ANTHONY HAMILTON & ELAYNA BOYNTON'S "FREEDOM"

FROM FORTHCOMING DJANGO UNCHAINED ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK CURRENTLY PREMIERING AT USATODAY.COM

DJANGO UNCHAINED IN THEATERS DECEMBER 25TH  

 Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained Film will be in theaters Christmas Day.  Check out the new Anthony Hamilton & Elayna Boynton song featured on the Soundtrack "Freedom" which is currently premiering at USAToday.Com

CLICK HERE TO STREAM ANTHONY HAMILTON & ELAYNA BOYNTON'S "FREEDOM" [VIA USA TODAY]

"Me, Elayna and Kelvin got to thinking about Django's story-- how sometimes we have to be willing to put it all on the line. And "Freedom" was born from that place. A place deep inside all of us, that fights to free ourselves from the chains of the world."
-Anthony Hamilton 

  

   

Django Unchained - Official Trailer  

Pre-Order The Django Unchained Original Motion Picture Soundtrack HERE

For more information please visit: www.unchainedsoundtrack.com

Britney Spears Tops Forbes List Of Top Earning Female Artists

  -- Britney Spears is the top-earning lady in the music industry in 2012 according to Forbes annual rankings.
Forbes reported that the 31-year-old pop star raked in $58 million over the past year on the strength of her latest album, the platinum-selling "Femme Fatale" and subsequent tour. She also buffed her total by several million with endorsements and a line of branded fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. Spears earnings are down from 2010 however, when the singer earned $64 million.

Other contenders for the number one spot included Taylor Swift, who posted a total of $57 million, also bolstered by a monster tour and a new album, "Red" which sold more than 1.2 million units in its first week.
Rihanna placed at number three with $53 million. Like Spears and Swift, Rihanna toured extensively in 2012, posted solid record sales and launched her own scent, as did number four, Lady Gaga, who earned $52 million.
Katy Perry comes in at number five with a paltry $45 million, benefiting from touring and record sales. While she didn't release a new album this year, she did re-release her 2010 effort "Teenage Dream" and supported it with a tour.
Surprisingly, artists like Madonna didn't crack the top 5 of the Forbes list, but this is because none of the dates of her MDNA tour fell within the scoring period used by Forbes (May 2011 to May 2012). Despite this, Madonna still earned a respectable $30 million. - CelebrityAccess Staff Writers

 Beyoncé Inks With Pepsi

-- Pop icon Beyoncé has signed a deal with Pepsi for a $50 million dollar marketing partnership and creative partnership that will see the beverage maker getting into the Beyoncé business.
According to the New York Times, the multi-year deal will see the standard print and commercial advertising linking Beyoncé to Pepsi brands, but will also include a multi-million dollar fund to underwrite Beyoncé's creative projects.
The upcoming ad campaign will include a new television ad, appearances on new, limited edition Pepsi cans and a huge promotional effort for the singer's forthcoming and yet-unnamed 2013 album. All of this will take place sometime after Beyoncé's appearance in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3rd, a performance that Pepsi, unsurprisingly, will sponsor.
“Pepsi embraces creativity and understands that artists evolve,” Beyoncé said in a statement. “As a businesswoman, this allows me to work with a lifestyle brand with no compromise and without sacrificing my creativity.”
This isn't the first time Beyoncé and Pepsi have partnered and the singer has appeared in five different television spots for the soft drink since 2002. -

ON SALE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 10 AM!

 

Majic 100.3’s Inauguration Celebration featuring

CHARLIE WILSON

with special guest Mint Condition

 

Saturday, January 19 at 8 pm

At The Fabulous Fox Theatre!

$75, $65, $55 & $45

A limited number of Gold Circle seats are also available.

