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VIDEO OF AYLA'S UNPLUGGED "NO MORE" PERFORMANCE FROM FOX & FRIENDS
FEBRUARY 22
While on the set of FOX & Friends last Monday, Ayla performed an unplugged version of her song "No More" that was meant to be a "web extra" for the "After the Show Show" on FOXNews.com. Watch her performance below:



Ayla's last home game of her career at Boston College is tomorrow at Conte Forum at 7 p.m. ET. Be sure to show up and cheer Ayla and her team on as play one of their last games of the 2009-10 season! AYLA CHATS WITH MEGYN KELLY ON AMERICA LIVE
FEBRUARY 22
Ayla's latest appearance was on FOX News Channel's America Live with Megyn Kelly this afternoon, on which she appeared live via satellite to talk with host Megyn Kelly about life after her father, Scott Brown, was sworn in as the junior senator from Massachusetts. Watch the segment below:



Some of the topics Ayla discussed while on the show include her reaction to the "available" comment her father made on election night, what her thoughts are on his Cosmo photo spread and her plans to continue her singing career upon graduating from Boston College. LISTEN TO AYLA'S FULL PERFORMANCE OF "PICK IT UP" ON FOX & FRIENDS
FEBRUARY 18
Despite the decision to cut to commercial break mid-performance on FOX & Friends earlier this week, you can now hear the unplugged performance of "Pick It Up" in its entirety courtesy of Ayla's producer, Jim McGregor, who managed to record audio on his iPhone. Jim accompanied Ayla on guitar during the performance. Listen to it below:



You can now also listen to audio of Ayla's interview on last night's episode of "The VFTW Radio Show," as it is available to download for free as a podcast on iTunes. AYLA CHATS WITH MARK OCKERBLOOM OF FOX 25 NEWS AT 10
FEBRUARY 16
Ayla's interview with FOX 25 News anchor Mark Ockerbloom aired during tonight's FOX 25 News at 10 program in which she dishes on her time on American Idol, the influx of messages she received on Facebook following her father's victory and where she likes to go on campus to relax and use her creativity. Watch the interview below:



Ayla will next appear on The VFTW Radio Show tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET, where she will chat with the crew over at AYLA INTERVIEWED ON HLN'S THE JOY BEHAR SHOW
FEBRUARY 15
Ayla was featured on tonight's episode of The Joy Behar Show where she chatted with host Joy Behar about a number of topics including life since her father, Scott Brown, was elected as the junior senator from Massachusetts. Watch Ayla's two segments below:

Part one:


Part two:


This caps off a busy Monday in New York City for Ayla, as she made three nationally televised appearances. She will next perform at the "Books & Bands" show featuring James Montgomery and Thaddeus Hogarth at the Paradise Rock Club at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Live Nation here. AYLA INTERVIEWED ON ABC NEWS NOW'S WHAT'S THE BUZZ?
FEBRUARY 15
Ayla sat down with the host of ABC News NOW's entertainment program What's the Buzz? to chat about her new EP Circles, life since "American Idol" and her plans for the future following graduation. Watch the interview segment below:


Later today, Ayla will appear on The Joy Behar Show on HLN at 9 p.m. ET. AYLA PERFORMS "PICK IT UP" ON FOX & FRIENDS
FEBRUARY 15
Ayla visited FOX & Friends this morning to perform an unplugged version of her single "Pick It Up" and chat with the morning show's co-hosts. Watch the performance below:



Ayla also chatted with FOX & Friends co-hosts Steve Doocy, Juliet Huddy and Peter Johnson in the "After the Show Show" segment that was posted online at FOXNews.com about what she wants to do after graduating college in addition to other topics. Watch the segment below:



Later today, Ayla will appear on What's the Buzz? on ABC News NOW at 1 p.m. ET and The Joy Behar Show on HLN at 9 p.m. ET. AYLA TO APPEAR ON FOX & FRIENDS, WHAT'S THE BUZZ? AND THE JOY BEHAR SHOW
FEBRUARY 14
Ayla will be in New York City tomorrow where she will make three televised appearances. Ayla will kick off her day on FOX News Channel's morning program FOX & Friends, where she will be interviewed and perform her single "Pick It Up" in the 8 a.m. hour.

Later in the day, Ayla will be interviewed on What's the Buzz? on ABC News NOW at 1 p.m. ET. Lastly, she will appear on The Joy Behar Show on HLN at 9 p.m. ET.

On Tuesday, Ayla will be the featured guest performer at the "Books & Bands" show featuring James Montgomery and Thaddeus Hogarth at the Paradise Rock Club at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Live Nation here. AYLA SINGS "THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER" AT 58TH ANNUAL BEANPOT
FEBRUARY 08
Ayla sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 58th annual Beanpot Championship game tonight at the TD Bank Garden in Boston, Mass. The anthem was televised live on NESN. Watch the performance below:



This was Ayla's second time doing the honors at the Beanpot, as she previously sang during the 56th annual championship in 2008. Ayla will next appear on ABC News NOW's What's the Buzz? daytime program and HLN's The Joy Behar Show on Mon., Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively. AYLA TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT BEANPOT TOMORROW; OTHER APPEARANCES
FEBRUARY 07
It was announced late last week that Ayla will be singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 58th annual Beanpot Championship game tomorrow between her very own Boston College Eagles and the Boston University Terriers. The game will take place at the TD Bank Garden in Boston and will be carried live on NESN. Game time is set for 8 p.m.

Ayla has a few other appearances lined up for the following week including TV appearances on ABC News NOW's What's the Buzz? daytime program and HLN's The Joy Behar Show on Mon., Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively. On Tues., Feb. 16, Ayla will be the special guest at the "Books & Bands" show featuring James Montgomery and Thaddeus Hogarth at the Paradise Rock Club at 7 p.m. For tickets, see here. AYLA'S MUSIC VIDEO FOR "PICK IT UP" PREMIERES ON YOUTUBE
JANUARY 26
Ayla's first music video for he song "Pick It Up" premiered tonight on her record label's YouTube account. Watch the music video below:



Don't forget to download Ayla's new EP Circles on iTunes. AYLA APPEARS ON THE EARLY SHOW TO PERFORM "NO MORE" AND CHAT
JANUARY 26
Ayla just wrapped up her appearance on CBS's morning program The Early Show where she chatted with its co-hosts about singing, basketball and her new role as a senator-elect's daughter among other things. In her one-on-one chat with co-host Maggie Rodriguez, Ayla talked about the infamous "available" comment her father, Sen.-elect Scott Brown, made about her one week ago today.

Ayla also performed "No More," one of the songs off her new EP Circles, which is out today on iTunes. Watch the performance here.

And she wrapped up her appearance on The Early Show by repeating her father's challenge to President Obama of a two-on-two game of hoops down in Washington, D.C. Watch it below:



Stay tuned for more news on appearances that are currently being lined up! AYLA TO APPEAR ON CBS'S THE EARLY SHOW ON TUESDAY
JANUARY 21
Ayla will make her first national television appearance since her father, Scott Brown, was elected to the U.S. senate, when she stops by CBS's network morning program The Early Show on Tuesday. Ayla will be present throughout the show, as clips of her performing songs from her forthcoming release Circles will be used as commercial break transitions throughout the show, which airs from 7-9 a.m. ET.

Ayla will then be interviewed in a segment that will air sometime during the 8 a.m. hour, and she will perform the song "Pick It Up" around 8:30 a.m. CBS will also premiere Ayla's new music video from Circles. If you're not able to watch Ayla's big debut live, remember to set your DVR! VICTORY!
JANUARY 20
"There are no lines that divide us, and one common thread that unites us, LOVE"
Thank You Everyone, so much!
-Ayla Brown



Last night, Ayla and her family had much to celebrate, as her father Scott Brown won the special election to fill the U.S. senate seat in Massachusetts by a 52-47% margin over democrat Attorney General Martha Coakley in what was one of the most historic events in recent political memory. Ayla was busy working the crowd, performing with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns while the results trickled in. Watch one of the videos she recorded live during the celebration below:



Ayla recorded many more messages throughout the night, which can be found on her official Facebook fan page. And be sure to stay tuned for more exciting footage from the night that will surely pour onto the internet in the coming days. Thanks for all your support! PROCEEDS FROM AYLA'S ELECTION NIGHT CD SALES TO BENEFIT HAITI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
JANUARY 18
Ayla will be at her father's election night celebration tomorrow night at the Park Plaza Hotel in downtown Boston where she will be performing with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns in addition to signing copies of her album, Forward. Portions of proceeds from the CD sales will be donated to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund in support of the victims of the earthquake in Haiti last week. After you cast your vote for Scott Brown, be sure to stop by to show your support!

If you can't make it out tomorrow night, please keep your eye on Ayla's official Facebook fan page and her Twitter account for ongoing updates from the night's festivities. MESSAGE FROM AYLA: "WITH YOUR HELP, HE CAN WIN"
JANUARY 14
On January 19th, you can vote for my dad at your local city or town hall. My dad is running for the United States Senate. If you want to learn more, you can go to www.brownforussenate.com and volunteer or donate. With your help, he can win and bring some balance back to Washington, D.C. I would appreciate it if you could help get him elected. He is a great dad and will make a great U.S. Senator. Thank you.

-Ayla Brown AYLA AND ARIANNA HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE DEMANDING NEGATIVE AD BE TAKEN OFF AIR
JANUARY 12
Ayla and her sister Arianna held a press conference this morning to demand a negative ad against their father, Scott Brown, be taken off the air. FOX 25 ran a piece on the press event during its 10 p.m. newscast, which included clips of Ayla's journey on American Idol. Watch the clip below:



For more information on Scott Brown's campaign for the open U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts, check out his Web site BrownForUSSenate.com. SCOTT BROWN: "IT'S THE PEOPLE'S SEAT"
JANUARY 12
Ayla's father, U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown, made the statement of the decade last night during a debate with his opponents when he declared the open U.S. Senate seat he's vying for is "not the Kennedy's seat, and it's not the democrats' seat. It's the people's seat." Watch the clip from the debate that made national headlines today below:



With only seven days until election day (January 19), the close race is being watched all across the globe, and Scott has been gaining the attention of small donors, as he raised approximately $1.3M in donations made over the internet yesterday alone. If you would like to help Scott achieve this historic goal of sending him down to Washington, D.C., to work on behalf of the people of Massachusetts and the rest of the country, please visit his campaign Web site BrownForUSSenate.com.

Remember, every vote counts! IMPORTANT: SCOTT BROWN SEEKING U.S. SENATE SEAT, ELECTION JAN. 19 - HOW YOU CAN HELP
JANUARY 07
Ayla's father, Massachusetts Republican State Senator Scott Brown, is currently running for the open U.S. senate seat left vacant by the late Ted Kennedy. The election takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 19, just 12 days from now. This race is of enormous importance, because Mr. Brown would be the 41st vote against the pending "Obamacare" legislation and would be an independent thinker working on behalf of the people of Massachusetts and the rest of the country.

Because of this importance, it is crucial that Mr. Brown receives as much help as possible in these final days of campaigning. For Massachusetts residents, you can contribute by doing the following:

-Volunteer to make calls at one of eight calling centers across the state.

-If you can't make it to the polls on the 19th, you can request an absentee ballot.

