Brand New Festive Feast, Released November 30th

Neil Diamond makes a welcome festive return with his wonderful new collection of seasonal hits ‘A Cherry Cherry Christmas’ out in the UK November 30, 2009 on Sony Music.

The 14-track album features three brand new compositions written by Neil Diamond – title song “Cherry Cherry Christmas” is set to become a Christmas staple with its memorable sound and charming lyrical references to many of Diamond’s greatest and most popular hits.

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Other new works include a “Christmas Dream” and “The Chanukah Song”, an upbeat number based on Adam Sandler’s comedic version and produced by Guns N’ Roses DJ Ashba. Coupled with the abundance of re-mastered Christmas hits, this is an essential seasonal addition.

Neil Diamond’s eclectic and universally beloved songs – as well as his charismatic and openhearted performances continue to make him a force both as a record maker and a live entertainer.

In an impressive musical career that has spanned nearly five decades, he has sold more than 125 million records worldwide. Neil Diamond scored his first ever UK and US No.1 album last year with his acclaimed LP ‘Home Before Dark’.

A Cherry Cherry Christmas Tracklisting:

1. Cherry Cherry Christmas
2. Sleigh Ride
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
4. White Christmas
5. Christmas Dream
6. The Christmas Song
7. Deck The Halls/We Wish You A Merry Christmas
8. Jingle Bell Rock
9. You Make It Feel Like Christmas
10. Winter Wonderland
11. Joy To The World
12. Amazing Grace
13. Meditations On A Winter Night (Instrumental)
14. The Chanukah Song

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Recorded live at New York’s Madison Square Garden in August, 2008, experience Neil Diamond Hot August Night/NYC on DVD – the entire show beginning to end – 25 career-spanning hits from Neil’s phenomenal four-night sold-out run at the fabled concert hall.

The DVD features more than two hours of music including “Holly Holy,” “Love On the Rocks,” “I Am …I Said,” “Forever In Blue Jeans,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America” and the world’s greatest sing-along “Sweet Caroline.”

It also includes the first concert versions of songs from his critically acclaimed album, 12 Songs and the chart-busting Home Before Dark PLUS the exclusive bonus feature “Welcome Home Neil,” a behind-the-scenes look at Neil’s pilgrimage to his childhood home in Brooklyn, and a bonus CD featuring 10 Neil Diamond studio favorites.

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Good afternoon. What a week it’s been! What with Obama’s Presidential procession and the world-haltering Inauguration, oh, and the Brit Award Nominations.

Here’s a look at the week that has been.

MBC artists received 6 nominations for this year’s Brit Awards on Tuesday. Duffy picked up four nominations (British Female Solo, British Breakthrough Act, British Single and British Album), a feat only matched by Coldplay.

Will Young celebrated his 30th birthday on Tuesday in true style with a nomination for British Male Solo. Will has been in Iceland filming the video for his excellent new single “Let It Go”, released March 2nd.

After scoring his first-ever UK No. 1 last year, Neil Diamond will battle it out for the International Male Solo award at the Brits next month.

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MBC artists were also on hand to welcome Barack Obama into the White House on Tuesday. Elvis Costello, Rufus Wainwright and Il Divo all played in what was a musical feast of epic portions, spread over 10 Inaugural Balls.

Elvis Costello headlined at the Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball on Tuesday evening. While Rufus Wainwright performed with Cyndi Lauper at the Gay Inauguration Ball, and Il Divo played at the Purple Ball.

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Il Divo embark on their World Tour next month. Starting off at Manchester’s MEN Arena, Feb 21st, 2009, the world’s most successful operatic quartet will play 11 UK dates.

They will visit 30 European countries along the way, this will be followed by a 3 month North American tour, before heading to south America, Australia and Asia later in the year.

Il Divo’s new show will be staged and choreographed by William Baker (Kylie, Jamiroquai). The state of the art set also offers fans the chance to sit within the staging.

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Just Jack’s hot new single “Embers” has been picking up more airplay. Lily Allen played the track when stepping in for Zane Lowe on his Radio One show this week. “Embers” is set for release March 30th, with his stunning new LP ‘All Night Cinema’ to follow in April.

