Eleanor Fye Releases New Album “Love Stays On”

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If the names Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Mary Chapin Carpenter have any meaning for you then Eleanor Fye's music will find common ground between your ears and in your heart. Comparisons to more modern day artists come up as well including Sara Bareilles or Norah Jones but make no mistake about it; Eleanor Fye defines her own place in the vast world of artists vying for your attention.

On Eleanor's second full-length release Love Stays On she literally stays "On" herself through the entire recording offering up pop-rock tunes that are a seemingly endless stream of emotion and succinct musical statements. On tracks like "Best Place To Hide" the young diva tells you in no uncertain terms how she feels and that there is no contentment in being treated other than an equal human being. It is starting with this verse and song that the artist explains to her audience who she is on consistent basis throughout her upbeat recording. Going from jazz to folk to rock is a fluid process on this record, keeping your interest from start to finish.

Love Stays On was recorded in Nashville in a few days (with a couple of tracks recorded in LA) and the feeling and atmosphere of the album is indicative of the resourcefulness the vocalist and her band achieved during those sessions. It's a testament to Eleanor's skill both as a producer and musician that she can hold her own in the studio with Nashville A-list session players like bassist Michael Rhodes and master guitarist John Jorgenson, who contributes a variety of guitar and mandolin work to the recording.

With Love Stays On Eleanor's changes in style doesn't detract, it rather defines an artist capable of doing more than one thing, displaying her diversity and strengths in all aspects of every track.

Love Stays On is available at all major Etailers and from the artist's website February 1, 2011. Visit the Eleanor Fye website for updates, media, performance dates and more.

Hulon To Open For Michael Bolton on January 25th at Marina Civic Center

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Panama City, FL native, Dr. Hulon Crayton, a noted Smooth Jazz saxophonist and musician will be opening for Michael Bolton on January 25th, 2011 at the Marina Civic Center in Panama City, FL. Accompanied by The On-Call Band, Hulon will be playing a set of his own music before Bolton takes the stage.

Entrepreneur by day and sax player by night, Hulon, is a philanthropist with a successful medical practice that currently lives the jazz life in Panama City, Florida. A long-standing member of the group, “On Call Band,” Hulon has played in various venues on the Gulf Coast.

Prior to the 2010 release of “First Impressions,” during a feature sneak peak of the album on WKGC-FM, J. Harley Pummill said, “when he's not making people feel better as a doctor, he's making them feel better listening to his music.”

You can learn more about this exciting new jazz artist by visiting his official website: www.hulonsax.com or by visiting his fan page on Facebook.

For tickets to the show on January 25thplease visit the Marina Civic Center website: http://marinaciviccenter.com/

GEORGE MICHAEL’s FAITH THE ALBUM THAT MADE HIM AN ICON TO GENERATIONS CELEBRATED WITH THREE COMMEMORATIVE PACKAGES

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GEORGE MICHAEL’s FAITH

THE ALBUM THAT MADE HIM AN ICON TO GENERATIONS

CELEBRATED WITH THREE COMMEMORATIVE PACKAGES

FAITH: DELUXE EDITION –

Limited edition, numbered box set presented in black-and-gold-foiled slipcase, with:

• CD of remastered 10-song album

• CD of remastered 7-inch and 12-inch singles and B-sides

• 180-gram vinyl replica LP

• DVD with BBC interview, original EPK, and 7 promo videos (approx. 100 mins.)

• 60-page hardbound book with interview, rare photos and memorabilia

• Memorabilia envelope with 5 art prints, poster, tickets, and Faith tour pass

• First 2,000 orders receive a specially-designed, numbered art print

• AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY at GeorgeMichael.com;

pre-order now, ships January 31, 2011

FAITH: SPECIAL EDITION (includes two CDs and the DVD) and

FAITH: 2CD REMASTERED EDITION both released

February 1, 2011 through Epic/Legacy

WORLDWIDE BEST-SELLING, GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ALBUM

OF THE YEAR (1987) FEATURES 6 HIT SINGLES: “I WANT YOUR SEX,” “FAITH,” “FATHER FIGURE,” “ONE MORE TRY,” “MONKEY,”

“KISSING A FOOL”

Of the many events that truly define the evolution of global pop at the end of the 20^th century, the release of George Michael’s debut solo album, Faith, in November 1987, occupies a special place in music history. Spending 87 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart (including 12 weeks at #1 in 1988), a rare RIAA diamond certification (for U.S. sales in excess of 10 million units, the biggest selling album of 1988, by far), and the Grammy Award as Album Of The Year – are just the tip of the Faith iceberg.

