Platinum Plus Universal - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/21295.xml Platinum Plus Universal - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Country Music Soars into 2008 Posting Double Digit Gains for Investors in Publishing, Music Masters, and 'Indie' Labels Headed for IPO Success in Future http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008investments/musicinvestors/prweb602232.htm Country Music Soars into 2008 posting double digit gains for investors in publishing, music masters, and "indie" labels headed for IPO success in the future. USA Today's Waggoner says, "Spooked by the credit crisis, investors have yanked billions of dollars from stock and bond mutual funds since the mortgage meltdown began in August." "Investors are looking for a safe place to put their money. Country music is that safe place," according to MCA Universal producer/consultant Robert Metzgar. (PRWeb Jan 5, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008investments/musicinvestors/prweb602232.htm American Music Auditions Joins Hands with Cumberland University for 2008 Auditions in Nashville http://www.prweb.com/releases/artist/auditions2008/prweb572371.htm American Music Auditions, one of the largest national "live" audition companies will join with Cumberland University to host the brand new 2008 auditions for artists performing all genres of music on campus. The three day event will only have 50 finalists who are signed up on a priority basis for the Friday, Saturday, Sunday event. Showcases by the fifty finalists will begin on Friday January 11th, and continue through Sunday January 13th, 2008. All registrations are completed online at www.americanmusicauditions.com (PRWeb Nov 30, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/artist/auditions2008/prweb572371.htm Star Of Cher Lynn Bragg, Pensacola Florida Songwriter Gets Brighter http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007cherlynnbragg/pensacola/prweb569519.htm Pensacola Florida songwriter, Cher Lynn Bragg has completed the recording of her first 12 song CD release in Nashville with MCA Universal producer Robert Metzgar. The new project features the songwriting of one of country music's brightest new stars. Cher Lynn was discovered by the veteran hit maker at Fan Fair 2007 and signed to a recording contract this year. She is currently writing for other recording artists and looks forward to writing for a new ABC television show produced in Hollywood. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007cherlynnbragg/pensacola/prweb569519.htm Tracy Lynn Cash & James Marvin Paycheck Hire Hall Of Fame Producer Robert Metzgar To Produce Album For Platinum Plus Universal Project http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb559362.htm One of Canada's best loved duets, Cash 'N Checks which features the smooth velvet vocals of Tracy Lynn Cash and her Cash family duet partner James Marvin Paycheck are in the studio recording a new album with MCA Universal producer Robert Metzgar. "When we thought about hiring the best production team in Nashville, we hired Mr. Metzgar's team to produce our album," Tracy Lynn Cash told reporters in Canada. (PRWeb Oct 11, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb559362.htm Country Music's Rebecca Frederick Scores Record Deal with Super Agent David Vercruysse and Platinum Plus Universal Records in Nashville http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007rebeccafrederick/10countrymusic/prweb558641.htm Oklahoma country music sweetheart Rebecca Frederick has signed a new record deal with the help of super agent David Vercruysse and Entertainment lawyer M. Colin Brown. (PRWeb Oct 5, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007rebeccafrederick/10countrymusic/prweb558641.htm MCA Universal Producer Robert Metzgar Judges 2007 World Series Of Music finals for Disc Makers and Billboard Magazine in Nashville http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb556793.htm The World Series Of Music, a national music competition that features literally tens of thousands of new indie artists and bands from around the world was recently held in Nashville, Tennessee. MCA Universal Producer Robert Metzgar was one of several record label executives who served as a finals judge for the event sponsored by Disc Makers and Billboard Magazine. The event legitimately awards $250,000 in cash and prizes to winners in various genres of music. The winner of the Nashville event was Special Ed & Shortbus a bluegrass group from Richmond, Virginia. (PRWeb Sep 28, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb556793.htm Production of Country Music Soars as Big Domestic Banks Step into Major Label Role http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007countrymusic/success/prweb541766.htm Legends Hall Of Fame producer Robert Metzgar welcomes news that major domestic U. S. Banks are financing new country artist production with investment capital at Indie labels. Investors and major domestic banks take on role major labels have filled in the past. Edgar Bronfman, Jr. CEO of Warner Brothers says banks are now funding artist production accommodating new "indie" success rate with top producers in the business like Metzgar staying busier than ever. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007countrymusic/success/prweb541766.htm Country Star Tim Spears Scores Humanitarian Award for Big Heart & Helping Hand for Autistic Children http://www.prweb.com/releases/timspears/humanitarian/prweb496830.htm Country singing sensation, Tim Spears has scored another big country hit at radio with "Feel The Thunder" a song he donated on behalf of autistic children and the Autism Society Of America. Spears participated in the "Humanitarian Album Of The Year 2006" and was voted "Humanitarian Artist of the Year," for his life time of service to charitable causes throughout the Appalachian mountain region in the Northeastern United States. The single is currently at Billboard radio stations this week to start the New Year in 2007. (PRWeb Jan 15, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/timspears/humanitarian/prweb496830.htm 19 Year Old Platinum Plus Universal Artist Daniel Feterick Loses His Battle with Cancer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb494480.htm After a long four year battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), Daniel Feterick lost his battle with this rare aggressive cancer on December 27 at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Daniels's hit song, "I'm Waiting For The Sun To Find Me," was released just 2 months before Daniel's death. The album was produced by MCA Universal Hall Of Famer, Robert Metzgar in Nashville. Contributions can be made directly to Daniel's family for the album. (PRWeb Jan 2, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb494480.htm Investors are Pouring Millions of Dollars into Nashville's Country Music Market http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493430.htm Investors are pouring millions of dollars into new country music artists, independent labels, and production of upcoming talent in Nashville with overwhelming success. Billboard author Ken Tucker predicts the rise of the independent country label to superstar status in the next two years. During a recent week in November, a full third of all the songs listed in Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart were from independent labels. This was unheard of even 5 years ago. www.billboard.biz From Billboard, page 26 December 9, 2006 issue of Billboard Magazine (PRWeb Dec 22, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb493430.htm Honky Tonker Jason L Green Charts Platinum Plus Universal Radio Release In Billboard Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb488487.htm Jason Green, Gretchen Wilson, John Rich, Lee Ann Womack, Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Gary Allen are featured on CDX 408 release which carries the first nationally charted single of Platinum Plus Universal artist Jason L Green. The single "Rock In My Cowboy Boots" was produced by Legends Hall Of Fame Producer Robert Metzgar for national radio release at CRB 2007. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb488487.htm Captain D's Restaurants, Platinum Plus Universal Artists Launch Music Project to Benefit Autistic Children http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480518.htm The Autism Society Of America will receive benefits from the sale of Platinum Plus Universal Music Project. The 20 song double album was produced by Legends Hall Of Fame Producer Robert Metzgar and sponsored by Captain D's seafood restaurants. Advertising for the project was donated by the world's largest honky tonk, Billy Bob's in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex and the Nashville Palace located across the street from the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480518.htm Len Snow Debuts in Top-20 Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales Chart; Snow Credits an Angel for His Success http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb386100.htm This week Len Snow's single record entered the Billboard Top-20 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Sales Charts. Snow's album is dedicated to Country Music Hall Of Fame member, Hank Snow. Len Snow Jr. credits his success to his Hall Of Fame hit maker producer Robert Metzgar and an angel on the highway. "Country's What I Choose" is the #20 single this week in the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales Chart nationally. (PRWeb May 18, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 18 May 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb386100.htm Talent Rock Winner, Holly Lena Moore hits California Country Music Gold at Fan Fair 2006 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb385723.htm Country singing sensation, Holly Lena Moore hits California Country Gold with her latest album and "live" appearance at Fan Fair 2006 in Nashville.Produced by Legends Hall Of Fame hit maker, Robert Metzgar, the album is slated for release to Billboard radio June 2006. (PRWeb May 16, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb385723.htm Len Snow Jr.'s New Album Honors Hall Of Fame Hero Hank Snow With New Single Release http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb356018.htm Country star Len Snow, Jr.'s new album, produced by veteran hit maker Robert Metzgar, honors Country Music Hall Of Fame legend, Hank Snow with a new single to be released to radio entitled, "Country's What I Choose." (PRWeb Mar 13, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb356018.htm Minnesota's Singing Realtor, 'Jenny True' Album Inspired by Johnny Cash-June Carter Cash Connection http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb345770.htm Jenny True, Minnesota's singing realtor is in Nashville studio with Legends Hall Of Fame Producer, Robert Metzgar working on her first country album. Jenny True who auditioned for the Hall Of Fame Producer on his cell phone, winds up with record deal in Nashville. Her inspiration is reflected in Johnny Cash-June Carter Cash connection after sending Oprah Show an email. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb345770.htm Sensational Country Music Romance Is Hot as Jessica Hawthorn's "High Heels" Album http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb337500.htm Marine Corps veteran's homecoming to coincide with release of Jessica Hawthorn's new album entitled, "High Heels." (PRWeb Jan 30, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb337500.htm West Palm Beach Trauma Nurse, Ali Shumate has Red Hot Bluegrass Album Out in 2006 on Platinum Plus Universal Records http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb337154.htm Ali Shumate, West Palm Beach hospice director is bluegrass artist extraordinaire in today's red hot bluegrass market. Her new album, Heartbreak Train, produced by Legends Hall Of Fame producer, Robert Metzgar is now in music stores for puchase. (PRWeb Jan 25, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb337154.htm Utah Country Music Star, Michele Crisp Has Core Country Values & New Album Out On Platinum Plus Universal Records http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb334834.htm Utah mom gets big country music break in Nashville with Legends Hall Of Fame producer, Robert Metzgar. Grocery store mom is one of country music's newest stars in Nashville music community (PRWeb Jan 20, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb334834.htm Country Music in 2006 is Hotter than Texas Chili & Jalapeno Peppers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb327944.htm 2006 is big year of success and expansion for country music worldwide according to veteran hit maker Robert Metzgar. (PRWeb Jan 3, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb327944.htm Holly Lena Moore, Merle Haggard's California Neighbor Has Sights Set On Country Music Career In Nashville http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb309614.htm Holly Lena Moore, Merle Haggard's neighbor is in the studio with Hall Of Famer, Robert Metzgar recording her latest country music project. California teenager Holly Lena Moore to record first country album in Nashville, Tennessee with veteran hit-maker, Producer Robert Metzgar. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb309614.htm Texas Artist Jessica Hawthorn Wants to Perform Concert in Iraq for American Troops Serving Their Country http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb309738.htm Jessica Hawthorn is a Texas artist on a mission. The six foot tall country artist wants to perform a concert in Iraq for the Marine Corps. Her Nashville album project with Hall Of Famer Robert Metzgar is almost completed. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb309738.htm Texas Star Telegram and Knight Ridder Newspapers Garner AMA Praise http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb273988.htm Dallas-Ft. Worth auditions are covered by Ft. Worth Star Telegram ace entertainment reporter John Austin. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb273988.htm Tucson's O'Malley Gets a Leg Up on Her music Career http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb268546.htm Denny's waitress discovered by Danny Miller to be produced by Legends Hall Of Fame member Robert Metzgar in Nashville. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb268546.htm Rocker Tori Sparks Releases Hot New Single to Radio http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb212360.htm Beautiful 21 year old eclectic rocker Tori Sparks has a hit single out at radio stations worldwide. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb212360.htm Super Sternal Notch Carves Out New Hard Rock Album with a Shot at Stardom http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb206932.htm Phoenix hard rock band, Super Sternal Notch, has brand new hit album out in stores this week (PRWeb Feb 10, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb206932.htm Debra London Has New Adult Contemporary Album Produced by Legends Hall of Fame Member, Robert Metzgar http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb204685.htm St. Louis singer Debra London, has hit single from her latest adult contemporary album. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb204685.htm Houston Honors Its Own Jazz Star Jen Rathbun as Female Vocalist of the Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb202708.htm Jen Rathbun, Houston's jazz star has a hit record out that is Top-40 in the jazz charts. (PRWeb Jan 31, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb202708.htm MCA Universal Producer Nominated Texas Producer of the Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb197150.htm Texas Music Awards have nominated MCA Universal Producer, Robert Metzgar, the Producer Of The Year (PRWeb Jan 14, 2005)

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