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
- Rose Jeffus