Added to it are the album’s six top-charted singles: “I Want Your Sex,” “Faith,” “Father Figure,” “One More Try,”“Monkey” and “Kissing A Fool..” Together, they maintained George Michael’s presence on the Hot 100 for a cumulative 85+ weeks, from 1987 to 1989. Written, produced and arranged entirely by George, Faith was a singular achievement that placed him at a level of royal stardom in the ’80s alongside Michael Jackson, Elton John, Paul McCartney and Madonna.

Three new packages pay tribute to this landmark album, beginning with FAITH: DELUXE EDITION. This numbered, limited edition box set can be pre-ordered now, exclusively at www.GeorgeMichael.com. The finished package ships January 31, 2011, released by Epic/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

The richly-designed FAITH: DELUXE EDITION 12”x12” commemo­r­ative box set will contain several key components, starting with the remastered 10-song album on CD, another CD of remastered 7-inch and 12-inch singles and B-sides, and a 180-gram vinyl replica of the original LP. There will also be a DVD (running 100 minutes) featuring a BBC interview from 1987 with UK journalist Jonathan Ross; an EPK (electronic press kit) produced in 1988 by Epic Records; and all seven promotional videos (re-synched with the new remastered audio): “I Want Your Sex,” “I Want Your Sex (uncensored),” “Faith,” “Father Figure,” “One More Try,” “Monkey,” and “Kissing A Fool.”

FAITH: DELUXE EDITION is rounded out by a stunning 60-page hard-bound book which includes an exclusive interview with George by BBC Radio personality Mark Goodier, and an essay by Robbie Elson of Genesis Publications. The book also includes rare photos and memorabilia. A separate memorabilia envelope will contain five art prints, reproduction poster, tickets, and tour pass from the Faith tour.

Two additional Faith packages will also be released. FAITH: SPECIAL EDITION will feature the two CDs and the DVD, as described above. A standard remastered double-CD edition will also be released. Both of these editions will be available at all retail outlets starting February 1, 2011.

With his olive complexion and stubble-whiskered Olympian good looks (courtesy of his Greek heritage), the trademark crucifix earring, leather motorcycle jacket, and blue jeans – George Michael graduated from the duo known as Wham! to become an icon to tens of millions of fans around the world. Faith confirmed George’s status as a songwriter of outstanding ability and emotional depth.

Faith not only earned diamond (i.e. 10x-platinum) certifications in the U.S. and Canada, but also hit 4x-platinum in his UK homeland, and 5x-platinum in Australia. Equally massive sales and chart figures were also achieved in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland – the list goes on and on. To date, over the course of his five studio albums and some 30-plus original single titles, George Michael has generated more than 200 million record sales.

In addition to the Grammy for Album Of The Year, Faith won three American Music Awards: Favorite Album (Soul/R&B), Favorite Male Vocalist (Soul/R&B) and Favorite Male Vocalist (Pop/Rock). “Father Figure” took home an MTV Award for Best Direction.

FAITH: DELUXE EDITION by GEORGE MICHAEL (12”x12” box set)

(Epic/Legacy 88697 62837 2)

CD One (remastered album) – Selections: 1. Faith • 2. Father Figure • 3. I Want Your Sex (Parts 1 & 2) • 4. One More Try • 5. Hard Day • 6. Hand To Mouth • 7. Look At Your Hands • 8. Monkey • 9. Kissing A Fool • 10. A Last Request (I Want Your Sex Part 3).

CD Two (remastered 7-inch and 12-inch versions / B-sides) – Selections:

1. Faith (Instrumental) – B-side of 12-inch “Faith” single

2. Fantasy – B-side of “Waiting For That Day” single (all formats)

3. Hard Day (Shep Pettibone Mix) – From original CD album (also track 3 of “Faith” CD single)

4. I Believe When I Fall In Love – B-side of the 7-inch and cassette singles of “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me”

5. Kissing A Fool (Instrumental) – B-side of 7-inch and 12-inch singles of “Kissing A Fool”

6. Love’s In Need Of Love Today (live recording) – B-side of 7-inch “Father Figure” single

7. Monkey – 7-inch edit

8. Monkey (A Capella & Beats) – A and B sides respectively of 7-inch “Monkey” single

9. Monkey (Jam & Lewis Remix) – 12-inch single

LP (vinyl replica of original album) – Selections: 1. Faith • 2. Father Figure • 3. I Want Your Sex • 4. One More Try • 5. Hard Day • 6. Hand To Mouth • 7. Look At Your Hands • 8. Monkey • 9. Kissing A Fool.

