JEFFREY OSBORNE RELEASES A TIME FOR LOVE WITH A MULTI-CITY PROMOTIONAL TOUR INCLUDING CENTRIC SPECIAL, TELEVISION APPEARANCES AND ONE-HOUR RADIO SHOW

SETS SAIL ON SOUL TRAIN CRUISE FEBRUARY 17th

Fairfax, VA (January 28, 2013) - Jeffrey Osborne kicks off the release of his new album, A Time For Love (due out on SRR Records on January 29, 2013) with a series of high profile promotional  appearances that will take him to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington DC.  Throughout February and March, Osborne will be seen on Live From The Couch (airing on CBS New York affiliate WNLY), Tavis Smiley (both television and radio), Voice of America, nationally syndicated morning TV show The Daily Buzz, XM/Sirius, WGN-TV’s national show Mid-Day News, and many others. He will also be the subject of an “As Written” special airing on Centric TV (a division on BET) on February 16th. In between promotional stops, Osborne will perform concerts during a national tour that includes Milwaukee, Washington D.C., Dallas, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans and even the high seas when Jeffrey sets sail aboard the inaugural Soul Train Cruise on February 17th.  Osborne will also dominate the radio airwaves with an hour-long special on A Time For Love, created exclusively for Premiere Radio Networks and hosted by nationally syndicated radio personality Rich Miller.  The program is currently airing on a combination of terrestrial and digital radio stations. A Time For Love brings Osborne together with legendary producer George Duke again after the pair ruled the charts in the ‘80s with Jeffrey’s first three solo albums.  The result is a collection of beloved jazz standards updated with brilliant arrangements and Osborne’s signature baritone. “This album is something I’ve always wanted to do,” he explains.  “I was the youngest of 12 kids in my family, so when I was growing up I had to wait my turn to listen to what I wanted to listen to.  All of my brothers and sisters were into Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, Gloria Lynne, Della Reese, Joe Williams and Billy Eckstine so I got to hear all of that before I would put on my little doo wop music, Motown and stuff.  Plus my father was a great trumpet player and he would listen to Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard and Clifford Brown and I got a chance to learn about all these great trumpet players back then.  So despite my love for Motown and doo wop, I really grew up listening to jazz and standards.”    A Time For Love also features a trio of top jazz musicians Christian McBride on bass, John Roberts on drums and Duke himself on keyboards.  Saxophonists Everette Harp, Kamasi Washington, guitarist Paul Jackson, and Rick Braun on trumpet make special guest appearances.  And the incomparable Chaka Khan lends her vocals to the album’s sassy rendition of “Baby It’s Cold Outside.”

Kid Rock And Harley-Davidson Launch First-of-its-Kind Collaboration During 110th Anniversary Year

Brand Partnership Features Exclusive Access at Tour Stops, First-Ever Co-Branded Merchandise and an Epic Performance at the 110th Anniversary Event in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, -- In its most thrilling and globally epic anniversary celebration to date, Harley-Davidson today announced an exclusive partnership with legendary musician and 'American Badass' Kid Rock, including a Saturday night performance for the company's 110^th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee over this Labor Day weekend.
The first-of-its-kind partnership brings together two legendary American rebels and names Harley-Davidson as a title sponsor of Kid Rock's Rebel Soul tour, which kicks off Feb. 2, 2013, in Kansas City. Harley-Davidson plans to offer fans unique experiences at each of the 60 planned stops during the Rebel Soul tour. The tour sponsorship is just one aspect of the overarching relationship, which will extend from concerts to retail promotions.
The final stop on the tour is Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, when Kid Rock rolls into Milwaukee, Harley-Davidson's hometown, to party with thousands of his fellow riders. Kid Rock will play a ticketed show at the Marcus Amphitheater, which is located on the south end of Milwaukee's Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). Fans who purchase 110^th Anniversary ticket packages – currently available at www.ticketmaster.com – will have an opportunity to purchase tickets for Kid Rock's 110^th Anniversary performance before they go on public sale later this spring.  Kid Rock is one of three headliners Harley-Davidson plans to announce for the 110^th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee – the other entertainment will be announced later this spring.
"What's not to love about Harley?" said Kid Rock. "They are the backbone of American culture, the flagship American brand. I am honored and excited to partner with this legendary icon that has helped to define American freedom at home and abroad. In 110 years no one has done a better job of representing America – there is NOTHING that screams America like Harley-Davidson."
A unique element of the partnership is an exclusive line of limited-edition, co-branded Rebel Soul merchandise featuring a line coined by Kid Rock: "I can't hear you over the rumble of my freedom." Fans will be able to purchase concert-specific merchandise at each show, as well as an exclusive line of merchandise at participating Harley-Davidson dealerships across the U.S. This is the first time either brand has offered such an extensive line of co-branded merchandise.
Also, at every Rebel Soul tour stop this year, Harley-Davidson will offer one winner the chance to join Kid Rock's Rebel Soul band and rock on stage for one song during that night's performance. Fans simply have to find the Harley-Davidson Display Area at each venue to register. 
Harley-Davidson is also raising the stakes with a national promotion where one fan will win a once-in-a-lifetime experience including a factory-customized Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the opportunity to rock alongside Kid Rock on stage during the 110^th Anniversary show in Milwaukee. Fans can enter to win the national promotion at www.h-d.com/kidrock beginning Feb. 2. The winner's VIP trip to the 110^th Anniversary will also include a meet-and-greet and photo shoot with Kid Rock. 
"Kid Rock puts on a great show and embodies a lot of what Harley-Davidson and our fans stand for – freedom, independence, self-expression and the rebel spirit," said Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer Mark-Hans Richer. "We're excited to take an unprecedented ride with him during the Rebel Soul tour."
Harley-Davidson plans to announce ticket sales information for the Kid Rock performance in Milwaukee in the coming weeks, along with additional details related to the 110^th Anniversary.  Event dates and tickets for Kid Rock's Rebel Soul concert tour are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
About the Harley-Davidson 110^th Anniversary
The Harley-Davidson 110^th Anniversary is a year-long, global celebration connecting millions of Harley-Davidson fans across the globe united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, self-expression and epic adventure. Included in the official 110^th Anniversary calendar are 12 different 110^th Anniversary experiences that Harley-Davidson will bring to existing motorcycle events in global markets throughout September 2013. The events span 11 countries on six continents and will be capped by two main celebration events in Rome, Italy, in June 2013 and Milwaukee during Labor Day weekend.
Harley-Davidson fans are invited to learn more about the 110^th Anniversary and join the celebration online where they can share videos, images and experiences on Facebook, Twitter with the hashtag #HD110, and at www.h-d.com/110. 
About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's website at www.harley-davidson.com.
About Kid Rock
Kid Rock is one of America's largest musical personalities. In addition to selling over 26 million albums worldwide and selling out stadiums and arenas for more than a decade, he is an ardent supporter of our military at home and abroad, and a leader in helping to raise money and awareness for causes relating to the rebuilding of Detroit. His most recent album "Rebel Soul" is out now on Top Dog/Atlantic records.
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Old Rock House adds three shows

