CMA AWARDS FEMALE + ALBUM NOMINEE CARLY PEARCE

DEBUTS ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! SEPTEMBER 15

Chart-Topping Grand Ole Opry Member to Appear at Grammy Museum September 13

29: Written In Stone Cements Hard Truths on September 17


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SHOW: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

DATE: Wednesday, September 15

TIME: 11:35/10:35c

CHANNEL: ABC - Check Local Listings
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NASHVILLE, TN (September 9, 2021) – CARLY PEARCE is living in her truth, and it turns out she is not alone. Since her breakout debut with “Every Little Thing,” the chart-topping singer/songwriter from Taylor Mill, Kentucky has sung her heartache with a side of sass rare in modern Country. Carly today earned her first CMA Awards nominations for both Female Vocalist and Album of the Year with 29, part one of a creative expression that will expand to 15 tracks as 29: Written In Stone is released on September 17 via Big Machine Records. With the album preview featuring two-time – and the first female – CMA Musician of the Year Jenee Fleenor, Carly has found a new confidence in the music she was born to.

Leading up to the moment, Carly will make her maiden solo appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! next Wednesday (9/15) to perform the looking-out-for-your-sister “Next Girl.” Tune in at 11:35/10:35c on ABC (check local listings).

Additionally, the GRAMMY Museum^® invites Carly for an intimate discussion with Rolling Stone writer Samantha Hissong about the making of 29: WRITTEN IN STONE and a preview of some of the new tracks. Purchase tickets here and view the current COVID-19 safety policy here. Select content will also be available on 9/18 for their public programs digital series Spotlight Saturdays.

Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression and is confident in what she wants to say. In a full circle surprise, iconic superstar and Grand Ole Opry member Dolly Parton extended the coveted invitation to Carly after 85+ appearances. The accolade follows her 2X PLATINUM-certified No. 1 “I Hope You’re Happy Now" duet with Lee Brice, which won both the CMA and ACM Awards for Musical/Music Event of the Year as well as ACM Single of the Year.

A committed songwriter, she believes truth and songs are the greatest form of resilience, whether facing the loss of her longtime champion and producer busbee or the end of her marriage. Crowning her upcoming release is “Dear Miss Loretta,” a from-the-heart outreach to Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn featuring fellow Kentucky icon Patty Loveless. She doubles down on real Country truth-telling with the double-crossed scorn of Ashley McBryde collaboration “Never Wanted To Be That Girl.” Carly not only dissects the human heart through song, but also considers the healing that comes with time. Fans can experience live versions as Carly joins Lady A’s WHAT A SONG CAN DO TOUR -- visit CarlyPearce.com for dates.

 

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Allen Stone Announces Biggest Headlining Tour To Date, New Album ‘Building Balance’ Out This Friday   The soul and R&B singer-songwriter is hitting the road after his acclaimed interactive karaoke tour   Will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and TODAY in December Get tickets HERE

