Shayne Morrison and Clint Williams knew they were a perfect musical match when they began collaborating six years ago after being introduced by a record shop owner in Tyler, Texas.  Back then, they channeled their efforts toward bassist Morrison’s band, Perfect Stranger; Williams eventually joined the band as its lead singer.

The pair began writing together sporadically, and submitted a song for the soundtrack to the 2004 film, The Alamo. When producers chose to use an all-instrumental score instead, Morrison and Williams decided it was time to record those tunes on their own.

The result is Morrison-Williams’ self-titled debut on Palo Duro Records. The disc of easy country rockers and soulful ballads could catapult them beyond the level of fame Perfect Stranger earned with its indie hits, the Vince Gill-penned “Ridin’ the Rodeo,” and “You Have the Right to Remain Silent,” which became the title of the band’s 1995 Curb Records release. That album reached No. 4 and stayed on Billboard’s country chart for 40-some weeks.

Tracklist:

1/ My Girl Friday
2/ Fighting for Love
3/ Good Day to Die (The Alamo Song)
4/ Beautiful Regret
5/ Take Me As I Am
6/ Lookin' at the Sun
7/ Me Again
8/ Preacher Michael
9/ Lovin' You is Tough
10/ I Still Talk to You
11/ Wonderful
12/ Cover of the Rolling Stone
 

Eleven Hundred Springs is an anomaly - a hard-working band of country rockers that could easily be the modern poster boys for slacker country. The "long-haired, tattooed hippie freaks" tap into folks like Willie Nelson, Buck Owens and Doug Sahm for their influences, and their hard-core country fans pack dancehalls throughout Texas to drink in their fill of outlaw country music (and more than a few Lone Star longnecks).

Formed from the remnants of Dallas rockabilly band Lone Star Trio in 1998, EHS is made up of founding members Matt Hillyer (lead vocalist, guitar, primary songwriter) and Steve Berg (upright bass, harmony vocals), along with Aaron Wynne (pedal steel), Chris Claridy (lead guitar, harmony vocals) and former Toadies drummer Mark Reznicek. Their sound is Texas music, deeply rooted in traditional 'old school' country.

The band's latest release, "Bandwagon", is filled with new and updated songs mostly self-penned by the band itself. Hillyer continues to dominate the credits with crowd-pleasing redneck-anthems "Thunderbird Will Do Just Fine" and "Long-Haired Tattooed Hippie Freaks", but the group's writing talent doesn't stop there; "Hank Williams Wouldn't Make It" (Aaron Wynne) is quickly becoming a Texas-classic, and the outlaw-gospel "Straighter Line" (Claridy, Hillyer, Wynne) has received much critical acclaim. Clearly, these guys are much more than just another pretty face.

Coproduced by Tommy Detamore (Clay Blaker, Bill Kirchen, Doug Sahm), the CD features a rare recording of "Why You Been Gone So Long?" with the late rockabilly-legend Ronnie Dawson. Recorded during an rehearsal session in 1993, The Hillyer/Dawson duet serves a powerful tribute to the memory of "The Blonde Bomber" to whom the album is dedicated.

Eleven Hundred Springs has opened shows for Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Dale Watson, Robert Earl Keen, The Derailers, Billy Joe Shaver, Charlie Robison, Hank WIlliams III, Supersuckers, Reverend Horton Heat and Jack Ingram.

Tracklist:

1/ North Side Blues
2/ If I Was a Candle
3/ The Only Thing She Left Me Was the Blues
4/ Long Haired, Tattooed Hippie Freak
5/ Thunderbird Will Do Just Fine
6/ Gina from San Jose
7/ Can't Win for Losin'
8/ Hank Williams Wouldn't Make It
9/ Swerving
10/ Brand New Shoes
11/ Straighter Line
12/ Why You Been Gone So Long
13/ See You in the Next Life
14/ Rock Island Line

Texas Unplugged (tm) is the first volume in a new series to celebrate the diversity of Texas music, with one catch - everything on the album was performed using acoustical instruments - nothing electric was allowed.

Imagining simple guitars and fiddles?  Think again! With instruments ranging everywhere from Egyptian camel combs to Mexican kettle drums, these talented performers created huge sounds that are anything but your grandpa's acoustic performance.

Volume One features all-new recordings from TC Taylor, Mike McClure, Becca Dalrymple, Ed Burleson, Houston Marchman, Deryl Dodd, Sisters Morales, Terri Hendrix, Eleven Hundred Springs, Larry Joe Taylor, Brian Burns and Tommy Alverson.

