NEW YORK (Cher Fans Website) - AOL and Tonos Entertainment today announced the launch of the "Write A Song For Cher Contest," exclusively for AOL members, giving aspiring musicians a once-in-a-lifetime chance to collaborate with the multifaceted entertainer.
Cher is currently on the road with her Living Proof Farewell Tour. This show has already been seen by one million fans. 50 new shows have just been added and the NBC Special of this show is scheduled to air some time next year. Her Living Proof CD debuted in the Top 10 on the US charts.
"The 'Write A Song For Cher Contest' represents yet another exclusive benefit that AOL Music is bringing to its members," said Bill Wilson, VP and General Manager of AOL Music. "We know that our members who are aspiring musicians and songwriters value the information provided by Tonos, and we're pleased to extend our partnership with this promotion. It's an exciting way to give fans and musicians the chance to live out their dream, and we're pleased to partner with Tonos for this once in a lifetime opportunity."
"The 'Write A Song For Cher Contest" on AOL Music is another example of how Tonos is connecting artists and musicians to their favorite artists," said Justin Herz, CEO, Tonos Entertainment. "We're also excited to build upon our successful relationship with America Online, which helps us reach 35 million AOL members worldwide as well as attract new members to our Tonos subscription service."
AOL 'keys' for CHER's songwritting contest:
- AOL Keyword: Tonos,
- Keyword: Cher or
- Keyword: Musician Central.
Contest information and Official Rules can be found on AOL Music at Keyword: Musician Central. Musician Central is a new area - developed through AOL's exclusive relationship with Tonos Entertainment - which offers AOL members access to industry networking opportunities, useful information about classes and learning instruments and much more.
AOL members can enter for a chance to co-write a song with three musical legends: Academy Award and GRAMMY-winning singer Cher, 14-time GRAMMY-winning producer David Foster and Academy Award winner/Songwriting Hall of Fame inductee Carole Bayer Sager. The winning submission will be recorded by Cher and may be released as part of an upcoming album.
AOL Music is committed to showcasing emerging talent as part of their effort to offer members premier access to discover new music - ranging from today's most popular artists to the freshest up-and-comers. With programming like the Artist Discovery Network and AOL Keyword: Breakers, AOL Music makes it easy for members to find new favorites.
