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THE MICHAEL JACKSON CHANNEL TO LAUNCH TODAY ON SIRIUSXM
The Michael Jackson Estate announced today that THE MICHAEL JACKSON CHANNEL will launch at 12 pm ET on SiriusXM today, July 15.The channel will be available on the SiriusXM app, internet connected devices and smart speakers in your home. Additionally, channel 50 will become The Michael Jackson Channel from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through July 21.
GONE WEST (FEATURING COLBIE CAILLAT) DEBUT ALBUM ‘CANYONS’ OUT NOW
Triple Tigers recording artists GONE WEST released their anticipated debut album, Canyons today. They are launching the album with an interview and performance on CBS’s “The Talk” on CBS at 2pm ET, 1pm PT/CT. Additionally, Gone West will be hosting a virtual album release watch party on Tuesday June 16 at 8 PM CST, which includes a special performance on YouTube followed by a Facebook and Instagram LIVE where they will chat with fans.
Avicii Experience – opening in Stockholm in 2021
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 9, 2020; Avicii Experience is a tribute museum opening to fans and the public in Stockholm, Sweden, next year. Avicii Experience will be an intensively emotional tribute to one of the true icons of modern popular culture.
GONE WEST, FEAT COLBIE CAILLAT, RELEASE ANIMATED LYRIC VIDEO FOR “SLOW DOWN”
Triple Tigers recording artists GONE WEST released the animated lyric video for the feel-good track “Slow Down”, which premiered exclusively on People (HERE) TODAY. The track is an instant-grat off their debut album Canyons due in June and was co-written by Gone West and Jamie Kenney and features a guitar solo by Vince Gill which Billboard called ‘shimmering’. The lyric video is the animated story of a couple taking a step back from all the distractions of everyday life and taking the time to appreciate each other. The track is #1 on Radio Disney Country Playlist.
GONE WEST’s “SLOW DOWN” HITS #1 ON RADIO DISNEY COUNTRY PLAYLIST
SLOW DOWN, from Triple Tigers recording artists GONE WEST feat. Colbie Caillat, hit #1 on Radio Disney Country Playlist this week. The track was co-written by Gone West and Jamie Kenney and features a guitar solo by Vince Gill. The track’s encouraging message to slow down and appreciating the loved ones around you is perfect for our times. The track is the instant grat track for Canyons, the band’s album debut due out in June.
GONE WEST, FEAT COLBIE CAILLAT, RELEASE ACOUSTIC VIDEO FOR THEIR HIT SINGLE “WHAT COULD’VE BEEN”
Triple Tigers recording artists GONE WEST released the acoustic performance video for their Country Airplay top 30 single “What Could’ve Been”, on American Songwriter. The video was shot at Lewis Park Recordings in Nashville, studio belonging to Jamie Kenney who produced and co-wrote the song. The acoustic video follows national performances on the Today Show, Live with Kelly and Ryan, People Now, Billboard Live among others. The single currently sits at #32 with over 30 Million streams, the official music video has over 8.9 Million views (HERE).
MICHAEL JACKSON ESTATE DONATES TO COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS
The Michael Jackson Estate is donating $300,000 to coronavirus response efforts to help three communities that have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 virus. Broadway Cares, Three Square Food Bank (Southern Nevada’s largest hunger-relief organization) and MusiCares will each receive a $100,000 donation.
ICYMI: GONE WEST (FEATURING COLBIE CAILLAT) ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “CANYONS” AND APPEAR ON THE TODAY SHOW & YAHOO! BUILD
GONE WEST featuring Colbie Caillat announced the June 12 release of their debut album Canyons during their performance this week on the Today Show. The album is available for pre-save with an instant grat track, “Slow Down”. Additionally they stopped by Yahoo Build Series to discuss the album, songwriting process, and band origin. Their debut EP “Tides”, and single “What Could’ve Been” shot up the iTunes country charts immediately following their performance.
