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Dateline: November 14, 2009

Beyonce's New Spectacular Video Gets Global Premiere on MTV Networks

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 'VIDEO PHONE' MARKS FIRST-TIME COLLABORATION WITH LADY GAGA PREMIERE ADDS TO A JAM-PACKED NOVEMBER FOR THE SUPERSTAR

Beyonce's new video for "Video Phone" will have its global premiere on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 across 60 channels on MTV networks. The showing will reach 168 countries around the world, from South East Asia to Europe and on MTV and VH1 in the US.

Starting at 12:01 AM/EST Tuesday, fans can log on to MTV.com, VH1.com and all MTV international websites for an early view of the spectacular clip, directed by Hype Williams. Then later in that day the video will premiere on MTV, mtvU, MTV Hits, MTV Jams, MTV Tr3s, VH1 and VH1 Soul in the US and on all MTV international channels.

Lady Gaga teams up with Beyonce in the "Video Phone" video for a high-energy, visually stunning clip that marks the performers' first collaboration. The single for "Video Phone (Extended Remix)" with Lady Gaga is available on "I AM...SASHA FIERCE" Deluxe Edition, which will be released on Monday, November 23.

Beyonce was the big winner at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), held at the O2 World in Berlin, Germany on November 5. The global music icon walked away with three of the night's biggest awards -- Best Female, Best Song, ("Halo") and Best Video, ("Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)." She had been nominated for four EMAs, including Best Live Act. The win for Best Video repeats her win at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), held in New York September 13, where she walked away with Video of The Year, Best Choreography and Best Editing.

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Dateline: November 13, 2009


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Justin Bieber Performing on 'Good Morning America' This Sunday, November 15th

APPEARING ON "THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW" TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, HIS SECOND APPEARANCE IN TWO WEEKS ISLAND RECORDS STAR IS THE FIRST SOLO ARTIST TO SEND 4 SONGS FROM A DEBUT ALBUM INTO THE BILLBOARD HOT 100's TOP 40 PRIOR TO ITS RELEASE DEBUT MY WORLD TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 17, 2009; CONTRIBUTIONS BY TRICKY STEWART, MIDI-MAFIA; USHER GUESTS ON "FIRST DANCE"; PART II OF MY WORLD COMING MARCH 2010

Justin Bieber, the soulful and precocious 15-year-old worldwide sensation, is revving up for the release of his hugely-anticipated debut on Island Records, MY WORLD. The first single, "One Time", is at a radio reach of over 30 million listeners; it has climbed into the top 15 spots on the Top 40 chart and into the top 20 on the Rhythm chart. Follow up single "One Less Lonely Girl" is now creating heavy buzz in major markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Indianapolis and Columbus.

First up, this Saturday, November 14th, catch Justin's segment on ABC News entitled "On the Brink." He follows that showcase with a performance on ABC's "Good Morning America," Sunday, November 15th.

From there, Justin jets to Los Angeles to film his second performance and couch-time appearance on NBC's "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." The episode airs appropriately on Tuesday, November 17th, the day his debut album drops. This will mark his second appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in a span of two weeks, having performed and been interviewed on November 3rd.

Justin Bieber's assault on Tuesday, November 17th doesn't stop there. That evening, look for him on the "George Lopez Tonight Show." The following day, Wednesday November 18th, Justin will be interviewed on the "Chelsea Lately Show." Whew!

This irrepressible excitement surrounds the release of his debut on Island Records, MY WORLD. The surefire smash album features the writing and production of hitmakers Tricky Stewart, and Midi-Mafia, plus a guest appearance by Usher on "First Dance." Better still, Justin Bieber plans to release a Part II to MY WORLD, slated for a March 2010 release.

Justin Bieber has emerged as a global new media star, with 100 million YouTube.com video views (the first 10 million of them as an amateur, posting his own renditions of favorite Usher, Ne-Yo and Stevie Wonder songs) and over 28 million song streams of "One Time" on MySpace.com. Amazingly, he has also sold 1.5 million singles via iTunes, including the epic smash "One Time" and the new scorcher "One Less Lonely Girl."

Born in Stratford, Ontario, Justin Bieber is a multi-talented pop/soul singer, as well as a self-taught musician on drums, guitar, piano, and trumpet. Introduced to the music industry in Atlanta by his manager Scooter Braun, he then met multi-platinum superstar Usher, who signed him as a 13 year-old to his first professional deal, forming the joint-venture RBMG label with Braun and Antonio "L.A." Reid, Chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group.

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Dateline: November 12, 2009


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GLEE’S MUSIC TOPS CHARTS

DEBUT SOUNDTRACK IS #4 BEST SELLING ALBUM

GLEE: THE MUSIC, VOLUME 2 IN STORES DECEMBER 8

Glee’s cultural stronghold continues to grow as the massively popular Fox comedy’s first soundtrack soars to the top of album sales charts. Glee: The Music, Volume 1, which was released on November 3, has sold in excess of 113,000 units in its first week alone garnering an astounding #4 spot on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. Prior to this physical release the music from Glee was only available for purchase digitally where it sold over 2.5 million single downloads, spawning a Gold single for the cast’s version of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Glee: The Music, Volume 1 has been celebrated by critics for its originality and ability to take popular music and make it innovative and fresh. The New York Daily News proclaimed “Glee’s singers have a greater feel for what’s brilliant about these songs than even their creator, or first interpreters, did.” While NY Newsday went on to boast, “it re-imagines songs with grand, inventive new arrangements.” And Associated Press noted “the vocal performances are top notch.” The talented cast met fans and signed copies of the soundtrack at four major in-store appearances in the New York and Los Angeles metropolitan areas last week allowing fans to get up close and personal. Each event went beyond capacity and the gracious cast stayed beyond the allotted time to meet all the fans who turned up.

And for fans who just can’t get enough of Glee’s high spirited music, Glee: The Music, Volume 2 hits stores on Tuesday December 8. This second volume features the casts take on such pop powerhouse tunes as Kelly Clarkson’s “My Life Would Suck Without You,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” Van Halen’s “Jump” and a really special version of John Lennon’s “Imagine” (See below for full track listing). Glee is infectious and the music is sure to bring joy, which is exactly why the Chicago Tribune exclaimed “Any TV show soundtrack that induces people of all ages to dance around the kitchen is doing something right.”

The full track listing for “Glee: The Music, Volume 2” is as follows:


“Proud Mary”
“Endless Love”
“I’ll Stand By You”
“Don’t Stand So Close To Me / Young Girl”
“Crush”
“(You’re) Having My Baby”
“Lean On Me”
“Don’t Make Me Over”
“Imagine”
“True Colors”
“Jump”
“Smile” (cover of Lily Allen)
“Smile” (cover of Charlie Chaplin)
“And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”
“Don’t Rain On My Parade”
“You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
“My Life Would Suck Without You”

For more info on Glee:

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Dateline: November 11, 2009


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Lady Gaga Releases Brand New Album on November 23

'THE FAME MONSTER' TO BE RELEASED IN 3 VERSIONS

Lady Gaga announced today that she will release her next album, The Fame Monster, in three different versions -- a standard version of the new 8-song album; a deluxe version which includes both The Fame Monster and her massively successful debut album The Fame; and a collector's edition super-deluxe art book version, which includes both albums, fanzines, 3-D glasses, paper dolls, a puzzle, pictorials, a lock of Lady Gaga's hair and other surprises.

Says Lady Gaga, "In the midst of my creative journey composing The Fame Monster, there came an exciting revelation that this was in fact my sophomore album. I would not add, nor take away any songs from this EP; it is a complete conceptual and musical body of work that can stand on its own two feet. It doesn't need The Fame.

"We may have an economy, but MUSIC HAS NO ECONOMY. I will release four or more singles from The Fame Monster, tour the world with The Monster Ball Tour, and most importantly I insist on honoring my fans with an affordable new album, an album that is as loyal to them, as they have been to me.

"For those who do not have my debut album, there are a series of collectible double-disc editions that include both albums and artwork conceived by the Haus of Gaga in collaboration with our mentor Hedi Slimane. Hear the music, see the show, live and love yourself ... Lady Gaga."

The standard and deluxe versions of The Fame Monster will be released on November 23, 2009. The collector's edition super-deluxe version will be released on December 15, 2009.

Lady Gaga is the first artist since the inception of monitored airplay to chart four #1 hits at Top 40 Radio -- "Just Dance," "Poker Face," "LoveGame," and "Paparazzi." She will perform her next chart-topper, "Bad Romance," on the American Music Awards (ABC) on November 22, 2009.


Dateline: November 4, 2009

Adam Lambert 'For Your Entertainment,' Debut Album Released Monday, November 23, 2009

TITLE SINGLE NOW AT RADIO All-Star Cast of Songwriters and Producers Collaborated With Lambert; Debut Single World Premieres on 'American Music Awards' Nov. 22 Single "For Your Entertainment" Available on iTunes

With his out-of-this-world vocal range and unique musical style, Adam Lambert is the ultra-glam, rock superstar that has America hooked. On Monday, Nov 23, Adam will unleash one of the most highly anticipated debut albums, "For Your Entertainment," on 19 Recordings/RCA. The record garnered contributions from such innovative artists as Lady Gaga, P!nk, Muse, Justin Hawkins formerly of The Darkness and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer.

Millions of fans watched Lambert's stunning performances on the eighth season of "American Idol" and now those millions of fans are waiting for the release of the album and Adam's first single, which Adam introduced on Ryan Seacrest's radio show Oct. 30. "For Your Entertainment" was written by Claude Kelly ("Circus" by Britney Spears) and Dr. Luke ("I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry and "Girlfriend" by Avril Lavigne, "Right Round" by Flo Rida, along with multiple singles by Kelly Clarkson) and produced by Dr. Luke.

"I feel so lucky to have been granted true opportunity to work with some of the top producers and writers in popular music," Says Adam. "This album is a reflection of their genius and the collaborative energy that they were gracious enough to share with me."

The credits on Lambert's first album read like a list of the hottest artists in the music business. Lady Gaga, long cited as a major influence on Adam, c-wrote the track "Fever" with producer Jeff Bhasker. P!nk is a co-writer on "Whataya Want From Me," along with Sweden's Max Martin and Johan Shellback. Matthew Bellamy, of the British prog rock/eletronica band Muse, one of Adam's favorite groups, wrote "Soaked."

Justin Hawkins, who was lead singer of the acclaimed British quartet the Darkness, wrote the lead track on the album, "Music Again." Rivers Cuomo, co-founder, lead singer and principal songwriter for Weezer, is one of the writers on "Pick U Up," along with Lambert and Greg Wells ("I Do Not Hook Up," Kelly Clarkson).

There are other stellar names featured in the credits on Adam's debut release. Rock goddess Linda Perry, responsible for hits like "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera and "Get The Party Started" by P!nk, is the writer and producer of "A Loaded Smile." Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, whose credits include "Bleeding Love" for Leona Lewis and "Halo" for Beyonce, wrote and produced "Sleepwalker."

Adam co-wrote four of the songs on his album. In addition to "Pick U Up," Adam penned "Strut" with Greg Wells and "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi; "Aftermath" with Alisan Porter, Ferras and Ely Rise; and "Broken Open" with Wells and Evan Bogart (whose credits include "S.O.S." by Rihanna and "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" from "Slumdog Millionaire."

Four of the tracks on "For Your Entertainment" are produced by Rob Cavallo, the A-list producer who has worked with Green Day, My Chemical Romance, David Cook, Alanis Morisette, Chris Isaak, Paramore, Jewel, Shinedown and Dave Matthews Band. Cavallo produced "Music Again," "Soaked," "Sure Fire Winners" and the bonus track, "Time For Miracles," from the soundtrack to the new motion picture, "2012."

One day before "For Your Entertainment" goes on sale, Adam will sing the title track on television for the first time, appearing on "The American Music Awards" on ABC-TV on Sunday, Nov. 22. He will give a special live concert performance on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, Nov. 25, "Late Show With David Letterman" that same night on CBS and will pre-tape on Nov. 23. More TV shows to be announced soon.

For information go to: http://www.adamofficial.com/

For Your Entertainment - Track Listing:

1. MUSIC AGAIN: Writer - Justin Hawkins, Producer - Rob Cavallo

2. FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT: Writers - Claude Kelly/Dr. Luke, Producer: Dr. Luke

3. WHATAYA WANT FROM ME: Writers: Pink, Max Martin, Johan Shellback, Producers: Max Martin & Johan Shellback

4. STRUT: Writers: Adam Lambert, Kara DioGuardi, Greg Wells, Producer: Greg Wells

5. SOAKED: Writer: Matthew Bellamy (MUSE), Producer: Rob Cavallo

6. SURE FIRE WINNERS: Writers: David Gamson, Alexander James, Oliver Lieber, Producer: Rob Cavallo

7. A LOADED SMILE: Writer/Producer - Linda Perry

8. IF I HAD YOU: Writers- Max Martin, Johan Shellback, Savan Kotecha, Producers: Max Martin & Johan Shellback

9. PICK U UP: Writers- Rivers Cuomo, Greg Wells, Adam Lambert. Producer - Greg Wells

10. FEVER: Writers - Lady Gaga, Jeff Bhasker, Producer- Jeff Bhasker

11. SLEEPWALKER: Writers - Ryan Tedder, Aimee Mayo, Chris Lindsey, Producer- Ryan Tedder

12. AFTERMATH: Writers- Adam Lambert, Alisan Porter, Ferras, Ely Rise. Producer- Howard Benson

13. BROKEN OPEN: Writers- Greg Wells, Adam Lambert, Evan Bogart. Producer- Greg Wells

BONUS TRACK:

14. TIME FOR MIRACLES: Writers - Alain Johannes, Natasha Shneider. Producer- Rob Cavallo


Dateline: November 2, 2009

Music World Music/Columbia Records Set To Release "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas" an Extraordinary Concert Performance DVD and Live CD From Iconic Superstar Beyonce

AVAILABLE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 ONE HOUR THANKSGIVING TELEVISION SPECIAL TO AIR ON ABC NOVEMBER 26

Music World Music/Columbia Records will release "I AM...YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas" -- a concert performance DVD and Live CD that captures a never-before-seen performance from iconic artist, Beyonce on Monday, November 23.

Filmed at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, this extraordinary concert features performances of over 30 songs from Beyonce's three multi-platinum solo releases, Destiny's Child catalog and a few surprises. This amazing concert includes the #1 hits, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)", "If I Were A Boy," "Halo," "Sweet Dreams" and showcases a gut-wrenching performance of "That's Why You're Beautiful."

Included on "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas," is a biographical storytelling woven between many songs and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas" is Beyonce's first live CD and fans can also consider the release a greatest hits collection.

Recorded on August 2, 2009 during a sold out four-night stint at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas, "I AM... YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas," will be available on DVD (amaray) and Deluxe Edition 2 CD/DVD (digipack) on November 23 and Blu-ray on December 15.

Also available on Monday, November 23 is the "I AM...SASHA FIERCE" Deluxe Edition which will feature five number one hits and two bonus tracks which include "Video Phone (Extended Remix)," featuring Billboard magazine's Rising Star for 2009, Lady Gaga. MTV will exclusively world premiere the music video for "Video Phone" on-air and online on Thursday, November 5. "Video Phone" will premiere in the US on MTV and MTV.com at 5:30 PM/EST while MTV channels across the globe will premiere the music video in 162 countries following the airing of the MTV Europe Music Awards from Berlin.

According to Billboard magazine, the "Video Phone" debut on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart makes "I AM...SASHA FIERCE" the first album in a decade to yield six entries which include "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)", "If I Were A Boy," "Diva," "Halo," "Ego" and "Video Phone". Beyonce also extended her current lead to 13, for most top 10's on the Hot 100 Billboard chart by a female artist this decade when "Sweet Dreams" entered the chart at number eight.

On Thanksgiving night, November 26, the ABC Network will air the one-hour television special, "Beyonce-I AM...YOURS." It is the first network special from the superstar. The airing is scheduled for 9:00 PM/EST.

Before wrapping up her 2009 "I AM..." World tour, which recently included dates in Japan, China, and Korea, Beyonce will head to The United Kingdom this month for several performances, including three nights at the renowned O2 Arena in London. On October 2, Beyonce was honored as Billboard magazine's Woman of the Year at a luncheon held in New York City. The Woman of The Year honor comes fresh off the heels of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards where Beyonce received a staggering nine nominations and walked home with the biggest award of the evening, Video of The Year for "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)."

TRACKLISTING FOR --

"I AM...YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas"

CD Disc 01


HELLO
HALO
IRREPLACEABLE
SWEET DREAMS MEDLEY
IF I WERE A BOY
SCARED OF LONELY
THAT'S WHY YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL
SATELLITES
RESENTMENT
DEJA VU JAZZ MEDLEY
DEJA VU


Disc 02

I WANNA BE WHERE YOU ARE
DESTINY'S CHILD MEDLEY
WORK IT OUT
'03 BONNIE & CLYDE
CRAZY IN LOVE
NAUGHTY GIRL
GET ME BODIED
SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT)
FINALE


DVD

ACT ONE: INTIMATE...

SCENE ONE: HELLO INTRODUCTION
SCENE TWO: HALO
SCENE THREE: IRREPLACEABLE
SCENE FOUR: SWEET DREAMS MEDLEY
SCENE FIVE: IF I WERE A BOY
SCENE SIX: SCARED OF LONELY
SCENE SEVEN: THAT'S WHY YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL
SCENE EIGHT: SATELLITES
SCENE NINE: RESENTMENT


INTERMISSION:

DEJA VU JAZZ MEDLEY
DEJA VU
TAP SEQUENCE


ACT TWO: STORYTELLING

SCENE ONE: I WANNA BE WHERE YOU ARE
SCENE TWO: DESTINY'S CHILD
SCENE THREE: BEYONCE
SCENE FOUR: SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT)


BONUS FEATURE:

"WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS..."



Dateline: October 24, 2009

Joe Nichols CD Old Things New in Stores October 26th

Collection Reflects Artist's Approach To Traditional Country

Universal Records South will release the newest collection of music from Joe Nichols on October 26th, 2009. Old Things New is the latest CD from an artist whose voice has been compared to some of country music's all-time best vocalists. Old Things New is also the highly anticipated follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2007 release, Real Things. That CD landed on many music critics' Best of The Year lists, including the prestigious New York Times, whose critic named Real Things one of the best releases of the year -- ALL musical genres.

Old Things New carries on the quality and style established by Real Things in both Nichols' song selection and vocals. Country Weekly's Four-Star Review agrees. "Joe Nichols truly hit his stride with 2007's Real Things. His latest deftly demonstrates that the consistency of its predecessor was no accident -- Old Things New is the sound of an artist brimming with confidence and eager to prove his mettle."

Music lovers have already been exposed to the well-crafted songs through first single "Believers," and "An Old Friend Of Mine," the CD's closing track. This song in particular has been singled out by fans and critics alike as possibly one of Nichols' most honest song choices of his career. The song deals with the struggles of addiction and recovery and has inspired a website designed to assist those facing similar issues (anoldfriendofmine.com).

And while he didn't write this particular song, noted songwriter Bill Anderson gives it his seal of approval, saying, "Well, it's a very honest song, because the outline in the song is 'Today I said goodbye to an old friend of mine,' and you don't really get it until halfway through the song. He's putting the bottle down and walking away from it, and he's discovered there's more important things in life than that. It's just Joe and a piano, and it's absolutely incredible. It will give goose bumps to your goose bumps. It's that good."

Nichols has said of "An Old Friend Of Mine" that it is a personal favorite because of his own public struggles with addiction and recovery the past several years. While he considers the topic an intensely personal thing, he knew when he heard this song that he needed to bring it to light, and hoped his ability to discuss the subject might help others. In addition to the website, Nichols and his label also partnered on making a music video of the song.

"When I first heard 'Old Friend,' I knew it was a song I had to record," Nichols said. "I also knew including it on the new CD would force me to talk about a portion of my life that I wanted to keep private. At first, I told everyone to let the song speak for itself, and that I didn't want to talk about my own personal struggles. But the more I performed the song, the more people opened up to me. I finally came to the conclusion that discussing my situation might inspire others to take that first step toward recovery. While it's still a little difficult for me to be so public about my life, I know it's the right thing to do."

A Nichols CD will always contain a good dose of up-tempo and lighthearted material, and Old Things New is no exception. The latest single, "Gimmie That Girl," and songs like "Cheaper Than A Shrink" and "Man, Woman," maintain the style and sense of humor fans have come to expect from Nichols.

And always one to give the music lover a little bit more, this CD contains not one but two bonus tracks: the dance remix of Nichols' 2005 #1 hit "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off" featuring Colt Ford and a live version of "Let's Get Drunk and Fight," a track from 2007's Real Things and a song Nichols feels didn't necessarily get the attention it deserved at the time.

"People may think it's peculiar that I still record drinking songs, considering my newfound sobriety," Nichols said. "But I haven't lost my sense of humor. County music is full of great drinkin' songs, and I'm not going to walk away from one just because I no longer drink."

Old Things New will be available in stores October 26th. To order early and for more information on Nichols, please visit www.joenichols.com.


Dateline: October 23, 2009

P!nk Releases DVD With Bonus CD Set 'Funhouse Tour Live In Australia' in Stores Oct. 27

P!nk's dazzling live concert performance is captured on the new DVD Funhouse Tour Live In Australia plus bonus CD set due in stores Oct. 27.

The DVD features P!nk performing her enduring hits from the past decade and songs from her fifth studio album Funhouse, which has sold 5 million units worldwide. The concert was filmed entirely in HD in Australia where she sold out a record-breaking 60 shows and will also be available on Blu-ray on Dec 8. The bonus live audio CD, limited to the DVD set only, is made up of a dozen of Pink's handpicked tour favorites and a previously unreleased exclusive studio track, "Push You Away".

The Funhouse tour has received unprecedented critical acclaim:

"Even in an era of escalating pop spectacle, Pink's 'Funhouse' tour is going to be hard to top...Onstage she was a down-to-earth superwoman." - New York Times

"Pink even pulled off an impressive version of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'...Like everything in Friday's concert- like everything in Pink's career- the song was a gamble, but one that the singer made look like a piece of cake." - Los Angeles Times

"Pink knows how to challenge, titillate, lure and wow the crowd...Pink combines showmanship with her powerhouse vocals, for an evening worth the price of admission." -Chicago Tribune

"Pink imported her Funhouse tour to the states, bringing a show filled with razzle-dazzle covers and stunts ..." -Rolling Stone.com

"Pink soared through the air and rocked out Madison Square Garden...filling the huge venue with the sights and sounds of her flashy Funhouse show." - MTV.com

Since her debut in 2000, P!nk has been widely hailed as a fearlessly talented singer/songwriter. To date, the Pennsylvania native has sold 30 million albums cumulatively worldwide. Her previous albums include: her four million-unit selling debut, Can't Take Me Home (2000); her sophomore follow-up, M!ssundaztood (2001) which sold 11 million worldwide; the 2.7 million worldwide seller Try This (2003), and I'm Not Dead (2006), which sold over 5 million units globally and spawned two No. 1 hits "Who Knew" and "U + Ur Hand."

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Country Star Jimmy Wayne Returns With New Album SARA SMILE In Stores November 23rd

Album Pre-Sale Available Now

Country star Jimmy Wayne is back with his new album, SARA SMILE, which lands on stores shelves just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, November 23rd.

Wayne's remake of the Daryl Hall & John Oates pop classic is the centerpiece of an album that showcases his depth and range as a vocalist and a songwriter. The single, which rose to #35 on the country charts this week, is the highest chart debut of Wayne's career - fitting for the song which Wayne has described as his "sword and shield" throughout his career.

"'Sara Smile' is a song I've been singing for 13 years," says Wayne. "I sang it on the prison yard when I worked at the prison. Even though I didn't write it, I sang it at writers' nights in Nashville. It is the song that taught me how to play the guitar. In 2002, I sang 'Sara Smile' for Scott Borchetta, and he gave me a record deal. This song has had a major impact on my life."

"I'm so happy I've finally had the opportunity to record it in a way that does the song proud," Wayne continues. "Dann Huff was able to capture the feel of the live show and having Daryl Hall and John Oates come into the studio to sing background vocals on the new track was icing on the cake."

Wayne, whom Billboard recently lauded as "easily the most soulful of today's young country crooners," worked with three of the most sought-after producers in Nashville to craft his new album: Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Faith Hill), Mark Bright (Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire) and Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift).

"I'm very grateful to have had the chance to work with three of the most talented producers in the business on this new record," says Wayne. "Each day in the studio was a unique and awesome experience. I'm so lucky to be able to do what I love for a living. I don't take any day for granted."

SARA SMILE travels full circle exploring 360 degrees of Wayne's artistry, talent and personality. His soulful singing permeates every note of such soaring, romantic ballads as "All the Time in the World," "Belongs to You" and "Counting the Days" while up-tempo rockers "There's a Memory" and "Things I Believe" (the latter written by Keith Urban and John Shanks) showcase the raw energy experienced at the country star's dynamic live shows.

Having written four of the new songs on SARA SMILE, Wayne's words are gut-wrenching yet uplifting on "Just Knowing You Love Me." He is soft, romantic and dreamy in "Just Look at You." "Elephant Ears," a deeply personal story about a foster child afraid to say, "I love you," is touching and tender. In "I'll Never Leave You," he finds a new way to explore a loving relationship.

The release of SARA SMILE tops off what has been an extraordinary year for Jimmy Wayne. "Do You Believe Me Now" soared to the top of the country charts, landing at #1 for three weeks and becoming one of the biggest hits of 2008-2009. In June he joined the American Saturday Night Tour alongside Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley, which included a stop at Madison Square Garden this past Wednesday.

Wayne's musical track record boasts a string of hits, including "Stay Gone" (#3); "I Love You This Much" (#6); and the Top 20 hits "Paper Angels," "I Will," and "You Are," all co-written by the star. Jimmy's recent accolades include People Country's "Hot Guy of the Month," TV Guide's "Sexy Country Stars of 2008," and one of Country Weekly's "10 Hottest Bachelors of 2009." He is currently one of Nashville Lifestyles' "25 Most Beautiful People of 2009." Wayne was also deemed one of music's "Next Big Things" by USA Today, and one of People magazine's "Sexiest Singers" in 2003.

SARA SMILE is available for pre-sale at http://thevalorymusicco.com/jimmywayne/index.cfm?id=34

SARA SMILE track listing:

1. "Things I Believe" (Keith Urban / John Shanks)

2. "All the Time in the World" (Steve Robson / Hillary Lindsey)

3. "Sara Smile" featuring Daryl Hall & John Oates (Daryl Hall / John Oates)

4. "Just Knowing You Love Me" (Jimmy Wayne / Brett Beavers / Tony Martin)

5. "Just Look at You" (Jimmy Wayne / Bob Regan)

6. "Counting the Days" (Andrea Stolpe / John Kennedy / Steve Robson)

7. "There's a Memory" (Sean McConnell / Clint Lagerberg)

8. "Belongs to You" (Rivers Rutherford / Dave Berg / Tom Shapiro)

9. "I'll Never Leave You" (Jimmy Wayne)

10. "Elephant Ears" (Jimmy Wayne / Don Henry)


Dateline: October 14, 2009

Women Rock For The Cure Launches eBay Auction in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Auction To Benefit Women Rock For The Cure & Greater Nashville Susan G. Komen For The Cure®

Women Rock For The Cure launches eBay auction today as part of the group's efforts to raise awareness and support during October; breast cancer awareness month. Up for bid will be several hot ticket items, including a Carrie Underwood autographed Daisy Rock Guitar and a one-of-a-kind PRS Guitar autographed by several legends who performed at this year's Opry Goes Pink concert; autographed Mindy Smith, Jason Aldean and Montgomery Gentry guitars; a custom Sherwood B dress worn by Veronica Ballestrini during the Third Annual Women For The Cure Benefit Concert; autographed posters by Mindy Smith, Caitlin Lynn, Jason Aldean and much more. Keep watch on the site as new coveted items - such as signed guitars by Keith Urban and Little Big Town - will be continually added throughout the month of October. Items can be viewed and bid on at http://myworld.ebay.com/womenrockforthecure.

All proceeds from the auction to benefit Women Rock For The Cure and Greater Nashville Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The funds raised by the Komen Race for the Cure® Series help support breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards, and community outreach programs. The Komen foundation raises awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Recently, Women Rock For The Cure supporters grabbed their pink cocktails at the Third Annual Benefit Concert and their seats at Opry Goes Pink for two inspiring evenings in support of breast cancer research and awareness. Carrie Underwood, Terri Clark, Little Jimmy Dickens, Mindy Smith and many more legends turned out to perform in front of the pink backdrop on the Opry stage. Hosted by GAC Headline Country's Storme Warren, live performances at the Third & Lindsley concert included acclaimed Vanguard Records recording artist Mindy Smith, Universal Music Group's Coldwater Jane, internet sensation Veronica Ballestrini and Caitlin Lynn from CMT's hit show Can You Duet.

Let's rock and find a cure! For additional information on Women Rock For The Cure, visit www.womenrockforthecure.org


Dateline: October 13, 2009

CARRIE UNDERWOOD RETURNS TO FOX IN "CARRIE UNDERWOOD: AN ALL-STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL," (working title) A TWO-HOUR MUSICAL EVENT AIRING MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, ON FOX

Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman to Produce and Direct the Special

Multi-platinum recording artist and Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood will headline CARRIE UNDERWOOD: AN ALL-STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL (working title), a two-hour variety special airing Monday, Dec. 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Underwood will perform new music from her upcoming album as well as previous hits and holiday classics. She will be joined on stage by special musical guests and chart-topping artists including Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley and David Cook. Additional guest stars and performers to be announced.

Carrie Underwood rose to fame as the winner of AMERICAN IDOL Season Four. Now a four-time Grammy Award winner, the 2009 Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, the reigning Country Music Association (CMA) and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Female Vocalist of the Year, Underwood is a bona fide country music superstar. Her newest album, "Play On," for which she collaborated with producer Mark Bright, will be released November 3 on 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville. The album's debut single, "Cowboy Casanova," is the fastest-rising hit of the year on country radio, exploding with massive first-week sales of 110,236 digital copies. The achievement marks Underwood's claim as the only solo country artist to debut a digital single this year above the 100,000 units mark - a feat she's accomplished not once, but twice. Underwood also found success with her single "Home Sweet Home," which served as the farewell music on AMERICAN IDOL last season. Earlier this year, Underwood became the first country artist in history to have 10 No. 1 singles from her first two albums, including "I Told You So," "Just a Dream," "So Small," "All-American Girl" and "Last Name." To date, Underwood is the best-selling AMERICAN IDOL winner in the U.S. with album sales of more than 10 million. Underwood will also co-host the 43rd Annual CMA Awards this November.

Director, producer, choreographer and former dancer Nigel Lythgoe previously served as controller of entertainment and comedy at London Weekend Television. But it was the U.K. series, "Popstars," that made him a household name in his native country. In 2007, Lythgoe joined Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment, where he produced "Pop Idol," which was later spun-off in the U.S. as AMERICAN IDOL. Lythgoe's role as executive producer of AMERICAN IDOL ultimately paved the way for his work on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Today, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE is broadcast in 147 countries, and 16 countries have their own version.

One of the most commercially successful filmmakers of his generation, Adam Shankman's directorial credits include "Bedtime Stories," "Hairspray," "A Walk To Remember" and "The Wedding Planner." His upcoming projects include "Sinbad" and "Bob: The Musical." In addition to directing, Shankman, along with his sister, Jennifer Gibgot, produce films through their shingle, Offspring Entertainment. Together they are currently producing "The Last Song," "Going The Distance" and "Step Up 3-D." Prior to becoming a director, Shankman attended The Juilliard School and was a dance and physical-comedy choreographer who put his creative stamp on many well-known films including "Boogie Nights" and "The Addams Family." Shankman also serves as a judge on the hit series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD: AN ALL-STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL (working title), a production of Big Red 2 Entertainment, is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman. Shankman and Lythgoe also serve as directors of the special.


Janet Jackson's Greatest Hits Celebrated on NUMBER ONES

Two-CD Package Also Features Brand-New Single 'Make Me' In Stores November 17

Janet Jackson has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and is one of the best-selling artists in contemporary music. For the first time ever, 33 of Janet's global #1 hits, plus the newly recorded single, "Make Me," will be available on one album--NUMBER ONES. Made possible by a partnership between Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) and EMI Music, the two-disc set, to be released November 17, 2009, in the USA (November 23, worldwide titled JANET JACKSON: THE BEST), celebrates the career and artistry of one of the most successful and influential artists in music history.

Among the album's many highlights is new single "Make Me," which was produced by Janet and Rodney Jerkins. Along with "Make Me," NUMBER ONES spans more than 20 years of chart-toppers, every #1 track spun off from Janet's original albums, from her 1986 blockbuster breakthrough CONTROL to her most recent, 2008's DISCIPLINE. CONTROL sold more than 14 million copies worldwide, with five #1 singles. The best-selling album of 1990, RHYTHM NATION 1814 sold more than 14 million copies worldwide, making Janet the first and only artist in history to produce seven top 5 hits from one album. JANET, sold 20 million albums worldwide, with six hit singles and a nomination for an Academy Award® for Best Original Song, "Again." THE VELVET ROPE has sold more than 10 million worldwide, with six hit singles. ALL FOR YOU was Janet's fifth consecutive album to debut at #1, with more than seven million in worldwide sales. For Janet's seventh consecutive platinum album, DAMITA JO, Janet took its title from her middle name.

Janet's eighth consecutive platinum album, 20 Y.O., acknowledged her love affair with her fans. Janet encouraged her fans around the world to design the 20 Y.O. cover artwork and she chose her favorites for the U.S. pressings. DISCIPLINE was Janet's 6th number one album and 10th studio album.

NUMBER ONES is the first greatest hits compilation from Janet in this century. Janet's last hits collection was released in 1995.

About Janet

Janet is an iconic figure in the worlds of music, entertainment, fashion and philanthropy.

Mega-award-winning artist, singer, songwriter, producer, actor, dancer, Janet Jackson is all of these things and more. She possesses an unprecedented list of achievements, and remains at the forefront of her craft, a true inspiration. As an artist, Janet excites, enlightens, leads, and embraces her audience with insights into life's meaning and our deepest feelings. Her vocal gifts, musical style, choreography, lyrical exploration, and awareness of the human condition has made her one of the top artists of our time as well as a leading influence on people around the globe. Through words and actions, she has set an example of generosity, of empowerment, of compassion, and helped to lead efforts addressing some of society's greatest challenges.

As an actor, Janet made her big screen debut in 1993 with Poetic Justice, in which she starred opposite hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur and actress Regina King. Her ballad "Again" was featured in the film and received both a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination. In the box office smash Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, Janet made her second feature film appearance as Denise Gaines, opposite Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy. Nutty Professor II became her second film to open at number one at the box office. In her third feature film, Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?, Janet starred opposite Tyler Perry and received an Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Feature Motion Picture. The film was yet another number one opener at the box office. Janet's fourth film, Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too, will be released in 2010.

Janet is the only artist having Grammy nominations spanning the Dance, Pop, Rap, Rock, and R&B categories and to have number one hits on every chart except country. Among her many honors, she has accumulated 5 Grammys, multiple MTV Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. Janet's concerts are stunning events that stimulate all the senses--engaging mind, ears, eyes and the soul. Unbelievable choreography performed to perfection has become synonymous with Janet.

MTV presented Janet with the inaugural mtvICON Award solidifying her accomplishments and effect on pop culture. Some of the world's most recognized musical artists were enlisted to recreate the music videos and performances of her classic hits in honor of her work, influence and overall impact in the arena of music. The title of ICON was and continues to be hers.

Janet continues to focus on speaking out and giving back. Several of her tours have raised money for charities such as the Cities in Schools, and America's Promise. She has supported the Watts Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club of America, the Starlight Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, A Place Called Home providing after school programs in South Central LA, the American Foundation for AIDS Research, S.O.S. Children's Villages in South Africa, Cartier's Love Bracelet Program benefiting OCNA and sponsored an Airlift of Food and Medical supplies to famine-stricken Rwanda. Janet established the Rhythm Nation Scholarship with the UNCF and has assisted countless students striving to meet their educational goals.

She has been honored with many Humanitarian Awards due to her intense dedication to helping others. Recent honors reflecting the range of her involvement in charitable and social causes include the 2008 Humanitarian of the Year award from the Lisa Lopes Foundation, the 2008 Vanguard Award from GLAAD, and the 2004 Touching a Life Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award from the NBA. Janet's efforts have also been recognized by AIDS Project LA, the Congress for Racial Equality, and by the NAACP with their Chairman's Award. In September 2009, Janet chaired amFAR's inaugural fundraising event in Milan, Italy during Fashion Week and raised over 1.1 million dollars.

Next year, Janet will publish her first book, providing an intimate look at her life and how she has dealt with issues of self-esteem. Janet will reveal aspects not known before about her uniquely successful career in music, television and films.

Janet's next studio album is slated to be released in 2010.

The track listing for NUMBER ONES is as follows:

Disc 1

1. What Have You Done For Me Lately (Control, #1 R&B)
2. Nasty (Control, #1 Dance & R&B)
3. When I Think Of You (Control, #1 Pop & Dance)
4. Control (Control, #1 Dance & R&B)
5. Let's Wait Awhile (Control, #1 R&B)
6. The Pleasure Principle (Control, #1 Dance & R&B)
7. Diamonds--Herb Alpert with Janet Jackson (Keep Your Eye on Me, #1 Dance & R&B)
8. Miss You Much (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)
9. Rhythm Nation (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Dance & R&B)
10. Escapade (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)
11. Alright (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Dance)
12. Come Back To Me (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 AC)
13. Black Cat (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop)
14. Love Will Never Do (Without You) (Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, #1 Pop)
15. The Best Things In Life Are Free---Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson
16. That's The Way Love Goes (janet, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)

Disc 2

1. If (janet, #1 Pop, Dance & R&B)
2. Again (janet, #1 Pop)
3. Because Of Love
4. Any Time, Any Place (janet, #1 R&B)
5. Scream--Michael Jackson and Janet (History - Past, Present, and Future Book 1, #1 Dance)
6. Runaway
7. Got 'Til Its Gone---janet featuring Joni Mitchell and Q-Tip (The Velvet Rope, #1 Japan and South Africa)
8. Together Again (The Velvet Rope, #1 Pop and Dance)
9. Get Lonely---janet featuring BLACKstreet (The Velvet Rope, #1 R&B)
10. Go Deep (The Velvet Rope, #1 Dance)
11. What's It Gonna Be---Busta Rhymes featuring janet (Extinction Level Event, #1 R&B)
12. Doesn't Really Matter (All For You, #1 Pop)
13. All For You (All For You, #1 Pop, Dance, R&B)
14. Someone To Call My Lover (All For You, #1 Dance)
15. All Nite (Don't Stop) (Damita Jo), #1 Dance)
16. Call On Me with Nelly (20 Y.O., #1 R&B)
17. Feedback (Discipline, #1 Dance)
18. Make Me

www.janetjackson.com


RASCAL FLATTS TO APPEAR ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O'BRIEN, WED OCT 14

Rascal Flatts will be heading to the west coast for tour dates this coming weekend but before they take the stage in Fresno, CA they will first make an appearance on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday, Oct. 14 - 11:35 EST on NBC. The guys will perform their impactful new single, "Why," written by Allen Shamblin and Rob Mathes, marking the song's television debut.

The "Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour" will continue through October with Darius Rucker as opening act.

Rascal Flatts newest CD Unstoppable has been certified platinum for sales in excess of 1 million. The CD launched as the group's fourth consecutive studio album opening at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, more than any other country artist in the history on Soundscan. This brings their career album sales to a staggering 20 million units in just this decade and the band has also amassed 22.5 million digital downloads. Rascal Flatts are the largest selling and grossing group in country music history and named a Billboard Top Ten Touring Act in all genres with more venue attendance records than any other country act. The band has sold 4 million concert tickets in 4 years, including most recently two sold-out stadium shows in Chicago and Columbus earlier this summer.

10-15 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center at Fresno State
10-16 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
Oct 17 & 18 Kelseyville, CA Konocti Field Amphitheater
10-23 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
10-25 Edmonton, ALB Rexall Place
10-26 Calgary, ALB Penngrowth Saddledome
10-29 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
10-30 Portland, OR Rose Garden



CAVO ON TOUR OCT 19 - DEC 20.!

CAVO HIT THE ROAD FOR COAST-TO-COAST ARENA TOUR WITH DAUGHTRY ON OCTOBER 19TH

ST. LOUIS ROCK BAND'S NEW SINGLE "CRASH" - FROM MAJOR LABEL DEBUT BRIGHT NIGHTS DARK DAYS - IMPACTING ROCK RADIO NOW

Fresh off national tours with Cruefest, Shinedown, and Sick Puppies, hot, up-and-coming rock band Cavo will hit the road with Daughtry and Theory of a Deadman beginning October 19th. The extensive arena tour will criss-cross through the U.S. through December 20th.

The St. Louis quartet are touring in support of their major-label debut album Bright Nights Dark Days, which was released by Reprise Records on August 11th. The album, which was produced by David Bendeth (Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, All Time Low), debuted at No. 48 on the Billboard album chart and has spawned the rock radio hit "Champagne," which climbed to No. 1 on both the BDS/Billboard Active Rock and Mainstream Rock charts, making Cavo the first new artist to hit the top spot on the Mainstream chart since Trapt did it in 2003.

The second single from Bright Nights Dark Days, "Crash," is impacting rock radio now and has been added at more than 60 Alternative, Active, and Mainstream Rock stations across the country. It was the only song that debuted on last week's Active Rock chart. Check out a sneak peek of photos from the track's video shoot at Cavo's website: www.cavomusic.com.

Cavo is singer Casey Walker, guitarist Chris Hobbs, drummer Chad La Roy, and bassist Brian Smith. Please see below for all upcoming tour dates.

CAVO with Daughtry and Theory of a Deadman

10/19 Topeka, KS Kansas ExpoCentre
10/21 Omaha, NE Omaha Civic Auditorium
10/22 Ames, IA Hilton Coliseum
10/24 Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center
10/25 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center
10/26 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
10/28 Lansing, MI Breslin Events Center
10/29 Saginaw, MI Dow Events Center
10/31 Toledo, OH Lucas County Arena
11/2 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
11/4 Youngstown, OH Covelli Centre
11/5 Reading, PA Sovereign Center
11/6 Atlantic City, NJ Trump Taj Mahal
11/12 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
11/13 Highland Heights, KY The Bank of Kentucky Center
11/14 Huntington, WV Big Sandy Superstore Arena
11/16 Wilkes-Barre, PA Wachovia Arena
11/17 Bridgeport, CT Arena at HarborYard
11/19 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
11/20 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
11/30 Gainesville, FL Stephen Connell Center
12/1 Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee County Civic Center
12/2 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center
12/4 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena
12/5 Louisville, KY Broadbent Arena
12/7 Tupelo, MS BancorpSouth Arena
12/8 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center
12/9 Lafayette, LA Cajundome
12/11 Corpus Christi, TX American Bank Center
12/12 San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum
12/13 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
12/15 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
12/16 Jonesboro, AR ASU Convocation Center
12/18 Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena
12/19 Southaven, MS DeSoto Civic Center
12/20 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium



LOVE AND THEFT AND CAROLWOOD RECORDS ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST CHARTING DEBUT SINGLE RELEASED THIS YEAR

Love And Theft achieve the highest charting debut single released this year as "Runaway" leaps into the Top 10 on the Billboard and Mediabase Country Chart, making it the first Top 10 hit for both the band and for Disney's newly established Carolwood Records.

Since Love And Theft's "Runaway" first hit the charts in March 2009 it has amassed more than 46,000 spins and over 320 million audience impressions.

Just days after the release of their debut album, World Wide Open, Love And Theft's "Runaway" took the lead with the highest first week digital single sales for any debut country artist this year, scanning 19,000 paid downloads in its first week of release according to Nielsen Soundscan.

After opening shows for Taylor Swift in 2008, Love And Theft is currently on the road with Jason Aldean and promoting their recently released debut album, World Wide Open. Love And Theft has been featured on The Today Show, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Access Hollywood, in the pages of Country Weekly and People magazine and has had its music included in promos for ABC's daytime programming. To learn more about Love And Theft, visit www.loveandtheft.com or follow the band on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lntweet.

Carolwood Records is a part of the Disney Music Group. The Disney Music Group is the recorded music and music publishing arm of the Walt Disney Studios.


David Archuleta Spreads Holiday Cheer

NEW ALBUM "CHRISTMAS FROM THE HEART" IN STORES OCT. 13 "Christmas from the Heart" Holiday Tour slated for November and December

19 Recordings/Jive Records artist David Archuleta enriches the holiday spirit with his upcoming "Christmas From The Heart" album due in stores Oct. 13, highlighted by a 17-city U.S. tour throughout the advent season.

Archuleta's original composition "Melodies of Christmas" sets the festive tone for an album inspired by his deep regard for the meaning of Christmas and tidings of good will. Seasonal standards "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Silent Night" are included on the holiday collection filled with widespread international appeal. Filipino vocalist Charice Pempengco joins Archuleta for the duet "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." The Salt Lake Children's Choir and The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra are featured on select holiday favorites, conveying Archuleta's message--joy to the world.

Archuleta, who sold out his last tour in a matter of minutes, will hit the road in November and December performing his hits and seasonal classics from "Christmas from the Heart." Through a partnership with I Love All Access, a variety of VIP ticket packages have been created for this tour, including premium seats, meet and greets, Q & As with Archuleta, private acoustic performance, photo ops and more.

Archuleta, a seventh season runner-up on American Idol, first captivated audiences and went onto release a critically acclaimed self-titled debut album that sold over 700,000 albums. The Murray, Utah native soared to #2 on the Billboard charts, buoyed by his smash single "Crush."

David Archuleta adds heartfelt sentiment to the Christmas season with the release of his follow up album. "This album represents my love for Christmastime, and what it really is all about," he said. "This is a special time of year that we spend with family and loved ones. It means so much to each one of us. I hope you can all feel that in the music."

"Christmas from the Heart" track listing:

1. Joy To The World
2. Angels We Have Heard On High
3. O Come All Ye Faithful
4. Silent Night
5. First Noel
6. O Holy Night
7. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (duet w/ Charice Pempengco)
8. I'll Be Home for Christmas
9. Pat a Pan
10. What Child Is This?
11. Riu Riu Chiu
12. Ave Maria
13. Melodies of Christmas


David Archuleta "Christmas from the Heart" tour dates:

11/24 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall
11/25 Salt Lake City, UT Abravanel Hall
11/27 Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor Symphony/Hill Auditorium
11/29 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Performing Arts Center
11/28 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Theater
11/30 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
12/2 Anaheim, CA The Grove
12/4 Rexburg, ID Hart Auditorium - BYU University, ID
12/6 Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Performing Arts Center
12/8 Kansas City, MO Midland Theater
12/9 St. Paul, MN Fitzgerald Auditorium
12/11 Waukegan, IL Genesee Theater
12/12 Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square
12/13 Montclair, NJ The Wellmont Theater
12/15 Baltimore, MD Lyric Theater
12/17 Mashantucket, CT MGM Foxwoods Casino
12/18 Stroudsburg, PA The Sherman Theater
12/19 Boston, Ma House of Blues
12/20 Westbury, NY Capitol One Bank Theatre at Westbury

www.davidarchuleta.com


Dateline: October 7, 2009

IT'S MICHAEL BUBLÉ TIME WITH NEW "CRAZY LOVE" CD RELEASED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH

Bublé Scheduled to Make TV Appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show - Day of Release and The Today Show Oct. 13

Michael Bublé's "Crazy Love" - his first studio album after a two and a half year absence, will be released on October 9th the same day he will be performing live on The Oprah Winfrey Show, it was confirmed today by 143/Reprise Records. The multi-Grammy winning and multi-platinum recording artist will also be singing on The Today Show live on October 13th.

