DON McLEAN WAS GUEST FOR STATE DINNER HONORING PRESIDENT RUTO OF KENYA AT THE WHITE HOUSE LAST NIGHT 24 May 2024, 7:42 pm

‘DON McLEAN: AMERICAN TROUBADOUR’ WINS SILVER TELLY AWARD IN LONG-FORM DOCUMENTARY CATEGORY
 
George Floyd Lyric Video Released On Anniversary Of His Death

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Don McLean, who is no stranger to making headlines, released his latest album, ‘American Boys,’ last week, appeared at The White House State Dinner for President Ruto of Kenya, and won a Silver Telly award for his Don McLean: American Troubadour documentary, which aired on RFD-TV.  

“This has been a busy week! I am thrilled to have new music out there,” says McLean.  “I have been working on this album for a few years, and it’s finally out!  Plus, I was at The White House. What else could be better?”

As part of McLean’s new album and on the heels of the 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s death, McLean is releasing a lyric video to the song The Ballad of George Floyd. Watch here: https://youtu.be/mdTBa6pxNJY?si=c-2fbgTM55OYuJqt

“Yes, I knew and know this song would be controversial to put out there, but it is exactly what I was feeling when I wrote it, and as an artistic, creative person, I just couldn’t let my feelings go,” adds McLean. “I truly could hear George crying out for his mother as I wrote the song.”

McLean, who has brought home many awards throughout his 50-year career, can add another accolade to his ever-growing list with the Silver win in the Best Documentary (Long-Form) category. This marks McLean’s 12th Telly award win throughout the years.

“Things are really exciting. I love all of this. For the first time in a long time, I feel so much energy and excitement surrounding my life’s work,” continues McLean.  “My manager, Kirt Webster, keeps coming up with these ideas, and then we bring them home. It is absolutely great.”

To listen to the ‘American Boys’ album, visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanAmericanBoys. A limited number of signed vinyl albums is also available for purchase from donmclean.com.

About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a GRAMMY Award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. His smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 Song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late 1960s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and countless others. In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of “American Pie” lyrics was auctioned by Christie’s, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars, and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings and a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. In 2021, Don’s “American Pie” was featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie Finch. McLean received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” and recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free. In 2022, McLean received six Telly Awards for his collaboration with international heavyweight Tyson Fury, released American Pie: A Fable children’s book, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Telly award-winning documentary The Day The Music Died was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. In unexpected news, President Yoon of South Korea sang “American Pie” for a delighted audience of White House guests in Washington, D.C. McLean was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame during a public ceremony along with Darius Rucker, Joe Galante, and Duane Eddy in Nashville, Tennessee. His latest album, ‘American Boys,’ was released on May 17, 2024.

For more information, visit donmclean.com.

About The Telly Awards:
The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Founded in 1979 to honor local, regional, and cable television commercials, with non-broadcast video and television programming added soon after, the award has evolved with the rise of digital video to include branded content, documentary, social media, immersive, and more.  The Telly Awards today celebrates the best work in the video medium in an exciting new era of the moving image on and offline.

The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries globally from 6 continents and all 50 states, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies, and publishers from around the world. The Telly Awards recognizes work that has been created on behalf of a client, for a specific brand and/or company (including your own), or self-directed as a creative endeavor.

Don McLean and Brad Paisley pose for a photo during a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, D.C. Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Don McLean Releases ‘American Boys’ Album, Available Now 20 May 2024, 1:59 pm

McLean’s Insights Shared Exclusively in Interviews with PEOPLE and Daily Mail UK, Ahead of His Noteworthy Visit to the White House

McLean To Headline The Long Road Festival (UK) In August

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Don McLean, GRAMMY winner, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, and Music City Walk of Fame honoree, is proud to celebrate the release of his latest album ‘American Boys’ (Friday, 5/17) an ode to the originators of modern rock ‘n roll.

McLean arrived in New York Sunday, May 19th, to make rounds with media to discuss his latest album effort, plus his invitation to join Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House for a State Dinner Thursday, May 23rd in Washington.

Don McLean is not one to shy away from controversial topics – and has been known to speak his mind on frequent occasions. McLean was recently quoted as saying Prince Harry should ‘shut his mouth’ in response to the UK royal’s disdain of the popular Graceland mansion, home to Elvis Presley, aka ‘The King of Rock ‘N Roll’ as discussed by Daily Mail UK.

Stateside, McLean talked with PEOPLE about the new album:

“I’m not interested necessarily in big numbers. That’s not romantic,” the “American Pie” singer tells PEOPLE over the phone from his home in Palm Springs, Calif. “In fact, when I got successful, I think it took a lot of the romance out of my career. I want to be thrilled. I don’t want to be in a stodgy, taken for granted, dead relationship either with my music or with another person.”

In his new album, ‘American Boys,’ McLean sings tributes to his heroes, including Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, and many more, while also drawing inspiration from former King of England Henry VIII and the late George Floyd.

McLean will release a lyric video, ‘The Ballad of George Floyd,’ in which he recalls the unfortunate incident that took the life of a Minneapolis man in the summer of 2020, provoking widespread rioting across the U.S. and abroad. The video will be released across McLean’s social channels on the anniversary of Floyd’s passing, Friday, May 25th.

“When I heard about George Floyd calling for his mother, I said, ‘A man calling for his mother is not going to be that dangerous,'” he says. “That spoke to my heart and allowed me to write ‘The Ballad of George Floyd.’ When you’re up against it, you call for your mother.”

“When I was young, I had to fight asthma and pneumonia, and I nearly died a few times,” he says. “I learned to be a fighter. My mother, God bless her, I would be so sick that she gave me a baseball bat when I was 8 or 6 or 7, and she said, ‘If you can’t breathe, just pound this on the floor, and I’ll wake up and come and help you.’ I would call for my mother in the middle of the night, and I would be crying, and I couldn’t breathe, and she’d change the bed, and I’m sweating, and it’s awful. Awful. I’ve had an uphill fight my whole life for everything.”

