Prince, Dave Matthews and Christina Aguilera Headline Second Citi(R) / AAdvantage(R) Card Concert Series, ''Traveling Through Life(SM)''

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The groundbreaking concert series, Citi® / AAdvantage® card “Traveling Through Life,” returns for a second year with intimate performances by the incomparable Prince, Christina Aguilera and Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds. With a theme of “3 Cities, 3 Concerts, 3 Journeys, 1 Card,” Citi and American Airlines are once again bringing the “Traveling Through Life” concert series to its Citi® / AAdvantage® cardmembers with each artist taking fans on a unique and personal musical experience unlike any other in live entertainment. The distinct “Traveling Through Life” series is a mix of high caliber artists performing hand picked songs in intimate venues, interspersed with storytelling and delivering an unparalleled fan experience.

“At Citi, we are continuously seeking opportunities to build deeper relationships with our cardmembers. Offering these unique and ground-breaking experiences as another value of card membership is one example of that commitment and showcases Citi's dedication to putting our customers first”

This year’s slate includes Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds at the Citi® Performing Arts Center’s Wang Theatre in Boston on April 20^th, Christina Aguilera at San Diego’s Civic Theatre on May 21^st and Prince performing at The Orpheum in San Francisco in late May. Tickets for all three shows go on sale at Noon EST on March 20^th exclusively for all Citi® / AAdvantage® credit cardmembers at www.privatepass.citi.com.

Prince has played for some of the biggest audiences in the world, most recently at the Super Bowl, the Citi® / AAdvantage® “Traveling Through Life” concert series offers the rare opportunity to see the legendary performer connect with his fans in such an intimate setting.

Christina Aguilera is currently supporting her multi platinum release Back to Basics, which features the hit singles “Ain't No Other Man,” “Hurt” and “Candyman,” with a national tour that is taking her to large arenas across the country. “Traveling Through Life” is a special opportunity to see the five time Grammy winning songstress in a close and personal setting.

As the lead vocalist and guitarist of Dave Matthews Band, Dave Matthews has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide and over 14 million concerts tickets since 1992. Dave Matthews returns with long time collaborator, guitarist Tim Reynolds, to the Citi® / AAdvantage® concert series for a second year in a row. Their performance will benefit Dave Matthews Band’s Bama Works Fund which focuses on providing funding to philanthropic organizations serving the band’s hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, but also other charities throughout the world. Beneficiaries to date have collectively received more than 10 million dollars and have included public school systems, children's hospitals, community parks, youth community clubs as well as organizations focused on AIDS, public health issues, environmental organizations and tsunami relief.

“At Citi, we are continuously seeking opportunities to build deeper relationships with our cardmembers. Offering these unique and ground-breaking experiences as another value of card membership is one example of that commitment and showcases Citi's dedication to putting our customers first," said Terry O'Neil, Executive Vice President, Citi Cards. "Because the concert series is offered exclusively to our Citi® / AAdvantage® cardmembers, we reinforce that the Citi® / AAdvantage® card is the only card you need to help you travel through life -- be that a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world, a spur of the moment vacation with friends or an exclusive concert in your own hometown."

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Card Private Pass® program provides cardmembers access to exclusive events and experiences. The enhanced program, launched last year with concerts by Aerosmith, Dave Mathews, Mary J. Blige and Tony Bennett, allows cardmembers to choose from a wide variety of categories including entertainment, sports, art, dining, theater and retail experiences and offers bonus features such as preferred seating, complimentary access, cardmember-only events and more.

The Citi® / AAdvantage® card represents a 20 year relationship between Citi and American Airlines. For more information or to apply for a Citi® / AAdvantage® card, visit www.citicards.com/aadvantage. For more information on American Airlines AAdvantage® program, visit www.aa.com/aadvantage

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