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Image by VancityAllie via Flickr"Glee" star and Mercury Records artist Matthew Morrison will go on a tour this summer and host a glee club competion in conjuction with VH1 Save The Music Foundation.



Matthew Morrison recently announced his major summer tour that will feature songs from his self-titled debut album, slated to hit stores May 10, along with many of the "Glee" fan favorites. In understanding the value of music education in schools everywhere and in collaboration with VH1 Save The Music Foundation, Matthew Morrison will offer regional glee clubs the chance to compete for the 'opening act' performance slot at each tour stop, and winners will be chosen personally by him. Entries can be sumbitted at www.matthewmorrison.com/gleeclubcontest.
For more information and to hear a personal message from Matthew Morrison about your participation in the competition, please visit www.matthewmorrison.com/gleeclubcontest. Matthew Morrison will also be performing an intimate acoustic performance at Songwriters Music Series: NY Edition on May 16 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE.


The stars align on Matthew's new track "Still Got Tonight", written by Americal Idol winner Kris Allen. Single available on iTunes now!

Matthew's debut album will be available one week from today on Tuesday, May 10th! You can pre-order the album on Amazon!

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Matthew Morrison's US Tour kicks off on June 18 in Minneapolis. The tour will hit 20 plus cities across the U.S. before wrapping up in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre on July 23rd. Artist pre-sale tickets went on sale April 4th at www.matthewmorrison.com. General public tickets are on sale now at www.aeglive.com. Several VIP packages will be available and include artist meet-and-greets, reserved seating, priority venue entrance, collectible memorabilia and more.

MATT MORRISON Tour Dates
Saturday, June 18
Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre
Sunday, June 19
St. Louis, MO - Fabulous Fox Theatre
Tuesday, June 21
Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre
Wednesday, June 22
Columbus, OH - Palace Theatre
Thursday, June 23
Detroit, MI - Detroit Opera House
Monday, June 27
Philadelphia, PA - Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Tuesday, June 28
Newark, NJ - New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, June 29
Boston, MA - Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre
Friday, July 1
New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
Saturday, July 2
Atlantic City, NJ - Caesar's - Circus Maximus
Wednesday, July 6
Washington DC - DAR Constitution Hall
Thursday, July 7
Greensboro, NC - War Memorial Auditorium
Friday, July 8
Duluth, GA - The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Sunday, July 10
Tampa, FL - David A. Straz Jr Center for the Performing Arts
Monday, July 11
Orlando, FL - Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, July 13
Boca Raton, FL - Mizner Park Amphitheatre
Thursday, July 14
Jacksonville, FL - Moran Theater
Saturday, July 16
Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
Sunday, July 17
Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall
Tuesday, July 19
Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre
Wednesday, July 20
San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
Saturday, July 23
Los Angeles, CA - NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE
Make sure you stay tuned to Matthew's official website! Fans can earn badges for activity on the site to earn prizes and be the fan leader! Listen, watch, comment, and "like" to earn badges now! Find out more at www.matthewmorrison.com.
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The hunt for Wisconsin's 14 missing state senators continues - now a new Hideaway in Rockford Campaign video from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau suggests the State Troopers sent to find them may have gone missing, too. Perhaps they have joined the missing state senators who are hiding out in Rockford. Following a successful launch of its first Hideaway in Rockford video featuring Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen talking about Rockford's hideaway hotspots, the RACVB continues the story with a cheeky new video.  In the follow-up video, the Wisconsin State Troopers are sent to Rockford to look for Wisconsin's 14 missing State Senators, a known hide-out for the senators. Before long, the troopers find themselves side-tracked. Click Image to Watch New Video Fictitious Madison-based TV 19 tracks down the troopers hiding away in Rockford, IL. The Troopers have been spotted splashing around at CoCo Key Water Park, sharing a profound moment at Rockford Art Museum, placing cheese-heads on the 66-million-year old dinosaur Jane at Burpee Museum of Natural History, and more. "You know, folks tell me it's easy to lose track of time when they are hiding out in Rockford. And, I know locals often will take a walk through a park or enjoy one of our museums on their lunch hour, but getting totally sidetracked when looking for state senators, that's a new one," said John Groh, president/CEO of the RACVB. "I'm glad Madison's TV 19 was able to track down the troopers, and caught it all on tape." In late February, the RACVB launched a Hideaway in Rockford campaign, a cheeky promotion showcasing the city as a travel destination for state legislators and leisure visitors alike. With more than 90,000 views since being uploaded to the RACVB's YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/gorockfordregion, the original video is being called a runaway success.  Along with the videos, the campaign highlights the Rockford region's "hideaway hotspots" and special "runaway rates" and deals at local hotels, attractions and restaurants.  Additionally, the City of Rockford has volunteered to come to the aid of Wisconsin senators and Governor Scott Walker as the ideal location for a much-anticipated "Border Summit" negotiation session.  Rockford's location between Madison and Chicago make it the perfect 'middle ground,' something that has eluded Wisconsin lawmakers of late. Where do you hideout in Rockford and Illinois? Log on to www.hideawayinrockford.com to learn more about Rockford's great deals and to post about your favorite hotspot.

Current Hideaway in Rockford Deals: Lose track of time waiting for solutions at Best Western Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center: Weekends overnight stay with CoCo Key Water Park passes for four starting as low as $159. Subject to availability, some restrictions apply Don't get offsides at an Rockford IceHogs AHL Hockey game: $5 off any ticket to the game on Sunday, March 13 Tired of pre-historic legislation, explore Burpee Museum of Natural History: $1 off admission Skate on thin ice at Rockford Park District's Carlson Ice Arena and Riverview Ice House: 2 for 1 admission Get lost in the chaos at Rockford Park District's Sapora Playworld: 2 for 1 admission Yell "Fore the Sake of Humanity" at Golf Shack: one free bucket of balls at Northern Illinois' only heated outdoor driving range Hideout and dig in at Lino's Italian Restaurant: Stimulus Package which includes a large cheese pizza plus topping, 2-liter soda and a special salad for two for $1 You won't be scared of this bill: $100 includes a $25 lunch or dinner gift certificate at Michaels Restaurant and a one-night stay in one of Alpine Inn's recently remodeled apartment suites. Offer subject to availability