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Dateline: May 19, 2009

IT'S "NO BOUNDARIES" FOR ADAM LAMBERT AND KRIS ALLEN AS BOTH SING THE SAME SONG ON TONIGHT'S "IDOL" VOTING FINALE

Written By "Idol" Judge Kara DioGuardi, Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allan, Both Versions of the Song to be Available on iTunes Following Wednesday's Star-Studded Results Show

Throughout Season 8, "American Idol" viewers have witnessed the distinctive vocal performances and even fashion styles of Kris Allen and Adam Lambert. Tonight, audiences will vote on who will become this season's winner, both performers will bring their own individual styles to the same song, "No Boundaries," whose theme befits the extraordinary talents of this year's competition. Tonight's show will be broadcast live on FOX (Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed).

Each arrangement reflecting the input of both Lambert and Allen, "No Boundaries" was written by Kara DioGuardi, Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allan; produced by Eman; and mixed by Mark Spike Stent. The song is published by Bug Music (BMI), EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) and Matzoh-Ball Music (ASCAP) (adm. by Arthouse Entertainment/Bug Music, Inc.).

Both versions of the song will be available via iTunes after the two-hour vote-tallying finale on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed). This season’s Top 13 performers will be joined Wednesday night by Black Eyed Peas, Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie, Santana, Rod Stewart and Keith Urban as they sing some of their greatest hits.

The winner of "American Idol" will receive a record contract with 19 Recordings. All performers in the Top 10, including Kris and Adam, will take part in this summer's "American Idol Tour" beginning July 5.

"American Idol" is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.


Dateline: May 14, 2009

"DATELINE: ON TOUR WITH TAYLOR SWIFT" ONE-HOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES SPECIAL TO AIR MAY 31 AT 7 PM/ET ON NBC

TAYLOR SWIFT PERFORMS ON "TODAY" SUMMER CONCERT SERIES MAY 29

In an exclusive, all access look at one of the hottest artists in the country, "Dateline NBC" will air "Dateline: On Tour With Taylor Swift" on Sunday, May 31 at 7 PM/ET. "Dateline: On Tour With Taylor Swift" is a one-hour special featuring unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to this summer's hottest concert ticket, Swift's first-ever headlining tour, the FEARLESS 2009 Tour.

Shot on three continents over a period of three months, the hour offers a comprehensive look at the creation and launch of the sold-out Fearless tour, including concert and backstage footage from the US, the UK and Australia, interviews with Taylor and her band and crew, and exclusive looks at Swift's tour bus, dressing room, crew meetings, dancer auditions, and concert performances.

The special edition of Dateline also features video diaries, shot by Swift herself, offering an intimate look at the life of music's newest superstar. NBC News' Hoda Kotb also talks with Taylor and her mom Andrea Swift about the road to fame and life in the spotlight.

Also that week, Taylor will perform live on NBC's "Today" Summer Concert Series, taking the stage in Rockefeller Plaza on Friday, May 29th.

Taylor Swift has had singles top both the country and pop radio charts, and sold more albums in 2008 than any other recording artist, in any genre of music. The 19-year old's sophomore release, "Fearless," was voted 2009’s Album of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, and reached double-platinum in just four weeks. "Fearless" was the year's biggest debut for any female artist, and the fourth highest debut of 2008, over all. Now triple-platinum, "Fearless" has spent more weeks in the #1 position atop Billboard's Top 200 all-genre CD sales chart than any other album this year. Taylor, whose career record sales now top 7 million, currently holds the "Billboard" all-genre record for most Top 20 debuts in a calendar year. Earlier this year, Taylor sold out a show at Madison Square Garden in one minute, and one at Los Angeles' STAPLES center in just two minutes.


Carrie Underwood to Perform Farewell Song "Home Sweet Home"

On American Idol Tuesday, May 19

Season 4 American Idol winner, four-time GRAMMY winner, and 2009 ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood will return to American Idol (FOX) on Tuesday, May 19 to perform live this year’s Idol farewell song, "Home Sweet Home."

Carrie's "Home Sweet Home," a cover of the original hit by Motley Crue, has aired on each results show during the Top 12 as the goodbye theme for contestants leaving the show. Underwood, 19 Recordings, Sony Music Nashville, and iTunes are donating a portion of the sales proceeds of the "Home Sweet Home" digital single to The Humane Society of the United States (www.hsus.org). These donations will be used directly for programs that help companion animals, provide spay/neuter services, and rescue and shelter animal victims of puppy mills and disasters.


And in other Carrie News....

AMERICAN IDOL REWIND SEASON FINALE AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD SPECIAL!

Special Episode Debuts Saturday, May 30th in Syndication

Encore Episodes Air on TV Guide Network

(Check Local Listings for Airdates and Times)

For the First Time Ever, Experience "American Idol" Season 4 Winner Carrie Underwood's Entire "Idol" Journey - From Her First Audition in St. Louis to the Moment She Took the "Idol" Crown in Hollywood and Beyond

The AMERICAN IDOL REWIND: CARRIE UNDERWOOD SPECIAL relives the making of a bona fide country music megastar, "American Idol" Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood. Through exclusive clips and interviews, find out what inspired the girl from rural Checotah, OK to audition for "American Idol" - and how she made her very first appearance before the judges a memorable one: by clucking like a chicken!

From a rocky start during Hollywood week (an experience which taught Carrie a technique she uses to this day if she forgets the lyrics), to establishing herself as the one to watch in the top 24 and all the way to the finale, Carrie Underwood proved to America that Simon Cowell was correct when he predicted, "...not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any previous 'Idol' winner."

Carrie Underwood's time on "American Idol" was just the beginning - after 2 albums, 4 Grammys and 11 million records sold, she's well on her way to becoming a genuine entertainment legend.

Tune in to AMERICAN IDOL REWIND on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 (check local listings for airdates and time). The series is syndicated, and airdates and time may vary, check local listings or logon to www.tvguide.com/listings for more information.


"AMERICAN IDOL" TOP FIVE FINALIST BROOKE WHITE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM HIGH HOPES & HEARTBREAK JULY 21

As a top five finalist on last season’s "American Idol," Brooke White won the hearts of fans around the world with performances that were passionate, vibrant and strikingly beautiful. She returns July 21st with High Hopes & Heartbreak, a rapturously tuneful album that sees Brooke channeling a few idols of her own - Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and Elton John. The result is a stunning collection of songs brimming with warm, indelible melodies and hooks that stick after a single listen.

High Hopes & Heartbreak was produced by Dave Cobb (Shooter Jennings, Chris Cornell, Jamey Johnson) and executive produced by "Idol" judge/veteran producer/session player Randy Jackson. It's worth noting that this is Jackson's first project with a member of the "Idol" alumni. He’s also co-managing White with Carl Stubner, head of Sanctuary Artist Management.

"I wanted to work with Brooke from the moment I met her," says Jackson. "When she sang, I instantly heard the legendary greats that inspired her: Carole King, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell. She truly is an artist for all ages. And this album is a great collection of songs from a great new artist who was birthed on the stage of 'American Idol.' I'm so happy to be working with an amazingly talented artist at the beginning of her career."

The album will be released through June Baby Records, a brand-new indie label formed by White, Jackson and Stubner.

"If there was one valuable lesson that I learned from my 'Idol' experience, it would be to remain true to myself, even if that means going down the road less traveled and taking a few risks," says the singer-songwriter. "I’ve been hands-on with all aspects of this record, so I decided to form my own label and release it myself, too. Once the decision was made, it felt pretty liberating."

White, who co-wrote the entire record, took the same approach with the album, crafting songs free of genre restrictions. "The goal was to create a very free-flowing, adventurous type of record," she says. "I wanted it to have the feel of a classic, timeless album."

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, White began singing at age 15. She turned heads during last season’s "Idol" by delivering breathtaking renditions of songs by the Beatles ("Let It Be"), Dolly Parton ("Jolene") and Neil Diamond ("I Am I Said"). After she sang Carly Simon's "You're So Vain," Simon proclaimed White to be her favorite "Idol" vocalist. Following her appearance on the show, White appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," and performed on "Live with Regis and Kelly" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," among others.

Earlier this year, White released "Hold Up My Heart," which hit No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Singles Chart.

For more information on Brooke, visit http://www.myspace.com/brookewhite


Dateline: May 12, 2009

3 Doors Down Go Galactic!

Early this morning, NASA woke the Atlantis crew with the 3 Doors Down hit "Kryptonite" as they began their second day in space journeying to repair the Hubble Space Telescope! Link follows from the official NASA cam:

3 Doors Down/NASA

For more information on 3 Doors Down please visit www.3DoorsDown.com


Carrie Underwood Is a "10"!

Carrie Becomes the First Country Artist in History to Achieve 10 #1 Singles from Their First Two Albums!

"I Told You So" Today Marks Her 10th #1 Single with Album Sales Already Topping 10 Million!

She's sold more than 10 million albums with her first two records alone, and now Carrie Underwood hits another milestone 10 as her current smash, "I Told You So," becomes her 10th single to top a key sales or airplay chart. The accomplishment makes the four-time GRAMMY winner the first country artist in history ever to achieve 10 #1 singles on the strength of their first two albums.

This week's #1 country airplay blockbuster also marks the fifth consecutive chart-topper from Carrie's Carnival Ride album, which includes "Just a Dream" and three hits Carrie co-wrote: "So Small," "All-American Girl," and "Last Name."

The newly crowned ACM Entertainer of the Year and three-time reigning ACM and CMA Female Vocalist accomplishes the rare feat of taking a former #1 song to the top of the country charts a second time - 21 years after Randy Travis first saw his composition hit the chart summit. She becomes the first country artist to return a song to #1 since Alan Jackson took the Don Williams classic, "It Must Be Love," back to the top nearly nine years ago.

In addition to her original recording of "I Told You So" on Carnival Ride, fans can also enjoy a special studio duet of the song, currently available as a digital single, featuring Carrie with Randy Travis.

The only American Idol winner ever to achieve 10 #1 hits, Underwood's collection of chart-toppers began with the instant success of her post-American Idol single, "Inside Your Heaven," which debuted atop Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the summer of 2005. It was the first of five #1s to top the BDS or Mediabase charts from her 7x-Platinum debut, Some Hearts, with the others including the GRAMMY-winning "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "Before He Cheats," as well as "Don't Forget to Remember Me" and "Wasted."

And in a bit of Carrie trivia, 10 continues to be a lucky number for Carrie. Her birthday is March 10, and just two weeks after her American Idol win in 2005, she made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry on the 10th of June and later became a member of the Opry with her official induction on May 10, 2008.

And in other Carrie News...

CARRIE UNDERWOOD MAKES SECOND HUMANITARIAN TRIP TO AFRICA

Carrie Underwood made her second trip to Africa earlier this month visiting orphanages and health centers near Luanda, Angola where she participated in the area's cause to help fight malaria. Her visit was part of American Idol's "Idol Gives Back" charitable endeavors, and a special video package will air on American Idol Tuesday, May 12 to help show viewers how their donations have helped with various relief programs.

While in Angola, Underwood visited an all-girl orphanage in Luanda where the girls performed songs and poetry for her after she delivered bed nets and backpacks with school supplies to the orphanage. Underwood also participated in a community bed net giveaway in Ngangula, and wrapped up her 3-day trip by visiting a health center in Luanda where pregnant women received malaria counseling and treatment.

American Idol and the Charity Projects Entertainment Fund (CPEF) partnered last year to raise awareness and funds for organizations that provide relief programs to help children and young people in extreme poverty in America and Africa. ExxonMobil sponsored Underwood's most recent trip to Africa.



Dateline: April 30, 2009

Jonas Brothers Set to Release Fourth CD Lines, Vines And Trying Times Worldwide June 16; Major Roll-Out for First Single 'Paranoid' Starts May 8

Jonas Brothers' highly anticipated new album Lines, Vines and Trying Times is scheduled for world wide release June 16, and the ramp up kicks off May 8 with the release of the first single, "Paranoid." On May 8, "Paranoid" will roll out to radio and online worldwide, and on Verizon for ring tones. The single will be available for digital download on iTunes staring May 12. The video for "Paranoid" will be directed by The Malloys, who previously worked with Jonas Brothers on their smash hit single and video "Burnin' Up."

Lines, Vines and Trying Times showcases an incredible musical journey by the Jonas Brothers, as well as their growth as songwriters and musicians. They've incorporated horns into several songs, as well as harmonicas and peddle steel guitars. The first single, "Paranoid," is a guitar driven dance evoking song, and the entire CD is a veritable smorgasbord of pop and rock gems. "World War III" is a funk metaphor for a confrontational relationship. Written by Nick Jonas, he asserts, "This is a personal experience for me. 'World War III' deals with the challenge of a girl who keeps attacking you, provoking you, trying to fight you, but all the while she's the only one fighting." "Fly With Me" which is also the end title credit for the upcoming "Night At The Museum 2" film (due in theaters May 22), was written by Jonas Brothers and their bass player Greg Garbowsky, and is sure to become a love song for the ages. On "Poison Ivy" Jonas Brothers added a horn section. In their summer music preview issue, Rolling Stone described the ultracatchy "Poison Ivy" as a "Weezer-ish tune about a toxic girl that you can't resist." "Hey Baby" is a classic "she done him wrong" song written entirely by Jonas Brothers. "We wrote this song for the last record while on the road and felt the old school sound was more cohesive with our present style," explains Nick Jonas.

With all these themes, it's easy to see how Jonas Brothers came up with the title Lines, Vines and Trying Times. Says Joe Jonas, "Lines are the "proverbial" lines people will feed you, and vines are obstacles that get in your way." Adds Kevin Jonas, "Trying Times can be relationships, or anything personal to you. No one is alone in that; we all go through it."

Lines, Vines and Trying Times is the follow up to the #1 debut of A Little Bit Longer and the # 5 debut of Jonas Brothers. Executive produced by Kevin Jonas, Sr., the album was A&R'd by Jon Lind and produced by John Fields. The multi-platinum Jonas Brothers received their first Grammy nomination this year, and have won a slew of awards from around the world, including an American Music Award, as well as multiple Kids' Choice and Teen Choice awards. Worldwide, Jonas Brothers have sold a combined 8.1 million albums, and have garnered a resounding total of 36 gold and platinum album certifications. Following the release of Lines, Vines and Trying Times Jonas Brothers are set to embark on the US portion of their "Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009" on June 20 in Dallas. The tour features guests Jordin Sparks and Honor Society. As previously announced, they will co-host and perform on Canada's Much Music Video Awards the following day.


KEITH URBAN "ESCAPE TOGETHER WORLD TOUR" REHEARSALS IN NASHVILLE

Last week, Keith Urban and his band, entered a rehearsal hall in Nashville to begin rehearsals for his "Escape Together World Tour," which kicks off at the Mohegan Sun, Connecticut on Thursday, May 7th. The all-new show is expected to include all the hits, as well as new music from Urban's recently released #1 CD, Defying Gravity. His most recent #1 single, "Sweet Thing," (his 10th) as well as his current single "Kiss A Girl," are sure to be on the set list.

Insiders say that the entire 3500 square foot stage, complete with 5 massive video screens, the full compliment of video crews and lighting gear have been loaded into the rehearsal space. Many of the 60 members of the "Escape Together World Tour" crew that are currently onsite for rehearsals, will join nearly 100 local workers in each city, each night, in order to load the behemoth stage in and out of each concert site. In fact, the entire crew will practice this maneuver several times over the coming weeks.

In other Keith News...

KEITH URBAN AND iLIKE LAUNCH "ESCAPE TOGETHER WORLD TOUR" POINT & CLICK TICKET GIVEAWAY

Beginning this Thursday, Keith Urban and iLike will offer iLike users the opportunity to win tickets to Urban's "Escape Together World Tour" and passes to a Backstage Barbeque Experience - a pre-show VIP event ? hosted by KC Masterpiece and Kingsford. Two pairs of tickets and 2 backstage passes will be given away for each show.

As simple as "pointing and clicking," iLike users can win by going to Keith's iLike profile page at iLike.com/keithurban or his music profile page on Facebook at facebook.com/keithurban. While there click the "I Want To Go" botton to win a pair of concert tickets or click the "I'm Going" button to win the backstage passes.

Keith's "Escape Together World Tour" Together with KC Masterpiece ? and Kingsford ?, sponsored by Verizon will play 58 North American cities. One supporting act, either Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Glen Campbell, Little Big Town or The Zac Brown Band will appear at each show.

For play dates and further ticket information, fans should go to www.keithurban.net and/or stay tuned to their local Country radio station.

Dateline: April 22, 2009



JONAS BROTHERS TO HOST AND PERFORM ON "TEEN CHOICE 2009"

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, ON FOX

Multi-platinum recording artists Jonas Brothers are set to host TEEN CHOICE 2009 airing Monday, Aug. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The Grammy-nominated artists will also perform during the 11th annual special that celebrates the year's hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion.

The coolest stars, best films and hottest TV shows of 2008-2009 will receive coveted Teen Choice Award Surfboards in categories such as Choice Breakout TV Show, Choice Reality/Variety Show, Choice Breakout Artist, Choice Male Hottie, Choice Female Athlete and Choice Hookup. The first round of nominees, additional performers and presenters will be announced soon.

Jonas Brothers (Kevin, Joe and Nick) became a pop music phenomenon with the release of their platinum-selling albums "Jonas Brothers" and "A Little Bit Longer." In 2008, they headlined two tours that earned the band a spot among the top-selling tours of the year. They won an American Music Award for Breakthrough Artist, and were recently nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Artist category.

Jonas Brothers' appearance on TEEN CHOICE 2009 comes amid "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009," which takes the band across three continents, including three nights at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The U.S. leg of the tour kicks off June 20, following the release of their highly anticipated "Lines, Vines and Trying Times" album, set to be released worldwide on June 15.

TEEN CHOICE 2009 is executive-produced by Bob Bain ("Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards") and Michael Burg. Paul Flattery serves as producer, Kelly Brock is co-producer and Greg Sills serves as supervising producer.



Dateline: March 30, 2009


Photo by: Roberto D'Este/Warner Bros. Records

ASHLEY TISDALE TO RELEASE BRAND-NEW ALBUM - GUILTY PLEASURE - JUNE 16, 2009 ON WARNER BROS. RECORDS

POP SINGER AND ACTRESS TAKES CONTROL ON FIRST ALBUM SINCE COMPLETING HER RUN IN BLOCKBUSTER HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL FRANCHISE

Ashley Tisdale , the singer and actress known to millions as the star of the blockbuster High School Musical series, will release her second album for Warner Bros. Records, entitled Guilty Pleasure, June 16, 2009.

With an edgy, guitar-driven pop-rock sound, Guilty Pleasure is a creative and mature leap forward for this appealing young singer and songwriter, who launched a career as a solo artist with her gold-certified Top 5 rhythmic-pop debut Headstrong in 2007. "Headstrong was a big learning experience, as it was my first album," Tisdale says. "This time I went in knowing exactly what I wanted to do and the message I wanted to put out there, which is that I'm 23 and I'm not just the cute, bubbly blonde girl you know from Disney. I have a tougher side and I love rock music, which are things people probably don't know about me. On each album you get to share with the world who you are as a person, and I wanted my fans to see another side to me. This album really reflects who I am at this point in my life."

Guilty Pleasure is indeed an authentic reflection of a girl growing up and speaking her mind on songs like the first single "It's Alright, It's OK" - a spunky break-up anthem about being single and in control of your life for the first time. "I love break-up songs," Tisdale admits. "On this album, I put to rest a lot of baggage from a previous relationship by venting about the frustration. Everyone can relate to those moments. That song is about how you need to stand up for yourself and not let someone walk all over you; it's a message I wanted to get across to other girls."

Working with a host of top-flight producers and songwriters, such as Kara DioGuardi (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood), Toby Gad (Beyoncé, Fergie), Billy Steinberg (Madonna), Emanuel Kiriakou (David Archuleta, Nick Lachey), and Swedish production team Twin (who co-wrote the Headstrong singles "Not Like That" and "Be Good To Me"), Tisdale co-wrote several tracks on Guilty Pleasure, including the feisty "Acting Out," whose lyrics could serve as the album's mission statement: "Let me out of this cage / I'm not gonna hold back / I'm gonna break these chains / I'm taking control now / Gonna give you something to talk about / It's another side of me I'm acting out." She also co- wrote the propulsive "Overrated," about not changing your personality for a guy, and two ballads "What If" and "Me Without You." Another album highlight is the slinky, confident "Masquerade," perhaps the most sophisticated song Tisdale has recorded to date.

"I'm growing up and this is music I would listen to," Tisdale says. "On this record, I'm not catering to anyone other than to who I am as a person. I think all of these songs have a message and a story that anyone can relate to. I couldn't sing them if I didn't connect with them myself."

Guilty Pleasure 's first single, "It's Alright, It's OK," ships to Top 40 radio on April 14 — the same day it will be available for purchase via digital retailers. For more on Ashley Tisdale, please visit her official website: www.ashleytisdale.com.



Photo Provided by: Big Machine Records
Taylor on the set of her "White Horse Video"

TAYLOR SWIFT CELBRATES 4TH #1 COUNTRY SINGLE, TOPS 200 MILLION ON MYSPACE

PERFORMS ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO ON THURSDAY, THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ON SUNDAY

TAYLOR TOPS INTERNATIONAL SALES AND AIRPLAY CHARTS, IS SEVENTEEN'S MAY COVER GIRL

Taylor Swift, the first Country artist in the 16-year history of the Nielsen BDS chart to have a single reach #1 on the Pop chart, this week scored her 4th #1 Country single. "White Horse," from Taylor's triple-platinum Big Machine Records sophomore album Fearless, claims the #1 spot atop the USA Today/Country Aircheck chart (powered by Mediabase), reaching a radio audience of more than 34 million listeners this week alone. Taylor's run of #1s began in 2007 when "Our Song" spent 6 weeks at #1. Also this week, Taylor surpassed the 200 million mark for music streams on MySpace.

Taylor will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for a performance and interview this Thursday, April 2nd. Taylor will perform a special outdoor set as part of the Tonight Show's Concert Series. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno airs nationwide on NBC at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Taylor will take the stage live at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5th, for a very special performance on the Academy of Country Music Awards telecast. The ACM Awards air live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/delayed PT. Taylor is nominated for Album of the Year (nominated as both artist and producer), Top Female Vocalist and Video of the Year.

While on the West Coast this week, Taylor will attend the premiere of "Hannah Montana: The Movie." Taylor makes a cameo appearance in the film, performing her original song "Crazier." She also contributed the song "You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home" (performed by Hannah Montana) to the film and soundtrack.

Look for Taylor on the cover of the May issue of Seventeen magazine, on newsstands April 7th. This is Taylor's second Seventeen cover, her first was exactly a year ago - the magazine's May, 2008 issue. Taylor is featured on the cover of the April issue of Allure, on newsstands now.

Taylor recently returned from a series of sold-out tour dates in Australia, where her Fearless album was recently certified Platinum. Fearless is currently Triple-Platinum in the US, has topped Billboard's Top 200 Albums all-genre sales chart for 11 weeks, and is currently in its 18th week at #1 on the Country Albums Chart. Fearless is Gold in the UK, New Zealand and Norway. Taylor is the #1 best-seller in Australia and the Asia Pacific region, and she holds the #1 position atop the radio airplay charts in the UK, New Zealand, Asia and Australia.

Taylor kicks off her first-ever headlining tour, the TAYLOR SWIFT FEARLESS 2009 TOUR, on April 23rd in Evansville, Indiana. The tour runs through October, and all shows that have been put on sale have sold out within minutes, including an August show at New York's Madison Square Garden which recently sold out in one minute.

Tour information will be continually updated on www.taylorswift.com and www.myspace.com/taylorswift.


Dateline: March 26, 2009

Digital Release of New Black Eyed Peas Single - 'Boom Boom Pow' - Moved up Due to Overwhelming Demand

FIRST SINGLE FROM MULTI-PLATINUM GROUP'S FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM THE E.N.D. WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 30TH

'BOOM BOOM POW' HAS BEEN CLIMBING THE TOP 40 AND RHYTHM CROSSOVER CHARTS FOR TWO WEEKS

Due to overwhelming demand from fans, the digital release of "Boom Boom Pow," the new single from three-time Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum Interscope recording artists The Black Eyed Peas, has been moved up to Monday, March 30th, when it will become available through all digital accounts.

Fans have been clamoring to purchase the track ever since it impacted CHR/Top 40 Radio two weeks ago. "Boom Boom Pow" is currently No. 17 and the fastest moving song at the format (No. 1 Spin and Audience Gainer). It is the group's eleventh CHR/Top 40 hit, tying them with the Backstreet Boys for most chart hits in this format by a group this decade. "Boom Boom Pow" is also a hit at Rhythm Crossover Radio where it has climbed to No. 13 and is the No. 1 Spin and Audience Gainer. A video for "Boom Boom Pow" -- directed by Motion Theory (who lensed Weezer's Grammy Award-winning clip for "Pork and Beans") -- will be released in early April. The song was written by The Black Eyed Peas, which is will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie, and produced by will.i.am.

"Boom Boom Pow" is the first single from TheBlack Eyed Peas' upcoming fifth studio album The E.N.D., which is due from Interscope Records on June 9th, 2009. The E.N.D. is the Peas' first album of new material since 2005's blockbuster Monkey Business, which sold more than nine million copies worldwide and spawned the Grammy Award-winning singles "Don't Phunk With My Heart" and "My Humps."

The Black Eyed Peas will perform at the Ultra Music Festival at this year's Winter Music Conference on Friday, March 27th. For more information, please visit the band's official website: www.blackeyedpeas.com.


Dateline: March 23, 2009

DEFYING GRAVITY KICKS KEITH URBAN'S '09 INTO HIGH GEAR

In just this past year, Keith Urban has charted 3 #1 singles, "You Look Good In My Shirt" and "Start A Band" (a duet with Brad Paisley) as well as his latest two week,10th #1 single, "Sweet Thing," from his forthcoming March 31st release Defying Gravity (Capitol Records Nashville). His latest single "Kiss A Girl", marks the highest debut of any 2nd single released from an Urban album.

In addition, he's had a platinum-selling DVD (Love, Pain & the whole crazy World Tour), from his critically hailed concert tour of the same name. He's collaborated with the likes of Al Green, Justin Timberlake, Boyz II Men, B.B. King, Buddy Guy and John Mayer, has been nominated for 3 Academy of Country Music Awards, including its prestigious Entertainer of the Year, and with the release of his 5th studio recording Defying Gravity, his year is sure to kick into high gear.

"It wasn't a conscious theme," said Urban. "But listening back, I think that Defying Gravity is about being brave enough to love. Fortunately, that is where I'm at right now in my life. And coming down the road that I've taken to be here, I do feel a lot of gratitude."

This sentiment reinforces what is an openhearted and uplifting album that contains a deeply felt musical statement, a song cycle marked by a clearheaded sense of passion and hope. From a variety of perspectives, Defying Gravity looks at love as an ever-changing force in our lives. From the excitement of courting on a song like "Sweet Thing", to the atmospheric heartbreak of "Til Summer Comes Around", to the pure desire of "Standing Right In Front Of You", to the constant longing for a love on "Why's It Feel So Long."

"I'm present in a way I've never quite been before," adds Urban. "I was always thinking about tomorrow, or the past, anywhere but here. Now I love being present ­ I have a lot to be grateful for in the present."

Next month Urban will begin rehearsals for his "Escape Together World Tour" together with Kingsford© and KC Masterpiece© and sponsored by Verizon. Set to launch in May, it is already being lauded as a show not to be missed.

Urban will team with a different touring partner in each city, including superstars Sugarland and Taylor Swift, as well as Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, The Zac Brown Band, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley and the legendary Glen Campbell.

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


ALAN JACKSON'S SISSY'S SONG VIDEO DEBUTS ON CMT & GAC TODAY

"Sissy's Song," the poignant new video from Alan Jackson's #l selling album GOOD TIME, debuts today on CMT in heavy rotation and on GAC in power rotation.

"Sissy's Song" is the fourth single from Jackson"s #l hit album GOOD TIME. He wrote it after the sudden death of Leslie “Sissy" Fitzgerald who worked in the Jackson household and who the Jacksons saw every day. Sissy died on May 20 2007, in a motorcycle accident, and left behind a college age daughter and high school age son and her husband, who is an expert car restorer and also works for the Jackson's.

Jackson has said, "I didn’t sleep for a while. So I sat down one day and wrote this song and after that I felt all right." Jackson recorded the song and gave it to the Fitzgerald family for the funeral. "A lot of people told me how much it made them feel better and helped them get through it a little easier, so I was very proud of it."

The video was directed by Scott Scovill and shot in black and white at the historic Bear Creek Church in Culleoka, Tennessee, 60 miles south of Nashville. The church and its cemetery were added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1985. It is legendary for having been the place of worship and safety for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Reports of hauntings have swirled around the church for years and ghost hunters claim to have captured spectral photos of spirits in the churchyard.

Jackson has scored three consecutive #l singles from GOOD TIME: "Small Town Southern Man"; "Good Time"; and "Country Boy", the last of which became his 34st #1.


Fast & Furious Movie Soundtrack Album Arrives March 31

First eSingle ''Blanco' by Pitbull, featuring Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes (produced by The Neptunes) - goes online March 24

All-star soundtrack features new music by Pitbull, Busta Rhymes, Tego Calderon, Don Omar, Kenna, Rye Rye, Shark City Click, Tasha, and Robin Thicke

FAST & FURIOUS - OPENS NATIONWIDE ON APRIL 3

In advance of the film's release, the original motion picture soundtrack album for Fast & Furious (on Interscope/Star Trak) will arrive in the physical and digital marketplace March 31, it was announced today. The all-star soundtrack album features new music by Pitbull, Busta Rhymes, Tego Calderon, Don Omar, Kenna, Rye Rye, Shark City Click, Tasha, and Robin Thicke, and productions by The Neptunes.

On March 24, the first eSingle release - "Blanco" by Pitbull, featuring Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes - arrives. The "Blanco" video will premiere the week of the album's release.

In Fast & Furious, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reteam for this ultimate chapter of the franchise built on speed. Heading back to the streets where it all began, they rejoin Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster to blast muscle, tuner and exotic cards across Los Angeles and floor through the Mexican desert in the new high-octane action-thriller.

The final sequence for the Fast & Furious original motion picture soundtrack album is: 1. "Bang" - Rye Rye * 2. "G-Stro" - Busta Rhymes (produced by The Neptunes) * 3. "Loose Wires" - Kenna (produced by The Neptunes) * 4. "Blanco"- Pitbull (produced by The Neptunes) * 5. "Krazy" - Pitbull * 6. "You Slip, She Grip" - Pitbull and Tego Calderon (produced by The Neptunes) * 7. "Head Bust" - Shark City Click (produced by The Neptunes) * 8. "Bad Girls" - Pitbull featuring Robin Thicke (produced by The Neptunes) * 9. "Virtual Diva" - Don Omar * 10. "La Isla Bonita" - Tasha * album bonus track: 11. "Blanco (The Strictly Spanish Mix)" - Pitbull (produced by The Neptunes).


Dateline: March 6, 2009

Brad Paisley's New Album, American Saturday Night, Set for Release June 30!

Album's First Single, "Then," Ships to Country Radio on Monday!

Superstar Brad Paisley is on a roll, with nine consecutive #1 singles to his credit, and with fans ready for more, Paisley is set to release his new album, American Saturday Night, on June 30. The disc marks Paisley's eighth studio album, including a holiday collection and his most recent release, last year's mostly-instrumental excursion: the chart-topping Play.

American Saturday Night re-teams Paisley with longtime producer Frank Rogers, with whom he's worked since the release of his million-selling debut, Who Needs Pictures.

The first single from American Saturday Night – "Then," co-written by Paisley, Chris DuBois, and Ashley Gorley- was unveiled last night during an invitation-only performance for an enthusiastic audience of industry movers & shakers gathered in Nashville for the annual Country Radio Seminar.

Paisley's performance of "Then" drew waves of post-show praise from the assembled radio music mavens, including KBEQ Kansas City PD Mike Kennedy who cheered, "If he needed another career song, this would be it! Absolutely amazing!" KILT Houston MD Greg Frey declared, "This is the best song Brad has ever written. I absolutely love it!"

"It's quite possibly the best song he's ever done, and that's saying a lot," was the reaction from WSOC Charlotte PD D.J. Stout, while KYGO Denver PD Joel Burke can’t wait to get it on the air, proclaiming, "The new Brad song is a smash. We will add it as soon as we get it!"

"Then" will ship to country radio stations this Monday, March 9, with an official airplay impact date of March 23. Fans anxious to latch onto a copy won't have to wait long, since the digital single for "Then" will be available at online music providers everywhere beginning March 17.

A GRAMMY-winning instrumentalist and the reigning, two-time ACM and CMA Male Vocalist winner with 13 career #1 singles to his credit, Paisley has amassed album sales in excess of 10 million units, including his 2x-Platinum 2005 ACM and CMA Album of the Year, Time Well Wasted.


Dateline: February 9, 2009

BRAD PAISLEY WINS TWO GRAMMY'S

Best Male Country Vocal Performance

Best Country Instrumental Performance

Yesterday afternoon in the pre-telecast portion of The 51st GRAMMY Awards, Brad Paisley won Best Male Country Vocal Performance for his self-penned #1 "Letter To Me" and Best Country Instrumental Performance for "Cluster Pluck" from his current instrumental album PLAY. Joining him on "Cluster Pluck" are fellow pickers James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert and Steve Wariner.

Paisley was at home when he got the news of his wins and said, "I am so thrilled to have won these awards tonight. As a singer, what an honor to be recognized in this way, especially for a song about the insecurities I had to overcome as a teenager. I can't tell you how this energizes me as a recording artist. And as a player, accompanied by these guitar legends, I am beyond humbled to be in the record books along side my heroes for "Cluster Pluck." I am thinking tonight of my collaborators on this record that had never won a Grammy before now and add to that the fact that my hero John Jorgenson did the accepting of the award.

Here is the coolest thing: On the prelude to "Cluster Pluck" on the album, Jimmy Dickens tells the grandson to write down these names. Well, the official monikers have changed. Let me now be the first to present to you Grammy winner Albert Lee, Grammy winner John Jorgenson, Grammy winner Brent Mason, Grammy winner Redd Volkaert, Grammy winner James Burton...(now that's just too cool), and multiple Grammy winner Steve Wariner. Oh, lastly, this is now Vince Gill's 20th Grammy. He's off to a great start. Anyway, to have been a part of this with these icons is something I will forever be proud."


Chuck Wicks Announced as Celebrity Competitor for the New Season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars

Season Premiere to Air, Monday, March 9

RCA Nashville hit recording artist Chuck Wicks is among the celebrity competitors poised to take to the dance floor for the eighth season of the enduringly popular ABC series, Dancing with the Stars. The new cast was revealed this evening as series host Tom Bergeron presented the "All Night Name Drop," announcing this season's competitors throughout ABC's Sunday night prime-time programming.

ABC also announced in a press release this evening that Chuck's dance partner in the competition will be his girlfriend and fellow country recording artist, two-time Dancing with the Stars champion, Julianne Hough.

Joining Wicks to round out this season's celebrity contestants are rapper Lil' Kim; Jackass star Steve-O; Access Hollywood host Nancy O'Dell; actor Gilles Marini; actress Denise Richards; Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak; recording artist Belinda Carlisle; actor/comedian David Alan Grier; football hero Lawrence Taylor; recording artist Jewel and her husband, rodeo star Ty Murray; and Olympic Gold-medal winning gymnast Shawn Johnson.

A gifted songwriter and vocalist, Chuck Wicks made a compelling impression with his Top 5 smash, "Stealing Cinderella," the fastest-rising single by a debut country act in 2007. By the time his first album, Starting Now, was released in January 2008, he had begun a year-long 750,000 fan-packed tour opening for superstar Brad Paisley. Chuck co-penned 10 of the 11 songs on his debut CD, including his second hit, "All I Ever Wanted," and the new single, "Man of the House," a touching story-song about a boy taking on beyond-his-years responsibilities as his father is on military assignment.

Watch for the Season Eight premiere of Dancing with the Stars on Monday, March 9, at 8 PM ET, followed by a second performance show at 8 PM ET on Monday, March 16, with the first results show debuting on March 17 at 9 PM ET, all on ABC.

For more information on Chuck, please visit www.chuckwicks.com or www.myspace.com/chuckwicks.


Dateline: February 6, 2009

RASCAL FLATTS THANK FANS BY LETTING THEM CHOOSE COVER ART FOR NEW ALBUM, UNSTOPPABLE

New Cover to be Revealed Live at Madison Square Garden Concert

People�s Choice Award winner for Favorite Group of 2008, Rascal Flatts pays tribute to their fans by asking them to choose the cover art for their next album, Unstoppable, due out April 7, 2009. In January, Rascal Flatts teamed up with People�s Choice and invited fans to submit original cover designs for their upcoming album. The top four submissions have been chosen by the band and voting is now open to all on pcaVOTE.com.

The new cover art for Unstoppable is scheduled to be revealed live during a Rascal Flatts concert in New York City�s Madison Square Garden on Thursday, February 12. The top four designs were submitted by Rick Brewer from Fenton, MO, Christopher Cox from Venus, TX, Garret Dickerson from Greenbrier, TN and Chris Kubik from Arlington Heights, IL.

"We were very impressed with all the entries and it was a difficult decision to narrow down the possibilities to just these four,� said Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts. �We can't imagine how hard it will be for the fans to choose just one!"

�At the beginning of this partnership, Rascal Flatts came to us looking for a way to thank their fans for years of unwavering support and dedication,� said Fred Nelson, President, People�s Choice. �By working together to develop this album cover contest and vote, we at People�s Choice are thrilled to help bring this request to fruition and get the fans involved in such an important decision.�

By partnering with Rascal Flatts, People�s Choice continues its mission to empower music, movie and television enthusiasts with a voice in the entertainment industry. Last November, through a partnership with E! Entertainment Television, People�s Choice members programmed a marathon for the network�s Thanksgiving Day lineup. Currently, People�s Choice is working with Queen Latifah to discover a new talent that will be featured on her next album, Persona.


LADY ANTEBELLUM CELEBRATES GOLD CERTIFICATION OF DEBUT ALBUM

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Trio On Air With Gold Plaque

Rising country music group Lady Antebellum's self-titled debut release has been certified GOLD by the RIAA. At a taping of the Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday, Ellen surprised the GRAMMY nominated trio with a gold plaque after the band's performance of their new single "I Run To You." Watch the band's candid reaction this Mon., Feb. 9 (check your local listing for times and affiliates) on a special GRAMMY episode.

"Of course, leave it to the girl in the group to cry," laughs Lady Antbellum's Hillary Scott. "We were so caught off guard, but it was such a special place for this to happen since our first national television performance was on ELLEN back when our album was released. It was a really cool moment for us to be able to stop and reflect on how amazing the last nine months have been."

"Not a day goes by without someone telling me that this is their favorite album," adds Capitol Nashville President Mike Dungan. " This album has been consistently in the top ten since its release nine months ago. We are all so very proud of each of them, and elated that they have surpassed a milestone in what no doubt will be a long and sizable career."

"I Run To You" is the third single from their now GOLD album, which spawned two hits in 2008, "Love Don't Live Here" and "Lookin For A Good Time." The single is now at country radio for airplay and is already moving up the charts.

Lady Antebellum's debut year has been one wild ride. Most recently, the band scored two nominations for Sunday night's 51st Annual GRAMMY AWARDS, including the all-genre "Best New Artist" and "Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals." Earlier in 2008, they took home the ACM for "Best New Vocal Group" and the CMA trophy for "New Artist of the Year."


Dateline: February 5, 2009

The Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience to have special one week only engagement in select IMAX(R) 3D theatres February 27, 2009

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that the highly anticipated The Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, directed by Bruce Hendricks (Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour), will be released for a one week engagement in select IMAX(R) 3D theatres, simultaneously with the film's wide release in 3D on February 27, 2009. The IMAX(R) 3D release will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-Mastering) technology.

Commenting on the announcement, Mark Zoradi, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group, said, "Seeing the Disney Digital 3D(TM) Jonas Bros film in IMAX 3D is the ultimate way to experience the excitement and exhilaration of the group's sensational 'Burning Up Tour.' The Disney Digital 3D(TM) experience gives moviegoers a whole new appreciation for the music, performances, and personalities of the incredibly popular Jonas Brothers. This special limited engagement IMAX 3D presentation combines the company's world-famous surround sound with impressive imagery to supercharge the concert experience, and take it to a whole new level of entertainment."

"Our ability to add this exciting limited engagement to our 2009 lineup was made possible thanks to the successful rollout of our IMAX digital projection system, which gives IMAX, exhibitors and studios increased program flexibility," said IMAX Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "We're very happy to be expanding our relationship with Disney and we look forward to bringing together our two great brands to deliver a very special and immersive movie experience for Jonas Brothers fans."

"We're delighted to be a part of Disney's next big 3D film event and this special one-week run is a great way to jump-start the five-picture deal our companies announced last year," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "With IMAX's amazing digital sound and crystal-clear images, The IMAX 3D Experience(R) will transport moviegoers and fans on to the stage with the Jonas Brothers and into their high energy performance."

This high-energy Walt Disney Pictures rockumentary 3D feature film event from director Bruce Hendricks ("Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour"), blends excerpts from the Brothers' red-hot "Burning Up" concert tour, including guest performances from Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift. The film also includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, off-the-wall segments, a never-before-heard song ("Love Is On Its Way"), swarming fans and a lot of JB-style humor-giving fans never-before-seen insights into the lives of Kevin, Joe and Nick.


Dateline: February 3, 2009

HOLLYWOOD RECORDS TO RELEASE DEBUT CD FROM DANCING WITH THE STARS� MARK BALLAS AND DEREK HOUGH ON MARCH 10

BALLAS HOUGH BAND PREVIEWING SONGS FROM UPCOMING ALBUM BHB DURING SELECT TOUR DATES

BALLAS HOUGH BAND SET TO PERFORM FIRST SINGLE �DO IT FOR YOU�ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA FEBRUARY 5

Hollywood Records has announced a March 10th release for BHB, the highly anticipated debut from the Ballas Hough Band. The band, which features �Dancing with the Stars� fan favorites Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, recorded the album with producers John Fields (Jonas Brothers), Eric Valentine (Maroon 5, Good Charlotte) and Adam & Andy (Jesse McCartney).

The band�s line-up features Mark and Derek on vocals and guitar, Emily Grace on keyboards and vocals, bassist Sam Marder and drummer Harry Sullivan. In addition to their own originals, the album features collaborations with songwriters Dan Wilson, Kevin Kadish and Marty James on several tracks. Lead single �Do It For You� was co-written by new �American Idol� judge Kara DioGuardi and mixed by Serban Ghenea (Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, NERD).

Ballas Hough Band will perform �Do It For You� February 5th on Good Morning America as part of GMA�s Winter Concert Series. The Winter Concert Series performances are free and open to the public. Fans can go to the GMA Times Square Studio at 43rd and Broadway in midtown Manhattan. Entrance to the studio is on a first-come, first-served bases. Fans should arrive no later than 7:00am. Concert performances start around 8:30am.

Though best known for their dancing prowess, Mark and Derek have been writing and playing music together for 10 years, ever since they both attended a London performing arts school together as teens. While they continued developing their music, the two found lasting fame as professional dancers on "Dancing with the Stars," which routinely draws 18 million viewers per episode. Derek�s latest win, with partner Brooke Burke, marked back-to-back victories for both dancers, with Mark winning last season along with his partner, skater Kristi Yamaguchi.

About the band, Derek says, "I�m sure that people�s first reaction to us will be, 'These dancing guys think they can play guitar now?' But after seeing us play, they'll realize that this is not a Hollywood move to make a quick buck. At our shows, it's always the guys � who were probably dragged out by their girlfriends � who'll come up to us and say, 'Man, you guys can play.' Eventually, people will come to know that we can shred on guitar, rip on the bass, that our drummer had a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, that our piano player is trained as well as any Julliard graduate, and that we're five kids who've grown up together and know each other inside and out, and have been playing together for years."

Mark and Derek are currently appearing on the "Dancing with the Stars" tour, which began Dec. 17 in San Diego and wraps Feb. 8 in Philadelphia. After almost every show, the duo regroups with the Ballas Hough Band for local club shows, during which they preview select songs from the upcoming album.

Following the spring season of "Dancing with the Stars," the band will embark on a summer tour across the U.S. More information can be found at www.Myspace.com/ballashoughband . The new season of �Dancing with the Stars� premieres March 9th on ABC.

The track listing for BHB is as follows:

Do You Love Me
Devastated
Closer
She Was The One
Longing For
Birthday
Fall
Do It For You
Breakthrough
Together Faraway
Underwater


Ballas and Hough band select club shows during �Dancing with the Stars� tour as as follows:

Feb. 2
Providence, RI
Lupos Hearbreak

Feb. 4
Farmingdale, NY
Crazy Donkey

Feb. 6
Teaneck, NJ
Mexicali Live

Feb. 8
Philadelphia, PA
World Caf� Live

Feb. 15
Los Angeles, CA
Roxy

More dates to be announced.

www.Myspace.com/ballashoughband


THE JONAS BROTHERS ROCK THE CW ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, TO HOST A NIGHT OF �90210� AND �PRIVILEGED�

The Brothers Also Offer Viewers a Sneak Peek Of Their New Film �Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience�

The Jonas Brothers will act as hosts for a night of The CW�s hit series 90210 and Privileged on Tuesday, February 10 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET), and will offer a sneak peek of their new film, �Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,� in theaters February 27.

Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas will be joined by 90210 star Jessica Lowndes for special promos and never-before-seen footage. The brothers will talk about their experience working in 3D, and will show a clip of the group performing their hit song �Tonight.�

�Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience� is a high-energy Walt Disney Pictures rockumentary feature film event from director Bruce Hendricks (�Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert�). The film blends excerpts from the Brothers� red-hot �Burning Up� concert tour, including guest performances from Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, off-the-wall segments, a never-before-heard song (�Love Is On Its Way�), swarming fans and a lot of JB-style humor�giving fans never-before-seen insights into the lives of Kevin, Joe and Nick.

The Jonas Brothers� meteoric rise has been nothing less than a pop culture phenomenon. They have been recognized for their impressive talents with several awards as well. They were Grammy�-nominated as Best New Artist in 2008. The same year, they won six Teen Choice Awards, including Summer Song for �Burnin� Up,� Male Hottie, Music Breakout Group, Red Carpet Icon, and Music Love Song and Music Single for �When You Look Me in the Eyes.� In August of 2008, the brothers� latest album, �A Little Bit Longer,� debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 during the filming of the movie and quickly went platinum. During the same week the album debuted, the soundtrack to �Camp Rock� featuring the Jonas Brothers was at No. 8 on the chart and Jonas Brothers� eponymous CD was at No. 10, marking the first time an artist had held three titles in the top 10 in Sound Scan history. They also appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, which became the top-selling issue of 2008.


Kelly Clarkson: New Single My Life Would Suck Without You Dominates the Hot 100 Coming in at #1 for the Second Week in a Row

Album To Be Released on March 10, 2009

Kelly Clarkson's new single "My Life Would Suck Without You" dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart coming in at #1 for the second week in a row. Last week the song catapulted from the #97 position to the #1 spot on the Hot 100 chart, breaking the record held by Britney Spears' "Womanizer" which went from #96 to #1 in a week's time. The single's jump also marked the largest leap to #1 in the chart's 50-year history. Kelly previously held the #1 spot on the Hot 100 in 2002 with "A Moment Like This," which went from #52 to #1 and held that position for 2 weeks.

In addition, the song holds #1 spot on the Digital Chart for the second week in a row with 495,888 sold in its first two weeks.

"My Life Would Suck Without You" is the first single off Clarkson's fourth album titled All I Ever Wanted (19 Recordings/RCA Records) which will be released on March 10th.

In her career to date, Clarkson has sold 16 million albums worldwide. She is the recipient of 2 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 2 MTV Awards and 11 Billboard Awards.


Dateline: February 9, 2009

BRAD PAISLEY WINS TWO GRAMMY'S

Best Male Country Vocal Performance

Best Country Instrumental Performance

Yesterday afternoon in the pre-telecast portion of The 51st GRAMMY Awards, Brad Paisley won Best Male Country Vocal Performance for his self-penned #1 "Letter To Me" and Best Country Instrumental Performance for "Cluster Pluck" from his current instrumental album PLAY. Joining him on "Cluster Pluck" are fellow pickers James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert and Steve Wariner.

Paisley was at home when he got the news of his wins and said, "I am so thrilled to have won these awards tonight. As a singer, what an honor to be recognized in this way, especially for a song about the insecurities I had to overcome as a teenager. I can't tell you how this energizes me as a recording artist. And as a player, accompanied by these guitar legends, I am beyond humbled to be in the record books along side my heroes for "Cluster Pluck." I am thinking tonight of my collaborators on this record that had never won a Grammy before now and add to that the fact that my hero John Jorgenson did the accepting of the award.

Here is the coolest thing: On the prelude to "Cluster Pluck" on the album, Jimmy Dickens tells the grandson to write down these names. Well, the official monikers have changed. Let me now be the first to present to you Grammy winner Albert Lee, Grammy winner John Jorgenson, Grammy winner Brent Mason, Grammy winner Redd Volkaert, Grammy winner James Burton...(now that's just too cool), and multiple Grammy winner Steve Wariner. Oh, lastly, this is now Vince Gill's 20th Grammy. He's off to a great start. Anyway, to have been a part of this with these icons is something I will forever be proud."


Chuck Wicks Announced as Celebrity Competitor for the New Season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars

Season Premiere to Air, Monday, March 9

RCA Nashville hit recording artist Chuck Wicks is among the celebrity competitors poised to take to the dance floor for the eighth season of the enduringly popular ABC series, Dancing with the Stars. The new cast was revealed this evening as series host Tom Bergeron presented the "All Night Name Drop," announcing this season's competitors throughout ABC's Sunday night prime-time programming.