"Crazy Love" includes two original songs written by Bublé and collaborators Amy Foster-Gillies and Alan Chang. The first single, the Bublé penned "Haven't Met You Yet," already a hit at radio, is currently No. 10 on the Billboard A/C charts. The video for "Haven't Met You Yet" premiered last week on AOL. "Crazy Love" includes Bublé's always original spin on classics including, "Cry Me A River," "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You," "Georgia on My Mind" and "All of Me." The title song is a cover of the Van Morrison gem "Crazy Love." Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings make a guest appearance on the 60's hit "Baby (You Got What It Takes)." The album was produced by David Foster, Bob Rock and Humberto Gatica and recorded in Vancouver, Brooklyn, NY and Los Angeles.

Michael Bublé's previous CD, the Grammy winning, "Call Me Irresponsible" (2007) was a Number One album in over 15 countries. He has sold over 22 million CDs over the course of his career.


Dateline: October 5, 2009

SUNNYD PRESENTS THE SHINE ALL NIGHT TOUR STARRING MARTINA MCBRIDE AND TRACE ADKINS

The Beverage Company's First Endeavor into Music Delivers a Unique Pairing to Celebrate the Spirit of America

She's one hot mama and he's a tall drink of water. His rich baritone voice can bring the house down while her soaring, unparalleled vocals lift the roof off. He's garnered legions of fans with his anthems that inspire and champion America's heroes and she's made a name worldwide as a premier female vocalist with hits that entertain, raise awareness and deliver hope.

Together, country music superstars Martina McBride and Trace Adkins have created an exceptional evening flavored with boisterous revelry, sexy romance and honest reflection. With their countless hits and fan favorites combined, fans will be dancing in the aisles to "God-Fearin' Women" and "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," fist waving to the likes of "This One's For the Girls" and "Songs About Me," holding on tight with "I Just Call You Mine" and "All I Ask for Anymore" and remembering what matters most with "In My Daughter's Eyes" and "You're Gonna Miss This."

Add heartbreak with "Every Light in the House" and "Concrete Angel," a touch of vengeance with "Independence Day" and "Fightin' Words" and this event covers the gamut of emotional release.

The Shine All Night Tour, also sponsored in part by GAC, kicks off November 20th and covers 40 cities across the U.S. through the spring of 2010. Both McBride and Adkins will each perform full-length shows. In a few select cities, Blake Shelton and The Lost Trailers will be joining McBride ensuring that every night will be packed with great music and fun times -- both on stage and in the audience.

"I want fans to leave here knowing they got more than their money's worth," says Martina. "My goal is to have this on their list of memorable nights for years to come."

"I think this tour is going to give people a lot more bang for their buck," says Adkins. "And that's important --especially in today's economy."

SunnyD's ® sponsorship of Martina McBride's Shine All Night Tour represents SunnyD's first music partnership. The concert tour is a fun way to connect with SunnyD's consumers and Martina's fans who share an optimistic and youthful spirit. SunnyD's involvement includes sampling vans, Martina's appearance in SunnyD television advertising, and a contest in which the winner will be able to sing on stage with Martina.

"SunnyD is delighted to be partnering with Martina McBride and the Shine All Night Tour. SunnyD and Martina share many attributes. Both are family-oriented, spirited, enduring, value their fans, and inspire families to shine," said Mark Ozimek, Assistant Brand Manager for SunnyD. "Martina's music is all about optimism. And since 1964, SunnyD has been brightening the flavor and spirit of America."

Martina McBride and Trace Adkins are really going all out to promote this tour. Recently, the pair starred in a series of irreverent TV commercials which will be featured on GAC, local television and online. In the spots, the two go for the laughs at their own and each other's expense and demonstrate a chemistry that may surprise those who have never experienced their witty antics and off-handed senses of humor.

In addition to the surprising video clips and commercials, the tour will have a dominant online presence, allowing fans to get involved in the tour. Visit www.ShineAllNight.com for dates, ticket links, exclusive content, contests and to sign up for updates. For fans engrossed in the Twitter phenomenon, follow the official Twitter feed at ShineAllNight for the latest news, photos and contests.

To coincide with the tour announcement, Martina is launching a redesigned website (MartinaMcBride.com) that offers more interactivity and features content as well as ticket presales exclusively for fan club members. Eager fans can also access ticket presales and other offers through TraceAdkins.com, AmericanExpress.com and several other online outlets.

Trace Adkins is also sponsored by BC Powder.

About Martina McBride

One of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music, Martina McBride is a four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and GRAMMY winning recording artist with more than 18 million in album sales and 23 Top 10 singles, including six that hit #1.

The breadth of her talents - as recording artist, producer, songwriter, and concert entertainer - has made her an in-demand performer and personality, appearing on such high-profile programs as VH1 Divas (singing with Jordin Sparks), Dancing with the Stars, the Today show's "Today Throws a Wedding," American Idol, The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special, and much more.

Celebrated for her beauty and sense of fashion, as well as her everywoman perspective in life and music, Martina is a wife and mother of three who has been featured on the covers of publications like Redbook and Shape.

Among her hits are such anthemic and empowering songs as "Independence Day," "This One's for the Girls," "Anyway" and "Ride," all of which have underscored her incredible popularity as one of music's preeminent female vocalists. Her latest album is the chart-topping Shine, which includes her beautiful current single, "I Just Call You Mine."

About Trace Adkins

Since Trace Adkins broke onto the country music scene more than a decade ago, he has become an undeniable musical force and has evolved into a bona fide country music superstar.

An esteemed member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2003, Adkins has built a strong legion of fans by recording songs that possess insightful lyrics and cover a wide range of interests--many from his own life experiences. With his unmistakable basement-deep voice, he has had twenty-seven charted hit singles, 14 of which broke Billboard's Top 10. His albums have achieved gold or multi-platinum certification and three have made their debut at #1.

In 2008, Adkins received a string of nominations from multiple music award shows including the CMA's, and the Grammy's for his beautiful ballad "You're Gonna Miss This." That same year he also picked up the ACM Single of the Year Award for the chart-topping song. Adkins gained a new fan base when he became a semi-finalist on Donald Trump's first season of The Celebrity Apprentice and brought national recognition to his charity.

Adkins has performed for millions of fans worldwide and consistently sells out venues across the nation. His hard-driving stage show is chock-full of hits, making him one of today's top headlining country artists. Adkins' latest hit single climbing the charts is "All I Ask For Anymore," the tender ballad from "X," his tenth album on Capitol Records Nashville.

TOUR DATES

All dates with Trace Adkins unless noted otherwise.

*Date with Blake Shelton & The Lost Trailers

**Date with The Lost Trailers

DATES CITY VENUE

Nov. 20* Moline, IL I Wireless Center
Nov. 21 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Nov. 22 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center
Dec. 3 Colorado Springs, CO World Arena
Dec. 4 Park City (Wichita), KS Hartman Arena
Dec. 5 Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center
Dec. 10* Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Dec. 11* Columbia, SC Colonial Center
Dec. 12** Duluth, GA Gwinnett Center
Dec. 13* Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena
Jan. 22 Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena
Jan. 23 Independence, MO Independence Event Center
Jan. 24 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center
Jan. 29 Reading, PA Sovereign Center
Jan. 30 Worcester, MA DCU Center
Jan. 31 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
Feb. 11 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre
Feb. 12 Beaumont, TX Ford Park
Feb. 13 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center
Feb. 14 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center
Feb. 19 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena
Feb. 21 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Feb. 25 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County War Memorial
Feb. 26 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center
Feb. 27 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center
Feb. 28 Highland Heights, KY The Bank of Kentucky Center
Mar. 5 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall
Mar. 6 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium
Mar. 12 Richmond, VAQ Richmond Coliseum
Mar. 14 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
Mar. 26 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Mar. 27 Green Bay, WI Resch Center
Mar. 28 Dekalb, IL NIU Convocation Center
Apr. 8 Loveland, CO Budweiser Events Center
Apr. 9 Rapid City, SD Don Barnett Arena
Apr. 10 Bismarck, ND Bismarck Civic Center



GLORIANA RELEASES SECOND SINGLE "HOW FAR DO YOU WANNA GO?" TO RADIO

Gloriana is about to wrap up their successful opening slot on Taylor Swift's Fearless 2009 Tour October 11th in Minneapolis. The tour kicked off in April and had the band performing in 49 cities across the country. Now the four-some are releasing their much anticipated second single, "How Far Do You Wanna Go?" from their self-titled debut album to radio. The song showcases the band's four-part harmonies, energy, and big sound that make the group so exciting on stage.

"We received so much support from fans and country radio for our debut single, which we are extremely grateful for," said Mike Gossin. "The fans seem to be having a positive response to "How Far Do You Wanna Go?" on the road so it's a really exciting time for us to get this song out to radio. It's a great follow-up to "Wild At Heart" and also happens to be my favorite song on the album!"

"How Far Do You Wanna Go?" was written by Gloriana producer Matt Serletic, Jeffrey Steele, and Danny Myrick. The song has been a crowd favorite on the road with Taylor Swift. It follows their wildly successful debut single "Wild At Heart," which landed in the Top 10 on country radio charts and was the best selling single by a new country artist in 2009 having sold over 350,000 copies to date.

Gloriana's self-titled album, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Country Album Chart and #3 on Billboard's Top 200, has already sold well over 100,000 copies since its release. The band made their first national television appearances at the end of August with performances on Good Morning America and the Today Show. Gloriana has been dubbed the biggest country debut artists of 2009.

For more information on Gloriana please visit: www.gloriana.com.


Kate Voegele Hits the Road for a 30-City Headlining Tour

THE SINGER/ SONGWRITER WILL MAKE STOPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN SUPPORT OF HER LATEST ALBUM A FINE MESS

Singer/Songwriter Kate Voegele hits the road for a new set of dates in support of her sophomore offering, A Fine Mess, her latest and highest charting album to date. The tour kicks off October 7, 2009 at the House of Blues in her hometown of Cleveland, OH. The 30-city trek hits major cities like Boston (10/14), Washington, DC (10/16), Memphis, TN (10/20), Austin, TX (10/26), and Chicago, IL (11/15).

The singer, known for her rocking live shows, will be performing her old hits as well as songs from her new album, A Fine Mess.

"I'm just so excited to get back out on the road," said the singer, "I love being able to get on stage and connect with my fans. Meeting everyone face to face and bringing the music directly to my fans is really the most special thing."

A Fine Mess, released in May, follows Voegele's first full-length set, Don't Look Away. The new album debuted at #10 it's first week on the Top Current Albums Soundscan Chart and landed at #2 on iTunes overall and #1 on iTunes Pop album spots, making this Kate's highest charting album to date. Entertainment Weekly lauded, "A Fine Mess makes a deeper impression... Leadoff single ''99 Times'' is definitely the best disco-grunge kiss-off you'll hear..."

In addition to having rave reviews and some serious fans in the music world, Kate is further establishing herself with a slew of high-profile appearances. She has commanded the attention of audiences across the country with hits in People Magazine, Billboard Magazine, Elle Girl, Cosmo Girl, and MTV and performances of her recent single, "99 Times" on The Today Show and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. Her following continues to grow and her single continues to grace the Top 40 charts, receiving significant spins and listener reaction around the country. The buzz on Kate has proved to be unstoppable and her presence in the market is unavoidable.

Voegele--who has been performing and recording as a solo artist since releasing a demo in 2003, has appeared on the CW Network drama "One Tree Hill" since 2008, portraying aspiring musician Mia Catalano, exposure that has proven valuable to her off-camera music career.

Kate can also be seen as one of the spokespeople for University of Phoenix, where she has been pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology since spring 2008 through the University's online campus. The University tapped the singer for a campaign to promote higher education, pegging her as the perfect example of how someone can balance education with a professional career and is a proud sponsor of her tour.

Kate is also partnering with University of Phoenix to benefit K-12 public education by supporting The Council of the Great City Schools, an organization composed of 66 large city school districts committed to educating the nation's most diverse student body to the highest academic standards. Throughout the tour, Kate will encourage fans at her concert to text their support for K-12 public education or pledge their commitment to life-long education. Each text will result in a $1 donation by University of Phoenix to The Council of Greater City Schools, up to $50,000.

Ticket On-Sale Information

Tickets will be available via www.ticketmaster.com. Select dates currently available for pre-sales. For more information please visit www.katevoegele.com.

CURRENT LIST OF U.S. TOUR DATES (More dates to be announced)

7-Oct WED Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
8-Oct THU Norfolk, VA (overdrive) The Norva
9-Oct FRI Asbury Park, NJ Wonder Bar
10-Oct SAT Lancaster, PA Chameleon
11-Oct SUN Hartford, CT Webster Theater
13-Oct TUE Albany, NY Revolution Hall (16+)
14-Oct WED Boston, MA Paradise
16-Oct FRI Washington, DC Rock N Roll Hotel
18-Oct SUN Louisville, KY Headliner's
20-Oct TUE Memphis, TN The Hi-Tone Cafe
21-Oct WED Little Rock, AR Juanitas
22-Oct THU Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
23-Oct FRI San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
24-Oct SAT McAllen, TX Buddha Mansion (18+)
26-Oct MON Austin, TX Stubb's
28-Oct WED El Paso, TX Take 2
29-Oct THU Albuquerque, NM Launchpad
30-Oct FRI Mesa, AZ Mesa
1-Nov SUN Tucson, AZ Club Congress
3-Nov TUE Bakersfield, CA B Rider's
6-Nov FRI Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort
7-Nov SAT Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court
8-Nov SUN Ft. Collins, CO Aggie Theatre
9-Nov MON Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
11-Nov WED Lawrence, KS Granada Theater
12-Nov THU St. Louis, MO Fubar
13-Nov FRI Dekalb, IL House Cafe
14-Nov SAT Des Moines, IA People's
15-Nov SUN Chicago, IL Park West



Music From Glee Dominates Charts

CAST RENDITION OF QUEEN'S "SOMEBODY TO LOVE" SOARS TO #3 14 Tracks From the Fox Hit Series in the Top 200 Song Chart at iTunes

Music from the wildly popular Fox comedy Glee dominates this week with a total of 14 tracks in the 200 Top Songs chart on iTunes. The cast's brilliant version of Queen's "Somebody To Love," which the New York Times called "truly rousing," is currently at #3. Other cast versions in the Top 200 Songs chart include Heart's "Alone"(#8), "Maybe This Time" from "Cabaret" (#21), Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" (#18), Celine Dion's "Taking Chances" (#31), Carrie Underwood's "Last Name" (#34), Rhianna's "Take a Bow" (#55), Jazmine Sullivan's "Bust Your Windows" (#70), REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling" (#97), Duffy's "Mercy" (#105), "On My Own" from "Les Miserables" (#111), Kanye West's "Gold Digger" (#103), Amy Winehouse's "Rehab" (#139) and Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It" (#167).

With almost 1 million songs downloaded, the audience for Glee's spirited music is growing at a fast pace. Each Tuesday songs are offered for purchase digitally from the episode that airs the following evening. The anticipation from fans seeking and purchasing the music before even seeing that performance in the show speaks to level of dedication and anticipation that viewers have for the music. The first official soundtrack, Glee: The Music, Volume 1, hits stores on Tuesday, November 3.

Critics cannot stop raving about Glee, and each week they fall in love with the show all over again. The LA Times recently proclaimed "I don't know how 'Glee' keeps topping itself--it just does!" The marriage of an incredibly witty and smart show with phenomenal takes on classic songs is what moved New York Newsday to describe it as a "gleeful delight."


Dateline: September 30, 2009

John Mayer Returns With Battle Studies On Nov. 17, 2009

FIRST SINGLE "WHO SAYS" IS A SUBTLE ANTHEM THAT CHALLENGES CONVENTION, ASKING WHO SAYS I CAN'T...

John Mayer's Battle Studies will be released on November 17th, 2009 on Columbia Records. The seven-time Grammy Award winner's fourth studio album was co-produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan and debuts three years after his critically acclaimed 2006 album, Continuum. Incorporating the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70's and 80's California rock/pop, Battle Studies is a confessional, relaxed and liberated album recorded in a private home in California where Mayer lived and worked over the course of six months before wrapping at the famed Capitol Studios in Los Angeles.

The album's first single, "Who Says" challenges conventional standards of what one can accomplish or undertake -- despite society's constraints. Battle Studies also showcases universal themes on "Heartbreak Warfare," "Assassin," and "War of My Life," while flexing guitar chops on "Rock Song," and a reinterpretation of "Crossroads." The famously collaborative guitar player also invited one of music's brightest new talents, Taylor Swift, to appear on "Half of My Heart."

"I approach music like a director doing a period piece," says Mayer. "Where Continuum was R&B and Soul, Battle Studies was written with the timelessness of Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young in mind. The melodies and message are concise and from-the-gut with the efficiency of simplicity."

A John Mayer North American tour is currently being planned and will follow the release of Battle Studies in early 2010, details to be announced soon. In the meantime, two rare performances by John Mayer Trio (John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Pino Palladino) have been announced for December -- December 29th in San Diego at the Copley Symphony Hall and a New Year's Eve show on December 31st in Las Vegas at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

In place of Mayer's annual Holiday Revue, these concert events will raise money for two veteran's charities -- Military Outreach Ministry Camp Pendleton (MOM) and NCIRE -- the Veterans Health Research Institute. MOM is a nonprofit organization that supports young military families of all faiths and NCIRE is the largest non-profit research institute affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Among other investigations, NCIRE researches the causes and best treatment for post- traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related injuries.

ABOUT JOHN MAYER - The consistency with which John Mayer combines wordcraft and melody has earned him rarefied status in popular culture as a genuine and respected songwriter and musician. Since his acclaimed debut in 2001 with Room For Squares, each release has earned John Mayer additional accolades. Through 2003's Heavier Things, his work with John Mayer Trio in 2005, CONTINUUM's 2006 release and now, Battle Studies, John Mayer has established himself as a musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries. The guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has earned seven Grammy Awards and sold nearly 12.5 million albums worldwide.

In May 2007, Time Magazine placed John Mayer on their Time 100 list of the most influential contemporary thinkers, leaders, artists and entertainers. For two consecutive years, Rolling Stone Magazine featured John Mayer on the cover of their annual "Guitar" issue -- first with the May 2008 "Living Guitar Legends" issue and then as part of February 2007's "Guitar Heroes" round-ups featuring Mayer with peers and icons alike.

Pairings with a range of artists are a defining trait of the musician whose collaborative streak is well-known. From rock to blues, hip-hop to jazz to country, Mayer has performed and/or recorded with Eric Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, T-Bone Burnett, Herbie Hancock, Dixie Chicks, Jay Z, Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift. In 2005, Mayer famously toured and recorded with power players Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan as John Mayer Trio, whose live album TRY! featured searing blues and rock. As on Continuum, John Mayer again took the helm as the co-producer of Battle Studies, his fourth studio album, which will be released November, 17, 2009.


Metro Station to Release 'Kelsey' EP Featuring 2 New Songs October 6

'KELSEY' MUSIC VIDEO TO PREMIERE ON TEENNICK AS PART OF DEGRASSI MARATHON OCTOBER 2 Band Currently On Tour with Miley Cyrus

International electro-pop breakthrough band Metro Station will be releasing their first new music since the release of their self-titled debut album, which has sold over 380,000 units in the U.S. along with 3.5 million digital tracks.

The new Kelsey EP will include both an acoustic version of the fan-favorite title track "Kelsey," and a Walter Meego remix of the song. The EP will also introduce fans to two new songs, "Time To Play" and "Japanese Girl" - the latter of which the band is performing on their current tour with Miley Cyrus. These four tracks plus the "Kelsey" music video will be included on the EP which will be sold exclusively at iTUNES for just $3.99.

The music video for "Kelsey" stars Aimee Teegarden from the TV series "Friday Night Lights," and will premiere on TeenNick (formerly The 'N') this Friday, October 2nd at 3pm as part of the network's Degrassi Marathon.

Metro Station - Trace Cyrus (vocals, guitar), Mason Musso (vocals, guitar), Blake Healy (keyboards, synth) and Anthony Improgo (percussion) - are currently on a U.S. arena tour with pop superstar Miley Cyrus. The tour began on September 14 in Portland, OR, and will end in Miami, FL on December 2.

For more information on Metro Station go to www.metrostationmusic.com or www.myspace.com/metrostation

KELSEY EP Tracklist:

1. Kelsey - Walter Meego REMIX
2. Time to Play
3. Japanese Girl
4. Kelsey - Acoustic
5. Kelsey - Video


Remaining Metro Station tour dates supporting Miley Cyrus are below:

OCTOBER

2 OMAHA, NE QWEST CENTER
3 KANSAS CITY, MO SPRINT CENTER
4 ST. LOUIS, MO SCOTTRADE CENTER
6 AUBURN HILLS, MI PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS, ARENA
7 COLUMBUS, OH NATIONWIDE ARENA
9 DES MOINES, IA WELLS FARGO ARENA
10 MILWAUKEE, WI BRADLEY CENTER, ARENA
12 TULSA, OK BOK CENTER
15 SAN ANTONIO, TX AT&T CENTER
18 DALLAS, TX AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER
20 NEW ORLEANS, LA NEW ORLEANS ARENA
21 MEMPHIS, TN FEDEX FORUM
23 BIRMINGHAM, AL BJCC ARENA
24 LITTLE ROCK, AR ALLTEL ARENA
27 CHICAGO, IL UNITED CENTER
29 MINNEAPOLIS, MN TARGET CENTER ARENA
31 LOUISVILLE, KY FREEDOM HALL


NOVEMBER

1 LEXINGTON, KY RUPP ARENA
3 WASHINGTON, DC VERIZON CENTER
4 PHILADELPHIA, PA WACHOVIA CENTER PA
5 UNIVERSITY PARK, PA BRYCE JORDAN CENTER
7-8 MIDTOWN, NJ PRUDENTIAL CENTER
9 BOSTON, MA TD BANKNORTH GARDEN
12 HARTFORD, CT XL CENTER
15 CLEVELAND, OH QUICKEN LOANS ARENA
16 INDIANAPOLIS, IN CONSECO FIELDHOUSE
18-19 UNIONDALE, NY NASSAU COLISEUM
22 GREENSBORO, NC GREENSBORO COLISEUM
24 CHARLOTTE, NC TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA
25 NASHVILLE, TN SOMMET CENTER
28 COLUMBIA, SC COLONIAL LIFE ARENA
29 ATLANTA, GA PHILIPS ARENA


DECEMBER

1 TAMPA, FL ST PETE TIMES FORUM
2 MIAMI, FL AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA



Dateline: September 24, 2009

Multi-Platinum Superstar Omarion Inks New Imprint, Starworld Entertainment, and Label Deal with EMI Music Group

Readies For Release of Brand New Album, Ollusion on November 24

Grammy-nominated entertainer Omarion makes his long awaited return to the scene with the announcement of a new album and label imprint, Starworld Entertainment, through EMI Label Services. The multi-platinum superstar will release his anticipated third studio album, Ollusion, on November 24th.

Throughout each record on the forthcoming release, Omarion showcases his growth as an artist and entertainer. After releasing two solo albums, both of which debuted at #1 on the R&B/Hip Hop chart, Omarion is back with an updated sound and truly consistent album that proves he has grown up, as his fans have. The triple threat known for his vocal, dancing and acting abilities, penned and co-produced all of the songs on Ollusion. Producers who collaborated on the album include Tank, King, Detail and 253, among others; along with guest appearances by Gucci Mane and Fabolous.

The premiere single, "I Get It In," has Omarion reuniting with producer Tank (responsible for title track and single "O" on the first debut album). The song is an up-tempo banger featuring Southern rapper Gucci Mane. Destined to quench fans' thirst, the single will officially impact radio on October 5th. This same week, Omarion will also embark on a nationwide radio promo tour.

"My style has evolved so much on this album -- I was able to express truly who I am from a creative and artistic standpoint, which allowed me to share a personal side of myself with my fans through my music. This is my masterpiece and I can't wait for the world to hear my new album," Omarion said. "I am very excited about my new home at EMI and know that this is the perfect opportunity for me to return to the charts."

"We are thrilled to provide commercial and marketing services for Omarion, one of the premiere artists in R&B. We look forward to collaborating with Omarion and his team to build and execute an amazing campaign for his new album," said Dominic Pandiscia, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMI Label Services and Caroline Distribution.

Omarion has released two chart topping solo albums since leaving the multi-platinum selling group B2K. His first duet solo album, O, debuted #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Album and Billboard 200 chart. His sophomore album, 21, dominated radio airplay and also debuted #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The second single from 21, "Ice Box," produced by Timbaland, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was a platinum selling ringtone.

Omarion collaborated with rapper Bow Wow on his third project, Face Off, which was the number one rap album in the U.S. and number two R&B album. The actor and producer appeared in several films, most notably You Got Served, which was a #1 box office smash, earning $40 million worldwide. He also added author to his resume in 2004, releasing a solo autobiography titled, "O" on behalf of MTV. Follow Omarion on www.twitter.com/1omarion


Dateline: September 23, 2009

Williams Riley Single "Country Livin'" Impacts Radio This Week

More than 20 monitored stations out of the gate for Golden Music Nashville's debut single

Golden Music Nashville's flagship act, Williams Riley, has a new single impacting Country radio this week. More than 20 monitored stations are already spinning "Country Livin'."

Co-written by Williams Riley lead singer Steve Williams, band guitarist Derek George, and hit songwriter Tim Owens (Brad Paisley's "Ticks" and Sugarland's "Settlin'"), "Country Livin'" is grabbing the attention of listeners and programmers alike with its infectious hook line and melody, playful lyrics, and silky smooth harmony blends.

Williams comments, "The way this song was written, the trucks and the tractors are just props. The song is really about a relationship between a man and a woman. We had a lot of fun and laughs writing this one. Tim (Owens) brought us the idea during CMA Music Festival in June and we had it written in minutes. Crowds at our live shows have really been reacting to it so we're excited."

Golden Music Nashville's formidable promotion team, headed by industry veteran Brad Howell, VP Promotion & Marketing, is off to an auspicious beginning for a newly formed label. Among the stations to add "Country Livin'" are WKIS-Miami, KKWF-Seattle, WIVK-Knoxville, KRTY-San Jose, WPCV-Lakeland, and KBWF-San Francisco.

On Williams Riley and "Country Livin'," Cadillac Jack, KCYE/Las Vegas, offers, "A polished, fun and a welcome addition to country music. Country lovin' it, baby!"

Bryan Switzer, VP Programming, Citadel Media Networks, adds, "Easily one of the most compelling groups I've heard in a long time. Terrific writers, dynamic vocals and first class production!"

Tim Owens enthusiastically imparts, "We write in this way that is supposed to be inside this box and when you're with guys who will go outside of this box and are talented enough to go there, it's fun. The guys in Williams Riley have the ability to do that. They're all very talented individually but together they're even a bigger talent."

"Country Livin'" will appear on the Williams Riley debut album due out in the second quarter of 2010.


Britney Spears 'The Singles Collection' In Stores November 24

New Song "3" Goes to Radio September 29

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut on the music scene, Jive Records is releasing Britney Spears The Singles Collection on November 24. To launch the special package a brand new single entitled "3," which Britney recently recorded with hitmaker Max Martin, will go to radio Tuesday, September 29.

There will be two configurations of The Singles Collection; an ultimate fan box set and a standard version.

The ultimate fan box set version of The Singles Collection will contain all 29 of her singles, including the new song "3." Each disc will be packaged in its own slip sleeve case with original artwork, and will include an additional b-side or a remix of the track. The collection will include a DVD featuring all of Britney's videos in chronological order. The ultimate fan box set will also include a special booklet featuring iconic images and fun facts about each track.

The standard version of The Singles Collection will contain 17 of her chart topping favorites along with the new song "3," all on one CD.

During her 10 year career, Britney has had 5 albums debut at the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 100 Album Chart, as well as 23 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart. Worldwide, Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, constantly topping charts with her albums . . .Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!... I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003); Blackout (2007) and Circus (2008). Worldwide she has sold over 63 million albums.

Britney Spears is currently touring in support of her most recent studio album Circus, "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" tour which started in her home state of Louisiana in March 2009.


Honor Society Debuts at #18 on the Billboard Top 200 With the Release of Fashionably Late

SET TO PERFORM ON THE TODAY SHOW ON SEPTEMBER 25 BAND KICKS OFF 40-DATE TOUR ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

Pop Rock music rising stars, Honor Society (www.honorsocietymusic.com), debuts at #18 on the Billboard Top 200 this week, moving over 22,000 units of their debut album, Fashionably Late. The band kicked off their second headlining tour on Monday, September 21 in Minneapolis, MN and will continue a run of nearly 40 dates with shows across the United States and Canada including an appearance on The Today Show on Friday, September 25.

The release of Fashionably Late caps off a busy summer for Honor Society as they joined the Jonas Brothers on their World Tour 2009 performing to nearly 1 million fans throughout North America. Honor Society simultaneously headlined their own club tour called The Full Moon Crazy Tour where they brought their high-energy live shows to sold out venues including the Blender Theater in New York City and over 1,500 fans at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Their debut single, "Over You," was recently added to WFLZ (Tampa, FL), WZEE (Madison, WI), WXXL (Orlando, FL), WKSS (Hartford, CT) and WKCI (New Haven, CT).

See below for what the press is saying about Honor Society and Fashionably Late:

Rolling Stone

"Over You" (3 stars) -- delivers "shiny heartbreak that splits the difference between *NSYNC and Maroon 5 - all riffing synths. . . and tunefulness."

Entertainment Weekly

Honor Society are "crafty pop rock dudes" with songs that "shimmer with freeze-dried funk licks. . ."

People Magazine

". . .fans will likely swoon over [Honor Society]. . ." whose "strongest tracks include the power ballads 'Where Are You Now' and 'Goodnight My Love' both showcasing Bruno's emotive tenor. 'My Own Way' is an infectious pop-rocker."

Dallas Morning News

Honor Society are "purveyors of that frenetic catchy-crunchy pop sound of the day. . ."

Dates, cities and venues for the The Fashionably Late Tour are below. Dates and venues are subject to change. For further details on tickets, check local venue and promoter websites.

September

September 21 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
September 26 Huntsville, AL Big Spring Jam
September 27 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
September 28 Nashville, TN The Rutledge
September 30 Baltimore, MD Sonar


October

October 1 South Hackensack, NJ School Of Rock
October 3 Pittsburgh, PA Diesel
October 4 Pearl River, NY Blue Hill Plaza
October 5 Columbus, OH The Basement
October 6 Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall
October 8 Tulsa, OK The Marquee
October 10 Palmerton, PA Blue Mountain Ski Resort
October 11 Houston, TX Bronze Peacock @ House Of Blues
October 12 Dallas, TX State Fair Of Texas
October 14 Phoenix, AZ Martini Ranch
October 15 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
October 17 Los Angeles, CA House Of Blues
October 20 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
October 21 Seattle, WA El Corazon
October 23 Boise, ID The Venue
October 24 Salt Lake City, UT Murray Theater
October 26 Denver, CO Bluebird
October 28 Lawrence, KS Granada Theater
October 29 St. Louis, MO The Firebird
October 30 Milwaukee, WI Rave 2



November

November 1 Pontiac, MI iLounge
November 2 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
November 3 Cincinnati, OH 20th Century
November 5 Orlando, FL Backbooth
November 6 Dothan, AL National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds
November 7 St. Petersburg, FL State Theater
November 8 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
November 10 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore
November 12 New York, NY The Fillmore
November 13 West Chester, PA The Note
November 14 Vienna, VA Jammin Java
November 15 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
November 17 Montreal, QC Studio JPR
November 18 Toronto, ON The Opera House
November 20 Chicago, IL House of Blues
November 22 Atlanta, GA The Loft
November 23 Birmingham, AL Workplay


December
December 31 Hershey, PA Hershey Park (free show)


For further information and all the latest tour developments, please visit www.honorsocietymusic.com.


Jordin Sparks Urges Teens to Help Make a Difference in Themselves and the World

The Pop Superstar Dons the Milk Mustache and Launches 'Drink Milk for a Change'

Jordin Sparks is on a mission to spark some change by inspiring teens to make a difference. Sparks and the National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign have partnered with VH1 Save The Music Foundation to launch the 'Drink Milk for a Change' program. Sparks knows that drinking milk for a change can help make a difference in herself and her world. Drinking nutrient-rich lowfat milk helps teens look and feel their best - with strong bones, lean muscles and healthy hair and skin. And, studies suggest that teens that drink nutrient-rich milk instead of sugary sodas and sports drinks tend to be leaner than teens who drink little or no milk.

Sparks is helping to launch the new 'Drink Milk for a Change' campaign to show teens the simple steps they can take to help make a difference in themselves and the world. An easy way is to make a commitment to drink milk and encourage others to do the same by making a Milk Mustache ad at bodybymilk.com. For every Milk Mustache photo created, one dollar will go to support VH1 Save The Music Foundation*. The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in American public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child's complete education.

"I know that I am in charge of what I eat and drink and my choices affect how I look and feel," said Sparks. "I skip the sugary beverages and reach for milk instead. Milk is full of important nutrients and is something I feel good about putting into my body. I encourage all teens to help make a difference in the world and Drink Milk for a Change."

No one knows better than Sparks that a little step will go a long way and can pay off big time. This average teenager went from American Idol winner to chart-topping singer overnight. As the newest face to don a Milk Mustache in the popular "got milk?" campaign - Sparks joins the ranks of more than 290 actors, athletes, models and musicians who have lent their upper lips in support of milk. Debuting in Seventeen magazine, her ad reads:

I've always had the power to wow an audience. But how do I get fired up to wow myself? I drink lowfat milk. Packed with protein and nutrients, milk gives me the energy to truly shine.

Benefits from Head to Toe

It's important to make smart choices like drinking lowfat milk instead of sugary sodas and sports drinks. What teens choose to drink can affect their body inside and out, including their appearance and how they feel. And, lowfat milk is packed with nine essential nutrients to help teens be their best - offering more nutrition for the dollar than virtually any other beverage.

In fact, research suggests that milk drinkers may have an advantage when it comes to health and nutrition. Not only do teens who drink milk instead of sugary beverages tend to be leaner than those who drink little or no milk, but drinking milk gives teens the calcium and vitamin D and other nutrients they need to help reach their full height potential during the critical bone-building years. And, along with exercise, the protein in milk can help build muscle. Studies show that regularly drinking milk during the growing years is associated with greater height, bone size and bone mineralization, while research has linked skipping milk to reduced height and increased fracture rates. In addition to calcium and vitamin D for strong bones, milk also provides important nutrients like vitamin A to support healthy skin and B vitamins to help convert food to energy.

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Justin Moore's 'Small Town USA' Goes #1

BREAKOUT STAR IS ONLY NEW COUNTRY ARTIST TO REACH #1 IN 2009 First Solo Country Artist to Have Song from Debut Album Go #1 Since 2007

The Valory Music Co. recording artist Justin Moore's "Small Town USA" soared into the #1 spot on both the Billboard and USA Today/ Country Aircheck (powered by Mediabase) Country Singles charts this week. The jump makes the breakout star the ONLY new artist to reach #1 on the Country Singles charts in 2009.

Moore's "Small Town USA" makes the Arkansas native the first solo artist to have a song from his/her debut album go #1 since Taylor Swift's "Our Song" (from her Big Machine Records self-titled release) in December 2007.

"It is extremely humbling to have the #1 song in the country," says Moore. "There are a lot of great artists that never get to experience this feeling. I am forever indebted to everyone at country radio, and all the fans for this moment. This record has changed my year, my career, and ultimately...my life! Thanks to all!"

"Small Town USA" marks Moore's first #1 single and the second chart-topping single for young independent The Valory Music Co, sister label of Big Machine Records.

Next up, Moore will perform "Small Town USA" on nationally-syndicated morning show, The Daily Buzz, Tuesday, September 29th.

Moore's self-titled album debuted at #3 on the Billboard Country Album Chart AND at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. The success of Moore's inaugural album made it the 2nd highest Country music debut of a new artist in 2009.

ABOUT JUSTIN MOORE

Born and raised in Poyen, Arkansas (Pop. 272), Southern Country Stylist Justin Moore embodies the soul and character of a kid from a small town in both life and music with his tough-talking, straight-shooting brand of Country.

Moore has toured with Country superstar Trace Adkins, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members Lynyrd Skynyrd and Country icon Hank Williams, Jr. He recently opened for superstars Brooks & Dunn and ZZ Top.

Moore has been profiled in The Washington Post, People Country, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Nashville Lifestyles, Chicago Daily Herald, Billboard, and Country Weekly. He's been featured on NPR, WGN Midday News, Fox News Channel, AP, 2009 CMT Music Awards, Crook & Chase, GAC and Better Nashville.

For more information on Justin Moore visit: www.moorejustinmusic.com


Dateline: September 22, 2009

SUGARLAND'S HOLIDAY ALBUM GOLD AND GREEN TO DEBUT OCTOBER 13

Please note a correction to the previously-announced release date for Sugarland's holiday album titled Gold And Green, which will now be Tuesday, October 13.

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush make up country duo Sugarland who've sold over 8 million records since exploding onto the music scene in '04 with Twice The Speed Of Life ("Baby Girl"/"Something More"). Enjoy the Ride ("Want To"/"Settlin'"/"Stay") quickly followed in '06 and their third studio album Love On The Inside ("It Happens"/"Love"/"All I Want To Do"/"Already Gone") in July '08, which skyrocketed them to superstardom, drawing fans from all genres and critics abroad. Sugarland is credited with co-writing all tracks from all three albums and co-producing the last two. As a thank you to their loyal fans, in Aug. '09 the duo released Live On The Inside, a CD/DVD set of live tracks, covers and footage from their tour. They've performed in six European countries and are now headlining a U.S. tour that runs thru the fall. They've received trophies from the Grammy's, American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music, CMT Music Awards and the Country Music Association. Nettles was recently chosen to perform for the Obama Presidential celebration, as well as the duo for Oprah. In August, ABC aired an hour-long network special featuring the duo in their most beloved setting...on stage.


Dateline: September 21, 2009


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AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 8 WINNER KRIS ALLEN TO RELEASE HIS DEBUT ALBUM NOVEMBER 17

SINGLE “LIVE LIKE WE ARE DYING” GOES TO RADIO SEPTEMBER 21

America Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen is set to release his debut album on 19 Recordings/Jive Records November 17. The highly anticipated first single from the upcoming album “Live like We Are Dying” goes to radio Monday, September 21.

Producers on the forthcoming album include Saalam Remi (Amy Winehouse, Nas. Leona Lewis),Steve Kipner (Christina Aquilera, David Archuleta ), Andrew Frampton (Kylie Minogue, Natasha Bedingfield) and Toby Gad (Beyonce, Fergie, Jordin Sparks).

His popular victory song “No Boundaries” went to 11 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart earlier this year. On the eighth season of American Idol, the 23-year old Conway, Arkansas native, who is a pianist and self-taught guitar player, achieved growing popularity and enthusiastic reviews weekly from television viewers and critics alike.

Click Here to hear "Live Like We Are Dying"


Dateline: September 18, 2009



CAROLWOOD RECORDS’ LOVE AND THEFT TO JOIN JASON ALDEAN’S “WIDE OPEN” TOUR

Carolwood Records trio Love And Theft is set to share the stage with one of country music’s hottest acts when they open for country rocker Jason Aldean’s “Wide Open” tour this Fall. Love And Theft will hit the road in support of their recently released debut album World Wide Open, playing a total of 14 shows with Jason Aldean, beginning in Lexington, KY on September 25 and ending on November 14 in Southhaven, MS.

“We’re really excited about this opportunity to tour with Jason and his crew,” said Love And Theft member Stephen Barker Liles. “We’ve been fans of his from the beginning, so we’re pumped about watching his show every night, playing our music and meeting the fans. It’s gonna be awesome!”

Love And Theft’s debut CD, World Wide Open, released August 25th. Produced by Robert Ellis Orrall and Jeff Coplan, the album features a collection of 11 songs all co-written by Love And Theft’s Brian Bandas, Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles. The current single, “Runaway,” continues to climb the charts and has already claimed the biggest first week digital single sales for any debut country act this year.

Love And Theft recently performed their hit single, “Runaway, “ live on The Today Show. The trio has also been featured on Access Hollywood and in the pages of Country Weekly and People.

LOVE AND THEFT ON TOUR WITH JASON ALDEAN

9/25 Lexington, KY Applebee’s Park Ballpark
9/26 Canton, OH Canton Civic Center
10/8 Jonesboro, AR Arkansas State University
10/9 St. Joseph, MO St. Joseph Civic Center
10/10 Columbia, MO Mizzou Arena
10/22 La Crosse, WI La Crosse Center
10/23 Cedar Rapids, IA U.S. Cellular Center
10/24 Muncie, IN Emens Auditorium
10/30 Murray, KY Murray State Regional Special Events Center
11/5 West Plains, MO West Plains Civic Center
11/6 Kearney, NE Kearney Events Center
11/12 Hattiesburg, MS Forrest County Multipurpose Building
11/13 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center
11/14 Southhaven, MS Desoto Civic Center



Dateline: September 16, 2009

Boys Like Girls Sophomore Album 'Love Drunk' Debuts In Billboard Top 10

"LOVE DRUNK" SINGLE SELLS MORE THAN 600,000 UNITS, CURRENTLY #12 ON TOP 40 RADIO Band Perform Live & Chat for Facebook Fans Tonight @ 7pm Fall Headline Tour Presented by OP Kicks Off in October

Looks like Boys Like Girls have more than their fair share of Love Drunk fans as their sophomore album - Love Drunk - debuted at #8 on the Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart with over 40,000 albums sold. The title track, and the band's first single, has shot up the Top 40 Radio chart since it launched, and currently sits at #12 to go along with 13 new adds this week, including WKSC/Chicago and WWWQ/Atlanta. "Love Drunk" - the single - has already sold over 600,000 tracks since it was released two months ago.

Boys Like Girls' hectic release week began with the band performing on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live on September 8th, and ended with a free hometown area concert at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. Martin Johnson, lead singer of Boston bred Boys Like Girls, was also selected by the Patriots to sing the National Anthem at their Monday Night Football home opener this past Monday.

Love Drunk has received glowing reviews from such diverse outlets as People Magazine, Alternative Press, The New York Times, and Billboard Magazine who wrote ". . .these songs will be heard for many years to come." However, in the band's eyes, their biggest critics are the fans that have supported them over the past three years - and BLG plans to thank those fans with a live and interactive performance through Facebook this evening (Sept 16th) at 7pm. With the support of Livestream, the band will both perform new songs and take questions from fans in real time throughout their performance which can be viewed by all BLG Facebook fans' news feeds.

Boys Like Girls - Martin Johnson (vocals, guitar), Paul DiGiovanni (lead guitar, vocals), Brian Donahue (bass guitar, vocals) and John Keefe (drums) - will start a headline tour presented by OP with Cobra Starship supporting on October 14, in Buffalo, NY. OP is an authentic, surf inspired California lifestyle brand for all seasons. The Op collection is available exclusively at Walmart in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The complete itinerary for the tour follows, and can also be found on the band's website and on www.op.com. OCTOBER

14 Buffalo, NY Rapid Theatre
15 Columbus, OH LC Pavilion
16 Kalamazoo, MI Western Michigan University
17 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom
18 Chicago, IL Riviera
20 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
21 Pocatello, ID El Rey
23 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
24 San Diego, CA SOMA
25 Las Vegas, NV Henderson Pavilion
27 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia
28 Phoenix, AZ Mesa Amphitheatre
30 McAllen, TX Las Palmas Racetrack
31 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre (with All Time Low)


NOVEMBER

1 Houston, TX Warehouse
3 Nashville, TN Rocketown
5 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
6 Jacksonville, FL Bourbon Street Station
7 Orlando, FL House of Blues
8 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
10 Charlotte, NC Amos
11 Norfolk, VA Norva
12 Louisville, KY Expo Five
13 St. Louis, MO Pageant
14 Detroit, MI Clutch Cargos
15 Toronto, ON Kool Haus
18 Albany, NY Northern Lights
19 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock
20 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
21 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
25 New York, NY Nokia Theatre
27-28 Boston, MA Showcase Live



LOVE DRUNK Track Listing

1. Heart Heart Heartbreak
2. Love Drunk
3. She's Got A Boyfriend Now
4. Two Is Better Than One (feat. Taylor Swift)
5. Contagious
6. Real Thing
7. Someone Like You
8. The Shot Heard Round The World
9. The First One
10. Chemicals Collide
11. Go


Visit Boys Like Girls online at www.boyslikegirls.com and www.myspace.com/boyslikegirls:


Dateline: September 8, 2009

Bryan White's Highly Anticipated New Single "The Little Things," Released To Radio

Free Download Available at www.bryanwhite.com

New album, Dustbowl Dreams, to be released digitally September 28th

How you changed my life / there are no words You're my heaven / you're my earth / and you're my universe When I add it up / love's bigger than we've ever dreamed / with the little things that mean the world to me

Bryan White's much anticipated single, "The Little Things" has been shipped to radio. His eighth studio album, Dustbowl Dreams, is set to be digitally released on September 28.

"The Little Things" co-written by White, James Dean Hicks and Erik Bledsoe was inspired by a post-it note and a guitar lick. White explains, "Since back before we were married, sneaking post-it notes to each other has been a big thing with Erika and I. Since day one it's still a surprise to find one in my bag, my wallet, or even on my steering wheel. During the week it took to write this song, my wife and I went out on a date one night where she handed me a post-it note that read, 'It's looking like you're going to be a Daddy...' After that, the song finished itself."

White has made "The Little Things" available for a free download using a widget created by Maxx Company. The widget is complete with the story behind the song and a performance video of White singing his touching new single. For a limited time, fans can view the widget and download the single on www.bryanwhite.com

Bryan White exploded into the country music scene with a string of hit singles. He charted seventeen singles on Billboard's Country Charts, had six number one singles, two platinum records, two gold records, he joined forces with Shania Twain and together they took "From This Moment On" all the way up to number four on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart. He has garnered several awards for himself, including a Grammy, a CMA Horizon Award, and an ACM Top Male Vocalist award among them. Along the way, press and industry alike noticed the genuine singing talent behind the good looks and passionate performances.

White says he has always been grateful for all he's been given throughout the years but now looking back in retrospect, he is more grateful than he's ever been before. "To gain notoriety for doing something that's second nature has always amazed me," he says. "It's incredible that I've gotten to work with so many of the people who've influenced me. It still blows my mind."

White has just completed his eighth studio album entitled Dustbowl Dreams, which he co-produced and co-wrote eight out of the20ten songs. Set for a digital release September 28, Dustbowl Dreams is a sonic sensation infused with stories about real life, coupled with pocket-grooves, rootsy acoustic parts, soaring pop-country melodies, and a passionate and energetic delivery that reaches into your soul touching on subject matter we all can relate to.

For more up-to-date information visit, www.BryanWhite.com


Dateline: November 14, 2007

A NEW MORNING FOR LONESTAR

Fresh off their World Series performance, multi-platinum group LONESTAR will be hitting the national scene once again with a stop by legendary Naomi Judd's television show, complete with a musical performance from their new Christmas album.

"I have been a fan and enjoyed Lonestar's music for years," said Naomi. "I was thrilled to have Lonestar as guests on Naomi's New Morning on the Hallmark Channel and proud to be the first national show to introduce their new lead singer, Cody Collins. Getting to sit down and talk with Dean, Michael, Keech and Cody and hear their new Christmas music was an absolute treat!"

