Melissa Etheridge Debuts At #1 On Billboard Blues Chart For 'Memphis Rock And Soul'

New York, NY) - The numbers are in, and Melissa Etheridge's new Stax tribute record 'MEmphis Rock and Soul' has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues chart, as well as #9 on Billboard's Rock chart, and #12 on Top Current Albums. This is Melissa's first #1 on a Billboard Album Chart.

'MEmphis Rock and Soul' was released Friday, October 7 via Stax/Concord. It's earned praise from NPR, Entertainment Weekly, and Rolling Stone, who called the record "inspired" and "explosive." During release week, Melissa made appearances on the Today Show, the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Live with Kelly, and Watch What Happens Live. Watch her Today Show performance here: http://www.today.com/video/melissa-etheridge-performs-hold-on-i-m-coming-on-today-777981507985

Melissa will embark on a tour in support of the record, including a stop at Harlem's Famed Apollo Theater, her first time performing at the venue. Set list includes many of the songs on the new album, as well as her classic hits. Full itinerary below.

'MEMPHIS ROCK AND SOUL' TOUR DATES

10/20 - Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre

10/22 - Morristown, NJ @ Mayo Performing Arts Center

10/23 - New York, NY @ Apollo Theater

10/25 - Chicago, IL @ Park West

10/27 - Meridian, MS @ Riley Center for the Performing Arts

10/28 - Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall

10/29 - Marksville, LA @ Paragon Casino Resort

'MEMPHIS ROCK AND SOUL' TRACK LIST

1. Memphis Train

2. Respect Yourself (People Stand Up)

3. Who's Making Love

4. Hold On, I'm Coming

5. I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)

6. Any Other Way

7. I'm A Lover

8. Rock Me Baby

9. I Forgot To Be Your Lover

10. Wait A Minute

11. Born Under A Bad Sign

12. Dreams To Remember

MORE INFO ON MELISSA ETHERIDGE

http://www.melissaetheridge.com

http://www.facebook.com/melissaetheridge

http://twitter.com/metheridge

http://www.youtube.com/user/MelissaEtheridgeVEVO