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  EMI CMG Distribution Welcomes Maranatha! Music!
  JEREMY CAMP’S WORSHIP PROJECT RESONATES ACROSS THE NATION
SEATTLE, WA...September 1, 2010...GRAMMY-nominated artist Jeremy Camp is honored with fans, media and radio’s reactions to the release of his heartfelt worship album, “We Cry Out: The Worship Project.” Camp’s sixth studio project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian chart and No. 15 on Billboard Top 200 (his highest Top 200 debut) as well as No. 1 and No. 2 slots on iTunes® Christian & Gospel chart and No. 16 on iTunes® overall. This Billboard Top 200 debut also marks BEC Recordings highest debut.
  Unprecedented Industry Collaboration Forged to Promote Christian Retail Stores Nationwide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In an extraordinary, first-time cooperative effort, Christian publishers and music companies across the industry are coming together to create consumer awareness of Christian stores, the products they carry, and their ministry purpose with a national Christian Store Day promotion on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. This initiative marks the single largest collaborative promotional effort ever launched within the Christian marketplace as consumers are encouraged to “Celebrate Faith and Community.”
  BORN AGAIN PLACES #4 ON THE BILLBOARD OVERALL CHART
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) - July 21, 2010 - It's official! Born Again, the critically-acclaimed 15th studio project just released from Newsboys, is the biggest project ever to release in the band's history. Even better? Newsboys' Born Again is the 2nd highest Christian artist debut on Billboard's Top 200 and the 3rd highest debut on CCM Soundscan for 2010!
  JEREMY CAMP HONORED WITH FOURTH RIAA GOLD ALBUM
SEATTLE, WA...April 26, 2010...BEC Recordings’ artist Jeremy Camp was awarded his fourth RIAA Gold Certified album for Beyond Measure last week in Nashville, TN. The celebration was held at his booking agency, Paradigm, and he was awarded his Gold album by Tooth & Nail Records/BEC Recordings’ President Brandon Ebel. This certification follows his first GRAMMY nomination, his second American Music Award nomination and his 19th No. 1 Radio single. In addition to his Gold Record, BEC Recordings’ General Manager Tyson Paoletti presented Jeremy Camp with a commemorative plaque honoring over three million albums sold in his career.
  Jeff & Sheri Easter Take Home Southern Gospel Song of the Year DOVE Honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-April 23rd, 2010-Gospel music mainstays Jeff & Sheri Easter left the GMA DOVE Awards on Wednesday (April 21st) with smiles on their faces, not only because they took home the Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year Award for their number one hit "Born to Climb," but because of all that the song represents to them and its writers.
  JASON CRABB GARNERS DOUBLE DOVE HONORS, SHINES IN DOVE WEEK SPOTLIGHT
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Spring Hill/Nine North recording artist Jason Crabb took home two GMA Dove Awards last night, following a series of high profile performances during Dove Week. Crabb’s crossover country single, “Somebody Like Me,” penned by Songwriter of the Year nominees Neil Thrasher and Michael Boggs, was named Country Recorded Song of the Year at the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards, while Crabb also took home a Dove for his participation in the multi-artist Special Event Album of the Year, Glory Revealed II: The Word of God in Worship.
  NEWWORLDSON CELEBRATES FIRST NUMBER ONE SONG AT RADIO
Current Single “There Is A Way” Climbs to No.1 in Canada, No.2 in the U.S.

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) April 22, 2010-- Inpop Records’ Newworldson is celebrating its first No.1, as its current single “There Is A Way” tops the Canadian Christian Radio Charts this week. The song, from Newworldson’s Feb. 23 self-titled release, additionally peaked at No. 2 on the Radio & Records Christian AC Monitored & Indicator charts.
  HILLSONG UNITED U.S. SPRING TOUR DRAWS SEARS CENTRE ARENA’S LARGEST CROWD EVER
Mayor Presents Worship Band with Keys to City, Renames Street After Group As Tour Continues to Kansas City, Oklahoma City, more

(Nashville, TN) April 21, 2010 – Hillsong UNITED is currently back in the U.S. this month for an 11-city major market tour that builds on its events last year that saw major venues sell out coast-to-coast. Continuing its string of sold-out concerts, Saturday’s tour date in Hoffman Estates, IL (Chicago) not only drew the largest crowd ever at Sears Centre Arena, but also captured the attention of a whole community.
  EMI CMG and HILLSONG FORM EXCLUSIVE ALLIANCE FOR NORTH AMERICA and LATIN AMERICA
Relationship with Fast-Growing Global Church to Focus on Recorded Music,
Publishing/Song Promotion, Live Events and Leadership/Church Resources

