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The Biggest Loser Contestant Big Vinny to Rep For Trailor Choir's New Single

By: Dec. 19, 2011
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Formed in 2004 Trailor Choir helmed by Nashville songwriters, Big Vinny and Mark "Butter" Fortney have seen some great success having sold nearly a half a million records, performing in top stadiums, festivals, concerts and penning some of today's top Country hits.

Vinny nicked named 'Big Vinny' due to his weight landed a spot on this season of the NBC hit reality show THE Biggest Loser. "I went to the doctor and he basically gave me a death sentence of 2 years. I found the love of my life and what Butter and I have created and do as our lifehood is definitely something I want to continue. A friend joked with me to enter and I was picked," says the not so "big" anymore Big Vinny. "My whole life I have been told that things couldn't happen and I am living proof that with hard work and a determined mind you can make your dreams happen!"

Vinny weighed in at an astounding 426 lbs and worked hard to land himself in the third place position in the competition to an amazing 184 lbs. The singer definitely credits the show to saving his life as he was diagnosed with Type II diabetes and became a health risk. Due to the unbelievable weight loss the diabetes has disappeared and during the show he proposed to his long time girlfriend, Lori Diaz, to marry next year. Vinny and Butter will be appearing on top media outlets to promote their current single 'LOVE ME FIRST' to support promotion as it is climbing up the chart.

For more information on Trailer Choir or Big Vinny please log onto www.trailerchoir.com or follow their TWITTER @TrailerChoir, @BIGGVINNYMACK or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TrailerChoir .

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