Eric Benet Is 'The One' As His Single 'You'Re The Only One' Stays At No 1 For Three Weeks Straight

BURBANK, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Warner Bros. Records) - R&B soul singer/ songwriter/ producer Eric Benet's new ultra-romantic CD LOVE & LIFE jumped on to Billboard's pop charts at No. 11 while his single, 'You're The Only One' remains firmly entrenched at No. 1 on Urban A/C radio, according to BDS. The video for the smash hit is also in heavy rotation on BET.

The Friday/Reprise Records Grammy nominated artist is scheduled to go on the road for a 17-city run of dates beginning September 26th in Baltimore. Tour dates follow this release. Benet also performed on NBC's Today Show on the day of the CD's release with the show having its highest ratings ever for the season.

"LOVE & LIFE", Benet's first CD in four years and recorded in his hometown of Milwaukee, where he had full creative control, is receiving outstanding reviews including People Magazine's three and a half star rave. "Fans of the female persuasion will rejoice when they hear the R&B singer/songwriter regain his footing...A welcome refresher course in pure Benet" raved Billboard Magazine. "If you enjoyed Eric's music in the past this CD is worth adding to your extensive collection", sang Sister 2 Sister Magazine.

From the laid-back grooves of the opening song, the gospel tinged "Love, Patience and Time" to the ultra-steamy "Chocolate Legs" to the upcoming single, the heartfelt "The Hunger", Benet's new CD - a collaboration with longtime production partner Demonte Posey and writer/producer/cousin George Nash, Jr., - reveals an artist who has opened his heart and soul in original style and combined it with the influence and inspiration of the great r&b sounds from Blue Magic to Luther Vandross.

ERIC BENET 2008 TOUR SCHEDULE:
9/25/08 Jackonville, FL Ritz Theatre
9/26/08 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
9/27/08 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park
9/29/08 Chicago, IL House of Blues
10/1/08 Detroit, MI South Beach
10/2/08 Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square
10/5/08 New Brunswick, NJ State Theatre
10/6/08 New York, NY B.B. King's
10/7/08 Alexandria, VA Birchmere
10/8/08 Alexandria, VA Birchmere
10/10/08 Norfolk, VA Attucks Theatre
10/11/08 Durham, NC Carolina Theatre
10/12/08 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre
10/16/08 Houston, TX Arena Theatre
10/17/08 Baton Rouge, LA River Center
10/18/08 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre