Forestry Commission - News - james morrison to play forest tour

British Male Solo Artist winner at the Brit Awards 2007, James Morrison, has announced he will be appearing at Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, this summer as part of the Forestry Commission’s annual ‘Forest Tour’. James was the biggest selling male solo artist of 2006. His fantastic vocal talent and song-writing skills produced a No 1 debut album last year in ‘Undiscovered’, an album that finished as one of the top sellers of 2006, yet it was only released in August. Singles like ‘You Give Me Something’, ‘Wonderful World’ and ‘Pieces Don’t Fit Anymore’ have become playlist priority for radio stations across the UK. James’ shows will be supporting the Forestry Commission’s valuable social and environmental programmes.

James new single ‘Undiscovered’ will be released on March 12th.

James Morrison will be performing at Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, Nr Rugeley, Staffs on Saturday 23 June 2007. Tickets are Ł23.50 (subject to booking fee) and go on general sale from 9.00am on Friday 9th March from ticket hotline: 01842 814612 or buy on line from www.forestry.gov.uk/music

Note to Editor:

1. James Morrison also plays the following locations as part of the Forestry Commission’s 2007 Forest Tour:

Thursday 7th June High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Santon Downham, Suffolk

Saturday 9th June Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest, Nr Goudhurst, Kent

Friday 22nd June Dalby Forest, Nr Thornton Le Dale, North York Moors

Friday 29th June Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Nr Mansfield, Notts

Sunday 1st July National Arboretum, Westonbirt, Nr Tetbury, Glos

Further information at www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com / www.myspace.com/jamesmorrisonmusic
www.forestry.gov.uk/music

2. The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible in England for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woods and forests, and increasing their value to society and the environment. Forestry makes a real contribution to sustainable development, providing social and environmental benefits arising from planting and managing attractive, as well as productive woodlands. Further information about the Commission can be found at www.forestry.gov.uk.