The Cave Singers

Monday, April 1st
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$12 Flat  All Ages

Naomi, the fourth record from Northwestern mystics The Cave Singers, is a totem to these things: the every-, any-, all- ways of life. Written over the span of ten months and recorded in one, it bears a new and more expansive production style that captures the live performance energy the band has developed over the past five years. The disc was engineered and produced at Avast Studios in Seattle by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Built To Spill, Shins, Modest Mouse). Each song on the album functions like a chapter in a bigger story, addressing themes of the past, exhuming the memories under moonlight. There are songs of addiction, car ownership, fireworks, tree houses, moving to New Mexico, and God, each shifting in all the ways that make life difficult and miraculous, astounding and beautiful.

Charles Bradley And His Extraordinaires

Sunday, May 5th
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$15 Advance $17 Day of Show

All Ages

That's his whole persona in a single tiny scene: Charles Bradley, victim of love. Other artists appreciate their audiences, just as many are grateful for them, but few artists love their fans as much and as sincerely as Charles Bradley. By now, his remarkable, against-all-odds rise has been well-documented – how he transcended a bleak life on the streets and struggled through a series of ill-fitting jobs – most famously as a James Brown impersonator at Brooklyn clubs – before finally being discovered by Daptone's Gabe Roth. The year following the release of his debut, No Time For Dreaming, was one triumph after another: a stunning performance at South By Southwest that earned unanimous raves; similarly-gripping appearances at Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Newport Folk Festival and Outside Lands (to name just a few); and spots on Year-End Best Lists from Rolling Stone, MOJO, GQ, Paste and more. Victim of Love, Bradley's second record, is a continuation of that story, moving past the 'heartache and pain' and closer to the promise of hope.

Ben Rector

Friday, May 10th
Doors 7:30pm  Show 8:30pm
$15 Advance $18 Day of Show

All Ages

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Ben Rector, from Tulsa, Oklahoma is releasing his fourth album and is embarking on a headlining tour in 2013. Rector is no stranger to the road; he has toured incessantly, rapidly growing a legion of fans and selling out most dates on his previous two headline tours. This rapid growth culminated in the release of Something Like This on September 13, 2011. The record was the #1 Singer Songwriter album 5 minutes after its official release, and it climbed above Lil’ Wayne’s Tha Carter IV to the #4 spot on iTunes overall album charts, bested only by Lady Antebellum’s same-day release, Coldplay, and Adele.  Following the release of Something Like This, Rector hit the road again, opening each night on NEEDTOBREATHE’s coast-to-coast “The Reckoning” tour.  Rector released his third album Into The Morning in February 2010, and it quickly climbed to #5 and #10 on the iTunes Pop and Overall charts and #11 on Billboard Magazine’s Top Heatseekers chart.   In a year and a half, the record went on to sell 15,000 albums, and over 60,000 singles independently. Rector’s songs have been featured on networks such as ABC, USA, Lifetime and MTV.  

