Creed's multi-platinum-selling ‘Greatest Hits’ set to make its wide debut on vinyl

American rockers Creed's multi-platinum-selling "Greatest Hits" is set to make its debut on vinyl on May 24, 2024...Robert Kinsler 

The 13-track collection spans the GRAMMY®-winning band’s first three albums and features such enduring favorites as “Higher,” “With Arms Wide Open,” “One Last Breath,” “My Own Prison,” and “My Sacrifice”

 

Recently reunited band set to tour throughout the year, including headlining spots on the Summer of ’99 Cruise and Summer of ’99 Tour

Los Angeles, CA (March 26, 2024)—As CREED readies to embark on their first headlining shows in more than a decade, Craft Recordings celebrates the recently reunited band and their enduring catalog of music with the first wide vinyl release of their multiplatinum-selling Greatest Hits collection. Originally issued in 2004 as a limited-edition pressing, the 13-track compilation spans the GRAMMY and American Music Award-winning band’s first three albums (1997’s My Own Prison, 1999’s Human Clay, and 2001’s Weathered) and features such chart-topping singles as “Higher,” “One Last Breath,” “With Arms Wide Open,” and “My Sacrifice.” As a special bonus, the 2-LP set features an etching on Side D that mirrors the cover art.   Arriving May 24 and available for pre-order today, Greatest Hits can also be found in a variety of limited exclusives, including Green Smoke vinyl (via CREED’s official store), Orange Smoke (Craft Recordings), Red Smoke (Target), Gray Smoke (Best Buy), and Blue Smoke (Walmart).The collection is also available to stream/download now.   To gear up for the reunion, the band are remastering their iconic music videos in HD. Head to CREED’s official YouTube channel to watch the newly restored video for “Higher,” and stay tuned for more to special announcements to follow.   ***   With over 53 million albums sold worldwide, CREED remains one of modern rock’s most successful acts. Formed in 1994 by the prolific writing team of Scott Stapp (vocals) and Mark Tremonti (guitar), plus bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips, the Tallahassee, FL band skyrocketed to international fame, thanks to their winning combination of anthemic hooks, rousing guitar riffs, and introspective lyricism.   Greatest Hits captures CREED’s unparalleled journey through memorable singles from their first three albums. The collection opens with selections from the band’s 1997 debut, My Own Prison. The album, which was later certified 6x Platinum, introduced CREED with tracks like “One,” “What’s This Life For,” and “My Own Prison”—all of which broke the Top Ten of Billboard’s Alternative and Mainstream Rock charts. With more than 15 million copies sold worldwide, My Own Prison stands among the most successful debuts of all time.   The story continues with 1999’s Human Clay. One of the best-selling albums of all time in the US, the Diamond-certified LP made CREED one of the biggest acts in the world, thanks to such stratospheric hits as “With Arms Wide Open,” which earned a GRAMMY for Best Rock Song and marked the band’s first No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Higher,” which spent an astonishing 57 weeks on the US pop chart, where it peaked at No.7. The album, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, also includes the fan favorites “What If” (featured in the soundtrack to Scream 3) and “Are You Ready.”   2001’s Weathered—which marked the band’s final studio album until 2009’s Full Circle—found CREED pushing the boundaries of their work through deeply personal lyricism and some of their heaviest material yet, including the Top 10 hits “My Sacrifice” and “One Last Breath,” as well as tracks like “Bullets” and “Weathered.” The album, which sat atop the US charts for a historic consecutive eight-week run, has since been certified 6x Platinum.   Now, 30 years into their incredible journey, CREED are bigger than ever. Late last year, the Texas Rangers made “Higher” their unofficial anthem, as it spurred them to their first World Series win. More recently, the song appeared in a high-profile Paramount+ Super Bowl commercial, while a NASCAR Daytona 500 campaign also incorporates the hit single. Along the way, CREED have gained a new generation of fans, thanks to countless TikTok videos that feature their songs.   In July 2023, after an 11-year hiatus, CREED announced their long-awaited reunion. In the months ahead, fans will have multiple opportunities to see the band live, beginning with a headlining spot on the sold-out Summer of ’99 Cruise. They’ll continue their headlining run on the Summer of ’99 Tour, where they will be joined by such acts as Finger Eleven, 3 Doors Down, Hinder, Fuel, and Daughtry. Later this year, CREED look forward to celebrating the 25th anniversary of Human Clay, while touring North America throughout the end of the year. Scroll down to see a complete list of dates, or visit the band’s official website for tickets and more info.   Click here to pre-order or stream/download CREED’s Greatest Hits.

