--(BUSINESS WIRE)----DIRECTV:

WHAT:  CD USA, DIRECTV's exclusive, weekly original music series will 
       be featuring live performances and interviews this week from 
       Godsmack, Jewel, 30 Seconds to Mars, Ashley Parker Angel, 
       Morningwood, McFly and Nine Black Alps.  Behind-the-scenes
       studio tours and interviews with performers are available.

       CD USA delivers the largest selection of back-to-back 
       performances currently available on television.  The program 
       airs every Saturday at 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST on DIRECTV's 
       channel 101 in both standard- and high-definition. 

WHO:   Above named artists

PHOTO/    
INTERVIEW 
OPPS.: 

- Interviews with bands (by appointment only)
- Interviews with three CD USA hosts         
- Behind-the-scenes tours of CD USA studio   
- Audience members                           


WHEN: Thursday, May 4
      Interviews with bands are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

WHERE: CD USA Studios
       Tribune Studios/Stage 6
       5800 W. Sunset Boulevard
       Los Angeles, Calif. 90028 

CONTACT: You must schedule a time to interview the bands.  
         To reserve your time, call or e-mail:
         Danielle Kowalski, CD USA Publicist
         dkowalski@painepr.com
         (973) 715-7299

for CD USA
Danielle Kowalski, (973) 715-7299
dkowalski@painepr.com