"SPIT IT OUT" FEATURED ON DAWSON'S CREEK! (1/16/2002)
- The song will be the background music for the very first scene in Act 1 (before the first commercial). The scene is a driving scene with Dawson and Jen as they return to Capeside, and "Spit It Out" is playing while they drive!
- For information on all of the music played on this episode, visit www.dawsonscreekmusic.com
CRITCALLY ACCLAIMED SHORT USES 3 CJ SONGS!
- The independent film "Give Or Take An Inch" by Lee Friedlander premiered November 3rd to a very receptive crowd at the Power Up! Benefit Gala in Beverly Hills. Honored at the event were Melissa Etheridge, and president of programming at Showtime, Jerry Offsay.
- The cast included Amanda Bearse (Married With Children), Michele Greene (LA Law), Megan Cavanagh (A League of Their Own), and Tim Maculan (Six Feet Under).
- Previously unreleased versions of "Stay", "Settle For Love", and "Spit It Out" provided much of the background music to the 15 minute short.
"NOW" LICENSED TO MTV!
- Recently, Cara inked a licensing deal with MTV's Bunim-Murray Productions for use in its popular shows "THE REAL WORLD", "ROAD RULES", "All-star Challenge" and "The Making of the Band".
- Stay tuned to this site to find out when to watch!
"SUGAR SWEET" DOES THE FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT! (6/28/02)
- The Japanese independent film, "Sugar Sweet", makes the rounds this summer to film festivals across North America. After playing to sold-out houses in Miami and Toronto, it debuted in New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco,and Los Angeles!
- The film features 2 Cara Jones songs: "Candy Bar" and "Spit It Out"
- More info here.
CJ-PENNED SONG BECOMES A "CAMPAIGN SONG" IN JAPAN! (10/8/2001)
- The song, "Sky Blue" on the latest album from Japanese singer Yoshitaka Minami (Victor Entertainment VIJC-60740) was chosen as the "image song" for a JT campaign.
- The song is especially highlighted with its lyrics printed on the inside flap of the CD (ecco-pak)!
CJ FEATURED ON INTERNET RADIO SHOW! (8/1/2001)
- The Women's Independent Music Show is broadcast LIVE every SUNDAY night from 10pm -12 midnight EST and is rebroadcasted 24/7 on their website.
- Cara and her music will be the featured artist on Sunday August 5, 10pm -12 midnight EST.
- Catch the show live, or log on to the website anytime to hear the rebroadcast!
FILM SOUNDTRACK DEBUT! (7/21/2001)
- Two songs from "NOW" were featured in the independent Japanese film, "Sugar Sweet", which premiered in Tokyo on July 21st to critical acclaim.
- Featured songs are: "Candy Bar" and "Spit It Out".
- This feature-length drama was made for the V-Theater channel of Sky Perfect TV, and will be distributed on video in Japan after the TV broadcast in August.
SETTLE FOR LOVE HITS #1 !!! (2/7/2001)
CJ REVIEWED IN SWEDEN! (1/12/2001)
- Music Reviewer Gert-Ove Fridlund picked up NOW for his latest column!
Read the review here.
NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE STATESIDE! (11/6/2000)
- For the first time ever, a Cara Jones album is available around the world. Starting today, the new album
"NOW" is finally ready to ship. We apologize for the delay.
- Order your copy now, by clicking here.
CARA FEATURED ON MUSICAL DISCOVERIES! (8/13/2000)
- With an in-depth interview and comprehensive reviews of all three albums!
Read the article by music critic and writer Russ Elliot here.
SETTLE FOR LOVE BREAKS INTO THE ALTERNATIVE CHARTS!!! (7/17/2000)
- "Settle For Love" hit #2 on the AAA/Adult Alternative Charts at MP3.com on 7/18/00.
- It also hit #24 on the general Alternative Chart, between Third Eye Blind and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones!
MP3.COM CONTEST FINALISTS ANNOUNCED! (5/10/2000)
- "Settle For Love" has made the FINALS of the Women of MP3.com's Favorite Song contest! Thank you to those who voted and played the song. We couldn't have done without you.... stay tuned for details on the finals.
- View the Women of MP3.com page here. Don't miss the WOMP3 bio of Cara!
SETTLE FOR LOVE #5 ON THE CHARTS!!! (5/10/2000)
- "Settle For Love" hit #5 on the AAA/Adult Alternative Charts at MP3.com on 5/10/00.
- It is also currently #8 on the MP3 chart for Philadelphia, and #11 for Pennsylvania. (5/15/00)
MP3.COM CONTEST!
- "Settle For Love" has made the semifinals of the Women of MP3.com's Favorite Song contest.
- The semifinal round of this contest runs from 5/3/00 to 5/9/00.
- View the official contest page here. Don't miss the WOMP3 bio of Cara!
NEW ALBUM - the time is "NOW"!!!
- Production on the long-awaited third album entitled "NOW" finished on 12/6/99 at MAJA Audio Group in Philadelphia.
- In September of 1999, Cara inked a deal with Warner Music Japan and Morani Records to release this new album in Japan on February 23, 2000.
- Fall Girl Records plans to release the album in the United States in 2001.
NEW SINGLE
- "1999"- A three-song "maxi-single" was released in Japan on November, 25 1999 on Morani Records.
- Included are "1999", "Better Safe Than Sorry", and "Stay".
CARA JONES WRITES LYRICS FOR ROCK BAND THE YELLOW MONKEY
- "Bulb" - A huge hit for this popular band,the English version of "Kyukon" got rave reviews and continues to be the version most likely to be perfomed in the foursome's energetic stadium concerts.
- "Sugar Fix" - An English lyric to the Yellow Monkey song "Amai Keiken". This was the single, and a funky video was made and played!
- The two songs were released on an EP under the title "Sugar Fix" in England (BMG) and in Japan (Fun House).
CARA JONES ANNOUNCES THE MEDALISTS AT THE
1998 WINTER OLYMPICS AT NAGANO, JAPAN
- The highlight of her voice-over career, Cara Jones was named to be the English-language announcer at the awards ceremonies of the Nagano Olympics.
- Held each night in Central Square, the ceremonies were performed in front of a live audience of more than 10,000, and broadcast live to millions around the world.
- Cara was interviewed for a German internet site about her role in this event. Click here to read the German article.
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