The show will air on Sunday, November 18th on the Hallmark Channel. To find your local station, visit www.hallmark.com. For more information on Naomi's New Morning, please visit http://naomi.faithstreams.com.

The award winning group just released their new album, My Christmas List available exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide and online at www.crackerbarrel.com. The album contains nine holiday favorites and two original songs, including the title track.


Dateline: November 13, 2007

IT'S GOING TO BE A VERY GOOD CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS THIS YEAR!

Copley Instruments, Wal*Mart, Bob Parks Reality, Purity Dairy, Shaw-Lawrence & Assoc., Hendersonville Rotary Club, and Sumner Regional Medical Center help Nashville area children celebrate Christmas!

The 11th Annual Christmas for Kids Benefit Concert at the legendary Ryman Auditorium is officially SOLD OUT! All the merriment is set to begin on Monday, November 19th at 7pm. Artists lending their time, talent and Christmas spirit this year include Charlie Daniels, Montgomery Gentry, Taylor Swift, Rodney Atkins and Nashville Star winner Chris Young.

The Christmas For Kids Organization has been in existence for over twenty years providing special children the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season. Each year, the organization brings the spirit of Christmas to hundreds of children throughout Middle Tennessee allowing them to participate in festive activities organized specifically for them. Events such as the Tour Bus Tour, which will happen on December 17, 2007, raise money and allow folks to visit the home-away-from-homes of more than fifty stars and celebrities at the Hendersonville Wal*Mart from 5:00 – 9:00PM.

The money raised at both events, the concert and Tour Bus Tour, is used to escort children from 25 different schools for a day-long excursion. The day consists of a chauffeured trip from their school aboard a country music star's luxury tour bus to a local Wal*Mart where they are accompanied by a volunteer to participate in their own Christmas shopping spree. On the return trip home, the children will participate in a Christmas carol sing-along.

All proceeds from the Tour Bus Show and the Charlie Daniels & Friends Benefit Concert (sponsored in part by 95.5 The Wolf) will be donated toward the children's Christmas Shopping Spree.

For more information on Christmas For Kids, please visit www.christmas4kids.org.


KEITH URBAN AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD SET TO CO-HEADLINE

“Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour” 24-City Tour To Launch On January 31st

Grammy Award winners Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood are set to hit the road together in ’08, a 24-city tour that combines the music of two of the music industry’s most powerful performers. “Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour,” a name that combines the titles of each artist’s most recent album; Keith’s double platinum #1 debuting Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing and Carrie’s recent #1 debut second album Carnival Ride,” will feature 12 #1 songs (7 for Urban and 5 from Underwood). Tickets are set to go on sale as of December 1st.

“I’m looking forward to hitting the road with Carrie, and to bringing our audiences together for what I think will be a magical night of sights, sounds, songs and solos,” said Urban.

“I can’t think of a better person to begin 2008 with than Keith,” shares Underwood. “He is an amazing entertainer and a well-respected musician, singer and songwriter.”

Urban, who will release Greatest Hits: 18 Kids on November 20th, has been on the road since April in support of his #1 album Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing. In that time, he’s performed shows on three continents, to packed houses, frantic crowds and widespread critical praise. Electrifying performances and world-class production combine with songs that have helped define a career; “Somebody Like You,” “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” “Better Life,” “Days Go By,” “You’ll Think Of Me,” “Once In A Lifetime,” as well as his latest single “Everybody,” and more.

Underwood’s new album Carnival Ride recently debuted at #1 selling over half a million copies in its first week, immediately becoming the best-selling debut of any female artist in 2007. Earning the highest debut-week sales of any sophomore country album in over a decade, the album contains four Underwood co-penned songs including its first hit single, “So Small.”

In 2001, the Country Music Association honored Keith with its Horizon Award. That same year, The Academy of Country Music named him Top New Male Vocalist. Six years and more than 10 million albums sold later, Urban is a Grammy Award winner, who to this day remains the only Horizon Award winner in history to go on to win the CMA’s Entertainer of The Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, a title he’s captured three times. He’s had seven #1s, as well as another seven Top 5 hits and 2 consecutive #1 albums.

American Idol’s 2005 champion, Underwood is now a two-time Grammy winner and the reigning Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of The Year. In addition to her 2 Grammys, 4 CMA Awards and 5 ACM awards, her trophy mantle includes 8 Billboard Music Awards, 4 CMT Awards, 2 People’s Choice Awards, an American Music Award, and more. Her debut album, Some Hearts, sold over 6 million copies, spawned 5 #1 singles and became the best-selling, single-disc country album by a solo female in the new millennium, with sales topping 1.3 million copies this year alone. Some Hearts is also the best selling female country album of 2005, 2006 and 2007.

For more official Keith Urban news, ticket information and more, go to www.keithurban.net.

For more official Carrie Underwood news, ticket information and more, go to www.carrieunderwood.fm.

Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour

Uncasville, CT
New York City, NY
Atlantic City, NJ
Tallahassee, FL
Biloxi, MS
Kansas City, MO
Omaha, NE
San Jose, CA
Baltimore, MD
State College, PA
Charlotte, NC
Gwinnett, GA
Rochester, NY
Hershey, PA
Roanoke, VA
Charleston, WV
Bossier City, LA
Wichita, KS
Denver, CO
Anaheim, CA
Charlottesville, VA
Raleigh, NC
Lexington, KY


Dateline: September 21, 2007

RASCAL FLATTS CROSS THE COUNTRY TO PROMOTE THE RELEASE OF THEIR NEW CD “STILL FEELS GOOD”

Includes TV appearances on Good Morning America and David Letterman

Rascal Flatts newest CD release, Still Feels Good, hits stores on Tuesday, September 25th. The band will take a week off from their hugely successful Still Feels Good tour to promote the launch of their latest CD project. Following their September 25th Good Morning America (ABC) and The Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) appearances, Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney will jet from New York City to visit with radio for a series of in studio appearances and acoustic performances. Over six days, Rascal Flatts will make stops in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C. and Cleveland.

"I think lyrically this is the strongest album we've ever done," says Gary. "It's genuinely taken us to the next level. I think that in working with [producer] Dann Huff, the four of us have really got something special when it comes to capturing on CD what we do live. It perfectly captures the way we've grown as songwriters, as musicians and as people, and it's the proudest we've ever been of a project."

Co-produced by Rascal Flatts and Dann Huff, Still Feels Good features 13 brand-new songs including the multi-week #1 smash “Take Me There.” Gary, Jay and Joe Don co-wrote five of the songs on the project including “Winner At A Losing Game” and “She Goes All The Way,” the duet with Academy Award® winning actor and singer Jamie Foxx.

In the seven years since launching their career the band has sold over 15 million albums and scored 9 #1 singles. Rascal Flatts wrapped 2006 as the biggest selling artist across all genres of music. Their last CD Me And My Gang released in April 2006, selling 722,000 units in its debut week, the biggest first week sales for any CD in 2006. The band’s two most recent titles, Me and My Gang and Feels Like Today, are each certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than 4 million units while Rascal Flatts and Melt are both certified double platinum.


Dateline: September 19, 2007

Nickelodeon's Hit Rock 'n' Roll Mockumentary The Naked Brothers Band Presents its First One-Hour TV Movie, Battle of the Bands on Saturday, October 6 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

The Highly Anticipated Debut Album, The Naked Brothers Band, Hits Retail on October 9 Featuring 15 Original Songs From The TV Series, with All Music Written and Performed by the Show's Stars, Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff

Week-Long Programming Event Includes 'The Naked Brothers All Access Sweepstakes' Where One Lucky Winner Will Receive An All Expense-Paid Trip To New York City to Hang Out with the Band on Set and Land a Walk-On Roll in a Future Episode

Nickelodeon's smash hit "mockumentary" comedy series, The Naked Brothers Band, erupts into an all-out rock-out in the series' first one-hour television movie, Battle of the Bands premiering on Saturday, October 6 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) and repeating on Sunday, October 7 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Band leaders, brothers and real life rock stars, Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff, sign up for the ultimate battle of the bands charity event that will have them not only dueling for musical supremacy but competing in an all out lyrical war against rock rivals band, the L.A. Surfers led by conniving bad boy singer Bobby Love. Nat will not only compete for center stage but in an unexpected twist of fate ... for Rosalina's heart.

"The Battle of the Bands movie has two great songs and big personal stakes for Nat and Rosalina, both of which will be irresistible to fans," says Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President, Development and Original Programming, Nickelodeon Networks. "The Naked Brothers Band series has exploded and continues to grow in popularity as a multiplatform and international property for Nickelodeon."

Following the TV movie premiere, Nick Music and Columbia Records will release the band's highly-anticipated debut album, The Naked Brothers Band, on Tuesday, October 9. The CD includes 15 original songs from the hit series, with all music written and performed by the show's stars, Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff. The album is produced and arranged by Michael Wolff (Nat and Alex's real-life and television series dad) and Michael A. Levine.

In The Naked Brothers Band one-hour TV movie Battle of the Bands, Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff along with the gang become entangled in a musical tug-of- war when the popular and edgier mega-rock band, the L.A. Surfers are booked to play at the same charity event. The two tween rock bands vie in an unspoken competition for band supremacy and to Nat's devastation, for Rosalina's heart when she becomes enchanted by the L.A. Surfers' self-assured and dreamy lead singer Bobby Love. The real battle heats up off the mike and behind-the-stage when Nat discovers Love's real motives in capturing Rosalina's affections in the hopes of disrupting the band by turning her against them. Blinded by love, Rosalina threatens to quit the group when Nat's attempts to win her back go wildly awry, jeopardizing the future of The Naked Brothers Band.

Beginning Monday, October 1, the mini mega-stars from The Naked Brothers Band will be featured prominently on-air throughout the week leading up to the Battle of the Bands TV movie debut. In addition, the cast will answer questions submitted online from fans around the country which will air on Nickelodeon throughout the week leading up to the premiere.

On Saturday, October 6, TEENick host J. Boogie joins cast members of The Naked Brothers Band as they host the debut of the highly anticipated Battle of the Bands TV movie at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). As part of the celebration, Nickelodeon will air an encore presentation of The Naked Brothers Band first-ever music video If That's Not Love and the "Behind the Scenes of the Music Video" which premiered globally on Monday, September 3.

Beginning Saturday, October 6, kids around the country can enter to win The Naked Brothers All Access Sweepstakes by calling the toll-free, 800# that will appear on screen. One lucky, kid-winner and a guardian will travel to New York City to hang with The Naked Brothers Band cast on set, have lunch with the cast and crew of the show and land a walk-on roll in a future episode! On Sunday, October 7, Nickelodeon will announce the sweepstakes winner with a special on-air announcement during the 7 p.m. encore presentation of Battle of the Bands.


Dateline: August 30, 2007

Fashion Rocks Update: Mary J. Blige Joins Stellar Performance Line Up

Show will feature duet performances from Mary J. Blige and Usher, Fergie and Ludacris, and Alicia Keys with Santana

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Teri Hatcher, Jessica Alba, Denis Leary, Mischa Barton, 50 Cent, Sean Lennon, Tyra Banks, LeAnn Rimes, Tommy Hilfiger, among others join a star-studded lineup of previously announced performers.

Portion of Proceeds to Benefit Keep a Child Alive

Conde Nast Media Group announced today the following updates regarding New York Fashion Week's most star-studded event:

* Mary J. Blige joins the line up

* The Fashion Rocks(TM) stage will explode with once in a lifetime duets
featuring Mary J. Blige and Usher, Fergie and Ludacris and Alicia Keys
with Santana.

* Presenters include: Jessica Alba, Mischa Barton, Teri Hatcher, LeAnn
Rimes, Denis Leary, Sean "Diddy" Combs, 50 Cent, Sean Lennon, Irina
Lazareanu, Tyra Banks, Emily Procter, Kimora Lee Simmons, Michael Kors,
Francisco Costa, Tommy Hilfiger, and Max Azria.

* A portion of the proceeds from this year's FASHION ROCKS(TM) will
benefit Keep A Child Alive (KCA). KCA is the urgent response to the
AIDS pandemic ravaging Africa and the developing world. KCA is
dedicated to providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment to
children and their families with HIV/AIDS by directly engaging the
global public in the fight against AIDS. KCA gives 100% of your dollar
a day commitment to treatment. For further information go to
www.keepachildalive.org.

The show, hosted by Entourage star Jeremy Piven, will include performances by Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Chad Kroeger, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Ludacris, Maroon 5, Mary J. Blige, Martina McBride, Santana and Usher.

The concert returns to the legendary Radio City Music Hall on September 6, 2007 and will air the following night, Friday, September 7, 2007 in a two-hour special on the CBS television network (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

For more information on Fashion Rocks(TM) please log onto www.fashionrocks2007.tv.


Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band Goes Global With the Exclusive Worldwide Premiere of Their First Music Video 'If That's Not Love' on Monday, September 3 at 5 P.M. (ET/PT)

Music Video and Behind-The-Scenes Package Premieres Simultaneously Across Nickelodeon's Digital Networks And Internationally Around The World

Series Theme Song 'If That's Not Love' Is Featured On The Highly Anticipated Debut Album, The Naked Brothers Band, Hitting Retail October 9

Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band are ready to party like real-life rock stars when the tween sensation kicks off their first world premiere music video "If That's Not Love" on Labor Day, Monday, September 3 at 5 p.m. (ET/PT) with repeats at 6 and 7 p.m. (ET/PT). The highly anticipated music video will be preceded by an eight-minute "Behind-The-Scenes of the 'If That's Not Love' Music Video" television special which will premiere on Nickelodeon and it's digital networks The N and Nicktoons Network as well as globally on Nickelodeon UK, Nick Australia, Nick Latin America and via Nick's program sales partner, Canada's YTV. The 11- minute music video package will also be streamed online at TurboNick, nick.com's broadband video site. It will also appear on The-N.com. mtv.com and vh1.com.

"The Naked Brothers Band have delivered a fantastic music video," said Doug Cohn, Senior Vice President, Music Marketing & Talent, Nickelodeon Networks. "With a hit show in production, an upcoming TV movie, the world premiere music video and their new CD about to hit stores - these guys are poised to be the next big thing."

"If That's Not Love" is the theme song from the hit TV series and is featured on the band's debut album, The Naked Brothers Band, which is being released by Nickelodeon and Columbia Records on Tuesday, October 9. The CD includes 15 original songs from the hit series, with all music written and performed by the show's stars, Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff. The album is produced and arranged by Michael Wolff (Nat and Alex's real-life and television series dad) and Michael A. Levine.

"If That's Not Love" was shot this summer in Jericho, Long Island and was directed by famed hip hop video music director Scott Franklin. Franklin, has collaborated and directed many top music videos for such artists including: Amerie, Juelz Santana, Daddy Yankee, Jim Jones featuring Diddy and Remy Ma, among others.

Summer magic is the premise for the "If That's Not Love" music video. Nat and Alex arrive at an empty dilapidated pool at a run down motel with disappointed vacationers longing for relief from the heat. The band takes matters into their own hands and quickly tries to bring some summer fun to its guests. They leap into the empty pool and begin to jam with make shift instruments, but then something magical happens. Water begins to fill the vacant pool and their mock instruments magically turn into a real life keyboard, drum set, guitar, bass and cello as the summer resort quickly lights up with the band jamming in the pool to "If That's Not Love."

The world premiere video leads up to The Naked Brothers Band first one- hour television movie, Battle of the Bands premiering on Saturday, October 6 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Band leaders, brothers and real life rock stars, Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff, sign up for the ultimate battle of the bands charity event that will have them not only dueling for musical supremacy but competing in an all out lyrical war against rock rivals band, the L.A. Surfers led by conniving bad boy singer Bobby Love. Nat will not only compete for center stage but in an unexpected twist of fate ... for Rosalina's heart as well.

The premiere of The Naked Brothers Band television series delivered Nickelodeon's highest-rated premiere in seven years with kids 6-11 and the series quickly became one of the top programs for tweens on television. The hit Nickelodeon series continues to break barriers across a variety of platforms including its broadband media player interactive game and downloadable podcasts on nick.com and iTunes. The series has created a tween- focused on-line frenzy from fans on Nick.com through message boards, online games and podcasts.

Inspired by the Wolff siblings' real-life, preschool-born band, The Naked Brothers Band follows a world-famous rock group, chronicling their fame, friendship, temporary break-up and adolescent experiences. The cameras track the charismatic, rock stars -- led by dreamy, sensitive singer-songwriter Nat, 12, and energetic, unabashedly adorable drummer Alex, 9 -- on and off stage, focusing, too, on their celebrity lifestyle with all of its perks and problems. Featured as well are the Wolff boys' real-life friends and band mates from pre-school days: cellist Thomas (Thomas Batuello) and keyboard player David (David Levi), along with guitarist Qaasim (Qaasim Middleton) and bassist -- Nat's crush -- Rosalina (Allie DiMeco). Cooper (Cooper Pillot), the band's pint-sized manager, completes the tween troop, and Jesse (Jesse Draper) is Nat and Alex's ditzy tutor/babysitter and real-life cousin.

The second season of The Naked Brothers Band is currently in production in New York City and will premiere on Nickelodeon in January 2008. The series recently made its international debut, premiering on Nick UK in May 2007, followed by Nick Australia and Latin America and will continue to roll out across Nickelodeon's 28 international channels across Europe and Asia.


Dateline: August 29, 2007


Carrie Underwood Invites Fans Along for a Carnival Ride

October 23 Album Release Is the Follow-Up to Her Six-Million-Selling Blockbuster, Some Hearts

Two-time GRAMMY winner and reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist Carrie Underwood is preparing to release her new 19 Recordings/Arista Records/Arista Nashville album, Carnival Ride, on October 23.

With first single, “So Small,” already a country airplay Top 10 after only four weeks, the Checotah, Oklahoma native who went from college student to American Idol winner to six-million-selling, multi-format superstar in less than three years has clearly been on an adventure ride of her own.

In choosing the album title, Underwood found Carnival Ride (taken from a lyric line in the new disc) to be a great metaphor. She explains, “You step onto this ride called life, and it’s a crazy thing you don’t know anything about, but you get on it anyway. You do what you can to lean different directions to try and get it to go where you want it to go, but you can’t stop it – it just keeps moving. That’s why Carnival Ride works as my album title, because it describes the wonderful craziness that I’ve been through over the past couple years.”

Underwood’s debut disc, Some Hearts, was released on November 15, 2005 and spent a remarkable 27 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, holding that position across multiple weeks in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Currently 6x Platinum, and with SoundScan sales in excess of 1.2 million copies this year alone, Some Hearts remains the best-selling country album of 2007.


Dateline: August 28, 2007

Wrangler endorsed artists and national radio networks launch free jean promotions

ALAN JACKSON, GEORGE STRAIT, TRACE ADKINS, JASON ALDEAN, CRAIG MORGAN, EDDIE MONTGOMERY (of MONTGOMERY GENTRY) & MORE TEAM WITH WRANGLER TO HELP KIDS GET BACK TO SCHOOL

Western wear leader WRANGLER joins forces with country music artists Alan Jackson, George Strait, Clay Walker, Darryl Worley, Craig Morgan, Neal McCoy, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Aaron Tippin, Trent Willmon, Tracy Byrd, Hank Williams, Jr., and Jason Aldean for a nationwide "Back To School" promotion.

The promotion hits radio across the nation beginning in late August, and offers listeners a chance to win personal autographed jeans from the variety of artists as well as gift certificates for 'free' jeans to get kids dressed in style for their first day of class.

Edyie Brooks-Bryant, marketing manager for Wrangler, comments "The Wrangler team is excited to be working with radio networks and all of these endorsed artists on this nationwide promotion for the Wrangler brand."

Dateline: August 27, 2007

“Don't Blink” Is Billboard's Highest Chart Debut Ever In The BDS Era!

Second Chesney Single Bows at #16, Sets BDS Record

Nashville; Coming off the fastest #1 of his career and the longest chart-topper of 2007 with “Never Wanted Nothin' More,” Kenny Chesney continues the blazing pace and record-setting response to his music as “Don't Blink,” the second single from his yet unreleased Just Who I Am: Poets &Pirates, debuts on the Billboard Country Singles chart at #16 with a bullet. Since the introduction of the BDS monitored technology, this marks the highest debut by a single.

“It's crazy,” Chesney says with a laugh. “Just when I think things can't get any hotter,cause man, the response to “Never Wanted Nothin' More' was beyond imaginable, somebody calls me and says this is the highest debut in the history of the charts. You don't really know what to make of it, beyond just being happy that people are hearing the music, and responding to what they hear.”

Given the warp speed response to the Southern rock/bluegrass hybrid lead single, “Don't Blink” was shipped to radio five weeks before Just Who I Am's street date of Sept. 11. Though it's highly unusual to have two singles in advance of an album coming out, the response to Chesney's first new music in two years has been overwhelming.

“When you're making a record, you get so inside the music, it's really easy to lose perspective,” Chesney admits. “Until you get it to the people and see if it's as true for them as it is for you. I try make music that's says about something about my life, but it's also about the idea that we're all experiencing the same things,that we're all going through the same stuff.

“When things like this happen, it really does make you feel like people are getting it. The music is hitting them in a way that is more than just there being a new single. They're reacting and that is the best feeling for anyone who puts out songs about the way people live their life for a living can have,”

For Chesney, in the final weeks of Pollstar's Most Attended Country Tour for the first half of 2007 with over 500,000 fans played to on his Cruzan Rum sponsored Flip Flop Summer Tour, it has been a blistering pace. Not only has he played 6 NFL Stadiums, finished work on what some are calling his most progressive album to date and filmed a clip for “Don't Blink,” Chesney has been turning in some of his best shows to date.

“There was a moment onstage in Boston,” Chesney says of the connection he's feeling to the fans, “where I knew it was a huge football stadium, but it really felt like the funky little bars we play when we do Keg In The Closet. There were 60,000 people, and I swear I could feel every one. When the music is hitting people like that, man, there's just nothing like it.”


The Charlie Daniels Band To Release Duets CD

On October 9th, Charlie Daniels will release his 17th Blue Hat Records release, Deuces. Charlie has teamed up with some of Nashville's most recognizable artists, performing duets of Country, Pop, and R&B classics, as well as some of The Charlie Daniels Band's biggest hits. The album will be distributed by KOCH Records.

Guest stars include: Brad Paisley (Jammin' For Stevie); The Del McCoury Band (Evangeline); Gretchen Wilson (Jackson); Earl, Gary and Randy Scruggs (Maggie's Farm); Bonnie Bramlett (Signed, Sealed, Delivered), Travis Tritt (What'd I Say); Dolly Parton (Daddy's Old Fiddle); Brooks & Dunn (Long Haired Country Boy); Marty Stuart (God Save Us All From Religion); Darius Rucker (Like A Rolling Stone); Brenda Lee (Let It Be Me); Vince Gill (The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down); and Montgomery Gentry (Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye).

The duets album follows The Charlie Daniels Band's recent CD/DVD release of "Live From Iraq" which was recorded when The Charlie Daniels Band performed for US/Multinational Troops as part of the Stars for Stripes Tour. He also edited "Growing Up Country," a book of essays by Southern politicians, musicians, and celebrities. The book is in stores now.

While promoting the release, Charlie will be making a series of appearances in New York and touring the country.

For more information on The Charlie Daniels Band, go to www.charliedaniels.com.



DARRYL WORLEY TO PERFORM ON CBS LATE LATE SHOW AUGUST 31ST

During the West Coast leg of his Darryl and Dickel Tour, Darryl Worley stopped into the Los Angeles, California studios to tape the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. The show will air Friday, August 31st on CBS. Check local listings for specific air times.


JOSH TURNER TO PERFORM ON EMERIL LIVE ON SEPTEMBER 1ST

Live At The Ryman CD available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

The set of Emeril Live wouldn't be complete without the sound of country music on The Food Network as Josh Turner will appear on September 1st at 8:00 pm.

Turner will make his debut on Emeril Live, to help promote the newly released Josh Turner: Live at the Ryman CD available exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations across the country as well as www.crackerbarrel.com.

The theme for this show is "Great Global Grilling" and will feature a special performance by Josh Turner.


Dateline: August 22, 2007 Rascal Flatts Visit Children at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

RASCAL FLATTS visited the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt today and performed a short acoustic set for children and their families in the Children’s Theater. The kids were also treated to visits by several Disney characters- Cinderella, Mickey & Minnie and Snow White- thanks to Rascal Flatts record label Lyric Street Records, whose parent company is Disney.

“It puts a smile on our face to be here today,” said Gary LeVox to press following the party appearance. “Maybe it took their minds off of things for just a little while today.” “The benefit concert in September is the entire community’s show,” shared Jay DeMarcus. “Everyone who buys a ticket is affecting the lives of those kids.”

After singing to the kids, Gary, Jay & Joe Don visited and took pictures with each of the children in the party and then spent time visiting patients who could not attend in their hospital rooms.

Rascal Flatts upcoming concert on September 21 at the Sommet Center will benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Some tickets for this show are still available through www.ticketmaster.com. Rascal Flatts have donated 1.4 million to the hospital through their Nashville concerts the past two years.

For more information, go to www.rascalflatts.com or www.vanderbiltchildrens.com.


Jeremy Boz Releases His Debut Single, "The Pearl"

Jeremy Boz is set to release his debut single, "The Pearl" on SlowRoll Records. Written by Roger Alan Wade, “The Pearl” is an uplifting, positive song about the power of love to transcend material wealth. It will be shipped to Country radio outlets nationwide, and made available for digital delivery.

"I could hardly wait to get into the studio to record this song," Jeremy said. "Once I heard the final cut, I knew I wanted it to be my debut single."

Jeremy teamed up with acclaimed producer Chuck Howard to produce his first album. Howard is known as the award-winning producer of LeAnn Rimes and Trick Pony. Jeremy and Chuck are working on Jeremy’s debut album.

A native of New York, Jeremy learned to play guitar in high school, and felt the call of the stage. In 1997, he arrived in Nashville to pursue his music career. He took a job in home building to support himself while honing his talent. Jeremy was successful in the construction industry starting his own company, West End Homes, specializing in land development and home building. The business continues to be tremendously successful, and Jeremy can now pursue his dream of playing music full time.

For more information on Jeremy Boz, please visit www.jboz.com.


MONTGOMERY GENTRY TO APPEAR ON JERRY LEWIS MDA TELETHON

Country music duo MONTGOMERY GENTRY will lend their support to assist in eradicating muscular dystrophy by performing on legendary comedian Jerry Lewis' annual MDA Telethon live from Las Vegas on Sunday, September 2nd, 2007.

First broadcast over Labor Day weekend in 1966 by just one TV station in New York City, the unique event quickly caught the public's attention and raised more than $1 million. Now the show will be broadcast on "190 MDA Love Network" stations across the country.

For more information or to find your local station, please visit www.mdausa.org/telethon.

Montgomery Gentry is currently touring throughout the country and promoting their latest album, Some People Change. Their latest single, "What Do Ya Think About That" is currently climbing the country music charts.


Dateline: August 21, 2007

Nick Music and Columbia Records Get Ready to Rock with The Naked Brothers Band Debut Album Featuring Original Soundtrack Music From the Hit Nickelodeon Live-Action Series

The Naked Brothers Band Album Available Tuesday, October 9

Release Marks the First Offering from New Global Partnership between Nickelodeon and the Sony Music Label Group

Nick Music and Columbia Records announced today the release of The Naked Brothers Band, the eagerly awaited debut album of all-original music from Nickelodeon's top-rated 'tween series. The album will debut on Tuesday, October 9, following the network premiere of The Naked Brothers Band, "Battle of the Bands" October 6 television movie event.

The Naked Brothers Band includes 15 original songs from the hit series, with all music written and performed by the show's stars -- Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff. The album will be offered in three retail packaging options:

-- A premium fan-pack with an enhanced CD, a 24-panel folder with an
exclusive band poster and complete song lyrics, two bonus tracks
("Catch Up With The End" and "Long Distance Relationships") and a
previously unreleased The Naked Brothers Band ringtone.

-- A Wal-Mart exclusive, with an enhanced CD, folder/booklet, bonus
tracks, a ringtone, plus a special 30 minute bonus DVD.

-- A specially-priced version with the enhanced CD featuring the full 15-
track album as well as access to a special website that features all
lyrics and musical credits.

All songs on the premiere album feature music and lyrics written by Nat Wolff, except "I Could Be" and "Alien Clones" which were written by Alex Wolff. The Naked Brothers Band is produced and arranged by Michael Wolff (Nat and Alex's real-life and television series dad) and composer Michael A. Levine ("Cold Case," "Close To Home").

In addition to penning most of the band's songs, Nat Wolff sings lead and background vocals and also plays both piano and guitar. Alex Wolff plays drums in addition to providing lead vocal on "I Could Be" and "Alien Clones."

Tracks from The Naked Brothers Band album include:
1. If That's Not Love
2. Banana Smoothie
3. Taxi Cab
4. Crazy Car
5. Girl of My Dreams
6. Fishing For Love
7. I Indeed Can See
8. I'm Out
9. Sometimes I'll Be There
10. L.A. L.A.
11. I Could Be
12. Beautiful Eyes
13. Run
14. Nowhere
15. Alien Clones
* sequence subject to change

The Naked Brothers Band album is the first product of the recently announced development and production partnership between Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and the Sony Music Label Group and the Sony BMG Commercial Music Group.

To support the CD, The Naked Brothers Band's first original music video features the theme song, "If That's Not Love." The all-new video, directed by Scott Franklin is scheduled to premiere on Nickelodeon, The N and Nicktoons on September 3 at 5:00 P.M. along with a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video. After its premiere on Nickelodeon, the video will be available on nick.com, the-n.com. mtv.com, vh1.com in addition to other media.

The band has already had successful retail and online sales, with the digital hit "Crazy Car" selling more than 100,000 downloads. The first DVD, The Naked Brothers Band/The Movie was released in April 2007 and held a top ten position on the Nielsen VideoScan children's non-theatrical DVD charts for seven consecutive weeks. Nickelodeon recently announced plans to release a full line of consumer products including books, apparel and electronics items, beginning this fall.

Real-life brothers and musicians, Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff, age 12 and 9, star in The Naked Brothers Band which began airing on Nickelodeon in February 2007. The premiere of the series delivered Nickelodeon's highest-rated premiere in seven years with kids 6-11 and the series quickly became one of the top programs for tweens on television.

The series has also created a tween-focused on-line frenzy, with 5.3 million pages views from fans on Nick.com series message boards. Three released Naked Brothers Band online videogames have recorded nearly 24 million game plays. Fans have also downloaded over 800,000 Naked Brothers Band podcasts.

The Naked Brothers Band series creator and producer/writer/director is Nat and Alex's real-life mother, Emmy-nominated actress and writer Polly Draper ("thirtysomething"). Michael Wolff serves as music supervisor/co-executive producer while appearing in the show playing against type as Nat and Alex's' musically inept father. Nat, Alex, and Michael Wolff are recipients of the BMI 2007 Cable Award. The cast of the series also includes, Allie DiMeco as Rosalina, Thomas Matuello as cellist Thomas, David Levi as keyboard player David and Qaasim Middleton as guitarist Qaasim. The second season of The Naked Brothers Band is now in production and will premiere in January 2008. The series recently made its international debut, premiering on Nick UK in May 2007 -- the series will continue to roll out across Nickelodeon's 28 channels across Europe, Asia and Latin America.


Dateline: August 17, 2007

AMERICAN IDOL WINNER JORDIN SPARKS TO DEBUT ON 19 Recordings/JIVE RECORDS

Debut Album Scheduled To Hit Stores In November

It was announced today that Jordin Sparks, the youngest American Idol winner ever in the popular TV franchise’s history, blazes a post-Idol signature trail all of her own and signs to 19 Recordings/Jive Records, one of the industry’s most cutting-edge labels.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the partnership with 19Recordings and Jordin Sparks as the first Idol winner to make her home at Jive,” stated Barry Weiss, CEO and President of Zomba Label Group (ZLG). “Her poise, her amazing vocal ability, her relentless optimism has been apparent to millions of fans all around the world. We’re honored to have this burgeoning worldwide superstar on Jive Records.”

Clive Davis, Chairman of BMG, U.S., also commented: “Jordin is a terrific young singer who has found a great home at Jive. Barry and his successful team know how to patiently nurture career artists, and Jordin Sparks hints of a legacy and longevity waiting to be fulfilled.”

“American Idol has truly been a life altering experience,” Jordin said. “Signing with 19Recordings/Jive and Barry Weiss and his great team is hopefully the beginning of another dream opportunity for me to deliver the kind of meaningful music I love. I can’t wait to share this next chapter of my story with all the fans that have supported me so far.”

Simon Fuller, the creator of American Idol and the guiding force behind American Idol’s unprecedented success and founder of 19 Entertainment concurred: “You couldn’t find a better match in or out of this business than Jive Records, 19 Recordings and Jordin Sparks.”

Winning the majority of the more than 74 million record-breaking votes cast. The 17-year old Glendale, AZ, native, was followed by millions of television viewers and was hailed by critics and fans as one of the most “musically evolved” contestants the Fox show has ever had.

Jive Records is gearing up to launch Jordin Sparks’ lead single, “Tattoo,” produced by the hit-making duo Stargate (Béyonce, Ne-Yo) and co-written with Amanda Ghost, whose impressive credits include James Blunt’s “Beautiful” and “Beautiful Liar” with Beyonce and Shakira. “Tattoo” will be arriving at radio stations across the country on August 27th, and Sparks’ eagerly awaited debut album will be in stores in November. Currently, Sparks is wowing live audiences in a trek across the U.S. with other Season Six finalists on the Pop-Tarts American Idols Live! Tour. In between tour dates, she’s scheduled to appear on The Teen Choice Awards which airs live on FOX on August 26th.


Dateline: August 16, 2007

STEVE AZAR PERFORMS NATIONAL ANTHEM AT TITANS GAME ON AUGUST 30

Titans Take on Green Bay Packers During Final Preseason Game at Nashville's LP Field

Steve Azar is ready for some football and on Thursday, August 30, he'll perform the National Anthem at the final preseason game between the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers. Kick-off at Nashville's LP Field is scheduled for 7pm CT.


Dateline: August 15, 2007

Heartland's Lead Singer Celebrates the Birth of New Baby Girl Kelson Noël Albert

Heartland’s lead singer, Jason Albert and his wife Kelly welcomed the arrival of their new baby girl, Kelson Noël, to the world yesterday, August 14, 2007 at 7:09 PM. Baby Albert was born in Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama, weighing in at 7 pounds 6 ounces. Mama and baby are doing well.



Trick Pony Makes Debut Performance at the Grand Ole Opry with New Lead Singer, Aubrey Collins

Last night before the re-energized Trick Pony debuted their new lead singer, Aubrey Collins, on the Grand Ole Opry stage, they stopped to take a picture with VP/GM Pete Fisher of the Grand Ole Opry. Trick Pony performed a new song, “Mama Burned,” then fan favorites, “Heartbreak,” and “Pour Me.”


HITMAKERS BRETT JAMES AND CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON TO HEADLINE SEPTEMBER’S CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSIC SERIES

XM Satellite Radio on Board to Air Series

All Proceeds to Benefit Preservation of Belle Meade Plantation

LifeWorks Foundation is proud to announce world-class singer-songwriters Brett James (“Jesus, Take the Wheel,” “When the Sun Goes Down”) and Carolyn Dawn Johnson (“Complicated,” “Single White Female”) are confirmed to perform for the Carriage House Music Series at Belle Meade Plantation on Wednesday evening, September 26, 2007. The intimate series is the first of its kind to be held at the Belle Meade Plantation. It will be aired on Music City Connection: Heroes Behind the Hits, a monthly show produced by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, exclusively on XM Satellite Radio. “This event brings the history-making Nashville songwriters of today into a setting known for its history and southern hospitality,” beams Pat Bullard, Trustee of the LifeWorks Foundation. The evening will feature a southern-style meal prepared by famed Loveless Cafe, a cocktail hour, specialty cigars courtesy of CAO International and an old fashioned “pick and pull” with acoustic performances in the historic setting of the 1890’s Carriage House. Tickets are limited at $35 per person and are available by calling 1-866-377-1015. Price includes admission to the show, dinner, and drinks. Tickets will also be available at the gate for $45 if not sold out. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Music begins at 7:00 PM. All proceeds benefit the continued preservation and conservation of Nashville’s beloved Belle Meade Plantation as well as the plantation’s education outreach programs. Belle Meade Plantation is a non-profit 501c3 organization.


Multi-platinum Recording Artist Clay Aiken Slated for Celebrity Edition of Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?

Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken will be testing his mental mettle against a group of brainy fifth graders. Mr. Aiken, co-founder of The Bubel/Aiken Foundation (TBAF), is slated to appear on the upcoming celebrity version of Fox's hit game show, Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?

Aiken will be playing to raise money for TBAF which will receive a minimum $25,000 for Clay's appearance. But Aiken plans on earning much more for his foundation. The Foundation earns money for each question Clay answers correctly. Should he correctly answer all 11 questions, the Foundation will earn one million dollars.

"We're excited about Clay's appearance on the show to fundraise for the Foundation. Fox has given us a great opportunity to move closer to our goal of 100 Let's ALL Play camps in 2008. Clay's appearance will also gain exposure for our goals of full inclusion. Of course we're hoping to win the million, but Clay's being part of their hit show will be great for the Foundation either way," said Jerry Aiken, executive director, TBAF.


Jonas Brothers Debut at #5 on Billboard's Top 200; Highly Anticipated Debut Release on Disney's Hollywood Records Is First CDVU+ Release

The anticipation has been building for months, ever since Jonas Brothers signed with Disney's Hollywood Records and went into the studio with producer John Fields in February. The result is the top 5 debut for the self titled Jonas Brothers album.

The lead in to the impressive chart debut is the culmination of high profile events and promotional activities. Jonas Brothers have had four # 1 singles on Radio Disney and major visibility on Disney Channel. A multi-media multi-million dollar advertising campaign with TOPPS created heightened awareness for the band, and brought out of music department placement opportunities with major retailers. Pre-sales of the album at Jonas Brothers' sold out headline shows (which started at the end of June) added more to the frenzy. For the past several months, the brothers have graced the covers of every teen and 'tween fanzine. TV appearances are also kicking into gear starting with a special appearance and performance August 17 on Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana". This will be followed by performances on Miss Teen USA August 24, Arthur Ashe Kids' Day August 25, Disney Channel Summer Games Closing Ceremony August 25, and with an appearance as presenters on the Teen Choice Awards August 26. A review in USA Today read, "They've got fizzy harmonies, punchy power chords and sugary choruses that bounce off the walls."

Jonas Brothers, the CD, is the first to be released on the new way to view music, CDVU+. The new format "reads" like a digital magazine full of exclusive video content, hidden "easter eggs," and interactive goodies that can be accessed both on and offline. CDVU+ replaces the traditional CD booklet/jewel case with eco-friendly packaging (100% recyclable, 35% post- consumer) while still offering an unprecedented amount of content.

This fall, Jonas Brothers will tour with Miley Cyrus.


Dateline: August 14, 2007


Pictured L-R- Heartland's Mike Myerson, Charles Crawford, Craig Anderson, Producer John Rich, Heartland's Jason Albert, Keith West and Todd Anderson.

Country Thunder Records Releases Heartland's New Single

Country Thunder Records has released Heartland's much-anticipated follow-up to their number one debut single. "Once A Woman Gets A Hold of Your Heart " is on radio desks now with early believers. Produced and co-written by John Rich, the song is sure to get a hold of your listener's ears. Rich commented, "It was a pleasure to record with the Heartland boys. I think "Once a Woman Gets A Hold of Your Heart" is a big ol' hit!!!"


Dateline: August 13, 2007


MONTGOMERY GENTRY TO PERFORM ON 'THE MORNING SHOW' & MORE!!

Duo celebrates success of SOME PEOPLE CHANGE with national appearances on The Morning Show w/ Mike & Juliet, Hannity & Colmes, and taping of Bloomberg TV's Night Talk

Country duo MONTGOMERY GENTRY gears up for national television, Farm Aid 2007, and CMA nominations!!! Surrounding the success of their current album Some People Change, and their two-week #1 hit Lucky Man, Montgomery Gentry will be performing on The Morning Show w/ Mike & Juliet, which is nationally syndicated, on Thursday, August 16th.

The Morning Show w/ Mike & Juliet features a unique mix of celebrity interviews, audience participation, and engaging segments about topics relating to viewers' lives.

Montgomery Gentry will also make an appearance on Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes that evening to continue the promotion of the Hannity Freedom Concerts, which will end on September 11th in New Jersey.

Watch for the dynamic duo to perform at Farm Aid 2007 on September 10th in New York.

For additional appearances and exclusive interviews, please visit www.montgomerygentry.com


Dateline: August 10, 2007


LUKE BRYAN CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM “I’LL STAY ME” ON AUGUST 14

Luke Bryan heads back to his home state of Georgia next week to celebrate the release of his Capitol Records Nashville debut album I’LL STAY ME. The album hits stores Tuesday, August 14. The Georgia native wanted to go back to where it all started and celebrate with the fans who have been there to support him from the very beginning.

In support of his album launch, Bryan stopped by to see his friends at CMT Top 20 Countdown last weekend (August 2-5) as well as CMT.com and CMT Radio Network. He will be all over GAC this weekend leading up to the album launch. Luke is featured on the GAC’s Riverfront Concert Series (August 9 – 11), GAC Top 20 Countdown (Aug 10-13), GAC On The Streets (Aug 14). The singer/songwriter will also be performing live on Charlotte’s “Fox News Rising” (Aug 24) and early next month heading north to perform on Philadelphia’s popular KARE’s (NBC) the “10! Show” (Sept 5).

Also, in anticipation of the launch of I’LL STAY ME, the Georgia native will have features and/or reviews running in the pages of USA Today, People Magazine, Billboard, Country Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Houston Chronicle, Miami Herald, and Albany Herald, just to name a few.

Bryan’s online fan base has already spurred over 1,000 pre-sale purchases online. He was the Clearchannel “Artist to Watch” during the months of June and July and was recently selected for a highly coveted spot as their featured artist in their “NEW!” program which launches on September 4.

The lead single “All My Friends Say,” written by Bryan, Jeff Stevens and Lonnie Wilson is currently sitting at No. 17 on the R&R chart and at No. 16 on the Mediabase chart (expecting to be Top 15 on both charts by Monday, Aug 13). The single is steadily moving upwards toward the top of the charts. The video for "All My Friends Say" is currently sitting at #14 on GAC and #14 on CMT.

Even before his first Capitol Records Nashville single, “All My Friends Say,” had been sent to country radio, Bryan was already earning significant media attention, including being named one of Billboard magazine’s new faces to watch in 2007. He was the only country music performer selected for the honor. Bryan was also included in Country Weekly’s “Who’s Hot in 2007” feature and the single was chosen as an iTunes “Discovery Download” of the week.

At the same time, Bryan’s second major cut as a songwriter—Billy Currington’s “Good Directions”—was quickly climbing the country airplay charts and eventually hit the top spot on the country singles charts in May 2007 giving the Georgia native his first #1 song … as a songwriter. Bryan’s first major cut was the title track to Travis Tritt’s “Honky Tonk History.”


Dateline: August 9, 2007

Rascal Flatts Nashville Concert to Benefit

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt September 21, 2007

RASCAL FLATTS is announcing today that their headline show at Nashville’s Sommet Center on September 21 will benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. In the past two years, Rascal Flatts has donated 1.4 million dollars to the hospital from these Nashville concerts. Jason Aldean is the special guest.

“We can’t think of a better way to give back to our community than to help the children and their families who are helped by Children’s Hospital,” says Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, August 11 at 10am and are available at Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com.

For up to date information on Rascal Flatts and their upcoming new release, STILL FEELS GOOD, in stores September 25, go to www.rascalflatts.com.

About the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt:
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is a leading provider of pediatric healthcare, serving Middle Tennessee and beyond. The freestanding 222-bed children’s hospital is dedicated to high level pediatric, sub-specialty treatment and trauma care. It is located on the Vanderbilt campus, serving as the training center for many of the future’s top pediatric physicians and researchers. The research going on at Children’s hospital includes an internationally recognized center for vaccine development, genetics, autism, fetal and cardiac surgery and more. Living by the principal of “family-centered care,” Vanderbilt Children’s features Centers of Excellence for the treatment of diabetes and congenital heart disorders. Specialty programs provide everything from heart and bone marrow transplant, to level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care and level 1 Trauma Care, to treatment of child development disorders, broken bones and everything in between. For more information go to www.vanderbiltchildrens.com.



CRACKER BARREL & MERLE HAGGARD PROVE TO BE SUCCESSFUL DUO

Since releasing "Working Man's Journey" exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on May 29th, 2007, Merle Haggard has proven that a few years under his belt has only affected his voice for the better.

The Philadelphia Inquirer says of the album and Merle, "Haggard the balladeer is in full flower on 'Kern River' and 'Are the Good Times Really Over' but he also gives some of his most animated performances in years, honky-tonking it up on 'Shade-Tree Fix-It Man' and 'Rainbow Stew.'"

Country Standard Time says of the album, "the disc is seamless with no real difference between old and new." Country Weekly says "a surprisingly cohesive gathering of thematically linked songs by the Poet of the 'Common Man,' Merle Haggard."

With six new songs and six classics, which have been newly recorded, Merle stays true to his roots in the release of his new album. His distinct voice and theme throughout the album hold true to what we all love in Merle's music. According to Merle, "I think its common subject matter that people of our nature understand. There's nothing complicated about it. It's just plain old music about simple subjects."

Don Chance from Time Record News writes, "It's something of a miracle collection." In Merle's forty year career, he has released many albums and written numerous songs. Looking back Merle says, "Out of the last twelve-fifteen years, I have made several albums, and there are always songs in there that don't fit the concept that you're working on. It just gets left behind, but these songs all seem to work together."

Merle's new hits on the album are definitely songs that will become instant classics. With songs like "C'Mon Sixty-Five" and "In The Mountains To Forget," it is easy to see that this album is something most people can easily relate to.

Merle Haggard's "Working Man's Journey" is available only in Cracker Barrel stores or online at www.crackerbarrel.com


Dateline: August 8, 2007

MONTGOMERY GENTRY TO AID WILLIE NELSON IN FARM AID 2007

Country music duo MONTGOMERY GENTRY will join the legendary Willie Nelson in Farm Aid 2007 which will be held for the first time in New York on September 9th at Randall's Island. Montgomery Gentry is the only other country act announced thus far on this star-studded lineup for the day-long festival. The show will promote food from family farmers and raise funds for Farm Aid's work throughout the year to strengthen family farm agriculture.

"Thanks to a warm welcome from Mayor Bloomberg and New Yorkers, Farm Aid is bringing their annual concert to New York for the first time in 22 years," said Carolyn Mugar, Farm Aid's executive director. "With inspiring music from generous artists and a menu of family farm food, Randall's Island will be transformed into a music festival to be remembered."

"Farming was the way my family was raised. We were farming in the morning and playing music at night," said Eddie Montgomery. "I'm playing for my granddaddies and grandmamas who gave their blood, sweat and tears farming to put clothes on my back. People don't realize what lots of farmers have to go through to get food to the stores. I can't wait to do it."

"Sharing the stage with these legendary performers to help family farmers is an incredible honor," said Troy Gentry. "We have always respected what Farm Aid accomplishes, but have never had to the chance to attend one. We believe family farmers help form the backbone of our nation."

Among the artists who will perform at Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival are Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Tim Reynolds, who will join Dave Matthews, The Allman Brothers Band, Counting Crows, Matisyahu, Guster, The Derek Trucks Band, Warren Haynes, Supersuckers and The Ditty Bops.

Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews host the annual concert to raise funds to support Farm Aid's work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family-farmed food. Since 1985, Farm Aid has raised over $30 million to support programs that help thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the current system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.

Tickets for Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival are available at all Ticketmaster locations or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

www.montgomertygentry.com


MONTGOMERY GENTRY & CHRIS YOUNG JOIN CHARLIE DANIELS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS!!

CHARLIE DANIELS has recruited hit-makers MONTGOMERY GENTRY and Nashville Star winner CHRIS YOUNG to round-out the talent line-up for the 11th Annual Christmas For Kids Benefit Concert taking place on Monday, November 19th at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN beginning at 7:00 PM. Tickets to the event are available by visiting www.christmas4kids.org.

As previously announced RODNEY ATKINS and TAYLOR SWIFT will lend their talents to perform for the worthy cause.

"Anytime we get a chance to perform with Charlie Daniels, it is an honor," says Troy Gentry. "He is one of our favorites in this business, and to know we are helping Charlie raise money for kids to have a Christmas is even better."

The Christmas For Kids Organization has been in existence for over twenty years providing special children the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season. Each year, the organization brings the spirit of Christmas to hundreds of children throughout Middle Tennessee allowing them to participate in festive activities organized specifically for them. Events such as the Tour Bus Tour, which will happen on December 17, 2007, raise money and allow folks to visit the home-away-from-homes of more than fifty stars and celebrities at the Hendersonville Wal*Mart from 5:00 – 9:00PM.

The money raised at both events, the concert and Tour Bus Tour, is used to escort children from 25 different schools for a day-long excursion. The day consists of a chauffeured trip from their school aboard a country music star's luxury tour bus to a local Wal*Mart where they are accompanied by a volunteer to participate in their own Christmas shopping spree. On the return trip home, the children will participate in a Christmas carol sing-along.

All proceeds from the Tour Bus Show and the Charlie Daniels & Friends Benefit Concert (sponsored in part by 95.5 The Wolf)—November 19th--will be donated toward the children's Christmas Shopping.

Listing Details:
Charlie Daniels and Friends Charity Concert
For the benefit of Christmas for Kids
Monday, November 19 / 7:00PM / Ryman Auditorium / Nashville, TN

Tickets information is available by visiting www.christmas4kids.org

Golden circle VIP tickets available by calling (615) 453-2434 or by e-mailing Debbie@christmas4kids.org


Dateline: August 7, 2007

BRAD PAISLEY PERFORMS SPECIAL CONCERT AT FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY

Unannounced Show for Military Personnel and Their Families Draws 35,000+

Brad Paisley took an unannounced detour from his Hershey’s Presents Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour last night, bringing his band and tour mates Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift to Fort Campbell, Kentucky—home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)—to entertain an estimated crowd of 35-thousand+ soldiers and family members stationed at the base. Paisley staged the concert as a show of appreciation for the on-going efforts of these military personnel (and others stationed elsewhere), as well as for the sacrifices made by their families and loved ones.

“This is the most important concert I will play all year,” said Paisley during his set. “We wanted to bring a little party to you before your next deployment.”

In appreciation for his efforts, Paisley was presented with a special plaque commemorating the event. The framed piece bares an inscription noting that it is from the soldiers and families of Fort Campbell…and it features a panoramic photo of the commanding general of Fort Campbell and all onsite soldiers—the Division Review, which occurs every two years—taken in May on the very site of Monday’s concert. The plaque is signed by the commanding general, Major General Jeffrey J. Schloesser, and also includes a couple of his coins—rare, specially minted pieces that the officer can give to someone as a show of appreciation for “acts of exceptional service, achievement or special recognition of a job well done, or for unique contributions towards the accomplishment of the Army’s mission.” Their significance in military culture is substantial—they are usually reserved for presentation to Army or Defense Department personnel as a personal acknowledgment by the general.


Dateline: August 6, 2007

LYNYRD SKYNYRD TO TAKE TO THE SEAS WITH "SIMPLE MAN" CRUISE

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Lynyrd Skynyrd will join 2,000 fans for a cruise that will last an entire weekend. The "Simple Man" cruise will take place January 10-14, 2008 on one of Carnival Cruise's luxury ships. The cruise will start in Miami and travel to Key West and Calica.

Lynyrd Skynyrd won't be the only rock band in attendance. Also joining the band will be the Marshall Tucker Band, Cowboy Mouth, Blackberry Smoke, Kneckdown, Grayson Hill, the Georgia Satellites and more.

For the second year, Skynyrd will rock out on the waters with some of the most hardcore rock and roll fans out there. "We did the first one earlier this year and had a ball!" says lead singer Johnny Van Zant.

Ranked as one of the best-selling bands of all time by the Recording Industry Association of America and recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Lynyrd Skynyrd is still going strong with almost 65 albums, 30 million albums sold to date, and over 80 performances annually. To date, "Sweet Home Alabama" has passed the 1,000,000 mark in downloaded master ringtones, proving that Lynyrd Skynyrd is a major industry icon that appeals to all generations.


Cabins are priced at an introductory rate of $599 per person, based on double-occupancy, plus port and tax fees.

To book now visit www.simplemancruise.com


Dateline: August 3, 2007


ACM NEW MALE VOCALIST RODNEY ATKINS ADDS COLLEGE DEGREE TO HIS RESUME - 14 YEARS AFTER HE ATTENDED!

Tennessee Tech Awards Degree to the Curb Recording Artist

There is no better poster child for "Good Things Come to Those Who Wait" than Rodney Atkins. Ten years after signing his record deal, Atkins achieved back-to-back multiple week number one hits, ACM New Male Vocalist honors, a Platinum album and a Top 5 single this week with "These are My People." If that isn't enough, nearly 14 years after he left Tennessee Tech, thinking he was just a few credits shy of finishing, Rodney Atkins was awarded his college degree - without cracking a textbook. Turns out, Atkins had completed enough credits to receive a degree the University recently added.

Tennessee Tech University is now offering a new major, Interdisciplinary Studies. In doing research for those who are within a few hours of completion of their degree, the University found that Atkins would be eligible for graduation as an Interdisciplinary Studies major without taking any additional course work. How lucky is that?

"When I was going to Tennessee Tech, my parents must have thought I was trying to become an astronaut with the way I was just taking up space!" laughs Atkins. "I think going to college was definitely a benefit to me (even before getting my degree) - but it's very satisfying to finally have the degree in hand - especially after paying back all those student loans!"

Dr. Robert Bell presented Rodney with his degree during Monday's performance at the Rodney Atkins Celebrity Golf Classic held in Cookeville. Rodney attended Tennessee Tech University in the early 90's and majored in psychology. He moved to Nashville to pursue his music career, but 14 years later both the move to Nashville and the college education paid off!



NEXT BIG NASHVILLE

130+ Bands…10 Venues…5 Days…September 5-9

The second annual Next Big Nashville (NBN) will showcase the best of the thriving Nashville music scene and artistic community on September 5-9. The five-day event will feature well over 130 bands including The Features, Jeremy Lister, Landon Pigg, Eef Barzalay, The Pink Spiders, Elizabeth Cook, Gabe Dixon Band, De Novo Dahl, Butterfly Boucher and many more. Cannery Ballroom, Mercy Lounge, 12th & Porter, Exit/In, The End, The Rutledge, Belcourt Theatre, The Basement, 3rd & Lindsley, Grimey’s Records, Bar23 and Layl’a Ultra Lounge are all on board to host showcases, VIP events, in-stores and after-parties. Proving the sentiment expressed by this year’s theme, “We’re All in This Thing Together” (taken from the song “Red Lights” by participating artist Trigger Code), NBN is truly a community effort. Local management companies such as Nettwerk Nashville, indie labels like Infinity Cat and locally based businesses like Griffin Technologies, are all pitching in to make this event as diverse and dynamic as the scene it spotlights. NBN kicks off Wednesday, September 5 at Belcourt Theatre with “Reel BIG Nashville” presented by NBN and The Documentary Channel. The program will feature locally produced indie documentary clips and live music by some of the film-featured bands. Following five days of live music, after-parties and other official events, NBN will conclude on Sunday, September 9 with a live broadcast on WRLT/Lightning 100 featuring new Nashville transplant and songwriting legend Freedy Johnston. Five-day wristbands are on sale now. To purchase or for more information visit www.nextbignashville.net or www.myspace.com/nextbignashville.

Confirmed artists include - Trigger Code, Chris Janson, AutoVaughn, The Silver Seas (formerly The Bees US, Cheap Lullaby Records), Luna Halo, Ligion, The Running, Parlour Boys, Brenn, Tommy and the Whale, Ricky Young, Plumb, ReturntoSelf, Former, Beauty School Dropouts, Mother Father (Epitaph band formerly Scatter the Ashes), The Becoming, HotChelleRae (formerly Hollywood Kills), Umbrella Tree, Ghostfinger, Wax Fang, Black Diamond Heavies, Hotpipes, Cassino, Save Macaulay the Band, David Condos, All We Seabees, the Comfies, Fever Marlene, Sawgrass, Dawn Kinnard, Kat Bode (formerly eastmountainsouth), Eef Barzalay (Clem Snide), Judd & Maggie (RCA), Justin Earle, H-Beam, Oblio, Mona, Corleone, Rick Brantley, Tyler James, Kyle Andrews, Brooke Waggoner, Emily DeLoach, Venus Hum, Paper Route, Jeremy Lister (Warner Bros), Andy Davis (Big Helium), Butterfly Boucher (Interscope), Landon Pigg (RCA), Freedy Johnston, Carey Ott, Tristen, The Pink Spiders, Red Hearts, Power Chords, JEFF, Cake Bake Betty, The Mattoid, Deluxin’, Cortney Tidwell (Ever/K7), Altered Statesman, Lone Official (Honest Jon’s), Spiritual Family Reunion, Jennifer Niceley, Thad Cockrell, Michael Logen, Sam & Ruby, Shake Go Home, B Young, G. Sampson, Josh Hoge (Columbia), Sleeptalker, Lorien, Parachute Musical, Cassino, Aaron Robinson, Sam Ashworth, The Bridges, The Clutters, Eureka Gold, Paper Rival, Skyblazer, The Features, De Novo Dahl, Emily West (Capitol), Jedd Hughes (Capitol), Love and Theft (Universal South), Shelly Fairchild, Matt Jenkins (Nashville Fox show), The Lonely Hearts, Gabe Dixon Band, Pico vs Island Trees, Dixie Dirt, Britten, Cage the Elephant, The Last Goodbye, Glossary, SJ & The Props, Turncoats, Kindergarten Circus, Those Darlins, Amy LaVere, MP Jones, Mando Saenz, Mike Farris, Stone Jack Jones, Elizabeth Cook, Glitter Dragon, Jensen Sportag, Plastic Clap and Plex Plex. Full event schedule and artist list will be released soon…(see www.nextbignashville.net or www.myspace.com/nextbignashville).


Dateline: August 2, 2007

“IF YOU’RE READING THIS” ADDED TO TIM MCGRAW’S “LET IT GO” ALBUM

Tim McGraw has added his emotional live performance of “If You’re Reading This” on the Academy of Country Music Awards this past May to his smash album Let It Go. The song became an official radio single in June.

“If You’re Reading This,” written by McGraw and the Warren Brothers, was a surprise performance withheld from all but a few key people. The ACM’s held their first closed rehearsal as McGraw orchestrated the details of the presentation. The song was performed as a tribute to the families of fallen hero’s and country radio stations immediately began to play the live version which dominated YouTube and other live sites. McGraw team members worked with the label and the ACM’s to secure the rights to the recording and a newly mastered version was serviced to radio and is now included in new pressings of LET IT GO.

McGraw is having another “entertainer of the year” type of year – he is the most played radio artist and the top selling artist for the first 6 months of the 2007. His GREATEST HITS album maintains its hold as the # 1 catalog album of all genres and LET IT GO continues its run in the country top five having already achieved platinum status, as well as previously topping both the pop and country album charts.

McGraw will wrap the immensely successful “Soul2Soul Tour 2007” next weekend where he and wife Faith Hill look to establish a new record for a multi-year tour run and play to over 1.7 million fans.


Dateline: July 27, 2007

Kenny Chesney’s Record #1

“Never Wanted Nothing More” Never Slowed Down… Fastest #1 Yet

It leaked 56 hours before it was supposed to be released—and found its way into the Top 40. It hit the Top 10 in three weeks—and the Top 5 in two more. Now, just 7 weeks after its official release date -- 53 days for people who split hairs—Kenny Chesney’s Southern rock/bluegrass hybrid “Never Wanted Nothing More” hits the top of the Country Singles chart without slowing down.

“That thing hit the air, and never looked back,” Chesney laughs. “I mean, everybody knows that something of wanting something so bad you can taste it… whether it’s a truck, a girl or whatever. We’ve all been there—and that moment when you’re closing in, well, there really is nothing like it in this world. I’m just glad to know I’m not the only one to feel that way!”

The song—from bluegrass staple Ronnie Bowman and hard country hitmaster Chris Stapleton—offers a big helping of plucky banjo, serious acoustic guitar and Chesney’s gutsy good ole boy baritone. Like Chesney himself, it’s a slice of the way life, love and longing is beyond the rush-rush.

“Yeah, that song is pretty much everything I grew up on,” says the reigning and three-time Academy of Country Music and two-time and current Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year. “You’ve got your bluegrass running all through it, and your Southern rock underneath… It’s not something you could’ve just come up with, but it’s a pretty tough combination to beat.”

“Never Wanted Nothing More” is also Chesney’s quickest #1. The multiple week chart-toppers “When The Sun Goes Down” and “There Goes My Life” held the quickest banner—taking only nine weeks to scale the charts. With only seven full weeks of airplay, the lead single from the Luttrell, Tennessean’s eagerly anticipated Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates, his first new music in two years, is striking a chord with country music fans across the nation.

Midway through the standing-room-only Flip Flop Summer Tour, presented by Cruzan, Chesney has blazed through four NFL stadiums, a handful of college bars and every major arena in the nation—and this song is already being met with the same kind of response as his biggest hits. And with six million tickets sold over the past five years, that’s an awful lot of fans to have feeling the momentum.

“I know when we get up on that stage, it’s as much a rock show as anything,” Chesney concedes. “But all you gotta do is listen to me sing to know I’m a country artist… and this song goes a long way to make that point. I’m not guessing here, I know my country music… After all, and I think I’ve said this before, where else but country music could you get laid and saved in the same three minutes? But life hits you fast - and that’s everything this song is about.”

Chesney hits Saratoga’s Performing Arts Center before sliding into Holmdel, NJ’s PNC’s Bank Arts Center, then on to Patriots Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. This marks the third year in a row that the man -- who’s written hits like “Beer in Mexico,” “I Go Back” and “Fall In Love,” as well as “Take Me There,” the lead single from Rascal Flatts’ follow-up to their quadruple Platinum Me and My Gang - has sold the New England Patriots’ football stadium out in less than 15 minutes.


19 ENTERTAINMENT, LTD & DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS PRESENT “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” TOUR, TOP TEN FINALISTS PLAY 49 NORTH AMERICAN DATES

19 Entertainment, dick clark productions and AEG Announce Tickets Go on Sale August 11 for Dance Tour Kicking Off in Albany on September 21

Fans of America’s #1 sizzling summer show, “So You Think You Can Dance,” can see their favorite stars perform live as most tickets for this summer’s highly anticipated tour go on sale August 11 at 10 a.m., it was announced by 19 Entertainment chief executive and series creator Simon Fuller, co-creator Nigel Lythgoe and AEG. (See ticket information below.) “So You Think You Can Dance” airs Wednesdays at 8:00 PM and Thursdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT on FOX.

Top Ten finalists participating include Kameron, Jaimie, Lauren, Neil, Sabra, Pasha, Dominic, Lacey, Danny and Sara. Due to overwhelming demand in its 2006 debut, the tour will waltz through fourteen more cities this year, playing 49 North American dates, and audiences can now see their favorite finalists command the stages of arenas. (See list below for complete 2007 schedule.)

Fuller, who created and executive-produces the FOX show, now in its third season, stated: “We are thrilled with the tremendous growth of the show and excited to take ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ across the country again to showcase this year’s world-class talent.

Viewing the contestants performing on television does not even come close to experiencing them in-person. We look forward to having the country’s favorites hit the road, coming to a town near you.”

Date City Venue

Sep 21 Albany, NY Times Union Center
Sep 22 Boston, MA Agganis Arena
Sep 23 Hartford, CT Hartford Civic Center
Sep 25 Reading, PA Sovereign Center
Sep 26 Wilkes Barre, PA Wachovia Arena
Sep 27 Rochester, NY BlueCross Arena
Sep 29 E. Rutherford, NJ The Theater at Continental Airlines Arena
Sep 30 Syracuse, NY War Memorial at OnCenter
Oct 02 Bridgeport, CT Arena at Harbor Yard
Oct 03 Portland, ME Cumberland County Civic Center
Oct 04 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
Oct 06 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall
Oct 07 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
Oct 09 Long Island, NY Nassau Coliseum
Oct 10 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Oct 12 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center
Oct 13 Huntington, WV Big Sandy Superstore Arena
Oct 14 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
Oct 16 Hampton, VA Hampton Coliseum
Oct 17 Charlotte, NC Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Oct 19 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Oct 20 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
Oct 22 Duluth, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center
Oct 23 Greenville, SC BiLo Center
Oct 24 Nashville, TN Sommet Center
Oct 26 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Oct 27 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
Oct 28 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
Oct 30 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
Oct 31 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center
Nov 01 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Nov 03 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena
Nov 04 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
Nov 05 Chicago, IL United Center
Nov 07 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center
Nov 09 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena
Nov 10 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena
Nov 12 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre
Nov 14 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
Nov 15 Houston, TX Reliant Arena
Nov 18 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena
Nov 19 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
Nov 21 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre
Nov 23 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
Nov 24 Sacramento, CA Arco Arena
Nov 25 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose
Nov 27 Portland, OR Rose Garden
Nov 28 Everett, WA Everett Events Center
Nov 30 Reno, NV Reno Events Center

Tickets are available at most Ticketmaster locations, online at AEG Live.com or ticketmaster.com. Tickets subject to applicable service charges. Event time and date subject to change. Log on to fox.com/dance for full list of dates.

Dateline: July 25, 2007


LADY ANTEBELLUM OPENS FOR CARRIE UNDERWOOD

Capitol Records Nashville's trio Lady Antebellum (Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott) enjoyed the rare opportunity for a brand new group when they opened for Carrie Underwood this past weekend at the Delaware State Fair to a crowd of over 8,000 screaming fans.

"Lady Antebellum delivers a fresh new sound that not only satisfies today's country fan, but also the country audience of tomorrow,” raved Todd Boltin, Variety Attractions. “They have the potential to draw many new fans into our industry, who may not be country fans today."


Dateline: July 24, 2007

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony to Co-Headline Tour

IT'S LOPEZ'S FIRST TOUR EVER

PRODUCED BY LIVE NATION & SPONSORED BY ING, THE SUPERSTAR TOUR OF NORTH AMERICA KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 29 IN ATLANTIC CITY

PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT LATINO YOUTH

Superstars JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARC ANTHONY will co-headline their first tour together this fall. It is a mega-wattage match-up of some of the most exciting music in the world, and Lopez's first concert tour ever! The multi city tour of the US, Canada and Puerto Rico kicks off September 29 in Atlantic City, and is produced by Live Nation (NYSE:LYV) and sponsored by ING, a global financial services company and the tour's presenting sponsor. All dates will be announced next week. Tickets go on sale beginning on August 10 and can be found at http://www.livenation.com/.

Actors, singers, producer, entrepreneurs, songwriters, multi-platinum recording artists and philanthropists: There aren't enough adjectives to describe the accomplishments of Lopez and Anthony. The star power and performing prowess they bring to the stage is unequaled. During the tour, Lopez and Anthony will perform separate sets of their own material and will perform together as well. Each set will include songs in English and Spanish.

$l.00 from every ticket sold on JENNIFER & MARC EN CONCIERTO will benefit the ING Run For Something Better, a kids' fitness program created by ING that aims to reduce childhood obesity by introducing kids to the benefits of running, physical fitness, and healthy lifestyle choices. NALEO (The National Association of Elected and Appointed Latino Officials), and ING's charitable partner for the multi-city tour, will direct the funds into schools with high Latino enrollment.

Jennifer Lopez has sold more than l7 million records worldwide and two of her albums, ON THE 6 (1996) and 2001's J.LO debuted at #l on the Billboard charts. She just released her first Spanish language album, COMO AMA UNA MUJER, her sixth album to date, which nailed the #1 spot on the Billboard Latin Chart and #l0 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart its first week out. The video for her first single, "Que Hiciste", written and co-produced by Anthony, has been in the MTV TRL countdown for weeks. Lopez has starred in an array of box office hits including MONSTER-IN-LAW, THE WEDDING PLANNER and SELENA, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. She stars in EL CANTANTE with Anthony and BORDERTOWN with Antonio Banderas. Both films were produced through Nuyorican, her production company.

New York-born Marc Anthony is the top selling salsa artist of all time, having sold more than ten million albums worldwide. He has won three Latin Grammys, one Grammy and is the top Premio lo Nuestro winner in history, with l6 awards. His live shows are astounding; the New York Times wrote that he "can compete with the greatest pop singers of the 20th century" with "absolute command of the music and the arena." He has managed to balance his music career with a thriving acting career, delivering critically acclaimed performances on Broadway and in film. He is currently starring in EL CANTANTE, a film inspired by the life of Hector Lavoe.

Both Lopez and Anthony are committed to making a difference through various philanthropic endeavors, particularly those that benefit Latino youth. When Live Nation and ING came to them with the ING Run For Something Better program, they were delighted. As part of the kids' fitness program, all concert attendees can also make a donation of $10 at the concert venues; and to recognize their donations, ING will give them a special pair of orange shoelaces to show they are "tied" to supporting kids' fitness. Lopez and Anthony agreed to the inclusion of the orange shoelaces at the concert venues, funds from which will benefit the organization. ING's Orange Laces are also available online at http://www.orangelaces.com/.

"When I was a kid, we spent most of our time outside visiting in the neighborhood with friends. This is the first generation of kids who are so sedentary and the first whose parents might outlive them," said Lopez. "We really need to be active in encouraging healthy eating and the joys and fun of exercising. I was really happy to have our tour provide a platform for ING's program."

"Preventing childhood obesity during the school years is critical, and no where more so than in the Latin community where the incidence of diabetes is high and growing," said Anthony. "ING funds programs in the public schools where all children can access them. We need to act quickly to reverse the trend or our kids will live sicker and die younger than any before them."



LYNYRD SKYNYRD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Legendary southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd will be donating a portion of every ticket sold from their upcoming September 13th show at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum Education Programs. The band was inducted into the Hall of Fame on March 13, 2006.

"Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the defining Southern Rock groups and an important contributor to the American Songbook. To have them help raise funds for our educational programs just further demonstrates that they recognize the power music has- not just with individuals, but with our society in general," says Todd Mesek, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame programs reach thousands of students with the Cleveland-based school programs and countless more with its distance learning and adult education programs. These programs make a real impact on students of all ages and help bring rock and roll into the classroom."

"Music makes the World go around, man. Seriously, anything we can do to help raise awareness of music and the power of music, we are all for it," says lead guitarist and founding member Gary Rossington. "It's a true blessing to be able to give back and without the gift of music, who knows where we would of ended up?"

Ranked as one of the best-selling bands of all time by the Recording Industry Association of America and recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Lynyrd Skynyrd is still going strong with almost 65 albums, 30 million albums sold to date, and over 80 performances annually. To date, the Southern anthem "Sweet Home Alabama" has passed the 1,000,000 mark in downloaded master ringtones, proving that Lynyrd Skynyrd is a major industry icon that appeals to all generations.

For ticket information visit www.lynyrdskynyrd.com



John Berry To Release New Single in August and Album in January 2008

John Berry will release a new single, "A Woman Like You," on August 20th. "A Woman Like You," written by Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman, is his first new music in almost three years and the first single from his upcoming album, Those Were the Days, scheduled to street in January 2008. Produced by Kerry Kurt Phillips, the CD will be released on Berry's own Clear Sky Records, which has teamed with radio promotion veteran Larry Pareigis' Nine North Records, as well as independent marketing executive, Ed Gertler, and independent sales executive, Neal Spielberg.

"These strategic alignments with experienced promotion, sales and marketing people are the final elements in properly setting up Clear Sky Records," said label CEO Terry Oliver. "With John, we have one of the finest vocalists in country music, and now we feel we have the label team we need to set up his releases and market to a broader audience."

According to Oliver, that audience is definitely there for Berry. "Here is an artist who has multiple gold and platinum albums, a number of hit singles and is a consistent touring act. With John, we have the proven track record."

The Georgia tenor has been recognized by the Grammys, the Academy of Country Music, and the Country Music Association as a nominee in the Best Male Vocalist category. Berry's first big hit was the #1 single "Your Love Amazes Me." During his career with Capitol Records, Berry experienced a number of chart toppers and Top 10's, including "She's Taken a Shine," "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye," "I Think About It All The Time" and "Kiss Me in the Car," to name a few.

In 2002, Berry decided to go the indie label route, started Clear Sky Records, and released a new album, titled Songs and Stories, followed in 2003 by his Christmas CD release, O Holy Night. Inspired by the success of "Will You Marry Me," a song he co-wrote with David Lee Murphy, Berry also released an album of classic love songs for Clear Sky, titled I Give My Heart.

For additional information on the artist, please visit www.johnberry.com.


Dateline: July 18, 2007


CHARLIE DANIELS ANNOUNCES DATE AND FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS

Charlie Daniels and friends Rodney Atkins and Taylor Swift will offer their time and talents to perform at the 11th Annual Christmas For Kids Benefit Concert Monday, November 19th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN beginning at 7:00 PM. The charity event raises money for the Christmas For Kids organization. Tickets to the event are available by visiting www.christmas4kids.org, and more incredible names will be added to the special evening’s lineup in coming weeks.

The Christmas For Kids Organization has been in existence for over twenty years providing special children the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season. Each year, the organization brings the spirit of Christmas to hundreds of children throughout Middle Tennessee allowing them to participate in festive activities organized specifically for them. Events such as the Tour Bus Tour, which will happen on December 17, 2007, raise money and allow folks to visit the home-away-from-homes of more than fifty stars and celebrities at the Hendersonville Wal*Mart from 5:00 – 9:00PM.

The money raised at both events, the concert and Tour Bus Tour, is used to escort children from 25 different schools for a day-long excursion. The day consists of a chauffeured trip from their school aboard a country music star’s luxury tour bus to a local Wal*Mart where they are accompanied by a volunteer to participate in their own Christmas shopping spree. On the return trip home, the children will participate in a Christmas carol sing-along.

All proceeds from the Tour Bus Show and the Charlie Daniels & Friends Benefit Concert (sponsored in part by 95.5 The Wolf)—November 19th--will be donated toward the children’s Christmas Shopping.

Listing Details:

Charlie Daniels and Friends Charity Concert
For the benefit of Christmas for Kids
Monday, November 19 / 7:00PM / Ryman Auditorium / Nashville, TN

Tickets information is available by visiting www.christmas4kids.org

Golden circle VIP tickets available by calling (615) 453-2434 or by e-mailing Debbie@christmas4kids.org

www.christmas4kids.org


CLAY WALKER SETS ATTENDANCE RECORD AT SAM HOUSTON RACE TRACK

Texas country hit-maker CLAY WALKER performed this past Friday night at the Sam Houston Race Track to a standing room only crowd. As reported on Houston radio, Walker set the attendance record for a Friday night concert at the Sam Houston Race Track.

“Houston is where I live, and I love the fans,” says Walker. “I am so thrilled to hear that I set an attendance record.”

Clay’s current single Fall is climbing the national radio charts sitting in the Top 30!!!


Dateline: July 13, 2007

Sheryl Crow Rocks the Breast Cancer Cause

Performer to Appear in Public Service Announcements for QVC Presents 'FFANY Shoes on Sale'

Nine-time GRAMMY(R) Award- winning singer-songwriter and breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow is showing her support in the fight against breast cancer.

The rocker, and new mom, is scheduled to appear in both print and television public service announcements supporting the 14th annual QVC Presents "FFANY Shoes on Sale" breast cancer fundraising event, live on QVC(R) Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from 7 PM - 10 PM (ET).

Crow has lent her support to the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John's Health Center, one of several beneficiaries of the televised fundraiser, as well as many breast cancer awareness and research organizations across the country.

The three-hour broadcast features leading shoe designers offering more than 100,000 pairs of shoes at half the manufacturer's suggested retail price, with all net proceeds from the program going to leading breast cancer research and education institutions. Now in its 14th year, the event once again brings together one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world, QVC and the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY(R)), who together have donated nearly $25 million to the cause.

"This disease has touched my life personally and unfortunately there are so many women receiving the same diagnosis every day," said Crow. "I am thrilled to be able to offer my support for QVC Presents 'FFANY Shoes on Sale.' The funds raised from this event have helped me and so many women in the fight against breast cancer."

"Sheryl Crow has been a strong woman who defied the odds of this disease and is therefore an inspiration to women everywhere," said Jeff Charney, QVC senior vice president of marketing and chief marketing officer. "In addition to being passionate about finding a cure, she appeals to women of all ages so we are especially thrilled that she has graciously agreed to support this year's event."

"We work very hard each year to generate increased awareness for this worthwhile event to ultimately raise more money for breast cancer research and education," said Joe Moore, FFANY president and CEO. "Our first 'face' for the event is this public service announcement, and having Sheryl Crow appear on our behalf is sure to garner significant attention."

In addition to the Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Breast Center at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John's Health Center, QVC Presents "FFANY Shoes on Sale" 2007 beneficiaries include: The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania; The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center's Breast Oncology Program; The Gillette Center for Women's Cancers at Dana- Farber Cancer Institute; The Breast Cancer Research Foundation; and The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.


Keith Urban Featured in New GAC Special

International superstar Keith Urban began his stellar career in a somewhat subdued setting: playing before an appreciative audience of friends and family in his native Australia. Urban relates the story to GAC's Nan Kelley during a segment of her exclusive conversation, Stage Left with Keith Urban & the Love, Pain and The Whole Crazy World Tour, airing July 14 at 9 p.m. ET on Great American Country television network.

After picking up his first guitar at age 6, Urban tells Kelley he would trek over to a local dog racing park to gather used betting tickets.

"I would collect a bunch of those and give them out to my family to come and see me play in the bedroom, and I would stand up in this old closet and do a few songs," Urban says with a sheepish grin.

Keith Urban now plays before millions of adoring fans worldwide. He recently opened the North American leg of his "Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy World Tour" in Phoenix, Ariz., where Kelley caught up with him.

An accomplished guitarist himself, Urban picks many of his hits on an aging Fender Telecaster he calls "Clarence."

"It is named after the angel in that movie 'It's a Wonderful Life,'" Urban says. "I always intended on naming [my other guitars], but I never got around to it."

While Urban is considered one of the top guitarists in country music today, he concedes he can always get better and tells Kelley he would like to tap the fingers of one particular colleague.

"Brad Paisley is probably the finest guitarist in Nashville. He's insane. He does things I just can't figure out, and he is so underrated," Urban says.

Keith Urban is GAC's Artist of the Month. A special section at GACTV.com includes additional information on the show, video interview clips, a Keith Urban trivia challenge, tour dates and more exclusive content.

Stage Left with Keith Urban & the Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy World Tour premieres on GAC Saturday, July 14 at 9 p.m. The complete air schedule is listed below.

Stage Left with Keith Urban & the Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy World Tour air schedule:

July 14: 9 p.m. ET
July 15: 1 a.m., 6 p.m. ET
July 19* 9 p.m. ET
July 20* 1 a.m. ET
*-- The July 19 and 20 telecasts will be followed immediately by the one-hour concert special, Keith Urban Inside These Walls, recorded live at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Ga.


Three Days Grace Announce Fall Tour Dates

Third Single 'Never Too Late' Goes Top 10

After a sold out arena tour this past Spring, Jive Records recording artist Three Days Grace announce their North American Fall tour with Breaking Benjamin and special guest Seether. The tour starts September 8 in Hutchinson, KS and runs through mid-November.

Platinum-selling rock band Three Days Grace has emerged as one of the top bands in the country. Last year Three Days Grace released their sophomore album One-X which debuted at #5 on the Top 200 chart.

Their first single from the album, "Animal I've Become" won the Billboard Award for "Rock Song of The Year," and was also the #1 song overall at the Active Rock format, and #2 song overall at Alternative Rock for 2006.

The second track to be released from One-X was "Pain," which stayed at #1 on the Alternative Rock chart for 4 weeks and the Active Rock chart for 10 weeks.

"Never Too Late," the band's latest offering, is in the Top 10 and climbing on both the Active Rock and the Alternative Rock Charts.

Tour dates are:

Sep-08 Hutchinson, KS Kansas State Fair
Sep-09 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theatre
Sep-11 Toledo, OH Headliners
Sep-12 London, ON Western Fair Grandstand
Sep-14 Saskatoon, SK University of Saskatchewan
Sep-15 Edmonton, AB Northern Alberta Institute of Tech.
Sep-18 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
Sep-19 Binghamton, NY Broome County Arena
Sep-21 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
Sep-22 Hershey, PA Hershey Park Stadium
Sep-25 Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Center
Sep-26 Raleigh, NC Walnut Creek Amph.
Sep-28 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sep-29 Huntsville, AL Big Spring Jam
Oct-02 Bloomington, IL US Cellular Coliseum
Oct-03 Green Bay, WI Resch Center
Oct-05 Fargo, ND Fargodome
Oct-06 Council Bluffs, IA Mid American Center
Oct-07 Duluth, MN Duluth Entertainment Convention Ctr
Oct-09 Waterloo, IA McElroy Auditorium
Oct-11 Grand Rapids, MI DeltaPlex
Oct-12 Saginaw, MI Dow Events Center
Oct-26 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Hall
Oct-27 Utica, NY Utica Auditorium
Oct-28 Portland, ME Cumberland County Civic Center
Oct-30 Buffalo, NY Agri Center @ Hamburg Fairgrounds
Oct-31 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County War Memorial Col.
Nov-02 Huntington, WV The Big Sandy Superstore Arena
Nov-03 Clemson, SC Littlejohn Coliseum
Nov-04 Chattanooga, TN UTC McKenzie Arena
Nov-06 Tupelo, MS Bancorp South Center
Nov-07 Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge River Center
Nov-13 Houston, TX Reliant Center
Nov-14 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Nov-16 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
Nov-17 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
Nov-18 Norfolk, VA The NorVa
Three Days Grace is Adam Gontier (lead vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (drums, vocals), Brad Walst (bass, vocals), and Barry Stock (lead guitar).

For more information, visit www.threedaysgrace.com


Dateline: Jule 12, 2007



Teen Musician/Actor Sensation Teddy Geiger and New York Teen are the Latest to Sport the Iconic White Upper Lip

The votes are in! Rebecca Eden wins national photo contest and will star in the next 'got milk?'/Milk Mustache Ad with Teddy

Teen musician/actor Teddy Geiger is teaming up with the National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign to help recognize Rebecca Eden, 18, of Islip Terrace, N.Y., as the latest to don the white 'stache in a "got milk?"/ Milk Mustache ad. America has voted and selected Eden as the winner of the first-ever "Think About Your Drink" Teen Photo Challenge, a national contest that encouraged teens to submit a photo showing them choosing milk over sugary beverages. Now, Rebecca will become the new face of bodybymilk.com and along with Geiger, will help inspire other teens to think about their drink with this exclusive ad and online presence.

"I am so excited that America chose me to represent teens who make healthy beverage choices," said Eden. "When I sport a milk mustache I know I'm giving my body the nutrients it needs, and I hope that I can now inspire other teens to choose milk."

The joint ad with Geiger and Eden will debut in a fall issue of Rolling Stone magazine, but teens will be able to visit bodybymilk.com beginning July 12 to download one of Geiger's songs for FREE, to catch behind-the-scenes photos and video from the shoots, and to read Rebecca's profile. As a teen music sensation and milk drinker, Geiger serves as a role model for other teens to consider milk as part of a healthy and fit lifestyle. Drinking 8 oz. of lowfat or fat free milk 3 times a day in place of sugary soft drinks, along with regular exercise and eating smart can keep your body looking toned and healthy.

"I drink milk to stay energized for concerts and writing music so it has been an amazing opportunity to partner with the National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign," said Geiger. "I am excited to star with Rebecca in the ad and share my music in support of this famous campaign."

About the Contest
The folks behind the popular "got milk?" Milk Mustache Campaign launched the contest in January to help raise awareness of the importance of smart beverage choices in the fight against obesity and encourage teens to show the many ways they think about their drink and include milk in their diets. Out of the nearly 750 teens who entered the contest, 20 finalists were selected based on the creative and original portrayal of milk in their photos. America then voted for their favorites by visiting bodybymilk.com. After 16,000 votes were tallied, Eden was the winner. Eden will now receive the ultimate star treatment alongside Geiger by appearing in the ad in an effort to inspire other teens to choose milk.

"At a time when soft drinks and sugar-sweetened beverages are a leading source of liquid calories in the diets of teens, the contest served to rally teens who truly think about the beverages they consume and choose milk for its positive nutrient profile," said Victor Zaborsky, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). "We are proud to name Rebecca the new role model for Body by Milk, and she, along with Teddy Geiger, can certainly help set the example to others that milk is an important beverage choice for a healthy and fit lifestyle."

Visit bodybymilk.com to download Geiger's music for FREE and see exclusive photos and video footage.


PLAIN WHITE T’S STRIKE GOLD

BAND SCORES ITS FIRST GOLD ALBUM WITH HOLLYWOOD DEBUT EVERY SECOND COUNTS

SMASH HIT SINGLE “HEY THERE DELILAH” HITS NO. 1 ON iTUNES “TOP SONGS CHART” SELLING OVER 1 MILLION DIGITAL COPIES

BAND TO PERFORM SINGLE ON THE TODAY SHOW JULY 24 AND LIVE WITH REGIS AND KELLY AUGUST 1

Every Second Counts, the new album from Hollywood / Fearless recording artists Plain White T’s, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000 units. This is Plain White T’s first gold album.

Fueling Every Second Counts’ success is smash hit single “Hey There Delilah,” which hit No. 1 on the iTunes “Top Songs Chart” selling over 1 million digital copies and continues to dominate as a top 10 hit at Alternative, Top 40, Hot AC and AAA radio. It is currently #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Adding to the song’s immense popularity is its companion video, currently in heavy rotation on MTV, VH1 and Fuse.

In tempo with the song’s meteoric rise, the band’s media profile is heating up with a recent cover story in USA Today, appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live, upcoming performances on The Today Show ( July 24), Live with Regis and Kelly (August 1) and the band’s involvement in GREEK, the new ABC Family series in which the band (vocalist Tom Higgenson, guitarists Dave Tirio and Tim Lopez, bassist Mike Retondo and drummer De’Mar Hamilton) has recurring roles. The show airs Mondays on ABC Family 9/8c and will encore on the ABC network Fridays at 9/8c.

Plain White T’s is currently touring the U.S. through August. The band will continue on for their second tour of the UK and will return for a fall tour with Fall Out Boy and Gym Class Heroes starting in October.

Plain White T’s U.S. tour dates are as follows:

7/13 Toms River, NJ Ocean County Mall
7/14 Garden City, NY Roosevelt Field
7/15 Lake Grove, NY Smith Haven Mall
7/17 Sarasota, FL Summer Jam @ The Hall
7/20 Costa Mesa, CA Pacific Amphitheatre
7/22 Nashua, NH Pheasant Lane Mall
7/26 Wheaton, IL DuPage County Fair
7/27 Agawam, MA Six Flags New England
7/28 Langhorne, PA Oxford Valley Mall
7/29 Jackson, NJ Six Flags Great Adventure
7/30 Appleton, WI Fox Cities PAC
8/3 Eureka, MO Six Flags St. Louis
8/4 Glen Allen, VA Virginia Center Commons
8/9 San Antonio, TX Six Flags Fiesta Texas
8/10 Austell, GA Six Flags Over Georgi
8/11 Englewood, CO KTCL’s Big Gig @ Coors Amphitheater
8/12 Omaha, NE Memorial Park Festival
8/17 Gurnee, IL Six Flags Great America
8/18 Lafayette, IN Tippecanoe Mall
8/19 Kansas City, MO City Market
9/12 San Francisco, CA Bimbo’s
9/14 Notre Dame, IN Legends of Notre Dame
10/6 Valdosta, GA Wild Adventures

Fall tour with Fall Out Boy to be announced shortly.

www.plainwhitets.com

www.myspace.com/plainwhitets


She's Back!!! Keyshia Cole Set to Release Her Sophomore CD, 'Just Like You'

Video for Lead Single, 'Let It Go,' Debuts on BET 'Access Granted'

R&B songstress, Keyshia Cole, is set to release the follow up to her platinum-selling, debut "The Way It Is" with "Just Like You" on Geffen Records with a penciled in release date of September 11, 2007.

The Benny Boom-directed video for the first single, "Let It Go," featuring Missy Elliot and Lil' Kim will debut on BET's "Access Granted" tonight, July 11th @ 8:00PM. The Oakland native shows her party side with the fun-infused Missy Elliott produced track.

Since her last album release Keyshia Cole has been busy diversifying her career. She has a starring role in the upcoming MTV film "How She Moves," and is currently working on season two of her BET reality show called "The Way It Is 2" which is Executive Produced by Keyshia and her manager Manny Halley.

Keyshia is all set for the promotion of "Just Like You" putting the final touches on a multi-city House of Blues tour (dates to be announced).

Keyshia's 2005 release of "The Way It Is" achieved critical acclaim from a slew of major media outlets including:

USAToday - " ... Cole separates herself from the average R&B/pop diva, as she makes you feel her heartbreak without the histrionics."

People - "[Keyshia Cole] shows that she is more than just a pretender on the throne"

Billboard - "Keyshia proves that she is the real thing on this attention-commanding debut"

Rolling Stone - "Cole serves up grit beyond her years"

Her recent appearance on P. Diddy's hit single "Last Night," has already garnered award nominations from The Bet Awards and the upcoming Teen Choice Awards and is sure to receive more nominations with her confident 70ish vocals on the track.


Dateline: July 11, 2007

DARRYL WORLEY’S 6th ANNUAL TENNESSEE RIVER RUN

Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, July 14, 2007

Darryl Worley’s Tennessee River Run presented by West Tennessee Healthcare sets talent line up for the 6th annual event. Joining Worley at the centerpiece concert event are superstar legend, “Charlie Daniels”, multi-award winning and platinum selling, Curb Records recording artist “Trick Pony” featuring their new lead singer, the beautiful and awesome, Aubrey Collins, and just coming off two consecutive hit records in “Alyssa’s Lies” and “Livin’ Our Love Song,” Arista Records recording artist, “Jason Michael Carroll”. The annual event will be held September 14 – 15, 2007 at Pickwick Landing State Park Resort in Hardin County, TN.

Tickets for the annual charity event are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the gate and go on sale Saturday, July 14, 2007. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.darrylworley.com, at all participating Kroger Stores and O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores. The Worleybird Café, and the Jackson Centre Box Office in Jackson, TN. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Darryl Worley Foundation office at (866) 484-3877.

In addition to the concert, the Tennessee River Run consists of a Celebrity Golf Tournament, a Celebrity Bass Fishing Tournament, a Celebrity Catfish Fishing Tournament, a Boat Poker Run, a Motorcycle Poker Run, a 5k Run, a Celebrity Live Auction and an Arts and Crafts Fair.

The event benefits the Darryl Worley Foundation, Inc., organized as a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation, to help serve the needs of Hardin and McNairy Counties in West Tennessee, the surrounding areas of West Tennessee, Northeastern Mississippi and Northwestern Alabama, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center, Ayers Children’s Medical Center and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

This year’s Tennessee River Run promised to be the biggest and best ever,” shares Worley. “We have raised more money than ever thanks to our sponsors. We are so grateful to each of them for their support and commitment. To celebrate our 6th Anniversary, we have some very special surprises in store for the fans this year.”

TRR 2006 raised in excess of $125,000, which in part provided the funds for the establishment of the Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center at Hardin Medical Center as well as helping countless individuals and organizations in need throughout the region.


Dateline: July 10, 2007

COUNTRY MUSIC TEAMS DECORATE CAKES FOR T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION



Country Music teams Troy and Angie Gentry (Montgomery Gentry), Dean Sams and Michael Britt (Lonestar), Julie and Sandra Roberts, Aaron and Thea Tippin and Eddie and Tracy Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) teamed with top cake designers to create the ultimate country music song cakes at the inaugural Celebrity Cake Decorating Competition on Sunday, July 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation.

Julie and Sandra Roberts with cake designer Martin Howard took the Best of Show Award with their “Men and Mascara” themed cake. The cake was a take off of Julie’s song from her sophomore album on Mercury Records. "I am normally the one in the kitchen watching Mama and tasting everything as she bakes, so it was a blast working with Martin and learning about decorating cakes and homemade chocolate!" said Roberts. "It was all for a good cause... You can't beat that!"

Aaron and Thea Tippin’s cake “Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the Radio” was the winner for the People’s Choice Award. Cake designer Norman Davis created the themed cake that included a miniature car with passengers made of a sugar mixture that actually resembled the Tippin couple. "For as long as Thea and I worked on that thing...it's a good thing we won something," said Aaron. "Old beat-up dilapidated Daisy came through again!" (Daisy was the car he modeled the song and cake after). The Best of Show and People’s Choice team winners were awarded colorful stand mixers presented by KitchenAid. The event featured top U.S. cake designers Martin Howard, Bronwen Weber, Michelle Bommarito, Lisa Rafael and Norman Davis.

About the T.J. Martell Foundation The T.J. Martell Foundation is a national non-profit organization that supports innovative research for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research through eight top research hospitals in the United States. In Nashville, the Foundation annually supports cancer research through the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The Frances Williams Preston Laboratories were established in 1993 in honor of Frances Williams Preston, national President of the T.J. Martell Foundation and former President and CEO of BMI. For more information about the T.J. Martell Foundation log onto www.tjmartellfoundation.org


Dateline: July 9, 2007

BUCKY COVINGTON’S FIRST SINGLE IS ALSO HIS FIRST TOP 10 HIT

Good news comes following a weekend of travel woes for singer

Bucky Covington hit another career milestone this week as his first single “A Different World” cracks the Top 10 on country radio, delivering the country singer his first Top 10 hit. The song is currently reaching a weekly audience of 21 million listeners.

The good news of Bucky’s first top 10 radio hit comes following a weekend of travel woes for the singer. It all started last Thursday when Bucky and his band, including twin brother Rocky, flew from Las Vegas to New York City following a show on Independence Day. After a five-hour delay the group finally arrived in the Big Apple, however their luggage and instruments remained in Las Vegas, which explains why all showed up on Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends wardrobed in “I Love NY” t-shirts. Bucky and his bandmates finally connected with their lost luggage and instruments two days later in Charlotte, NC, hours before a show at the Charlotte Knights baseball game.

Bucky Covington’s self-titled CD debuted at #1 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Country Top 75 Chart with not only 2007’s biggest unit debut from a new country artist, but also the best first week sales and highest Top 200 debut for any new male country artist since Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992. In recent months Covington’s national television appearances have included Live with Regis & Kelly, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America and Fox & Friends.

To listen to music from Bucky Covington, log on to: www.buckycovington.com or www.myspace.com/buckycovington

Lyric Street Records is a part of Disney Music Group. The Disney Music Group is the recorded music and music publishing arm of the Walt Disney Studios.


