RASCAL FLATTS GEAR UP FOR SUMMER TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS KELSEA BALLERINI AND CHRIS LANE AS SECOND VEGAS RESIDENCY WRAPS TO CRITICS’ APPLAUSE

03.07.2016

Nashville, TN (March 7, 2016) – ACM Vocal Group Of The Year Nominees RASCAL FLATTS wrapped their second wildly-successful Vegas Residency this weekend at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.  Over the course of their nine-show spectacular critics praised as “the trio that’s practically made of gold and platinum” (Las Vegas Magazine) “blasted through hit after hit” (Las Vegas Review Journal) as well as a surprise cameo from Brian McKnight much “to the delight of the band and their fans” (Las Vegas Sun.) Following enthusiastic feedback to the group’s stripped-down setup in Vegas, that allowed the group to fully engage with fans, Rascal Flatts announced today that their headlining RASCAL FLATTS: RHYTHM AND ROOTS TOUR will kick off in Charlotte, NC on 6/17 and the trio have invited two-time ACM nominee Kelsea Ballerini and red-hot newcomer Chris Lane to join them out on the road.

“It’s really important to us that each year our shows are fresh and exciting for our fans,” said Jay DeMarcus.  “We put a lot of thought into how to do that this year and mixing it up in Vegas was really fun so we decided to continue with this new change of pace out on the road this summer.  We are so pumped because no-one has ever seen Rascal Flatts like this before and we’re really excited to have such great support this year with Kelsea and Chris too, it’s going to be a blast!”
RASCAL FLATTS: RHYTHM AND ROOTS TOUR Dates
6/17 – CHARLOTTE, NC
6/18 – RALEIGH, NC
6/24 – SYRACUSE, NY
6/25 – CLEVELAND, OH
6/26 – CINCINNATI, OH
7/7 – MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
7/8 – SAN DIEGO, CA
7/9 – IRVINE, CA
7/15 – PHOENIX, AZ
7/16 – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
7/28 – ST. LOUIS, MO
7/29 – KANSAS CITY, MO
7/30 – DALLAS, TX
8/5 – DAVENPORT, IA*
8/6 – WEST ALLIS, WI*
8/7 – CHICAGO, IL
8/12 – MANSFIELD, MA
8/13 – HARTFORD, CT
8/14 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
8/18 – HALIFAX, CAN
8/20 – AVONDALE, CAN*
8/27 – LIMA, OH*
9/1 – WANTAGH, NY
9/2 – HOLMDEL, NJ
9/3 – ESSEX JUNCTION, VT
9/4 – BANGOR, ME
9/8 – PHILADELPHIA, PA
9/9 – PITTSBURGH, PA
9/10 – BRISTOW, VA
9/15 – CLARKSTON, MI
9/17 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
* Denotes Fair or Festival
Rascal Flatts’ single “I Like The Sound Of That” is currently in the Top 10 at country radio and climbing. The single is taken from their current album, REWIND (Big Machine Records), which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, making Rascal Flatts one of only four acts from the SoundScan era to have eight consecutive studio albums debut in the top spot. The best-selling country vocal group of the past decade Rascal Flatts has scored 15 #1 songs, sold over 23.1 million albums, over 31 million digital downloads worldwide to date. Currently nominated for ACM’s Vocal Group Of The Year, Rascal Flatts have earned over 40 trophies from the ACAs, ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, People’s Choice Awards and more making them the most awarded country group of the past decade. For more information visit rascalflatts.com.

TIM MCGRAW GEARS UP FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR: “SHOTGUN RIDER TOUR ‘15” AND UNVEILS FOLLOW-UP SINGLE TO HIS FOUR-WEEK No. 1

 

Platinum-Seller Billy Currington Special Guest

Celebrated Newcomer Chase Bryant to Join

GRAMMY Winner and 2015 Nominee’s New Single “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools”
Available Now

TWEET IT:  #ShotgunRiderTour – get set to ride with Tim, Billy and Chase. Full details at timmcgraw.com



Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Records 

NASHVILLE, TN (January 12, 2015) – Still riding high from a four-week #1 single, superstar TIM MCGRAW today announced the launch of an extensive North American summer tour and the release of a brand new single, "Diamond Rings and Old Barstools."  The SHOTGUN RIDER TOUR ‘15 will kick off in June with Special Guest Billy Currington and newcomer Chase Bryant along for the ride.