Even if you don't live in Massachusetts, you can still help by doing the following:

-Donate to his campaign.

-Sign up to call voters from your home via an online database.

-Join the "Americans for Brown" brigade on the Brown Brigade network.

-E-mail, tweet, and post about Mr. Brown's campaign on Facebook to spread the good news that change is coming to Massachusetts and the country.

Again, all help is greatly appreciated by Ayla and especially her father, Scott Brown. With your help, history will be made! HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE BROWNS!
JANUARY 01
Ayla and her sister Arianna can now be seen in this video with their father, Scott Brown, in which they pelt him with snowballs and wish everyone a Happy New Year. Watch the video below:



Scott Brown is currently seeking the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts left vacant by the late Ted Kennedy. For more information on Scott, visit his official campaign Web site. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BROWNS!
DECEMBER 23
Ayla and her sister Arianna can now be seen in this video with their father, Scott Brown, in which they wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Watch the video below:



Scott Brown is currently seeking the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts left vacant by the late Ted Kennedy. For more information on Scott, visit his official campaign Web site. "ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY" LIVE MUSIC VIDEO POSTED (SIXTH OF SIX)
DECEMBER 22
After a week-long delay, a live music video for Ayla's performance of "Absolutely Everybody" has been posted on Double Deal Brand Records' official YouTube account. Watch the video below:



The footage was compiled from Ayla's summer tour with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns. This is the final of six live music videos that were posted each Tuesday until December 22. All tracks can be heard on Ayla's album Ayla Brown Live!, which is now available to purchase at iTunes and Amazon MP3. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM TEAM AYLA!
DECEMBER 21
Ayla and her team would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. If you feel like having a good laugh, feel free to take time to watch the video below that was put together by Ayla's producer, Jim...



And of course, be sure to check out Ayla's tracks off the American Christmas compilation album on Amazon MP3 and iTunes. FREE RINGTONE DOWNLOADS OF AYLA'S CHRISTMAS SONGS AND LIVE MUSIC VIDEOS
DECEMBER 18
Considering Christmas is just around the corner, wouldn't it be nice to have a free ringtone of a Christmas classic to brighten your holidays? Well, there are now four ringtones available to download of Ayla's Christmas songs, with two different versions each of her renditions of "Grown Up Christmas List" and "Breath of Heaven." The ringtones are available to download on the audio page. Remember, you can purchase Ayla's tracks off the American Christmas compilation album on Amazon MP3 and iTunes.

Also available to fans this holiday season are free downloads of the six live music videos featuring Ayla's tracks with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns from her album Ayla Brown Live! The downloads are available in three formats: iPhone/iTunes, iPod/iPod Nano and Verizon/LG/Nokia. To download the music videos check out the video page. AYLA AND SISTER ARIANNA SHOOT PROMO FOR FATHER'S CAMPAIGN
DECEMBER 16
Ayla's father Scott Brown, who is currently running in a special election for the U.S. senate seat left vacant by the late Ted Kennedy, had a video posted on his campaign's official YouTube channel yesterday featuring Ayla and her sister Arianna in which they ask for people to support their father's cause. Watch the video below...



Ayla said in a recent interview that although she can't promote herself or her own music due to NCAA restrictions, she can endorse a candidate for political office. For more information on Scott Brown, visit his official campaign . LISTEN TO AYLA'S INTERVIEW ON VFTW RADIO
DECEMBER 10
Ayla was the special guest on tonight's episode of VFTW Radio, as she appeared on the broadcast for a half-hour. In the interview, Ayla discussed a host of topics including her new album Ayla Brown Live!, her goings on with basketball and songwriting and her plans following graduation from Boston College next spring. Listen to the interview below...

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Ayla also commented on the Adam Lambert controversy and her memorable experience performing onstage with David Foster during the show. "SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL" LIVE MUSIC VIDEO POSTED (FIFTH OF SIX)
DECEMBER 08
A live music video for Ayla's performance of "Some Kind of Wonderful" has been posted on Double Deal Brand Records' official YouTube account. Watch the video below:



The footage was compiled from Ayla's summer tour with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns. This is the fifth of six live music videos that will be posted each Tuesday until December 15. All tracks can be heard on Ayla's album Ayla Brown Live!, which is now available to purchase at iTunes and Amazon MP3. AYLA TO BE FEATURED GUEST ON VFTW RADIO WEDNESDAY
DECEMBER 07
Ayla will be the featured guest on the VFTW Radio Show this coming Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 10 p.m. ET. The show can be listened to by visiting AllDigitalRadio.com at airtime or VFTW.com. Listeners can call in by dialing (201) 793-8255 to speak with Ayla between the 10-10:30 p.m. half hour. "DANCING IN THE STREETS" LIVE MUSIC VIDEO POSTED (FOURTH OF SIX)
DECEMBER 01
A live music video for Ayla's performance of "Dancing In the Streets" has been posted on Double Deal Brand Records' official YouTube account. Watch the video below:



The footage was compiled from Ayla's summer tour with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns. This is the fourth of six live music videos that will be posted each Tuesday until December 15. All tracks can be heard on Ayla's album Ayla Brown Live!, which is now available to purchase at iTunes and Amazon MP3. "COME TOGETHER" LIVE MUSIC VIDEO POSTED (THIRD OF SIX)
NOVEMBER 24
A live music video for Ayla's performance of "Come Together" has been posted on Double Deal Brand Records' official YouTube account. Watch the video below:



The footage was compiled from Ayla's summer tour with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns. This is the third of six live music videos that will be posted each Tuesday until December 15. All tracks can be heard on Ayla's album Ayla Brown Live!, which is now available to purchase at iTunes and Amazon MP3. AYLA NOMINATED FOR "FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR" (BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS)
NOVEMBER 18
It was announced yesterday that Ayla is nominated for a Boston Music Award (BMA) in the category of "Female Vocalist of the Year." Fans can vote for Ayla by visiting the BMAs' Web site until Tuesday, Dec. 1. Voting is unlimited and accounts for one-third of the criteria used to determine winners.

The BMAs will be held at the Liberty Hotel in Boston on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. To see the full list of nominees, visit BostonMusicSpotlight.com. "RESPECT" LIVE MUSIC VIDEO POSTED (SECOND OF SIX)
NOVEMBER 17
A live music video for Ayla's performance of "Respect" has been posted on Double Deal Brand Records' official YouTube account. Watch the video below:



The footage was compiled from Ayla's summer tour with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns. This is the second of six live music videos that will be posted each Tuesday for the next six weeks. All tracks can be heard on Ayla's album Ayla Brown Live!, which is now available to purchase at iTunes and Amazon MP3. AYLA BROWN LIVE! NOW AVAILABLE AT iTUNES AND AMAZON MP3
NOVEMBER 10
After months of anticipation, Ayla's live release with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns, Ayla Brown Live!, is now available to purchase at iTunes and Amazon MP3 among other digital music retailers. After downloading the album, be sure to post your review on whichever outlet you purchase it from.

To check out the album's credits, liner notes and thank-yous from Ayla, see here. AYLA BROWN LIVE! STREAMING ON FACEBOOK AND iLIKE
NOVEMBER 09
Ayla's live album Ayla Brown Live! is now available to stream in its entirety on her official iLike and Facebook pages one day ahead of its release at iTunes and other major digital music retailers. Be sure to download the album as soon as it comes available tomorrow. To discuss the tracks on the forum, see here. "BREAKING AWAY" LIVE MUSIC VIDEO POSTED (FIRST OF SIX)
NOVEMBER 08
A live music video for Ayla's song "Breaking Away" has been posted on Double Deal Brand Records' official YouTube account. Watch the video below:



The footage was compiled from Ayla's summer tour with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns. This is the first of six live music videos that will be posted each Tuesday for the next six weeks. All tracks can be heard on Ayla's album Ayla Brown Live!, which will be released on Tuesday, Nov. 10. LISTEN TO "ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY" FROM AYLA BROWN LIVE! NOW ON AYLA'S MYSPACE
NOVEMBER 06
The live recording of Ayla performing "Absolutely Everybody" with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns is now streaming on her official music MySpace page. The track is featured on Ayla's latest album, Ayla Brown Live!, which will be released at iTunes and other major digital retailers this Tuesday, Nov. 10. The entire album will be streaming beginning Monday on Ayla's official Facebook and iLike pages.

Also, be sure to visit back here on Tuesday for the live music video of Ayla's song "Come Together." This will be the first of six live music videos that will premiere on AylaBrown.com every Tuesday for the next six weeks. VIDEO OF "GOT TO BE REAL" AT "DAVID FOSTER AND FRIENDS" POSTED
NOVEMBER 01
Video of Ayla's performance of the disco hit "Got to Be Real" at last Sunday's "David Foster and Friends" show at the Agganis Arena in Boston has been posted by a fan on YouTube. Watch the performance below:



Ayla also performed in the show's finale on "America's Song" with the rest of the artists that took part in the show. Watch the performance here. AYLA PERFORMS WITH "DAVID FOSTER AND FRIENDS" AT AGGANIS ARENA
OCTOBER 29
Ayla performed as part of the "David Foster and Friends" concert at the Agganis Arena on Sunday, Oct. 25. She sang Cheryl Lynn's deisco classic "To Be Real," which was written by David Foster. Other performers in the show include Michael Johns, Ruben Studdard, Charice, Deborah Cox, Peter Cetera and Philip Bailey among others. Below are photos from the rehearsals and after the show:



More photos from the rehearsals and after the show can be found in the gallery. Ayla received a mention in The Boston Herald for the appearance. To discuss the concert on the forum, see here. If you have any photos from the event of your own that you would like to have added to the gallery, feel free to send them in. SELECT NUMBER OF FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR "DAVID FOSTER AND FRIENDS" SHOW
OCTOBER 25
Due to Ayla's participation in tonight's "David Foster and Friends" show, a select number of tickets have been awarded to her to give away to fans for free. In order to reserve your ticket, please contact Wayne Laakko, president of Ayla's label Double Deal Brand Records, at wayne@double-deal.com with your name plus the names of any guests that you will be bringing. Tickets are going fast, so be sure to put your name in ASAP!

The deadline to place your name on the list is 4 p.m. Unless you hear back from Wayne that tickets are sold out, you will be guaranteed tickets. Tickets can be picked up at will call at the Agganis Arena's box office prior to showtime (8 p.m.). AYLA JOINS "DAVID FOSTER AND FRIENDS" SHOW AT AGGANIS ARENA ON SUNDAY
OCTOBER 22
Ayla will be performing as part of the "David Foster and Friends" tour when it stops at the Agganis Arena on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. Other acts scheduled to perform include Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind and Fire) Peter Cetera, Charice, Michael Johns, Ruben Studdard and more. Below is a synopsis of the show:

Foster will perform with some of his talented friends the hits that have paved the way for the many artists he has worked with over the years including Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Chris Botti, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Andrea Bocelli, Chaka Khan, Madonna and Chicago....Read more.

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com starting at $55. For more information, see here. AYLA TO PERFORM WITH JAMES MONTGOMERY BLUES BAND AT DANTE'S OF MARLBOROUGH
OCTOBER 17
Ayla will perform in concert with The James Montgomery Blues Band at Dante's of Marlborough @ Fireflys at 9:30 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 24. Tickets cost $20 and are now available. For more information on the concert and the venue, see here.