GONE WEST (FEATURING COLBIE CAILLAT) WILL RELEASE ‘CANYONS’ THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ON JUNE 12
Nashville, March 3, 2020 – Triple Tigers Records recording artists GONE WEST featuring Colbie Caillat announced the June 12 release of their debut album Canyons during their performance this morning on the Today Show. The album is available for pre-save starting today with an instant grat track, “Slow Down”. The 13 songs on Canyons, all written by Gone West, embrace stunning vocal harmonies creating a sound that speaks across genres. 9 of the 13 tracks on the album were produced or co-produced by Gone West. Additional producers and songwriters include Jamie Kenney, Liz Rose, Jimmy Robbins, Eric Arjes, Nathan Chapman, Alysa Vanderheym, Tom Douglas and Summer Overstreet.
VALENTINE’S DAY WITH GONE WEST’S JASON REEVES & NELLY JOY
Gone West’s Grammy winning songwriter Jason Reeves and his wife Grammy, ACM, and CMT Award nominee Nelly Joy have a special connection to Valentine’s Day as it coincides with their anniversary.
THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON AND BMI EXTEND LONG TERM
BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) and The Estate of Michael Jackson announced today that they have inked a renewal agreement for BMI to continue to represent the performing rights in Michael Jackson’s songwriting catalog. This new deal continues an uninterrupted 41-year long relationship between the King of Pop and the performance rights organization which began in 1979 when Michael Jackson first signed with BMI. The Estate and BMI last renewed the deal in 2014.
GIN BLOSSOMS TO SUPPPORT BARENAKED LADIES ON 35 CITY TOUR
Seminal pop/alternative rock band Gin Blossoms, whose hit tracks “Hey Jealousy”, “Follow You Down”, “Allison” and others, were ubiquitous on pop, rock and alternative radio in the 90s, will kick-off a 35-city tour beginning June 3 in St. Augustine Florida at the St. Agustina Amphitheatre supporting the Barenaked Ladies. Toad the Wet Sprocket opens the show. Artist pre-sale begins 1/23 at 10am local time, and public on-sale is 1/24 at 10am local time. For tickets and meet & greet package visit GinBlossoms.net/tour.
AVICII’s ‘FADES AWAY’ SPECIAL CONCERT VERSION FEAT. MISHCATT AVAILABLE NOW
“FADES AWAY’, the last track on AVICII: TIM, Tim Bergling’s posthumous album, came out of sessions with Tim, Carl Falk, Joe Janiak and Joakim Berg, the lead vocalist/writer for one of Sweden’s most successful rock band’s KENT. The original track featured Noonie Bao, but is being performed today in Stockholm at the Avicii Tribute Concert for Mental Health Awareness featuring MishCatt. A newly record version with MishCatt is available starting today HERE.
AVICII TRIBUTE CONCERT DEC 5 TO BE LIVE STREAMED ON AVICII’S OFFICIAL YOUTUBE + BROADCAST FROM U.S., SWEDISH, EUROPEAN & ASIAN OUTLETS SAYS THE TIM BERGLING FOUNDATION
The Tim Bergling announced today that the December 5th Avicii Tribute Concert for Mental Health Awareness at Friends Arena in Stockholm will be lived streamed globally on Avicii’s official YouTube, Facebook and Instagram pages as well as other outlets (see below).
ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON AND SYLVESTER STEWART (SLY STONE) REACH AGREEMENT FOR MIJAC’S ACQUISITION OF SLY & THE FAMILY STONE CATALOG U.S. RIGHTS
The Estate of Michael Jackson/MIJAC Music has reached agreement with Sylvester Stewart to acquire a majority ownership of the U.S. rights to the Sly and the Family Stone catalog and, as part of the arrangement, will retain long-term administration rights. The catalog includes classic songs like Family Affair, Dance to the Music, Everybody is a Star, Hot Fun in the Summertime and Everyday People, the first of their six #1 pop and R&B hits. The Estate continues to own 100% of the copyright for the catalog outside the U.S.