(Nashville, TN) April 9, 2010 – EMI Christian Music Group has entered into an exclusive recorded music licensing and marketing agreement with Hillsong Church and Hillsong Music, one of the world’s fastest-growing evangelical ministries and a global force in Christian music. Effective immediately, EMI CMG will have the exclusive license to develop and market Hillsong music in US and Latin American territories (including Canadian digital and mainstream retail stores) in the areas of Recorded Music and Video, Live Events and Leadership/Church Resources. In addition, EMI CMG will work with Hillsong Publishing in the promotion of their song catalog effective from October 1, 2010.
  MATTHEW WEST TELLS “THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE”
GRAMMY Nominated Singer/Songwriter Begins Work on Next Project

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) April 7, 2010--Celebrated singer/songwriter Matthew West has begun work on his latest project, The Story of Your Life, to release fall 2010. A natural continuation of his best-selling 2008 album, Something to Say, West’s upcoming project will tell the real life stories of his fans.
  TOOTH & NAIL RECORDS INTRODUCES FRESHMAN ARTISTS RELEASING DEBUTS 4/20/10
SENT BY RAVENS RELEASES OUR GRACEFUL WORDS
WRITE THIS DOWN RELEASES SELF-TITLED DEBUT
NEW SINGLES ON iTUNES THIS WEEK

SEATTLE, WA...April 7, 2010...Spotting new, fresh talent, Tooth & Nail Records is gearing up to release two full-length debuts on April 20th. New acts Sent By Ravens and Write This Down have earned the eye of this label through their hard work, touring dedication and creative genius. Each band has their own unique sound but share the release date that is in just two weeks time.
  NEW ARTIST THE MUSEUM STRIKES A CHORD WITH DEBUT SINGLE MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD AVAILABLE AT iTUNES TODAY
LABEL DEBUT, LET LOVE WIN, RELEASES JULY 27, 2010
BAND HEADS OUT ON KUTLESS “IT IS WELL” TOUR THIS WEEK

SEATTLE, WA...April 6, 2010...BEC Recordings’ newcomers The Museum is thrilled to release their debut single “My Help Comes From The Lord” on iTunes today as it gains radio momentum. The instantly contagious melodies carrying a scriptural message on the first single, “My Help Comes from the Lord,” has already hit the mark as it moved up three spots to No. 26 at AC Indicator as well as becoming new and active at AC Monitored, CHR and Inspo.
  HAWK NELSON INVITES FANS TO LIVE LIFE LOUD ON THEIR HEADLINE TOUR
FRONTMAN JASON DUNN VISITED HAITI WITH SAMARITAN'S PURSE;
A PART OF ARTIST CHOIR FOR “COME TOGETHER NOW”
NOMINATED FOR TWO GMA DOVE AWARDS

SEATTLE, WA…April 6, 2010...Encouraging fans to “Live Life Loud,” Hawk Nelson is ready to introduce their headline tour that begins April 16, 2010 in Duluth, MN. The World Vision sponsored tour will also include fan favorites Group 1 Crew and A Road Less Traveled as well as feature Hoops for Hope. For the complete tour schedule, visit http://www.hawknelson.com.
  DEMON HUNTER HOSTS "HEADBANGERS BALL" ON MTV2
Ryan Clark & Jonathan Dunn Will Discuss The World Is A Thorn

Seattle, WA...April 5, 2010...Ryan Clark (vocals) and Jonathan Dunn (bass) from Demon Hunter will host MTV2's legendary program "Headbangers Ball" on Monday, April 5 (technically Tuesday) at 3 AM EST / PT. Clips from the episode can be seen now at MTV.com.
  Centricity Music and EMI CMG Distribution Begin New Agreement with Spring Release of Debut Artists Me in Motion and Sixteen Cities
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – March 31, 2010 – EMI CMG, which earlier this year entered into an agreement with Centricity Music in January, is now soliciting and processing all sales for Centricity Music’s roster, which includes artists such as Downhere, Andrew Peterson, Jason Gray, Lanae’ Hale, Jaime Jamgochian and Matt Papa.
  MANAFEST RELEASES “THE CHASE” TODAY TO RAVE REVIEWS
LISTEN TO THE FULL CD WITH AOL ALBUM LISTENING PARTY

SEATTLE, WA...March 30, 2010...Today BEC Recordings’ Manafest drops his fourth studio project, “The Chase” (iTunes, Amazon $5.99). After three records that received international acclaim including huge success in Japan, Juno nominee Manafest releases his most aggressive and sonically evolved record to date. Check out the full album at AOL’s Listening Party (http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/11).
  *NEWSFLASH*NEWSFLASH*NEWSFLASH*NEWSFLASH*
Robbie Seay Band's Third Studio Project, Miracle, In Stores Today!