Reminder: Ayla's upcoming release Ayla Brown Live!, which includes six live tracks recorded with The James Montgomery Blues Band this summer and a studio version of "Come Together," will be released on iTunes on Tues., Nov. 10. For more information, see here. AYLA TO PERFORM AT ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION BENEFIT ON OCT. 17
OCTOBER 14
It was announced yesterday that Ayla will perform a set at a benefit for The Elton John AIDS Foundation at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Mass., at 7 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 17. The fund-raiser will feature Yellow Brick Road, an Elton John tribute band, and will be emceed by Ayla's father, State Senator and candidate for United States Senate Scott Brown. Proceeds from the benefit will go toward The Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Tickets range from $25 to $35 and can be purchased at the Regent Theatre's Web site. For more information, see here. AYLA BROWN LIVE! SET FOR NOV. 10 RELEASE AT iTUNES
OCTOBER 08
Ayla's much anticipated live album, Ayla Brown Live!, will be available to purchase on the iTunes music store beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10. The seven-song album will include collaborations with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns on classic songs like "Dancing In the Streets" and "Respect," as well as Ayla's own songs like "Breaking Away." The album will also include a bonus track - the studio version of a new song called "Come Together."

The album was recorded during a recent performance set with Ayla and the two bands. The full track list is as follows:

01) "Breaking Away (Live)"
02) "Dancing In the Streets (Live)"
03) "Respect (Live)"
04) "Come Together (Live)"
05) "Some Kind of Wonderful (Live)"
06) "Absolutely Everybody (Live)"
*BONUS TRACK*
07) "Come Together"

For more information on The James Montgomery Blues Band, see here. For more information on The Uptown Horns, see here. To discuss the album release on the forum, see here.

Stay tuned for more information about Ayla Brown Live! in the coming weeks. AYLA TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT BC/FSU FOOTBALL GAME
OCTOBER 01
Ayla will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Boston College / Florida State University football game on Sat., Oct. 3, at 3:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast live nationally on ABC, but there is no guarantee that the Anthem will be televised. BC is currently 3-1 for the 2009 season. For more information, see here. AYLA TO APPEAR ON WCVB-TV'S CHRONICLE THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 22
Ayla will be a featured guest on the local news magazine Chronicle on Thurs., Sept. 24. It airs on WCVB-TV (Channel 5) at 7:30 p.m. The title of the episode is called "Music Makers." She will appear with The James Montgomery Blues Band in scenes from their concert this past summer. For more information, see here. AYLA TO BE HONORED BY HMEA AT RECEPTION OCTOBER 1
SEPTEMBER 21
The Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA) recently announced that Ayla will be the recipient of an award recognizing her contributions to the organization over the past. The award will be presented to her at a ceremony held at the Doubletree Hotel in Milford, Mass., on Thurs., Oct. 1. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and he ceremony will last from 7-8:30 p.m.

Over the past few years, Ayla has appeared with her family at various events in support of the HMEA including the annual charity 5k walk/run held every May as a way to raise funding and awareness for the fight against Autism. For more information about the HMEA, see here. AYLA TO PERFORM AT ALLSTON VILLAGE STREET FAIR
SEPTEMBER 19
Ayla will perform a 30-minute set tomorrow at the Allston Village Street Fair from 2-2:30 p.m. The concert will take place on Harvard Avenue between Brighton Avenue and Cambridge Street. The event will take place from 12-6 p.m. following Brian J. Honan Memorial 5K Race and the Allston-Brighton Parade. The Allston Village Street Fair sponsors a Philanthropic Objective each year, which will be represented by the Haley House in 2009.

Other bands and artists slated to take the stage during the six-hour fair include Bird Mancini, Three Day Threshold and Casey Desmond.`For more information see here. "AYLA BROWN: 2010 MOVING FORWARD"
SEPTEMBER 08
An eight-minute video segment detailing Ayla's upcoming album releases and tour plans has been posted on her record label's official YouTube channel. In the video, it is revealed that Ayla will be releasing a live album on Tuesday, Nov. 10 consisting of songs that she performed in concert with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns earlier this summer. It is also disclosed that Ayla will release her next studio LP, Circles, on Tuesday, April 6, 2010.

Tour dates for next spring following the conclusion of Ayla's basketball career at Boston College are currently being decided. To watch the video, which includes footage of Ayla discussing her concert earlier this summer and snippets of her performances, see below.



Fans are being encouraged to "rate" and "favorite" the video while spreading the link around to their friends on YouTube, Facebook and other social media sites and asking them to do the same. If 1,000 fans can participate, we can potentially make the "Top Favorites" page on YouTube and help spread the word about Ayla's upcoming career plans. TOMORROW'S ANNOUNCEMENT TO INCLUDE DETAILS ON TWO NEW ALBUMS; BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE
SEPTEMBER 07
Debuting tomorrow is "Ayla Brown: 2010 Moving Forward," a brand new eight-minute video with footage of Ayla backstage and performing this past summer with The James Montgomery Blues Band and The Uptown Horns, which includes information on two new albums (one live, one studio), new videos and upcoming tours.

What we are asking fans to do is to "rate" and "favorite" the video tomorrow while spreading the link around to your friends on YouTube, Facebook and other social media sites and asking them to do the same. If we can get 1,000 fans to participate, we can potentially make the "Top Favorites" page on YouTube and help spread the word about Ayla's upcoming career plans. Again, look for the video to be posted tomorrow on the official YouTube account of Ayla's record label, Double Deal Brand Records. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
SEPTEMBER 03
A big announcement about Ayla and her career is going to be made on her record label's official YouTube account this coming Tuesday, Sept. 8. Be sure to check Ayla's official Web site (here!) over this coming Labor Day weekend for more information. In the mean time, you can predict what the announcement will be by posting on Ayla's official Facebook fan page and her forum in this thread. AYLA TO PERFORM WITH JAMES MONTGOMERY BAND AT SANDBAR GRILL AUG. 29
AUGUST 22
Following Ayla's highly regarded performance with The James Montgomery Band at Mohegan Sun in July, the two musicians will again perform in concert together with the UpTown Horns at the Sandbar Grill at 8 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 29. The Sandbar Grill is located at 64 Weir Street in Taunton, Mass. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling (508)824-2200. For more information, see here. REMINDER: DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR AYLA'S KOWLOON CONCERT THURSDAY
AUGUST 11
As announced last month, Ayla will be performing in concert with Louie Bello at The Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus, Mass., this Thurs., Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. as part of the "Kowloon Concert Series." The offer for advance tickets for $12 is still in effect, with tickets available for $15 at the door. Also, the special promotional deal for the event is still going on, and you can print out the attached ticket and bring it to the concert for entry at the $12 rate.

To print the ticket, right-click the following link and select "save as" to download the ticket.

Discount ticket for Kowloon Concert with Louie Bello AYLA SPEAKS OUT TO ABC NEWS ABOUT "THE UGLY SIDE" OF 'IDOL'
AUGUST 06
Ayla contributed to an article written by by Sheila Marikar of ABC News regarding the recent controversy over American Idol raised by Season 8 semifinalist Ju'Not Joyner. In the article, Ayla speaks of her experiences on the show and how she feels about the process by which certain contestants make it on the show. An excerpt of the article, which was published earlier today on ABCNews.com, can be found below:

Season five contestant Ayla Brown told ABCNews.com that behind-the-scenes judgment can sometimes influence a singer's fate more than on-air evaluations or audience votes.

"The way they portrayed me on the show was that I'm the daughter of a state senator and a news reporter and I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I came off as this stuck up northeastern b***h," Brown said.

That changed when executive producers Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe actually listened to Brown sing.

"A few weeks in, when I was rehearsing, Ken and Nigel came in and said, 'You know, we knew you were pretty but we really didn't know you could sing this well,'" Brown said. "It made me think that I was on the show, and some people are put on the show, just to get ratings."

To read the article in its entirety, see here. To discuss the article on the forum, see here. AYLA CELEBRATES HER 21ST BIRTHDAY AT THE PLACE
AUGUST 03
Ayla celebrated her 21st birthday last Tuesday with friends and family at The Place, an establishment located in Boston's financial district. The celebration made The Boston Herald's Web site on Thurs., July 30, as Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa of the paper's "Inside Track" section mentioned the party in its "Tracked Down" update. Photos of the event courtesy of the Herald and The Place have been added to the gallery, with select thumbnails located below.



To view more photos from the celebration, visit the gallery here. AYLA PERFORMS WITH THE JAMES MONTGOMERY BAND AT MOHEGAN SUN
JULY 27
Ayla took to the stage yesterday with The James Montgomery Band to perform a batch of both original songs and classic favorites in concert at The Wolf's Den at Mohegan Sun resort and casino in Uncasville, Conn. The concert's set list included "Breaking Away," "Absolutely Everybody," "Come Together" and covers of "Some Kind of Wonderful," "Respect" and "Dancing In the Streets." Below are photos from the event.



More photos of Ayla's activities, both onstage and off, can be found on the gallery. GET DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR AYLA'S CONCERT WITH LOUIE BELLO AUG. 13
JULY 23
Ayla will be performing in concert with Louie Bello at The Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus, Mass., on Thurs., Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. as part of the "Kowloon Concert Series." Tickets for the concert are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. There is a special promotional deal for the event, as you can print out the attached ticket and bring it to the concert for entry at the $12 rate.

To print the ticket, right-click the following link and select "save as" to download the ticket.

Discount ticket for Kowloon Concert with Louie Bello

The Kowloon is located at 948 Broadway (Route 1 North) and features "the finest Cantonese, Szechuan, Sushi, Polynesian and Thai cuisines are served in a variety of distinctive dining rooms and lounges under one roof." SIGN AYLA'S 21ST BIRTHDAY E-CARD
JULY 18
It's a little hard to believe that Ayla's 21st birthday is just 10 days away! In preparation of the important event, fans are putting together an e-card for Ayla with personalized messages congratulating her on the accomplishment. If everyone could sign the card before 12 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, it would be a very nice way to thank Ayla for all she's done.

To sign the card, visit GroupCard.com. And feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in signing it! AYLA PERFORMS AT BIG DIPPER ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
JULY 12
Worcester's Elm Park was the perfect destination on a day with beautiful weather for yesterday's annual Big Dipper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival, which is where Ayla performed a 10-set song for fans of all ages. Ayla sang past favorites like "Thanks to You" and "I Quit," while trying her hand at a few covers (Taylor Swift's "Love Story" and Jessica Andrews' "Who I Am") and introducing many to some of her new songs like "I'm So Happy" and "Pick It Up."

Below is an excerpt from an article recapping the event by Lisa D. Welsh of The Worcester Telegram & Gazette...

Miss Brown's elementary school basketball coach, G. Thomas Stone of Shrewsbury, was among the large crowd listening as she promised to stay as long as people wanted her to and sign autographs because, Miss Brown said, she "wasn't a diva yet." Mr. Stone said he couldn't imagine a time that would happen.

She's so down to earth. She's never forgotten her roots," he said.

A Worcester native, Mr. Stone retired June 30 after 37 years working in Wrentham schools, where Miss Brown grew up.

"She was in the fifth grade when I saw her out in the gym," he said, "and that day she went home to tell her parents, 'Some teacher said I should be a basketball player.' She's always singing at events in Wrentham. She's a real class act, that's what I like about her."

