Catch the Olympic Spirit and Connect to Team USA with Never-Before-Released Songs and Tones by Top Artists, Available via iTunes and AT&T Wireless Handsets
Proceeds from Downloads to Benefit Team USA
Music Videos to Appear During NBC's Broadcasts of the Olympic Winter Games
As the world prepares to take in the sights, sounds and majesty of the upcoming 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, AT&T is joining with world-renowned recording artists 3 Doors Down, The All-American Rejects remix by Chad Hugo of the Neptunes, Mariah Carey, Gloriana, Green River Ordinance, Hoobastank, Puddle Of Mudd, Sugarland and many more to create the exclusive AT&T Team USA Soundtrack for athletes as they pursue their dream of competing in the Olympic Games. These songs will be available exclusively via the iTunes Store, and via AT&T wireless devices, tones will available starting tomorrow.
The music, which will debut on the opening day of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, will offer inspirational songs for Team USA, sports and music fans across the country. In addition, several artists have recorded exclusive music videos, which will be featured during NBC's Olympic Games coverage, and will be available via TV, PC and wireless device through AT&T U-verse(SM) TV, AT&T Fan Zone and wirelessly through AT&T Mobile Video.
All proceeds from the purchase of songs, participating ringtones and answer tones from February 12, 2010 through March 1, 2010 will be donated to Team USA.**
Sample tracks for the 2010 AT&T Team USA Soundtrack include:
3 Doors Down "Shine"
The All-American Rejects "Move Along (remix by Chad Hugo of the Neptunes)"
Mariah Carey "100%"
Gloriana "The World Is Ours Tonight"
Green River Ordinance "Rise Up"
Hoobastank "Never Be Here Again"
Puddle Of Mudd "Shook Up the World"
Sugarland "Wide Open"
The songs are available for purchase on iTunes for $0.99 or $1.29. In addition, AT&T wireless customers can purchase ringtones and answer tones featuring the tracks through AT&T MEdia Mall (or AT&T App Center) prices from $1.99 to $2.49 for each download. AT&T wireless customers can access a link to these never-before-released tones from the AT&T Team USA Soundtrack by texting USA to 2257.
Mariah Carey said: "I am honored to be a part of this effort to support Team USA through this soundtrack. The Olympic Winter Games create once-in-a-lifetime moments for the entire world to see. It is truly amazing to watch these first-rate athletes compete and give everything they have to reach new levels of achievement. Their actions provide hope and inspiration for everyone. As artists, we strive to encourage others through our music."
Source: PR Newswire