McGraw will bring his high-energy show and dynamic production approach to a combination of amphitheaters, arenas and festivals, laying the foundation for one of the biggest tours of the year. With 35 #1 hits, including his recent multi-week chart-topper, “Shotgun Rider," the three-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee’s only roadblock might be putting together a set list.

“I love going through the process of making our set list and working on the production elements to bring the show to life,” said McGraw.  “We just like to lay it all out there every night – sling sweat, have fun and help make some summertime memories for everyone who joins us.”

McGraw’s long history of amazing support talent (Dixie Chicks, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean) continues with the addition of Special Guest Billy Currington and Chase Bryant.  Currington has nine #1 hits to his credit, including “We Are Tonight”, “People Are Crazy” and “Good Directions,” while Chase Bryant’s debut single “Take It On Back” recently cracked the top 10 at country radio.

The arena and amphitheater shows are promoted by Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company.  Fans can purchase tickets beginning the week of January 26 for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Megaticket at http://www.Megaticket.com. More details will be announced in coming weeks Check back in the coming weeks to http://www.timmcgraw.com and http://www.livenation.

INITIAL SHOTGUN RIDER TOUR '15 STOPS INCLUDE:

Little Rock, AR
Dallas, TX
Wantagh, NY
Boston, MA
Phoenix, AZ
Albuquerque, NM
Raleigh, NC
Charlotte, NC
Toronto, ON
Hartford, CT
Holmdel, NJ
Virginia Beach, VA
Darien Center, NY
Cleveland, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Detroit, MI
Indianapolis, IN
Chicago, IL
St. Louis, MO
West Palm Beach, FL
Tampa, FL
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Salt Lake City, UT
Sacramento, CA
Mtn. View, CA
Irvine, CA

ABOUT TIM McGRAW: Marking his fourth single off of SUNDOWN HEAVEN TOWN (Big Machine Records), three-time GRAMMY winner and 2015 nominee's new single “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools” is available now and features his cousin Catherine Dunn. McGraw shares his double GRAMMY nominations for “Meanwhile Back Mama’s” with another family member, wife Faith Hill who is featured on the track. The song is up for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the February 8 awards, airing on CBS.

His iconic career achievements include being named BDS Most Played Artist of the Decade for all music genres and having the Most Played Song of the Decade for all music genres with “Something Like That.” He is the most played Country artist since his debut in 1992, with two singles spending over 10 weeks at #1 (“Live Like You Were Dying” and “Over and Over”). His critically acclaimed acting skills were highlighted in the award winning Friday Night Lights and The Blind Side and McGraw can next be seen in Disney’s Tomorrowland in theaters on May 22. Visit TimMcGraw.com for tour dates and more. 

ABOUT BILLY CURRINGTON: Following nine iconic #1 hit singles, Billy Currington releases “Don’t It,” the lead anthem from his highly-anticipated sixth studio album. The Platinum-selling country artist collaborated with GRAMMY-nominated producer Dan Huff on his new project  expected later this year. Receiving 4 out of 5 star praise from Billboard, “Don’t It” offers an exciting preview of the country hitmakers new project. Currington’s chart-topping singles include “Don’t,” “Good Directions,” “Let Me Down Easy,” “Must Be Doin’ Something Right,” “People Are Crazy,” “Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer,” “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” “Hey Girl,” and “We Are Tonight.” Currington continues to deliver hits and bring his dynamic live show to fans.  For more on  Billy Currington, visit www.BillyCurrington.com.

ABOUT CHASE BRYANT: RED BOW recording artist Chase Bryant’s debut single, “Take It On Back,” is a top 10 hit and rising quickly. It is one of the fastest rising singles of the past year by a male country artist, earning Bryant accolades as an 'artist to watch' from the likes of Rolling Stone, The Huffington Post, Teen Vogue, American Songwriter, Billboard and more. For more on Chase Bryant, visit www.chasebryant.com.

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THE BAND PERRY ANNOUNCE  WE ARE PIONEERS WORLD TOUR SUPERSTAR SIBLING TRIO SET TO CONQUER THE GLOBE WITH FIRST WORLDWIDE HEADLINE ARENA TOUR

