Acclaimed Irish Soul Songstress Laura Izibor Releases Debut Album; "Let The Truth Be Told" in Stores and Online Today;

NEW YORK, NY, Jun 16 (MARKET WIRE) --
Atlantic recording artist Laura Izibor releases her much anticipated
debut album, "Let The Truth Be Told," today. The album, which features
the hit single, "From My Heart To Yours," is already shaping up as a
breakthrough hit for the Dublin-based singer. The song is currently
ascending the airplay charts at multi-format radio outlets nationwide,
including Urban Mainstream and Urban AC, where it has just bulleted into
the Top 10.

The companion video clip for "From My Heart To Yours" is now in major
rotation at VH1, VH1 Soul, and BETJ. Furthermore, VH1 has named Laura one
of their prestigious "You Oughta Know" artists, and -- marking a first for
a new artist -- both Rhapsody, which named Laura a "Ones to Watch" artist,
and VH1's THE LEAK jointly shared the streaming premiere for "Let The
Truth Be Told." In addition, Laura's forthcoming single, "Don't Stay,"
will be the single of the week on iTunes beginning today.

In other great news, Laura will hit the road alongside Maxwell beginning
tomorrow, June 17th at the DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI. The
tour culminates with a coveted slot on the main stage of the Essence
Festival on July 4th in New Orleans, LA. (See below for full listing of
dates.) Laura, a tireless performer, recently finished up a U.S. tour
supporting India.Arie, and has shared the stage with such greats as Aretha
Franklin, Al Green, John Legend, James Brown, Angie Stone, and Atlantic
labelmate Estelle.

Izibor has drawn tremendous praise in a wide range of national and
international publications, including Rolling Stone, which featured her
among its "Artists To Watch." Billboard wrote, "'Let The Truth Be Told'...
is personal, real, honest, strong and biblical." Ebony declared Laura to
be the "Soul of Ireland," noting that her music "brings to mind the echo
of older, soulful songstresses like Aretha Franklin," while Essence hailed
Laura "Best New Artist."

In the UK, The Guardian singled out Izibor's melodic and lyrical gifts,
pointing out that "Let The Truth Be Told" is "full of the kind of catchy
tunes that usually mean a record label has spent a mint on expensive
writers and producers -- but the writing is all her own work... Her lyrics
are more intelligent than your average 21-year-old's -- more sophisticated
young woman than gobby teen." Vibe also waxed effusive, naming Laura one
of its "Next: Artists On The Verge," and praising "Let The Truth Be Told"
as "a marvel -- (Izibor's) killer voice slicing through a passel of breezy
R&B."

Izibor -- who is currently featured as Steve Madden Music's "Artist
Spotlight" -- has already had her songs included in an array of films and
television series, including "Grey's Anatomy," "The Nanny Diaries," "Step
Up 2: The Streets," "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married," "Seven Pounds,"
and MTV's "The Hills." Laura will make her national TV debut performing
as part of "CBS Saturday Early Show's" "Second Cup Cafe" series on June
20th (check local listings).

Born and raised in Dublin, Izibor became enthralled with the sounds of
classic soul and R&B at an early age. By 15, she had honed her vocal
talent to such a high level that she won Ireland's prestigious RTE 2fm
Song Contest. It wasn't long before Laura began working on what would
ultimately become "LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD," recording her self-penned songs
in such cities as New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Dublin. From the
sassy "Shine" to the deeply personal "If Tonight Is My Last," "Let The
Truth Be Told" is rich with authenticity and passion, its songs revealing
Izibor's uniquely heartfelt take on life and love.

For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit
www.lauraizibor.com and www.myspace.com/lauraizibor.

LAURA IZIBOR ON TOUR WITH MAXWELL

June 17 Grand Rapids, MI DeVos Performance Hall
June 19 Hammond, IN The Venue
June 20 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theatre
June 23 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
June 24 Vancouver, CAN The Centre
June 26 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl
June 29 Phoenix, AZ Dodge
July 1 Austin, TX Bass
July 2 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
July 4 New Orleans, LA Mainstage at Essence Festival
(Superdome)

CONTACT:

Sheila Richman
Atlantic Records
212-707-3063
Sheila.Richman@atlanticrecords.com

Marisa Bianco
Atlantic Records
212-707-2025
Marisa.Bianco@atlanticrecords.com

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