Liquid Audio Delivers New Digital Music from American Idol TV Show

Reprinted from a Liquid Audio press release:

Liquid Audio, Inc. (NASDAQ: LQID) today announced that it has teamed with BMG to offer new digital music from the blockbuster television show American Idol. Beginning today, Liquid Audio is distributing a two-song bundle from American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson that includes both songs she performed on the show, “A Moment Like This,” and “Before Your Love.” Fans can access these new digital downloads via retail and music Web sites in the Liquid(TM) Music Network (http://www.liquid.com/) and the show’s website, http://www.idolonfox.com/.

“Kelly Clarkson is a fantastic new talent who has touched millions of people through her TV performances. We at Liquid Audio are pleased to distribute her music via the Internet, which should delight her fans who want the tracks immediately,” said Dick Wingate, senior vice president of Content Development and Label Relations at Liquid Audio, Inc. “The American Idol competition is exactly the kind of project that offers great opportunities for downloading music on the Internet.”

American Idol fans can use Liquid(TM) Player software to sample the music, check out album art and liner notes, and purchase and download the tracks right to their PC. The two-song bundle is available in either the Liquid or Windows Media format for $2.49. Both tracks can be burned to CD or transferred to a portable device.