If you attended the event and have photos, video or a personal story about seeing Ayla, feel free to post on the forum here. AYLA FEATURED GUEST ON WBNW 1120AM'S "BACK TALK" SPORTS RADIO SHOW
JUNE 17
Ayla was the featured guest on last night's episode of "Back Talk," a radio show produced by kids for kids that is broadcast on WBNW 1120AM as well as YoungSportscasters.com. On the hour-long show, Ayla discussed many topics with the co-hosts, including her background in basketball both before playing with the Boston College Lady Eagles and her current career with the team, as well as other sports-related topics. She also spent a good amount of time discussing her experience on American Idol and her career as a recording artist.

One of the highlights of the interview came near the end, when Ayla sang an a cappella version of a song she wrote titled "Sunset," which she expects will be featured on her forthcoming album due out later this year. Be sure to watch the entire video on the Video Streams page (Ayla's segment begins about 36 minutes in). AYLA TO HEADLINE FREE CONCERT AT BELMONT'S PAYSON PARK JUNE 17
JUNE 08

Ayla will open the 20th Anniversary of the Payson Park Music Festival on Wed., June 17, when she takes the stage at Payson Park in Belmont., Mass. She will sing past favorites from her debut album, Forward, in addition to previewing some of her new material that will appear on her upcoming release.

Other acts set to perform include The Radio Empire and Sophie Rich, who will open the show beginning at 6:45 p.m. The concert is being sponsored by Waverly Insurance Agency, Inc. To discuss the concert on the forum, see here. BOSTON HERALD ASKS AYLA TO RECALL HER TIME AUDITIONING FOR IDOL
JUNE 03
Ayla was quoted in a piece written by Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa that appeared in today's edition of The Boston Herald. In the article, Ayla spoke of her experience auditioning for the fifth season of Idol at Gillette Stadium back in 2005. Read an excerpt from the article below:

"Once you finally get to where you sing for the first time, you are in groups of four and there are about 15 tents set up inside the stadium," Brown recalled. "They herd you inside and you sing in front of a producer, about 10 or 15 seconds of a song, then you step back. When everyone has sung, they say, 'You, you, you, you're gone.' I was the only one in my group of four who made it through."

Two days later, Brown was summoned to the Seaport Hotel, where she performed for "AI's" executive producers.

"I did two songs and they gave me good feedback," she said. "One of the songs was 'Get Here' by Oleta Adams, and they told me, 'Simon hates that song, I wouldn't sing it.'"

She didn't....Read more.

Ayla also mentioned how she had to wait in line for nine hours to get a wristband on the first day and 10 hours the next day in the pouring rain. PHOTOS OF AYLA AT CELTICS GAME ADDED TO GALLERY
MAY 31
Photos of Ayla at the Boston Celtics / Orlando Magic playoff game on May 17 have been uploaded to the gallery. Ayla can be seen singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" and hanging out with Celtics player J.R. Giddens and her parents, Scott Brown and Gail Huff. Click the thumbnails below to see the photos in full.


To view more photos from the event, see here. AYLA TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT BOSTON CELTICS / ORLANDO MAGIC GAME 7 OF ECS
MAY 17
Ayla was asked to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at tonight's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic. The game, which will take place at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston with a tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET, will be nationally broadcast live on TNT with pre-game coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Earlier today, Ayla sang the Anthem at the 2009 HMEA 5k Walk/Run to help raise awareness for the organization, which supports 2,400 children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in more than 110 Massachusetts communities. AYLA TO PERFORM AT FELT NIGHTCLUB'S "BOSTON UNPLUGGED VOL. II"
APRIL 19
Ayla is one of many artists slated to perform at "Boston Unplugged Vol. II," a benefit concert taking place at FELT nightclub on Thurs., April 23. Other artists scheduled to take the stage include Rich DiMare of KISS 108, Air Traffic Controller, Lisa Bello and Lee Wilson. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Boston Peace Movement. Below is an excerpt from a press release regarding the event:

Peace Boston is a very active community movement committed to youth violence prevention and family restoration after loss of loved ones. Peace Boston released the Peace in the Streets compilation CD on July 26th, 2008. Many of the artists on the project were personally affected by violence in their families and use their artistry as a direct response. The artists hope the CD will offer healing, inspire healthy community self-esteem, and empower young people to make positive choices in their lives....Read more.

The concert will begin at 9 p.m., and Ayla will take the stage around 11 p.m. It is open to patrons 21-years-old and over. For more information, including how to order tickets, see here. PHOTOS OF AYLA SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT ACC CHAMPIONSHIP ADDED TO GALLERY
APRIL 11
Photos of Ayla singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 2009 ACC Championship game, which took place on Sun., March 8, in Greensboro, N.C., have now been added to the gallery. View some of the photos below:


The photos were taken by Max Turner. To view them in their entirety, see the gallery here. AYLA FEATURED IN BOSTON GLOBE ARTICLE ON WNIT
APRIL 01
Ayla was singled out as one of the stars of Sunday's elite eight game of the WNIT between Boston College and Georgetown in an article by Julian Benbow in yesterday's Boston Globe. Below is an excerpt from the article...

Little things bring big victory for BC
By Julian Benbow
Boston College women's basketball coach Sylvia Crawley loves it when the game's just two minutes old and Ayla Brown has already dished out a quick assist, wiped the glass for rebounds, and put the Eagles in a spot to rack up second-chance points.

She loves it when Brown's there under the basket, thereby making a tough shooting night by Mickel Picco seem like no big deal by turning almost any miss into a putback.

Crawley loves to see Brown cut off a line drive pass, turn that steal into a pass that sparks a breakaway, then chase the play so she can be there to finish it.

When Crawley sees plays like that as much as she did in Boston College's 65-56 win over visiting Georgetown - a win that propelled the Eagles (23-11) into the WNIT semifinals and a home date with South Florida (25-10) Wednesday at 7 - it makes her want to keep Brown on the court forever.... Read more. FOLLOW AYLA ON TWITTER
MARCH 31
Ayla now has an official account on Twitter.com, the micro-blogging site that is revolutionizing social networking and is changing the way how people communicate. If you have also have an account, you can follow Ayla and keep up with her happenings. To view her official page, see here. AYLA'S "ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY" USED IN PROMO VIDEO FOR 2009 HMEA 5K WALK/RUN
MARCH 22
Ayla's forthcoming single, "Absolutely Everybody," is currently being featured in a promotional video for the upcoming HMEA Independence 5k Walk/Run, which will take place on Sun., May 17. Ayla will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the event at 10 a.m., while her mother, WCVB-TV's Gail Huff, will co-host alongside WFXT-TV's Gene Lavanchy. The video is available to view on the video streams page. AYLA TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
MARCH 02
After singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at her team's games against Maryland and NC State this past week, Ayla will sing the National Anthem at the championship game of the ACC Tournament on Sun., March 8. The game will take place at 1 p.m. in Greensboro, N.C., and will be broadcast on FOX Sports Network.

The Lady Eagles could possibly be one of the two teams competing in the game, as they will face Miami in the first round of the tournament on Thurs., March 5, at 6 p.m. AYLA TO SING ANTHEM AT BC / MARYLAND GAME FEB. 27
FEBRUARY 19
For the second year in a row, Ayla has been asked to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the Boston College Lady Eagles face off against the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md., on Fri., Feb. 27. The game will be broadcast on Maryland's regional sports network. CLIP OF AYLA FROM THE "FLUTIE BOWL" AIRS ON DIRTY WATER TV
FEBRUARY 05
Footage of Dirty Water TV's coverage of the sixth annual Flutie Bowl was added to YouTube today, which features a short clip of Ayla being interviewed by co-host and former New England Patriot Christian Fauria. The Flutie Bowl took place at Lucky Strike in Boston on Jan. 12 and the footage recently aired on NESN. Watch the video here (Ayla is shown beginning at 2:07).

For more information on Doug Flutie's foundation for autism, see here. AYLA SINGS NATIONAL ANTHEMS AT AHL ALL-STAR CLASSIC
JANUARY 26
Ayla tonight sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "O Canada" at the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic. The game took place at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass. To watch the performances, visit the Video Streams page. AYLA TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT AHL'S ALL-STAR CLASSIC
JANUARY 15
It was announced today that Ayla will have the honor of singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 2009 American Hockey League (AHL) All-Star Classic on Mon., Jan. 26. The performance, as well as the game, will be broadcast live on NESN in the U.S. and on TSN in Canada beginning at 7 p.m. EST and will be available in 100 million homes throughout North America.

The game will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass. It will also be streamed live on the league's webcast site, AHL Live. BOB WIRZ WRITES PIECE ON AYLA
DECEMBER 24
Below are the first few paragraphs of a piece on Ayla by Bob Wirz of Wirz & Associates, Inc. Wirz wrote the article following the Lady Eagles' big win over Houston last week.

More Proof Is Not Necessary;
Ayla Brown Gets Its Done on the Court, Too
I had to see for myself, snowfall or not. I wanted to witness with my own eyes, and it was the closest the Boston College women’s basketball team would be to my home all season.

Could this rising star of a singer—and possibly actor—the one I had been reading about for a year or so really play quality Division I basketball, too? Would she play soft or without passion, perhaps thinking more about how sales of the CD American Christmas of which she is a significant part were going or for fear of an errant elbow or fingernail marring her comely appearance?

There could be little doubt of the singing ability or the Boston Celtics or the New England Patriots or the Boston Red Sox or the Boston Pops would not so eagerly invite her to perform the National Anthem at times of significant events.

Sure, she had a basketball past or she would not have been a two-time Massachusetts High School Player of the Year. But that was largely before all of her television appearances, including American Idol, before summer stock, before her web site popularity and much of the adoration piled on this 20-year-old....Read more.

For more information on Wirz, visit his Web site, WirzAndAssociates.com. SCOTT BROWN TO GUEST DJ FOR MIKE-FM'S "REQUEST FOR HELP" BENEFIT
DECEMBER 18
Ayla's father, Sen. Scott Brown, will serve as a guest DJ for Boston's 93.7 Mike-FM tomorrow morning from 9-10 a.m. He will take part in a day-long radio-a-thon called "Mike-FM's Request for Help" that will benefit the Franciscan Hospital for Children. To request a song, just call 1-866-931-MIKE (6453) and an operator will be standing by to accept a donation for the request, with the more obscure requests costing more.

There is also the possibility that Sen. Brown will play a few of Ayla's songs, including her Christmas tracks, so be sure to listen live tomorrow from 9-10 a.m. You can also donate directly to benefit the kids of the hospital by clicking here. AMERICAN CHRISTMAS RELEASED TODAY
NOVEMBER 25
The 'Idol' Christmas compilation album American Christmas, which features tracks by Ayla, was released to retail stores and online retailers nationwide today. The album features Ayla's version of "Grown Up Christmas List," with the iTunes version including her rendition of "Breath of Heaven" as a bonus track. For a full list of retailers carrying the album, see here. VIDEO OF AYLA'S NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCE AT CELTICS GAME ADDED
NOVEMBER 20
Video of Ayla's performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Boston Celtics' season opener at the TD Banknorth Garden on Tues., Oct. 21 has been added to the Video Streams section of the site. Make sure you spread the word and check it out! AMERICAN CHRISTMAS SET FOR NOV. 25 RELEASE
NOVEMBER 14
The 'Idol' Christmas compilation album American Christmas will be available to purchase in stores nationwide and at digital retailers on Tues., Nov. 25.

