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ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews Honored With SONA Warrior Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews received the SONA Warrior Award in recognition of her contributions to the music industry.

ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews Honored with SONA Warrior Award
by Michael Major - Oct 30, 2023

Paul Williams and legendary songwriters and producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis lauded Matthews’s achievements and hit songwriter MoZella performed “Wrecking Ball” (all are ASCAP members). Video tributes to Matthews featured music industry giants Stephen Schwartz, NE-YO, Marcus Miller, Desmond Child, John Platt and Ashley Gorley among many others.

Listen: Eleri Ward Releases ACOUSTIC SONDHEIM: LIVE FROM BROOKLYN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2023

Eleri Ward – Acoustic Sondheim: Live from Brooklyn – has been released in digital and streaming formats. Listen now!

BWW Exclusive: Eleri Ward and Bobby Conte Perform 'Move On' From ACOUSTIC SONDHEIM: LIVE FROM BROOKLYN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023

The new album from singer/songwriter Eleri Ward – Acoustic Sondheim: Live from Brooklyn – will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, June 2. Below, get an exclusive first listen to Eleri and Bobby Conte as they perform the clasic song, 'Move On' from the musical Sunday in the Park with George!

Listen: Eleri Ward Releases 'Sunday' From 'ACOUSTIC SONDHEIM: LIVE FROM BROOKLYN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that the new album from singer/songwriter Eleri Ward – Acoustic Sondheim: Live from Brooklyn – will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, June 2. 

Eleri Ward To Celebrate Vinyl Edition Of Acoustic Sondheim Album 'Keep A Tender Distance At Joe's Pub, June 5
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2023

Singer/songwriter Eleri Ward will return to Joe's Pub in New York on Monday, June 5 at 7:00 PM to perform selections from her new album Keep A Tender Distance from Ghostlights Records.

Global Music Collective The Scooches Release New Single 'Stop This Climate Change' For Earth Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023

Global music sensation The Scooches have released a vital new single entitled 'Stop This Climate Change,' a poetic and uplifting call to action fraught with cataclysmic imagery, yet infused with the desire for change.

Listen: Eleri Ward's KEEP A TENDER DISTANCE to be Released on Vinyl in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2023

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that the new album Keep A Tender Distance rom singer/songwriter Eleri Ward will be released in a special vinyl edition on Friday, June 2. 

Eleri Ward's KEEP A TENDER DISTANCE Out on CD Now - New 2023 Tour Dates Added
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2023

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS's new album Keep A Tender Distance – the sublimely introspective folk guitar exploration of Stephen Sondheim’s singular musical theater canon – from singer/songwriter Eleri Ward is available on CD now.

Eleri Ward to Launch THE TENDER TOUR at New York's City Winery in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023

Singer/songwriter Eleri Ward will headline her first solo concert at New York’s City Winery on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM to perform selections from her new album Keep A Tender Distance.

Eleri Ward's KEEP A TENDER DISTANCE to be Released on CD in February 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022

The new album Keep A Tender Distance – the sublimely introspective folk guitar exploration of Stephen Sondheim’s singular musical theater canon – from singer/songwriter Eleri Ward will be released by Ghostlight Records on CD Friday, February 24, 2023.

Laura Benanti, Bobby Conte, Julia Murney & Samantha Pauly to Join Eleri Ward for Sony Hall Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022

Singer/songwriter Eleri Ward will be joined by special guest Broadway stars Laura Benanti, Bobby Conte, Julia Murney, and Samantha Pauly to celebrate her new album Keep A Tender Distance from GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS at New York’s Sony Hall on Monday, December 19 at 8:00 PM.

Eleri Ward to Celebrate Sondheim Folk Album KEEP A TENDER DISTANCE With NYC Concert & 2023 National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2022

Singer/songwriter Eleri Ward will celebrate her new album Keep A Tender Distance – the sublimely introspective folk guitar exploration of Stephen Sondheim’s singular musical theater canon – with a national concert tour. Ward will launch the tour with a show at New York’s Sony Hall on Monday, December 19, featuring special surprise musical guests.

LISTEN: Eleri Ward Releases New Acoustic Sondheim Folk Album 'Keep a Tender Distance'
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2022

Several selections can be heard on Broadway in the revival of Into the Woods (“Stay with Me,” “Agony,” “I Know Things Now,” “No One Is Alone”), in addition to the recent remounting of Company (“Another Hundred People,” “Marry Me a Little”), and the upcoming high-profile return of Merrily We Roll Along (“Not a Day Goes By,” the title song).

Exclusive: Hear 'I Remember' From Eleri Ward's New Sondheim Album KEEP A TENDER DISTANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2022

Hear an exclusive new track from the new album Keep A Tender Distance – the sublimely introspective folk guitar exploration of Stephen Sondheim's singular musical theater canon – from singer/songwriter Eleri Ward in digital and streaming formats on Friday, September 16.

Listen: Eleri Ward Releases 'Not While I'm Around' From New Sondheim Folk Album KEEP A TENDER DISTANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2022

The new album Keep A Tender Distance – the sublimely introspective folk guitar exploration of Stephen Sondheim’s singular musical theater canon – from singer/songwriter Eleri Ward will be released by Ghostlight Records in digital and streaming formats on Friday, September 16. Listen to the new single 'Not While I'm Around' here!

Listen: Eleri Ward's New Single 'No One Is Alone' Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2022

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that “No One Is Alone” – the new single from Eleri Ward’s upcoming album – is available on streaming and digital formats. Listen here!

Eleri Ward to Release New Single 'Another Hundred People' From Upcoming Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that “Another Hundred People” – the debut single from Eleri Ward’s upcoming album – will be released on streaming and digital formats on Friday, June 17.

Eleri Ward to Perform A PERFECT LITTLE DEATH at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2022

Eleri Ward will celebrate her hit album A Perfect Little Death from GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS with two special concerts at Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette Street) in New York this season. After her upcoming debut at the venue on March 2 quickly sold out, an additional performance has been added for Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00 PM.

New Season of WIFE SWAP Premieres Thursday, Feb. 13
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 11, 2020

The new season of Wife Swap premieres Thursday, February 13 at 9/8c on Paramount Network!