ABC also announced in a press release this evening that Chuck's dance partner in the competition will be his girlfriend and fellow country recording artist, two-time Dancing with the Stars champion, Julianne Hough.

Joining Wicks to round out this season's celebrity contestants are rapper Lil' Kim; Jackass star Steve-O; Access Hollywood host Nancy O'Dell; actor Gilles Marini; actress Denise Richards; Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak; recording artist Belinda Carlisle; actor/comedian David Alan Grier; football hero Lawrence Taylor; recording artist Jewel and her husband, rodeo star Ty Murray; and Olympic Gold-medal winning gymnast Shawn Johnson.

A gifted songwriter and vocalist, Chuck Wicks made a compelling impression with his Top 5 smash, "Stealing Cinderella," the fastest-rising single by a debut country act in 2007. By the time his first album, Starting Now, was released in January 2008, he had begun a year-long 750,000 fan-packed tour opening for superstar Brad Paisley. Chuck co-penned 10 of the 11 songs on his debut CD, including his second hit, "All I Ever Wanted," and the new single, "Man of the House," a touching story-song about a boy taking on beyond-his-years responsibilities as his father is on military assignment.

Watch for the Season Eight premiere of Dancing with the Stars on Monday, March 9, at 8 PM ET, followed by a second performance show at 8 PM ET on Monday, March 16, with the first results show debuting on March 17 at 9 PM ET, all on ABC.

For more information on Chuck, please visit www.chuckwicks.com or www.myspace.com/chuckwicks.


Dateline: February 6, 2009

RASCAL FLATTS THANK FANS BY LETTING THEM CHOOSE COVER ART FOR NEW ALBUM, UNSTOPPABLE

New Cover to be Revealed Live at Madison Square Garden Concert

People�s Choice Award winner for Favorite Group of 2008, Rascal Flatts pays tribute to their fans by asking them to choose the cover art for their next album, Unstoppable, due out April 7, 2009. In January, Rascal Flatts teamed up with People�s Choice and invited fans to submit original cover designs for their upcoming album. The top four submissions have been chosen by the band and voting is now open to all on pcaVOTE.com.

The new cover art for Unstoppable is scheduled to be revealed live during a Rascal Flatts concert in New York City�s Madison Square Garden on Thursday, February 12. The top four designs were submitted by Rick Brewer from Fenton, MO, Christopher Cox from Venus, TX, Garret Dickerson from Greenbrier, TN and Chris Kubik from Arlington Heights, IL.

"We were very impressed with all the entries and it was a difficult decision to narrow down the possibilities to just these four,� said Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts. �We can't imagine how hard it will be for the fans to choose just one!"

�At the beginning of this partnership, Rascal Flatts came to us looking for a way to thank their fans for years of unwavering support and dedication,� said Fred Nelson, President, People�s Choice. �By working together to develop this album cover contest and vote, we at People�s Choice are thrilled to help bring this request to fruition and get the fans involved in such an important decision.�

By partnering with Rascal Flatts, People�s Choice continues its mission to empower music, movie and television enthusiasts with a voice in the entertainment industry. Last November, through a partnership with E! Entertainment Television, People�s Choice members programmed a marathon for the network�s Thanksgiving Day lineup. Currently, People�s Choice is working with Queen Latifah to discover a new talent that will be featured on her next album, Persona.


LADY ANTEBELLUM CELEBRATES GOLD CERTIFICATION OF DEBUT ALBUM

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Trio On Air With Gold Plaque

Rising country music group Lady Antebellum's self-titled debut release has been certified GOLD by the RIAA. At a taping of the Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday, Ellen surprised the GRAMMY nominated trio with a gold plaque after the band's performance of their new single "I Run To You." Watch the band's candid reaction this Mon., Feb. 9 (check your local listing for times and affiliates) on a special GRAMMY episode.

"Of course, leave it to the girl in the group to cry," laughs Lady Antbellum's Hillary Scott. "We were so caught off guard, but it was such a special place for this to happen since our first national television performance was on ELLEN back when our album was released. It was a really cool moment for us to be able to stop and reflect on how amazing the last nine months have been."

"Not a day goes by without someone telling me that this is their favorite album," adds Capitol Nashville President Mike Dungan. " This album has been consistently in the top ten since its release nine months ago. We are all so very proud of each of them, and elated that they have surpassed a milestone in what no doubt will be a long and sizable career."

"I Run To You" is the third single from their now GOLD album, which spawned two hits in 2008, "Love Don't Live Here" and "Lookin For A Good Time." The single is now at country radio for airplay and is already moving up the charts.

Lady Antebellum's debut year has been one wild ride. Most recently, the band scored two nominations for Sunday night's 51st Annual GRAMMY AWARDS, including the all-genre "Best New Artist" and "Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals." Earlier in 2008, they took home the ACM for "Best New Vocal Group" and the CMA trophy for "New Artist of the Year."


Dateline: February 5, 2009

The Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience to have special one week only engagement in select IMAX(R) 3D theatres February 27, 2009

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that the highly anticipated The Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, directed by Bruce Hendricks (Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour), will be released for a one week engagement in select IMAX(R) 3D theatres, simultaneously with the film's wide release in 3D on February 27, 2009. The IMAX(R) 3D release will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-Mastering) technology.

Commenting on the announcement, Mark Zoradi, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group, said, "Seeing the Disney Digital 3D(TM) Jonas Bros film in IMAX 3D is the ultimate way to experience the excitement and exhilaration of the group's sensational 'Burning Up Tour.' The Disney Digital 3D(TM) experience gives moviegoers a whole new appreciation for the music, performances, and personalities of the incredibly popular Jonas Brothers. This special limited engagement IMAX 3D presentation combines the company's world-famous surround sound with impressive imagery to supercharge the concert experience, and take it to a whole new level of entertainment."

"Our ability to add this exciting limited engagement to our 2009 lineup was made possible thanks to the successful rollout of our IMAX digital projection system, which gives IMAX, exhibitors and studios increased program flexibility," said IMAX Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "We're very happy to be expanding our relationship with Disney and we look forward to bringing together our two great brands to deliver a very special and immersive movie experience for Jonas Brothers fans."

"We're delighted to be a part of Disney's next big 3D film event and this special one-week run is a great way to jump-start the five-picture deal our companies announced last year," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "With IMAX's amazing digital sound and crystal-clear images, The IMAX 3D Experience(R) will transport moviegoers and fans on to the stage with the Jonas Brothers and into their high energy performance."

This high-energy Walt Disney Pictures rockumentary 3D feature film event from director Bruce Hendricks ("Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour"), blends excerpts from the Brothers' red-hot "Burning Up" concert tour, including guest performances from Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift. The film also includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, off-the-wall segments, a never-before-heard song ("Love Is On Its Way"), swarming fans and a lot of JB-style humor-giving fans never-before-seen insights into the lives of Kevin, Joe and Nick.


Dateline: February 3, 2009

HOLLYWOOD RECORDS TO RELEASE DEBUT CD FROM DANCING WITH THE STARS� MARK BALLAS AND DEREK HOUGH ON MARCH 10

BALLAS HOUGH BAND PREVIEWING SONGS FROM UPCOMING ALBUM BHB DURING SELECT TOUR DATES

BALLAS HOUGH BAND SET TO PERFORM FIRST SINGLE �DO IT FOR YOU�ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA FEBRUARY 5

Hollywood Records has announced a March 10th release for BHB, the highly anticipated debut from the Ballas Hough Band. The band, which features �Dancing with the Stars� fan favorites Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, recorded the album with producers John Fields (Jonas Brothers), Eric Valentine (Maroon 5, Good Charlotte) and Adam & Andy (Jesse McCartney).

The band�s line-up features Mark and Derek on vocals and guitar, Emily Grace on keyboards and vocals, bassist Sam Marder and drummer Harry Sullivan. In addition to their own originals, the album features collaborations with songwriters Dan Wilson, Kevin Kadish and Marty James on several tracks. Lead single �Do It For You� was co-written by new �American Idol� judge Kara DioGuardi and mixed by Serban Ghenea (Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, NERD).

Ballas Hough Band will perform �Do It For You� February 5th on Good Morning America as part of GMA�s Winter Concert Series. The Winter Concert Series performances are free and open to the public. Fans can go to the GMA Times Square Studio at 43rd and Broadway in midtown Manhattan. Entrance to the studio is on a first-come, first-served bases. Fans should arrive no later than 7:00am. Concert performances start around 8:30am.

Though best known for their dancing prowess, Mark and Derek have been writing and playing music together for 10 years, ever since they both attended a London performing arts school together as teens. While they continued developing their music, the two found lasting fame as professional dancers on "Dancing with the Stars," which routinely draws 18 million viewers per episode. Derek�s latest win, with partner Brooke Burke, marked back-to-back victories for both dancers, with Mark winning last season along with his partner, skater Kristi Yamaguchi.

About the band, Derek says, "I�m sure that people�s first reaction to us will be, 'These dancing guys think they can play guitar now?' But after seeing us play, they'll realize that this is not a Hollywood move to make a quick buck. At our shows, it's always the guys � who were probably dragged out by their girlfriends � who'll come up to us and say, 'Man, you guys can play.' Eventually, people will come to know that we can shred on guitar, rip on the bass, that our drummer had a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, that our piano player is trained as well as any Julliard graduate, and that we're five kids who've grown up together and know each other inside and out, and have been playing together for years."

Mark and Derek are currently appearing on the "Dancing with the Stars" tour, which began Dec. 17 in San Diego and wraps Feb. 8 in Philadelphia. After almost every show, the duo regroups with the Ballas Hough Band for local club shows, during which they preview select songs from the upcoming album.

Following the spring season of "Dancing with the Stars," the band will embark on a summer tour across the U.S. More information can be found at www.Myspace.com/ballashoughband . The new season of �Dancing with the Stars� premieres March 9th on ABC.

The track listing for BHB is as follows:

Do You Love Me
Devastated
Closer
She Was The One
Longing For
Birthday
Fall
Do It For You
Breakthrough
Together Faraway
Underwater


Ballas and Hough band select club shows during �Dancing with the Stars� tour as as follows:

Feb. 2
Providence, RI
Lupos Hearbreak

Feb. 4
Farmingdale, NY
Crazy Donkey

Feb. 6
Teaneck, NJ
Mexicali Live

Feb. 8
Philadelphia, PA
World Caf� Live

Feb. 15
Los Angeles, CA
Roxy

More dates to be announced.

www.Myspace.com/ballashoughband


THE JONAS BROTHERS ROCK THE CW ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, TO HOST A NIGHT OF �90210� AND �PRIVILEGED�

The Brothers Also Offer Viewers a Sneak Peek Of Their New Film �Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience�

The Jonas Brothers will act as hosts for a night of The CW�s hit series 90210 and Privileged on Tuesday, February 10 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET), and will offer a sneak peek of their new film, �Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,� in theaters February 27.

Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas will be joined by 90210 star Jessica Lowndes for special promos and never-before-seen footage. The brothers will talk about their experience working in 3D, and will show a clip of the group performing their hit song �Tonight.�

�Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience� is a high-energy Walt Disney Pictures rockumentary feature film event from director Bruce Hendricks (�Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert�). The film blends excerpts from the Brothers� red-hot �Burning Up� concert tour, including guest performances from Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, off-the-wall segments, a never-before-heard song (�Love Is On Its Way�), swarming fans and a lot of JB-style humor�giving fans never-before-seen insights into the lives of Kevin, Joe and Nick.

The Jonas Brothers� meteoric rise has been nothing less than a pop culture phenomenon. They have been recognized for their impressive talents with several awards as well. They were Grammy�-nominated as Best New Artist in 2008. The same year, they won six Teen Choice Awards, including Summer Song for �Burnin� Up,� Male Hottie, Music Breakout Group, Red Carpet Icon, and Music Love Song and Music Single for �When You Look Me in the Eyes.� In August of 2008, the brothers� latest album, �A Little Bit Longer,� debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 during the filming of the movie and quickly went platinum. During the same week the album debuted, the soundtrack to �Camp Rock� featuring the Jonas Brothers was at No. 8 on the chart and Jonas Brothers� eponymous CD was at No. 10, marking the first time an artist had held three titles in the top 10 in Sound Scan history. They also appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, which became the top-selling issue of 2008.


Kelly Clarkson: New Single My Life Would Suck Without You Dominates the Hot 100 Coming in at #1 for the Second Week in a Row

Album To Be Released on March 10, 2009

Kelly Clarkson's new single "My Life Would Suck Without You" dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart coming in at #1 for the second week in a row. Last week the song catapulted from the #97 position to the #1 spot on the Hot 100 chart, breaking the record held by Britney Spears' "Womanizer" which went from #96 to #1 in a week's time. The single's jump also marked the largest leap to #1 in the chart's 50-year history. Kelly previously held the #1 spot on the Hot 100 in 2002 with "A Moment Like This," which went from #52 to #1 and held that position for 2 weeks.

In addition, the song holds #1 spot on the Digital Chart for the second week in a row with 495,888 sold in its first two weeks.

"My Life Would Suck Without You" is the first single off Clarkson's fourth album titled All I Ever Wanted (19 Recordings/RCA Records) which will be released on March 10th.

In her career to date, Clarkson has sold 16 million albums worldwide. She is the recipient of 2 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 2 MTV Awards and 11 Billboard Awards.


Dateline: January 17, 2009

MTV & ServiceNation's 'Be the Change: Live from the Inaugural' to Air Exclusive Performances by Kanye West, Kid Rock and Fall Out Boy Live from the Youth Inaugural Ball to Global MTV Audience

Usher and Rosario Dawson Report Live As MTV Guest Correspondents

President Obama's Inaugural Oath and Remarks to Air Across MTV Channels in the U.S. at 12pm ET

MTV today announced it will exclusively air Kanye West, Kid Rock and Fall Out Boy's performances globally as they headline the official Youth Inaugural Ball, where MTV is anchoring "Be the Change: Live from the Inaugural." Grammy award-winning artist Usher and Rosario Dawson, whose organization Voto Latino helped mobilize the youth vote, will be on hand as MTV Guest Correspondents reporting live from the Youth Inaugural Ball. They will join MTV News Correspondent Sway Calloway to capture all of the night's action, including President Obama's remarks as he addresses young people across the globe and calls on them to be the change and continue to engage in national and community service. Tobey Maguire, actor and chair of the ServiceNation ambassador council, will also be among the thousands of young people celebrating the inauguration and youth service from the Youth Inaugural Ball.

MTV and ServiceNation announced "Be the Change: Live from the Inaugural" -- celebrating the massive youth voter turnout in the 2008 Presidential Election and an active commitment from America's youth to impart social change through volunteer service -- earlier this week. The show will feature footage from service activities around the country on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, including a look at Usher working alongside 200 young people to makeover Simon Elementary School in Washington D.C. Additionally, "Be the Change: Live from the Inaugural" will highlight young people imparting change real-time through major service projects being completed in New Orleans, Washington D.C., and in Kenya.

Through MTV's global network in 162 countries in 33 languages, more than 1.5 billion young people around the world will be able to witness this historic event. The program, which will take place at the Hilton Washington in Washington DC, airs live on MTV in the United States on January 20, 2009 at 10 PM ET/ 7PM PT. The event will also be carried live on many of the international MTV channels including MTV Italy, MTV Germany, MTV Spain, MTV France, MTV Canada, MTV Baltic, MTV Romania, MTV Brazil, MTV Portugal, MTV Indonesia, MTV Turkey, MTV Russia and MTV Greece. MTV channels that will air the show following the initial broadcast include Africa, the UK, Arabia, Latin America, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

In addition to airing "Be the Change: Live from the Inaugural," MTV, its 24-hour college network mtvU, MTV2, MTV Tr3s, MTV Jams, MTV Hits, MTV.com and MTV 44 1/2, the high definition screen located in Times Square, will carry President-elect Obama's oath of office and remarks live at approximately 12:00 pm ET. This marks the first time any of the MTV channels have carried a presidential inaugural address. Additionally, mtvU and MTV.com will carry the full inauguration ceremony live beginning at 11:30 am ET.


Dateline: January 16, 2009

Amie Miriello Performing Live in Los Angeles

Don�t miss your chance to see Jive/BellaSonic recording artist Amie Miriello alongside songwriter David Hodges (Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta) at their exclusive Molly Malone�s residency in LA. Amie has been described by People Magazine as �one to watch� and USA called her debut album I Came Around �the arrival of a singer worth keeping an ear on.�

They will be playing every Monday night at Molly Malone�s starting January 19th through the end of February.

9pm, $6.00

THIS JUST IN: January 19th special musical guest will be American Idol's KARA DIOGUARDI, who will perform "Cold Front," which she co-wrote, with Amie. The show will also feature celebrity host Nick Lachey!

Be there!

Amie's Debut Solo Album In Stores Now

I Came Around is now available everywhere, including the first single "I Came Around," "Cold Front," "Brand New", "Snow" and more. Get it now at your favorite digital music store like iTunes, Amazon, or Napster and support Amie!


RASCAL FLATTS RELEASE FIRST SINGLE FROM NEW CD "UNSTOPPABLE"

"Here Comes Goodbye" serviced to radio on Tuesday, Jan 20

Reigning Vocal Group of the Year Rascal Flatts will release its first single to radio today, "Here Comes Goodbye," off their new album UNSTOPPABLE, due in stores on April 7, 2009. "Here Comes Goodbye," written by Clint Lagerberg and Chris Sligh, will be made available to radio for digital download via Play MPE on January 20.

During the People's Choice Awards earlier this month the band invited fans to design the CD cover for Unstoppable. Designs can be submitted at www.PCAvote.com through January 22. Fans can also text RASCALFLATTS to 66937 or visit www.newrfcd.com for continued updates about the new album and to preview the new single.

Unstoppable , co-produced by Dann Huff and Rascal Flatts, is the band's first studio album since 2007's multi-platinum Still Feels Good.


Dateline: January 15, 2009

U2: Single Release and Album Tracklisting

"Get On Your Boots," the first single from U2's new album No Line On The Horizon, will be released on January 19th on Interscope Records. The album is currently available for pre-order and will be released on March 3rd.

Produced by Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois and Steve Lillywhite, sessions for No Line On The Horizon began in Fez, Morocco, and continued at the band's Dublin studio, New York's Platinum Sound Recording Studios, and Olympic Studios in London.

The album will be released in a standard format with a 24- page booklet and in digipak format. The digipak includes an extended booklet and the album's companion film "Linear" by Anton Corbijn. A limited edition 64-page magazine will also be available, featuring the band in conversation with artist Catherine Owens, and new Anton Corbijn photographs. No Line On The Horizon will be released on 180gm vinyl.

The cover artwork for the album is an image of the sea meeting the sky by Japanese artist and photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto.

The full track listing is as follows:

1. No Line On The Horizon
2. Magnificent
3. Moment of Surrender
4. Unknown Caller
5. I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight
6. Get On Your Boots
7. Stand Up Comedy
8. Fez - Being Born
9. White As Snow
10. Breathe
11. Cedars Of Lebanon


Visit http://www.u2.com/


Emerson Drive�s Brad Mates� Flight Has Emergency Landing

Emerson Drive lead singer Brad Mates and his wife Jana flew back from a holiday vacation earlier this week not expecting such a speedy landing! The plane carrying the newlyweds back to Nashville was diverted to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on a return trip from Maine.

As the plane began it�s descent, the captain announced to the passengers that they were going to make a change in airports because they needed a longer runway. Ten minutes before they landed, the captain made a second announcement, explaining that all passengers should expect a rough landing.

Immediately the flight attendants went over the emergency crash positions with everyone on the plane, asking a few people to be in charge of opening the doors and getting people to jump down on the inflatable slides if needed when the plane came to a stop.

Mates recounted, �As we descended toward the airport, the flight attendants made repeated announcements to �duck and brace, duck and brace.� When we touched down, you could feel the plane was moving faster than it usually does for a normal landing. When the pilots pushed on the brakes the plane vibrated, and then we finally came to a stop. I lifted my head from the crash position and looked out of the window to see several fire trucks, ambulances and other safety vehicles.�

Once the plane was safely stopped the Captain made another announcement to let everyone know that they were safe. Passengers were clapping, cheering, and crying�all happy to be safely on the ground!

As they were leaving the plane the Mates� found out that the flaps on the wings would not work when the pilots had been cleared for landing, and without the flaps to help slow down the plane it basically lands at a speed unsafe for tires, brakes and control. �It was a pretty crazy, exciting, scary experience to say the least,� says Mates. �One I won't forget!�

Emerson Drive is gearing up for the spring release of their brand new CD, BELIEVE, on The Valory Music Co./Midas Records Nashville. The debut single, �Belongs To You,� is currently making its way up the country charts.

For more information on Emerson Drive please log onto www.emersondrive.com or www.myspace.com/emersondrive.


Dateline: November 19, 2008



TAYLOR SWIFT�S FEARLESS MAKES HISTORY WITH #1 DEBUT ON BILLBOARD�S TOP 200 ALL � GENRE ALBUM SALES CHART

SHATTERS ALL-GENRE RECORD FOR MOST TOP 20 DEBUTS IN A CALENDAR YEAR

SWIFT HAS BIGGEST DIGITAL COUNTRY ALBUM DEBUT IN SOUNDSCAN HISTORY

MYSPACE MUSIC PLAYS TOP 120 MILLION

Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift has solidified her position as one of the most important artists to emerge on the popular music scene this decade as her sophomore album, Fearless, debuted this morning in the #1 slot atop Billboard�s Top 200 Albums Chart, with sales of 592,304 copies in its first week in stores. This is the largest opening U.S. sales week in 2008 by a female artist in all genres of music, and the fourth biggest overall, behind Lil Wayne, AC/DC and Coldplay.

With 129,046 copies sold digitally, Fearless is the biggest country digital album debut in the history of Nielsen�s Soundscan, and the 4th biggest digital album debut to date, behind only Coldplay, Jack Johnson, and Kanye West.

Taylor, who writes all of her own material and co-produced her album, has the highest country sales debut of 2008 -- the only other country artists this year to debut at #1 on the Top 200 chart were Alan Jackson, George Strait and Kenny Chesney. Fearless is the highest sales debut for a female country artist since Shania Twain and the Dixie Chicks� 2002 album releases.

�White Horse,� a track from Fearless that was featured on the season premiere of Grey�s Anatomy, will debut at #13 on Billboard�s all-genre Hot 100 singles chart this week, giving Taylor her 6th Top 20 debut of 2008. This breaks the all-time Billlboard record for the number of Top 20 debuts in a calendar year by any artist. In addition, Taylor�s 6 debuts and 7 total tracks on tomorrow�s charts each tie her with Hannah Montana for the most by a female artist in a single week. Of the 13 tracks on Fearless, 11 have now spent time on the Hot 100.

Taylor reached another huge online milestone today, surpassing the 120 MILLION mark for music streams on MySpace, where she is consistently at the top of their highest ranking artists in all genres of music. Taylor has had more than 20 million MySpace streams in the past 10 days.

�Love Story,� the lead single from Fearless, is currently in its second week at #1 on both the Billboard and USA Today/Country Aircheck country radio charts, reaching a weekly radio audience of more than 40 million listeners. When Fearless was released last week, it secured the #1 slot at the top of iTunes all-genre Top Albums chart, with six songs placing in the mainstream Top 20. Taylor had 13 of the Top 15 songs on iTunes� Top Country Songs chart, including the entire Top 10.

Fearless has already become Nashville�s most critically-acclaimed record this year, earning rave reviews from many of the nation�s top publications, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, Billboard, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Village Voice, Blender, People, Entertainment Weekly and The Associated Press.

Taylor released her self-titled debut CD in 2006, it has since been certified triple-platinum (with sales of more than 3.5 million copies), and is currently the best-selling country title of 2008. Taylor is the only female artist ever to have five consecutive Top 10 singles from a debut album on the Billboard country chart, and at the age of 17, she became the youngest person ever to single-handedly write and sing a number-one country single entirely on her own ("Our Song" spent 6 consecutive weeks at #1 atop Billboard's Country Singles Chart). She is the first female solo artist in country music history to write or co-write every song on a platinum-selling debut CD.

At last week�s 56th Annual BMI Country Awards, Taylor took home the prestigious Song of the Year award. �Teardrops On My Guitar� was honored for receiving more airplay in the past year than any other country song. �Teardrops� earned iTunes� #1 Country Song of 2007 honors and it achieved RIAA Digital Platinum certification in early 2008. Taylor currently has 4 digital platinum singles, 2 digital gold singles and 1 mobile gold single.

Taylor was named this year�s Top New Female Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music, and won 2008 CMT Music Awards for Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year. She was named Choice Breakout Artist at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards, and was honored as the Superstar of Tomorrow at the 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards, making her the first musician to ever receive this prestigious award. She received a 2008 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist and a CMA nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year. In 2007 she was named Country Music's Hottest Female Artist by AOL Music and Best New Artist by the editors of iTunes. She won the 2007 CMA Horizon Award, as well as the Nashville Songwriters Association International's Songwriter / Artist of the Year. She is currently nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist � Country, and for two People�s Choice Awards: Favorite Star Under 35 and Favorite Country Song (for �Love Story�).

Taylor�s album will be released worldwide early next year. She has toured with Rascal Flatts, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill and Brad Paisley, and is currently preparing for a 2009 headlining tour.

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


FAITH HILL BRINGS �JOY� TO NEW YORK IN SUPPORT OF FIRST CHRISTMAS ALBUM JOY TO THE WORLD

Faith Hill is set to hit New York City in support of her recently released Christmas album Joy to the World. The 11-song recording, released on Warner Bros. Records, was two years in the making, and features such classics as �Holly Jolly Christmas,� �O Holy Night,� and the album�s current single �A Baby Changes Everything.�

Faith�s first stop will be The Today Show on November 24th, where she will perform on the show�s �Concert Series.� Later that day, Faith will be making an appearance at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square to sign copies of her album at 12pm (EST).From there she�ll visit The View on November 25th, followed by an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, to air on November 28th. Faith will also tape two songs for the December 3rd Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center.

Joy to the World features The Nashville String Machine as well as the London-based choirs Metro Voices and The London Oratory School Boys Choir. Grammy Award winner David Campbell (Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Beyonce) provides a newly composed full orchestration for Joy, which gives such classics as �Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,� �Little Drummer Boy,� and �Winter Wonderland� a fresh, unique, and at times big band groove.

Joy To The World was co-produced by Dann Huff, Byron Gallimore and Faith. It was engineered by Allen Sides.

For more official Faith Hill news and information, exclusive video and blogs from Faith, go to www.faithhill.com.


Dateline: November 10, 2008

RICHARD MARX GOES A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY WITH NEW VINCE GILL DUET

Song Featured on New Marx Album Sundown Available Now on www.RichardMarx.com

Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and producer Richard Marx and 18-time CMA Award Winner Vince Gill have paired up to record The Beatles classic, �And I Love Her,� which is featured on Richard�s November release, Sundown. The longtime friends have previously worked together; Vince singing background vocals on Richard�s 1994 multi-platinum release Paid Vacation and Richard co-writing and producing �If You Ever Leave Me,� Vince�s 1999 duet with Barbra Streisand, and co-writing "Someday," a hit from Vince's Next Big Thing album in 2003. Sundown is now being offered exclusively on www.RichardMarx.com.

The album boasts the signature sound that has given Richard record sales of nearly 50 million worldwide. It includes original material written and performed by Richard. Along with �And I Love Her,� the album features a duet with Toni Braxton and contributions from Vertical Horizon frontman Matt Scannell and country singer Jessica Andrews.

�I've been buddies with Vince for years,� says Richard. �I remember seeing him perform at the Grammys in the early 90s. I was so blown away that I got his number and called him just to rave. We recorded �And I Love Her� the old fashioned way: live, in the same room, standing side by side. It was great fun to do.�

Echoing Richard�s words of praise and admiration, Vince says �"Richard is a very, very talented man. He's a gifted singer, gifted songwriter and gifted producer. Even more importantly, he has a wicked sense of humor. God knows I love to laugh. It was an honor to be asked to do this duet."

Richard Marx is a renowned singer, songwriter, and producer. In addition to selling tens of millions of records, he has written, co-written, and/or produced mega-hits for the likes of Barbra Streisand (�If You Ever Leave Me,�) Josh Groban (�To Where You Are,�) NSYNC (�This I Promise You,�) Natalie Cole (�Angel On My Shoulder,�) Kenny Rogers (�Crazy,�) and Keith Urban (�Better Life� and �Everybody.�) His 2004 collaboration with the late Luther Vandross resulted in �Dance With My Father,� a Grammy Award winner for Song of the Year. He has written thirty-seven top 30 chart hits, including an astounding thirteen #1s. Among those were his own hits as an artist, �Hold On To The Nights,� �Satisfied,� and the classic �Right Here Waiting.�

Vince Gill has sold more than 26 million albums and has earned 18 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. He is tied with George Strait for having won the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), and is currently second only to Brooks and Dunn for accumulating the most CMA Awards in history. Gill is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has received 19 Grammy Awards to date, the most of any male Country artist.


Dateline: October 29, 2008


Photo Provided by: Loud Mouth Entertainment
Pictured L-R: Dial-Global's Linda Fuller and Tenacity Records' Mark Wills.

Music Row Cops--Mark Wills and Dial Global's Linda Fuller

Mark Wills recently stopped by to visit with Dial-Global's Senior Producer Linda Fuller to talk about his new radio single "The Things We Forget," as well as his new album, Familiar Stranger, due out in stores nationwide on 11/4. While interviewing both Fuller and Wills compared police badges--Wills is a reserved deputy just outside of Atlanta, GA and Fuller is a proud mother of an officer from Broward County Sheriff's Department. No donuts were harmed during the taping of this interview.


Dateline: October 28, 2008


Photo Provided by: John Russell / CMA

REESE WITHERSPOON WILL BE A PRESENTER AT "THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"

Rodney Atkins and Kellie Pickler Will Perform

"Country Music's Biggest NightTM" continues to grow as Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon is the first presenter announced for "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards." Nominees Rodney Atkins and Kellie Pickler have been added as performers. "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" airs live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 12 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network Previously announced performers include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban.

"We are thrilled to have Reese return to the CMA Awards this year to honor the best in Country Music," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "Among this year's most successful rising artists are Rodney and Kellie, and we are happy to have them perform on the Awards as well."

Witherspoon first appeared on the CMA Awards in 2005, when she co-presented an Award with Joaquin Phoenix, her co-star in the Johnny Cash bio picture, Walk the Line. The actress, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in that movie, has also starred in Legally Blonde, Rendition, and Sweet Home Alabama, among others. Witherspoon, who was raised outside Nashville, will appear next in Four Christmases, due in theaters on Nov. 26.
Atkins is nominated for CMA New Artist of the Year. Earlier this year, Atkins joined Paisley on the "Bonfires and Amplifiers" tour, and more recently completed Brooks & Dunn's "Cowboy Town" tour. His album, If You're Going Through Hell, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and spawned four No. 1 singles. Atkins is currently working on a new album that will be released in 2009.

Pickler is nominated for CMA New Artist of the Year. Her self-titled, second album recently debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. She is only the sixth Country artist to debut their first and second albums at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Country Albums Chart in the SoundScan era. Pickler's current single is "Don't You Know You're Beautiful."

Tickets for the 2008 CMA Awards are on sale now and can be purchased by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com; calling (615) 255-9600; or in person at the Sommet Center box office, 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Nashville). Ticket prices begin at $110 for Bronze-level seating (upper level); $327.75 for Silver-level seating (club level); and $382.50 for Gold-level seating (lower level). All prices include sales tax but exclude applicable service/handling fees.

"The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer. Paul Miller is the Director. David Wild is the writer. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio packager of the CMA Awards, including a stereo-radio simulcast of the gala event. American Airlines is the official airline of the 2008 CMA Awards. Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music. Mary Kay� is the Official Beauty Sponsor of the 2008 CMA Awards. Additional promotional partners include Borders�, Carl Black Chevrolet, Durango Boot�, and Tetley� Iced Tea.

REBA McENTIRE�S THREE-DISC BOX SET 50 GREATEST HITS ARRIVES IN STORES TODAY

COLLECTION FEATURES 46 OF HER 55 COUNTRY TOP 10s

Reba McEntire - 50 Greatest Hits , the first-ever box set from the artist renowned worldwide as �the Queen of Country Music,� arrives in stores today, October 28th, 2008.

Spanning her tenure with MCA Records, beginning in 1984, 50 Greatest Hits features 20 1 hits and 46 Top 10 singles. In her more than 20-year career, Reba has sold over 50 million records, won countless awards, sold out world-wide concert tours, dazzled Broadway critics with her lead role in Annie Get Your Gun, and starred in feature films and the long-running WB sitcom Reba. This collection is her ultimate retrospective, and follows her hugely successful Duets album, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

Reba herself wrote the liner notes for the 3-disc collection, released on MCA Nashville/UMe. 50 Greatest Hits is chronologically arranged, opening with the #1s �How Blue� and �Somebody Should Leave� from 1984�s My Kind Of Country, and concluding with �Because Of You,� her recent #2-charting duet with Kelly Clarkson. The set features 46 of Reba�s 55 country Top 10s, including 20 of her 22 #1s.




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Grand Ole Opry - Kerry Collins Presents Jimmy Dickens autographed football in recognition of 60th anniversary as Opry member

On the stage of the Grand Ole Opry this past Saturday night, Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins presented Little Jimmy Dickens with a football autographed by the team in recognition of Dickens� 60th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member. Collins� Opry visit was a good luck charm for the Titans, as after the team�s Monday Night Football win they are now 7-0. Dickens, meanwhile, celebrates his big 6-0 this Saturday night at the Opry with friends Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, George Jones and others during Opry Live on GAC, 8:00pm CT.


Shawna Russell Releases Video EPK for Latest Single �Should�ve Been Born With Wheels�

Video Includes Live Performance Clips, Interview Footage and Photos of Rising Oklahoma Star
Shawna Russell has released a video EPK for her latest Way Out West Records single, �Should�ve Been Born With Wheels.�

Shot on location at the Sellers Ranch, near Drumright, Oklahoma, the video includes live concert footage, behind-the-scenes interview clips and photos from Russell�s music career.

Set to a live recording of �Should�ve Been Born With Wheels,� Russell talks about some of the experiences that she has had during her professional career � from playing for tips and meals at a local cafe when she was 13 � to going on the road full-time when she was 17 performing at some of the top music clubs in America. She also discusses the making of her debut CD, GODDESS.

Russell�s �Wheels� is gaining strong momentum at radio and is currently climbing the Music Row, Texas Music, Texas Regional Radio, New Music Weekly and Roots Music Report charts.

To view the EPK, go to www.shawnarussell.com.


Dateline: October 27, 2008


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CRAIG MORGAN INDUCTED AS NEWEST MEMBER OF GRAND OLE OPRY BY OPRY MEMBER JOHN CONLEE

BNA Records recording artist Craig Morgan became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry tonight, inducted by Opry member John Conlee before an Opry House audience including family, friends, and fans.
Officially welcoming Morgan as an Opry member, Conlee said, �I had the great pleasure of being the Opry member to first bring him on this stage the first time he guested on the Grand Ole Opry, and what an honor that was. As we�ve become friends�it was plain to me that no one loves the Grand Ole Opry more than this young man right here. He loves it as much as he loves his country, and he�s proven that with his service to his country before.� Turning to Morgan, Conlee continued, �I�m proud to call you friend and I�m proud to call you �brother Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan�. Welcome to the family, sir.�
�Thank you so much,� Morgan replied. �I didn�t prepare a speech because I knew I would probably mess it up. I am extremely honored and grateful to the Grand Ole Opry. I am proud to be a part of it and I hope I can uphold its standards.�

Morgan made his Grand Ole Opry debut on April 21, 2000 and was invited to become an Opry member during a special concert for U.S. troops at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina on September 18. That evening was a homecoming of sorts for the singer, who was stationed at Ft. Bragg from 1990 to 1992 during his ten-year active duty tenure in the US Army�s 82nd Airborne Division.

�If you love country music, you have to love Craig Morgan,� said Opry Vice President and General Manger Pete Fisher. �Everything about Craig speaks quality, from the way he writes and sings his songs to the way he lives his life. The Grand Ole Opry is proud to welcome such a fine man to our esteemed membership roster.�

The induction aired live on Opry Live on GAC: Great American Country. The Opry Member Award presented to Morgan during the induction is a 14-inch bronze and oak wood replica of the Opry�s vintage microphone stand designed by renowned sculptor Bill Rains. Fans can visit Youtube.com/OpryLive to see the induction moment plus a live Opry performance of Morgan�s new single �Love Remembers.�

Morgan is a Nashville native who has built his tremendous popularity with massive radio airplay of his signature hits, including: �Love Remembers,� �Almost Home,� �Redneck Yacht Club,� �International Harvester,� and �That�s What I Love About Sunday,� which was Billboard�s Most Played Country Song of 2005. He has performed on the Grand Ole Opry more than 130 times, and plays over 200 sold-out concerts a year. Morgan is signed to Sony Music Entertainment�s BNA Records, and released his fifth studio album, That�s Why, just this week. He spent ten years on active duty in the U.S. Army before launching his music career, and makes a point to perform as often as possible at U.S. military installations both in the U.S. and abroad. He was awarded the USO Merit Award in 2006 for his tireless support of U.S. soldiers and their families. He lives just outside of Nashville with his wife Karen and their four children.

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. 16. 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 more than 80 years, the Opry can be heard on 650 WSM-AM, XM Satellite Radio, and 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 Opry Live airs each weekend on GAC: Great American Country and CMT Canada. 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. For more information, visit opry.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com



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TRACE ADKINS "X" (TEN) HITS THE STREETS ON NOVEMBER 25

Major Television, Print and Online Media Blitz Scheduled

TRACE ADKINS "X" (TEN), his tenth album for Capitol Records Nashville, will hit the market on November 25. This album marks the second time he has teamed up with producer Frank Rogers who also produced his last studio album Dangerous Man containing his multi-week #1 single "Ladies Love Country Boys," and his most recent multi-week #1 "You're Gonna Miss This" from American Man, Greatest Hits Vol II album.

"Muddy Water," the lead hit single from "X", is a soul-stirring ballad about the power of redemption. The accompanying music video now airing in heavy rotation on CMT and GAC cable networks, features his Celebrity Apprentice co-star and actor, Stephen Baldwin in the starring role. Although Baldwin has starred in dozens of big-screen films, "Muddy Water" marks the first music video for the award-winning actor.

In anticipation of the album, Adkins will also grace the pages of Billboard, Road King, Country Weekly, People, First Magazine, and the Associated Press to name a few. He will also be making numerous national television appearances, including a performance on the nationally televised (ABC) 2008 CMA Awards, a GAC special Trace Adkins: X (TEN) Days, chronicling his recent USO Trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, the 82nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," "Bonnie Hunt," Fox News Channel's "O'Reilly Factor," Fox's "Talk Show With Spike Feresten," the new nationally syndicated talk show "The Doctors," Fox's "Morning Show with Mike and Juliet," TV Guide Network special, "Hottest Stars of Country Music," CNN and DIY Network's "Indoors Out," to name a few.

Trace Adkins "X" (TEN) will give fans anything and everything they have always loved about his music over the past 12 years, including the gospel-and bluegrass-sired song and his current hit single "Muddy Water." In addition, there are songs like "Sweet," which turns a common national expression into a tight and particularized country tune, and "I Can't Out Run You," a vocal tour de force about the weight of romantic obsession in which Adkins records a haunting country soul song, in 2008, Sinatra-style. These songs show how both sides of Adkins' music work with a great stylistic co-cooperation: "Hillbilly Rich" wouldn't be nearly as good without the rooted center of Adkins' steady, nuanced baritone, and "Sometimes a Man Takes a Drink" could be tradition merely without his ability to infuse heritage styles with modern tensions and vibes. And the album features as well a song like "Till The Last Shot's Fired," which looks at military history and personal sacrifice, and in which Adkins' vocal is augmented by the rare presence of the West Point Cadet Choir." An energetic tune built around a heavy guitar lick -- Adkins introduces the song as "a little funkabilly" -- called "Better Than I Thought It'd Be" and a thoughtful orchestrated ballad, "All I Ask For Anymore," round out the album.

What's clear now, though, is that a dozen years into his career, Trace Adkins is not just an undeniable country music force. With his larger-than-life personality, steely determination and proven ability to compete in other medias, he's a force that will continue to come.


BRAD PAISLEY RELEASES PLAY ON ELECTION DAY � NOVEMBER 4

Back-to-Back Weeks of TV Appearances Kick-Off with Good Morning America and The View

Reigning CMA Male Vocalist and two-time ACM Top Male Vocalist Brad Paisley will be releasing his new album, Play, on Tuesday, November 4 � Election Day. The guitar-based, mostly instrumental album contains 16 tracks, with 11 written or co-written by Paisley. Five of the songs include special guest vocal and musical collaborations with B.B. King, Keith Urban, Steve Wariner, Buck Owens and Andy Griffith in a never-before-released version of �Waitin� on a Woman� featuring the vocals of Paisley and guest star Griffith, as they were heard in the song�s CMA Award nominated music video.

Paisley will be heading to New York City for appearances on ABC�s Good Morning America and The View on Tuesday, November 4, The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS on November 5, and ABC�s Dancing with the Stars on November 11 before he co-hosts the The 42nd Annual CMA Awards on ABC on November 12.

Paisley�s current single, �Start a Band,� a duet with Keith Urban, has reached the Top 10 on Billboard�s Hot Country Songs chart this week, just seven weeks after release.


Vanguard/Sugar Hill Records Releases Debut Album from Joey+Rory Tomorrow

The Life of a Song features the fast-moving single �Cheater Cheater�

Vanguard/Sugar Hill Records is set to release the debut album from traditional country duo Joey+Rory tomorrow. Produced by Carl Jackson, The Life of a Song features the acoustic sounds and smooth harmonies of the husband-and-wife act, who together wrote seven of the album�s ten tracks, including the lead single, �Cheater Cheater.� The song is currently #45* Aircheck/Mediabase and #41* R&R/BDS, and was featured as iTunes� Single of the Week last week, where it was downloaded over 300,000 times.

In addition to strong and immediate reactions from country radio, Joey+Rory have enjoyed overwhelmingly positive early reviews from fans and press alike. Music Row�s Robert K. Oermann calls the pair �longtime favorites of mine,� relating how �Joey�s sensational, fiery country soprano takes the strong lead here while the track froths and churns beneath� on �Cheater Cheater.� Jon Bream of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune praises Joey+Rory�s ballads, calling �Sweet Emmylou� and their waltz rendition of Lynyrd Skynyrd�s �Free Bird� �delightfully old-school country in an Emmylou kind of way.� Online, Joey+Rory buzz continues to build, as Roughstock.com states �Quite simply, it�s one of the best albums that you are likely to hear, quite possibly the rest of this decade.� About.com declares �They will definitely find a devoted following as more people listen to their songs,� and the9513.com calls the single �a mature (well, ok, mature-themed), delightfully acoustic country barn-burner.�

Having attracted a devoted core fan following during their run on the CMT reality competition series Can You Duet in the spring of this year, Joey+Rory are now taking their story and their music to the masses as the new faces of Overstock.com. The couple is currently starring in the online retailer�s new national advertising campaign, �At Home with the O,� with projected impressions set at 1.8 billion. Shot at home in their 1870�s farmhouse and family restaurant, Marcy Jo�s Mealhouse, the spots reflect Joey+Rory�s down-to-earth authenticity, viewable here. Overstock.com has also just launched this behind-the-scenes look at the Joey+Rory campaign.

Joey continues to bake breads and pies for Marcy Jo�s Mealhouse, and will cater an intimate CD release party for friends, family and industry next week in Nashville. Joey+Rory will also be featured in upcoming issues of Performing Songwriter, Nashville Lifestyles, The Tennessean and on Words and Music, premiering November 8th.



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DARIUS RUCKER TO PERFORM ON THE TONIGHT SHOW

Rucker continues media tour with upcoming appearances on The Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, Daily 10, TV Guide, and CNN's Headline News

Continuing the momentum behind his #1 album debut, LEARN TO LIVE, and off the helm of his two-week #1 single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It," Capitol Nashville recording artist Darius Rucker will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on October 27, 2008.

"This will be the first time I've had the opportunity to perform "Don't Think" on a late night show," Rucker notes, "and I am thrilled to have this opportunity."

Rucker will also appear on Fox Sports Net and Comcast SportsNet's Best Damn Sports Show Period on October 29th (check local listings for show time) and E!'s Chelsea Lately on November 5th at 11:30 PM ET; CNN's Headline News, TV Guide, and E!'s Daily 10 will air later this week. Check local listings.

Rucker's follow-up single, "It Won't Be Like This For Long," is celebrating its debut on the charts--making Rucker one of the only artists to have a Top 10 and a Top 45 record currently charting.

Rucker will continue to make promotional appearances across the country on behalf of LEARN TO LIVE; in January, Rucker will open dates for artist Brad Paisley on The Paisley Party tour. For updated information on performances and appearances, please visit www.dariusrucker.com.



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Adam Gregory Releases "What It Takes" to Radio

Big Machine/No Strings Attached/Midas Records recording artist Adam Gregory has released his second U.S. single, "What It Takes," to radio, garnering double digit adds in its first week.

Gregory follows up the success of his Top 30 summer anthem "Crazy Days" with a more mature ballad, an emotional delivery that finds the singer looking inward and wondering aloud "What It Takes" to meet the expectations of the song's protagonist.

Gregory co-wrote the song with much of the same group that delivered his first single: Lee Brice, Kyle Jacobs and Joe Leathers. The addition of Greg Crowe rounded out the songwriting team. Keith Follese and Brad Allen co-produced the track, as well as the entire album, due out in early 2009.

"The idea for the song actually came about after a conversation my manager had on the telephone with his girlfriend at the time," says Gregory. "He turned to me after he hung up and said, 'Adam, I don't know what it takes to be her man,' and something just clicked right then and there. We knew we had something. I picked up the guitar and we started writing. We later finished the song in Fort Pierce, Florida with Lee, Kyle, Joe, and Greg."

Late last week, Gregory was in Nashville to shoot the video for "What It Takes." The video, which was directed by Roman White, will be released in the coming weeks.

The 23-year-old rising star will continue touring through the end of the year, combining a lengthy radio tour with appearances tied to his recent partnership with Cricket Communications, Inc. In addition to radio visits, Gregory will stop at Cricket stores in select cities across the country to meet fans, sign autographs and play live material from his forthcoming debut. He will also be making his third appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on October 28th.

Gregory concluded the summer with the digital release of more than 100 sports team remixes of "Crazy Days." Earlier this summer, he completed a realignment of his agreement with No Strings Attached and Midas Records to include a long-term promotion and distribution deal with Big Machine Records.

For more information, visit: www.adamgregory.com.


Dateline: October 25, 2008


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Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas Sign Copies of My Little Girl Book At Barnes & Noble in New York City

McGraw Tapes First Appearance on Rachael Ray

Prior to yesterday�s book signing at the Barnes & Noble on 5th Avenue in New York City, fans formed a line six hours early down several city blocks to get their chance to have Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas sign copies of their new children�s book My Little Girl.

One of the signing�s highlights was a young couple who had drove from Virginia earlier in the day for the chance to meet McGraw. When they made their way to the book table, the boyfriend proposed to his girlfriend by hiding a �will you marry me� note inside a book Tim was to sign. When McGraw opened the book to autograph it, he noticed the handwritten note on an index card and handed it to the young woman and said, �I believe this is for you.� �And she said yes.

Earlier in the day, about the time fans were beginning to gather for the in store, McGraw made his first appearance on the Rachael Ray Show. The show will air November 5.


Dateline: October 24, 2008


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Fall Out Boy Takes Over The Radio Airwaves on October 31 to Set a Guinness World Record(R)

Fall Out Boy's FOLIE A DEUX out December 16, featuring the single "I Don't Care"

Multi-platinum Island Records band Fall Out Boy announced today that they are attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the Most Interviews on Radio in a 24 Hour Period by a Pair of Two. Pete Wentz and Patrick Vaughn Stump have teamed up to take over the radio airwaves to as many stations across the fifty states in a span of 24 hours. Their record quest will begin at 3:00am PST on October 31, at Premiere Studios in Los Angeles. The current Guinness World Record for the most radio interviews by a pair of two is currently 57 radio stations in 24 hours (completed in May 2008).

Fall Out Boy will release their third Island album, FOLIE A DEUX on December 16th. The first single is "I Don't Care" which is gearing up to be a hit at Modern Rock and Pop radio The video debuted on iTunes on September 25 and has been accepted across all music video channels including MTV and Fuse. In addition, Fall Out Boy will be MTV's 52/52 Choose or Lose Artist The Week of October 26-November 4, giving them the equivalent of over 11 hrs of on-air promotion that week on the channel. Fall Out Boy currently has seven songs, including "I Don't Care" on iTunes Top 100 Alternative Chart.

Fall Out Boy have built up a loyal following through relentless touring; they have performed over 1200 shows since their inception in 2000. The band's 2007 release Infinity On High debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the follow-up to From Under The Cork Tree, their Island debut of May 2005, which spent 72 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Hailing from Chicago, Fall Out Boy -- Patrick Stump (vocals/guitar), Pete Wentz (bass), Joe Trohman (guitar), and Andy Hurley (drums) -- have appeared on the covers of Rolling Stone, Spin, Blender, and Alternative Press and have performed on NBC's Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, CBS's The Late Show with David Letterman, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, and more. They have won three MTV Video Music Awards and have received a Grammy nomination as well.


WORLD SERIES GAME 3 IS A HOMERUN FOR COUNTRY MUSIC

TAYLOR SWIFT AND TIM MCGRAW HAVE STRONG TIES TO HOME TEAM AND EACH OTHER

Two of country music�s brightest stars, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift, will take the field Saturday night at Philadelphia�s Citizens� Bank Park for Game 3 of the 2008 Major League Baseball World Series. Swift will sing the national anthem, McGraw will deliver the game ball.
Swift is a Pennsylvania native who sang her first National Anthem at the age of 10 for her hometown team, the Reading Phillies. She went on to perform the anthem for many other teams and events, including The Harlem Wizards, the Philadelphia 76ers, and even at the US Open, but on Saturday she returns home for the World Series, her first performance for the Phillies. Swift, who launched her music career at the age of 16 with a song called �Tim McGraw,� will stand on the field with her hero, Tim McGraw, who will deliver the game ball to the pitcher�s mound with a local member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the official charity of Major League Baseball.