"We Are Pioneers" World Tour 2013-2014 NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 16, 2013 - Award-winning family trio The Band Perry today announced the WE ARE PIONEERS WORLD TOUR, their first worldwide headline arena tour in support of their heralded album, PIONEER. The WE ARE PIONEERS WORLD TOUR will kick off in Gothenburg, Sweden on November 8, 2013 at Tradgarn and crisscross Europe for five weeks before the band jumps back across the Atlantic blazing trails across North America.  "We live to play.   In our minds everything we do - writing, recording, interviews, appearances - is the means to the live end. To fully and totally understand our band, you have to see us live.  It's the three of us in our element, our living room, our therapy session, our recess. We can't wait to bring WE ARE PIONEERS to the world, " says Kimberly Perry. Throughout the WE ARE PIONEERS WORLD TOUR, The Band Perry will debut an entirely new show, including a new set, sound, lights and even a few new tricks.  On the run of European dates, various local acts will be in the support slot on the tour, and starting on January 9th Easton Corbin and Lindsay Ell will join The Band Perry on the North American dates for what is sure to be one of the most sought after tickets of the touring season. At the end of a Band Perry show, audiences walk out with smiles on their faces, knowing that the band left nothing to the imagination - the family trio pour every bit of themselves into their shows.   See a list of dates below, with more to be added in the coming weeks. No strangers to life on the road, The Band Perry have been on tour approximately 850 of the last 915 days, captivating audiences not only in the United States, but also in Australia, Canada and Europe.  This summer alone, The Band Perry shattered attendance records at multiple arenas across North America and have played to over half a million people, no simple feat for a band on just its second album. "Marching forward and making noise together. That's what a Band Perry show is all about. There are these moments that we've built into the show when the three of us and our band are like an army or a marching band.  Us, our band, and the crowd - it's like we're a team, and we're all in it together.  We are very fortunate that we get to walk on stage and do what we love to do - and it's our fans that have given us that opportunity.  We sincerely appreciate each and every one of them, and we are looking forward to meeting new people across the world and making The Fans Perry a global community," says Reid Perry. "We believe pioneers are everywhere. Big and small, young and old, on North-American shores and abroad - we are coming to find you!" says Neil Perry. Fans take to their Social Media to express their excitement ... Hunter Sigmon One of the BEST concerts I've ever been to... G. Benji I enjoy seeing @thebandperry perform, they always perform like it's going to be their last [show] Aaron Curley So @thebandperry is definitely a force to be reckoned with.  They'll be around for a long long time!! Kelly Miller Will definitely buy tickets to see you again! You put on a fabulous and energetic show and it's worth every penny! You are definitely doing what you are meant to do Cynthia Pierce Alex It's like eating one potato chip.  NOT ENOUGH!!   WE ARE PIONEERS WORLD TOUR DATES NOVEMBER 2013 8th  Gothenburg, SWEDEN Tradgarn 10th  Stockholm, SWEDEN Cirkus 11th Skien, NORWAY Ibsenhuset 12th  Oslo, NORWAY Folketeateret 13th Trondheim, NORWAY Olavshallen 15th Helsingborg, SWEDEN Tivoli 16th Randers, DENMARK Vaerket 18th Cologne, GERMANY Stadtgarten 19th Hamburg, GERMANY Knust 20th Berlin, GERMANY C-Club 22nd  Munich, GERMANY Strom 23rd  Zurich, SWITZERLAND Mascotte 25th Paris, FRANCE Divan Du Monde 26th   Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS Melkweg (The Max) 29th Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM Birmingham HMV Institute 30th  Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM ABC DECEMBER 2013 1st Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM  Ritz 2nd  London, UNITED KINGDOM  HMV Forum 4th   Dublin, IRELAND Vicar Street 5th Belfast, UNITED KINGDOM Mandela Hall JANUARY 2014 9th   Penticton, BC South Okanagan Event Centre 10th  Kamloops, BC Interior Savings Centre 11th Prince George, BC CN Centre 12th Dawson Creek, BC  EnCana Events Centre 15th Red Deer, AB Enmax Centrium Arena 16th Lethbridge, AB Enmax Centre 18th  Regina, SK  Brandt Centre 21st  Sudbury, ONT   Sudbury Arena 22nd Kitchener, ONT  Memorial Auditorium 23rd Oshawa, ONT  General Motors Centre 24th Kingston, ONT K-Rock Centre FEBRUARY 2014 6th  Independence, MO  Independence Events Center 8th Bemidji, MN Sanford Center 9th Grand Forks, ND  Ralph