Serena Ryder Making Waves: Her First Platinum Single “Stompa” & More!
SERENA RYDER MAKING WAVES IN 2013:
‘HARMONY’ CERTIFIED GOLD & FIRST SINGLE “STOMPA”JUMPS TO PLATINUM STATUS
‘HARMONY’ SET FOR U.S. RELEASE IN APRIL VIA CAPITOL RECORDS
NEW CANADIAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
LIVE TELEVISION PERFORMANCES THIS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8 ON CANADA AM & MUCHMUSIC’S “NEW.MUSIC.LIVE”
UNITES WITH MUSICOUNTS FEBRUARY 12 AT ANNUAL BAND AID GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT CEREMONY
“…Harmony, the lushest, boldest album of her career – the record she’s been destined to make.”
- The Globe & Mail, January 2013
(TORONTO – 6 February, 2013) - Serena Ryder is kicking off 2013 in trailblazing form with her latest release, Harmony (Serenadar Source / Universal Music Canada), achieving certified Gold status in just a few short months. The lead single, “Stompa” has just been awarded platinum certification – a first for Ryder. “It’s so exciting to see ‘Stompa’ do so well and resonating with fans old and new,” said Ryder. “I’m very humbled and I can’t wait to hit the road in a few weeks to celebrate with them all.” Harmony’s success is due in part to the infectious first single “Stompa”, as well as the equally anthemic follow-up track, “What I Wouldn’t Do”. Produced by Emmy/Grammy nominated producer / songwriter / musician Jerrod Bettis (Gavin Degraw, Better Than Ezra) and producer / songwriter / musician Jon Levine (K’naan, Nelly Furtado), Harmony is poised to continue to break new ground for Ryder through 2013 and beyond. Serena Ryder has also just inked a deal with Capitol Records in the U.S. which will see the release of Harmony stateside in April. "Harmony is a fantastic album and these accolades are so well deserved,” said Randy Lennox, President and CEO, Universal Music Canada." This is only the beginning for Serena and our U.S. partnership with Capitol will only build on this amazing success!" “We are very excited to have Serena as part of the Capitol family”, said Greg Thompson, EVP, Capital Music Group (U.S.). “She is a gifted artist who has made an incredible record.” The first block of Ryder’s Canadian winter tour is selling quickly with several dates sold out already. Today, additional shows have been added and will be on sale soon. For up to the minute tour updates, when and where to buy tickets, visit http://serenaryder.com. This Friday February 8, Serena Ryder performs LIVE on CTV’s Canada AM and on MuchMusic’s New.Music.Live. To be part of the studio audiences, email: Vicky.donaldson@bellmedia.ca (Canada AM) and / or visit www.newmusiclive.ca/tickets (New.Music.Live). Ryder partners with MusiCounts next Tuesday, February 12, to perform at Woodbine Jr. High School, where recipients of the 2012/13 Band Aid Grants will be announced. $735,000 worth of Band Aid Grants will be awarded this school year, including a grant to Woodbine Jr. High School as well as 10 other TDSB schools ($10,000 each) that have been identified through partnerships that exist between MusiCounts, Music Canada, the Slaight Family Foundation and the TDSB. The event will recognize the new partnership with Music Canada, who have pledged $250,000 to the Band Aid Grant Program over the next three years. Ryder is an artist adored by fans, peers and critics alike which is due mainly in part to her immense raw and earnest songwriting talent and beautifully electric live performances. Over the years, she has received numerous accolades including three prestigious Juno Awards that include: 2008 New Artist of The Year, 2009 Adult Alternative Album of The Year (Is It O.K.) and 2010 Video of The Year (Little Bit of Red). Ryder has also seen fantastic album success over the years, with If Your Memory Servers You Well (2007) and Is it O.K. (2009) both achieving Gold selling status. In 2012, her single “Weak In The Knees” also achieved Gold Certification. With 2013 only just beginning, it is safe to say that Serena Ryder will continue to soar to new artistic heights and successes, all in celebration of Harmony. SERENA RYDER WINTER 2013 TOUR: February 22 Maverick's Ottawa, ON - SOLD OUT February 23 Confederation Centre Charlottetown, PEI February 25 St. John's Art & Culture Centre St. John's, NF February 26 St. John's Art & Culture Centre St. John's, NF - SOLD OUT February 28 Imperial Theatre Saint John, NB March 01 Capitol Theatre Moncton, NB March 02 Rebecca Cohn Auditorium Halifax, NS - SOLD OUT March 03 Rebecca Cohn Auditorium Halifax, NS March 04 The Playhouse Fredericton, NB March 07 Corona Theatre Montreal, QC March 08 Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Oakville, ON March 09 Grand Theatre - Rosen Auditorium Kingston, ON March 10 Showplace Performance Centre Peterborough, ON March 23 The Empire Theatre Belleville, ON April 17 Casino Regina Regina, SK - on sale Feb 8 April 18 Esplanade Centre Medicine Hat, AB on sale Feb 8 April 22 Francis Winspear Centre for Music Edmonton, AB on sale Feb 15 April 24 Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, BC on sale Feb 15- 30 -
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