OLIVER RICHMAN, MULTI-TALENTED 14-YEAR-OLD
GRANDSON OF LEGENDARY MOTOWN SONGWRITER RON MILLER, CELEBRATES THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF ‘FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE’ WITH A BEAUTIFUL NEW RECORDING AND VIDEO 

Richman Has Frequently Performed In Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show, Which Plays December 19 at Agua Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage, Calif. As Part of Its 2014-15 Season

LOS ANGELES – In 1965, legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller penned the lyrics to “For Once In My Life,” which became a timeless classic covered by hundreds of major label artists over the past five decades, including its breakthrough hit recording by Stevie Wonder in 1968, which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009. Miller passed away in 2007.

Now, Miller’s grandson, 14-year-old singer and multi-talented performer Oliver Richman (http://www.oliverrichman.com), celebrates the 50^th anniversary of the song’s composition and his grandfather’s great legacy with a lush and intimate recording of the beloved standard.

Richman is also releasing a beautiful video for the ballad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqPBW3z38Dc) that includes images of Ron Miller and opening narration by Richman’s mother and Miller’s daughter, Lisa Dawn Miller – an artist in her own right who produces (with husband Sandy Hackett) and stars in the global touring phenomenon, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show.” Miller produced the special 50^th Anniversary release of “For Once In My Life.”

When he was 10 years old, Richman was personally invited by Stevie Wonder to sing “One Little Christmas Tree” at his annual House Full of Toys benefit at the Nokia Theatre Live L.A. after Wonder discovered him on the internet. The song was written by Ron Miller and originally recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1967 for his one and only Christmas album, “Someday at Christmas” (also written by Miller).

Richman was a big success in “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” recently singing “Someone To Watch Over Me” in a guest spot during the show’s summer run at Theatre By The Sea in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Ron Miller has written some of the biggest hit songs including, “For Once In My Life,” “Touch Me In The Morning,” “Place In the Sun,” “Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday,” “Heaven Help Us All,” “I’ve Never Been to Me,” “Someday at Christmas” and “If I Could.”

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The 10-Year-Old Vocal Phenom Follows
His Debut EP ‘Defying Gravity’ With the iTunes
Release Of His Cover Of An Early Jackson 5 Classic

A few weeks after Oliver Richman‘s (www.oliverrichman.com) latest run of showstopping appearances as “Young Frank Sinatra” in “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” (www.sandysratpack.com) in Palm Desert and Glendora, California (March 2-4), the 10-year-old vocal phenomenon is following in equally formidable footsteps: Michael Jackson’s!

Forty-two years after the Jackson 5 took Smokey Robinson‘s classic ballad “Who’s Lovin’ You” (featuring the vocals of Michael) to #1 as the B-side of “I Want You Back,” the young powerhouse is releasing his own towering version as a single on iTunes on http://bit.ly/IkMrEP.

The track was produced by Richman’s mother, songwriter and performer Lisa Dawn Miller, co-produced by Mark Matson and features Dave Hart on guitar and harmonica.

Richman also recently performed on KMIR-TV’s AM news in Palm Desert http://www.kmir6.com/news/local/141232213.html.

Among the artists who have recorded “Who’s Lovin’ You” since The Miracles debuted it in 1960 are The Temptations, The Supremes, Terence Trent D’arby, Human Nature and En Vogue.

Last fall, Richman did a week of performances as “Young Frank” in “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, California. He later released his debut EP Defying Gravity.

The success of Richman’s videos for “Defying Gravity” (from the musical Wicked) and the Steve Miller Band‘s 1982 hit “Abracadabra” inspired the eclectic four track set, which showcases his unique versatility. The EP includes a stirring rendition of the Gershwin standard “Someone To Watch Over Me” (the song Richman sings in “Rat Pack Show”) and “I Can See,” an original song penned by the singer’s late grandfather, legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller.

Richman’s inspiring video for “Defying Gravity” has garnered an impressive 71,000-plus views on YouTube.

During the holiday season in 2010, Richman sang with Stevie Wonder at a House Full of Toys Benefit Concert. Wonder invited Richman to sing at the 15^th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert, held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles; Richman received a standing ovation for his performance from an audience of over 7,500 people. He has also been featured on Byron Allen Entertainment Studios‘ “The Young Icons,” a nationally syndicated show about young people changing the world.