DVD (running time 110 minutes):

1. “George Michael & Jonathan Ross Have Words” (1987)

2. “Music Money Love Faith” (February 1988)

Seven promotional videos (re-synched with remastered audio):

1. I Want Your Sex • 2. I Want Your Sex (Uncensored) • 3. Faith • 4. Father Figure • 5. One More Try • 6. Monkey • 7. Kissing A Fool.

12”x12” limited edition, numbered, black-and-gold-foiled slipcase also contains:

* Stunning 60-page hard-bound book including exclusive interview with George Michael, rare photos and memorabilia.

* Memorabilia envelope including 5 art prints, reproduction poster, tickets and tour pass from Faith tour.

* First 2,000 orders receive a specially-designed, numbered art print.

Erika Jayne Tops Billboard "Hot Dance Club Play Chart" with lates single "One Hot Pleasure"

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ERIKA JAYNE

TOPS BILLBOARD “HOT DANCE CLUB PLAY CHART”

with latest single “ONE HOT PLEASURE”

MARKS THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE TIME ERIKA HAS

ACHIEVED THIS #1 POSITION

She’s now five for five.

Leading into 2011, bona fide chart queen ERIKA JAYNE has triumphantly returned to the #1 spot for the fifth consecutive time on Billboard’s “Hot Dance Club Play” chart this week. She’s vaulted to this spot with the sizzling “One Hot Pleasure,” propelled by a stable of killer remixes by Dave Aude, Ralphi Rosario, Sultan & Ned Shepard and DJ Mr. White plus a glittering video co-directed by famed photographer Mike Ruiz and MTV Video Music Award Nominee Mikey Minden.

The song--written and produced by Dave Aude and co-written with Nick Clow and Luciana (“I Like That”)--was released last month as the debut track on ERIKA’s Pretty Mess Records label. ERIKA’S previous singles “Rollercoaster,” “Stars,” “Give You Everything” and “Pretty Mess” from her debut album Pretty Mess also hit the #1 position this chart. “One Hot Pleasure”’s peak at #1 tops tracks by Katy Perry, Cher and Enrique Iglesias (featuring Ludacris and DJ Frank E) solidifying her as a major player in the pop and dance worlds.

States ERIKA, "I'm super excited that the first release off my label Pretty Mess Records has gone #1. Nothing feels better than creating and delivering the material to the fans that have supported me from the beginning."

Known for her alluring vocals, catchy melodies and electro beats, not to mention an infectious taste of decadence, pop vocalist, songwriter and performer Erika Jayne is a force to be reckoned with. The Atlanta-born, Los Angeles transplant hit #1 on Billboard’s dance charts with her first hit single “Rollercoaster.” It was soon followed by three more number one singles including “Stars,” “Give You Everything” and most recently “Pretty Mess.” According to Billboard, only thirteen acts have taken their first four hits to number one since the chart launched in 1976. Erika joins the ranks of dance giants, including Rihanna and The Pussycat Dolls, who have accomplished similar feats. She has been distinguished by industry powerhouse Billboard magazine and industry insiders for this “uncommon feat.”

“One Hot Pleasure” is Erika’s most recent #1 Billboard hit. Look for a new EP from Erika this spring.

Catch ERIKA JAYNE and her Pretty Mess crew on tour now at:

DATE CITY VENUE

Sat 1/15 San Diego, CA Eden

Fri 1/21 West Hollywood, CA Popstarz @ Ultra Suede

Sat 1/29 Tampa, FL Gbar

Sat 1/30 Orlando, FL Parliament House Disco

Thu 2/4 Kansas City, MO Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge

Fri 3/4 Miami, FL Dolce

Tue 3/8-Fri 3/11 Miami, FL Winter Music Conference (TBD)

www.PrettyMessRecords.com

www.facebook.com/erikajaynemusic

www.twitter.com/erikajayne

HEART ON MUSSELMAN'S APPLE SAUCE PRESENTS BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACTULAR

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MUSSELMAN’S APPLE SAUCE PRESENTS
BRIAN BOITANO
SKATING SPECTACULAR
AIRS ON NBC
DECEMBER 26, 2010 AT
4:00 PM ET/ 1:00PM PT
STARRING MUSICAL GUESTS HEART
FEATURING MICHAEL WEISS, STEVEN COUSINS, RYAN
BRADLEY, YUKA SATO, ELENA LEONOVA & ANDREI
KHAVALKO, SINEAD & JOHN KERR, and American Open
Champion and Specialty Act IRINA GRIGORIAN &
MIKHAIL PANIN