 

BONUS OFFER! Every ticket holder who purchases tickets on or before December 25^th will receive a free digital download of Charlie Wilson’s highly anticipated new album Love, Charlie, to be released on January 29^th! Every ticket purchaser who purchases between the specified dates will be eligible to receive the album download but MUST provide a valid email address at time of purchase. An email detailing the redemption instructions will be sent to every purchaser on January 29^th and will provide a specific number of unique download codes based on the number of tickets purchased by that individual.  The Fox Theatre and Majic 100.3 are not responsible for distribution of such codes to each ticket holder.   

 

On-Sale Information:

Tickets on sale Saturday, December 15 at 10 AM!

Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314-534-1111. 

Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com.

Timeless. It’s something every artist wants to be, but few earn the distinction.  Charlie Wilson’s name is on that short list.  From his breakout as a member of the Gap Band (“You Dropped A Bomb On Me,” “Outstanding”) in the ‘80s, to his revered solo recordings (2005’s certified gold Charlie, Last Name Wilson, 2009’s Grammy nominated Uncle Charlie, and his 2010 release Just Charlie), Charlie Wilson has sold millions of albums.  And on January 29, 2013 Wilson will celebrate his birthday with the release of his latest and highly anticipated CD, Love, Charlie. The first single from, “My Love Is All I Have” is already a top five hit on Billboard’s Urban Adult Contemporary chart.

Toby Keith Illinois State Fair - Springfield, IL Wed, Aug 14, 2013Ticket info is not yet available, but the event was announced by BandsInTown. 

G-Eazy coming to Old Rock House

Knuckle Rumbler Presents

G-Eazy

Must Be Nice Tour

Thursday, February 21st
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$15 Advance $20 Day of Show

All Ages

“CMA Country Christmas” Celebrates the Holiday Season on ABC-TV
By Bob Doerschuk
For Robert Deaton, Executive Producer of “The CMA Awards” and “CMA Country Christmas,” there’s a world of difference between the two ABC-TV specials. It ultimately comes down to one word.
“Tension,” he specified. “There’s a lot of tension in the room for the Awards show because there’s so much riding on who’s going to win and it’s a live broadcast. The Christmas show is very different. It’s warm and open. People are there to have a good time. “
So they were on Saturday, Nov. 3, when Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena filled with early celebrants of the season. Most wore festive Christmas colors, including scarves and winter hats. And all broke into applause as Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles, marking her third year as host of “CMA Country Christmas,” walked out to center stage.
Beaming and obviously in her late stage of pregnancy, Nettles playfully announced, “Now, like Santa Claus, I’m expected to deliver very soon. But tonight I’m going to try to break the record for costume changes by a woman in her third trimester!” (Nettles and husband, Justin Miller, welcomed son Magnus Hamilton Miller to the world on Thursday, Dec. 6.)
If such a record does exist, Nettles shattered it, beginning with the opening number. Dancers in vivid reds and greens swirled across the stage as she sang “A Naughty Christmas” and even joined in on a few steps. By the end of the evening, her other performances and interviews put to rest any doubts about whether she was up to the challenge.
“I was nervous from the moment last summer when Jennifer told me she was pregnant,” Deaton admitted. “But the very next thing she said was, ‘Can I still host the Christmas show?’ It was really important to her and we’re so lucky to have her.”
Yes, but was there a backup plan, just in case? “I never really had a Plan B,” Deaton said, with a laugh. “I thought about it and then just decided to roll the dice and hope she’s going to make it. If she didn’t, at the last minute, I’d figure something out.”
Luckily, Plan A worked. Unlike the two previous shows, this year’s taping benefited from having a full day after the CMA Awards broadcast to prepare. Several changes were made to the format: To keep the flow smooth, the program was shot in sequence. And in a new feature, the host sang a couple of duets, one with Lady Antebellum and another with R&B superstar John Legend.
“Having some different influences on the show does broaden our scope,” Deaton said. “John Legend, for example, has been to Nashville and written with John Rich and Faith Hill and Lady Antebellum, and Jennifer wanted to sing with him, so we took advantage of that opportunity. (Pop sensation) Colbie Caillat was invited because she has a Christmas album coming out. And when (mezzo-soprano) Katherine Jenkins has a new Christmas album and wanted to come to Nashville, I say we open our arms. This is the kind of show where we can do that.”
Several Country headliners made their “CMA Country Christmas” debuts this year too, including The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley and Lady Antebellum. Others made return visits. “Keith Urban gladly accepted our offer for him to come back to the Christmas show,” Deaton said. “We had Little Big Town come back because Christmas music and the holidays are all about singing together and caroling, and their harmonies are so good. And not only does Martina McBride have a Christmas album, but she’s also doing a Christmas tour, so we asked her to come back too.”
The “fireside chat” segment returns as well, though it too has been slightly tweaked. Once again, performers were welcomed into a backstage set complete with comfortable couch, throw pillows and a glowing fireplace — actually, a 40-inch plasma screen with a video of burning logs. To make it easier to weave their comments together, writer David Wild set up his questions to them along “fill in the blank” lines.
“We had a concept of ‘my favorite Christmas story’ and all the artists answered,” Deaton noted. “For example, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum talked about her biggest memory being when she got a bike — I think it was a pink tricycle. Keith Urban talked about how his family in Australia would have its Christmas lunch on the beach. And The Band Perry talked about playing Aaron Neville’s Christmas record on Thanksgiving.”
But to Deaton, what carries over from one “CMA Country Christmas” to the next matters more than whatever changes get introduced. “We’re creating a tradition with this show,” he said. “It’s not just a Christmas special. It’s the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special.”
“CMA Country Christmas” will air Thursday, Dec. 20, and repeat Saturday, Dec. 22, and Sunday, Dec. 23, on ABC.
On the Web: CMACountryChristmas.com