McGraw, the son of the most popular sports legend of Philadelphia, will deliver the ball to honor his late father, Tug McGraw. The last pitch thrown in the last Phillies World Series was by Tug McGraw.

Swift and McGraw first met in May of 2007 at the Academy of Country Music Awards, when on live television, Swift stepped from the stage after her performance of her hit �Tim McGraw� to introduce herself to the song�s namesake. Later that year, McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill, invited Swift to join them as the opening act on their Soul2Soul tour.


Dateline: October 23, 2008


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JESSICA ANDREWS SIGNS TO CAROLWOOD RECORDS

Debut single �Everything� delivers to country radio on November 4

After breaking the news of the creation of Lyric Street sister imprint Carolwood Records earlier this month, President Randy Goodman today revealed the new label's first signing and first radio single with platinum-selling artist Jessica Andrews, a tested 10-year veteran of the music business at the ripe old age of 24.

�We�re thrilled to have an artist of Jessica�s caliber and track record to help us launch Carolwood,� relates Goodman. �The music is great and everyone is excited about her debut single, �Everything.� Our goal with Carolwood was to come out of the box and take our first single all the way and Jessica gives us that credibility and shot.�

Andrews first exploded on the country music scene at the age of 15 as her first single hit the charts and later made her mark on the music scene with her chart-topping single and album of the same name, Who I Am. In recent weeks Andrews has been hard at work in the studio with Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus, who produced her debut Carolwood Records single, "Everything."
�I�m really excited to be a part of Carolwood Records and pumped to be the first artist and first new music they deliver to country radio,� says Andrews. �Over the last few years I�ve been focusing on writing and getting geared up with new music. Marcel wrote an amazing song in �Everything� and working with Jay [DeMarcus] has been the icing on the cake. I�m just ready to get out there and share my new music.�

Jessica Andrews' debut Carolwood Records single "Everything" marks the singer/songwriter's first new music in over three years. The song will deliver to country radio on November 4 for immediate airplay.


To learn more about Jessica Andrews, log on to www.myspace.com/JessicaAndrews.

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.


Dateline: October 22, 2008

LUKE BRYAN LANDS AN ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH LUCCHESE BOOTS

Luke Bryan lands an endorsement deal with Lucchese Boots.

�I have always been a fan of Lucchese boots so this is a great partnership for me,� says Luke Bryan. �It�s been a lot of fun getting to know the folks at Lucchese. They have been great from the very beginning. I really look forward to our partnership through this next year.�

Bryan�s current single �Country Man� has reached the Top 10 on the country singles charts. This follows his Top 5 smash �All My Friends Say.�

Luke Bryan has had a career-making 2008 with not only getting the endorsement from Lucchese Boots, but his #1 song he co-wrote with Rachel Thibodeau �Good Directions� for Billy Currington just won ASCAP�s Song of the Year. Also in 2008, Bryan received his first two major award nomination including the CMT Breakthrough Video of the Year nomination and his first nomination from the Academy of Country Music for �Best New Male Artist.� The Georgia native was part of three major tours in 2008 of country music�s biggest artists - Kenny Chesney�s �Poets & Pirates� stadium dates, Trace Adkins� �American Man� tour and Dierks Bentley�s �Throttle Wide Open� tour.

Since its beginnings, Lucchese has produced nothing but the finest boots the world has known. Lucchese Boots are still handmade in the USA the way they were made over a century ago. Our unique twisted cone comfort last, coupled with exceptionally superior leathers, �old world� traditional lemon wood hand pegging, and a century of experience offers you a product second to none. Lucchese Boot Company selects only the finest aniline-dyed hides and skins found worldwide. Luccheses century long tradition of craftsmanship and quality ensures the wearer the finest, unprecedented comfort and fit available.



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RASCAL FLATTS GREATEST HITS RELEASES ON OCTOBER 28

Early shipments include three limited edition Christmas standards

After spending more than twenty-five weeks at the top of the radio charts and selling more than 17 million albums, country music's favorite band, Rascal Flatts, will release its first ever greatest hits collection on Tuesday, October 28.

Greatest Hits Volume 1 gives fans a look back at thirteen of the band�s biggest hits and chronicles Rascal Flatts�s rise as the biggest selling country band of the decade. The project highlights the band's best songs that have made them the CMA, ACM, CMT and AMA reigning Group of the Year for several years running.

Early shipments of the band�s Greatest Hits Volume 1 will deliver an excellent value for the Rascal Flatts fan. It will come packaged in a foil embossed 2-disc package that contains not only thirteen singles but also three newly recorded Christmas songs as bonus tracks � the holiday classic �White Christmas,� �Jingle Bell Rock� and an a capella version of �I�ll Be Home For Christmas.�

RASCAL FLATTS GREATEST HITS VOLUME 1 TRACK LISTING

Prayin' For Daylight
I'm Movin' On
These Days
I Melt
Mayberry
Feels Like Today
Bless The Broken Road
Fast Cars And Freedom
Skin (Sarabeth)
My Wish
What Hurts The Most
Stand
Life Is A Highway

LIMITED EDITION BONUS TRACKS
White Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Since their career launched in 2000, Rascal Flatts has sold over 17 million albums, scored 9 #1 singles and 17 top 10 hits and each of their five albums are multi-platinum sellers. They are the reigning AMA, CMT, ACM and CMA Vocal Group of The Year with two, six, five and five respective consecutive wins. They were honored as the 2008 Academy of Country Music/The Home Depot� Humanitarian Award recipients during the recent ACM Awards show in May. This honor, in part, due to their dedication to raising funds for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children�s Hospital at Vanderbilt, where in the past 4 years they have donated 3 million dollars, as well as their work on the American Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet board.

Lyric Street 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.


Beyonce Reveals Title and Details About Her Forthcoming Double Album 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' Available Everywhere Tuesday, November 18

Music World Music/Columbia Records is releasing I Am... Sasha Fierce, the new full-length double album from the international superstar and cultural icon Beyonce on Tuesday, November 18.
"The new record is a double album and has two covers, like a magazine would have two covers," Beyonce revealed. "One of the covers is named I Am... and the second cover is named Sasha Fierce. That is my alter ego and now she has a last name. I have someone else that takes over when it's time for me to work and when I'm on stage, this alter ego that I've created that kind of protects me and who I really am. That's why half the record, I Am..., is about who I am underneath all the makeup, underneath the lights, and underneath all the exciting star drama. And Sasha Fierce is the fun, more sensual, more aggressive, more outspoken side and more glamorous side that comes out when I'm working and when I'm on the stage. The double album allows me to take more risks and really step out of myself, or shall I say, step more into myself, and reveal a side of me that people only know me see."

One of 2008's most hotly anticipated new album releases, Beyonce's new album is the artist's first new studio collection since the Grammy-winning multi-platinum-selling B'Day debuted at #1 on charts around the world shortly after its international release on September 4, 2006 (in celebration of Beyonce's 25th birthday).

Beyonce's fans got their first taste of the two sides of I Am... Sasha Fierce with the simultaneous release in early October of "If I Were A Boy" (from I Am...) and "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" (from Sasha Fierce).

Songs on Beyonce's I Am... include "If I Were A Boy," "Halo," "Disappear," "Broken Hearted Girl," "Ave Maria," and "Satellites." Beyonce's Sasha Fierce performances include "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," "Radio," "Diva," "Sweet Dreams," and "Video Phone."

I Am... Sasha Fierce is Executive Produced by Beyonce Knowles and Mathew Knowles for Music World Productions, Inc.

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Dateline: October 20, 2008

Wanna Be a Music Video Stylist? Now's Your Chance!

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Leona Lewis is Fourth Best-Selling Artist Worldwide in 2008

British Singer's Self-Titled Debut, Spirit, is Seventh Best-Selling Album in the U.S. this Year

'Bleeding Love' is Best-Selling Single of 2008

New Single 'Better In Time' #4 on the Top 40 Chart

British sensation Leona Lewis has become the fourth best-selling artist worldwide in 2008, thanks to the extraordinary success of her debut album, the R.I.A.A. platinum-certified Spirit, which has sold more than four and a half million copies worldwide. In addition, Spirit has sold more than 1.17 million copies in the U.S. according to Nielsen SoundScan, making 23-year-old Lewis the seventh best-selling artist in the country so far in 2008.

Spirit, a mix of fresh pop and R&B, filled with songs with a contemporary edge, features an all-star roster of collaborators including Ryan Tedder ("Apologize"), famed songwriter/producers Akon (Gwen Stefani, T-Pain), Ne-Yo (Rihanna, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson), Dallas Austin (Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Pink), Stargate (Rihanna, Beyonce, Ne-Yo), J.R. Rotem (Britney Spears, Sean Kingston), Max Martin (Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears), and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald (Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne). For the first time, Clive Davis and Simon Cowell teamed up to sign Lewis to J Records/SyCo Music (Cowell's division of Sony BMG), and together produced Spirit.

Spirit has been on a record-breaking tear ever since its release in November 2007 in the U.K., where it entered the British album chart at No. 1 and became the U.K.'s fastest-selling debut of all time. In the U.S., Spirit debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart a week after its release by J Records/SyCo Music on April 8th, 2008, marking the first time in music history that any album by a British female artist has entered Billboard's Top 200 album chart at No. 1, as well as the first time any British artist, male or female, has claimed the top spot with a debut album.

Beyond the incredible record breaking sales and radio stories, Leona has been embraced by the media: Oprah Winfrey exclaimed: "Wow, Talk about a 'Star Is Born! You're the real deal, girl!'" Blender's cover story stated "Mariah, Leona Lewis is Pop's Next Megastar" and Vibe describes her as "a balladeer with grace, vivacity, and dignity ... with a strong lithe tone that could peel paint ..."

No doubt, much of Spirit's success can be attributed to its blockbuster smash single "Bleeding Love," co-written by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, which reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 the week of March 27th, making Lewis the first British female solo artist to top the Hot 100 in more than 21 years. The single spent 35 weeks on the chart, four of them at No. 1 (breaking yet another all-time record for a British female solo artist) and smashed the radio spin record with the most weekly plays ever in a one-week period at the Top 40 radio format with 10,665 spins. "Bleeding Love," the biggest selling single of the year has been a Billboard Digital Song chart-topper and has sold more than 3 million tracks in the U.S., while the ringtone has been certified platinum with over 1.4 million sold, with a total of nearly 5 million digital and mobile track sales combined.
Leona's new massive hit single "Better In Time" is climbing up the charts and currently holds the #4 spot on the Top 40 chart, and has sold over 1 million digital and mobile tracks combined.

For more about Leona Lewis, please visit her official website, www.leonalewismusic.com


Dateline: October 15, 2008

American Idol David Cook Will Release His Self-Titled Debut Album on November 18th

First Single 'Light On' is Available at All Digital Music Providers

American Idol winner David Cook will release his self-titled debut album on November 18th, 2008 (19 Recordings / RCA Records). The first single, "Light On," produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) is currently available at all digital music providers.

"Light On" was co-written by one of rock music's most influential innovators, Chris Cornell, lead singer and songwriter for Soundgarden and Audioslave, and acclaimed producer / songwriter Brian Howes, who has worked with superstar rock bands such as Hinder and Puddle of Mudd.

In late September "Light On" premiered on AOL Music's pop culture news site, PopEater.com, receiving over 1 million plays in less than week. Cook has been busy in the studio, co-writing many of the upcoming album's tracks alongside some of music's hottest rock songwriters.

The cover art for David Cook is currently available at: http://www.davidcookofficial.com/news/album-cover-and-song-titles

Please see below for official tracklisting:
01 Declaration
02 Heroes
03 Light On
04 Come Back to Me
05 Life on the Moon
06 Bar-ba-sol
07 Mr. Sensitive
08 Lie
09 I Did It for You
10 Avalanche
11 Permanent
12 A Daily Anthem
BONUS TRACK
The Time Of My Life
Dateline: October 12, 2008

Jonas Brothers to Play Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Game to Kick Off Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Nationally Televised Performance to Support Longest-Running Annual Fundraiser

The red hot Jonas Brothers band will perform live at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game in a nationally televised halftime show that will air on Fox television network on November 27, 2008 at 3:15 pm CST, it was announced today. The performance will officially kick off the 2008 Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas campaign, which runs nationally through Christmas Eve, December 24th.

For the past 11 years the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game halftime show has officially launched the Red Kettle Christmas Campaign on a national stage, becoming annual holiday tradition. Since the partnership began in 1997, the annual Red Kettle campaign has raised more than $1 billion, which has helped the Army to serve 30 million people each year nationwide. Last year, the campaign raised a record $118 million. Previous halftime performers include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, Destiny's Child, Toby Keith, LeAnn Rimes, Creed, Jessica Simpson, Billy Gillman, Clint Black, Randy Travis and Reba McEntire.

"I was born in Dallas, which makes performing with my brothers at the Cowboys Halftime on Thanksgiving an in credible honor," said Nick Jonas. Added brother Joe Jonas, "This year, more than ever, the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign will make a huge impact for families at Christmas and throughout the year. It's very important for us to give back." Kevin Jonas finished, "We'd like to thank Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys, Israel Gaither, and The Salvation Army for inviting us to be part of this awesome Thanksgiving tradition. We'll remember this for a long time to come."

The Jonas Brothers - Kevin, Joe and Nick - will perform songs from their platinum third studio album A Little Bit Longer, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 in August. Since their recording debut in 2005, Jonas Brothers have released three studio albums and stared in Camp Rock, a 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie. Additionally, Jonas Brothers will be staring in a new Disney Channel Original Series, J.O.N.A.S!, which is expected to debut on Disney Channel in Spring, 2009.

"There are no other artists more in touch with America's youth than Jonas Brothers," said Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. "So, this is a great chance for us to get the word out about The Salvation Army's vital work to a whole new generation of donors."

The Salvation Army also announced today that Mr. Jones has agreed to serve as the national honorary Christmas chairperson. In this capacity, he will act as an advocate for the campaign at Christmas and also help to get the word out about The Salvation Army's critical programs year-round. Mr. Jones and his family have been major supporters of The Salvation Army for more than a decade. In 1998, Mr. Jones and his wife, Gene, opened the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Center for Children - a Salvation Army child care center for low-income families in Dallas, TX. In 1999, the family received the Evangeline Booth Award, one of the Army's highest national service honors. Mr. Jones is now an Emeritus member of The Salvation Army's National Advisory Board and his daughter, Charlotte Jones Anderson and wife Gene currently serve as active board members.

"In addition to our excitement about Jonas Brothers helping us launch this annual campaign, we're thrilled that Jerry Jones has agreed to serve as our permanent national honorary Christmas chairperson," said Lieutenant-Colonel David Jeffrey, National Chief Secretary for The Salvation Army. "Jerry, his family and the entire Dallas Cowboys organization have been great friends of the Army for many years. Their support helps the Army serve, on average, 30 million Americans in 5,000 communities nationwide each year."


Dateline: October 9, 2008

3 DOORS DOWN ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED SHOWS PRESENTED BY WRIGLEY�S EXTRA FRUIT SENSATION

Universal Republic rockers 3 Doors Down have rescheduled a series of U.S. shows from their hugely successful Wrigley�s Extra Fruit Sensation Summer Tour, the last leg of which was postponed due to Brad Arnold�s bout with laryngitis. 16 shows were postponed in all, with rescheduled dates being added in December (see below) and this coming January. The band was urged to postpone the remainder of their September dates on Doctor�s orders so that the tireless vocalist could properly rest his voice. The new December dates will also include on the bill San Diego band Switchfoot and Nashville Rockers American Bang.

Shows have already been rescheduled for December, with the band setting up pre-sales for the rescheduled dates. Tickets from the originally scheduled Orange Beach, AL and Pikeville, KY shows will be honored on their new dates. Fan club members will have access to a special pre-sale that will start on Monday afternoon. They will receive notification via the fan club about this pre-sale. Additionally, all other fans that purchased tickets previously will have access to a pre-sale for the rescheduled shows that will start on Wednesday for a limited time only. All necessary refunds can be obtained at point of purchase. In an attempt to further invite people to the shows, the band will be offering a select number of reduced priced �fan appreciation� tickets that will be sold on a first come-first serve basis. The band has also added a newly scheduled date on December 6th in Biloxi, MS at the Hard Rock Hotel that will benefit the band�s charity, The Better Life Foundation.

�We are excited to get back on the road,� stated Arnold. �It�s where we belong, and where we feel the closest to all our fans, who have been so supportive and loyal to us throughout the years.� The band is also heading across the pond for a series of shows in the UK and Europe throughout the month of October and early November. The group will end their tour of Europe with a sold-out show in front of 6,000 people in Helsinki, Finland. It will be the first time rock fans will get an opportunity to see the band perform in the historic capital. Along with a very special first comes a very special last. 3 Doors Down earn the distinction of being the last band to perform at the famed Yankee Stadium in New York City after their appearance at the 2008 State Farm Home Run Derby on July 14th.

3 Doors Down has also just released a new single, �Let Me Be Myself,� from their smash new album 3 Doors Down. Their #1 Active Rock and Adult top 40 hit �It�s Not My Time� helped blaze the way for the new single, with �Let Me Be Myself� recently crowned as the most added new track at the Hot AC radio format. 3 Doors Down is also drawing acclaim by fans and critics as the most definitive release of the band�s platinum-plus repertoire (�3 Doors Down has offered the strongest collection of their career� wrote the Associated Press.) The band piled up even more raves this summer for their no-holds barred arena tour, the Wrigley's Extra Fruit Sensation Summer Tour � which featured accomplished rockers Staind and Hinder.

3 Doors Down, the 4th studio release from the relentless fivesome, topped the Billboard Top album chart and the coveted iTunes Album chart during its opening week at the end of May, (their second #1 album debut in a row, and their fourth to reach the Top Ten). The CD has gone on to become one of the most consistent rock bestsellers of 2008. 3 Doors Down has sold more than 15 million albums in their career and is considered one of the premier rock bands of the past decade.

3 DOORS DOWN RESCHEDULED DECEMBER DATES:

12/4 Orange Beach AL - Wharf at Orange Beach � On Sale Now
12/6 Biloxi MS - Hard Rock Hotel (Band sponsored Better Life Foundation Event) � On Sale Now
12/9 Pikeville KY - Eastern Kentucky Events Center � On Sale Now
12/10 Cincinnati, OH - US Bank Arena � On Sale October 25th
12/12 Charlotte NC - Cricket Arena � On Sale October 18th
12/13 Hampton VA - Hampton Coliseum � On Sale October 25th
12/17 Greensboro NC - Greensboro Coliseum � On Sale October 18th
12/18 Fairfax VA - Patriot Center � On Sale October 18th
12/20 Atlanta GA - Gwinnett Center � On Sale October 25th


Dateline: October 2, 2008



Photo Provided by: The CMA. Brad by: David McClister. Carrie by: Andrew Eccles.

BRAD PAISLEY AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO HOST AND PERFORM ON "THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" NOV. 12 LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON ABC TELEVISION NETWORK

The reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will unite to host "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards." This is the first time that either artist will have hosted "Country Music's Biggest NightTM." "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" airs live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 12 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"We are excited to have our reigning Male and Female Vocalist host the CMA Awards this year," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "In addition to their musical talent, Brad's quick wit and Carrie's gracefulness will serve them well in this role. CMA is happy to offer both of them their first opportunity to host a nationally televised network awards show. "

In addition to their hosting duties, Paisley and Underwood will also perform on "The CMA Awards." Previously announced performers include Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban, with more performers to be announced soon.

"I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to host the Awards show," says Paisley. "We're going to have a good time - start to finish."

"I am so excited to host a show I grew up watching, and am so thrilled to spend this night with the fans and Brad," says Underwood. "It's going to be a party!"

Underwood toured with Paisley in 2006, and the two became fast friends. The artists, who are both members of the Grand Ole Opry, reunited last year to record the duet "Oh Love" for Paisley's most recent album, 5th Gear.


Dateline: October 1, 2008

Demi Lovato Solo Album Don't Forget Debuts at # 2!

Demi Lovato's solo recording debut album, Don't Forget, on Disney's Hollywood Records debuts at # 2 on the Billboard Top 200 today selling 88,973 units. The critically acclaimed album features 16-year-old Demi's # 1 Radio Disney single, "Get Back," and its strong debut marks her second ranking this year in the album chart's Top 3 (she leads the soundtrack to the Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock" which debuted at # 3). Demi's Don't Forget is also the highest debut on this week's Billboard Top 200.

The stellar debut follows a whirlwind summer for the singer/songwriter/musician/actress Demi Lovato. She kicked off the summer starring in the Disney Channel's "Camp Rock" which has now reached over 69.5 million unique viewers in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. In July through early September, she toured with Jonas Brothers on their sold out "Burnin' Up" 2008 summer tour, impressing critics and fans along the way with her powerhouse voice and musical abilities on both piano and guitar. In this week's Entertainment Weekly, the article reports, " ... her album, while full of catchy choruses, abandons the usual tinkly teen-pop tropes for meaty guitars and percussion; raucous lead single 'Get Back' is more Benatar than Backstreet."

Demi wrote or co-wrote all but two of the songs on Don't Forget. With producer John Fields at the helm, Demi teamed up with Jonas Brothers to co-write and co-produce several of the album's 11 songs. Demi recently revealed in an interview she not only has a five year plan, but a 20 year plan, aspiring to star in and direct feature films.

Demi is currently in production of her new Disney Channel Original Series "Sonny with a Chance," a fish-out-of-water comedy in which she plays a Wisconsin teen who moves to L.A. when she's cast in her favorite sketch comedy show for kids and tweens.

Today, Demi will be performing "Get Back" on Ellen. Please check local listings.


RASCAL FLATTS TO CONTINUE �BOB THAT HEAD TOUR� INTO WINTER 2009

Multi-platinum selling group Rascal Flatts announced plans today to continue their sold-out �Bob That Head Tour� into 2009. The 2008 leg will wrap up November 2, after a two-day play in Uncasville, Connecticut at Mohegan Sun. �Bob That Head Tour� winter 2009 dates will launch in mid-January and will run with approximately 25 shows. Dates, cities and on-sales will be announced later this fall. Epic/Columbia Nashville's Jessica Simpson will open the 2009 �Bob That Head Tour� shows.

�There is nothing more we love about music than performing across America on tour for our fans,� says Gary LeVox, leader singer of Rascal Flatts

Since their career launched in 2000, Rascal Flatts has sold over 17 million albums, scored 9 #1 singles and 17 top 10 hits and each of their five albums are multi-platinum sellers. On October 28, the group will launch their first hits package- Greatest Hits, Vol 1. They are the reigning AMA, CMT, ACM and CMA Vocal Group of The Year with two, six, five and five respective consecutive wins. They were honored as the 2008 Academy of Country Music/The Home Depot� Humanitarian Award recipients during the recent ACM Awards show in May. This honor, in part, due to their dedication to raising funds for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children�s Hospital at Vanderbilt, where in the past 3 years they have donated 2.2 million dollars, as well as their work on the American Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet board.

Jessica Simpson grew up with a mix of musical influences, and while it was her multi-Platinum pop success that introduced her to countless fans, it was country music where she found her heart. The release of her Epic/Columbia Nashville debut country album, Do You Know, was met with a resounding cheer, debuting at #1 on Billboard�s Top Country Albums chart and launching Jessica�s first country hit, �Come on Over.� It�s one of eight songs she co-wrote for the album, which also includes her new single, �Remember That,� and the title track, featuring friend and hero, Dolly Parton. Acknowledging her roots as a country girl, Jessica has said, �I took the long way around to get back to where I came from,� but with Do You Know, she�s truly found her home.

For more tour information go to www.rascalflatts.com.


Joey+Rory Named Overstock.com Spokespersons

Couple to star in national ad campaign, launching today

Overstock.com, Inc. today announced that the online shopping site has partnered with country music duo Joey+Rory, naming them the company�s official spokespersons and the focus of their forthcoming nation-wide ad campaign.

Beginning today the husband and wife team of Joey Martin and Rory Feek will be seen as the new face of Overstock.com as the company launches a new 60 second �At home with the O� ad campaign, which features two television commercials filmed at the couple�s 1870�s farmhouse and family restaurant near Nashville, TN. The first of the two commercials debuts nationally today, and is available for viewing on Overstock.com.

�Joey and Rory are a perfect fit for Overstock - they represent us well and the people who shop with us,� said Overstock.com�s Stormy Simon, SVP of branding and customer care. �They�re a loving American couple with strong values, and we happily welcome them in to the Overstock family.�

Alan Bunton, Overstock.com�s creative director discovered the couple during their appearance on CMT�s 2008 reality competition series, Can You Duet. The couple�s exposure as finalists on the show opened the door to Overstock.com and landed them a record deal with Vanguard/Sugar Hill Records. The label is poised to release the duo�s debut album, The Life Of A Song, featuring the current single �Cheater Cheater,� on October 28th.

�As I watched I couldn�t help but be attracted to them,� Bunton said. �They�re immensely talented, but also humble and human � perfect for Overstock.com and the customers we serve.�

�We�re thrilled and humbled to have been singled out by Overstock.com to represent their company and their values. We�re honored that they recognize the value in the simplicity of our lifestyle and music and have allowed us to remain authentic,� stated Joey+Rory.

Joey+Rory join NBA all-star Carlos Boozer and spokeswoman Brianna Walker as representatives for Overstock.com.


Mark Wills Is A Very "Familiar Stranger" In Iraq

Great American Country (GAC) Camera's Documented The Trip--Special to be aired in November

To show his continued support of our troops, Mark Wills recently made his fifth goodwill tour to Iraq to entertain the soldiers serving there. What follows is his own retrospection of this very special return trip to the Middle East.

Wills writes: This is my fifth trip overseas to entertain our fighting troops. I treasure all of these times and am thankful for the privilege to be able to shake hands with the men and women who wear the uniform of our military. I was joined this time by Trent Willmon, Ray Scott, and Siren from American Gladiators. Our trip started like each of my previous trips, with a LONG flight to Kuwait!

I am a big military history fan and I had watched the series "Band of Brothers" so during our layover in Kuwait I got a most pleasant surprise when I had the good fortune to meet "Babe" Heffrin, Wild Bill Garnier and Donald Malarkey; three of the men whose lives were portrayed in that HBO mini series. It was such an honor to sit down with them and the time flew by as I listened to them share their stories from WW2. To be totally honest with you, I was a little ashamed to think about the times I had whined about being too hot in my protective "body armor," and needed to stop for a moment and rest, when I heard them telling their stories of what they had endured in France.

Our nine-day trip into Iraq was amazing. We performed at least once every day and sometimes twice. The soldiers were incredible and made it obvious that they really appreciated us coming. These are very impressive men and women who must endure very harsh living conditions and risk their lives every day for our freedom and we shouldn't forget that each of them is someone's father, mother, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, or best friend.

We had a great time and want to thank all the men and women who helped make our trip possible especially those who acted as our tour guides while making sure we were protected. Trent, Ray and I were able to spend the night in one of Saddam's palaces and I even got to hit golf balls off the balcony of another one; now, that is what I call a long drive.

After each trip to Iraq, I return MORE thankful for what I have and EVEN MORE thankful to be an AMERICAN. No matter what you believe, our troops are doing one HELL of a job and they, and their family members, are to be commended and respected for their sacrifice to our country.

"Mark Wills: My Military Diary," a documentary of this trip filmed by GAC, will be aired as a special program on November 11, Veterans Day. For more information, visit GACTV.com or www.markwills.com


Dateline: September 30, 2008



Photo Provided by: The Grand Ole Opry

LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS 60TH OPRY ANNIVERSARY SIGNATURE SHOW SET FOR NOVEMBER 1

Opry Members Trace Adkins, George Jones and Brad Paisley Among Those Scheduled to Appear

The Grand Ole Opry� presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store� will honor its longest-standing member, Little Jimmy Dickens, with a Signature Show celebrating the Country Music Hall of Fame member�s 60th Opry Anniversary on Sat., Nov. 1 at the Grand Ole Opry House. Among the artists scheduled to participate in the celebration are friends and fellow Opry members Trace Adkins, George Jones, and Brad Paisley.



Photo Provided by: The Grand Ole Opry

Introduced by Roy Acuff in 1948, Dickens-- always decked in his rhinestone-studded suits-- has entertained Opry audiences with a succession of hits such as �A-Sleeping at the Foot of the Bed,� �Out Behind The Barn,� �Take an Old Cold Tater And Wait� (the song that prompted Hank Williams to dub him �Tater�), �May The Bird of Paradise Fly up Your Nose,� �Country Boy,� and �The Violet and the Rose� as well as his trademark comedic timing.

The legendary entertainer shares a kinship with the entire Opry family and the country music community, including Adkins, whom he invited to join the Opry from atop a kitchen ladder on the Opry stage in 2003; Jones, with whom he has shared stages for 50 years; and Paisley, who has invited him to appear in a number of award-winning music videos.

�Jimmy Dickens is uniquely and forever tied to the Grand Ole Opry,� said Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and general manager. �He is one of the most beloved and respected people in the history of not only the Opry, but all of country music, and we are thrilled to celebrate this landmark anniversary with him.�

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.




Photo Provided by: The Greenroom PR

MORE ARTISTS ADDED TO LINEUP FOR DIERKS BENTLEY'S "MILES & MUSIC FOR KIDS III"

Bentley lands cover of USA WEEKEND'S "Make A Difference Day" Issue

Dierks Bentley announced today the next wave of talent confirmed to participate in his third annual "Miles & Music for Kids" celebrity motorcycle ride and concert this Sunday, Oct. 5 in Nashville. Joining Bentley and his friends Tim McGraw and John Rich will be members of Lady Antebellum, Jamey Johnson, Halfway to Hazard, the Warren Brothers and the first family of racing's Kyle Petty.

The ride departs Cool Springs Harley Davidson at 2:00pm CT and will travel through beautiful Williamson County and downtown Nashville, culminating in a jam session at Riverfront Park. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or on site. In the two previous years, "Miles & Music for Kids" has raised over $250,000 for the Monroe Carroll Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Additionally, Bentley will be featured alongside NASCAR's Kasey Kahne on the cover of USA Weekend's "Make A Difference Day" issue on Sunday, Oct. 19. The issue will highlight the charitable work they each do to help build better communities and the more than three million ordinary people who participate in "Make A Difference Day" annually, making it the nation's largest day of volunteering. The issue is read by more than 23 million people.

For more information visit www.dbmilesandmusic.com.


Dateline: September 4, 2008



Photo Provided by: The CMA/Bob D'Amico and Craig Sjodin / ABC-TV

CMA LAUNCHES REDESIGNED MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE WITH INTEGRATED WEB AND VIDEO EXPERIENCES TO PROMOTE AWARENESS FOR "CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK" AIRING MONDAY ON ABC

CMAfest.com and ABC.com Both Offer Fans a Behind-the-Scenes View of 2008 CMA Music Festival

CMAfest.com is newly designed and providing Country Music fans more ways than ever to be a part of the CMA Music Festival experience, including interactive videos. The site features special performance footage from the Festival, picture flipbooks from LP Field, links to more Country Music information, and an invitation for any Country fan to receive the periodic CMA Exclusive e-newsletter, where fans can get up-to-date CMA announcements and artist information.

"Awareness of the Festival peaks in the days leading up to the airing of our network, primetime special Monday on ABC," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "And the redesigned site provides a great platform for reaching music fans who are potential Festival attendees."

"CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" airs Monday, Sept. 8 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. The special features performances from the CMA Music Festival and behind the scenes stories of fans and the artists they admire.

The television special will be hosted by three of today's hottest hit-makers, Taylor Swift, Julianne Hough and Kellie Pickler and include performances from Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Bucky Covington, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Hough, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Swift, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Dwight Yoakam.

Fans visiting the site have the opportunity to get a head-start on next year's Festival by purchasing tickets for 2009. CMAfest.com's newest element showcases interactive videos for fans to be a part of the action as it was captured during the 2008 CMA Music Festival.

CMA and ABC.com will give Country Music fans the chance to go backstage and see interviews and artist interactions from the 2008 CMA Music Festival at CMAfest.com and ABC.com, as well as on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter social networking sites via YouTube.

"The online world is growing everyday and CMA is very excited to give fans an interactive experience," said Genovese. "Both CMA and ABC are delighted to provide special videos just for the fans. After all, it is the fans that make the Festival such an overwhelming success."


Dateline: August 26, 2008

Fall Out Boy's New Release FOLIE A DEUX Scheduled for November 4th Election Day

FIRST SINGLE 'I DON'T CARE'

FALL OUT BOY HEADLINES 'ROCK THE VOTE BALLOT BASH' IN DENVER, ON FIRST NIGHT OF DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

Fall Out Boy's 'Beat It' nominated for Best Rock Video at 25th annual MTV VMAs

Multi-platinum three-time MTV VMA-winning Island Records group Fall Out Boy have officially announced their upcoming new third Island album FOLIE A DEUX, to be released on November 4th 2008. The band told a packed audience about the release last night at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, when they headlined the "Rock the Vote Ballot Bash." FOLIE A DEUX was produced by Neal Avron at The Pass Studios in Los Angeles. The first single will be the track "I Don't Care." Radio dates to be announced shortly.

For FOLIE A DEUX, Fall Out Boy spearheaded a politically charged group that unveiled cryptic "Big Brother" type messages in order to support and ignite a democratic process. Impressively, the creative album roll-out garnered over 1 million impressions in just one week online across literally hundreds of websites such as absolutepunk.net, friendsorenemies.com, Live journal communities and many other popular music websites, including the band's own site, www.falloutboyrock.com. "This roll-out was started to engage people and let them tell their own stories. We came up with the beginning and the end, while the rest happened organically," says FOB bass player Pete Wentz.

Meanwhile, Fall Out Boy's cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" has been nominated for Best Rock Video at this year's 25th annual MTV VMAs. The worldwide cablecast takes place live from Paramount Studios in Hollywood, on Sunday night, September 7th at 9:00 p.m. (Eastern).




Photo Provided by: The Valory Music Company

Jimmy Wayne Featured as Great American Country's "Artist of the Month" for September

New Album, Do You Believe Me Now, in Stores TODAY

NATIONAL TV PERFORMANCES THIS WEEK:

Aug. 26th -- GAC Nights

Aug. 27th -- The Daily Buzz

Sept. 1st -- 43rd Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon

GAC will spotlight Jimmy Wayne as its Artist of the Month in September, highlighting his new album Do You Believe Me Now, which lands on store shelves today. The album includes Wayne�s hit single of the same name which holds steady at #4 on Billboard/ RR and rises to #3 this week on the USA Today/ Mediabase Chart.

Today, Wayne will be featured on GAC's series On The Streets and on GAC Nights, where he will treat viewers to a special acoustic performance of songs from his album which streets the same day. Wayne will also be profiled on Country Music Across America, premiering September 4th on the network.

Fans who visit www.GACTV.com beginning today will be delighted by the tribute to Wayne, which will feature exclusive in-studio acoustic performances of songs from the album. For a limited time, visitors to GACTV.com can order an autographed copy of Do You Believe Me Now through partner FYE stores.

Also on GACTV.com, Wayne shares the inside scoop on the stories behind his new songs, such as "I'll Be That," "One on One," and the autobiographical "Kerosene Kid." He talks about the excitement of recording the duet, �No Good For Me� with music legend Patty Loveless and working with John Oates, who lends vocals to the anthem, �Where You�re Going.� Fans can also check out Jimmy Wayne photo galleries, ringtones, video airtimes, tour dates, and more at GACTV.com

In addition, Wayne has partnered with GAC on a week-long radio tour which will hit 120 markets. The tour will be produced from GAC radio studios in Nashville. Wayne will conduct the interviews during his travel to Orlando to appear on nationally-syndicated morning show, The Daily Buzz (on Aug. 27th), and to Charlotte, NC, where he will perform two hometown in-stores.

Rounding out the weekend, Wayne will perform his hit single on the 43rd Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon live from the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas on September 1st.

About Jimmy Wayne

Wayne has a musical track record that includes a Top 10 self-titled album which garnered a string of hits on the Billboard Country chart including �Stay Gone� (#3); �I Love You This Much� (#6); and the Top 20 hits �Paper Angels� and �You Are,� all co-written by Wayne. He has been featured on GAC, CMT, and the ABC Family Channel as well as in the pages of Country Weekly, The Washington Times, Billboard, Radio & Records, and People magazine. In addition, Wayne was deemed one of music�s �Next Big Things� by USA Today.

Wayne�s new album is now available via pre-sale at www.thevalorymusicco.com/jimmywayne/index.cfm?id=34 or at www.myspace.com/jimmywaynemusic


Dateline: August 22, 2008

Best of Both Worlds: Hannah Montana's Miley Cyrus to Celebrate 'Sweet 16' Birthday and Honor Youth Volunteers at Disneyland Bash

Tickets For Unforgettable Celebration Go On Sale Aug. 30

When the world's most popular teenager turns "Sweet 16," it's cause to celebrate. And when that teen is Miley Cyrus -- star of Disney's "Hannah Montana" -- there's no better place to celebrate than at a Disney Park.

To honor the occasion and Miley's philanthropic passion, Disneyland Resort in California has created "Miley's Sweet 16 -- Share The Celebration," an unforgettable event for Miley and her fans that also will serve to recognize Youth Service America and help drive awareness of the need for youth volunteerism.

The Hollywood-style bash is planned for Sunday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 11 p.m., with ticket sales limited to 5,000 fans.

Tickets, priced at $250, go on sale at 9 a.m. PDT, Saturday, Aug. 30, at www.disneyparks.com/miley

For Miley, the birthday bash is a once-in-a-lifetime event and she plans to make new Disney theme park memories during the evening. "I only turn 16 once, so it's going to be an awesome party with my favorite rides, hanging out with friends, fireworks and more," she said. "I'll even get to sing a couple songs."

The evening will celebrate Miley's career as a Hollywood Records solo musical artist and as the "secret pop star" she portrays on the wildly popular Disney Channel series, "Hannah Montana."

Miley's Sweet 16 at Disneyland will feature a medley of party elements, large and small, that will allow guests to join in the celebration of Miley's magical milestone. Special Party Zones will highlight the music and fun of Miley and Hannah Montana with themed activities and entertainment. Some of Miley's favorite attractions will be open in each Party Zone, and the party will end with a bang as fireworks fill the Disneyland sky.

Sharing the Celebration with Youth Service America

In addition to all the birthday fun, Miley's Sweet 16 will shine a spotlight on Youth Service America, an organization that seeks to improve communities by increasing the number and diversity of young people, ages 5 to 25, serving as volunteers. (For more information, visit www.YSA.org .)

In keeping with Miley's passion for youth volunteerism, Disney Parks will make a significant contribution to Youth Service America.

With the organization's involvement in "Miley's Sweet 16 - Share The Celebration," Miley said she hopes that other young Americans will be encouraged to volunteer in their own hometowns.

"The best part of the party is we're going to recognize some really cool kids from Youth Service America who are giving back to their community," she said. "That's so awesome because I think it's really important for kids like us to volunteer."

For More Party Information

For ongoing information about "Miley's Sweet 16 - Share The Celebration" party at Disneyland Park in California, as well as details on how to obtain tickets, fans may go to www.disneyparks.com/miley for details.




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RASCAL FLATTS RELEASE FIRST GREATEST HITS COLLECTION ON OCTOBER 28

Includes three new limited edition Christmas songs as bonus tracks

After spending more than twenty-five weeks at the top of the radio charts and selling more than 17 million albums, country music�s favorite band, Rascal Flatts, will release its first ever greatest hits collection on October 28.

Greatest Hits Volume 1 will chronicle Rascal Flatts�s rise as the biggest selling country band of the decade and will highlight the band�s best songs that have made them the ACM, CMA, CMT and AMA reigning Group of the Year for several years running. It will offer up sixteen tracks, including thirteen of the vocal group�s smash hits like �What Hurts The Most,� �Life Is A Highway,� �I�m Movin� On� and the six week #1 smash �Bless The Broken Road.�

The initial limited edition release will be presented in a special foil-embossed 2 CD package. This limited edition version will include three newly recorded Christmas songs as bonus tracks � the classic �White Christmas,� �Jingle Bell Rock� and an a capella version of �I�ll Be Home For Christmas.� The three holiday tracks will be available as part of Rascal Flatts�s Greatest Hits Volume 1 for a limited time and are the only Christmas songs currently available from the band.

Rascal Flatts Greatest Hits Volume 1 track listing

Prayin� For Daylight
I�m Movin� On
These Days
I Melt
Mayberry
Feels Like Today
Bless The Broken Road
Fast Cars And Freedom
Skin (Sarabeth)
My Wish
What Hurts The Most
Stand
Life Is A Highway


LIMITED EDITION Bonus tracks

White Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
I�ll Be Home For Christmas Dateline: August 20, 2008

Jonas Brothers Make Historical Debut of 'A Little Bit Longer' With Three Titles in Top Ten

Jonas Brothers' A Little Bit Longer debuts at # 1 on the Billboard Top 200 today selling 525,093 units, making it the 3rd highest debut of 2008. Rounding out the top ten, are the soundtrack to Camp Rock featuring Jonas Brothers at # 8 and Jonas Brothers' eponymous CD at # 10. This marks the first time an artist holds three titles in the top ten in Sound Scan history. The last group to come close was *NSYNC with 2 albums in the top 10 in 1999. Disney Music Group holds four of the top ten titles; the aforementioned and Miley Cyrus' Breakout at # 4.

Jonas Brothers' meteoric rise as a pop culture phenomenon has experienced countless # 1s. On iTunes, Jonas Brothers have had six consecutive # 1 singles; "S.O.S.," "When You Look Me In The Eyes," "Burnin' Up," "Pushin' Me Away," "Tonight," and "A Little Bit Longer." The first single from A Little Bit Longer, "Burnin' Up," debuted as the # 1 most added single at Top 40, and set a new record for most requests in 24 hours for Radio Disney's radio request phone lines.

Jonas Brothers have been recognized for their impressive talent with several awards as well. They won 6 Teen Choice Awards for 2008 including Choice Summer Song for "Burnin' Up," Choice Male Hottie, Choice Music Breakout Group, Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icons, Choice Music Love Song for "When You Look Me In The Eyes" and Choice Music Single for "When You Look Me In The Eyes." They have been nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards for 2008 already, including the most prestigious award, Video of the Year, and for Best Pop Video for "Burnin' Up." Jonas Brothers will have their first MTV VMA performance September 7. Jonas Brothers recently were featured on the cover of Rolling Stone, and are the youngest group to hold that distinct honor.

Jonas Brothers spent several days in New York surrounding the release date of A Little Bit Longer. The kick-off began with a Good Morning America summer concert in Bryant Park, breaking all attendance records with a crowd of over 20,000. The performance was followed by several sold out shows including Jones Beach, a three night sold out engagement at Madison Square Garden, and a benefit show for Ross Schools. In addition to hosting MTV's TRL for 4 days, a performance on Live! With Regis & Kelly, a secret surprise performance at the Apple Store in Soho, Jonas Brothers created pandemonium in Times Square as they arrived to buy their CD at the Virgin Mega Store on Monday at midnight. They were greeted by an estimated 15,000 fans cheering on their beloved idols.

Jonas Brothers are currently on their sold out "Burning Up" summer tour. Attendance for their 2008 tours which include the "Look Me In The Eyes" tour and "Burning Up" tour has surpassed more than 1 million fans. Reviewers have likened the mania at the shows to that of the Beatles. The tour is being filmed by Walt Disney Studios for a 3-D movie to be released in February of 2009. The tour is also being photographed for the fall release of Jonas Brothers' first book published by the Disney Book Group.

Reviews for A Little Bit Longer have been glowing as well. Rolling Stone's 4 star lead review raves, "The boys' fantastic third album is steeped in the fuzzed-up guitars, three-part harmonies, and cotton-candy choruses of Big Star and Cheap Trick." Blender's four star lead review touted, "Jonas Brothers are basically like the Beatles, only more talented and sooo much cuter."

Jonas Brothers started their summer with the premiere of Disney Channel's Original Movie "Camp Rock." It has now reached over 38.5 million unduplicated viewers in the U.S., Canada and Latin America and is rolling out across Europe next month. "Camp Rock" Extended Rock Star Edition debuted on DVD this week in the U.S. Their short form reality series, "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream," airs on Disney Channels worldwide and they begin production on the comedy series "J.O.N.A.S." next month for premiere in spring 2009 on Disney Channel.

With all the frenzy surrounding them, Jonas Brothers still make time to give back. Jonas Brothers started their own foundation, Change for the Children (see http://www.changeforthechildren.org/) to support programs that motivate and inspire children to face adversity with confidence, determination and a will to succeed. Supporting children with Diabetes will be an important focus of the foundation, given that Nick Jonas was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Nick recently announced his partnership with Bayer with their My CONTOUR Meter and the launch of http://www.nickssimplewins.com/ where Nick gives simple every day tips for managing diabetes. The current initiative of the foundation is "YOU Decide. YOU Donate" which empowers their fans to research and support one of five participating charities. As part of their commitment to this program, the Jonas Brothers have provided a $10,000 grant to each of the five organizations involved. During the "Burning Up" tour, Jonas Brothers have been auctioning tickets and meet & greet passes through http://www.charityfolks.com/ to raise money for the foundation, which has yielded over $275,000 to date. A special Nick Jonas t-shirt is being sold at the concerts as well, raising additional dollars for Change for the Children. Sales from the t-shirt have netted over $420,000.

Yet their energy is still boundless. While on tour, Jonas Brothers are already recording new material on a Verizon tour bus specially outfitted with a recording studio. They have also leant their talent to other artists, having co-written and co-produced several songs on their "Camp Rock" co-star Demi Lovato's debut album.

Jonas Brothers certainly have been living their dream to the fullest. With a # 1 album, yet another dream is fulfilled.


Dateline: August 14, 2008

FANS CAN BID TO LOOK GOOD IN KEITH URBAN AND FRIEND?S T-SHIRTS FOR ST. JUDE AUCTION

KeithUrban.net to Host Auction Benefiting St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital

On Thursday, August 14th, www.KeithUrbanAuction.com will host the "You Look Good in My Old T-Shirt Auction," an online auction benefiting St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital, a renowned pediatric treatment and research facility. Keith, along with several other country music artists, including LeAnn Rimes, Dolly Parton, Josh Turner, and Carrie Underwood, will auction off autographed shirts that they have worn. The auction will offer fans the chance to not only win a completely unique and personal commemorative item from a favorite artist, but also contribute to a worthy cause. Fans can bid at the auction, which was named after Keith's hit single and crowd favorite "You Look Good in My Shirt," by logging onto www.KeithUrbanAuction.com. All proceeds will go to St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital.

"St. Jude is a charity that is very near and dear to my heart," says Keith. "Our fans have always graciously offered their support in past fund-raisers we have done for St. Jude, so I think this auction will be a great success." St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information about St. Jude, please visit www.StJude.org. For more information about CountryCares, log on to www.CountryCares.org.

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


Dateline: August 11, 2008

New Kids On The Block Return to The Block

ICONIC POP GROUP RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM AND SOLD-OUT TOUR

Pop supergroup New Kids On The Block are back. Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood and Jordan and Jonathan Knight return on September 2, 2008 with The Block, their first album together in almost 15 years.

Featuring the first single, the hit mellow jam "Summertime," the album also features collaborations with some of the biggest names in pop music. R&B superstar Ne-Yo appears on "Single," the follow-up to "Summertime." Other collaborations include "Grown Man" (with The Pussycat Dolls and uber-producer Teddy Riley), "Put It on My Tab" (with the ubiquitous Akon), "Big Girl Now" (with NY dance-pop diva Lady GaGa) and the much-buzzed about "Full Service" (with fellow supergroup New Edition).

NKOTB will support The Block with a sold-out tour that starts on September 18 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and continues through the end of November. NKOTB are also gearing up for an exclusive 90-minute live event, "New Kids On The Block: A Behind The Music Special Event" premiering on VH1, September 28 at 8PM (ET/PT). In a first-of-its-kind production, the special will celebrate the history of the New Kids On The Block while also documenting their inspired 2008 reunion in their own words. Interspersed throughout the special will be live reports from Boston, counting down until VH1 airs a live broadcast of the first three songs from the world renowned groups sold out concert at the TD Banknorth Garden in their hometown of Boston, Massachusetts.

A virtual media frenzy followed the group's official reunion announcement, including word that the band had signed to Interscope Records for the new album. Fans got a sneak peak of the guys at their first public performance together in 15 years live on NBC's 'TODAY' Show on May 16, 2008. The reunion of all five members of the famed 90s group that sold millions of albums and sparked a worldwide phenomenon was enthusiastically embraced by one of the largest crowds of screaming fans the show has ever seen.

A phenomenal fan base has always been one of the cornerstones of the group's success. After the initial announcement of the reunion on live television, the website was overwhelmed with traffic causing a temporary system crash. The NKOTB.com webmasters worked quickly to get the site back online with all the news and photos. Fans are encouraged to sign up for more information at http://www.nkotb.com/.


Dateline: August 8, 2008



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JOSH GRACIN RELEASES NEW SINGLE ?UNBELIEVABLE? DEDICATED TO WIFE ANN MARIE

Follow up to his Top 10 hit ?We Weren?t Crazy?

While still riding the high of his recent Top 10 hit ?We Weren?t Crazy,? country crooner Josh Gracin is readying to release his newest single, ?Unbelievable.?

Written by Gracin for his wife of seven years, ?Unbelievable (Ann Marie)? is a beautiful love song that shares Josh?s innermost thoughts and feelings. ?Ann is an amazing woman and mother to our kids,? said Gracin. ?I just had to write this song to tell her how incredible she is. This is my favorite song on the record because it?s 100% me.?

