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November 30, 2010

COUNTRY MUSIC CHART-TOPPER COLLIN RAYE RELEASES NEW SINGLE AT iTUNES

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(NASHVILLE, Tennessee) – Beloved country music icon Collin Raye has announced the release of his latest single, “Undefeated,” which is available exclusively at iTunes. Written by Collin and his daughter Britanny, and produced by four-time SESAC Writer of the Year Regie Hamm (Lonestar, David Cook, Clay Aiken), “Undefeated” marks a new chapter in Collin’s storied career.

“The past year has been a trying time for my family, but my faith has carried me through and made me a stronger person,” explains Collin. “In the midst of those trying times, my daughter Britanny and I wrote ‘Undefeated.’ It was truly a gift from God as the lyrics came to us almost quicker than we could pen them.”

Earlier this year, Collin lost his granddaughter Haley, Britanny’s daughter, who suffered from a serious neurological brain disorder that was never diagnosed. Collin wrote about his enduring love for Haley in the modest hit “She’s With Me,” from his 2009 Time-Life release Never Going Back, which was nominated for Country Album of the Year at the 2010 Dove Awards. “Undefeated” completes that story and offers hope for the future.

Since his debut in 1991, the ten-time Male Vocalist of the Year nominee has recorded 11 studio albums (5 certified RIAA platinum) and charted 30 singles on the Country Chart, with 15 #1 singles, including “Love, Me,” “In This Life,” “My Kind of Girl” and “I Can Still Feel You.” Other hits include “Little Rock,” “What the Heart Wants,” “That’s My Story,” “Little Red Rodeo,” “Someone You Used to Know,” “Anyone Else,” ‘Couldn’t Last a Moment,” “I Think About You” and “The Gift” (with Jim Brickman and Susan Ashton), which won a Dove Award in 1998 for Country Recorded Song of the Year.

In the past year, Collin has appeared on The Tennis Channel’s Community Surface, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, Fox News Channel’s Huckabee and Hannity, The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet, Better TV and more. For his latest tour schedule, please visit the official website at http://www.collinraye.com.

To purchase or preview “Undefeated,” go to iTunes.

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Monday, November 8, 2010

REPUBLIC NASHVILLE HITS A HIGH NOTE WITH MARTINA McBRIDE

Grammy-winning, Country Music Icon Signs New Record Deal

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Nashville, Tennessee (November 8, 2010) – Republic Nashville proudly announces the addition of Country Music Icon Martina McBride to its roster. This special reveal took place earlier today at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in front of industry and press just as CMA Week begins. The four-time CMA Vocalist of the Year – tied only with Reba – could make history if she takes the title again Wednesday night.

Joining forces with an outside-of-the-box operation will provide a natural evolution in an already incredible career. “The passion and excitement Scott, Jimmy and the entire Big Machine Label Group/Republic Nashville team have for my career and music is so inspiring to me. I have been blessed with an amazing career but in so many ways I really feel like the best is yet to come. I am as over-the-top excited about making music today as I was when I first moved to Nashville,” said Martina.

The superstar’s phenomenal talents, coupled with an innovative and passionate record label, provide a solid foundation for a shifting era in the music industry. “When you think about big voices, the name at the top of the list is always Martina McBride.   Her body of work, the important songs, the amazing and moving awards-show performances and all the incredible accolades place her as one of the most important music artists of this generation.  When we found out she might be looking for a new home, we didn’t walk, we ran to be first in line.  She’s completely energized and has a stack of great new songs and ideas.  We can’t wait to plug in as we look forward to continuing and building on this career of excellence,” said Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Label Group President/CEO.

According to Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen, “Along with being a gigantic Martina McBride fan it is an honor to have the opportunity to work with one of the greatest female vocalists of our time. Martina and her artistry are timeless.”

Martina will begin recording her new BMLG/Republic Nashville album in December with producer Byron Gallimore. Also look for her hitting the stage with Grammy-winning rockers Train (“Hey Soul Sister,” “Drops of Jupiter,” “Calling All Angels”) on CMT Crossroads, premiering Saturday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT.

About Martina McBride: One of the most spectacular voices in any genre of music is four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and GRAMMY® winning recording artist Martina McBride, who has garnered more than 18 million album sales and 24 Top 10 singles, including six that hit #1. The breadth of her talents – as recording artist, producer, songwriter and concert entertainer – has made her an in-demand performer and personality, appearing on such high-profile programs as Oprah, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, the Today show’s “Today Throws a Wedding,” VH1 Divas (singing with Jordin Sparks), The Bachelorette, Private Sessions, a 20/20 special and much more. Celebrated for her beauty and sense of fashion, as well as her everywoman perspective in life and music, Martina is a wife and mother of three girls who has been featured on the covers of publications like Redbook and Shape. Among her hits are such anthemic and empowering songs as “Independence Day,” “This One’s for the Girls” and “Ride,” all of which have underscored her incredible popularity as one of music’s preeminent female vocalists. Her last album was the chart-topping Shine.

About Republic Nashville: Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic and Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of Big Machine Records, LLC announced the formation of its new label partnership – Republic Nashville – in May 2009. Former Capitol Records Promotion executive Jimmy Harnen serves as President with Borchetta serving as CEO. The imprint is headquartered on Music Row and utilizes the combined resources of Big Machine Records and Universal Republic Records. Big Machine and Universal Republic first joined forces in 2007 to propel country Superstar Taylor Swift to Top 40 radio and beyond, with Taylor becoming the best-selling all-genre artist in 2008. Republic Nashville’s artist roster includes the Top 20-charting rising stars The Band Perry, the Eli Young Band, Jaron And The Long Road To Love, sister act SHEL and honky tonkin’ singer/songwriter Sunny Sweeney.