JAMES BROWN AND 2PAC'S "UNCHAINED 

(THE PAYBACK/UNTOUCHABLE)" FROM FORTHCOMING 

DJANGO UNCHAINED ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK CURRENTLY PREMIERING AT ROLLINGSTONE.COM

DJANGO UNCHAINED IN THEATERS DECEMBER 25TH  

Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained Film will be in theaters Christmas Day.  Check out the new James Brown and 2Pac song featured on the Soundtrack "Unchained (The Payback / Untouchable)" which is currently premiering at RollingStone.Com.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM JAMES BROWN AND 2PAC'S "UNCHAINED (THE PAYBACK / UNTOUCHABLE)" [VIA ROLLINGSTONE]

"Tupac Shakur's talent extended beyond music to acting and filmmaking.  Tupac spoke many times of his admiration for Quentin Tarantino's work.  In talking with Quentin about the Django soundtrack, I found out the admiration was mutual as Quentin is a big Tupac fan," said Loma Vista Recordings founder Tom Whalley.  "Tupac Shakur and James Brown both have enduring legacies.  To have a mix of these two great artists in a Quentin Tarantino film and on the soundtrack is an incredible combination of creativity and makes perfect sense."

  

   

Django Unchained - Official Trailer  

Pre-Order The Django Unchained Original Motion Picture Soundtrack HERE

For more information please visit: www.unchainedsoundtrack.com

STARS SHINE FOR TONY LA RUSSA JANUARY 19

Retired Cardinals Manager Hosts Animal Rescue Foundation’s Stars to the Rescue in St. Louis

 

WALNUT CREEK, California – December 10, 2012 – Please join host Tony La Russa for the Animal Rescue Foundation’s (ARF) Stars to the Rescue fundraising gala at 6:30 p.m. at the Peabody Opera House. This fabulous evening of music and entertainment featuring the 5^th Dimension’s Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., country singer Rodney Atkins, and country rock performer Uncle Kraker is sponsored in part by Anheuser-Busch, Ameren Missouri, and Marcone Supply. Visit www.art.net for ongoing updates.

 

Hurry—don’t miss out on this special evening! Tickets priced at $50 and $35 are on sale now, and are expected to sell out quickly. Call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 to purchase tickets today!

 

Tony La Russa is available for media interviews by calling 925-296-3116.