?Unbelievable? is from Josh Gracin?s recently released sophomore CD, We Weren?t Crazy. His self-titled debut album is certified gold by the RIAA and has sold over 700,000 copies. He?s one of only three new male country singers to be introduced in the last four years to earn a gold album. Josh is also the only male solo country artist in recent years to release a debut album with three consecutive Top 5 country hits, including his first #1, ?Nothin? To Lose.?

To learn more about Josh Gracin, log on to www.myspace.com/joshgracin or www.joshgracin.com.


Dateline: July 31, 2008

MAMMA MIA! - The Movie Soundtrack and Original Cast Recording Rule the Charts!

In an astounding week of sales across the board, both MAMMA MIA! The Movie Soundtrack and the MAMMA MIA! Original Cast Album are runaway smashes, ruling the Billboard, iTunes and Amazon charts.

The Movie Soundtrack has garnered the #3 chart position on Billboard's Top 200, achieved #1 status overall on the iTunes Music Store, and #1 on the Billboard Soundtrack chart, all in its third week of release.

Additionally, the Soundtrack's debut marked the highest charting week ever in history for an ABBA recording. Eight years after its release, The Original Cast Recording also currently holds the #1 position on Billboard's Broadway Chart. The beloved musical has been seen by more than 30 million people in 170 cities and eight languages around the world.

Chris Roberts, President, Classics and Jazz International/Chairman, Decca Label Group, commented, "The success of the MAMMA MIA! Soundtrack and Cast Recording further solidify the power of the franchise, with its ever-growing popularity. The music continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, and these recordings have taken on a life of their own. We are proud and excited to be part of this continued phenomenon."

Mixed, mastered and produced by ABBA's musical geniuses Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, the soundtrack is the ultimate souvenir from the hit film. Andersson and Ulvaeus reunited in Stockholm with the musicians who played on the original ABBA songs to record the disc in February 2007. It was the first time the musicians had played the songs together since ABBA toured more than 25 years ago. Along with producing the recording, Andersson also played keyboards. He commented, "We didn't have to think about it -- it was in the fingers."

Both MAMMA MIA! The Movie Soundtrack and Original Cast Album are available now on Decca and Decca Broadway respectively.

www.mammamiamovie.com / www.deccarecords-us.com




RICK HUCKABY SURPRISES LOYAL FAN WITH BENEFIT CONCERT

Mother of Two Receives Aid in Fight Against Cancer

Last week, Rick Huckaby took time out of his busy schedule to help a fan when they needed it most. Despite the grueling schedule associated with the release of his upcoming new single, "Ain't Enough Blacktop" scheduled for release on August 4, Huck hopped a plane and headed to Gahanna, Ohio, (located near Columbus) to headline a surprise benefit concert for Brandy Hickman. Mother of two young girls, ages 7 and 10, Brandy was recently diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. Over the years, Hickman and her husband, Jay have been avid supporters of Rick and his music, traveling hundreds of miles to catch shows and soliciting friends and family to do the same. "When I got the call about Brandy and what her family wanted to do to help her cover the cost of medical bills, it was a no-brainer," said Rick, whose own father succumbed to cancer in 2006 at the age of 60.


Photo Provided by: Lisa Evans

Pictured L to R: Andy Huckaby of HeadCoach Music, Jason Hickman, Brandy Hickman, Courtney Hickman, Kathryn Hickman, Rick Huckaby, Rick Stover of Coaches

Even after inviting more than two hundred family and friends, event organizers Lisa Evans and Kelly Zimmerman were still able to keep the entire event secret until Brandy and her family arrived. Huckaby played an amazing set, rocking it out for a couple of hours. After playing and selling out of CDs and pictures, he donated all the money from the merchandise sales to the event. "Through Rick's generous support and the support of sponsors, volunteers, Rick Stover of Coaches, the community, family and friends, the event was able to raise over $8000 in donations and sales. My family and I can never repay the generosity that everyone has given to help Brandy," expressed Evans in a letter to the label. "Give my thanks and love to Rick and Andy for their kind support and welcome them as an additional part of our family forever." Rick's humble response--"If you are one of 'Huck's Herd,' you are already family."

Donations to the Brandy L. Hickman Fund are being accepted at any US Bank location. For a location in your area, visit www.usbank.com. For more information on Rick Huckaby, log on to www.rickhuckaby.com.

Hit Songwriters of Nashville's Music Row Combine Forces With Reality TV to Show You How It's Done

Hey, Y'all! 39 #1 Hit Records and 150 Million Albums Sold

The first reality show to appear on Great American Country Network

The collective talents of Craig Wiseman, Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins and Jeffrey Steele have penned 39 #1 country music hits for every major performer to ever come out of Nashville and around the world. But most fans don't know their names or anything about their private lives, interests or personalities.

So leave it to the Great American Country Network (GAC) to air an encore presentation of the inside lives of "The Hit Men of Music Row" starting Thursday, July 31 at 9 p.m. ET. The original series garnered outstanding ratings when it debuted last fall as the first reality show to appear on GAC.

When the hit makers are not writing or performing onstage, the cameras keep rolling, following these characters through hysterical adventures from New York to Atlanta to Dallas through Las Vegas and back. They may seem "down home" but these guys are serious about their writing, onstage performances and their solid friendship.

Throughout the Hitmen hilarious hour, viewers will get a revealing behind-the-scenes look at the nuts-and-bolts genius of serious songwriting. There are endearing interviews by those who revere the music coming from these men including mega-stars Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Phil Vassar, Kix Brooks, and Reba McEntire. Their common theme is they owe their careers to these guys.

Check 'em out at www.hitmenofmusicrow.com or at www.gactv.com


Dateline: July 17, 2008

Multi-Platinum Recording Group, The All-American Rejects Share Their Secrets, Rock with Milk

Band Urges Fans to Get a Body by Milk and Design Their Next Album Poster

As they finish up their third album -- the follow up to their two-time Platinum award-winning sophomore CD, "Move Along" -- and embark on a nationwide tour, it's no secret that The All-American Rejects need to stay in tip-top shape. Long hours in the recording studio and on stage call for a fit body and plenty of energy. That's why the members of the multi-Platinum award-winning rock band include milk in their daily diets, which along with eating right and exercise, helps them stay healthy, lean and fit.

Band members Tyson Ritter, Nick Wheeler, Mike Kennerty and Chris Gaylor are the latest celebrities to join the "Body By Milk" campaign, which encourages teens to drink three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk everyday, eat right and be active to stay lean and healthy. Other stars to recently sport the 'stache include Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Hayden Panettiere and Steve Nash.

Feelin' "AAR"-tistic?

The All-American Rejects are looking to Body By Milk fans to design a creative poster to announce the release of their latest album -- due out in the fall. The winning design, selected by the Rejects themselves, will inspire a poster that will be displayed at concerts, music stores and schools all around the country. The winner, along with the five top designers also will receive a framed, signed poster of their artwork and a copy of AAR's latest album.

Fans just need to show The Rejects how they, too, rock out with milk -- simply by adding some spice to their new Milk Mustache ad. Head to bodybymilk.com to download AAR's new Milk Mustache ad; then, paint it, draw it, collage it ... whatever showcases their love for milk and "AARt!"

For more "AARt" inspiration, check out exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of AAR at their first Milk Mustache shoot and inside the studio as they record their third album -- available only at bodybymilk.com. And while you're there, check out exclusive behind-the-scenes videos from some of the latest got milk? celebs and grab the new Body By Milk "widget"!

The All-American Rejects' ad copy reads: "Dairy Little Secret. Want a body that rocks? Listen up. Some studies suggest teens who choose milk instead of sugary drinks tend to be leaner, and the protein helps build muscle. It's one drink we don't reject." The ad launches on July 25 in Rolling Stone.


Dateline: July 16, 2008

19 Entertainment and dick clark productions Announce So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2008, Presented By Snuggle(R) Fabric Conditioner

AMERICA'S FAVORITE DANCERS COMING THIS FALL TO A CITY NEAR YOU

19 Entertainment, dick clark productions and AEG Announce on Sale Ticket Date of August 2nd for Dance Tour Kicking Off in Tacoma, WA on September 20

Fans of America's #1 sizzling summer show, "So You Think You Can Dance," can see their favorite stars perform live on stage in this fall's highly anticipated tour which kicks off September 20 in Tacoma, WA. The show will feature hit routines from the TV show as well as original pieces created just for the tour. 19 Entertainment chief executive and series creator Simon Fuller, co-creator Nigel Lythgoe, dick clark productions and AEG announce most tickets for this hot tour go on-sale Saturday August 2nd, 2008 (see below for details).

The tour will waltz, tango and krump it's way across North America offering audiences the opportunity to see their favorite dancers command the stages of arenas (below list of tour cities and dates subject to change). Finalists participating include Chelsie H, Comfort, Courtney G, Katee, Kherington, Gev, Joshua, Mark, Twitch and Will. Jessica, who recently left the show due to an unfortunate injury, may return to the stage when the dancers embark on the nationwide tour.

Snuggle, who is a season long sponsor of the television show, also joins the tour as a presenting sponsor.

Date - City - Venue - On Sale Date

September 20 - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - August 2
September 21 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden - August 2
September 23 - West Valley City, UT - "E" Center - August 2
September 25 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion - August 2
September 27 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center - August 4
September 28 - San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - August 2
September 30 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena - August 2
October 1 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre - August 4
October 2 - Sacramento, CA - ARCO Arena - August 2
October 4 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center - August 2
October 5 - Fresno, CA - SaveMart Center - August 2
October 7 - Glendale, AZ - jobing.com Arena - August 2
October 10 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Theatre - August 2
October 11 - Houston, TX - Reliant Arena - August 2
October 12 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center - August 2
October 14 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center - August 2
October 15 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center - August 2
October 17 - Chicago, IL - United Center - August 2
October 18 - Green Bay, WI - Resch Center - August 2
October 19 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center - August 2
October 21 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center - August 2
October 22 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center - August 2
October 24 - Highland Heights, KY - Bank of KY Ctr - August 2
October 25 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - August 2
October 26 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre - August 1
October 28 - Trenton, NJ - Sovereign Bank Arena - August 2
October 29 - Boston, MA - Agganis Arena - August 2
November 1 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand Theater - August 2
November 2 - Manchester, NH - Verizon Wireless Center - August 2
November 3 - Providence, RI - Dunkin' Donuts Center - August 2
November 5 - Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - August 2
November 6 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center - August 2
November 8 - Pittsburgh, PA - Petersen Events Center - August 2
November 9 - Norfolk, VA - Constant Convocation Center - August 2
November 10 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena - August 2
November 12 - Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena- August 2
November 13 - Duluth, GA - Arena at Gwinnett - August 2
November 14 - Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Civic Center - August 2
November 16 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena - August 2
November 17 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum - August 2


Most tickets are available at 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 and links.


ALAN JACKSON BRINGS TRACE ADKINS ON BOARD HIS GOOD TIME TOUR FOR A DOUBLE-HEADER OF GREAT MUSIC

17-SHOWS KICK OFF OCTOBER 2 IN NORTH CAROLINA

Alan Jackson, one of country music?s greatest voices and most accomplished artists, will invite Trace Adkins along when his GOOD TIME tour hits the road this Fall. The double-barrel pairing of two of country?s most exciting performers kicks off October 2, at Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, NC and makes its way to l7 venues through the Midwest, Northeast, Canada and the West Coast, ending November 23, in Ontario,CA (Dates below.) Tickets go on sale for the first dates on Saturday July 26, and are available at www.ticketmaster.com.

Three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and most nominated artist in CMA Awards history Alan Jackson is ?one of country music?s true masters? writing songs that ?make life?s mundanities carry emotional heft and make it look easy.? (USA Today) He has sold more than 49 million albums and topped the album and country album chart this year with GOOD TIME, which produced two #1 singles, ?Small Town Southern Man? and ?Good Time?, bringing Jackson?s career total of #1s to 33, 23 of which were written by the Grammy-winning songwriter.

Since releasing his platinum debut album in 1996, the Louisiana-born performer, musician, author and actor Trace Adkins has recorded seven studio albums, which netted him 24 singles on the Billboard chart. His latest chart-topping CD, American Man: Greatest Hits Vol. II includes the multi-week #l single "You're Gonna Miss This?. After his strong showing on NBC?s hit reality series, ?The Celebrity Apprentice,? Adkins is turning to the big screen. He?ll soon appear in the feature film American Carol, an irreverent comedy directed by David Zucker. He is set to release his next studio album this fall.

Tour dates:

Oct. 2 Crown Center Coliseum, Fayetteville, NC
Oct 3 BiLo Center, Greenville, NC
Oct 9 US Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington, IL
Oct 10 Sears Center, Hoffman Estates, IL
Oct 11 Fed Ex Forum, Memphis,TN
Oct 23 The Centrum, Worchester, MA
Oct 24 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA
Oct 25 Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA
Nov 6 Schottenstein Center , Columbus, OH
Nov 7 Bank of Kentucky Center, Covington, KY
Nov 8 The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI
Nov 13 John Labatt Center, London, ONT
Nov 14 Air Canada Center, Toronto, ONT
Nov l5 HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY
Nov 21 Save Mart Center, Fresno, CA
Nov 22 Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA
Nov 23 Citizens Bank, Ontario, CA


Dateline: July 14, 2008

Jonas Brothers Are 'Burning Up' With Verizon Wireless for the Teen Sensation's U.S. Tour

Verizon Wireless Customers Can Enter to Win Mobile Tickets, Backstage Experiences and a Chance to Meet Special Guest: Disney Channel's Demi Lovato

Pop-rock sensation, Jonas Brothers, are connecting with fans through mobile technology by teaming up with Verizon Wireless for the 41-city "Burning Up" tour, produced by Live Nation, that kicked off in Clarkston, Michigan. Verizon Wireless customers who download Jonas Brothers' songs, purchase ringtones or ringback tones from their V CAST-capable phones will be entered to win a pair of mobile tickets to see Jonas Brothers in concert.

"We are totally excited to kick off our 'Burning Up' tour with Verizon Wireless," said Kevin Jonas. "We look forward to connecting with our fans in cool, new ways through their mobile phones and, of course, in person at our shows very soon."

"We are honored to team up with the Jonas Brothers again, this time not only to connect them with their incredible fan base in fun and innovative ways using their wireless phones, but also to offer our customers a chance to win one of the toughest tickets in town," said Ed Ruth, director of digital music for Verizon. "Jonas Brothers' youthful exuberance brings a fresh new spirit to pop music, and we look forward to delivering exclusive opportunities for their fans and our customers throughout this tour."

Verizon Wireless provides fans with access to the Jonas Brothers during the "Burning Up" tour, including exclusive music and video on V CAST, mobile tickets and a chance to meet the Jonas Brothers.

Exclusive Jonas Brothers Music and Video on V CAST

Verizon Wireless customers can download exclusive songs and video from the Jonas Brothers through V CAST Music and Video. With V CAST Music, fans can now download the live versions of the previously unreleased songs from the Jonas Brothers' anxiously awaited album, "A Little Bit Longer," including "Shelf," "Burnin' Up," "A Little Bit Longer" and "Pushing Me Away." The songs can be downloaded over-the-air directly to fans' mobile phones with V CAST Music.

In addition, Verizon Wireless customers can use V CAST Video to view 10 exclusive episodes of "Band in a Bus" -- short mobisodes that capture the raw energy and excitement of the Jonas Brothers recording their new album, set against the backdrop of the band's explosion onto the music scene. Each episode is two to three minutes and follows the band at work and at play, capturing the band's creative process and special relationship to their millions of fans and the family of people who support and nurture their dream.

Mobile Tickets

Fans in each of the tour cities who have downloaded Jonas Brothers mobile content, including ringtones, ringback tones and full-song downloads through their Verizon Wireless phones will be automatically entered for a chance to win a pair of mobile tickets to the show. These customers and fans will receive a mobile ticket with a unique barcode on their Verizon Wireless phones. The ticket is good for two seats to the hottest show in town and will be scanned at the door when the winners attend the show.

Meet the Jonas Brothers

Verizon Wireless customers will also have a chance to meet Kevin, Joe and Nick in person before the show. The winners will enjoy a special session with Jonas Brothers, complete with group photos and autographed memorabilia, an exclusive backstage tour, as well as a tour of Verizon's Mobile Recording Studio Bus. Winners will be selected through various local promotions in each participating tour city.

Demi Lovato In-Store Appearances

The "Burning Up" tour includes support from their Disney Channel "Camp Rock" cast-mate and friend, Demi Lovato, who will be making special appearances at participating Verizon Wireless Communications Stores:

Date - Address - City, - State - ZIP -

7/15 - 2240 El Camino Real - Santa Clara, - CA - 95050
7/21 - 7215 Dodge Street - Omaha, - NE - 68114
7/22 - 1600 Mid Rivers Mall - St. Peters, - MO - 63376
7/23 - 6633 E 82nd Street - Indianapolis, - IN - 46250
7/29 - 8603 Concord Mills Blvd. - Concord, - NC - 28027
8/7 - 280 School Street - Mansfield, - MA - 02048
8/15 - 530 Greece Ridge Mall Ctr. Dr. - Rochester, - NY - 14626
8/20 - TBD - Atlanta, - GA


Fans can get Jonas Brothers songs, including their latest single, "Burnin' Up," as full-song downloads, ringtones or ringback tones, both over-the-air and on their PCs. Customers who subscribe to V CAST Music with Rhapsody, Verizon Wireless' music subscription service that includes a library of more than 5 million songs, and purchase full-song Jonas Brothers' titles over-the-air are able to download the master copy of the songs to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.

The tour name, "Burning Up," comes from the band's first single, "Burnin' Up," on their highly-anticipated new album, "A Little Bit Longer," which will be released on August 12. Due to their major success with Disney and Hollywood Records, Jonas Brothers have been signed to a movie ("Camp Rock"), which premieres June 20 and also features Demi Lovato, two Disney Channel Original Series, a 3D concert movie, and a behind-the-scenes book. Their previous album, "Jonas Brothers," made them a teen phenomenon by selling over 1.5 million units in addition to their undeniable success on stage and screen.

Demi Lovato is an actress and singer/songwriter best known for her role as Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock." She has been playing guitar and piano since the age of 11. She attended the Disney Channel Games 2008, which is set to air summer 2008 on Disney Channel. She recently was in Puerto Rico filming a new Disney Channel Original Movie titled "Princess Protection Program" with Selena Gomez and recording her debut CD in Miami. Her good friends, the Jonas Brothers, have helped her write 11 songs for her debut album, which is due this fall. Demi Lovato is proud to be opening up for the Jonas Brothers on their summer 2008 "Burning Up" tour.

For more information on mobile music from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit www.verizonwireless.com/music. For information on Jonas Brothers, visit www.JBConcerts.com. Ticket details and tour information on the Jonas Brothers' Verizon VIP Tour is available at www.JBConcerts.com.

Jonas Brothers "Burning Up" Tour with Special Guest Demi Lovato:

Date - Location - Venue

7/14 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
7/15 - Mountainview, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
7/16 - Marysville, CA - Sleep Train Amphitheatre
7/17 - Concord, CA - Sleep Train Pavilion
7/19 - Denver, CO - Coors Amphitheatre at Fiddler's Green
7/21 - Omaha, NE - Qwest Center Omaha
7/22* - St. Louis, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
7/23* - Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center
7/25* - Hershey, PA - Hershey Park Stadium & Star Pavilion
7/26* - Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center
7/28* - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
7/29* - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
7/30* - Raleigh, NC - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
8/1* - Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion
8/2* - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
8/6 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Arena
8/7 - Boston, MA - Comcast Center (formerly Tweeter Center)
8/8 - Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
8/9 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
8/10 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
8/11 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
8/14 - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
8/15 - Buffalo, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
8/16 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
8/18 - Washington, DC - Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge
8/19 - Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
8/20 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre
8/22 - Cleveland, OH - Blossom Amphitheater
8/23 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
8/24 - Chicago, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
8/26 - Pittsburgh, PA - Post-Gazette Pavilion
8/27 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
9/2 - State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center
9/4 - Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre
9/5 - West Palm Beach, FL - Cruzan Amphitheatre


* Dates with Avril Lavigne


Dateline: July 3, 2008

Kenny Chesney Sets Sail For XM Radio With His Own Signature Music Channel 'No Shoes Radio'

Midway through the year's most attended Poets & Pirates Tour, complete with 14 NFL stadium plays, the four-time consecutive and current Academy of Country Music and three-time and reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year has set his sights on XM Radio and his own signature music channel, "No Shoes Radio."

Scheduled to launch July 26, "No Shoes Radio" will feature music from Chesney's audio catalog, including never-before-heard recordings, an uncut, exclusive concert broadcast from the 2008 Poets & Pirates Tour, plus random drop-ins from fans, friends and plenty of music to bring to life the attitude that permeates Kenny Chesney's world.

"There's a lot of hits, but there are also a lot of album tracks, songs from the early part of my career, stuff from our Keg in the Closet shows and obscurities that you had to be there to hear," says the Luttrell, Tennessee-born and -raised singer/songwriter with a laugh. "Anyone who knows anything about me knows how passionate I am about music, and this is a way to bring people into everything I love about songs, playing ... music."

"No Shoes Radio" will also include music beyond Chesney's catalog, featuring both those artists who rocked Chesney's world and the kind of music you could easily hear drifting from the backstage "Vibe Room" -- capturing the sonic culture of the Poets & Pirates Tour.

"I think we've become a part of people's lives," admits the high energy performer. "The way a lot of bands were for us, we're what they're listening to when they're hanging out, when they're having fun, when they need to gear up for something. That's what music always did for me ... and it's kind of mind-blowing to think that your songs could be that for someone else. So for all those fans out there, get ready for something pretty cool."

In the spirit of his Corona-sponsored Poets & Pirates Tour, music and other content for "No Shoes Radio" will be captured on the bus, in the halls, around the soundchecks, and even during post-show jams. Beyond that, not only will Chesney's special guests be taking part in the ad hoc merriment, look for tailgating fans from the parking lot to provide drop-ins, shout-outs and the occasional request.

Said Chesney, "This is a way to keep the vibe alive, long after our tour is gone."

For XM, this sort of full-immersion, dedicated radio channel is reserved for a very few artists -- Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, George Strait and the recently announced Coldplay. It offers a unique listening experience to hardcore fans of music that reflects a way of life as much as a record collection.

"'No Shoes Radio' will bring the same energy and fun found in the parking lot tailgates and the sold-out stadiums Kenny plays to fans across the country," said Eric Logan, executive vice president, programming, XM Radio. "Kenny's a tremendous talent and we're excited to share his passion for music and life on XM."

"No Shoes Radio" will be available on XM channel 18 from July 26 through October 25. The channel will also be on XM Radio Online (http://xmro.xmradio.com/), where it will stream for an additional three months. Complete programming information for the channel will be available online at http://www.xmradio.com/kennychesney.


PHIL STACEY?S ?OLD GLORY? AVAILABLE ON iTUNES

Due to overwhelming response, Phil Stacey?s recording of ?Old Glory? has been made available for digital download via iTunes.

?I think the sentiment of this song speaks to so many people in this country,? says Phil. ?Despite our differences in politics or our differences as people, we?re all united as Americans and the stars and stripes represent our strength and dignity as a country.?

Phil was inspired to write ?Old Glory? while serving active duty in the United States Navy as a Musician Third Class at Navy Band Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida. Phil recently released his self-titled debut CD after competing in the sixth season of American Idol and continues to remain active in the Navy Reserves.

Lyric Street 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.


Dateline: July 1, 2008

NEWLY RECORDED ?YOU LOOK GOOD IN MY SHIRT? ADDED TO KEITH URBAN?S GREATEST HITS, 19 KIDS

18 KIDS becomes 19 KIDS as Urban?s updated recording of a fan favorite song bullets up the country singles charts

?You Look Good In My Shirt,? one of the fastest rising singles in the career of Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Keith Urban, will be added to Urban?s most recent album on August 19, requiring a slight title change to the project: KEITH URBAN GREATEST HITS: 19 KIDS. The single is currently available for download online, and will continue to be available for download as a single track.

?You Look Good In My Shirt? ? currently #11 and #12 on two major country singles charts after just five weeks ? first appeared in its original version on Urban?s breakout 3x platinum recording GOLDEN ROAD. Plans to release the song as that CD?s 5th single were scrapped when ?Days Go By,? the first single from the follow up project BE HERE was ready. ?Days Go By? proved to be another of Urban?s #1s ? yet ?You Look Good In My Shirt? continued to be a fan favorite in concert.

?Over the years it (?Shirt?) has always played like a hit song,? said Urban. ?That, combined with numerous requests from both fans and radio about why it was never a single, inspired us to get back into the studio and re-record the song.?

In fact ?Shirt?s? catchy guitar riff, blazing solo and anthemic vocals are never more apparent than during a Keith Urban concert, which presented a challenge during the re-recording process. ?The trick for this song was to bring all of the live energy to the new recording,? said Urban. ?I think that we accomplished that and I?m glad that we finally have the opportunity to give everyone what they?ve been asking for.?

To date, Keith Urban?s catalog has sold more than 10 million units worldwide; Urban has charted seven #1 singles and nine Top 5 hits.

Capitol Records Nashville is one of Country Music?s most prominent imprints, and is home to a roster of country music legends, emerging artists, and global superstars. The label is part of EMI, the world?s largest independent music company. Additional information about Capitol Records Nashville can be found on the label?s website: www.capitolnashville.com.

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


The Superstars of Country Music and the Critical Press are Drawn to the Authenticity of Ashton Shepherd and SOUNDS SO GOOD

Shepherd Is Announced as the Opening Act on Sugarland's LOVE ON THE INSIDE Tour

Many artists in the music community are gravitating to the authenticity of Ashton Shepherd and her music. Here is what they are saying:

Keith Urban -- "I heard 'Sounds So Good' and went out and bought the album. I must have played this song eight times consecutively and I knew I was listening to a piece of classic, country perfection."

Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush) -- "Ashton's natural talent as a songwriter, a singer, and as a performer is about to come crashing down on country music. We believe she just raised the bar for every new country artist on the planet."

Miranda Lambert -- "The first time I heard Ashton Shepherd's voice, it's like she reached out of the radio and grabbed me. Within the first 10 seconds of the song you know it's her. I think that is what sets her apart as an artist and will make for a long, strong career. I love that in her music you hear her life and the down home feel of her lyrics. She is perfectly unpolished. The fact that she is a redneck, beer drinkin' chick from Alabama, I mean what's not to love? I'm a huge fan!"

"Receiving such amazing comments from other artists is the biggest compliment I could ever receive as a singer/songwriter," says Ashton. "I started singing as soon as I could talk and I've been writing songs as long as I can remember. I can't even tell you how much it means to me when these huge superstars tell me they like my music. It's just unbelievable! I keep having to pinch myself."

Ashton co-wrote 10 of the 11 tracks on SOUNDS SO GOOD, produced by award-winning songwriter Buddy Cannon. "The simplicity of her songs communicates sincerity," says Cannon, "and other artists recognize that and appreciate it."

The critical press recognizes Ashton's raw talent as well. Here is what they are saying:

USA Today -- "Shepherd balances a fondness for music, motherhood and alcohol with a deep drawl and a straight-forwardness learned from the likes of Loretta Lynn."

Entertainment Weekly -- "Shepherd's CD is the best mainstream country debut since Taylor Swift's in 06."

Blender -- "SOUNDS SO GOOD sounds so familiar that it comes to feel utterly distinctive -- which is the genius of Ashton Shepherd's debut.

Billboard -- "There are debut albums and then there are debut albums that serve notice that the landscape has changed."

American Songwriter -- "She sings with a distinctly rich, lower-Alabama drawl that will grip you from the outset and make you proud to be a country music fan."

Just announced yesterday, fans will be able to see Ashton performing her self-penned songs all across the country as the opening act for Sugarland's LOVE ON THE INSIDE tour, which begins on September 13 in Asheville, NC. "What a dream come true to be on such a great tour with superstars like Sugarland. Jennifer and Kristian are incredible entertainers and I'm honored to be given this chance. I am just thrilled!"

For more information on Ashton visit www.AshtonShepherd.com.


From the Upcoming Film Comes the Movie Soundtrack Mamma Mia!

CD TO BE RELEASED JULY 8 ON DECCA

ABBA HITS SUNG BY THE STAR-STUDDED HOLLYWOOD CAST

Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 170 cities and eight languages around the world. Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences, summer 2008 is the season for Mamma Mia! The star-studded soundtrack is the ultimate souvenir to the movie, set for release on Decca July 8.

The feature film adaptation of the global stage hit production brings the magic of ABBA's music to the silver screen. With rising stars Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper, alongside Hollywood heavy-hitters Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julie Walters and Christine Baranski, the film features the stars' versions of 17 ABBA classics in this celebration of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads.

Mixed, mastered and produced by ABBA's musical geniuses Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, the soundtrack is a must-have collection of these pop gems. Andersson and Ulvaeus reunited in Stockholm with the musicians who played on the original ABBA songs to record the disc in February 2007. It was the first time the musicians had played the songs together since ABBA toured more than 25 years ago. Along with producing the recording, Andersson also played keyboards. He commented, "We didn't have to think about it. It was in the fingers."

The actors joined together for the first time to record their vocals in London in April, 2007, prior to the commencement of principal photography, and continued recording later that summer on location while filming on the beautiful Greek islands. Whether it's Streep, Walters and Baranski making their mark on "Dancing Queen," Brosnan and Streep's upbeat rendition of "SOS," or the energetic song-and-dance numbers such as "Voulez-Vous," the Mamma Mia! soundtrack captures the essence of the originals, while still giving them new and dazzling treatments.

Inspired by the storytelling arcs of ABBA's songs from "Dancing Queen" to "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me," Mamma Mia! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found.

Tracklisting as follows:

1. Honey, Honey (Amanda Seyfried, Ashley Lilley & Rachel McDowall)
2. Money, Money, Money (Meryl Streep, Julie Walters & Christine Baranski)
3. Mamma Mia (Meryl Streep)
4. Dancing Queen (Meryl Streep, Julie Walters & Christine Baranski)
5. Our Last Summer (Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgard, Amanda Seyfried & Meryl Streep)
6. Lay All Your Love on Me (Dominic Cooper & Amanda Seyfried)
7. Super Trouper (Meryl Streep, Julie Walters & Christine Baranski)
8. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) (Amanda Seyfried, Ashley Lilley & Rachel McDowall)
9. The Name of the Game (Amanda Seyfried)
10. Voulez-Vous (Full cast, Philip Michael, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters & Stellan Skarsgard)
11. SOS (Pierce Brosnan & Meryl Streep)
12. Does Your Mother Know (Christine Baranski & Philip Michael)
13. Slipping Through My Fingers (Meryl Streep & Amanda Seyfried)
14. The Winner Takes It All (Meryl Streep)
15. When All is Said and Done (Pierce Brosnan & Meryl Streep)
16. Take a Chance on Me (Julie Walters, Stellan Skarsgard, Colin Firth, Philip Michael & Christine Baranski)
17. I Have a Dream (Amanda Seyfried)

About Mamma Mia!

The three women who created the worldwide smash stage hit -- global producer Judy Craymer, writer Catherine Johnson and director Phyllida Lloyd -- repeat their roles in bringing this joyful, musical story to the big screen. The Mamma Mia! film is produced by Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman.

An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna (Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the spirited daughter she's raised alone. For Sophie's wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends -- practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski)-- from her one-time backing band, Donna & the Dynamos. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own.

On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna's past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities.

www.mammamiamovie.com / www.deccarecords-us.com


Sugarland To Headline LOVE ON THE INSIDE Tour

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS KELLIE PICKLER AND ASHTON SHEPHERD

In support of their July 22 album release, Sugarland will kick off the 25 city nationwide LOVE ON THE INSIDE tour beginning in Asheville, NC on September 13. The tour will feature special guests Kellie Pickler and Ashton Shepherd.

Tour Dates: 9/13 Asheville, NC Asheville Civic Center
9/14 Wilmington, NC Trask Coliseum
9/19 Mashantucket, CT MGM Foxwoods
9/20 Atlantic City, NJ Mark G. Etess Arena
*9/21 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
*9/26 Bloomsburg, PA Bloomsburg Fair
*9/27 W. Springfield, MA Eastern States Exposition
9/28 Gilford, NH Meadowbrook
10/2 Ames, IA Hilton Coliseum @ IA State Center
10/3 Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University
*10/10 Columbia, SC South Carolina State Fair
10/11 Roanoke Rapids, NC Carolina Crossroads Outdoor Amphitheatre
*10/12 Perry, GA Reaves Arena
10/16 Verona, NY Turning Stone Resort & Casino
10/17 Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena
10/18 Erie, PA Erie Civic Center Complex
10/23 Tupelo, MS BancorpSouth Arena
10/24 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium
10/25 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena
11/6 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
11/7 Kissimmee, FL Silver Spurs Arena @ Osceola Heritage Park
11/8 Fort Myers, FL Lakes Regional Park
11/14 Lafayette, LA Cajundome
11/15 Beaumont, TX Ford Arena
11/16 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center

* indicates dates that do not include Kellie Pickler and/or Ashton Shepherd

Log on to www.sugarlandmusic.com Wednesday, July 2 at 1 pm CST for a SURPRISE video announcement from the duo. You don't want to miss this!

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush make up country duo Sugarland who exploded onto the music scene in '04 with multi-platinum selling album TWICE THE SPEED OF LIFE, which gave birth to mega hits "Baby Girl" and "Something More". Their second album ENJOY THE RIDE has sold over two million copies and spawned #1 hits with "Want To," "Settlin'" and "Stay". Their third studio album, LOVE ON THE INSIDE will be released July 22nd. Sugarland is credited with co-writing all tracks from all three albums and co-producing the last two with Byron Gallimore. Their debut single from LOVE ON THE INSIDE, "All I Want To Do" is the highest country chart debut of their career. They have received trophies from the American Music Awards for "Breakthrough Favorite New Artist," the Academy of Country Music for "New Duo/Group of the Year", "Single Record of the Year" ("Stay"), and "Song of the Year" ("Stay"), Country Music Television for "Collaborative Video of the Year" and "Duo Video of the Year," and the Country Music Association for "Vocal Duo of the Year" and "Duo Video of the Year" ("Stay"). Nettles scored a Grammy in '07 for her collaboration with Bon Jovi for their #1 hit "Who Says You Can't Go Home".

Since the release of her gold certified, debut album SMALL TOWN GIRL in 2006, American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler has been anything but idle. The disc yielded three Top 20 hits, two of them, "Red High Heels" and "I Wonder," she co-wrote. And earlier this year she won three CMT Awards (the most awarded of the night).

Just one year ago Ashton Shepherd was picking peas in the morning and guitars at night in a small town in southern Alabama. Now, the 21-year-old singer/songwriter, wife and mother is a recording artist for MCA Records and is living her dream of being a country music singer. She will be performing self-penned hit singles "Taking Off This Pain" and "Sounds So Good" from her critically acclaimed debut album, SOUNDS SO GOOD.


Dateline: June 27, 2008

Jonas Brothers Summer Mania Has Officially Begun With Chart Topping Numbers in Multiple Media

Jonas Brothers are the "boys of summer" with multiple chart topping successes and four of the top ten songs on iTunes. The soundtrack for "Camp Rock" debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, selling 188,000 units since its June 17 release on Walt Disney Records and ranking #1 on Billboard's Soundtrack and Children's charts. Their "Burnin' Up" single from their upcoming album, "A Little Bit Longer," shipped to Top 40 radio this weekend, and is officially the #1 most added song of the week while also setting a new record for most requests in 24 hours for the Radio Disney request phone lines. On iTunes, Jonas Brothers have the #1 video ("Burnin' Up"), #1 podcast for their forthcoming CD, as well as the #1 song ("Burnin' Up"), and #2 album ("Camp Rock"). On YouTube, "Burnin' Up" is the #1 video of the week. The album debuts August 12 on Hollywood Records.

The platinum certified band kicked off summer with the premiere of Disney Channel's Original Movie "Camp Rock" and the premiere of Jonas Brothers' new single and video "Burnin' Up" premiered on Disney Channel, ABC and ABC Family to over 12.5 million viewers, and over 2.7 million viewers on YouTube. This week, Jonas Brothers have four of the top ten songs on iTunes; #1 "Burnin' Up," #3 "This Is Me" (Joe Jonas duet with Demi Lovato), #8 "Play My Music," #9 "Gotta Find You" (Joe Jonas). With their immense popularity it's almost no surprise that the Jonas Brothers replaced themselves at the #1 position on iTunes from "This Is Me" to "Burnin' Up."

"Camp Rock's" unprecedented multi-platform premiere weekend reached an impressive 24.5 million unique total viewers, 6.0 million Kids 6-11 and more than 6.1 million Tweens 9-14 across the U.S. and Canada, and ranked as the week's #1 TV program in those youth demographics. Disney Channel's debut of "Camp Rock" ranks as cable TV's #1 entertainment telecast of the 2007-08 season (8.9 million Total Viewers). On ABC-TV, the movie was the #1 summer Saturday entertainment telecast on any broadcast network in almost six years in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14, and is ABC Family's #1 movie broadcast ever in Disney Channel's youth targets. "Camp Rock's" online streaming event delivered Disney.com's highest daily unique visitor traffic to its broadband area, and attracted 863,000 video plays.

Their short-form reality series, "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream" has reached over 26 million Total Viewers and 11 million Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 since its May 16 premiere on Disney Channel.

Jonas Brothers are currently on tour in Europe, and kick off their sold out "Burning Up" tour in North America July 4 in Toronto, with special guest Demi Lovato ("Camp Rock"). The tour will be filmed by Walt Disney Studios for a 3-D movie to be released in early 2009. Following the release of their new CD "A Little Bit Longer," the brothers will start production of their Disney Channel original series "J.O.N.A.S." This fall, Jonas Brothers will release their first book, published by the Disney Book Group. With all the activity Jonas Brothers Summer Mania looks like it will morph into Jonas Brothers Fall Music Mania as well.



Photo Provided by: Capitol Nashville

DIERKS BENTLEY CHOSEN AS FIRST-EVER COUNTRY ARTIST TO PARTICIPATE IN XBOX LIVE GAME WITH FAME AND XBOX LIVE ARTIST OF THE MONTH PROGRAM



?No more singing, just killing? Dierks Bentley communicated in the studio early last week through a wireless headset and controller as he shifted his focus from recording his next album to rocket launchers and sniper riffles in an online, trash-talking battle of Halo? 3, as the first country artist to team up with Xbox 360?s ?Game with Fame? program. The event was just one element of Dierks having been chosen as the first-ever Country artist for the Xbox LIVE Artist of the Month program during the month of May.

Xbox LIVE is the premiere online gaming experience, with over 12 million members worldwide, and the Xbox Game with Fame program is an opportunity for celebrities to interact with their fans and potential new fans while playing their favorite games and talking online. Dierks joins the ranks of artists like Ludacris, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, Maroon 5, Kanye West, KoRn, and Velvet Revolver, as well as athletes like Andy Roddick, Brady Quinn, Larry Johnson, and Jason Giambi, who have all participated.

While playing, Bentley casually chatted with his competitors about their favorite games and hometowns, and several even requested songs which he graciously obliged. However, he soon realized that singing and playing video games at the same time is an arduous task.

?I just met with Dierks Bentley in combat on Halo 3,? blogged one fan on the Xbox 360 ?Game with Fame? site. ?He seems like an amazing person, very cool and real. We played four matches, the first in which I received MVP. I did not get to play on his team but at least I can now say ?I played with ? ? and ?I killed ?? Dierks Bentley on Halo 3.??

A fan of Xbox 360 and the Halo? series, Dierks played more than a dozen slayer matches, and even posted the high ?kill? score during one of the battles, while more than 100 gamers eagerly signed up to join forces or compete against country music?s rising superstar.

For more info and player recounts on Dierks? gaming adventure, check out the Xbox 360?s ?Game with Fame? site by visiting http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithfame/2008/0620-dierksbentleyrecap.htm



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"Crazy Days" For Adam Gregory All Summer Long

Single Continues Charge up Charts

NSA/Midas recording artist Adam Gregory has led a hectic schedule this year with no rest in sight, balancing radio tours, personal appearances, media opportunities and songwriting sessions.

In between recent visits to Kansas City and Virginia Beach, Adam found some time to team up with fellow songwriter and Curb recording artist Lee Brice (pictured below). Lee was one of the collaborators on Adam's hit single "Crazy Days," along with Kyle Jacobs and Joe Leathers.

"We've got a great connection going on right now when we sit down to write," says Adam. "Even though we've completed all the tracks for the new album, you never know when an idea will spark a special song. We don't want to miss an opportunity like that."

"Crazy Days" continues its steady push up the charts, currently at #40 on Country Aircheck and #43 on the R&R charts. It moved six more spots last week up to #28 on the Music Row charts. The video is currently receiving impressive play on a broad cross-section of national and regional outlets across the country.

Adam was a hot item at this year's CMA Music Festival as well, trying his hand as a fashion model, celebrity baseball player, jam host/headliner and of course, country music performer. He signed autographs for hours and thrilled thousands of insatiable concertgoers with his performances on the Greased Lightning Daytime Stages at the first two days of the festival.

His current coast-to-coast radio tour has seen Adam visit over 100 stations in 37 states since March. Adam will continue burning up the road this summer, visiting radio stations and making appearances across the country into August. His debut U.S. album is set for a fall release.


Dateline: June 16, 2008


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Abigail Breslin and David Cook Form a Mutual Admiration Society

Oscar-nominated actress, Abigail Breslin, and "American Idol" winner, David Cook were booked as guests on the "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" on the same night and Abigail was thrilled to meet the singer backstage. David was more than happy to pose with the young talent. No doubt the two have the utmost respect for each other, even if the 12 year old is the industry veteran in this picture!


Dateline: May 9, 2008


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Jimmy Eat World BLEED AMERICAN Deluxe (Geffen/UMe) Available Now

2-Disc Edition Features Rare Import Tracks, B-Sides, Previously Unreleased Live And Demo Tracks, Newly Recorded 'Your House 2007'

'[Jimmy Eat World] conjure that shock of near-bubblegum catchiness, airtight ensemble attack and bittersweet mingling of anguish and uplifting melody that many bands fake but few can pull off ... Jimmy Eat World have managed to be radical by just being sincere.' - Rolling Stone lead review of BLEED AMERICAN, Aug. 16, 2001

'Tuneful, retro alt-rock-Brilliant!' - BLENDER, BEST OF 2001

'An eclectic sonic feast (Album of the week)' - PEOPLE, August 6, 2001

For every artist paralyzed with fear and frustration as to how to "make it" in today's terrifying marketplace, the story behind Jimmy Eat World's BLEED AMERICAN provides both inspiration and a lesson in Perseverance 101.

Circa August 1999, things couldn't look much more dire for the Mesa AZ foursome. Jim Adkins, Rick Burch, Zach Lind and Tom Linton had seen their two major label full lengths, Static Prevails and Clarity, ignored by mainstream media, radio and their label Capitol Records, who had just unceremoniously dropped them.

However, this same turn of events that has broken the will -- and the bank -- of many a lesser artist found Jimmy Eat World celebrating its newfound independence with a self-promoted five-week tour of Europe. That their label had never released Jimmy Eat World material overseas was hardly an obstacle: The band began buying its own records from the label's distributor and shipping them to Europe independently. Within a year, Jimmy Eat World was playing Europe's biggest festivals as Clarity hit the German charts, self-releasing and independently releasing compilations and EPs, doing Japanese licensing deals, and touring touring touring ... ultimately channeling everything back into the recording of BLEED AMERICAN.

Having recorded it on their own dime as a dedication to the fans that had kept them alive during the lean times, the members of Jimmy Eat World couldn't possibly have predicted that BLEED AMERICAN would become a platinum-plus, MTV VMA-nominated bona fide career breakthrough smash. Released in July 2001, in a world with no iTunes store, no MySpace, no Facebook, and charts still utterly dominated by the Britneys, N Syncs and Limp Bizkits, four down to earth guys from Arizona who'd just been dropped by a major label improbably rode this self-funded album to platinum status, their biggest tours to date and an appearance on Saturday Night Live.

For anyone looking to do the same, the path is simple: Just create songs as heartfelt, tuneful and instantly indelible as BLEED AMERICAN's title track, "The Middle," "Sweetness," "A Praise Chorus" or "The Authority Song," all of which remain staples of the band's live set to this day. And for those who crave something other than the perfect upbeat and optimistic pop anthem, the minor key whisper-to-a-scream "Get It Faster," the five and a half minute "Cautioners" and the somber "My Sundown" all stand as proof of Jimmy Eat World's daring and depth.

This 2-disc deluxe edition of BLEED AMERICAN not only restores the record's original title -- the band re-titled the record Jimmy Eat World following the events of 9/11 and the subsequent deployment of U.S. troops to the Middle East -- but also provides further documentation of Jimmy Eat World's powerful and prolific output circa 2001-2002: Obscure fan favorites "No Sensitivity," "Softer" and "(Splash) Turn Twist," the collectors item holiday single "Last Christmas"/"Firestarter," the band's cover of Guided By Voices' "Game of Pricks," and the piece de resistance, the never before heard "Your House 2007." The stunning reimagining of the BLEED AMERICAN track the band debuted on its 2007 stripped down semi-acoustic tour elicited an unexpectedly intense response from fans at the shows and later on message boards, moving the band to commit the arrangement to tape to honor its fans if nothing else ...

The 2-disc BLEED AMERICAN deluxe collects all this and more for the first time in one place, creating an essential and comprehensive document for any fan of Jimmy Eat World -- or any fan of what USA TODAY called "euphoric, uplifting, reassuring rock."

DISC ONE: THE ORIGINAL ALBUM

1 BLEED AMERICAN
2 A PRAISE CHORUS
3 THE MIDDLE
4 YOUR HOUSE
5 SWEETNESS
6 HEAR YOU ME
7 IF YOU DON'T, DON'T
8 GET IT FASTER
9 CAUTIONERS
10 THE AUTHORITY SONG
11 MY SUNDOWN

BONUS TRACKS

12 THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS
from the Good To Go EP
13 NO SENSITIVITY
from the German "The Middle" single
14 (SPLASH) TURN TWIST
from The Middle (And More) EP

DISC TWO: B-SIDES AND BONUS TRACKS

1 CAUTIONERS early version
from the Good To Go EP
2 FIRESTARTER
b-side of the "Last Christmas" single
3 GET IT FASTER sessions @ aol version
previously unreleased
4 BLEED AMERICAN live
from The Middle/A Praise Chorus Tour EP
5 A PRAISE CHORUS live
from the Good To Go EP
6 SOFTER live
from the Good To Go EP
7 THE MIDDLE acoustic
from The Middle/A Praise Chorus Tour EP
8 IF YOU DON'T, DON'T XFM session
from the UK "The Middle" single
9 GAME OF PRICKS Radio 1 session
from the UK "The Middle" single
10 THE AUTHORITY SONG demo
from the German "Bleed American" single
11 MY SUNDOWN inner ear recording
from Believe In What You Want
12 SWEETNESS live
previously unreleased
13 LAST CHRISTMAS
limited edition single
14 MY SUNDOWN demo
from the German "Bleed American" single
15 SPANGLE
from the Good To Go EP
16 HEAR YOU ME inner ear recording
from Believe In What You Want
17 THE MIDDLE early demo
from the German "The Middle" single
18 YOUR HOUSE 2007
previously unreleased

http://www.ilovethatsong.com/
http://www.jimmyeatworld.com/




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Toby Keith's 35 Biggest Hits, All in One Release

Two-Disc Set Available Now

Features 34 Smashes & New Single, 'She's A Hottie'

Singer, songwriter, entertainer and all around Big Dog Daddy Toby Keith tends to do things, well, big. And so the now available release of his latest hits collection tips the scales with two discs filled to bursting with smash singles. "Toby Keith 35 Biggest Hits" spans the multi-platinum performer's entire career, and adds a kicker.

Released on his own Show Dog Nashville label and Universal Music Enterprises, "35 Biggest Hits" opens with his first No. 1 hit, 1993's "Should've Been A Cowboy," and runs all the way through his 2006 chart-topper "A Little Too Late." In between, the compilation serves up favorites including "Who's That Man" (1994), "How Do You Like Me Now ?!" (1999), "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" (2002), "Who's Your Daddy?" (2002), "I Love This Bar" (2003), "American Soldier" (2003) and "As Good I Once Was" (2005). Incidentally, Keith is currently filming the major motion picture "Beer For My Horses" (which is the same title as his 2002 hit that will also be included) in New Mexico.

The hits collection is punctuated by a new single, "She's A Hottie," that is roaring up the charts. And with the two-disc set's availability, music fans will have the chance to own some of the high points of a career that has seen more than its share. Keith has sold more than 30 million albums, he's been deluged with critical praise and peer approval in the form of awards, and he's consistently been one of the top-drawing live performers in the nation. A track listing is below.

Toby Keith 35 Biggest Hits

Disc One:

1. Should've Been A Cowboy
2. He Ain't Worth Missing
3. A Little Less Talk And A Lot More Action
4. Wish I Didn't Know Now
5. Who's That Man
6. Upstairs Downtown
7. You Ain't Much Fun
8. Big Ol' Truck
9. Does That Blue Moon Ever Shine On You
10. A Woman's Touch
11. Me Too
12. We Were In Love
13. I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying
14. Dream Walkin'
15. Getcha Some
16. How Do You Like Me Now ?!
17. Country Comes To Town
18. You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This


Disc Two:

1. I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight
2. I Wanna Talk About Me
3. My List
4. Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)
5. Who's Your Daddy?
6. Beer For My Horses
7. I Love This Bar
8. American Soldier
9. Whiskey Girl
10. Stays In Mexico
11. Mockingbird
12. Honkytonk U
13. As Good As I Once Was
14. Big Blue Note
15. Get Drunk And Be Somebody
16. A Little Too Late
17. She's A Hottie


Dateline: May 1, 2008


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DIERKS BENTLEY MAKE "EVERY MILE" COUNT ON A CROSS COUNTRY PROMOTIONAL TOUR

* TV Appearance Include concerts on Today and Jimmy Kimmel Live *

** Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Host Album Release Party In Charlotte **

Multi-platinum country music star Dierks Bentley will set off on a full throttle tour of media appearances and intimate fan club parties across the nation in support of his first hits collection titled "Greatest Hits//Every Mile A Memory 2003 - 2008" (Capitol Nashville) in stores May 6.