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Republic Nashville Press:

Erin D. D. Burr, Big Machine Label Group, 615.250.6636/erin.burr@bigmachinemail.com

Martina McBride Press:

Kathy Best, FrontPage Publicity, 615.383.0412/kathy@frontpagepublicity.com

Management:

Brandon Gill, Morris Artists Management, 615.321.5025/bgill22@mac.com

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Note From Manifest Your Dreams: Our Very Own Senior Vice President, Doug Deneve was a part of a panel over 20 years ago that voted MARTINA MCBRIDE into Music Row!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2010

iShine Announces the Release of Jonnie & Brookie’s ‘Love is Calling’

(NASHVILLE, Tennessee) – iShine has announced the release of Love is Calling – the iShine Records debut from teen artists JONNIE & BROOKIE, stars of the TBN series iShine KNECT and the first winners of Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing. Love is Calling is available exclusively on iTunes – a first for iShine – but a DVD featuring the duo’s songs, music videos and additional bonus content will be coming to retail stores early next year.

Though still in their teens, Love is Calling is the sisters’ eighth album. The full-length pop/rock album features original Christian music that talks directly to the hearts of today’s youth.

“We wanted to have music that would give God the Glory and that would impact the youth of today,” say JONNIE & BROOKIE.

JONNIE & BROOKIE have been performing across the U.S. since they were young kids. They’ve performed with groups like Jonas Brothers and Everlife, and they’ve been featured in concert at churches, malls, festivals and even out on the open ocean as part of Disney Channel’s Summer at Sea concerts.

iShine impacts tweens through music (iShine Records), the web (iShineLive.com), concert tours (iShine Live), television (iShine KNECT reaches an estimated 1 million viewers each week on TBN) and additional resources for parents and tweens.

For more information on iShine products, visit the official website at http://www.ishinelive.com.

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July 1, 2010 – Nashville Publicity Group LLC

TRIP LEE DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD CHRISTIAN AND GOSPEL CHARTS

(NASHVILLE, Tennessee) — Reach Records recording artist Trip Lee’s highly-anticipated third studio album, Between Two Worlds, has debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart and Top Gospel Albums Chart. In addition, the album landed at #58 on the Billboard Top 200, making it one of the week’s top-selling debuts in all genres.

Within hours of the June 22nd release, Between Two Worlds debuted in the Top 10 Albums Chart at iTunes, peaking at #7, and sharing Top 10 status with new releases from Eminem, Miley Cyrus, Ozzy Osbourne and others.

The debut of Between Two Worlds bests Trip Lee’s 2008 release, 20/20, which debuted at #193 on the Billboard Top 200 and peaked at #11 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart and #4 on the Top Gospel Albums chart.

“After watching Trip Lee craft this album over many months of hard work, we are excited to release such a strong project,” says Ben Washer, co-founder and CEO of Reach Records. “Due to the incredible support from fans, the response has exceeded our expectations. We are proud to be a part of Trip’s ministry and look forward to the impact he will have.”

Between Two Worlds features guest performances by Lecrae, Sho Baraka, Jimmy Needham, Thi’sl and Jai, who is featured on the first radio single, “The Invasion (Hero).” Between Two Worlds is available now at iTunes and wherever music is sold. Deluxe and vinyl versions are available online at www.merchline.com/reach/, and an exclusive version with bonus content is also available at all Family Christian Stores (in-store only).

Reach Records is distributed by Infinity Music Distribution.

For more information, or to sample Between Two Worlds, visit www.reachrecords.com.

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June 24, 2010 Nashville Publicity Group LLC

TRIP LEE DEBUTS IN iTUNES TOP 10

(NASHVILLE, Tennessee) — Within hours of releasing his highly-anticipated third studio album, Between Two Worlds, Reach Records recording artist Trip Lee saw his June 22nd release debut in the Top 10 Albums Chart at iTunes. Just 48 hours after the release, the album currently sits at #12 overall and #5 on the Hip-Hop/Rap Chart, alongside hitmakers like Eminem and Drake.

Between Two Worlds features guest performances by Lecrae, Sho Baraka, Jimmy Needham, Thi’sl and Jai, who is featured on the first radio single, “The Invasion (Hero).” Between Two Worlds is available now at iTunes and wherever music is sold. Deluxe and vinyl versions are available online at www.merchline.com/reach/, and an exclusive version with bonus content is also available at all Family Christian Stores (in-store only).

This summer, Trip Lee is launching a unique live concert experience – The B2W Concert Series – which will give fans in select markets an opportunity to experience Between Two Worlds live! The confirmed dates are listed below:

7/31 – Detroit, MI
8/1 – Toronto, ON
8/6 – Pittsburg, PA
8/7 – Dallas, TX
8/13 – Orlando, FL
8/20 – Germantown, MD
8/27 – Houston, TX
8/28 – Toledo, OH
9/4 – Frenchtown, NJ
9/6 – Savannah, GA

Trip Lee released his debut album, If They Only Knew, in 2006 – the same year he was featured on Lecrae’s Dove Award-nominated hit single “Jesus Muzik.” His sophomore album, 20/20, was released in 2008, landing on the Billboard Top 200 and reaching #11 on the Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart and #4 on the Top Gospel Albums chart.

For more information, or to sample Trip Lee’s new upcoming album Between Two Worlds, visit www.reachrecords.com.

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