The album, which features Ayla's renditions of "Grown Up Christmas List" and an iTunes bonus track of "Breath of Heaven," is courtesy of a partnership between indie label Chenoa Records and EMI/Capitol, and will be in stores like Walmart and Borders just in time for the Christmas shopping season. Other former 'Idol' contestants featured on the album include RJ Helton, Nikki McKibbin and Haley Scarnato.

To pre-order American Christmas on Amazon.com, see here. AYLA TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT BC / CLEMSON GAME
OCTOBER 27
Ayla will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Boston College / Clemson football game on Sat., Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. ET at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass. The game will be broadcast on the ESPNU network. The last time Ayla sang the National Anthem at a BC football game was the Nov. 2, 2007 match between the Eagles and the Florida State University.

Ayla will also sing the Anthem at the Boston Celtics' season opener tomorrow night at the TD Banknorth Garden. The game will be broadcast on TNT at 7:30 p.m. ET, with pregame coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET. AYLA TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM AT MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
OCTOBER 18
Ayla will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the New England Patriots / Denver Broncos Monday Night Football game, which will be broadcast on ESPN. Kickoff time is at 8:30 p.m. ET, but coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. ET. This is MNF's 600th broadcast, so be sure to tune in to cheer on the Pats and hopefully catch a glimpse of Ayla.

The 3-2 Patriots, led by quarterback Matt Cassel, will face the 4-2 Broncos, led by quarterback Jay Cutler, for the first time this season, which promises to be an exciting showdown. Patriots legend Andre Tippett will be honored in a pregame ceremony for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the Class of 2008.

The last time Ayla sang the National Anthem for the Patriots was on Dec. 23, 2007, against the Miami Dolphins. The Pats won 28-7. For more information, see here. AYLA TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM AT CELTICS' HOME OPENER
OCTOBER 13
Ayla will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the World Champion Boston Celtics' home opener at the TD Banknorth Garden on Tues., Oct. 28. In addition to her performance the pregame festivities will feature the raising of the Celtics' NBA Championship banner. The game will be televised nationally on TNT, with pregame coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET.

According to an article in The Metrowest Daily News, Ayla's father, Sen. Scott Brown, said she has performed at 10 of the Celtics' games over the course of her career and they have won each of them.

For more information, see here. To see the Celtics' full schedule for the 2008-09 season, see here. (Photo courtesy of BostonCeltics.com) WATCH AYLA ON THE TALENT QUEST TV SHOW ONLINE
SEPTEMBER 09
The August 2008 episode of Debra Crosby's Talent Quest TV Show - "The stepping stone to the stars," in which Ayla is a featured guest, is now available to watch online. In the episode, Ayla performs "Know You Better" and "Forward" in addition to telling the audience of her journey on Idol. She also offers advice to the contestants featured on the episode. Watch the episode at TalentQuestTVShow.com. AYLA CO-HOSTS AT MBR RADIO
AUGUST 14
Ayla tried her hand at hosting on Saturday when she co-hosted the "Shales and Danny V. Talking High School Sports!" show on MBR Radio with Mike Shalin. Below is a snippet from an article on MBRRadio.com...

Former Nobles and American Idol star Ayla Brown was Mike Shalin's co-host for the entire two hours of Saturday's MBR On The Air at the Marina Bay studios of 1510 The Zone.

"She was a delight," Shalin said after Brown, about to be a junior at Boston College, filled in for the vacationing Danny Ventura, who returns Wednesday. "You never know what to expect with a guest in the studio but we had a blast.

"She even nicknamed me 'DJ, Mikey Mike.'"

To read the rest of the article, see here. If you missed the original broadcast of the episode, keep checking AylaBrown.com for a downloadable version in the near future. AYLA TO CO-HOST "SHALES AND DANNY V. TALKING HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS!"
AUGUST 06
Ayla will co-host the "Shales and Danny V. Talking High School Sports!" show on Boston's 1510 AM The Zone on Sat., Aug. 9, from 10 a.m-12 p.m. Ayla will sub for the vacationing Danny Ventura and will be Mike Shalin's co-host for the entire two hours. To call in and talk with Ayla, call (617) 237-1234 and visit MBRRadio.org for more information. You can also listen to the show live on their Web site. AYLA JUDGES CELTICS DANCERS FINALS 2008
JULY 26
Coming off a championship win for the 2007-08 season, the task of searching for the perfect dancers for the Boston Celtics' upcoming season was of utmost importance. Ayla served as one of eight celebrity judges for the auditions, which were held at the Roxy in Boston on Thurs., July 24.

Other judges included Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Last Comic Standing star Gary Gulman. The event was hosted by Kiss 108 FM personality Billy Costa.

Read a recap and view a slideshow on Boston.com. (Photo courtesy of Evan Richman/Globe Staff) BEVERLY'S TALENT QUEST TV SHOW TO FEATURE AYLA ON AUG. 18
JULY 23
Ayla will be a special guest on Debra Crosby's Talent Quest TV Show on Mon., Aug. 18. The show, which airs on Beverly, Mass., local access cable television, is billed as "the stepping stone to the stars." On the show, Ayla will perform some of her original songs. To all interested in watching the show who do not live in the local area, it will be available to stream in full on the show's Web site after it premieres. AYLA PERFORMS AT FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES IN RYE
JULY 07
Ayla performed songs from Forward at the Fourth of July festivities in Rye, N.H., on Friday. The visit was covered by The Portsmouth Herald and was published on its Web site, SeacoastOnline.com. Below is a snippet from the article...

For Brown, it doesn't get any better than being in Rye on the Fourth.

"I've been coming to the fireworks every year since I was in first or second grade," she said. "I love it. I had offers to hang out with friends, and I said, 'No, no. I'm going to the fireworks. You can come with me if you want to.'"

That she was a participant and not only a spectator at the fireworks event should come as no surprise to anyone who has been following the career of this young woman from Wrentham, Mass.

To read the article in its entirety, see here. AYLA NAMED SPORTS ILLUSTRATED'S "INTERN OF THE WEEK"
JUNE 29
Ayla was profiled by Sports Illustrated and named the magazine's "Intern of the Week" in an article that was published on the publication's Web site on Friday. Below is a snippet from the article...

In fifth grade, Ayla Brown wrote a story about her dream job. She wanted to fly her own plane to a WNBA game, sing the national anthem, then slip into her No. 1 jersey and score 40 points.

"I used to laugh at her," says Gail Brown, Ayla's mother. "Now I'm waiting for her to come home with a pilot's license."

Brown isn't flying yet, but the Boston College women's basketball starter and former American Idol finalist has added another talent to her repertoire this summer: starring in a professional production of the musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. With workouts in the morning and rehearsals at night, this summer is yet another battle in Brown's struggle to balance her playing and performing lives -- a struggle that wouldn't exist if Simon Cowell had had his way.

"I would absolutely say no," Cowell, Idol's prickly judge, told a national television audience after hearing Brown's rendition of Ain't No Mountain High Enough at the Idol auditions.

To read the article in its entirety, see here. AYLA FEATURED IN BOSTON GLOBE ARTICLE ON "JOSEPH"
JUNE 12
Ayla was interviewed for a preview piece for "Joseph" that ran in the "Globe West Arts" section of today's Boston Globe. Below is a snippet from the article...

In a rehearsal room in Waltham, the Reagle Players cast for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is burning up the dance floor like it's opening night. They jazz step, shimmy, and twirl as their chorus of voices rises for the finale of the song "Go, Go, Go, Joseph." And then, there it is. One clear, lush, show-stopping voice rings out above it all, singing the lines, "Ahead of your time! Ahead of my time!"

It's Ayla Brown, 2005 "American Idol" finalist and Wrentham native, who makes her musical theater debut with this afternoon's opening performance of "Joseph" in the key role of the Narrator. But the voice is not the beginner's soprano that got Brown all the way to 13th place on the network television reality show, even without formal training. It's a richer, more mezzo and mature vocal sound that's more than ready for the musical stage.

"It's a real belt sound, but she's got a pretty sound as well, and that's exactly what the role calls for," said the troupe's founder, Robert J. Eagle, who tapped Brown for the part.

To read the article in its entirety, see here. LISTEN TO AYLA'S INTERVIEW ON VFTW RADIO SHOW
JUNE 05
If you missed Ayla being interviewed on the VFTW Radio Show last night, you can stream it here. In addition, you can download audio of the show by going to the multimedia section of the site. On the show, Ayla discussed a wide range of topics from her basketball career to her rehearsals for "Joseph" and she answered fans' questions. AYLA BROWN: FROM AMERICAN IDOL TO A TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
JUNE 04
Ayla was profiled in an article by Francis Ma of TownOnline.com on her upcoming role in the Reagle Players' production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," which she is currently rehearsing for. Below is a snippet from the article...

"I don't have any frustrations of having the title 'former contestant on American Idol,'" says Brown. "That's who I am. If I was never on 'American Idol,' I would never be in this musical."

That's right, fans. Your favorite Boston Idol is returning to the stage..

Along with playing gigs whenever she can (singing songs from her 2006 album "Forward"), she has somehow found the time to join the cast of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," a Reagle Players production that will play from June 12-21 in Waltham.

"I've never seen a production of it," admits Brown, who plays the narrator. "But I've done the research. I bought the CD and the Donny Osmond movie. And every day I love it more and more."

To read the article in its entirety, see here. PHOTOS FROM "AN EVENING WITH THE IDOLS" ADDED TO THE GALLERY
MAY 29
Photos from Ayla's appearance at "An Evening with the Idols," a charity concert that took place at Suffern High School in Suffern, N.Y., on May 17, were added to the gallery. Below are a few thumbnails of Ayla with fellow 'Idol' contestants Gina Glocksen (Season 6), Kevin Covais (Season 5), Asia'h Epperson (Season 7) and Melissa McGhee (Season 5).


To view all of the photos from the event, visit the gallery here. AYLA ON VFTW RADIO SHOW NEXT WEDNESDAY
MAY 28
Ayla was supposed to appear on VFTW Radio tonight at 9:00 p.m. CT (10:00 p.m. ET), but it was postponed until next Wednesday, June 4, due to technical issues on the show's part. If you would like to ask her a question during the live broadcast, call 218-486-1300 and enter 556833 as the code. On the show, she will discuss her careers in music and basketball, as well as her thoughts on the challenges of pursuing an independent career in music. "FORWARD" INCLUDED ON PAST IDOLS iTUNES ESSENTIALS COLLECTION
MAY 27
Ayla's song "Forward" is one of many songs by former 'Idol' contestants featured on the newest iTunes Essentials collections from the American Idol franchise. The song is the second one listed on the "Deep Cuts" section of the collection. To see the collection on iTunes, see here.

The essentials collection includes songs from past contestants from all stages of the competition, including winners like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson and other favorites like Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson. Ayla is the lowest-placing contestant featured on the collection (Top 16) with the exception of William Hung. AYLA TO SPEND WEEK RECORDING IN NEW YORK
MAY 19
In anticipation of her upcoming EP release, Ayla is spending the week in New York recording. In the studio, Ayla will finish up an original song she wrote called "No More," in addition to putting the finishing touches on some songs she has already recorded. The EP does not yet have a release date, but her label, Double Deal Brand Records, is shooting for a release in conjunction with the beginning of "Joseph." While in New York, Ayla will also do some photo shoots and shoot some videos.

