AYLA GIVES AWAY TWO SIXERS TICKETS PER GAME TO HER TWITTER FOLLOWERS!
For the past month, Ayla has been singing the National Anthem at every Sixers home game. If you haven't caught a game, you definitely should. There are a lot of special deals going on right now on the Sixers website. Check out Sixers website.
But those aren't the only deals going on! Ayla has decided that she wants to reward her twitter followers by giving away two Sixers tickets to every home game! "I have been embraced so well by the fans of Philadelphia," says Brown. "This is the least I can do to give back to those who support my career!"
So Listen up! This is how it's going to work. Every day that the Sixers have a home game Ayla will tweet a question to her followers. She will then give the winner two tickets to that night's game. (And these are the good seats people!) Now, she may pick the first person to answer the question correctly, it may be someone who has followed her and tweeted her a lot, or it could be someone she met at a game that's posted a picture of them at her merchandise table. There are many different ways to win tickets to the game.
So watch the video below, tell people if THEY want good tickets to the biggest games at the Wells Fargo Center they should follow Ayla on twitter, and spread the word! First question is tomorrow, 12/25/12
AYLA'S FULL BAND SHOW IN NASHVILLE JANUARY 31ST
Join Ayla for a full band show at the Rutledge in Nashville, starting at 8:00 p.m!
Over the past month, Ayla has been traveling all across the Northeast singing the national anthem at the Philadelphia 76er's games and performing various shows in Boston. But she will be back in the state of Tennessee doing a special performance on the Billy Block Show. Make sure you get there early to buy tickets. They are only $5 at the door.
Ayla will be doing five songs from her newly released album (which is currently only available at the Wells Fargo Center for the Sixer's Games). But Ayla will have some physical copies at the Rutledge to sign for you!
Where: The Rutledge, Nashville TN
When: January 31, 2012
Time: 8:00 p.m.
"IDOL TALK"-BLOG FEATURED ON ZACK TREMBLAY'S WEBSITE
A new year means new excitement, new resolutions, new goals, and new TV shows. But what's so new about American Idol? With the show now being in its 11 season, are people still excited?
Ryan Seacrest is back for yet another season of Idol, being the longest running member of the show (along with Randy Jackson of course). Ryan is quirky and fun, always bringing his personality to the forefront of conversations. In fact, it seems as though most contestants and their parents were more excited to meet Ryan then any other member of the judging staff. I must say, only because I know Ryan Seacrest personally, he does do a great job of making each and every contestant feel special and important. I just don't know how he finds the time to sleep, let alone have a romantic relationship with Julianne Hough!
I honestly didn't think there were many surprises in this weeks opening of American Idol. I find myself wanting more from the TV show. With competing shows such as the X Factor and The Voice, Idol needs to do more to bring in the viewer. However, I am still predicting Idol's ratings to be #1 like it usually is.
To read the article in its entirety, be sure to check out Zack's website.
INTERVIEW WITH AYLA'S HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER, THE WRENTHAM TIMES
Both music and basketball have been a big part of Wrentham native Ayla Brown's life and now they are brought together thanks to the front office of the National Basketball Association's Philadelphia 76'ers. Brown is the official singer of the National Anthem at all of the team's games throughout this season. "It's the most perfect combination I could ever ask for," Brown says enthusiastically. "The National Anthem means so much to me and I get to watch basketball. It's perfect."
Brown's singing abilities were brought to the public's attention in 2005 when she was in the top 16 of American Idol, but her talents extended beyond the stage all the way to the basketball court. She was a star player for Noble and Greenough High School and, after her stint on American Idol, she went off to play Division I Women's Basketball at Boston College for four years. Her love of basketball started with her father U.S. Senator Scott Brown who is known as an avid fan and player. But a big contributing factor to her basketball passion and success was the introduction to the game she received at the after school program started by retired Wrentham Elementary School teacher Tom Stone. "My first year playing basketball was with Mr. Stone in fifth grade," Brown says. "Besides my father if it wasn't for him, I would never love basketball."
To read the article in its entirety, be sure to check out Wrentham Times.