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TIM MCGRAW REVS UP FOR THE RELEASE OF TWO LANES OF FREEDOM ON FEB. 5

Coast-to-Coast Performances Include Stops at the Super Bowl in New Orleans and the USS Midway In San Diego


 

Nashville, TN (January 28, 2013) -- Country music super star Tim McGraw is set to release his highly anticipated Big Machine Records debut, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM, on Feb. 5 with performances kicking off on location at the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Good Morning America this Friday (Feb. 1).

From New Orleans, fans can catch McGraw over the weekend on Austin City Limits (Feb 2) and CBS Sunday Morning (Feb 3).  He heads to the West Coast for The Ellen DeGeneres Show (Feb. 5) and a special live stream Ram Country on Yahoo! performance later that night aboard the USS Midway in San Diego at 7:30 p.m. ET.   He will guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Feb 6) and Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Feb.7), pay tribute to friend and MusiCares Person of the Year Bruce Springsteen (Feb. 8) and wrap up with a visit to Chelsea Lately (Feb. 11).

Billboard comments "…freedom—and acceleration—are prevailing themes on a set that finds McGraw and longtime producer Byron Gallimore delivering a sonically ambitious collection of songs that is equal parts fun, romance and big-picture vignettes."

In his record-shattering career, Tim McGraw has sold over 40 million albums and dominated the charts with 32 No. one singles.  Since the release of his debut album in 1993, he has won three GRAMMY’s, 14 ACM Awards, 12 CMA Awards, and 10 AMA’s, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a successful actor in such films as the Oscar nominated The Blind Side, Country Strong, and Friday Night Lights—as well as hosting Saturday Night Live, a rare honor for a singer in any genre.  Nielsen-BDS recently certified McGraw as the most-played Country artist of the past 20 years (1992-2012) with more than 10 million spins detected and Mediabase recognized him as the most-played Country artist in the history of their tracking service.

On Monday, April 8, McGraw will tape an all-star concert special, ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast at a later date on the CBS Television Network.  He is handpicking the hottest music of summer and calling on his friends to help kick off the 2013 touring season.   He'll launch his own TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 TOUR, presented by Pennzoil, in Birmingham, AL on May 2 and continue on to 30 cities through July.  The U.S. trek will also feature emerging artists Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft.

For more information and a full list of tour dates, please visit www.timmcgraw.com.

TOM KEIFER

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF “THE FLOWER SONG”

ON USA TODAY’S WEBSITE ONLINE NOW;

 

FIRST SINGLE FROM ‘THE WAY LIFE GOES,’

THE LONG-AWAITED, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT SOLO ALBUM

DUE OUT APRIL 30

 

 

January 29, 2013 – The time has come for fans of TOM KEIFER who’ve been waiting over 10 years to finally hear his solo music.  “The Flower Song” premiered on USA Today‘s website yesterday (http://usat.ly/110wDeA), who proclaim “has the feel of a vintage Faces cut--a little ‘Maggie May,’ a little ‘Ooh La La’--with Keifer's gritty vocals front and center.”  It’s the first single from his long-awaited, highly anticipated solo album, THE WAY LIFE GOES, due out April 30 via Merovee Records in conjunction with ADA Label Services.   

 

“The Flower Song” will be serviced to AAA radio stations nationwide on February 4, while “Solid Ground” will be serviced to all Rock formats on March 11.

 

"To me, that song is about how unbelievable it is that you're able to find that one person that's perfect for you," as TOM KEIFER explained to USA Today’s Brian Mansfield.  "Obviously, it's told from the perspective of a guy, but I think it's true for both men and women: When you find that one person, it's a miracle."

 

THE WAY LIFE GOES ranges from intimate, organic, acoustic tracks to driving hard rock.  It embraces the blues, rock and country roots that have always been present in his unique sound that has generated the sale of over 15 million records worldwide for Cinderella. 

 

In touring news, KEIFER will launch his first-ever solo tour on February 9 in Winston-Salem, NC at Ziggy’s.  The 14-city trek of small, intimate rooms is an up-close and personal preview of songs from THE WAY LIFE GOES along with some Cinderella classics.  Dates beyond February 28 are currently in the works.

 

Check out TOM KEIFER at any of the following stops:

 

DATE               CITY                             VENUE

 

Sat 2/9              Winston-Salem, NC       Ziggy’s

Mon 2/11           New York, NY                Highline Ballroom

Wed 2/13          Philadelphia, PA            JC Dobbs

Fri 2/15             Pittsburgh, PA               Altar Bar

Sat 2/16            Salisbury, MA                Blue Ocean

Sun 2/17           Portland, ME                 Asylum

Tue 2/19            Cleveland, OH                Peabody’s

Wed 2/20          Nashville, TN                 3^rd & Lindsley

Fri 2/22             Chicago, IL                    Viper Alley

Sat 2/23            Lexington, KY                Buster’s

Sun 2/24           Detroit, MI                     Magic Bag

Tue 2/26            Grand Rapids, MI           The Intersection

Wed 2/27          Cincinnati, OH               20^th Century

Thu 2/28            White Marsh, MD           House of Rock

 

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Modern Drummer Magazine Unleashes the March 2013 CHRIS ADLER Cover Issue on February 1^st!

