LOS ANGELES, CA, June 30th, 2016—GRAMMY Award^®-winning and socially-conscious recording artist, Macy Gray, announces the Fall release of her new live Jazz album, Stripped via Chesky Records.  As a prelude to the album’s release, Gray has also announced a seven-date tour this summer playing The City Winery’s, kicking off July 7 in New York City (see full tour dates below), tickets on-sale now HERE!  The tour performances will serve as a sneak peek to the track listing on the new album (also listed below), which was recently recorded in an abandoned church in Brooklyn.  Each performance on the tour will be unique, as local talent from universities and music programs will join Gray on stage as a part of her house Jazz band. A longtime supporter of music education, Gray has partnered with the GRAMMY Foundation^® and their GRAMMY in the Schools^® programs to identify talented alumni from GRAMMY Camp^® - Jazz Session, to perform with her when she appears in New York City.

"This album shines a light on another side of this remarkable artist" - David Chesky, Chesky Records Co-Founder.

Last month, Gray, stunned the audience at LA’s Saban Theatre, performing versions of her biggest hits including the GRAMMY Award^®-winning single “I Try”.  Crave Online was there to capture the performance exclusively in 360-degree video. The 360 video places the user inside an immersive experience, giving you a unique look at the action. In this case, hanging out on-stage as Macy and her band perform 2 songs to the packed house at the Saban. Check it out HERE.

After recently appearing on global sensation, Ariana Grande’s, recent release,Dangerous Woman, with the track, “Leave Me Lonely,” Gray already has her sights on 2017.  She is currently in the studio working on a new EP and will continue to perform at festivals around the world.

STRIPPED -TRACK LISTING:

1. Annabelle
2. Sweet Baby
3. I Try
4. Slowly
5. She Ain’t Right For You
6. First Time
7. Nothing Else Matters
8. Redemption Song
9. The Heart
10. Lucy

UPCOMING MACY GRAY TOUR DATES:

07/07 – New York, NY @ City Winery- New York

07/08 – New York, NY @ City Winery- New York

07/10 – Chicago, IL @ City Winery- Chicago

07/11 – Chicago, IL @ City Winery- Chicago

07/16 – Nashville, TN @ City Winery– Nashville

07/18 – Atlanta, GA @ City Winery– Atlanta

07/19 – Atlanta, GA @ City Winery– Atlanta

Purchase Tickets - HERE

ABOUT MACY GRAY: With a colorful career that includes multiple GRAMMY^® Awards, Billboard, MTV and BRIT awards, and record sales of over 25 million worldwide, the integrity and innovation of Macy Gray’s artistry has allowed her to forge her own path to success and win fans and critics from all around the world. Her music transcends genres, from experimental soul and alternative rock, to retro-disco and hip-hop. However, what the accolades, awards and impressive sales figures from over the years have failed to illustrate is the depth and breadth of Macy’s artistry and vision. Her unparalleled rise to international fame and journey over the past 14 years has been an interesting one, and her latest album ‘The Way’ reflects the woman and artist that she has become today.

ABOUT THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION: The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1988 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy^®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. In recognition of the significant role of teachers in shaping their students' musical experiences, the GRAMMY Foundation and The Recording Academy partnered to present the first Music Educator Award^TM in 2014. Open to current U.S. music teachers in kindergarten through college, the fourth annual Music Educator Award recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY^® Week 2017. For more information about our music education programs, please visit www.grammyintheschools.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, please "like" GRAMMY in the Schools on Facebook, follow the GRAMMY Foundation on Twitter(@GRAMMYFdn) and join us on Instagram (@GRAMMYFdn).

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