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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2013

3 DOORS DOWN WORLD TOUR SETS SIGHTS ON EUROPE, RUSSIA, POLAND AND BAND'S FIRST DOWNLOAD GIG Tour begins May 31 in Moscow and Wraps June 22 at France's Hellfest

Nashville, TN --- will arrive in Moscow for the tour opener on May 31, with visits planned for Russia and Poland for the first time. Additionally, the band will stage their inaugural appearance at the in the U.K. Following two U.S. legs, and planned appearances at U.S. festivals, the international excursion is one the band looks forward to. Singer shares, "We are all excited to get back to Europe and see our friends overseas! There are stops in Russia and Poland this time around. It will be our first chance to perform for our fans in those countries, and I can’t wait! See you on the road." 3 Doors Down has achieved great success outside of North America with cumulative sales exceeding 2 million internationally.

On November 19, 2012, 3 Doors Down released THE GREATEST HITS , a collection of nine #1 singles, accompanied by three new songs. While many greatest hits albums signify the end of a career, the band's recent release is the origin of a new chapter. Historically, few artists over the past two decades have enjoyed a greater level of radio airplay success than 3 Doors Down, and with "One Light" hitting the Top 5, the band has once again proven they are hit makers. The full track-listing includes "Kryptonite," "When I'm Gone," "," "It's Not My Time," "Let Me Go," "Be Like That," "Loser," "Away >From The Sun," "," "One Light," "There's A Life," and "Goodbyes.

Originally from Escatawpa, MS, the band has achieved success across The Globe. Over the past several months, the quintet has staged two U.S. legs of the World Tour alongside appearances in Dubai and Mexico. Prior to the excursion that takes 3 Doors Down in to Russia, Poland, and Europe, the band will appear at U.S festivals that include Toad Lick Music Festival (Dothan, AL), Fort Rock (Ft. Myers, FL), (Jacksonville, FL) and (Concord, NC). Additionally, a special one-time only acoustic evening at the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, TN will be staged on May 4. The complete itinerary is here: http://www.3doorsdown.com/events .

Upon the band's return to the U.S., North American touring will resume.

The complete international itinerary includes appearances in: 5/31 MOSCOW, RUSSIA CROCUS CITY HALL 6/01 WARSAW, POLAND URYSNALIA 6/02 SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA ICE PALACE 6/04 HELSINKI, FINLAND CABLE FACTORY 6/07 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN GRONA LUND 6/08 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK VEGA 6/10 HAMBURG, GERMANY STADTPARK 6/11 BERLIN, GERMANY COLUMBIAHALLE 6/14 DONNINGTON PARK, UK DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 6/15 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM AB CLUB 6/17 TILBURG, NETHERLANDS 013 6/18 KASSEL, GERMANY HESSENTAG 6/20 ZURICH, SWITZERLAND KOMPLEX 457 6/22 CLISSON, FRANCE HELLFEST

ABOUT 3 DOORS DOWN: Since forming in 1995, rock quintet 3 Doors Down (vocalist Brad Arnold, lead guitarist Chris Henderson, bassist Todd Harrell, drummer Greg Upchurch and guitarist Chet Roberts) has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, garnered three Grammy nominations, two , and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting, including BMI’s coveted " of the Year" award. The band’s debut , 2000’s The , which is now certified six times platinum, featured the smash hit “Kryptonite.” Their sophomore album, 2002’s , saw similar success with its radio mainstays “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You.” Their subsequent efforts 2005’s platinum certified and 2008’s 3 Doors Down debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. In 2012, 3 Doors Down released The Greatest Hits, a collection of nine #1 hits and three new songs, returning to the Top 5 at radio with "One Light." The band continues to perform for crowds around the globe as they enter the next chapter of their career.

In 2003, 3 Doors Down founded Foundation with the goal of giving as many children as possible a better life; they have raised more than two million dollars for local children’s charities since their inception. For more information visit: www.3doorsdown.com and www.thebetterlifefoundation.org