CMT-branded music compilations slated for release this fall

Date: 15 Jul 2003 16:19:33 -0700
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CMT-branded music compilations slated for release this fall
The first series of CMT-branded Country music compilations will be
released this fall under a partnership between Capitol Nashville, CMT
and EMI Music Marketing.
"CMT Presents Most Wanted Vol. 1" will be released on EMI's Capital
Nashville label, and EMI and CMT plan to release three CMT CDs in the
next 12-18 months.
Marketing of the album will include a national concert tour featuring
Rascal Flatts, Chris Cagle and Brian McComas, a DRTV campaign and
radio promotion.
"This partnership is the result of the new strategic focus we have at
EMM, which is all about aligning our business to better serve today's
changing retail environment and putting greater emphasis on the
consumer and customer base," says Phil Quartararo, executive vice
president, EMI Music North America. "CMT is having great success and
EMM and Capitol Nashville were natural partners to help CMT extend its
brand. We'll combine EMI's "NOW!" expertise, Capitol Nashville's great
artists and relationships, and the power of the CMT brand within the
reach of its network."