LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly crowned winner of AMERICAN IDOL XIII, Caleb Johnson took the nation by storm with his magnetic personality and powerhouse vocals. Now, the 22-year-old rocker from Asheville, NC, will release his self-titled debut album this summer. The album, anticipated for an August 12 release on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records, is available now for pre-order on iTunes. Fans who pre-order will instantly get Johnson's single and AMERICAN IDOL XIII finale song, "As Long As You Love Me," written by Justin Hawkins and produced by Howard Benson.
Leading up to the album release, Johnson has numerous performances and appearances, including LIVE! WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL and the National Anthem at PBS's 25th Annual NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT.
Next, Johnson embarks on the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! 2014 concert tour. The 41-show tour kicks off June 24, in Binghamton, NY, and stops in major cities, including New York and Los Angeles, before wrapping in Redmond, WA, on Saturday, August 23. Tickets are on sale now via www.americanidol.com/tour.
AMERICAN IDOL XIII is produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media Group.
About 19 Entertainment/CORE Media Group Inc.
19 Entertainment is a division of CORE Media Group Inc. and home to iconic and enduring properties like AMERICAN IDOL and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. CORE Media Group Inc. launched in May 2012 as a newly-branded version of the company formerly known as CKx. For more information about CORE Media Group Inc. and 19 Entertainment, visit www.coremediagroup.com.
About INTERSCOPE GEFFEN A&M
Combining the legacies of three of the most influential record labels in modern music history, Interscope Geffen A&M embarked on a new tradition of musical achievement with its unification on January 1, 1999. Headed by Chairman and CEO Jimmy Iovine, Interscope Geffen A&M is a major force in global music, developing chart-topping artists across a wide range of musical genres including rock, rap, pop and alternative. Interscope Geffen A&M is part of Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company. www.interscope.com
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