Just hours after its release, Love and Theft’s debut CD World Wide Open Open is the #1 selling country album at iTunes. The trio’s hit single “Runaway” is also the #3 country video at iTunes.

Following their national TV debut last Friday on NBC’s Today Show, Love And Theft’s Stephen, Brian and Eric have spent the last two days doing more than eight hours of satellite radio interviews from Nashville. Tonight the trio will depart for radio station visits and concert appearances in Houston, TX (8/26); Dallas, TX (8/27); Phoenix, AZ (8/28); and Las Vegas, NV (8/29) to round out their album release week.  You can also watch live streaming video of Love And Theft from during Wednesday’s (8-11am central) and Thursday’s (7-11am central) satellite radio tours at http://loveandtheft.bubbleup.net.

After opening shows for Taylor Swift in 2008, Love And Theft is currently on the road playing shows and promoting their debut single, “Runaway.” Love And Theft has been featured on The Today Show, Access Hollywood and in the pages of People magazine and has had its music included in promos for ABC’s daytime programming. The band’s debut CD, World Wide Open, will release August 25th. To learn more about Love And Theft, visit www.loveandtheft.com or follow the band on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lntweet.