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Titan Global Entertainment's Music Division Signs Multi-Million Selling Country Star Ty Herndon
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- June 28, 2006 -- Titan Pyramid Records, a division of Titan Global Entertainment (PINKSHEETS: TGLE), distributed by Universal Music Group, proudly announces the signing of country hit maker Ty Herndon. The first release will be Herndon's newly completed album "Right About Now." Herndon, who has had five #1 hit singles and four additional Top 10's, is one of modern country music's iconic voices.
Herndon's best work to date, "Right About Now" features the amazing title cut, "Mighty, Mighty Love," and "Someday Soon." The album was produced by Darrell Brown, Jonathan Yudkin, and Dennis Matkosky and includes songs by Keith Urban, Radney Foster, Beth Nielsen Chapman, the producers and others.
"I didn't create this CD under time pressures," says Ty. "By taking the time to explore my music, I developed incredible creative partnerships with my producers, Darrell, Dennis and Jonathan." Darrell Brown, who contributes seven songs to the album, recently had a hit with Keith Urban's "Raining On Sunday" and Dennis Matkosky, who also wrote "I Need You" by Leann Rimes. "These are by far the best songs I've ever recorded," states Ty.
Ty's first single "What Matters Most," for Epic Records and the CD of the same name, earned Herndon a platinum award for sales of over one million copies. The first single from "Right About Now" will be released this summer by Titan/Pyramid Records through its Universal Music Group distribution. The album will be released in the third quarter of 2006.
Mike Manocchio, President of Titan Global Entertainment stated, "It took us only one listening session to know we wanted this album on our label and we are thrilled to be working with Ty." Ty is currently touring nationally and will continue to tour to support this album.
Titan Global Entertainment, Inc. is a multi-faceted entertainment company that specializes in audio and video digital distribution through its state of the art web portal -- TitanTunes.com, the design, production and sale of four multi-media players (The Omni), traditional record production and marketing through Universal Music Group distribution, television, publishing and artist management. Titan is dedicated to supplying new emerging technologies for music to talented artists of various backgrounds on the worldwide web. The management team is comprised of accomplished music industry and technology veterans.
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Titan Pyramid Records has signed Ty Herndon with his 1st release, "Right About Now," due later this summer. Produced by Darrell Brown, Jonathan Yudkin, Dennis Matkosky & Herndon, the album includes songs by Keith Urban, Radney Foster, Marcus Hummon, & Beth Nielsen Chapman. Titan Pyramid is a division of Titan Global Entertainment & is distributed by Universal Music Group's Fontana Distribution.
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On Tuesday, June 6, Ty signed a new record deal with Titan/Universal. They will be releasing the first single and the new album titled "Right About Now" very soon (the exact dates are still to be announced)
For more details on Ty's new label and music samples, go to Ty's Official Website or go to
Ty's MySpace Page
The new record deal was announced at Chely Wright's Reading, Writing & Rhythm Benefit Concert at the Wildhorse Saloon on Tuesday night during CMA Music Week. This show will be available on XM's Highway 16, heard coast-to-coast on XM channel 16, on Direct TV channel 814, and free to anyone not yet an XM subscriber via AOL Radio at www.AOLMusic.com.
On XM Radio, the encore broadcasts are Wednesday 2PM ET and Friday Midnight ET.
For more info on re-broadcast times...
Ty Herndon Interview:
Eleven years ago, Ty Herndon set country music tipping back on its heels with his debut album and No. 1 title track "What Mattered Most."
And today, with a string of gold albums under his belt, Herndon is still going strong with upcoming seventh album. A work-in-progress, the new album is slated for release later this year, with the first single due to hit country radio this fall.
"The new album is probably the best record I've done since 'What Mattered Most,' " says Herndon, who will headline the "Parents Dedicated To Child Care" country music concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Pontiac Township High School auditorium. "I'm more mature and grounded these days -- and you can hear the resulting fun, love, and life within this project."
Opening for Herndon will be the Peoria-based country band, Southern Cross. Tickets are available at the door or by calling Jean Wilson at (815) 844-1902 or (815) 433-5853.
While Herndon's previous albums showcase such No.1 hits as, "Living In A Moment," and "It Must Be Love," the new album will also feature songs about life and love.
"My No. 1 philosophy in regards to recording is being able to relate to the story of a song," Herndon said. "A song really has to fit the artist singing it, or it just doesn't work."
Herndon, a Butler, Ala., native, honed his craft at an early age by playing piano and singing gospel, bluegrass, and country music.
After high school graduation, he moved to Nashville and paid his musical dues by performing at Opryland, joining The Tennessee River Boys (later to become Diamond Rio), touring military bases with Bob Hope's USO show, and becoming a first-season finalist on the television talent show "Star Search."
Moving to Texas, Herndon developed a loyal following by performing the club and honky-tonk circuits. In 1993, he won the Texas Music Association Entertainer of the Year award and landed a major label recording contract later that year.
Chart-topping career hits for Herndon include, "I Want My Goodbye Back," "Loved Too Much," "A Man Holdin' On (To A Woman Lettin' Go)," "Hands Of A Working Man and "Steam."
For Herndon, being able to connect with the listener through meaningful songs is "What Mattered Most" in his career.
"Music gives one a feeling of peace, grace, healing, and celebration," Herndon says. "All those things, to me, are gifts from a higher power -- of God. Others might describe differently, but I recognize, and appreciate music as being that way."
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