Yesterday afternoon, Ayla sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Game 7 of the Boston Celtics / Cleveland Cavaliers series for the Eastern Conference Semifinals, which the Celtics ultimately won. AYLA TO PERFORM AT "AN EVENING WITH THE IDOLS"
MAY 16
Ayla will perform tomorrow night with former 'Idol' contestants Kevin Covais, Asia'h Epperson, Brenna Gethers, Gina Glocksen and Melissa McGhee at "An Evening with the Idols" at the Suffern High School auditorium in Suffern, N.Y. at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Good Samaritan Hospital’s Chemical Dependency Unit. Tickets range from $25-50, with a backstage pass costing an extra $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a 6:30 pre-show, with the show kicking off at 7 p.m.

To discuss the event on the forum, see here. TICKETS FOR "JOSEPH" NOW AVAILABLE
MAY 07
Tickets can now be purchased for the Reagle Players' production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," starring Ayla as the narrator. Tickets range from $25-49 depending on seating, and discounts for groups of 10 people or more are also available. To see a full seating chart complete with pricing, see here. To order tickets online, see here.

Ayla's fans are also trying to organize a "fan show" where everyone can go see "Joseph" together. If you are interested in possibly doing this, vote for a day and show on which you would be able to attend on the forum here. The musical, which includes eight shows, runs from June 12-21. "JOSEPH" SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
APRIL 27
The schedule for the Reagle Players' production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" has been announced. The musical, in which Ayla stars as the narrator alongside Eric Kunze as Joseph, will have eight shows, all of which are listed below.

Thurs., June 12 (3 p.m.)
Fri., June 13 (7:30 p.m.)
Sat., June 14 (2 & 7:30 p.m.)
Sun., June 15 (2 p.m.)
Thurs., June 19 (7:30 p.m.)
Fri., June 20 (7:30 p.m.)
Sat., June 21 (7:30 p.m.)
To discuss the musical on the forum, see this thread. AYLA SINGS THE "STAR-SPANGLED BANNER" AT CELTICS GAME
APRIL 19
Ayla sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the final game of the regular season for the Boston Celtics at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wed., April 16. Before the performance, Ayla made a half court shot while wearing the hat and shirt of the mascot, Lucky, as seen below. Ayla also saw Sean Williams, a former Boston College basketball player and current New Jersey Nets player, and singer/actor Donnie Wahlberg. Below are photos from the event that have added to the gallery.

View all of the photos in the gallery. You can also watch Ayla's performance here. "JOSEPH" TO RUN FROM JUNE 12-21
APRIL 07
It was announced today in an article on Playbill.com that the Reagle Players' production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will run from June 12-21 at the Robinson Theatre in Waltham, Mass. Eric Kunze will play the role of Joseph.

To read the article, see here. AYLA TO HEADLINE "SAVE THE MUSIC" CONCERT
APRIL 5
Ayla will be headlining the "Save the Music" concert at Fontbonne Academy in Milton, Mass. on Friday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from the concert will benefit VH1's "Save the Music" campaign. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door or by calling the school's office at (617) 696-3241. NEW AYLA VIDEOS ADDED TO VIDEO STREAMS PAGE
MARCH 30
Two videos from Ayla's lunch with Will Makar on Thurs., March 20, were added to the video streams page. One video is a message from Ayla to her fans, while the other one is a collection of outtakes from a promotional video they filmed for Double Deal.

Watch the videos on the video streams page. AYLA AND WILL AT LUNCH IN BOSTON
MARCH 25
Ayla and Will Makar had lunch last Thursday in Boston. The two artists are on the same record label, Double Deal Brand Records, and are in the midst of recording new albums. This was the first time the two had seen each other since they recorded at the studio last year. Their producer, Jim McGregor, also was in attendance.


Click the thumbnails above to visit the full size images in the gallery here. AYLA TO STAR IN "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT"
MARCH 02
Ayla will star as the narrator in the Boston production of the classic Broadway musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The production will run this summer at the Reagle Players Theatre in Waltham, MA, with rehearsals taking place at Waltham High School beginning May 27 at 8:00 p.m. A full schedule of show times will be available in the near future.

"Joseph," which features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, premiered at the Royale Theatre on Broadway on January 27, 1982, where it ran for 749 shows. Donny Osmond starred as the lead role for over 2,000 performances in the 1990s in various cities' productions of the musical.

For more information, visit the Reagle Players' Web site here. To discuss Ayla's role in the musical on the forum, see this thread. AYLA TO SING "STAR-SPANGLED BANNER" AT BC / VIRGINIA GAME
FEBRUARY 21
It was announced today that Ayla will sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" at next Thursday's game between Boston College and Virginia at Conte Forum. This is the third time she has been asked to perform the anthem this year, following performances at the 56th annual Beanpot and last Thursday's game at Maryland, at which she received standing ovations. For more information about Thursday's game, see here. AYLA TO SING "STAR-SPANGLED BANNER" AT 56TH ANNUAL BEANPOT
JANUARY 25
Ayla was chosen to represent Boston College at the 56th Beanpot, where she will sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" on Feb. 4 at the 8:00 p.m. game between BC and Boston University. The Beanpot is a Boston tradition, as the men's hockey teams from BC, BC, Northeastern and Harvard all participate in the tournament. Each school is represented by one anthem singer, each of whom perform at one of the tournament's four games. To discuss the event on the forum, see this thread. AYLA'S 'IDOL' THOUGHTS RETURNS FOR AMERICAN IDOL: SEASON 7
JANUARY 22
Ayla's weekly 'Idol' Thoughts column returns for the seventh season of American Idol The column, which appears every Tuesday in The Boston Herald and the publication's Web site, can also be read here on AylaBrown.com. The first edition appeared in today's issue, and can be read by visiting here. "FORWARD" & "FALLING INTO YOU" MAKE IDOL WAVES' TOP 100 OF 2007
JANUARY 12
Two of Ayla's singles from Forward made Idol Waves' Top 100 of 2007 countdown. "Forward" came in at #5, while "Falling Into You" posted a respectable #41. "Forward" spent a total of four weeks at #1 on the internet radio station's weekly Top 20 countdown and had amazing longevity last year, while "Falling Into You" peaked at #7. Ayla previously made the station's year-end chart in 2006 when "Know You Better" came in at #12.

To see the chart in its entirety, see here. To discuss this on the forum, see this thread. AYLA TO SING "STAR-SPANGLED BANNER" AT PATRIOTS GAME
DECEMBER 20
Ayla will sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" Sunday at the New England Patriots / Miami Dolphins game in Foxboro, MA. The odds of the performance being televised are slim, but turn into CBS at 4:15 PM EST just in case. To discuss this appearance, see here. "GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST" ON WROR
DECEMBER 12
Ayla's version of "Grown Up Christmas List" on the American Christmas album is now receiving airplay on Boston's 105.7 WROR. To listen to the station online, visit the station's website here. "BREATH OF HEAVEN" #1 ON IDOL WAVES' TOP 20 HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN
DECEMBER 07
Ayla's rendition of the Christmas classic "Breath of Heaven" was the first song to top Idol Waves' Top 20 Holiday Countdown this year, scoring a rating of 9.9 out of 10. Ayla's "My Grown Up Christmas List" also appeared on the countdown at #4 with a 9.5 rating. To see the full countdown, visit Idol Waves here. AMERICAN CHRISTMAS NOW ON iTUNES, CDBABY
NOVEMBER 27
American Christmas, a collection of Christmas classics recorded by former American Idol contestants including Ayla, is now available for download on iTunes and CDBaby. Ayla's two featured tracks are "Grown-Up Christmas List" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." To download the album on iTunes, click here. To download on CD Baby, click here. Also, don't forget to review the album! AYLA'S FAN PAGE ON FACEBOOK
NOVEMBER 12
Ayla now has a fan page on the social networking site Facebook.com. Facebook, which used to be available exclusively to college and high school students, is now open to the general public, so anyone can have an account. If you have an account, search for "Ayla Brown" and you will see the fan page listed. The page features streaming audio, a message board, and other cool features. Make sure you tell all your friends to add Ayla's fan page as well!

To discuss the fan page on the forum, see here. AYLA FEATURED ON AMERICAN CHRISTMAS ALBUM
NOVEMBER 08
Ayla is one of eleven American Idol alumni to be featured on the upcoming Christmas album American Christmas. Ayla's two tracks are "My Grown-Up Christmas List" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." The album, which is on indie label Chenoa Records, will be released to iTunes in the near future.

For more information, you can visit a music a music MySpace page set up for the album here. AYLA TO SING ANTHEM AT B.C. FOOTBALL GAME
NOVEMBER 02
Ayla will sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" at tomorrow's Boston College football game against Florida State University. The game will be broadcast on ABC at 8:00 PM EST. It is uncertain whether the anthem will be televised, but it is a good idea to watch just in case. FORWARD'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
OCTOBER 17
It was exactly one year ago today Ayla's debut album, Forward, hit store shelves. Over the course of the past year Ayla has accomplished many things and has made countless appearances. The album's first single, "Forward," peaked at #34 on Billboard's AC chart and spent four weeks at #1 on Idol Waves' Top 20 Countdown. The album produced another #1 hit on the internet radio station in "Know You Better," and a third Top 10 hit in "Falling Into You" (#7). There are many exciting things currently in the works for Ayla's career, so it's important to stay tuned!

To leave Ayla a message regarding the anniversary of her album, see here. AYLA & JOJO!
OCTOBER 16
Ayla recently appeared at a fund-raising event in September with fellow Massachusetts native and recording artist JoJo. More photos from the event will be added to the gallery as they become available. "FORWARD" RANKS NINTH ON IDOL WAVES' TOP 20 SONGS OF ALL TIME
SEPTEMBER 29
As part of Idol Waves' second anniversary celebration, the online radio station will air a special Top 20 countdown next Thursday, Oct. 4, featuring the station's 20 biggest hits since its inception. "Forward" comes in at #9. Make sure you listen to the countdown! FORWARD ON AMAZON'S NEW MP3 STORE
SEPTEMBER 26
Amazon.com's new MP3 store, which launched a few days ago, includes Forward as part of a large collection of DRM-free music downloads from independent labels. The store, which also includes full catalogs from EMI and Universal artists, has Ayla's individual tracks priced at $0.89 and Forward at $6.99. To visit the album's page on Amazon MP3, see here. RECAP OF CROCKER FIELD SUNSET CONCERT SERIES
SEPTEMBER 22
In an article published yesterday, The Fitchburg Pride recapped this past Sunday's Crocker Field Sunset Concert Series. Below is an excerpt from the article.

"Most people who are famous are not laid back and relaxed," said Abigail Locher, also 13. This is one of the reasons Locher and Potts like Brown, because she is downto earth and accessible to her fans.

The fact that she is from Boston and can belt out a tune also doesn't hurt, according to Potts. Although she had only sung a few songs before taking a break to let Bellevue Cadillac back on stage, Potts described her performance with three simple words.

"I love it," said Potts.