Dateline: July 6, 2007

Kelly Clarkson's My December Debuts #2 on Album Chart

New Album Racks Up 291,000 in Sales on Heels of Multi-Media Campaign

RCA Records/19 Recording artist Kelly Clarkson's My December sold over 291,000 albums in its first week, according to SoundScan, besting the singer-songwriter's previous album, Breakaway, which racked up 250k albums upon its debut on the way to more than 6 million sold in the U.S. alone.

A new single, "Sober," has just gone to radio, following "Never Again," which sold more than 600,000 digital downloads prior to the album's release.

Clarkson's My December debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 200, just behind the Hannah Montana soundtrack. Sales at online retailers soared, particularly at iTunes.

Clarkson co-wrote the material on the new album, her most personal to date, which has been receiving positive critical acclaim from various reviewers, including L.A. Times, Boston Globe, Blender, etc.

Aggressive, multi-tiered retail and visibility campaigns were mounted to support the release of the album at major chains nationwide.

Clarkson used appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Good Morning America and an upcoming performance on the CBS Early Show Summer Concerts series (7/9) to promote the album, as well as online concerts for AOL Sessions and Yahoo! Music. She has appeared on the covers of Entertainment Weekly and Elle, and will be featured in the next few weeks on the covers of publications like Blender, Cosmo Girl, Reader's Digest and USA Weekend Magazine.

There are also numerous mobile sales/promotions going on at all the major cellular providers, including AT&T, Cingular, Disney Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon.


Dateline: July 2, 2007

RASCAL FLATTS TITLE NEW ALBUM STILL FEELS GOOD

FIRST SINGLE “TAKE ME THERE” DELIVERS TO COUNTRY RADIO TODAY

Reigning 2007 CMA & ACM Vocal Group of the Year Rascal Flatts will release the first single to radio today, “Take Me There,” off their new album STILL FEELS GOOD, due in stores on September 25, 2007. This will be the band’s fifth album since debuting in 1999.

STILL FEELS GOOD was co-produced by Rascal Flatts and Dann Huff. The album’s first single “Take Me There” was written by Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley and Kenny Chesney.

In the seven years since launching their careers the band has sold over 14 million albums. Me And My Gang, the band’s latest album, was released in April 2006 and remains the biggest debut of last year, selling more than 721,000 units in its first week of release. Me And My Gang has now sold over 4 million copies and contains four smash singles, including “Stand,” the band’s eighth #1 hit. Previous album Feels Like Today is certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than 4 million units while Rascal Flatts and Melt are both certified double platinum.

In support of the upcoming album, Rascal Flatts will launch a new concert tour “Still Feels Good Tour” on July 13 in Uncasville, Connecticut. In 2006, the group performed to over one million fans in concert.


TAYLOR SWIFT AND NASHVILLE SYMPHONY LIGHT UP MUSIC CITY’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

By special invitation from the Nashville Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, country music’s brightest new star, Taylor Swift, will join the Nashville Symphony as a special guest at this year’s Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! concert. Held at Nashville’s Riverfront Park, the annual event attracts more than 100,000 spectators each year. Beginning at 8 p.m. (CDT) on July 4th, the concert will be broadcast live on the GAC: Great American Country television network.

For her first-ever performance with an orchestral accompaniment, Taylor will perform her current Top 10 hit single “Teardrops on My Guitar.” In addition, she and her band will perform “Picture To Burn,” another selection from her platinum-selling self-titled debut CD. Immediately after the show Taylor will board her bus and hit the road for more summer concert dates—this month she’s a guest on Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Soul2Soul 2007 tour, as well as Brad Paisley’s Bonfires and Amplifiers tour.

Just last month, seventeen year-old Taylor secured her place in country music history as the only female artist in Country music ever to write or co-write every song on a Platinum- selling debut.

To hear music from Taylor Swift, log on to: www.taylorswift.com or www.myspace.com/taylorswift.

For downloadable photos of Taylor Swift, log on to www.bigmachinemedia.net.


Tween Pop Group, pureNRG, To Release DVD Featuring Videos And Behind-The-Scenes Footage July 24


Photo (left to right): Caroline, pureNRG; Carolyne, pureNRG, Dave Gordon, Assistant Program Director/Afternoon Air Personality, KXOJ; Jordan, pureNRG

New Self-Titled pureNRG CD climbs in Top 10 on SoundScan; Group draws second largest crowd to KXOJ ‘Brown Bag’ in Tulsa

Fervent Record’s dynamic tween pop group, pureNRG, will release their self-titled DVD on July 24.

The DVD is jam-packed with 30 minutes of videos and personal coverage, including personal testimonies, of each group member, Jordan (14), Caroline (12), and Carolyne (11). pureNRG’s strong vocals, jaw-dropping gymnastics and professional dancing are showcased on two music videos, “Footloose” and “What If,” which are also songs featured on their self-titled, May 1 CD debut. A Nashville dance studio segment further documents pureNRG’s choreography rehearsal for “What If” followed by video during a dance break. Fans will additionally get a more personal look as the camera follows them home to see how each member spends their free time.

“Most kids our age don’t get to do what we do,” says Jordan. “We feel really blessed and are thrilled with the response our music is getting. But more importantly, we want to be good role models for the youth of this country and if we can make a difference in someone’s life, then we are grateful that our music ministry is having an impact.”

Since the release of pureNRG’s acclaimed debut CD, the project is rapidly climbing on SoundScan charts and this week is positioned in the Top 10 at CBA retail and Top 40 for combined CBA and general market sales.

pureNRG is also winning fans at radio, as the group’s song “Footloose” is currently gaining spins on Radio Disney, which spotlights the most up and coming tween artists. The group also recently performed at a Summer “Brown Bag” event sponsored by Tulsa’s Christian radio station, KXOJ. The new-artist concert drew the second largest crowd in KXOJ’s history of Brown Bag events, according to the station.

pureNRG is also getting excellent media coverage with recent appearances on Good Day Atlanta, Atlanta Live, Gospel Music Channel, AP Radio and Focus On The Family Radio. Recent reviews can be found at About.com, (“12 bubbly pop/dance tracks make this debut release from pureNRG a bulls-eye hit!”) and ChristianRockersOnline.com, (“The band wanted to make a release that not only appealed to kids but one that the parents could also enjoy. They've achieved that goal with flying colors”). Additional coverage includes an interview on the mainstream website, Tommy2.net, a Plugged In magazine review and upcoming media includes a July feature in Cross Point Magazine, cover stories on Caroline and Carolyne for In The Times and Aspiring Retail will have an August review on the group.

With their vivacious stage performances, pureNRG is becoming a favorite on the touring circuit and are being booked at major festivals, including KLTY’s “Celebrate Freedom” where the band will be interviewed by the Gospel Music Channel, JC-TV and CrossRock TV. And then in August the group will be featured at Spirit West Coast 07 in Monterey, CA and in the fall will join Jump5’s “Hello And Goodbye” tour that also features Jessie Daniels, Carried Away, and Sammy Ward. For more tour updates please visit, www.pureNRGonline.com.

Founded in 2001 by Susan Riley, Fervent Records is a part of Word Label Group, a division of Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company. In addition to the Absolute series Fervent Records’ roster heralds some of today’s top Christian performers including BarlowGirl, Big Daddy Weave, Group 1 Crew, pureNRG and By The Tree. The Word Label Group leads the industry with over 50 years of music-making history.


TRISHA YEARWOOD TO RELEASE FIRST SINGLE FOR BIG MACHINE RECORDS ON JULY 30

Big Machine Records President & CEO Scott Borchetta announced today the release of Trisha Yearwood's first single for the label, set for a July 30th airplay date.

The song, "Heaven, Heartache And The Power Of Love" is the first song released from her upcoming Big Machine Records album of the same name. It will be the first studio recording from Yearwood since 2005. The album is produced by Garth Fundis.

Fans will have the chance to preview a clip of the new single on her website (www.trishayearwood.com) and her MySpace page (www.myspace.com/trishayearwood) beginning July 13th.

The single will be delivered digitally to country radio on July 16th.


STEVE AZAR TO HEADLINE AMERICA'S 2007 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON, DC ON JULY 4TH

Delta blues and country singer/songwriter Steve Azar will headline America's 2007 Independence Day Celebration in Washington, DC on Wednesday, July 4th.

The Independence Day concert will begin at 5:30pm on the southwest corner of the Washington Monument grounds, near the intersection of 17th Street and Independence Avenue, SW. In addition to Azar, special guests will include the United States Army Navy Band and more. Azar's performance will be followed by a firework extravaganza in honor of our country's freedom.

The annual free event is presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and is considered to be one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the country. The day-long celebration features a myriad of activities for all ages, including a parade, the Folklife Festival, music and fireworks.


Dateline: June 29, 2007

STEVE AZAR'S TOUR DATES WITH HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH POSTPONED

Steve Azar's previously announced tour dates with Hootie & the Blowfish have been postponed until further notice. Darius Rucker, lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish, recently suffered a staph infection in his left knee and has since undergone surgery to clear the infection. His post-operative rehabilitation will prevent him from performing through mid-July, forcing the delay of their summer concert tour. Plans are in the works to reschedule the dates.

Dates postponed that include Steve Azar are:

June 29 Hampton Beach, NH
June 30 Cohassett, MA
July 1 Hyannis, MA
July 10 Westbury, NY
July 11 Glen Allen, VA
July 13 Norfolk, VA

For updated concert news, visit www.steveazarlive.com.


Dateline: June 28, 2007

Brad Paisley’s “Online” Video Tops iTunes Sales Chart

The music video for Brad Paisley’s current single, “Online,” topped the iTunes Sales Chart today making it the first time a country video has ever topped the list.

The video for “Online” reunites Brad with friends and guest stars William Shatner and Jason Alexander (who also directed), both of whom appeared in the video for his 2003 chartbuster, “Celebrity.” Mixing concert footage with a bevy of special guests (including consummate dream-girl-next-door, Maureen McCormick; Estelle Harris, Alexander’s TV mom on Seinfeld; and Paisley tourmates Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift), the video follows the laugh-out-loud storyline of how easy it is to hide your shortcomings and be “so much cooler online.”


ANDRÉ “3000” BENJAMIN SET TO RELEASE “CLASS OF 3000: MUSIC VOLUME ONE”


SOUNDTRACK TO THE ANIMATED SERIES “CLASS OF 3000”

The music from the critically praised animated series Class of 3000 has jumped from the TV into your home. Executive produced by André “3000” Benjamin the soundtrack Class of 3000: Music Volume One will be in-stores July 3, 2007.

On the heels of kicking off an eagerly awaited second season of Class of 3000, André “3000” Benjamin selected 14 of the songs he exclusively wrote and produced for the show. The songs feature the voices of the kids/characters from the innovative series, including the kids’ music teacher’s, Sunny Bridges, who borrows his voice from Andre 3000 himself. All the songs were heard throughout the episodes of the highly rated first season of the Cartoon Network original show. Class of 3000, which was created by executive producers Thomas W. Lynch (Romeo!) and André “3000” Benjamin, premiered in November 2006 and quickly won over both critics and the masses alike garnering one of the network’s highest rated original series debut.

Set to the backdrop of Atlanta, Class of 3000 follows international music star Sunny Bridges, voiced by Benjamin, who gave up his flourishing music career to teach a group of gifted musical prodigies at his alma mater, the Westley School for the Performing Arts. New episodes of the series air Thursday at 7 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network.


It Didn't Take 'Long' for Maroon 5 to Achieve Platinum Status

"It Won't Be Soon Before Long" Certified Platinum In Less Than Three Weeks

Multi-platinum, Grammy-winning pop quintet Maroon 5 have achieved platinum status with their sophomore album, "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" (A&M/Octone), which was released on May 22nd. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 selling 429,000 copies the first week, the second highest debut of the year, and is now certified platinum by the RIAA for sales reaching 1 million in less than 3 weeks.

"The early success of the record is amazing, we're all really proud of this album and happy that people are going out to buy it so quickly," said Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.

"It Won't Be Soon Before Long," the highly anticipated follow-up to the band's multi-platinum debut "Songs About Jane," enjoyed early success before it was available in stores. The single, video and album all reached #1 on iTunes sales charts and the album broke iTunes records, selling more pre-sale copies than any other album. It has spawned a #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 with the upbeat "Makes Me Wonder," which leaped 63 spots to the top of the chart, the largest jump in the chart's 49-year existence.

Critics agree with fans about "It Won't Be Soon Before Long." USA Today says, "Defying pop's decline, the quintet appears poised to replay the grand slam of its debut." The LA Times agrees, "Maroon 5 has suited up in formal wear and gone in for the kill. 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long,' the band's sophomore outing is an icy-hot blend of electro-funk and blue-eyed soul that works its cruel streak with the confidence of Daniel Craig's James Bond," and according to Billboard, "No sophomore slump here."

Maroon 5 recently embarked on a 6-city club tour in support of the new release with stops in Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and New York. On July 10th, the band will open for iconic group The Police in Miami.

Maroon 5 is Adam Levine (vocals, guitar), James Valentine (guitar), Jesse Carmichael (keyboard), Mickey Madden (bass) and Matt Flynn (drums). Their debut album "Songs about Jane" earned the 2005 Grammy Award for Best New Artist, has been certified quadruple platinum in the U.S. and has reached gold or platinum status in over 35 countries. The album has sold over ten million units worldwide. In 2006 the group earned another Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for a live recording of their international hit single "This Love." Known for their commitment to the environment, Maroon 5 was honored at the 2006 Environmental Media Awards.


Dateline: June 28, 2007

Voice of Country Making History

The recently launched Voice of Country (VOC) is making history as the first Nashville based radio service to service 24 hours of country music daily directed to a targeted audience in the United Kingdom.

Created by the team behind the UK's multi-award winning 3C radio station, Voice of Country offers listeners a chance to be a part of today's hottest country music, interviews, and information through online streaming, podcasts and listener e-newsletters.

Pat Geary serves as Director of Programming and Barry O'Neill is Director of Business and Creative Services. Their goal is to engage listeners by allowing them to become an integral part of the programming decisions through the online social networking community that they have created at www.voiceofcountry.com.

In its short time on the air, the service has received responses from listeners worldwide. According to Geary, "UK Country fans want to get close to the artists and the music. That's why we've set up in Nashville. Our goal is to make Voice of Country's listeners feel as connected to the Country music community as if they lived here themselves."

O'Neill adds, "As well as bringing Country music to UK fans, we want to give Country artists access to the evergrowing worldwide market by bringing our listeners to their doorstep. We feel that Voice of Country will facilitate this."


Dateline: June 27, 2007

Carrie Underwood Tapped To Perform At Conde Nast's Fashion Rocks

Two-Hour Special Airs September 7, 2007 on CBS

Carrie Underwood will perform for FASHION ROCKS™ on September 6, 2007 during New York’s Fashion Week as the Conde Nast Media Group presents its fourth annual event at Radio City Music Hall. The show brings together amazing musical performances and the world’s hottest fashions in a star-studded extravaganza celebrating the relationship between fashion and music. The concert will air the following night Friday, September 7, 2007 in a two-hour special on the CBS television network (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). This will be Underwood’s first FASHION ROCKS™ performance.

Additional musical performers include Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Ludacris, Martina McBride, Santana and Usher. Jeremy Piven will host.


Charlie Daniels Awarded at the Pentagon


Pictured L to R: Charlie Daniels and Michael L. Dominguez

Defense Dept. photo by Petty Officer Second Class Molly A. Burgess

During a recent visit to the Pentagon, Charlie Daniels received the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for exceptional public service in support of armed troops from Michael L. Dominguez, principal deputy under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness. Daniels has performed for the troops in more than 20 different installations in countries across the globe. The Charlie Daniels Band just released their 19th album entitled Live From Iraq on Blue Hat Records. The two disc set includes thirteen songs picked from four performances recorded in Iraq when the Charlie Daniels Band performed for US/Multinational Troops as part of the Stars for Stripes Tour.


Dateline: June 25, 2007

Curb Record's Nemesis Rising to Digitally Release Debut Album

Exclusive iTunes Release
Curb Recording artists Nemesis Rising will release their highly anticipated debut album "Rise Up" digitally next week. The CD will feature their number one Billboard Dance track "Number One in Heaven". The album will be available worldwide exclusively on iTunes, June 26th, 2007.

Montana born Joshua and Jacob Miller are not only brothers, they're twins. Most recently, the duo has been featured on their own wildly popular reality based LOGO network hit series, "Nemesis Rising". The show chronicled the guys on their musical journey from their country Montana home to the bright lights of Los Angeles. Although both guys share model good looks, Joshua, free spirited and fun loving, is the total opposite of his driven and focused brother Jacob. Despite their differences, when they get in the studio, their harmonies are perfect!

The boys will head overseas on June 29th for a UK promotional tour. As US tour is in the works for later this year.

For more information, visit their website at: http://www.nemesisrising.com/b Record's Nemesis Rising to Digitally Release Debut Album




THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND RELEASES LIVE FROM IRAQ CD ON BLUE HAT/KOCH RECORDS


Daniels heads to Washington, DC to talk about new release

June 26th marked the official release date of The Charlie Daniels Band's newest album, Live From Iraq (Blue Hat/Koch Records). The two disc set includes thirteen songs picked from four performances recorded in Iraq when the Charlie Daniels Band performed for US/Multinational Troops as part of the Stars for Stripes Tour.

The war-torn country of Iraq is the backdrop for Live From Iraq, which is The Charlie Daniels Band's 19th release on Blue Hat Records.

The release features a bonus DVD containing never before seen documentary footage including an Easter service in Ur at the House of Abraham. During the band's time in Iraq, they entertained and visited with troops fighting the war on terror. They made stops in Arifjan, Baghdad, Tallil, Fallujah and other operating bases.

“I’ll never forget my trips to Iraq, having the honor of visiting with the heroes so far away from home who stand in harms way daily to keep the torch of freedom burning brightly. It is with great love, admiration, respect and gratitude that I dedicate this project to the men and women who wear the military uniform of The United States of America, past, present and future," says Daniels.

While promoting the release, Charlie Daniels will be making a series of appearances in Washington, DC. He is scheduled to appear on Fox News Channel’s Hannity & Colmes and The Bill Bennett Show. Interviews with Daniels on Voice of America’s Live Music Show, Border Crossings with host Larry London and The Pentagon Channel will air over the July 4th weekend. Also that weekend is a one-hour radio special, produced by Huntsman Entertainment, on radio stations across the country. In the special, Daniels shares his thoughts and feelings from the tour.

For more information on the Charlie Daniels Band, go to www.charliedaniels.com





Dateline: June 20, 2007

Hilary Duff Announces US Tour Dates

Hollywood Records' multi-platinum recording artist Hilary Duff announced her US Tour dates this morning. The tour is set to kick off August 6 in Seattle, Washington.

The tour embarks following an enormously successful year for Hilary, including the launch of her perfume With Love, the highest debut album of the week also named With Love, critical acclaim, several high profile TV appearances including her own show on MTV, several # 1s with her single "With Love" including # 1 on TRL, # 1 most added at Top 40 radio, # 1 song on Billboard's Dance Chart, and Hilary winning favorite international artist this past weekend on The Much Music Awards. Yet, among Hilary's hectic schedule, she made time to give back. Just last week, Hilary was at Normandie Elementary School stuffing backpacks with food she purchased for the charity "Blessings in a Back Pack."

Hilary's new single, "Stranger," is already # 4 on MTV's TRL, and also made the "hot shot" debut last week on Billboard's Club Chart. She will be performing "Stranger" on June 29 on the Today Show's Summer Concert Series in Rockefeller Plaza.

Pre-sale tickets will be available starting today through Hilary's fan club at http://www.hilaryduff.com/, and tomorrow through Target. Tickets to the general public go on sale June 23. More dates will be announced shortly. The dates are as follows:

8/6 Everett Events Center Everett, WA
8/7 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, OR
8/11 Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord Concord, CA
8/12 Rabobank Theater Fresno, CA
8/14 Bayside Concerts at the Embarcadero San Diego, CA
8/15 Gibson Amphitheater Universal City, CA
8/18 The Pearl Concert Theater Las Vegas, NV
8/19 Dodge Theater Phoenix, AZ
8/21 Coors Amphitheater Englewood, CO
8/23 US Bank Theater at Target Center Minneapolis, MN
8/24 Charter One Pavilion Chicago, IL
8/25 Louisville Palace Theater Louisville, KY
8/27 Radio City Music Hall New York, NY
8/29 New York State Fair Syracuse, NY
8/31 The Great Allentown Fair Allentown, PA
9/1 Darien Lake Performing Arts Center Darien Lake, NY


Curb Records to Release Soundtrack to 'Evan Almighty'

Curb Records is set to release the soundtrack for the Universal Pictures summer blockbuster "Evan Almighty." The CD includes a line-up of Pop, Country, Rock and Christian artists in a sixteen track, hit filled package. Artists including LeAnn Rimes, Jo Dee Messina, John Fogerty, Blue County, Plumb, Bomshel, Room For Two, Hal Ketchum, The Mike Curb Congregation, Tracy Edmond, Stone Temple Pilots, Creedence Clearwater Revival and ZZ Top round out the line-up.

Videos for Rimes track "Ready for a Miracle" and Room for Two's "Be the Miracle" will be released in July. The soundtrack was produced by Tom Shadyac, Mike Curb and Kathy Nelson.

In the film, Steve Carell, reprises his role as the polished, preening newscaster Evan Baxter of Bruce Almighty, and is anointed by God to accomplish a holy mission. Newly elected to Congress, Evan leaves Buffalo behind and shepherds his family to suburban northern Virginia. Once there, his life gets turned upside-down when God (Morgan Freeman) appears and mysteriously commands him to build an ark. Directed by Tom Shadyac (The Nutty Professor, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty), the film debuts in theaters on June 22.

The "Evan Almighty" soundtrack releases digitally today. It hits stores on July 3.


Dateline: May 17, 2007

Candie's Announces Exclusive Fashion Sponsorship With Superstar Fergie During Her First Solo Tour

Candie's announced today its exclusive fashion sponsorship with multi-platinum, 3x Grammy-winning artist, Fergie of her first solo tour. The superstar is also the junior brand's current spokesperson and appears in its television and print advertising campaigns. Fergie's Verizon VIP Tour has a 20-city schedule and tickets are exclusive to Candie's and Verizon Wireless give-aways, as no tickets will be sold for this tour.

Candie's will give away 200 tickets in each market through "Try 2 Win" events exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores. In each market, customers that try on Candie's apparel, shoes or accessories will receive a piece of bubble gum that will reveal if they are an instant winner of two tickets to the upcoming Fergie concert in their area. These two-hour "Try 2 Win" events will take place on Saturday and Sunday approximately two weeks prior to the concert in each market.

The Candie's commercial featuring Fergie will air at each stop and exclusive event footage will be uploaded to www.candies.com from each concert. Candie's will also host an exclusive fashion show every night, in which 8 pre- selected Fergie fans will become models on the main stage, styled by Fergie's tour stylist for a live fashion show prior to the concert.

As an additional opportunity to win tickets, Candie's and Kohl's will host a national sweepstakes for 10 friends to win a trip to the Fergie concert date in Los Angeles. The sweepstakes will be exclusively on www.kohls.com/candies. Winners will enjoy a three day, two night trip that includes $500 spending cash and a $500 Kohl's shopping spree.

Neil Cole, CEO of Iconix Brand Group, Inc. stated, "This was a great opportunity for Candie's and Kohl's to further extend its relationship with Fergie and bring this exciting event directly to Kohl's customers."
Julie Gardner, Kohl's executive vice president and chief marketing officer, said, "We're thrilled to offer our customers an exclusive opportunity to win free tickets to Fergie's first solo tour. The in-store Candie's events provide our juniors shoppers with another exciting 'Only at Kohl's' offering."


HOLLYWOOD RECORDING ARTISTS PLAIN WHITE T’S TO MAKE SEVERAL GUEST APPEARNCES ON NEW ABC FAMILY SERIES “GREEK”

BAND TO PERFORM HIT SINGLE “HEY THERE DELILAH” ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE JUNE 8

Hollywood recording artists Plain White T’s will make several guest appearances on the new ABC Family series, Greek (www.virtualrush.com). The show, which premieres in July, focuses on collegiate life and the social minefield that is the Greek system. The Chicago-based T’s (vocalist Tom Higgenson, guitarists Dave Tirio and Tim Lopez, bassist Mike Retondo and drummer De’Mar Hamilton) will make appearances playing themselves both in speaking roles and performing as The Plain White T’s.

Television viewers can also watch the T’s on the June 8th episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, when they’ll perform hit single “Hey There Delilah”.

The T’s, who have been on the road in support of Hollywood debut EVERY SECOND COUNTS, are currently finishing up their first-ever headlining tour and have been added to the star-studded lineup performing at the May 19th KROQ’s Weenie Roast.

EVERY SECOND COUNTS, the group’s third album and first for Hollywood, features the hit “Hey There Delilah,” a track that continues to resonate with fans nationwide and is currently top five at Alternative radio. The song’s video, which was the number one streamed video at mtvU for months is currently in rotation on MTV2 and Fuse.

Don’t miss your chance to catch Plain White T’s on tour. Dates are as follows:

May 18 Las Vegas, NV Orleans Theatre
May 19 Irvine, CA KROQ Weenie Roast
May 20 Chula Vista, CA Coors Amphitheatre
May 22 Pomona, CA Glass House
May 23 Bakersfield, CA The Dome
May 24 Victorville, CA Trilogy Theatre
May 25 Flagstaff, AZ Studio 111
May 26 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
June 1 Sarasota, FL University of South Florida
June 2 Atlanta, GA HiFi Buys Amphitheatre
June 7 Fresno, CA Paul Paul Amphitheatre
June 8 Ventura, CA Ventura County Fairgrounds
June 16 Maui, HI Maui Arts and Cultural Center
June 17 Honolulu, HI Waikki Shell
June 28 Baltimore, MD Six Flags America
July 4 Milwaukee, WI US Cellular / WLUM Stage
July 7 Minneapolis, MN Basilica Block Party
July 20 Costa Mesa, CA Pacific Amphitheatre
July 21 Omaha, NE Memorial Park
July 26 Wheaton, IL DuPage County Fair
July 27 Agawam, MA mtvU@ Six Flags
July 29 Jackson, NJ mtvU@ Six Flags
Aug. 3 St. Louis, MO mtvU@ Six Flags
Aug. 9 San Antonio, TX Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Aug. 11 Englewood, CO Coors Amphitheatre
Sept. 1 Seattle, WA Bumbershoot Festival 2007

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CMT.com HEAR MUSIC NOW Hosts Listening Party For Todd Fritsch's SAWDUST


*** The Music Starts Today & Runs 90 Days

CMT.com HEAR MUSIC NOW will host a 90-day long listening party for Todd Fritsch's latest album release, SAWDUST (Diamond Music Group/Spinville Records) beginning today. Fritsch will be in good company: a look at the artists currently in the HMN spotlight includes Kris Kristofferson, Clay Walker, Miranda Lambert, David Ball, Jason Meadows and Jack Ingram.

"This is an amazing thing," says the newly-married Fritsch. "For me, an 'Indie' artist, to fall into something this big really means a lot." The honor is well-deserved and evidence of Fritsch's work ethic. SAWDUST is country to-the-bone and 17 tracks deep; the tunes are true to the traditional side of the country coin - and they're sung with style by a real Texas cowboy.

Fans can still catch Todd's debut video (and SAWDUST's first single release) "What's Wrong With Me" on CMT LOADED and other video outlets. The single follows a string of hits, and sold out performances (Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, The Hideout and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra) that have paved the way for upcoming shows at COUNTRY THUNDER-Texas (5/27); IFCO's 40th Annual Fun Fest at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium (6/4) and CMA Music Festival (6/10).

Check out SAWDUST now, courtesy of CMT.com .


Dateline: May 3, 2007


Photo Credit: Robert Ascroft
Get Ready To Celebrate At "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock" On ABC

Sara Evans Added to Star-Studded Line Up at LP Field

Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson, Sugarland, Reba McEntire and Many More Artists Are Scheduled To Appear at CMA Music Festival June 7-10 in Nashville

NASHVILLE - ABC's hottest music event is back and bigger and better than ever when today's most exciting Country Music artists hit the stage in Nashville for a four-day party and celebration of America's music for the special "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock." Filming during the Festival June 7-10, the two-hour special will air Monday, July 23 (9:00 -11:00 PM/ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"ABC is the perfect network home for this event," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer. "Steve McPherson, Andrea Wong, Mark Bracco and the entire ABC team have demonstrated a huge commitment to the Festival, the CMA Awards and Country Music. They bring a high level of enthusiasm and talent to everything they do in partnership with CMA. "

Sara Evans has just been added to the star-packed lineup. The multi-Platinum artist is a multi-faceted performer, who has been nominated for 13 CMA Awards including five for Female Vocalist of the Year. Her current album, Real Fine Place, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Top Country Albums chart and No. 3 on Billboard's Top 200. In 2006, Evans danced her way into America's hearts on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."

Artists already scheduled to perform include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Dierks Bentley, Big & Rich, Brooks & Dunn, Billy Currington, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Jo Dee Messina, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, The Wreckers, and after an 11-year absence from the Festival Reba McEntire. Additional artists will be announced and surprise performances are a hallmark of the event.

This is the third time ABC will broadcast this special - which invites the whole country to America's biggest Country Music bash - since the original Fan Fair® was launched in 1972.

Last year, more than 161,000 fans from every state and 27 foreign territories attended CMA Music Festival, its biggest turnout yet. In 2006, the event won the International Entertainment Buyers Association's LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year. Now in its 36th year, the Festival continues to spotlight the unique relationship between Country Music artists and their fans.

In addition to high energy, never before televised concert performances, viewers will also experience the Festival's unique bond between the Country Music artists and their fans. Taped exclusively for the special, cameras will follow the stories of several passionate Country Music fans who will have their dreams come true when they are granted a surprise, once-in-a-lifetime meeting and personal encounter with their favorite Country Music stars.

The possibilities are endless. Dubbed the "crown jewel" of Country Music festivals by USA Today, the annual event is unlike any other with 40 hours of autograph signings by Country Music's biggest names and up-and-comers, 70 hours of concerts, more than 400 artists and celebrities, and a party list of thousands of avid, singing and dancing-till-dawn fans. The artists take time out of their busy touring schedules to play for free to give back to the people and community that have supported them throughout the year. Half the net proceeds from the Festival are donated on behalf of the artists to CMA's charity campaign, "Keep the Music Playing," which supports music education in Metro Nashville's 134 public schools.


BARBARA MANDRELL MAKES PEOPLE'S "MOST BEAUTIFUL" ISSUE


Barbara Mandrell has been listed in PEOPLE magazine's "Most Beautiful" issue. Nearly 10 years since she stepped off the stage and out of the spotlight, retiring from an illustrious 38 year career, Barbara is still turning heads. Perhaps she caught the eye of PEOPLE when she stepped back into the spotlight late last year for the release of a tribute album in her honor, She Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool: A Tribute to Barbara Mandrell . In addition to mega-stars and legends stepping up in her honor, GAC tipped their hat to Mandrell with a number of specials and series to commemorate the event. Also on her plate in the past year were presenting “Entertainer of the Year” to friend Kenny Chesney at the CMA Awards, honoring Reba McEntire at CMT Giants, and most recently presenting "Video of the Year" at the 2007 CMT Awards to Carrie Underwood.

Time Life is also recognizing Barbara with the release of The Best of Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters to DVD for the very first time. The NBC variety show, starring Barbara Mandrell and her sisters Louise and Irlene, aired over two seasons (1980-1982). The show garnered a massive 40 million viewers a week and earned a combined eleven Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominations in its short two year run. It seems that even in retirement, and to no one's surprise, Barbara's legacy continues to thrive.


Dateline: May 1, 2007



CARRIE UNDERWOOD, SUGARLAND, RODNEY ATKINS TO KICK-OFF GRAND OLE OPRY’S CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK SHOWS AT THE TUESDAY NIGHT OPRY JUNE 5

Reigning CMA Female Vocalist of The Year Carrie Underwood, ACM award-winners Sugarland, and 2007 ACM nominee Rodney Atkins are scheduled to kick-off the Grand Ole Opry’s week of shows during this year’s CMA Music Festival. The artists will be among those performing at the Tuesday Night Opry on June 5. One hour of the night’s show will run as a special Tuesday night version of “Grand Ole Opry Live” on Great American Country (GAC).

Additional Opry shows during CMA Music Festival week include the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund Benefit Show at the Ryman Auditorium Thurs., June 7, weekend Opry performances at the Opry House, and an Opry at the Ryman CMA Music Festival Matinee Sat., June 9.

Among the artists scheduled to perform on Tuesday Night Opry shows in May are Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark, Emerson Drive, Del McCoury Band, Porter Wagoner, Steve Wariner, and more.

The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year, and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through Dec. 18. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to www.opry.com.

About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn. A uniquely American experience for over 80 years, the Opry can be heard on 650 WSM-AM and www.opry.com. The syndicated weekly program, America’s Grand Ole Opry Weekend, airs on more than 200 country radio stations across the country and on the Armed Forces Radio Network, and Grand Ole Opry Live airs each weekend on Great American Country (GAC). The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a Nashville-based hospitality and entertainment company that also owns and operates Gaylord Hotels and ResortQuest. For more information, visit www.opry.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com



Big & Rich Premiere New Video on iTunes

“Lost In This Moment” Available Exclusively from the iTunes Store

Music innovators Big & Rich became the first country act to premiere an exclusive music video on iTunes today. The brand-new video for their smash hit single, “Lost In This Moment,” can be purchased and downloaded exclusively at the iTunes store May 1-8. Big & Rich join the likes of Linkin Park and Bjork as artists who have chosen to premiere music videos on iTunes.

Following the one-week iTunes exclusive, the “Lost In This Moment” video will stream exclusively at pepsismash.com/bnr May 8-10. The site also contains exclusive footage of Big & Rich, whose image will be featured on 500 million Pepsi cans this summer.

As the lead single from the duo’s forthcoming third studio album, Between Raising Hell And Amazing Grace, releasing June 5, “Lost In This Moment” has become Big & Rich’s fastest-rising single of their career. The video, directed by Deaton Flanigen, showcases Big & Rich against a stunning white backdrop, beautifully framing wedding footage of both everyday and celebrity couples. Deaton Flanigen also directed Big & Rich’s last video, “8th Of November,” which is nominated for Video of the Year at the upcoming 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.


Dateline: April 30, 2007

Michael Peterson Launches MichaelPetersonMusic.com

Recording artist Michael Peterson announced the launch of his new website www.michaelpetersonmusic.com. The site boasts many new features and tools that will allow Michael to better connect to his fans in a variety of ways. From an interactive jukebox to exclusive, behind-the-scenes audio and video features, michaelpetersonmusic.com is a truly interactive platform designed to let users experience Michael and his music and his mission in a whole new way.

“I am very excited about this site. It gives me an opportunity to better share what’s going on with my music and the people and organizations that I am partnering with in my mission to “move people.” The site offers new ways to interact on several levels,” says Michael. “It’s very fitting for us to launch a new site with all of the things we’ve got going on this year. I’m looking forward to using this site as a brand new way to connect with all my fans and friends.”

Loved for such million-selling country music chart toppers as "Drink Swear Steal & Lie" and "From Here To Eternity," Michael Peterson is a multiple Grammy and CMA Award nominee who has performed for sold-out audiences all over the globe. He is also a professional public speaker and “people mover” whose consistent commitment to causes greater than him has captured the attention of organizations of all shapes and sizes.

Michael’s newest album, “In Black,” is set to be released in the summer of 2007.


BRAD PAISLEY’S Hershey’s Presents Bonfires and Amplifiers Tour 2007

Arista Records recording artist Brad Paisley took his highly anticipated 2007 Hershey’s Presents Bonfires and Amplifiers Tour on the road this past weekend and played to over 29,000 fans in Chattanooga on Thursday, April 26 with Statesboro, GA and Columbus, GA following. Paisley closed the New Orleans Jazz Fest on Sunday evening – the only country artist to do so this year, playing to over 75,000 fans. Bonfires and Amplifiers dates include Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler and Jack Ingram.

“Ticks,” Paisley’s current single has blasted up the charts reaching the #8 position in only 8 weeks out. “Ticks” is written by Paisley, Kelley Lovelace and Tim Owens and is a country boy’s version of romance.

5th GEAR – Paisley’s fifth studio album is due out June 19.


RASCAL FLATTS CELEBRATE 8TH #1 HIT WITH “STAND”

Becomes Third #1 Single on ME AND MY GANG album

As Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney are busy writing and recording their next album, due in stores September 25, 2007, the band has learned that current single “Stand” has landed at #1 on the country singles charts. “Stand” becomes Rascal Flatts’ eighth #1 hit as well as the third single from the band’s quadruple platinum selling album Me And My Gang.

Rascal Flatts will perform "Stand" on May 15 on the ACM Awards, where they are nominated for Entertainer, Vocal Group, Album, and Single of the year. This most recent #1 was written by Danny Orton and Blair Daly.

Me And My Gang debuted in April 2006 with more than 721,000 units sold, making it the biggest unit debut of 2006. It also held the #1 position on SoundScan’s weekly Top 200 sales chart for three weeks, more consecutive weeks than any artist in any genre last year.


Blake Shelton Releases 4th Album – PURE BS

Multi-platinum selling Warner Bros. recording artist Blake Shelton released his fourth studio album on May 1, 2007. PURE BS – that’s pure Blake Shelton - is Shelton’s first studio album in three years.

Shelton utilized the talents of three producers this time around – Bobby Braddock (who produced the first three albums), Brent Rowan and Paul Worley. Each pushed Shelton to new levels and took him out of his comfort zone. PURE BS showcases Shelton’s powerful and expressive voice on the vastly diverse collection of songs. Ranging from the first single, “Don’t Make Me,” reaching from the top to bottom of his vocal range on the love-lost forever story, “The More I Drink,” a rousing party song in which alcohol turns the song’s character into a “dancing machine,” and “She Don’t Love Me,” a sad tale of a lost love that doesn’t care anymore.

PURE BS also highlights Shelton’s impressive songwriting skills on three of the tracks, “This Can’t Be Good,” an up tempo song about young people just having fun, “I Have Been Lonely,” relays the pain of leaving your love and realizing it was a mistake and “The Last Country Song,” which references John Anderson’s “Swingin’” and George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” – heroes of Shelton. Anderson and Jones both sing on the record.

As an artist, Shelton has shown steady growth and momentum since his impressive 2001 debut, which earned him the title of Radio & Records magazine’s breakthrough country artist that year. His hits run the gamut from the sweet sentiments of his six-week #1 debut single, “Austin,” and two additional multi-week #1 singles with “The Baby” and “Some Beach.” Shelton has had multiple #1 videos, including “Ol’ Red,” “Heavy Liftin’,” “Some Beach,” “Goodbye Time,” “Nobody But Me” and his current single “Don’t Make Me.” Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill video collection has been certified gold.

Upcoming Shelton media appearances include Clear Channel’s “Stripped,” currently available, Country Weekly feature in issue dated May 7 and also GAC’s May “Artist of the Month,” CMT’s “Insider” May 5, CNN’s “Headline News” May 6 and Jimmy Kimmel Live on May 8.

Track Listing
1. This Can’t Be Good***
2. Don’t Make Me**
3. The More I Drink**
4. I Don’t Care *
5. She Don’t Love Me**
6. Back There Again***
7. It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Me**
8. What I Wouldn’t Give***
9. I Have Been Lonely*
10. She Can’t Get That*
11. The Last Country Song*
Produced by Bobby Braddock*
Produced by Brent Rowan**
Produced by Paul Worley***
For additional information on Blake Shelton go to www.blakeshelton.com


Dateline: April 25, 2007

High School Musical: The Concert CD + DVD Releases May 1st

The #1 Selling Album of 2006 Goes Live!

After kicking off one of the hottest concerts of 2006-2007, Walt Disney Records will release High School Musical: The Concert CD + DVD on May 1st. Filmed in Houston at the start of the sold-out 42-city arena tour, this two-disc set features every song from the quadruple-platinum High School Musical movie soundtrack -- the #1 best-selling album of 2006 -- plus bonus tracks performed live in concert.

In addition to the audio CD, the DVD captures the exhilaration of the show with over 30 minutes of live concert footage -- plus exclusive behind-the-scenes interview footage with the all-star cast of Corbin Bleu ("Chad"), Monique Coleman ("Taylor"), Lucas Grabeel ("Ryan"), Vanessa Hudgens ("Gabriella"), Ashley Tisdale ("Sharpay") and Emmy-nominated singer/songwriter Drew Seeley (who co-wrote the hit "Get'cha Head in the Game" and contributed male vocals to the High School Musical soundtrack). The bonus tracks on the CD also showcase Bleu, Hudgens and Tisdale with breakout moments from each concert, as they perform material from their current and/or forthcoming albums

-- the only place to hear these live selections.

High School Musical was the surprise musical phenomenon of the year and shattered multiple sales records on the Billboard charts in January 2006. The soundtrack was the #1 best-selling domestic album of 2006 on Nielsen's Soundscan charts, and was the first-ever TV movie soundtrack to peak at #1 on Billboard's Top 200, where it spent two weeks in the top position. Disney Channel's High School Musical has reached 100 million total viewers worldwide.


Third Round of Performers, First Round of Presenters Set for the Sold Out 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(R) AWARDS

Country Music's Party of the Year(TM)

Telecast to Air Live From MGM GRAND in Las Vegas Tuesday, May 15th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS Television Network

Jason Aldean, Vince Gill, Little Big Town, Taylor Swift, Josh Turner Set to Perform Along with Rodney Atkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, George Strait, Sugarland and Reba McEntire with special guest Kelly Clarkson

Terri Clark, Montgomery Gentry, Tracy Lawrence, Blake Shelton, Michelle Stafford, Hannah Storm and The Wreckers Set to Present

The Academy of Country Music is announcing that country music superstars Jason Aldean, Vince Gill, Little Big Town, Josh Turner and new artist Taylor Swift will perform as part of the sold out 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. The ceremony, which honors country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast LIVE from MGM GRAND in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Jason Aldean is nominated for Song of the Year and Video of the Year for "Amarillo Sky". Last year he won the Top New Male Vocalist Award.

Vince Gill is nominated for Album of the Year for These Days and Vocal Event for Building Bridges with Brooks & Dunn and Sheryl Crow, and has previously won six Academy of Country Music Awards. Last year he was the recipient of the ACM/The Home Depot Humanitarian Award.

Little Big Town is nominated for Top Vocal Group and Top New Vocal Duo or Group. This will be the second time they perform on the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Taylor Swift is nominated for Top New Female Vocalist, her first Academy of Country Music Award nomination. This is the first time she will perform live on a network-televised country music awards show. You can also see her 3-5 minute 'Road to the ACM Awards' diary entries on Cingular, Sprint and Verizon wireless as part of a CBS mobile campaign.

Josh Turner is nominated for Song of the Year and Single Record of the Year for "Would You Go With Me" and for Vocal Event of the Year for "Me and God" featuring Dr. Ralph Stanley and Marty Roe, Dana Williams and Gene Johnson of Diamond Rio.

Presenting awards at the 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS are Terri Clark, Montgomery Gentry's Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, Tracy Lawrence, Blake Shelton, Michelle Stafford of "The Young and the Restless," Hannah Storm of "The Early Show," and The Wreckers' Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp.

These artists join previously announced 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards performers Rodney Atkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, George Strait, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire with special guest Kelly Clarkson. McEntire will host the event for an unprecedented 9th time.

The 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ceremony honoring country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS and the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC, please visit www.acmcountry.com. For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC CHARITABLE FUND, please visit www.acmcf.org.


Dateline: April 24, 2007

Corbin Bleu Set to Show 'Another Side' With His Debut CD - to Be Released May 1

Corbin Bleu, star of Disney Channel's Jump In! and smash hit High School Musical is set to release his debut album, Another Side, on May 1 on Disney's Hollywood Records. A bonus DVD will be available on the initial shipment featuring the video for "Push It To The Limit," live performances from the sold out "High School Musical: The Concert" of "Push It To The Limit" and "Marchin'," and a personal interview with Corbin.

The album, Another Side, is an "R&B Pop album," explains Corbin, and will "show another side of me, singing in many genres." Corbin even co-wrote five of the songs; something he never imagined he could do. "I've always dabbled on my piano, but I was never serious about it," he says. "I am so excited to be doing this -- this will be the first time people will hear just my voice!"

Corbin's solo album debut comes after his fast trajectory to stardom among kids, tweens, and families. The talented performer debuted the single "Push It To The Limit" on the soundtrack to the record-breaking Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In! in which he starred (he chose the song for his solo album as well.) Its music video premiered on Disney Channel and became a viewer favorite while frequent requests drove the song to #1 on Radio Disney. The video for his new single, "Deal With It," premiered on AOL April 5, and debuted on Disney Channel April 6, delivering nearly 4 million viewers. Having wrapped principal photography on High School Musical 2 this week, Corbin will next perform at the opening ceremonies for Disney Channel Games 2007, a global event to air in June beginning on Disney Channel U.S., as well as around the world.

At age 18, Corbin is already a seasoned performer, having toured last winter on the sold out "High School Musical: The Concert." This May, Corbin reprises his crowd-pleasing performance as the tour continues in South America. This summer he will tour with Hollywood Records' Aly & AJ.

Corbin has achieved critical acclaim as well. The Los Angeles Times named him one of their "Faces to Watch in 2007" and Corbin will appear on Good Morning America May 1 and MTV's TRL on May 2. Disney.com also has exclusive content and highlights Corbin's music and videos.


Dateline: April 20, 2007

Nelly Furtado's Get Loose Tour to Bring Her Hit Music to 17 U.S. Stages

International superstar Nelly Furtado will bring her Get Loose Tour to the United States for 17 concerts, starting May 30 in Hollywood, Fla., close by where she recorded most of her five-million-selling hit album "Loose."

The Get Loose Tour started in Europe with 23 shows over five weeks. The next leg crossed her native Canada, starting in Victoria, B.C. where the mayor's office proclaimed March 21 as Nelly Furtado Day. ("Loose" garnered the Victoria-born, Toronto-based Furtado the biggest-selling album in Canada for 2006.)

"This Nelly Furtado thing has hit a whole 'nutha level," praised the Toronto Star.

Furtado will be backed by four dancers and her six-piece band, including Toronto rapper Saukrates on percussion who also fills in for "Loose" producer Timbaland, from whistling on "All Good Things (Come to an End)," to rapping on the duo's monster hit, "Promiscuous." Saukrates will also double as the opening act.

"For the last eight years I've never really traveled with a full production of lights, visuals and dancers -- and this tour I've got all of it," the 28-year-old singer enthused to Sun Media in Victoria. "I've spent eight years building my musicality so that now I can rely on that, but then I also have a great backup up there with all the production, which is a treat for me.

"The show is inspired by Miami. There are palm trees on the set, white palm trees and a white stage, and it's got a little bit of drama to it. I think the show's a little more sensual or sophisticated, but I keep the primary focus on the songs."

"Loose" debuted at #1 when it was released June 20, 2006 and has spawned four worldwide hit singles: "Promiscuous," "Maneater," "Say It Right," "All Good Things (Come to an End)," with "In God's Hands" waiting in the wings for its turn in the spotlight. "Loose" has been awarded platinum and gold sales in 28 countries so far.

Furtado says her recent decision to make a foray into acting -- she appeared earlier this year on episodes of "CSI: NY" and the ABC soap "One Life to Live" -- after taking acting lessons in Toronto, has also helped her as a live performer:

"Yeah, incredibly, it has really helped me let go, be able to escape more, into another personality on stage. It taught me more about the theater of performing."