Englestad Arena 13th  Dubuque, IA  Five Flags Center 14th Kearney, NE  Viareo Event Center 15th   Rapid City, SD  Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 16th Billings, MT Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark 20th Rockford, IL BMO Harris Bank Center 21st Cape Girardeau, MO  Show Me Center 22nd  Corbin, KY The Corbin Arena 23rd  Saginaw, MI  Dow Events Center 27th Green Bay, WI Resch Center 28th Mankato, MN Verizon Wireless Center MARCH 2014 1st  Duluth, MN Duluth Ent. Convention Center 2nd Cedar Rapids, IA U.S. Cellular Center 7th Savannah, GA  Savannah Civic Center 20th  Macon, GA Macon Centreplex 21st St. Augustine, FL  St. Augustine Amphitheatre 22nd  Estero, FL   Germain Arena *More Dates To Be Announced ABOUT THE BAND PERRY:  Since releasing their self-titled debut album on Republic Nashville in 2010, The Band Perry has ascended to dizzying heights. Fronted by Kimberly Perry and rounded out by her younger brothers Reid and Neil, the band has notched a string of hit singles, including the quadruple-platinum "If I Die Young" (which climbed to #1 on Billboard's Country and AC charts), the platinum "You Lie," and the gold-certified Country #1 "All Your Life" as well as the consecutive #1 hits, "Better Dig Two" and "DONE." (co-written by Reid and Neil) from their sophomore release PIONEER, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Produced by Dann Huff, PIONEER sold nearly 130,000 copies in the first week and has received acclaim from top critics across the country. They've also enjoyed sold-out headlining dates and a showering of honors, including multiple ACM, CMA, and CMT Music awards, as well as Teen Choice, AMA, ACA, Billboard Music Award and Grammy award nominations - all of which has cemented the sibling trio as one of the hottest acts in recent history. They have taken over the American television airwaves with unforgettable performances on the ACM Awards, The Billboard Music Awards, American Idol, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Ellen, The Talk, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman.        ABOUT EASTON CORBIN: Mercury Nashville recording artist Easton Corbin is lauded for his traditional country sound, authentic lyrics and mastery of understatement. His self-titled debut album released in 2010 and spawned back-to-back hits "A Little More Country Than That" and "Roll With It;" making him the first country male artist in 17 years to have his first two consecutive singles reach No. 1. That same year the Gilchrist County Florida native won all of the Breakthrough Artist awards at the American Country Awards - Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist, Single of the Year: Breakthrough Artist and Music Video: Breakthrough Artist for "A Little More Country Than That."  Billboard named Corbin as the Top New Country Artist of 2010.  Easton's current single, "All Over The Road,"  is in the Top 10 on the country airplay charts and is from his current album by the same name. Visitwww.eastoncorbin.com or www.umgnashville.com to learn more about the Florida native.     ABOUT LINDSAY ELL:  Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Lindsay Ell started playing piano at 6, guitar at 8 and singing in her church youth group at 10 ("the most forgiving audience ever").  She was discovered at 13 by fellow Canadian Randy Bachman of BTO and The Guess Who ("American Woman," "Takin' Care Of Business"). "Randy learned guitar from master jazz guitarist Lenny Breau, so I dove head-first into this world of blues, jazz and rock guitar - learning all these different solos, switching radio stations and trying to get an idea of where all those techniques come from. I was listening to Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Clapton, Derek Trucks and all those incredible guitar players."  Lindsay's passion and study served her well, leading to several unique opportunities including an opening slot with blues icon Buddy Guy.  Her first songwriting trip to Nashville was the catalyst that brought her early affinity for country full-circle.  Because it is rare, she knows her six-string prowess could be overshadowing. "There aren't a lot of girls who play electric lead guitar, and it can be a defining thing," she says. "Any day I don't play guitar is not a good day, but it isn't the only thing. And it's certainly not shtick. First and foremost, I want people to hear me and understand my voice as a country music recording artist. When they come see me, I'd love it if they're impressed at my guitar and piano playing. But by that point, hopefully they understand the artist behind it all has a lot of different sides to her music."  Lindsay's debut single from Stoney Creek Records is due this fall.