 

 

After facing a trying year, modern metal’s greatest band, LAMB OF GOD, is being honored by one of our generation’s greatest music publications. Arriving just a few short weeks after the band’s fourth Grammy nomination, February 1^st will mark the release of Modern Drummer Magazine’s March 2013 issue—featuring none other than LAMB OF GOD drummer CHRIS ADLER on the front cover. This is Chris’ second cover appearance with Modern Drummer Magazine.

 

In the exclusive Modern Drummer Magazine interview, CHRIS ADLER takes readers through his recent experiences and explains how mental toughness has kept him positive in his professional and personal life. Check your local magazine stand or bookstore for a copy starting February 1^st!

 

CHRIS ADLER is heading out to Prague within the coming days to support his band mate and brother in music, Randy Blythe, during his trial. When he returns, Chris will announce his involvement in an upcoming drumming project. He will also put the finishing touches on his third book, “The Making of Ashes of the Wake”, coming soon.

 

In other news, CHRIS ADLER recently announced his exclusive North American endorsement and distribution deal with VRUK Corporation, specifically in conjunction with the CHRIS ADLER Signature VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate—a vital tool for drummers looking to increase endurance and speed that CHRIS ADLER himself is distributing exclusively throughout North America. Head to this location to view a video about how the VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate works (click “watch video” link), read testimonials, grab coupon codes and more! To purchase or reserve your heel plate, visit www.chris-adler.com/onlineshop/ or www.vrukpedal.com/store.html.

 

TWO MORE SHOWS FOR THE OLD ROCK HOUSE

Soul Kiss

Saturday, March 30th
Doors 8pm Show 9pm
$19.50 (includes CD)

Over 18 Only
*On-Sale Fri. 1/25 @ 5pm

Knuckle Rumbler Presents

Trinidad James

Don’t Be S.A.F.E Tour

Friday, February 22nd

Doors 8pm Show 9pm

$20 Advance $25 Day of Show

All Ages
*On-Sale Thur. 1/24 @ 5pm

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DISPATCH ANNOUNCE

CIRCLES AROUND THE SUMMER TOUR 2013

DATES INCLUDE THREE OUTDOOR SHOWS WITH GUSTER IN BOSTON, CHICAGO, AND BERKELEY AND INTIMATE INDOOR SHOWS IN NASHVILLE AND BIRMINGHAM WITH ALLEN STONE

BAND TO APPEAR AT WAKARUSA AND

MOUNTAIN JAM FESTIVALS

January 25, 2013 - LOS ANGELES, CA - Dispatch today announced the dates for their forthcoming Circles Around The Summer Tour 2013. The run of dates will kick off on May 29th in Nashville, TN at the Ryman Auditorium and wrap up on June 15th in Berkeley, CA at the Greek Theatre. Guster will join the band for the outdoor shows in Boston, Chicago, and Berkley and Allen Stone will support the Nashville and Birmingham dates. The band will also perform at the Wakarusa Festival in Ozark, AR and Mountain Jam in Hunter Mountain, NY. See below for a complete list of dates, and stay tuned for more festival announcements.

Tickets for these 5 shows will go on sale on Friday, February 1st at 12:00 PM local time (10:00am local time for the Berkeley show). A special fan presale will kick off on Monday, January 28th at 12:00 PM venue local time HERE. For more information on all upcoming dates, visit: http://www.dispatchmusic.com/tour.

Dispatch is currently touring in Europe in support of their latest album Circles Around The Sun, which was released last August via their own Bomber Records and debuted at Number 24 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, marking the band's highest chart entry in their 16-year history. Produced by Peter Katis (Interpol, Jonsi, The National), Circles Around The Sun is an eclectic rock and roll rock that delivers on the gutsy storytelling, compelling songwriting, and radiant harmonies that earned the band its diehard fanbase. Relix Magazine said, "Dispatch fans old and new will embrace Circles Around The Sun."

Since the very beginning, Dispatch has been a band that has stood up and rallied its fans behind causes that challenge the status quo. In continuing the tradition of integrating a message with their music, the band have been participating in a variety of activities through out their tour to support their Amplifying Education campaign, which mobilizes the Dispatch community to take small actions to address America's education crisis and make a difference in the lives of children across the country. Eight lucky Dispatch fans had the opportunity to spend one week traveling and volunteering with Dispatch on the Fall 2012 Circles Around The Sun Tour as part of the Amplifying Education Alternative Break Tour. The filmmakers at Take Part documented their entire trip and created a web video series entitled Dispatch: Turning The Tide. To watch the webisodes, click HERE. In keeping with tradition, $1.00 from every ticket sold on the Circles Around The Summer Tour will be donated to the Amplifying Education initiative.