Also, for country music lovers, discover Ed Burleson, Brian Burns, TC Taylor & Two Tons of Steel at Palo Duro Records.

BET Awards Winners: Ciara, John Legend, Omarion, BET Awards winners.

BET's annual mega-salute to superlative performances in music, sports and entertainment again lit up the Hollywood skyline and the majestic Kodak Theatre, with rapper/producer impresario Kanye West grabbing awards for Best Male Hip Hop artist and for Video of the Year for his spiritual composition "Jesus Walks." First-time BET Awards nominees Ciara and John Legend each walked away with trophies, as Ciara won for Best Collaboration for her tandem with rapper Missy Elliott on "1, 2 Step," and Legend scored as Best Male New Artist. BET also used the star-studded night to honor music legend Gladys Knight with the network's Lifetime Achievement Award, and Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta with the BET Humanitarian Award.

BET's big night exploded with amazing performances and special salutes as Hollywood power couple Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith served as hosts for the first time. Bringing the audience to their feet, a surprise reunion of Lauren Hill and the Fugees started the night off with a killer performance of their old school hits Ready or Not, and Killing Me Softly. Other superstar performers included living legend Stevie Wonder, smoking hot "Dirty South" rapper T.I. along with Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, Toni Braxton, Ludacris, Missy Elliott, former B2K phenom Omarion, Mike Jones, Fantasia, Tye Tribbett and The Game joining in an "off the meter" throw-down that rocked the house and the homes of millions fortunate enough to have tuned in for BET's biggest show of the year. A sparkling list of Hollywood's celebrity A-List also joined the show as presenters, including Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Alicia Keys, Steve Harvey and Mario.

The night also had some solemn moments as BET paid memorial tributes to actor Ossie Davis, attorney Johnnie Cochran, singer Rick James and rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard, all of whom died since last's BET AWARDS show.

The following is a list of all winners from the 2005 BET Awards:

Best Female R&B Best Male R&B
Alicia Keys Usher

Best Group Best Collaboration
Destiny's Child Ciara featuring Missy Elliott (1, 2 Step)

Best Female Hip Hop Best Male Hip Hop
Remy Martin Kanye West

Best New Artist Best Gospel Artist
John Legend Donnie McClurkin

Best Actress Best Actor
Regina King Jamie Foxx

Female Athlete of the Year Male Athlete of the Year
Serena Williams (Tennis) Shaquille O'Neal (Basketball)

Kanye West (Jesus Walks) Omarion (O)

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John Mayer Trio: Pino Palladino (bass), John Mayer (guitar, vocals), Steve Jordan (drums), John Mayer trio formed, John Mayer Trio tour.

Never one to rest on his laurels, three- time Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling writer/singer/guitarist John Mayer announces the formation of John Mayer Trio. This new venture marks the next phase in the remarkable evolution of a gifted, adventurous and prolific young artist who, in just the last few months, has performed and/or recorded with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, John Scofield and Herbie Hancock, among others.

Joining John Mayer in this new undertaking are drummer Steve Jordan (Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones) and bassist Pino Palladino (the Who, Jeff Beck), a pair of in-demand veterans who are readily acknowledged by their peers as the very best at their respective instruments. John Mayer is thrilled that these two greats have chosen to join him in his latest musical adventure.

"Steve and I had been doing sessions together, and we were scheduled to do the Tsunami Aid benefit," John Mayer recalls. "So Steve said, 'I know who we can get -- Pino Palladino.' I said, 'I'd love to play with Pino.' Pino came and we rehearsed Jimi Hendrix's 'Bold as Love' for the benefit. And something happened that I had hoped my entire life would happen, which is that thing about how a band got together for the first time, and everyone in the room just knew there was something special. When it became me, Steve and Pino, it became this whole different thing. That set me off on a writing streak; the challenge was, 'Here's this great band -- now what are you gonna do with it?' So I went and wrote from a whole new place. So it became a band."

The trio -- who subsequently appeared at the 2005 Grammy Awards ceremony performing a captivating rendition of John Mayer's "Daughters" (which took home that evening's awards for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance) -- will unveil their electrified sound on a fall tour of North America , including three dates with the Rolling Stones (dates below). Ray LaMontagne and Joss Stone have been confirmed as special guests on selected shows, while other support acts are still to be announced.