 

Proceeds from Stars to the Rescue will benefit ARF and more than 20 animal rescue organizations in the greater St. Louis area. “We are thrilled to elevate the status of pets and provide much needed funds to local groups,” commented Tony La Russa.

 

ARF saves the lives of dogs and cats who have run out of time at public shelters, giving them loving care and another chance at life until a new home can be found. ARF’s innovative People Connect programs strengthen the human-animal bond for children, the elderly, and other people in need. ARF allows people to experience the unconditional love and acceptance of dogs and cats to fulfill our mission of People Rescuing Animals...Animals Rescuing People^®.

GREEN DAY ¡TRÉ! OUT TODAY

December 11^th, 2012 - Los Angeles, CA - Green Day ¡Tre!, the third album in Green Day's album trilogy Green Day ¡Uno!, Green Day ¡Dos!, and Green Day ¡Tré!, hits stores today via Reprise Records. The albums are the follow-up to the Grammy Award-winning 21st Century Breakdown, and were produced by the band's long-time producer Rob Cavallo.

Early praise for Green Day ¡Tre!...    

"No band this sprawling, untamable and sheer fun is going anywhere." Rolling Stone (4/5 Stars)

"A reminder of the potency of Green Day's early sound." Billboard

"Stadium-worthy three-chord nods to various ghosts of rock past" Entertainment Weekly

Highlights from the band's recently announced documentary ¡Quatro! recently premiered on VH1. The documentary pulls back the curtain and takes fans inside the world of Green Day, chronicling their creative process while conceptualizing and recording their the current album trilogy. ¡Quatro! was directed by Tim Wheeler and produced by Tim Lynch for Farm League. The full-length version of the documentary will be released in 2013.

Green Day is vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool.  

 

Purchase Green Day ¡Tre! On Amazon | iTunes

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www.greenday.com

Columbia Records To Release On iTunes "12-12-12" Selection Of Songs From Historic Concert

Pre-Order Now Available On The iTunes Store

Nearly 2 Billion People Around The Globe To Have Access To The Benefit Via Television, Radio And The Internet

The Concert Lineup Includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, The Who and Paul McCartney

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2012 -- Columbia Records announced today that they will release music from the "12-12-12" benefit concert, presented by Chase, to provide the most assistance possible to the victims of Hurricane Sandy through the Robin Hood Relief Fund.  The fundraising concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday will feature iconic performers and a selection of 24 live tracks from the event will be available for pre-order on iTunes starting today at iTunes.com/121212.  A physical album will be made available as soon as possible.
The net proceeds from the soundtrack will go to the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which is providing money, material and know-how to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm.
"12-12-12" will be distributed worldwide to nearly two billion people through television feeds, radio and online streaming and available to 114 million television households in the US and to more than 400 million television households outside the country via networks and feeds in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
The most up to date information on "12-12-12" can be found by visiting www.121212concert.org.
SOURCE Columbia Records

DAUGHTRY AND 3 DOORS DOWN TO CONTINUE CO-HEADLINE TOUR INTO 2013

Aranda To Open

Both Bands Will Broadcast LIVE December 11 from 1^st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado Exclusively On AXS TV

 

 

Los Angeles, CA – December 10, 2012 - Multi-platinum rock bands Daughtry and 3 Doors Down have announced plans to continue their joint co-headline tour into 2013.  The excursion began November 17 in Tunica, MS at 3 Doors Down's 9th Annual Better Life Foundation event, and night after night has attracted packed houses in venues across The U.S..  Leg one of the tour will wrap on 12/15 at Anaheim's Theatre at the Honda Center, with Fresno, CA at the Save Mart Center on 12/13 and a national live AXS TV appearances in Broomfield, CO at 1st Bank Center on 12/11.

 

Tickets for the Jan. 30, St. Louis show at Peabody Opera House will go on sale this Friday, December 14, at noon central time.  Tickets are $81, $61, $51, and $41.  Tickets may be purchased at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com. There is a facility fee on all tickets purchased at all locations, including at the Scottrade Center Box Office. Additional Ticketmaster service charges and handling fees apply to all tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets, by phone or online. For disabled seating, call 314-622-5420

 

The first ever co-headline U.S. tour will resume on January 25th at the Verizon Theatre in Dallas, and continue in to March, 2013.  The opening act will be Aranda.