"...some of the most honest, memorable and penetrating songs to come out of the Christian artist community." --GospelMusicChannel.com
  NEW SPARROW RECORDS SIGNING LUMINATE RELEASES NATIONAL DEBUT TODAY
“Shine (Love Is An Action)” New and Active at CHR; Band to Join Superchick’s Spring Tour

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) March 23, 2010--Tyler, Texas-based band Luminate releases its self-titled debut nationwide today. Luminate’s lead single, “Shine (Love Is An Action),” is currently New and Active at CHR, while the band has been confirmed to appear on GRAMMY Award nominated Superchick’s “Alive Tour” this spring.
  BEC RECORDINGS INKS PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW ZEALAND’S PARACHUTE MUSIC TO BRING RAPTURE RUCKUS TO THE STATES
Seattle, WA...March 22, 2010...Always on the hunt to bring new talent to their fans, BEC Recordings is partnering with New Zealand based Parachute Music to introduce the music of Rapture Ruckus to the United States in June 8, 2010. Rapture Ruckus will release their fourth project, which includes songs recorded in Nashville, TN with industry-maven Joe Baldrige (DC Talk, Family Force 5), as a part of the BEC Recordings’ partnership.
  SUPERCHICK REINVENTS FAVORITE SONGS ON LATEST PROJECT, IN STORES APRIL 20
Band to Support Project with New Radio Single and Spring Tour

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) March 19, 2010-- Grammy-nominated Superchick returns to the studio to reinvent its favorite songs from the band’s more than 10-year career. Reinvention, in stores April 20, will be supported with a new single at radio as well as spring headlining tour.
  DEMON HUNTER'S "THE WORLD IS A THORN" DEBUTS AT NO. 39
The New Album Charts on The Billboard 200

Seattle, WA..March 18, 2010...Demon Hunter's new album THE WORLD IS A THORN has made its debut at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 and No. 6 on the Billboard Rock Chart. It is currently available everywhere and can be purchased in stores at Best Buy and online at iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Shockhound.
  EMI CMG DISTRIBUTION AND INPOP RECORDS MARK DECADE-LONG PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW AGREEMENT
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – March 10, 2010 – As they celebrate a decade-long partnership, EMI CMG Distribution and Inpop Records have agreed to a new multi-year distribution agreement, with EMI CMG continuing as exclusive worldwide distributor to all retail outlets for Inpop Records.
  BRITT NICOLE SCORES SECOND CONSECUTIVE CHR HIT WITH “WALK ON THE WATER”
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) March 12, 2010--Sparrow recording artist Britt Nicole tops the Christian radio charts this week with her current single, “Walk on the Water.” The song, which climbed to No. 1 on Radio & Records’ CHR Indicator chart, is the second consecutive CHR hit from Britt’s Aug. 2009 release, The Lost Get Found.
  SUPERCHICK EMBARKS ON “ALIVE TOUR” MARCH 19
Band Joined By Guest Artists John Reuben, Luminate and Bread of Stone

(Nashville, Tenn.) March 15, 2010--Grammy nominated pop/rock band Superchick will embark on its spring 2010 “Alive Tour” March 19, 2010. Visiting an expected 20 cities through late May, Superchick will be joined by guest artists Gotee Records’ John Reuben, new Sparrow Records signing Luminate, and touring veterans Bread of Stone.
  DEMON HUNTER TO TOUR WITH AS I LAY DYING THIS SPRING
Tour Announced In Support of New Album, Available Now

Seattle, WA...March 15, 2010...Demon Hunter will be embarking on a nationwide tour this spring with As I Lay Dying, blessthefall and War of Ages. There are currently 23 scheduled stops, beginning April 29 in Tucson and ending May 22 in Las Vegas.
  DEMON HUNTER'S "THE WORLD IS A THORN" IN STORES AND ONLINE NOW
New Album Now Available, Band Set To Play Two In-Store Performances

Demon Hunter's new album THE WORLD IS A THORN is available in stores & online now.