To read the article in its entirety, see here. CROCKER FIELD RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 13
Due to inclement weather, last Sunday's Crocker Field Sunset Concert Series was rescheduled for this coming Sunday, September 16, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Ayla is still slated to perform with Bellevue Cadillac. For a preview of the concert, see this video (credit to shortynspice). NEW APPEARANCE PHOTOS ADDED TO GALLERY
SEPTEMBER 03
Photos of Ayla's recent appearances at the Hot Stove, Cool Music concert and Verizon FiOS' "Summer Casting Call" have been added to the gallery. Below are a few of the photos, in which Ayla is pictured with John Legend and Miss Rhode Island Ashley Bickford.


To see the full-size images, visit the gallery here. AYLA TO JUDGE VERIZON FiOS' "SUMMER CASTING CALL"
AUGUST 30
Ayla will be part of a panel of celebrity judges for Verizon's final "Summer Casting Call," in which 20 finalists are vying to represent the company's FiOS product. The contest will take place at the Verizon Jazz Stage from 5:00-9:00 PM on Saturday, September 1. Miss Rhode Island, Ashley Bickford, will also be part of the panel. For more info, see here. AYLA PERFORMS AT HOT STOVE, COOL MUSIC
AUGUST 25
Ayla performed at the third annual Hot Stove, Cool Music benefit last night, where she premiered her new single "Absolutely Everybody." Below is a snippet from an article from the Boston Herald.

On the other side of the musical spectrum, Wrentham native and "American Idol" semifinalist Ayla Brown performed a cover of Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" - which, she reminded the audience, was the song that got her booted off the show - as well as the title track off her new album, "Forward," and the '90s dance-hop-inspired "Absolutely Everybody."

To read the article in its entirety, see here. "FALLING INTO YOU (UNPLUGGED)" ADDED TO AYLA'S MYSPACE; FREE DOWNLOAD
AUGUST 23
An unplugged version of "Falling Into You" has been posted on Ayla's MySpace. To listen to it, visit here. You may also download the track for free by visiting Ayla's Last.fm. It would also be appreciated if you could comment on the song by going to Ayla's forum here.

In other news, Ayla has finished recording her latest single, which will be released to iTunes in the near future. AYLA TO PERFORM AT HOT STOVE, COOL MUSIC AT FENWAY PARK
AUGUST 17
Ayla will perform at the third annual Hot Stove, Cool Music benefit on Friday, August 24. John Legend, and The J.Geils Band are also scheduled to perform. Proceeds from the concert will go to Theo Epstein's "Foundation To Be Named Later," as well as other area non-profit organizations. For more info, see here. INTERVIEW WITH FITCHBURG PRIDE; APPEARANCE ON INSIDE FITCHBURG
AUGUST 14
Ayla was interviewed by Karen Mann of the Fitchburg Pride last week in anticipation of her appearance at the Crocker Field Sunset Concert Series on September 9. She also appeared on Inside Fitchburg with Doug Bell of Bellevue Cadillac on Tuesday, August 7 to promote the event. Below is an excerpt from the Pride article.

"American Idol" contestant Ayla Brown's path to success started in Hollywood and is now continuing in Fitchburg. "I love doing charity work, and performing wherever I can," said Brown in an exclusive interview with the Fitchburg Pride on Tuesday. Brown, along with Grammy nominee Bellevue Cadillac and other surprise guests, will perform at the first Crocker Field Sunset Concert Series event on Sept. 9. When Brown learned who else would be headlining the concert, she knew she wanted to be involved. "To be on the same stage with Bellevue Cadillac is a complete honor," said Brown.

To read the full article, see here. PHOTOS FROM SUMMER EVENTS
AUGUST 06
Photos of Ayla performing at various events including Idol Camp and Life is Good at Fenway over this summer have been added to the gallery. Below are a few thumbnails of the photos.


To see the full-size images, visit the gallery here. WISH AYLA A "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"
JULY 28
Today is Ayla's 19th Birthday. In order to help Ayla celebrate her birthday, please post a personalized birthday message on the forum by visiting the following link.

Wish Ayla a "Happy Birthday." LYRICS PAGE NOW AVAILABLE
JULY 18
There is now a new lyrics page available on the site where you can get lyrics for all of Ayla's songs off of her album Forward. To visit the page, see here. FORWARD LISTENING PARTY AT AOL MUSIC & POPDIRT.COM
JULY 10
Ayla's album Forward is available to stream in full today at AOL Music and PopDirt.com as part of the Full CD Listening Party feature. You can listen to Forward in its entirety at AOL Music here. Also, make sure you leave a comment, rate, and "digg" the album by visiting PopDirt.com here. SHANNON POWER PHOTOSHOOT ADDED TO GALLERY
JUNE 20
New photos of Ayla from a photoshoot done by Shannon Power have been added to the gallery. Four of the photos' thumbnails are shown below.


In other news, "Falling Into You" makes its debut on Idol Waves' Top 20 Countdown, coming in at #18. Ayla has had a song featured on either this countdown or Idol Waves' Top 10 Recurrent Countdown since the week of Septmebr 12, 2006.

Also, Ayla has a new MySpace up after her original one was sabotaged. If you would like to visit it and friend her, please see here. BILLBOARD PERFORMANCE PHOTOS ADDED TO GALLERY
JUNE 16
New photos of Ayla performing for staff members of Billboard this past Thursday in New York City have been added to the gallery. Below are a few thumbnails.

BILLBOARD FEATURES ARTICLE ON AYLA
JUNE 14
An article written by Billboard's Jill Menze that features Ayla's post-'Idol' activities and her hopes for the future was posted on the music standard's website yesterday afternoon. Below is an excerpt of the article...

Not only does she want to get tweens out on the dance floor, Brown hopes she serves as a role model to her audience as well. "A lot of younger artists are making bad decisions with their lifestyles," she says. "I really want to be one of those people who says, you can play sports, you can sing, you can be a good student, and no one is going to punish you for it."

Read the article in its entirety. AYLA PERFORMS AT SCOOPER BOWL
JUNE 07
Ayla performed at the Jimmy Fund's Scooper Bowl 2007 with fellow 'Idol' semi-finalist Nick Pedro. She performed a set of five songs, including "Forward," "Falling Into You," "Know You Better," "I Quit," and "Unwritten." Below are photos of Ayla from the event (courtesy of Beth).



For video of Ayla's performances, see the following: "Know You Better" - "Forward" - "I Quit" - "Falling Into You" - "Unwritten" AYLA ON COMMUNITY AUDITIONS
JUNE 02
Tomorrow marks the first episode of My TV's revival of Community Auditions that will feature Ayla as one of the three judges. It will air at 7:30 PM EST on My TV New England (check local listings here) and will repeat throughout the week. For a full schedule, check here. You can discuss Ayla's job as a judge on the forum here. BILLBOARD'S REVIEW OF "FORWARD"
JUNE 01
Chuck Taylor of Billboard magazine reviewed Ayla's single "Forward" for the latest issue of the magazine, which hits newsstands today. The entire review is as follows...

Ayla Brown may be a blip on last season's "American Idol," finishing at No. 13, but she has parlayed her nanosecond in the spotlight into numerous public appearances and the indie release "Forward." Ironically, the track demonstrates a more soulful vocal stamp than the pageant's top two finalists from 2006, with an AC-ready signature that checks off all variables of a hit: an anthemic display of emotion, production and power ballad triumph, with a chilling, rafter-rousing chorus and inspiring lyrics of taking forward steps. The beautiful 18-year-old Brown is an artist AC has opportunity to own. Katharine McPhee could have learned a lot about aligning ability with apropos material from this lady. "FORWARD" CRACKS TOP 40
MAY 25
"Forward" cracked the Top 40 on Mediabase's Mainstream AC Chart today for the first time, debuting at #39. The single also moved up 24-22 on FMQB's ACQB Top 40 Chart. As for Idol Waves' Top 20 Countdown, "Forward" fell 8-12. "Falling Into You" is now eligible to chart on the countdown. AYLA'S THOUGHTS ON AMERICAN IDOL: SEASON 6
MAY 21
Ayla was interviewed by Lauren Carter of The Sun Chronicle on her thoughts on the conclusion of the sixth season of American Idol. To read the interview in its entirety, see here. AYLA PERFORMS AT KISS 108 EVENTS
MAY 19
Ayla performed three songs from her debut CD at Kiss 108's pre-party with a host of stars last night, Friday, May 18.

Ayla will perform again tonight at another Kiss 108 event with the popstar Fergie. The show will be held at the Rain Club in Malden, MA. Pictures will be available from the appearaces soon. MAGIC 106.7 SHOW PICTURES ADDED TO GALLERY
MAY 18
Pictures of Ayla performing at a Magic 106.7 show on May 10 have been added to the gallery. Below are thumbnails of a few of the images added.


In other news, "Forward" jumped four spots on FMQB's ACQB Top 40 Chart to #24. It also dropped 5-8 on this week's Idol Waves Top 20 Countdown. "FORWARD" MOVES UP 6 SPOTS ON ACQB'S TOP 40 CHART
MAY 11
In its third week on FMQB's ACQB Top 40 Chart, "Forward" jumped 6 spots from 34-28. It is currently sitting at #45 on Mediabase's Mainstream AC Chart, up from #49 a week ago.

On the Idol Waves' Top 20 Countdown front, "Forward" continued to slip, landing at #5 after 17 weeks on the chart. "FORWARD" MOVES UP 5 SPOTS ON ACQB'S TOP 40 CHART
MAY 02
"Forward" moved up five spots from 39-34 this week on FMQB's ACQB Top 40 Chart. It is currently #43 on Mediabase's Mainstream AC Chart, up from #55 last week.

As for Idol Waves' Top 20 Countdown, "Forward" finally dropped a spot to #2 after four weeks at #1. "FORWARD" ENTERS ACQB'S TOP 40 CHART AT #39
APRIL 26
In only its second week, "Forward" has cracked into FMQB's ACQB Top 40 chart, debuting at #39. It is also in a three-way tie with Kelly Clarkson's "Never Again" and Kelly Sweet's "Raincoat" for being the third most-added song at AC radio, according to FMQB.

As for the status of "Forward" on Idol Waves' Top 20 Countdown, it has spent a fourth week at #1. This is one of the biggest songs on the internet radio station so far this year, so thanks again for all the help with getting "Forward" to the top! FMQB: "FORWARD" MOST ADDED AT AC RADIO
APRIL 21
Ayla's first single to go to national radio, "Forward," which went for adds on Apri 9, is this week's most-added song at Adult Contemporary Radio according to the radio monitoring website FMQB. Radio & Records, which compiles the information used by Billboard, also had "Forward" tied with Nickelback's "Far Away" for the fourth-most-added song this week.

In other news, "Forward" is #1 for the third week in a row on the Top 20 Countdown on Idol Waves. Thanks for helping Ayla reach this great milestone! "FORWARD" REACHES #1 ON IDOL WAVES
APRIL 03
After spending 11 weeks on Idol Waves' Top 20 Countdown, "Forward" has finally reached the top! Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the single's success and please remember to keep listening to the station and rating Ayla's songs so "Forward" can have a healthy run at the top! AYLA'S "FORWARD" TO BE THE FIRST OFFICIAL SINGLE
NATIONAL RADIO CAMPAIGN COMING APRIL 9TH
MARCH 22
After testing numerous songs from the record with HitPredictor, Double Deal will launch "Forward" at Mainstream AC radio on April 9th. The title track from Ayla's debut album is being sent to stations nationally by one of the biggest and best radio teams in the industry. Also expect to see Ayla on national TV talk shows and in national magazines as the single heats up. Double Deal has also brought in one of the nation's top publicists to ensure that Ayla has the best promotion possible. The promotion and publicity team is committed to do whatever it takes to get this single spinning on the radio, and Ayla is also looking for you to help her with this monumental task!