 

"We're very happy to continue the tour with 3 Doors Down, and look forward to getting this show to the fans that we missed on the first leg of this tour!" says lead singer Chris Daughtry. 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold shares, "This tour with Daughtry has been amazing, and we are excited to keep it rolling into 2013! See you on the road my friends!"

Daughtry's set features the band's new single "Start of Something Good," from their new gold certified album Break The Spell along with a plethora of smash hits and fan favorites including  “Home,” “It’s Not Over,” “Feels Like Tonight” and “No Surprise” from platinum-selling Leave This Town and its blockbuster-selling and record-breaking self titled debut.  3 Doors Down has just released the quintet's first ever Greatest Hits package, and the band's set brings repertoire from their nine #1 chart-toppers to the stage, including "Kryptonite," "It's Not My Time," "When I'm Gone, "Here Without You" alongside others and new tracks  "One Light" and "Goodbyes."  The band's lead single from The Greatest Hits "One Light" has hit the Top 15 at Active Rock radio and continues to make strong moves at the format.

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The 2013 itinerary includes appearances in:

1/25     Dallas, TX                                           Verizon Theatre                                  On-Sale 12/14 10AM

1/26     Tulsa, OK                                            Tulsa Civic Center                              On-Sale 12/15 10AM

1/29     Tupelo, MS                                         Bancorp South Center                        On-Sale 12/15 10AM

1/30     St. Louis, MO                                     Peabody Opera House                        On-Sale 12/14 12PM

2/01     Battle Creek, MI                                 Kellogg Arena

2/02     Louisville, KY                                    Palace Theatre                                     On-Sale 12/14 12PM

2/05     Erie, PA                                              Erie Civic Center Complex                 On-Sale 12/14 10AM

2/06     Poughkeepsie, NY                              Mid Hudson Civic Center                  On-Sale 12/14 10AM

2/08     Worcester, MA                                   DCU Center                           

2/09     Rochester, NY                                    Main Street Armory                            On-Sale 12/14 10AM

2/10     Bethlehem, PA                                    Sands Bethlehem Event CTR             On-Sale 12/14 10AM

2/17     Uncasville, CT                                    Mohegan Sun Arena                           On-Sale 12/21 10AM

2/20     Sunrise, FL                                          BB&T Center                         

2/22     Pensacola, FL                                      Pensacola Civic Center

2/23     Clearwater, FL                                    Ruth Eckerd Hall                                On-Sale 12/15 12PM

 

All announced dates feature a fan pre-sale that can be found on www.3doorsdown.com and www.daughtryofficial.com.  Additional Dates will be announced in the coming days.

 

ABOUT DAUGHTRY

Multi-platinum band Daughtry has scored four No. 1 hits, garnered four Grammy nominations, won four American Music Awards, sold over 7 million albums and played sold out concerts around the world in less than four years. Daughtry’s self-titled debut was the fastest selling rock debut in Soundscan history and its follow up Leave This Town marked the quintet’s second consecutive No. 1 album. Daughtry’s latest album Break The Spell, which was certified gold in 4 weeks, features new radio hit “Start of Something Good,” the album builds on the band’s reputation for melodic hooks and anthemic choruses while providing a powerful showcase for Chris Daughtry’s emotionally resonant voice. In addition to recording and touring, Daughtry is also dedicated to using its position to raise awareness about a number of charitable causes including being involved with the DC Comics We Can Be Heroes campaign. For more information visit: www.daughtryofficial.com

 

 

