THE CLARK BROTHERS ARE CROWNED "THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND" AND WIN CONTRACT WITH 19 RECORDINGS

FOX's THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND concluded tonight as The Clark Brothers, a Bluegrass/Country band from Nashville, TN, were crowned "The Next Great American Band" and received a contract with 19 Recordings.

The night was filled with special performances by the Goo Goo Dolls, Sheila E. and C.O.E.D., as well as the Top 7 bands, who returned to perform a special holiday medley. Dominic Bowden, the show's host, then revealed that The Clark Brothers received the most votes, eliminating Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, a Big Band/Swing band from Nashville, TN; and Sixwire, a Country band from Nashville, TN.

MSN, the exclusive online partner for THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND, has created HYPERLINK http://nextgreatband.msn.com http://nextgreatband.msn.com where fans can hear their favorite band's performances, get the latest information on the show, contestants, judges and much more.

THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND, created by Simon Fuller, is produced by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America. Simon Fuller (19 Entertainment), Nigel Lythgoe (19 Entertainment), Ken Warwick (FremantleMedia North America) and Cecile Frot-Coutaz (FremantleMedia North America) are executive producers. Charles Boyd is co-executive producer.