[New York, NY] — R&B singer-songwriter Allen Stone is hitting the road once again. On the heels of a one-of-kind karaoke tour that saw him belting hits from his own catalogue and sing-along smash hits like Journey’s “When The Lights Go Down”, the soulful singer-songwriter will embark on his biggest headlining tour supporting latest album ‘Building Balance’, out on November 8th via ATO Records. Stone will also be performing on TODAY on December 4th and Jimmy Kimmel Live! on December 9th.    The 35-date run promises an intimate and fun-loving night of Allen Stone diving into his catalogue and playing cuts from the new record, from sentimental “Brown-Eyed Lover” to touching ode “Give You Blue.” He will be hitting stopping in major cities such as New York City, LA, Washington DC, and more.   Allen says, “I'm pumped to showcase ‘Building Balance’ the way it was intended. With a live band, for a live audience. I can’t wait to get back on the road and share this new music with my fans.” Listen to his recent release “Give You Blue” and watch the live video HERE Building Balance is a soul-stirring collection of songs, rooted in a mix of genres from 70s D.C. go-go music and hip-hop to soulful funk à la Stevie Wonder and is his third record. Allen recorded ‘Building Balance’ with three producers: Jaime Lidell, Nasri of MAGIC! (Shakira, Justin Bieber), and Jeremy Most (Emily King).The album itself, a textured amalgam of R&B and soul, comes as the result of a mix of work from co-writing sessions, boasting features with Vulfpeck and Emily King, and lyrics by Stone himself. Equal parts sentimental ("Brown Eyed Lover", "Consider Me") and replete with nostalgic funk ("Back to the Swing", "Sweaters"), ‘Building Balance’ shows a singer-songwriter who has grown into his own crafted his strongest and most varied set of songs yet.   Listen to lead single “Sunny Days” and watch the music video HERE   About Allen Stone Allen Stone is an R&B / soul singer from Chewelah, WA. The son of the pastor of the local church, he was immersed in gospel from an early age until he found funk and soul as a teenager through Stevie Wonder’s Inversions. Billboard has praised his “disarmingly soulful vocals” and WXPN says "his energetic shows, plus his warm and evocative albums, explain why Stone has such a solid fan base." Allen Stone has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, as well as the Special Olympics opening ceremony and has been a guest mentor on American Idol. Allen Stone recently wrapped an interactive karaoke tour and is set to embark on a headlining U.S. tour in support of his latest album Building Balance (out November 8th on ATO Records).   ALLEN STONE NORTH AMERICAN KARAOKE TOUR FALL 2019 11.09 - Nashville, TN - Analog - SOLD OUT! 11.11 - Denver, CO - The Soiled Dove Underground- SOLD OUT! 11.12 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues (Cambridge Room)- SOLD OUT! 11.13 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy Theatre 11.15 - Seattle, WA - Triple Door- SOLD OUT! 11.16 - Portland, OR - The Jack London Revue- SOLD OUT! 11.18 - Seattle, WA - Triple Door   ALLEN STONE BUILDING BALANCE 2020 U.S. TOUR DATES 2.7 - Austin, TX- Empire Control Room and Garage 2.8 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater 2.10 - Nashville, TN- Marathon Music Works 2.12 - Atlanta, GA- Buckhead Theatre 2.18 - Fort Lauderdale FL -Culture Room 2.19 - Orlando, FL- The Plaza Live 2.21- Pensacola, FL- Vinyl Music Hall 2.24 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground - Charlotte 2.25 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club 2.27- Asbury Park, NJ - Asbury Lanes 2.29 - Brooklyn, NY- Brooklyn Steel 3.1 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer 3.3 - Boston, MA - Royale 3.4 - Portland, ME - Aura 3.6 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues 3.8 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre 3.9 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls Theatre 3.10 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall 3.12 - Memphis, TN- Minglewood Hall 3.13 - Saint Louis, MO- Delmar Hall 3.14 - Chicago, IL- Vic Theatre 3.16 - Minneapolis, MN- First Avenue - Mainroom 3.17- Omaha, NE- Slowdown 3.18 - Kansas City, MO- The Truman 3.20- Denver, CO- Summit Music Hall 3.22 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Concert House 3.23 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Concert House 3.25 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox 3.27 - Vancouver, BC - The Commodore Ballroom 3.28 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom 3.30 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades 4.1 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield Theatre 4.3 - Los Angeles, CA -The Fonda Theatre 4.4 - Santa Ana, CA -The Observatory Santa Ana 4.5 - San Diego, CA -The Observatory North Park  Follow Allen Stone Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ####

HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH RELEASE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ALBUM IMPERFECT CIRCLE, OUT NOW Band Performs Lead Single “Hold On” Live on “Good Morning America” Set to Perform on “Ellen” & “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday, Nov. 5, “The Talk” Wednesday, Nov. 6 WATCH: Hootie & the Blowfish perform "Hold On" on ABC's "Good Morning America"

