LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - December 16, 2009) -
WHAT:
Free HD concert broadcast via BillboardLive.com featuring American
Idol finalist and singer-songwriter, David Archuleta live from
Mashantucket, CT Thursday, December 17.
Fans can easily access the series by simply logging onto: BillboardLive.com where they will be
able to safely and securely download the Microsoft Silverlight and OWL HD
player onto their computer free of charge with a one-time, simple download.
One of the youngest contestants on American Idol and also a finalist, David
Archuleta recently released his second studio album, "Christmas from the
Heart," which the titled track is already one of the most popular holiday
downloads, charting on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart. Archuleta's
self-titled debut album landed at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart with
its release in November 2008.
WHEN:
Thursday, December 17 at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST.
DETAILS:
Our World Live (OWL.TV) and Billboard Magazine have entered into a
strategic alliance to bring music fans BillboardLive.com, a new Internet
concert series that allows unprecedented access to the biggest names in
entertainment. Utilizing OWL's state-of-the-art technology, BillboardLive.com provides fans with
the ultimate interactive concert viewing experience in HD. Fans have the
ability for the first time ever to view the concert from up to five
different camera angles of their choosing (depending on viewers'
bandwidth). There's a larger full-screen "Director's Cut" view, as well as
four other views where one can replace the main image at any time for a
unique experience -- all with just the click of their mouse. In addition to
the desktop features offered, the concert series is available to all iPhone
and iPod Touch users. Through these two systems, the concert is viewable in
the main "Director's Cut" format and available on the go.
No ticket required. Go to www.BillboardLive.com to see an in-depth video
promo featuring David Archuleta as well as upcoming and previous artists.
Upcoming BillboardLive.com
schedule:
-- Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza on December 24,
2009
-- Alicia Keys on January 7, 2010
-- Rosanne Cash on January 21, 2010
-- Usher on January 23, 2010
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Contact Information: Media Contact:
Bobbi Marcus
Bobbi Marcus PR & Events
(310) 889-9200
bobbi@bobbimarcuspr.com