John Mayer's fans are already familiar with his guitar skills and willingness to push the envelope of his music from having attended his concerts, but expect this stripped-down configuration to take these elements to another level altogether, as he answers the musical challenges provided by his gifted bandmates.

"This trio tour isn't just an excuse to blow on the guitar," says John Mayer. "It's an opportunity to present my fans with something live, in the sense of living now -- that classic palate. I want people to show up at the gig and see the amp lights glowing and hear that idling buzz. I just want to bring people that power."

This new venture is a testament to the tremendous respect John Mayer has for his fans, as he continues to provide them with new musical permutations in the knowledge that they'll willingly go wherever he chooses to take them. These fans understand that Mayer is a restless spirit with an ongoing need to test the limits; indeed, that restlessness is the essence of his appeal -- it defines who he is and the path he's traveling. "I have a whole new appetite for something different," Mayer enthuses. "I want people to feel, and share, this excitement that I have."

John Mayer Trio Fall Tour
9/6 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
9/7 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
9/10 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
9/11 San Diego, CA House of Blues
9/13 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
9/14 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
9/15 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
9/17 Denver, CO Fillmore
9/19 Kansas City, MO Uptown
9/21 Chicago, IL House of Blues
9/22 Chicago, IL House of Blues
9/23 Minneapolis, MN Quest
9/24 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom
9/26 Nashville, TN Ryman
9/27 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
9/28 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
9/30 Orlando, FL House of Blues
10/1 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
10/3 Washington DC MCI Center (with Rolling Stones)
10/4 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
10/6 New York, NY The Beacon
10/10 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia (with Rolling Stones)
10/11 Boston, MA Avalon
10/12 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia (with Rolling Stones)

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Stephen Stills' new release "Man Alive"!

Actually touring with bandmates Crosby and Nash in Europe, Stephen Stills releases a new record "Man Alive" on Titan/Pyramid Universal which is a diverse collection of 13 songs. We get blues, jazz, rock n roll, acoustic, electric, spanish and french. The record would be released by Rhino in the USA.

Tracklist:
1/Ain’t It Always
2/Feed The People
3/Hearts Gate
4/Round The Bend
5/I Don’t Get It
6/Around Us
7/Old Man Trouble
8/Different Man (with Neil Young)
9/Piece Of Me
10/Wounded World
11/Drivin’ Thunder
12/Acadienne
13/Spanish Suite

Drivin' Thunder, a track from the new Stephen Stills solo album is here now (mp3 version)!

2005 Solo Album from the Innovative Guitarist and Songwriter of Buffalo Springfield as Well as Crosby Stills and Nash (And Sometimes Young), his First in More Than a Decade. Among the 13 Tracks is a Duet with Good Friend Neil Young.

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"The Secret Of Movin' On", David Pack's long awaited new solo album!

One of music's most distinctive voices, David Pack has won acclaim worldwide for both his insightful solo work and as the charismatic lead vocalist—and guitarist—for the celebrated progressive pop-rock group Ambrosia. As a songwriter, David Pack's compositions took the band to the top of the charts repeatedly, and have delivered hits for a diverse group of artists. As a record producer, he’s worked with many of the biggest names in music, his collective works selling over 30 million units. David Pack's imprint producing and music directing truly major events includes the masterminding of President Clinton's two star-studded inaugural galas.

On "The Secret Of Movin' On," his long-awaited new solo album and debut disc for Concord/Peak Records, David Pack's ongoing evolution from his phenomenal stint as Ambrosia's frontman into the compelling artist he is today is revealed in a way that's both powerful and intimate. His creative journey paralleled by one of intense personal exploration, David Pack's latest music—as suggested by the album title—is soulful and authentic, driven by his deep commitment to a spiritual path and the earned wisdom of major life-changing experiences. "I was walking through an emotional hurricane when the opportunity came to make this CD," he explains. "As a result, it's one of my most personal, and most revealing, to date."

As ever, David Pack's stellar song craft shines through as well. In speaking about his mentors and friends Quincy Jones and the late Leonard Bernstein, David said recently, "They were larger-than-life figures who taught me that all great things start with a song. For a songwriter, a great song is like discovering a secret code that you can share with the world."
This mysterious alchemy of artistic translation that Pack refers to works magic throughout "The Secret Of Movin' On".

Highlights include four exciting new vocal collaborations with friends and guest artists, among them the moving ballad "A Brand New Start," featuring the soulful counterpoint of former Journey frontman Steve Perry, who also co-wrote and co-produced the track. "It's one of the handful of songs Steve and I wrote just after 9/11," recalls Pack, adding, "we just needed to express ourselves."

