[Michelle]

Up until two weeks ago my album was coming out November 10th. That all changed when a handful of people at Warner Brothers got let go during company wide lay offs. One person in particular has been a main part of my team for 10 years. He has been there since day one when I got signed and we had so much planned for this album and the future. This is just a result of the corporate world and the economic times we live in. So on a personal level this really sucks.

On a professional level, the label and I have collectively been trying to figure this out and have decided the best thing for the album is to push it back a bit so we can put my team back together and give the record the proper attention and promotion it deserves. Everyone is so fired up for this record to be out! We can't wait for everyone to see (and hear) all the hard work we have all put into this. It's my opinion that only then will you understand why we have taken so much time making this perfect. I need you guys to hang in there and not lose any faith. The album is coming out as soon as we get this all situated. But I need your support and your understanding.

Well, I've been keeping pretty busy. Yesterday I had a show with Dierks Bentley for his charity Miles and Music for Kids. It's a great cause benefiting the local Children's Hospital and I was so happy to be a part of it. I'm really excited because Dierks has asked me to open up some dates of his in the beginning of November which will be a lot of fun. Right now I'm doing a bunch of radio promo dates and working on getting the band together. Here are a few that are coming up. Keep in mind because they are radio shows, these are acoustic stripped down dates and usually run about 30 minutes. There are often other artists on the bill as well:

Wednesday, October 14th: Dayton, OH http://www.mix1077.c...racure2009.html

Friday, October 16th: Louisville, KY WXMA http://themaxfm.com/...er-2009/5316934

Sunday, October 18th: Wilkes Barre, PA WGGY http://www.froggy101...ges/5251147.php

Tuesday, October 20th: Akron, OH WQMX http://www.wqmx.com/bosombuddies.asp

Friday, October 23rd: Boston, MA WBMX http://www.mix1041.c...es/5385043.php?

Dates with Dierks:

Thursday, November 5th: Poplar Bluff, MO Black River Coliseum

Friday, November 6th: Knoxville, TN Knoxville Civic Coliseum

Saturday, November 7th: Chicago, IL Libertyville


I'll let you know more shows as they get confirmed. Until then...


Thanks for hanging in there! xo, M

[DwayneJohnson]

Michelle, on 12 October 2009 - 04:12 PM, said:

Up until two weeks ago my album was coming out November 10th. That all changed when a handful of people at Warner Brothers got let go during company wide lay offs. One person in particular has been a main part of my team for 10 years. He has been there since day one when I got signed and we had so much planned for this album and the future. This is just a result of the corporate world and the economic times we live in. So on a personal level this really sucks.

On a professional level, the label and I have collectively been trying to figure this out and have decided the best thing for the album is to push it back a bit so we can put my team back together and give the record the proper attention and promotion it deserves. Everyone is so fired up for this record to be out! We can't wait for everyone to see (and hear) all the hard work we have all put into this. It's my opinion that only then will you understand why we have taken so much time making this perfect. I need you guys to hang in there and not lose any faith. The album is coming out as soon as we get this all situated. But I need your support and your understanding.

Well, I've been keeping pretty busy. Yesterday I had a show with Dierks Bentley for his charity Miles and Music for Kids. It's a great cause benefiting the local Children's Hospital and I was so happy to be a part of it. I'm really excited because Dierks has asked me to open up some dates of his in the beginning of November which will be a lot of fun. Right now I'm doing a bunch of radio promo dates and working on getting the band together. Here are a few that are coming up. Keep in mind because they are radio shows, these are acoustic stripped down dates and usually run about 30 minutes. There are often other artists on the bill as well:

Wednesday, October 14th: Dayton, OH http://www.mix1077.c...racure2009.html

Friday, October 16th: Louisville, KY WXMA http://themaxfm.com/...er-2009/5316934

Sunday, October 18th: Wilkes Barre, PA WGGY http://www.froggy101...ges/5251147.php

Tuesday, October 20th: Akron, OH WQMX http://www.wqmx.com/bosombuddies.asp

Friday, October 23rd: Boston, MA WBMX http://www.mix1041.c...es/5385043.php?

Dates with Dierks:

Thursday, November 5th: Poplar Bluff, MO Black River Coliseum

Friday, November 6th: Knoxville, TN Knoxville Civic Coliseum

Saturday, November 7th: Chicago, IL Libertyville


I'll let you know more shows as they get confirmed. Until then...


Thanks for hanging in there! xo, M

Michelle, I would wait another 10 years for this album to come out because it's worth it. You're amazing and one of my favorite artists ever!