AYLA'S VIDEO DIARY
WATCH AYLA'S SIXERS.COM INTERVIEW
Ayla was recently interviewed courtside by Matt Cord of Sixers.com to give Sixers fans an in depth look at the team's new National Anthem singer. Watch the interview below (credit: NBA.com/Sixers):
AYLA'S FIRST MESSAGE TO THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS' FANS
AYLA TO SPEAK AT BCAE'S "UNPLUGGED & UNCENSORED: AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY" ON JAN 21ST
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Ready to take your act out of the garage and onto the stage? Stop hoping to get "discovered" and prepare to join the music industry by hearing from those who are thriving in it. Eminent artists and industry insiders will share the tricks of their trade Saturday, January 21 from 12-4pm at the BCAE's inaugural music symposium.
Unplugged & Uncensored effectively brings the best of national music and arts festivals to your own backyard. With topics ranging from finding your voice, a DIY approach, to being great & getting paid, musicians of all levels are sure to come away with the knowledge that will aid them in their ascent from unknowns to household names.
Ayla Brown, American Idol & After - An account of Ayla's trip into the world of American Idol and her steps towards building a career afterwards
Ellis Paul, What's In the Words - A guide to crafting meaningful lyrics and becoming a successful songwriter. How Ellis became one of the top names in the songwriting business, his story, exercises and warnings
Dave Herlihy, Being Great & Getting Paid - An insider's guide to making money, record labels, and the legal aspects of the industry and his own story as a major label artist
Phil Antoniates, The 10,000 Album Challenge - An easy way to set priorities around building your fanbase and business. The distribution of free music, the usage of free music incentive, and developing a winning mindset around an artist's responsibility when developing a fanbase will be discussed.
Matt Smith, On Stage & On Their Minds - Booking dos and don'ts, tips of successful artists and the art of publicity and playing on stage from Club Passim's longtime
Ralph Jaccodine, From Hobby to Household Name - Managing and growing a career in music.
Vinx, The Musician As Artist - Finding your voice, your truth and surviving it
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm; 1 session starting January 21, 2012, ending January 21, 2012
Tuition: $55.00
AYLA ANNOUNCED AS SIXERS ANTHEM SINGER FOR 2011-12 SEASON
The Philadelphia 76ers today announced Ayla as the team's featured National Anthem singer during all home games for the 2011-12 season.
Ayla will perform the Anthem accompanied by a video recording of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. Below is a snippet of the press release distributed by the Sixers:
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 20, 2011 - The Philadelphia 76ers Chief Executive Officer and co-Owner Adam Aron announced today that "American Idol" Season Five finalist Ayla Brown and the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Music Director Designate Yannick Nezet-Seguin, will partner to provide fans with an exceptional National Anthem performance at Sixers home games this season. Brown will perform live at the Wells Fargo Center accompanied by a video of The Philadelphia Orchestra performing "The Star-Spangled Banner," in a stirring arrangement specifically recorded for the Sixers.
"It will be a unique thrill for Sixers fans to hear the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra play the National Anthem, accompanied live by Ayla Brown," Aron said, "with a stirring arrangement recorded specifically for the Sixers, this combination is likely to give you goose bumps. What a way to start games at the Wells Fargo Center."
The announcement of Brown as the team's new anthem singer and partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra comes at a time when the Sixers new ownership group has pledged to make wide-ranging improvements to the game experience at the Wells Fargo Center for the upcoming 2011-12 NBA season.
To read the release in its entirety, be sure to check out NBA.com/Sixers. To view press photos of Ayla, visit the gallery.
AYLA TO PERFORM AT SENATOR SCOTT BROWN'S HOLIDAY PARTY!
Ayla will join her Father, United States Senator, Scott Brown and many more this December 9th for his annual holiday party at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, MA. The Doug Flutie Brother's Band will also be playing some tunes at the event. The general reception begins at 6:30, but if you'd like to attend the VIP reception, it begins at 6:00 pm.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to the event to support the Greater Boston Food Bank. Anything helps during this holiday season, so be generous!
"Let's come together on December 9th for some good music, holiday cheer, and get my dad elected for another term!" says Ayla. "I am so proud of what he is doing for the state of Massachusetts."
