Savannah Music reissues Michelle's 1988 debut album ‘Do Right By Me’
(Nashville, August 18, 2010) Brian Ferriman, President of Savannah Music USA and Michelle's long time manager, is pleased to announce that the first release from his recently relaunched Savannah Music label in Canada will be the remastered and repackaged reissue of Michelle's 1988 debut album, Do Right By Me, on Tuesday, August 24.
With over 42,000 albums sold in Canada alone, the original Do Right By Me was a major hit in Canada for its time. It gave Michelle the first hits she ever had - no less than seven in Canada - and it led to her first U.S. record contract, still more hits, and a career that continues to bring her in front of audiences around the world. All seven of the hits from Do Right By Me still receive significant gold airplay on Canadian country radio, especially the album’s three Top 10 singles: the title track, the AC crossover song I Wish I Were Only Lonely, and Michelle’s distinctive cover of Andy Kim’s Rock Me Gently.
The new Do Right By Me will be most welcome: Brian Foraker’s skillful remastering has brought the album sonically into the 21st century. The new version also includes a bonus track never before available on CD — Michelle's duet with the late Terry Carisse from 1987, the title cut of his album None of the Feeling is Gone.
The roots of Michelle's success are out in the open again with the re-release of Do Right By Me. The strength of those roots — and the singer’s own strength — is self-evident in every song. Not everything that’s old becomes new again, but this classic country record sounds as fresh, lively, and exciting as it did when it was originally made. In fact, remastered and repackaged, Do Right By Me sounds and looks even more crisp and fresh than it did the first time around.
In stores in Canada, August 24, 2010. Pre-orders are available from Michelle's website store now. At present, U.S. sales will be online only.
Michelle's Facebook Online
(Nashville, July 15, 2010) Michelle’s Online “Run” for charity today reached - and raced past - its first goal of 5000 “likes” for her Facebook page. Celebrating the achievement with her wonderful fans, Michelle enthused, “It took a little longer than we first hoped, but it feels great to have completed the first leg of our 5K/10K run.” Originally conceived as ending on her birthday, the event was a little slow out of the starting gate. However, after celebrating her birthday in early July, Michelle, undaunted, decided to extend her 5K/10K Online “Run” indefinitely and will continue to donate 10 cents to the TN Red Cross, and now 10 cents as well to World Vision Canada, for every new Facebook “like” she receives, all the way through to the 10,000 “likes” finish line.
Here’s how you can help:
- If you haven't already "liked" Michelle's Facebook page, click the "like" button at the top.
- At Michelle's Facebook page, click the "Suggest to Friends" button on the left side and let your pals know that when they "like" Michelle's page, they'll also be helping Tennessee’s flood victims and aiding in the fight to end global poverty.
Michelle and Jason McCoy to host CCMA Hall of Honour Induction concert!
(Nashville, July 15, 2010) The Canadian Country Music Association is presenting a special evening of tributes on Friday, September 10 for its 2010 CCMA Hall of Hounour inductees who include Donna & Leroy Anderson, Willie P. Bennett, Marie Bottrell, Eddie Eastman, Ray St. Germain, Don Harron, Fred McKenna, Wayne Rostad, Joyce Smith and Hal & Ginger Willis.
The evening will be hosted by Michelle and Jason McCoy and will feature performances by Jaydee Bixby, Dean Brody, Hey Romeo, Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Crystal Shawanda to name a few.
"We're really looking forward to putting together a show that fans will be privileged to see," said show producer Tera Lee Flaman. "From up and coming artists like home-towners Hey Romeo to the classic country crooning of Michelle Wright, this is one show the like of which you will never see again."
Tickets for the Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony, to take place at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton on Friday, September 10 go on sale today at 10am. Tickets are $40, including all taxes and fees. To purchase your tickets, visit www.winspeardentre.com or charge by phone at 1-800-563-3081.
For more details about the Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony or Country Music Week and the CCMA Awards, vist www.ccma.org.
Help Michelle support Flood Relief, WorldVision with 5K & 10K Online Brithday "Run"
With her birthday only two weeks away, Michelle has decided that this year she would like to give a great birthday present rather than receive one. Concerned about the struggles that so many people are facing these days, in Nashville and around the globe, Michelle has decided to host “Michelle’s 5K/10K Online Birthday Run” in support of the victims of the recent Tennessee flood, as well as WorldVision Canada.
Here's how the digital "run" works: For every new fan to "like" Michelle's Facebook page from today through July 1, Michelle will donate 10 cents to the American Red Cross’ Nashville area chapter until her Fan page has a total of 5,000 "likes." After that, Michelle will donate 10 cents to the TN Red Cross AND 10 cents to WorldVision Canada through July 1 for every additional "like" until her page has 10,000 "likes."