Sandwiched between concerts on NBC's Today (May 7) and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live (May 15), Bentley has plans to personally thank fans for their support by making house calls, where he will play intimate acoustic sets in living rooms and backyards across the country. The eleven-city tour includes stops in Philadelphia, New York, Charlotte, Greenville, Indianapolis, Nashville, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle, Los Angeles and Atlanta, where he will finish with an all-night autograph signing. Along the way, NASCAR superstar Dale Jr. will host an album release party in Charlotte at his country club Whiskey River.

"Almost every night at our fan club meet & greet someone invites me to cool party at their house after the show, and I can never go because we have to load-out to get to the next city, but we are going to make up for lost time starting next week," said Bentley. "Plus, having a few cold ones with Jr. in Charlotte is an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I'm looking forward to helping him break in his new bar!"

The album, which was executive produced by fans who voted online to choose the content, title and artwork, consists of the singer/songwriter's 10 No. one or Top 10 singles, five live versions of crowd favorites "So So Long," "Lot of Leavin' Left To Do," "Come A Little Closer," "Wish It Would Break" and "Free & Easy (Down The Road I Go)," as well as two new tracks; "With The Band" and "Sweet & Wild" (featuring Sarah Buxton). The fan chosen album cover is pictured above.

For a complete list of release week activities, visit www.dierks.com.


Dateline: April 23, 2008

LITTLE BIG TOWN JOINS THE CAPITOL RECORDS NASHVILLE FAMILY



Platinum selling artists, Little Big Town, today announced that they will sign a multi-album recording contract with Capitol Records Nashville. As part of this deal, Capitol announces that they will also acquire the band's two previous records, originally released on Equity Records, the 1.3 million selling, Grammy-nominated The Road To Here, as well as A Place To Land, which was just released in November. Capitol will assume the marketing and promotion of A Place To Land, and will be releasing a new single to country radio immediately.

"We have admired Little Big Town, their unique blend of vocal harmonies, and their proclivity to write and record hit records for many years", said Mike Dungan, President and CEO of Capitol Records Nashville. "With their great live shows, and warm, approachable personalities, these four people have become engrained into the hearts and minds of country music fans everywhere. They are poised to explode, and we are ecstatic about the possibilities, and humbled and honored to have been chosen to represent them and their music."

"We've been so impressed with the whole team at Capitol and the leadership of Mike Dungan that we felt like this was the right home for the band and our music,? said Little Big Town?s Phillip Sweet.

Little Big Town joins a strong Capitol Nashville roster that represents Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Chris Cagle, Eric Church, Jedd Hughes, Lady Antebellum, Ashley Ray, Kenny Rogers, Darius Rucker, Cyndi Thomson and Emily West.

Little Big Town released Platinum-selling record, The Road to Here, in 2005 which included Gold Digital Certified, "Boondocks." In 2006, the foursome landed two Grammy nominations including Best Country Album for The Road to Here and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for ?Boondocks?. Billboard Magazine also named them Independent Artist of the Year and named The Road to Here Independent Album of the Year. In 2007, they were awarded Academy of Country Music?s Top New Vocal Group. The critically-acclaimed A Place to Land, was released last fall. Little Big Town has toured extensively with Martina McBride and also joined George Strait on his sold-out arena tour this year. To catch up with the band and learn more visit www.littlebigtown.com.


LADY ANTEBELLUM?S SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM LANDS AT NUMBER ONE

ON THE BILLBOARD COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART

AND NUMBER FOUR ON THE POP CHARTS

?Lady Antebellum? Is First New Country Band To Debut in the Top 10 On Overall iTunes Album Chart

ACM Top New Group nominees Lady Antebellum have landed at the top spot on the Billboard country albums chart and #4 on the Billboard pop chart with over 43,000 of their self-titled debut album sold in its first-week. In addition, they sold 9,029 as digital albums, comprising 21% of their sales total. Lady Antebellum is also the first brand new country band to debut in the Top 10 on the overall iTunes album chart, at one point reaching #3 behind Mariah Carey and Tristan Prettyman.

"What an amazing time this has been so far," said Charles Kelley. "We've been embraced by so many people since we came on to the scene ? country radio, CMT, GAC, the media. It's a great feeling to be able to share this with all of them. Thanks to everyone who has been there and believed in us. ROCK ON."

"There are really no words to describe how blessed we feel," said Hillary Scott. "The belief and support we've been given from everyone, from our fans, country radio, iTunes, iLike, Zune, Yahoo! and other digital media partners, as well as our own team has been what has gotten us to the starting line and will keep us in the race."

"Wow. Thank you is all I can say," said Dave Haywood. "As the saying goes, 'it takes a village' and I'm the first to tell you that we have the best village of people around us who makes these things happen. It's a beautiful day."

In the last week, Lady Antebellum has worked tirelessly to make sure their fans knew the album was in stores ? crisscrossing the country visiting radio stations; signing for hours after late night club shows in Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis; being up at the crack of dawn to perform on local market television, and putting in hours of interview time setting up the features and album reviews that ran in the various media across the country.


Dateline: April 22, 2008

Taylor Swift Turns up the Heat on GAC

?I?m Taylor Swift and we?re about to shoot a video with lots of fire because today?s Pyro Day!? Those are the words multi-platinum selling artist, CMA Horizon Award Winner and current Rolling Stone cover girl Taylor Swift uses to welcome viewers to the set of her latest video and current single ?Picture to Burn.? During the premiere of the half-hour Great American Country (GAC) special ?Taylor Swift: On The Set? (Thursday, April 24 - 9 pm ET), cameras catch the making of the hottest video made by an artist that some may call one of, if not the hottest country recording act in the nation.

?We chose ?Picture to Burn? as my next single because it is insane in concert ?it?s the song people were screaming at the top of their lungs... There?s just a different energy whenever I play it,? recalls the Grammy-nominated Swift.

Energy is what Swift radiates when choreographed pyrotechnic flames and sparks accompany her as she sings, plays and dances, all under the direction of Trey Fanjoy. Fanjoy is responsible for directing all four of the young artist?s videos so far in her career.

?I connected with Trey after doing my first video and I haven?t been able to work with anyone else. I like working with her because she knows where we?ve been and she always changes it up and makes each video bigger and better than the last,? says Swift.

In the video, Swift is portrayed ?moving on? from a former flame that she denounces as ?just another picture to burn.? But first, she commits a little mischievous activity with a collection of co-stars, including her real-life best friend Abigail and members of her band, all of whom make cameos in the video?s plot.

?Taylor Swift: On The Set? shows the non-scripted, high-spirited activity that an 18-year old and her friends are bound to get into behind-the scenes, including deciding whether or not to obey an "official" mandate ? written on a paper towel, no less.

?Taylor has a huge fan-base who love her videos and have followed her on GAC from the very beginning when we profiled the making of her career on ?GAC Shortcuts,?? says GAC Senior Vice President of Programming Sarah Trahern. ?It has been a remarkable process seeing her go from a relative unknown act, to winning multiple awards and being nominated for three awards for the ACM Ceremony in May.?

For additional airtimes on ?Taylor Swift: On the Set? or information on GAC?s ACM Showcase-Top New Female show featuring Swift, visit www.gactv.com.


ROBIN WILLIAMS, CELINE DION, FOREST WHITAKER, BILLY CRYSTAL, DANE COOK, KIEFER SUTHERLAND, VANESSA HUDGENS, ASHLEY TISDALE, JENNIFER CONNOLLY, ELIOTT YAMIN, FANTASIA AND AMY ADAMS TO APPEAR ON ?IDOL GIVES BACK? WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, ON FOX

The Emmy Award-winning IDOL GIVES BACK returns with an illustrious group of celebrity participants to help raise awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities Wednesday, April 9 (7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Connolly, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia and Amy Adams join previously announced international talent and sports figures Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart and Gloria Estefan.

Tickets for the star-studded event are currently on sale to the general public. The event will tape at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, April 6. For more information, visit americanidol.com.

The brainchild of Simon Fuller, IDOL GIVES BACK has been recognized as a life-changing program, earning praise from many of the world?s best known figures including President George W. Bush, HRH Prince Charles and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Last season, IDOL GIVES BACK raised over $76 million for charity and garnered a prestigious Governor?s Award Emmy.

During the show, viewers will be able to make donations via toll-free lines and the Internet. Money raised by the charity special will be distributed by IDOL GIVES BACK to the following beneficiaries: the Children?s Defense Fund (www.childrensdefensefund.org); The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (www.jointheglobalfund.org); Make It Right (www.makeitrightnola.org); Malaria No More (www.malarianomore.org); Save The Children (www.savethechildren.org); and the Children?s Health Fund (www.childrenshealthfund.org).


Dateline: March 25, 2008


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LADY ANTEBELLUM?S ?LOVE DON?T LIVE HERE? CHOSEN BY iTUNES AS THEIR MAINPAGE ?SINGLE OF THE WEEK?

"Single Of the Week" Garners BIG Mainpage Placement

Things just keep on getting better and better for new trio Lady Antebellum?they just got their very first major award nomination from the Academy of Country Music for ?Top New Group? earlier this month, made their televised debut on the Grand Ole Opry on March 15 and today iTunes has announced that they?ve chosen the band?s debut single ?Love Don?t Live Here? as their ?Single of the Week? for March 25- 31. The coveted ?Single of the Week? garners main page placement and is offered to all iTunes customers.

Fans will be able to pre-order Lady Antebellum?s debut album on iTunes beginning April 1st. When you pre-order the album you not only get the full album but you get a bonus track and a ?Love Don?t Live Here? video bundle that includes the official music video, the webisode version of the video and behind-the-scenes footage.

The trio, made up of Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, will release their self-titled debut album on April 15. Look for the group to hit the road this summer opening shows for Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Luke Bryan.

For more information on Lady Antebellum visit www.ladyantebellum.com.


Dateline: March 20, 2008

Ashlee Simpson's BITTERSWEET WORLD Arrives April 22

FIRST SINGLE 'LITTLE MISS OBSESSIVE' AVAILABLE ON iTUNES(R) AND ALL DIGITAL RETAILERS

MULTI-PLATINUM SINGER/SONGWRITER FOLLOWS UP BACK-TO-BACK #1 BILLBOARD ALBUMS WITH THIRD EFFORT ON GEFFEN

"Little Miss Obsessive" is not the usual title ascribed to multi-platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson, but if the reaction to her new single of the same name is any indication, she might just adopt it as a mantra. Fans across the country have made "Little Miss Obsessive," the first single from Simpson's forthcoming album BITTERSWEET WORLD, a guilty pleasure and bona fide hit with accolades coming from coast to coast. "Little Miss Obsessive" features guest vocals from the Plain White T's Tom Higgenson as he and Simpson chronicle the ostensibly aural dance of a couple who break up to make up -- and like it. BITTERSWEET WORLD is due out on April 22 from Geffen.

As a prelude to the BITTERSWEET WORLD release, Simpson has been crisscrossing the country as part of a nationwide promotional tour, stopping by radio, meeting her fans at exclusive Wal-Mart in-store appearances and performing at special midnight shows at clubs in more than 20 cities. Following a rigorous promotional schedule that will see Ashlee appear on the Nickelodeon "Kids Choice Awards" on March 29, "The TODAY Show" on April 18, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on April 21, "Dancing with the Stars" on April 22, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on April 23, and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on April 24, she will then head to Europe for additional stops in support of BITTERSWEET WORLD.

"I had so much fun working on this third album and I hope that clearly shows in the songs," said Simpson. "I wanted to make an album people felt good about, that they could dance to and crank way up in the car on the way to a party."

With production credits on the album going to Timbaland, The Neptunes' Chad Hugo, Kenna and Jack Joseph Puig, Simpson's third effort is nuanced, balanced and sonically varied, reflecting '80s and '90s era influences such as Missing Persons, Blondie and The Cardigans, layered over the fat beats that these hit making producers have become synonymous for. While the first single "Little Miss Obsessive" sees a couple on the wane, the song "Boys" is all about the fun of the chase. An infectious summer pop anthem, it's an ideal song to play as you cruise with the top down.

"Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)," which debuted at #1 on AOL's Top 40 chart, sold more than 100,000 single copies to date and whose video has been streamed more than two million times, is a perfect primer to energize the clubs. "Murder" describes a girl who can get away with anything and features guest vocals from Izza Kizza, while "Never Dream Alone" is a beautiful ballad that showcases Simpson's lyrical prowess. A slight departure from Simpson's previous pop/rock releases, BITTERSWEET WORLD is nonetheless still seeped in the same earnest, relatable lyrics -- all written or co-written by Simpson -- that people have come to expect and love from the singer/actress.

Born in Waco, TX, Ashlee made inroads as an actress early on, appearing on the shows "7th Heaven" and "Malcolm in the Middle," as well as the independent film "Undiscovered," but she always longed for a music career. Her Geffen debut AUTOBIOGRAPHY topped the Billboard charts week of release, spawned the hit singles "Pieces of Me" and "La La" and sold several million copies to date. Her follow-up I AM ME scored another chart-topping debut week of release, preceded by the hit singles "Boyfriend" and "L.O.V.E." In 2006, Ashlee returned to acting when she became the youngest person ever to play the role of Roxie Hart in the London production of the legendary musical "Chicago." She later revisited the role on Broadway for a special 10th anniversary production alongside Broadway greats Bebe Newirth, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera and Joel Grey.

BITTERSWEET WORLD is Ashlee Simpson's third album and she will tour this summer in support of the release. For the most up-to-date information on Ashlee, please visit http://www.ashleesimpsonmusic.com/


'American Idol' Favorites Announced to Attend Idol Camp 2008

Popular Performing Arts Camp Names 'American Idol' Alums Tapped To Mentor Young Campers

Idol Camp, the only performing arts summer camp inspired and brought to you by the producers of the nation's #1 television phenomenon, "American Idol", is opening its doors for the second year with a roster full of Idol alums scheduled to make guest visits and mentor young campers. The camp today announced that its 2008 line- up of former "American Idol" contestants will include Grammy-nominated artist and Season 5 finalist Ace Young, Season 4 runner-up Bo Bice and Season 3 finalist Jon Peter Lewis among others. These artists will help instruct classes, perform during evening activities and share personal insights for campers during an intensive two-week session aimed at advancing campers skills across a wide range of disciplines. The final, April 18th, application deadline for Idol Camp is quickly approaching and families are encouraged to sign-up now at www.idolcamp.com.

Two of the Idols named for this summer's sessions are making repeat performances. Both Jon Peter Lewis and Ace Young attended last year's Idol Camp and are coming back for more. According to Judy Lieber, Jon's manager, "Jon had such a fantastic experience last year, you couldn't keep him away this year if you tried."

More favorite Idol finalists are slated to appear this year and additional talent will be announced as more Idol alumni and celebrity talent join in the fun. A highlight from last year's star-studded camp sessions was a stellar performance by R&B superstar Macy Gray who attended one of the sessions and helped instruct several classes.

"This is everything we could've hoped for when we launched Idol Camp last year. Seeing the camp in session and the way the kids responded really showed everyone here that this was something that could only get bigger and we're making sure the 2008 season is just that," said Shannon Pruitt, Vice President, FremantleMedia Enterprises in North America.

Idol Camp 2008 will be comprised of five two-week summer sessions to choose from, with up to 150 campers per session. Session dates are June 15 - June 28, June 29 - July 12, July 13 - July 26, July 27 - August 9, August 10 - August 23. Enrollment is open to U.S. residents, 10 to 15 years of age, who display a desire for personal growth and passion for the arts. Idol Camp honors a diverse cross-section of educational backgrounds and opportunities.

Limited enrollment into Idol Camp is not audition-based and DOES NOT GUARANTEE entrance into the "American Idol" television series competition, nor will it provide inside information or any other advantage in the American Idol audition process.

For more information... visit http://www.idolcamp.com/



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Jonas Brothers Announce Summer Dates for 'The Burning Up Tour'

OFFICIAL JONAS BROTHERS FAN CLUB OPENS MARCH 19

TICKETS ON SALE TO JONAS BROTHERS FAN CLUB MEMBERS ON MARCH 25 AND TO THE PUBLIC ON MARCH 29 ON WWW.LIVENATION.COM

Pop rock music sensations, the Jonas Brothers, today announced the dates and cities for "The Burning Up Tour." Taking their music and touring to the next level for their ever-growing fan base, the Jonas Brothers promise to bring their most exciting production yet to the stage this summer. "The Burning Up Tour" kicks off in Toronto at the Molson Amphitheatre on July 4 and will see the band once again performing across America, headlining amphitheaters for the very first time. "We've had an awesome time touring and having an opportunity to see so many of our fans," said the Jonas Brothers. "Every time we play, we learn so much and grow both as artists and a band. We really can't wait to get back on the road this summer." The Burning Up Tour is produced by Live Nation (NYSE:LYV) .

Jonas Brothers also announced today the launch of their official fan club -- Team Jonas. Fans that join the club at http://www.jonasbrothersfanclub.com/ will be eligible for exclusive benefits including early access to "The Burning Up Tour" concert tickets. On Tuesday, March 25, Team Jonas fan club members will have the first opportunity to buy tickets to the summer tour. Tickets for general public will be available beginning on March 29 and can be purchased at http://www.livenation.com/.

Dates, cities and venues for the "The Burning Up Tour" are:

July

July 4 Toronto, ON Molson Amphitheatre
July 5 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theater
July 6 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest (**tickets on sale now)
July 8 Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center
July 9 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center
July 11 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion
July 12 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 15 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
July 16 Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
July 17 Concord, CA Sleep Train Pavilion
July 19 Denver, CO Coors Amphitheatre at Fiddler's Green
July 21 Omaha, NE Qwest Center Omaha
July 22 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis
July 23 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
July 25 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium & Star Pavilion
July 26 Hartford, CT New England Dodge Music Center
July 28 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
July 29 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
July 30 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek


August

August 1 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
August 2 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
August 7 Boston, MA Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
August 8 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
August 10 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
August 14 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for The Arts
August 15 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
August 16 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
August 18 Washington, DC Nissan Pavilion
August 19 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
August 20 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
August 22 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
August 23 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
August 24 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
August 26 Pittsburgh, PA Post-Gazette Pavilion
August 27 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
August 29 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair
August 30 Allentown, PA Great Allentown Fair
August 31 Essex Junction, VT The Champlain Valley Exposition

The Jonas Brothers are currently wrapping up their hugely successful "Look Me In The Eyes Tour" where they played to sold-out shows in every city. Their self-titled Hollywood Records album was co-written by the band and has recently achieved platinum status. Their latest single "When You Look Me In The Eyes" is steadily climbing Top 40 radio. The band has finished their much anticipated 3rd album and again, share writing credits on the entire album. The CD is being produced by John Fields and is scheduled for release in August 2008.

Further information and all the latest tour developments, please visit the following websites: http://www.jonasbrothers.com/ or http://www.livenation.com/.


Superstar Performances Added to the Line-Up for the '2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS'

Additional Performers Include Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn

Country music's only fan-voted awards show just got hotter with the addition of country superstars Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn to the lineup for the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS. Previously announced performances include Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift and a special performance by Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus.

Hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS air live from Nashville's Curb Event Center at Belmont University on Monday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT* on CMT and CMT.com. The 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS continues to be the genre's only fan-voted awards. Fans can vote online at CMT.com through Friday, April 11 to determine the night's winners.

The 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is produced by Audrey Morrissey and Camouflage Films, Inc. John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux serve as the executive producers for CMT.


Dateline: February 25, 2008

CLAY WALKER DONATES $25,000 TO MS RESEARCH THROUGH BAMS

Clay To Appear on The Montel Williams Show

Multi-platinum country music star Clay Walker, along with his non-profit charity, Band Against MS recently presented Dr. Michael Levin with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis a check in the amount of $25,000. This gift was presented to assist the center in researching the cause of MS, as well as hopefully finding a cure.

?MS is a neurological disease that strikes people in the prime of life and affects approximately 2 million people worldwide,? said Dr. Michel Levin. ?We don?t know its cause, and treatment provides only partial relief. That?s why the donation from Band Against MS is so important. Although there is ongoing research about this disease, the cause has been elusive. This donation will allow us to ?jump start? some new ideas about what causes MS. In turn, by understanding more about it, we will come closer to inventing new therapies, and hopefully, discovering a cure. We are very grateful for the opportunity this gift affords us.?

Clay will also be taping a special episode of the Montel Williams Show on March 12th dedicated to the topic of multiple sclerosis, a condition they share. Clay and his charity, Band Against MS recently donated an autogrpahed Martin LXM Little Martin guitar to his long-time friend?s foundation to be auctioned off during Montel?s Gala and Celebrity Poker Challenge on March 13th in New York.

For more information on The Montel Williams Show and to find your local station, please visit their website at www.montelshow.com.

Band Against MS is dedicated to funding research, raising awareness and providing education for others battling multiple sclerosis. For more information, please visit their website at www.bandagainstms.org.

Clay?s latest single, ?She Likes It In The Morning? off his hit album Fall is rising up the country charts. For more information on Clay Walker, please visit www.claywalker.com.


Dateline: February 22, 2008

Ashley Gearing Named Youth Ambassador For Child Welfare League of America

Curb recording artist Ashley Gearing has been named 2008 Youth Ambassador for the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA). The CWLA is a non-profit society that works within communities to promote the safety and well being of children. The CWLA's advocacy efforts cover many areas including adoption, child protection, housing and homelessness, mental health, positive youth development, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and a range of community services that strengthen and support parents and families.

"I have led a very fortunate life," says Ashley regarding her involvement with CWLA. "It is so wonderful to play a part in these children's lives by introducing them to some of the great things in life in which I have come to know."

Ashley will perform in Washington, DC at the league's National Conference Children 2008: A Call for Action - Leading the Nation for Children and Families next Monday, February 25, 2008.

On the recording front, Ashley has been in the studio working with noted producer Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill) on her much anticipated Curb Records release. At age 12, Ashley made history as the youngest female artist to enter Billboard's Hot Country Singles Chart with "Can You Hear Me When I Talk To You?" Now 16, she has received many accolades including the Uncut Diamond Award as a rising star from ASCAP and Best Female Country Artist in a New Country Artist poll in 2006. Her new single, "Out The Window" is scheduled for release in early spring. She will also be appearing at the CRS-39 Curb luncheon with label mate Rodney Atkins.

For more information on Ashley Gearing, visit www.ashleygearing.com.


Dateline: February 21, 2008

Country Music's Biggest Stars Scheduled to Appear at the '2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS' Premiering Monday, April 14

Performers Include Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Toby Keith

Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, February 23

CMT announces a star-studded line-up of performers for the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS including chart-toppers Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Toby Keith, with other performances soon to be announced. Country music's biggest stars will rock Nashville's Curb Event Center at Belmont University when the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premieres LIVE on Monday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT* on CMT and CMT.com.

CMT's seventh annual awards show honors country music's elite for the year's most outstanding music videos and performances and continues to be the genre's only fan-voted awards. Tickets to the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS at The Curb Event Center at Belmont University in Nashville go on sale Saturday, February 23 at 10 a.m., CT and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 615-255-9600, online at CMT.com and ticketmaster.com. Belmont University students will be eligible for a ticket discount, and additional information can be found online at CMT.com.

Fan voting for the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is currently underway and continues through February 25, only at CMT.com, where fans will select the top nominees in each of the categories. On Thursday, March 6, CMT will announce the four finalists in each of the thirteen 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS categories, except VIDEO OF THE YEAR. Fans can then vote online at CMT.com through Friday, April 11 to determine the winners. The final nominees for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show, and fans can vote at CMT.com throughout the live broadcast (ET/CT only) to determine the night's big winner.


PAULA ABDUL UNVEILS MUSIC VIDEO FOR HIT SINGLE ?DANCE LIKE THERE?S NO TOMORROW? ON FOX.COM

AMERICAN IDOL sweetheart Paula Abdul has debuted the music video for her hit single ?Dance Like There?s No Tomorrow? on FOX.com.

FOX.com/paula will feature the music video, which includes cameos by Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the video shoot until Wednesday, March 5. Fans can also share and post the video on their MySpace pages, their own websites or personal blogs.

Multi-Grammy and Emmy Award winner Abdul collaborated with fellow AMERICAN IDOL judge Randy Jackson for her first recording in over a decade. The dance-themed anthem, ?Dance Like There?s No Tomorrow,? is the first single released from Jackson?s new album ?Randy Jackson?s Music Club? due this March.

Abdul is one of the most recognized names in entertainment. Her career spans 21 years and covers music, dance, choreography, animation and drama. Her success is exemplified by worldwide album sales exceeding 53 million units. She is a Grammy winner, a seven-time MTV Video Award winner, as well as a two-time Emmy Award-winning artist with two No. 1 albums and seven No. 1 singles. Her debut album, ?Forever Your Girl,? spent 10 weeks at No. 1 and went multi-platinum, spawning five hit singles including ?Straight Up,? ?Cold Hearted,? ?(It?s Just) The Way That You Love Me,? and ?Opposites Attract.?

Her work in choreography includes Emmy-winning contributions to ?The Tracey Ullman Show,? the opening act for the American Music Awards, and an Emmy nomination for the Academy Awards. Her award-winning work with Janet Jackson garnered two MTV Video Awards, and she has also worked with Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Luther Vandross, INXS, Heart and Prince. One of the highlights of her career, dancing alongside her idol Gene Kelly in a Diet Coke commercial, was recently inducted into the Coca-Cola Hall of Fame Museum. Her contributions to film include the Academy Award-winning ?American Beauty,? working with Cuba Gooding Jr. on his Academy Award-winning performance in ?Jerry Maguire,? as well as transforming Val Kilmer into Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone?s ?The Doors.?

Abdul honors her roots by running dance and cheerleading camps, as well as sponsoring competitions and scholarship programs throughout the country. Most recently she added to her already impressive resume by extending the Paula Abdul brand with new ventures such as a successful jewelry line and a forthcoming fragrance. She introduced her Paula Abdul Jewelry Collection on QVC last year to record-breaking sales and public acclaim and will take the line to the U.K. later this year.


Audition to be Ciara's Backup Dancer

Ciara is hard at work in the studio on her next album! Now she's looking for dancers with fresh, raw talent who can hold their own as Ciara's backup dancer. She will be holding auditions in the following cities below so don't miss your chance. Think you got moves? Come on out and show Ciara what you've got!

Check out Ciara's YouTube channel for a message from her about what's she's looking for!

Atlanta - 02/22/08

Friday @ 11AM
Gotta Dance Atlanta
1778 Elisworth Industrial Drive., NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Miami ? 03/02/08
Sunday @ 11AM
Dance Attack Studio
13424 SW 131st Street
Miami, FL 33186

New York ? 03/09/08
Sunday @ 11AM
New Dance Group
305 West 38th Street
2nd Floor
New York, New York 10018

Los Angeles ? 03/16/08
Sunday @ 11AM
Millennium Dance Studio
5113 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601


Dateline: February 18, 2008

Sara Bareilles Announces 'Little Voice' Headlining Tour With Special Guest Rachel Yamagata

Bareilles' First Headlining Tour Goes On-Sale Saturday, February 23rd

Sara Bareilles will headline a run of dates throughout April 2008 in support of LITTLE VOICE, her Gold certified debut album for Epic Records featuring one of the top ten songs in the country, "Love Song" and its follow up single, "Bottle It Up." Sara is currently traveling across the country on the VH1 "You Oughta Know" Tour with James Blunt and looks forward to her intimate club dates with special guest Rachel Yamagata, as well as performances from Raining Jane and David Ford on some dates.

"As more people discover my music it's more exciting than ever to be on the road. Performance continues to be what grounds me -- just taking it one show at a time and seeing new faces at each stop along the way."

In the eight months since Sara Bareilles released her debut album, Little Voice, she has emerged as one of the most interesting breakthrough artists of 2008. She stands in a class of her own on the pop charts with a blend of pop, soul and jazz that reveals an incredible vocal prowess. Meanwhile, her brand of vulnerable irony -- uptempo as on "Love Song" or sultry as on "Bottle It Up" -- has won her praises, a spot high atop the charts, and comparisons to maverick songwriter/vocalists like Fiona Apple and Regina Spektor.

Recently named an "On The Verge" artist by USA Today, Sara is as popular with the critics as she is with the fans. Rolling Stone wrote, "Whether banging away at the driving 'Love Song,' turning slinky for 'Bottle It Up,' or getting contemplative on the gently orchestrated 'City,' Bareilles' writing voice is uniquely her own." People Magazine applauds, "Bareilles, who possesses a rich, full-bodied voice and self-taught keyboard skills, delivers ... " and Entertainment Weekly praised her "soulful jazz vocals reminiscent of Fiona Apple and addictive pop melodies like Sara McLachlan's."

LITTLE VOICE, the debut record from Sara Bareilles, has skyrocketed up the charts, reaching the #1 spot on the iTunes album chart and maintaining a steady climb up the Billboard 200. Her first single, "Love Song" was an instant success, propelled in part by Sara's appearance in the quirky commercial for the Rhapsody music service that featured her performing on a grand piano in a fan's living room. Over the 2007 holiday season, downloads of "Love Song" outnumbered Alicia Keys, Josh Groban and Chris Brown.

Tickets for the Little Voice Tour go on-sale Saturday, February 23rd -- dates include:

4/14/08 Pabst Milwaukee, WI (w/Raining Jane)
4/15/08 Fine Line Minneapolis, MN (w/Raining Jane)
4/17/08 House of Blues Chicago, IL (w/Raining Jane)
4/18/08 Bellarmine College Louisville, KY (w/Raining Jane)
4/20/08 Opera House Toronto, ON (w/Raining Jane)
4/22/08 Paradise Boston, MA (w/David Ford)
4/23/08 Irving Plaza New York, NY (w/David Ford)
4/24/08 TLA Philadelphia, PA (w/David Ford)
4/28/08 9:30 Club Washington, DC (w/David Ford)
4/29/08 Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, NC (w/David Ford)
4/30/08 Variety Atlanta, GA (w/David Ford)


ABOUT SARA BAREILLES -- The 27-year-old singer, pianist and songwriter from Eureka, CA released her debut album, Little Voice in July 2007. It immediately became the #1 best selling album at iTunes. Her infectious hit single "Love Song" has become a Top Ten radio hit and was featured in such TV shows as MTV's The Hills and ABC's Men In Trees. Sara has toured most recently with James Blunt on the VH1 "You Oughta Know Tour" and prior to that, with Maroon 5, Aqualung and Mika. Being selected as a VH1 "You Oughta Know" artist and her appearance in a quirky commercial for the Rhapsody music service introduced "Love Song" to the mainstream and Sara has since performed on NBC's Today Show, Regis & Kelly, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, CBS Early Show, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Please visit Sara's website for updated information -- http://www.sarabmusic.com/


'American Idol' Performances Available Exclusively on the iTunes Store

Music & Video Performances Available the Next Day

Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Interactive Media, 19 Entertainment, FremantleMedia and Apple(R), for the first time, have partnered to bring music fans all of the contestant performances from Season Seven of television's most popular show exclusively on the iTunes(R) Store (http://www.itunes.com/). Kicking off with the "American Idol" Top 24 semifinalists this week, customers can purchase music performances for 99 cents per song, and viewers will be able to purchase the full video of Top 12 finalist performances for $1.99, starting March 11. In addition, beginning today, fans can pre-order performances of their favorite contestants from the iTunes Store, which will be automatically downloaded the day after the show airs.

"We have some truly outstanding talent this year, and by working with Apple and iTunes, we're giving viewers another great way to enjoy America's brightest new stars from 'Idol,'" said Simon Fuller, creator of "American Idol" and Founder of 19 Entertainment. "I'm sure there will be many memorable performances that viewers will want to relive from this 2008 season."

"We've created a special section on the iTunes Store for 'Idol' fans with an incredible array of music and video performances from television's most popular show," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes. "We think 'American Idol' viewers are going to love the ability to purchase and download 'Idol' performances from iTunes."

iTunes will also provide exclusive direct links from the free streaming performance videos on americanidol.com (http://www.americanidol.com/), the official website of the show and home to MyIdol, the Internet's largest "American Idol" fan site. Fans will be able to simply click through to iTunes if they want to purchase their favorite performances to own and enjoy on their iPod(R), iPhone(TM) or Apple TV(R).

The iTunes Store is the world's most popular online music store with over four billion songs sold, and has the world's largest catalog with over six million songs. With Apple's legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as new iTunes Movie Rentals, integrated podcasting support, iMix playlist sharing, the ability to turn previously purchased tracks into complete albums at a reduced price, and seamless integration with iPod and iPhone, the iTunes Store is the best way for Mac(R) and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and video online.


Dateline: January 30, 2008

MULTIPLE GRAMMY? AWARD NOMINEES FEIST, ALICIA KEYS AND BRAD PAISLEY TO PERFORM ON "THE 50TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS," SUNDAY, FEB. 10 ON CBS

Special Beatles Segment to Feature the Casts of "The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil" and "Across The Universe"

Natalie Cole, Juanes, Cyndi Lauper, Bette Midler and Bonnie Raitt Are the First Presenters To Be Announced

GRAMMY? Award nominees Feist, Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, and the casts of "The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil" and "Across The Universe" in a special Beatles segment, have been set to perform on THE 50TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 10 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Eight-time GRAMMY Award winner Natalie Cole, 12-time Latin GRAMMY Award winner Juanes, GRAMMY Award winner Cyndi Lauper, three-time GRAMMY Award winner Bette Midler and nine-time GRAMMY Award winner Bonnie Raitt will present. They join previously announced performers Beyonc鬠Foo Fighters (with special guest conductor John Paul Jones), Carrie Underwood, 2008 MusiCares Person of the Year Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, the Clark Sisters, Israel And New Breed and Trin-I-Tee 5:7 in a special gospel segment, and Rihanna with a reunited The Time in a special 50th anniversary segment.

Feist, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley all are multiple nominees. Feist has four nominations: Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Short Form Music Video.

Nine-time GRAMMY Award winner Alicia Keys is nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song (along with Dirty Harry and Kerry Brothers).

Brad Paisley has three nominations: Best Country Collaboration with Vocals (with Carrie Underwood), Best Country Instrumental Performance and Best Country Album.

In the Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media category, both "Across The Universe" (Various Artists) and "Love" (the Beatles) are nominated.


RASCAL FLATTS EMBARK ON FIRST OVERSEAS TOUR

Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts are embarking on their very first tour of the United Kingdom. The band departed the United States yesterday and landed on British soil this morning in preparation for a week of live shows and media appearances throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Tonight, in their first twenty-four hours in the U.K., Rascal Flatts will give a private, acoustic performance for industry guests and contest winners at The 100 Club in London. The 100 Club is the oldest live music venue in London and has witnessed performances by such legends as The Rolling Stones, B.B. King, The Yardbirds, Oasis, The White Stripes, Bo Diddley, The Who, Matchbox 20, The Sex Pistols and Eric Clapton.

Rascal Flatts will remain overseas through the weekend and will resume their North American ?Still Feels Good? tour on February 7 in Toronto after a series of sold-out shows in Manchester, NH, Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY and New York City?s Madison Square Garden.

In the seven years since launching their career the band has sold over 16 million albums in the U.S. and scored 9 #1 singles. 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. Their current CD Still Feels Good is certified platinum and includes the hit singles ?Take Me There? and ?Winner At A Losing Game.?


CO-HEADLINERS BABY BASH & PITBULL HEAD OUT ON SPRING TOUR

Rap superstars, TVT Records? Pitbull and Arista Records? Baby Bash, come together to co-headline a Spring tour. The cross-country tour kicks off in Orlando on Saturday, March 15 in support of their new albums; The Boatlift and Cyclone, respectively. Pitbull and Baby Bash have massive internet followings, are two of the most searched for Latin artists on Myspace, and both have been the #1 Latin artist on the site.

?It?s been long over due for me and Pit to hit the road together; finally our fans can see us both together for one ticket. You can?t beat that with a whoopin? stick,? says Baby Bash about the upcoming tour.

Baby Bash?s first smash single from the new album, ?Cyclone,? (featuring T-Pain) has already sold more than 1.5 million digital singles, surpassed the 1 million mark in ringtones, and hit Top 10 on the rap and mainstream radio charts, making him one of the hottest stars in the country. The second single, ?What Is It? (featuring Sean Kingston) is currently Top 10 on the rap chart and is heating up at mainstream radio.

This is the first national tour for Pitbull since joining Lil Jon on the Anger Management Tour in 2005. ?I can?t wait to get out on the road with Baby Bash. I want to use this opportunity to connect with my all my fans and million plus Myspace friends,? says Pitbull.

Baby Bash originally from Vallejo, CA now based in Houston, TX, has garnered a loyal following as a rapper-singer mixing hip-hop and R&B with his Latin roots. Bash?s major label debut album, The Smokin? Nephew (certified gold), and the follow up Super Saucy, featured the #1 hit singles, ?Suga Suga? (featuring Frankie J) and ?Baby I?m Back? (featuring Akon). Bash also penned and performed on the smash records with Frankie J, ?Obsession? and Paula Deanda, ?Doing Too Much.? Most recently Bash was featured with Jennifer Lopez on ?This Boy?s On Fire? from Santana?s Ultimate Santana.

Cuban-American MC Pitbull surpassed gold status for more than 500,000 copies sold of his debut album M.I.A.M.I.: Money Is A Major Issue in the United States. The feat gave Pitbull the biggest-selling bilingual hip-hop debut since Cypress Hill?s 1991 self-titled debut, and put him in the rare category of Latino rappers who have achieved major success in English-language radio. In addition to being the #1 Latin artist on Myspace, Pitbull unleashed his sophomore album El Mariel in late 2006 spawning the #1 Latin Rap hit, "Dime".

Pitbull and Baby Bash will be performing in the following cities (subject to change):

MARCH 15th
ORLANDO, FL
HOUSE OF BLUES

MARCH 16th
MIAMI, FL
CALLE OCHO

MARCH 18th
PANAMA CITY, FL
CLUB LA VELA

MARCH 19th
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
HOUSE OF BLUES

MARCH 21st
NEW YORK, NY
FILLMORE

MARCH 22nd
ALLENTOWN, PA
CROCODILE ROCK

MARCH 25th
CLEVELAND, OH
HOUSE OF BLUES

MARCH 26th
CHICAGO, IL
HOUSE OF BLUES

MARCH 28th
TULSA, OK
CAINS BALLROOM

MARCH 30th
DALLAS, TX
HOUSE OF BLUES

APRIL 1st
DENVER, CO
OGDEN

APRIL 3rd
LONG BEACH, CA
VAULT 350

APRIL 4th
SAN DIEGO, CA
HOUSE OF BLUES

Tour updates can also be found at:
www.myspace.com/babybash

www.myspace.com/pitbull


Platinum Recording Artist and Singer/Songwriter Gavin DeGraw to Release Self-Titled Album April 15

Announces 10-city Headlining Tour With Support Act Landon Pigg

Tickets On Sale Now

J Records platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw will release his highly-anticipated sophomore album Gavin DeGraw on April 15th. The album is the long-awaited follow-up to his platinum debut Chariot, which featured the hit singles "I Don't Want To Be," "Chariot" and "Follow Through." Well known for his emotionally intense live performances, Gavin will be heading out on a 10-city tour of intimate venues to present live for the first time brand new songs from his forthcoming album with support act Landon Pigg.

Gavin DeGraw was produced by the famed Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson who is known for his work with bands as varied as My Chemical Romance, Daughtry and Motorhead. The album showcases an edgy pop/rock sound evident on the first single, "In Love With A Girl." The 12 songs on Gavin DeGraw revisit the themes of love and relationships, while taking Gavin's matured songwriting in an exciting new direction.

Gavin's debut album, Chariot, introduced the world to a vital singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist whose abundant talent and charisma were already well known in the New York club circuit. J Records also re-released the album bundled with a live acoustic disc entitled Chariot "Stripped." A fan driven project, Chariot "Stripped" offered Gavin the opportunity to re- record his album with the raw passion he had when he first penned these songs, as well as to showcase the growth and energy of these tracks garnered from performing them live over the years.Gavin's debut album, Chariot, introduced the world to a vital singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist whose abundant talent and charisma were already well known in the New York club circuit. J Records also re-released the album bundled with a live acoustic disc entitled Chariot "Stripped." A fan driven project, Chariot "Stripped" offered Gavin the opportunity to re- record his album with the raw passion he had when he first penned these songs, as well as to showcase the growth and energy of these tracks garnered from performing them live over the years.

DeGraw has performed on major national television shows such as Late Show with David Letterman, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, among others. His songs have been featured in many television shows and feature films most notably his hit single, "I Don't Want to Be" as the theme song for the WB hit, "One Tree Hill." In addition, DeGraw wrote and recorded "We Belong Together" for the 2006 film "Tristan and Isolde" and has made appearances on the season premieres of NBC's "American Dreams," Showtime's "Dead Like Me," and on the WB's "What I Like About You."


GAVIN DEGRAW TOUR DATES:

February 26 Gainsville, FL Common Grounds
February 27 Atlanta, GA Roxy Theatre
February 29 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
March 1 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
March 2 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
March 4 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
March 6 Chicago, IL Lakeshore Theatre
March 7 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
March 10 San Francisco, CA The Independent
March 11 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory


30 Seconds to Mars' Short Film 'A Beautiful Lie,' Takes Band on Journey to the Arctic

THE FIRST MUSIC VIDEO EVER SHOT IN GREENLAND FIRST EVER GLOBAL MYSPACE VIDEO PREMIERE ON JANUARY 30TH

'A Beautiful Lie' Underscores Global Climate Crisis; 30 Seconds To Mars Teams With NRDC & Bonneville Environmental Foundation To Offset Impact Of Filming

30 Seconds To Mars launch ABEAUTIFULLIE.ORG

"A Beautiful Lie," the title track and current single from 30 Seconds to Mars' platinum album, marks the first music video ever shot 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Greenland. It is the third in a series of short films featuring songs from the band's 2005 album. (The previous two were "The Kill" and "From Yesterday," which was the first American music video shot in the People's Republic of China); both were directed by Bartholomew Cubbins. "A Beautiful Lie" directed by Angakok Panipaq premieres January 30th in an array of countries including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Sweden and Denmark through a never before seen global Myspace exclusive event. This will be followed by a multi-channel and online media blitz.

"Shooting in Greenland was a dream come true and one of the most exciting adventures we've ever had as a band," says 30 Seconds to Mars lead vocalist Jared Leto. "Although incredibly challenging and at times it seemed just out of our reach, once we finally arrived the beauty and magnificence of the terrain, the wonderful culture of the people, and the amazing journey itself were all inspiring beyond belief. Almost everyone has heard of global warming by now but for the people of Greenland it is a real and tangible problem of today, not an issue of tomorrow. This journey changed our lives. We hope that with this film and new website we can share, in some small way, this incredible experience with our family of friends and fans around the world."

Determined to offset the impact that filming would have on the environment, the director, Angakok Panipaq and the band worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to develop strategies that would minimize fuel consumption on the shoot and purchased North American Blend Green Tags (a renewable energy certificate product) from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Purchasing Green Tags supports new renewable electricity generation, which offset the environmental effects of burning coal, gas and other fossil fuels across North America.

30 Seconds to Mars and the leading social media site Buzznet.com (http://www.buzznet.com/) are bringing music, community and charity together by creating a "call to action" group. Beginning Wednesday, January 30, fans can go to http://abeautifullie.buzznet.com/ and upload personal videos to let the band and the world know what they're doing to help the environment. In addition, fans will be able to make donations through Buzznet to support the NRDC, the nation's most effective environmental action organization, and Buzznet will be matching all donations made through the site. Additionally 30 Seconds to Mars has also launched a second website -- http://www.abeautifullie.org/. The site will include information about current environmental issues, ways for kids to participate in environmental activities, links, tips for conservation and more.

"Greenland now is beginning to contribute significantly to sea level rise," says Jay Zwally, a glaciologist with NASA. "There's been a significant change in a relatively short period of time." It is now losing between 52 and 63 cubic miles of ice mass each year; projections of future climate change indicate continued warming over Greenland if greenhouse gas emissions remain unchecked.

2007 was a banner year for 30 SECONDS TO MARS. "The Kill" earned the distinction of being the longest-running hit in the history of Billboard's Modern Rock chart, peaking at #3 and logging 52 weeks on the chart while follow-up single "From Yesterday" hit #1. The band co-headlined the "Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour" in the States in the spring and kept on touring, hitting Australia, Japan, Europe, the UK and Latin America and collecting awards along the way (including two MTV Australia Video Music Awards and an MTV Europe Video Music Award). In January 2008, 30 SECONDS TO MARS will kick off a sold-out tour of the UK and Europe.


Dateline: January 29, 2008

Singer-Songwriter Landon Pigg Sets Out On 10 City Nationwide Club Tour

Hit Single 'Falling In Love At a Coffee Shop' Has Scanned Over 122k Units Since Being Featured in the 'A Diamond Is Forever' Campaign

RCA Records singer/songwriter Landon Pigg will set out on a nationwide club tour with fellow RCA Music Group label mate Gavin DeGraw. The 10-city tour kicks off on February 26th in Gainesville, FL and wraps on March 11th at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles.

Landon's latest single "Falling In Love At a Coffee Shop" has experienced incredible success since being featured in the "A Diamond Is Forever" ad campaign. Over 122k downloads have been sold since the track was made available at the end of 2007 making it a Top 50 song at iTunes, and with the ad campaign renewed through March 2008 the song continues to rise weekly. Additionally, the track has been streamed over 321k times on Landon's MySpace page and it is now available as a ringtone.

This spring will see the release of a new, still untitled, EP that will be anchored by "Falling In Love At a Coffee Shop" and Landon plans to head back into the studio to continue recording. Since the release of his acclaimed debut disc in 2006, Landon (who has been compared to Coldplay, Radiohead and Elliott Smith to name a few) has been making friends and fans wherever he goes. The Nashville-based vocalist has been praised for his refreshing stage presence, with his live show adding another dimension to the recorded versions of his songs.

The critics raved about Landon's debut album, People Magazine said, "...he hails from the country music capital of Nashville, but he follows in the moody Brit-pop tradition of Coldplay and Radiohead...Pigg displays a keen sense of melody to go along with the melancholy..." Performing Songwriter raved, "Pigg can write exhilarating melodies and delivers them in an emotional, Thom Yorke-ish tenor that frequently spirals off into lilting falsetto. In short, he keeps you listening." Teen Vogue declared, "With singer-songwriter sensibilities and pitch perfect vocals, Landon picks up where Pete Yorn left off."

Please find tour dates below:

2/26 Gainsville, FL Common Grounds
2/27 Atlanta, CA Roxy Theatre
2/29 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
3/1 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
3/2 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts
3/4 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
3/6 Chicago, IL Lakeshore Theatre
3/7 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
3/10 San Francisco, CA The Independent
3/11 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory

To make "Falling In Love At a Coffee Shop" your ringtone:
Text COFFEE to 66555

For More Information on Landon please visit:
www.landonpigg.com


Dateline: January 28, 2008


Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and the #1 Band in Country Music History Alabama Make Critics? Smile

Last November, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and the legendary country music group Alabama came together to release the band?s final album.

Alabama, the band with 42 #1 Hits brought their live album entitled, Alabama: The Last Stand exclusively to Cracker Barrel because it seemed like a perfect fit. ?The folks that eat at Cracker Barrel are the same folks that have attended our shows and listened to our music since we started,? says electric guitar and fiddle player, Jeff Cook. ?We couldn?t think of a better place to sale our last record!?

Since releasing the album on November 13th, the guys and Cracker Barrel have received nothing but praise from reviewers.

About.com says of the album, ?You can hear some of Alabama's biggest hits performed live with an often unique delivery that won't be found on other albums.?

Of the album, Country Weekly?s Chris Neal writes, ??they?re [the band] goosed along throughout by the enthusiasm of an audience that?s audibly savoring its last chance to hear this ? and to express its adoration for the guys who sang them.?

Alabama?s bass player Teddy Gentry believes lots of the album?s success comes from the energetic live audiences that allowed them all to play their hearts out for this final project. ?All of those people that you hear yelling and screaming at the top of their lungs on this album?they?re the ones that got us pumped to the roof so that we could play like no one else!? said Teddy.

The Nashville Muse?s Doak Turner wrote, ?There was nothing like seeing Alabama in concert ? you knew you would get your money?s worth with those awesome harmonies, the showmanship and excitement of the crowd. Those memories and smiles will come right back to you when listening to this great collection of our favorite Alabama songs on, The Last Stand.?

Sticks and Stones Magazine gave 4.5 out of 5 boots and said of the album, ?Like timeless holiday songs you grew up with, you love it each time you hear it. With a captivating force that leaps off of the CD and grabs your attention, ?The Last Stand? truly makes you feel like you?re on the front row at the concert with Alabama.?

The band?s front man Randy Owen remembers enjoying recording the album. In a recent interview with Challenge Magazine Randy said, ?I remember seeing the lights on the crowd when we did ?Feels So Right.?? ?We started the song with a piano and the crowd went wild when we got to the melody.?

Three years ago, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store began releasing exclusive music in their stores. Cracker Barrel has sold more than 3 million records with big name artists in the country music industry including Alison Krauss and Union Station, Josh Turner, Charlie Daniels, Merle Haggard and Lonestar.

Alabama: The Last Stand is available exclusively in all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations and online at www.crackerbarrel.com.


