UK Breakout Group One Direction Announce US Debut Album Release

UK Breakout Group One Direction Announce US Debut Album Release

"UP ALL NIGHT", BIGGEST UK DEBUT ALBUM OF 2011 AVAILABLE MARCH 20TH ON SYCO/COLUMBIA RECORDS

TOUR WITH BIG TIME RUSH SET FOR SPRING 2012

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The biggest UK breakout group of 2011, One Direction is ready to take America by storm with the release of their debut album UP ALL NIGHT on March 20, 2012 via Syco/Columbia Records. Their debut single "What Makes You Beautiful" became the fastest selling single of 2011 and entered the chart at #1 in both the UK and Ireland. The music video has already garnered over 24M views, check it out here: http://vevo.ly/1DWMYB.

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One Direction areLiam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik. All five boys auditioned for the UK show X Factor in 2010 as solo artists. However, at the suggestion of Simon Cowell and guest judge Nicole Scherzinger they joined forces as a group, quickly becoming one of the competition's most popular acts of all time, finishing in the final three and garnering a gigantic and loyal fan-base along the way.

Stand out tracks on the album include recent record-breaking No.1 'What Makes You Beautiful', the pulsating pop/rock 'Tell Me A Lie' written by Kelly Clarksonand 'Gotta Be You', an emotive and heartfelt ballad with lush strings, soaring harmonies and an indelible melody. The epically anthemic 'One Thing' is another hit-in-waiting: 'More Than This', a beautiful and melodic smash, has the boys distinctive vocals sounding stronger than ever. Other collaborators include RedOne and Toby Gad (Beyonce, Fergie, etc) with the boys co-writing on several tracks.

A special Limited Yearbook Deluxe Edition of the album will also be available featuring two extra tracks, including 'Stand Up' and the fan favorite 'Moments'. The package also includes an exclusive booklet featuring personal photos of the band, interviews, fan photos and stickers.

One Direction will join the North American leg of the Big Time Rush "Better With U Tour" beginning February 24th in Chicago. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Fans can also bring One Direction to their city in their brilliant and innovative Bring1D To U.S. campaign. Help to decide which city the band will be visiting by joining the Bring 1D To U.S. weekly challenges. Keep an eye on www.Bring1DtoUs.com or follow @Bring1DtoUS on Twitter. One city will get a special visit from One Direction!

The full track list for UP ALL NIGHT is as follows:

1. What Makes You Beautiful

2. Gotta Be You (2012 US Version)

3. One Thing

4. More Than This

5. Up All Night

6. I Wish

7. Tell Me A Lie

8. Taken

9. I Want

10. Everything About You

11. Same Mistakes

12. Save You Tonight

13. Stole My Heart

Pre-order available now

iTunes: http://bit.ly/sGhR74

Amazon: http://amzn.to/sQrNrW

Amazon (Deluxe Yearbook Edition): http://amzn.to/vfxzwF

"Better With U" Tour Dates

Date City Venue
Feb 24 Chicago Rosemont Theatre
Feb 25 Detroit Fox Theatre
Feb 26 Toronto Air Canada Centre
Feb 28 Albany, NY Palace Theatre
March 1 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods
March 2 Washington, DC Patriot Center
March 3 Boston Agganis Arena
March 6 Durham, NC Durham PAC
March 7 Nashville Bridgestone Arena
March 9 NYC Radio City Music Hall
*More dates to be announced

For more info visit

http://www.onedirectionmusic.com

http://www.bring1dtous.com

SOURCE Syco/Columbia Records

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Syco/Columbia Records

CONTACT: CONTACT: Benny Tarantini, Columbia Records, +1-212-833-5858, Benny.Tarantini@sonymusic.com or Mike Navarra, Columbia Records, +1-212-833-7545, Mike.Navarra@sonymusic.com

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

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