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Hootie & the Blowfish make a triumphant return today, Nov. 1, with the release of highly-anticipated album Imperfect Circle, their first in nearly 15 years. Named one of the “biggest albums to hear this season” by Entertainment Weekly and highlighted in The New York Times’ fall music preview, the album arrives on the heels of the band’s critically-acclaimed, sold-out Group Therapy Tour that played to nearly three-quarters of a million fans across the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Ireland this year. Stream and download the new album HERE. As Billboard praised in a feature chronicling the final leg of the tour in Europe, the album encourages "good times and easy-to-love music, sure, but also an incrementally more just and inclusive world for everyone -- black, white and otherwise," also noting that "Hootie now occupies an anomalous cultural space, residing on both Spotify's Fresh Country and All Out 90s playlists as once-severe critical backlash has receded into general warm nostalgia [and] the band is seemingly at home in both realms." To celebrate the album’s eagerly-awaited release, Hootie & the Blowfish stopped by “Good Morning America” earlier today, Nov. 1, for the live television debut of their current single, “Hold On.” Watch the full performance HERE and view the song’s recently released music video filmed in the band's birthplace of South Carolina HERE. The band now travels to the West Coast for a series of appearances next week, beginning with a sold-out performance at L.A.’s iconic Troubadour on Monday, Nov. 4. The band will also perform on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday, Nov. 5, as well as “The Talk” on Wednesday, Nov. 6. For more information, visit www.Hootie.com, and follow on Facebook @hootieandtheblowfish, Twitter @HootieTweets and Instagram @hootieofficial. About Hootie & the Blowfish With the rich, bluesy vocals of Darius Rucker and gleeful harmonies of guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber and drummer Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, Hootie & the Blowfish have sold over 25 million records worldwide to date after their infectious melodies hit the airwaves in 1994 with hits such as "Hold My Hand," "Let Her Cry" and "Only Wanna Be With You." The quartet met at the University of South Carolina where endless gigs at frat houses and local bars built a major local buzz. Their blend of pop, folk, blues, soul and rock made them hard to pigeonhole, but easily accessible to anyone who loved good music. Atlantic Records, impressed by their regional draw, signed them and released Cracked Rear View in 1994. The album had been out for six months before the band played on the Late Show with David Letterman which sent sales skyrocketing, eventually landing at No. 1 on the Billboard chart the following spring. Cracked Rear View and the band went on to win two GRAMMY Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, and multiple People's Choice Awards. Cracked Rear View went on to earn the band Billboard's Band of the Year Award in 1996 and the RIAA's Diamond Award for sales in excess of 10 million units. Cracked Rear View remains the 5th most certified studio album in music business history. The band remained a top draw nationwide and released five more albums for Atlantic: Fairweather Johnson, Musical Chairs, Scattered, Smothered & Covered, Hootie & The Blowfish and The Best of Hootie & The Blowfish, as well as Looking For Lucky on their own Sneaky Long Records and LIVE in Charleston, The Homegrown Concert Event DVD and CD. The band took a break from full-time touring in 2007, reuniting annually for a variety of philanthropic events while also pursuing solo projects. 2019 marked the band's first full-time touring year in over a decade as they embarked on the Group Therapy Tour ahead of Imperfect Circle, their first album in nearly 15 years out now under a new record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. The album’s lead single, “Hold On,” earned most-added distinction at Country radio upon its release and is currently climbing the charts. # # #

KIEFER SUTHERLAND'S DEBUT ALBUM
'DOWN IN A HOLE' AVAILABLE NOW


Warner Music Nashville/Ironworks Music

Sutherland to Perform on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” August 24

Sutherland’s DOWN IN A HOLE featured in People, Billboard, Huffington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Guitar Aficionado, Goldmine Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Guitar Player, The Boot, Vice/Live Nation TV, Closer Weekly, US Weekly, Sounds Like Nashville, Nashville Country Club, Taste of Country, The Pickup, Paste, Bella Magazine, Celebrity Page, Consequence of Sound, Associated Press and MORE!

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 19, 2016) – Kiefer Sutherland’s debut album DOWN IN A HOLE, a passion project chock-full of 11 co-written tracks, is available now at all digital retailers and wherever music is sold! A special edition vinyl LP is also available exclusively at Barnes & Noble (click here to order online).

Sutherland is everywhere as he promotes DOWN IN A HOLE, including a guest appearance and musical performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” August 24. He’ll perform “Can’t Stay Away,” which recently premiered on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown (click here to watch).

DOWN IN A HOLE is also featured in People, Billboard, Huffington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, Guitar Player, The Boot, Vice/Live Nation TV, Closer Weekly, US Weekly, Sounds Like Nashville, Nashville Country Club, Taste of Country, The Pickup, Paste, Bella Magazine, Celebrity Page, Consequence of Sound, Associated Press and more!

