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Big Hassle Media
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Big Hassle Media
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A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett has appeared in 13 feature films, and on stage and television. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was recently named the Texas State Musician.
Garden & Gun recently called Lovett “one of America’s most beloved singer/songwriters,” and he was featured in the coveted “What I’ve Learned” column in the February 2012 issue of Esquire.
Lovett has been touring in support of Release Me since its release in February. The album was #1 for several weeks on the Americana charts. Produced by Nathaniel Kunkel and Lovett, Release Me represents the end of an era as it was his last record for Curb/Universal Music Group after being on the label for his entire career. Release Me is quintessential Lyle, mixing a smart collection of originals and songs written by some of his favorite songwriters that show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most infectious and fascinating musicians in popular music.
Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers. His oeuvre, rich and eclectic, is one of the most beloved of any living artist working today.
LYLE LOVETT TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, RELEASE ME, ON FEBRUARY 28, 2012
LAST ALBUM FOR CURB/UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
CHRISTMAS EP, SONGS FOR THE SEASON, OUT NOW
Nashville, TN – Curb/Lost Highway is excited to announce that four-time Grammy Award-winner Lyle Lovett will release his new album, Release Me, on February 28, 2012. Produced by Nathaniel Kunkel and Lovett, Release Me represents the end of an era as it’s his last record for Curb/Universal Music Group after being on the label for his entire career. Release Me is quintessential Lyle, mixing a smart collection of originals and covers that show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most infectious and fascinating musicians in popular music.
Lovett’s new Christmas EP, Songs For The Season, was just released and is available at iTunes, Amazon and other online outlets. Also produced by Kunkel and Lovett, the EP features the Vince Guaraldi classic, “Christmastime Is Here,” Frank Loesser’s timeless “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and Lovett’s own “The Girl With The Holiday Smile.” “Christmastime Is Here” and “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” feature Austin, TX-based singer Kat Edmonson on vocals.
Both “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and “The Girl With The Holiday Smile” will be included on Release Me. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lovett has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers. His oeuvre, rich and eclectic, is one of the most beloved of any living artist working today.
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L to R: Viktor Krauss, Russ Kunkel , Lyle Lovett, Luke Bulla, Keith Sewell