CHRIS CORNELL’S NEW SOLO ALBUM HIGHER TRUTH OUT TODAY
WATCH LAST NIGHT’S PERFORMANCE ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
U.S. SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR KICKS OFF TONIGHT IN SAN DIEGO, CA
CORNELL TO PERFORM ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW ON SEPTEMBER 21ST
Higher Truth, the new solo album from multiple Grammy® Award-winning, Golden Globe nominated and acclaimed singer and songwriter Chris Cornell is available in stores and at digital retail today via Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). Fans can purchase the deluxe version of the album, which contains four bonus tracks, HERE. Produced by Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Neil Young), Higher Truth showcases Cornell’s constant evolution as a master songwriter, lyricist and musical craftsman – telling human stories which transcend musical genres. Inspired by the stark arrangements of musicians like Nick Drake, Daniel Johnston and White Album-era Beatles, Cornell creates a musical universe unlike anything he has done before.
Early praise for Higher Truth
“Soundgarden’s lead singer is America’s answer to Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, a multi-octave mystic.” New York Times
“A stellar collection of folk-inspired, classic rock-kissed songs that revolve around his iconic pipes.”Entertainment Weekly
“This is the balance of power and intimacy Cornell has always wanted his solo music to have.”Rolling Stone
“Cornell remains one of rock’s most physically powerful and emotionally resonant vocalists.” New York Daily News
In celebration of the album’s release, last night Cornell performed “Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart” live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. To watch the performance, click HERE. Cornell will return to network television on Monday, September 21st for a performance on The Ellen Degeneres Show. To watch, tune into NBC on Monday at 4:00p (check local listings).
Cornell kicks off the Higher Truth acoustic tour tonight in San Diego, CA at the Balboa Theatre, and will stop at famed North American venues like the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Massey Hall in Toronto and more before winding down on November 4th in Phoenix, AZ at the Orpheum Theatre. A full list of dates can be found below.
Last week, Cornell revealed the official music video for “Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart”, the debut single from the album. To video has been added to rotation by MTV2 and mtvU, and is available to watch HERE. The video envisioned by Cornell and directed by Jessie Hill features a cameo by acclaimed Hollywood actors Eric Roberts (Runaway Train, Heroes, The Expendables), W. Earl Brown (Deadwood), as well as Cornell’s son Christopher making his acting debut. It tells a love story in a quintessential Wild West setting with an unexpected ending. The video demonstrates Cornell’s instinctive ability to incorporate fascinating stories into his music.
“Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart” is quickly climbing the Active Rock, Mainstream Rock, and Triple A charts. It was the most added song for two consecutive weeks at Triple A and Mainstream Rock and the most added at Active Rock for four weeks in a row – well on its way to entering the Top 10 at all three formats.
Chris Cornell 2015 Solo-Acoustic Tour Dates:
| Date: | City: | Venue: |
| 9/18/15 | San Diego, CA | Balboa Theatre |
| 9/20/15 | Los Angeles, CA | Walt Disney Concert Hall |
| 9/21/15 | San Pedro, CA | Warner Grand Theatre |
| 9/23/15 | Santa Barbara, CA | Granada Theatre |
| 9/24/15 | Santa Rosa, CA | Wells Fargo Center for the Arts |
| 9/26/15 | Oakland, CA | Paramount Theater |
| 9/27/15 | Modesto, CA | Gallo Center for the Arts |
| 9/29/15 | Seattle, WA | Benaroya Hall |
| 9/30/15 | Vancouver, BC | Orpheum Theatre |
| 10/2/15 | Denver, CO | Paramount Theatre |
| 10/3/15 | Salina, KS | Stifel Theatre for the Performing Arts |
| 10/5/15 | Minneapolis, MN | State Theatre |
| 10/6/15 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Theatre |
| 10/8/15 | Lakewood, OH | Lakewood Civic Auditorium |
| 10/9/15 | Toronto, ON | Massey Hall |
| 10/11/15 | Buffalo, NY | University at Buffalo Ctr for the Arts |
| 10/12/15 | New Brunswick, NJ | State Theatre |
| 10/14/15 | N. Bethesda, MD | Strathmore Music Theatre |
| 10/15/15 | Philadelphia, PA | Merriam Theater |
| 10/17/15 | Wilkes Barre, PA | Kirby Center for the Performing Arts |
| 10/18/15 | New York, NY | Beacon Theatre |
| 10/19/15 | New York, NY | Beacon Theatre |
| 10/21/15 | Boston, MA | Shubert Theater |
| 10/23/15 | Wilmington, DE | Grand Opera House |
| 10/24/15 | York, PA | Strand Capitol Perf. Arts Ctr |
| 10/26/15 | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta Symphony Hall |
| 10/27/15 | Nashville, TN | Ryman Auditorium |
| 10/29/15 | Miami, FL | The Knight Concert Hall |
| 10/30/15 | Saint Petersburg, FL | Mahaffey Theater |
| 11/1/15 | Dallas, TX | The Majestic Theatre |
| 11/2/15 | Austin, TX | ACL Live @ The Moody Theater |
| 11/4/15 | Phoenix, AZ | Orpheum Theatre |