Sutherland will also be on the cover of upcoming cover issues of Guitar Aficionado and Goldmine Magazine.

Reviewers are applauding Sutherland’s vocals, guitar licks and songwriting style:

“Kiefer Sutherland...slows down and unwinds on his debut album, a collection of 11 rough-edged country songs…The album has an unexpected, unvarnished authenticity that is pleasant, if sometimes familiar.”
-Jill Lawless, Associated Press

“Kiefer Sutherland’s new album DOWN IN A HOLE casts the popular actor in the role of talented songwriter/musician, something as unexpected as a 24 plot twist. His voice and original material are strong, begging the question, “Kiefer, what took you so long?”
-Mike Ragogna, Huffington Post

“Highlighted by his gravelly, whiskey-soaked growl, 49-year-old Kiefer Sutherland’s debut set of electric guitar–enhanced Southern rockers and smoky barroom ballads fares better than most other actors’ first releases.”
-Ian Drew, US Weekly

“The perfect soundtrack for your Americana, dive bar road trip, “All She Wrote” starts off with an intro that would sound right at home during the duel scene in a modern western. Sutherland’s gritty vocals overlap electric guitar and crashing drums…”
-Kat Harlton, Lithium Magazine

“This record is the closest thing I’ve ever had to a journal or diary. All of these songs are pulled from my own personal experiences. As much as I have enjoyed the writing and recording process, I am experiencing great joy now being able to play these songs to a live audience, which was something I hadn’t counted on,” Sutherland said of DOWN IN A HOLE.

Sutherland recently wrapped up a North American tour where he sold out venues across the U.S. and Canada. Additional dates for this fall will be announced soon.

Sutherland, an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, is known for his starring role on the Fox series "24," starring roles in movies like ‘Stand By Me,’ ‘The Lost Boys,’ ‘Young Guns,’ Flatliners,’ and many more. Sutherland’s upcoming ABC series “Designated Survivor” premieres this fall on ABC.

Keep up with Sutherland on the road by visiting kiefersutherlandmusic.com or connect with Sutherland by following him on Twitter and Facebook.

DOWN IN A HOLE TRACK LISTING:

1. Can’t Stay Away
2. Truth In Your Eyes
3. I’ll Do Anything
4. Not Enough Whiskey 
5. Going Home
6. Calling Out Your Name
7. My Best Friend
8. Shirley Jean
9. All She Wrote
10. Down In A Hole
11. Gonna Die

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GARBAGE TO PERFORM TONIGHT ON

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

PANDORA RELEASES EXCLUSIVE GARBAGE MIXTAPE

 

Credit: Joseph Cultice

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 20, 2016 - In celebration of the release of their critically acclaimed sixth studio studio album Strange Little Birds, Garbage will perform tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Tune in to ABC at 11:35pm/10:35pm CST to catch the band's return to late night television.

Strange Little Birds was released last Friday, June 10, via the band's own STUNVOLUME Records. Recorded and produced by the band (Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, and Butch Vig) in Los Angeles, the album is available for purchase both physically HERE and digitally HERE. Watch their music video for the album's single "Empty", directed by longtime collaborator Samuel Bayer, HERE.

In honor of the release of Strange Little Birds, Garbage teamed up with Pandora to curate an exclusive playlist of songs, themed "Random Tunes To Move Through Airports To". The mixtape features songs by John Cale, Cat Power, Parquet Courts, and more. To stream it now, click HERE.

Working initially in Vig's basement and then at Red Razor Sounds in Los Angeles, Garbage drew on a variety of sources for Strange Little Birds, from their recent fan letters back to the albums they loved growing up. Some will hear echoes of Garbage's 1995 debut album in Strange Little Birds.

Next month, Garbage will embark on their 'Strange Little Birds' U.S. tour in support of the new album. The dates will kick off on July 6th at Summerfest in Milwaukee and follow a run of European dates. Tickets are now available for purchase. Check www.Garbage.com for additional details and details on VIP experience packages, including: early entry, soundcheck access, Q&As, meet and greets, photo opps with the band, exclusive merch, and more.