TAYLOR SWIFT BECOMES 4TH ARTIST IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY TO ACHIEVE RIAA DIGITAL PLATINUM STATUS

US WEEKLY NAMES SWIFT TO ?10 MOST POWERFUL GIRLS IN HOLLYWOOD? LIST

RECORD-BREAKING #1 SINGLE ?OUR SONG? CERTIFIED DIGITAL GOLD

2008 Grammy Best New Artist nominee and reigning CMA Horizon Award winner Taylor Swift has reached new sales milestones with the recent RIAA Digital Platinum certification (1 million downloads) of her single ?Teardrops on my Guitar,? and the RIAA Digital Gold certification (500,000 downloads) of her third single ?Our Song.?

Taylor joins an elite group of country superstars with her new Digital Platinum status, as the only other country artists to ever achieve this level of certification are Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and the Dixie Chicks. ?Teardrops on my Guitar? reached #2 on the country radio charts last year, and is currently climbing the Top Ten of Billboard?s mainstream Top 40 radio chart. The song was iTunes #1 selling country single of 2007, and the site lauded Taylor as their Editor?s Choice for Best New Artist last year.

Taylor?s recent 6-week #1 hit, ?Our Song,? is now her third consecutive single to achieve Digital Gold status, and distinguished Taylor as the youngest person to single-handedly write and sing a #1 country single entirely on her own. Taylor is also the first female solo artist in country music history to write or co-write every song on a double platinum-selling debut CD.

All three hit singles are from her double platinum selling self-titled debut CD, released on Big Machine Records. Taylor Swift is currently in its 11th week at #1 on Billboard?s Country Album Sales chart, and is at #6 on the all-genre Top 200 Albums Chart. The album spent more weeks at #1 on the Country Album Sales chart last year than any other release.

Just this week the editors of Us Weekly dubbed Taylor one of the ?10 Most Powerful Girls in Hollywood.? In the cover feature of the February 4th issue, on newsstands now, the magazine profiles young stars who ?are taking over Hollywood the old-fashioned way: with dedication, hard work and loads of talent.? Among those joining Taylor on the Power List are Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, and Oscar nominee Ellen Page. Also this week, Taylor was named Best New Artist in the Nashville Scene?s 8th Annual Country Music Critics? Poll.

Taylor, who celebrated her 18th birthday just last month, is consistently the most popular country artist on MySpace, averaging 100,000 music streams a day on the site. Her total MySpace streams have surpassed 37 million.

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


Dateline: January 24, 2008


TUNE IN SUNDAY NIGHT TO CATCH RODNEY ATKINS PERFORM ON ABC'S "EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION"

Be sure to tune in Sunday night, January 27 at 8:00 pm CST to see Rodney Atkins perform his latest Number One Single "These Are My People" on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - Voisine Family.

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is probably the biggest thing I've ever done," says Atkins. "This is one of those shows that is really about building people up in a culture where most thrive on reality tv and watching people fail. It's a show that is based on a community effort to help one of their own and it's an honor to be a part of something that really matters."

In this episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Atkins kicks off the build while the Voisine family is touring the Caribbean on their own private yacht. Team leader Ty Pennington catches it all on tape for the Voisine's son, who's favorite song is "These Are My People."

The design team for this episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will feature team leader Pennington and designers Michael Moloney, Tanya McQueen, Paul DiMeo and John Littlefield.

The series is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It's executive-produced by Denise Cramy. David Goldbert is the president of Endemol USA.

Atkins is currently on Brad Paisley's Bonfires and Ampilifiers tour. For more information please visit www.rodneyatkins.com


JOHN RICH, DIERKS BENTLEY, RANDY OWEN, KELLIE PICKLER AND GRETCHEN WILSON ADDED TO BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING KEVIN MAX, STRYPER, TESLA, TWISTED SISTER, STAIND'S AARON LEWIS AND MORE!

Station Family Fund Relief Concert will be held Monday, February 25, 2008 at the Dunkin? Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island

As previously announced, some of Christian music?s top artists will share the stage with some of music's biggest names for a charity concert benefiting the victims of the Station Nightclub fire. The charity event marks the fifth anniversary of the Station Nightclub tragedy in Rhode Island, the fourth largest nightclub fire in U.S. history. 100 lives were lost, 200 others were seriously injured and 65 children lost one or both parents. Five years later, funds available for the survivors are woefully inadequate. Only 15 survivors of the fire qualified for Social Security benefits, and many are still unable to meet their monthly needs.

Additional confirmed artists include Emmy-nominated composer and musician Marc Bonilla who will serve as music director for the benefit, Carmine Appice?s SLAM!, Gary Pihl (Boston), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Danny Seraphine (Chicago) with CTA, Gary Hoey, Brandon Reid Allen and others still to be announced.

John Rich (of Big & Rich) will host the country portion of the concert while Twisted Sister lead singer Dee Snider will do the honors for the rock segments.

"Dee Snider of Twisted Sister reached out to me to put together a coalition of country artists to help raise money for the families that have lost their loved ones," commented John Rich. " All of my friends in country music responded immediately with yes. No matter what music you play or listen to we are all one family, and we need to help each other out especially in time of need."

The Station Family Fund, founded by survivors, family members and community members affected by the fire, and the Wake Up To Love Foundation, founded by Tesla drummer Troy Luccketta and his wife Phyllis, are the event organizers. While $100,000 was raised in 2005 from a benefit concert featuring Tesla, Shinedown, Pat Travers and Carmine Appice, those funds are in desperate need of replenishing.

All proceeds from ticket sales and charity auctions benefit the Station Family Fund, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. The Station Family Fund is committed to providing survivor relief, including costs of ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.

Tickets are available at the Dunkin? Donuts Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 401-331-2211, or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. Prices range from $41.00 to $61.00.

For further information on the Station Family Fund and their work, please visit: www.stationfamilyfund.org.

For further information on Troy Luccketta?s Wake Up To Love Foundation, please visit: www.wakeuptolove.com.

For media inquiries, please contact Brian Mayes at Nashville Publicity Group, (615) 417-8149 or brian@nashvillepublicity.com.


MULTIPLE GRAMMY? AWARD NOMINEES BEYONCɬ FOO FIGHTERS AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARE THE FIRST ARTISTS SET TO PERFORM ON "THE 50TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS," LIVE FROM STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES, SUNDAY, FEB. 10 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

Special 50th Anniversary Segment to Include Rihanna and a Reunion of The Time

Gospel Segment to Feature 2008 Musicares Person of the Year Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, The Clark Sisters, Israel & New Breed, The Madison Bumblebees and Trin-I-Tee 5:7

Led Zeppelin's Legendary Multi-Instrumentalist John Paul Jones to Lead Foo Fighters Orchestra as Special Guest Conductor

Multiple GRAMMY? Award nominees Beyonc鬠Foo Fighters and Carrie Underwood, 2008 MusiCares? Person of the Year Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, The Clark Sisters, Israel & New Breed and Trin-I-Tee 5:7 in a special gospel segment, and Rihanna with a reunited The Time in a special 50th anniversary segment, are the first artists set to perform on THE 50TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 10 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/ delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced shortly.

As previously announced, Foo Fighters will perform as part of this year's "My GRAMMY Moment" 2008 segment. Produced in partnership with YouTube and CBS.com, up to 15 unsigned musicians will be given the unique opportunity to play with Foo Fighters as part of an orchestra created specifically for this event. Three of these musicians will compete to be a featured instrumentalist during the performance. Arranging the orchestral piece and taking up the baton as special guest conductor will be Led Zeppelin's legendary multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones. Together, Foo Fighters, Jones and this talented musical ensemble will provide the world with an entirely new take on Foo Fighters' hit single "The Pretender."

Another distinctive GRAMMY moment on this year's show will feature 2008 MusiCares Person of the Year Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige in a dynamic Gospel segment that also will include The Clark Sisters, Israel & New Breed, the Madison Bumblebees and Trin-I-Tee 5:7.

In a special 50th anniversary segment that bridges the decades from the '80s to today, Rihanna will perform with The Time, who are reuniting for this special presentation.

Beyonc鬠Mary J. Blige, The Clark Sisters, Foo Fighters, Israel & New Breed, Rihanna and Carrie Underwood all are multiple nominees this year.

Ten-time GRAMMY Award winner Beyonc頩s nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (with Shakira).

Four-time GRAMMY Award winners Foo Fighters have five nominations: Record of the Year, Best Hard Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, Album of the Year and Best Rock Album.

Six-time GRAMMY Award winner Mary J. Blige is nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (with Chaka Khan). Additionally, 17-time GRAMMY Award winner Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige are up for Best Gospel Performance (featuring The Harlem Boys Choir).

The Clark Sisters, GRAMMY Award winners Israel & New Breed and Trin-I-Tee 5:7 are all nominated in the Gospel Field. The Clark Sisters are nominated for Best Gospel Performance and Best Traditional Gospel Album. Israel & New Breed are also nominated for Best Gospel Performance and Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. Trin-I-Tee 5:7 is nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album.

Rihanna is currently nominated for four awards: Record of the Year, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Dance Recording and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (featuring Ne-Yo).

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Carrie Underwood is nominated for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Collaboration with Vocals (with Brad Paisley).


Dateline: January 23, 2008


(r to l) GAC host Nan Kelly, Lady Antebellum members Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley

(r to l) Lady Antebellum?s Hillary Scott, ?Crook & Chase? host Lorianne Crook, Lady Antebellum?s Charles Kelley, ?Crook & Chase? host Charlie Chase and Lady Antebellum?s Dave Haywood

LADY ANTEBELLUM?S NON-STOP MEDIA DAY IN MUSIC CITY

What happens when you have a hot debut single, a newly-charting music video and you?re one of the most talked-about new acts in country music? If you?re Lady Antebellum ? Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley - it means you work a non-stop 12-hour day, taping television shows and performing at a local benefit, on one of your rare days in Nashville!

The Capitol Records Nashville trio ? whose debut single, ?Love Don?t Live Here,? is supported by a fast-paced, high-energy music video ? began their day at GAC?s studios, where they taped their first appearance on the music network?s ?Top 20 Country Countdown.? Host Nan Kelley discussed the band?s opening slot on the Martina McBride tour, as well as touting the release date - April 15 - of their debut album, the self-titled LADY ANTEBELLUM. GAC?s ?Top 20 Country Countdown? begins airing this Friday at 8:00 pm Eastern.

Lady Antebellum then headed to Studio A at the Opry House for their first television performance, on the new ?Crook & Chase? show on RFD-TV. The trio performed ?Love Don?t Live Here,? for the assembled studio audience, as well as an uptempo country version of the 60?s classic ?It Ain?t Me, Babe.? Other guests on the show ? which has its first airing on Thursday evening, 9:00 pm Eastern on RFD-TV ? are labelmate Trace Adkins and country legend Ronnie Milsap.

Once taping was finished, Lady Antebellum battled rush-hour traffic to get to Nashville?s Tin Roof, to perform an acoustic set at the Nashville Lifestyles/CMT-sponsored ?Music In The City,? an event benefiting Nashville Alliance for Public Education ? leaving the stage (and doing a final interview!) 12 hours after their day began.

But no rest for the weary: Lady Antebellum hopped a plane to Texas to visit radio on Wednesday morning, and will continue on with the Martina McBride tour this weekend.


REVEILLE, LLC BRINGS COUNTRY TO NBC!

USA NETWORK'S HIT SERIES 'NASHVILLE STAR' MOVES TO NBC FOR ALL-NEW SEASON

? NBC has picked up Reveille's highly successful country music talent search "Nashville Star" for an all-new season. For the new season, the show will travel the country in search of the best solo, duo or group singer/songwriters and give them a shot at becoming the next music superstar.

??Nashville Star? is the show where America finds the true talents of American music,? says executive producer Howard T. Owens, managing director of Reveille, LLC. ?It?s about real stories, real people and real music. We were the first television competition series to have our contestants perform with a live band instead of to track, the first for original songs, the first where contestants played instruments as part of their performance and we?re the first to go from being the longest running competition series on cable to network primetime.?

"To be able to bring this show to the network is a coup for us and we couldn't be more excited," said Plestis.? "We now have the nation's top-rated country music program and know its broad appeal will resonate with a wider audience while maintaining its fan base of loyal viewers."

"What's great about Nashville Star is that it begins where most talent shows leave off," added executive producer SallyAnn Salsano of 495 Productions. "From the first episode only the best aspiring singer/songwriters in America are on the stage.? I've always been a fan of the show and am thrilled to be a part of its move to NBC."

"Nashville Star," which aired its fifth season Thursdays from 10-11 p.m. (ET), averaged 2.5 million viewers and was the number one regularly scheduled cable series in the time slot in adults 25-54.? The season finale, which aired on March 1, 2007, was cable's top-rated telecast for that day, and increased 11 percent versus the season four finale in adults 18-49 and 25-54.? The numbers also represented "Nashville Star's" highest results since the season three finale that aired in April, 2005.

"Nashville Star" is the original grassroots talent search to find America's next great country music star.? The winner of this last installment received a major recording contract with the Warner Bros. Nashville. The fifth season boasted Grammy-nominated host Jewel and Warner Bros. Records' Cowboy Troy.? In addition, the show's previous hosts have included Wynonna Judd and LeAnn Rimes. The host and judges for this season will be announced at a later date.? Country music superstars who have made guest appearances on the show include Naomi Judd, Kenny Rogers, Big & Rich, Blake Shelton, Randy Owen, Phil Vassar, Bret Michaels and Little Big Town.

The first four seasons of the series have launched the careers of promising artists including Chris Young, Buddy Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Lance Miller and siblings Angela and Zac Hacker.

A massive 20-city casting search for this year's talent will kick off in early February."Nashville Star," which aired its fifth season Thursdays from 10-11 p.m. (ET), averaged 2.5 million viewers and was the number one regularly scheduled cable series in the time slot in adults 25-54.? The season finale, which aired on March 1, 2007, was cable's top-rated telecast for that day, and increased 11 percent versus the season four finale in adults 18-49 and 25-54.? The numbers also represented "Nashville Star's" highest results since the season three finale that aired in April, 2005.


LUKE BRYAN ALREADY TOPPING SUCCESSES OF 2007

Invited to Be Part of Three Major Tours in 2008:

Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins and Dierks Bentley

Scheduled To Perform On Fox & Friends Wednesday, Jan 23

?We Rode In Trucks? Connecting With Listeners and Jumps 13 Spots In One Week

Luke Bryan is already seeing 2008 as an even bigger and better year than 2007. Coming off a #2 debuting album I?LL STAY ME; a Top 5 debut single ?All My Friends Say;? a multiple-week #1 single he wrote for Billy Currington ?Good Directions,? being chosen as Billboard?s 2007 country artist to watch and landing on ?Best of 2007? lists for: Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Clear Channel Online Music & Radio to name a few, Bryan?s star continues to rise as he?s been given the opportunity of a lifetime being invited to be part of three major tours of country music?s biggest artists. He will be part of some of Kenny Chesney?s ?Poets & Pirates? stadium dates; Trace Adkins? ?American Man? tour and Dierks Bentley?s ?Throttle Wide Open? tour.

?There really are no words to explain what it means to me to be part of three of the biggest country tours of 2008,? beams Luke Bryan. ?Kenny, Trace and Dierks are artists I have looked up to, admired and really studied as far as how they put on a great show and treat their fans. I?m just so appreciative that they are giving me this shot.?

The Georgia native?s current single ?We Rode In Trucks? made an amazing 13 spot leap (#55 to # 42) on the first country singles chart of 2008. This week he jumped another 4 spots where he sits at #38 as the song really kicks in and makes a strong connection with radio listeners.

Bryan, who the USA Today calls ?the real deal,? is also scheduled to make his first national television performance on ?Fox & Friends? Wednesday, Jan 23 to perform his current single ?We Rode In Trucks? before heading to Bangor, Maine for the opening night of Trace Adkins? ?American Man? tour.

For Tour Dates go to: www.LukeBryan.com


AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST PHIL STACEY TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ON APRIL 15

American Idol season 6 finalist Phil Stacey will release his debut CD on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. The album is produced by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick.

Phil Stacey's debut CD will include his first single, "If You Didn't Love Me," which was just released to country radio last week. The song was written by Wendell Mobley, Jason Sellers and Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox.

In 2007 Phil came to national attention when he performed for an average 30 million viewers for eleven weeks during his competition on the sixth season of American Idol. His renditions of the country hits "Where The Blacktop Ends," "The Change" and "I Need You" were among his most praised performances of the season. Following his time on American Idol, Phil toured with his fellow contestants over the summer on a capacity crowd 55-city tour before moving to Nashville with wife Kendra and their two daughters to pursue his country music career.



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Fergie, Kelly Clarkson & Maroon 5 Among More than a Dozen Artists to 'Play the Field' at Gridiron Bash(TM)

Event to Crown Best College Football Fans and Raise $12 Million+ for Universities

MSL Sports and Entertainment today announced that simultaneous live performances by Fergie, Kelly Clarkson, ZZ Top, Maroon 5, Dwight Yoakam and a slate of other renowned artists will highlight the agenda at about 20 Division I universities nationwide on April 18 for the inaugural Gridiron Bash(TM), timed for the evening before Spring Games. Gridiron Bash(TM), the Ultimate Fan Competition(TM), will be the largest single-day sports and entertainment event ever to take place on college campuses.

Grammy(R) and VMA winner Fergie of Hip-Hop group The Black Eyed Peas (Fergie is also a Grammy nominee this year); Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends ZZ Top; Grammy, Billboard and MTV award winning rock band, Maroon 5 (two time Grammy nominee this year); two time Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson, and multiple Grammy Award winner and entertainer Dwight Yoakam will be live in concert at soon-to-be announced universities.

Tickets will be available through university box offices and can also be purchased through www.gridironbash.com. On-sale dates for schools, including Texas A&M, Kansas State, University of Tennessee, University of Colorado, Army and Rutgers will be announced shortly.

"We're very excited by the caliber of talent this event is attracting," says Gary Cioffi, Chief Executive Officer of MSL, the creator and producer of Gridiron Bash(TM). "In many cases, this marks the first time that top artists will be 'playing the field' at these campuses, as universities consider their football fields a kind of sacred ground, and, prior to Gridiron Bash, have prohibited even the most sought-after acts from performing on them."

MSL Sports and Entertainment is in final discussions with Good Charlotte, OAR, Counting Crows, Fall Out Boy, Taylor Swift, and Montgomery Gentry. Other artists including, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Journey, Steve Miller Band, Goo Goo Dolls, 3 Doors Down and Alan Jackson also are being pursued. On the university side, MSL is finalizing partnerships with schools, including Penn State, University of Iowa, Arizona State, West Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina, Washington, Kentucky, University of Texas at El Paso, BYU, Auburn, Alabama and Boston College.

In addition to the live concert, Gridiron Bash(TM) will include at each stadium a giant pre-concert Pep Rally, introduction of the following year's team roster, Head Coach Chat, autograph sessions with school football legends, and The USA TODAY Bash for Cash Series(TM) fan component, which gives fans the chance to earn money for their schools. Winning schools will be determined by combining total attendance at Gridiron Bash(TM) with the number of fans who text/call in to vote for their school. The USA TODAY Bash for Cash Series(TM) winning university will receive a $1 million contribution to their General Scholarship Fund, with 2nd and 3rd place schools receiving $500,000 and $250,000 respectively, for a total of $1.75 million in scholarship prizes.

"Many people don't realize that annual Spring Games, which feature scrimmages showcasing the next year's team, typically attract crowds of 50,000 + at major universities," says Cioffi. "Now, with the fun Gridiron Bash activities added to the mix, college football fans will be in their glory."


DIERKS BENTLEY TO DEBUT "TRYING TO STOP YOUR LEAVING" ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO

"THROTTLE WIDE OPEN" TOUR GEARS UP FEB. 14 in GAINESVILLE, FLA

Four time GRAMMY nominee Dierks Bentley will debut the fourth single "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" off his critically acclaimed album LONG TRIP ALONE on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Mon., Jan. 28, the same day the single goes for adds at country radio.

Bentley will return to Los Angeles the following week for media appearances and events leading up to the 2008 GRAMMY Awards, including a performance on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (Feb. 6), a guest appearance on E! Entertainment's hottest new late night talk show Chelsea Lately (Feb. 7), and a private pre-GRAMMY concert at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood (Feb. 8).

"We ended 2007 on a high note with our fifth number one hit, a CMA nomination for Album of the Year and four GRAMMY nominations," said Bentley. "It feels good to be going into 2008 with all that momentum behind a new single and a new tour."

Written by Bentley, Jim Beavers and Brett Beavers, "Trying To Stop Your Leaving" showcases the consistent strength and continued growth of the country music star's voice, along with his innate ability to deliver authentic emotion in every performance.

"There is a real sense of urgency and emotion in the story of this song," explains Bentley. "I actually took some time off the road to make sure my voice was the strongest instrument in the room that day, and I'm really proud of this recording."

Bentley's "Throttle Wide Open" tour will kick off Feb. 14 in Gainesville, Fla. with openers Bucky Covington and Luke Bryan joining the high-octane dates through the Spring. For more information, visit www.dierks.com.


RISSI PALMER RELEASES NEW SINGLE "HOLD ON TO ME"

Second Single from Self-Titled Debut Album Hits Radio Airwaves January 28

New country sensation Rissi Palmer will release her sophomore single "Hold On To Me" to radio on January 28. The song, co-written by Palmer is a strikingly melodic love ballad. "This was one of the first songs I wrote in Nashville and my second opportunity to write with two great songwriters, Shaye Smith ("There is No Arizona") and Ed Hill ("It Matters To Me")" says Palmer. The song is really personal to me and has become one of my favorites on the album."

"Hold On To Me" is definitely a change of pace compared to the first hit, "Country Girl," which was an up-beat, blues-tinged anthem that called on women everywhere to embrace their inner country girl. Both were co-written by Palmer and are from her self-titled album that was released in October 2007.

Although "Hold On To Me" has an add date of January 28, several country stations across the nation have already added the song to their play lists and are receiving remarkable reviews. Music Row Magazine says, "She's country to the core on this plea for a lover's trust. The melody is ultra commercial, the key change toward the finale sends chill bumps and the twinkling mandolin and fiddle notes at the fade tickle the ears. I'd certainly add this to my playlist, and you should too."

Palmer has packed a lifetime of milestones into the past year as she established herself as one of country music's most promising young stars. Her impressive rise has drawn attention from fans and critics, as well as national media such as People Magazine, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Billboard, Country Weekly and Rolling Stone, to name a few. Her first single, "Country Girl" was included on an exclusive EP released by Starbuck's on iTunes and was chosen for their "Song of the Day" campaign. She was recently featured in the newly launched "Wal-Mart Mobile," store and has achieved Top Ten and Top Five rankings on MySpace, and iTunes, respectively. Rissi's first video received significant airplay on CMT and GAC, and her debut at the Grand Ole Opry was one of the most emotional and well-received in recent memory, leading to several return engagements, including the televised portion. Palmer has also performed during the American League Championship Series and at several NFL games, including the Pittsburgh/Jacksonville playoff game.

Palmer is currently impressing fans and critics alike as she tours the country, taking her new material to live audiences. She'll be performing in the Winter Dance Bash with country band Sawyer Brown on February 15 in Hoffman Heights, IL and on February 16 in Onamia, MN. For up-to-date news and information, visit www.rissipalmer.com.


Tim McGraw Co-Writes Def Leppard?s New Single ?Nine Lives?

Tim McGraw, a current Grammy nominee as a songwriter for ?If You?re Reading This,? co-wrote Def Leppard?s new single ?Nine Lives? along with band members Phil Collen, Joe Elliot and Rick Savage. The song is the first from Def Leppard?s forth-coming album, Songs From the Sparkle Lounge.

McGraw initiated the co-write idea three years ago through his long-time tour manager Robert Allen, brother of Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen. The actual collaboration process began a year later when McGraw sat in on their Hollywood Bowl show in 2006.

"We didn't start with any preconceived notions about the song," said McGraw. "Each of us brought something different to the table and we drew on each others influence to finish it out. They are simply one of the best rock bands ever and it was a great time working together."


BRAD PAISLEY SECURES TENTH #1 Single ? ?Letter To Me?

Return Visit to Austin City Limits ? Airs January 26

Triple GRAMMY nominee Brad Paisley has garnered his tenth #1 and sixth consecutive #1 of his career with his very personal ?Letter To Me.? Paisley cleverly takes a look back in time and gives his 17 year old self advice on what really is important in life.

This Saturday, January 26 Paisley takes the stage of PBS?s Austin City Limits for his third appearance, showcasing his hits and guitar expertise.

?I learned so much about guitar by watching Austin City Limits. You don't see musical creativity on award shows, or variety shows, or especially now reality shows. They restrict you too much. But Austin City Limits is up to the artist. I loved performances by Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Johnson, The Desert Rose Band, Steve Wariner, Thom Bresch, Chet, ...I guess all the guitar greats. It's the perfect venue for a player to stretch out,? says Paisley.

Log on to www.pbs.org/klru/austin for Paisley interview, photos and video from the show and check your local listings for air time.




Pictured (l-r): Pamela Yi, Director Investor Relations, Viacom; John Rich; Tom Veit, Euronext Executive Vice President, NYSE; Dee Snider; Carnie Wilson. Photo Provided by: NYSE

JOHN RICH RINGS BELL AT NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

One-hundred-twenty-million people world-wide watched as John Rich, Dee Snider and Carnie Wilson of CMT's new reality show "Gone Country" rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange today.

On what has been a rollercoaster ride at the NYSE the last 24 hours, the mood on the trading floor was optimistic. As John strutted on the floor he heard "Yee Haw!" and "Welcome to our City!" from the NYSE stock specialists.

"Hitting the gavel at the New York Stock Exchange and closing out the day with the stock market up over 300 points was exhilarating," said Rich. "My heart was racing and my blood was pumping. Not a bad place to wind up for an ol' country boy."

The NYSE bell ringing was part of a two-day media blitz for ?Gone Country.? CMT?s ?Gone Country? premieres with a special one-hour episode on Friday, Jan. 25 at 8:00 PM ? 9:00 PM, ET/PT. The premiere episode of ?Gone Country? will air across other MTV Networks, including VH1, TV Land and MTV2 (Check local listings for airdates and times). John Rich takes seven established performers from every realm of the entertainment and music industries, including Bobby Brown, Wilson, Snider, Diana DeGarmo, Julio Iglesias Jr., Maureen McCormick and Sisq󠡮d immerses them in all things country for a chance to break out as the next big country superstar.


Dateline: January 22, 2008

KEITH URBAN AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD?S ?Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour? EXPANDS FROM 24 To 26-CITY TOUR

Tour Set For Debut On January 31st

Since being announced late last year, tickets for Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood?s ?Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour? are selling fast, with multiple shows already selling out. With tickets in such high demand, concert dates in Peoria, Illinois and Sacramento, California have been added.Since being announced late last year, tickets for Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood?s ?Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour? are selling fast, with multiple shows already selling out. With tickets in such high demand, concert dates in Peoria, Illinois and Sacramento, California have been added.

?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 #1 debut second album Carnival Ride,? combines the talents of two of the music industry?s most powerful performers. No less than 12 #1 songs combined will highlight the artists? performances.

Urban, who has already been critically praised as one of the industry?s most electrifying performers has been on the road since April 2007 in support of his #1 album Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing and his recently released Greatest Hits: 18 Kids. In that time, he?s performed shows on three continents, to packed houses and frantic crowds. 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. Additionally, Urban will be co-headlining select Kenny Chesney stadium dates this year.

Underwood's new album Carnival Ride has sold over two million copies since its release in October and immediately became 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 first single "So Small," which stayed at #1 for 3 weeks, and current single "All-American Girl." Underwood will also intertwine headline dates on the "Carnival Ride Tour" with special guest Josh Turner around the "Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour."

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
January 31st Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
February 1st Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
February 2nd Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena
February 13th New York City, NY Madison Square Garden
February 14th Hershey, PA Giant Center
February 15th Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall
February 16th Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Arena
February 29th Tallahassee, FL Leon County Civic Center
March 1st Biloxi, MS Miss. Coast Coliseum
March 2nd Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center
March 5th Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
March 6th Wichita, KS Kansas Coliseum
March 7th Omaha, NE Qwest Arena
March 9th Denver, CO Pepsi Arena
March 11th San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
March 13th Anaheim, CA Honda Center
April 10th Charlottesville, VA JP Jones Arena
April 12th State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center
April 17th Charleston, SC N. Charleston Coliseum
April 18th Charlotte, NC BobCats Arena
April 19th Raleigh, NC RBC Center
April 24th Gwinnett, GA Gwinnett Center
April 25th Gwinnett, GA Gwinnett Center

With additional dates including:
Sacramento
Peoria
Baltimore
Charleston


Dateline: January 18, 2008

Sony BMG and Nickelodeon Looking for Male Singers ages 15 to 21!

As part of a nationwide search to discover and develop new talent, Nickelodeon, the number one entertainment brand for kids and Sony BMG, a world leader in music entertainment are teaming up to hold open casting calls for male singers ages 15 to 21 years old.

When: Saturday, February 2, 2008
Sign up begins at 8:00AM and closes at noon

Where: Chelsea Studios

151 W. 26th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001 Candidates should arrive prepared to sing 16 bars of a pop song of their choice a cappella and dress to show off their unique personality!

For more details and information on upcoming casting call dates and locations, visit www.thesearchinfo.com


Dateline: January 17, 2008

Jewel?s First Country Single, ?Stronger Woman,? Rush Released to Country Radio Due to Overwhelming Demand!

Three-Time Grammy Nominee Will Nationally Debut Single on ABC?s Good Morning America, Sunday, February 10th

Due to overwhelming demand from Country Radio programmers who have already heard Jewel?s Country music debut, the self-written ?Stronger Woman?, The Valory Music Co. announced today that they will rush-release the single to Country Radio immediately. ?The single will be released via the Play MPE digital media delivery system at 10 a.m. ET/ 9 a.m. CT on Thursday, January 17th.

One of the first Country programmers to hear ?Stronger Woman? was Ken Boesen with WKIS/Miami.? Boesen says, ?The timing is perfect for Jewel to release a Country single!? She came by the station and knocked us out and the single is a smash.? WKIS listeners are very excited and so am I ? welcome to Country music Jewel!?

?Jewel has made a strong commitment to Country Radio and is in the midst of an extensive radio tour,? says Jon Loba, Vice of President of Promotion and Artist Development.? ?The response to ?Stronger Woman? on these visits has been overwhelming.? After many requests from stations to play this song early, we have decided to move up our digital release date.? CD Singles will still not ship until January 22nd because we don?t have them in house just yet!?

?Stronger Woman? will be available exclusively at iTunes starting February 5th, and she will perform an exclusive acoustic version of ?Stronger Woman? on ABC?s Good Morning America: Weekend Edition on Sunday, February 10th. The broadcast will mark the world premiere of Jewel?s XM Artist Confidential performance of the new single.? Please check local listings for specific GMA: Weekend Edition air times.

The single is set to officially impact Country radio on February 11th.? Her highly-anticipated new album, ?Perfectly Clear,? is scheduled for release on June 3rd .

'Christina Aguilera: Back to Basics Tour: Live and Down Under' Makes Its U.S. Television Premiere on VH1, Saturday, January 26 at 10PM

Concert Special To Be Simulcast On Logo And MHD: Music High Definition

Multi-platinum RCA recording artist Christina Aguilera took Sydney, Australia by storm when her "Back to Basics" world tour hit the Acer Arena for two shows in July 2007. This breathlessly energetic, dazzling live concert spectacular brought the house down-and the cameras were rolling there to catch it all.

VH1 exclusively presents the U.S. television premiere of, "Christina Aguilera: Back To Basics Tour: Live and Down Under" on Saturday, January 26 at 10PM. The concert will be simulcast on Logo and MHD: Music High Definition. Premiering on VH1, this concert spectacular features incredible songs spanning the four-time Grammy Award-winning superstar's amazing career, including the smash singles "Ain't No Other Man" and "Candyman" off "Back to Basics"; Number One hits "Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" and "What a Girl Wants"; her No. 2 smash "Beautiful," the 2004 Grammy Award winner for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and more.

The one-hour special captures the excitement of this lavish tour, from the unique stage with 3 distinct scenes, more than 600 moving lights and a state- of-the-art hydraulic system, to production incorporating everything from burlesque cabaret to trapeze choreography, fire jugglers, and stilt walkers- but the heart and soul of the show is Christina Aguilera, with her awe- inspiring voice and silver-screen charisma.

To date, Christina Aguilera has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, scored four Number One singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and has won three Grammy Awards and a Latin Grammy Award. Her third RCA album, Back to Basics, debuted at Number One on four of Billboard's music charts in the United States and also the charts in fifteen other countries including the UK, Canada, Japan, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Holland, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Thailand. In the 50th annual Grammy Awards, Christina Aguilera is nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Candyman," from her album Back to Basics; and for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocal, with the legendary Tony Bennett for their duet on "Steppin' Out With My Baby" from Tony Bennett: An American Classic.



Country Star Trisha Yearwood's Greatest Love Songs Brought Together on One Album

One of the most popular female singers in country music, three-time Grammy Award winner Trisha Yearwood has epitomized the balance of assertiveness and vulnerability in the genre's modern woman. Nowhere is that more evident than in her greatest love songs, collected for the first time on TRISHA YEARWOOD - LOVE SONGS (MCA Nashville/UMe), available now.

Including tracks from each of her nine non-holiday MCA albums, spanning her career from 1991-2005, TRISHA YEARWOOD - LOVE SONGS features five Top 10 country hits among 14 selections from the woman who was ranked #10 on CMT's "40 Greatest Women Of Country Music" in 2002.

Back in 1991, longtime friend Garth Brooks landed a major tour and invited Yearwood to open all of his shows. That exposure helped springboard her "She's In Love With The Boy" to #1. That song and the Top 10 country "That's What I Like About You" catapulted her self-titled debut album to platinum, marking her as the first female country singer ever to sell one million copies of a debut album. When it sold two million copies, she was the first to reach that milestone as well. All of her MCA albums have been certified at least gold or platinum, and eight more chart-topping singles followed too.

TRISHA YEARWOOD - LOVE SONGS continues with the country Top 20 "Down On My Knees," penned by Beth Neilsen Chapman, from 1992's Hearts In Armor, considered by many critics to be one of the best heartbreak records of its day. The beautiful Rodney Crowell composition "I Don't Fall In Love So Easy," "If I Ain't Got You" and "The Nightingale" originally appeared on 1993's The Song Remembers When.

Two years later, the title track for Thinkin' About You went #1. 1996's Everybody Knows yielded "Maybe It's Love," co-written by Chapman. Having moved from rockin' country to ballads, Yearwood flowed into contemporary pop with 1998's Where Your Road Leads, which featured the #6 country charter "Powerful Thing" and the #10 Diane Warren-penned "I'll Still Love You More." By this point, Yearwood had been named Best Female Performer once by the Academy of Country Music and twice by the Country Music Association.

After being inducted into the famed Grand Ole Opry, she continued to walk the line between country and pop with 2000's Real Live Woman and its "One Love" track. TRISHA YEARWOOD - LOVE SONGS culls "Love Alone" from her romance-heavy 2001 album Inside Out. Her final album on the label, 2005's Jasper County, offers "Baby Don't You Let Go" and the country-soul "Sweet Love."

That same year, Yearwood married superstar Garth Brooks, and a woman who had performed some of modern country's greatest love songs became part of one of its greatest love stories.



SHeDAISY TO RELEASE FIRST HITS PACKAGE

Lyric Street Records will release The Best of SHeDAISY, the first hits package from multi-platinum selling artist SHeDAISY, on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

The collection includes twelve of SHeDAISY's biggest hits including the group's breakthrough "Little Good-Byes" as well as the lighthearted fan favorite "Don't Worry 'Bout A Thing," and the Desperate Housewives inspired "God Bless The American Housewife." Group member Kristyn Osborn co-wrote 11 of the 12 tracks on the hits album.

Track Listing:

1. Little Good-byes
2. This Woman Needs
3. I Will. But
4. Lucky 4 You (Tonight I'm Just Me)
5. Get Over Yourself
6. Mine All Mine
7. Passenger Seat
8. Come Home Soon
9. Don't Worry 'Bout A Thing
10. I'm Taking The Wheel
11. In Terms Of Love
12. God Bless The American Housewife


Dateline: January 16, 2008

10th ANNIVERSARY OF JIM BRICKMAN'S HIT SONG "VALENTINE"

It's been a little over a decade since Jim Brickman's hit song "Valentine" featuring Martina McBride romanced our hearts.? Now, this 2008 release of Valentine is a collection specially created by Jim and features all new, never before release versions of some of his classic hits as well as fresh new compositions of the favorites.

Two new compositions are showcased: The bonus track featuring Jaci Velasquez, one of the worlds most successful and beloved Christian/ Latin/ pop singer, adds her own voice to Jim's 1999 hit "Destiny." Plus a new instrumental version of "Valentine" that adds a new musical dimension to one of Jim's most beloved songs.

A native of Cleveland, Jim Brickman began playing piano at the age of five, studied music at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music and since then revolutionized the sound of Adult Contemporary music with his pop-style solo piano.? He founded his own advertising music company in 1980, writing commercial jingles for such advertisers as McDonald's, Pontiac and Kellogg's.

Since the release of his debut album No Words in 1994, Jim Brickman has had more charted adult radio hits (24) that any other artist and his romantic style has defined him as a marquis among contemporary instrumental hit makers.? His signature style of playing and songwriting has also brought him six Gold and Platinum selling albums, consistent chart toppers on a variety of Billboard charts, a Grammy nod in 2003, SESAC "Songwriter of the Year" award, a Canadian Country Music Award and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association.

Brickman's best-known compositions include the chart-toppers "Valentine," "The Gift," "Love of My Life," "Destiny," "Simple Things" and "Peace." In November 2005, he held the top three spots on Billboard's New Age chart for his albums The Disney Songbook, Grace and Greatest Hits.? Jim has established a reputation for his collaborations with many gifted musical artists that include: Martina McBride, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Sara Evans, Gerald Levert, Richie McDonald, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John.

Other artistic endeavors include a weekly radio show, Your Weekend, two best selling books (Simple Things and Love Notes), Jim Brickman's Valentine Cruise and debuts at Carnegie Hall and the White House, as well as international touring from Spain to Thailand.? Most recently, Brickman was thrilled to play the National Anthem at a 2007 playoff game for his hometown Cleveland Indians.

TV audiences have seen Jim perform on ABC's Gala for the President at Ford's Theatre, Good Morning America, Extra and Regis and Kelly.? He served as special performing music correspondent for NBC's Today and hosted A&E's Winter Solstice on Ice. A strong supporter of Public Broadcasting, Jim has taped three concert specials for that network, which include Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom-The Disney Songbook (2005), My Romance, An Evening With Jim Brickman (2000) and Love Songs and Lullabies (2002).




The ?New Queen of Bluegrass? has a ?Good Thing Going? with new album debuting at #1

The IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) and SPBGMA (Society for Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America) have their hands full with Ms. Bluegrass herself, Rhonda Vincent. Here we are thirty four years since Vincent received her first award from the SPBGMA for Best Single Recording for ?Muleskinner Blues?, and not only is Vincent still kicking, but she?s on top of the world with her 2008 album, ?Good Thing Going? debuting at number one on Billboard?s Bluegrass charts.

?I am thrilled!? said Rhonda Vincent. ?It is particularly gratifying since I co-wrote five songs on this album. That makes it even more special to me.?

Rhonda Vincent may have received multiple awards for her ability to wow people with anything with strings, but nothing may have been as rewarding as her accomplishment of ?Good Thing Going,? which very well may be her most challenging and personal album yet. Vincent is known for her sweet sounding vocals, fiery mandolin picking, and her massive touring schedules.

Rhonda will be kicking off her ?Good Thing Going? tour on January 18th. For the complete touring schedule, go to www.rhondavincent.com or www.rounder.com.


RASCAL FLATTS' ?STILL FEELS GOOD TOUR? RELAUNCHES THIS WEEKEND WITH SOLD-OUT SHOWS

People?s Choice, CMA and ACM Group of The Year RASCAL FLATTS will re-launch their ?Still Feels Good Tour? this week performing sold-out shows in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Verizon Center and also New York City?s Madison Square Garden. This tour leg will run into April with 27 concerts. Kellie Pickler will open.

?We love being on the road and seeing our fans,? said Gary LeVox, Rascal Flatts lead singer. ?It?s why we love what we do.?

The 2007 ?Still Feels Good Tour? wrapped in November after performing 59 shows in 57 cities to over 715,000 fans, closing out the year as the 10th best selling tour in all genres, according to Pollstar Magazine.

Rascal Flatts has sold over 15 million albums, scored 9 #1 singles and 17 top 10 hits and current CD Still Feels Good became their third-straight album to debut at #1.

For more tour information go to www.rascalflatts.com.

1-17 Manchester NH Verizon Center
1-18 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
1-24 Albany, NY Times Union Center
1-25 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena
1-26 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center
2-7 Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre
2-8 Ottawa, ONT Scotia Bank Place
2-15 Moline, IL I Wireless Center
2-16 Ft Wayne, IN Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum
2-17 Dayton, OH Nutter Center
2-21 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
2-22 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Coliseum
2-28 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
2-29 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum
3-1 Little Rock, AR Alltell Arena
3-7 Salt Lake City, UT Energy Solutions Arena
3-8 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay
(3-11 Houston, TX Reliant Stadium- Houston Rodeo)
3-24 Calgary, ALB Penngrowth Saddledome
3-25 Edmonton, ALB Rexall Place
3-26 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre
3-28 Winnipeg, MAN MTS Centre
4-2 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
4-4 Portland, OR Rose Garden
4-5 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
4-9 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
4-10 Sacramento, CA Arco Arena
4-11 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion


Dateline: January 15, 2008


Photo Provided by: Capitol Records Nashville



WEDDING BELLS RING FOR ERIC CHURCH

Capitol Records Nashville artist married music publisher Katherine Blasingame in a private ceremony last week in the mountains of North Carolina

Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Eric Church married music publisher Katherine Blasingame on Tuesday, January 8 in a private ceremony, attended by immediate family, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the artist?s home state of North Carolina.

The wedding took place at the internationally acclaimed Westglow Spa & Resort in Blowing Rock, NC. ?Katherine and I stayed there last year, and we just fell in love with the place,? said Church. ?We decided that it would be the ideal spot to get married, up in the North Carolina Mountains, with just family around us. I can?t imagine a more perfect spot.?

The bride?s gown was designed by Melissa Sweet, and the groom wore a black Dolce & Gabbana suit. The newly married couple now sport one-of-a-kind rings designed by famed jewelry designer Margaret Ellis (?Sex In the City,? ?The Devil Wears Prada?).

Church surprised Katherine with a new song, written especially for her, that he performed during the ceremony for the bride and assembled guests. ?My brother snuck my guitar in for me, so I think I surprised her!? grinned Church.

The entire wedding party stayed at Westglow for most of the week, taking full advantage of the relaxing spa treatments and activities available at the resort.

But no additional post-wedding rest for Church . . . the artist is back in the studio recording music for his next album, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut album SINNERS LIKE ME (?Guys Like Me,? ?How ?Bout You?), expected in the summer of 2008. Fans should expect the first single from the album to hit radio in March.



Photo Provided by: Big Machine Records



TAYLOR SWIFT?S EXCLUSIVE "LIVE FROM SOHO" PERFORMANCE DEBUTS TODAY ON iTUNES

**TAYLOR?S UPCOMING TV APPEARANCES**

January 15th , The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC

January 17th , The Ellen DeGeneres Show, syndicated

Best New Artist Grammy Nominee Taylor Swift recently visited the Apple Store SoHo in New York City for a special acoustic performance for the iTunes Live from SoHo sessions . Taylor , the CMA's reigning Horizon Award winner is the first country artist chosen for this feature. Her exclusive set premieres on iTunes today, Tuesday, January 15, and includes:

1. ?Umbrella?
2. ?Our Song?
3. ?Teardrops On My Guitar?
4. ?Should?ve Said No?
5. ?A Place In This World?
6. ?Oh My My My (Mary?s Song)?
7. ?Tim McGraw?
8. ?Picture To Burn?


Taylor, who this week has Billboard's #1 country single and country album and CMT's #1 video, just surpassed the 35 million mark for music streams on MySpace, where she is consistently ranked Country?s #1 artist.

Additionally, this week Taylor will be performing on two national television shows--she will make her second appearance on NBC?s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on January 15th, at 11 p.m. EST/PST and on the 17th will guest on the top-rated syndicated The Ellen DeGeneres Show.


MULTI-PLATINUM ACT RASCAL FLATTS KICKSTARTS THE MILK ROCKS! ?BE A MILK ROCKSTAR? CONTEST

Grand Prize Winner to Receive a VIP Concert Experience Including Singing on Stage with the Country Superstars, VIP Gibson Tour Bus Experience and Hosting a MilkRocks.com Webcast

CMA, CMT, AMA and People?s Choice-Award-winning, multi-platinum country superstars Rascal Flatts are joining up with the successful Milk Rocks! campaign to promote health and nutrition while giving their fans a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing with Rascal Flatts live on stage. The ?Be a Milk Rockstar? grand prize also includes a VIP concert experience featuring a private meet-and-greet with the band in the winner?s own ?dressing room? for the night ? a fully customized Gibson Guitar tour bus parked backstage, from where they will host a concert webcast. After the concert, the lucky winner will also score a meeting with a Lyric Street Records A&R representative.

Beginning on March 1, 2008, fans can register at www.milkrocks.com to pick their favorite of five available Rascal Flatts songs and upload their own karaoke-style video recording of the tune, to be voted on by the Milk Rocks! online community. The Top Ten vote earners will win the first prize of exclusive signed Les Paul Gibson guitars, plus Rascal Flatts CDs and posters signed by the band. From the Top Three, the grand prize winner will be hand-picked by Rascal Flatts themselves on April 15 to receive the unforgettable, deluxe concert experience (performance date TBD).

Rascal Flatts? involvement in ?Be a Milk Rockstar? will also include the band?s prerecorded messages to fans explaining the contest rules as well as nutritional facts about milk, which will be displayed online at www.milkrocks.com and on more than 100 million milk cartons, in excess of 40,000 school lunchroom posters, and at venues prior to the group?s concerts. Impressions are expected to reach one billion views.

Lyric Street Records? Rascal Flatts, just the latest stars to join the highly successful Milk Rocks! campaign, have become one of the most successful acts in music, with over 15 million albums sold, nine #1 songs and 17 Top 10 hits credited to the trio of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney. Their September 2007 release, Still Feels Good, marked their third-straight #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, following 2006?s Me and My Gang, which made the trio the top-selling artists in all genres of music that year, with more than five million units sold. Their 2007 "Still Feels Good Tour" closed out the year as the 10th best selling tour in all genres according to Billboard magazine. The band also recently won the CMA ?Vocal Group of the Year? for the fifth consecutive year.

?We have the greatest fans in the world,? said Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts. ?So giving our songs back to them, with the opportunity to join the band for a night, is the least we can do to say thanks. And since drinking milk is a big part of keeping our fans energized for our show, we?re happy to help Milk Rocks! get their message out there.?

New York-based MilkMedia?s milk carton side-panels and lunchroom posters are table-talk in more than 95,000 elementary, middle and high schools nationwide, spreading the word on health, nutrition and exercise on up to 24 million branded cartons of milk per day. Directed at ?tweens (ages 9-13) and teens (ages 14-19), Milk Rocks! makes milk ?cool for kids? in schools, on the web and in concerts with today?s brightest stars. The Milk Rocks! program, which launched in September 2007, has recently been featured in Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter, and has attracted American Idol star Elliott Yamin, Hilary Duff, The Cheetah Girls, Mandy Moore, Aly & AJ and dozens of other artists from many major and independent record labels. These artists direct students to MilkRocks.com, where they can enter exciting sweepstakes, listen to music, watch videos, download songs and photos, play games and have a chance to brush elbows with their favorite stars ? like Rascal Flatts.


Dateline: January 14, 2008

CBS TO BROADCAST "GARTH BROOKS: LIVE IN LA!"

LIVE IN CONCERT FROM STAPLES CENTER, FRIDAY, JAN. 25

Brooks' Concert is One of Five He'll Give Over a Two-Day Period, Which Sold Out in 59 Minutes, That Will Raise Money for F.I.R.E. (Fire Intervention Relief Effort) in California

CBS will broadcast GARTH BROOKS: LIVE IN LA! from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT). The event is the first of five unprecedented performances Brooks will play over two days ? a feat believed to have never before been attempted by any artist.

As part of his first show on Friday night, Brooks will craft a one-hour special for the Network, allowing viewers unique access to the kick-off of his extraordinary two-day, five-show extravaganza.

Brooks will perform two concerts on Friday and three on Saturday, Jan. 26, all at STAPLES Center. Selling 85,000 tickets in less than an hour, Brooks is the only artist in STAPLES Center history to sell out five concerts in one hour and play five concerts in two days.

All proceeds from the five concerts, organized by Brooks and AEG (owners of STAPLES Center), and sponsored by American Express and official media sponsor the Los Angeles Times, will be donated to the "Southern California 2008 Fire Intervention Relief Effort (F.I.R.E.)," a campaign of the McCormick Tribune Foundation. The funds will be granted to agencies providing aid to victims and the first responders of the Los Angeles and San Diego wildfires in addition to providing financial assistance to California firefighting departments and organizations in need of additional or replacement firefighting equipment to better perform their heroic duties. The Foundation will also be responsible for granting administration and recordkeeping.

During the concert, viewers will have the opportunity to contribute to the campaign by calling 1-800-713-2065 or going to http://www.mccormicktribune.org/2008firerelief.


Justin Timberlake to Star in Pepsi Stuff Super Bowl Commercial

Emmy and Grammy Award-Winning Artist to Launch Pepsi's Biggest Promotion Ever

Justin Timberlake, the multi-platinum recording artist, brings his star power to the Super Bowl in a Pepsi Stuff commercial. Justin inspires a "Magnetic Attraction" in a stunt- filled commercial showing how every sip of Pepsi gets you closer to the music and "stuff" you want.

Justin does a number of wild stunts that have him flying high and rolling low as he narrowly escapes disaster at every turn in the "Magnetic Attraction" spot. Directed by Craig Gillespie (director of the feature film "Lars and the Real Girl") and created by BBDO NY, the commercial demonstrates how Pepsi Stuff brings people closer to music, merchandise, apparel and more.