For more information about the event, including how you can contribute click here: ScottBrown.com
AYLA TO PERFORM AT 18TH ANNUAL "FUNNIEST CELEBRITY IN WASHINGTON"
Ayla will be one of many who will make an appearance at the 18th annual "Funniest Celebrity in Washington" charity event at the DC Improv Comedy Club/Restaurant on Wednesday, November 16, to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The show will begin at 7pm, with a special VIP reception to precede at 6pm. Ayla will be the featured musical performer, while her father, Sen. Scott Brown, will be among those competing for the title.
Others slated to compete include Congressmen Allen West (R-FL), Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Clarence Page, Jamie Weinstein, John Hendren, Grover Norquist, Lanny Davis, and many more. Former Senior Pentagon Correspondent for CNN Jamie McIntyre will serve as master of ceremonies, and comedians Alabama, Brian Parise and Judge Gregory Poole will do stand-up routines.
For more information about the event, including how you can sponsor a table to sit with your favorite celebrity, click on the ads below:
Coming off an amazing night of music and support of the Wounded Warrior Project at the 2011 American Heroes Ball, Ayla continues her performance schedule at The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun.
What: Free Concert, 21+
When: Sunday, November 20, 7pm
Where: The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
Uncasville, CT
The free show will take place on Sunday, November 20 at 7 p.m. and is open to fans 21-years-old and up, so hope to see you all there! Fore more information, including directions, please visit MoheganSun.com.
JOIN AYLA FOR THE 2011 "AMERICAN HEROES BALL"
Join Ayla in Washington DC for a very special "American Heroes Ball" to honor our Veterans and support the Wounded Warrior Project on November 10 from 9pm-12am at The City Tavern Club.
Dress up in your best formal attire, dance the night away, and enjoy the open bar throughout the evening. Also, donate money to buy tickets for the wonderful raffle prizes that will be on display.
We all hope to see you there and help raise money for our men and women who have served, fought, and come back wounded in combat. Only 200 tickets will be available, and they are selling fast.
AYLA TO PERFORM ON BILLY BLOCK SHOW
Come support Ayla on October 25th at 7:00pm at The Rutledge for The Billy Block Show! Expect future shows with Billy Block throughout the winter months as Ayla spreads her wings in Music City!!
After many years of attending the Topsfield Fair, Ayla is finally going to be sharing her new music on the biggest stage at the Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA. Other performers throughout the fall include Phil Vassar, Sean Kingston, and Randy Houser.
"I am so excited for this opportunity," says Brown. "I can't wait to show people everything I've been working on in Nashville."
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The Philadelphia 76ers today announced Ayla as the team's featured National Anthem singer during all home games for the 2011-12 season.
Ayla will join her Father, United States Senator, Scott Brown and many more this December 9th for his annual holiday party at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, MA. The Doug Flutie Brother's Band will also be playing some tunes at the event. The general reception begins at 6:30, but if you'd like to attend the VIP reception, it begins at 6:00 pm.
Ayla will be one of many who will make an appearance at the 18th annual "Funniest Celebrity in Washington" charity event at the DC Improv Comedy Club/Restaurant on Wednesday, November 16, to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The show will begin at 7pm, with a special VIP reception to precede at 6pm. Ayla will be the featured musical performer, while her father, Sen. Scott Brown, will be among those competing for the title.
Coming off an amazing night of music and support of the Wounded Warrior Project at the 2011 American Heroes Ball, Ayla continues her performance schedule at The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun.
Join Ayla in Washington DC for a very special "American Heroes Ball" to honor our Veterans and support the Wounded Warrior Project on November 10 from 9pm-12am at The City Tavern Club.
Come support Ayla on October 25th at 7:00pm at The Rutledge for The Billy Block Show! Expect future shows with Billy Block throughout the winter months as Ayla spreads her wings in Music City!!
After many years of attending the Topsfield Fair, Ayla is finally going to be sharing her new music on the biggest stage at the Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA. Other performers throughout the fall include Phil Vassar, Sean Kingston, and Randy Houser.