  

Circles Around The Summer Tour 2013

May 29, 2013 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium^

May 30, 2013 - Birmingham, AL - Sloss Furnaces^

June 1, 2013 - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion*

June 8, 2013 - Mansfield, MA - Comcast Center*

June 15, 2013 - Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre*

^ With special guest Allen Stone

* With special guest Guster

2013 Festival Appearances

May 30 thru June 2, 2013 - Ozark, AR - Wakarusa**

June 6 thru June 9, 2013 - Hunter Mountain, NY - Mountain Jam**

** Exact date TBD

 

  

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Music Icon Kris Kristofferson to Sit Down with Fans for Q&A Session as Part of SiriusXM's "Town Hall" Series

"Town Hall" special to include exclusive performance in the SiriusXM Music City Theatre in Nashville featuring classics and songs from Kristofferson's new album "Feeling Mortal"

SiriusXM host Mojo Nixon to moderate "Town Hall"

NEW YORK,  -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that legendary songwriter, movie star, Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy®-Award winning musician Kris Kristofferson will sit down for a rare Q&A session with a select group of SiriusXM listeners at the SiriusXM Music City Theatre in Nashville, TN.
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"SiriusXM's Town Hall with Kris Kristofferson," which will take place on Tuesday, January 29, will air on Outlaw Country, channel 60, on Saturday, February 2 at 9:00 am ET. "SiriusXM's Town Hall with Kris Kristofferson" will be rebroadcast on Outlaw Country and Willie's Roadhouse. For rebroadcast times, please visit www.siriusxm.com/townhall.
The special is part of SiriusXM's "Town Hall" series, intimate gatherings with iconic musicians, entertainers and figures and a studio audience of SiriusXM listeners. Previous "SiriusXM Town Hall" specials have featured Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Aerosmith, Coldplay, Ringo Starr, Roger Waters, Gregg Allman, Linkin Park, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Ziggy Marley and the surviving members of Nirvana.
Moderated by SiriusXM host Mojo Nixon, "SiriusXM's Town Hall with Kris Kristofferson" will feature the Country Music Hall of Famer answering questions about his life and career, including his new album Feeling Mortal. SiriusXM listeners are invited to submit a question for Kris Kristofferson on Twitter by 5:00 pm ET on Monday, January 28 by Tweeting @SiriusXM and using the hashtag #SXMTownHall and posting a question on SiriusXM's Outlaw Country Facebook page www.facebook.com/SiriusXMOutlawCountry.
"A songwriter who has written some of the most personal songs of his generation, Kris Kristofferson is a multi-talented artist, in music and film, and we are excited to create the opportunity for his fans to meet him in person during our 'Town Hall' series," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.
After the live broadcast, "SiriusXM's Town Hall with Kris Kristofferson" will be available on SiriusXM On Demand for subscribers listening via the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other mobile devices or online at siriusxm.com. Visit www.siriusxm.com/ondemand for more info on SiriusXM On Demand.
Mojo Nixon hosts The Loon in the Afternoon on Outlaw Country weekdays at 4:00 pm ET.
Outlaw Country, created and executive produced by E Street Band member Stevie Van Zandt, is home to the freaks, misfits, outcasts, rebels and renegades of country music. Outlaw Country features shows hosted by Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale, Steve Earle, Elizabeth Cook, Mojo Nixon, "Cowboy" Jack Clement, Shooter Jennings, Johnny Knoxville and Roger Alan Wade, Dallas Wayne, and Hillbilly Jim.
For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

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Stevie Wonder Joins Gary Clark Jr. To Headline Bud Light Hotel Saturday Concert Lineup

Eli Young Band and Lee Brice Headline Sunday Concert

ST. LOUIS, -- During the week leading up to Super Bowl XLVII, the entire city of New Orleans will be jumping with parties, celebrations and star-studded events, but one location will stand above the rest: the Bud Light Hotel.
Bud Light, the official beer sponsor of the NFL, will transform a 200-room downtown New Orleans hotel (701 Convention Center Blvd.) into the home of the hottest events during Super Bowl week.  The capstone of the four-day event will take place Saturday night with a music first when the legendary Stevie Wonder will headline a lineup featuring Gary Clark Jr.  The performance comes one night before Wonder's iconic song, "Superstition," appears in two sixty-second Bud Light ads during Super Bowl XLVII after appearing in multiple Bud Light commercials throughout the 2012 NFL season.  On Sunday, Bud Light will host an afternoon concert featuring two of the hottest acts in country music, Eli Young Band and Lee Brice, ahead of the game.
The events lineup for the week includes:

• Thursday, Jan. 31 – EA SPORTS™ Madden Bowl XIX Party featuring Lil Wayne (doors open at 7 p.m.)
• Friday, Feb. 1 –Rolling Stone LIVE featuring Pitbull and Flo Rida (doors open at 9:15 p.m.)
• Saturday, Feb. 2 – Stevie Wonder concert featuring Gary Clark Jr. (doors open at 8 p.m.)
• Sunday, Feb. 3 – Concert featuring the Eli Young Band and Lee Brice (doors open at 1 p.m.)