The Toronto Star observed: "The giggly ingenue slightly awestruck at her own sudden stardom who first tirelessly made the rounds of the planet on the back of 'I'm Like a Bird' and her hit debut, "Whoa, Nelly!," six years ago was supplanted at the Air Canada Centre by a confident, if not quite yet cocky diva-in-training, perfectly at home on an arena stage."

Earlier this month Furtado pocketed five Juno awards -- the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys. She won for best artist and pop album of the year, as well as single, album, and fan's choice. Furtado also took the trophy for Best International Female Artist at the Brit Awards in the U.K. in February.

Earlier in the year she was nominated for a Grammy for the lead track from her album, "Promiscuous." (Furtado was nominated for four Grammys for her debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!", taking home the trophy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "I'm Like a Bird.")

Get Loose U.S. Tour dates are:

May 30 -- Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
May 31 -- Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
June 1 -- Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre
June 3 -- Portsmouth, VA @ Ntelos Pavilion
June 4 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Liacouris Center
June 5 -- Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
June 7 -- New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
June 8 -- Fairfax, VA @ Patriot Center
June 9 -- Cleveland, OH @ Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City
June 11 -- Detroit, MI @ Detroit Opera House
June 12 -- Rosemont, IL @ Rosemont Theatre
June 13 -- St. Paul, MN @ Excel Energy
June 15 -- Denver, CO @ The Fillmore Auditorium
June 17 -- Grand Prairie, TX @ Nokia Theatre
June 19 -- Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theatre
June 20 -- Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
June 21 -- Oakland, CA @ Paramount Theatre
For tour details, check out www.nellyfurtado.com


Dateline: April 20, 2007

Second Round of Performers Set for the Already Sold Out 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(R) AWARDS Country Music's Party of the Year(TM)

Telecast to Air Live From MGM GRAND in Las Vegas Tuesday, May 15th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS Television Network

Rodney Atkins, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Carrie Underwood Set to Perform Along With Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Sugarland and Reba McEntire With Special Guest Kelly Clarkson

Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing that country music superstars Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood and new artists Rodney Atkins and Miranda Lambert will perform as part of the sold out 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. The ceremony, which honors country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast LIVE from MGM GRAND in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Rodney Atkins is nominated for Top New Male Vocalist and the title track of his platinum selling CD "If You're Going Through Hell" is also nominated for Song of the Year. It was Billboard's most-played country song for the year. Following the success of the album's first single, Rodney's second single, "Watching You," spent five weeks at number one on the country charts. These are his first Academy of Country Music Award nominations.

Miranda Lambert is nominated for Top Female Vocalist and Top New Female Vocalist. Lambert was nominated in 2006 for Top Female Vocalist and in 2005, she won ACM's Cover Girl Fresh Face of Country Music Award. This is her third consecutive year to perform on the awards since her platinum album Kerosene was released in 2005. Her highly-anticipated second album, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, will hit stores May 1.

Tim McGraw is nominated for Entertainer of the Year and has previously won 13 Academy of Country Music Awards, including Top Male Vocalist, Top New Male Vocalist, Song of the Year, Vocal Event of the Year and more. If he wins Entertainer of the Year he will be one of only six elite artists to have achieved the Academy's most prestigious award, the Triple Crown.

Brad Paisley is nominated for Top Male Vocalist and has previously won six Academy of Country Music Awards, including Top New Male Vocalist, Album of the Year, Vocal Event of the Year and more.

Rascal Flatts are nominated in six categories, including Entertainer of the Year, Top Vocal Group, Album of the Year for Me and My Gang, and Single Record of the Year for "What Hurts the Most." They have previously been awarded six Academy of Country Music Awards. If they win in the Top Vocal Group, they will have tied with Alabama for most consecutive wins in that category -- five years running.

Carrie Underwood has five nominations including Top Female Vocalist, Album of the Year for Some Hearts, along with Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year all for "Before He Cheats." She was awarded two Academy of Country Music Awards last year -- Top New Female and Single Record of the Year -- in her first year to ever be nominated for a country music award.

These artists join previously announced 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards performers Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Sugarland and Reba McEntire with special guest Kelly Clarkson. McEntire will host the event for an unprecedented 9th time.

The 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ceremony honoring country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC, an artist and industry-driven organization, exists to produce a world-class network television awards show, and its associated events, to provide the financial resources to ensure the on-going philanthropic work of its Charitable Fund. Academy of Country Music Charitable Fund promotes and supports music education and humanitarian programs that transform the human spirit. Through its charitable donations, the ACMCF works towards two main goals: encouraging Learning Through Music and Healing Through Music. The Academy, which is comprised of more than 4,500 professional members and more than 40,000 associate members, was established in 1964 and is headquartered in Encino, Calif.

For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS and the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC, please visit www.acmcountry.com. For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC CHARITABLE FUND, please visit www.acmcf.org.


Mario Ready to 'Go'

Highly Anticipated Third Album 'Go' in Stores July 31

First Single 'How Do I Breathe' Produced By Stargate

A-List Producers Include Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Akon, Polow Da Don, Scott Storch, and More

Multi-platinum R&B sensation MARIO returns with his highly anticipated third album, Go (J Records), in stores July 31. The first single, "How Do I Breathe," produced by Stargate, is a lovesick anthem full of the signature crooning that has earned Mario the reputation as one of the best voices of his generation. The emotional ballad will impact radio on April 30.

The follow-up to 2004's double platinum Turning Point, Go features Mario's silky smooth vocals and showcases a more mature Mario, talking in equal breaths about romance, and love. Also on his mind are relationship challenges, asking why his girl can't let their relationship be what it is on "No Definition" and confessing to a roving eye on "Kryptonite." Mario is truly holding nothing back.

"Over the years in this industry, I feel like I've grown to a point where I'm comfortable in my own skin, and this album truly reflects that," says Mario. "Go is sexier and more passionate, but there's another, more personal side to the album as well."

In fact, Mario's new-found comfort extends to personal topics he's never before touched on, including his difficult upbringing. On "Do Right," Mario sings of his early years growing up with a drug-addicted mother and fighting for a better life. The confessional ballad was in part inspired by his star turn in the recent film "Freedom Writers" as Andre, a teen struggling to rise about life with an incarcerated brother and an addict mother. The "Freedom Writers" DVD will be out April 17 and Mario will appear on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson on April 25 to promote the DVD.

While his character Andre finds an outlet for his frustrations in writing, music is what inspired Mario, who became a star at the young age of 15 when he released his debut album, 2002's Mario, which spawned the Top 10 single "Just a Friend 2002." His follow-up album, 2004's Turning Point, featured the megahit "Let Me Love You," which skyrocketed to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for five weeks, propelling Turning Point to worldwide double- platinum status and earning Mario two Grammy nominations and two Billboard Award wins. In the summer of 2005, Mario made his foray into acting with a noteworthy performance in the teen dance movie "Step Up," which debuted at #2 and grossed over $21 million during its opening weekend.

For more info on Mario's Go, please visit:
www.myspace.com/mariojrecords & www.mario2u.com


Bucky Covington, Popular 'American Idol' Season 5 Finalist, Released Self-Titled Debut Album April 17

North Carolina Native to Sign Copies of His Debut CD at Wal-Mart In Fayetteville

Popular finalist on the fifth season of American Idol, Bucky Covington releases his self-titled debut album April 17th on Lyric Street Records. The album is produced by Mark Miller and Dale Oliver. It features eleven songs including the current hit single, "A Different World," and Covington's first co-write, "Carolina Blue."

To celebrate the release of his debut album, Bucky will be returning to his home state of North Carolina on April 20 for an instore signing event in Fayetteville. Immediately following a private concert for WKML listeners, Bucky will greet fans and friends at the Wal-Mart Supercenter located at 4601 Ramsey Street to sign copies of his self-titled debut CD.

"A Different World," is already inside the top 25 at Billboard. The video for "A Different World" is in heavy rotation on CMT and GAC and debuted at #1 on CMT's fan-voted Pure Country.

Bucky embarked on series of concert dates that include shows with Sawyer Brown and Kenny Rogers, kicking off April 7th in Nashville . On April 18th, he'll be making a return visit to American Idol to coincide with country music week.

Before getting his break on mega-hit American Idol, Bucky and his identical twin brother, Rocky, worked in their father's auto-body shop painting cars and playing local gigs on the weekends. With musical influences including Elvis, Kid Rock, the Jeff Healey band, and "every country artist from the 80's on forward," Bucky describes his style of music as "country with as much rock in it as I can get away with." A Nashville transplant, Bucky's hometown is Rockingham, NC.

Highlights:
* In December of 2006, Bucky joined GAC's Country Music Christmas tour
where he performed alongside Deana Carter, Julie Roberts, Blue County
and Steve Azar and performed for sold-out crowds on a 60-date American
Idols Live tour.
* Bucky made his Grand Ole Opry debut on March 9 and made his televised
debut on April 7.
* He is confirmed to teach a master class at Idol Camp, the first
official American Idol performing arts summer camp for kids ages 12-15.
* Bucky's TV appearances include The Tonight Show, Ellen, Fox and
Friends, Regis and Kelly, Larry King Live, CMT and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Dateline: April 16, 2007

THE SPORTSMAN CHANNEL CO-SPONSORS THE 6th ANNUAL ANDY GRIGGS ARCHERY CELEBRITY TOURNAMENT

AT THE 2007 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL AND HOSTS A TRIP-FOR-TWO CONTEST TO ATTEND!

New Berlin, WI—The Sportsman Channel (TSC) will co-sponsor the 6th Annual Andy Griggs Celebrity Archery Tournament at the CMA Music Festival held June 7—10, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee.

ChinMusic recording artist Daniel Lee Martin [and host of TSC’s original program, Backstage & Backroads with Daniel Lee Martin] will participate as a competitor for the fourth consecutive year in the archery tournament to be held Thursday afternoon June 7, 2007 at 4:30 PM CST on the LP Field grounds.

As co-sponsor of the event, The Sportsman Channel will send two lucky country music fans to the CMA Music Festival to cheer Daniel Lee to an arch victory! The give-away includes round-trip domestic coach airfare, round-trip shuttle service to and from the airport, double occupancy hotel accommodations, CMA Music Festival event tickets, attendance to the welcome dinner and much more! Fans interested in entering to win should visit The Sportsman Channel website at www.thesportsmanchannel.com. The winner will be announced by May 15, 2007.

About the CMA Music Festival More than 161,000 fans attended CMA Music Festival in 2006. The Festival (formerly known as Fan Fair®) is celebrating its 36th year and continues to spotlight the unique relationship between Country Music artists and their fans. To order tickets for the 2007 CMA Music Festival call: 1-800-CMA-FEST or visit www.CMAfest.com for the latest festival information.

About The Sportsman Channel Launched in 2003, The Sportsman Channel is the first and only television network dedicated exclusively to hunting and fishing programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. TSC is presently in 14.7 million cable & broadcast households nationwide on a full and part-time basis. The channel recently introduced Backstage & Backroads with Daniel Lee Martin a true-to-life style show where celebrities come out of the spotlight and come back to nature. Backstage & Backroads is “the place to be” on The Sportsman Channel. Thirteen episodes are scheduled in the 2007 season. The Sportsman Channel: All Hunting. All Fishing. All The Time. (www.thesportsmanchannel.com)


Blake Shelton’s 2nd Annual Raindance Charity Event April 22 – 24 in Ada, Oklahoma

Warner Brothers recording artist Blake Shelton is gearing up for his 2nd annual Raindance charity event to be held in his hometown of Ada, OK April 22-24. The three-day event will include an archery tournament, team roping and a concert on the 24th with Shelton and some of his friends including Steve Holy, Neal McCoy and Craig Morgan. On-board to participate in the sporting events are Lee and Tiffany Lakosky of “Gettin’ Close” from the Outdoor Channel and Matt Morrett Pro staff at Realtree and Hunter’s Specialities.

“When I saw how some of my Oklahoma neighbors were so deeply affected by natural disasters - it got me to thinking about how I could help – I felt I had to do something. RAINDANCE is a good fit for me, I enjoy all the events and hopefully so do a lot of other people,” says Shelton.

Last year the event raised over $133,000 for the victims of Oklahoma’s debilitating drought and subsequent wildfires of 2005 – 2006. Many family farms were completely destroyed, with livestock and equipment lost and no way or means to build back. Shelton decided to host Raindance after witnessing first hand the devastation. Raindance has partnered with the Oklahoma Lumbermen’s Association and their relief program, Project Rebuild, to distribute aid throughout the 28 counties of Oklahoma.

Raindance will be auctioning Shelton’s Takamine guitar that he has played for the past two years while touring and making special appearances. The guitar will be signed by Shelton, Morgan, McCoy, and Holy. The auction will take place online going live Tuesday, April 24th and will run through the month of May. You will find a link to the online bidding on the Raindance website and also on CMTAuctions.com.

To learn more about Raindance, purchase tickets or register for the archery tournament or roping, log on to www.oklahomaraindance.com.


Dateline: April 13, 2007

Bow Wow Hits the Road With His 'Price of Fame' Tour

Multi-Platinum Superstar Bringing Hip-Hop Excitement To Overlooked Cities

Hip hop icon Bow Wow will bring his new sounds and best game to the heartlands of America with his "Price Of Fame" tour kicking off April 6 in Cincinnati, Ohio (see itinerary following).

Bow Wow's "Price Of Fame" concerts will include sets from support acts Mims, Lloyd, Huey and Crime Mob.

"This time around, I want to hit cities that get overlooked on bigger tours," said Bow Wow. "I'm going to play the towns where I've never been before but promise to play everywhere I can as soon as possible."

Bow Wow is currently riding the success of his latest Top 10 album, The Price Of Fame, which reached #6 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The Price Of Fame has kicked out a string of hit singles including the #1 Hot Rap Tracks chartbuster "Shortie Like Mine" as well as "I'm A Flirt" and "Outta My System."

Released in December 2006, The Price of Fame is the first new studio album from Bow Wow since July 2005 when his RIAA platinum-certified Wanted debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and generated the smash singles "Let Me Hold You" (featuring Omarion) (#1 Rap, #2 R&B/Hip-Hop, #4 Hot 100) and "Like You" (featuring Ciara) (#1 Rap, #1 R&B Hip-Hop, #3 Hot 100).

Bow Wow--whose film credits include "Like Mike" (one of the 50 Top Grossing films of 2002), "All About The Benjamins" (2003), "Johnson Family Vacation" (2004), "Roll Bounce" and "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" (2006). This past year, he also starred in the CW hit television series, "Smallville."
Bow Wow first burst on the scene back in 2000--under the wing of super producer Jermaine Dupri--with his debut album, Beware of Dog, which went on to sell more than three million copies while solidifying his status as an authentic hip-hop heartthrob.

Bow Wow took his brand of rap to the next level with 2001's Doggy Bag, hitting the road in support of his multi-platinum sophomore CD with the sold- out "SCREAM Tour II," wowing fans all over the country with hits like "Take Ya Home" and "Thank You."

With his third album, 2003's Unleashed, Bow Wow became more directly involved with writing and producing his music, creating a collection directly from the heart, conveying a more personal overview of life from Bow Wow's perspective.

He is the youngest musician to open the Grammy Awards, is the first "kid" to be included in Vanity Fair's prestigious annual music issue (October 2001), and entered "The Guinness Book of World Records" as the youngest solo rapper to hit #1 on the U.S. charts.

With numerous hit singles, platinum-plus albums, sold-out tours, starring roles in hit films, and a place in "The Guinness Book of World Records" already on his resume, Bow Wow continues to prove that he's the 100% real deal with the indisputable goods: a bona fide superstar blessed with talent, tenacity, and a deep connection to his audience.

Bow Wow - "The Price of Fame" tour

April 14 Augusta, GA Bell Auditorium
April 15 Albany, GA Civic Center
April 19 Birmingham, AL Boutwell Auditorium
April 20 Macon, GA Coliseum
April 21 Pensacola, FL Civic Center
April 22 Nashville, TN Municipal Auditorium
April 26 Savannah, GA Tiger Arena
April 27 Charleston, SC Coliseum
April 28 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center
May 5 Richmond, VA Coliseum
May 6 Hampton, VA Convocation Center - Hampton U
May 10 Toledo, OH Seagate
May 11 Detroit, MI The Fox
May 12 Louisville, KY The Gardens
May 13 Greensboro, NC Coliseum
May 17 Pittsburgh, PA Peterson Event Center
May 18 Philadelphia, PA Temple University
May 23 Orlando, FL House of Blues
May 25 Kansas City, MO Hale Arena
May 26 St Louis, MO Savvis Center
May 27 Cleveland, OH Plain Dealer Amphitheater

More dates to come...


Hilary Duff's 'Dignity' Is the Highest Selling Debut of the Week

Hilary Duff marks another career milestone this week, by taking the highest selling debut on this week's Nielsen's Soundscan chart. Dignity marks the first album Hilary Duff wrote, a new musical style and a more mature look. The album was released April 3 on Disney's Hollywood Records.

Bob Cavallo, Chairman of Disney's Hollywood Records, commented, "Hilary delivered on this record. It reflects her growth as a career artist. She worked tirelessly with the whole Hollywood Records staff to market this record, and today's chart debut is a testament to that."

The debut followed a massive media blitz which included an MTV documentary-type special, "This Is Now," a cover of USA Today, rave print reviews, hosting TRL for a week, widespread retail presence, appearances on Good Morning America, Kid's Choice, Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Ellen, massive online coverage on MySpace and Yahoo, as well as a radio audience of over 11 million listeners.

Hilary Duff is no stranger to the top of the charts. She has had two number one albums with "Metamorphosis" and "Most Wanted." With the release of "Dignity" there have been many number ones, including "With Love" being the #1 most added song at Top 40 Radio and multiple number one slots on MTV's TRL.

Hilary teamed with Grammy-Award winning Kara DioGuardi (Gwen Stefani, Pussy Cat Dolls, Enrique Iglesias), as well as top producer/songwriters like Chico Bennett & Richard Vission (Madonna, Usher, The Killers), Tim & Bob (Nas, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez), Vada Nobles (Rhianna, Lauryn Hill, Faith Evans), Fred Wreck (Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Fergie), Will.I.Am, Rhett Lawrence, and her sister Haylie.

Hilary Duff gained worldwide recognition in 2001 starring in the hit Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire. In May 2003, she brought her character to the big screen with Walt Disney Pictures' The Lizzie McGuire movie. She went on to co-star in films like Agent Cody Banks, Cheaper By The Dozen, Cinderella Story, Raise Your Voice, Perfect Man, and Material Girls. She recently wrapped War, Inc. in Bulgaria, in which she stars with John Cusack, Sir Ben Kingsley and Marisa Tomei. Hilary also recently launched her own Elizabeth Arden perfume With Love and a new line of Stuff by Hilary Duff. Hilary has sold over 13 million records worldwide.


First Round of Performers Set for the Already Sold Out 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music(R) Awards Country Music's Party of the Year(TM)

TELECAST TO AIR LIVE FROM MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS TUESDAY, MAY 15TH AT 8:00 PM ET/PT ON CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Sugarland and Reba McEntire with special guest Kelly Clarkson Set to Perform

Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing that country music superstars Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Sugarland and Reba McEntire with special guest Kelly Clarkson will perform as part of the sold out 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. The ceremony, which honors country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast LIVE from MGM GRAND in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Brooks & Dunn are nominated for seven awards including Top Vocal Duo and Album of the Year for Hillbilly Deluxe. They have previously won 21 Academy of Country Music Awards and are the 2007 recipients of the Academy of Country Music/The Home Depot Humanitarian Award.

Reigning and back-to-back Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, Kenny Chesney, is slated to perform. Should he win Entertainer of the Year again, he will become only the 4th performer in the Academy's history to win the coveted title three or more times. One of the six elite ACM Triple Crown winners -- for Best New, Top and Entertainer -- Chesney's The Road & The Radio Tour in 2006 was North America's most attended concert tour in any genre. He is also nominated for Top Male Vocalist.

George Strait leads with eight nominations including Entertainer of the Year and Top Male Vocalist and is being recognized as an artist and producer for his album It Just Comes Natural. In his career, Strait has accepted 15 Academy of Country Music Awards including Entertainer of the Year. In 2003, he was honored with a Career Achievement Award from the Academy for having more #1 singles than any other country artist.

Sugarland is nominated for Top Vocal Duo giving them six Academy of Country Music Award total nominations over the last two years. Jennifer Nettles was also nominated for Vocal Event last year with Bon Jovi. In addition, they took home Top New Duo or Vocal Group honors.

Host Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson will perform their song from McEntire's upcoming album Duets. McEntire has hosted the show for a record breaking nine years and has previously won 11 Academy of Country Music Awards. Grammy-winning artist Kelly Clarkson performed for the first time on a country music award show last year with Rascal Flatts.

The 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ceremony honoring country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM GRAND Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC, an artist and industry-driven organization, exists to produce a world-class network television awards show, and its associated events, to provide the financial resources to ensure the on-going philanthropic work of its Charitable Fund. Academy of Country Music Charitable Fund promotes and supports music education and humanitarian programs that transform the human spirit. Through its charitable donations, the ACMCF works towards two main goals: encouraging Learning Through Music and Healing Through Music. The Academy, which is comprised of more than 4,500 professional members and more than 40,000 associate members, was established in 1964 and is headquartered in Encino, Calif.

For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS and the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC, please visit http://www.acmcountry.com/. For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC CHARITABLE FUND, please visit http:/www.acmcf.org.


Carrie Underwood's 'Wasted' Becomes the Best New Artist GRAMMY Winner's 4th Consecutive #1 Country Single!

'Before He Cheats,' Carrie's Third #1, Now a Hot AC Top 10 and on the Air at MTV!

Double-GRAMMY winner and reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood is atop the country airplay charts once again this week as her fourth single, "Wasted," follows the #1 success of "Jesus, Take the Wheel," "Don't Forget to Remember Me," and "Before He Cheats." With "Wasted," Carrie becomes the first female country artist in the monitored era to achieve four #1 singles from her debut album. She joins superstar labelmates Alan Jackson and Brooks & Dunn as the three most recent artists in country music to enjoy this remarkable feat on their first album.

Even as "Wasted" becomes country radio's most-played song in the nation, Carrie's third smash, "Before He Cheats," is now powering its way up the Hot AC chart, entering the Top 10 this week. This marks the first time a solo country female has hit the Hot AC Top 10 since Faith Hill's "The Way You Love Me" in December of 2000!

MTV wants its Carrie Underwood, too, as the Oklahoma beauty and GRAMMY- winning Best New Artist sees the video for "Before He Cheats" newly added into MTV rotation. Remarkably, Carrie becomes the first country artist to hit MTV since 1999's Shania Twain smash, "Man, I Feel Like a Woman."

The singles are all from Underwood's unstoppable 19 Recordings/Arista debut disc, Some Hearts, now RIAA-certified 5x Platinum.

Fans can also be looking for a cover feature on Carrie in the May issue of Cosmopolitan, on sale now.


Dateline: April 11, 2007

IDOL CAMP ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR LINE-UP OF AMERICAN IDOL ALUMS TO TEACH AT PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMP

Idol Camp, the world’s first performing arts camp based on the hit television series American Idol, today announced an all-star line-up of past American Idol alumni tapped to teach at the summer camp this year.

Favorite American Idol finalists Bucky Covington and Kimberley Locke are set to teach special Master Classes. These talented performing artists will call upon their own unique skills and experiences to educate children on a variety of creative disciplines, in partnership with the camp’s impressive staff of performing arts educators.

This summer’s visit to Idol Camp will be just one stop on individual paths to stardom for these Master Class teachers. Bucky Covington (season 5) will release his self-titled debut CD on April 17th, featuring the hit single “A Different World,” currently climbing the Billboard Country charts and Kimberley Locke (season 2) will release her second album, "Based On A True Story," on May 1st - featuring the hit single "Change," which currently sits at #13 on the Billboard AC chart.

Other successful American Idol finalists scheduled to teach during the summer include Vonzell Solomon, Jon Peter Lewis and Carmen Rasmusen. Additional talent is to be announced soon.

“This roster of Idol Camp instructors helps to reinforce our commitment to creating a unique American Idol experience while providing children with the ultimate performing arts education,” says Donna Milani Luther, Camp Director. “All of these talented individuals have something special to offer our campers and we’re looking forward to working with them this summer.”

**Enrollment into Idol Camp for this summer’s sessions are still open to young, aspiring 12-15 year olds throughout the US, however, there is only one more week left to apply to the camp; the deadline for applications is next Wednesday, April 18, 2007.**

Idol Camp begins on July 7th, 2007 in Northfield, Massachusetts, with the first of the summer sessions. For more information on Idol Camp, including how to apply online, visit the official American Idol website at www.americanidol.com/idolcamp or at www.idolcamp.com.


Dateline: April 9, 2007


DIERKS BENTLEY INVITED TO PERFORM ON AUSTIN CITY LIMITS THIS MONTH

Award-winning Capitol Nashville singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley is taking his live show to Texas this month for a guest performance on the long running PBS concert series "Austin City Limits" on April 25. The show will air as part of Austin City Limits' 33rd season this Fall.

"It is amazing to look at the list of singer/songwriters who have been asked to play Austin City Limits; people like Rodney Crowell, John Prine and Emmylou Harris," said Bentley. "It is definitely an honor to be invited to Austin for this."

Bentley has been receiving rave reviews from music critics across the country and in Canada for his Bud-Light sponsored "Live & Loud" tour with openers Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and Eric Church.

"Mr. Bentley put on a show that was both enjoyable and - literally - incredible."
New York Times

"Bentley delivered a high energy hybrid of rock dynamics and country traditions to a raucous crowd of nearly 6,000."
Seattle Post Intelligencer

"Bentley's show at MTS Centre last night was a breathtaking barn-burner of an affair, totally befitting his status as one of country's brightest young stars."
Winnepeg Sun

"Bentley' rollicking 18 song set in front of 4,052 fans served as a showcase for the singer's boundless energy and consummate showmanship."
Des Moines Register

"Our stage is pretty basic, no video screens or flying apparatus or anything like that," said Bentley. "We have to be creative, whether it is pulling people up on stage or crowd surfing, we'll do what it takes to get them on their feet and singing back to us."

Other upcoming appearances for Bentley include a performance of his Top 10 single "Long Trip Alone" on the CMT Music Awards on April 16 and tour stops in Knoxville, Norfolk and Richmond this week.

For more information, visit www.dierks.com.


JOSH GRACIN TO PERFORM FOR MRS. LAURA BUSH AT HELPING AMERICA’S YOUTH REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Josh Gracin has been selected to perform for Mrs. Bush at the Third Annual Helping America’s Youth (HAY) Regional Conference on Thursday, April 12 in Nashville, TN.

Helping America’s Youth (HAY) is a Presidential initiative, led by Mrs. Laura Bush, to raise awareness about the challenges facing our youth, particularly boys, and to motivate caring adults to connect with youth in three key areas: family, school and community. The event will be hosted at Tennessee State University April 11-12, where community partners from eleven states will be invited to participate in the two-day conference.

As a father to three children, Gracin is committed to supporting our country’s youth and also serves as a spokesperson for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. He has been an active participant in the program through visiting programs, filming public service announcements and appearing at events.

Josh Gracin’s self-titled debut CD is certified gold by the RIAA and has sold over 680,000 copies. The first single from the project, “I Want To Live,” was also his first hit – climbing the charts to #4 in country radio. Josh’s second single, “Nothin’ To Lose,” was his first #1 record. His third single “Stay With Me (Brass Bed)” was a Top 5 hit, giving him three consecutive Top 5 songs in country radio. Gracin is expected to release his sophomore CD in 2007 on Lyric Street Records.


New Music from Blake Shelton

Blake will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live on May 8th to promote his forthcoming album, Pure BS, hitting stores May 1st. And continue checking out his “Pure BS” webisodes at youtube.com/blakeshelton.


The MuzikMafia on the Cover of Billboard

A big shout out to Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy, and John Anderson who appear on the cover of the April 14th issue of Billboard. Look inside for a SEVEN page spread on all things Mafia. With new releases coming forth from Wilson and Anderson on May 15th, and from Big & Rich and Cowboy Troy on June 5th, it seems the MuzikMafia is poised to take over the world of Country again this summer.

While Big & Rich’s new album Between Raising Hell And Amazing Grace was officially finished last week, Cowboy Troy continues to perfect Black In The Saddle. Rock band Avenged Sevenfold will be featured on the album, and most recently, Nashville Star winner Angela Hacker joined Troy in the studio to lend her own vocal stylings.


Life is Good for the Wreckers

Michelle and Jessica have plenty to be excited about—not only are they gearing up for their summer tour with Keith Urban, launching in Phoenix on June 8th, but the CMT Music Awards are only a week away. Their debut video, “Leave The Pieces,” is up for Duo Video Of The Year as well as Breakthrough Video Of The Year. Congrats are also in order, as The Wreckers are the top selling new act in the last 12 months and have scored three top 40 hits including a multi-week #1 within a year! Not bad at all.


Home Town Welcomes Angela Hacker

Angela Hacker celebrated the April 3rd release of her Warner Bros. debut album, The Winner Is Angela Hacker: Nashville Star Season 5, with an in-store appearance and autograph signing at her hometown Wal-Mart in Muscle Shoals, AL. She signed for more than three hours, greeting approximately 500 fans! Angela brought along her son Bay, who also signed a few autographs!


CMA Close Up Profiles Country-Rockin' Trio

LANTANA, the bluesy country-rockin' trio from Texas, is profiled in the April/May issue of CMA Close Up magazine. Native Texans Biz Haddock, Karol Ann DeLong and Canadian-turned-Texan Dalene Richelle performed for CMA staffers a few months ago, and that intimate acoustic performance, along with the success of their debut CD, UNBRIDLED (BGM Records), have earned them a place in the "Debut Spotlight."

The profile brings to light the nature of the trio's distinctive style of "Tri-Polar" Country that has brought them so much interest - from fans and the media alike. Dalene, Karol Ann. and Biz each bring different interests, musical backgrounds and tastes to the group, and their individuality is evident in the answers they give in the "Spotlight." For example, when asked to name one song that they would secretly like to cover, each had a dramatically different response: Biz called dibs on "Don't Mess Around With Jim" (Jim Croce); Dalene picked "Sweet Child of Mine" (Guns and Roses), and Karol Ann's choice was "At This Moment," by Billy Vera & The Beaters. You get the idea.

The group's two singles, "Country As A City Girl Can Be" and "Let Somebody Love You," have kept them on the Texas Music and Music Row charts for months; they've played before sell-out crowds at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, impressed audiences during Country Radio Seminar-38, and recently entertained the troops at Holloman Air Force Base(Alamogordo, NM). The future looks bright for LANTANA; expect to see more high-profile coverage in the U.S., as well as international publications, along with appearances at COUNTRY THUNDER FESTIVAL (Texas), the Gaylord Texan and CMA Music Festival (Nashville).

UNBRIDLED can be purchased at Wal*Mart, Borders, Hastings and online at your favorite e-tailers. For the latest new, hi-res jpegs and much more, log on to www.lantanamusic.com or www.myspace.com/lantanacountrymusic .


Dateline: April 5, 2007

IDOL GIVES BACK

KELLY CLARKSON, HUGH GRANT, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, FOREST WHITAKER, HELENA BONHAM CARTER, DANIEL RADCLIFFE, TERI HATCHER AND MR. BEAN (ROWAN ATKINSON) TO APPEAR ON “IDOL GIVES BACK” TUESDAY, APRIL 24, AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, ON FOX

Gwen Stefani, Josh Groban, Pink, Michael Bublé, Annie Lennox, Il Divo And Borat Sagdiyev Also Scheduled to Appear

Performances Live from AMERICAN IDOL Stage and Walt Disney Concert Hall

The original American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, along with Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Forest Whitaker, Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Radcliffe, Teri Hatcher and Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson), are scheduled to appear on IDOL GIVES BACK, a two-night special airing Tuesday, April 24 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Wednesday, April 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. IDOL GIVES BACK will raise awareness and funds for organizations that provide relief programs to help children and young people in extreme poverty in America and Africa.

These celebrities join previously announced talent including Gwen Stefani, Josh Groban, Pink, Michael Bublé, Annie Lennox, Il Divo and Borat Sagdiyev.

Corporate sponsors of IDOL GIVES BACK are led by News Corporation, Ford, Coca-Cola and AT&T. Ford will contribute generously by producing a very special music video. You’ll get a sneak peek at the video on Wednesday night. Then the entire video will be available for download after the show. One hundred percent of the money generated will be contributed to IDOL GIVES BACK.

On Tuesday, April 24 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), the Top 6 finalists will sing songs that can be considered “life anthems.” After the performance show, viewers will vote for their favorite contestants via toll-free numbers and text messages, as usual. On this special night, for every vote cast, sponsors will donate money to the charity.

The special two-hour results show on Wednesday, April 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) will be a star-studded evening featuring live performances from the AMERICAN IDOL stage as well as the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Viewers will be able to make their own donations via toll-free pledge lines and the Internet.


Bucky Covington's Opry Debut

American Idol Season 5 finalist Bucky Covington made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, April 7th. Covington performed his debut single, “A Different World,” which is already at #27 on the Billboard chart. He also premiered new material from his self-titled debut CD, set for release April 17th on Lyric Street Records. The Grand Ole Opry airs live at 8pm EDT on GAC.

Before appearing on the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night, Bucky first visited with Nan Kelly on the set of GAC’s Top 20 Countdown where the video for “A Different World” is quickly climbing the charts. GAC’s Top 20 Countdown airs at 9pm EDT on Friday, April 6th.

In conjunction with his Opry appearance, Covington donated a variety of memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics to “A Different World” and an autographed shirt worn during the “American Idol” season 5 finale, for an auction that will benefit the Opry Trust Fund. The fund provides financial assistance in times of need to people who were or are actively engaged in country music. Fans can visit www.opry.com through April 18 to bid on items donated by Covington.


Dateline: April 4, 2007

Beyonce's North American Tour Dates Announced 'The Beyonce Experience brought to you by Samsung and L'Oreal Paris' Opens Stateside at The New Orleans Superdome On Friday, July 6

Superstar and cultural icon Beyonce is bringing her 2007 world tour to North America for a series of live concerts beginning Friday, July 6, at the Superdome in New Orleans. "The Beyonce Experience brought to you by Samsung and L'Oreal Paris," kicks off April 10 in Tokyo and is currently set to run stateside through September (see itinerary following).

WeLoveBeyonce.com, the artist's official fan site, will host a two-week presale for Beyonce's concerts in Ft. Lauderdale, Philadelphia, and Raleigh, on Thursday, April 5 at 10am (ET)/ 9am (CT). (The public on-sale for those three cities will take place the weekend of April 20.) VIP Concert Tour Packages will be available exclusively at welovebeyonce.com.

Further details on presales and public on-sales for other cities on Beyonce's 2007 world tour itinerary will be available on her official fan site.

The most eagerly-anticipated tour of the year, "The Beyonce Experience brought to you by Samsung and L'Oreal Paris" showcases the international music and film star, along with her sizzling all-female band, performing musical hits, classics, and surprises in a newly-created high-tech state-of-the-art concert environment.

Beyonce recently set the all-time record for the biggest chart jump in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 when "Beautiful Liar," her superstar duet with Shakira, bulleted an unprecedented 91 slots (#94* to #3*) upward in a single week.

The first single from Beyonce's B'DAY Deluxe Edition, "Beautiful Liar," an irresistible Latin/pop anthem of feminine empowerment, has also entered Billboard's Hot Digital Songs and Hot Digital Tracks charts at #1.

Music World/Columbia Records has just released Beyonce's B'DAY Deluxe Edition, an expanded two-CD edition of the pop icon's best-selling Grammy- winning solo album, in stores now.

Also available now: Beyonce's B'DAY Anthology Video Album. For sale exclusively at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the B'DAY Anthology Video Album includes Beyonce's videos for "Kitty Kat (intro)"/"Greenlight," "Upgrade U" featuring Jay-Z, "Deja Vu," "Ring The Alarm," "Irreplaceable," "Listen," "Suga Mama," "Get Me Bodied," "Freakum Dress," "Flaws & All," "Kissing You" and "Beautiful Liar" featuring Shakira. As an added bonus, the video collection features fifteen minutes of exclusive behind-the-scene footage.


"The Beyonce Experience brought to you by Samsung and L'Oreal Paris"

Fri 7/6 New Orleans, LA Superdome
Sat 7/7 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum
Sun 7/8 St. Louis, MO Savvis Center
Wed 7/11 Monterrey, Mexico Monterrey Arena
Fri 7/13 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Sat 7/14 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Sun 7/15 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
Wed 7/18 Nashville, TN Gaylord Entertainment Center
Fri 7/20 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
Sat 7/21 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Sun 7/22 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
Tue 7/24 Orlando, FL AMWAY Arena
Fri 7/27 Charlotte, NC Bobcat Arena
Sat 7/28 Raleigh, NC RBC Center
Sun 7/29 Hampton, VA Hampton Coliseum
Tue 7/31 Albany, NY Pepsi Arena
Wed 8/1 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
Thu 8/2 TBD
Fri 8/3 Meadowlands, NJ Continental Airline Arena
Sat 8/4 NYC Madison Square Garden
Wed 8/8 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Thu 8/9 Washington DC Verizon Center
Fri 8/10 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
Sat 8/11 Atlantic City, NJ TBD
Sun 8/12 Boston, MA Fleet Center
Tue 8/14 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Wed 8/15 Toronto, ON Air Canada
Fri 8/17 Detroit, MI Palace
Sat 8/18 Chicago, IL United Center
Sun 8/19 Cleveland, OH Quicken Arena
Wed 8/22 Denver, CO Pepsi Arena
Fri 8/24 Phoenix, AZ US Airways Center
Sat 8/25 Las Vegas, NV MGM
Sun 8/26 San Diego, CA TBD
Thu 8/30 Lake Tahoe, CA Harrah's Outdoor Theatre
Fri 8/31 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena
Sat 9/1 Anaheim, CA Honda Center
Sun 9/2 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
Wed 9/5 TBD
Thu 9/6 Calgary, Canada Pengrowth Saddledome
Fri 9/7 Vancouver, Canada GM Place

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INDEPENDENT ARTIST SHOWCASE FEATURING HIT CCM SINGER-SONGWRITER MATT BROUWER PLUS FIVE OTHER EMERGING CHRISTIAN ARTISTS

The independent label management firm Indie Extreme will spotlight six contemporary Christian acts with its first Independent Artist Showcase from 6-9 p.m. April 23 (Monday) at the Rutledge, 410 4th Ave. S. in downtown Nashville. The free event, which is open to the general public, is part of GMA Music Week 2007. Hit CCM singer-songwriter Matt Brouwer will headline the event at 8:30 p.m. Also performing 20-minute sets will be Evangeline (6 p.m.), Krissy Nordhoff (6:30 p.m.), Travis Taylor (7 p.m.), Traci Root (7:30 p.m.), and Tifah (8 p.m.).


Dateline: March 30, 2007

TAYLOR SWIFT TO PERFORM LIVE CONCERT AT DODGERS SEASON OPENER


Seventeen-year-old Taylor Swift has reached another milestone in her exciting music career. On Monday, April 9, 2007 the music sensation will perform a live concert with her full band to kick off the Los Angeles Dodgers brand new season. The 30-minute concert will be held Dodger Stadium and precede the traditional stealth fighter jets, fireworks and first pitch. Taylor will also perform the National Anthem for the event.

The opening game has the Dodgers playing host to the Colorado Rockies and will start at 1:10 p.m. PST. Last year's season opener concert drew more than 40,000 people and entertainment was provided by two-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Hootie and the Blowfish.

"I can't believe I have been given the chance to perform at the Los Angeles Dodgers opening day! The Dodgers are such a great organization with so many talented players and it is an honor to share a part of the season with them. I am also excited to play in front of thousands of fans on the west coast who might not otherwise have the opportunity to see me perform. I have so many happy memories of going to baseball games as a little girl. I am really looking forward to it!"

Taylor's self-titled album debuted in the Number 3 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart based on the Top 5 success of "Tim McGraw" and was RIAA certified Gold after just 13 weeks. The single landed inside the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, where she joined platinum-plus superstars Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood as one of the only three country artists in the all-genre Top 40 listing at that time.

Taylor's second single from her Gold album, "Teardrops on My Guitar," is the most added single on country radio for the 5th week in a row. The accompanying video, which she filmed with One Tree Hill star Tyler Hilton, is receiving heavy rotation on both CMT and GAC. Her MySpace page is one of the most popular in all genres and has reached more than 10 million hits.

Taylor has appeared on National TV programs "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "Good Morning America", "The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet", "Fox & Friends", and "Access Hollywood". She was also recently featured in CosmoGirl and Us Weekly as well as numerous other national publications.

Taylor is gearing up for her tour with country music superstar Brad Paisley, which kicks off in April.

Taylor Swift has already achieved so much as an artist, and her future looks just as bright. Be on the lookout for more exciting news from this sensational teenager!


COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR MARTINA MCBRIDE JOINS ABC PRIMETIME TO PROVE SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION THEORY


It's said that everyone has their "six degrees of separation" and ABC's Primetime is set to prove Martina McBride is no exception. From small town Sharon, Kansas singing in her family band, moving to Nashville, recording demos and soon after signing a record deal. Who are the people who helped Martina McBride fulfill her dreams? Correspondent Jay Shadler visited with Martina in Nashville this week to trace back the early days of "wanna-be-country-singer" and how knowing one person who knew another person led to McBride's lucky break.

To further prove the theory, Primetime has selected six people who have three things in common - they do not personally know Martina McBride, they live in small towns and remote places around the country and they have the desire to sing and be heard. Primetime and Martina McBride are giving these six hopefuls the chance to use the process of six degrees to meet the country music superstar and have her produce their very own professional demo at one of the top recording studios in the country - Blackbird Studios. Primetime and Sony BMG have teamed up to allow those demos to be heard by music executives - something Martina can attest to is no easy feat.

"To get the chance to be heard in this business, it takes talent first and foremost but it also takes a lot of determination and even more luck," admits McBride. "Looking back, the naiveté it took for me and my husband John to move here with only a few contacts was crazy but one connection led to another and I think you have to believe it will happen and take that chance."

ABC's Primetime will capture the journey from their most immediate connection through each step leading them closer and closer to the superstar. They are not allowed to call anyone at random but must use the six degrees of separation concept (made famous in 1967 by social psychologist Stanley Milgram whose experiments suggested that two random US citizens were connected on average by a chain of six acquaintances). ABC's Primetime aired an earlier episode entitled The Human Chain proving the theory using people in the New York and Philadelphia area who were not directly related and from very different backgrounds. All were able to connect.

Filming will also include Shadler and McBride retracing the beginning steps of her musical career in Sharon and Wichita, Kansas, McBride on her 2007 national tour, the meeting of one or all of the six contestants who make the connection as well as the demo recordings in Nashville. An airdate for the two 1-hour specials has not yet been scheduled.

Martina's new album Waking Up Laughing will be in stores April 3rd. Her multi-city arena tour with openers Little Big Town and Rodney Atkins kicks off April 12th in Kansas City.


SONIC PRESENTS THE 2007 NASHVILLE STAR TOUR

Fourth Tour Takes To The Road In July 40 Concert Dates Expected To Round Out The Tour

The 2007 Nashville Star Tour sponsored by Sonic is gearing up for as many as 40 shows across the United States between July 1 and September 30 this year. The shows will feature Warner Bros. recording artist and the USA Network's 2007 “Nashville Star” winner Angela Hacker along with the three runners up from the popular talent search television series: Zac Hacker, David St. Romain, and Joshua Stevens respectively.

The tour is scheduled to kick-off July 1 in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Performers will appear in reverse order of their final positions on the television show. Winner (Angela) Hacker will close each show, preceded by (Zac) Hacker, St. Romain, and Stevens. Members of the Nashville Star Band, led by guitarist John Bolhinger, will be on the tour backing each artist. Each concert will run approximately 90 minutes. “We've assembled some of the most sought-after musicians in Nashville for the Nashville Star Tour band,” says Gustie. “It's a very, very entertaining show. Fans will see all four 2007 finalists performing together and in full musical sets individually.” All four artists will be available for media interviews and meet-and-greet autograph sessions in each city. There will be 'Nashville Star' merchandise available at every show, along with CDs and items from each individual artist.

Currently there are 25 shows confirmed (a complete list of dates appears below). “This year we've had our greatest response to the tour yet,” says Rob Beckham, the William Morris Agency's responsible agent for the tour. “The television series picked up steam this year and we're seeing the results of the increased popularity and viewership translate into concert dates. We're still adding dates and look to top out the tour at approximately 40 shows with the intent to cover as many markets as possible.”

“Nashville Star” is a combination talent search and reality series that aims to find the next country music superstar. Contestants are judged by industry executives and artists. Fan viewers also help determine the weekly survivors through telephone and online voting. The show just completed its fifth straight season on the USA Network.

For general schedule and information updates regarding The 2007 Nashville Star Tour, please visit the www.2007nashvillestartour.com website.

For schedule and information updates regarding 2008 “Nashville Star” television season auditions, please visit the www.usanetwork.com website.





Brad Paisley Accelerates into 5th Gear with New Album Out June 19

5th Gear’s First Single, “Ticks,” Now Climbing All Over the Charts

Arista Nashville chart-topper Brad Paisley is tuned up and ready to shift into the summer with the June 19 release of 5th Gear, the follow-up to Paisley’s hit-filled Double-Platinum CMA & ACM Album of the Year winner, Time Well Wasted.

Time Well Wasted launched three back-to-back #1 hits, and now “Ticks,” the first single from 5th Gear, is on track to do the same. Already a Top 20 smash after only four weeks on the country airplay charts, “Ticks” delivers a completely lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek look at backwoods love.

Penned by Paisley with Kelley Lovelace and Tim Owens, “Ticks” recently sucked praise from Billboard’s Deborah Evans-Price, who cheered, “If the roar of laugher coming from country programmers in attendance was any indication, here is Paisley’s next No. 1. … with what may be the most countrified way ever of expressing lust … Leave it to Paisley to redefine romance, while making country listeners laugh out loud.”

Entertainment Weekly’s Chris Willman tweezed out, “Brad Paisley debuted his romantic new single, the key line of which is: ‘I want to check you for ticks.’ (We’re gonna make the call for a Song of the Year Grammy right here.)”

“Ticks” also latched onto Music Row’s Robert K. Oermann, who lauded, “The song is as clever as all get out. The stuttering, chattering guitar, twittering steel and deep thumping drumming make it even cuter.”

Fans can look for more on “Ticks” in the March 30 issue of Entertainment Weekly.

And while the song is infested with Paisley’s characteristic humor – and meant to be taken as such – it’s important to note that non-musical ticks present a potential health hazard. For more information on prevention and remedies, consult a reputable resource such as the Centers for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/ticktips2005/.

Look for Paisley to preview more music from his upcoming disc when he kicks off his 2007 concert series, Hershey’s Presents Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour, beginning April 26.


Dateline: March 26, 2007


Maroon 5 to Perform Brand-New Single for First Time Live on TV at Nickelodeon’s 20th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards, Joining Gwen Stefani on Musical Bill of Live Telecast, Saturday, March 31, 8-9:50 PM

Two-time Grammy Award-winning rock-soul band Maroon 5 will perform their brand-new single “Makes Me Wonder” for the first time live on TV, at Nickelodeon’s 20th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards, joining previously announced KCA superstar performer Gwen Stefani to rock this year’s milestone telecast hosted by Justin Timberlake, Saturday, March 31 (8-9:50 p.m. ET/PT). The song is from the band’s forthcoming (May 22) album “It Won't Be Soon Before Long.” Stefani will ignite the kid crowd with the hit title song from her new album, “The Sweet Escape” also featuring popular singer-songwriter Akon.


