Taylor Momsen Scheduled to Release Debut Album on Interscope

Taylor Momsen Scheduled to Release Debut Album on Interscope

Momsen Fronted Rock Band, The Pretty Reckless, Secures Support Spot On The Veronicas North American Tour

Gossip Girl Star Releases Debut CD this Fall

NEW YORK, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Interscope Records signed 15 year-old singer -songwriter Taylor Momsen, star of The CW's popular television series, Gossip Girl. The Momsen fronted rock band, The Pretty Reckless are scheduled to release their full length debut cd this fall. The Pretty Reckless will support The Veronicas on the road commencing May 9 in Nashville, TN.

Momsen, who has been recording in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York, shares album writer credits with Toby Gad (Fergie, Beyonce, The Veronicas), James Michael (Alanis Morissette, Motley Crue) and Kato Khandwala (Paramore, Morningwood). In addition to co-writing all the songs, Momsen fronts the band, singing lead vocals.

"Taylor has an incredible presence and when she decided to make Interscope her musical home we were thrilled," said Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records.

"I'm so excited to be among the talented and respected artists signed to Interscope Records. Partnering with Jimmy Iovine is an honor."

Momsen also signed to powerhouse management company, DAS Communications, Ltd who broke The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, The Fugees and John Legend. "Rock singer/songwriters like Taylor don't come around very often. Taylor is an artist with a genuine voice and a unique point of view. DAS is proud to add her to the list of superstar artists that have been managed by our company," says David Sonenberg, President of DAS Communications.

Momsen, who stars as Jenny Humphrey in Gossip Girl, began acting professionally at age three. In 2000 Taylor starred as Cindy Lou Who in How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Recently Taylor was named one of the most beautiful people in the world in People Magazine.

Be sure to check out The Pretty Reckless at www.theprettyreckless.com and on the road with The Veronicas.

May 9 Nashville, TN Rocketown
May 10 Louisville, KY Headliners
May 12 Columbus, OH Skullys
May 13 Pittsburgh, PA Diesel
May 15 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
May 17 Boston, MA Comcast Center
June 4 Providence, RI Lupo's
June 6 Wilkes Barre, PA Backstage
June 9 Norfolk, VA Norva
June 10 Greensville, NC Handlebar
June 12 New Orleans, LA HOB
June 13 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity
June 14 Memphis, TN Hi Tone Cafe
June 16 OK City, OK Diamond Ballroom
June 17 Dallas, TX HOB
June 18 Houston, TX Meridian
June 20 Kansas City, MO Capitol Fed Park
June 21 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Park
June 23 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda Theater
June 24 San Francisco, CA Six Flags
June 26 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
June 27 Vancouver, BC Richards on Richards
June 28 Seattle, WA Neumos
June 30 Salt Lake City, UT Club Sound

Source: Interscope Records

CONTACT: National, Hillary Siskind , +1-212-841-8055,
Hillary.Siskind@umusic.com; or regional, Lisa DiAngelo, +1-212-841-8047,
Lisa.DiAngelo@umusic.com, both of Interscope Records

Web Site: http://www.theprettyreckless.com/

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