For the latest news and music from Oliver Richman, visit www.oliverrichman.com

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Set to Perform on FOX 5’s More Show in Las Vegas
on November 11, the 11-Year-Old Vocal Phenom Oliver Richman
Follows His Show-stopping Turn as
“Young Frank Sinatra” With a Four-Song
Debut EP Featuring an Original Tune
by Legendary Motown Songwriter Ron Miller

The title of Oliver Richman’s debut video on YouTube has proven prophetic—the 11-year-old vocal phenom continues to “defy gravity!”

Fresh off his show stopping week of performances as “Young Frank Sinatra” in the weeklong run of “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” during its national tour stop at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, Calif., the young vocal powerhouse is releasing his highly anticipated debut EP—naturally called Defying Gravity.

Richman is also returning to Fox 5’s MORE Show (KVVU-TV) in Las Vegas on November 11, 2011 to perform music from the new EP, which is now available on iTunes, Amazon, and many other online retailers. The success of Richman’s videos for “Defying Gravity” (from the musical Wicked) and the Steve Miller Band’s 1982 hit “Abracadabra” inspired the eclectic four-track set, which showcases his unique versatility and ability to sing everything from show tunes and Great American Songbook classics to renowned pop songs and originals.

In addition to “Defying Gravity” and “Abracadabra,” the EP includes a stirring rendition of the Gershwin standard “Someone To Watch Over Me” (the song Richman sings in “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show”) and “I Can See,” an original song penned by the singer’s late grandfather, legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller (“For Once In My Life”).

Richman’s inspiring video for “Defying Gravity” has garnered impressive 64,000-plus views on YouTube. A video for “I Can See” is set for release in January 2012.

In addition to his videos, recordings and live performances, Richman sang last holiday season with Stevie Wonder at the 15^th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert, held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Invited by Wonder himself, Richman received a standing ovation for his performance from an audience of over 7,500 people. He has also been featured on Byron Allen Entertainment Studios’ “The Young Icons,” a nationally syndicated show about young people changing the world.

How does a 10-year-old vocal phenom follow up two hugely successful videos, a performance with legendary icon, Stevie Wonder, and being the featured story of
Byron Allen’s “The Young Icons”? Ask Oliver Richman (www.oliverrichman.com), who is working a little magic into the mix with a brand new recording and video of “Abracadabra,” his high-powered, explosive remake of the Steve Miller Band’s iconic 1982 hit.

His highly acclaimed 2010 debut video of “Defying Gravity”—a song from the hit musical “Wicked,” originally performed on Broadway by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth— has garnered an impressive 56,000 views on YouTube.

The buzz of his second release, a remake of the Stevie Wonder classic, “One Little Christmas Tree,” penned by Oliver’s grandfather, the late legendary Motown
songwriter Ron Miller (“For Once In My Life”), caught the attention of Stevie Wonder himself, who invited the 10-year-old to sing at the his 15^th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert, held in December at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, where Oliver received a standing ovation for his performance from a crowd of over 7,500 people. Oliver was also recently featured on “The Young Icons,” a nationally syndicated television program about young people changing the world, produced by Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios. Richman’s collection of YouTube videos have exceeded a whopping 75,000 views to date.

With his powerhouse voice, cool style and amazing ability to interpret a lyric at such a young age, the young crooner is thrilled to introduce great classics to a new generation. Produced by Lisa Dawn Miller, Mark Matson and Sandy Hackett, the new video also includes cameo appearances by headlining Las Vegas magicians Mac King and Rick Thomas.

Coincidentally, the original version of “Abacadabra” topped the charts in 1982, along with “I’ve Never Been To Me,” another hit penned by Oliver’s grandfather, Ron Miller.

Oliver’s mom and stepfather, Lisa Dawn Miller and Sandy Hackett (Hackett Miller Company, Inc.) produce and star in “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and in theaters around the country. The company is getting ready to launch its 2011-2012 theater tour, beginning this fall, which will include stops in cities all around the country such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Florida.