"Justin Timberlake is one of the biggest stars in the world, what better way to launch our biggest promotion ever than with him on the Super Bowl," said Cie Nicholson, SVP and chief marketing officer, Pepsi-Cola North America.

Beginning February 1, consumers purchasing Pepsi products can "bank" their points on PepsiStuff.com and redeem them for prizes including DRM-free MP3 music downloads, electronics and apparel. Participants can also enter a daily sweepstakes for the chance to win trips to events like the Super Bowl, the MLB All-Star game and the Daytona 500, as well as for cash and many other big prizes. Consumers may sign up now to be reminded when the promotion begins at http://www.pepsistuff.com/



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TAYLOR SWIFT JOINS ELITE RANKS WITH HISTORY-MAKING 6 WEEKS AT #1

TAYLOR HAS BILLBOARD?S #1 COUNTRY SINGLE AND #1 COUNTRY ALBUM, AND CMT?S #1 COUNTRY VIDEO

TAYLOR TOPS 35 MILLION MYSPACE STREAMS, MAKES NATIONAL TV APPEARANCES THIS WEEK

**TAYLOR?S UPCOMING TV APPEARANCES**

January 15th , The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC

January 17th , The Ellen DeGeneres Show, syndicated

Taylor Swift is in good company this week as her third single ?Our Song? (which she wrote by herself for her 9th grade talent show) spends its 6th consecutive week at #1 atop Billboard?s Country Singles Chart. Taylor joins Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, and Kitty Wells as the only women in history to spend 6 weeks atop the country singles chart. Connie Smith holds the record at 8 weeks.

The video for ?Our Song? this week returns to the #1 spot atop CMT?s Top 20 Video Countdown, marking its 5th week at #1. Her self-titled debut CD is currently in its 9th week in the #1 position atop Billboard?s Country Albums sales chart and is at #5 on Billboard?s all-genre Hot 200 Albums sales chart. Taylor Swift, released on Big Machine Records, has sold in excess of 2 million copies and spent more weeks at the top of the country sales chart last year than any other release.

Also this week, Taylor surpassed the 35 million mark for music streams on MySpace, where she is consistently ranked Country?s #1 artist. And, Taylor will be performing on two national television shows--she will make her second appearance on NBC?s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on January 15th, at 11 p.m. EST/PST and on the 17th will guest on the top-rated syndicated The Ellen DeGeneres Show.


TIM MCGRAW LANDS SUPPORTING ROLE IN MOVIE ?FOUR CHRISTMASES?

Tim McGraw will begin filming in Los Angeles today his supporting role in the New Line Cinema film Four Christmases, which is set for release during the 2008 Christmas season. This is McGraw?s fifth movie project- Black Cloud (2003), Friday Night Lights (2004), Flicka (2006) and The Kingdom (2007).

Four Christmases stars Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn as a couple who after years of avoiding their families during the holidays are forced to visit all four of their divorced parents? homes on Christmas Day. McGraw plays ?Dallas,? a brother to Vaughn?s character.

The film?s original screenplay was written by Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson and is produced by Spyglass Entertainment?s Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum and Jonathan Glickman along with Witherspoon and Vaughn. The movie also stars Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Mary Steenburgen and Jon Voight as the divorced parents and Jon Favreau, Kristen Chenoweth and Dwight Yoakam in additional supporting roles.


POP MUSIC SUPERSTAR CELINE DION RETURNS TO THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK WITH HER FIRST CONCERT SINCE COMPLETING HER FIVE YEAR RUN IN LAS VEGAS, "CELINE DION: THAT'S JUST THE WOMAN IN ME" TO BE BROADCAST FRIDAY, FEB. 15



Dion Performs Special Duets with Grammy Award Nominee Josh Groban and Grammy Award Winner will.i.am

Five-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Celine Dion stars in a one-hour primetime special, CELINE DION: THAT'S JUST THE WOMAN IN ME, to be broadcast Friday, Feb. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Taped before a live audience at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on Jan. 12, Dion performs some of her greatest hits including "Because You Loved Me," "My Heart Will Go On" and "Taking Chances" off her current album, The Prayer with special guest, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Josh Groban, and "Eyes on Me" with multiple Grammy Award winner will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas.) CELINE DION: THAT'S JUST THE WOMAN IN ME is Celine's first concert since ending her five year musical extravaganza, A New Day, in Las Vegas and her third special on the Network.

Amid the intimately set concert, Celine Dion also engages the audience in conversation about her past, present and future in response to questions from VIP guests.


GRAMMY-Winning Rock Band Third Day to Jam With America's Troops on USO Tour to Persian Gulf

GRAMMY-winning and multi-platinum rock band Third Day will soon trek to the Persian Gulf and perform for service members as part of a USO/Army and Air Force Chaplains entertainment tour. On its first USO tour, the five member band will spend quality time with troops, mesmerize military audiences with high-energy performances and express their heartfelt gratitude. The band will also meet and shake hands with deployed military personnel, and share personal stories of life, family and encouragement.

Deemed one of today's most successful rock bands, Third Day has recorded more than 20 no. 1 hit songs, sold more than six million albums and garnered a slew of prestigious awards including three Grammy Awards and 24 Dove Awards. Performing for more than a decade, the group has released a dozen albums, including its most recent project "Chronology Volume 2." The CD/DVD consists of 18 of the band's biggest hits along with live recordings of past tours and exclusive footage chronicling the band's evolution.

"We are grateful for the gift of music and for the opportunity to embark on a USO tour," says Mac Powell, the band's lead singer. "We don't take anything in life for granted -- not our freedom and certainly not our men and women in uniform. We're eager to go and rock out."

Third Day's distinctive sound is embedded with hard rock, gospel, old country and praise and worship influences. Conceived in a garage by high school classmates turned band mates, Mac Powell and Mark Lee, the Atlanta-based rockers are dedicated to writing songs with contemporary, inspirational messages and performing around the globe.

Jonas Brothers Sell Out Multiple Dates on Solo Tour in Just Minutes

New Dates Announced and On Sale 1/19/08

Fastest Sellout in Gibson Amphitheatre History

Platinum selling artists Jonas Brothers sold out dates across the country this weekend for their highly anticipated Look Me In The Eyes Tour. In Los Angeles, the record book was re-written at the Gibson Amphitheater where the band's show sold out in 2 minutes -- the fastest sellout in the venue's 36 year history. The band immediately added 2 additional Los Angeles dates to meet fan demand.

Listed below are the dates for the Look Me In The Eyes Tour:

January 31 Tucson, AZ Tucson Convention Center Music Hall
(SOLD OUT)
February 1 Las Vegas, NV Planet Hollywood Theatre (SOLD OUT)
February 2&3 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
***Note 2 shows on 2/2
February 5 Everett, WA Comcast Arena (SOLD OUT)
February 6 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
(SOLD OUT)
February 8 Salt Lake City, UT E-Center of West Valley
***Note a few tickets remain
February 11 El Paso, TX Abraham Chavez Theater (SOLD OUT)
February 12 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
***Note a few tickets remain

The following tour dates are on sale Saturday, January 19, 2008:

February 9 Denver, CO Wells Fargo Theatre
February 14 Houston, TX Toyota Center
February 15 N. Little Rock, AR Alltel Arena
February 17 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center
February 21 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
February 22 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
February 23 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
February 27 Lafayette, LA Cajundome
February 28 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie
The Look Me In The Eyes Tour is being produced by Live Nation. Tickets are available at http://www.livenation.com/.

The Jonas Brothers self-titled Hollywood Records album was co-written by the band and debuted at # 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. Their single "S.O.S." shot straight to the top of iTunes and the video was constantly on MTV's TRL Countdown. The band is currently in the studio preparing for their much anticipated 3rd album. They have co-written the entire album and its being produced by John Fields. The album is scheduled to be release in July 2008.

Further information and all the latest tour details can be found at http://www.jonasbrothers.com/ or http://www.livenation.com/.


Dateline: January 13, 2008

Christina Aguilera Welcomes A Son!

Christina Aguilera and her husband Jordan Bratman are proud to announce the birth of their son Max Liron Bratman. He is a beautiful, healthy baby boy! He was born on January 12th, 2008 at 10:05pm weighing in at 6 pounds 2 oz. and 20.5 inches long. Mom is resting and doing well!


Dateline: January 10, 2008

Soulja Boy Tell'em Makes History as 'Crank That' Passes the 3,000,000 Mark in Downloads

Video for New Single 'Yahhh!' Premieres This Week

The first artist to rack up 3,000,000 downloads of a digital track/song is a teenager! "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" from 17-year-old rap phenom Soulja Boy Tell'em officially surpassed the landmark number this week.

Grammy nominated for Best Rap Song and the #1 song on the Hot 100 chart for seven weeks, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" has also sold more than 3,000,000 ringtones and its music video has been viewed an incredible 28,000,000 times on YouTube. In addition, the instructional dance video has been viewed 22,000,000 times and the video for the single "Soulja Girl" (featuring I-15) 11,000,000 times. Not surprisingly then, his website is also the #1 most viewed artist site on the Web, with more than 1,000,000 unique hits per month. His MySpace page has recorded 27,000,000 profile views and 31,000,000 audio streams. The charismatic Souljaboy is also being seen on cellphones worldwide via Soulja Boy TV (SBTV), a free mobile television WAP site.

"Soulja Boy has set the bar for what's possible in terms of breaking an artist online," commented Steve Berman, President of Sales and Marketing for Interscope Geffen A&M Records. "He's been doing it since day one, before he was signed here, so I'm not surprised he's setting a record today. Soulja Boy is out there on the frontier, showing everyone else what's possible."

"I can't thank my fans enough, without them all of this wouldn't have been possible. The support they give me is beyond incredible. I have so many Soulja Boy Tell'em projects ready and I will continue to give them what they need in 2008. Yuuuuaaaa!!" exclaims Soulja Boy Tell'em.

With his debut album, Souljaboytellem.com (ColliPark Music/Interscope Records), rocketing past its gold certification -- having sold more than 658,000 copies to date -- Soulja Boy is the biggest selling new hip-hop or R&B artist of 2007.

But he's not stopping there. Kicking off 2008, his video for the album's third single, "Yahhh!" (featuring Arab), premiered this week on BET's "Access Granted" and on Yahoo! Music. The behind-the-scenes feature on "Yahhh!" has already been viewed 1,200,000 times on YouTube.

The story of Soulja Boy Tell'em has just begun.


Superstar Christina Aguilera to Release a Thrilling New Concert DVD Filmed Live in Australia and Exclusively Available at Best Buy in February

Multi-platinum RCA recording artist Christina Aguilera took Sydney, Australia by storm when her "Back to Basics" world tour hit the Acer Arena for two shows in July 2007. This breathlessly energetic, dazzling live concert spectacular brought the house down-and the cameras were rolling there to catch it all.

Back to Basics -- Live and Down Under captures all the energy and emotion of Aguilera during her Sydney concert. Presented by the RCA Music Group, this new 90-minute DVD will be available exclusively at Best Buy on February 5 and online at www.BestBuy.com now.

"Christina's done it again -- another stunning long-form from one of music's greatest performers. We are fortunate Best Buy shares our excitement and has partnered with us on this project," comments Tom Corson, EVP/GM RCA Music Group.

This concert spectacular features 18 great songs spanning the four-time Grammy Award-winning superstar's amazing career, including the smash singles "Ain't No Other Man" and "Candyman" off "Back to Basics"; Number One hits "Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" and "What a Girl Wants"; her No. 2 smash "Beautiful," the 2004 Grammy Award winner for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and more.

The DVD captures the excitement of this lavish tour, from the unique stage with 3 distinct scenes, more than 600 moving lights and a state-of-the-art hydraulic system, to production incorporating everything from burlesque cabaret to trapeze choreography, fire jugglers, and stilt walkers-but the heart and soul of the show is Christina Aguilera, with her awe-inspiring voice and silver-screen charisma. Bonus material gives viewers a true 360 degree perspective of the tour by featuring exclusive interviews with her dancers, wardrobe (Simone Harouche), hair and makeup (Stephen Sollitto), musicians, background vocalists, musical director (Rob Lewis), Jordan Bratman (Christina's husband) and Christina herself.

"Christina Aguilera is one of the biggest female artists in the world and Best Buy is delighted to offer her fans the highly anticipated Christina Aguilera Back to Basics -- Live and Down Under DVD," notes Gary Arnold, senior entertainment officer for Best Buy.

To date, Christina Aguilera has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, scored four Number One singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and has won three Grammy Awards and a Latin Grammy Award. Her third RCA album, Back to Basics, debuted at Number One on four of Billboard's music charts in the United States and also the charts in fifteen other countries in?cluding the UK, Canada, Japan, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Holland, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Thailand. In the 50th annual Grammy Awards, Christina Aguilera is nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Candyman," from her album Back to Basics; and for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocal, with the legendary Tony Bennett for their duet on "Steppin' Out With My Baby" from Tony Bennett: An American Classic.



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TAYLOR SWIFT KICKS OFF NEW YEAR WITH #1 ALBUM, #1 SINGLE, SOLD-OUT TOUR DATES AND NATIONAL TELEVISION APPEARANCES

**TAYLOR?S UPCOMING TV APPEARANCES**

January 15th , The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC

January 17th , The Ellen DeGeneres Show, syndicated

The momentum of Nashville?s hottest new artist continues to build exponentially as 2008 Best New Artist Grammy nominee Taylor Swift?s self-titled debut CD returns to the #1 position atop Billboard?s Country Albums sales chart this week and climbs to #5 on Billboard?s all-genre Hot 200 Albums sales chart. This is Taylor?s 9th week at #1 on the country sales chart?Taylor Swift, released on Big Machine Records, has sold in excess of 2 million copies and spent more weeks at the top of the country sales chart last year than any other release.

Also this week, Taylor?s third single, ?Our Song,? spends its 5th consecutive week at #1 atop both Billboard?s Country Singles Chart and the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Chart, reaching a weekly audience of more than 31 million listeners. Taylor is now one of just 12 female artists who have spent 5 weeks or more at #1 since Billboard began tracking country singles in 1944. She joins the elite company of such artists as Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline.

?Our Song? has distinguished Taylor as the youngest person to single-handedly write and sing a #1 country single entirely on her own. She is also the first female solo artist in country music history to write or co-write every song on a double platinum-selling debut CD. Taylor currently has hit singles on both the country and the pop charts -- her single ?Teardrops On My Guitar,? which peaked at #2 on the country chart last year, is currently at #11 and climbing Billboard?s mainstream Top 40 chart.

Next week Taylor will be performing on two national television shows--she will make her second appearance on NBC?s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on January 15th, at 11 p.m. EST/PST and on the 17th will guest on the top-rated syndicated The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

This weekend Taylor will kick off her 2008 tour with a very special performance at the third annual Sprint Sound & Speed presented by Sun Trust at Nashville?s Sommet Center. During her show at the Saturday evening concert event she will make a special presentation to the NASCAR charity the Victory Junction Gang Camp -- the pink pickup truck she received last month as an 18th birthday present from her record label, Big Machine. The camp, founded by NASCAR legend Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie in honor of their late son Adam, will utilize Taylor?s truck to transport children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Taylor?s 2008 tour moves to the West Coast next week for a series of sold-out shows. A listing of tour dates is available at www.taylorswift.com.

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


Dateline: January 8, 2008

'American Idol' Season Three Finalist Jon Peter Lewis Recording New Album

Jon Peter Lewis, the first singer to bring rock 'n' soul to "American Idol," will release his second album this spring.

Chris Garcia, who has worked with Santana and Michelle Branch, Dido and Jewel, is producing the album under the guidance of executive producer Don Grierson, a former head of A&R for Capitol and Epic Records involved with Bob Seger, Heart, Duran Duran, Cheap Trick, Celine Dion and Tina Turner.

JPL, as he was known on "Idol," is writing or co-writing several tracks for the album, which will feature such esteemed session musicians as guitarist Nick Lashley (Alanis Morissette) and drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Cougar, Indigo Girls). The as-yet-untitled album is the follow-up to Stories From Hollywood, a limited release distributed through independent roots rock label Authentic Records, which featured the infectious singles "Boy Next Door," "If I Go Away" and "Turn to Grey." Before he was a successful solo artist and household name, Lewis cashed in his college loans to audition for "American Idol" in Hawaii, where his rendition of Van Morrison's "Crazy Love" ushered him through to Hollywood. He went on to win the audience vote in wildcard week after his take on Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation," a performance MTV News called "one of the most memorable in 'Idol' history."

Lewis' wide vocal range and uninhibited stage personality eventually prompted Simon Cowell to call him "the dark horse to win the competition," Rolling Stone to peg him as a "pick to win" and Elton John to praise his "excellent pitch and phrasing." JPL took part in the 50-city American Idols Live Tour with Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and headliner Fantasia in the summer of 2004.

JPL has since toured the country with his band and performed on many national television programs. Spring tour dates will be announced soon.


Dateline: January 7, 2008

Kenny Chesney: BILLBOARD's #1 Songwriter/Artist of 2007

#3 Most Played Songwriter Behind Writers Dave Berg, Casey Beathard

For a guy who's never been reluctant to record other people's songs, when the dust settled on 2007, Kenny Chesney was the artist who'd spent the most weeks on Billboard's Country Singles chart as a writer. For not only did the triple and current Country Music Association and three consecutive and reigning Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year pen his 3 week #1 "Beer In Mexico" all by himself, but he co-wrote Rascal Flatts' month-long chart-topper "Take Me There," which launched their brand new, Still Feels Good.

"I think people spend too much time worrying about who wrote what, who published this or that," says Chesney. "Maybe it's all the years I spent at Acuff Rose, wanting to write with Dean Dillon and Skip Ewing, talking to Whitey Shaffer and what have you. You spend time with those guys, you get very serious about what a great song is, but just as - or maybe even more importantly - what makes a great song for the person singing it? cause there are hits, and then there are songs that say something about who you are."

Certainly Chesney has built a career on songs that define his place as Every(young)man in America beyond the urban centers. Whether it's first loves ("Never Wanted Nothing More"), first thrills ("Young," "Keg In The Closet"), first real fun ("When The Sun Goes Down"), first heartache ("Anything But Mine"), first maturity ("There Goes My Life," "The Good Stuff"), there is an honesty and a song quality that established Chesney as someone who knew how his audience lived, loved and felt. And that commitment to the truth about how it is more than colored his songwriting.

"When you have access to the very best songs out there, it sets the bar pretty high," Chesney says of his reluctance to just heave songs on his records because he can. "You look at what's being written, and - at least for me - they have to be as good as what else is out there, or else it's just doing it because you can. When you've been blessed to have sat with the writers I have, to just listen to them talking well, you're not going to dishonor any of that.

"It's also about knowing what's a fit for you versus someone else. 'Take Me There' I knew was a good song, but it seemed like I'd already sung it. It was something I'd done and you know, I don't think I could've done that song near as well as Gary (LeVox) did. He totally got what it was about, he got in there and just tore its heart out. We've all had that love, the one we want to know every tiny detail about and Gary made you feel it. THAT is what a good song in the right hands is about."

Having just seen his Flip-Flop Summer Tour named by Pollstar as the 2nd biggest tour behind last summer's Police Reunion Tour, Chesney's already had the first sell-out of his 2008 Poets & Pirates Tour - sponsored by Corona Extra - at Boston's Foxboro, MA Gillette Stadium. With more dates about to be announced and yet another honor under his belt, 2008 is stacking up to be his best year ever.


Dateline: January 4, 2008

AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST PHIL STACEY RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE

American Idol season 6 finalist Phil Stacey will release his debut single, "If You Didn't Love Me" to country radio on Monday, January 7. The track, produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick (Little Big Town) and written by Wendell Mobley, Jason Sellers and Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox, will be the lead single from Phil Stacey's upcoming debut CD, scheduled for release in April 2008.

"I'm so excited to have found this song and that it'll be my very first single," says Phil. "The lyrics of the song mean a lot to me because it's a great love song that everyone can relate to and I feel like it tells the story of my marriage. I've been blessed with an amazingly supportive wife [Kendra] and with all the things we've been through together - whether it was in college, the military or even on American Idol - having her there made everything so much easier and put joy into everything we went through. I don't know where I'd be today without her."

Phil grew up singing in his father's church in Fairfield, Ohio and studied vocal performance at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. In 2003, Phil enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a Musician Third Class at Navy Band Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida.

It wasn't until 2007 that Phil came to national attention when he performed for millions of viewers each week during his competition on the sixth season of American Idol. His renditions of the country hits "Where The Blacktop Ends," "The Change" and "I Need You" were among his most praised performances of the season.

Following his time on American Idol, Phil toured with his fellow contestants over the summer on a 55 city tour before moving to Nashville with wife Kendra and their two daughters to pursue his country music career.



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Grand Ole Opry Tapes GAC Special

How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live From The Grand Ole Opry

Tickets for January 20 Taping Go On Sale January 5

Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Sara Evans, Loretta Lynn, Ronnie Milsap, and Carrie Underwood Among Those To Perform

Tickets for the January 20 taping of the upcoming GAC special How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live From The Grand Ole Opry will go on sale Sat., January 5. Artists scheduled to participate in the live taping at the Grand Ole Opry House include Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Sara Evans, Loretta Lynn, Ronnie Milsap, and Carrie Underwood.

Tickets are $15 each, and proceeds will benefit the Opry Trust Fund, which assists members of the country music community in need. Fans who purchase tickets for Opry shows in January or February can purchase tickets to the taping for $5. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Opry ticket office at 615-871-OPRY or 1-800-SEE-OPRY or online at www.opry.com.

The 90-minute special, How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live From The Grand Ole Opry, will air February 9 on Great American Country (GAC) 8:00 - 9:30 pm EASTERN. Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs and The Whites will also be a part of the television special with performances pre-recorded at the Ryman Auditorium.

The recording How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live From The Grand Ole Opry will be released on February 5, 2008 on RCA Records. This unique collection features twelve gospel songs recorded live at the Grand Ole Opry by artists including Adkins, Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band with Mac Powell, Evans, Gill, Alan Jackson, Patty Loveless, Lynn, Milsap, Paisley, Skaggs and The Whites, and Underwood.

The Grand Ole Opry? is presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store?. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year.




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Live Nation Signs Jonas Brothers to Long Term Worldwide Touring Deal

First Dates Announced Today!

Live Nation, the world's largest live music company known for its global tours with such pop culture icons as Madonna, The Rolling Stones and The Police, to name a few, has inked a long term worldwide touring deal with the platinum selling music phenomenon, Jonas Brothers. The deal, the first of its kind for an emerging act, is expected to play more than 140 theatres and arenas around the world during the span of the agreement.

The first wave of tour dates, which kicks off the aptly named "Look Me In The Eyes" tour for Jonas Brothers' new single "When You Look Me In The Eyes," will embark in Tucson, Arizona January 31. The announcement comes on the heels of a wildly successful year for Jonas Brothers, which included their first platinum album and their special guest appearance on the sold out "Best of Both Worlds" arena tour, massive internet and top 40 radio exposure, and countless TV appearances and magazine covers. Billboard magazine also named the group the pop tour break out pick for 2008.

"This band creates pandemonium wherever they go. They sell out dates instantly and always leave their loyal fans wanting more. We couldn't be more thrilled to be partners with them on their journey to superstardom," said Live Nation's Bruce Kapp.

Tickets for the dates announced today will go on sale beginning on Saturday, January 12th and can be purchased at www.livenation.com.

"The Jonas Brothers are without a doubt one of the most promising young touring bands working today," said Live Nation's Brad Wavra. "Over the next two years we will work alongside the band, management, and their record label to grow Jonas Brothers' fan base and establish them as one of the most successful touring bands in music."

"The level of commitment and passion that everyone at Live Nation has shown for our band has been inspiring," said Jonas Brothers. "Together we are going to bring our show to millions of our fans around the world. We couldn't be more excited about our future together."

Jonas Brothers' self-titled Hollywood Records album was largely written by the brothers themselves, and debuted at # 5 on the Billboard Top 200. Their single "S.O.S." shot straight to the top of iTunes and the video straight into MTV's TRL Countdown. Jonas Brothers' CD was the first to be released in the CD-VU+ format, a 100% recyclable multi-media format. Jonas Brothers have already started work on their new album while on tour for a July 2008 release.

Following their performance on the American Music Awards, and Dick Clark's New Year's Rocking Eve, Jonas Brothers have several more upcoming television appearances including The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 21. They have several upcoming print features including People, Details, Cosmo Girl, Teen Vogue and more. Jonas Brothers recently shot a video for "When You Look Me In The Eyes" while on the road which chronicles the mania they create on tour, and their utter devotion and love for their fans.

Listed below are the first tour dates on sale Saturday, January 12:

Jan 31 Tucson, AZ TCC Music Hall
Feb 1 Las Vegas, NV Planet Hollywood
Feb 2 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheater
Feb 5 Everett, WA Everett Events Center
Feb 6 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Feb 8 Salt Lake City, UT E-Center
Feb 11 El Paso, TX Abraham Chavez Theater
Feb 12 San Antonio, TX San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
***More dates to be announced soon.


Dateline: January 3, 2008

LITTLE BIG TOWN'S PHILLIP SWEET AND WIFE REBECCA WELCOME NEW BABY GIRL

Five month old Daisy Pearl, daughter of Little Big Town's Kimberly Roads Schlapman now has a playmate on the road. Band member Phillip Sweet and wife Rebecca welcomed their new baby girl during the holidays on December 27. Penelopi Jane Sweet was born at 5:47 pm at the Baptist Hospital in Nashville and weighed 6 lbs 4 oz. She was 19 inches long and has curly brown hair.

"We never knew we could love someone so much," said Sweet. "We are truly blessed!"

Little Big Town is currently on tour with George Strait through March. For more information on tour dates and ticket information, visit www.littlebigtown.com




"MY GRAMMY? MOMENT 2008" LAUNCHES ON YOUTUBE AS UNSIGNED MUSICIANS VIE FOR PERFORMANCE WITH FOO FIGHTERS ON 50TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

Fans Vote Online to Determine Who Will Perform with Current GRAMMY-Nominated

Rock Band in Special Segment on Music's Biggest Night? Feb. 10, 2008, on CBS

The Recording Academy? today officially launched the second and unique installment of "My GRAMMY? Moment" for the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards, following the successful "My GRAMMY Moment" debut segment with Justin Timberlake on the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Continuing its mission of discovering and nurturing music makers, this year The Academy is giving unsigned instrumentalists the opportunity to vie for a performance on Music's Biggest Night? with current five-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band the Foo Fighters. Interested musicians can submit up to a 60-second performance video showcasing their talent and view a special message from the Foo Fighters on YouTube (www.youtube.com/mygrammymoment) - the official online partner of "My GRAMMY Moment 2008."

A Grammy Blue Ribbon Panel will determine the 45 quarter finalists, with the public vote narrowing the field to semi-finalists who will perform with the Foo Fighters as part of an orchestra, and one winner as the featured instrumentalist. Users can log directly onto YouTube to access the video submissions, video viewing and voting site. Content also will be available on the CBS Audience Network and its more than 200 online partners. The 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and is scheduled to be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

"We are pleased to once again provide talented and unsigned musicians the chance to grace the GRAMMY stage," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "This year, we reach even deeper into the incredibly diverse musical community by giving an ensemble of instrumentalists the chance to participate in another special and unique 'GRAMMY Moment.' The Academy and our GRAMMY Foundation have made music education and career enhancement a priority 365 days of the year, and this interactive component is yet another reflection of our mission to directly engage young musicians with the opportunity of a lifetime."

"This is an incredible opportunity for an up-and-coming musician to perform live on the GRAMMY stage on Music's Biggest Night with one of the most creative and successful rock bands today," said Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events, CBS.

"An appearance on the GRAMMY Awards is one of the highest honors a musical artist can achieve," said Ken Ehrlich, co-executive producer of the GRAMMY Awards. "By opening our show to a new generation of young musicians who will realize their dreams early in their career, we hope to inspire a generation of future music makers who will see that anything is possible."

"From the classical cellist to the emerging rock star, YouTube provides a unique opportunity for all musicians to market and promote their music and directly engage their fans," said Chad Hurley, CEO and co-founder, YouTube. "'My GRAMMY Moment' 2008 is an amazing opportunity for a talented group of people to play on stage with one of the most iconic bands today, and I'm excited to see the performance."

"Bringing all these powerhouse brands together - CBS, the GRAMMYs, the Foo Fighters and YouTube - to allow fans to be an integral part of the GRAMMY experience is what the interactive community is all about," said Joe Ferreira, Sr. Vice President/GM, CBS Audience Network.

Submission Information

? Musicians - 18 years and older, U.S. residents, and not signed (nor ever been signed) to an independent or major music company - can submit up to a 60-second video of a solo, instrumental performance of the Foo Fighters' current GRAMMY-nominated song "The Pretender."

1 Only one of the following instruments can be used in the video (with no background track):

? Strings: Viola, Violin, Cello, Upright Bass

1 Woodwinds: Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Baritone Saxophone

2 Brass: Trombone, Trumpet/Flugelhorn, French Horn

? Videos should be submitted and uploaded to YouTube (www.youtube.com/mygrammymoment) beginning Jan. 3, 2008, at 12:01 a.m. ET and no later than Jan. 20, 2008, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Voting and Performance Information

" Music fans can log on directly to YouTube (www.youtube.com/mygrammymoment) to access the video submissions, video viewing and voting site beginning Jan. 3, 2008.

" Original group of video submissions will be evaluated and judged by a VIP Blue Ribbon Committee (comprised of singers, songwriters, producers, music industry executives, as well as key Recording Academy executives) who will choose the 45 quarter finalists.

" The 45 quarter finalists will be announced on Jan. 24, 2008. Then, fan voting for up to 20 semi-finalists will take place through Feb. 1, 2008, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

" Up to 20 semi-finalists will be announced on Feb. 2, 2008. These musicians will perform as the Foo Fighters orchestra at the 50th GRAMMY Awards and will fly to Los Angeles during GRAMMY Week to rehearse with the band. " The Top 3 finalists to be announced on Feb. 4, 2008.

" Voting for the featured instrumentalist will take place beginning Feb. 4, 2008, through Feb. 10, 2008, at 8 p.m. ET on YouTube. After that, voting will be open during the first two hours of the live telecast (8-10 p.m. ET) via text messaging. The featured instrumentalist will be announced live on stage during the telecast prior to his/her ultimate GRAMMY Moment with the Foo Fighters.


Dateline: January 2, 2008

Country Music's Biggest Stars Singing Their Gospel Favorites

RCA Records Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry have come together to celebrate and showcase the amazing gospel music that is performed regularly at the Grand Ole Opry each year by country music's biggest stars. This unique collection features twelve gospel songs recorded live at the Grand Ole Opry by artists including Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band with Mac Powell, Sara Evans, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Patty Loveless, Loretta Lynn, Ronnie Milsap, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs and The Whites, and Carrie Underwood. How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live From The Grand Ole Opry will be released on February 5, 2008 on RCA Records.

"When I was asked to be a part of this project, I wanted to choose a classic song that had stood the test of time," shares Carrie Underwood. "I wanted a standard gospel song that has really touched people."

How Great Thou Art features standard gospel classics including "I'll Fly Away," "Give Me Jesus," "Old Rugged Cross," and "How Great Thou Art," among others. Many country artists grew up singing in church as their first experience with music, so being a part of this project is a natural fit for many of today's country music stars.

"I grew up singing gospel tunes right out of the hymnal at our church," explains Sara Evans. "Historically, gospel music has played a large part in the Grand Ole Opry and I am very honored to be a part of this album."

Track Listing:

1. I'll Fly Away - Charlie Daniels Band/Mac Powell
2. Blessed Assurance - Alan Jackson
3. Precious Memories - Patty Loveless
4. Precious Lord, Take My Hand - Ronnie Milsap
5. Family Bible - Ricky Skaggs/The Whites
6. Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Sara Evans
7. The Old Rugged Cross - Brad Paisley
8. Wayfaring Stranger - Trace Adkins
9. Where No One Stands Alone - Loretta Lynn
10. Give Me Jesus - Vince Gill
11. A House Of Gold - Dierks Bentley
12. How Great Thou Art - Carrie Underwood


Sony BMG to Release the Official Soundtrack to the ABC Documentary Elvis - Viva Las Vegas

Features Special Performances By Some Of Today's Hottest Artists

CD Available In Stores And Online January 2nd, 2008

On January 2nd SONY BMG Music Entertainment will release the official soundtrack to the ABC documentary "Elvis - Viva Las Vegas."

The ABC documentary aired on September 18th and is regarded as the most successful Elvis Presley documentary ever produced. The documentary chronicles Elvis' life during the Vegas years with a focus on his music, his ground- breaking style and his legacy.

Elvis' residency in Vegas was very important to his career and he paved the way for other artists to recognize the town as a place to execute their creative visions and set up similar residencies. Elvis' unique style and music influenced myriads of today's hit artists, many of whom perform their unique interpretations of their favorite Elvis songs. The "Elvis-Viva Las Vegas" CD features Elvis songs interpreted by hit artists like Bruce Springsteen, Daughtry, Toby Keith, Faith Hill, Chris Isaak, Miranda Lambert, The Little Willies and Patti Scialfa. The CD also includes original Elvis masters made famous during the Vegas years including 'Love Me Tender,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' and title track 'Viva Las Vegas.'

Track Listing:

1. Miranda Lambert - "Jailhouse Rock"
2. Daughtry "Suspicious Minds"
3. Chris Isaak/Brandi Carlile "Love Me Tender"
4. Toby Keith/Joe Perry "Mystery Train"
5. Faith Hill "(There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me)"
6. The Little Willies (Lee Alexander, Jim Campilongo, Norah Jones, Richard Julian, Dan Rieser) "Love Me"
7. Bruce Springsteen "Viva Las Vegas"
8. Elvis Presley "Mystery Train"
9. Elvis Presley "Love Me Tender"
10. Elvis Presley "Love Me"
11. Elvis Presley "(There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me)"
12. Elvis Presley "Jailhouse Rock"
13. Elvis Presley "Viva Las Vegas"
14. Elvis Presley "Suspicious Minds"
15. Patti Scialfa "Looking for Elvis"


LONG HOURS, HIGH ENERGY & FUN FASHION ON THE SET OF LADY ANTEBELLUM'S DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO, "LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE"

"I've never been a part of anything like this," said Dave Haywood of Capitol Records Nashville recording trio Lady Antebellum, reflecting on the day spent filming the video for the band's debut single, "Love Don't Live Here." "I figured it'd be like 3 people holding a camera, but it was a crew of 30 people doing lights, sound, camera work, setups, etc....craziness!"

"Love Don't Live Here," the first video from the band's self-titled debut album, can now be seen on country music channels CMT and GAC.

Shot in Nashville at multiple locations by director Chris Hicky, the "Love Don't Live Here" video had all three members of Lady Antebellum - Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley - showing up on set at 5:30 am, with the final shot occurring at the main performance location, Springwater Lounge, after 9:00 pm that night. "The video shoot was the longest day of my life - very fun but very tiring!" laughed Kelley. "It was pretty high energy," agreed Haywood. "Lots of fun in a similar fashion to touring and studio work. Always something going on, never a dull moment."

While the young band is known for videotaping themselves while out on the road performing, doing their first official music video gave the trio a whole new set of "firsts", including lip-synching: "The hardest thing about lip-synching was trying to keep up with the double-time singing - that's when they speed up the track so they can get the slow-motion effect on camera," said Kelley. "It was very weird to hear our song twice as fast." "We probably sang 'Love Don't Live Here' 75-100 times . . . crazy!" laughed Scott.

Of course, one fun perk to being on a video set is "craft services," or the food table: "I ate like an animal during the shoot," confessed Kelley. "Put food in front of me and I can't help myself." Haywood had a definite favorite food on the set: "Oh, the homemade guacamole dip. No question."

For Hillary Scott, the clothes were the thing. Outfitted by cutting-edge stylist Lee Moore, Moore described the look he had in mind for the young singer as "being inspired by 60s French new wave cinema, London flea markets, and 60's New York style rebel Edie Sedgwick . . . I was able to incorporate pieces like a Marc Jacobs' flannel pea-coat, purple aviator shades, a mod-era striped minidress & boots - all very vintage-inspired." The self-described "fashion-loving girl," was delighted with the results: "Lee is unbelievable . . . he is so talented - able to find pieces that are me, but still push my style boundaries a little too....and he always puts me in a mini!!!!" Scott adds with a grin.


December 27, 2007

RASCAL FLATTS RELEASE RINGTONES

For the first time ever, Rascal Flatts? music ? including favorites ?Take Me There? and ?Bless The Broken Road? ? are now available as mobile phone ringtones and ring-backs. Fans can text the word ?RASCAL? to 55655 to download their favorite Rascal Flatts ringtones to their mobile phones.

Rascal Flatts fans first demonstrated the connection between mobile phones and music when the band won the T-Mobile Text In Award for Favorite Artist of the Year at the 2006 American Music Awards.

For more on putting Rascal Flatts on your phone, check your carrier?s ring-tone menu or text ?RASCAL? to 55655.


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: November 17

Carrie Underwood to Headline Tenth Anniversary of The Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Concert During Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game Halftime Show

Live Performance to Launch 115-year-old Fundraising Campaign

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will be the featured performer for the tenth anniversary of the live, nationally televised Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime show to officially kick off the annual Salvation Army 2006 Red Kettle Christmas fundraising campaign, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced.

Underwood, the American Idol winner, who was recently named Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2006 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, will perform songs from her quadruple-platinum selling debut album, Some Hearts, which contains three #1 country singles. Since Carrie Underwood was named the 2005 American Idol winner, she has collected numerous awards including two wins at the CMA Awards and nominations at the upcoming American Music Awards and People's Choice Awards. For the tenth consecutive year, the Red Kettle campaign will be launched as part of a special live concert at Texas Stadium during the Cowboys' traditional holiday game. This year, the Cowboys play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the game will be televised nationally on the Fox Network beginning at 3:15 CST, Thursday, November 23.

"I am so glad to have the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving in Dallas this year," said Ms. Underwood. "My family and I have been spectators several times in the past, and now I am thrilled to be performing at halftime this year! I look forward to teaming up with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys for a great day. See you on the 23rd."

"Our halftime celebration at Texas Stadium has become a very unique and visible part of the family holiday tradition that is Thanksgiving in America," said Jones, the Cowboys' owner and general manager. "There's not a better way to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Red Kettle Kickoff than having all of us who support the special work of The Salvation Army know that our collective efforts during the past decade will result in the one billionth dollar dropped in a kettle some place in America this Christmas season."

Since 1997, the nationally televised Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game halftime show has officially launched the Red Kettle Christmas Campaign at the national level. During this time period, the campaign has raised nearly $900 million to help more than 335 million people in communities nationwide. Previous halftime performers have included Sheryl Crow, Destiny's Child, Toby Keith, LeAnn Rimes, Creed, Jessica Simpson, Billy Gillman, Clint Black, Randy Travis and Reba McEntire.

As part of the celebration, Ms. Underwood and Mr. Jones will be among the first to make donations to the Red Kettles, which help to raise money for holiday toys, coats, rental and utility assistance, and many other Salvation Army social services provided throughout the year.

"We continually see increased demand for our services and the annual Red Kettle Campaign is a major reason why we are able to provide assistance to those in need in over 5,000 communities nationwide," said Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, National Commander of The Salvation Army. "We have been privileged over the years to have The Dallas Cowboys allow us this tremendous national forum, and we are pleased that Carrie Underwood has agreed to help us kick off the 2006 campaign."

From its humble beginnings as a fundraiser started by a Salvation Army captain in San Francisco in 1891, the Red Kettle Campaign has grown into one of the most recognizable and important charitable campaigns in the United States. As part of the campaign, more than 25,000 Salvation Army volunteers fan out across the country to ring bells and solicit spare change donations to the iconic red kettles from holiday shoppers. In 2005, the campaign raised a record $111 million nationwide, with nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars (and the occasional diamond ring or gold tooth) all being returned to help those in the communities where they were raised. Last year, the funds helped The Salvation Army to provide assistance to more than 31 million Americans in need.

12 Days of Christmas with LeAnn Rimes!

LeAnn Rimes is making this a special holiday season for her community members at LeAnnRimesWorld.com. Beginning Monday, November 20th, members can enter the ?12 Days of Christmas? contest and have the opportunity to win a special Christmas gift from LeAnn! There will be not one...BUT 12 WINNERS!! Members of LeAnn?s fan club have a chance to win a new iPod, concert tickets w/ Meet & Greet passes to a 2007 show, articles of clothing from LeAnn's wardrobe, autographed memorabilia, and more!! Visit LeAnnRimesWorld.com for more details!!


MTV Brings Fans The Ultimate JAY-Z Experience

Network to Air Several JAY-Z Specials Including 'Diary of JAY-Z: Water for Life,' Updates from the Upcoming 'Hangar Tour' and an Entire JAY-Z Weekend on MTV2

MTV.com Creates JAY-Z 'Video Vault Experience' at Jay-Z.mtv.com

As JAY-Z fans eagerly await the November 21 release of his 2-disc deluxe set Kingdom Come, MTV: Music Television will bring JAY-Z fans closer than ever to their favorite artist by offering a broad spectrum of JAY-Z-related content across multiple platforms. Below are programming highlights:

-- MTV.com today will unveil an unparalleled JAY-Z fan site at jay-z.mtv.com. This JAY-Z "Video Vault Experience" offers users a comprehensive timeline of his career through footage from MTV's archives including all of JAY-Z's music videos, dozens of live performances, every MTV interview, including never-before-seen interviews, and more.

-- Fans will be able to get updates and see performance clips from JAY-Z's "Hangar Tour" as it happens on November 18 on both MTV and online at MTV.com. Additionally, MTV will air a half-hour special at 4:00pm EST on November 19 featuring a tour recap and footage from MTV.com's Video Vault Experience.

-- MTV2 introduces "JAY-Z DAY" on Sunday, November 19 featuring music videos and various programs including "Played in Full: JAY-Z" and a concert performance from Royal Albert Hall.

-- "Diary of JAY-Z: Water for Life," a documentary program examining the world's water crisis, premieres on November 19 at 2:00pm EST on MTV2 and will air on MTV on November 24 at 9:00am EST.

-- JAY-Z will appear live on MTV's "TRL" to hang with fans on Monday, November 20, the day before Kingdom Come hits stores.

-- Fans can enter the "The Jay-Z Platinum Experience" Contest at www.mtvjay-zplatinumexperience.com for a chance to live like a hip-hop superstar including a private helicopter trip to NYC, a private tour of the Island Def Jam offices, a personalized JAY-Z platinum album, NJ Nets tickets and more! Contest runs from November 18, 2006 through December 9, 2006.

HILARY DUFF TO CONTINUE GENEROUS CHARITABLE DONATIONS WITH THE CONTRIBUTION OF MEALS TO GULF COAST HURRICANE VICTIMS

Duff Has Purchased 200K Meals through USA Harvest To Be Shipped To Two Houston Shelters For Victims of Hurricane Katrina Who Remain In The Area

Internationally-celebrated, multi-platinum recording artist, concert performer, actress, designer, philanthropist and business woman Hilary Duff will continue her enormously generous charitable contributions to the victims of Hurricane Katrina with the donation of more than 200,000 meals to two shelters in Houston, TX. Duff has purchased these meals through USA Harvest, who she has done relief work and philanthropic donations with in the past, to be delivered to the Star of Hope shelter as well as the Harbor Lights Salvation Army shelter in Houston. Each shelter will receive 100,000 meals for the Hurricane Katrina refugees who are still shelter residents. Tyme It, a trucking company out of Louisville, will be delivering the supplies for free today and tomorrow, November 16th-17th, to Harbor Lights and Star of Hope, respectively.

?Hilary has set an extraordinary example with her generous contributions to the Gulf Coast victims of last year?s tragic hurricanes,? said Stan Curtis, Chairman of USA Harvest. ?With her current contribution, Hilary will have donated over 2.7 million meals to the victims who still need these generous donations.?

On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in August, Duff traveled to New Orleans with Curtis to visit and aid victims of last year?s devastating hurricanes. Hilary?s schedule was packed with trips to elementary schools, a high school, a disaster recovery center and a rescue mission to provide inspirational words, food and comfort to the many victims of the storm.

The 2.7 million meals that Hilary has donated through USA Harvest in the last year were prepared and distributed at Salvation Army canteens throughout the Gulf Coast region. Several of Hilary?s corporate partners including Fashion Accessory Bazaar, Mattel, Hasbro, Freedom Water and Energy drinks, Meijer Grocery Stores, Mas Tec. Corporation, The Mas Family Foundation of Miami, Schenkelshultz Architecture and Sinclair Broadcast Group all made large donations to USA Harvest and Hilary?s partnership to support the recovery effort. Hilary also encouraged her fans to bring canned food to her concerts. The donated food was collected by USA Harvest and distributed to food shelters across the Gulf Coast region.


It's A Girl!!!

Josh Gracin and wife Ann Marie proudly announce the arrival of their third child, Gabriella Ann Gracin born Wednesday, November 15 at 1:29PM and weighing 7 LBS, 12 OZ. Gabriella joins siblings Briana and Landon.

Dateline: October 27

For Those Dreaming of a White Christmas!

Bryan White Releases New Holiday Project, My Christmas Project, Nov. 21, 2006

From superstar and country music innovator to songwriter, producer, husband and father, over the past five years, Bryan White has grown into the next chapter of his career. With six number one hits and two platinum albums under his belt, White continues to expand his career with new projects. His new Christmas release seems to fit perfectly as the next chapter of his story. My Christmas Project EP will be available on Nov. 21 on his Web site, http://www.bryanwhite.com/, and at his concerts this holiday season.

My Christmas Project EP includes five Christmas songs that are close to White?s heart. On this intimate collection, you?ll hear White?s versions of ?White Christmas? and ?The First Noel,? which features his brother, Daniel White. The fun, upbeat ?Santa Claus Is Coming To Town? was recorded live and will instantly get you in the spirit of the holidays. White shows his arranging and drumming skills on his own "smooth jazz" instrumental version of ?God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.? Bryan closes out the EP with the self-penned instrumental ? and soon-to-be holiday favorite ? ?Heart of Christmas,? which features a narrative of the Christmas Story by Allie McCraw.

Bryan proudly announces he will be reuniting with old friends Tonic Sol-fa this holiday season for a Christmas mini-tour. The Midwest favorites have sold over one million albums on an independent label and continue to be one of the biggest touring artists on the circuit. Bryan says he is honored to share the stage with Tonic Sol-fa for their annual Christmas tour. The tour begins on Nov. 30 in Sioux City, Iowa, at the famed Orpheum Theatre.

White?s past hits include ?Someone Else's Star,? ?Rebecca Lynn,? ?So Much For Pretending? and ?I'm Not Supposed To Love You Anymore.? He is a past winner of the CMA Horizon Award and the Academy of Country Music?s Top New Male Vocalist award and was named CMT?s Rising Star and Male Video Artist of the Year, TNN/Music City News Star of Tomorrow, and SRO Touring Artist of the Year.

Tonic Sol-Fa & Bryan White Christmas Tour

November 30 Sioux City, IA Orpheum Theatre
December 1 Sioux Falls, SD Washington Pavilion
December 2 Sioux Falls, SD Washington Pavilion
December 4 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
December 11 Minneapolis, MN Orchestra Hall
December 15 Rochester, MN Rochester Civic Center

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Ruben Studdard Makes New J Records Album THE RETURN a Top 10 Chart Event

TV Appearances This Week on Megan Mullally and BET's J List - Follows Two Months of TV Dates on Today Show, Early Show, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, The View, and More

Buoyed by Urban radio's reaction to the new single "Change Me," award-winning, RIAA platinum J Records artist Ruben Studdard makes his auspicious 'return' this week to the Billboard 200 albums chart at #8 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart #2 with THE RETURN, which arrived in stores October 17th. THE RETURN is NAACP Image Award winner and Grammy nominee Ruben's long-awaited follow-up to his heralded debut album Soulful, which contained the back-to-back pop/R&B crossover single hits "Flying Without Wings/Superstar" and "Sorry 2004."

In between Soulful and THE RETURN, Ruben paid homage to his deep southern Gospel roots on I Need An Angel (November 2004), whose title tune was written and produced by R. Kelly. The acclaimed project debuted at #1 on the Gospel chart, achieved RIAA gold status within weeks, and earned Ruben a BET nomination last year for "Best Gospel Album."

Following the late-summer release of "Change Me," the #1 most added song at Urban Radio in its first week out, Ruben was viewed by millions during appearances on TV's Access Hollywood and Extra. In the weeks leading up to the release of THE RETURN, Ruben also appeared on NBC's The Today Show (twice!) and The Martha Stewart Show, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live and The View, CNN's Showbiz Tonight, CBS's The Early Show, and today (Oct. 25th) on NBC's The Megan Mullally Show. The video for "Change Me" is in rotation on BET J and BET After Dark. He will perform live this week on BET J (Oct. 27th) and will sit down with BET's The Center for an in depth interview (Oct. 26th). Stay tuned for appearances on the syndicated Rachael Ray show and The Tyra Banks Show.

Studdard has a vast amount of online awareness and activity with features on AOL Music, Clear Channel Music online, MSN Music, VH1.com "Hear Music First" and Hi5.com. THE RETURN is currently the #3 R&B album in the iTunes Music Store, ahead of Janet Jackson, Beyonce and John Legend.

THE RETURN takes its title from the opening cut, "The Return (of the Velvet Teddy Bear)," a song written for him by co-producer Harold Lilly, signifying Ruben's return to the mainstream after his gospel sojourn. "A lot of people outside the gospel field didn't know I'd released I Need An Angel," he said, "so they'd come up and ask me where I'd been for the last two years! With THE RETURN, I'm saying, 'I'm back singing these love songs just for you!'"

