Target to be exclusive seller of SNL album

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. Target stores will be the exclusive retailer of the first live album from Saturday Night Live in nearly a decade. Beginning Sept. 9, Target shoppers will be able to purchase the 11-track compilation, which features live performances SNL's last four seasons by artists such as Avril Lavigne, Foo Fighters and Kelly Clarkson. The album is produced by NBC Universal and Broadway Video Enterprises and distributed by Sony BMG.

"We think this is a great way to present these artist's frontline records in a unique format for our guests, "said Sue Peterson, senior music buyer for Target. "By creating this exclusive CD, we're able to capture the excitement of SNL's live performances and further position Target as a true entertainment destination."