Photo credit: Chuck Brueckmann     CREED’s Greatest Hits Track Listing:   Side A: 1.  Torn 2.  My Own Prison 3.  What's This Life For 4.  One Side B: 1.  Are You Ready? 2.  Higher 3.  With Arms Wide Open 4.  What If Side C: 1.  One Last Breath 2.  Don't Stop Dancing 3.  Bullets 4.  My Sacrifice 5.  Weathered   CREED 2004 Tour Dates 4/18 – 4/21 - Summer of ’99 Cruise 4/27 – 5/1 - Summer of ’99 Cruise 7/17 - Green Bay, WI (Resch Center) 7/19 - Monticello, IA (Great Jones County Fair) 7/20 - Walker, MN (Moondance Events) 7/23 - Simpsonville, SC (CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park) 7/24 - Charlotte, NC (PNC Music Pavilion) 7/26 - Bristow, VA (Jiffy Lube Live) 7/27 - Virginia Beach, VA (Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach) 7/30 - Toronto, ON (Budweiser Stage) 7/31 - Detroit, MI (Pine Knob Music Theatre) 8/2 - Cincinnati, OH (Riverbend Music Center) 8/3 - Burgettstown, PA (The Pavilion at Star Lake) 8/6 - Bridgeport, CT (Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater) 8/7 - Holmdel, NJ (PNC Bank Arts Center) 8/9 - Maryland Heights, MO (Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis) 8/10 - Noblesville, IN (Ruoff Music Center - Indianapolis) 8/13 - Nashville, TN (Ascend Amphitheater) 8/14 - Pelham, AL (Oak Mountain Amphitheatre) 8/16 - Tinley Park, IL (Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre) 8/17 - Welch, MN (Treasure Island Amphitheater) 8/20 - Gilford, NH (BankNH Pavilion) 8/21 - Mansfield, MA (Xfinity Center) 8/23 - Hershey, PA (Hersheypark Stadium) 8/24 - Saratoga Springs, NY (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) 8/31 - San Bernardino, CA (Glen Helen Amphitheater) 9/1 - Wheatland, CA (Toyota Amphitheatre) 9/4 - Phoenix, AZ (Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre) 9/6 - West Valley City, UT (Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre (formerly USANA)) 9/7 - Greenwood Village, CO (Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre) 9/10 - Rogers, AR (Walmart AMP) 9/11 - Dallas, TX (Dos Equis Pavilion) 9/13 - San Antonio, TX (Frost Bank Center) 9/14 - Houston, TX (The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Houston) 9/16 - Brandon, MS (Brandon Amphitheater) 9/18 - Raleigh, NC (Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek) 9/20 - Tampa, FL (MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre) 9/21 - Palm Beach County, FL (iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre) 9/24 - Jacksonville, FL (Daily's Place) 9/25 - Alpharetta, GA (Ameris Bank Amphitheatre) 9/27 - Corfu, NY (Darien Lake Amphitheater) 9/28 - Atlantic City, NJ (Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena) 11/2 - Oklahoma City, OK (Paycom Center) 11/3 - North Little Rock, AR (Simmons Bank Arena) 11/6 - Kansas City, MO (T-Mobile Center) 11/8 - Nashville, TN (Bridgestone Arena) 11/9 - Biloxi, MS (Mississippi Coast Coliseum) 11/12 - Corpus Christi, TX (American Bank Center Arena) 11/13 - Fort Worth, TX (Dickies Arena) 11/15 - Austin, TX (Moody Center) 11/16 - Bossier City, LA (Brookshire Grocery Arena) 11/19 - Grand Rapids, MI (Van Andel Arena) 11/20 - Detroit, MI (Little Caesars Arena) 11/22 - Cleveland, OH (Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse) 11/23 - Baltimore, MD (CFG Bank Arena) 