NASHVILLE, TN….11/20/08…. In a recent letter to Amazon.com customers, the company’s CEO Jeff Bezos talked about the ‘wrap rage’ many feel when trying to get products out of ‘nearly impenetrable packages,’ and even included a link to videos from customers showing this frustration(www.amazon.com/upload). You can read Bezos’ full letter at http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7494472_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000302261&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=15ZQ6HHA6XCVFJV0GMHB&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=461517501&pf_rd_i=1000276271.
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Seattle, WA…November 19, 2008…Taco Bell®’s inaugural “Best of the Beat” winners were announced today as part of the leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant’s Feed the Beat program. Tooth & Nail Records’ Thousand Foot Krutch was one of the three winners announced today along with the bands Hit the Lights and Fireflight. Already privy to $500 in Taco Bell® Bucks for free Fourthmeal, the late night meal between dinner and breakfast, these bands will work with Taco Bell to identify and hire a well-known producer to record a single for them and then receive help in promotion by Taco Bell in the Spring of 2009.
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Seattle, WA…November 19, 2008…Dance-derived alternative rockers Family Force 5 debuts their music video for “Radiator” on MySpace music today. Fans can view and comment on the video by going to this link. This music video will also premiere on TVU this coming Friday, November 21st.

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** It’s been called the “home of American music” and “country’s most famous stage,” and this Friday, November 21st, MercyMe’s BART MILLARD will make his Grand Ole’ Opry Debut at the famed Ryman Auditorium. Friday’s Opry may be heard on AM650-WSM, XM channel 11 and on the internet at www.wsmonline.com. MercyMe will be backing up Millard as he sings “Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus” from the critically-acclaimed HYMNED AGAIN project, as well as the band’s upcoming single “Finally Home,” from their best-selling CD, ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME.

**What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925, is today a live-entertainment phenomenon. Dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history
and dynamic present, the Grand Ole Opry showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart- toppers who have followed in
their footsteps. The Opry, an American icon and Nashville’s number-one attraction, is world- famous for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages. For more information go to: http://www.opry.com

** MercyMe has been broadcasting all of their fall tour shows online on MercyMe TV! Fans can tune in to watch MercyMe’s shows live on their computer, where they can also chat with other fans that are watching. MercyMeTV can be launched at http://mercyme.org/blog/mmtv/, which also features a full tour schedule.

November 10, 2008 (Nashville, TN) - Finding The Quiet, Jason Truby’s third solo instrumental album since stepping away as guitarist and songwriter for the multi-platinum band P.O.D., is due out Nov. 25th. This will be an exclusive online release available only at iTunes and JasonTruby.com.

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Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 12, 2008… In its seventh week, 33,246 copies of Robert Pierre’s sophomore record Identity have been given away for the benefit of Family Christian Stores’ The James Fund. With a $10 donation through the Barnabus Bear program to the organization, shoppers are receiving Identity before it is released to all stores nationwide in Feb. 2009.
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Seattle, WA…November 12, 2008…Jonathan Stewart, an aspiring musician, was granted a wish of a lifetime on Monday, November 10 with the cooperation of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and Tooth & Nail Records. Stewart’s wish included spending time with the rock niche label Tooth & Nail Records and attending UNDERØATH’s sold-out concert at Seattle’s Showbox as a VIP guest.
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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Nov. 11, 2008—Music industry veterans Keith and Diana Stancil announce the launch of Artist Garden Entertainment, an artist management and marketing firm. With a combined 35 years experience, the two will focus their efforts on managing and developing artists, while additionally offering clients marketing solutions that achieve sales goals and foster growth.

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SAN DIEGO ‹ As Rob Grimes gears up for the release of his highly anticipated “Struggle Hustle” album, the San Diego emcee already has hit the airwaves with his first single, “Around the World” ‹ a sure-fired banger that gives listeners a taste of what¹s to come.

Behind every successful album is a successful single, and Rob hit this one out the park when he recorded “Around the World.” The cool, mellow concept translates to a song you can vibe to on your daily grind or even on vacation in St. Tropez.
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Ebony Fashion Fair model Jada Collins reveals the ugly story behind her pretty face in her new book, Be-You-Tiful: The Three Fold Process to Becoming You (ISBN: 0-9795856-0-0; $16.00 SLRP; 200 pages; Jada Collins Publishing). The book has received praise ranging from Pastor Paula White and Ebony magazine CEO Linda Johnson Rice to the New York Times Book Review. In the book, Collins argues that beauty is only skin deep and recounts her own story of childhood molestation, abandonment and fear. She recalls her father sneering, “You’re just like your ugly momma.” She didn’t realize that those nasty words would eventually damage her self-esteem. By the age of eight, Collins hated her life, and wanted to run away from home but stuck around to protect her younger sister, whom she felt was the only person who genuinely loved her.
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