square & Round Dance Club President & Co-founder of Braves & Maidens Square and Round Dance Club Advisor, Fort Worth Songwriters Association Executive Board Member, Single Parent Organization (New Member Service Director, Programs & Educations Director, Secretary) Awards and Recognitions: 1984 Outstanding Single Parent of the Year - Single Parent Organization 1992 President's Award - Fort Worth Singles Square and Round Dance Club 1993 Founding President's Award - Braves & Maidens Square and Round Dance Club 1994 Single Chairman for the Round-up - North Texas Square and Round Dance Association 1997 Appreciation Award for Co-producing & Directing Spring Country Fest - State Lone Star Association 1999 Honorary Hall of Fame Award - State Lone Star Music Association 1999 Appreciation Award - Walsh Enterprises 2000 Twenty-five Years Community Service Award - Walsh Enterprises 2003 Songwriter Association of The Year - Tennessee Country Music Alliance 2003 Golden Eagle Award for Association Achievement of the Year for the FWSA "Best of Texas Music Awards" - Lone Star State Country Music Association of Texas 2003 Distinguished Service Award for over 25 years of service and support to the Performing Arts - FWSA 2003 Distinguished Service Award for the Performing Arts - Service & Support - FWSA 2003 Co-producer "Texas Honky Tonk Hero Contest" - Billy Bob's Texas 2004 Most Outstanding Business Woman of the Year Award - Tennessee Country Music Alliance 2005 Recognition - 'Effort & Guidance for Artist - Label's First Release" - Winners Records 2005 Appreciation Award - Years of Support for local Artist, Publishers, and Record Labels - Winners Records Memberships and Affiliations: Fort Worth Songwriter's Association Lifetime Member of Lone Star Music Association Hillbilly Hits Fan Club Tennessee Country Music Alliance Lone Star State Country Music Association of Texas BMI Affiliation Contact: Rose Jeffus P.O. Box 137391 Fort Worth, Texas 76136-1391
Paul Johnston