SEATTLE, WA...March 10, 2010...The band's fifth album produced by Aaron Sprinkle (Acceptance, Anberlin, The Almost) and mixed by powerhouse producer Jason Suecof (All That Remains, Trivium) can be purchased in stores at Best Buy and online at iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Shockhound. Exclusively for release week, THE WORLD IS A THORN is currently streaming in its entirety at AOL Music.
  ANOTHER #1 SINGLE FOR THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH OFF "WELCOME TO THE MASQUERADE"
TFK Receives JUNO AWARDS Nomination; Two GMA Dove Award Nominations as Band Gets Ready for Breaking Benjamin Tour Run in March

SEATTLE, WA...March 8, 2010...Thousand Foot Krutch continues to garner success from their recent release “Welcome to the Masquerade” as the band received another No. 1 Christian Rock single with “Fire It Up.” This marks the band’s second No. 1 rock single off of their fifth studio album following “Bring Me To Life.” In addition, “Fire It Up” has had numerous TV, film, gaming and sport arena placements including the latest feature at the Super Bowl this year. “Fire It Up” joins the other rock No. 1 singles for TFK: "Puppet,” "Absolute,” "Faith, Love and Happiness," "The Art of Breaking," "Rawkfist," "Phenomenon,” “Falls Apart” and "Bring Me To Life.” This single also gave TFK their fourth Top 20 hit on the Active Rock chart.
  DEMON HUNTER PREMIERE "COLLAPSING" MUSIC VIDEO
Single Available Online, More Album Pre-Order Options Also Available

SEATTLE, WA...March 2, 2009...Solid State Records and Demon Hunter present the world premiere of the band's music video for the single "Collapsing" exclusively on MySpace as a part of the official "50 Days of Demon Hunter" online campaign.
  ROBBIE SEAY BAND FINDS ITS CALLING IN COMMUNITY
There’s something to be said for being comfortable with being uncomfortable, for being at a place in your life where you’ve settled in. A place where you know who you are – both the good and the bad – and you know your purpose, and as difficult as it can be some days, you’re more than okay with it.
  MICHAEL W. SMITH JOINS DOZENS OF NASHVILLE ARTISTS FOR “COME TOGETHER NOW” MUSIC CITY UNITES FOR HAITI RECORDING PROJECT
“Come Together Now” Single Available at All Digital Retailers, Music Video Debuts This Week

NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 18, 2010) – Artistic communities around the world continue to come together in efforts to aid the island nation of Haiti after the devastating earthquakes of January 12, 2010. Music City has done its part with the recent collaboration of the biggest names in Nashville’s own Country, Christian and Gospel music communities.
  MATTHEW WEST’S “SAVE A PLACE FOR ME” MUSIC VIDEO TO PREMIERE ON RANSOM.TV THIS WEEK
Song No. 24 on R&R AC Chart; New Web Site Memorial To Lost Loved Ones

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Feb. 25, 2010— GRAMMY Award nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West will debut the new music video for his current radio single, “Save A Place For Me,” this Thursday, Feb. 25, on RANSOM.tv. The song, which is currently No. 24 on the Radio & Records Christian AC Monitored chart, has additionally prompted a web site (http://www.matthewwest.com/save-a-place-for-me) where fans can share memories of lost loved ones.
  Pro Life Film "Sarah's Choice" --TBN World Premier Saturday!
(Nashville, Tennessee) --February 25, 2010 – The film, “Sarah’s Choice,” starring Grammy Award winning Christian singer Rebecca St. James in the controversial role of a young single career woman facing the decision of ‘choice’ in the life of her unborn child, will make its’ television debut this Saturday, February 27th on the Trinity Broadcasting Network(TBN).
  SUPERCHICK OFFERS FREE DOWNLOAD OF "COURAGE" IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK
(Nashville, Tenn. ) Feb. 22, 2010--GRAMMY Award nominated pop-rock group Superchick is offering a free download of its song "Courage" (from the Beauty From Pain album) Feb. 21-27 in support of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
  EMI CMG DISTRIBUTION AND GAITHER MUSIC GROUP EXTEND RELATIONSHIP WITH LONG-TERM AGREEMENT
Two New Gaither Vocal Band DVDs Just Released

