DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2009 — Hundreds of high school students will ring in the New Year Texas style at the annual National AT&T Cotton Bowl Music Festival, Dec. 31, 2009 through Jan. 2, 2010, in North Texas. More than 1,500 students from 29 high schools across 11 states will participate in at least part of the three-day event that includes concert band, jazz band and field show competitions, the televised Comerica Bank New Year’s Parade through downtown Dallas, and nationally televised pre-game and halftime pageantry performances during the 74th annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic (www.attcottonbowl.com). The Jan. 2 football game at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will be broadcast at 1 p.m. CST, on FOX-TV, to an audience in the millions.

“We are honored to host the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Music Festival,” said Rick Baker, president of the AT&T Cotton Bowl. “The festival offers the best of North Texas, as students will have the opportunity to perform in the spectacular new Cowboys Stadium as part of the Samsung Jack Halftime Show and festivities surrounding the 74th Classic.”

The National AT&T Cotton Bowl Music Festival is one of several events developed by AT&T and the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association to extend the legacy of the Cotton Bowl Classic to future generations. Other activities include the AT&T Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame and the AT&T Cotton Bowl Art Contest. National AT&T Cotton Bowl Music Festival/Add One

The Comerica Bank New Year’s Parade (www.comericabankparade.com) on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., will “Celebrate Entertainment!” The parade will be televised live on KDFW-TV (FOX 4) in Dallas and streamed live on www.myfoxdfw.com. More than 100,000 people attended the 2009 parade, while thousands more watched on television and by live Internet streaming.

“The parade ensures that Dallas will continue to play a big role in Cotton Bowl Week,” said Ralph Babb, chairman and CEO, Comerica Inc. “The parade theme is a wonderful way to celebrate the world-class Arts District in downtown Dallas.”

AT&T began its relationship with the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association in 1996 and has extended its title sponsorship through the 2014 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. Click for a list of participating bands and high school dance teams. About Comerica Bank
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth & Institutional Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $63.6 billion at June 30, 2009. To receive e-mail alerts of breaking Comerica news, go to http://www.comerica.com/newsalerts.