DIERKS BENTLEY OPENS UP ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE AND LIFE ON THE ROAD IN THE NEW ISSUE OF PEOPLE MAGAZINE


Capitol Nashville Singer/Songwriter Dierks Bentley opened up to PEOPLE for the first time ever about his wedding, marriage to sweetheart Cassidy Black, and the Nashville home they share together in the newest issue on stands now.

Famously mum on the details of his proposal and subsequent marriage, Bentley shares the dirt on the Las Vegas evening the pair got engaged and the “beautiful and private” wedding just two days later on a beach in Mexico.

The couple talks about balancing life on the road as Bentley works the spring leg of his headlining tour, and the new urge to be at home with his wife.

“After three days apart, it gets hard. We try not to go any longer than that,” says Bentley.

The Phoenix-native has been on a five-city promotional tour for his latest project, a live concert DVD titled “LIVE & LOUD AT THE FILLMORE.” His next appearance is on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” this Tuesday, March 27.

For other upcoming appearances and tour dates, visit http://www.dierks.com


Dateline: March 19, 2007

BRAD PAISLEY ANNOUNCES 2nd LEG OF 2007 TOUR

Hershey’s Presents Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour 2007

September 6 to November 17, 2007


Brad Paisley will keep his 2007 tour, Hershey’s Presents Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour, on the road through November as additional dates were announced today. Special guests Rodney Atkins and Taylor Swift will open the second leg dates beginning September 6 and wrapping November 17 with a total of 75 dates in the year 2007. GAC will be the official media sponsor for the tour through 2007.

Paisley’s 2006 TIME WELL WASTED TOUR played to over 750,000 fans and traveled over a million miles. According to Pollstar the tour ended the year #4 in total attendance for country tours, while the January 6 edition of Billboard names Paisley among five hot tour headliners (all genres) for 2007.

Rodney Atkins has recently seen two singles peak at #1 on the singles chart, “Watching You” and “If You’re Going Through Hell,” the latter reigning as the most played song on country radio in 2006. His album If You’re Going Through Hell was also recently certified platinum.

Taylor Swift is one of country music’s hottest-rising starlets. She has enjoyed tremendous success since first bursting onto the scene in 2004 with her chart-topping debut single, "Tim McGraw". Since that time, her self-titled album has been certified Gold by the RIAA and she is currently nominated for an ACM award for “Best New Female Vocalist”. She has previously toured with hot acts Rascal Flatts and George Strait. The 17-year-old rising star has also made a splash in the national media spotlight with appearances on ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and FOX’s Fox & Friends and The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet.


9-6 London, ONT John Labatt Center
9-7 Hamilton Copps Coliseum
9-8 Ottawa Scotiabank Place
9-10 Halifax Metro Center
9-11 St. John Harbour Station
9-12 Portland ME Cumberland Co Civic Center
9-14 Cleveland OH Blossom Music Center
9-15 Pittsburgh PA Post-Gazette Pavilion
9-20 Atlanta GA HiFi Buys
9-21 Tampa FL Ford Amphitheater
9-22 West Palm Beach FL Sound Advice Amphitheater

10-5 Cincinnati OH Riverbend Music Center
10-6 Washington DC Nissan Pavilion
10-7 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
10-11 Grand Forks, ND Ralph Engelstad Arena
10-12 Winnipeg MTS Center
10-13 Saskatoon SK Credit Union Center
10-17 Edmonton AB Rexall Place
10-18 Lethbridge ENMAX Center
10-19 Calgary AB Pengrowth Saddledome
10-21 Missoula MT Adams Center

11-1 Bossier City LA Century Tel Center
11-2 Houston TX The Woodlands Pavilion
11-3 San Antonio TX Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
11-8 Fayetteville NC Crown Coliseum
11-9 Greensboro NC Greensboro Coliseum
11-10 Roanoke VA Roanoke Civic Center
11-15 Lincoln NE Pershing Center
11-16 Rockford IL MetroCentre
11-17 Grand Rapids MI Van Andel Arena

Log on to www.bradpaisley.com for on-sale and up to information on cities and dates for the Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour.


Dateline: March 16, 2007

2007 CMA Music Festival Is "Time Well Wasted" As Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert And Billy Currington Join Performance Lineup

The celebration of America's music is growing as artists continue to join the lineup for 2007 CMA Music Festival, Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10 in Downtown Nashville.

Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Billy Currington are the latest artist additions to the CMA Music Festival performance roster.

New father Paisley, fresh off his 2006 CMA Album of the Year Award win for Time Well Wasted, will make his only Nashville concert appearance in 2007 at CMA Music Festival. One of Country Music's most popular performers, Paisley will close the Festival with the final performance on Sunday, June 10. Paisley's new song "Ticks" is roaring up the singles chart and is the first single from a forth coming album due out this summer.

"Brad has consistently been one of Country Music's top touring artists for the past several years, and his talent and abilities have been recognized with two back-to-back CMA Entertainer of the Year Award nominations," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer. "He is a favorite with everyone, from the fans to radio and the industry. Having Brad give the grand finale performance will be a fantastic way to cap 2007 CMA Music Festival."

Performers already announced include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, John Anderson, Rodney Atkins, Jeff Bates, Dierks Bentley, John Berry, Big & Rich, Blue County, Bomshel, Catherine Britt, Lane Brody, Luke Bryan, Sonny Burgess, Sarah Buxton, Laura Bryna, Carolina Rain, Donovan Chapman, Eric Church, Earl Thomas Conley, Bucky Covington, Cowboy Crush, Amy Dalley, Cole Deggs & the Lonesome, Dusty Drake, Katrina Elam, Emerson Drive, Jace Everett, Flynnville Train, Todd Fritsch, Vince Gill, Josh Gracin, The Grascals, Andy Griggs, 2007 CMA Global Country Artist Award winner Adam Harvey, Heartland, Ty Herndon, Alan Jackson, Jypsi, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Blaine Larsen, Little Big Town, Little Texas, The Lost Trailers, Martina McBride, Neal McCoy, Reba McEntire, Ashley Monroe, Megan Mullins, Gary Nichols, Jerrod Niemann, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jamie O'Neal, Jake Owen, Danielle Peck, Michael Peterson, Pirates of the Mississippi, Povertyneck Hillbillies, LeAnn Rimes, Julie Roberts, Ray Scott, Jeffrey Steele, Sugarland, Pam Tillis, Aaron Tippin, Trent Tomlinson, Trick Pony, Carrie Underwood, Gene Watson, Bryan White, Jett Williams, Trent Willmon, Mark Wills, Gretchen Wilson, Darryl Worley, The Wreckers and Chris Young. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks, and surprise artist performances are also being planned.

All of the artists and celebrities participating in CMA Music Festival donate their time and are not compensated for the hours they spend performing, signing autographs and participating in events. In appreciation of their continued support, CMA created "Keep the Music Playing," a charity program in partnership with the Nashville Alliance for Public Education (NAPE). The program donates half the net proceeds from CMA Music Festival to music education for Nashville's nearly 75,000 public school students. Recently, $368,502 was donated from the 2006 CMA Music Festival, buying hundreds of instruments and equipment for Nashville public schools.

Last year more than 161,000 fans attended CMA Music Festival, winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association's 2006 LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year. Now in its 36th year, the Festival (formerly known as Fan Fair®) continues to spotlight the unique relationship between Country Music artists and their fans.

Tickets for 2007 CMA Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, in Downtown Nashville are available now.

To order tickets for the 2007 CMA Music Festival call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378); visit www.CMAfest.com to download an order form to fax or mail; visit www.ticketmaster.com to buy online or charge-by-phone at (615) 255-9600.

Four-day ticket packages include the Nightly Concerts at LP Field; Daily Concerts on the Greased Lightning® Riverfront Stages; daily admittance to the Fan Fair® (Exhibit Hall) featuring the Acoustic Corner; Crisco® Family Zone; Fun Zone; The ChevyT Sports Zone; CMA Music Festival After HoursT; free in-town shuttles; the CMA Music Festival Program Book; CMA Music Festival pin; special discounts to area attractions, restaurants, shops, and more. Prices do not include applicable handling fees. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable.

For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artist appearances, and more, visit www.CMAfest.com and sign up for the CMA Exclusive e-news.

Once again in 2007, performances at the CMA Music Festival will be filmed for a two-hour, ABC Television Network special that will air later this summer.


MTV & Hilary Duff Celebrate New Album, Dignity, with the Premiere of 'Hilary Duff: This Is Now' on Monday, April 2 at 9:30pm ET/PT

MTV's Multiplatform Support for Duff's New Album Includes the Premiere of 'Dignity' on MTV.com's 'The Leak,' Clips from Her MTV Specials Via Mobile, Album Digital Download on Urge, and 'TRL' Co-Hosting Duties

MTV today announced that it will kick off its support of the April 3 release of Hilary Duff's highly-anticipated album, Dignity, with the premiere of "Hilary Duff: This Is Now," two half-hour documentary specials which will air on Monday, April 2 at 9:30pm and Monday, April 9 at 9:30pm ET/PT. It has been two years since the release of Hilary Duff's #1 album Most Wanted, and she's done a lot of living and growing up since then. MTV cameras were given the rare opportunity to get an inside look at Hilary's hectic day-to-day schedule in the weeks leading up to the release of her highly anticipated new album Dignity on April 3.

In addition, MTV's multiplatform support for the new cd will span across on-air, online, mobile and digital download. On March 27, MTV.com will give Hilary Duff fans an exclusive opportunity to listen to the entire Dignity album a week before its April 3 release date. Hilary will also co-host TRL with MTV VJ Damien Fahey the week of March 26. MTV Mobile will feature the full versions and shorter segments of both specials for 30 days after the shows premiere. URGE (available at http://www.urge.com/) will offer a digital download of the album beginning on April 3.

Following Hilary during her days crammed with photoshoots, interviews, wardrobe fittings, rehearsals and a trip to Europe, "Hilary Duff: This Is Now" will give her fans a sneak peak at the new Hilary, a young woman who is evolving in front of our eyes, becoming her own person, getting a sense of who she is and who she wants to become. Hilary Duff is making her own decisions and taking her musical career in a whole new direction. "Hilary Duff: This Is Now" is Executive Produced by Rod Aissa and Fernando J. Hernandez. Steve Bilchik serves as Talent Executive.


Dateline: March 14, 2007

Nickelodeon Unveils Star-Studded Lineup to Celebrate 20th Anniversary Milestone Kids' Choice Awards, Saturday, March 31

Mega Superstars Gwen Stefani and Akon to Perform

Beyonce, Jessica Alba, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Queen Latifah, Mike Myers, Jamie Lynn Spears, Hilary Duff, George Lopez, Jon Heder, Chris Evans, Ice Cube, Drake Bell, Emma Roberts, Jesse McCartney, Nelly, Ciara, Tom Kenny, Zac Efron, Bindi Irwin, Shia LaBeouf, Hayden Panetierre, Masi Oka, Ty Pennington, Tyler James Williams, Nat Wolff, Alex Wolff, Devon Werkheiser, Lil' JJ, Chris Brown and Ryan Sheckler Will Join Host Justin Timberlake in Live Telecast

Nickelodeon's 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards has set a glittering, super-sized constellation of Hollywood's hottest stars to join host/nominee/two-time Best Burp winner Justin Timberlake for the live milestone telecast Saturday, March 31 (8 p.m. ET; tape delay PT) from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion. Beyonce, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Queen Latifah, Mike Myers, Zac Efron, Bindi Irwin, Hilary Duff, Jessica Alba, Jamie Lynn Spears, George Lopez, Jon Heder, Chris Evans, Drake Bell, Emma Roberts, Jesse McCartney, Nelly, Ciara, Shia LaBeouf, Hayden Panetierre, Ice Cube, Masi Oka, Ty Pennington, Tyler James Williams, Devon Werkheiser, Lil' JJ, Nat Wolff, Alex Wolff, Chris Brown, Tom Kenny and Ryan Sheckler will amp up the wattage at the event often hailed as an Oscars for kids, as they participate in the record-breaking kudos/mess-fest.

Kids will be able to vote in advance in a total of 16 categories. Surprise awards also will be announced during the show. Voting began online March 5 on Nick.com. A different category is being featured on-air in ME:TV each week. In fact, for the first time, kids can vote on all available Nickelodeon digital platforms including Nick.com, Nicktropolis, TurboNick or text in their votes via cell phones, for the Nominees they think are deserving of Nick's highest honors.

Nicktropolis will offer a brand new virtual Kids' Choice Awards themed world where kids can stroll down the Orange Carpet, check out the KCA Control Room, sneak in Backstage, create their own Kids' Choice branded room and chat about the event in real time while watching the live TurboNick webcast together in viewing parties. TurboNick, Nickelodeon's broadband video service on Nick.com, will serve as the fully interactive home during the awards show, featuring a three-hour live Kids' Choice streaming event including coverage of the Orange Carpet, Backstage, and the Kids' Choice Awards after party, all hosted by ME:TV's Alex and Jordan.

The official 'Kids' Choice Awards - Volume 3' CD was released on March 1 and will be available exclusively at WalMart locations. The CD is a compilation of recent hit songs selected by kids from a who's who of popular artists.


Dateline: March 13, 2007

A Texas Surprise for Wreckers Fans

Music lovers were in for a big treat this past Saturday at Billy Bob’s in Ft. Worth, where The Wreckers were joined on stage for “Cigarettes”—the song, not a smoke break—by pop star Kelly Clarkson. According to General Manager Robert Gallagher, "Saturday night's show with The Wreckers at Billy Bob's was one of the most electric nights I have ever seen. The 4000+ crowd was going nuts for The Wreckers and out comes Kelly Clarkson to sing with them and the crowd came completely unglued. It’s absolute magic when something like that happens. The crowd that night will never forget the excitement felt. It was a very special treat."

Online, fans have been buzzing about the surprise duet since it happened. There has been a flurry of activity on both Kelly Clarkson’s and The Wreckers’ message boards, where threads on the “Texas Surprise” have exceeded 15 pages of raves. You too can catch the performance at Youtube, where it became one of the site’s most viewed and highest rated entertainment videos yesterday. The Wreckers’ brand new single, “Tennessee,” debuted on the R&R chart last week.


Hilary Duff's Single 'With Love' Now Available; Single Soars Onto Top 40 Chart

The digital single of Hilary Duff's smash single "With Love" is now available for sale. In addition, fans will be able to pre-order Hilary's new album, Dignity, set to be released April 3. In an exclusive offer, those pre-ordering the album on iTunes will receive a free "With Love" music video.

The song "With Love" is Hilary's fastest breaking single to date on the radio and on MTV. "With Love" is already #34 on the Top 40 Mainstream radio chart after a mere two weeks of being #1 most added at the format. The video has also been #1 on TRL several times since its debut in early February. Hilary will be a guest co-host of MTV's TRL the week of March 26, and will be featured on MTV's "The Leak" beginning March 27 and running through April 3.

Dignity marks a new direction if Hilary Duff's musical career. The album boasts a distinct and edgy dance feel, and "With Love" is the #1 breakout song on Billboard's Hot Dance play chart this week. Hilary co-wrote each song, and the lyrics showcase her growth as a young woman, revealing both her confidence and vulnerability with depth and urgency.

Hilary teamed with Grammy-Award winning Kara DioGuardi (Gwen Stefani, Pussy Cat Dolls, Enrique Iglesias, Kelly Clarkson), as well as top producers/songwriters like Chico Bennett & Richard Vission (Madonna, Usher, The Killers), Tim & Bob (Nas, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez), Vada Nobles (Rhianna, Lauryn Hill, Faith Evans, Natasha Bedingfield, Warren G), Fred Wreck (Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Fergie), Will.I.Am, Rhett Lawrence, and her sister Haylie Duff.

A deluxe edition of Dignity will be released April 3 as well, and will contain exclusive artwork, and a DVD retrospective hosted by Hilary Duff from the living room in her own home. This spring, Hilary will also announce her tour plans for the summer for the United States, Canada and Europe.


Dateline: March 12, 2007

Carrie Underwood to perform as musical guest on Saturday Night Live

Two-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood will become the fifth country music artist (Garth, Faith Hill, Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban) to appear in the past 20 years on Saturday Night Live when she performs on March 24. Underwood will sing hits from her 5 million selling album SOME HEARTS.

Underwood’s career has garnered 2 Grammy Awards, 2 Country Music Association Awards, 2 Academy of Country Music Awards, 2 CMT Awards, 2 People’s Choice Awards, 8 Billboard Awards and more since winning American Idol in May 2005. She will spend time in the studio this spring recording her sophomore album due out later this year.

Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning will host March 24.


Todd Fritsch Keeps The Home Fires Burning - Breaks Attendance Records At HLSR BBQ Cook-Off, The Hideout & FBSO

Native Texan Todd Fritsch is keeping the home fires burning, breaking attendance records at his HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO BBQ Cook-Off debut with an audience of 93,642; the HLSR's after-hours mecca THE HIDEOUT (5,011), and at the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra's Salute To America's Cowboys event (682).

Fritsch is not only moving large audiences, but his latest single, "What's Wrong With Me," is climbing the charts: Texas Music #17, Music Row #36, and broke on to the R&R/Billboard monitored chart. The track is from his upcoming Diamond Music Group/Spinville CD, SAWDUST, which is due out April 17. The video for the single (featuring guest stars Roger Clemens and Eddy Raven) has been serviced nationally, and in the first weeks of promotion has already garnered over 700 plays. Early media feedback on SAWDUST is overwhelmingly positive and Fritsch plans on fanning the flames. He's just wrapped up a successful CRS-38 appearance; he's booked for the upcoming CMA Music Festival (Nashville) and plans are underway for a fall tour of Europe.

Log on to www.toddfritsch.com or MySpace.com/toddfritsch to read the latest news, see the latest pics and learn more about America's newest singing cowboy.


Dateline: March 9, 2007

Music World/Columbia Records Announce the Release of 'Ms. Kelly,' the Eagerly-Anticipated New Album from Grammy-Winning Urban-Pop Superstar Kelly Rowland

Available Tuesday, June 26

Music World/Columbia Records will release Ms. Kelly, the avidly-awaited sophomore album from the Grammy-winning pop-urban musical superstar Kelly Rowland, on Tuesday, June 26.

"Like This," the first single from Ms. Kelly, is an infectious pulsating hip-hop groove featuring the Grammy-winning rap artist Eve. After a mere week at radio, "Like This" is already lighting up America's radio airwaves with a nationwide listening audience of over 5 million. The single is slated to impact Urban/Rhythm radio on March 27 and Top 40 on April 17. A "Like This" ringtone was made available on March 6 with a digital download and 12 inch single being offered on March 13. The CD single will be in stores on April 17. "Like This" is currently being promoted on AOL Music's New Songs page while fans may hear a streaming version of the tune on Kelly's MySpace page (www.myspace.com/kellyrowland).


"Ghetto," the second single from Ms. Kelly, provides a showcase for the combined talents of Kelly Rowland and guest artist Snoop Dogg.

Ms. Kelly is the long-awaited successor to Rowland's best-selling 2002 gold-certified solo debut album, Simply Deep, which has sold more than two million copies worldwide. Peaking at #1 in the UK, #3 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart, and #12 on the Billboard Top 200, Simply Deep included the smash hit, "Dilemma," Kelly's duet with the rapper Nelly, which earned the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2003 and spent 10 weeks at #1 on the Hot 100.


"I have put my heart and soul into this record," said Kelly about her decision to make this record very personal. "I am excited that everyone will hear it. I am completely exposed. It's the real me."

One of the vocal superstars in Destiny's Child, the biggest selling girl group of all time, Kelly Rowland's talents proved a major contributing force as the group racked up sales of more than 60 million records worldwide while earning two Grammy Awards in the Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals category (2000: "Say My Name"; 2001: "Survivor").

Kelly's natural charm and charisma have opened up the doors to roles in movies and on television. Her big screen acting credits include starring roles in the 2003 horror blockbuster, "Freddy vs. Jason," and 2004's comedy-romance, "The Seat Filler," executive produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Among her television appearances, she has appeared as "Carly" in three episodes of "The Hughleys" and as "Martha Reeves" (of Martha & the Vandellas) on "American Dreams." She has performed on "Saturday Night Live" and as a guest host on "The View."

Most recently, Kelly Rowland is appearing as celebrity spokesperson for the "Dark & Lovely" hair product line from Soft Sheen-Carson (consumer products division of L'Oreal USA, Inc.).






2006 NEW GENERATION AWARD WINNER GIVES BACK

PATRICK DRONEY DONATES GUITAR TO THE ROBERT JOHNSON BLUES MUSEUM


Patrick Droney, 2006 recipient of the Robert Johnson/ Gibson Guitar New Generation Award, presented Steven Johnson, president of the Robert Johnson Blues Foundation, his personal vintage 1992 Fender Stratocaster with "Red White and Blues" pickups for the Robert Johnson Museum in Crystal Springs, MS. during a recent performance at the House of Blues in Atlantic City.

The guitar of choice was the very guitar Patrick used when auditioning for the New Generation award and holds a place in history with the Robert Johnson Blues Foundation.

In 2006, Patrick Droney was honored with the Robert Johnson/Gibson Guitar New Generation Award as the year's most promising young blues musician. Since recieving the award, the 14 year old from Southern New Jersey has gone on to open for big name acts, including his idol, BB King at venues such as the House of Blues and BB Kings Blues Club. Patrick has also been featured on the Montell Williams show and has appeared in numerous Blues Magazines.

The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation was founded by the family and heirs of blues legend Robert Johnson to provide services to all generations of blues artists and to preserve and perpetuate the rich heritage of Delta Blues Music.

Website: http://www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org



Dateline: February 6, 2007


Photo provided by: Nickelodeon

Justin Timberlake to Host Nickelodeon's Milestone 20th Anniversary Kids' Choice Awards Breaking the Slime Barrier Live from Los Angeles on Saturday, March 31

Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Beyonce, Jack Black, Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, Emma Roberts, Drake Bell, Bruce Willis, Queen Latifah, Miley Cyrus, Dakota Fanning and Many More Grab Nominations

Singer/actor/two-time Best Burp Award winner and 2007 Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards nominee Justin Timberlake will host Nickelodeon's 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Saturday, March 31 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), when kids honor their favorites from the worlds of film, music, sports and television in a star-studded live, milestone telecast (tape delayed for West Coast) from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion. Nickelodeon's no-holds-barred kudos/mess-fest will mark two decades monumentally by breaking the slime barrier. True to tradition, kids will rule and stars will rejoice with them.

"We're celebrating Kids' Choice's 20th anniversary in record-breaking Nickelodeon style, which means this will be the biggest, loudest, messiest spectacle in the show's history, and Justin Timberlake is just the superstar to lead the fun," said Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President, Development and Original Programming, Nickelodeon and an Executive Producer for the award show. "Justin is a big kid at heart, and kids love that about him. He's a Kids' Choice Award winner, presenter, performer and slime recipient. Best of all, he's a great sport who's always game for anything."

"I'm revving up to have an even bigger blast than usual at Nickelodeon's 20th Kids' Choice Awards, and I'm thrilled and proud to be hosting the 20th anniversary show," said Timberlake, who has won three Kids' Choice Blimp Awards: Favorite Musical Group ('N Sync - 1999) and Best Burp - 2003 & 2006. "There's nothing like Kids' Choice for 'un-adult-erated' fun. While honoring kids' opinions, it taps into the kid in all of us."

This year's list abounds with dual nods. Treasured noms went to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest for Favorite Movie and its star, Johnny Depp for Favorite Male Movie Star. Ice Age: The Meltdown got a solid pair for Favorite Animated Movie and Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (Queen Latifah as Ellie the Wooly Mammoth), as did animated flick Over the Hedge and Bruce Willis (voice of RJ the Raccoon). Drake & Josh and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and their respective stars Drake Bell and Cole Sprouse made the list for Favorite TV Show and Favorite Male TV Star.

Beyonce picked up two nominations for Favorite Female Singer and Favorite Song (Irreplaceable). SpongeBob SquarePants absorbed two for Favorite Cartoon and Favorite Video Game (SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab). This year's and last year's Kids' Choice hosts with the most, Justin Timberlake and Jack Black, nabbed nominations respectively for Favorite Singer and Favorite Movie Actor. Charlotte's Web wove a nomination for Dakota Fanning as Favorite Female Movie Star, and Julia Roberts got one for Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (The Ant Bully).

Kids will be able to vote in advance in a total of 16 categories. Surprise awards also will be announced during the show. Voting begins online March 5 on Nick.com. Kids also will be able to vote via their cell phones. Beginning Sunday, March 11 in TEENick with the Kids' Choice Awards nominee a different category will be featured on-air each week, and kids can then cast their vote online at Nick.com.

Leading up to the award show, TurboNick, Nickelodeon's broadband video service on Nick.com, will feature a Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards playlist, along with various clips from past awards shows and current promotions for the 20th Annual Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards. Mini-site features of the KCA 2007 area in TurboNick will include KCA clips, quizzes, games, mash-ups and more. On the night of the live show, TurboNick will serve as the interactive broadband home base for all things Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards and will give kids an insider's look at the entire live event: on the orange carpet, backstage and at the after party. Exclusive backstage webcams will give kids control of what they want to see. Free promotional Podcasts will be available on Nick.com for various media players. These Podcasts also will be available on the iTunes Music Store (www.itunes.com) as free downloads to iPods.

In addition to the ever-popular Kids' Choice Awards nominee special, Nickelodeon will be celebrating the 20th year of the Awards with a special retrospective called "Deep inside the KCAs" in TEENick on Sunday, March 18, hosted by Emma Roberts (Unfabulous). Both specials will be a part of Comcast's expanded VOD package for March. Nickelodeon also will join forces with Comcast's broadband platform Comcast.net to feature the Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards nominee special running on the FanTM (Comcast's multimedia broadband player on its consumer portal, Comcast.net).

Nickelodeon's 7th Annual Kids' Choice Awards was the first to air internationally in 1994 on Nickelodeon's channel in the UK and now, more than a decade later, the US show is seen in more than 205 million households across Nickelodeon's 34 channels in the UK, Europe, Russia, Israel, Asia, Australia, Latin America and Brazil. Since premiering the first KCAs in the US in 1987, Nickelodeon has launched eight fully localized versions around the globe starting with Meus Premios Brasil in 2000 and Mis Premios Nick Mexico in 2003. Annual events now also take place in Sweden, Holland, Italy, China and Australia.

The franchise's 20th year will see the debut of two new Kids' Choice Awards in the biggest television markets in Europe. For the first time ever, Nickelodeon UK is bringing the Kids' Choice Awards to the UK later this year. The UK event will be produced by Nickelodeon UK, together with the team behind MTV's European Music Awards. The UK event date and all-star lineup will be announced this spring. Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Germany will take place in fall 2007.

The official Kids' Choice Awards - Volume 3 CD will be released on March 1 and will be available exclusively at Walmart locations. The CD is a compilation of recent hit songs selected by kids from a who's who of popular artists.

Multi-platinum recording artist and two-time Grammy Award winner Timberlake (2004 Best Pop Vocal Album, Justified; 2004 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Cry Me a River) came to fame and teen idol status as the frontman of pop band 'N Sync (1995-2002). Proving its immense popularity with even younger fans, the phenomenal band clinched a Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Award as Favorite Musical Group in 1999.




Strait and Ronnie Milsap have 91 Number One Hits Combined for 2007 Set Lists



Credit: Sid Farbstein.
Pictured Left to Right: EJ Bernas, Royce Risser, George Strait, Tom Lord, Bill Catino and Bruce Shindler.

It seems country music fans just can't get enough of George Strait. The indisputable King of Country is still doing what comes naturally, continuing his concert attendance streak of years past by selling out arenas and shattering venue records across the country at multiple stops along his 2007 tour.

Strait, along with the legendary Ronnie Milsap and 17-year-old singer/songwriter phenom Taylor Swift, have already played to packed houses in Lafayette and Shreveport, La., Hershey, Pa., Charlottesville, Va. (setting a new house record), Greensboro, N.C., Boise, Idaho, Las Cruces, N.M. and Phoenix. Upcoming concerts nearing sell-out include Hoffman Estates (Chicago), Charleston, S.C., Uncasville, C.T., Denver and Kansas City. Strait holds more than 20 attendance records at venues from coast to coast.

In its review of the tour opener, the Daily Advertiser of Lafayette said Strait is the "true thing" and noted that Swift and Milsap "delighted a sold-out Acadiana crowd." The Shreveport Times reported that "Strait, a County Music Hall of Famer, thrilled a sold-out crowd at CenturyTel Center in Bossier City. And he did it in the signature fashion of his 25-year career, standing behind a microphone and singing his favorite songs," adding that "the crowd was gripped from the moment he stepped on stage. At times, the arena looked like one of the honky-tonks where Strait began his music career, with impromptu line dances breaking out."

And the Patriot News in Hershey, Pa. proclaimed, "When it comes to bang for your buck, few artists deliver like country superstar George Strait, who packed a sold-out show at Hershey's Giant Center with over two dozen of his multitude of hits with few breaks and even less chitchat." With more than 62 million records sold, 53 No. 1 songs (Strait is Billboard's all-time leader for No. 1 country singles), 74 top 10 and 78 top 20 hits, the Texas Troubadour has a gold mine to choose from.

At a recent stop in Memphis at the FedEx forum, Strait was awarded his 32nd platinum album plaque for his latest release, It Just Comes Natural, prior to the show. He's now earned more platinum certifications than any other artist in country music. This event capped off an emotional day spent visiting kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Strait has also recently been featured in exclusive interviews on the covers of USA Weekend and AAttractions (American Airlines' in-flight entertainment magazine) that have generated overwhelming response.

Early on, veteran artist Milsap is already proving a crowd favorite. Drawing from his roster of nearly 40 No. 1 crossover hits, the Grammy-award winning, multiplatinum artist puts on quite a show. According to the Hershey Patriot News, "he riveted the clearly respectful crowd with classic after classic," with the reviewer noting that "his voice has lost none of its ringing depth and his high notes were firmly in place."

Swift, the rookie on the tour, has been delighting fans and wowing critics with her stellar performances. She is touring to support her debut album and first single, "Tim McGraw." The song reached top 5 on the country radio charts and recently landed inside the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where Swift joins multiplatinum superstars Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood as one of only three country artists in the all-genre top 40 listing. Her self-titled album, a collection of 11 songs all written or co-written by Swift, entered at No. 3 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and is still holding strong at No. 8. "Teardrops On My Guitar," the second single from her gold album, is slated for release next month. She will perform on The Tonight Show February 13.


Emerson Drive partners with America’s Second Harvest Food Bank to raise awareness of hunger in America.

Emerson Drive had some special guests at their recent Green Bay, Wisconsin concert, representatives from America’s Second Harvest –The Nation’s Food Bank Network. The band and Midas Records Nashville recently partnered with the largest hunger relief organization in the United States, to raise awareness to help wipe out hunger in America. Inspired by the lyrics of “Moments”, the new hit single from their current album Countrified and the storyline of the song’s poignant music video, Emerson Drive wanted to help give back by aligning with this national organization.

Representatives from the Wisconsin branch of America’s Second Harvest were on site during Emerson Drive’s show to educate fans about the organization and ask for their support. America’s Second Harvest will also have a presence at select cities on Emerson Drive’s upcoming North American tour.


Dateline: February 5, 2007

The Top Three Finalists Have Been Chosen to Compete for a Live Performance With Justin Timberlake, on 'The 49th Annual Grammy Awards,' Feb. 11 on the CBS Television Network

The Finalists are Africa Miranda From Montgomery, Ala., Brenda Radney From Staten Island, N.Y. and Robyn Troup From Houston, Texas

Music Fans Can Vote Now and During the Telecast to Pick the One to Perform Live on the Broadcast

The momentum continues now that music fans have voted and chosen the Top 3 Finalists, who will compete to perform live with multi-GRAMMY Award nominee Justin Timberlake, in the "My GRAMMY(R) Moment" campaign, The Recording Academy announced during The Super Bowl Pre-Game Show. The once-in-a-lifetime performance will be seen on THE 49TH ANNUAL GRAMMY(R) AWARDS, Sunday, Feb. 11 (8:00-11:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The three finalists will come to Los Angeles and will each rehearse with Timberlake during the week before the GRAMMY Awards. All three will be in the audience during the broadcast as voting continues. Finally, the winner will be announced during the show and will be invited to the stage for the performance.

Fans can vote online once for their favorite finalist beginning today up until 9:59 p.m. ET (6:59 p.m. PT) the night of the GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 11 via CBS.com or http://music.yahoo.com/mygrammymoment/ . Viewers also will have the opportunity to cast up to 10 votes through their mobile phone within a two-hour window during the live east coast airing of the GRAMMY Awards from 8 p.m. to 9:59 p.m. ET (west coast voters can text vote from 5 p.m. to 6:59 p.m. PT). The interactive mobile voting technology gives fans a corresponding number (1-3) to use as a text vote to 81818 for their favorite finalist.

Top 3 Finalists (alphabetical order)
-- Africa Miranda (age 30), Montgomery, Ala.
-- Brenda Radney (age 22), Staten Island, N.Y.
-- Robyn Troup (age 18), Houston, Texas

Final Performer

The final performer will be announced live before she takes the stage on the GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 11, 2007 at STAPLES Center in L.A., broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET. In addition to a memorable "GRAMMY Moment" performance, the winner will be driving in style thanks to Chevrolet. She will be awarded a distinctively cool, sunburst orange 2007 Chevy HHR that comes fully loaded for the ultimate music fan, with an in-dash six-disc CD changer, an audio input jack for an MP3 player and Pioneer premium seven- speaker sound system.


Kimberley Locke to Debut New Video on Americanidol.Com

Site to Premiere "Change"

Curb recording artist Kimberley Locke will debut her music video for "Change" on AmericanIdol.com (http://www.americanidol.com/), Wednesday, February 7, 2007.

"Change" has quickly risen to #23 in just three weeks on the Billboard AC chart. The music video is directed by Roman White (Carrie Underwood). Locke's sophomore album, "Based On A True Story," will be released later this spring on Curb Records.

Locke was in the top three on the second season of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL. She has since scored 4 top 10 Billboard AC hits including two #1's. Additionally, her "8th World Wonder" debuted at #1 on the Billboard Single Sales chart. She is currently filming "Celebrity Fit Club 5" for VH1, which will begin airing later this spring, and is a Jenny Craig spokesperson.

Americanidol.com (http://www.americanidol.com/) is home to the Internet's largest AMERICAN IDOL community, MyIdol, where fans can create their own "Idol" profile and share blogs, personal photos and play games as they connect with contestants and fellow fans. The site also features in-depth, behind-the- scenes coverage including exclusive photos and video from auditions and all of the backstage action throughout the entire season, in addition to a new music download store, mobile downloads and more.


Dateline: February 2, 2007

Kenny Chesney's REALLY BIG Flip-Flop Summer
2007 Tour Maxes Fun Factor with Sugarland & Pat Green

Anywhere & Everywhere: Having just announced six stadium shows -- in Seattle, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, Cleveland and Detroit -- it figures Kenny Chesney's just getting warmed up to bring the summer alive. And to that end, he's bringing some really good friends out on the road to help him make his 2007 Flip-Flop Summer Tour -- brought to you by Cruzan Rum -- the biggest yet!

And the reigning and back-to-back Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year didn't just enlist hot artists, he picked two acts that he's already road-tested. In addition to triple Grammy nominee and Texas icon Pat Green, Chesney brings triple-platinum country upstarts Sugarland out for an encore run. “My fans come to have a good time -- and they like it when you get in there and have fun with them,” Chesney says of the more than 6 million people who've come out to see him over the past 5 years. “And one thing I can say these two acts have in common is not just their willingness to have fun with the fans, but the fact that like me and my guys, they really seem to thrive on that connection.

“When Sugarland is up there, they really dig playing together; they're a band in the truest sense of the word - and they feed on the crowd feeding on them. Jennifer and Kristian run all over that stage, and just come to life… it's exciting to watch.

Having the single most attended tour in all of North America last year with his The Road & The Radio Tour 2006 -- playing to more people than even the Dave Matthews Band and the Rolling Stones -- Chesney is all about the fans. Bringing them not just the biggest, but the best possible show is the key… and working from the model of his stadium line-up, which also includes 3-time Entertainers of the Year Brooks & Dunn and ACM Top Female Vocalist Sara Evans, the man who just finished producing Willie Nelson's next album is looking forward to getting into his flip-flops and hitting the road.

“It's getting to be that time of year where we're all starting to itch,” Chesney admits with a laugh. “And with a line-up like this, how can you blame us? This is the kinda show where me and the guys'll be sneaking into the wings to watch -- just like the fans. So, all we gotta do is finish up the stage, get the set list sorted out and start rehearsing.”

It's a safe bet “Beer In Mexico,” slamming up the country radio charts, is going to be on the short list of must-do songs. Like the multiple week #1s “Summertime” and “Living In Fast Forward,” from Chesney's triple platinum The Road & The Radio, it sets a blazing pace for a summer on the road.


Dateline: February 1, 2007

Jason Aldean Sells Out January Shows Before Hitting The Road With Rascal Flatts


*Photo: Courtesy Broken Bow Records

"JOHNNY CASH" CHOSEN AS LEAD TRACK OFF SOPHOMORE ALBUM

Rising country music star Jason Aldean spent the last few weeks giving his fans a sneak peak of what to expect from his highly anticipated sophomore album on a string of sold out headlining shows across the country.

The first five stops in January included Wichita, KS; San Antonio, TX; Norman, OK; Miami, OK; and Durant, OK. Two additional sold out shows in Cincinnati, OH, and Owensboro, KY, are on the books before Aldean joins Rascal Flatts on February 8 in Charleston, WV for their "Me & My Gang" Tour.

Having spent the majority of January in the studio with producer Michael Knox finishing up his sophomore album, Aldean will introduce the lead track titled "Johnny Cash" to radio this week, followed by an album in the second quarter of 2007.

"This is a song I've had my eye on for a couple of years," says Aldean. "When we are recording, I always try and think about what songs will be good for our live show, and this is one of those. It rocks hard and our fans are loving it so far."

A record seventy eight weeks after its release, Aldean is still celebrating the success of his self-titled debut album on Broken Bow Records, which has spawned three chart-topping radio hits, three No. one videos on CMT, industry awards and over 850,000 albums sold to date.

Aldean's current single "Amarillo Sky" is presently sitting at No. four on the country singles chart, and just last week, the video reached the top spot on CMT's Top 20 Countdown, becoming his third consecutive No. one video on the network. The ACM TOP NEW MALE VOCALIST had previous chart success with both "Hicktown" (Top 10) and "Why" (No. one).


Grammy-Nominated Duo THE WRECKERS To Join KEITH URBAN on 33-City Summer Tour

Adding to the excitement of Keith Urban’s much anticipated “Love, Pain & the whole crazy World Tour” is the addition of Grammy-Nominated duo The Wreckers to the line-up. For 36 concerts in 33 cities beginning in Phoenix, Arizona on June 8th, The Wreckers will kick off the show with the tight harmonies, smart songwriting, and pop-tinged country sound for which they have become known.

Since the release of their multi-week #1 debut single “Leave The Pieces” last year, The Wreckers, comprised of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp, have established themselves as one of the hottest new country acts around. “Leave The Pieces” is Grammy-nominated for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group, and their follow-up single, “My, Oh My” is currently a top ten hit. The girls’ debut album, Stand Still, Look Pretty has been certified gold. The Wreckers spent last summer and fall opening for such superstar acts as Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, & Brad Paisley, so will feel right at home warming up the crowds for Keith Urban this summer.

Tickets for the “Love, Pain, & the whole crazy World Tour” are set to go on sale to the public beginning Saturday, Febrauary 3rd in select markets. For more information about specific dates and pre-sale offers, visit www.thewreckers.com or www.keithurban.net.

RASCAL FLATTS JOIN STAR STUDDED NFL NETWORK’S SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL “HANGING WITH CHAD”

ADDITIONAL CELEBRITIES INCLUDE DAVID BECKHAM, JIMMY FALLON, LL COOL J, WARREN SAPP AND MORE

Rascal Flatts flew to Miami, Florida this past weekend to film their part in a NFL Network 30-second Super Bowl television commercial. The clip, titled “Hanging with Chad,” was shot with flamboyant Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson who is throwing a Super Bowl party for all his friends – and it’s quite a cast of characters who show up to hang with Chad on Super Bowl Sunday.

Celebrities, and athletes, in addition to Rascal Flatts and Chad include David Beckham, Janet Reno, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, LL Cool J, Triump the Insult Cosmic Doc, Angus T. Jones, Reggie Bush, Edgerrin James and Warren Sapp.

“Hanging with Chad” will air during CBS’s Super Bowl XLI broadcast on Sunday, February 4.


Dateline: January 31, 2007

Our thought and prayers are with singer-songwriter, Jeffrey Steele and his family. Jeffrey’s thirteen year old son, Alex Levasseur, died on Sunday from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Steele has written hundreds of songs like “These Days” “What Hurts the Most,” and “My Wish” for Rascal Flatts and “My Town” and “Gone” for Montgomery Gentry.

Cards can be sent in care of Alex’s mother to: Stephanie LeVasseur, P. O. Box 214, Franklin, TN 37064.

To donate to a foundation honoring Alex, contact The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Attn: Lani, P. O. Box 440225, Nashville 37244, Regarding: Alex LeVasseur.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Alex's family and friends.

COUNTRY RECORDING STAR TRACE ADKINS TO BE FEATURED ON ABC’S EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION


*Photo: Courtesy Capitol Nashville

Country superstar Trace Adkins will appear as a special guest on ABC’s Emmy-Award winning reality show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on Sunday, February 18 at 8pm ET.

Adkins recently performed a benefit concert in Austin, Texas where proceeds of more than $75,000 went toward paying off the current mortgage of a local couple, whose five out of six children have been diagnosed with varying degrees of autism. Portions of the concert will be included in this episode. The show’s design team will present the family with a brand new renovated home that will better meet the needs of their children.

Adkins’ 2007 Dangerous Man Tour begins tomorrow, February 1 in University Park, PA, with special guests Craig Morgan and Danielle Peck. His latest Top 5 single is “Ladies Love Country Boys” from the Dangerous Man CD. For latest news, visit: www.traceadkins.com


FALL IN LOVE WITH FALL OUT BOY AS THEY HOST THE N’S LOVE ‘EM AND LEAVE ‘EM WEEKEND
KICKING OFF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Grammy-Nominated Band To Co-Host Weekend With Stars of The N’s Beyond The Break and Perform Their Newest Hit Single “This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race” From Their Upcoming Album Infinity On High (out February 6)

The N celebrates Valentine’s Day with six stars who know all about matters of the heart.  Famed rockers Fall Out Boy join Beyond the Break beauties Sonya Balmores and Suzie Pollard as co-hosts of The N’s Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Weekend, a three-day love fest showcasing The N’s hottest dates, disses and disasters from many of their hit shows.  The weekend marathon will run from Friday, February 9 – Sunday, February 11 and will include exclusive band interviews and a performance of their latest hit single “This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race” from their upcoming album Infinity On High debuting February 6.

“We’re excited to have Fall Out Boy co-host the Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Weekend with our Beyond the Break stars,” said Sarah Tomassi Lindman, SVP of Production and Programming, The N.  “It’s the perfect weekend date to kick off Valentine’s Day.”

Fall Out Boy, Sonya and Suzie host the weekend featuring episodes of The N’s hottest shows including Degrassi, Instant Star, One on One and Beyond The Break.  Additionally, The N viewers can catch an exclusive sneak peek on-air and online beginning Friday, February 9 from the anticipated third season of Instant Star which premieres Friday, February 16.

Beyond the Break airs regularly Friday nights on The N at 8:30 p.m. (ET).  The 30-minute series is an intense drama combining surf and sun as it drops in on the competitive world of professional surfing.  Four passionate women with diverse backgrounds will pursue their dreams of becoming professional surfers.  But in order to remain afloat, each of them must overcome issues to capture surf stardom from WaveSync.

For more information on Fall Out Boy visit www.falloutboyrock.com.

For more information on The N visit www.the-n.com


STEVE AZAR ROCKS NEW YORK'S MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


*Photo: Courtesy Midas Records

Azar To Perform More Concerts on Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Face The Promise Tour

Country blues rocker, Steve Azar recently received a standing ovation from a very enthusiastic sold-out crowd at the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden in New York City. Azar opened the show for Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, whose Face The Promise tour has been ranked as the #1 tour in America by Pollstar.

“I've always imagined how cool it might be to someday perform at Madison Square Garden, where so many of my musical influences have played over the years,” explains Azar. “But actually being there -- on the same show with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band-- was truly a great night that I will always remember!”

Azar has also been invited to remain on tour with the legendary rock star, with dates extending through March 2007. What started out as a few dates back in November, has now turned into a 5-month gig for the Mississippi native who has been impressing critics and gaining even more fans at each and every concert.

In the spring, Azar is planning to release Indianola, his new album on his own indie label, Dang Records. But for now, fans can purchase advance copies of the CD exclusively at his concerts with Seger.

ExxonMobil will continue to sponsor Azar’s tour dates throughout 2007. Founders Federal Credit Union will serve as an additional sponsor for Azar’s remaining tour dates with Bob Seger & Silver Bullet Band. For more news and concert information, visit www.steveazar.com.



The Grascals To Perform With Dierks Bentley on The Late, Late Show With Craig Ferguson On Monday, February 12


Pictured in the recording studio with Dierks and Jake the dog are (left to right):
Grascals Jimmy Mattingly and Danny Roberts, engineer Patrick Murphy, and Grascals Terry Smith and Terry Eldredge.
Credit:  Alan Mayor

Award-winning bluegrass group The Grascals, nominated for a Best Bluegrass Album Grammy®, will perform with their good friend, singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley, on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson on Monday, February 12 (CBS Television/12:35 a.m. ET/PT), the day after the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.  They will perform “Prodigal Son’s Prayer,” a bluegrass song written by Bentley, which the group recorded with him for his critically acclaimed album, Long Trip Alone.  Recorded at the Charles Bass Correctional Complex in Nashville, the song’s poignant message is punctuated by the inmates’ humming and foot stomping.

Bentley, who is nominated for two Grammy Awards—Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song for “Every Mile a Memory”-- also made a guest appearance on Long List of Heartaches, The Grascals’ Grammy-nominated sophomore release on Rounder Records, trading verses with lead singer Terry Eldredge on the Harley Allen tune, “Being Me.”

“I’ve known Dierks for a long time, and I’m thrilled with all his success,” said Eldredge.  “He’s always been a fan of traditional and bluegrass music, and we had a great time in the studio together.”

The Grascals are the 2006 International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainers of the Year, earning the top honor just one year after being awarded Emerging Artist of the Year.  Their self-titled debut earned a Grammy nomination last year.  They have received six nominations for the upcoming SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America) Awards—Entertaining Group of the Year, Bluegrass Band of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year (an award they won last year), Male Vocalist of the Year/Contemporary (Terry Eldredge), Fiddle Performer of the Year (Jimmy Mattingly) and Mandolin Performer of the Year (Danny Roberts--an award he won last year).

Long List of Heartaches is #1 for the second consecutive month on the Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Survey album chart.

The Grascals return for a guest appearance on the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman on Friday, February 9.  For a list of tour dates and additional information on the band, visit www.grascals.com.


Dateline: January 26, 2007

Megan Peeler Wins the 25th Anniversary Colgate Country Showdown

Megan Peeler has won the 25th Annual Colgate Country Showdown. The televised event, held at the historic Ryman Auditorium was hosted by LeAnn Rimes. The winner was presented with a $100,000 Grand Prize check and the title, "Best New Act in Country Music".