Lisa Dawn Miller, is set to record a new album entitled “Wasn’t I A Good Time?” She will do the bulk of recording in Detroit, where her father Ron Miller launched his career 50 years ago. The album will feature many of the elder Miller’s unpublished songs and session musicians worked with Ron Miller songs in the glory days of Motown.

Later this year, Hackett Miller Company will launch its new production, “My Buddy,” a one man show, starring Sandy Hackett, a show about Hackett’s best friend (and father), legendary comedian giant, Buddy Hackett.

TEN-YEAR-OLD OLIVER RICHMAN DELIVERS
A TOUCHING PERFORMANCE ON
FOX 5’S MORE SHOW SINGING
HIS LATE GRANDFATHER’S HOLIDAY CLASSIC,
‘ONE LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREE’

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The Triple Threat Prodigy Is Set To Perform
At Stevie Wonder’s 15th Annual
House Full Of Toys Benefit Concert On
Saturday, December 18 At L.A.’s Nokia Theatre

Ten-year-old singing sensation Oliver Richman performed for audiences and the hosts of Fox 5’s MORE Show (KVVU-TV) in Las Vegas on December 8 with a special live performance of “One Little Christmas Tree.” Click here to view Oliver’s performance and here to view Part 2 of the segment.

Richman has been in the spotlight since the newly released remake of “One Little Christmas Tree” made its debut on YouTube and his website OliverRichman.com on November 15.

The music prodigy is set to perform “One Little Christmas Tree” at Stevie Wonder’s 15^th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert on Saturday, December 18 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Wonder invited the young singer to perform at the star-studded benefit concert after hearing Oliver’s recording of the classic holiday song, written by his grandfather and legendary Motown songwriter, Ron Miller. The song was originally recorded by Wonder in 1967 as well as the songwriter’s classic, “Someday At Christmas” from Wonder’s only Christmas album of the same title.

In addition, Lisa Dawn Miller, Ron Miller’s daughter and Oliver’s mother, will perform the poignant “If I Could,” another much recorded standard from her father’s catalog.

Miller wrote some of Wonder’s biggest early hits such as “For Once In My Life,” “Heaven Help Us All,” “A Place In The Sun” and “Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday.”

Richman also recently performed at local events including the National Anthem for the L.A. Derby Dolls Championship game on December 4. Click here to see Oliver’s performance.

Earlier this fall, Oliver created major industry buzz with his release of “Defying Gravity,” which has been viewed on YouTube nearly 40,000 times.

Oliver has been entertaining audiences for several years with his powerful voice, energetic stage presence and diverse dancing and acting strengths. His videos releases were designed as a professional intro/debut to his multitude of talents, just as the early YouTube clips of pop sensation Justin Bieber were instrumental to launching his career.

One of the songs Bieber recorded early on, in fact, was “Someday at Christmas,” a classic Stevie Wonder hit, written by Oliver’s maternal grandfather, legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller. Bieber was also invited to the White House to sing it for President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

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The Annual Event Raises Money To Provide Toys
For Thousands of Children Who Are In Orphanages,
Hospitals And Shelters All Over The Country

Legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller passed away in 2007, but his musical spirit will be very much in the house at Stevie Wonder’s 15^th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert on Saturday, December 18 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

His grandson, 10-year-old triple threat prodigy Oliver Richman, will perform Miller’s “One Little Christmas Tree” which was originally recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1967 as well as the songwriter’s classic, “Someday At Christmas” from Wonder’s only Christmas album of the same title.  Miller wrote some of Wonder’s biggest early hits such as “For Once In My Life,” “Heaven Help Us All,” “A Place In The Sun” and “Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday.”

Richman’s newly released remake of “One Little Christmas Tree” made its debut on YouTube and his website (www.oliverrichman.com) November 15. Earlier this fall, Oliver created major industry buzz with his release of “Defying Gravity,” which has been viewed on YouTube over 22,300 times.      

Wonder invited Oliver to perform at the star-studded charity event after hearing his recording of “One Little Christmas Tree.” 

In addition, Lisa Dawn Miller, Ron Miller’s daughter and Oliver’s mother, will perform the poignant “If I Could,” another much recorded standard from her father’s catalog.     

