11.25.2008
FONTANA PARTNERS WITH 1720 ENTERTAINMENT
LOS ANGELES/NASHVILLE - Fontana, the independent distribution arm of the world's leading music company, Universal Music Group (UMG), has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with 1720 Entertainment, announced today by Executive Vice President & General Manager of Fontana, Ron Spaulding, and President & CEO of 1720, Terry Johnson.
1720 Entertainment was established in 2004 to empower the dreams of artists who possess not only undeniable talent, but integrity and heart. 1720 differentiates with considerable resources dedicated to maximizing the convergence of music, film, TV, digital and mobile platforms. In 2007, the Atlanta-based company opened a Country Division in Music City. Its country music roster consists of Grammy-nominated country star Jamie O'Neal, one of country's hottest rising stars Rissi Palmer and newly signed singer-songwriter Stevie Walker. The 1720 roster also includes the breakout sensation Hip-Hop group C-SIDE, as well as Rod Michael, Alison Hinds, and ELVIS WHITE.
"We've wanted to work with Terry Johnson and his team for some time," stated Spaulding. "Over the past few years, 1720 has experienced great success, thanks in part to his unique vision and dynamic roster of artists. He and his team are true entrepreneurs, and 1720 is exactly the kind of music company we want to partner with at Fontana."
"Fontana is without question a leader in the industry. Ron Spaulding and his team have a philosophy, vision and set of values that are aligned with ours, which is important," added Johnson. "I'm confident that 1720 and Fontana can do some great things together!"
About Fontana:
Fontana Distribution, the independent arm of Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), provides unparalleled sales and marketing support, as well as back office services, for a diverse roster of labels and their artists. Fontana distributes more than 100 labels including Vagrant Records, Telarc, Eagle Rock, VP Records, American Gramaphone, Six Degrees, Nitro, SMC, Trustkill, Delicious Vinyl, ESL, Modular, Ministry of Sound, Ipecac, Strange Music, Music World, VH1 Classic Records, MySpace Records and many others. In addition, Fontana distributes select projects from Universal Music Group labels worldwide.
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