RICHARD MARX AND FRIENDS Interview to Air Friday on AUDIENCE Network

Tune in to the AUDIENCE Network special "Richard Marx and Friends"airing Friday, May 20, at 9:00 PM ET/PT (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114).

Watch as the GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter thrills the Hollywood crowd at Red Studios in Los Angeles with his band and an orchestra, performing both his hits and new fan favorites. Marx's esteemed colleagues--singer/songwriter Eric Benet and legendary rocker Kenny Loggins -- drop by and join in on a few classic tunes.

In the episode, Marx also joins Ted Strykerfor an in-depth interview covering a wide range of topics throughout Marx's 30-year career. Richard Marx's "Greatest Hits Tour" is now underway.

Watch Richard discuss performing with friends Eric Benet and Kenny Loggins in an exclusive clip from The AUDIENCE Network concert special"Richard Marx and Friends" below!

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And in a second clip from the episode, watch as Richard describes the power of a song!

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The AUDIENCE Network's new music slate continues to deliver groundbreaking concerts, in-depth artist interviews, unique stories and exclusive performances across all genres, plus select programming in ultra high-definition/4K*, to audiences nationwide since multiple series began airing this past January. Recent concert specials include: CeeLo Green, Hank Williams Jr., Peter Frampton, Lukas Graham, Kelsea Ballerini, Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco, 2 Chainz, and others. New shows premiere via national broadcast Friday at 9:00 pm ET/PT on DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114,as well as streaming on directv.com, uverse.com and on smartphones and tablets, via the DIRECTV and U-verse apps.**

AUDIENCE Network's multiple series of original and exclusive performances gives music fans an intimate view of music's most influential artists today. The network collaborates directly with musicians to create a unique show from their perspective.

Marx's career has had plenty of highlights. His self-titled debut went to #8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart topping "Hold on to the Nights." The follow-up, Repeat Offender, was even more successful, hitting #1 and going quadruple-platinum with two #1 singles in "Satisfied" and"Right Here Waiting." When both Rush Street and Paid Vacation wentplatinum, Marx achieved a seven-year string of triumphs that rivaled any in pop-rock music history. Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums, owns 26 Top 20 singles and 17 Top 10s.

In the last few years, Marx has also found time to write for other artists, most recently Keith Urban (with whom he scored Urban's #1 smash "Long Hot Summer"), Jennifer Nettles, Sara Bareilles and Vince Gill. Across all formats, he has scored an amazing total of 14 #1 singles, both as a performer and a songwriter/producer, making him a true multi-talented threat who continues to challenge himself and his fans. In 2014, Marx released his latest album, Beautiful Goodbye, his first studio album in 10 years. He holds the honor of being one of a handful of artists who has had a number one hit in each of the past four decades.

For more information on Richard Marx, visit www.richardmarx.com, or follow him on Twitter @richardmarx and Facebook: www.facebook.com/richardmarxmusic.

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