JASON CASTRO’S WORD ENTERTAINMENT DEBUT ALBUM,
ONLY A MOUNTAIN, IN STORES TODAY
Castro Takes Time in New York City Between Winter Jam Dates for
Media Visits and a Special Event and “American Idol” Viewing Party
to Benefit MusiCares’ Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund
Singer-songwriter Jason Castro launches his debut Word Entertainment album, Only A Mountain, today. Produced by Matt Bronleewe, Ben Glover and David Garcia, the album features 11 tracks all written or co-written by Castro and includes the hit single, “Only A Mountain.” In a recent interview with Billboard.com Castro explained, “I think a good portion of the album has been directly influenced or inspired by family life, and things that have gone on the past few years… I hope they inspire people in their own journeys.’”
Castro, currently in the midst of a busy Winter Jam tour, hits New York City this week for a number of media visits to celebrate the album. Today, he stops by “The Better Show” to perform his current single “Only A Mountain” (to air nationally January 21) and SiriusXM’s “The Message.” Wednesday is packed with visits to FOX News Radio, ABC’s “What’s The Buzz” and “Access Hollywood.” At 7 pm, Castro kicks off “An Evening with Jason Castro Benefiting MusiCares’ Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund” with an acoustic set featuring music from Only A Mountain. Immediately following the performance, fans can watch the Season 12 “American Idol” premiere with the former contestant. A limited number of tickets are available at www.rockwoodmusichall.com and are $40-$100. 21+.
Jason Castro’s Upcoming Winter Jam Tour Dates:
January 17 – Reading, PA The Sovereign Center
January 18 – University Park, PA Bryce Jordan Center
January 19 – Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
January 20 – Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County Memorial Coliseum
January 25 – Kansas City, MO The Sprint Center
January 26 – Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
January 27 – Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center
January 31 – Evansville, IN The Ford Center
February 1 – Milwaukee, WI U.S. Cellular Arena
February 2 – Louisville, KY Freedom Hall
February 7 – Fayetteville, NC Crown Coliseum
February 8 – Greenville, SC BI-LO Center
February 9 – Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
February 10 – Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
February 14 – Augusta, GA James Brown Arena
February 15 – Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boling Arena
February 16 – Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
February 17 – Norfolk, VA Scope Arena
February 22 – Cincinnati, OH U.S. Bank Arena
February 23 – Chicago, IL Sears Centre Arena
February 24 – St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
March 1 – Omaha, NE Omaha Civic Auditorium
March 2 – Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena
March 3 – Memphis, TN FedExForum
March 7 – Tupelo, MS BancorpSouth Arena
March 8 – Bossier City, LA CenturyLink Center
March 9 – Tulsa OK BOK Center
March 10 – Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena
March 15 – Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena
March 16 – Lexington, KY Rupp Arena
March 17 – Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena
March 21 – Ypsilanti, MI EMU Convocation Center
March 22 – Cleveland, OH The Wolstein Center
March 23 – Champaign, IL Assembly Hall
March 24 – Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
March 28 – Springfield, MO JQH Arena
March 29 – Wichita,KS Intrust Bank Arena
March 30 – San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
Winter Jam admission is $10 at the door. For further information please visit www.jamtour.com.
Internationally-renowned recording artist and “American Idol” contestant Jason Castro has topped radio charts in multiple countries, including: Norway, Singapore and The Philippines. His self-titled debut album entered the Billboard Top 200 Album chart at No. 18. Throughout his career, Jason has appeared on television shows such as “TODAY,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “Access Hollywood,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and “The Bachelor” and has appeared on the pages of Rolling Stone,USA Today and The New York Times. Castro’s Word Entertainment debut album, Only A Mountain, in stores January 15, 2013. For additional information on Jason Castro, visit www.jasoncastro.com.
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