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‘Rachel Getting Married’ opens today. Robyn Hitchcock stars as a wedding guest in the film and also plays “Up To Our Nex”, a track written for the movie. The song also features on Robyn Hitchcock’s excellent LP ‘Goodnight Oslo’, out Feb 9th.

Robyn sets out on his UK tour in February, which includes an unmissable date at London’s Union Chapel (Feb 12th).

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Karima Francis wowed the crowd at London’s Barfly on Monday. Karima performed an intimate acoustic gig, which featured a must-be-heard stripped-down version of Kings Of Leon’s “Use Somebody” and “Again” from her debut album ‘The Author’.

Delta Spirit tore through an incredible set at Water Rats on Monday, finding enough time to swap instruments on the way. Their hook-laden single “Trashcan” was released on Monday too.

The Fray return on Monday with the release of their stunning new single “You Found Me”. The track has been playlisted on Radio One and is featured on hit show ‘Lost’.

They are playing a special sold out date at the Scala, Feb 10th. They will be announcing details of a UK tour very shortly, so stay tuned.

‘Home Before Dark’, Neil Diamond’s latest album went straight into the top of US Billboard chart this week and he looks set to repeat the feat here in the UK on Sunday.

Incredibly it’s his first #1 album on both sides of the Atlantic.

‘Home Before Dark’ follows Diamond’s previous highest-charting debut and first collaboration with producer Rick Rubin, 2005’s 12 Songs.

Diamond will be performing new songs and classic hits during his highly anticipated 2008 UK tour which includes a stop off at Glastonbury Festival.

Neil Diamond UK tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Neil Diamond’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

June 2008

5th Glasgow, Hampden Park
7th Manchester Evening News Arena
8th Manchester Evening News Arena
10th Birmingham NIA
11th Birmingham NIA
14th Ireland, Dublin Croke Park
17th Southampton, Rose Bowl
19th Cardiff, Millenium Stadium
21st London The 02 Arena
23rd London The 02 Arena
24th London, The 02 Arena
27th London, Wembley Arena
29TH Glastonbury Festival

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Neil Diamond is back with his eagerly anticipated new studio LP ‘Home Before Dark’, set for UK release on May 12th, 2008 on SonyBMG. Collaborating once again with legendry producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Tom Petty), ‘Home Before Dark’ is a vivid 12 track masterclass in compelling songwriting and the follow up to 2005’s highly acclaimed ‘12 songs’.

‘Home Before Dark’ features twelve original songs written by Neil Diamond and was recorded in Los Angeles with guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench (from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), along with bassist/acoustic guitarist Smokey Hormel and guitarist Matt Sweeney.

Highlights on the album are many, including the stunning lead single “Pretty Amazing Grace” and a striking duet with the Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines on “Another Day (That Time Forgot)”.

The album will also be available as a deluxe version that includes two bonus tracks and a DVD with rare footage of Diamond in the studio.

Neil’s last album ‘12 Songs’ went in at number five in the UK charts, and at number four in the US Billboard chart. It sold 200,000 in the UK and was Diamond’s highest-charting debut to date. After four decades, one hundred and twenty-five million worldwide record sales, three dozen Top Forty hits, a Grammy and a Golden Globe, Neil Diamond is just getting started.

Playing songs from ‘Home Before Dark’ and tracks from his illustrious career, Neil Diamond will embark on a long awaited worldwide tour beginning May 24th, 2008 in Rotterdam before he plays nine dates in the UK in June.

Home Before Dark track listing:

If I Don’t See You Again
Pretty Amazing Grace
Don’t Go There
Another Day (That Time Forgot) (with Natalie Maines)
One More Bite Of The Apple
Forgotten
Act Like A Man
Whose Hands Are These
No Words
The Power Of Two
Slow It Down
Home Before Dark

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Neil Diamond June 2008 UK tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Neil Diamond’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

June 2008

7th Manchester Evening News Arena
8th Manchester Evening News Arena
10th Birmingham NIA
11th Birmingham NIA
14th Ireland, Dublin Croke Park
21st London The 02 Arena
23rd London The 02 Arena
24th London, The 02 Arena
27th London, Wembley Areana

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One of the most keenly awaited live events of 2008, the new tour boasts amazing production and a dazzling, innovative stage set.