All events are invite only.  Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday concerts are available throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area.  For those not heading to the Big Easy for the Super Bowl, Myspace – the Bud Light Hotel live broadcast partner – will be streaming select performances from the Friday and Saturday night concerts at www.Myspace.com/BudLight.  For additional information, visit www.BudLightHotel.com. 
"Music, sports and beer naturally go together, and this year's Bud Light Hotel lineup, more than any other, blend the three seamlessly into one amazing event," said Mike Sundet, vice president, Bud Light.  "Our amazing partners and a first-of-its-kind performance with Stevie Wonder will make this a 'can't miss' destination for Super Bowl week partygoers."
EA SPORTS Madden Bowl and Rolling Stone LIVE
Thursday night's EA SPORTS Madden Bowl gives NFL players and celebrities a chance to go head-to-head on EA's latest edition of Madden NFL. Rapper Lil Wayne will also be on hand to perform during the party.  Past winners of the EA SPORTS Madden Bowl trophy include Drew Brees, Tim Tebow and Maurice Jones-Drew.
On Friday, Rolling Stone LIVE will take over the Bud Light Hotel event space with an invitation-only party and a concert featuring Pitbull and Flo Rida.
About Anheuser-Busch
Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 47.7 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 Myspace
Myspace is a leading social entertainment destination powered by the passions of fans. Myspace drives social interaction by providing a highly personalized experience around entertainment and connecting people to the music, TV, movies, and games that they love. These entertainment experiences are available through both online and offline and across multiple platforms and devices. Myspace is also the home of Myspace Music, which offers an ever-growing catalog of freely streamable audio and video content to users and provides major, independent, and unsigned artists alike with the tools to reach new audiences. The company is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA and is an affiliate of Specific Media.

Country Music Superstar Tim McGraw to Go One on One with Fans during SiriusXM's "Town Hall" Series

"Town Hall" special to take place at the SiriusXM Music Theatre in Nashville

NEW YORK,  -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that Tim McGraw will sit down for a Q&A session with a select group of SiriusXM listeners at the SiriusXM Music Theatre in Nashville, TN.

"SiriusXM's Town Hall with Tim McGraw," which will take place on Monday, January 28, will air on The Highway, channel 59, on Monday, February 4 at 4:00 pm ET. For rebroadcast times, please visit www.siriusxm.com/townhall.
The special is part of SiriusXM's "Town Hall" series, intimate gatherings with iconic musicians, entertainers and figures and a studio audience of SiriusXM listeners. Previous "SiriusXM Town Hall" specials have featured Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Aerosmith, Coldplay, Ringo Starr, Roger Waters, Gregg Allman, Linkin Park, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Ziggy Marley and the surviving members of Nirvana.
Moderated by SiriusXM host Storme Warren, "SiriusXM's Town Hall with Tim McGraw" will feature the Grammy®-Award winning artist answering questions from fans about his life and career, including his new album, Two Lanes of Freedom . SiriusXM listeners are invited to submit a question for Tim McGraw on Twitter by 5:00 pm ET on Sunday, January 27 by Tweeting @SiriusXM and using the hashtag #SXMTownHall and posting a question on SiriusXM's The Highway Facebook page www.facebook.com/onthehighway.
"A country music superstar with fans everywhere, Tim McGraw is one of the top talents in country music today," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. "He performed for our subscribers live in 2011 in New York City, and he blew the doors off the place. Now he's back home in Nashville answering the questions of the lucky fans who get to meet him and see him in person as part of our 'Town Hall' series."
In April 2011, McGraw performed an exclusive concert at New York City's Beacon Theatre for SiriusXM listeners celebrating ten years of SiriusXM broadcasting the best in country music. The concert aired live on three SiriusXM channels:  "Tim McGraw Radio," the limited-run channel, The Highway and Prime Country.
After the broadcast, "SiriusXM's Town Hall with Tim McGraw" will be available on SiriusXM On Demand for subscribers listening via the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other mobile devices or online at siriusxm.com. Visit www.siriusxm.com/ondemand for more info on SiriusXM On Demand.
In his record-shattering career, Tim McGraw has sold over 40 million albums and dominated the charts with 32 No. one singles. Since the release of his debut album in 1993, he has  won three GRAMMY's, 14 ACM Awards, 12 CMA Awards, and 10 AMA's, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a successful actor in such films as the Oscar nominated The Blind Side, Country Strong, and Friday Night Lights—as well as hosting Saturday Night Live, a rare honor for a singer in any genre. Nielsen-BDS recently certified McGraw as the most-played Country artist of the past 20 years (1992-2012) with more than 10 million spins detected and Mediabase recognized him as the most-played Country artist in the history of their tracking service. McGraw's latest release, Two Lanes of Freedom (Feb. 5), covers his broadest emotional range yet, with a set of songs that looks forward and back, gets deep and gets loose and reveals that even the biggest stars can continue to grow with consistency and maturity.
The Highway plays new country music. Listeners will hear music from Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts and many more.
For more information on SiriusXM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