For more of McLean’s exclusive PEOPLE interview, read HERE.

Across the pond, Daily Mail UK elicited this response from the author of one of the ‘Top 5 Songs of the 20th Century’ (RIAA/NEA; CBS, CNN) regarding Prince Harry’s dislike of the Graceland mansion:

“He doesn’t understand that Elvis is like the poor man’s king. He came from nowhere, and his recordings are among the greatest ever made. His family were as poor as they could be, and Harry criticized Elvis’s home as if he’s comparing it to Buckingham Palace, and that misses the point completely. Here’s a fellow who has been brought up to be mannerly, but you don’t criticize America when you’re living here as our guest.”

Don adds of the prince, who recently listed the US as his primary residence, ‘He just doesn’t get America.’

Read McLean’s Daily Mail UK interview in its entirety HERE.

It’s worth noting that Prince Harry and his bride, Meghan Markle, had McLean’s song “And I Love You So” performed at their royal wedding reception six years ago today (May 19, 2018). The song was popularized by Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll.

To listen to the ‘American Boys’ album, visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanAmericanBoys. A limited number of signed vinyl albums is also available for purchase from donmclean.com.

‘American Boys’ Track Listing:
“American Boys” (Feat. Home Free)*
“Thunderstorm Girl”*
“Stone Cold Gangster”
“Truth And Fame”*
“The Gypsy Road”*
“I Shall Find My Way*”
“Mexicali Gal”
“Vacant Luxury”
“The Ballad Of George Floyd” (lyric video releases May 25th)
“The Meanest Girl”
“Marley’s Song (Save Yourself)”
“Resurrection Man”*
“Gotta Make You Mine” (Bonus Track)

Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Don McLean
Electric and Acoustic Guitar: Michael Severs
Piano and Hammond B3: Dennis Wage
Piano and String Arrangements: Tony Migliore
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Bass: Alison Prestwood
Electric and Slide Guitar: Vip Vipperman
Electric Guitar: Kerry Marx
Background Vocals: Don McLean and Home Free
Written by Don McLean (Don McLean Music UMPG/BMI)
*Written by Don McLean and Vip Vipperman (Don McLean Music UMPG/BMI, Big Vip Songs /UMPG ASCAP)

As part of a new distribution deal with BFD/Audium Nashville, sixteen of Don McLean’s albums, which have been newly remastered, will be re-released, including ‘Prime Time,’ ‘Chain Lightning,’ ‘Believers,’ ‘Greatest Hits Live!,’ ‘Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins,’ ‘The Western Album,’ and more.

Don McLean continues to tour, bringing his music to venues worldwide! McLean recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs in history, “American Pie,” proving that “Bye-bye, Miss American Pie” will forever remain a classic staple in music. In March, he recently performed the record-breaking hit along with “American Boys” for an ecstatic audience at Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry – his debut performance at the legendary venue.

The Long Road Festival, the UK’s premiere country, Americana & roots experience, recently announced McLean as the Saturday headliner, highlighting his only UK appearance for 2024. The news was featured in Holler., Maverick Magazine, Metro, Daily Express, Americana UK, and more! For more information, visit thelongroad.com.

Upcoming Tour Dates include:
JUN 09 – Tower Theatre / Bend, Ore.
JUN 14 – Boot Barn Hall of Bourbon Brothers / Colorado Springs, Colo.
JUN 29 – Vienna Freedom Festival / Vienna, W.Va.
JUL 13 – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium / Corpus Christi, Texas
JUL 20 – Boot Barn Hall / Gainesville, Ga.
JUL 28 – Belly Up / Solana Beach, Calif.
AUG 09 – The Canyon / Montclair, Calif.
AUG 10 – Libbey Bowl / Ojai, Calif.
AUG 24 – The Long Road Festival / Stanford Hall, Leicestershire
(UK)
SEP 04 – Wachholz College Center / Kalispell, Mont.
NOV 01 – Grand Theater / Wausau, Wisc.
NOV 09 – Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino / New
Buffalo, Mich.
NOV 30 – The Parker / Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
DEC 06 – Tarrytown Music Hall / Tarrytown, N.Y.
DEC 07 – Landsdowne Theater / Lansdowne, Pa.
DEC 13 – The Birchmere / Alexandria, Va.
DEC 20 – Hawaii Theatre / Honolulu, Hawaii

Over the years, music icons like Madonna and Garth Brooks have repeatedly covered the song. Rapper Drake often sampled McLean’s tunes, and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur cited him as an essential influence.

The legendary and still active singer/songwriter has had a significant career, selling over 50 million albums worldwide. Among other things, Don McLean has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2021), was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame (2022), received a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame (2019) and the Nashville Walk of Fame (2023), and was recently the focus of a Paramount+ documentary The Day The Music Died. There’s no slowing down for this troubadour!

About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a GRAMMY Award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. His smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 Song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late 1960s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and countless others. In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of “American Pie” lyrics was auctioned by Christie’s, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars, and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings and a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. In 2021, Don’s “American Pie” was featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie Finch. McLean received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” and recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free. In 2022, McLean received six Telly Awards for his collaboration with international heavyweight Tyson Fury, released American Pie: A Fable children’s book, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Telly award-winning documentary The Day The Music Died was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. In unexpected news, President Yoon of South Korea sang “American Pie” for a delighted audience of White House guests in Washington, D.C. McLean was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame during a public ceremony along with Darius Rucker, Joe Galante, and Duane Eddy in Nashville, Tennessee. His latest album, ‘American Boys,’ was released on May 17, 2024.

For more information, visit donmclean.com.

Home Free Team With All-American Icon Don McLean for Reimagined “Vincent” 1 May 2024, 4:00 pm

Official Video Features McLean and Home Free in Tribute to Vincent van Gogh

Featured on Title Track of McLean’s ‘American Boys‘ Album Coming May 17; Home Free’s ‘Crazy(er) Life’ 10-Year Anniversary Album Out Now

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country’s only all-vocal band, Home Free, teams with an all-American legend, offering a masterful new take on the Don McLean classic, “Vincent.”

