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Beatrice Miller signed with Hollywood/Syco Records, it was announced by Ken Bunt, President, Disney Music Group and Phil McIntyre, Head of Syco Music North America, SYCO USA.A fourteen year-old Maplewood, NJ native, Beatrice wowed the nation as a finalist on the second season of TheX Factorwith her poignant and soulful renditions of songs such as Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars' and Dido's 'White Flag.'

With his deeply personal Life On A Rock three weeks away, Kenny Chesney is putting his island grown music right in the sand. As his No Shoes Nation Tour is tackling 19 stadiums, several arenas and a few amphitheaters, the 4-time Academy of Country Music and 4-time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year goes to the source of his inspiration for one very special show, headlining the Rock the Ocean's inaugural Tortuga Music Festival April 13.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

The competition continues as the 10 remaining celebrities celebrate "The Best Year of Their Life" through dance, MONDAY, APRIL 8 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Each couple will dance to a song of the celebrities' choosing that represents a memorable time or experience in their life. In addition, each celebrity is challenged to perform a brief solo during their performance.

Now in its 15th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook celebrates the best in American singing and songwriting with a new chapter in the Songbook story: 'American Songbook in the Penthouse,' a series of weekend-only performances by performers and composers presented in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, an intimate yet elegant venue that brings artists closer to the audience in a cabaret-style setting. The second weekend of Kaplan Penthouse performances, the sixth week of American Songbook 2013, runs April 5-6, 2013. April 5th belongs to Cristin Milioti, who was nominated for a Tony Award in 2012 for her lead role in the musical Once.

Now in its 15th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook celebrates the best in American singing and songwriting with a new chapter in the Songbook story: 'American Songbook in the Penthouse,' a series of weekend-only performances by performers and composers presented in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, an intimate yet elegant venue that brings artists closer to the audience in a cabaret-style setting. 'American Songbook in the Penthouse' embraces adventuresome performers and celebrates composers and lyricists, both newer and veteran. With a seating capacity of just 225, the Kaplan Penthouse allows acoustic performers to be heard the way they intend - near to the audience and without elaborate amplification. The size of the space also allows performers to interact with their audience to make them an integral part of their performance, something difficult to do in a larger, more formal venue.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today the addition of nine new performances to its highly anticipated 2013 summer season at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

The Barns at Wolf Trap will feature the following performances in April.

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND will play their 11th and final show at their yearly March residency at New York City's Beacon Theatre, an annual tradition that started in 1989, tonight, March 16, 2013.

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND kicked off their sold-out yearly March residency at New York City's Beacon Theatre in big style last weekend.

Now in its 15th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook celebrates the best in American singing and songwriting with a new chapter in the Songbook story: 'American Songbook in the Penthouse,' a series of weekend-only performances by performers and composers presented in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, an intimate yet elegant venue that brings artists closer to the audience in a cabaret-style setting. The second weekend of Kaplan Penthouse performances, the sixth week of American Songbook 2013, runs April 5-6, 2013. April 5th belongs to Cristin Milioti, who was nominated for a Tony Award in 2012 for her lead role in the musical Once.

Now in its 15th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook celebrates the best in American singing and songwriting with a new chapter in the Songbook story: 'American Songbook in the Penthouse,' a series of weekend-only performances by performers and composers presented in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, an intimate yet elegant venue that brings artists closer to the audience in a cabaret-style setting. 'American Songbook in the Penthouse' embraces adventuresome performers and celebrates composers and lyricists, both newer and veteran. With a seating capacity of just 225, the Kaplan Penthouse allows acoustic performers to be heard the way they intend - near to the audience and without elaborate amplification. The size of the space also allows performers to interact with their audience to make them an integral part of their performance, something difficult to do in a larger, more formal venue.

The Allman Brothers Band (ABB) is proud to announce The Peach Music Festival is returning for a second year to Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Sno Mountain Ski Area & Water Park in Scranton, PA. This year, The Peach will take place Thursday, August 15 to Sunday, August 18 and include 4 days of camping, multiple stages, music and so much more!

In anticipation of the soon to be released All-Star Tribute CD featuring some of today's hottest stars, comes an unforgettable concert event in tribute to a man whose artistry and vision continue to touch people all over the world. The concert includes projected video of John Denver performing onstage, backed by live musicians, including members of his former touring band. Hear all of your favorite Denver hits including 'Take Me Home Country Roads,' 'Rocky Mountain High,' 'Annie's Song' and many more classics.

L.A. singer-songwriter Laura Michelle is set to land a musical knockout blow with her premiere single, 'Chuck Norris,' a whimsical pop anthem about unleashing the Kung-Fu master that lies within us all. Co-written by Laura and Writer-Producer Jim McGorman, the single 'Chuck Norris' is available now on iTunes - the first song off of Laura's upcoming debut album, 'Novel with No End,' releasing spring 2013.

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have announced an 11th and final show at their yearly March residency at New York City's Beacon Theatre, an annual tradition that started in 1989.

Broadway Across America-Houston is about to fly CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, the thrilling tale of Frank Abagnale, Jr., into the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Merritt David Janes is starring as Carl Hanratty, the FBI agent that tirelessly pursued Frank Abagnale, Jr .He was wanted for posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor, a Louisiana parish prosecutor, and check fraud, which was his primary crime. Merritt David Janes took time out of his busy schedule to talk to me about his career, playing Carl Hanratty, touring, and the show CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.

International Pop Star Olly Murs will release his highly anticipated US debut album RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TIME on Columbia Records on April 16, 2013. The album will feature the top 40 summer hit 'Heart Skips A Beat' ft. Chiddy Bang and the BRIT Award nominated #1 pop anthem 'Troublemaker' ft. Flo Rida, which debuted top 30 at US pop radio this week. The music video for 'Troublemaker' has already garnered over 18 million views. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aQDOUbErNg.

In anticipation of the soon to be released All-Star Tribute CD featuring some of today's hottest stars, comes an unforgettable concert event in tribute to a man whose artistry and vision continue to touch people all over the world. The concert includes projected video of John Denver performing onstage, backed by live musicians, including members of his former touring band. Hear all of your favorite Denver hits including 'Take Me Home Country Roads,' 'Rocky Mountain High,' 'Annie's Song' and many more classics.

The Recording Academy and TBWAChiatDay have teamed for the sixth year to promote the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards with the ad campaign '#TheWorldIsListening.' The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards (www.grammy.com) will be held on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network (www.cbs.com) from 8 - 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). For updates and breaking news, please visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.