Smash Star Megan Hilty To Release Debut Album - It Happens All The Time

Available March 12th 2013 from Portrait and Columbia Records

NEW YORK, -- Megan Hilty's debut album,  It Happens All The Time will be available March 12, 2013 from Portrait, Sony Masterworks' new adult contemporary imprint, in partnership with Columbia Records.  The album is produced by Grammy-winners Andy Zulla and Jimmy Hogarth and showcases a different side of Hilty, the beloved star of the hit musical TV drama series Smash. 
Songs featured on It Happens All The Time include Hilty's fresh interpretations of compositions by stellar contemporary songwriters as Aimee Mann, Sara Bareilles, Bruno Mars and Damien Rice.   Also noteworthy are new songs by writers such as Hogarth (Amy Winehouse, Duffy), Wayne Hector (James Morrison, One Direction), Glen Ballard (Alanis Morissette, Wilson Phillips), Ne-Yo and Carrie Underwood.
The repertoire is a significant step outside of both the musical theater world in which Hilty initially found fame - via Broadway roles as Glinda in Wicked and Doralee Rhodes in 9 To 5: The Musical - as well as her TV character Ivy Lynn in Smash, in which she's sung such noteworthy songs as the Grammy-nominated "Let Me Be Your Star," Carrie Underwood's "Crazy Dreams" and the Rose Royce (and Mary J. Blige) soul hit "I'm Going Down."
With It Happens All The Time, Hilty was determined to display a side of herself that even her fans have yet to see.  "I want to show a different side of me because it's the first thing I've ever done that's just me and not attached to any character or story line," says Hilty.  "Coming from a musical theater background, everyone expects that I'd do a Broadway album or pop standards.  Smash changed all that. We did a completely different arrangement of 'Crazy Dreams,' and it resonated with a lot of people."
For Hilty, the key to her debut album was finding songs that she could identify with.  "Stylistically these aren't the type of songs that I'm used to singing.  It was exciting and challenging, for example, to take a song written by Ne-Yo and make it my own," says Hilty. 
"I was looking for lyrics I could connect with," she explains, "which comes from another part of my theatrical background: I always feel that there has to be a point to what I'm singing, instead of it just being a pretty sound. The lyrics reflect the year I've had in breaking up and finding new love, whereas the music shows my eclectic tastes. Andy [Zulla] tied it all together with his arrangements." While it wasn't intentional, the album took on a break-up theme, "not a sad one so much as the end of a chapter and wondering what comes next," she says.
Of the original songs on It Happens All The Time, Hilty cites "Be A Man" as "one of the ultimate breakup songs. It begs someone to tell you how they really feel and that the relationship is over." She also points to "Walk Away" (co-written by Ne-Yo, Carrie Underwood and Luke Laird) for its message of empowerment in the face of a painful breakup.   Keeping with the theme of new beginnings, "No Cure" is unique to the rest of the album in that co-writer Hogarth joined her on vocals, giving it the feel of a duet, which Hilty loved.
The title track on the album drew Hilty in the first time she heard it. "'It Happens All The Time' is about the frustration of trying to find true love.  If it happens all the time then why hasn't it happened to me?"
When taken together, the songs on It Happens All The Time instill great pride in Hilty as "the first recording that's just me. It's really thrilling to hear and I can't wait to share it with my fans."
Sony Masterworks comprises Masterworks Broadway, Masterworks, Okeh, Portrait, RCA Red Seal and Sony Classical imprints. For email updates and information please visit www.SonyMasterworks.com.
Tracklisting:

1. It Happens All the Time
2. Be a Man
3. No Cure
4. Walk Away
5. Safe and Sound
6. The Blower's Daughter
7. Hopin'
8. Wise Up
9. The Heart of the Matter
10. Dare You To Move

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Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, Restless Heart And Many More To Set Sail On the Inaugural COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE

 

7-Day Luxury Voyage Runs January 19-26, 2014 From Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Marten and Half Moon Cay

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.,  -- The very first Country Music Cruise will launch in early 2014 and sail through the Caribbean with an incredible group of superstars and much-loved fan favorites onboard including Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, and Restless Heart with television personality Lorraine Crook hosting the entire journey.  The vacation of a lifetime for country music fans, the cruise will hold intimate concerts every day, exclusive events not available anywhere else, activities, comedians, world class dining, deluxe accommodations, and much more for seven luxurious days aboard Holland America's MS Eurodam.  All concert tickets, activities and meals are included, with further information available at www.CountryMusicCruise.com.