Singing alongside McLean for a tribute to artistic struggle and misunderstood genius, the 1971 folk-rock favorite was written by the Grammy-winning icon and member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, originally appearing on McLean’s seminal album, American Pie. But Home Free remake the track in their signature harmony blend, adding a rich sonic texture to match the song’s inspiration.

An official music video is also out now and features McLean, as the collaborators pay homage to impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh and world-famous artwork like The Starry Night.

Tim Foust comments, “There is a case to be made for “Vincent” being the best-written song of all time. Musically AND lyrically, it just doesn’t get any better. What an unbelievable honor to share the microphone with Don McLean on his masterpiece. And the fact that this is our second collaboration with him is surreal beyond words.”

STREAM OR DOWNLOAD HOME FREE’S “VINCENT” (FEAT. DON McLEAN) HERE

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE

Signaling mutual admiration, Home Free is featured on the title track of McLean’s upcoming new album, American Boys – a harmony-filled send-up to the artists who invented rock ‘n’ roll and inspired McLean’s career. The album will be released on May 17, and McLean started his 50th Anniversary Starry Starry Night Tour earlier this month.

On Monday night (4/22), Home Free were featured in “Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline,” a live-to-tape concert event at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Opening remarks were made by the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, with special appearances by everyone from Wynonna Judd to Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Kristin Chenoweth, Natalie Grant, Rita Wilson, Mickey Guyton, Beverly D’Angelo, Ashley McBryde and many more. The band delivered a stirring rendition of Patsy’s “Seven Lonely Days,” bringing the sold-out Ryman Auditorium to its feet for a standing ovation in the show’s first half. The band returned to the stage in the show’s second half to join Rita Wilson for her performance of “She’s Got You,” earning her praise for their “gorgeous harmonies.”

Meanwhile, Home Free released their Crazy(er) Life album in March, helping celebrate 10 years since their breakout as a band. Re-imagining popular songs from the career-defining early days when they first arrived in the national spotlight, the album nods to the hit album debut Crazy Life (Columbia Records), which was released in 2014 after Home Free won NBC’s The Sing Off.

The band is currently on tour, with shows across the U.S. scheduled through the fall – including an appearance at CMA Fest in Nashville on June 8.

Stay tuned for more Home Free news to come.

Follow Home Free on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (Formerly Twitter).

About Home Free:
With over 757 million views and 1.7 million subscribers on YouTube, 900,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, 760,000 followers on TikTok, and a legion of tens of thousands of fans who come to see them perform live every single year, Home Free has built a career entertaining music fans all over the globe.

The band has been praised by tastemakers like Rolling Stone Country, People, Billboard, Taste of Country, CMT, FOX, Country Now, and Country Rebel (to name a few), and after 10 years in the spotlight since their win on NBC’s The Sing Off, released their Crazy(er) Life album in March.

An attention-grabbing mix re-imagining popular songs from the career-defining early days when they first arrived in the national spotlight, the album nods to the hit album debut Crazy Life (Columbia Records), which was released in 2014.

Crazy(er) Life follows the 2023 album As Seen On TV and the chart-topping success of 2022’s So Long Dixie, which hit#1 on the Billboard Country Album chart to become the sixth Top 3 album of the group’s career.

About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a GRAMMY Award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. His smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 Song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late 1960s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and countless others. In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of “American Pie” lyrics was auctioned by Christie’s, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars, and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings and a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. In 2021, Don’s “American Pie” was featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie Finch. McLean received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” and recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free. In 2022, McLean received six Telly Awards for his collaboration with international heavyweight Tyson Fury, released American Pie: A Fable children’s book, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Telly award-winning documentary The Day The Music Died was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. In unexpected news, President Yoon of South Korea sang “American Pie” for a delighted audience of White House guests in Washington, D.C. McLean was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame during a public ceremony along with Darius Rucker, Joe Galante, and Duane Eddy in Nashville, Tennessee. His latest album, ‘American Boys,’ will be available May 17, 2024.

For more information, visit donmclean.com.

Legendary Grammy-Award Winner Don McLean and Veteran Major League Baseball pitcher Adam Wainright Make Opry Debuts Saturday, March 9 30 Apr 2024, 4:09 pm

Don McLean makes Grand Ole Opry debut
Photo by Chris Hollo for Grand Ole Opry 

McLean’s new album, ‘American Boys,’ will be released on May 17th and is available for pre-order now!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Grand Ole Opry® welcomed Grammy award honoree, Songwriters Hall of Fame member, and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don McLean as well as veteran Major League Baseball, three-time All-Star, and emerging country singer Adam Wainright for their Opry debuts on Saturday night. McLean performed his latest single, “American Boys,” followed by a rousing cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” then closing his set with his classic “American Pie.” Wainwright’s debut featured his debut single “Hey Y’all.”

“I never felt more at home than I did tonight,” McLean said. “The audience came to hear music. Music is what the Opry is all about.”

“I’ve played on some great stages in the MLB, but I think this might be the coolest by far,” Wainwright said backstage. “What a blessing for me, my family, and my hometown.”

Saturday’s appearances continue a streak of frequent debuts for the Opry. The show hosted 131 artists’ debuts in 2023, breaking a record for the most debuts at the Opry in a single year set just the year before. Among several artists set for debuts in upcoming weeks are Willi Carlisle, Dax, Tyler Halverson, Cris Jacobs, Jenny Lewis, The Price Sisters, Shane Smith and The Saints, Josh Sundquist, and more.

