December 8th, 2008

In a true testament to her multi-faceted talents, Academy Award winning actress/Arista recording star Jennifer Hudson and her RIAA-certified Gold self-titled debut album received 4 Grammy Award nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song for “Spotlight,” and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “I’m His Only Woman” with label mate Fantasia.

Big Machine recording artist Trisha Yearwood has received three 2009 GRAMMY Nominations from her critically-acclaimed album Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love. Last night the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences honored Yearwood with nominations for Country Album of the Year (for her Big Machine debut Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love;); Female Country Vocal of the Year (for her hit single “This Is Me You’re Talking To”); and Best Country Collaboration With Vocals (for “Let the Wind Chase You,” her powerful duet with Keith Urban).

Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/ vocalist/ songwriter Marcia Ball has received a 2008 Grammy Award nomination for her critically acclaimed CD, PEACE, LOVE & BBQ. This is Ball’s fourth release for Alligator Records and the third to receive a Grammy Award nomination. The winners of the 51st Grammy Awards will be announced on February 8. The other nominees in the Contemporary Blues category are Solomon Burke, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, and Irma Thomas.

Fort Worth, Texas – Dr. Linda Reese, a respected physician and an awe-inspiring concert pianist, makes her debut this Fall with the release of three new albums, Music 4 Your Heart, Two Grands 4 Christmas and 2 Grands 4 Glory. Dr. Linda has teamed-up with guest pianist, Adam Chester, an accomplished musician associated with Elton John, to record the albums. “It is rare for two performers to have this type of musical synergy and I believe that translates into our music,” said Adam Chester. Reese’s repertoire includes stunning renditions of classical standards, popular classics, Christmas carols and sacred music. “It has been a phenomenal experience to create these albums and I am thrilled to share the magic we have captured with the public,” said Dr. Linda Reese.

Chart-topping producer / remixer / DJ, Dave Audé announces the latest Audacious Records release, the debut single from heralded House DJ Gina Star – “Rock With Me”. The track features big house sounds and the vocals of industry stalwart Deanna DellaCioppa. Rock With Me is now available at beatport.com.

Written by Dave Audé, Gina Star and Alexander Perls, Rock With Me kicks starts with the eponymous lyrics and grooves into an anthem of yearning and acceptance. Reminiscent of a fantastic dream sequence, the infectious pulsating beats build as the anticipation and desire kicks up a few notches thanks to the captivatingly bold vocals of industry maven DellaCioppa.

New York, NY – December 8- Charmaine Clamor’s critically acclaimed recordings have the ability to amalgamate the soul and swing of American jazz combined with traditional Filipino folk music, languages and instruments. By doing something so unique, it instantaneously created a new fusion genre she dubbed jazzipino.