Bud Light Launches 'Music First,' A Summer-Long Celebration Of Music Culminating With Concerts In All 50 States On One Day

Bud Light Partners with Live Nation, Myspace and Universal Music Group on First-of-its-Kind Program

Artist Lineup Features Kendrick Lamar, Sublime with Rome, Alex Clare and The Flaming Lips

ST. LOUIS,  -- This summer, Bud Light is making a commitment to bring fans closer to the music they love with the introduction of "Bud Light Music First," a program that will create and celebrate various music firsts. Bud Light Music First will culminate on Thursday, Aug. 1, with "50/50/1," a never-before-seen live music event that will see Bud Light present one concert in each of the 50 states on a single day.
"Music is such a unique platform because it brings people together, yet everyone interacts with it on a personal level," said Rob McCarthy, vice president, Bud Light. "With Bud Light Music First, we have an amazing collection of artists and partners that will make sure every adult fan can experience music in a fun, interesting way this summer."
Fans can become part of the Music First experience by downloading the Bud Light Music First app, which is now available through the Apple and Android app stores. The app will be music fans' primary destination to score Bud Light Music First prizes, including Monster DNA Headphones, Live Nation^® Concert Cash^®, Universal Music Group (UMG) music downloads and 50/50/1 concert tickets throughout the summer. Adults can enter codes found in specially-marked packages of Bud Light, Bud Light Lime or Bud Light Platinum into the app for a chance to instantly win a Music First prize. In total, Bud Light will give away more than 500,000 music-centric prizes this summer.  For more information on prizes and how to enter, including how to play without making a purchase, see the Official Rules at www.BudLight.com/MusicFirst.
Bud Light has also partnered with Myspace to build an interactive home for the Music First program. The Bud Light Music First Myspace hub, located at https://new.myspace.com/BudLightMusicFirst, offers fans a single destination on the newly redesigned platform where they can receive updates on concerts, connect and listen to 50/50/1 artists and download the Bud Light app via iOS and Android mobile devices for a chance to win tickets to shows in their town or redeem prizing directly from their desktop computers. The Bud Light Music First Myspace hub will also house a series of exclusive interviews with artists who will each share stories about their own personal music firsts and livestream select 50/50/1 concerts on Aug. 1.
"We're excited to partner with Bud Light as the Music First initiative gives fans the opportunity to connect to music on a massive scale, tapping into Myspace's platform as a destination for 50/50/1," said Christian Parkes, global vice president of marketing, Myspace. "Like Myspace, Bud Light shares the desire to create unique experiences in music and provide fans greater access to their favorite artists."  
Bud Light Music First's finale, 50/50/1, will feature an eclectic lineup of artists from around the globe. Bud Light unveiled the first 26 50/50/1 artists today, including Kendrick Lamar, Sublime with Rome, Alex Clare and The Flaming Lips.  The 50/50/1 concert series was created in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment.
"It's not uncommon for fans to travel cross-country to see their favorite acts perform at summer music festivals, but we're turning the traditional festival concept on its head by bringing the show to everyone," said McCarthy. "With one act playing in each state, the entire country will have the opportunity to be part of Music First's 50/50/1 experience."
"Music is a uniting force in our culture," said Russell Wallach, president of Live Nation Network. "Through the Bud Light Music First program, we are able to bring together an entire nation, for the first time, in celebration of live music. There's no doubt it will be a summer to remember for fans across the country."
The other music acts confirmed to perform in 50/50/1 include: Emeli Sandé, Drive-By Truckers, The Gaslight Anthem, The Airborne Toxic Event, The Dirty Heads, Capital Cities, Citizen Cope, Coheed & Cambria, Gogol Bordello, Mastodon and Machine Head, Halestorm, Under the Sun Tour, Guster, The Mowgli's, Minus the Bear, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Best Coast, Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, Wavves, The Hold Steady, Corey Smith and Portugal. The Man. Additional acts will be announced in the coming weeks. The 50/50/1 lineup is being curated by Live Nation.
50/50/1 TICKET INFORMATION
Bud Light 50/50/1 concerts will be held on August 1 in the following markets: Birmingham, Ala., Anchorage, Alaska; Phoenix, Ariz.; Little Rock, Ark.; Los Angeles, Calif.; San Francisco, Calif.; Denver, Colo.; Hartford, Conn.; Wilmington, Del.; Miami, Fla.; Atlanta, Ga.; Honolulu, Hawaii; Boise, Idaho; Chicago, Ill.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Iowa City, Iowa; Lawrence, Kan.; Louisville, Ky.; New Orleans, La.; Portland, ME; Silver Springs, Md.; Boston, Mass.; Detroit, Mich.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Biloxi, Miss.; St. Louis, Mo.; Missoula, Mont.; Lincoln, Neb.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Portsmouth, N.H.; Atlantic City, N.J.; Albuquerque, N.M.; New York City, N.Y.; Charlotte, N.C.; Fargo, N.D.; Columbus, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Portland, Ore.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Providence, R.I.; Columbia, S.C.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Nashville, Tenn.; Austin, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Burlington, Vt.; Virginia Beach, Va.; Seattle, Wash.; Charleston, W. Va.; Milwaukee, Wis.; and Jackson Hole, Wyo.
All Bud Light 50/50/1 concert attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Fans can attend the Bud Light 50/50/1 concert in their local market with a valid ticket. Consumers can win tickets through the Music First app or purchase them through Live Nation. Tickets for select concerts will go on sale Friday, May 3. Ticket sales for the remaining events will be announced in the coming weeks.
To stay up to date on the latest Bud Light Music First announcements, visit the Bud Light Facebook page at www.facebook.com/budlight or the Bud Light Music First Myspace hub at https://new.myspace.com/budlightmusicfirst.
About Anheuser-Busch
Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 47.6 percent share of U.S. beer sales to retailers. The company brews Budweiser and Bud Light, two of the world's largest-selling beers. Anheuser-Busch is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and has been a leading aluminum recycler for more than 30 years. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the leading global brewer, and continues to operate under the Anheuser-Busch name and logo. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors .
About Myspace
Myspace (new.myspace.com) is a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Showcasing artists and their work, the site gives people access to 53 million tracks and videos—the world's largest digital music library. With roots in music and social, the platform is built to empower all artists—from musicians and designers to writers and photographers—helping them connect with audiences, collaborators, and partners to achieve their goals. Through an open design, compelling editorial features, and analytics-based recommendations, Myspace fosters a creative community of people who connect around mutual affinity and inspiration for the purpose of shaping, sharing, and discovering what's next.
About Universal Music Group (UMG)
Universal Music Group is the global music leader, with wholly owned operations in 60 territories. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide.
Universal Music Group's record labels include A&M/Octone, Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol Records, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, I.R.S., Island Records, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, Manhattan, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Music Group and Virgin Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalogue of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalogue is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes Global Digital Business, its new media and technologies division and Bravado, its merchandising company.
Universal Music Group is a fully owned subsidiary of Vivendi.