The family connections don’t stop there. Oliver’s stepfather and Lisa’s husband is writer/producer/actor Sandy Hackett, son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett, who starred in “Muscle Beach Party”—the 1964 Annette Funicello-Frankie Avalon romp which marked the film debut of none other than “Little Stevie Wonder.”   

Sandy and Lisa are also producers of “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” which performs six nights a week at the Riviera Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The show will have two companies performing as it launches its national tour for the 2011-2012 theater season.

Oliver’s upcoming appearances include singing the National Anthem for the L.A. Derby Dolls on December 4 and “One Little Christmas Tree” on Las Vegas’ Fox 5’s “The MORE Show” (KVVU-TV) on December 8, along with a special performance at Sam’s Town Live - Las Vegas with Sandy Hackett, Steve Rossi and Lisa Dawn Miller.

Produced by Wonder Productions, Inc., Stevie’s 15^th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert also features special guests Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Eric Benet, Melanie Fiona and Janelle Monae…with more “Wondermagic” to come.       

Tickets are on sale now at TicketMaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. Donations may be made to the We Are You Foundation.

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The Young Singing Sensation
Set To Perform On Fox’s MORE Show
(KVVU-TV) In Las Vegas December 8

Just in time for the holidays, emerging ten-year-old phenomenon Oliver Richman is celebrating the debut of his new music video “One Little Christmas Tree,” set for release November 15 on YouTube and his website (www.oliverrichman.com).

Originally recorded by Stevie Wonder, “One Little Christmas Tree” was penned by the singer’s late grandfather, legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller.

The young prodigy will also be making numerous appearances throughout the Los Angeles and Las Vegas areas this holiday season to perform his new song, including a television appearance on Fox’s MORE show (KVVU-TV) in Las Vegas on Wednesday, December 8.

Earlier this fall, Richman created major industry buzz with “Defying Gravity,” a beautifully produced video of Richman singing the showstopper from the hit musical “Wicked.” The YouTube clip has now been viewed more than 19,000 times.

Oliver has been entertaining audiences for several years with his powerful voice, energetic stage presence and diverse dancing and acting strengths. The video is designed as a professional introduction to his multitude of talents, just as the early YouTube clips of pop sensation Justin Bieber were instrumental to launching his career.

One of the songs Bieber recorded early on, in fact, was “Someday at Christmas,” another classic Stevie Wonder hit written by Ron Miller. The teen star was invited to the White House to sing it for President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

While Oliver has the charisma, charm and ambition to become a musical force of nature all on his own, there’s no denying the musical creativity in his genes. Ron Miller has penned some of the biggest hit songs in history recorded by legendary recording artists around the world, including “For Once In My Life,” “Touch Me In The Morning,” and “A Place In the Sun,” “Heaven Help Us All,” “Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday,” “I’ve Never Been To Me” and “If I Coud,” to name a few. In 2007, Ron was awarded (posthumously) the Heroes and Legends Lifetime Achievement Award in Songwriting.

Oliver’s mother, Lisa Dawn Miller, is a successful singer, writer and producer. His stepfather, Sandy Hackett (son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett) is a well-known comedian, actor, writer and producer. Sandy and Lisa are the producers of “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” currently running fulltime on the Las Vegas Strip at the Riviera Hotel & Casino and in theaters across the country.

Oliver has made numerous special guest appearances in the show and is currently preparing for his upcoming role as “Young Frank Sinatra.”

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The Ten Year Old Triple Threat Prodigy’s Latest Song
Was Penned By His Grandfather, Legendary Motown
Songwriter Ron Miller, Who Wrote the Holiday
Classic “Someday at Christmas”—Which Justin
Bieber Sang At The White House For President Obama
And First Lady Michelle Obama

The holiday season is fast approaching—and Oliver Richman’s already got his gift for us picked out: a new holiday themed video of “One Little Christmas Tree,” which will debut on YouTube and his website (www.oliverrichman.com) November 15.

Earlier this fall, the 10-year-old triple threat prodigy created major industry buzz with “Defying Gravity,” a beautifully produced video of Richman singing the showstopper from the hit musical “Wicked.” The YouTube clip has now been viewed over 18,700 times.

Originally recorded by Stevie Wonder, “One Little Christmas Tree” was penned by the singer’s late grandfather, legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller.