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – February 10, 2010 – EMI CMG Distribution and Gaither Music Group have agreed to extend their 16-year relationship that has already generated sales of more than 22 million albums and videos. The new, long-term agreement extends EMI CMG’s distribution rights in all markets worldwide for all Gaither Music Group audio and video products, including the popular Homecoming series and music from artists such as The Gaither Vocal Band, Bill & Gloria Gaither, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Lynda Randle, The Isaacs, Mark Lowry and more.
  ABANDON NABS FIRST DOVE AWARD NOMINATION
Band Honored in the Category of Rock Album of the Year

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Feb. 19, 2010— San Antonio rock act Abandon garnered its first Dove Award nomination yesterday, as announced at an industry press conference in Nashville for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards. The band received a nod in the category of Rock Album of the Year for its Aug. 25, 2009 release, Searchlights.
  SEABIRD LAUNCHES AGGRESSIVE SPRING CLUB AND ARENA TOUR DATES WITH SWITCHFOOT, SHERWOOD, NEEDTOBREATHE AND MORE
“Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful” Currently No. 3 on CHR Chart

Nashville, Tenn. Feb. 18, 2010… Fresh off the December release of their sophomore album Rocks Into Rivers, Credential Recording’s artist Seabird will be hitting the road this spring with Switchfoot, Sherwood, NeedToBreathe and more for a mix of club and arena tour dates.
  TOOTH&NAIL RECORDS/BEC RECORDINGS/SOLID STATE RECORDS CONGRATULATES 2010 DOVE AWARD NOMINEES
Seattle, WA...February 18, 2009...Today the 41st Annual Gospel Music Awards nominees were announced at the Belmont University Curb Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee. Among the categories announced were 16 nominations for Tooth & Nail Records / BEC Recordings / Solid State Records’ artists and projects including four “Album” of the year and three “Song” of the year nominations in the respective categories.
  TOBYMAC’S “TONIGHT” TAKES OVER WITH NO. 1 CHRISTIAN SOUNDCAN DEBUT
ARTISTS’ HIGHEST SOLO DEBUT EVER SELLS OVER 78,000 UNITS
AND LANDS AT NO. 6 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200

NASHVILLE, TN...2/18/10....With three consecutive RIAA Gold records, multiple GRAMMY® and Dove Award wins, sell out tours and non-stop radio hits, TobyMac has hit yet another career milestone with his fourth solo effort, TONIGHT, giving the Christian music industry icon his highest solo career debut ever. Selling over 78,000 units, TONIGHT took over the Christian SoundScan charts’ No. 1 position, and amongst acts like Lady GaGa and the Black Eyed Peas, entered the Billboard Top 200 at No. 6 as well as No.3 on overall Current Digital Albums chart.
  IT IS WELL FROM KUTLESS CONTINUES TO RESONATE WITH FANS
“WHAT FAITH CAN DO” BREAKS #1 ON FOUR FORMATS
BAND ON TOUR WITH CASTING CROWNS

SEATTLE, WA...February 16, 2010...BEC Recordings’ Kutless has impacted fans once again with another power ballad, “What Faith Can Do.” Kutless’ hit song has struck a chord with listeners since its debut in the fall with their worship project “It Is Well.” This week “What Faith Can Do” broke into No. 1 on AC Monitored, marking its spot at No. 1 in four Christian radio formats (CHR, AC Mon, AC Indicator, Inspo). The hit song spent four weeks at the top on CHR (currently No. 2), and remains No. 1 on AC Indicator, AC Monitored, Inspo and the new National Christian Audience Chart (the most popular Christian song ranked by airplay audience impressions). The single is mentioned in this week's Billboard chart highlights.
  MANAFEST TEAMS UP WITH BEC RECORDINGS FOR RELEASE
RELEASING “THE CHASE” MARCH 30TH

SEATTLE, WA...February 16, 2010...After three records that received international acclaim including huge success in Japan, Juno nominee Manafest (aka Chris Greenwood) returns to partner with BEC Recordings for his March 30th release, “The Chase.” This fourth studio project is Manafest’s most aggressive and sonically evolved record to date.
  MATTHEW WEST AND K-LOVE RADIO COLLABORATE ON “NEXT GREAT LOVE SONG” PROMOTION
Contest Draws More Than 4000 Entries; Song Debuts On-Air Today