Megan Peeler began studying music at the age of 7 and went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Appalachian State University, earning her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy. The singer/songwriter is trained in classical piano, guitar and voice. Peeler rediscovered her love of performing while working as a Board-Certified Music Therapist in various hospitals, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing homes in North Carolina and Ohio. She has entertained audiences at Cheeseburger in Paradise in Ashville, North Carolina and Howl At the Moon Piano Improvisation Bar in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently, Peeler is performing with the band Out of the Blue at Coyote Joe's in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The five contestants were judged on the following criteria: vocal/instrumental ability, originality of performance, stage presence/charisma and talent. The finalists performed in front of a panel of industry veterans - Fletcher Foster (Sr. VP and GM of Universal South), Brian Mansfield (USA Today Nashville Correspondent), Tracy Gershon (VP of A&R Warner Bros. Nashville). Rod Essig (Creative Artist Agency) and Beverly Keel (Tennessean).

Many of today's top country artists have competed in the past local, state, regional and National competitions, including Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sara Evans, Montgomery Gentry.

Each year the competition begins in the spring with more than 450 country radio stations producing live shows to find the best new talent in their market. These winners advance to state and then regional competitions throughout the summer and fall.

The 25th Annual Colgate Country Showdown National Final, one-hour special- will air nationwide, over syndicated television in April, with a second airing to follow on Great American Country(GAC) in May. For local broadcast information visit the Colgate Country Showdown website at www.countryshowdown.com.


Dateline: January 25, 2007

Bucky Covington on Larry King Tonight!

Bucky Covington will talk with Larry King tonight about his experiences on "American Idol" and to promote his current single, "A Different World," and upcoming debut album. Fans can submit questions to Bucky for tonight's broadcast via CNN.com. "Larry King Live" airs at 9pm EST on CNN.

SHOW DOG NASHVILLE'S LINDSEY HAUN WINNER OF CMT.COM LOADED AWARD FOR NUMBER ONE STREAMED VIDEO FROM A NEW ARTIST

Show Dog Nashville's Lindsey Haun was named the winner of the CMT.com Loaded Award for the "Number One Streamed Video From A New Artist (Rookie of the Year)" for the music video of her break out single,"Broken." The winners were announced on Monday in a special show for the first-ever Loaded Awards, available at CMT.com

The daughter of an accomplished musician and a dancer/choreographer, Haun has been acting professionally since the age of four and has numerous network television and feature film credits. Musically, she's been performing since age seven and writing songs since 11. Haun stepped onto Music Row this past fall with the her acclaimed single, "Broken," which is featured in the movie "Broken Bridges" which she co-stars with Toby Keith as well as performs with on the title-track duet. Both songs are featured onthe soundtrack which was the highest charting country soundtrack debut in SoundScan history.

"Broken" has been a favorite on iTunes, while the music video is a regular on CMT's Top 20 Countdown. She also made her debut performance of the Opry at the historical Ryman Auditorium, participated in the 75th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade that was televised throughout the US, featured in a special Country Weekly photo and appeared on CMT programs including Insider and two interview spots on Top 20 Countdown. Lindsey is currently working on new music with a number of co-writers for her Show Dog Nashville debut album.


Dateline: January 22, 2007

KEITH URBAN’S VIDEO MESSAGE TO HIS FANS
(AIRED ON KEITHURBAN.NET)

Hi Everyone. Today is January the 18th, 2007. I just wanted to take a moment today to talk a bit about the last three months. On October 19, I checked into the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs, California.

With the support of my wife and family and friends, for what I thought was going to be a thirty-day stay at Betty Ford. Now, there was no big, cataclysmic event that happened right before I went in. But, what it was, was a lot of small things that were happening in my life, and a lot of small moments that were starting to accumulate that were telling me very loud and clear that I was a long way from my program of recovery, and they were making my life unmanageable.

I got to a point where I wanted to go in to treatment, so I went in on that date. It was far from an ideal time to go into treatment. I want to say that much too. While I was in there, of course, I had my birthday on October 26th, my record was released, I missed Thanksgiving, and all the holidays. So, it was a time that had a lot of consequences, that particular three months.

The reason why it was so long, too, was just what I was learning as I stayed in there. That first thirty days I learned what they say in there, abstinence is the ticket into the movie; it's not the movie. So, learning about abstinence was one thing, but then there was all this other area of my life to start learning about. So, thirty days became sixty, sixty days became ninety, and with each week that passed, I found myself really learning to surrender especially with my career, with playing music, because it's what I've always done. I love playing guitar, I love touring, and I was going to be doing a lot of that right when I went in.

But, I had amazing support from everybody while I was in there that helped. I can't even tell you guys how much that helped me. I felt very, very, loved, and I felt very supported, and made the time go by. I never felt alone. And, as I say, during that time, I started to learn a lot about myself, and how I got to be in this position that I'm in right now.

And, it's hard to quantify what I learned in ninety days, but suffice to say, it's been one of the most impactful times of my whole life. And, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everybody out there that's watching this right now for your support. I got cards, I got letters, I got emails, when I finally got to my laptop, and I could retrieve them all. There was hundreds of emails, and I just didn't expect that kind of support, I truly didn't, and it helped so much. Especially through a lot of the lonely days which there was plenty of those in there. But, my wife stayed extraordinarily strong, and loving, and my friends and family were there, and man, it's just been really overwhelming. I feel so much gratitude, and it feels really good to have gone through it and be where I am right now. Because where I am right now is starting on that road to getting back to doing what I love which is playing music. And, I'm looking forward to coming to your town to see all you guys, and thank you personally for the support I've gotten, and I know I keep harping on that, but it's meant so much to me, and I wanted you guys to hear that from me personally.

I look forward to seeing you guys very soon, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you, and God bless every one of you.


Dateline: January 19, 2007

TRAVIS TRITT: A NEW ENERGY, NEW PRODUCER AND NEW LABEL, THE STORM IS COMING


(L to R): Randy Jackson and Travis Tritt
Capitol Nashville Webster & Associates PR

Most recording artists that have sold over 25 million records, won Grammy Awards, earned the respect and admiration of the likes of Ray Charles, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings would remain in the comfort zone that has brought such success. Not Travis Tritt!

This is an artist that has defied the odds from his very first record deal in Nashville. Tritt has always taken the road less traveled, when arriving in Nashville as a non-hat act in 1989 he met rejection. It was only after the labels affiliate in LA told Nashville “if you don't sign him we will,” that Nashville signed him and he received his break.

As fate would have it, Tritt finds himself drawn back to LA to begin recording his new album on Nashville’s hard-charging Indy, Category 5 Records, which will be released in the summer of 2007.

Tritt has joined forces with Randy Jackson from American Idol to co-produce what is destine to be an album that will not only give Tritt fans a long awaited new album, but attract new listeners from every genre.

Tritt has always been known as a genre-bending superstar and has covered the likes of the Eagles, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, and more. Sources close to Tritt state that he will not be playing it safe and will push the creative envelope to its limit.

Raymond Termini, CEO of Category 5 Records stated, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.  Travis Tritt has made a career out of straight talk and smart deals. When I signed Travis I vowed to promote an environment that would support the creative freedom that an artist of his caliber deserves--no constraints. I believe deep in my heart that music fans everywhere will be pleased with the storm that is brewing in Los Angeles. The Category 5 Team is poised and thrilled to debut our flagship artist."

Travis and Randy Jackson have begun the recording process and a debut single will be released Spring 2007 on Category 5 Records.


Taylor Swift's Self-Titled Debut Album Turns To Gold

Seventeen-year-old Taylor Swift has always known she was born to be a musician.  So much so that her family moved from Pennsylvania to Nashville when she was only eleven-years-old to pursue her dream.  With a RIAA certified Gold album (selling more than 500,000 copies), a Top 5 (and climbing) single, and back-to-back major tours with George Strait and Brad Paisley, it's a dream her mother says "might not need a backup plan anymore!"

"I have always told Taylor she had to have a backup plan and think about college if the music career did not work out," admits Andrea Swift. "But seeing her on that stage in Memphis opening for George Strait and with all the exciting milestones, I have to admit, maybe she can put her backup plan on hold for a while."

"I literally jump up and down when I tell people...I can't help it!  The support I've gotten from my label, radio and the fans is just undeniable and unbelievable.  I didn't want to have a party for the release of the album, I wanted to wait to celebrate something fantastic, some great accomplishment...I think it's time to have that party!" Taylor gushed.

Big Machine Records, Taylor's record company, is also celebrating as it is the year-and-a-half-old company's first Gold album. Label President & CEO Scott Borchetta said, "'Swift' is absolutely right!  Taylor's 13-week ascent to Gold in this tough environment is an amazing achievement for any artist, let alone a debut release for a 17-year-old female in the Country genre.  Taylor is a very important new artist for this format and this is just the beginning..."

Taylor's self-titled album debuted in the Number 3 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart based on the Top 5 success of "Tim McGraw."  The single recently landed inside the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, where she joins platinum-plus superstars Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood as one of the only three country artists in the all-genre Top 40 listing.

Taylor's second single from her Gold album, "Teardrops On My Guitar," is slated for February release. She recently filmed the video with One Tree Hill star Tyler Hilton.

Taylor is currently on tour with music legend George Strait and will join Brad Paisley on the road beginning in the spring.   Taylor has also been selected to perform at the CRS "New Faces" show with other successful acts such as Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram and Rodney Atkins.  You can check out Taylor on GAC in the coming weeks as the featured "Artist of the Month" for February.  With so many accomplishments and opportunities in Taylor's corner, 2007 is sure to be bright. Be on the lookout for more exciting news from this sensational teenager!


  MULTI-NOMINEES CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MARY J. BLIGE, LUDACRIS, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO PERFORM ON 49TH ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS

*Photo: Courtesy Jive

Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, and Carrie Underwood will perform on the 49th Annual GRAMMY® Awards telecast, as announced by The Recording Academy®. The Black Eyed Peas, Ciara, and Nelly Furtado will appear as presenters. Previously announced performers include Beyoncé, the Dixie Chicks, Gnarls Barkley and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Previously announced presenters include Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, P!nk, and Rihanna. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 11, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide and XM Satellite Radio, and covered online at GRAMMY.yahoo.com. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.

Leading the pack with eight GRAMMY nominations, three-time GRAMMY winner Mary J. Blige is up for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Song, and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Be Without You," Best R&B Album for The Breakthrough, Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals (Jamie Foxx featuring Mary J. Blige for "Love Changes"), Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals (with U2 for "One"), and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance ("I Found My Everything").

  With four nominations, two-time GRAMMY winner Justin Timberlake (who will perform solo and with the My GRAMMY Moment winner) vies for Album Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for FutureSex/LoveSounds, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "My Love" featuring T.I., and Best Dance Recording for "Sexyback."

Also with four nods, GRAMMY winner Ludacris is up for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Unpredictable" with Jamie Foxx, Best Rap Performance By A Duo or Group for "Georgia" (with Field Mob and featuring Jaime Foxx), Best Rap Album for Release Therapy and Best Rap Song for "Moneymaker."

  Three-time GRAMMY winner Christina Aguilera has two nods: Best Female Pop Vocal Peformance for "Ain't No Other Man," and Best Pop Vocal Album for Back to Basics.

Country superstar Carrie Underwood also has two noms: Best New Artist, and Best Country Female Vocal Performance for "Jesus, Take The Wheel."

For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.


LUKE BRYAN’S DEBUT VIDEO “ALL MY FRIENDS SAY” PREMIERES ON GAC, CMT.COM AND CMT PURE

Capitol Records Nashville newest singer/songwriter Luke Bryan, chosen by Billboard magazine as their pick for the country music “Face to Watch in 2007,” has just released his video for his debut single “All My Friends Say” and just premiered this week on GAC, CMT.com and CMT Pure.

The video, directed by Shaun Silva, was shot in Athens, GA at a true-to-life University of Georgia fraternity house which Luke laughs and comments, “I remember living pretty nasty in college, but those guys in Athens, boy, they take the cake. It was Animal House. We started shooting the video at 10 a.m. and by 11 a.m. they are out in the front yard sitting on the coolers and it got pretty interesting. By 11 pm that night they were having a good time to say the least.”

The main character in the video, Drew Tucker of Pelham, AL, was literally picked off the street by Silva. Tucker had brought his girlfriend to the casting call and was outside leaning on a car when Silva walked out, saw him and said, “You’re my guy. You’re about to be the star in this video.” It took just a little coaxing but he agreed. Luke said, “For somebody to get thrown in to that deal, he did an unbelievable job.”

Luke laughs, “I don’t know what they paid him, but I don’t think it was enough. His day started at about 10 a.m and he had to get slapped about 20 times. It was funny. We’d be back there eating at craft services and you’d hear ‘SLAP!’ About 10 minutes would go by and you’d hear ‘SLAP’ again and again. We looked out there and his face was all red and he’s in the middle of Athens in his boxers. He was a trooper. Did a GREAT job!”

ITunes has chosen “All My Friends Say” as this week’s “Discovery Download of the Week!”

Single Goes for Adds at Radio February 12

Bryan’s debut album is scheduled to be released in June 2007.


Dateline: January 18, 2007

MARTINA MCBRIDE ANNOUNCES 2007 TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LITTLE BIG TOWN AND RODNEY ATKINS

Country music superstar Martina McBride, named "Best Live Act" of 2006 by the Chicago Sun Times, will open her 2007 tour in Kansas City on April 12 before heading to Chicago for a show at the renowned Rosemont Theatre April 14. Joining her for the tour will be 2006 breakout artists Little Big Town (The Road to Here) and Rodney Atkins (If You're Going Through Hell).

On April 3, just prior to the tour's kickoff, McBride will release her ninth album, Waking Up Laughing, which she solo-produced. "Anyway", the debut single, currently sits at No. 9 after only 8 weeks on the country charts, making it her fastest-rising single ever and marks her first songwriting credit. She co-wrote two additional songs on the new album as well.

"As exciting as it is to create a new album, there's nothing quite as thrilling as getting the immediate feedback from a live crowd," says Martina. "I'm especially happy about being joined by Little Big Town and Rodney Atkins. We put a lot of thought into which artists to include on this tour and I really feel like this show is going to be a treat for my fans from beginning to end. I can't wait to get out there on the road!"

In a Billboard review, Chuck Taylor says, "There's still no A-list singer with greater depth and range than Martina McBride. She further demonstrates why she is the true reigning queen of the genre with [this] grand, skyscraping power ballad. ... As the song builds to its emotional peak, McBride delivers the hoped-for wallop on the money notes, sending a million-dollar chill of inspiration."

"Few vocalists in any genre have her range and power, or the ability to sell a lyric as well as McBride," says Country Insider's Phil Sweetland.

A four-time CMA vocalist of the year, McBride is currently nominated for a 2007 Grammy in the "Best Female Country Vocal Performance" category for "I Still Miss Someone" off her platinum-selling Timeless album, which debuted at No. 1 on the country charts.

Her powerhouse voice has earned her more than 16 million in album sales, garnering six number ones and 21 top 10 singles. Her fiery, passionate vocals have created such signature hits as "Independence Day," "Wild Angels," "A Broken Wing," "Blessed" and "This One's for the Girls." These songs, along with hits such as "Concrete Angel," "Love's the Only House" and "God's Will," have not only become memorable musical statements but also offer resounding social commentaries.

Little Big Town is one of the biggest success stories of the past year. It all began with the release of their CD The Road To Here, the band's near-platinum debut for the Equity Music Group label. The CD's release opened the floodgates of critical acclaim, commercial success and award nominations, culminating at the end of 2006 with two major nods: the band's first Grammy nominations (two) and Billboard Magazine naming the group "The Independent Artist of 2006," and its album "The Independent Album of 2006," topping the list of artists and albums in all genres.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to share the stage every evening with Martina McBride," says Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild. "She is one of the best singers on the planet, and when it comes to performing, she sets the standard. We are honored that she invited us to be a part of this tour."

Rodney Atkins, who had the most-played single on country radio last year with "If You're Going Through Hell," is continuing that momentum with his second No. 1, "Watching You", which critic Robert Oermann has hailed as "Another home run. Not only is this a splendid, soaring country-rock production, the terrific lyric [co-written by Atkins] is an object lesson for parents everywhere." A tribute to Atkins' 5-year-old son, Elijah, "Watching You" also sits at No. 1 on the CMT Top 20 Countdown. Meanwhile, his newly RIAA-certified gold album, If You're Going Through Hell, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart and No. 3 on the all-genre Top 200, continues its strong sales, remaining in Billboard's top 5.

"Martina is so well respected in the industry and consistently gives her fans their money's worth," Atkins says. "I can't wait to be a part of that! I'm honored and humbled that she would ask."





Dateline: January 16, 2007

JASON ALDEAN ENJOYS CONTINUED CHART SUCCESS AND STRONG ALBUM SALES

A record seventy seven weeks after its release, rising country music star Jason Aldean is still celebrating the success of his self-titled debut album on Broken Bow Records, which has spawned three chart-topping radio hits, three No. one videos on CMT, industry awards, over 850,000 albums sold to date and a opening slot on tour with superstar group Rascal Flatts.

Aldean's current single "Amarillo Sky" is presently sitting at No. four on the country singles chart, and this week, the video reached the top spot on CMT's Top 20 Countdown, becoming his third consecutive No. one video on the network. The ACM TOP NEW MALE VOCALIST had previous chart success with both "Hicktown" (Top 10) and "Why" (No. one).

"I feel really fortunate to have had some success this past year and a half," said Aldean from a show in Wichita, KS. "A huge thanks goes out to everyone at country radio, our friends at CMT, and all of the fans who called and requested Amarillo Sky."

With just about as much momentum as anyone in the business, the shelf life of Aldean's debut album doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon. After 18 months in stores, the Georgia native is still selling an average 10,000 albums per week and is currently holding strong as the oldest release on Billboard's Top 20 country albums chart.

Aldean will rejoin Rascal Flatts on their "Me and My Gang" Tour kicking off February 8 in Charleston, WV and continuing through the Spring. For other upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.jasonaldean.com


Dateline: January 10, 2007

JOSH GRACIN AND TRENT TOMLINSON TO SPIN THE WHEEL FOR CHARITY

Josh Gracin and Trent Tomlinson will travel to Charleston this weekend to take part in Wheel of Fortune’s “Country Music Stars Week” to raise money for their favorite charities.

When Josh Gracin spins the wheel this weekend, he'll be playing for the National Guard Youth Challenge. Gracin became a National Guard Youth Challenge Program national spokesperson in June 2005 and has been an active participant through visiting programs, filming public service announcements and appearing at Foundation events.

Trent Tomlinson will play this weekend for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2006 Tomlinson partnered with Supercuts and FitzBradshaw racing to produce the Tour of Hope, a series of concerts to raise money to benefit the hospital. “I made my first visit to St. Jude in 2006,” said Tomlinson “and I was totally blown away by how strong these kids are. It’s just overwhelming.”

Wheel of Fortune's “Country Music Stars Week” will air in national syndication from February 12 to February 16. Each star will be paired with a fan to spin the wheel for cash and prizes, with the stars’ winnings being donated to their favorite charities. A minimum of $10,000 will be donated to each artist’s chosen charity.

Josh Gracin’s self-titled debut, which includes the #1 hit “Nothin’ To Lose,” is certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of more than 500,000 units. This year Gracin will release his sophomore CD, featuring his current hit, “I Keep Coming Back.”

Trent Tomlinson ended the year as the best selling debut male country artist of 2006. His CD, Country Is My Rock, was released in March and has delivered two top 15 singles, "Drunker Than Me" and his current hit climbing the country radio charts, "One Wing In The Fire."

Lyric Street Records is a part of the Buena Vista Music Group. The Buena Vista Music Group is the recorded music and music publishing arm of the Walt Disney Studios.


Dateline: January 8, 2007


Photo Provided by: Schmidt Relations

TIM MCGRAW TO RELEASE ELEVENTH ALBUM! LET IT GO IN STORES MARCH 27TH

Tim McGraw, Grammy, ACM, CMA, People’s Choice Award winner and more, will release one of 2007’s most anticipated albums on March 27. Let It Go (Curb Records) is his first studio album in nearly 3 years.

In March 2006, Reflected: Greatest Hits V. 2, became McGraw’s ninth consecutive album to debut at the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart, while his previous studio album Live Like You Were Dying, released in 2004, debuted with a career high in sales of 766,000 copies in just its first week. To date, it has sold nearly 4 million copies.

“I am really excited about this new studio album,” says McGraw. “It was great to work with Byron Gallimore, Darran Smith and my band in the studio again and to build upon our work together.”

Let It Go was recorded in Nashville and is co-produced by McGraw, Byron Gallimore and Darran Smith. McGraw again enlisted the help of his touring band The Dancehall Doctors on the project, which is now their third consecutive project. The album’s first single “Last Dollar,” written by Big Kenny of Big & Rich, kicked off the New Year as the first played video of 2007 on CMT.

The album contains 13 tracks: “Last Dollar,” “I’m Workin’,” “Let It Go,” “Whiskey and You,” “Suspicions,” “Kristofferson,” “Put Your Loving On Me,” “Nothin’ To Die For,” “Between The River and Me,” “Train #10,” “I Need You,” “Comin’ Home,” and “Shotgun Rider.” Faith Hill appears on two tracks, “Shotgun Rider” and “I Need You,” which was the smashing encore song during their history making 2006 “Soul2Soul II Tour.” McGraw co-penned tune “Train #10.”

Tim McGraw has spent more than the last decade in the upper reaches of the entertainment world. His career is marked by multi-platinum albums, record-breaking tours, “Soul2Soul II” in 2006 made country music history as the highest grossing tour ever, and most recently by an expanded presence in movies with his first role in 2004’s Friday Night Lights followed by last year’s family hit Flicka and the upcoming The Kingdom with Jamie Foxx and In The Valley of Elah, which will film in early 2007. In 2006, he co-ventured with longtime music producer Gallimore to form their own record label, StyleSonic Records. The label’s first release found them partnered with Fox 2000 and Curb Records for the soundtrack from the motion picture Flicka, released in October 2006. The single from Flicka, “My Little Girl,” co-penned by McGraw and Tom Douglas, has been nominated for a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song in A Motion Picture. His career has charted 26 #1 singles and sold 34 million albums. McGraw filmed 3 highly rated NBC Television Specials and his award collection to date include 3 Grammys, 11 Academy of Country Music awards, 10 Country Music Association awards, 9 American Music awards, 3 People's Choice awards and more.

For additional information on Tim McGraw go to www.timmcgraw.com.


Fall Out Boy Hits The Fastlane As They Headline 7th Annual Honda Civic Tour

Fall Out Boy Customized Civic Hybrid Inspired By New Album Infinity on High to Be Given to a Lucky Fan

Nationwide Tour Kicks Off on April 18th in Charlotte, NC

To kick off the 7th year of the hugely successful Honda Civic Tour, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced multi-platinum, two-time MTV VMA award-winning band, Fall Out Boy as the 2007 headliner during an event and surprise performance today at the company's U.S. headquarters in Torrance, California.

Over the last six years, the Honda Civic Tour has become one of the music industry's hottest tours by putting fans in touch with their favorite artists at moderate ticket prices while promoting environmental consciousness. This year's headliner, Fall Out Boy, has had hit after hit blowing up the airwaves with their chart topping album From Under the Cork Tree. The band is back with their latest CD, Infinity On High, due in stores February 6, 2007, bringing their already unique sound to the next level. Collaborating with hit-makers Jay Z and Babyface, the band's latest endeavor is said to be their most eclectic yet. The band debuted their first single from Infinity On High, "THIS AIN'T A SCENE, IT'S AN ARMS RACE" on the American Music Awards in November, and the song quickly charged up the radio charts.

This year's Honda Civic Tour is pulling out all the stops with Fall Out Boy's super-charged, over-the-top stage show, guaranteed to bring both loyal and new fans to their feet. Fall Out Boy will be kicking off the 7th Annual Honda Civic Tour on April 18th in Charlotte, NC, with full tour schedule and support acts to be announced soon.

"We've been fans of the bands that have come before us on Honda Civic Tour so it's exciting to be part of such an awesome tour. We're able to do some cool things with our stage show this time around because of Honda and we are excited for our fans to come along for the ride," said Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy.

As part of the partnership, Fall Out Boy created and designed special custom features for a Honda Civic Hybrid which will be displayed on tour with the band and showcased at each venue. Throughout the tour, fans will have the opportunity to enter to win this customized, one-of-a-kind car which has been autographed by the band making it the ultimate memorabilia. The vehicle was unveiled during the announcement and special performance that took place today for selected Honda associates.

The completely redesigned 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid, which can get up to an amazing 50 miles per gallon (EPA estimated combined fuel economy, 49 hwy/51city. Use for comparison. Actual mileage may vary.), was customized with some really cool additions that were created and designed by the band. Customization aspects include: custom metallic-black, gunmetal, and silver flaked paint provided by Shop Smart Supply; Paint design includes Fall Out Boy graphics and band's autographs; custom embroidered "eco-friendly" hemp and vinyl upholstery including the headliner and carpeting; custom-painted dash and door panels featuring Fall Out Boy graphics; custom-fabricated Audix microphone shift knob; Factory stereo head unit with a Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System combined with additional speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers provided by Alpine Electronics; XM Satellite Radio; 18" Konig Sideways racing-inspired rims with Dunlop sport tires; Eibach Springs lowering suspension; Honda Factory Performance (HFP) Aero Kit and Polished Exhaust Tip; a Meguiar's professional car care kit and a personalized Honda Civic Tour Fall Out Boy audio clip system from Ridetones that includes personalized messages from Pete Wentz as well as music clips from the band.

Honda Civic Tour general on-sale begins February 17th in select cities. Fans can log onto www.hondacivictour.com to gain access to information about upcoming pre-sale dates and also register to win the Fall Out Boy customized Civic Hybrid. No purchase is necessary to enter and entry is limited to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older.

With roots in Chicago's hardcore scene, Fall Out Boy formed in 2000 (Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman, Andy Hurley and Pete Wentz), building their loyal fan base online and on tour before releasing their debut record, Take This to Your Grave. In spring 2005 they followed up with their first major-label release, From Under the Cork Tree, which sold more than 3 million copies worldwide and earned them a Grammy nomination in the competitive "Best New Artist" category and two MTV VMA awards. Fall Out Boy's latest album Infinity On High, with its fresh and innovative sound, is certain to be more successful then the last. Since headlining their first major-market North American arena tour in spring 2006, they have appeared on the covers of Spin, Blender and Alternative Press and have performed on NBC's Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, CBS's The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live and more. For more information on Fall Out Boy visit www.falloutboyrock.com.

Past headlining artists on the Honda Civic Tour include top acts: Blink-182, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional, Maroon 5 and most recently The Black Eyed Peas.

For more updated information, visit the official 2007 Honda Civic Tour site at http://www.hondacivictour.com/.

Multi-Platinum Sensation Il Divo Rounds Out a Very Good Year With the International Chart-Topping Success of Siempre

Pop-Operatic Quartet Il Divo Achieves Sales & Chart Peaks Around the World With Latest Album

The multi-platinum-selling pop-operatic quartet Il Divo rounded out an extremely good year with the group's latest album, Siempre ("Always") achieving chart peaks and sales records around the world.

By mid-December, Siempre was selling upwards of 165,000 copies a week, despite an absence of traditional radio playlist support. For three weeks in a row, Siempre eclipsed Il Divo's previous best U.S. sales week: January 29, 2006, when the group's Ancora debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 with first week's sales of 156,407.

Following the group's spectacular performances on a series of U.S. television programs including "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (December 6), "The Today Show" (December 8), "The Martha Stewart Show" (December 11), and "Christmas In Washington" (December 13), Il Divo sold more than 350,000 albums and DVDs in the United States in a single week with three albums -- Siempre (#6), Il Divo (#66), and Ancora (#87) -- in the upper half of the Billboard Top 200. PBS aired Il Divo's "Live At The Greek Theatre" as a stand-alone special as part of its holiday programming during the month of December.

While the fourth Il Divo album, 2005's The Christmas Collection, was ineligible for the Top 200 (a holiday release may only chart during its first season of release unless modified in some way and given a new UPC code), The Christmas Collection reached #1 on the Billboard Top Pop Catalog chart and #1 on the SoundScan Classical Catalog sales chart during the holidays.

During December, Il Divo held down three of the Top 5 spots on the Classical Crossover Chart with Siempre (#1), Il Divo (#4), and Ancora (#5), each of which has reached #1 on that chart. (Il Divo, the group's 2005 debut, has spent 89 weeks on the Classical Crossover Chart while Ancora has spent 50 weeks on that chart.)

Il Divo's additional U.S. television appearances included a performance of "O Holy Night" on "The Today Show" on Christmas Day, "The Young & the Restless" (December 29), and an appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" on January 4. Il Divo celebrated the close of 2006 with a special performance on the Fox Network's "New Year's Eve Live" broadcast.

Released in the United States and Canada on November 21 (with an international release date of November 27), Siempre has already achieved seven international #1 slots (Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong); four #2's (UK, Canada, Australia, Venezuela); four #3's (New Zealand, Netherlands, Ireland, Portugal); and 25 Top 10's. The album has already been honored with 29 gold and platinum awards around the world.

Il Divo held on to the #1 and #2 spots in Canada for two consecutive weeks -- an unprecedented feat in the history of Canadian SoundScan -- with The Christmas Collection and Siempre (in its third week at #3). Siempre sold more than 166,000 copies its first week in the UK, the highest first week's UK sales in Il Divo's history.

In Australia, where Il Divo recently sold-out the Sydney Entertainment Centre less than a day after tickets went on-sale, Siempre immediately shot up to double platinum status with the group's Live at the Greek Theatre DVD having achieved 4x platinum.

With the burgeoning international success of Siempre, Il Divo has solidified its reputation as the most phenomenal worldwide musical break-out story of the past two years, selling more than 15.5 million albums and 1 million DVDs across the planet. Conquering the hearts of fans and the charts of nations, the group has garnered 133 gold and platinum awards and 34 #1's around the world.

Siempre caps off an amazing year for Il Divo. 2006 opened with the group's Ancora album debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 the last week of January. Il Divo performed at consistently sold-out concerts during a six- month-long world tour and appeared as the unprecedented special guest artists during an historic North American tour with Barbra Streisand. The group performed the 2006 FIFA World Cup official song, "Time of Our Lives," at the World Cup kick-off match and during the closing ceremonies.

Il Divo will embark on the group's World Tour 2007 beginning in January with six month's worth of concerts scheduled for Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Canada, South America, the UK and Europe. Details on Il Divo's World Tour 2007 at www.ildivo.com/worldtour.

Il Divo was formed in late 2003 under the aegis of the iconic "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell, who, after conducting a two-year international talent search, discovered David Miller (USA - tenor), Sebastien Izambard (France - pop singer), Urs Buhler (Switzerland - tenor) and Carlos Marin (Spain - baritone), a virtuosic vocal quartet who combined an astounding musical mastery with smoldering sex appeal.

For more information visit www.ildivo.com!

Switchfoot Hitting the Road for North American Tour in February - March

New Switchfoot Album, Oh! Gravity., Available Now

With an eagerly-awaited new album, Oh! Gravity., available now, the multi-platinum-selling San Diego-based rock band Switchfoot will hit the road for a series of North American concert dates beginning in February (see full itinerary following).

The upcoming Switchfoot tour marks the band's first U.S. concerts since an extensive American tour which ran from October 17 through November 22, 2006. Switchfoot's Columbia Records labelmates, Copeland, will open the shows.

In celebration of the new album and in anticipation of the upcoming tour, Switchfoot will appear on "Late Night with David Letterman" on Thursday, January 4 (check your local listings) to perform the title track from Oh! Gravity.

Released on December 26, Oh! Gravity. is the first new studio collection from Switchfoot since the group's Nothing Is Sound entered the Billboard Top 200 best-selling albums chart at #3 in September 2005. (The group's major label debut, the double-platinum smash The Beautiful Letdown, peaked at #16 on the Billboard 200 in June 2004, more than a year after its release.)

Oh! Gravity. is produced by Tim Palmer (U2, Tears For Fears, Tin Machine, James) & Switchfoot. The album is executive produced by Grammy-winning Producer of the Year Steve Lillywhite, who also helmed the track, "Awakening," with additional production by Tim Palmer & Switchfoot.

Switchfoot has developed a harder rock edge for the sound and songs on Oh! Gravity., which was recorded at Big Fish Recording in Encinitas, California.

All songs on the album were written by frontman Jon Foreman and Switchfoot. This includes the first single "Oh! Gravity.," "American Dream," "Awakening," "Dirty Second Hands," "In This Life," "Amateur Lovers," "Circles," "Faust," "Yesterdays," "4:12," "Burn Out Bright," and "Let Your Love."

Switchfoot has already been receiving stellar reviews for Oh! Gravity. with Harp magazine calling it a " ... strong album of bitingly contemplative, rocking power pop ... ." And Performing Songwriter praising the band for " ... (stretching) out on Oh! Gravity., expanding its sonic palette from punchy modern rockers to songs with more nuance."

"Far more aggressive and harder edged than the band's previous work," raved Urban Tulsa Weekly. "This isn't Switchfoot on cruise control."

The Albuquerque Journal called the album, "By far the most energetic and aggressive Switchfoot record to-date" while observing, "Vocalist and songwriter Jon Foreman soars and delivers a grittier sound, while still digging deep inside his soul. The band accelerates and punches through tracks, then stops to deliver subtle twists -- including moments of Brit-pop, blues, 80's alternative and the occasional riff that echoes the Rolling Stones."

The Tennessean found the album " ... the band's finest and broadest work ... " while the Arizona Republic proclaimed Oh! Gravity. " ... their best work yet."

"A solid foundation of punk-pop gets appropriate garnishes of orchestral, R&B, country or electronic," wrote the Holland Sentinel, "pleasantly surprising the listener without big footing the point that these guys are smart musicians."

Switchfoot has been consistently drawing raves for the transcendent power of the group's live shows. "A rich catalogue of music," wrote Playback St. Louis. "A fine translation to live performance. Switchfoot is worth getting to know."

"An appreciative and enthusiastic audience sang along from the first song to the final encore," penned the Idaho Statesman. "I've never seen the emotional intensity and rapport that Switchfoot has."

"Switchfoot wasted no time in rocking a capacity crowd in Chicago by opening with their hit 'Stars' in a show that left audience members shredded, but wanting more," said Unrated Magazine while Chicago's Lumino Magazine observed that "Throughout the entire show, Switchfoot never once let the crowd's adrenaline subside, as the depth of their quickly growing catalog proved strong enough to make everyone dance and leave everyone wanting more."

Switchfoot is: Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar); Tim Foreman (bass, backing vocals); Chad Butler (drums); Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboard, backing vocals); and Andrew Shirley (guitar).



AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST BUCKY COVINGTON SIGNS TO LYRIC STREET RECORDS

Releases debut single, “A Different World”

“American Idol” finalist Bucky Covington has signed a record deal with Lyric Street Records in Nashville. His debut single, “A Different World,” will impact country radio on January 16.

Covington grew up on country music and got his first taste of the stage when, at the age of 19, he got his first guitar and joined the country/southern rock cover band Southern Thunder. It wasn’t until 2006 that he came to the attention of the American public during his competition on the fifth season of the hit FOX reality show “American Idol,” where he performed for millions of viewers each week.

Following his time on “American Idol,” Covington toured with his fellow contestants over the summer on a 39 city tour before joining GAC’s Country Music Christmas tour lineup. Covington moved from his hometown of Rockingham, NC to Nashville the day after wrapping the GAC tour and has since been recording his debut record.

“It’s so amazing, what ‘American Idol’ can do for a singer,” said Bucky. “People don’t realize that when they pick up the phone to vote they’re helping to make someone’s dream come true. So when [Sawyer Brown’s] Mark Miller called me the day after I got voted off ‘American Idol’ to tell me that I sounded great on the show, I couldn’t believe it! Now I’m living in Nashville, signed to Lyric Street Records, and getting ready to release my first single and debut album. Man, it’s unbelievable!”

Covington’s debut project is produced by Sawyer Brown’s Mark Miller. His first single, “A Different World,” will go for adds at country radio on January 16th with his debut album scheduled for release on April 17, 2007.

Lyric Street Records is a part of the Buena Vista Music Group. The Buena Vista Music Group is the recorded music and music publishing arm of the Walt Disney Studios.



Dateline: December 7, 2006


Photo Provied by: Lyric Street Records/Taken by: Chris Hollo



Lyric Street Recording artist, Sarah Buxton made her Grand Ole Opry debut last weekend, performing two songs from her upcoming self-titled debut album. Buxton recounted the experience in her blog: "What a cool weekend," exclaimed Sarah. "My folks came in for my first performance on the Grand Ole Opry. I performed right before Mel McDaniel in both performances....and he was AWESOME! The band was killer and they played magically. I've never loved singing "Innocence" as much as I did that night. THANK YOU OPRY!"


Dateline: November 24

Beyonce Seeks Dancers for 2007 World Tour

Five U.S. Cities Hosting Auditions in December for Superstar's 2007 On-Stage Spectacular

Pop icon Beyonce is looking for the hottest and best dancers on the planet for her upcoming world tour.

Five U.S. cities -- Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, New York, and Chicago -- will host open call auditions, at specific locations TBA, beginning in December:

A Dancers may be male or female, of all nationalities, but must be at least 18 years old.

For more information on Beyonce's 2007 World Tour Dance Auditions, please visit:

www.beyonce.com
www.beyonceonline.com
www.beyonceknowles.net
www.musicworldringtones.com
www.columbiarecords.com

CD Spotlight

Lady Antebellum Sets a New Standard for Debut Albums!
by: Susan J. Yeager

We all have at least one CD in our collection that is close to being perfect. It's the one that you listen to over and over again and never get tired of it. You can start at the beginning and play it all the way to the end without hitting the button to skip a track. It's comprised of songs that make you laugh, make you cry, make you want to get in the car and take a drive on an open highway or say a prayer and wait for tomorrow to bring a better day. If you pick up a copy of Lady Antebellum's self-titled debut, you'll now have at least two close to perfect albums.

Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley are three singer-songwriters who originally came together with the purpose of writing songs to use individually or to pitch to other artists. Somewhere during those all-night writing marathons, they realized that the blending of their voices created a unique sound that would bring their musical artworks to life in a way that other artists might not be able to match. Suddenly, a trio was born!

Capitol Records instantly signed the group to a record deal and the whole team began to choose songs for the group's debut album. The first song on the CD is also the group's first single, a rockin', up tempo called "Love Don't Live Here." It then moves right into the light-hearted, still rockin' ditty titled "Lookin' for a Good Time."

Track 3 is one of my favorites (probably because I am a sucker for ballads) called "All We'd Ever Need." I'm going to go as far as to say that I think this one can be as big a hit as Faith and Tim's "It's Your Love." Hillary provides the point of view of the female who just can't get over the love who left her and then Charles chimes in as the voice of regret who realized he left "the one." Anyone who has loved and lost is going to be able to relate to this one and the group does an amazing job of capturing the heartbreak and longing in simple, powerful vocals.

From there, we move to the female anthem "Long Gone," which is about keeping your self- respect and dignity, along with your identity after a breakup. Then the group slows down a little with "I Run to You," a sweet song about having someone to help you get through this crazy thing we call life. The music doesn't stay slow long and the next track cranks things up a notch. "Love's Lookin' Good on You" is a toe-tapper about noticing how people light up when they are in love.

It's hard not to be biased towards "Home is Where the Heart is" because it talks about West Virginia and well, I was born and raised there. But I love the message of the song too. It's about a girl who leaves her small town to find bigger dreams. Before she gets to the big city, she has to hang out in West Virginia for a while to make enough money to get to where she was going. While there, she meets the man of her dreams and finds out that this small town really has everything she wants and needs.

Track 8 is called "Things People Say" and it's kind of sad. This song is about a person who loved someone that walked away after promising a future together. Now one person is left there to suffer a broken heart and pick up the pieces of a life that was meant for two. Again, the pace is quickly picked up with a song called "Slow Down Sister." This is about a guy who is confused about his feelings for a girl. He can't decide if is ready to lay everything on the line for someone even though he thinks about her all the time. On the flip side, "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is a great ballad about the beauty of committing and finally feeling comfortable with someone so you are able to let your guard down.

The last track on the album, "One Day You Will" is an inspirational song that makes you feel like the group spied on you during your darkest moments and want desperately to reassure you that everything will get better. Everyone should keep this song ready to be played at a moment's notice in case they're having one of those days where they feel like no one understands what they are going through. Apparently, Lady Antebellum does.

Most of the songs on the album find Hillary and Charles trading off on vocals and the tactic that isn't often heard on country radio works beautifully on these songs. If you pressed me to draw comparisons to more established artists, I would say that it sounds kind of like Natalie Maines singing with Bob Seger or Michael McDonald. Bringing Dave in to round out the sound, the trio demonstrates smooth three part harmony. Mostly, I would just tell you that this group is good and they're going to go on to do great things in the music world.

Pick up Lady Antebellum 's debut CD! Jump on the bandwagon now! In fact, you might want to pick up two. Something tells me that one copy just might "accidently" disappear when you have company or you just might wear it out!

Order this CD at www.LadyAntebellum.com or Visit www.Itunes.com to download the CD.


"Lady A" Track Listing:

1. Love Don't Live Here
2. Lookin' For A Good Time
3. All We'd Ever Need
4. Long Gone
5. I Run to You
6. Love's Lookin' Good on You
7. Home is Where the Heart Is
8. Things People Say
9. Slow Down Sister
10. Can't Take My Eyes Off You
11. One Day You Will




"If Everyday Could Be Christmas" Then You Could Listen to The New Richie McDonald CD All Year Long!

Most music lovers will recognize Richie McDonald's voice right away. The talented singer/songwriter has spent the last few years with the group Lonestar, bringing hits to radio like "I'm Already There," "No News," "Mr. Mom," and the smash "Amazed."

Earlier this year, Richie announced his departure from Lonestar and his venture into the great unknown of being a solo artist. The father of three wasted no time in releasing his first project, a Christmas album that features a mix of Holiday favorites with new songs written by Richie and his talented collaborators.

Having honed his vocal skills by being on the road for the past decade, Richie's voice is a perfect match on Holiday favorites like "Mary Did You Know?," "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "The Christmas Song," and "White Christmas." It seems only natural that such a familiar voice brings to life such familiar songs.

Joining Richie on a special track are his three children, Rhett, Mollie and Maise. The McDonald family came together to record a light-hearted new tune called "Why Santa's Fat." We think you will be pleasantly surprised at the song's conclusion.

It's hard to create new Christmas music when people have such attachment to the older standards, but it's no surprise that Richie has managed to capture the magic of the season in his new tunes like "Christmas Lights," "Miracles Happen," and "Coming Home For Christmas." The latter is a tune that he co-wrote with Victoria Shaw and Jim Brickman. If you haven't heard this song yet, call your radio station and ask them to play it. That will hold you over until the CD you order arrives!

Speaking of Jim Brickman, Richie is on the road now as part of Jim's "Holiday Homecoming Concert." This is the perfect opportunity to hear Richie's new holiday music, as well as, some of his greatest hits. Do yourself a favor and catch this show in your area if possible. Trust us when we say that it will be one of the best gifts that you can give yourself and others during this hectic Holiday season.

You can find out more about Richie and order his new CD at www.RichieMcDonald.com or you can benefit a great cause by ordering the CD from The Fan Clubhouse store. For every CD purchased through the Fan Club� $5.00 will be donated to the Loretta Johnson Medical Fund. Loretta Johnson and her sisters are a Nashville Institution because they created the International Fan Club Organization. IFCO has been helping fans stay connected with their favorite country music artists for over forty years!

Order from the Fan Clubhouse Store by Clicking here!!!

Lonestar fans may have been nervous about Richie's departure and could have wondered if leaving meant that it would be a long time before they were able to hear his soothing voice again. Rest assured that this Christmas CD is the first of many project for the singer.

Christmas time is here and Richie McDonald's "If Everyday Could Be Christmas" certainly sets the tone for a peaceful and joyous Holiday Season.

"If Everyday Could Be Christmas" Track Listing:

1. If Everyday Could Be Christmas
2. Why Santa's Fat
3. The Christmas Song
4. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
5. Mary Did You Know
6. Christmas In New York
7. Coming Home For Christmas
8. White Christmas
9. Christmas Lights
10. Blessed Are The Hands That Give
11. Miracles Happen




Jim Brickman's "Homecoming" is a Perfect Reminder of the Peace of the Season

Jim Brickman has been delighting music fans for years with his piano playing and the ability to write songs that tug at our heart strings. He has collaborated with music's biggest and brightest stars including Martina McBride, Carly Simon, Collin Raye, Michael W. Smith and has found crossover success on the country, Christian, and jazz charts.

His latest album "Homecoming" is a beautiful collection of Holiday music that is sure to catapult any music lover straight into the Holiday spirit. The 13 track collection features serene renditions of holiday classics such as "Good King Wenceslas," "Deck the Halls," and "Auld Lang Syne." As usual, Jim gets by on this album with a little help from his friends including former LoneStar front-man, Richie McDonald. McDonald who is forever embedded in our hearts as the voice behind "Amazed," creates a new Christmas classic with Jim titled "Coming Home for Christmas." Other guest vocalists on the CD include the late Gerald Levert ("My Angel" was his last recording), Anne Cochran, and Victoria Shaw.


Jim poses with Christmas Tour Guest, Richie McDonald.



Jim says this album is quieter and more organic. "The tone is spiritual. Songwriters reflect on what's going on in the world and I think this album is cognizant of that." A complete track listing is below:

1. Thanksgiving

2. Good King Wenceslas

3. Coming Home For Christmas

4. Gathering

5. Deck The Halls

6. Joy

7. I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day

8. Still Nacht

9. I Saw Three Ships

10. Bethlehem

11. My Angel

12. Auld Lang Syne

13. Bonus Track *Coming Home For Christmas (Country Mix)*

This is the perfect album to help you find peace and joy during the often hectic time of the Holiday season. Share the peace by buying copies and giving them to your family and friends. "Homecoming" is like unwrapping tidings of comfort and joy.

Order this CD at www.JimBrickman.com or Visit www.Itunes.com to download the CD.





Great Music Found on Bon Jovi's "Lost Highway"

As Rock Legends, Bon Jovi has just about done it all. The group of boys from New Jersey has sold over 100 million albums, played over 2,500 concerts in over fifty different countries and have entertained over 32 million people at their live shows. We guess the only thing left for them to do was to go country.

On June 19th, the group released their tenth studio album titled "Lost Highway." The album features 12 original tracks that Jon describes as �a Bon Jovi record influenced by Nashville.� The truth is� all the elements that made the group�s other recordings classics are showcased on this album too. The stories that you find within hits like �Livin� on a Prayer� and �Bed of Roses� are similar to stories that you�ll hear in �(You Want to) Make a Memory� and �Til We Ain�t Strangers Anymore.� The unmistakable voice of Jon is heard even louder in country versions of songs that have a little more piano and steel guitar and slightly less electric and drums. Of course, branding it a true Bon Jovi �must have� are the harmonies that only Richie and Jon can produce.

Also, marking it as a country collection of tunes is the presence of collaborators Big and Rich and LeAnn Rimes. In true Big and Rich style, their track is a party song called �We Got it Going On.� Not only are they signing on the track, they co-wrote the tune with Jon and Richie as well.

It's good that this album was released just in time for summer as it feature many tunes that are good for rolling down your windows on a road trip, cranking up the radio and singing along. A couple of those kinds of tunes are the title track, �Lost Highway,� and the infectious �Summertime.�

Below is a complete track listing of 12 reasons that you should add the CD to your collection. Bon Jovi might have over 20 years of music experience under their belt but there�s a lot of music left to be made down the road.





To purchase this album, pick it up wherever CD's are sold or head to Bon Jovi at Amazon.com or Visit www.Itunes.com to download the CD.