Oliver has been entertaining audiences for several years with his powerful voice, energetic stage presence and diverse dancing and acting strengths. The video is designed as a professional introduction to his multitude of talents, just as the early YouTube clips of pop sensation Justin Bieber were instrumental to launching his career.

One of the songs Bieber recorded early on, in fact, was “Someday at Christmas,” another classic Stevie Wonder hit written by Ron Miller. The teen star was invited to the White House to sing it for President ObamaFirst Lady Michelle Obama.
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While Oliver has the charisma, charm and ambition to become a musical force of nature all on his own, there’s no denying the musical creativity in his genes. Ron Miller has penned some of the biggest hit songs in history recorded by legendary recording artists around the world, including “For Once In My Life,” “Touch Me In The Morning,” and “A Place In the Sun,” “Heaven Help Us All,” “Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday,” “I’ve Never Been To Me” and “If I Could,” to name a few. In 2007, Ron was awarded (posthumously) the Heroes and Legends Lifetime Achievement Award in Songwriting.           

Oliver’s mother, Lisa Dawn Miller, is a successful singer, writer and producer. His stepfather, Sandy Hackett (son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett) is a well-known comedian, actor, writer and producer. Sandy and Lisa are the producers of “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” currently running fulltime on the Las Vegas Strip at the Riviera Hotel & Casino and in theaters across the country.

Oliver has made numerous special guest appearances in the show and is currently preparing for his upcoming role as “Young Frank Sinatra.”

It’s been an incredible summer for powerful young vocal phenoms!

First, 10-year-old soprano Jackie Evancho wowed the world a la Susan Boyle with her stirring debut on “America’s Got Talent” in August, and now, nine-year-old Los Angeles based triple threat prodigy Oliver Richman is “Defying Gravity” with an exciting new video that debuted across the internet September 3.

The beautifully shot, sunsplashed clip of Oliver singing the trademark song from “Wicked” (originally performed on Broadway by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth) now posted on YouTube.com at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlxGt9cmqgo and on his own website, www.oliverrichman.com, has already met with overwhelming response receiving more than 5,000 views in three days.

Though his age is not yet in double digits, Oliver has been entertaining audiences for several years with his powerful voice, energetic stage presence and diverse dancing and acting strengths. The video is designed as a professional intro/debut to his multitude of talents, just as the early YouTube clips of pop sensation Justin Bieber were instrumental to launching his career.

One of the songs Bieber recorded early on, in fact, was “Someday at Christmas,” a classic Stevie Wonder hit, written by Oliver’s maternal grandfather, legendary Motown songwriter Ron Miller. Bieber was also invited to the White House to sing it for President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

While Oliver has the charisma, charm and ambition to become a musical force of nature all on his own, there’s no denying the musical creativity in his genes. Ron Miller has penned some of the biggest hit songs in history recorded by legendary recording artists around the world, including “For Once In My Life,” “Touch Me In The Morning,” and“Place In the Sun,” to name a few. These songs have sold millions and have been recorded by top artists including Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Michael Bolton, Michael Bublé and Harry Conick, Jr.  In 2007, Ron was awarded (posthumously) the Heroes and Legends Lifetime Achievement Award in Songwriting.

Oliver’s paternal grandfather, Peter Mark Richman, has starred in over 500 television shows and movies and has performed on Broadway, off-Broadway and in numerous theaters across the country. He is known as one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. Coming from the Actors Studio and the Broadway Theater, he has appeared and starred in many films including: “Friendly Persuasion,” “The Black Orchid,” “The Strange One,” “The Dark Intruder,” “For Singles Only” and “Naked Gun 2 1/2.”

Oliver’s mother, Lisa Dawn Miller, is a successful singer, writer and producer. His stepfather, Sandy Hackett (son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett) is a well-known comedian, actor, writer and producer. Sandy and Lisa are the producers of “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show,” currently running fulltime on the Las Vegas Strip at the Sahara Hotel & Casino and in theaters across the country. Miller and Hackett will be debuting the show in Egypt this coming December.

Oliver has made numerous special guest appearances in the show and is currently preparing for his upcoming role as “Young Frank Sinatra.”