THE RETURN continues the love affair that Ruben has enjoyed with audiences across the country since winning the American Idol competition. The release of Soulful (December 2003) set off an avalanche of awards and nominations over the next two years, as Ruben was recognized by the Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, BET Awards, NAACP Awards, Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Awards, Billboard Awards, and Teen Choice Awards. In 2006, THE RETURN is aimed squarely at Ruben's legions of loyal fans: "I put a lot of love into making this album," he said, "and my audience is going to feel that ... "


Dateline: October 19

The Dixie Chicks 'Make Nice' for VH1 Storytellers

'VH1 Storytellers: Dixie Chicks' Premiering Saturday, October 28 at 9PM

VSPOT, VH1's Broadband Channel Gives Fans an Early Look at a Performance From the Show Beginning Today at http://dixiechicks.vh1.com

The Dixie Chicks treated fans to an intimate performance during a taping of VH1 Storytellers at the Los Angeles Theater in Los Angeles on September 20. The concert, which benefited the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, will premiere on VH1, Saturday, October 28 at 9PM. While their songs tell a story, The Dixie Chicks reveal the inspirations behind some of their classic hits as well as a few of their future classics, such as "Not Ready To Make Nice" which turned their whole world around...and they kind of like it. Viewers will also get to know the "Chicks" a little better as they show their lighter side and reveal a bit about their personal lives.

The episode treats fans to a unique experience as The Dixie Chicks perform new songs from their latest album Taking The Long Way in addition to previous hits. In quintessential "Storytellers" form, the Chicks (Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire) answer questions from fans and in a new interview give an honest and revealing look at the stories behind the songs.

Viewers will have the opportunity to hear the inspiration behind such hits as "Wide Open Spaces" and "Cowboy Take Me Away" and from their new album Taking The Long Way, "The Long Way Around," "Lubbock Or Leave It," "Silent House," and their current hit and answer to all the political upheaval they stirred up, "Not Ready To Make Nice."

VSPOT (http://dixiechicks.vh1.com/) began airing The Dixie Chicks performance of "Not Ready To Make Nice" beginning yesterday, October 18 -- ten days before "Storytellers: Dixie Chicks" airs on VH1. VSPOT will also host an exclusive performance of "Truth #2" and unseen interview footage with the Dixie Chicks, which will not be seen during the on-air broadcast.


Justin Timberlake's Highly Anticipated 2007 FutureSex/LoveShow World Tour Kicks Off January 8th, 2007
Jive recording artist Justin Timberlake's upcoming 2007 FutureSex/LoveShow, is scheduled to kick off in San Diego, CA on January 8th, 2007. The 34 date North American leg of the worldwide tour will be promoted by AEG Live and will include special guest Pink.

Following up on his sold out and critically well received SexyBack Live Listening Sessions where he introduced the #1 album FutureSex/LoveSounds; Justin Timberlake is gearing up to return to arenas in North America and around the world. Justin Timberlake accompanied by a 14 piece band and back up dancers will perform in the round, bringing the intimate mood of his acclaimed Live Listening Sessions into the arena setting and essentially making every seat a great seat and creating the ultimate 360 degree multi-media viewing experience. A variety of premium seating packages will be offered for the tour and information on these packages as well as all the latest tour details can be found at http://www.justintimberlakefanclub.com/ .

On-sale dates will be announced locally in each market and dates for the complete worldwide tour will be announced shortly.

Confirmed shows and dates are as follows:

1/8 San Diego, CA iPayOne Center
1/9 Anaheim, CA Honda Center
1/12 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
1/14 Phoenix, AZ Glendale Arena
1/16 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
1/17 Fresno, CA Savemart Center
1/27 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
1/30 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
1/31 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
2/2 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center
2/3 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
2/6 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
2/7 New York City, NY Madison Square Garden
2/18 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena
2/22 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
2/24 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
2/25 Fort Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
2/27 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
3/1 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
3/3 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center
3/4 Houston, TX Toyota Center
3/5 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
3/8 Omaha, NE Qwest Center
3/9 Ames, IA Hilton Coliseum
3/16 Nashville, TN Gaylord Entertainment Center
3/18 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
3/19 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
3/21 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
3/24 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
3/27 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
3/29 East Rutherford, NJ Continental Airlines Arena

*All dates are subject to change.

The 3 million worldwide selling album, FutureSex/LoveSounds co-written by Justin Timberlake, hit #1 on the Billboard charts and broke all digital album sales records. The smash single "SexyBack" featuring Timbaland was co-produced and co-written by Justin Timberlake and the 2nd single "My Love" featuring T.I. is already top 10 at Rhythm Radio; Additional producers on the album include JAWBreakers, Timbaland and Rick Rubin.

Dateline: October 14

COUNTRY, TEX-MEX LEGEND FREDDY FENDER DEAD AT 69

Freddy Fender, one of the most significant voices in Mexican American musical history, passed away today at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas, surrounded by his family.

Funeral arrangements were not finalized at press time.

Born Baldemar G. Huerta on June 4, 1937 in the Mexican slums of San Benito, Texas, Fender?s music took him on a ?rags to riches? journey from the Rio Grande Valley. Overcoming career and cultural challenges, Fender?s music has left a musical imprint on more than six decades. Fender migrated north with his parents in the late ?40?s to work as a farm laborer in the upper Midwest. At 16, he dropped out of school to join the Marines.

He began his music career in the ?50?s, while still in his teens, billing himself as ?El Be Bop Kid.? By ?58, he was cutting sides in Spanish, and finding success throughout Texas and Mexico. He switched styles to a more rockabilly feel, becoming Freddy Fender in ?59 and breaking the wider ?gringo? market.

His major breakthrough to international audiences came in 1974 when his recording of ?Before The Next Teardrop Falls,? topped both country and pop charts. He followed it with a gold record for ?Wasted Days And Wasted Nights,? and another cross over smash ?Since I Met You Baby.? Between 1975 and 1977, he had nine songs in the top 10 on the country charts. Fender is also credited with having written ?Secret Love,? which became a number one hit for Doris Day.

Fender was named ?Most Promising Male Vocalist? by the Academy of Country Music in 1975. The Country Music Association named ?Before The Next Teardrop Falls? as single of the year that same year.

The beloved performer moved to yet another level in his career when he was tapped by Robert Redford to co-star in the film, ?The Milagro Beanfield War.? One year later, tapped fellow musicians Augie Meyers, Doug Sahm, and Flaco Jimenez to form the ?dream band? of Tex-Mex music, The Texas Tornadoes, whose popularity moved Hispanic influenced music to worldwide attention and international audiences of the caliber of the Montreaux Jazz Festival, where Fender and his companions received more than a dozen standing ovations for their high-spirited ethnic influenced music.

Fender has continued to tour as a legendary icon whose audiences have shouted their approval in a multitude of languages. In recent years, health problems slowed him, but never silenced his music.

Dateline: October 13


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DIERKS BENTLEY CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HIS THIRD ALBUM "LONG TRIP ALONE" OCTOBER 17

The Party Kicks Off At Rockefeller Center With Performances on NBC's Today Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Dierks Bentley will be in New York next week to celebrate the launch of his new album LONG TRIP ALONE, chosen by The New York Times as one of the most anticipated releases of Fall, and the follow-up to his two Platinum? selling releases DIERKS BENTLEY and MODERN DAY DRIFTER. The album, produced by Brett Beavers, hits the streets October 17.

The CMA Male Vocalist of the Year nominee kicks off the week with an appearance on NBC's Today Show (Oct 16) where he'll perform his current Top-5 single "Every Mile A Memory," as well as his hit song "Lot of Leavin' Left To Do." The band will quickly pack up their gear and jet next door for the national television debut of the next single "Long Trip Alone" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Oct 16). Also scheduled next week is an early morning visit and performance on IMUS In the Morning (Oct 18) where fans can catch Bentley perform multiple tracks from the new album. That same night he will get to do what he loves most - perform live when his Bud Light sponsored "Locked & Loaded" headlining tour is set to rock New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom.

Bentley also stopped by to see his friends at CMT and GAC recently to talk about the new album and give country fans inside scoop. He dished on everything from the story behind the new songs and what happens backstage on the tour to his own playlist of favorite videos and the band's secret Xbox competitions during episodes of CMT's Top 20 Countdown (Oct 12), CMT.com, CMT Insider (Oct 13), GAC Nights (Oct 18), GAC's My Music Mix (Nov. 13) and GAC's On The Streets (Oct 17).

Also, in anticipation of the launch of LONG TRIP ALONE, Bentley will grace the pages of USA Today, DNR magazine (cover), Draft magazine (cover), Country Weekly and Life, as well as an exclusive feature and photo shoot by the Associated Press scheduled to hit hundreds of papers nationwide. Features and album reviews are also scheduled to run in People, Entertainment Weekly, Details, Billboard, Paste, Performing Songwriter, American Songwriter, Country Weekly, OK! Magazine, Star Magazine, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Arizona Republic, Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, Kansas City Star, Chicago Sun Times, Tampa Tribune, Charlotte Observer, Philadelphia Inquirer, San Diego Union Tribune, Tennessean and Columbus Dispatch to name a few.

The lead single "Every Mile A Memory," written by Bentley, Brett Beavers and Steve Bogard, is currently sitting at No. 3 on the R&R chart (formerly Billboard) and at No. 3 on the Mediabase chart (USA Today chart). This has been the fastest-rising single of his career, and radio listeners are more eager than anyone for the release of LONG TRIP ALONE.

"The group of artists that are considered 'legit' by both The Wolf's hard core Texas country fans and our Mainstream Country listeners is small indeed," says APD Smokey Rivers at 99.5 The Wolf in Dallas. "But Dierks is quickly moving up to the top of that short list! His unique sound is raw and organic but, at the same time, very contemporary. Like 99.5 The Wolf ... Dierks appeals to everyone."

Bentley's star has soared over the past year and half. Since the release of MODERN DAY DRIFTER in May 2005, Bentley has become the youngest member of the world famous Grand Ole Opry, a CMA Horizon Award winner, an ACM Top Male Vocalist award nominee and most recently a CMA Male Vocalist of the Year nominee. He has appeared on numerous major national television outlets and has rocked sold-out crowds all over the country. All three releases off "Modern Day Drifter" produced No. one hits, two of which spent multiple weeks in the top spot ("Lot of Leavin' Left to Do", "Come A Little Closer", "Settle for a Slowdown"). His debut smash "What Was I Thinkin?" put the Phoenix-native on the map and the follow-up "How Am I Doin'" also boasts top five success.


Enrique Iglesias 'For The Fans' - Exclusive Club Tour

Pop star Enrique Iglesias is back on the road for a limited run of club dates. The Enrique Iglesias "For The Fans - Exclusive Club Tour" will be held at 5 intimate venues across the country beginning on Nov 30th in New York City and ending on December 7th in Los Angeles. This fan friendly tour, presented by Kellogg's, will feature multiple promotions including giving fans the chance to meet Enrique as well as fan only ticket presales. In addition to performing his hits, Enrique will preview select material from his recent studio sessions. His eighth studio album will be released in spring 2007 on Interscope Records.

About Enrique

For Enrique Iglesias, music is not a numbers game. It's about passion, expression and art. But with nearly 40 million albums sold all over the world, the numbers do tell a tale: seven multi-platinum albums (three in English, four in Spanish), Number 1 hits everywhere from America and Japan to South Africa and India (where he is the best-selling international artist of all time). It all adds up to one unique superstar.

Currently, Enrique is finishing up his next CD, which he's been recording in studios around the world, from Sweden to Miami. This time, he's been collaborating with world-class producers like John Shanks, Mark and Paul, Johnta Austin, Kristian Lundin, Rami Yacoub (aka Rami) & Arnthor Birgersson (aka Arnthor), Mark Taylor & Paul Barry, and Anders Bagge among others.

Thursday 11/30 New York City, NY Hammerstein Ballroom
Friday 12/01 Atlantic City, NJ The Borgata
Sunday 12/03 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
Tuesday 12/05 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
Thursday 12/07 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern LG


The Hogan Family is Back for a New Season in a New City, a New House and a New Time-Slot



'Hogan Knows Best' Returns for a Third Season on Sunday, October 22, at 9pm

The Hogan clan is back and this time Hulk may not be the biggest star in the house. "Hogan Knows Best" returns for a third season on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 9 PM on VH1. At the end of last season the family decided to pack up their 18,000 square foot home in sleepy Clearwater, FL and move to the party town of Miami, FL where they feel like fish out of water. Brooke signed a record deal with SoBe Entertainment and this season has taken her first step to superstardom with the release of her new album 'Undiscovered' on October 24, 2006 and her first single "About Us" featuring multi-platinum artist Paul Wall.

This season, Hulk struggles with living in Miami, as Linda is left alone to do all the work to get the new house in order while the kids seem to be taking full advantage of the fun that Miami has to offer. Nick is not only on the loose, but his career is flourishing too. Nick's just sixteen years-old, and already beginning to get noticed as a promising new driver in the world of drift racing. So tune in to see how the "Hulkster" handles the new city as his kids discover their independence in a city with many temptations.

Each week "sneak peeks" of select scenes will be available on VSPOT, VH1's broadband channel (http://vspot.vh1.com/) four days before each episode's telecast. Additional footage including "Hogans Revealed" a made-for-VSPOT original will be available online every Sunday night at 9 PM and will remain archived in VSPOT.

JOSH GRACIN RELEASES NEW SINGLE FROM UPCOMING ALBUM

American Idol alumnus and former Marine Josh Gracin has released ?I Keep Coming Back? from his forthcoming sophomore album, All About Y?all. The single is written by the creative team of Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele, who also penned the Rascal Flatts hits ?What Hurts The Most? and ?My Wish.?

Gracin recorded the new project with Marty Williams, the producer of his self-titled debut album. His upcoming second CD is scheduled for release in early 2007.

Josh Gracin?s self-titled debut has shipped more than 750,000 units and is certified Gold by the RIAA. It includes the #1 smash ?Nothin? To Lose? and the Top 5 hits ?Stay With Me (Brass Bed) and ?I Want To Live.?


ABC Offers Music Videos From 'Desperate Housewives,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Lost' on Verizon Wireless' V CAST Service

Dedicated to expanding its network and channel brands across multiple platforms and connecting viewers with their favorite shows anytime and anywhere, Disney-ABC Television Group and Verizon Wireless announced today that ABC will offer its full-length music videos for "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Lost" on Verizon Wireless' V CAST service. The videos, currently available on V CAST in the V CAST Showcase Channel, are free to V CAST customers with a monthly subscription.

The "Grey's Anatomy" music video features the hit song "How to Save a Life," from Epic Records' band The Fray. The video combines scenes from season three of ABC's top series and The Fray's title track video from their gold debut album, "How to Save a Life." In addition, Verizon Wireless customers can access the ring tone and Ringback Tone for "How to Save a Life."

The song made famous by the Kinks, "You Really Got Me," with a new recording by Jerry Brunskill, is the background for the women of Wisteria Lane. The music video features footage from the "Desperate Housewives" Dirty Laundry campaign directed by Matthew Rolston and scenes from season three.

"Lost" features Sony BMG artist Brian McFadden, and "Demons" from his debut album "Irish Son." The music video combines scenes from the first two seasons of the hit series and a sneak peak of season three.

John Harrobin, vice president of digital media for Verizon Wireless, said, "ABC continues to be an innovator with their programming and we are thrilled to offer our customers this new format that combines scenes from hit shows and popular music. Millions of customers with V CAST-enabled phones can now get these music videos and the entertainment they want while on-the-go."

"We have a great relationship with Verizon Wireless and are excited to offer one-of-a-kind music videos from 'Desperate Housewives,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Lost' to V CAST customers," said Bruce Gersh, senior vice president, business development, ABC Entertainment and Touchstone Television. "Focusing on enhancing a viewer's relationship with our television brands by combining great music with our exceptional programs will build awareness and affinity."

Michael Benson, senior vice president, Marketing, ABC Entertainment, said, "Having the videos at people's fingertips whenever they use their V CAST-enabled phone is a great opportunity to have them connect with our hit series in a new and entertaining way. Music triggers their emotions and can create awareness of the show on a different level."

Verizon Wireless customers with V CAST-enabled phones can sign up for a V CAST VPak for $15 monthly access that offers customers unlimited basic video -- including ABC music videos in the V CAST Showcase Channel -- and there are no airtime charges to download, stream or watch V CAST video. Application download and content fees apply for 3D games and premium video.

For more information on V CAST from Verizon Wireless and the ABC music videos, please visit www.getvcast.com.


Evanescence's "The Open Door" Debuts at #1



Sophomore record from the quintet marks third #1 album for Wind-up Records, and first to debut at #1 in multiple territories around the world - including Japan, Australia and Germany

Evanescence's The Open Door is the #1 album in the United States for week ending 10.8.06, according to Nielsen SoundScan. This debut marks the band's first appearance at the top of Billboard's Top 200 sales chart. Combined over-the-counter and digital album sales of The Open Door totaled 447,342 units in the U.S. Fallen, the first release from Evanescence peaked at number three following a debut at number seven. To date, Fallen has scanned 6,571,940 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan.

The lead track from The Open Door, "Call Me When You're Sober," is a multi-format smash at alternative, pop and rock radio, as well as through all major online and music television outlets. The public has responded enthusiastically, with the band's first leg of the tour selling out almost instantaneously. Following the U.S. run, Evanescence will head to Europe for dates across the continent.

The Open Door also marks the first Wind-up album to debut at #1 in territories outside of The United States including Japan (international chart), Australia, Germany, Greece and Switzerland.

"This achievement is a testament to the incredible album that Amy Lee and Evanescence produced; the music connected with fans from the very first notes of 'Call Me When You're Sober' and delivered a tremendous listening experience all the way through," said Wind-up Entertainment President Ed Vetri. "We also thank our partners, our dedicated and talented staff and most importantly our fans for helping Wind-up to achieve its third #1 debut."

This week in 1999, Wind-up Records also held the #1 position on Billboard's sales chart with Creed's Human Clay. This was the company's first, which was later followed by Creed's Weathered.

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Grammy-Winning Multi-Platinum Artist Monica Lands at # 8 With "The Makings of Me"

Her First #1 Album on the Billboard R&B Chart

Monica Beats Beyonce, Janet and Rihanna With The #1 R&B Album On iTunes

R&B's most consistent chart-topping songstress MONICA is back in a big way with her fourth album The Makings of Me (J Records), which lands at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and #1 on the R&B chart with over 92,000 units sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan. This marks Monica's third straight Top 10 and Top 2 debut on Billboard's Top 200 and R&B charts, respectively.

The Makings of Me rockets to success on the strength of the up-tempo first single "Everytime Tha Beat Drop," produced by Jermaine Dupri and featuring Dem Franchize Boyz. The single is currently #7 on the Urban Monitor chart. Monica has performed the hit on Ellen DeGeneres, The Late Show with David Letterman, MTV's TRL, and BET's 106th & Park. Fast on its heels is the infectious Missy Elliot-produced second single, "A Dozen Roses," which impacted radio yesterday and has already received significant airplay in Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Monica's hometown of Atlanta. Last week, Monica performed the song on Live! With Regis & Kelly and recently shot the Chris Robinson-directed video, featuring actor Jamie Hector (Marlo Stanfield from HBO's The Wire) as her leading man.

The Makings of Me has garnered 3-star reviews from USA Today and The New York Post among other praises from critics and fans alike. Billboard proclaims "Monica's seasoned pipes have always set her a cut above [her] peers" and USA Today calls Monica "full grown and not to be fooled with." Critics hail the album as "full of variety, depth, and maturity (Ebony)," and "innovative and cocksure (King)," proving "why the singer has been able to outlast many an R&B ingenue (People)."

The Makings of Me is the #1 R&B album in the iTunes Music Store, ahead of albums by Janet Jackson, Beyonce, John Legend and Rihanna! Monica has experienced incredible online awareness and activity and blanketed the web week of release with features on MySpace Music, AOL Music, Clear Channel Music online, and Yahoo Music. Her free video download promotion for "Everytime Tha Beat Drop" and MySpace Fan Video Contest helped make her video ubiquitous online!

The follow-up to 2003's platinum-plus After the Storm, The Makings of Me shows Monica in a new light. The 10-song opus represents the growth she's experienced since she first burst onto the scene 11 years ago, when, at the tender age of 14, Monica raised the bar for female singers by becoming the youngest female artist in history to have two consecutive #1 hits on the Billboard R&B chart with "Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)," and "Before You Walk Out of My Life" from her debut album Miss Thang.



Eric Church is Navigating Life on the Road

As Eric Church?s single ?Two Pink Lines? climbs the charts, the North Carolina native continues to keep an exhausting tour schedule, playing huge, sold-out arenas as the opening act on the last leg of the record-setting Rascal Flatts tour (including this weekend?s show at the famed Madison Square Garden in NYC), and packed clubs across the country, headlining his own shows.

What's Eric's strategy for staying healthy? The basics - water and sleep: "My road manager could tell you for sure, but I must drink 12-14 bottles of water a day, easily. I?m the most well-hydrated guy out there - then again, I indulge in beverages that dehydrate you, too. So maybe it?s all about balance.?

"I've also really made an effort to get as much sleep as possible - I actually do pretty well with that. Sometimes in the late afternoon before a show, I get a little private time in the dressing room, and can nap for a few hours - napping works, when I get the time. But like I said, man - balance. It's all about balance. You gotta think of these things when you're out on the road."

This Friday while in Philadelphia, Eric will get a chance to showcase his music acoustically, taping a session for NPR?s ?World Caf鮔 The two-hour daily program is nationally syndicated to more than 165 markets including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles; past guests have included Dolly Parton, Lucinda Williams, Coldplay, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, David Byrne, Paul McCartney and many others.


Dateline: October 2

Clay Aiken Album 'A Thousand Different Ways' Debuts at Number 2 on Billboard Album Chart With Sales Over 205,000

'A Thousand Different Ways' Is Aiken's Third Top 5 Debut

Clay Aiken's third album, A Thousand Different Ways, sold over 205,000 copies in its first week of release, securing a No. 2 debut on the Billboard album chart. It is Clay's third consecutive debut inside the top five. Measure of a Man entered at No. 1 and Merry Christmas With Love bowed at No. 4. Clay is the 4th artist ever to have his first 3 albums debut Top 5 and scan over 200,000 in the first week.

Fan support for Aiken is stronger than ever. His fans organized CD release parties in over 80 cities in the United States alone, with some parties attracting hundreds of fans.

Hundreds of fans turned up at the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood yesterday (Sept. 26) for an in-store signing by Clay. The signing began at 1pm and did not end until after 4pm.

Clay is making multiple television appearances to support A Thousand Different Ways, including "Tonight Show With Jay Leno", 3 Days on "Good Morning America", "The View", "Jimmy Kimmel Live", and upcoming "Larry King Live", "The Martha Stewart Show", and "The Tyra Banks Show".

A Thousand Different Ways combines 10 cover versions of classic songs from the '70s, '80s and '90s with four brand-new songs. Aiken has put his own spin on some of the well-known songs he has recorded for his new album. "These are songs I heard growing up. I loved them then and I still love them today, but I sing them a little differently. They have new arrangements and I put my own singing style on some of them."

Dateline: September 22

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE ANNOUNCES SONGS OF THE YEAR CONCERT LINEUP

Trisha Yearwood, The Wreckers, Deana Carter with Heart and Lonestar scheduled to appear; More artists to be announced soon

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With the release of its exclusive Songs Of The Year CD less than two weeks away, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (?Cracker Barrel?) has announced several of the artists on the CD will perform at the Songs Of The Year concert. This special performance will feature today?s top country artists performing songs that earned ?Song of the Year? recognition from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music or Grammy awards.

The ?Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Presents Songs Of The Year? concert will take place November 5th at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. The following artists have new material on the Songs Of The Year CD and have agreed to perform at the show.

? Trisha Yearwood
? The Wreckers
? Lonestar
? Jo Dee Messina
? Deana Carter & Heart

?Cracker Barrel is honored to be associated with this incredible roster of talent and we anticipate other artists on the CD to join us that evening,? said Simon Turner, Cracker Barrel?s chief marketing officer. ?The Songs Of The Year CD and concert will showcase these classic country songs and the mission of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to a new generation of fans.?

The ?Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Presents Songs Of The Year? concert is part of ?Nashville Celebrates Country,? a week of events and activities leading up to ?The 40th Annual CMA Awards,? which will be held November 6th. The concert is an invitation-only performance; tickets will not be sold to this event. Fans can register to win an all-expense paid trip for two to Nashville to see the concert by registering for the contest at www.crackerbarrel.com .


Dateline: September 19

All Because Two People Fell In Love...

Congratulations to Country Music Star Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley. The couple is expecting their first child in late February. Our best to the lucky couple!

HANSON Documentary 'Strong Enough To Break' Selected for 10th Annual Hollywood Film Festival(R)

Indie artists HANSON will premiere their documentary STRONG ENOUGH TO BREAK at the prestigious 10th Annual Hollywood Film Festival(R) presented by STARZ(R) at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood in October. With hundreds of entries the Hollywood Film Festival has become a pre-cursor to the Oscars with 42 Oscar nominations and 9 Oscars awarded to films showcased at the festival in the past three years. HANSON have been Grammy nominees, multi-platinum chart-toppers and Carnegie Hall headliners, but for the brothers and band-mates, acceptance into the Hollywood Film Festival out of hundreds of entries is a tremendous accolade as it chronicles the band's dramatic choice to leave a major record label to launch their own independent company.

The documentary, a film by director Ashley Greyson, looks at HANSON and their three year struggle with their record label, Island/DefJam, from an insider perspective rarely seen before. What started out as a story about HANSON, turned into a bigger commentary on the state of the music business.

With the music industry in the aftermath of corporate mergers, deregulated radio, and an uncertain future, HANSON is faced with the challenge of making a new album while dealing with an endless array of obstacles. Throughout the forty month ordeal, they must learn to cope with an insatiable record label executive, incompatible producers and ultimately with each other. In this climate, the band discovers if they can strike the balance between art, commerce and independence. A trailer for the documentary can be viewed at www.strongenoughtobreak.com.

"Strong Enough To Break began as in depth story of one band's inner workings. It became an example of many artists' struggle to balance the interests of today's consolidated music companies and the passion for their art and its future."

The 10th Annual Hollywood Film Festival(R) takes place from October 18 to 23 at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood.

After entering the Billboard Independent chart at #1 in April 2004 with Underneath, HANSON is currently in the studio working on their second release on their own label 3CG Records. The band was recently praised by New York's Village Voice as "secretly the finest straight up rock band in America."

For more about HANSON go to www.hanson.net. For more about the 10th Annual Hollywood Film Festival(R) go to www.hollywoodawards.com.

Ciara Returns With Her Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album Ciara: The Evolution, in Stores December 5, 2006

First Single 'Promise' Produced by Polow to Impact Radio on October 16

Guest Producers Include Rodney Jerkins, will.i.am, Pharrell Williams, Lil Jon, and More

Multi-platinum R&B star Ciara returns with her highly anticipated sophomore album, Ciara: The Evolution (La Face/Zomba Label Group), due out December 5, 2006. Ciara has evolved from a teen who signed a record deal at only 16 years old into a young woman who has toured several countries and sold over three million records with her debut album. Ciara: The Evolution reflects all that, and more.

Ciara: The Evolution sees Ciara calling the shots. In addition to writing or co-writing every song on the album, she earns her first production credits, co-producing almost every track. She is joined by all star producers Rodney Jerkins, Pharrell Williams, will.i.am, Lil Jon, Polow, as well as up-and- comers. Ciara: The Evolution shows Ciara's growth as a singer, songwriter, producer and as a performer. The album reflects not only Ciara's new directions but also her vision of the ever-evolving worlds of music, dance, and fashion.

"When 'Goodies' came out, people labeled me the 'Princess of Crunk N B,' but that was just one song, one sound. My first album had a much bigger variety than that, and I'm taking that even further with Ciara: The Evolution," says Ciara. "For this album, I took my inspiration from many different influences and the sound really reflects that."

The world will get their first taste of Ciara's new sound with first single "Promise," written by Ciara and produced by Polow ("London Bridge," "Buttons"). And although her sound has evolved, fans can still expect the dance numbers Ciara is known for. Ciara explains, "The world loves to dance, so I wanted to give them music to dance to, but at the same time, the message is so much stronger. This time around, I'm taking people into my world and letting them see more of who I truly am."
Ciara: The Evolution is the follow-up to 2004's triple-platinum Goodies, which spawned three #1 singles ("Goodies," and "1,2 Step," and "Oh") and earned Ciara four Grammy nominations (including Best New Artist), five ASCAP Awards for Songwriting, three Teen Choice Awards, two BET Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, Two Lady of Soul Awards, a Vibe award, and the Female Entertainer of the Year Award from the Soul Train Awards. Ciara has also proven to have the magic touch at radio, as all the songs she has been featured on - "Like You" (Bow Wow), "So What" (Field Mob), and "Lose Control" (Missy Elliot), which won the two a Grammy - quickly went Top Ten.


George Strait is the All-Time Leader for Number One Country Singles

"Give It Away" Is Strait's 53rd Number One

The King of Country Music strikes again, notching his 53rd number one. "Give It Away," the debut song from his forthcoming album, is Strait's fastest-moving single in five years before claiming the top spot in a mere 13 weeks, making him Billboard's all-time leader for number one country singles.

Humble as always, Strait had this to say about his latest coup: "First of all, it's hard to believe it has been 25 years. When I think about putting together an album, the process of listening to hundreds of songs each time and picking out the best 10 or so that will go on the record, it really sinks in as to just how many songs I've listened to all these years. Considering that and the fact that my fans and friends at radio have stuck with me all this time makes it seem even more incredible. I can only say thank you and thanks also to all of the great songwriters who wrote those wonderful songs that became number ones."

Strait's highly anticipated 34th studio release, IT JUST COMES NATURAL, will be in stores on October 3. From sophisticated Western swing and clever barroom anthems to sawdust two-steppers and smoky neon ballads, the recordings are classic Strait.

"This album's got fifteen songs, which is more songs than I've ever put on a record before," says George Strait. "But I thought they were all so good, there wasn't one song on here that I would have felt right about leaving off. I really think we came up with one of the best albums I've ever done."

Since his debut in 1981, this Texas troubadour has indeed been doing what comes naturally, putting together scores of hits that have earned him millions of fans worldwide and the unanimous respect of the critics.

Beyond the accolades, Strait is revered for his traditional brand of music that brings out the cowboy in all of us. In that vein, "Give It Away" is the classic roper's lament of the tough guy who refuses to give up on the girl who has given up on him. Strait delivers it in his trademark smooth style, lending the tune a tone of regret laced with just enough attitude to make the song real.

With this new release and a slew of multi-platinum albums under his belt, Strait just keeps getting better, striking a chord among the legions that yearn for wide open spaces and a simpler lifestyle.

Lionsgate Announces the Release of the EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Soundtrack

Album in Stores September 19 Via Marketing/Promotion/Distribution Deal With SONYBMG's RED label

First Single, 'Surrender,' From Supergroup Camp Freddy Already Being Added to Rock Radio; Group Appears on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno October 5

Lionsgate announced today the September 19 release of the soundtrack for the film EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH through a marketing, promotion and distribution deal with SONYBMG's RED label. The film, scheduled for release October 6th nationwide, stars the chart-topping comedian Dane Cook and multi-platinum recording artist Jessica Simpson. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH tells the story of charismatic, well-liked slacker, Zach Bradley (Dane Cook), and his rivalry with the ruthless, Type-A, Vince Downey (Dax Shepard). The arrival of a gorgeous new cashier, Amy Renfro (Jessica Simpson), brings Zach and Vince's rivalry to a bitter head, and hilarity ensues. The soundtrack boasts a rock/pop line-up that matches the film's irrepressible energy with songs of unflagging infectiousness.

Said Jay Faires, Lionsgate's President of Music & Publishing, and the music supervisor for the film, "We worked alongside director Greg Coolidge and producers Andrew Panay & Peter Abrams (WEDDING CRASHERS) to find songs to serve the exuberant spirit of the film. We wanted to juxtapose classic hits with fresh music from new and up-and-coming rock bands."

The EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH soundtrack's lead single, a cover of the Cheap Trick classic, "Surrender," went for radio airplay on all rock formats last week, and marks the debut of one of the most impressive gatherings of rock 'n' roll talent ever-assembled. Camp Freddy features three decades worth of rock stars: Scott Weiland, current member of Velvet Revolver and formerly of Stone Temple Pilots, on vocals; Dave Navarro, of CBS' Rock Star and formerly of Jane's Addiction, on guitar; and Matt Sorum, of Velvet Revolver and formerly of Guns N' Roses, on drums. Besides "Surrender," the band also recorded a rocking rendition of the T. Rex classic, "Twentieth Century Boy," for the soundtrack. Guns N' Roses producer Mike Clink and Red Hot Chili Peppers' engineer, Andrew Sheppe, worked with the group on both tracks. The band makes its national television debut the night before EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH's October 6th release, on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. It doesn't seem like hyperbole to say that a group featuring such celebrated talent becomes legendary as soon as they enter their practice space.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH's other three focus tracks, "Cobrastyle" by Teddybears featuring Mad Cobra, "Face Down," by Red Jump Suit Apparatus, and "Do It Alone" by Sugarcult, more than hold their own alongside the legends. Last week, "Cobrastyle" had already cracked KROQ's top-five. The song comes early in the film but its high-energy, genre-transcending catchiness makes sure that it keeps playing in the viewers' mental jukebox long past the film's closing credits. New Virgin Records chart-climbers Red Jump Suit Apparatus' "Face Down" has been all over MTV 2 and its impassioned pop-punk fits naturally in the film and on the soundtrack. V2's new top priority, Sugarcult, offers a bittersweet anthem that perfectly matches Zach Bradley's defiant enthusiasm in the face of the potentially dispiriting obstacles that life throws his way. In the past two weeks, songs from both Sugarcult and the Teddybears have been prominently featured on iTunes.

The album tracks on EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH's soundtrack could easily stand-up as singles in their own right. "Trainwreck," a track from youthful up-and-comers The Sammies blends punky-catchiness and bar-room rock 'n' roll to forge a sound that recalls a less-grizzled Replacements or a gruffer Lemonheads. The song plays during one of the film's climactic scenes and helps to make it one of the films most memorable. This track appears only on the digital release of the soundtrack, and the band has a second track in the film called "Coming Out Wild," which appears on the physical release. The soundtrack also includes musical excerpts from the film's score by John Swihart, famed amongst young and rock music consumers for his score to the acclaimed film NAPOLEON DYNAMITE.

The last week of this month, Dane Cook, whose HBO specials, late night television appearances, and live performances all over the country have earned him legions of fans, will be appearing on several of America's top local and national morning radio shows, and he will be taping a one-hour special that will air on rock, alternative, and mainstream Clear Channel radio stations during the first week of October. It features the same energetic brand of comedy that made his sophomore CD/DVD the highest charting comedy album in twenty-five years.

Following is a complete track listing:

1. Teddybears featuring Mad Cobra "Cobrastyle"
2. Sugarcult "Do it Alone"
3. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus "Face Down"
4. Camp Freddy "Surrender"
5. The Sammies "Coming Out Wild"
6. Hard-Fi "Hard to Beat"
7. REO Speedwagon "Can't Fight This Feeling"
8. Highwater Rising featuring Aidan Hawken "Wasted Days"
9. Santino "Kiss You All Over"
10. Camp Freddy "Twentieth Century Boy"
11. John Swihart "Disco Boy
" 12. John Swihart "Pocket Rocket"
13. The Sammies "Trainwreck" (digital album release only)

More Performers Announced for 'The 40th Annual CMA Awards'

Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, and Carrie Underwood To Perform During 'Country Music's Biggest Night'

"Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)" is getting even bigger with the announcement today that Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, and Carrie Underwood will perform when "The 40th Annual CMA Awards" airs live Monday, Nov. 6 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network from the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville. The three-hour gala will be hosted for the third time by Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of superduo Brooks & Dunn.

"The slate of nominees for the 2006 CMA Awards speaks to the strength and vitality of the format," said CMA Chief Operating Officer Tammy Genovese. "And this year's Awards will reflect that in every performance."

Jackson maintains his perch atop of the list of artists with the most career CMA Awards nominations in 2006 with 74. He is nominated for Male Vocalist and Album of the Year for Precious Memories. The album is a pared down collection of church standards Jackson recorded for his mother as a Christmas present in 2005. Initially, there were only 100 copies recorded.

After winning three consecutive Vocal Group of the Year Awards (2003, 2004, 2005), Rascal Flatts received their first nomination for CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year. The Entertainer of the Year Award has only been won four times by a group including Dixie Chicks (2000) and Alabama (1982, 1983, 1984). Rascal Flatts also received nominations for Vocal Group and Album of the Year for Me And My Gang. Rascal Flatts co-produced the album with Dann Huff. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Rascal Flatts is the No. 1 selling act of the year thus far, having sold more albums in 2006 than any other artist regardless of genre.

One of the breakout artists of the past year, Underwood definitely didn't miss the attention of CMA's voting members. She received four CMA Awards nominations - tying her with Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban. They were her first CMA Awards nominations and they include Female Vocalist; the Horizon Award; and Single and Music Video of the Year for "Jesus Take The Wheel," which was also nominated for Song of the Year for songwriters, Hillary Lindsey, Brett James, and Gordie Sampson. The song is from Underwood's debut album Some Hearts, which made RIAA history with the fastest platinum certification for a female Country debut album. Currently RIAA certified as triple platinum for three million copies sold, Some Hearts is also Nielsen SoundScan's fastest-selling Country debut album by a female vocalist.

Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, and Brad Paisley have already been announced as performers, with more names to be added in the weeks leading up to the CMA Awards.

Tickets for "The 40th Annual CMA Awards" are now on-sale to the general public, and can be purchased by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com; calling (615) 255-9600; or in-person at the Gaylord Entertainment Center box office, 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Nashville). The ticket price is $150 for Bronze level seating; $200 for Silver level seating (excluding applicable service/handling fees). CMA members, who are eligible to purchase tickets, will receive information on how to buy tickets via mail in early September.


Columbia Records Readies the Release of 'Oh! Gravity.,' The New Album from Switchfoot

Switchfoot Tour Dates Announced

'Oh! Gravity.' In Stores Tuesday, December 26

Columbia Records will release Oh! Gravity., the eagerly-awaited sixth studio album (and third for Columbia) from the multi-platinum-selling San Diego-based rock band Switchfoot, on Tuesday, December 26.

In anticipation of the release of Oh! Gravity., Switchfoot will hit the road for an extensive U.S. fall tour beginning October 17 in Bakersfield and ending November 22 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas (see itinerary following). In an effort to get closer to their fans, Switchfoot will be playing smaller, more intimate venues. Fans will also be allowed a first peek at new album material when the track "Dirty Second Hands" is released digitally on September 19, 2006.

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 is: Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar); Tim Foreman (bass, backing vocals); Chad Butler (drums); Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboard, backing vocals); and Andrew Shirley (guitar).

Switchfoot Tour Dates - Fall 2006

Oct 17 Bakersfield, CA Fox Theatre
Oct 18 Los Angeles, CA The Roxy
Oct 19 Sacramento, CA Crest Theatre
Oct 20 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
Oct 21 Boise, ID The Big Easy
Oct 23 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Oct 25 Chicago, IL Metro Smart Bar
Oct 26 Minneapolis, MN The Quest
Oct 27 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
Oct 28 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
Oct 30 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Nov 1 Holland, MI Hope College
Nov 2 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
Nov 3 Cleveland, OH Agora Theatre
Nov 4 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
Nov 5 Scranton, PA Tinks
Nov 7 Norfolk, VA The Norva
Nov 8 New York, NY Irving Plaza
Nov 10 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall
Nov 11 Jacksonville Beach, FL Freebird Live
Nov 12 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Nov 13 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Nov 14 Atlanta, GA Roxy
Nov 16 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium
Nov 17 Little Rock, AR The Village
Nov 18 Tulsa, OK Cain's
Nov 20 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
Nov 21 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
Nov 22 Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues

www.switchfoot.com

www.ColumbiaRecords.com


Dateline: August 24

GEFFEN RECORDS ARTIST JOANNA TO HIT THE ROAD THIS FALL WITH NICK LACHEY ON U.S. TOUR

DEBUT ALBUM ?THIS CRAZY LIFE? IN STORES NOW

Geffen Records artist Joanna will hit the road this fall opening up for Nick Lachey in support of her highly anticipated debut release, ?This Crazy Life? in stores now. The tour kicks off September 20th in Albany, New York and continues through the end of October with more dates to be announced. The album?s first single ?Let It Slide? is impacting radio now.

Joanna has already spent her summer gearing up for the release of ?This Crazy Life? on a massive promo tour, taking part in Teen People?s Rock & Shop Mall Tour, making stops along the way performing at summer camps and malls across the country. Joanna also opened up for Sheryl Crow on handful of dates on the east coast this past July.

Joanna, who is no stranger to performing in front of massive audiences, first started entertaining folks as a blue-collar kid growing up in Philly. The young girl with the powerhouse pipes landed roles with a number of musical productions and beat out 20,000 kids for the lead role in a well publicized national search for the 20th Anniversary national tour of ?Annie.? After 106 performances nationally Joanna was bound to take the show back to the Great White Way. That, unfortunately, never came to fruition as Joanna came down with bronchitis and the show went on without her ensuing a media blitz of attention and support. This only made Joanna stronger, deciding to focus on her music, and she is doing just that, winning over both press and fans.

The Philadelphia Inquirer declares, ?[T)he moment you hear Joanna belt out the chorus to "Let It Slide" you know you're in the presence of a major pop talent, a singer with pipes to rival Mariah Carey's? ?

Tour Dates Below:

9/20 - Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre
9/21 - Syracuse, NY @ Landmark Theatre
9/22 - Mashantucket, CT @ Foxwoods Casino
9/24 - Detroit, MI @ Opera House
9/25 - Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
9/27 - Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre
9/28 - Rosemont, IL @ Rosemont Theatre
9/29 - Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theatre
9/30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
10/2 - Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre
10/3 - Columbus, OH @ Palace Theatre
10/4 - Cleveland, OH @ Palace Theatre
10/6 - Upper Darby , PA @ Tower Theatre
10/7 - Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
10/8 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Hotel/Casino
10/10 - Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
10/12 - New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre Times Square
10/14 - Greensboro, NC @ War Memorial Auditorium
10/15 - Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium
10/17 - Tampa, FL, @ Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
10/19 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
10/20 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
10/21- Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
10/23 - Louisville, KY @ Louisville Palace
10/25 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theatre
10/26 - St. Louis, MO @ Touhill Performing Arts Center

For more information on this rising star, visit www.joanna-music.com or www.myspace.com/joanna



Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Justice A.A. Birch Named Honorary Chairs of Celebrate Nashville

Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Tennessee Supreme Court Justice A.A. Birch will serve as the honorary chairs for Celebrate Nashville, Mayor Bill Purcell announced today.

McGraw, Hill and Birch will join Purcell at the Oct. 1, 2006 kick off of the nine-month celebration. Celebrate Nashville will begin with the dedication of the new park at the Public Square in front of the historic Davidson County Courthouse. The occasion will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Nashville's incorporation and the election of the city's first mayor and aldermen.

"Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Justice A.A. Birch will help us tell the world about all the things we have to celebrate in Nashville during the next year," Purcell said. "They represent the people, music and history that make our city a special place."

With more than 60 million albums sold, six Grammy Awards, 17 American Music Awards, 22 Country Music Association Awards and 16 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 #1 albums and more than 35 #1 singles, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are country music's reigning first couple, and each, in their own right, one of their generation's most successful performers.

McGraw and Hill have been touring the country on their "Soul2Soul II" Tour. Both have been active over the past year supporting relief efforts for New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and established the Neighbor Keepers Foundation for organizations which are in need of goods, services and finances to assist individuals still suffering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina.

Purcell announced plans for Celebrate Nashville in his State of Metro Address on May 25. Celebrate Nashville events will include recognized Music City landmarks including the 40th Anniversary of the Country Music Awards at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in November, the Country Music Marathon in April and the Independence Day Celebration at Riverfront Park on July 4th, which will mark the closing of the Celebrate Nashville events.

There will also be unique Celebrate Nashville events including the dedication of the park at the Public Square and activities in neighborhoods throughout the city. Celebrate Nashville will provide an opportunity for the people, neighborhoods and institutions of our city to create an event or activity that highlight the things that make Nashville a special place.

Celebrate Nashville will be a grassroots, community, volunteer effort. Purcell believes it will be successful because of the diverse, creative and energetic people that bring their talents to the many celebrations across the city.


30 Seconds to Mars' Acoustic 'Live@VH1.COM" Performance of 'The Kill' Chosen for National Radio Airplay

Full 30 Seconds To Mars' Live@VH1.com Session Available On VSPOT, VH1's Broadband Channel At http://mars.vh1.com

Track Available Exclusively For Digital Download On URGE, MTV Networks' Digital Music Service

Upcoming Live@VH1.com Performances Include Snow Patrol, John Mayer, The Roots, And Audioslave

Beginning this week, fans of 30 Seconds To Mars will hear the band's acoustic "Live@VH1.com" performance of "The Kill (Bury Me)" on modern rock/alternative radio stations across the country. The performance was taped at the Live@VH1.com studios earlier this summer. "The Kill (Bury Me)," from the band's second album, A Beautiful Lie (Virgin/Immortal) is currently #3 on Billboard's Modern Rock chart.

30 Seconds To Mars' Live@VH1.com performance is available on-demand for free on VSPOT, VH1's broadband channel at http://mars.vh1.com/. In addition to "The Kill," the session includes performances of "Was it a Dream?" and "The Story." Additional information on 30 Seconds To Mars including photos, news, and interviews can be found on VH1.com.

Also, beginning today, the audio of the band's Live@VH1.com version of "The Kill" will be available for purchase exclusively on URGE, MTV Networks' digital music service. Music fans will be able to buy the track for 99 cents, or download it as part of their URGE subscription. URGE, available at http://www.urge.com/, features an array of exclusive tracks and editorial across all musical genres.

VH1 will welcome Snow Patrol, John Mayer, The Roots, and Audioslave to the Live@VH1.com studios over the next several weeks. Stay tuned for performances throughout the fall.

Since launching in 2003, VH1's Live@VH1.com performance series has welcomed close to 150 artists to the Live@VH1.com studios for striped-down and acoustic versions of their most popular songs. To view the archived Live@VH1.com events on demand including performances by The White Stripes, Beck, Kelly Clarkson, Dave Matthews, Common, KT Tunstall, and Nickelback visit: http://vspot.vh1.com/ and click on the live@vh1.com channel in the "browse music" section.


Rascal Flatts Announce Final Dates For 2006?s ?Me And My Gang? Tour

Tour To Perform To 1.1 Million Fans by November

Final Leg To Feature Gary Allan and Opening Act Eric Church

As Rascal Flatts reigns as the best selling act of 2006, their ?Me And My Gang? Tour continues to sell out across the nation. Now the band is announcing additional tour dates for the final leg of 2006. Gary Allan will continue and Eric Church adds to the line up as tour opener. With the addition of these dates, ?Me And My Gang? tour is now on tap to play for 1.1 million fans with over 890,000 tickets already sold.

In recent tour news, the guys broke their own attendance records set in 2005 in both Indianapolis and Cincinnati and besting NSync?s record in Columbus, Ohio at the Ohio State Fair with 28,000 fans. So far Rascal Flatts has sold out 16 dates on the summer leg of the ?Me And My Gang? Tour.

Gary Allan will continue the rest of the year with the ?Me And My Gang? Tour. With five million albums sold to date, Allan has become one of country music?s brightest stars. He?s released back to back platinum albums and back to back #1 hits at country radio. Allan?s one-of-a-kind voice has earned critical acclaim in Rolling Stone, Blender, USA Today and Spin. Nominated for ACM Album of The Year, many critics and industry insiders are calling TOUGH ALL OVER his finest work to date.

New Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Eric Church joins the tour as opening act. His debut album, SINNERS LIKE ME (released July 18) is the highest charting debut from a new country solo act in 2006. The New York Times referred to SINNERS LIKE ME as ?a strong candidate for country album of the year.? The video for Church's first hit, ?How ?Bout You,? reached #1 on CMT; "Two Pink Lines," Church's latest single, is currently climbing the country charts.

For additional tour information go to http://www.rascalflatts.com/.

9-22 Nashville, TN Gaylord Entertainment Center
10-12 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
10-13 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
10-14 New York City, NY Madison Square Garden
10-19 Omaha, NE Qwest Center
10-20 Moline, IL The Mark of the Quad Cities
10-21 Dayton, OH Nutter Center
10-26 Austin, TX Frank Irwin Center
10-27 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center
10-28 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum
11-1 Toronto Canada Air Canada
11-2 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena
11-3 Albany, NY Pepsi Arena


Dateline: August 23

HOLLYWOOD RECORDS TO RELEASE GREY'S ANATOMY: VOLUME 2 SOUNDTRACK

SECOND COMPANION ALBUM TO THE EMMY-NOMINATED SERIES FEATURES MUSIC FROM THE FRAY, SNOW PATROL, GOMEZ, KT TUNSTALL AND INTRODUCING GRAN BEL FISHER

SOUNDTRACK IN STORES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

THE NEW SEASON PREMIERES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 9/8 C

Hollywood Records has announced a September 12 release date for GREY'S ANATOMY: VOLUME 2, the second companion album to the award-winning ABC-TV series.

More than just a grouping of tracks, GREY'S ANATOMY: VOLUME 2 is a musical scrapbook filled with emotionally charged songs that recall key moments from the enormously popular series' second season. Among the album's many highlights is a stunning acoustic version of the Snow Patrol hit, "Chasing Cars." Though this new rendition was recorded specifically for the soundtrack, Grey's Anatomy music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas says it retains the emotional depth of the original recording.

"We used 'Chasing Cars' for last season's final episode," she recalls. "It's a beautiful and complex song and served as the perfect soundtrack to a series of very complex moments. Like that version, the album's acoustic rendition is both well-crafted and beautifully executed."

At the heart of GREY'S ANATOMY: VOLUME 2 is "How To Save A Life," the new hit single from chart-topping