ABOUT 3 DOORS DOWN

Since forming in 1995, Mississippi rock quintet 3 Doors Down (vocalist Brad Arnold, lead guitarist Chris Henderson, bassist Todd Harrell, drummer Greg Upchurch and guitarist Chet Roberts) has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, garnered three Grammy nominations, two American Music Awards, and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting, including BMI’s coveted "Songwriter of the Year" award. The band’s debut album, 2000’s The Better Life, which is now certified six times platinum, featured the smash hit “Kryptonite.” Their sophomore album, 2002’s Away from the Sun, saw similar success with its radio mainstays “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You.” Their subsequent efforts 2005’s platinum certified Seventeen Days and 2008’s 3 Doors Down debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. In 2003, 3 Doors Down founded The Better Life Foundation with the goal of giving as many children as possible a better life; they have raised more than two million dollars for local children’s charities since their inception. For more information visit: www.3doorsdown.com and www.thebetterlifefoundation.org.

 

Daughtry and 3 Doors Down fans can locate tour and ticket information online at http://www.daughtryofficial.com and www.3doorsdown.com.

New Shows announced for Old Rock House

Delta Rae
with Sam Palladio (from the hit TV show "Nashville")

Sunday, January 27th
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$12 Flat  All Ages

From a quiet, country house nestled within the Durham, North Carolina woods, Delta Rae fuses its inspired four-part harmonies with a rich Carolina soul. Their music hinges on hope and a deep sense of meaning while their live show reflects the joy, passion, the unique bond they share, and the amazing fans and friends who join them.  They are Mumford & Sons meets Fleetwood Mac -- an Alt-Pop band with four lead singers whose music incorporates all aspects of Americana. Having headlined shows to sold-out crowds on both coasts, Delta Rae also released a new LP in Spring 2012 and continued to tour all year.

Trampled Under Foot & Ana Popovic

Thursday, February 7th
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$12 Advance $15 Day of Show

All Ages

Trampled Under Foot siblings Danielle, Kris and Nick Schnebelen grew up with the Blues. When TUF arrived in Memphis for the 2008 IBC they were followed by huge, wildly enthusiastic throngs of hometown supporters, eager to cheer for their favorite musical family. And when TUF took First Place in the competition and Nick won the Albert King guitarist award, it was a sweet victory for the Schnebelen family and for Kansas City itself. TUF has been on a roll ever since, becoming popular repeat headliners at clubs, festivals and cruises around the world and releasing CDs and a DVD on their own label.

Ana Popovic’s career has been meteoric, and shows no signs of slowing down! The 4x Blues Music Awards nominee blends smoking electric funk slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and tight blues groove with soulful feminine vocals. Her incredible stage presence makes her an irresistible force in the music world.

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TAYLOR SWIFT SHATTERS 48-YEAR-OLD BILLBOARD RECORD WITH NINE WEEKS AT  #1

TAYLOR MARKS HER 23^RD BIRTHDAY WITH MTV WORLD PREMIERE OF HER 23^RD MUSIC VIDEO

THE RED TOUR CONTINUES TO SELL OUT SHOWS

 