On it, Diamond will perform songs spanning his entire career, from classic hits to newer, critically acclaimed work.

UK fans will be among the first in the world to hear songs from his forthcoming LP, the second with producer Rick Rubin.

Currently completing the recording of new material in Los Angeles and preparing rehearsals for the World tour, Neil Diamond’s 2008 European dates are:

May 2008

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Neil Diamond’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

27th Germany, Munich Olympiahalle www.eventim.de
31st Germany, Cologne Kolnarena www.eventim.de

June 2008

2nd Germany, Hamburg Colorline www.eventim.de
5th Glasgow, Hampden Park 08700 13 26 52 www.secxtra.com
7th Manchester Evening News Arena 0844 847 8000 www.livenation.co.uk
8th Manchester Evening News Arena 0844 847 8000 www.livenation.co.uk
10th Birmingham NIA 0870 909 4144 www.livenation.co.uk
11th Birmingham NIA 0870 909 4144 www.livenation.co.uk
14th Ireland, Dublin Croke Park www.ticketmaster.ie
17th Southampton, Rose Bowl 0844 576 5483 www.livenation.co.uk
19th Cardiff, Millennium Stadium 0844 576 5483 www.livenation.co.uk
21st London The 02 Arena 0871 984 0002 www.livenation.co.uk
23rd London The 02 Arena 0871 984 0002 www.livenation.co.uk
24th London, The 02 Arena 0871 984 0002 www.livenation.co.uk
27th London Wembley Arena 0844 576 5483 www.livenation.co.uk

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The first time he’ll play a UK outdoor show since 2005, the new dates also mark his Southampton debut and first-ever outdoor performances in Cardiff and Glasgow.

One of the most keenly awaited live events of 2008, the new tour boasts amazing production and a dazzling, innovative stage set. On it, Diamond will perform songs spanning his entire career, from classic hits to newer, critically acclaimed work. UK fans will be among the first in the world to hear songs from his forthcoming LP, the second with producer Rick Rubin.

Currently completing the recording of new material in Los Angeles and preparing rehearsals for the World tour, Neil Diamond’s European dates are:

May 2008

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Neil Diamond’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

27th Germany, Munich Olympiahalle (www.eventim.de)
31st Germany, Cologne Kolnarena (www.eventim.de)

June 2008

2nd Germany, Hamburg Colorline (www.eventim.de)
**5th Glasgow, Hampden Park (08700 13 26 52 www.secxtra.com)
7th Manchester Evening News Arena (0844 847 8000 www.livenation.co.uk)
8th Manchester Evening News Arena (0844 847 8000 www.livenation.co.uk)
10th Birmingham NIA (0870 909 4144 www.livenation.co.uk)
11th Birmingham NIA (0870 909 4144 www.livenation.co.uk)
14th Ireland, Dublin Croke Park (www.ticketmaster.ie)
**17th Southampton, Rose Bowl (0844 576 5483 www.livenation.co.uk)
**19th Cardiff, Millennium Stadium (0844 576 5483 www.livenation.co.uk)
21st London The 02 Arena (0871 984 0002 www.livenation.co.uk)
23rd London The 02 Arena (0871 984 0002 www.livenation.co.uk)
24th London, The 02 Arena (0871 984 0002 www.livenation.co.uk)

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TICKET PRICES FOR NEW OUTDOOR SHOWS IN GLASGOW, SOUTHAMPTON and CARDIFF ARE 55 GBP, 50 GBP AND 45 GBP.

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY JANUARY 25TH, 2008 AT 9AM.

Other UK Ticket prices: 50 GBP, 60 GBP, 70 GBP (plus booking fees). Tickets available from 0844 576 5483 and Live Nation (www.livenation.co.uk).

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