For live show coverage each night, follow the #Opry on Instagram.
Photos credit: ©Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

1) Don McLean performs on The Grand Ole Opry®

2) Adam Wainwright, Don McLean, Opry’s Dan Rogers, and Opry member Connie Smith

3) Adam Wainright, Don McLean

Photos credit: © Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

Don McLean is excited to announce his next studio album, American Boys, which will be released on May 17th by BFD/Audium Nashville and distributed exclusively through The Orchard. The album is available for preorder today, along with the title track, which features Home Free. Paying tribute to his rock and roll heroes, McLean’s new single honors those who paved the way. With thirteen tracks, American Boys is exactly what every Don McLean fan has been waiting for!

“This is an album of all new songs,” shares McLean. “The title track, “American Boys,” which features the guys from Home Free, is a fun song about the boys who invented rock and roll. America invented this music. Only America invented this music.”

To purchase/stream “American Boys” (Feat. Home Free), visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanAmericanBoysSingle
To pre-order or pre-save the American Boys album, visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanAmericanBoys

‘American Boys’ Track Listing:
American Boys (Feat. Home Free)*
Thunderstorm Girl*
Stone Cold Gangster
Truth And Fame*
The Gypsy Road*
I Shall Find My Way*
Mexicali Gal
Vacant Luxury
The Ballad Of George Floyd
The Meanest Girl
Marley’s Song (Save Yourself)
Resurrection Man*
Gotta Make You Mine (Bonus Track)

Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Don McLean
Electric and Acoustic Guitar: Michael Severs
Piano and Hammond B3: Dennis Wage
Piano and String Arrangements: Tony Migliore
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Bass: Alison Prestwood
Electric and Slide Guitar: Vip Vipperman
Electric Guitar: Kerry Marx
Background Vocals: Don McLean and Home Free

Written by Don McLean (Don McLean Music UMPG/BMI)
*Written by Don McLean and Vip Vipperman (Don McLean Music UMPG/BMI, Big Vip Songs /UMPG ASCAP)

As part of a new distribution deal with BFD/Audium Nashville, sixteen of Don McLean’s albums, which have been newly remastered, will be re-released, including ‘Prime Time,’ ‘Chain Lightning,’ ‘Believers,’ ‘Greatest Hits Live!,’ ‘Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins,’ ‘The Western Album,’ and more.

Upcoming Tour Dates include:
MAR 14-21 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
APR 06 – Rivers Casino Des Plaines / Des Plaines, Ill.
APR 27 – Riviera Theatre / North Tonawanda, N.Y.
MAY 04 – Pollak Theatre / West Long Branch, N.J.
MAY 11 – Bilheimer Capitol Theatre / Clearwater, Fla.
MAY 18 – T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts / Angola, Ind.
JUN 09 – Tower Theatre / Bend, Ore.
JUN 14 – Boot Barn Hall of Bourbon Brothers / Colorado Springs, Colo.
JUN 29 – Vienna Freedom Festival / Vienna, WVa.
JUL 13 – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium / Corpus Christi, Texas
JUL 20 – Boot Barn Hall / Gainesville, Ga.
JUL 28 – Belly Up / Solana Beach, Calif.
AUG 09 – The Canyon / Montclair, Calif.
AUG 10 – Libbey Bowl / Ojai, Calif.
SEP 04 – Wachholz College Center / Kalispell, MT
NOV 01 – Grand Theater / Wausau, Wisc.
NOV 09 – Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino / New Buffalo, Mich.
NOV 30 – The Parker / Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
DEC 06 – Tarrytown Music Hall / Tarrytown, N.Y.
DEC 07 – Landsdowne Theater / Lansdowne, Pa.
DEC 13 – The Birchmere / Alexandria, Va.
DEC 20 – Hawaii Theatre / Honolulu, Hawaii

Don McLean continues to tour, bringing his music to venues worldwide! McLean recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs in history, “American Pie,” proving that “Bye-bye, Miss American Pie” will forever remain a classic staple in music.

Over the years, music icons like Madonna and Garth Brooks have repeatedly covered the song. Rapper Drake often sampled McLean’s tunes, and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur cited him as an essential influence.

The legendary and still active singer/songwriter has had a significant career, selling over 50 million albums worldwide. Among other things, Don McLean has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2021), was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame (2022), received a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame (2019) and the Nashville Walk of Fame (2023), and was recently the focus of a Paramount+ documentary The Day The Music Died. There’s no slowing down for this troubadour!

About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a GRAMMY Award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. His smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 Song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late 1960s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and countless others.

In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of “American Pie” lyrics was auctioned by Christie’s, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars, and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings and a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. In 2021, Don’s “American Pie” was featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie Finch. McLean received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” and recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free. In 2022, McLean received six Telly Awards for his collaboration with international heavyweight Tyson Fury, released American Pie: A Fable children’s book, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Telly award-winning documentary The Day The Music Died was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. In 2023, President Yoon of South Korea sang “American Pie” for a delighted audience of White House guests in Washington D.C. McLean was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame during a public ceremony along with Darius Rucker, Joe Galante, and Duane Eddy in Nashville, Tennessee. His latest album, ‘American Boys,’ will be available May 17, 2024.

For more information, visit donmclean.com.

Don McLean’s latest single, “The Gypsy Road,” from his forthcoming ‘American Boys’ album, is available now 16 Apr 2024, 2:20 pm

The album will be released May 17th and is available for pre-order

The Long Road Festival (UK) announces McLean as a headliner

Sixteen Of Don McLean’s original albums, including ‘Prime Time,’ ‘Chain Lightning,’ ‘Believer,’ ‘Greatest Hits Live!,’ ‘Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins,’ ‘The Western Album,’ and more to be re-released this year!

LOS ANGELES – “The Gypsy Road,” the latest single from Grammy-award honoree, Songwriters Hall of Fame member, and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don McLean, was released Friday, April 12th, and is available for streaming/downloading now!

“‘The Gypsy Road’ is a song that is so easy to sing. I felt like I could totally control it with my voice,” shares McLean. “The idea is like an old hobo song, “Danville Girl,” about a hobo who is loved by a sweet woman, but it only makes him think of hitting the road.”

