iHeartRadio Launches Exclusive Barry Manilow Station

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.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.

With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company’s live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry’s largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.

The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company’s fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company’s digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.

The company’s Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.

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