Other harmonic partnerships are the gently seductive title track, the Latin-flavored "The Secret Of Movin' On (Travelin' Light)," graced with Heart's Ann Wilson, and the folksy, "front porch-flavored" "Tell Her Goodbye," featuring David Pack in tandem with Dewey Bunnell of America. The upbeat yet bittersweet "Where We Started From" features a duet with the unmistakable, soaring voice of The Eagles' Timothy B. Schmidt. These and other tracks also feature the instrumental prowess of several of modern Jazz's top talents, including David Benoit, Vinnie Colaiuta, Luis Conte, Russ Freeman, and Eric Marienthal.

On bringing some of his oldest friends to his newest venture, David Pack commented, "Their voices remind us of how we felt at a certain time by triggering something emotionally, but it isn't just about nostalgia—it’s about connections."

Also meaningfully connecting David Pack's present to his rich past are transcendent reworks of two of his most famous compositions, "Biggest Part Of Me" and "You're The Only Woman (You & I)." Both massive Ambrosia hits, these classics sparkle with new life as David Pack reinterprets them with a spirited and jazzy contemporary flair. David Pack closes the album with songs honoring his daughters, the wistful and lovely "Think Of You (Song 4 Kaitlyn)" and "Elizabeth," featuring Beth Pack, a special needs child, ending the track with a heartfelt, "Hey dad."

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Steve Walsh Releases New Album, "Shadowman" to be Released by Muse Wrapped Records June 28.

"Shadowman" is first new solo recording from lead singer of classic rock band Kansas in over five years.

Muse-Wrapped Records are proud to announce a new studio album release from legendary singer songwriter and keyboardist Steve Walsh.

Entitled "Shadowman," the third solo album of his career, Steve Walsh unveils another landmark of creativity. With the collaboration of such musicians as Joe Franco (Twisted Sister, Magellan) on drums, Joel Kosche (Collective Soul) on guitars and bass and with former Kansas David Ragsdale on violin on the song "After" and Symphony X's mastermind Michael Romeo caring for the orchestration on "After", "Shadowman" and "Hell is Full of Heroes", Steve Walsh reaches a new height in his artistic expression focusing on a great songwriting and superb production.

The keyboardist/vocalist/songwriter/producer is best known for his visionary work with US progressive rock masters Kansas. He sings lead vocals on Kansas' biggest and best-known hits -- "Carry On Wayward Son", "Dust In The Wind" and "Point Of Know Return.”

Final tracklisting include the following tracks:
1. Rise
2. Shadowman
3. Davey and The Stone That Rolled Away
4. Keep On Knockin’
5. Pages Of Old
6. Hell Is Full Of Heroes
7. After
8. The River

"Shadowman" release date has been set for June 28 in the United States through Bayside Entertainment Distribution and all other worldwide areas on July 4, 2005 through Frontier Records in Europe.

Muse-Wrapped Records will also work to intensify its position as a One Stop for Prog Rock digital content downloads (songs, full albums, videos and more) and is powered by HipSolve Media. Both new and known artists can create "1-song wonders" for Muse-Wrapped Records "single factory" and digitize them for sale. For more information on Muse-Wrapped, please visit http://muse-wrapped.com.

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Chicago with Earth Wind & Fire Live at the Greek Theatre DVD, Chicago with Earth Wind & Fire Live at the Greek Theatre DVD out.

Image Entertainment, Inc. a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, today announced its DVD release of "Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire Live At The Greek Theatre" is available at retail stores across the country as well as major online retailers.

The two-DVD set ($24.99) features the complete final show of the 2004 summer Earth, Wind & Fire/Chicago tour, which was filmed in high-definition at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in August 2004.

The two musical groups will be performing live on NBC's "Today" show on Friday, July 1 to promote their current tour and the release of the DVD.

The 2005 summer run of the Earth, Wind & Fire/Chicago tour kicked-off on Friday, June 24 in Chicago, where both bands launched their careers more than 30 years ago. Just like the much lauded 2004 tour, fans can expect to hear more than 3 hours of hits including a full-length set from each band and two incredible jam sessions at the opening and closing of the show, with both bands playing on stage together. Earth, Wind & Fire will also release their 23rd career album, "Illumination," on September 20, 2005.

