Singer Songwriter Rufus Wainwright Becomes Newest Steinway Artist

New York, NY (Top40 Charts / Steinway & Sons Official Website) Steinway & Sons, makers of the world's finest pianos, announced today that acclaimed singer songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright has been named as a Steinway Artist. He joins a distinguished international roster of musicians including Billy Joel, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr., Lang Lang and past music greats such as Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and Sergei Rachmaninoff. The announcement coincides with the release of Wainwright's new album, "Out of the Game."

Says Wainwright: "I grew up playing my grandmother's 100 year old Steinway. That instrument is still the spiritual center of our family's musical legacy."

Affectionately referred to by Elton John as "the greatest songwriter on the planet" and praised by The New York Times for his "genuine originality," Grammy nominee Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.

Ron Losby, President, Steinway & Sons - Americas welcomed Wainwright to this exclusive roster adding: "Rufus Wainwright is a truly iconic musician and his love of Steinway pianos goes all the way back to his childhood. He will be a wonderful addition to our family of Steinway Artists."