Rissi Palmer Is "The New Now"

10/10/2007 Stephen L. Betts   Rissi Palmer will be a featured artist on Yahoo! Music's "The New Now," highlighting talented newcomers, from Oct. 17 through Nov. 21. Fans who visit www.yahoomusic.com will have an all-access pass to view an exclusive interview and live performance by Rissi. They'll also learn who her favorite artists are, and find out what's coming up next for the singer-songwriter.   "The New Now" is a segment of Who's Next, a comprehensive initiative of Yahoo! Music's that seeks to discover and spotlight new talent. "The New Now" highlights emerging artists on the brink of widespread success, and has included features on Sean Kingston, Taylor Swift, Robin Thicke and Amy Winehouse, among others. Rissi's debut single, "Country Girl," is climbing the country singles chart and will be included on her upcoming self-titled debut album scheduled for an Oct. 23 release.