VH1's Music Radar

VH1's Music Radar

Wed., January 25, 2006 - Tues., January 31, 2006

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

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Beginning Monday, January 23
The Strokes "Juice Box"
Feist "Mushaboom"

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

The Fray -- With the release of their debut album, "How to Save a Life," The Fray are ready to show the world that Denver actually is a "rock city." The timeless songs on their debut are soaring ballads with a ragged edge. Led by choir-trained singer Isaac Slades, the band invokes the sound of Coldplay mixed with Bright Eyes.

KT Tunstall -- KT Tunstall has become a sensation in Great Britain with her soulful style of songwriting. Her debut, "Eye to the Telescope," is an intimate album with a rock crunch that comes from an appreciation for the beats of Bo Diddley.

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.

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.

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What's on VH1.com?

Hear Music First
Train: For Me It's You -- (Columbia)

Divorce, parenthood, love... the guys have made their most personal album yet, and some of the strongest songs of their career. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/train/1200832/album.jhtml?popThis=playIt()

Live @ vh1.com
Train: Live @ VH1.com -- (Columbia)

Their new "Cab" reminds us of how strong their songwriting is. Train filled the VH1.com studio with their passionate vocals and catchy mainstream sound. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/train/videos.jhtml#live

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown:
1. Beyonce featuring Slim Thug and Bun B "Check On It"
2. Pussycat Dolls "Stickwitu"
3. Mariah Carey "Don't Forget About Us"
4. James Blunt "You're Beautiful"
5. Nickelback "Photograph"
6. Goo Goo Dolls "Better Days"
7. All American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret"
8. Eminem "When I'm Gone"
9. Natasha Bedingfield "Unwritten"
10. Mary J. Blige "Be Without You"
11. INXS "Pretty Vegas"
12. Rob Thomas "Ever the Same"
13. U2 "The Original of the Species"
14. Train "Cab"
15. Kelly Clarkson "Because of You"
16. Kanye West featuring Adam Levine "Heard 'Em Say"
17. Gwen Stefani "Luxurious"
18. Prince "Te Amo Corazon"
19. Santana featuring Steven Tyler "Just Feel Better"
20. Jamie Foxx featuring Ludacris "Unpredictable"

What's on VH1 Classic?

Cyndi Lauper stops by the VH1 Classic studio for an all-new hour-long "Hangin' With" premiering on Friday, January 27 at 7:00 PM. The intimate in-studio interview will feature an acoustic performance of Lauper's hit songs including "Change Of Heart," "She Bop," and "Time After Time" as well as "I'll Be Your River" off of Lauper's new album, "Body Acoustic." Lauper also sat down with VH1 classic host Amy Scott to discuss everything from making her new album to performing in "The Three Penny Opera" on Broadway.

Following her intimate acoustic performance Cyndi Lauper takes the stage to perform for a sold-out crowd during "Decades Rock Live" premiering on VH1 Classic on Friday, January 27 at 8:00 PM. "Decades Rock Live" is an innovative new live concert series that features performances by celebrated artists from rock to soul who have influenced popular music over the last 50 years, as well as performances from some of today's hottest recording acts who have been inspired by these legends. The concert honoring Cyndi Lauper will feature special guests including Scott Weiland, Shaggy, Ani DiFranco, The Hooters and Pat Monahan of Train.

Highlights for the Cyndi Lauper tribute include:
* "True Colors" duet with Pat Monahan
* "All Through The Night" duet with Shaggy
* "Money Changes Everything" duet with Scott Weiland
* "Time After Time" rendition with Pat Monahan and Scott Weiland

The music performances are augmented with special features, such as "Decades Confidential," exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the spotlighted artists focusing on their career milestones and highlighting their newest releases, concert performances and other endeavors. "Decades Rock Live" segments will also include "Fan Factoids" from viewers sharing their knowledge of music facts and figures, incorporated as pop-up quotes and trivia in each episode.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents music videos, concerts and music specials featuring classic rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Featured artists include The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more.

Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1

212-846-7131

Source: VH1

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

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/

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