NEWS RELEASE GRAMMY® CHAPTER STAGE LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR GRAMMY FESTIVAL AT SEA: WOMEN WHO ROCK, SETTING SAIL NOV. 4 – 8, 2014 Second Stage Experience Will Highlight Emerging Talent from The Recording Academy®'s 12 Chapter Cities Across the United States and Will Feature Artist Panel Discussions and Workshops Previously Announced Performers for GRAMMY® Festival at Sea: Women Who Rock Include Mindi Abair, Shawn Colvin, Estelle, Skylar Grey, Emmylou Harris, Heart, Indigo Girls, and Joan Osborne GRAMMYFestivalatSea.com SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 24, 2014) — A GRAMMY® Chapter Stage has been added to enhance the experience of the GRAMMY Festival at Sea: Women Who Rock, a four-day music festival at sea which will set sail Nov. 4 – 8, 2014, in conjunction with Norwegian Cruise Line — the official cruise line of The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Awards® — and produced by Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea. The GRAMMY Chapter Stage will spotlight emerging and established talent from each of The Recording Academy's 12 Chapter cities around the country, as well as feature panel discussions and workshops with participating artists and other music professionals. Previously announced artists for the GRAMMY Festival at Sea include Mindi Abair, Shawn Colvin, Estelle, Skylar Grey, Emmylou Harris, Heart, Indigo Girls, and Joan Osborne. Sailing from Miami aboard the beautiful Norwegian Pearl, this inaugural GRAMMY Festival at Sea will offer guests the opportunity to celebrate GRAMMY-winning and/or -nominated women who rock, while sailing to Grand Bahama Island and Nassau, Bahamas. For updates and additional information about the GRAMMY Festival at Sea, please visit the GRAMMY Festival at Sea's social networks on Twitter (@GRAMMYFestatSea), Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. For a glimpse of the GRAMMY Festival at Sea experience, go to http://youtu.be/-45tHmRwUy4. Selected by The Academy's Chapters to represent their respective regions, artists on the GRAMMY Chapter Stage highlight a wealth of musically diverse styles, and reflect the "women who rock" theme. The Chapter Stage lineup includes: Atlanta: Sonia Leigh Chicago: Anne Harris Florida: Tayler Buono Los Angeles: TBA Memphis: Deering & Down Nashville: Victoria Shaw New York: TBA Philadelphia: Helen Bruner & Terry Jones San Francisco: Thao (from Thao & The Get Down Stay Down) Pacific Northwest: Fly Moon Royalty Texas: Erin Ivey Washington, D.C.: Maimouna Youssef With no shortage of music and live performances on board, guests can also look forward to other fun activities hosted by these chart-topping ladies, as well as one-of-a-kind opportunities to interact with the artists while sailing. Guests on the GRAMMY Festival at Sea will visit Grand Bahama Island and Nassau in the Bahamas. Known as one of the most family friendly islands in The Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island is a nature enthusiast's dream, with several easily accessible nature-based activities. Kayaking, airboat eco-adventures, dolphin experiences, and bike tours are just a handful of the adventures waiting for guests in this Bahamian paradise. On the island of Nassau, Bahamas, guests will be guided by palm-lined streets to sandy beaches, duty-free shopping, delicious local fare, and more. This Bahamian capital is rich with history and culture and home to several museums, conservation centers, and art galleries. In addition to all of the activities and entertainment offered aboard the GRAMMY Festival at Sea, guests will also be able to take advantage of Norwegian Pearl's 19 dining experiences, 13 bars and lounges, outdoor pool, hot tubs, expansive spa and fitness center, and much more. Guests also are invited to visit the outdoor rock climbing wall, shoot hoops on the sports court, bowl a few frames in the ship's bowling alley, or try their luck in the Pearl Club Casino. Norwegian Pearl features a wide range of stateroom categories, from the perfectly appointed inside staterooms to luxurious penthouse suites in the ship's exclusive complex, The Haven. This highly anticipated music experience is now on sale. Prices start at $800 per person based on double occupancy; taxes and fees of $225 are added on a per person basis. For additional information, please visit www.grammyfestivalatsea.com. News from The Recording Academy. From the Official MONTY GUY website Newspage at www.montyguy.com