McLean recently announced his next studio album, American Boys, to be released on May 17th and distributed exclusively through BFD/The Orchard.

The album is available for pre-order, along with “The Gypsy Road” and the title track, which features Home Free. Paying tribute to his rock and roll heroes, McLean’s new single honors those who paved the way. With thirteen tracks, American Boys is exactly what every Don McLean fan has been waiting for!

“This album of all new songs took about four years to write. I worked on it during the pandemic with the help of songwriter Vip Vipperman,” McLean continued. “I love ‘American Boys’ because it reminds us that America invented Rock n Roll. America did that, and the song is a tribute to those very talented men from America.”

To purchase/stream “The Gypsy Road,” visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanTheGypsyRoad

To purchase/stream “American Boys” (Feat. Home Free), visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanAmericanBoysSingle 

To pre-order or pre-save the American Boys album, visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanAmericanBoys (Releasing May 17)

American Boys Track Listing:
American Boys (Feat. Home Free)*
Thunderstorm Girl*
Stone Cold Gangster
Truth And Fame*
The Gypsy Road*
I Shall Find My Way*
Mexicali Gal
Vacant Luxury
The Ballad Of George Floyd
The Meanest Girl
Marley’s Song (Save Yourself)
Resurrection Man*
Gotta Make You Mine (Bonus Track)

Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Don McLean
Electric and Acoustic Guitar: Michael Severs
Piano and Hammond B3: Dennis Wage
Piano and String Arrangements: Tony Migliore
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Bass: Alison Prestwood
Electric and Slide Guitar: Vip Vipperman
Electric Guitar: Kerry Marx
Background Vocals: Don McLean and Home Free
Written by Don McLean (Don McLean Music UMPG/BMI)
*Written by Don McLean and Vip Vipperman (Don McLean Music UMPG/BMI, Big Vip Songs /UMPG ASCAP)

As part of a new distribution deal with BFD/Audium Nashville, sixteen of Don McLean’s albums, which have been newly remastered, will be re-released, including ‘Prime Time,’ ‘Chain Lightning,’ ‘Believers,’ ‘Greatest Hits Live!,’ ‘Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins,’ ‘The Western Album,’ and more.

Don McLean continues to tour, bringing his music to venues worldwide! McLean recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs in history, “American Pie,” proving that “Bye-bye, Miss American Pie” will forever remain a classic staple in music. In March, he recently performed the record-breaking hit along with “American Boys” for an ecstatic audience at Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry – his debut performance at the legendary venue.The Long Road Festival, the UK’s premiere country, Americana & roots experience, recently announced McLean as the Saturday headliner, highlighting his only UK appearance for 2024. The news was featured in Holler., Maverick Magazine, Metro, Daily Express, Americana UK, and more! For more information, visit thelongroad.com.

Upcoming Tour Dates include:
APR 27 – Riviera Theatre / North Tonawanda, N.Y.
MAY 04 – Pollak Theatre / West Long Branch, N.J.
MAY 11 – Bilheimer Capitol Theatre / Clearwater, Fla.
MAY 18 – T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts / Angola, Ind.
JUN 09 – Tower Theatre / Bend, Ore.
JUN 14 – Boot Barn Hall of Bourbon Brothers / Colorado Springs, Colo.
JUN 29 – Vienna Freedom Festival / Vienna, W.Va.
JUL 13 – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium / Corpus Christi, Texas
JUL 20 – Boot Barn Hall / Gainesville, Ga.
JUL 28 – Belly Up / Solana Beach, Calif.
AUG 09 – The Canyon / Montclair, Calif.
AUG 10 – Libbey Bowl / Ojai, Calif.
AUG 24 – The Long Road Festival / Stanford Hall, Leicestershire (UK)
SEP 04 – Wachholz College Center / Kalispell, Mont.
NOV 01 – Grand Theater / Wausau, Wisc.
NOV 09 – Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino / New Buffalo, Mich.
NOV 30 – The Parker / Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
DEC 06 – Tarrytown Music Hall / Tarrytown, N.Y.
DEC 07 – Landsdowne Theater / Lansdowne, Pa.
DEC 13 – The Birchmere / Alexandria, Va.
DEC 20 – Hawaii Theatre / Honolulu, Hawaii

Over the years, music icons like Madonna and Garth Brooks have repeatedly covered the song. Rapper Drake often sampled McLean’s tunes, and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur cited him as an essential influence.

The legendary and still active singer/songwriter has had a significant career, selling over 50 million albums worldwide. Among other things, Don McLean has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2021), was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame (2022), received a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame (2019) and the Nashville Walk of Fame (2023), and was recently the focus of a Paramount+ documentary The Day The Music Died. There’s no slowing down for this troubadour!

About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a GRAMMY Award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. His smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 Song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late 1960s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and countless others. In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of “American Pie” lyrics was auctioned by Christie’s, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars, and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings and a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. In 2021, Don’s “American Pie” was featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie Finch. McLean received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” and recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free. In 2022, McLean received six Telly Awards for his collaboration with international heavyweight Tyson Fury, released American Pie: A Fable children’s book, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Telly award-winning documentary The Day The Music Died was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. In unexpected news, President Yoon of South Korea sang “American Pie” for a delighted audience of White House guests in Washington, D.C. McLean was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame during a public ceremony along with Darius Rucker, Joe Galante, and Duane Eddy in Nashville, Tennessee. His latest album, ‘American Boys,’ will be available May 17, 2024.

For more information, visit donmclean.com.

Don McLean’s New Album, American Boys, Will Be Released On May 17th And Is Available For Pre-Order Today! 1 Mar 2024, 11:58 pm

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Grammy-award honoree, Songwriters Hall of Fame member, and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don McLean is excited to announce his next studio album, American Boys, which will be released on May 17th by BFD/Audium Nashville and distributed exclusively through The Orchard. The album is available for preorder today, along with the title track, which features Home Free. Paying tribute to his rock and roll heroes, McLean’s new single honors those who paved the way. With thirteen tracks, American Boys is exactly what every Don McLean fan has been waiting for!

