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ANIMAL PLANET UNPLUGS AND SADDLES UP WITH TODAY’S HOTTEST MUSIC STARS IN TRAIL MIX
-- Two-hour, Hi-Def Special Gives Viewers an Inside Look at the Inspirational Bond between Top Music Artists and the Horses they Love --
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(Silver Spring, Md.) – Thundering hoofs, the glory of nature, and riding “as one” with a favorite horse. For many of today’s top musicians, there’s no better muse. On Sunday, January 29, 2006, from 8-10 PM (ET/PT), Animal Planet explores the remarkable bond that some of music’s modern stars share with their horses in the world premiere of TRAIL MIX. At the heart of this two-hour, high-definition special is Linda Eder, an acclaimed singer and passionate equestrian who sets out on a worldwide journey to interview rock stars, pop singers and other music phenoms to learn about the impact horses have had on their lives on and off the stage.
The eclectic mix of featured musical artists include nine-time Grammy winner and rock siren Sheryl Crow, former Matchbox Twenty front-man and solo recording artist Rob Thomas; two-time Grammy winner and cross-over country music sweetheart LeAnn Rimes; solo recording artist and legendary lead guitarist of rock super band Aerosmith, Joe Perry; Grammy winning singer/songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter; and world-renowned Irish tenor Ronan Tynan. With the help of host Linda Eder, these stars reveal a rarely-seen side of themselves as they talk about their passion, explain how horses rejuvenate their art and share their most compelling stories about the horses they have known, to reveal surprising details about their own personal lives. Each interview culminates in a one-of-a-kind music video featuring a montage of exclusive footage and outtakes of the singers and their horses.
TRAIL MIX is directed by Brian Lockwood. Among his credits, Lockwood has directed concerts and music videos for popular artists including Linkin Park, Elton John, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Clapton and Papa Roach. TRAIL MIX is being produced for Animal Planet by Discovery Productions. Jamie Roberts is executive producer for Animal Planet.
Linda Eder is co-creator and co-executive producer of TRAIL MIX. Linda’s first true national exposure was via “Star Search,” where she had an unprecedented 13-weeks of success. She created the leading role of Lucy in “Jekyll & Hyde,” which went on a 35-city tour before opening on Broadway – where she earned the Theatre World Award for Best Broadway Debut as well as the Drama Desk and Outer Critics’ Circle Award Nominations for Best Actress in a Musical. Her seven solo albums, concert DVD, and sold-out live performances have consistently won Linda critical and popular accolades. Linda’s latest album, By Myself: The Songs of Judy Garland, was released earlier this fall.
Animal Planet, available in more than 87 million homes nationwide, is the only television network dedicated exclusively to the connection between humans and animals. The network brings people of all ages together by tapping into a fundamental fascination with animals through an array of fresh programming that includes humor, competition, drama and spectacle from the animal kingdom. Animal Planet is a property of Discovery Communications, the leading global real-world media and entertainment company. Discovery has grown from its core property, the Discovery Channel, first launched in the United States in 1985, to current global operations in more than 160 countries and territories with 1.3 billion cumulative subscribers. DCI’s over 90 networks of distinctive programming represent 25 network entertainment brands. DCI’s other properties consist of Discovery Education and Discovery Commerce, which operates 120 Discovery Channel Stores. DCI also distributes BBC America in the United States. DCI’s ownership consists of four shareholders: Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB), Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company’s Founder and Chairman.
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