The 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival Returns to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas September 19 and 20
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Clear Channel and Macy鈥檚 Launch Annual 鈥淢acy鈥檚 iHeartRadio Rising Star鈥 Giving 25 Emerging Artists the Chance To Perform at the Fourth Annual Festival
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NEW YORK 鈥 April 28, 2014 鈥听Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any radio or television outlet, today announced that its fourth annual, star-studded iHeartRadio Music Festival and Village will return to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 19 and 20, 2014.听 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Macy鈥檚, the famed department store with over 800 locations nationwide, also announced today they have renewed their partnership, which includes a nationwide talent听search to find America鈥檚 next Macy鈥檚 iHeartRadio Rising Star.
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For the third year of Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star talent search,听Clear Channel's music experts and Macy's have selected 25 up-and-coming artists who will be given a chance to perform on the same stage as music's biggest stars at the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2014 and at Macy's Glamorama events, the retailer鈥檚 high-fashion and music spectacles this summer.听 Clear Channel listeners, iHeartRadio fans and Macy鈥檚 shoppers will have the ability to preview music from the selected artists on iHeartRadio via Macy鈥檚 exclusive听, digital top hits radio station which also broadcasts live in-store at more than 700 Macy鈥檚 mstylelab Junior鈥檚 and Young Men鈥檚 departments nationwide.听 mstyleradio is a destination where fans can discover new music, enjoy their favorite hits and connect to the latest in fashion and pop culture.
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鈥淢acy鈥檚 ongoing partnership with Clear Channel is a great example of our goal to bridge the gap between fashion, music and pop culture, as both a fashion retailer and an entertainment brand,鈥 said Martine Reardon, Chief Marketing Officer for Macy鈥檚, Inc. 鈥淟everaging the power of mstyleradio, our iconic fashion and music events and our stores nationwide, which are the hub for incredible entertainment experiences, we will provide an extraordinary platform to an up-and-coming talent to connect with millions of fans.鈥澨
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鈥淓very year the听iHeartRadio Music Festival features the biggest names in music together on one stage as well as historic collaborations you can't see anywhere else听鈥斕齣t听has truly become the year's听unforgettable, can鈥檛 miss music听experience,鈥 said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for Clear Channel. 鈥淏eing able to bring such a diverse array of popular artists together,听while having the opportunity to introduce listeners to new music and artists through programs like Macy鈥檚 iHeartRadio Rising Star, is what Clear Channel is all about.鈥
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Voting will begin May 5 at听.听 Listeners can also vote by 鈥渢humbing-up鈥 an artist鈥檚 song while listening to .听 Full artist biographies, music tracks and videos will be available online to help fans choose their favorite artist.听 Voting ends June 22 and the winner will perform at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. Fans who vote online at听 will be automatically entered to win a VIP Trip for two to the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2014 including tickets for both nights as well as entry to the Festival Village, airfare, accommodations and an exclusive meet-and-greet with the Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star winner.
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After more than six million votes were cast, last year鈥檚 winner,听The Summer Set, performed alongside music鈥檚 biggest stars at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which brings the music of the iHeartRadio app to life and offers fans an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of incredible live music and surprise performances by听their favorite artists.听 Last year's star-studded festival featured more than 40 of the best artists in music including Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Queen + Adam Lambert, fun., Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars and more.听 This year鈥檚 iHeartRadio Music Festival 2014 lineup and ticket information will be announced this summer.
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The iHeartRadio app, which reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history, delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to more than 1,500 radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations "Perfect For" any mood or activity, and the new Shows & Personalities feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit听.
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