SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 -- Following her tweet Monday morning, "Can't wait any longer, single coming Friday," (twitter.com/ladygaga), it's announced today that "Born This Way," the first single and track from the upcoming album from Lady Gaga, the most influential music artist in the world today, will be released worldwide to radio at 6:00 a.m. EST on Friday, February 11th.  It will then be available for purchase online at 9:00 a.m. EST the same day.  

WHO: International multi-platinum pop icon Lady Gaga 

WHAT: Release of the first single from her third album, "Born This Way"  

WHEN: Friday, February 11th

WHERE: At radio worldwide at 6:00 a.m. EST and available for sale digitally at 9:00 a.m. EST