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14 Award-Winning Songs that Tell the American Story
These songs reflect a wide range of tones & points-of-view, just as our Founding Fathers intended. On the Fourth of July holiday, you'll hear many patriotic songs that have become anthems. Many have been around so long it's hard to imagine a neighborhood parade or...
“FLAWLESS”
Music was in the air Friday, June 5, 2019 at the South Orange Performing Arts Center in South Orange, NJ, where a sold-out crowd enjoyed a concert by the legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean. Read the full review here.
Don McLean’s “American Pie” Featured on ‘Story Songs (My Music)’ on PBS
Don McLean, America’s legendary singer and songwriter, is featured on the television show Story Songs (My Music) airing on PBS in June. Throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s, “Story Songs” weren’t just great music — they helped unite us through our shared...
Don McLean Announces U.S. & European Tour Dates Along With Intimate GRAMMY Museum® Program on March 25
There is no slowing down for one of America’s greatest singer-songwriters, Don McLean! Having recently honored the 60th anniversary of Buddy Holly’s death and receiving Million-Air certifications from BMI for over 5 million certified airplays of "American Pie" and 3...
Don McLean Reflects On 60th Anniversary of Buddy Holly’s Death and “The Day The Music Died”
On February 3, 1959, a chartered aircraft crashed in Mason City, Iowa just minutes after takeoff claiming the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and the pilot, Roger Peterson. The fateful day was coined “The Day The Music Died” by...
Don McLean Signs $4.5 Million Administration Deal With Universal Music Publishing Group; Readies For Second Leg Of World Tour In October
Legendary American singer, songwriter, and performer Don McLean recently signed a third extension to his ongoing administration deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, worth $4.5 Million. McLean, whose relationship with UMPG goes back to 1990, had this...
DON McLEAN JOINS ED SHEERAN, ROGER DALTREY, VAN MORRISON, AND MORE FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISER; PERFORMS HIS CLASSIC ‘VINCENT’ WITH SHEERAN
Legendary American singer, songwriter and performer Don McLean recently helped raise funds for Teen Cancer America(TCA) and UCLA Health. At the Backyard Concert 2018, McLean joined Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Van Morrison and Roger...
DON McLEAN WRAPS UP FIRST LEG OF INTERNATIONAL TOUR WITH SOLD OUT SHOWS AND MEDIA PRAISE
Live in Tel Aviv, Israel. Following an extremely successful summer European tour, Don McLean returns home to the U.S. ready to hit the American tour circuit again in July, and then returning to Europe again in October for a fall run of shows. “McLean’s concert...
Don McLean’s BOTANICAL GARDENS Out Now!
Iconic American singer, songwriter and performer Don McLeanreleases his new album Botanical Gardens today through BMG. Click here to purchase, download or stream. Ahead of his sold-out performance tonight at City Winery New York, McLean wraps...
DON MCLEAN BECOMES A BMI MULTI MILLION-AIR
Don McLean, one of America's best-known singer-songwriters, was recently honored with two awards from BMI (Broadcast Music,Inc.), recognizing his long-standing career and outstanding contributions to the music industry through the iconic hits "American Pie” and...
Don McLean To Have Rare Items On Display In Country Music Hall of Fame® And Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will feature items on display from award-winning singer-songwriter Don McLean in its long-running, permanent exhibition Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country Music beginning January 12, 2018....
JAMES BLAKE’S PERFORMANCE OF VINCENT
Acclaimed Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello Award winning singer-songwriter, James Blake, surprised his and Don’s fans with a pre-Christmas release of his version of Vincent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR-STh8jECU Don responded to the cover via Twitter, praising...