VH1'S Music Radar Wed., December 14, 2005 - Tues., December 20, 2005

VH1'S Music Radar Wed., December 14, 2005 - Tues., December 20, 2005

NEW YORK, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

Notable News: VH1 Classic To Air Music Video Dedications

Throughout Christmas Day to Families of Sailors Aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz. The VH1 Classic team, featuring "All Request Hour" host Lynn Hoffman, was invited to come on board the ship in November to interview the sailors and help them send music video dedications and holiday messages back to their families at home literally across the country.

The holiday dedications will air throughout Christmas Day. Families will be contacted by VH1 Classic to alert them to the time that they can view their favorite sailor's greeting.

New Video Adds:
Beginning Monday, December 19
Beyonce featuring Slim Thug "Check On It"

"You Oughta Know" - VH1 fills you in on artists on the rise. Get acquainted with these essential new artists.

Anthony Hamilton - Soulful and smooth, Anthony Hamilton got his start at age ten singing in his church choir. The Charlotte, NC, native made the move to New York City in 1993 and has now become the new master of old-school soul, drawing comparisons to R&B legends Bill Withers and Bobby Womack.

Anna Nalick - This charming newcomer writes her feisty pop tunes with no formal training, just a love of music. From the age of thirteen, Anna Nalick was rewriting the lyrics to tunes by Green Day, Nirvana and Matchbox Twenty. She has since honed the craft of storytelling and this singer/songwriter showcases her own poignant music on her debut Wreck of the Day.

James Blunt - This ex-soldier has gone from riding in tanks to topping the UK charts with the ballad "You're Beautiful," that Elton John has compared to his own hit "Your Song." The candor and catchiness of Back to Bedlam is the reason for Blunt's success - the CD showcases a disarmingly tender voice that speaks with the heart of a true romantic.

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What's on VH1.com?

Live @ vh1.com
Franz Ferdinand: Live @ VH1.com - (Epic)

The red-hot Scots romp through three new songs from their new album You Could Have It So Much Better. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/franz_ferdinand/videos.jhtml#live

James Blunt: Live @ VH1.com - (Atlantic)

The singing soldier has a great voice and heart wrenching songs like the hit "You're Beautiful." He's a handsome devil, too. Watch him perform. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/blunt__james/videos.jhtml#live

Video Premiere
Prince: "Te Amo Corazon" - (Universal)

Selma Hayek directed the first AV (audio and visual) from Prince's 4thcoming album 3121. Watch "Te Amo Corazon." http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/prince/artist.jhtml

You Oughta Know: Anthony Hamilton!
Sensual Southerner with soul chops and R&B grit.

Watch his new video "Can't Let Go," see his Live @ VH1.com performance and flip through some gorgeous photos! http://www.vh1.com/artists/you_oughta_know/

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown:
1. Nickelback "Photograph"
2. Kelly Clarkson "Because of You"
3. Madonna "Hung Up"
4. Mariah Carey "Don't Forget About Us"
5. Pussycat Dolls "Stickwitu"
6. Gwen Stefani "Luxurious"
7. Shakira "Don't Bother"
8. Kanye West "Gold Digger"
9. Goo Goo Dolls "Better Days"
10. Eminem "When I'm Gone"
11. Bon Jovi "Have a Nice Day"
12. James Blunt "You're Beautiful"
13. Black Eyed Peas "My Humps"
14. INXS "Pretty Vegas"
15. Kanye West featuring Adam Levine "Heard 'Em Say"
16. Foo Fighters "DOA"
17. Weezer "Perfect Situation"
18. Sheryl Crow "Good is Good"
19. Alanis Morissette "Crazy"
20. Rob Thomas "Ever the Same"

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 Classic will celebrate the holiday spirit throughout Christmas Day by bringing some of the men and women on board the U.S.S. Nimitz a little closer to their families.

The VH1 Classic team, featuring "All Request Hour" host Lynn Hoffman, was invited to come on board the ship in November to interview the sailors and help them send music video dedications and holiday messages back to their families at home literally across the country.

The holiday dedications will air throughout Christmas Day. Families will be contacted by VH1 Classic to alert them to the time that they can view their favorite sailor's greeting.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents music videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at www.vh1classic.com.

Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1

212-846-7131

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Lori Hornik, VH1, +1-212-846-7131

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