May 11, 1999 Garth Brooks announced details of his upcoming album, "In The Life Of Chris Gaines" scheduled for an October 5th release. At a press conference held on the Paramount Studios lot in Los Angeles, Brooks talked about creating a CD as part of a unique and history-making plan to launch a film character from a future feature, "The Lamb." The film is currently in development and focuses on the life of pop/rock supersatr named Chris Gaines. The CD was conceived as an introduction of Gaines and his music, representing the character's greatest hits from the '80s and '90s. Produced by Don Was, it contains 14 original songs.
The first single "Lost In You" will be released to radio airwaves in August. I we all will have to wait till September28th. Just thought everyone would like to know this. (Heard it!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!)
7/29/99 Garth Brooks, the top-selling solo artist in American music history, stars in "Garth Brooks...in the Life of Chris Gaines," an all-new music special for NBC on Wednesday, September 29 (8-9 p.m. ET). The announcement was made today by Garth Ancier, President, NBC Entertainment. "Garth Brooks is not only able to entertain audiences -- he surprises them too," said Ancier. "This special will showcase a whole new side of Garth's musical talents." "I'm happy to continue NBC's relationship with Garth Brooks, who has been a hit for NBC not only in primetime, but also as a guest on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,' 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' and 'Saturday Night Live,'" says Rick Ludwin, NBC Senior Vice President, Specials, Primetime Series & Late Night. "He's a man for all dayparts." The special features Brooks expanding his musical repertoire and exploring a new creative avenue by performing R&B, pop and rock songs from his forthcoming CD, "Garth Brooks...In the Life of Chris Gaines," due in stores September 28. Chris Gaines is a fictitious character, an international pop/rock superstar, developed by Brooks for a future feature film project. The CD is a 13-song collection representing Gaines' "greatest hits" from his 15-year career, with musical sounds spanning the decades of the '80s and '90s. While Brooks has reached phenomenal heights as a country artist, the new CD, produced by Don Was, shows that his vocal ability spans musical genres. The special, to be taped in Los Angeles in late August, is directed and produced by Jon Small for Picture Vision. Small has previously produced the NBC specials "Garth Brooks: Double Live," and "Garth Brooks: Ireland & Back."
It has also been said that Garth will do the t.v. circuit promoting his new movie as the character Chris Gaines. Have you seen what Garth looks like as Chris Gaines?? Want to see???
I think I like it! Different but I still like it!!
I will keep you updated on The Lamb movie as I learn it.
Have Fun!! -- gb-addict
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