Detroit Free Press — Melissa Ferrick at the Ark "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" season premiere, 8 p.m. ABC Family Michael Franti & Spearhead at Royal Oak Music Theatre "Glee" season finale, 9 p.m. Fox Najee at Chene Park Amphitheatre CMT Awards, hosted by Kid... more info

Reuters — DETROIT (Billboard) - Flush with the success of the Top 20 single "Say Hey (I Love You)," Michael Franti & Spearhead aren't wasting any time in following it up with a new label deal, a new album and a pair of fresh singles as the group continues tour... more info

Altsounds — Michael Franti will help usher in the summer sun a little early this year with the simultaneous release of two singles from his forthcoming new CD, The Sound of Sunshine, slated for release later this summer. Released to radio on May 20th, the ... more info

Altsounds — Michael Franti, whose latest CD release All Rebel Rockers marked the highest debut album chart position of his career and gave way to the platinum digital smash, “Say Hey (I Love You)”, is now a part of the EMI/Capitol Records rost... more info

Crazed Hits — Michael Franti, who is known for his platinum-selling single “Say Hey (I Love You),” has signed to EMI/Capitol Records. Visit Our Website: www.crazedhits.com Follow Us On Twitter: www.twitter.com/crazedhits Become A Fan On Facebook: www.faceb... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Michael Franti [ tickets ] & Spearhead have mapped US dates through late summer as the singer/activist and his group line up support behind a new studio album, "The Sound of Sunshine." more info

Brooklyn Vegan — view from the ferry in 2009 (more by Chris La Putt) First Passion Pit & Tokyo Police Club, then M.I.A./Sleigh Bells, and then Local Natives (and I just noticed Michael Franti & Spearhead w/ Trombone Shorty). All of a sudden... more info

Live Daily — The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, has confirmed several acts for its inaugural year including Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Flaming Lips and Alison Kra... more info

Here Comes The Flood — The Black Crowes, Gov't Mule, North Mississippi Allstars and Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB are among the confiormed artist for the first edition of The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival. Further notable acts: The Flaming Lips, Funky Meters R... more info

MTV.com News — Festival roster includes more than 90 acts spanning many genres.By James Montgomery Jay-Z Photo: Dave M. Benett/ Getty Images Well, it took all day, but finally, on Tuesday night (February 9), organizers revealed the full lineup for the 20... more info