Plain White T's

"The Giving Tree" is the new single from the Plain White T's' fourth full-length via Hollywood Records, American Nights. It will give fans an idea of what they can anticipate from the album arriving in early 2014. The song, written and sung by the band's Tim Lopez, will be complemented by an inventively conceived and executed video. What the 10 songs of American Nights have in common is their immense relatability, as Tom Higgenson and Lopez candidly and intimately describe situations pulled directly from their personal experiences.

"This is an introspective album about what each of us is going through," Lopez explains. "After going through painful breakups, one of us is learning how to be single again, and one of us is learning how to be in a relationship again. We're coming off some interesting experiences: Tom's relationship ended shortly after his son was born, and after finally getting over a painful divorce, I've found love again with someone I met on reality TV, of all things."

"The Giving Tree" brings an intriguing new dimension to the heartfelt relationship songs upon which the Plain White T's have built their rabid following, exemplified by the hits "Hey There Delilah," "Rhythm of Love," "1, 2, 3, 4" and "Our Time Now," which have collectively sold more than 10 million units. "Hey There Delilah" achieved platinum status in 2007 and earned two Grammy nominations, as well as "1, 2, 3, 4" and "Rhythm of Love", which were certified platinum in 2009 and 2011, respectively. Formed in 1997 by high school friends Tom Higgenson, Dave Tirio, Ken Fletcher and Steve Mast. The group had a mostly underground following in Chicago basements, clubs, and bars in its early years.

Leading up to the album's release, the Plain White T's will hit the road on a November co-headline tour with Parachute.

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