“This is an album of all new songs,” shares McLean. “The title track, “American Boys,” which features the guys from Home Free, is a fun song about the boys who invented rock and roll. America invented this music. Only America invented this music.”

To purchase/stream “American Boys” (Feat. Home Free), visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanAmericanBoysSingle

To pre-order or pre-save the American Boys album, visit orcd.co/DonMcLeanAmericanBoys

‘American Boys’ Track Listing:
American Boys (Feat. Home Free)*
Thunderstorm Girl*
Stone Cold Gangster
Truth And Fame*
The Gypsy Road*
I Shall Find My Way*
Mexicali Gal
Vacant Luxury
The Ballad Of George Floyd
The Meanest Girl
Marley’s Song (Save Yourself)
Resurrection Man*
Gotta Make You Mine (Bonus Track)

Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Don McLean
Electric and Acoustic Guitar: Michael Severs
Piano and Hammond B3: Dennis Wage
Piano and String Arrangements: Tony Migliore
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Bass: Alison Prestwood
Electric and Slide Guitar: Vip Vipperman
Electric Guitar: Kerry Marx
Background Vocals: Don McLean and Home Free

Written by Don McLean (Don McLean Music UMPG/BMI)
*Written by Don McLean and Vip Vipperman (Don McLean Music UMPG/BMI, Big Vip Songs /UMPG ASCAP)

As part of a new distribution deal with BFD/Audium Nashville, sixteen of Don McLean’s albums, which have been newly remastered, will be re-released, including ‘Prime Time,’ ‘Chain Lightning,’ ‘Believers,’ ‘Greatest Hits Live!,’ ‘Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins,’ ‘The Western Album,’ and more.

Upcoming Tour Dates include:
MAR 09 – The Grand Ole Opry / Nashville, Tenn.
MAR 14 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 15 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 16 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 17 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 18 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 19 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 20 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 21 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
APR 06 – Rivers Casino Des Plaines / Des Plaines, Ill.
APR 27 – Riviera Theatre / North Tonawanda, N.Y.
MAY 04 – Pollak Theatre / West Long Branch, N.J.
MAY 11 – Bilheimer Capitol Theatre / Clearwater, Fla.
MAY 18 – T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts / Angola, Ind.
JUN 09 – Tower Theatre / Bend, Ore.
JUN 14 – Boot Barn Hall of Bourbon Brothers / Colorado Springs, Colo.
JUN 29 – Vienna Freedom Festival / Vienna, Va.
JUL 13 – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium / Corpus Christi, Texas
JUL 20 – Boot Barn Hall / Gainesville, Ga.
JUL 28 – Belly Up / Solana Beach, Calif.
AUG 09 – The Canyon / Montclair, Calif.
AUG 10 – Libbey Bowl / Ojai, Calif.
SEP 04 – Wachholz College Center / Kalispell, MT
NOV 01 – Grand Theater / Wausau, Wisc.
NOV 09 – Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino / New Buffalo, Mich.
NOV 30 – The Parker / Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
DEC 06 – Tarrytown Music Hall / Tarrytown, N.Y.
DEC 07 – Landsdowne Theater / Lansdowne, Pa.
DEC 13 – The Birchmere / Alexandria, Va.
DEC 20 – Hawaii Theatre / Honolulu, Hawaii

Don McLean continues to tour, bringing his music to venues worldwide! McLean recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs in history, “American Pie,” proving that “Bye-bye, Miss American Pie” will forever remain a classic staple in music.
Over the years, music icons like Madonna and Garth Brooks have repeatedly covered the song. Rapper Drake often sampled McLean’s tunes, and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur cited him as an essential influence.

The legendary and still active singer/songwriter has had a significant career, selling over 50 million albums worldwide. Among other things, Don McLean has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2021), was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame (2022), received a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame (2019) and the Nashville Walk of Fame (2023), and was recently the focus of a Paramount+ documentary The Day The Music Died. There’s no slowing down for this troubadour!
 

# # #

About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a GRAMMY Award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. His smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 Song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late 1960s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and countless others.

In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of “American Pie” lyrics was auctioned by Christie’s, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars, and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings and a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. In 2021, Don’s “American Pie” was featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie Finch. McLean received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” and recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free. In 2022, McLean received six Telly Awards for his collaboration with international heavyweight Tyson Fury, released American Pie: A Fable children’s book, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Telly award-winning documentary The Day The Music Died was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. In 2023, President Yoon of South Korea sang “American Pie” for a delighted audience of White House guests in Washington D.C. McLean was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame during a public ceremony along with Darius Rucker, Joe Galante, and Duane Eddy in Nashville, Tennessee. His latest album, ‘American Boys,’ will be available May 17, 2024.

For more information, visit donmclean.com.

About BFD:
BFD was formed in 2012 by Bob Frank as a boutique independent distributor with a global sub-distribution arrangement with The Orchard. BFD currently represents over fifty record labels. Visit bobfrankent.com for more information.

Don McLean To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut Saturday, March 9th 28 Feb 2024, 9:55 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Grammy-award honoree, Songwriters Hall of Fame member, and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don McLean will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, March 9th, stepping into the sacred circle after nearly six decades in the business. McLean’s Top 20 singles include “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles In The Air,” “Cryin’,” “And I Love You So,” “Wonderful Baby,” “Since I Don’t Have You,” “It’s Just The Sun,” “If We Try,” and the Top 5 Song of the 20th Century, “American Pie.” 

“I have always been a fan of the Grand Ole Opry and country & western music,” shares McLean. “Growing up, I would watch cowboy movies and listen to Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. My career has taken me all over the world, and now, it is taking me to the Grand Ole Opry.”