STREET TEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! AYLA NEEDS YOUR HELP!
We are looking for volunteers in cities all across the nation to join Ayla's Official 2007 Radio Street Team. In order to sign up, you must be registered on Ayla's forum. Click on the link below to register an account on Ayla's forum.

Register an account on Ayla's forum.
Click the link below to find out how you can sign up for Ayla's Official 2007 Radio Street Team.

Sign up for Ayla's Official 2007 Radio Street Team! "FORWARD" REACHES #2 ON IDOL WAVES
MARCH 20
Thanks to all the support Ayla has received in requesting "Forward" on Idol Waves, the song has reached a new peak on the weekly Top 20 Countdown. "Forward" came in at #2 this week, up from #3 last week. The only song that stands in its way right now is "Wasted" by Carrie Underwood. Please continue to request "Forward" and keep listening to Idol Waves. AYLA'S NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCE
FEBRUARY 26
An audio file of Ayla's performance of the National Anthem from yesterday's game against Maryland has been added to the site's media section. You can also download it by right-clicking "save target as" on the following link. Thanks to Liz (bosox15) for the audio.

Download Ayla's National Anthem performance. NEW MEDIA DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
FEBRUARY 24
The following interviews are now available for download in the media section of the site:

1) Ayla's piece on FOX 25 News at 10 (aired Jan. 30) Discuss on the forum 2) Ayla's segment from NESN's Sportsdesk (originally aired Jan. 31, re-aired Feb. 23) Discuss on the forum 3) Ayla's interview on the Below the Belt radio show on WMBC (aired Wednesday, Feb. 21) Discuss on the forum AYLA ON 'B.C. SPORTS WEEKLY'
FEBRUARY 22
Ayla was featured on Soveriegn Bank's B.C. Sports Weekly this week. It will air on NESN Friday at 10:30 PM EST. It will also be available to watch on BCEagles.com. To discuss the piece on the forum, see here. NEW IMAGES ADDED TO GALLERY
FEBRUARY 12
A few photos from Ayla's personal collection have been added to the gallery, most taken from her experience on "American Idol." Below are a few of the images added.


To view more images, see the gallery. ATTENTION STREET TEAM
JANUARY 21
Ayla's single "Forward" is taking off on the online radio station Idol Waves. In order to keep it moving up the chart, you can follow the instructions below.

1) Listen to Idol Waves and give "Forward" three thumbs up!

2) E-mail DJ Kenndawg a request for "Forward."

For more information and to report on your progress, see the thread on the forum here. "FORWARD" ON IDOL WAVES
JANUARY 19
DISCOUNTS FOR AYLA'S MERCHANDISE
JANUARY 08
Due to high demand, the merchandise at Ayla's store will stay at the reduced price for an indefinite amount of time. So visit now! Visit Ayla's store. "KNOW YOU BETTER" HITS #1; SALES UPDATES
NOVEMBER 27
"Know You Better" hit the #1 spot on the Idol Waves Top 20 Countdown for the week of November 27.

Forward has sold roughly 2,000 copies since the album's release, and the single Know You Better / I Quit has sold 1,989 copies according to SoundScan.

There is a new poll on the forum asking which song you think would be the best choice for a single. To vote in the poll, see here. FORWARD SALES PICKING UP; AYLA ON ONLINE RADIO
NOVEMBER 09
Ayla’s songs have also been garnering considerable airplay from online radio stations, including Radioio Pop, Idol Waves, Last.fm, and the Podsafe Music Network. It is important to request Ayla’s songs on these stations, as she is getting great reviews thus far. Visit the links at the top of the page to listen to Ayla’s full-length songs on Last.fm and the Podsafe Music Network, and request Ayla’s songs on Idol Waves and Radioio Pop whenever you have the chance. AYLA FEATURED ARTIST ON RADIOIO POP
NOVEMBER 04
Ayla is this week's featured artist on Radioio Pop, an established online radio station that is part of the Radioio network. 'Forward' was reviewed by Eddie George, the station's DJ, and will be displayed on the front page for this whole week. Here is a snippet from Eddie's review...

my pick this week is "forward" from ayla brown. you may recall that ayla was a contestant on the last season of american idol. i was hooked on her track "know you better" from the first listen, and there's more where that came from. i've added several more tracks from the album this week. truly an amazing talent. check out the review for more info, and keep your eye (and ear) on ayla brown, she's here to stay. ARE YOU READY TO MOVE "FORWARD"?
OCTOBER 15
Only days away until "Forward" is released in stores nationwide. You can now buy the album at digital retailers including iTunes, Sony Connect, and Walmart.com or through many other online retailers, including FYE. 'Forward' will be available Tuesday, October 17th at retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Barnes & Noble and Best Buy, as well as many other locations. Make sure to get your copy and send in your reviews of the album on iTunes and Amazon.com.
This afternoon, nine street teamers and Jim (one of Ayla'ss album producers) met together at Faneuil Hall in Boston. The street team helped to promote the album Forward by handing out stickers, copies of Ayla's single Know You Better / I Quit, wristbands, posters, and more to many fans. Later, they were able to meet with Ayla. Faces lit up as fans saw Ayla, and the street teamers got to have dinner with her.

"After the street team finished its task, Ayla made a surprise appearance and had dinner with them." PERFORMING WITH THE BOSTON POPS
SEPTEMBER 29
Pictures of Ayla performing "Forward" with the Boston Pops at the Pops On The Hill concert on Friday, September 29th at Boston College.


Click here for a list of all of the online retailers that are carrying Forward
FYE is currently holding a promotional giveaway where you will receive a free autographed CD sleeve when you pre-order Forward. The following is posted on FYE.com...
Order Forward now from this American Idol contestant (#13) and you'll receive an autographed CD sleeve from Ayla! Free signed sleeve to ship separately within 4-5 weeks. Limit 3 per household. While supplies last. AYLA'S ATTENDANCE AT THE BIG E!
SEPTEMBER 15-17
Ayla had a great time at The Big E this past weekend and appreciates all of the support. The street teamers were out in full force promoting, handing out stickers and selling singles. There were almost 2,000 copies sold, which is quite an accomplishment. The six shows were packed, and audiences were impressed with Ayla's performances. Thanks again for all the continued support!

PRE-ORDER AYLA'S DEBUT ALBUM FORWARD TODAY!
You can now pre-order Forward and have it sent out to you on October 17 by clicking the album cover to the left. The single will also be available shortly to purchase.

Order Ayla's single Know You Better / I Quit on Amazon.com by clicking here. AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST AYLA BROWN SIGNS EXCLUSIVE RECORDING DEAL WITH DOUBLE DEAL BRAND RECORDS
AUGUST 24TH, 2006 (NEW YORK, NY)
Massachusetts native Ayla Brown, who placed 13th on this year's American Idol competition, has signed an exclusive recording contract today with Double Deal Brand Records. Ayla's debut album - "FORWARD>" - will be released nationally on October 17th, and will be available at all major retailers, itunes and all other digital stores. It can also be pre-ordered at Amazon.com starting in mid-September. Ayla's debut double-single "Know You Better/ I Quit" will be released on Tuesday, September 12th on Amazon.com and at all digital music stores. "Know You Better" will be serviced and worked nationally to CHR and top 40 radio, with an official add date of September 12th. Early commitments are already in from many local Boston radio stations. In addition, several local, regional and national print pieces are in the works, with more interviews scheduled in the next two weeks. The video for "Know You Better" will be shot after August 24th in Boston by Dream Alley Pictures, with several Boston celebrities making cameos in the video.

Eighteen-year-old Boston basketball phenomenon Ayla Brown finished her high school career as one of the top female basketball players in Massachusetts history, scoring 2358 career points. In addition, she is a 2 time Gatorade Player of the Year, being named as the top female basketball player in Massachusetts. After Ayla finished her senior season as the captain of Noble and Greenough high school girls basketball team she went on to place 13th on season five of television’s American Idol, appearing before more than 30 million viewers three times a week until leaving the show March 9th. Throughout the show, Ayla was known for her poise, grace, and hard work. This project is a reflection of those qualities.

Ayla's debut album will be packed with potential singles from pop-friendly hits like "Know You Better," "Sugah" and "I Quit" and stadium anthems like "Breaking Away" to Ayla’s trademark power ballads such as "If I Was A River" and the title track "Forward" that made her a favorite of millions of viewers each week. The album will feature songs written by Diane Warren (multi-Grammy Award Winner), Tommy Sims (1997 Grammy Award, Song of the Year, "Change The World"), David Eriksen (Clay Aiken, Lindsay Lohan, judge on "Norwegian Idol"), Ruby Amanfu (UK pop star and songwriter), Jonatha Brooke, Phil Thornalley (Natalie Imbruglia’s "Torn," XTC, The Cure), as well a track co-written by Ayla. Several tracks will feature live orchestra strings that will be arranged and recorded in Nashville by David and Ned Henry (Ben Folds, Indigo Girls, REM, Guster).

The album will be recorded in New York at Tonic Studios, Raw Sugar Studios and Double Deal Studios, and will be mixed at A-Pawling Studios. Ayla began recording the vocals for the album immediately after signing her contract, and will continue recording until the project is complete.

Since last appearing on Idol, Ayla has made hundreds of personal appearances, most covered by local or national media and drawing 500 to 2000+ fans. She appeared at the Kiss 108 Concert in Mansfield, MA in front of 20,000 people on May 20th, performing four songs and introducing Natasha Bedingfield. Ayla sang the national anthem on July 4th with the Boston Pops in front of hundreds of thousands of people, with her performance including a multiple F-16 fly-over and coverage on CBS. Ayla appeared at Fenway Park on July 12th and has made many personal and concert appearances throughout the summer, with plans to perform 6 shows over three days at the Eastern States Exposition Fair ( The Big E) in W. Springfield, MA from September 15-17.

Double Deal Brand Records, a New York Company, was formed in early 2004 by a group of colleagues with decades of experience both at major record labels & music distribution companies and in global branding. With offices in New York, Nashville, St. Louis and San Francisco and a mission to partner with artists they respected and admired, the label has signed eight acts, with numerous releases and signings planned in the coming months. The company and its artists partner in all aspects of making the album, marketing and promoting it, and equitably share in the net profits of multiple revenue streams. Double Deal Brand Records are distributed independently in the United States by CBuJ Distribution, Nashville, TN.

TRACK LISTING:

1) Know You Better
2) If I Was A River
3) Sugah
4) I Quit
5) Forward
6) Breaking Away
7) Falling Into You
8) Thanks To You
9) Miles Away
10) Ten Cent Wings
11) Forward (Unplugged)

Produced By - Jim McGregor
Mixed By - Peter Moshay
A&R/ Executive Producer - Wayne Laakko

For further information, contact Jim at 347-739-7249 or Wayne at 914-238-3765.