[CurlyFries]

Sorry to hear about all this, there's been quite a bit of confusion regarding the release date lately. Hopefully we wont have to wait too long for it. We're all behind ya 110 percent

[Marta]

We'll wait, Michelle. Don't worry and keep doing what you know how to do perfectly.
I'd like to follow you in every little show you do but it's impossible sinc I'm in Barcelona most part of the week.

Thanks.

[SHiNiNg STaR 070]

Yup, we are all behind you!! We know that the album will be worth the wait.

[nimrod1979]

Wow, I am so sorry to hear about the setback in the release of your record. I am working for a company that has seen quite a few layoffs over the past year so I COMPLETELY understand. I am thankful everyday that I am still working for a great company and a job I love. Don't worry, those of us who come here on a regular basis (especially me) will always be supportive of your amazing music. Your music is certainly worth waiting for.

I'm not completely sure if I can make any of those shows you posted, but if you do a show close enough to the Wasington DC area I will definitely come out. Hang in there and remember that we are all behind you and support you!

[MikeZPurdue]

Michelle: thanks for the update!

You've put a lot of work, a lot of heart and soul, into your
new album, and it's important that it's properly promoted when
it is released.

We look forward to being able to pre-order when the time comes!

Personally, I can't wait to see you perform this Friday in Louisville!
It's gonna be awesome!!!

I love "Sooner or Later" -- I just keep playing it over and over on
my laptop and on my iPod.

--see you soon, Mike

[DustinRiley]

Thanks for the update Michelle, I'm sure everyone here understands. The album definitely should get the promotion it deserves.

Can't wait for the Louisville show on Friday!

Hey Mike, I was wondering if you'd make it down to the show or not. I'm sure I'll see you there.

[trace]

The album is going to be just as great, no matter when it comes out. Any feelings of disappointment, or sadness that I feel, is directed toward those who've lost their job. It's never an easy thing, when it happens to anyone.

Everyone should understand the hard work that has been put into this album, and trust that the people behind it know what they're doing, and will release it when it can have the proper support behind it, in order to ensure it's success. I'll cross my fingers that it's sooner, rather than later, but either way, I know that I'll be supporting it, and Michelle, no matter what!

[pavlick7476]

Thanks Michelle nothing personal I support you but this will be my last blog....I have been following since the beginning and every single time I think the album will be released it is not (you can only be patient for so long); so on a personal note so I am not disappointed any longer I will not be following any more news hope all goes well with the album!!!!. Please no one get upset it is my opinion and I really think Warner Bros sucks as a label and hope once her contract expires that she moves on.

[Jeanine]

it kind of sucks that it had to happen but they do say the best things are worth waiting for. and I know this album is worth the wait! I can't wait until its released. I will be one of the first ones in line to buy it.
hope to see you soon Michelle. Come back to Philly, I miss you!

[aussie36]

I wondered what your tweets were about. Thanks for filling us in, and I hope you get your new supportive team assembled soon. Looking forward to finding out the new release date, but have to say I am excited the reason it is being pushed back is for the promotion it deserves!

[michellefan04]

maybe now it won't be country

[GuitarHoney]

So much for the album being released on my 17th birthday

[autumnresolution]

no worries...we are all behind you 100 percent and will wait for everything to work itself out. can't wait for the new album!

[4tus]

Here we go... I get the picture.... this is the "Chinese Democracy" syndrome!!

The Guns N' Roses fans had to wait 14 years to listen to the record. I waited for 14 years.
So I'm a little bit experimented in the waiting thing, lol.

it's funny because the record sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide but still is considered as a "failure" because Appetite For Destruction sold 30 million copies and Use Your Illusion 1 & 2 around 18 million copies each back in the days when the band was probably almost as popular as Michael Jackson. You know, Guns N' Roses were ****ING HUGE at that time. They were a Led Zeppelin kind of thing, just Mega. But still, 3.5 million copies is not that bad nowadays.

We ain't in the 80's/90's anymore! people don't buy CD's anymore.

This post has been edited by 4tus: 12 October 2009 - 11:47 PM

[Olman]

Dont worry Michelle we understand and we will wait all the time necesary
The few songs we've heard are great and I know the album is gonna be fantastic

One really good thing is that we have the "tuesday morning" videos while we wait for ECAG

[michellefan04]

I hate nice people.

[Ghost]

Michelle sorry to hear about the member of your team getting laid off. I know how much that sucks. Hopefully the set back wont push things back to far for you. We have been here for you and will remain here for you. You and your music are worth waiting for.

[Ghost]

To everyone else. I removed and edited some posts on this thread of things that should not have been said. Instead of fighting with someone please use the report button. One of us will deal with it as soon as we can. Thank You