GARBAGE LIVE DATES

July 6 - Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI

July 7 - Skyway Theatre - Minneapolis, MN

July 8 - SumTur Amphitheater - Omaha, NE

July 10 - Uptown Theatre - Kansas City, MO

July 12 - The Pageant - St. Louis, MO

July 13 - Z104.5 The Edge 21st Birthday Bash, Brady Theater - Tulsa, OK

July 15 - Egyptian Room - Indianapolis, IN

July 16 - The Fillmore - Detroit, MI

July 17 - PromoWest Fest - Columbus, OH

July 19 - The Mill & Mine - Knoxville, TN

July 20 - Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, TN

July 22 - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA

July 23 - Fillmore Charlotte - Charlotte, NC

July 25 - The National - Richmond, VA

July 27 - Starland Ballroom - Sayerville, NJ

July 28 - House Of Blues Boston - Boston, MA

July 30 - The Fillmore Philly- Philadelphia, PA

July 31 - Rams Head Live! - Baltimore, MD

August 1 - Summerstage - New York, NY

August 3 - The Lincoln Theater - Washington, DC

August 6 - River Nights - Rheinfelden, Switzerland

August 8 - Lokerse Festival - Lokeren, Belgium

August 10 - A Summer's Tale - Luhmühlen, Germany

August 12 - Fête du Bruit, Landerneau, France

August 14 - Kubana Festival, Riga, Latvia

August 16 - Live Park Zappa, Tel Aviv, Israel

 

 

"Their darkest, most intimate LP and the band's strongest effort in 15 years." 

Pitchfork

"The electronic rockers return with a sixth studio album as cool and caustic as their 1995 debut." NME

"In 2016, Garbage are a bloody triumph." Consequence of Sound

"20-plus years after forming, each band member is still fired up to mine new sounds and approaches for inspiration. That willingness to be uncomfortable and look beneath the surface makes Strange Little Birds a rousing success." A.V. Club

"Fearlessness has driven their creative renaissance." 

Forbes

ABOUT GARBAGE

Garbage is Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig. After forming in Madison, WI, Garbage released their self-titled debut album in 1995. The band's unique sound and provocative visual aesthetic, inspired massive worldwide attention and success. Their follow up album, Version 2.0, released in 1998, topped charts all over the world and garnered multiple Grammy Award nominations including Album Of The Year. Garbage went on to release two more albums: 2001's Beautiful Garbage and 2005's Bleed Like Me, the latter of which earned the band its highest chart position with a No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. After a 7-year hiatus, the band released their fifth studio album Not Your Kind of People in 2012 on their independent record label, STUNVOLUME. The album was named one of Rolling Stone magazine's Top 50 Albums of 2012 and was hailed as the "alternative to everything," by Pitchfork. Garbage has sold over 12 million albums worldwide and performed in over thirty-five countries. Last year the band celebrated its 20th anniversary with their SOLD OUT '20 Years Queer' world tour and the release of a special 20th anniversary edition of their debut album, re-mastered and featuring previously unreleased material. 

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http://garbage.com

A THOUSAND HORSES’ CHART-TOPPING HIT “SMOKE” OFFICIALLY 

CERTIFIED GOLD

 

 Will Debut New Single, “(This Ain’t No) Drunk Dial” on ABC’s "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on June 24

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – Another week, another reason to celebrate for breakout Country rockers A Thousand Horses. And it seems like it’s been a non-stop celebration for months now. Just seven days after their debut album SOUTHERNALITY was released, their first single “Smoke” has officially been RIAA-certified GOLD.

SOUTHERNALITY also debuts at No. 3 this week on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The Dave Cobb-produced album is available now at iTunes and all other major retailers. Michael Hobby, Bill Satcher, Graham DeLoach and Zach Brown also learned this week they will be making their late-night television debut when they play ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live on June 24 where they will perform their next single, “(This Ain’t No) Drunk Dial.” Watch the new video for the song here.

Fans have been rallying around A Thousand Horses since the release of first single “Smoke,” which set a record for highest debut on the Mediabase Country songs chart and reached No. 1 the first week of June, making A Thousand Horses the first Country band of more than three members to reach No. 1 with its debut single since December 2008. It’s been a scorching run for a band Rolling Stone, USA Today and other tastemakers have hailed as ones to watch in 2015.