Other performers that night include Grand Ole Opry Members The Oak Ridge Boys, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Gary Mule Deer, as well as Adam Wainwright and many more!

Upcoming Tour Dates include:
MAR 09 – The Grand Ole Opry / Nashville, Tenn. 
MAR 14 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 15 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 16 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 17 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 18 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 19 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 20 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
MAR 21 – 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise / Miami, Fla.
APR 06 – Rivers Casino Des Plaines / Des Plaines, Ill.
APR 27 – Riviera Theatre / North Tonawanda, N.Y.
MAY 04 – Pollak Theatre / West Long Branch, N.J.
MAY 11 – Bilheimer Capitol Theatre / Clearwater, Fla.
MAY 18 – T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts / Angola, Ind.
JUN 09 – Tower Theatre / Bend, Ore.
JUN 14 – Boot Barn Hall of Bourbon Brothers / Colorado Springs, Colo.
JUN 29 – Vienna Freedom Festival / Vienna, Va.
JUL 13 – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium / Corpus Christi, Texas
JUL 20 – Boot Barn Hall / Gainesville, Ga.
JUL 28 – Belly Up / Solana Beach, Calif.
AUG 09 – The Canyon / Montclair, Calif.
AUG 10 – Libbey Bowl / Ojai, Calif.
SEP 04 – Wachholz College Center / Kalispell, MT
NOV 01 – Grand Theater / Wausau, Wisc.
NOV 09 – Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino / New Buffalo, Mich.
NOV 30 – The Parker / Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
DEC 06 – Tarrytown Music Hall / Tarrytown, N.Y.
DEC 07 – Landsdowne Theater / Lansdowne, Pa.
DEC 13 – The Birchmere / Alexandria, Va.
DEC 20 – Hawaii Theatre / Honolulu, Hawaii

Don McLean continues to tour, bringing his music to venues worldwide! McLean recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs in history, “American Pie,” proving that “Bye-bye, Miss American Pie” will forever remain a classic staple in music.

Over the years, music icons like Madonna and Garth Brooks have repeatedly covered the song. Rapper Drake often sampled McLean’s tunes, and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur cited him as an essential influence.

The legendary and still active singer/songwriter has had a significant career, selling over 50 million albums worldwide. Among other things, Don McLean has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2021), was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame (2022), received a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame (2019) and the Nashville Walk of Fame (2023), and was recently the focus of a Paramount+ documentary The Day The Music Died. There’s no slowing down for this troubadour!

# # #
About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a GRAMMY Award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. His smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 Song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late 1960s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and countless others. In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of “American Pie” lyrics was auctioned by Christie’s, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars, and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings and a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. In 2021, Don’s “American Pie” was featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie Finch. McLean received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” and recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free. In 2022, McLean received six Telly Awards for his collaboration with international heavyweight Tyson Fury, released American Pie: A Fable children’s book, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. In 2023, the Telly award-winning documentary The Day The Music Died was released on DVD and Blu-Ray. In unexpected news, President Yoon of South Korea sang “American Pie” for a delighted audience of White House guests in Washington D.C. McLean was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame during a public ceremony along with Darius Rucker, Joe Galante, and Duane Eddy in Nashville, Tennessee.

For more information, visit donmclean.com.

Don McLean Issues Statement About Israel 9 Oct 2023, 5:26 pm

“It is hard for me to control the emotions I feel for Israel at this time.”

 
“Having lived in Israel, I remember the neighborhoods I now see being bombed. I knew the people who faced this kind of hatred every day and went to a party every night because life is something to celebrate and it is so precious. Being there changed me forever. I have lived in a different way ever since. I was proud to write the song “Jerusalem,” for the Mayor of Jerusalem and I sing this song every night during shows. On this earth, Jerusalem is at the center of the atom of life and salvation no matter what might be going on anywhere else on the planet.”
 

– Don McLean

THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED,Acclaimed Documentary Celebrating 50 Yearsof Rock Classic ‘American Pie,’Comes to Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital 15 Jun 2023, 9:09 pm

Music and Film Producer Spencer Proffer’s Exploration of Don McLean’s Enduring, Enigmatic Hit Accompanied by All-New Covers

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (June 15, 2023) – In 8½ minutes, singer-songwriter Don McLean defined an entire generation’s fears, disillusionment, grief, and even hope with the epic tapestry of the song “American Pie.”

On June 23, during the song’s yearlong 50th-anniversary celebration, noted film and music producer Spencer Proffer’s THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: The Story of Don McLean’s ‘American Pie,’ offering stunning insight and remarkable context for the enduringly popular song, will be available to own on Blu-ray and DVD, through Bob Frank Distribution/The Orchard, following its acclaimed premiere last year on Paramount+. Then, on June 27, the film will also be available to buy and rent on digital platforms from Paramount Home Entertainment.

The DVD and Blu-ray disc release of THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED will be accompanied by exclusive bonus materials that include covers of “American Pie” by Latin Grammy®-winning Maffio with JenCarlos; NME Award-winning performer Jade Bird; and by crossover country a capella group Home Free in a duet with McLean.

Unique among music documentaries, THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED goes far deeper than exploring an artist’s career, but takes an in-depth, cinematic look at the inspiration, creation, and influence of “American Pie,” and the way McLean’s song has become a touchstone that continues to inspire artists and music lovers today.

Beginning with the February 1959 plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson – an event that becomes an integral part of McLean’s song – THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie highlights cultural moments in America’s history and tells the stories of the people who were a part of this tumultuous time. The film reveals the secrets and meanings behind McLean’s astonishing lyrics, and their influence in the past, today, and into the future.

Called “mandatory viewing for McLean fans or anyone who has marveled at his sonic treasure” by the Associated Press, THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED “provides invaluable context to one of the most enduring and original pieces of pop music ever composed” (Chicago Sun-Times, Richard Roeper). Music bible Billboard says THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED “will delight the song’s fans … neither the song nor McLean, have lost any of their potency a half-century later.”

THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: The Story of Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ is produced by Spencer Proffer, whose career as a music producer has spanned decades and included some of the most iconic acts in rock history. Proffer and his production company Meteor 17 bring dazzling audiovisual storytelling techniques to the film, reimagining the music for a modern audience. The film, which debuted in cinemas and on Paramount+ in 2022, is executive produced by Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events, Paramount, and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+.

About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a Grammy award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, his smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a top 5 song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late ‘60s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and countless others. In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of the lyrics to “American Pie” was auctioned by Christies, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings as well as a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. In 2021, Don’s “American Pie” was featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the Tom Hanks movie Finch. McLean received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” and recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free. In 2022, McLean received six Telly Awards for his collaboration with international heavyweight Tyson Fury, released American Pie: A Fable children’s book, and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. Now in 2023, the Telly award-winning documentary ‘The Day The Music Died’ comes out on DVD and Blue-Ray, and he will receive a star in the Music City Walk of Fame. In unexpected news, President Yoon of South Korea sang “American Pie” for an elated audience of White House guests in Washington D.C. For more information, visit donmclean.com.

About Paramount Home Entertainment:
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile, and portable devices and emerging technologies.

About Bob Frank Distribution/Sony Orchard:
Bob Frank Distribution was formed in 2012 as a boutique independent music distributor with a global sub-distribution arrangement with The Orchard. BFD currently represents over fifty labels and artists with thousands of masters including earMUSIC, MPS, Charly, Absolute, Righteous Babe, Astor Place Recordings, Once Upon A Time, Cleveland International Records, Peak Records, SGM Records, Woodward Avenue Records, The Atlantic Screen Group (Filmtrax), REMT, Bad Dog/PRA Records, UFO, as well as artist-owned labels and catalogs including Charlie Daniels’ Blue Hat Records, Crystal Gayle, Dale Watson, Dave Davies, Anthony Gomes, Mark Collie, Darryl Worley, Lee Roy Parnell, Trini Lopez and many others.

About Meteor 17:
Headquartered in Los Angeles, this convergence and production venture is helmed by innovative media and music producer, Spencer Proffer. M17 is producing and developing an ambitious slate of projects across music, TV, film, internet, live event, and other platforms, integrating brand marketing and music as organic components. M17 is a full-service organization that actively participates from conception and architecture through all phases of deal-making, production, marketing, and distribution entities highlighted on meteor17.com.

Don McLean “American Pie” T-ShirtAvailable At Maurices Retail Stores 7 Jun 2023, 2:42 pm

DULUTH, Minn. – Don McLean, award-winning singer/songwriter, has released a women’s version of his “American Pie,” themed t-shirt through the leading women’s fashion retailer Maurices. The t-shirt is available for purchase starting today, across its stores and online at American Pie Graphic Tee | maurices.

“I could not be happier than to know my song continues to bring joy to so many people and to know that it is so recognizable that Maurices wanted to have a piece of the American Pie in their stores,” says Don McLean. 

Known for its fun, friendly service, and trusted stylists, Maurices offers a warm welcoming experience in its 900 stores and is guided by a greater purpose of making a positive difference in the lives of women who are the heart of its hometowns. Offering versatile, affordable styles, Maurices is a destination for denim, knit tops, loungewear, intimates, swim, and accessories.

Don McLean On Tour: 
Fri, June 2 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions at Silverado Resort
Fri, July 21 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
Mon, August 7 – Ocean City, NJ – Ocean City Music Pier
Fri, August 18 – Newark, OH – Midland Theatre
Sat, August 19 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
Thu, August 31 – Flint, MI – Capitol Theatre
Fri, Sept 1 – St Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
Sat, Sept 9 – Beverly Hills, CA – Saban Theatre
Sun, Sept 10 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
Fri, Sept 15 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
Sat, Sept 16 – Ojai, CA – Libbey Bowl
Sat, Sept 23 – Ocean City, MD – Ocean City PAC
Mar 14-21, 2024 – 70s Rock and Romance Cruise

About Maurices:
Maurices is a leading women’s fashion brand offering size-inclusive clothing that celebrates feel-good fashion for real life. Offering versatile, affordable styles that take her from day to night, Maurices is a destination for denim, knit tops, loungewear, intimates, and accessories, along with dressy collections. Known for its fun and friendly service and trusted stylists, Maurices offers a warm welcoming experience in stores and is guided by its greater purpose of making a positive difference in the lives of women who are the heart of its hometowns. Maurices operates 900 stores in hometowns across the U.S. and Canada and offers even more to love at maurices.com with additional categories, sizes, and colors.

About Don McLean:
Don McLean is a legendary singer-songwriter known for his timeless classics that have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. With a career spanning several decades, he has left a lasting impact on the music industry and continues to inspire new generations of artists. McLean’s songs are known for their poetic lyrics and emotional depth, reflecting universal themes of love, loss, and the American experience. His music has a timeless quality that appeals to listeners of all ages, transcending cultural and generational divides. Don McLean’s contributions to the world of music will always be remembered and celebrated, and his songs will continue to be cherished for generations to come.

Don McLean is a Grammy award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, his smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a top 5 song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA). A New York native, Don McLean is one of the most revered and respected songwriters in American history. After paying his dues in the New York club scene in the late ‘60s, he went on to score mega-hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air” and many more. His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic and countless others. In 2015, McLean’s handwritten manuscript of the lyrics to “American Pie” was auctioned by Christies, selling for just over $1.2 Million. 2019 honored Don with a star on the Las Vegas Walkway of Stars and his song “And I Love You So” was the theme for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding. Don landed a new recording contract with Time Life in 2020, with whom he released a catalog of recordings as well as a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. 2021 brought Don’s “American Pie” features in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the new Tom Hanks movie Finch. Don received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free, a children’s book has been written, and much more! And when you think things are slowing down, not so for Don McLean!