Olympic gold-medalist Brian Boitano and musical guest Heart star in Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACULAR, a new theatrical figure skating event to be broadcast on NBC Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET / 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT. Special guest stars include three time National Champion and two time World Bronze Medalist Michael Weiss, as well as eight time British National Champion Steven Cousins, US Silver Medalist Ryan Bradley, World Champion Yuka Sato, two time World Professional Pairs Champions Elena Leonova & Andrei Khvalko, seven time British National Champions Sinead & John Kerr, and American Open Champion and specialty act Irina Grigorian & Mikhail Panin. The one-night-only gold medal spectacular will be taped on the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Tickets for the one-night event are: $45, $35, and $22. Tickets may be purchased at the Tyson Events Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For more information regarding the Tyson Events Center / Gateway Arena, please visit www.tysoncenter.com. Tickets for Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACULAR starring Heart are currently on sale. Metabolife has also committed to be a Presenting Sponsor of this live show and NBC telecast. Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACULAR will feature a live musical performance by the band Heart. HEART sold more than 30 million records, had 21 Top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music. In 2010, HEART released their first new album in six years, Red Velvet Car. “Heart is a band that transcends time and their music is classic” said Brian Boitano. “Through the years Heart hascontinually re-invented themselves and we are excited to show audiences how closely their music and skating are
intertwined.”

Musselman’s Apple Sauce presents BRIAN BOITANO SKATING SPECTACULAR is directed and choreographed by Renee Roca, three-time U.S Champion. This is Renee’s 6th year directing and choreographing Boitano’s show. Executive Producer is Disson Skating. White Canvas Productions is the producer (Scott Williams, Producer and Brian Boitano, Artistic Director.) Comcast-Spectacor entered into a partnership with Disson Skating in January of 2006, to take figure skating to a whole new level and has quickly become the leading producers of televised ice skating shows in the United States and Canada. The lighting and set design is by David Finley Associates with costume design by Beaver Bauer. Olympic champion Brian Boitano changed the face of figure skating single-handedly raising the level of professionalism in the sport. Boitano captured his first National title in 1985 and went on to win two World titles and the 1988 Olympic Gold Medal. Brian is known for his powerful command of the ice and of course the Olympic Gold battle of the Brians. Boitano’s competitive record is unmatched. It includes 4 national titles, 2 world titles and more professional titles than any other skater in the history of the sport. Among those titles are 6 World Professional Championships. Brian is a member of the USOC Hall of Fame. In addition, Boitano starred in his own tour "Boitano/Witt Skating" and won a Primetime Emmy for his starring role in Carmen on Ice (HBO). In 1994, he formed White Canvas Productions, the company where he serves as President and Artistic Director. Brian recently debuted a television series on the Food Network in his weekly cooking show, "What Would Brian Boitano Make?" which showcases his culinary skills and witty off ice personality. The December 26th broadcast on NBC marks the 21st skating special that White Canvas has produced.

HEART first showed the world that women can rock when Ann Wilson and her younger sister Nancy Wilson stormed the charts in the ‘70s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Straight On,” “Even It Up,” and so many more. Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs, and played the instruments too, making the first women in rock to do so. HEART continued topping the charts through the ‘80s and into the ‘90s with huge hits like “These Dreams,” “Alone,” “What About Love,” “If Looks Could Kill,” “Never,” and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters’ enormous talents as both musicians and singers. Along the way, HEART sold more than 30 million records, had 21 Top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music.

Erika Jayne returns to the clubs with 'One Hot Pleasure'

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LIVE SHOWS CONFIRMED FOR

CHICAGO, NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO AND MORE

Starting this weekend in Chicago, pop glam’s reigning songstress ERIKA JAYNE will set off on a run of club dates in support of her new track “One Hot Pleasure,” the follow-up to her four consecutive #1 Billboard smashes. Accompanied by a bevy of professional dancers with scorching new dance moves and adorned in show-stopping ensembles, ERIKA JAYNE shakes up the status quo with her new show that is planned for her special appearances in New York, Tampa, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami.