"This was one of the most successful tours of 2004, with these two Grammy-winning groups performing at sold-out venues across the country," said Barry Gordon, senior vice president of worldwide programming of Image Entertainment. "The DVD will give fans a front-row seat to this spectacular concert that brings together the incredible talents of two legendary groups and features their many top-ten hits."

"Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire Live At The Greek Theatre" was produced by Albert Spevak and Stephanie Bennett and was directed by Jim Gable. Henry Root executive produced the Delilah Films/Ambassador Entertainment production.

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Bob Dylan "Live At The Gaslight 1962", new Bob Dylan album out August 30, 2005 (distributed exclusively by Starbucks).

Starbucks Hear Music and Sony BMG Custom Marketing Group today announced plans to release and distribute Bob Dylan "Live at the Gaslight 1962," an album consisting of newly restored, live recordings culled from the best of Dylan's legendary 1962 performances at New York's Gaslight Cafe. Long sought after by fans, this album represents the first time these historic recordings have been professionally produced and officially released. Beginning on August 30, 2005, the album will be available exclusively at Starbucks Company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada.

These archival recordings capture a young Bob Dylan at a pivotal moment in his career when he began to find his voice as an innovative artist and songwriter. The 10-song CD, culled from the best of Bob Dylan's renowned 1962 sets at the Gaslight Cafe, includes the earliest surviving live recordings of "A Hard Rains A-Gonna Fall" and "Don't Think Twice It's Alright," both of which Bob Dylan later released to great acclaim. Additional tracks include a third Bob Dylan original, "John Brown," as well as covers of traditional folk songs such as "The Cuckoo" and "Barbara Allen."

For the past four decades, a limited number of poor quality "bootleg" versions of Bob Dylan's performances at the Gaslight Cafe have circulated among collectors and fans. To produce this landmark album, Sony BMG mastering and audio production engineers completely remastered the best available recordings to create an album which offers a pristine version of these historical recordings -- the only version ever released with proper pitch and speed.

The exclusive release of Bob Dylan: "Live at the Gaslight 1962" coincides with the release of éNo Direction Home: Bob Dylan", a Martin Scorsese picture. The first feature-length film biography of Bob Dylan, the film is scheduled to make its U.S. broadcast premiere on American Masters, Thirteen/WNET New York's award-winning series, in September on PBS (check local listings). Beginning on August 30, the film biography's two-CD soundtrack, entitled "Bob Dylan No Direction Home: The Soundtrack - Bootleg Series Volume 7", will also be available at Starbucks Company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada as well as at traditional retail.

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Alicia Keys, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jermaine Dupri, Smokie Norful, Sean Paul Top Honorees at 18th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

Jermaine Dupri and Alicia Keys were named Songwriters of the Year at the 18th Annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards held tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Over 700 music and entertainment luminaries gathered to celebrate some of today's most popular music as awards were presented to the songwriters and publishers of the top ASCAP songs on the 2004 R&B, Hip-Hop and Rap charts. Songwriters and super-producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis were honored with the prestigious ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award, which is given to members who have had a major impact on the legacy of Rhythm and Soul music.

Two new awards were introduced at tonight's ceremony -- Top Gospel Artist of the Year, and the Jamster sponsored "Top Ringtone Song of the Year." Grammy winning EMI Gospel recording artist Smokie Norful, who opened the show with a stirring performance of the song "Power," was presented with the award for Top Gospel Artist of the Year. Top Ringtone Song of the Year went to "In Da Club," written by 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Mike Elizondo. ASCAP is the first U.S. performing rights organization to license and distribute royalties to its songwriter members for ringtone performances.

Among the honorees and notables attending the elegantly attired celebration were Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Jermaine Dupri, Alicia Keys, Paula Abdul, Clarence Avant, Big Boi of OutKast, Jerome Benton (formerly of The Time), Terrell Carter, Chingy, Ciara, DJ Quik, Faith Evans, Free and A.J. of BET's 106th & Park, Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Everette Harp, India.Arie, Janet Jackson, Kenny Lattimore, Leon, Lil' Mo, Loon, Ludacris, MC Lyte, Marcus Miller, Chante Moore, Mya, Smokie Norful, Petey Pablo, Kim Porter, Kelly Price, Holly Robinson Peete & Rodney Peete, Teddy Riley, Donnie Simpson, The Game, The Underdogs, The Youngbloodz, Timbaland, Twista, Nancy Wilson, and more.