Nashville, TN – December 10, 2012 -- This week, 6-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift spends her 9^th consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard Country Songs chart with her global #1 smash “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” the lead single from her Triple-Platinum album RED. This sets Billboard’s all-time record for most weeks at #1 on the country chart by a female artist. Previously, Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith spent eight weeks at the top with “Once A Day” in 1964. “Never Ever” was also a monumental pop hit, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, iTunes charts around the globe, and selling more than 2.6 million downloads in the U.S. In the six weeks since its first week debut with U.S. sales in excess of 1.2 million albums (music’s highest weekly sales number in more than a decade), RED (released on Big Machine Records) has dominated the album sales charts, spending every week at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart, and remaining at #1 or #2 on the all-genre Top 200 Albums chart. In addition to its U.S. Triple-Platinum certification, RED has reached #1 at iTunes in 42 countries, and total sales of RED outside of the U.S. have now topped 1.1 million albums.
Singles from RED are impacting radio charts in several formats, with new single “I Knew You Were Trouble.”(currently at #2 all-genres on iTunes), making big jumps on the CHR/Top 40 (#23-#17) and Hot AC (#29-#21) charts, with Most Increased airplay at both. “Begin Again” is at #14 and climbing the Country airplay chart. This week’s international chart highlights from RED include 3 songs in the Top 30 in the U.K., #1 at A/C in Canada, a Top 10 in Australia, and the #1 international album in Japan.
MTV will world premiere Taylor’s 23^rd music video, the clip for “I Knew You Were Trouble.” at 4:40 p.m. ET this Thursday, December 13^th, Taylor’s 23^rd birthday. The video will then go into rotation across all MTV channels at 5 p.m. the same day. Leading up to Thursday’s premiere, MTV will roll out new video assets every day at MTV.com, and on Wednesday (12/12), MTV’s Sway will interview Taylor as part of Viacom’s “Big and Best of 2012” and will exclusively premiere the video’s trailer.
Over the weekend, more shows were put on sale for Taylor’s 2013 The RED Tour, with shows selling out across North America, including stadiums in Vancouver and Winnipeg and two recently added additional shows Los Angeles’ STAPLES Center. The RED Tour is currently slated to include 12 stadium stops, for a total of 63 shows in 45 cities in 29 states and 3 provinces in 2013. A complete listing of tour dates, including future onsale information, is available at www.taylorswift.com.
Last week, nominations were announced for the 55^th Annual Grammy Awards, and Taylor earned nods in three categories: Record of the Year (for “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”), Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Song Written for Visual Media (both for “Safe & Sound,” featuring The Civil Wars, from “The Hunger Games”).
Taylor is currently in Europe for a live performance this weekend on top German entertainment show “Schlag den Raab.” Later this month, she will perform live in Times Square, ringing in 2013 as the headliner of ABC’s “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”

PIERCE THE VEIL ANNOUNCE HEADLINE TOUR 

- SPRING 2013 - 

  

Pierce The Veil are excited to announce their North American headline tour in spring of 2013, with support from Memphis May Fire, Letlive, and Issues. The "Street Youth Rising Tour" is the follow-up to the band's recent 34 date headline US major market run with Sleeping With Sirens, which completely sold out in all cities.  

"We plan on bringing everything that we've got for this next tour and we can't wait to share it with all of you," adds lead singer Vic Fuentes.

Noted as one of MTV Buzzworthy's Breakthrough Artists of 2012, the San Diego, CA ensemble  will be touring in support of new album Collide With The Sky, which debuted at #12 on the Billboard Top 200, #1 on the Alternative Chart, #1 on the Rock Chart, and #1 on the Hard Music Chart, selling nearly 30,000 copies in its first week. The album is now available on iTunes. 

Pierce The Veil will charge into the new year heading to South East Asia, as well as a slot on the Australian 2013 Soundwave Festival in February / March.  The band are already selling out a May / June UK headline run with Woe, Is Me, with select dates being upgraded to larger venues. Stay tuned for more exciting tour news!

  

 

Photo By: Adam Elmakais / AdamElmakais.com

Purchase a Limited Edition Print Of This Photo

Pierce The Veil has teamed up with Invisible Children to give fans a chance to win exclusive merch items as part of the "12 Days of Fearless" holiday contest via Instagram. Follow @FearlessRecords on Instagram for details and to enter to win great prizes from Pierce The Veil and Invisible Children! 

PIERCE THE VEIL - Vic Fuentes (Vocals), Mike Fuentes (Drums), Tony Perry (Guitar), Jaime Preciado (Bass) - With a unique brand of progressive post-hardcore, Pierce The Veil have captured a rabid fan base across the globe. Gaining a reputation for their explosive live show and the unique vocal style of singer Vic Fuentes, the band has received press support from MTV, Guitar World, Outburn, Kerrang!, Revolver, AOL, FUSE TV, warped tour coverage feature by The NY Times, and were featured on the cover of the August 2012 issue of Alternative Press Magazine and AMP Magazine's Warped Tour Issue.

