August's New Music DVD Releases: Miley Cyrus, Aerosmith, Elvis Presley

Plus: Marty Robbins, Tammy Wynette, more

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Miley Cyrus
"Best of Both Worlds Concert: The 3D Movie"
(Walt Disney)

What became one of America's most sought after children's concerts will soon be available as a 3-D movie. Available Aug. 19, Miley Cyrus' dual-personality performance spans two discs and includes special guests the Jonas Brothers, a sing-along feature with additional songs and a backstage look at the tween sensations. Tracks performed in the movie include "Rock Star," "Just Like You" and "We Got the Party," as well as Jonas Brothers' hits "When You Look Me In the Eyes" and "Year 3000."

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Aerosmith
"Videobiography"
(Classic Rock Legends)

Boston rockers Aerosmith have spent more than 35 years climbing the rock-and- roll ranks, and this 68-minute documentary, available now, takes a critical look at the journey. Music journalists and other industry insiders comment on the band's rise among some of their most popular music videos and live-music footage, including "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Love in an Elevator" and "Cryin'."

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Elvis Presley
"Elvis #1 Hit Performances and More, Vol. 2"
(RCA)

Because the King of Rock and Roll had an arsenal of hit songs, a second volume of his top performances hit store shelves Aug. 5. Gathered from a variety of television appearances and specials, concerts and movies ranging from his career start in 1956 through the 1970s, the 39-minute DVD features 15 Elvis classics, such as "Blue Suede Shoes," "That's All Right," "Love Me" and "Bossa Nova Baby."

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Marty Robbins
"Marty Robbins: Legendary Performances"
(Shout! Factory)

The country music legend nicknamed Mr. Teardrop crafted nearly 100 chart-topping singles in his 57 years, several of which he performs on this 80-minute DVD. Collected from a number of videotaped performances and sequenced chronologically, the live performances range from his 1957 "Knee Deep In The Blues" and "Begging To You," to his 1960s syndicated television series, to his 1970 Grammy Award-winning "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife." Additional features include a 1982 interview with Robbins, as well as his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Tammy Wynette
"Tammy Wynette: Legendary Performances"
(Shout! Factory)

Known as the First Lady of Country Music, legendary crooner Tammy Wynette celebrated 20 No. 1 hits during her expansive career. As of Aug. 19, fans can enjoy more than an hour of video, including live performances, interviews and footage from her wedding to George Richey. Rare versions of "Stand By Your Man," "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" and "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad" accompany other favorite tracks, including several duets with George Jones ("We're Gonna Hold On," "We Loved It Away," "Golden Ring" and "Near You.")

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More new releases:

August 5:
AC/DC, "AC/DC – DVD Collector's Box" (Video Music, Inc.)
Johnny Cash, "Music in Review" (Classic Rock Legends)

August 19:
America, "America & Friends: Absolutely Live!" (ZYX Music)
Elvis Presley & Johnny Cash, "Lost Concert Series: Presley Cash – Interstate Road Show" (Well Go USA)

August 26:
Keith Jarrett, "Standards in Japan" (Ecm Records)

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