11/25 - Montréal, QC (Bell Centre) 11/27 - Toronto, ON (Scotiabank Arena) 11/29 - New York City, NY (Madison Square Garden) 11/30 - Bangor, ME (Cross Insurance Center) 12/2 - Allentown, PA (PPL Center) 12/4 - Atlanta, GA (State Farm Arena) 12/5 - Orlando, FL (Kia Center)   About CREED: The GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning CREED formed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1994. The more than one billion streams between “Higher,” “My Sacrifice,” “One Last Breath,” “With Arms Wide Open,” and “My Own Prison” on Spotify alone is a testament to the band’s enduring power. Nearly 30 years after CREED’s formation, the ubiquitous anthems composed by singer Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, performed for millions of fans around the world together with drummer Scott Phillips and bassist Brian Marshall, are part of modern rock and alternative’s DNA. My Own Prison (1997) is one of the late 20th century’s biggest debuts. Human Clay (1999) and Weathered (2001) both entered the Billboard 200 chart at No.1. Full Circle (2009), released after a hiatus, bowed at No.1 on the Top Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative charts and No.2 on the Billboard 200. With more than 53 million albums sold worldwide, CREED stands alongside iconic bands like Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica as one of an elite few hard rock outfits to earn RIAA Diamond-certified status, for more than 11 million sales of Human Clay in the United States. After an eleven-year hiatus, CREED officially reunited in July 2023 and announced that they would be headlining two different Summer of '99 cruise festivals in April 2024 which resulted in immediate sell-outs and more North American tour dates this year. For more information, visit Creed.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.   About Craft Recordings: Craft Recordings is home to one of the largest and most essential collections of master recordings and compositions in the world. Its storied repertoire includes landmark releases from icons such as Joan Baez, John Coltrane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Celia Cruz, Miles Davis, Isaac Hayes, John Lee Hooker, Little Richard, R.E.M., Joan Sebastian, and Traveling Wilburys. Plus, the catalog recordings of celebrated contemporary acts including A Day to Remember, Evanescence, Alison Krauss, Nine Inch Nails, Taking Back Sunday and Violent Femmes, to name just a few. Renowned imprints with catalogs issued under the Craft banner include Fania, Fantasy, Fearless, Musart, Nitro, Panart, Prestige, Riverside, Rounder, Specialty, Stax, Vanguard, Varèse Sarabande, Vee-Jay, Victory, and Wind-Up, among many others. Craft creates thoughtfully curated packages, with a meticulous devotion to quality and a commitment to preservation—ensuring that these recordings endure for new generations to discover. Craft is also home to the Billie Holiday and Tammy Wynette estates which preserve and protect their respective names, likeness and music through day-to-day legacy management of these cultural trailblazers. Craft Recordings is the catalog label team for Concord.   For more information, visit CraftRecordings.com and follow on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

