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Taylor Swift Named The Top Artist of 2010

Taylor Swift has been named Billboard & Nielsen SoundScan's top-selling artist of 2010 with over 4.4 million albums sold last year, according to sales figures released this week.

This is the second time in three years that she has earned that distinction as Taylor was also SoundScan's top-selling artist in 2008, and her Fearless album was 2009's biggest-selling CD.

For the second consecutive year, Taylor is Billboard's most-played artist, topping their annual all-genre Artist Airplay chart with more than 1.128 million airplay detections in 2010. more on this story

Johnny Cash Bootleg Details

Legacy has released more details about the upcoming second installment in the Johnny Cash bootleg series:

The musical treasures left behind by Johnny Cash at the House Of Cash estate in Hendersonville, Tennessee, continue to provide insight into his character as an American music icon – perhaps the American music icon. The rich backwoods archive first bore fruit on Columbia/Legacy nearly five years ago, with the release of Personal File aka Bootleg Vol. 1, a fascinating double-CD collection of 49 privately recorded, intimate solo performances dating from 1973 to 1982.

FROM MEMPHIS TO HOLLYWOOD: BOOTLEG VOL. 2 continues the series, as compilation producer Gregg Geller focuses on the dawning of Johnny Cash's recording career at Sun Records in Memphis from late 1954 to late '57 (on CD One), into his first decade at Columbia Records in Nashville, from 1958 to 1969 (on CD Two). BOOTLEG VOL. 2 will be available at all physical and digital retail outlets starting February 22, 2011, through Columbia/Legacy more on this story

Aretha Franklin Says Health Problems Have Been Resolved

(Gibson) One month after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin says her health problems have "been resolved." In an interview with JET magazine, the 68-year-old Queen of Soul said her troubles began when she felt "a hard pain in my side." News reports later surfaced that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis she neither confirms nor denies.

"I am not going to even deal with that," she told the magazine. "I don't have to talk about my health with anybody other than my doctors." Franklin went on to say she's "feeling great and coming along," and added that she has a special message for her many well-wishers.

"I want to thank my fans and friends and supporters who have prayed for me and sent me beautiful cards and flowers," she said. "Please continue to respect my privacy as I continue to recover."

Tay Dizm Leaks Smoke With T-Pain

Nappy Boy Digital's Tay Dizm has leaked the second track from his forthcoming mixtape.

The track, "Smoke" features T-Pain and well be part of the "Thank You For Being A Friend" mixtape.

"Smoke" was produced by Mr. Beatz (Young Money/Cash Money Producer). Check it out here

Chilean Miner Visits Graceland

(Gibson) Edison Peña, the Chilean miner who rose to fame when it came to light after his rescue that he was a devout Elvis Presley fan, finally got his wish. As promised, Peña was flown to Memphis by a group of area businesses and tourism organizations to tour Graceland.

By the time he reached the end of the tour, Peña said he felt "paralyzed." He told commercialappeal.com, "How can I describe something so amazing? Just coming in the driveway, you feel moved."

He added, when asked, that his favorite part of the tour was the display of jumpsuits The King wore in concert. Peña also broke out in song with short renditions of "Blue Suede Shoes," "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Suspicious Minds." more on this story

Richard X Heyman Double Release

Two separate Richard X Heyman albums Tiers/And Other Stories, will be packaged together for release on April 19th. Here is the background info we were sent:

Richard X. Heyman's ambitious new release, Tiers/And Other Stories, affirms what his longtime admirers have known for years: the veteran singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and DIY recording pioneer is a world-class artist whose effortless mastery of popular music idioms is matched by his uncanny knack for infusing classic styles with timeless emotional truths.

Those abilities have won Heyman a fiercely loyal grass-roots fan base and reams of critical acclaim over the past two and a half decades. All Music Guide called him "perhaps America's greatest unsung hero of power pop, a songwriter of uncommon talent and intelligence and a one-man rock band without peer," while the Hartford Courant proclaimed him to be "a true heir to [Brian] Wilson's mantle, amid an ocean of pretenders." RollingStone.com praised Heyman's "hooks galore and ebullient melodies, and lyrics revealing the emotional power that pop can pack into its brevity," while the Chicago Tribune observed, "Heyman creates something fresh from his influences rather than parroting them." more on this story

Infusion Lounge To Invade CityWalk

(Submitted) The most popular nightclub in San Francisco is coming to Los Angeles. Infusion Lounge will open its second location at Universal CityWalk in Spring 2011.

The new Infusion Lounge on CityWalk will feature opulent decor, expansive dance floors, top DJs, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems within nearly 9,000 feet of entertainment space. In addition, this new Infusion Lounge location will offer the signature VIP memberships and premier bottle service that have made San Francisco's Infusion Lounge one of the West Coast's most popular and successful clubs, prompting Conde Nast Traveler Magazine to name it one of the "World's Hottest New Nightclubs."

Larry Kurzweil said: "The addition of the Infusion Lounge, with its powerful appeal to cutting-edge club-goers, is a perfect fit for CityWalk and is a great addition to the mix of world-class attractions here in the Entertainment Capital of L.A." more on this story

MOG Coming to Verizon

MOG's mobile music application will be available and preloaded on select 4G smartphones on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.

The MOG app provides users with the ability to search, browse and play unlimited music on demand from a catalog of more than 10 million songs and more than 1 million albums. Verizon Wireless customers will be able to enjoy MOG's vast catalog of music and download any song, album or playlist directly to their mobile devices for $9.99 per month. MOG will be preloaded on select smartphones and available through V CAST Apps, Verizon Wireless' mobile storefront, which offers direct billing of apps so the charges appear on a customer's monthly bill.

"The additional speed and bandwidth that Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network provides will make for an enhanced MOG experience. Users will be delighted by the high-quality sound and speed in which their favorite music is delivered," said David Hyman, founder and chief executive officer of MOG. "It's exciting to broaden MOG's reach and provide users with the ultimate listening experience. We're pleased to be aligned with a company such as Verizon Wireless." more on this story

Keegan DeWitt Releases Free Remix EP

(Submitted) Keegan DeWitt has released a free remix EP of the two songs on his recent limited edition 7-inch single, Two Hearts/Reluctance.

The EP is now available as a free download here and features remixes of "Two Hearts" by Tallest Trees and Myrryrs, as well a remix of "Reluctance" (featuring Isaaca Byrd of The Bridges) by Wild Cub (the moniker under which DeWitt DJs and regularly releases a free mixtape).

The Tallest Trees remix can be downloaded directly here. The Two Hearts/Reluctance 7-inch was released December 14, 2010 via Theory 8 Records. more on this story

Rhapsody Going 4G With Verizon

Rhapsody announced that an enhanced version of its premium, on-demand subscription music service will soon be available on select 4G smartphones on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.

Verizon Wireless customers with select 4G smartphones will have exclusive access to Rhapsody's 4G app, which features high bitrate 192 AAC kbps and faster downloads – 10 songs in about 30 seconds. The app also includes Rhapsody TV, which comes with Rhapsody Originals, concerts produced by Rhapsody, and interviews with artists such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and My Chemical Romance.

"Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network allows Rhapsody to push the capabilities of our Android app and create an optimal listening experience on mobile," said Mark Keeney, head of marketing, Rhapsody. "Working with Verizon Wireless on the first 4G LTE network provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase the speed with which one can navigate, play and download a catalog of 10.6 million songs and access Rhapsody's exclusive, premium content anywhere they go." more on this story