The San Diego quartet recently released their music video for "King For A Day" featuring Sleeping With Siren's "Kellin Quinn", which is at nearly 6 million views. Primed with an incredible new album and a rigorous tour schedule, Pierce The Veil are ones to watch in 2013. 

Street Youth Rising Tour Dates w/ Memphis May Fire, Letlive, & Issues 

Mar 14 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater

Mar 15 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

Mar 16 - El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls

Mar 17 - Lubbock, TX @ Jakes Sports Cafe

Mar 20 - Pensacola, FL @ American Legion Post 33 

Mar 21 - Jacksonville, FL @ Roc bar 

Mar 22 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater

Mar 23 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club 

Mar 24 - Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights  

Mar 26 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance 

Mar 28 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts 

Mar 29 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection 

Mar 30 - Palatine, IL @ Durty Nellie's 

Mar 31 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's 

Apr 3 - Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory 

Apr 4 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst

LYNYRD SKYNYRD SET TO ROCK THE HOUSE – AND THE BIKES – DOWN ON  CHOPPER LIVE: THE REVENGE

Tune In TONIGHT on Discovery to catch Skynyrd performance
 

New York, NY – Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline the previously announced CHOPPER LIVE: THE REVENGE on Tuesday, December 11th at 9pm ET/PT.  Lynyrd Skynyrd joins an already extensive list of Discovery talent participating in this major television event, including AMERICAN CHOPPER stars Paul Teutul Senior and Paul Teutul Junior, OUTLAW GARAGE star Jesse James, and FAST ‘N LOUD stars Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman.

With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” having sold over two million ringtones, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to multiple generations. Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to build on the legacy that began over 35 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida with their most recent album, Last of a Dyin’ Breed, debuting at No. 14 on the Billboard Top 200, making it their highest charting album since 1977.  The band will be performing the title track from the new album as well as their hit “Sweet Home Alabama” during the show.

Last year, Paul Jr. beat out his father Paul Sr and nemesis Jesse James to take the title and the honor of ultimate bike builder when he won Discovery’s first ever AMERICAN CHOPPER LIVE.  This year, all three are back – plus FAST ‘N LOUD stars Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman—to duke it out in an incredible four way bike build-off.   In this two-night special, fans will to vote on their favorite bike after seeing the four finished products during our regularly-scheduled AMERICAN CHOPPER on Monday, December 10th at 9pm ET/PT.  The following evening at 9:00pm ET/PT, CHOPPER LIVE: THE REVENGE will air from Las Vegas’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for what’s sure to be a night that will go down in Discovery history.

For more information on Lynyrd Skynyrd, visit www.lynyrdskynyrd.com.

METALLICA LIVE DVD

"QUEBEC MAGNETIC" RELEASED

LOS ANGELES, CA -  - "Quebec Magnetic", the new live DVD from Metallica is available for purchase  via the band's recently announced label Blackened Recordings. The DVD was shot by Wayne Isham and captures the two World Magnetic live shows, which took place in Quebec City in the fall of 2009. To purchase the DVD or Blu-ray, click HERE.

"This release is a first for us," said Metallica in a statement on Metallica.com. "Yes boys and girls, the DVD and Blu-ray will be coming out on our very own label in North America! Since we now get to call all the shots, the double DVD and single disc Blu-ray will be available for a price we thought was very Metallica fan friendly - suggested retail will be $15.98 for either format."

The setlist for the DVD was voted on by the over 35,000 of the band's fans at Metallica.com this past September.

See below for a complete tracklisting.

Tracklisting

That Was Just Your Life

The End Of The Line
The Four Horsemen
The Shortest Straw

One
Broken, Beat & Scarred
My Apocalypse
Sad But True

Welcome Home (Sanitarium)

The Judas Kiss

The Day That Never Comes

Master of Puppets

Battery

Nothing Else Matters

Enter Sandman

Killing Time

Whiplash

Seek & Destroy

Bonus Songs

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Holier Than Thou

Cyanide

Turn The Page

All Nightmare Long

Damage, Inc.

Breadfan

Phantom Lord

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