Alana Lee Releases New Single on iTunes

Catapulted into the YouTube spotlight in 2011 with her music debut "Butterflies"-which earned the praise of famed pop culture blogger Perez Hilton and scored over 12 million views-16-year-old Alana Lee is taking flight again.

Fans have anxiously awaited the release of Alana's new singles "Dream Out Loud" and "Perfect Storm," both available today on iTunes and other major online music retailers.

Soon to come is a dramatic, emotional video for "Dream Out Loud," chronicling a powerful lifelong friendship, which also depicts a key element in Alana's creative growth.

"Dream Out Loud" and "Perfect Storm" are part of the multi-talented performer's dynamic new musical relationship with international recording star Thomas Barsoe, founder of The OC Hit Factory-a music academy, record label and critically-acclaimed songwriting camp. Barsoe, who has scored several #1 pop hits as an artist in Japan, co-wrote and produced both tracks, which will be released by Alana's own Alana Lee Productions.

"Dream Out Loud" (written by Barsoe, Lars Halvor Jensen and Pam Sheyne) and "Perfect Storm" (penned by Barsoe, Jensen, Dixie Maxwell and Catrien Maxwell) will also be included in Alana's upcoming five-track EP, featuring several songs co-written by Alana and Barsoe.

Entering her junior year in high school in Orange County, Calif., Alana has a packed schedule ahead with performances and interviews lined up, starting with her singing the National Anthem at the L.A. Derby Dolls roller derby match onAugust 10.

Alana can be heard on upcoming radio interviews with David Cruz, host of "Finding Cupid" radio show on August 13 for a single release party, and on "Beyond The Spotlight" hosted by Sam Lant (Warner Brothers - Project X) andLauren Dair Owens (New Girl) on August 17. Both radio shows are distributed via Universal Broadcasting Network.

Alana will also showcase her philanthropic side at the House of Blues on theSunset Strip in West Hollywood on September 1 when she takes the stage at 7 p.m. to show support for Tunes for Tots -an organization benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help fight life-threatening medical conditions plaguing children. Tickets may be purchased at http://hobbitw.eventbrite.com/. Alana also volunteers for the Miracles For Kids Surf Camp based in Orange County.

For the latest music and news from Alana Lee, visit www.alanaleemusic.net.

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