February, 2009

Gospel singer Tramaine Hawkins who now refers to herself as “Lady Tramaine” and most known for her classics “Goin’ Up Yonder,” “Changed,” “Holy One,” “Jesus Christ is the Way,” and “Potter’s House” has continued to stay busy throughout the years or how about decades which started in the 60’s. Many may remember Tramaine Hawkins from the Edwin Hawkins Singers or as part of the Gospel Music Revolution via the recording of “Oh Happy Day” the first million-selling Gospel single to top the Pop record charts.

Kelly Clarkson new song “My Life Would Suck Without You” directed by Wayne Isham. The song comes from off the album “My Life Would Suck Without You.”

Katy Perry music video Hot N Cold directed by Alan Ferguson. The song comes from off Katy Perry’s album entitled “One of the Boys” which released June 17, 2008.

Actress and singer Mandy Moore, 24, will release a new album this Spring which is a follow-up to her 2007 album Wild Hope. The album entitled “Amanda Leigh” will be released May 26 on Storefront Recordings, a new partnership with RED Music (RED Distribution).

After the recent news of R&B singer Chris Brown, 19, assaulting Pop singer Rihanna, 20, made headlines after the couple attended the Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy party which resulted in a physical altercation and the two not attending the Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 8th, Chris Brown has reportedly now issued a statement which states that he is sorry and saddened and is seeking out counseling. Brown issued a statement not much longer after the singer’s father Clinton Brown, 44, a corrections officer stated to press that his son was remorseful.

Nashville, TN (MusiqQueen.com) – Center Stage Productions recording artist Rustie Blue continues to gain International popularity with her unique style of country music. Blue has reached the top of the European Country Music Chart once again with her sultry ballad, “One Hot Summer Ago.” This is Rustie’s third #1 on the European CMA Chart. “One Hot Summer Ago” was the lead single from Blue’s latest album, “Stronger Than Steel” One Hot Summer Ago” is a song that looks back to that first love when it was innocent and perfect, written by Gilles Godard and Willie Mack. Rustie is also climbing the Country HOTDISC Chart with her third single, “Shape Up Heart, ” (Larry Wayne Clark, Sherry Garland) which is sitting at #4; It has been released via January’s, Country HotDisc Compilation, and is on it’s way to U.S. Radio via February’s M-T-M. Compilation, Nashville.

Nashville, TN. (MusiqQueen.com) – Sara Haze will represent APA at the 2009 NACA Convention on February 17th at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. She will be featured on the main stage in the Delta Ballroom. Sara also returns to Canadian Music Week for a series of gigs, following her successful 2008 showcases there that included Glen Ballard joining her onstage. At CMW she will play acoustic sets March 12 and 13th at the Library Bar in the Royal York Fairmount and a full band show on March 14th at the Revival in Toronto. Haze will also play four shows at South by Southwest, March 18 – 21st.

(MusiqQueen.com) – Craig Kallman, Chairman and CEO of The Atlantic Records Group, announced that Julie Greenwald has been promoted to Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. The two executives will expand their successful partnership that, among other achievements, has seen Atlantic reach the industry’s No. 1 label position in the U.S. in 2008 based on strong performances from Kid Rock, T.I., Jason Mraz, Plies, Lupe Fiasco and the soundtrack to the film Twilight. In addition to Atlantic’s artist successes, a November 2008 New York Times story credited Kallman and Greenwald’s progressive digital strategies for Atlantic Records becoming the first major label to achieve more than 50% of U.S. recorded music sales from digital products. Since 2004, Greenwald has served as President of the Atlantic Records Group.

On Tuesday, February 17th at 4pm PST, Alicia will be conducting her first ever LIVE video chat via her official fan club. Fans will have the opportunity to ask Alicia their most burning questions LIVE.

Reportedly, pop star Britney Spears, 27, who has been constantly in rehearsal, has been threatening to cancel her tour if she cannot take both her sons with her due to Federline’s attorney’s coming between their agreement.