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LEGENDARY MUSIC EXECUTIVE CREATES SIX EXCLUSIVE PLAYLISTS FOR "THE LEGACY OF" APP, HIGHLIGHTED BY A "THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE" PLAYLIST FEATURING 20 TRACKS, 14 OF WHICH INCLUDE AUDIO COMMENTARY BY CLIVE NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy Recordings is proud to announce a brand-new series of playlists created by legendary music executive Clive Davis, appearing exclusively on "The Legacy Of" app on digital music subscription service Spotify. The creation of the...
NEW YORK, July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony Bennett: Duets II, a presentation of THIRTEEN's Great Performances, that premiered on PBS in January, 2012 was nominated for a Prime-Time Emmy Award in the category of "Outstanding Variety Special." Tony Bennett: Duets II featured the 17-time Grammy Award winner's greatest hits, performed by Bennett and today's biggest stars, including Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Natalie Cole, Sheryl Crow, Aretha Franklin, Josh Groban, Faith Hill, Norah...
NEW YORK, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year over 400,000 people from around the world descend upon New Orleans for the only music festival that offers not only scorching music performances and a party filled atmosphere, but also a full Empowerment Experience and four days of family friendly fun: the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL. This year, in its 18(th) year of existence and bigger, better and with a more complete programming line up than ever, the 2012 ESSENCE Musical...
NEW YORK, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year over 400,000 people from around the world descend upon New Orleans for the only music festival that offers show-stopping performances from top entertainers, free inspiring and empowering conversations and messages from the world's leading innovators, leaders, and thinkers, plus four days of family and cultural experiences: the ESSENCE Music Festival. This year, in its 18th year anniversary, the 2012 ESSENCE Musical...
NEW YORK, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival is excited to announce the addition of Grammy-Award winning singer D'Angelo as he makes his first US appearance in a decade at the 18th annual event taking place July 6-8 in New Orleans. R&B heartthrob Trey Songz will return to the main stage joining previously announced performers Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Ledisi and more. The official host...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SATELLITE FEED INFORMATION: --------------------------- C-band Coordinates: KU Band Satellite Coordinates: AMC1 xponder C9 AMC 16 xponder k3 Dl freq. 3871H (Slot A18) Dl freq 11751V(slot A) Digital parameters: Symbol rate- 13.333 F.E.C.- 3/4 Times are 8:00-8:15 and 10:00-10:15. Show...
NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 ESSENCE Musical Festival celebrates "The Power of Our Voice" during its 18th anniversary held in New Orleans July 6, 7 and 8. This year's theme reflects the audiences' turn to powerful voices--whether through song, the political arena or community organizing--for strength and inspiration during challenging times. The annual Festival promises to deliver a stellar line-up of musical artists as well as leading thinkers, authors,...
Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Michael Buble, k.d. lang, Aretha Franklin, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Queen Latifah, Norah Jones, Josh Groban, Natalie Cole, Andrea Bocelli, Faith Hill, Alejandro Sanz, Carrie Underwood and Amy Winehouse join Bennett in the studio NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tony Bennett made music history with the Grammy-nominated CD Duets II when it debuted at the top of the Billboard Album charts, making Bennett the oldest vocal artist ever to...
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 70th birthday of Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin, winner of 15 Grammy Awards® and the first female ever to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, will be celebrated on March 25, 2012. In honor of this momentous occasion, and also in advance of Black History Month in February, KNEW YOU WERE WAITING: THE BEST OF ARETHA FRANKLIN 1980-1998 will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets...
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Songwriter is a selection of songs, chosen by the composer, as the best of his decades-long creative output. Some of these are well-known hits and others more obscure works, but all bear the distinct lyrical, melodic and rhythmic signature of Paul Simon, one of the great composers of popular song in the last 50 years. As Simon has said, "I think of myself as a songwriter first, the recording artist and performer in me follow in the writer's...