The stars scheduled to perform on the 2014 Country Music Cruise have an astounding 350 hit singles between them, with nearly 90 #1 hits.  In addition to the headlining concerts, clubs on the ship will host performances by even more artists such as Andy Griggs, Wade Hayes, Ty Herndon, Jamie O'Neal, The Warren Brothers, Bryan White and others.  Chuck Mead from BR549 will be playing daily poolside.  Amidst the music, guests will be invited to a beach party on their very own private island, line dancing events, cooking exhibitions, wine tasting, songwriter workshops, spirited trivia contests, exclusive screenings of country music films and documentaries, games and more.  The ship will also dock in several ports, where guests can explore the majestic beauty and vibrant culture of Grand Turk (Turks and Caicos), San Juan (Puerto Rico), Philipsburg (Saint Maarten), and Half Moon Cay (Bahamas).  Not only will the voyage give fans the rare opportunity to see so many of their favorite singers all in one location, it all takes place among breathtaking ocean and island vistas on one of the most magnificent ships at sea. 
"Country music fans are in for something really special," says Vince Gill.  "Not only will they get to experience a luxurious ocean cruise, but they can enjoy exclusive concerts by country music's iconic superstars.  The cruise is destined to become a vacation destination in the years to come."  "I couldn't be more excited about performing on the Country Music Cruise and being a part of a vacation that my fans will never forget," adds Kenny Rogers. 
"This will be the Country Music party of a lifetime. Real stars, real music and real friends, both old and new," said Mike Jason, Senior Vice President Retail, StarVista Entertainment/Time Life. "We have produced over 35 full ship charter music cruises and 'Country Music' is a perfect genre for an exciting and overall cruise experience," said Michael Lazaroff, Executive Director of Entertainment Cruise Productions. The programming and entertainment opportunities for the Country Music Cruise are unparalleled.  It will be so much fun."
Cabins are available now at www.CountryMusicCruise.com.or by calling (toll free) 1 855 332 6868.  Early reservation Country Music Cruise fan rates start at just $1,925 per person and include all meals, concerts, entertainment and onboard activities.
About Entertainment Cruise Productions Holdings, LLC
Entertainment Cruise Productions Holdings LLC is a joint venture between Entertainment Cruise Productions and Direct Holdings Global LLC.   Direct Holdings Global, most notably associated with the success of the Time Life brand, is a multi-channel marketer, distributor, and leader in entertainment and lifestyle direct-to-consumer marketing.

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Web Site: http://www.CountryMusicCruise.com

Depeche Mode New Studio Album 'Delta Machine' Set For Release March 26th on Columbia Records

Depeche Mode to Debut Video for First Single 'Heaven' on VEVO Next Friday, February 1st

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2013-- Depeche Mode have announced they will release their highly anticipated 13^th studio album, entitled Delta Machine, on March 26 ^th worldwide via Columbia Records. The album, recorded over the last year in Santa Barbara, California and New York City, was produced by Ben Hillier and mixed by Flood. In addition to the album announcement, Depeche Mode have also confirmed that the video for the first single "Heaven" will debut on VEVO next Friday, February 1 ^st . Alongside a standard CD format, Depeche Mode will release Delta Machine in an exclusive Deluxe Edition with four additional new tracks and accompanied by a 28 page hardcover book including photos by longtime artistic collaborator Anton Corbijn (please see track listing, as well as album and single configurations below).
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130124/NY47567)
Martin Gore said of the release, "Writing this album was incredibly daunting as I wanted the sound of this collection to be very modern. I want people to feel good about listening to this record, to get some kind of peace. It's just got something magical about it."
Dave Gahan added, "With this release we've completely shifted our idea of how to create an album. When we hit a wall where we realize the album is beginning to sound too normal, we'll mess it up and really give it that organic Depeche Mode Sound. Delta Machine is no different, and I can't wait for all of our fans to hear it."
Following the release of their new album, Depeche Mode will embark on a European stadium tour, kicking off in Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park on May 7 ^th . They will perform 34 shows in 25 European countries, featuring appearances at Milan's famed San Siro Stadium, the Stade De France in Paris, and Moscow's Locomotive Stadium before wrapping up the European leg of their tour in Minsk, Belarus on July 29.  A full North American tour will follow, with details to be announced in the coming weeks.
The tracklisting for Delta Machine is as follows:
STANDARD:
1              Welcome To My World                   
2              Angel                     
3              Heaven                 
4              Secret To The End             
5              My Little Universe            
6              Slow       
7              Broken                  
8              The Child Inside                 
9              Soft Touch/Raw Nerve                   
10           Should Be Higher              
11           Alone                     
12           Soothe My Soul                 
13           Goodbye              
DELUXE EDITION: (includes hardcover 28-page booklet)
DISC 1
1              Welcome To My World                                  
2              Angel                                    
3              Heaven                                
4              Secret To The End                            
5              My Little Universe                           
6              Slow                      
7              Broken                                 
8              The Child Inside                                
9              Soft Touch/Raw Nerve                                  
10           Should Be Higher                             
11           Alone                                    
12           Soothe My Soul                                
13           Goodbye                             
DISC 2
1              Long Time Lie                    
2              Happens All The Time                                    
3              Always                                  
4              All That's Mine                                 
The tracklisting for the "Heaven" CD single is as follows:
"Heaven" CD SINGLE:
1              Heaven  
2              All That's Mine (b side bonus track)
"Heaven" CD MAXI:
1              Heaven         
2              Heaven (Owlle Remix)          
3              Heaven (steps to heaven rmx)           
4              Heaven (Blawan Remix)        
5              Heaven (Mathew Dear vs Audion Remix)  
Pioneers of the post-punk era, Depeche Mode have gone on to become one of modern music's most influential groups with global sales in excess of 100 million. Formed in 1981, Depeche Mode – Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher – continue to win critical and commercial acclaim around the world both in the studio and on the road. The band's 12 released studio albums have reached the Top Ten in over 20 countries, including the US and UK. Their last album, 2009's Sounds of The Universe , debuted at the #1 chart spot in 14 countries around the world.

www.depechemode.com

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