-Time Magazine

 

WAR HORSE

WINNER OF FIVE TONY^® AWARDS

PREMIERES IN ST. LOUIS MARCH 13-24

 

St. Louis, MO./ February 26, 2013– The National Theatre of Great Britain’s epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony^® Awards including Best Play, will make its premiere in St. Louis beginning March 13. 

 

Performances of WAR HORSE at the Fox Theatre run Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8pm; Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2pm and Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm. There is a matinee Thursday, March 21 at 1pm. To purchase tickets, visit MetroTix.com, call 314-534-1111 or visit the Fox Theatre Box Office at 531 N. Grand Blvd. Ticket prices start at $15. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing.

 

Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, War Horse, is also the inspiration for Steven Spielberg’s feature film of the same name, which earned six Oscar nominations including Best Picture.

 

Hailed by The New York Times as “theatrical magic,” WAR HORSE is the powerful story of young Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, who has been enlisted to fight for the English in World War I. In a tale the New York Daily News calls “spellbinding, by turns epic and intimate,” Joey is caught in enemy crossfire and ends up serving both sides of the war before landing in no man’s land. Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home. What follows is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship, filled with stirring music and songs and told with the some of the most innovative stagecraft of our time.

 

The tour of WAR HORSE, which was adapted from the book by Morpurgo by Nick Stafford, is directed by Bijan Sheibani based on the original Tony^® Award-winning direction by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, and presented in association with Handspring Puppet Company. At the heart of the show are life-sized puppets which bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

In addition to Best Play, WAR HORSE received Tony^® Awards for Best Direction of a Play (Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris), Best Scenic Design of a Play (Rae Smith), Best Lighting Design of a Play (Paule Constable), and Best Sound Design of a Play (Christopher Shutt). A Special Tony Award was given to Handspring Puppet Company for their integral work on the production.

 

WAR HORSE received its World Premiere in a limited engagement at the National’s Olivier Theatre in 2007. The play returned to the National Theatre for a second run playing from in 2008-2009 before transferring to the West End’s New London Theatre in Spring 2009 where it continues to play an open-ended run. WAR HORSE has been seen by over 2 million people worldwide and is currently playing at New York’s Lincoln Center Theater, in London’s West End, and at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre. Future productions of WAR HORSE are planned for Australia, Berlin and South Africa, as well as a UK Tour. For more information, please visit www.WarHorseOnStage.com.

 

The lead producers of the National Tour of WAR HORSE are Bob Boyett and the National Theatre of Great Britain.

 

Lincoln Center Theater and the National Theatre of Great Britain in association with Bob Boyett and War Horse LP, are the producers of the American premiere of WAR HORSE, which opened in Spring 2011 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater where it is currently playing an open-ended run.

WAR HORSE  is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series and is sponsored locally by American Airlines.