iHeartRadio Launches Exclusive Barry Manilow Station
New Station Features Music From Barry Manilow’s Iconic Career, Including His New Album, MY DREAM DUETS
NEW YORK, NY – October 28, 2014 – iHeartMedia announced today that it has launched the Barry Manilow Music Station on iHeartRadio, its all-in-one streaming music and digital service. The exclusive station features the works of GRAMMY®, TONY® and EMMY® Award-winning musician Barry Manilow, as well as Manilow’s favorite songs from other artists with commentary by the pop legend. The iHeartRadio Network will also launch a DAIP (Digital Artist Integration Program) across its Adult Contemporary digital stations supporting Manilow’s latest album, MY DREAM DUETS featuring the duet with Whitney Houston, “I Believe In You And Me.”
"Barry Manilow is a national treasure and we are honored to have the opportunity to launch this special channel for our listeners to enjoy songs from his legendary catalog and his personal favorites from other artists," said Darren Davis, President of iHeartRadio.
The iHeartRadio Barry Manilow Music Station launch coincides with the October 27 release of Manilow’s latest album, MY DREAM DUETS. Modern technology has given Manilow the opportunity to record his “dream” duets with his own musical heroes. From cherished idols like Judy Garland and Louis Armstrong to contemporary icons like Whitney Houston and John Denver, they have all joined Barry in his “virtual recording studio” on his latest album.
“I couldn’t be happier to be back on iHeartRadio. I love playing the music I’ve loved all my life for the listeners," said Manilow. "What can be better than great music and some laughs? I’m ready to go!”
Listeners can tune in to the new Barry Manilow Music Station at www.iHeartRadio.com and on the iHeartRadio mobile app. iHeartRadio is available on more than 35 device platforms across web, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, smart TVs, gaming consoles and more. iHeartRadio is free for listeners to use, with no capped hours or monthly subscription fees.
iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to thousands of radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations, and the new Shows & Personalities feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.
For more information on Barry Manilow please visit www.manilow.com.
Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every arena of music, including performing, composing, arranging and producing. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has triumphed in every medium of entertainment. With worldwide record sales exceeding 80 million, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time with over 50 top 40 hits.