Early listeners have embraced A Thousand Horses and SOUTHERNALITY - a mix of the words Southern and personality – for a number of reasons, including its Southern rock vibe and undeniable energy. The band celebrated release week with a number of impactful performances at the CMT Awards (followed by a standing room only after-party at the Tin Roof honky-tonk in downtown Nashville), the CMA Music Festival and the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

A Thousand Horses is a sight to behold live, as millions of viewers found out when the group made its television debut on TODAY and FOX & Friends recently. Check out A Thousand Horses' live show on Darius Rucker’s Southern Style Tour all summer.

For more information about the band or to purchase tickets, visit www.AThousandHorses.com and follow @athousandhorses on Twitter and Instagram.

Josh Doyle To Perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Aug. 23

Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter Winner
to Debut New Single “Solarstorms”

Nashville, TN (August 21, 2012) – Music fans nationwide are invited to tune in to ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Aug. 23, 2012, at midnight/CDT, where Josh Doyle will debut his new single “Solarstorms.”

As the first-ever winner of Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter competition, Doyle was chosen from more than 17,000 hopefuls in the 2011 search, earning him studio time with Grammy award-winning producer, John Shanks, to record his debut album, coming this fall. The result is Doyle’s soulful self-titled debut album set to be released on Oct. 23, 2012, including the standout single, “Solarstorms.”

“This competition has truly changed everything for me,” says Josh Doyle. “A year ago I would have never imagined working with one of the best producers in the world. Everything John and Guitar Center did for me was for the good of the music, I’m very proud of how everything turned out and can’t wait to share it with the world.”

After being hand-picked by Shanks from more than 17,000 submissions in the inaugural Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter competition, Josh Doyle was granted the once in a lifetime opportunity to record a three-song EP with Grammy Award-winning producer, John Shanks. Overwhelmed by Josh Doyle’s talent, Shanks decided to extend the process and record a full-length album complete with an all-star band including Leland Sklar (James Taylor) on bass, Matt Chamberlain (Tori Amos) on drums and Dean Parks on guitar.

To go behind the scenes of Josh Doyle recording “Solarstorms” with John Shanks visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IPyb7P_qcs

About Josh Doyle:
Before Josh Doyle was even old enough to drive, the UK native was compelled to pen songs from the age of 13. While attending Chichester University, he founded rock outfit The Dumdums. The group's debut album for MCA Records, It Goes Without Saying, spawned four UK Top 30 hits, earning them a supporting spot on tour with Robbie Williams before the band split up in the midst of creating their sophomore album. Doyle then relocated to Nashville and began crafting and independently releasing the EPs The End of Fear, Values and Virtues and Middletown, and Songs From The Nuclear War Vol. 1 & 2. In 2012, Doyle won Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter competition, beating out 17,000 competitors and receiving a three-song EP by Grammy Award-winning producer John Shanks. Now partnered with CTK Management and Neil Warnock of The Agency Group, the Shanks-produced album Josh Doyle is set to be released Oct. 23, 2012 and will feature the single “Solarstorms.”

www.joshdoyle.com
www.facebook.com/joshdoylemusic
www.twitter.com/joshdoyle

About John Shanks:
John Shanks is one of the hottest and most influential producers working today.  On top of that, he is a hit songwriter and accomplished guitar player.  John has produced and/or written 43 #1 singles, 67 #1 albums and sold over 60 million records to date in the genres of Rock, Pop and Country music.  In 2005, he won the Grammy for Producer of the Year. To people in the industry, his work is considered the gold standard.  “John’s records have become the sound of Top Forty Radio,” Clive Davis told Rolling Stone.  “He’s the father of that guitar-driven kind of pop sound.”

About Guitar Center:
Guitar Center is the world’s largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment. Our retail store subsidiary presently operates 230 Guitar Center stores across the U.S. We are also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary, Musician's Friend, Inc., and its catalog and Web site, www.musiciansfriend.com. In addition, our Music & Arts division operates more than 100 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students. More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the Company's Web site at www.guitarcenter.com.