'McDonald's(r) Live' Brings Hip-Hop Newcomer Sean Kingston to Chicago

'McDonald's(r) Live' Brings Hip-Hop Newcomer Sean Kingston to Chicago

CHICAGO, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's fans in Chicago are lovin' "McDonald's(r) Live," the free, ten-city music tour that featured fast-rising 17 year-old new music sensation, Sean Kingston here last night. Kingston performed songs from his self-titled debut album, including the #1 song in the country, "Beautiful Girls," as well as his new single, "Me Love" at Tuesday night's Chicago "McDonald's Live" show, held in west suburban Oak Brook, Illinois. Sean Kingston is just one artist featured on the tour that is traveling to ten cities across the U.S., where concerts are performed free for fans at McDonald's restaurants.

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"Being a part of the McDonald's Live tour is a way for me to connect with young people in Chicago and work with a cool brand like McDonald's," said the young Beluga Heights/Epic Records star. "I love that they're giving fans a free way to enjoy music."

"McDonald's Live" performances are promoted on the No. 1 online music destination, Yahoo! Music. The tour kicked off July 26 in Venice Beach, California, with a headline performance by Ne-Yo, winner of the 2007 BET Best R&B Male Artist of the Year award and Grammy nominated artist.

For a full list of artists and dates, visit the tour website at http://www.mcdlive.com/.

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CONTACT: Ronald Childs of Flowers Communications Group,
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Web Site: http://www.mcdlive.com/

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