Currently at #9 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart, “One Hot Pleasure” was released last month as the debut track on ERIKA’s Pretty Mess Records label. It was written and produced by Dave Aude and co-written with Nick Clow and Luciana, who currently has the chart-topping hit “I Like That.” The video for “One Hot Pleasure”—co-directed by famed photographer Mike Ruiz and MTV Video Music Award Nominee Mikey Minden—embodies fantasy, glamour and undeniable sex appeal which is also captured in her new stage show.

Recently touted by music blog Music Is My King Size Bed (11/9/10), “Not only does Jayne look hotter and fiercer than ever in this steamy video but the song is a sexy club-stomper even without the visual aid. Now grab your disco balls and get ready to dance!”

Confirmed ERIKA JAYNE appearances include:

DATE CITY VENUE

Sat 12/11 Naperville (Chicago), IL Zero Gravity (B96 Jingle Bash afterparty)

Thu 12/16 New York, NY Campus Thursdays @ Splash

Fri 12/17 New York, NY F WORD @ Splash

Sat 12/18 Tampa, FL Gbar

Sun 12/19 Orlando, FL Parliament House

Thu 12/30 San Francisco, CA The Crib

Fri 12/31 West Hollywood, CA Cherry Pop and Mr Black Present Factory

Thu 2/4 Kansas City, MO Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge

Tue 3/8-Fri 3/11 Miami, FL Winter Music Conference (TBD)

About Erika Jayne

Known for her alluring vocals, catchy melodies and electro beats, not to mention an infectious taste of decadence, pop vocalist, songwriter and performer Erika Jayne is a force to be reckoned with. The Atlanta-born, Los Angeles transplant hit #1 on Billboard’s dance charts with her first hit single “Rollercoaster.” It was soon followed by three more number one singles including “Stars,” “Give You Everything” and most recently “Pretty Mess.” Erika Jayne is a bona fide queen of the charts. According to Billboard, only thirteen acts have taken their first four hits to number one since the chart launched in 1976. Erika joins the ranks of dance giants, including Rihanna and The Pussycat Dolls, who have accomplished similar feats. She has been distinguished by industry powerhouse Billboard magazine and industry insiders for this “uncommon feat.”

Click here to view Erika Jayne on Yahoo! Music.

www.PrettyMessRecords.com

www.facebook.com/erikajaynemusic

www.twitter.com/erikajayne

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES POPMARKET.COM

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SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES POPMARKET.COM,

THE ULTIMATE ONLINE SHOPPING CLUB FOR MUSIC FANS

Members Offered Hottest Deals On World's Coolest Music

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Sony Music Entertainment announces the launch of PopMarket.com, the ultimate online destination shopping club for music fans offering its members limited-time private sales on the world's coolest music.

A member's-only online initiative designed for music fans, bargain hunters and serious collectors alike, PopMarket.com offers a 24-hour limited time Daily Deal (changing each day at 12noon Eastern) and five channels (changing weekly) containing a mix of premium music and merchandise available for a limited time at exclusive member's-only prices. PopMarket membership is free.

"Sony Music Entertainment is proud to be the first music company to open its vaults to music lovers and provide them with an elegant direct-to-consumer online shopping experience," said Adam Block, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Legacy Recordings, Sony Music Entertainment's catalog division. "Secure, seamless and convenient, PopMarket is open 24-7, offering fans exceptional values on great music."

Now live, PopMarket.com provides a rare window of opportunity to purchase rare and collectible albums, boxed sets, memorabilia and more at deeply-discounted member's-only prices. PopMarket's inventory is limited and products are sold on a first come basis.

PopMarket has already offered deluxe boxed sets by Santana, Alabama, Ken Burns Jazz, Simon & Garfunkel and The Clash with future Daily Deals to include albums and collections by Dave Brubeck, Neil Diamond, Billie Holiday, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Aerosmith and many more.

Product channel categories have included Country Legends (classic recordings from American country artists, 30th Anniversary (deluxe box sets of recordings that have stood the test of time), framed Gold Records from music's biggest artists, Singer Songwriters, and limited edition artist-specific Collector Crates sets including a classic album, t-shirt and branded CD crate.

Upcoming weekly channel categories will include deals from the British Invasion, Romantic Hits, Diva Sets, Folk/Rock Legends, Punk & Glam Rock, American Jazz & Soul, Complete Artist Collections, Pop Sensations and dedicated campaigns focusing on music from the '60s, '70s and '80s.

A members-only site, PopMarket.com gives music fans unprecedented access to a limited time finite inventory of the coolest music on the planet.