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Feb. 12, 2010— GRAMMY Award nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West recently partnered with national network K-LOVE Radio for a third consecutive year on its “Next Great Love Song” promotion. The contest drew more than 4,000 submissions from which one entrant was selected to win a custom love song performed by West.
  FAIR RELEASES DISAPPEARING WORLD TO AMAZING REVIEWS; DEBUTS MUSIC VIDEO TODAY ON ABSOLUTEPUNK.NET
SEATTLE, WA...February 10, 2010...Anything but “fair” reviews, Tooth & Nail Records’ Fair releases their sophomore effort, “Disappearing World,” to rave reviews and fan reaction this week. All-Star producer Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, Acceptance, Copeland, The Almost, Demon Hunter, Kutless, Jeremy Camp) leads Fair into a positive future with this indie-rock record. To celebrate the release of “Disappearing World,” Fair is debuting their title-track music video on AbsolutePunk.net (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1550891). In addition to today’s music video premiere, Fair has posted an in-studio video for “Walking In My Sleep” on the band’s MySpace with more live videos to come.
  BRITT NICOLE RIDES MOMENTUM OF THE LOST GET FOUND INTO 2010
New Radio Single, Ice Castles Release, National Tours On Agenda for New Year

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Feb. 8, 2010--Pop rock vocalist Britt Nicole rides the momentum of her sophomore project The Lost Get Found, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart, into the new year. Having recently been named among the “Top 10 Ones to Watch in 2010” by GospelMusicChannel.com, Britt continues the busiest season of her career with a number of high profile opportunities, including a song on the upcoming Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD release, Ice Castles, and two major national tours.
  ROBBIE SEAY BAND OFFERS THIRD LABEL PROJECT, MIRACLE, MARCH 23
Album Gives Voice to Joys and Sorrows of Everyday People

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Feb. 8, 2010--Sparrow Records artist Robbie Seay Band releases its third label project, Miracle, March 23. A reflection of Seay’s work and relationships within Ecclesia Church in Houston, the record captures thoughts, feelings, and realities of his local community.
  sixstepsrecords CAPTURES EMOTION AND ENERGY FROM PASSION 2010 ON NEW ALBUM, PASSION: AWAKENING
RELEASING MARCH 9th, PROJECT INCLUDES EIGHT BRAND NEW, NEVER BEFORE RELEASED SONGS

FEATURES LEADING WORSHIP ARTISTS CHRIS TOMLIN, DAVID CROWDER*BAND, MATT REDMAN, HILLSONG UNITED AND MORE

February 8, 2010… Nashville, TN…With nearly 2 million Passion event records sold to date, sixstepsrecords is heralding the March 9th release of PASSION: AWAKENING. The project features a stellar group of leading worship artists Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, FEE and Hillsong UNITED, who combined have sales exceeding 5 million records.
  DEMON HUNTER PREMIERE "TIE THIS AROUND YOUR NECK" ONLINE
Brand New Song, Album Pre-Order Options Now Available

SEATTLE, WA...February 2, 2010..Solid State Records and Demon Hunter proudly debut a new song, "Tie This Around Your Neck" on the band's MySpace page today. The stream follows an exclusive world premiere on Liquid Metal Sirius XM, and is part of the official "50 Days Of Demon Hunter" online campaign.
  THE CLASSIC CRIME GIVING BACK TO HAITI
BAND SET TO PREMIERE VIDEO SERIES BASED ON TRIP TO HAITI IN NOVEMBER 2009 PRIOR TO THE CURRENT EARTHQUAKE DEVASTATION

SEATTLE, WA...February 2, 2010...Tooth & Nail Records’ The Classic Crime left their hearts in Haiti last November on their first trip to the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Months before the 7.0 magnitude earthquake, The Classic Crime visited Bon Repos, a collection of villages in rural Haiti, with JesusInHaitiMinistries (JiHM, a non-profit) experiencing first-hand the poverty-stricken country. Upon returning from Haiti, the band set their hearts and minds to using their musical platform to do good for others. Two months later the country was devastated by the largest earthquake in 200 years, amplifying the band’s passion to give back to Haiti.
  LUMINATE FRONTMAN SAM HANCOCK PERFORMS WITH BILLY RAY CYRUS ON USO TOUR
Luminate frontman Sam Hancock joins award-winning artist and television personality Billy Ray Cyrus for a USO sponsored tour playing 12 shows in seven days throughout Germany, Iraq and Afghanistan last month.