NEW ALBUM DUE OUT LATER THIS YEAR
March 17th, 2009

LOUD & PROUD RECORDS
ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF
AMERICAN ROCK LEGENDS
LYNYRD SKYNYRD

New York, NY – March 17, 2009 – Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records announced today the signing of a worldwide deal with legendary American rock outfit Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band is already at work in Nashville recording a new album to be released later this year. This will be the first set of new studio material since 2003’s Vicious Cycle.

Singer Johnny Van Zant comments, “Skynyrd has been with a lot of labels over the years and we are excited to be reunited with one of the best, Tom Lipsky and his new label Loud & Proud. We're busy putting the finishing touches on our next record being produced by Bob Marlette and can't wait for the fans to hear it.” He goes on to say, “Our brother Billy Powell recorded 6 tracks before his sudden passing and we are confident he'd be very happy with the end result. We're all really proud of this record and who better to put it out than Loud & Proud!”

Signing Lynyrd Skynyrd marks a landmark deal for Loud & Proud, whose roster currently includes Collective Soul and Sammy Hagar. “Very few artists have had the impact on music that Lynyrd Skynyrd have had. We are proud that they are putting their trust in Loud & Proud Records to continue their incredible legacy,” says Tom Lipsky, President.

2009 marks a key point in Lynyrd Skynyrd’s storied career. The band has enjoyed continued success and visibility in the past few years including a recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Their American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” has passed the 2 million mark in downloaded ringtones. Their last single, “Red White & Blue” reached #1 on the Rock Charts. Last summer, the band co-headlined one of the most successful tours of the year with their good friend Kid Rock. High profile appearances, including the show closer at last year’s VH1 Fashion Rocks helped to expose the band to a younger audience. With a catalog of over 60 albums and sales beyond 30 million, Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a major cultural icon that appeals to all generations.

Roadrunner President Jonas Nachsin adds, “We at Roadrunner are thrilled to be associated with Lynyrd Skynyrd as they move forward in a beyond storied career. This partnership between two powerhouse rock brands has just ignited.”

ROCKING THE CANVAS
March 17th, 2009
Rocking The Canvas

Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Michael Cartellone was recently featured on CNN during a segment which highlighted the artistic talents of not only Michael, but other well known "Rock Stars" such as Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones and Ringo Starr of the Beatles.

Visit http://www.michaelcartellone.com/cnn.html to view the segment.

KID ROCK AND LYNYRD SKYNYRD BRING BACK HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL “ROCK AND REBELS TOUR”

TOUR KICKS OFF JUNE 26TH IN PALM BEACH, FL
TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING MARCH 20TH AT www.LIVENATION.COM

Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd announce they will join forces again to provide the best show of the summer, reprising last year’s highly successful “Rock and Rebels” tour. The Live Nation produced tour kicks off in West Palm Beach, FL at the Cruzan Ampitheatre with a 22 market trek through outdoor amphitheaters across the country. Tickets go on sale beginning March 20th, for specific on-sale dates and additional ticket information go to www.livenation.com.

Kid Rock’s “Rock ‘N Roll Jesus” debuted at #1 in 2007 and became the #1 selling rock album in America in 2008. Sales of the record continue to grow with 4 million albums sold worldwide to date, aided by a pair of Grammy nominations and an amazing performance on the telecast featuring his expanded 11-piece Twisted Brown Trucker Band, who will once again accompany him on tour. His next single, “Blue Jeans and a Rosary” is shipping to radio outlets now.

Ranked as one of the best-selling bands of all time by the Recording Industry Association of America and recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Lynyrd Skynyrd is still going strong with 30 million albums sold to date, and over 80 performances annually. To date, the Southern anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” has passed the 2,000,000 mark in downloaded master ring tones, proving that Lynyrd Skynyrd is a major industry icon that appeals to all generations.

Tickets and VIP packages are available at www.livenation.com. More information on these artists can be found at KidRock.com and LynyrdSkynyrd.com.

KID ROCK AND LYNYRD SKYNRD’S 2009 “ROCK AND REBELS” TOUR DATES:


6/26 West Palm Beach, FL @ Cruzan Amphitheatre
6/27 Tampa, FL @ Ford Amphitheatre
6/28 Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
6/30 Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/1 Dallas, TX @ Superpages.com Center
7/7 Pittsburgh, PA @ Post-Gazette Pavilion
7/8 Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
7/10 Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
7/11 Indianapolis, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center Indianapolis
7/12 Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
7/14 Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
7/21 Maryland Heights, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis
7/22 Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
7/24 Raleigh, NC @ Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
7/25 Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
7/26 Charlotte, NC @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
7/29 Boston, MA @ Comcast Center
7/31 Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium & Star Pavilion
8/1 Washington, DC @ Nissan Pavilion
8/2 New York, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

We are pleased to announce Michael's newest painting, The Carousel. Originally conceived a dozen years before painting it, Michael studied and photographed carousels on his travels, the final inspiration being the one in New York City's Central Park. Capturing the wonderful, full color vitality of a carousel, Michael presents it in a way seldom seen, frozen in a cold, stark winter's day.

The Carousel is being offered as a giclee' on canvas reproduction, with a Limited production of 99 signed and numbered pieces. The giclee' process achieves the look and feel of the Original Painting, capturing brush strokes and texture on canvas with amazing results. The Carousel measures 18" x 24" and is shipped rolled in a tube. Although we do not offer framing and matting, both would be suitable for this piece. An optional suggestion is mounting the giclee' onto wooden stretcher bars, for a three dimensional presentation.

For details and to order your copy please visit the site below:

http://www.michaelcartellone.com/site/carousel.html