Jason Castro Shooting for GMC Movie "The Perfect Summer" / 2013 Tour with Sidewalk Prophets, Ryan Cabrera, Deleasa

On May 13, Word Entertainment's Jason Castro commenced shooting for "The Perfect Summer" in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The singer/songwriter has a role as a surf shop owner named Cody in "The Perfect Summer" which is due to premiere on GMC later this year. Castro, whose current single "Rise To You" is at radio now, can also be seen throughout the country with the Sidewalk Prophets this month and with Ryan Cabrera and Deleasa next month. For further information and a complete listing of tour dates, please visit www.jasoncastro.com.

Internationally-renowned recording artist and "American Idol" contestant Jason Castro has topped radio charts in multiple countries, including: Norway, Singapore and The Philippines. His self-titled debut album entered the Billboard Top 200 Album chart at No. 18. Throughout his career, Jason has appeared on television shows such as "TODAY," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "Access Hollywood," "The Bold and the Beautiful," and "The Bachelor" and has appeared on the pages of Rolling Stone, USA Today and The New York Times. Castro released his Word Entertainment debut album, Only A Mountain, January 15, 2013.

As if that weren't enough, Jason has been a prominent supporter of a variety of charity organizations. Last December saw him starring at a Garland, Texas Christmas concert benefitting the city's Best Education Foundation. He has also been an active supporter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science's MusiCares Foundation.