'Dolly: The Ultimate Collection,' a 6-Disc Collector's Set Available for the Very First Time at Retail, Arrives on 9/21

Dolly Parton's amazing career will be celebrated via a six-disc DVD coming next month...

SHE’S DAZZLING, SHE’S DELIGHTFUL… SHE’S DOLLY!   THIS SEPTEMBER, TIME LIFE DELIVERS A SPECTACULAR DVD COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTING THE INCREDIBLE CAREER OF THE QUEEN OF COUNTRY – AVAILABLE AT RETAIL  FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!    DOLLY: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION   Street Date: September 21, 2021 DVD SRP: $49.99   Available at Walmart and Select Retailers, Some of the Greatest Moments from Dolly’s Rags-to-Rhinestones Career are Highlighted in This Carefully Crafted  6-Disc Collection Packed with Unforgettable Moments, Including  a Special Christmas Disc Featuring A Down Home Country Christmas!

Fairfax, VA (August 3, 2021) – You can call her The Queen of Country, an award-winning songwriter, actress, television star, philanthropist, business mogul, icon and American treasure -- but to her millions of fans, she’s known simply as Dolly. From the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to international super-stardom – Dolly Parton has spent the last 50 years singing and laughing her way into our hearts. And now, for the first time ever at retail, the greatest video highlights from Dolly’s iconic, unforgettable career are together in one singular 6-disc collection available at Walmart and other select retailers!   From her start out of Nashville in the ‘60s through her own spectacular variety shows in the ‘70s and ’80s and beyond, Dolly has done it all -- and in 6 inch heels! DOLLY: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION includes some of the greatest star-studded episodes from her fan-favorite 80s variety show, a special Christmas disc, Dolly’s unforgettable 2009 “Live from London” concert, and more!   Across 6 DVDs, Dolly’s passionate fans will thrill to:    11 star-studded episodes of Dolly's variety show from the '80s with guest appearances by Oprah Winfrey, Kenny Rogers, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Willie Nelson, The Smothers Brothers, and more!   A special Christmas disc featuring A Down Home Country Christmas with Mac Davis and Burl Ives, and Bob Hope’s Jolly Christmas Show Dolly's unforgettable Live From London concert Plus the 2019 BBC documentary Dolly Parton: Here I Am    Time Life invites home audiences to join them for the journey of a lifetime with DOLLY: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, available nationally in Walmart and select retailers.   About Time Life  Time Life is one of the world's pre-eminent creators and direct marketers of unique music and video/DVD products, specializing in distinctive multi-media collections that evoke memories of yesterday, capture the spirit of today, and can be enjoyed for a lifetime. TIME LIFE and the TIME LIFE logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc.   About Dolly Parton Dolly Parton is the most honored and revered female country singer-songwriter of all time. Achieving 25 RIAA-certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, she has had 26 songs reach #1 on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist. Recently, Parton reached #1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart for the first time for her duet with Grammy award-winning Zach Williams of “There Was Jesus,” for which they won a Grammy this year.  She received her first Dove Award for short form video for her collaboration with for King & Country on the song “God Only Knows.” Parton is the first artist to have topped the Billboard’s Adult Contemporary, Christian AC Songs, Hot Country Songs, Christian Airplay, Country Airplay and Dance/Mix Show Airplay radio charts. Parton recently became the first country artist honored as Grammy MusiCares Person of the Year given out by NARAS. She has 44 career Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years. In 2014 the RIAA recognized her impact on recorded music with a plaque commemorating more than 100 million units sold worldwide. Her 2016 #1 album, “Pure & Simple,” which topped the Billboard Top Country Albums and Americana/Folk Albums charts and debuted at No. 1 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia, added to that massive tally. She has garnered eleven Grammy Awards and 50 nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and a 2020 win with for KING & COUNTRY for their collaboration on "God Only Knows"; 10 Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year; five Academy of Country Music Awards, also including a nod for Entertainer of the Year; four People’s Choice Awards; and three American Music Awards. In 1999, Parton was inducted as a member of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Parton has donated over 161 million books to children around the world with her Imagination Library. Her children's book, Coat of Many Colors, was dedicated to the Library of Congress to honor the Imagination Library's 100 millionth book donation. From her “Coat of Many Colors” while working “9 to 5,” no dream is too big and no mountain too high for the country girl who turned the world into her stage.

Media Release: Walmart Exclusive - Charlie Daniels & Friends 'Duets' set to be released on July 16, 2021

WALMART EXCLUSIVE: CHARLIE DANIELS & FRIENDS — DUETS SET TO RELEASE ON JULY 16

 

 

Charlie Daniels & Friends: Duets | Credit: Erick Anderson / @eafoto

 

Nineteen-Track Album Features Daniels Dueting with Dolly Parton,

Brooks & Dunn, Darius Rucker, Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley,

Brenda Lee, Gretchen Wilson and More

 

 

Nashville, Tenn. (June 17, 2021) — Walmart is helping pay tribute to the late Charlie Daniels by exclusively carrying an upcoming collaborative album that features the Country Music Hall of Fame member dueting with some of the biggest stars in country music, bluegrass, and southern rock. The physical edition of Charlie Daniels & Friends - Duets (via Blue Hat Records & BFD / Audium Nashville) will be available for purchase in all Walmart stores and walmart.com on Friday, July 16.

 

"It goes without saying that it’s been a rough year for my mom and I, our CDB family and dad’s fans,” says Daniels’ son, Charlie Daniels Jr. “But his music will live on forever, and we’re happy that this Duets collection will add to his legacy."

