Emmylou Harris to Sign 'Songbird' at Borders(R) Michigan Avenue Store

Emmylou Harris to Sign 'Songbird' at Borders(R) Michigan Avenue Store

 ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ --    Who:      Twelve-time Grammy Award-winner, Emmylou Harris has been hailed             as a major figure in several of America's most important musical             movements of the past three decades. Her contributions to             country-rock, the bluegrass revival and folk music are widely             lauded, and in recent years she also has carved out a sound that             is uniquely her own. Harris' latest release is a boxed set             spotlighting her favorite tracks and difficult-to-find or             previously unreleased gems entitled, "Songbird."    What:     Harris signs her latest release, "Songbird."    When:     Sunday, September 16 at 1 p.m.    Where:    Borders             830 N. Michigan Ave.             Chicago, IL 60611             (312) 573-0564    Why:      Fans have the opportunity to personally meet Harris and purchase             a copy of "Songbird." Borders is excited to welcome Harris to             the Michigan Avenue store.     Additional Information:              No posed photographs may be taken during the book signing.             Recording devices must be turned off.              Beginning September 16 at 8 a.m. wristbands will be given out to             customers who would like to get copies of "Songbird" signed.             These wristbands will be given out on a first come, first serve             basis and will hold each person's place in line. Line wristbands             will be color coded and the line will be organized by colors.             Announcements will be made when we begin to line up each group.             Borders cannot guarantee that all customers with line wristbands             will have the opportunity to meet Harris and obtain an             autograph.    Media   Contact:  Media interested in attending this event should contact Sarah             Harkins at (312) 282-4868 or at sharkins@bordersgroupinc.com.              Media interested in learning more about Borders should contact             Kolleen O'Meara at (734) 477-1224 or at             komeara@bordersgroupinc.com.    About Borders Group, Inc.              Borders, Inc. is a subsidiary of Borders Group. Headquartered in             Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group is a $4.1 billion global             retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,200 stores             and 32,000 employees worldwide. More information on the company             is available at www.bordersgroupinc.com.    (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO )  

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CONTACT: Sarah Harkins, +1-312-282-4868, sharkins@bordersgroupinc.com,
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