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Ayla will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at tomorrow's Lowell Spinners game against the Staten Island Yankees at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass. The game will also feature a special campaign event for Ayla's father, Sen. Scott Brown, as Sen. Brown will throw out the first pitch and the Spinners will hold a special bobble head doll giveaway. Per Scott's website:
Ayla is profiled in an article by Lenny Megliola in today's edition of The Boston Globe. The article focuses on her new musical direction, as she explains her decision to pursue a career in country music. Read a portion of the piece below:
Come hear the new Nashville sound of American Idol semifinalist and CBS Early Show contributor Ayla Brown when she performs in concert with her new band at The Regent Theatre in Arlington, Mass., on Friday, August 20.
As previously announced, Ayla will participate in the 2010 Beckett Bowl at Lucky Strike in Boston on Thursday as a celebrity bowler. It has now been revealed that following the bowling event, she will make a special guest appearance on stage at the House of Blues, also located on Lansdowne Street, during the Absolut Beckett Bowl Concert featuring Jason Aldean and presented by MGM Grand at Foxwoods. Although doors will open at the House of Blues at 8 p.m., the concert will begin at 10 p.m. It will also feature singer Matt Cline and DJ Costa.
If you're looking for something to do next weekend and are interested in seeing Ayla perform live with her new band in an exciting venue, be sure to look into Ayla's concert at Jillian's in Manchester, N.H., on Friday, July 30.
Ayla will perform in concert at Jillian's in Manchester, N.H. (50 Phillipe Cote Street), on Fri., July 30.
Ayla will kick off the "Fizzically Fit Summer Tour 2010" at the Nantucket Music Festival, which will feature many local acts banding together to spread the message of musical creativity among island students and to raise funds to facilitate musical programs and proactive programs to address bullying and depression among students.
Polar Beverages and Community Auditions today announced the schedule for the Fizzically Fit Summer Tour 2010 they are co-sponsoring, which Ayla will headline. The tour kicks off this Sun., July 11, at the Nantucket Music Festival and will conclude on Wed., Oct. 6 at the Topsfield Fair. Below is a synopsis of the tour courtesy of Community Auditions' website:
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Ayla will tackle one of her biggest National Anthem performances next week when she does the honors at "Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing!" at Riverfront Park in Nashville, Tenn. She will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" accompanied by the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. CT.
The Heather On Earth Music Foundation, an organization that has helped Ayla with her charity work for the Songs of Love Foundation, is currently up for a prize worth $205k courtesy of Chase Bank's "Community Giving" initiative. The contest is being conducted on Facebook, and according to the leaderboard, Heather on Earth Music Foundation is currently in fourth place out of many charities that have entered. Below is a message from Ayla encouraging fans to vote for the organization in the contest:
Ayla will perform in concert with The James Montgomery Blues Band at Woodman's Function Hall in Essex, Mass., on Friday, June 4, at 7 p.m. The show is open to 21+ and tickets can be purchased for $20 at the clambake catering office at Woodman's. Montgomery recently spoke to The Gloucester Times and was quoted saying the following about Ayla:
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It was announced today that Ayla has been added to the lineup for KISS 108's KISS Concert 2010, which will take place at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Mass., on Saturday, May 22.
Ayla was recently selected as one of the Boston College Chronicle's "Six to Remember," a feature Q&A with six graduating seniors from BC's Class of 2010. In the interview, Ayla touches on topics ranging from how her experiences during American Idol and her father's campaign for the U.S. Senate to her favorite courses taken while at BC. Read a snippet of the interview below:
After debuting as a special correspondent for CBS's The Early Show last Friday, Ayla returns to the morning program tomorrow when she will introduce us to six-year-old cancer patient Hannah Lowe. She will also premiere the song she and producer Jim McGregor wrote for Hannah as part of the Songs of Love Foundation's campaign to brighten the lives of kids facing challenges in their lives.
It was announced today that Ayla has joined the team at CBS's venerable morning program The Early Show in addition to being named spokesperson for the Songs of Love Foundation. She will film a series of segments that highlight the positive steps young children take strides toward overcoming challenges in their lives. Tomorrow's segment features a 13-year-old boy named Jordan who is planning to climb Mt. Everest, whom Ayla hikes with on a mountain out in California.
Next week, a segment featuring Ayla and her producer, Jim McGregor, will air on The Early Show, so be on the lookout for more appearances by the show's newest correspondent! As part of her responsiblities as being the spokesperson for Songs for Love, Ayla recorded a song about a six-year-old girl named Hannah who is battling cancer. Below is a message from John Beltzer, president and founder of Songs of Love, detailing the song and how you can get it:
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Ayla Brown, American Idol semi-finalist season 5, has recorded a "song of love" for Hannah Lowe, a 6-year-old cancer patient. Hannah was all smiles when she heard a "song of love" that was all about her! For a minimum donation of $5 you can download the entire song and help more children like Hannah receive their very own "song of love". Please CLICK HERE or copy and paste: https://www.songsoflove.org/store/child/ayla.php to download Hannah's "song of love"!
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Ayla will travel to San Antonio, Tex., on Friday to spend a few days at the 2010 Women's NCAA Final Four. Ayla will be participating in many events over the five days she's there, including a concert at Tourney Town at 2 p.m. on Sun., April 4 (Easter Day) at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Fans will also be able to hear and see her interviewed at various local media outlets the following day when she calls into The Woody Show on 94.1 KTFM and Kidd Kraddick in the Morning on Mix 96.1 FM in the 7-8 a.m. hour. She will also be interviewed and perform on FOX 29 KABB's morning show "FOX News First" at 8:40 a.m.
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Ayla will return to the stage Saturday when she performs with The James Montgomery Blues Band at the 2010 Plymouth Rock Blues Festival. The concert, which will be held at Plymouth Memorial Hall, will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here beginning at $28.
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 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 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!
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.
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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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
The 'Idol' Christmas compilation album American Christmas will be available to purchase in stores nationwide and at digital retailers on Tues., Nov. 25.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
