LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Telecommunications America
(Samsung Mobile) just launched the second annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush,
an exclusive music tour with leading musical acts, designed to provide
consumers with rare, private concerts and the opportunity to experience the
music-centric Samsung BlackJack(TM) II mobile phone.

Kicking off on July 31st with chart-topping mega-platinum singer Mariah Carey performing in Hollywood for a special FREE concert, open to the public, at Babylon Court in the famed Hollywood & Highland complex, to air LIVE Thursday, July 31 on ABC's late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Samsung AT&T Summer Krush presents seven one-night only private music events. Lasting through mid-September, Samsung AT&T Summer Krush gives consumers a chance to hear some of their favorite bands performing exclusive concerts in some of the most intimate locations, with tickets only available via radio promotions, street teams, and online registration.

Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Presents:

-- Mariah Carey in Los Angeles, CA on July 31
-- Gavin Rossdale in Seattle, WA on August 7
-- LeAnn Rimes in Dallas, TX on August 13
-- Nelly in Atlanta, GA on August 19
-- Smashing Pumpkins in Orlando, FL on August 22
-- Nas in New York, NY on August 27
-- Good Charlotte in San Francisco, CA on September 16

Each Samsung AT&T Summer Krush event will feature a one hour
high-energy performance by a chart-topping band as well as music by Los
Angeles-based DJ, Matthew Sullivan. Other highlights of the night will
include interactive phone booths that showcase the music capabilities of
the Samsung BlackJack(TM) II, and opportunities for visitors to win a
number of prizes including the featured BlackJack II phone, which is now
available in two new colors, Romantic Pink and Ocean Blue.

"Samsung AT&T Summer Krush is a way for us to thank our customers with
an amazing concert experience and give them a chance to learn more about
the premiere music experience you can achieve with the BlackJack II," said
Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Telecommunications America.

About the performers:
Mariah Carey -- Performing in Los Angeles, CA (Thursday, July 31)

International Superstar Mariah Carey's latest release, E=MC2 debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts at 463,000, resulting in the biggest first week debut of Mariah's illustrious career. Mariah reached another historic career achievement when her lead single "Touch My Body" became her 18th #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 -- surpassing one of the most enduring chart records in Billboard history, Elvis Presley's 17 #1's. Now, Mariah is positioned as the only active recording artist in the 50 years of the Hot 100 (which began in 1958) with the potential to surpass the Beatles' all-time high of 20 number one hits. Mariah has sold over 160 million units worldwide, making her the top-selling female recording artist in history.

Gavin Rossdale -- Performing in Seattle, WA (Thursday, August 7)

Gavin Rossdale is a man of many talents, with unmistakable, distinctive
vocals and an incredible lyrical genius. Rossdale first stepped into the
international spotlight with his band Bush. The band's debut album, Sixteen Stone, was released in 1994, featuring the massive singles "Everything Zen," "Glycerine," and "Comedown" and went on to sell over 6 million copies in the U.S. alone. The triple-platinum follow-up, Razorblade Suitcase, debuted at #1, followed by two more albums -- 1999's The Science of Things and 2001's Golden State -- after which Bush went on an indefinite hiatus from touring and recording. Rossdale returned to the music scene in 2005 with a new band, Institute, and their debut album, Distort Yourself. The band toured extensively, including two stints opening for U2. In June 2008, Gavin Rossdale released his first-ever solo album, entitled WANDERLUST, which was produced by Bob Rock. The record marks a new chapter in Gavin's musical career and features some of his most personal and powerful songs to date.

Nelly -- Performing in Atlanta, GA (Tuesday, August 19)

Cornell "Nelly" Haynes burst onto the music scene in 2000 when the
unknown rapper from a sleepy Midwestern metropolis stunned the recording
industry, selling over a quarter of a million copies of his debut album,
Country Grammar, during its first week of release. Nelly quickly proved his star potential with follow-up singles "E.I." and "Ride Wit Me" on an album that would go on to sell 9 million copies. Two years later, his sophomore album Nellyville established his widespread appeal, selling 6 million albums and earning him two Grammies for the singles "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma." One of the industry's top recording artists, Nelly made music history in 2004 by becoming the first solo and rap artist to deliver two best selling platinum albums (Suit and Sweat) simultaneously, which ultimately elevated him to four number one hits -- the most by a male artist in the Top 40 charts. A three-time GRAMMY winner who has also received critical-acclaim as an actor with his role in "The Longest Yard," Nelly's fifth studio album titled "Brass Knuckles" drops on September 16 including the hot single, "Party People," featuring Fergie.

Nas -- Performing in New York, NY (Wednesday, August 27)

A multi-platinum hip-hop artist, Nas is the eldest son of Jazz musician
Olu Dara and Fannie Ann Jones. Regarded as one of hip-hop's greatest MC's,
Nas was raised in the notorious Queensbridge projects in New York City, the
largest public housing project in the United States. After dropping out of
school in the eighth grade, Nas educated himself about African culture and
civilization as well as the origin of hip-hop music. His 1994 debut album,
Illmatic, established Nas as one of hip-hop's most profound lyricists and introduced the world to his signature rhyming poetic style. His sixth studio album, God's Son was named best hip-hop album of the year by Time Magazine, with the single "I Can" becoming his biggest hit to date. His 2006 album, Hip Hop Is Dead became Nas's third number one album (along with It Was Written and I Am). Nas's newest album Untitled dropped on July 15, premiering in the #1 spot on the charts!

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