With four award-winning songs apiece, Jermaine Dupri and Alicia Keys shared the enviable Songwriter of the Year Award. Recently recognized with the prestigious Golden Note Award at the 2005 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, Dupri has a keen eye for spotting talent and a natural instinct for writing and producing hit songs. He was honored tonight for "Burn," "Confessions Part II," "My Boo" and "U Should've Known Better." As a multi-talented singer, songwriter, pianist and producer, Keys possesses the innate ability to channel raw emotions into captivating songs that are both universal in sentiment and spirit. She was honored this evening for the songs: "Diary," "If I Ain't Got You," "My Boo" and "You Don't Know My Name." Keys also collected the award for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Song of the Year for "If I Ain't Got You."

A special highlight of the evening was the presentation of the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis in recognition of their outstanding contributions as songwriters, producers and musical innovators whose artistry and humanity continue to influence and inspire the world of music. Renowned industry executive and one of the most influential African Americans in entertainment business history, Clarence Avant, joined ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento on stage to present the award.

Jam & Lewis join an elite group of legendary artists who have received the coveted ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award that includes Peabo Bryson, Earth, Wind and Fire, Rick James, and Chaka Khan.

As part of a musical tribute to Jam & Lewis, India.Arie performed the song "Eyes of the Heart" from the 2003 movie Radio, which she co-wrote with Jam & Lewis, James Horner and Jim "Big Jim" Wright. Music Director Michael Bearden led an all-star band, which featured Everette Harp, Kelly Price, and Terrell Carter performing Jam & Lewis songs.

Publisher of the Year honors were presented for the twelfth time to EMI Music Publishing for their 19 award-winning songs: "Burn," "Confessions Part II," "Diary," "I'm Still In Love With You," "I Don't Wanna Know," "If I Ain't Got You," "My Boo," "My Place," "Runnin' (Dying To Live)," "Slow Jamz," "Sorry 2004," "Splash Waterfalls," "Stand Up," "Tipsy," "U Should've Known Better," "Walked Outta Heaven," "Why?," "Yeah!," and "You Don't Know My Name." ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento presented the award to EMI Chairman and CEO Martin Bandier who was joined on stage by members of his creative team.

Sean Paul was named Top Reggae Artist of the Year, and was also honored for his award-winning song "I'm Still In Love With You" featuring Sasha.

Terror Squad's "Lean Back" written by Remy Ma and Scott Storch was named Top Rap Song of the Year. The song was also recognized in the R&B/Hip-Hop category.

Top Soundtrack Song of the Year honors went to "Runnin' (Dying To Live)" from Tupac: Resurrection by Tupac featuring The Notorious B.I.G., written by Easy Mo Bee, Luis Resto, Tupac Shakur, and Notorious B.I.G. On hand to collect the award were writer Easy Mo Bee, Voletta Wallace, the mother of Notorious B.I.G., and Dina Taylor of Amaru Entertainment.

Among the songwriters with multiple award-winning songs were: Jermaine Dupri and Alicia Keys with four; La Marquis Jefferson, Ludacris, Usher and Kanye West with three each; and 50 Cent, Sean Garrett, Petey Pablo, Luis Resto, Scott Storch, Timbaland, and Twista with two each.

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Alanis Morissette "Jagged Little Pill Acoustic", new Alanis Morissette album out July 25, 2005 (on Maverick Records). VH1.com Presents: Alanis Morissette' Premieres Thursday, June 30 at 11pm*

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill" album and the release of her latest album, "Jagged Little Pill Acoustic" VH1 will premiere "Live @ VH1.com Presents: Alanis Morissette" on Thursday, June 30 at 11pm (ET/PT). The show will feature an acoustic performance of "Hand in my Pocket," "You Learn," "You Oughta Know," "Head Over Feet" and "Ironic" as well as insight from Alanis Morissette on what those songs meant when they came out 10 years ago and what they mean to her today.

"Live @ VH1.COM" has offered up unique and exclusive in-studio concerts by more than 100 big names and up-and-coming artists on the VH1.com web site for nearly a year. Due to popular demand, this collection of stripped down and intimate performances that you won't see anywhere else has migrated on air to VH1.

*All times ET/PT

The biggest-selling album by a female artist in history, Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pillé is 16 times platinum and Billboard's Top Pop Album of the 90's. Now, celebrating its 10th anniversary, Morissette and producer/co-writer have recorded the entire album in an acoustic version. "Jagged Little Pill Acoustic" (enhanced with exclusive content) features the songs in their original order and adds previously unreleased video footage from that era.

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