 

The nineteen-track compilation features Daniels singing and pickin’ with a slew of top-notch stars including Dolly Parton, Brooks & Dunn, Darius Rucker, Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Brenda Lee, Gretchen Wilson, Marty Stuart, and more.

 

The album includes several of Daniels' biggest songs such as “Long Haired Country Boy” (w/ Brooks & Dunn, as well as an additional version w/ Hal Ketchum and John Berry), “The South’s Gonna Do It (Again)” (w/ Keith Urban on guitar), “Drinkin’ My Baby Goodbye” (w/ Montgomery Gentry), and “Waco” (w/ Garth Brooks singing harmony), as well as classic tunes like “Jackson” (w/ Gretchen Wilson), “Let It Be Me” (w/ Brenda Lee), and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” (w/ Vince Gill).

 

“The process of putting this project together was a wonderful time of reflection and it became an overwhelming reminder of how great these tracks are,” explains Blue Hat Records president and Daniels' longtime manager David Corlew. “The best of the best joined Charlie in sharing musical styles and great songs. Thanks to all who participated in honoring Charlie."

 

Pre-orders are available now at walmart.com.

 

The life and career of Daniels will be honored at the upcoming 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels, set to take place on August 18 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Tickets are available for purchase now via ticketmaster.com. Click here for the full artist lineup.

 

Charlie Daniels & Friends - Duets Track Listing:

1. What'd I Say (w/ Travis Tritt) 
2. Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours (w/ Bonnie Bramlett)
3. Jackson (w/ Gretchen Wilson) 
4.  The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (w/ Vince Gill) 
5. Maggie's Farm (w/ Earl, Gary and Randy Scruggs) 
6.  Daddy's Old Fiddle (w/ Dolly Parton) 
7. Like A Rolling Stone (w/ Darius Rucker)
8. Evangeline (w/ The Del McCoury Band)
9. Let It Be Me (w/ Brenda Lee)
10. Long Haired Country Boy (w/ Brooks & Dunn)
11. God Save Us All From Religion (w/ Marty Stuart)
12. Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye (w/ Montgomery Gentry)
13. Jammin' For Stevie (w/ Brad Paisley) 
14. Waco (w/ Garth Brooks singing harmony vocals)
15. The South’s Gonna Do It (Again) (w/ Keith Urban on guitar) 
16. All Night Long (w/ Montgomery Gentry) 
17. Texas (w/ Ray Benson and Lee Roy Parnell)
18. Southern Boy (w/ Travis Tritt)
19. Long Haired Country Boy (w/ Hal Ketchum and John Berry) 

 

About Charlie Daniels

From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his genre-defining southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America's musical landscape than the late Charlie Daniels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor, and a true road warrior, Daniels parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children, and others in need. The Charlie Daniels Band has long populated radio with memorable hits and his signature song, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." Over the course of his career, Daniels received numerous accolades, including his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Daniels helped to shine the spotlight on the many causes that were close to his heart. He was a staunch supporter of the military and gave his time and talent to numerous charitable organizations, including The Journey Home Project, that he founded in 2014 with his manager, David Corlew, to help veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Daniels passed away on July 6, 2020. He was 83.

 

For more information, visit charliedaniels.com.

 

About Bob Frank Distribution (BFD)

Bob Frank Distribution (BFD) was formed in 2013 as a boutique independent music distributor with a global sub-distribution arrangement with the Orchard. BFD currently represents over 50 labels and artists with thousands of masters including earMUSIC, Charly, Absolute, Righteous Babe, BlueHat / Charlie Daniels masters, Astor Place Recordings, Big Deal Records, Once Upon A Time Music, Node Records, Cleveland International Records, Peak Records, Woodward Avenue Records, The Atlantic Screen Group (Filmtrax), REMT, PRA/Bad Dog, and UFO, as well as artist owned labels and catalogs including Crystal Gayle, Dale Watson, Dave Davies, Anthony Gomes, Mark Collie, Darryl Worley, Lee Roy Parnell, Trini Lopez and many others.  

 

Visit more information, visit bobfrankent.com.