SISTERS IN THE SPIRIT

Mary Mary, whose acclaimed album "Thankful" is in stores now, will go on the road with Yolanda Adams and CeCe Winans on the Sisters In The Spirit Tour.

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LOUD ROCKS

Building upon both the rock and rap worlds, LOUD ROCKS sets a new precedent by crossing musical boundaries with a collection of 13 songs due out September 5 on Loud Records. Featuring such historic pairings as Wu-Tang Clan with System of a Down and Rick Rubin; Sevendust with Xzibit; Wu-Tang Clan with Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi; Wu-Tang Clan with Tom Morello and Chad Smith; LOUD ROCKS represents the union of two movements and cultures that have helped to define our generation.

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DESTINY'S CHILD ON FIRE!

There's no stopping Destiny's Child, the country's best-selling female group, whose sophomore album The Writing's On The Wall has sold more than four million copies in the U.S. alone. Destiny's Child will go on the road with Christina Aguilera this summer in what promises to be one of the year's hottest tours. The tour kicks off in Kansas City on July 31 and winds up in West Palm Beach on September 25 (see itinerary following). The tour is presented by Sears and Levi's.

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COLUMBIA RADIO NETWORK(S) ONLINE & LIVE!

July 24, 2000 -- Extending the company's 100-year legacy of commitment to artists, fans, and technological innovation, Columbia Records, in association with MongoMusic Inc., the leading digital music technology provider, announces the launch of the Columbia Radio Network and The Rock Network, the first online promotional radio stations ever to be launched by a major record label. The Columbia Radio Network will reside on www.columbiarecords.com while The Rock Network will be found on www.portraitrecords.com.

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SISTER2SISTER COMING TO THE STATES

sister2sister, the sensational pop duo from Melbourne, Australia, is coming to the states for the pair's first full-length American concert tour beginning July 24 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana (see itinerary following). sister2sister will tour as one of the attractions on Nickelodeon All That Music & More Festival 2000. Billed as "A concert, a 5-hour festival, and much more!," the All That Music & More Festival 2000 will feature sets by sister2sister's labelmates in Blaque. Beginning August 21, sister2sister will go on the road as the opening act on the Britney Spears tour. The duo's eagerly-awaited debut album, One, is in stateside stores October 17.

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UPCOMING NEW RELEASESColumbia Records

BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES Outbound In Stores now.

CHICANE Behind the Sun In Stores 8/1/00

WHEATUS The self titled debut album, Wheatus In Stores 8/15/00

ZEBRAHEAD Playmate of the Year - In Stores 8/22/00

WYCLEF JEAN The Ecleftic...2 Sides II a Book In Stores 8/22/00

For full new release listing, go to: http://www.columbiarecords.com/releaseschedule/

New Releases Sony Music

Louis Armstrong , Satch Plays Fats

Ian Hunter , Once Bitten Twice Shy

Stevie Ray Vaughan , Couldn't Stand The Weather

Louis Armstrong , Satchmo

Men At Work, Super Hits

RHINO REVS ON THE RED LINE WITH RELEASE OF JUKEBOX HEROES

Doesn't everyone want to know what love is? Rhino/Atlantic Remasters will certainly help answer that burning question August 15 with the release of JUKEBOX HEROES: THE FOREIGNER ANTHOLOGY--the ultimate collection of hits, album cuts, and rare tracks from one of the most popular bands in rock history.

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RHINO'S ROAD MAP TO AMERICA

On July 18 Warner Archives/Rhino will release HIGHWAY: 30 YEARS OF AMERICA, the first comprehensive collection by the folk-rock group whose songs evoke images of restlessness, freedom, and the wandering spirit.

Rhino Records

For those who find winning performances and rock-solid songcraft in short supply these days, Rhino offers the August 15 release of THIS IS EASY: THE BEST OF MARSHALL CRENSHAW -- the first-ever compilation of this multitalented performer. An expanded edition of Crenshaw's critically acclaimed eponymous debut album hits the streets the same day.

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RHINO RELEASES THREE NEW VOLUMES OF ACCLAIMED BLUES MASTERS SERIES

One of Rhino Records' most ambitious and successful multivolume series, BLUES MASTERS: THE ESSENTIAL BLUES COLLECTION, keeps on truckin' this summer with three new volumes, THE VERY BEST OF T-BONE WALKER, LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS, and FREDDY KING. The series-now more than 20 volumes strong-still stands as the most comprehensive history of the blues ever assembled.

Rhino Records

Check out Verbow! On 'White Out', the follow-up to their acclaimed 1997 Epic/550 debut 'Chronicles', the Chicago quartet Verbow delivers an adventurous yet accessible melding of aggressive rock energy, subtle melodic craftsmanship and unflinching lyrical insight.

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The Black Crowes First Ever 'Greatest Hits' In Stores Now! This is it--The best of the most rock n' roll rock n' roll band in the world! Sixteen classic tracks on their first and only greatest hits collection. Includes 'Jealous Again', 'Hard To Handle', 'She Talks Top Angels', 'Sting Me', 'Remedy', 'A Conspiracy', 'Blackberry', 'Kickin My Heart Around', and more.

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Wheatus on Tour with Zebrahead beginning August 21 in Portland, Oregon! Get all the latest news at http://www.wheatus.com/. Also check out 'Teenage Dirtbag' in Full Streaming Audio or view the FULL LENGTH video for 'Teenage Dirtbag' in Quicktime.

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Swing Week in New York! Live events will take place all week throughout the New York area including performances by the cast of Broadway's 'Swing!', dance contests, classes, demonstrations and more. Many of the events are FREE so put on your dancing shoes and come out swingin'!

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