Here’s how you can help:
- If you haven't already "liked" Michelle's Facebook page, go ahead and click the "like" button at the top.
- At Michelle's Facebook page, click the "Suggest to Friends" button on the left side and let your pals know that when they "like" Michelle's page, they'll also be supporting the flood victims and aiding in the fight to end global poverty.
Let's take a "run" at it for Michelle's birthday!
Thanks from the Wright Staff!
Michelle to headline City of Brantford's Canada Day celebration!
Michelle is blessed because her birthday - July 1st - falls on the same date as Canada's Birthday.
This year, on July 1st, Michelle returns home to Canada to headline the City of Brantford's 2010 Canada Day Celebration. And as her birthday gift to her fans, it's a free show!
Announcing the concert, Michelle enthused, "We've had some memorable shows on Canada Day, and this year will be no exception. So come on out to Lions Park in Brantford and party with me, my band, and some fantastic fireworks! See you on July 1st. Happy Canada Day!"
For more information, visit Michelle's Tour page or the City of Brantford Canada Day Celebration 2010 website.
Michelle announces 24-date Canadian tour!
(Nashville, June 8, 2010) This morning Michelle officially announced that she would be bringing her "Wright Songs 2010" acoustic tour to 24 Canadian communities this fall. The tour starts in Glace Bay, NS, on Thursday, October 14, and finishes up in Maple Ridge, BC, on Friday, November 12.
Here is a complete list of dates:
October
14, Glace Bay, NS, Savoy Theatre
15, Charlottetown, PE, Venue TBA
16, Halifax, NS, Casino Nova Scotia
17, Toronto, ON, Hugh's Room
18, Alliston, ON, Gibson Centre
19, Belleville, ON, Empire Theatre
20, Whitby, ON, Class Act Dinner Theatre
21, Cobourg, ON, Park Playhouse
22, Chatham, ON, Capitol Theatre
23, London, ON, Aeolian Hall
24, Bracebridge, ON, Renee M. Caisse Theatre
27, Portage La Prairie, MB, William Glesby Centre
28, Winnipeg, MB, Venue TBA
29, Langdenburg, SK, George Layh Theatre
30, Melfort, SK, CJVR Performing Arts Theatre
November
2, Bragg Creek, AB, Bragg Creek Community Centre
3, Daysland, AB, Palace Theatre
4, Red Deer, AB, Memorial Centre
5, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Dow Centennial Centre
6, Vermilion, AB, Alumni Hall Theatre
7, Spruce Grove, AB, Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre
8, Olds, AB, Trans Canada Theatre
10, Victoria, BC, Alix Goolden Hall
12, Maple Ridge, BC, The Act Maple Ridge
Additional dates may be announced. For more on sale information and other details, visit Michelle's Tour page.
"City of Dreams" song now available for download!
(Nashville, May 28, 2010) The"City of Dreams" song by Artists for Tennessee Flood Relief is now available for download at http://www.CityofDreamsNashville.com.
All proceeds go to the Nashville Red Cross for Tennessee Flood Relief. Please spread the word to help the cause!
"City of Dreams" Artists for Tennessee Flood Relief video now released!
(Nashville, May 26, 2010) The "City of Dreams" Artists for Tennessee Flood Relief benefit video has just been released. View it here: http://www.cityofdreamsnashville.com/. Please pass this link along to your friends. CMT, CMT Canada and GAC will premier the video later this week.
Follow Michelle on Twitter!
Michelle’s now on Twitter! After posting a few times and getting the hang of it, she’s ready to tweet while on tour, in the studio, at home, or (preferably not) during a natural disaster.
Click here to follow Michelle.
Michelle records Nashville flood benefit song/video with fellow artists!
On May 15, Michelle participated in a Tennessee flood relief benefit audio and video recording session at the legendary Nashville studio Ocean Way with many of her fellow country music artists. Titled “City of Dreams,” the song they recorded will soon be released on iTunes and the video will soon air on CMT, GAC and CMT Canada. All proceeds will go to the Mid-Tennessee Red Cross.
Click here to check out Michelle’s “Behind the Scenes” photo gallery from the session.
Check back here regularly for more information.
Free rare MP3 download now online!
For the first time ever, a special remix of Michelle's top ten hit single "Every Time You Come Around" is now online! Remixed by accomplished Nashville producer Kyle Lehning, this unreleased track is available as a free gift when you join Michelle's fan email list.
To sign up for Michelle's email list and receive the free mp3, click here.
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